Allyson Hauptman - Army Strong Stories

Pres. Day Weekend

Allyson Hauptman — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:53:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
Happy President's Day! Here's to all the men who took upon themselves a far greater responsibility than most could handle, regardless of how we think they handled it. This weekend I went to the pocono mountains with my family and my boyfriend. On Saturday we wne tsnow tubing, which was a blast. There's nothing that says winter fun quite like rushing down a small ski slope in a float on your stomach. Today we went to an outlet mall, walked around in the cold, and picked up a...read more

Second Semester

Allyson Hauptman — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:01:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
So, I know its been forever since I was on here. Honestly, I only remembered about it, because I linked my IT305 website to my blog! Sidenote: I added a second major in Info Tech Systems. I really want to focus my studies on how cyber space changes the laws of war and international security. I'm thinking about applying for Truman scholarship; I would need to submit my application at the end of next semester. It is deferable until I am a captain, and then I could use it to get...read more

finally

Allyson Hauptman — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:56:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
Sorry it's been so long since I've last updated. It's been busy here at West Point. yesterday we received 6 week grades (kicking butts and taking names, thanks for asking). I also made the Army Debate Team, so that has been consuming a lot of my time. At our first tournament ever, 2 weeks ago, my partner and I won the entire debate in the novice division. We argued ten debates-- about 2.5 hours each-- over the course of 3 days. It was tiring and a lot of fun! We have another...read more

Yuk Year

Allyson Hauptman — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
So, some updates... This summer I did an internship with the Distict Court Judge in my township. I both followed him in court and worked in his law office. It was a great experience and got me really excited to begin my Internation Law major this semester. I went to the shore with my boyfriend, hung out with my dog, and got sinificantly bored. I am glad to be back at West Point for another year. Being back is really weird, because now that I am a yuk, not a plebe, I don't have to...read more

Israeli Indepdendence Memorial

Allyson Hauptman — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:44:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
Today I was privileged to be a part of a candle lighting ceremony in honor of the brave men who fought for a safe haven for the Jewish people. the ceremony was held at the Jewish chapel and followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the USMA cemetary at the graves of Micky Marcus (a USMA grad who fouht for Israel) and his wife. We mingled with Israeli Army veterans at a lunch back up at the chapel. It was great getting to hear their perspective on current events and Army life (American and...read more

Winding down

Allyson Hauptman — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:07:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
So the year is winding down. I have 2 weeks left of academic classes and then finals, which we call TEEs (term end examinations). I missed a week of school to go down to DC to do some medical tests I needed to have done concerning my summer activities. I will let you knpow what my summer looks like when it is more concrete. This Thursday is project's dad, which is when all the seniors defend there thesis and departments put out major class projects. My psychology class will be displaying...read more

Back from Chicago

Allyson Hauptman — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:23:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This weekend I traveled with the army fencing team to nationals in Chicago. The tournament went reall well, with Army doing far better than it has done in recent years. We send one of our own into individuals, where fencers compete for personal honors, where he placed 7th. All 3 of the women's blades placed better than they have in over five years. It was a good competition. Even the 15hr busride there and the 15hr busride back were enjoyable. Then I got back to school. I found...read more

Clean, clean, clean

Allyson Hauptman — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 19:31:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
Before I left for Florida last weekend I had to do a make-ahead white glove room inspection, called a SAMI, an inspection that is required once per semester and was being done by my regiment that weekend. We passed. I would have to do a make-up in ranks inspection, though, where you get into your full dress over white pants under arms and have your uniform and drill rifle inspected. I did that Tuesday morning at 6am after a night of making sure my uniform was shiny and ironed and my rifle was...read more

Florida

Allyson Hauptman — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:17:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This weekend the Jewish choir took our huge trip down to West Paml Beach, Florida. A great Jewish community down there paid to fly 25 members of the choir and our officer in charge, put us up with host families, and keep us well fed and entertained all weekend. We flew down Thursday afternoon and arrived late at night. After being served a traditional Jewish sandwich spread- not my thing, but it's a Jewish tradition to eat cold cuts at gatherings- we went back to our host families'...read more

back at WP

Allyson Hauptman — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 06:39:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
I woke up this morning to rain. By the time I left my first period class that rain had turned into heavy snow. At that point three academic buildings and my barrakcs building lost power! Unfortunately, it was on in the gym in time for my next period combabtives class. However, today we got to spar for the first time, and that was a lot of fun. My partner and I definetely had the best match. The hectic part of my day came next: I forgot my head gear in the locker room, had to run back, forgot...read more

Plebe Parent Weekend

Allyson Hauptman — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:40:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This weekend was a milestone for the class of 2014- plebe parent weekend. Not only did our families all come to share in our reaching this far in our 4th class year at the Academy, but we obtained our spring leave fallout privileges (a reward for Army winning a bowl game), meaning that we are now permitted to speak outside, uncup our hands, and walk in the middle of the hallway! Anyway, this weekend is an important event in a west point's cadet's life. Here's a glimpse into what...read more

NIFWA

Allyson Hauptman — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 23:34:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This weekend is the women's and men's fencing championships. The women's championships took place yesterday at Johns Hopkins University, and the men fence today at William in Mary. We departed USMA at 1630 on Friday, drove down to Baltimore, and got to our hotel at around 2300. After crashing into bed, I quickly fell asleep. The enxt morning the women met downstairs for breakfast at 0630 and then headed over to the athletic facility. the tournament began to 0830 and lasted until...read more

Sec. Gates

Allyson Hauptman — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 07:18:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This Friday the Corps of Cadets was privileged to be addressed by Sec. Gates. This visitation was accompanied by something not quite as pleasant: an ealry morning. The West Point solution to making time out of thin air without losing class time is to start the day with a 5:45 breakfast formation instead of the usual 6:55 formation. Lucky me, my first period class kicked off with a 6:20 differential equations quiz. Thank G-d it was short! The worst part of the day, however, was that it was...read more

president's day weekend

Allyson Hauptman — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:06:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
I spent President's day weekend in the Pocono mountains with my family. It was great to so my dog, and both of my brothers were there as well. Moslty we just relaxed (the main point of any time away from the Academy). I got a good workout in at the rec center, did some studying, and watched too much food network. Sunday night my brothers had to leave for school and my mom for work. My dad and I remained, as he was to drop me off at USMA the enxt day. As luck would have it, we had a major...read more

Long Island

Allyson Hauptman — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:39:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
This weekend I traveled with the West Point Jewish Choir to Long Island, NY. On Friday night we had shabbat services with the congregation we were there to visit- Central Synagogue- and ate a wonderful dinner with them. The choir was hosted by families from the conrgegation; I and the other female cadet on the trip stayed with a very kind lady whose confortable home provided a nice relaxing recluse from the rigors of West Point. Saturday morning I slept in, did homework, and met some of my...read more

Saturday at WP

Allyson Hauptman — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
So, another Saturday at West Point. This morning I got up at about 0830 to start a philosophy paper. I wrote out my introduction and started to brainstorm what to use an an example of knowledge I had today that I did not have yesterday to prove that I am not just a brain in a vat being fed illusions of reality by scientists. The inspiration came in the form of my breakfast- a Luna bar. i'd never eaten one before. Talk about a brain boost! That nutrition bar carried me through my three...read more

A Short Recap

Allyson Hauptman — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:47:00 GMT

By: Allyson Hauptman
I reported to West Point on June 28th along with nealry 1400 other new cadets, shortly after graduating from high school. The minimalist packer that I am- taught well by my ultra light backpacking eldest brother- I brought only a backpack with my paperwork, boots, running shoes, underwear, lighter, and pocket knife. The first half of basic training involved my indoctrination into basic Army and West Point concepts and regulations, such as uniforms and military/adademy decorum. Since my strong...read more