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david
solomon ’16
“I would like to thank donors for their support and
for giving us the opportunity to be the best we can
be as we transition into the officer corps. Without
their generosity, we would not be as prepared to
lead America’s sons and daughters.“
Hometown:
Canton, Connecticut
Major:
Mechanical Engineering
Why is it important as a cadet to participate
in out-of-classroomexperiences?
Opportunities such as trips abroad, Staff
Rides, and the Academy Scholars Program
broaden cadets’ perspectives to better
prepare them for officership. In a diverse
organization that must be prepared to
face challenges on any battlefield, leaders
should be exposed to as many experiences
as possible to help themunderstand how
others think and expand their background
knowledge to give them the ability tomake
the best decisions.
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West Point Association of Graduates
| 2015 Report of Gifts