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Only the strong survive IOCT

Story and photos by Sgt. Vincent Fusco Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications

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At least twice in their 47-month experience, West Point cadets gauge their strength, speed, agility and endurance in the Indoor Obstacle Course Test. The Cow class participated in its second IOCT Feb. 9.

The IOCT is designed to evaluate a cadet’s muscular strength and
endurance, agility, coordination, balance, anaerobic capacity and decision-making skills under pressure, according to Dr. Jeffrey Coelho, Professor, Director of Instruction/Director of Military Movement-Gymnastics.

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Posted on Monday, 22-Feb-2010 15:03 PM

Sports

By Tracy Nelson Army Athletic Communications

By Tracy Nelson Army Athletic Communications

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Cow forward Erin Anthony’s six blocks set a new Christl Arena record while the team captain hauled down a career-high 18 rebounds but it was not enough to overcome Lehigh in 49-39 setback on Valentine’s Day.

Both teams shot under 30 percent in what was an offensive struggle throughout the majority of the contest. Anthony tallied 11 points to complete her league-leading 11th double-double as Army (10-14, 4-6 PL) slipped into a tie with Colgate and Holy Cross for fourth in the conference standings. Lehigh (22-3, 9-1, PL)...
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Posted on Monday, 22-Feb-2010 15:25 PM

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Only the strong survive IOCT

Story and photos by Sgt. Vincent Fusco, Dir. of Public Affairs & Communications

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A cadet low crawls under a set of bars during the Indoor Obstacle Course Test in Hayes Gym Feb. 9.

At least twice in their 47-month experience, West Point cadets gauge their strength, speed, agility and endurance in the Indoor Obstacle Course Test. The Cow class participated in its second IOCT Feb. 9.

The IOCT is designed to evaluate a cadet’s muscular strength and endurance, agility, coordination, balance, anaerobic capacity and decision-making skills under pressure, according to Dr. Jeffrey Coelho, Professor, Director of Instruction/Director of Military Movement-Gymnastics.

“The IOCT prepares cadets for the physical and men...
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Posted on Friday, 19-Feb-2010 17:19 PM

Leisure

Craft Shop concludes ‘Fun with Chocolate’

Story and photo by Kathy Eastwood Staff Writer

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The West Point Craft Shop has an open door policy for those who want to learn crafts while on their lunch breaks.
The Jan. 29 lunch class was the last of a series of chocolate-themed classes—at least for now.

“I show how easy it is to manipulate chocolate,” Lori Frisbie, art specialist at the craft shop, said. Frisbie demonstrated how to make a body scrub, lip balm, centerpieces and decorative art—all out of chocolate.

“Chocolate paper bags are great to hold strawberries dipped in c...
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Posted on Monday, 22-Feb-2010 15:17 PM

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