. Jalbum 8.4 slides/090523%20Graduation%20Tickets.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Each graduating cadet received 10 tickets in the reserved section of Michie Stadium. These are 4 of the tickets which were given to Steven. Each graduating cadet received 10 tickets in the reserved section of Michie Stadium. These are 4 of the tickets which were given to Steven. slides/090523%20Graduation%20Tickets.jpg slides/DSC00262ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 This is a view of the inside of Michie Stadium about an hour and a half before the exercises were due to begin. The weather was in the mid-70s with a high overcast This is a view of the inside of Michie Stadium about an hour and a half before the exercises were due to begin. The weather was in the mid-70s with a high overcast slides/DSC00262ac.jpg slides/PICT5945-1ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Half an hour before the exercises, the guests are filling up the stadium. Scott took a picture of Ed taking a picture. Steven's guests were sitting in this area. Harriet Barton (on the left wearing sunglasses) and Charlie Hall (partially obscured by the lady using binoculars) can be seen to the left of ed Half an hour before the exercises, the guests are filling up the stadium. Scott took a picture of Ed taking a picture. Steven's guests were sitting in this area. Harriet Barton (on the left wearing sunglasses) and Charlie Hall (partially obscured by the lady using binoculars) can be seen to the left of ed slides/PICT5945-1ac.jpg slides/DSC00269ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 At 0935 the class of 2009 was scheduled to begin their entrance into the stadium. This picture of the 3rd and 4th regiments was taken about a minute before. At 0935 the class of 2009 was scheduled to begin their entrance into the stadium. This picture of the 3rd and 4th regiments was taken about a minute before. slides/DSC00269ac.jpg slides/PICT5951ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven entering the stadium and moving to his seat. Steven entering the stadium and moving to his seat. slides/PICT5951ac.jpg slides/DSC00291ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 As a member of the last company of the last regiment (H-4), Steven was seated second to the aisle on the last row of cadets. He is the center cadet of the three cadets visible on the last row. As a member of the last company of the last regiment (H-4), Steven was seated second to the aisle on the last row of cadets. He is the center cadet of the three cadets visible on the last row. slides/DSC00291ac.jpg slides/PICT5958ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Following the Cadets, the company TAC officers and NCOs take their seats. LTC Jonathan P Liba, USMA Adjutant General watches over the movements. Following the Cadets, the company TAC officers and NCOs take their seats. LTC Jonathan P Liba, USMA Adjutant General watches over the movements. slides/PICT5958ac.jpg slides/DSC00299ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 The Class of 2009 assembled. Sitting behind them are the company TAC officers and NCOs. The faculity are seated on the black row. The Class of 2009 assembled. Sitting behind them are the company TAC officers and NCOs. The faculity are seated on the black row. slides/DSC00299ac.jpg slides/DSC00303ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates arrives to give the Commencement Address Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates arrives to give the Commencement Address slides/DSC00303ac.jpg slides/PICT5981ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven looking around before the start of Secretary Gate's address Steven looking around before the start of Secretary Gate's address slides/PICT5981ac.jpg slides/PICT5982ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 SecDef Gates delivering the Commencement Address SecDef Gates delivering the Commencement Address slides/PICT5982ac.jpg slides/DSC00312ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 The last row rises to go and get their diplomas. Since he was sitting on the aisle, Cadet James Chaffin was the row commander and orders the row to move forward. Steven is the second cadet standing. Cadet Andrew Dewhurst is behind Steven. The last row rises to go and get their diplomas. Since he was sitting on the aisle, Cadet James Chaffin was the row commander and orders the row to move forward. Steven is the second cadet standing. Cadet Andrew Dewhurst is behind Steven. slides/DSC00312ac.jpg slides/PICT5998ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 The cadets received their diplomas in a very efficient process. There were two ramps on either side of the dais. First and Second Regiments used the left ramp, Third and Fourth Regiments used the right ramp. Cadets were called forward from alternate lines and given their diplomas and commisioning papers. Here Steven awaits being called. The cadets received their diplomas in a very efficient process. There were two ramps on either side of the dais. First and Second Regiments used the left ramp, Third and Fourth Regiments used the right ramp. Cadets were called forward from alternate lines and given their diplomas and commisioning papers. Here Steven awaits being called. slides/PICT5998ac.jpg slides/PICT6005-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven receives his diploma from L/G Hagenback (USMA Superintendent). SecDef Gates can be seen behind the Supeinrtendent. Just behind Steven the officer calling the next cadet. Steven receives his diploma from L/G Hagenback (USMA Superintendent). SecDef Gates can be seen behind the Supeinrtendent. Just behind Steven the officer calling the next cadet. slides/PICT6005-2ac.jpg slides/090523%20Diploma%20Presentation.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Cadet Steven Walter Cragg receives his Diploma and Commision Certificate from United States Military Academy Superintendent, Leutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck. Cadet Steven Walter Cragg receives his Diploma and Commision Certificate from United States Military Academy Superintendent, Leutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck. slides/090523%20Diploma%20Presentation.jpg slides/090523%20SecDef%20Congratulations.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven is congratulated by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates Steven is congratulated by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates slides/090523%20SecDef%20Congratulations.jpg slides/DSC00329ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven receiving the congratulations of Col Mckearn (the Brigade Tac officer)and Lt Col Michaels (4th Reg tactical officer) Steven receiving the congratulations of Col Mckearn (the Brigade Tac officer)and Lt Col Michaels (4th Reg tactical officer) slides/DSC00329ac.jpg slides/DSC00335-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 West Point has a 50-Year Affiliation Program where by each class is connected to the class that graduated 50 years earlier. The Class of 1959 was the affiliated class of Steven's class. The last act of the affiliated class is to present the each graduating cadet with a pair of Second Lieutenant bars engraved "59-09". Here Steven receives his engraved bars. West Point has a 50-Year Affiliation Program where by each class is connected to the class that graduated 50 years earlier. The Class of 1959 was the affiliated class of Steven's class. The last act of the affiliated class is to present the each graduating cadet with a pair of Second Lieutenant bars engraved "59-09". Here Steven receives his engraved bars. slides/DSC00335-2ac.jpg slides/DSC00345-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 During their return Cadets are met and congratulated by their TAC officer and NCO. Here Steven receives the congratulations of Major Wyatt Cutler, Company H-4 TAC officer. In front of him Cadet Chaffin is being congratulated by SFC Phillips. Behind him Cadet Dewhurst awaits his turn. During their return Cadets are met and congratulated by their TAC officer and NCO. Here Steven receives the congratulations of Major Wyatt Cutler, Company H-4 TAC officer. In front of him Cadet Chaffin is being congratulated by SFC Phillips. Behind him Cadet Dewhurst awaits his turn. slides/DSC00345-2ac.jpg slides/DSC00347-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven's congratulations from SFC Phillips included a hug. Steven's congratulations from SFC Phillips included a hug. slides/DSC00347-2ac.jpg slides/PICT6028ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 While returning to his seat, Steven kissed his diploma. While returning to his seat, Steven kissed his diploma. slides/PICT6028ac.jpg slides/PICT6041ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 Steven being photographed by Maj Woodside his yearling year philosphy instructor as he returned to his seat. Steven being photographed by Maj Woodside his yearling year philosphy instructor as he returned to his seat. slides/PICT6041ac.jpg slides/PICT6048ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 During a brief pause in the exercises, the cadets show off their diplomas. Steven on the last row of cadets is in the middle of the picture looking directly at the camera, holding up his diploma. During a brief pause in the exercises, the cadets show off their diplomas. Steven on the last row of cadets is in the middle of the picture looking directly at the camera, holding up his diploma. slides/PICT6048ac.jpg slides/PICT6050ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 The class of 2009 takes their commissioning oath, administered by B/G Linnington, Commandant of Cadets. The class of 2009 takes their commissioning oath, administered by B/G Linnington, Commandant of Cadets. slides/PICT6050ac.jpg slides/DSC00381-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 This is a closeup of Steven taking his commissioning oath This is a closeup of Steven taking his commissioning oath slides/DSC00381-2ac.jpg slides/DSC00385-2ac.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 The exercises end with the traditional hat toss The exercises end with the traditional hat toss slides/DSC00385-2ac.jpg slides/090523%20Hat%20Toss.html# Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:52:35 -0500 USMA Class of 2009 tossing their hats to end graduation taken from the base of the reviewing stand. USMA Class of 2009 tossing their hats to end graduation taken from the base of the reviewing stand. slides/090523%20Hat%20Toss.jpg