THINGS WE’RE DOING
The class of ‘90 reuniting for Founders Day at the Marines Memorial Club
After two long years, members of the Long Grey Line gathered together to celebrate Founder’s Day at the Marines Memorial Club on Saturday March 26th, 2022. We had a full house to listen to Dan Streetman, class of ‘90 and CEO of TIBCO, give the keynote.
Many thanks to Nina Leslie for her hard work in pulling off another fantastic event!
For photos, please visit: https://wpssfba.com/founders-day-2022
WPSSFBA 2nd VP, Nina Leslie and Member at Large, Jerry Varnado '07 attended the Oakland Military Institute (OMI) pass and review to present leadership awards to 4 outstanding cadets. The Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy develops leaders of character by providing a rigorous 7 year college preparatory program to promote excellence in the pillars of academics, leadership, citizenship, and athletics.
We regret to announce of fellow Bay Area Graduate, Bill Schwartz ‘59. LTC William Schwartz, USA Retired, USMA 1959, Cullum 22621 passed away on December 5, 2014 in Oakland, CA. Bill leaves behind his, wife, Mrs. Joyce Schwartz.
Bill truly exemplified the values and ideals of West Point. He served on active duty for 21 years, including two tours in Vietnam. Bill was a Professor at West Point in the Social Sciences Department from 1966 – 1969. In retirement, Bill was an active Admissions Liaison Volunteer. Just prior to the 2014 Founders Day Dinner, GEN Caslen presented a Certificate of Recognition to Bill, honoring his work in the Admissions Area.
Bill will be buried at West Point on Monday, December 15. A service will be held in the Bay Area early in 2015.
A memorial page has been set up for “Ranger Bill”: http://www.west-point.org/users/usma1959/22621
We regret to announce the death of BG Robert Tripp, USMA ’33.
BG Tripp passed away on December 2, 2014 in Oakland, CA. Bob Tripp, who was 103 years old, was the "Oldest Living West Point Graduate".
Bob leaves behind his, wife, Mrs. Liliane Tripp.
https://apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/9601
