18
18
0
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/female-cadets-enrolled-at-west-point?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2022-0 [login to see] 2&om_rid=
For the first time in history, women are enrolled into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. On May 28, 1980, 62 of these female cadets graduated and were commissioned as second lieutenants.
The United States Military Academy—the first military school in America—was founded by Congress in 1802 for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Established at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.
For the first time in history, women are enrolled into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. On May 28, 1980, 62 of these female cadets graduated and were commissioned as second lieutenants.
The United States Military Academy—the first military school in America—was founded by Congress in 1802 for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Established at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.
Female cadets enrolled at West Point
Posted from history.comPosted in these groups: 
United States Military Academy (USMA West Point)
West Point (Duty Station)
Gender
Education
Cadet
United States Military Academy (USMA West Point) West Point (Duty Station) Gender Education Cadet
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 5
8
8
0
Lt Col Charlie Brown One of my former students went there starting in 2013. I only heard from her once after she started. I always wondered if she made it or not.
(8)
(0)
7
7
0
Great piece of military history shared Lt Col Charlie Brown , West Point has turned out some great female officers ma'am.
(7)
(0)
5
5
0
West Point's First Female Cadets | Real People | George Schlatter
Mary Costello is one of the first women cadets admitted to West Point after the historic military academy went coed in 1976. One of 400 women in a class of 4...
Thank you my friend Lt Col Charlie Brown for honoring my West Point class. USMA class of 1980. We were the firts USMA class to include women as cadets [USNA and USAFA also inducted women at that point.
1. Over 1,400 cadets were admitted to the class of 1980 the bulk in July 1976]
a. Four cadets died before graduation.
b. 913 cadets graduated including 62 women [out of 119 who entered the academy]
c. Class of 1980 members entered the Academy on 8 July 1974 (3), 7 July 1975 (18), and 7 July 1976 (892). We graduated on the following dates: 28 May, 26 June, 24 July, 18 August, 9 September, and 20 December 1980. Our Graduation Address was given by The Honorable Harold Brown, Secretary of Defense.
2. While we were cadets two movies were filmed at West Point.
a. MacArthur [Gregory Peck] 1977
b. Women at West Point 1979 TV movie.
3. Many of my classmate have died since graduation including two women classmates
a. Becky Blyth-Hardy [my sister-in-Christ] died February 15, 2021
b. Joan S Grey died June 1, 2022
Image: 1980 Women of West Point class of 1980 at Trophy Point in class uniform
Mary Costello is one of the first women cadets admitted to West Point after the historic military academy went coed in 1976. One of 400 women in a class of 4,400 cadets, Mary is focused on a rigorous education and a military career.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjH1l_WveE
Thank you my friend LTC Tom Jones for mentioning me.
FYI SFC William Farrell MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. FYI COL Kelly Zachgo LTC William Conrad CPT Daniel CoxLTC Doug LobdellLTC Kenneth Konstanzer COL George Woods MAJ Richard Simis SPC Nancy Greene SSgt David M. Sgt Diane E. SGT Mary G. SPC Deb Root-WhiteA1C Pamela G Russell
PO3 Edward Riddle PO3 Phyllis Maynard SPC Margaret Higgins
1. Over 1,400 cadets were admitted to the class of 1980 the bulk in July 1976]
a. Four cadets died before graduation.
b. 913 cadets graduated including 62 women [out of 119 who entered the academy]
c. Class of 1980 members entered the Academy on 8 July 1974 (3), 7 July 1975 (18), and 7 July 1976 (892). We graduated on the following dates: 28 May, 26 June, 24 July, 18 August, 9 September, and 20 December 1980. Our Graduation Address was given by The Honorable Harold Brown, Secretary of Defense.
2. While we were cadets two movies were filmed at West Point.
a. MacArthur [Gregory Peck] 1977
b. Women at West Point 1979 TV movie.
3. Many of my classmate have died since graduation including two women classmates
a. Becky Blyth-Hardy [my sister-in-Christ] died February 15, 2021
b. Joan S Grey died June 1, 2022
Image: 1980 Women of West Point class of 1980 at Trophy Point in class uniform
Mary Costello is one of the first women cadets admitted to West Point after the historic military academy went coed in 1976. One of 400 women in a class of 4,400 cadets, Mary is focused on a rigorous education and a military career.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqjH1l_WveE
Thank you my friend LTC Tom Jones for mentioning me.
FYI SFC William Farrell MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. FYI COL Kelly Zachgo LTC William Conrad CPT Daniel CoxLTC Doug LobdellLTC Kenneth Konstanzer COL George Woods MAJ Richard Simis SPC Nancy Greene SSgt David M. Sgt Diane E. SGT Mary G. SPC Deb Root-WhiteA1C Pamela G Russell
PO3 Edward Riddle PO3 Phyllis Maynard SPC Margaret Higgins
(5)
(0)
LTC Stephen F.
Images
1. Class of 1980 Women at West Point who graduated on May 28, 1980 in full dress grey
2. 1977 Camp Buckner for USMA class of 1980
3. There were no women in my year group in H-3, There were women in the class of 1981 and the class of 1983 in our company
4. Reginald Johnson died in May 1980 during the Sandhurst competition
5. Becky Blyth-Hardy [my sister-in-Christ] died February 15, 2021
6. Dave Nelson Shelley died on January 11, 2022, David, Willie Ramos, and Steve Ford toasting at champagne brunch prior to graduation on May 28, 1980
7. 1978 or 1979 Postcard of Formation before lunch in front of MacArthur Barracks. I am in the front row second from left
FYI SFC Bernard WalkoGySgt Jack WallaceSSG Robert WebsterPVT Mark WhitcombSGT (Join to see)MCPO Hilary KunzMAJ Bob Miyagishima1LT Vance Titus1SG Russell ScottMSG Roy CheeverPO2 Russell "Russ" LincolnCOL (Join to see)Maj Funda SecginMAJ Roland McDonaldLTC Trent KlugMSG Daniel TalleySFC Gerald ThomasCW4 Clifford BaumanSPC Tina Jones
1. Class of 1980 Women at West Point who graduated on May 28, 1980 in full dress grey
2. 1977 Camp Buckner for USMA class of 1980
3. There were no women in my year group in H-3, There were women in the class of 1981 and the class of 1983 in our company
4. Reginald Johnson died in May 1980 during the Sandhurst competition
5. Becky Blyth-Hardy [my sister-in-Christ] died February 15, 2021
6. Dave Nelson Shelley died on January 11, 2022, David, Willie Ramos, and Steve Ford toasting at champagne brunch prior to graduation on May 28, 1980
7. 1978 or 1979 Postcard of Formation before lunch in front of MacArthur Barracks. I am in the front row second from left
FYI SFC Bernard WalkoGySgt Jack WallaceSSG Robert WebsterPVT Mark WhitcombSGT (Join to see)MCPO Hilary KunzMAJ Bob Miyagishima1LT Vance Titus1SG Russell ScottMSG Roy CheeverPO2 Russell "Russ" LincolnCOL (Join to see)Maj Funda SecginMAJ Roland McDonaldLTC Trent KlugMSG Daniel TalleySFC Gerald ThomasCW4 Clifford BaumanSPC Tina Jones
(3)
(0)
PO3 Edward Riddle
Thank You Brother Steve for sharing your personal information about the Women in training at West Point during your time there and afterwards.
(1)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google