Annual Highlights
Tailgates & Watch Parties
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
Tailgates & Watch Parties
In 2023, over 300 Grads, Family, Friends and Neighbors gathered at Mutation Brewing in Sandy Springs for Army/Navy.
Join us on December 14th to watch from Atlanta together as Army defends the CIC trophy!
Grads Hiring Grads
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
Tailgates & Watch Parties
WPAOG Career Services and WPSA brought the Service Academy Career Conference to Atlanta for the first time in early 2024.
Several Atlanta Grads are actively hiring and connecting WPSA Members in the business community and would love for you to reach out today. If you're looking to hire, or simply network locally-- post on the private LinkedIn page with ~ 600 Atlanta Grads.
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
We witnessed an epic D-1 Lacrosse rivalry as Army beat UMASS at Atlanta's Silverbacks Park on February 10th, 2024 for the inaugural Atlanta Lacrosse Invitational. Proceeds benefited Shootout for Soldiers.
Social Events
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
2024 Army Lacrosse in Atlanta
Several events are held throughout the year to help graduates stay connected. These regularly include golf outings, community service, professional development webinars and occasional happy hours.
Email wpsagolf@gmail.com for early golf registration, sponsorship and volunteer information!
Community Service
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
The society is committed to area outreach in a number of initiatives that range from assisting older graduates to promoting diversity & inclusion with admissions goals.
Each January, WPSA members supported USMA's Leadership and Diversity in Sciences program with 100 Atlanta public high-schoolers. This year's LEADS event took place at South Gwinnett HS.
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
Coming 2025: Founders Day Dinner
Congratulations to our 2024 Distinguished Graduate Award winner, Jim Eberle, '71 for exceptional community service.
It was an equal privilege to honor Dr. Randy Rizor as the Outstanding Georgia Citizen, and Dave Hofstetter, '69 with the John R. Petty Award.
Well Done.
We will return to the Capital City Club in 2025, so Save the Date!
John R. Petty Foundation
John R. Petty Foundation
John R. Petty Foundation
Named for John R. Petty, class of ’61, this 501c3 philanthropy fund and community volunteer group equips and inspires Graduates to serve the Society, Atlanta and its mission.
John was one of the most beloved and admired members of the Society. He served over 25 years as an officer, board member, and President.
Notable Members
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Honoring Military Retirees
Recognizing West Point’s stated aim of producing “leaders of character for our Army and for service to our nation”, our members proudly include numerous military retirees such as LTG Steven Arnold, '62, BG Daniel Kaufman '68, COL Sam C. Holliday '67, COL Donald R. Reinhard '59, BG Zeb B. Bradford, '56, COL Irving B Schoenberg '48, and GEN Edwin H Burba, '59.
Notable Public Servants
Notable public servants among our members include HON Greeley H. Ellis '53, a retired Judge and 63 year member of the Georgia Bar, HON James T. Chaffin '73, and BG Jason E. Kelly '94, CDR South Atlantic Corp of Engineers, and Michael Bowers '63, former Attorney General of Georgia.
Atlanta Business Leaders and Outstanding Citizen Contributors
Local business leaders include: Steve Cannon, '86, Richard Bowers '68, John W.D. Feight, John Bardis, Duke Doubleday, Bill Saling, Bette Rose Bowers, Teresa Stoker, Ken DeSimone, Frantz K. Fortune, Josiah Benator, and Dr. Melvin Pinder among many others.
Activities the society supports to foster admissions include
- Attending college nights at area schools
- Participating in Congressionally-sponsored academy days
- Serving on selection/advisory boards for nominations
- Conducting interviews on behalf of the Admissions Office
- Conducting the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) for academy applicants
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Upcoming events and discussion
Sallyport is the Association of Graduates' recommended digital platform to help all members of the Long Gray Line connect. Your West Point Society of Atlanta provides a wealth of content via Sallyport to include member updates, media, and events and news.
Checkout our Google Calendar for the latest updates and popup events!
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