WestPointAOG.org | 800.BE A.GRAD 47 point during a break for photos, etc. It is a fun weekend withmany other Army-Navy matchups; a spirit rally, debate, Patriot Games, and Pipes and Drums to name a few. If you plan to attend, it is best to start planning early as hotels book quickly and game tickets sell out. For more information on the Army-Navy game see page 61. JoinWPAOG for the tailgate of the season. See December calendar for more information. 500th Night The date marking the 500th night before graduation prompts a winter weekend of festivities for Cows, or Second Class. This milestone in a cadet’s schooling is typically celebrated with a Saturday evening reception and receiving line, and banquet, followed by a formal dance. This event usually occurs in January. Yearling Winter Weekend This weekend occasion is planned for Yearlings, or Third Class, and their guests. The highlight of the weekend for the cadets and guests is a reception with a formal banquet in the Cadet Mess followed by a hop on Saturday evening. A common element In the special event weekends is the continued development of social grace and etiquette. 100th Night Weekend This event is held in February of First Class or Firstie year, approximately 100 days prior to graduation. Members of the class will create and perform a show to tell the story of the class through a musical parody of their 47-month experience. They often poke a little fun at the Academy during the show. On Saturday evening of the designated weekend, the cadets dress in cocktail attire and suits, and attend a cocktail reception followed by a dinner in the Cadet Mess. At the conclusion of the dinner, cadets and their guests make their way to Ike Hall for the 100th Night Show.
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