West Point Class of '72

On Your Own Activity (OYOA)

October 6 Sunday view all events

When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:00AM
Where: Various Locations

See list of available tours (see right column or below depending on your device).

Select from our list or choose your own own activity. This can also include selecting to warm up for the Golf Outings on Monday and Tuesday.

Mini Reunion Registration and Check-in

October 6 Sunday view all events

When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 8:00AM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Admin/Registration Fee: $50 per person.

Ends at 4:00 PM

POC: Chris LeBlanc, Larry Aubrecht

Meet & Greet

October 6 Sunday view all events

When: Sunday, Oct. 6, 5:00PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Cost: $ 35/ pp
Cash Bar

Ends at 9:00 PM

POC: ?

OYOA

October 7 Monday view all events

When: Monday, Oct. 7, 8:00AM
Where: Nashville, TN

See list of available tours (see right column or below depending on your device).

Select and schedule tours from our website or choose your own own activity.

Golf Outing # 1

October 7 Monday view all events

When: Monday, Oct. 7, 8:00AM
Where: Gaylord Springs Golf Course

Cost : ABT $ 50/pp
Ends at 1:30 PM

POC: Lee Barnes, Al Geraci

Class Group Function - Dinner & Dancing

October 7 Monday view all events

When: Monday, Oct. 7, 6:00PM
Where: Nashville Underground

Cost: $ 75/pp

Expected completion by 8:00 PM.

Activities Music TBD

October 7 Monday view all events

When: Monday, Oct. 7, 8:00PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Cost: TBD

Ends: 10:30 PM

POC:

OYOA

October 8 Tuesday view all events

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8:00AM
Where: Nashville, TN

On Your Own Activity (OYOA) We will Depart the Omni Hotel in route to various locations. Pay at activity site on arrival.

See list of available tours (see right column).

Group Transportation (Recommended) $xx per person dependant on location.

POC: Chris LeBlanc, Tim Lupfer

Golf Outing #2

October 8 Tuesday view all events

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8:00AM
Where: The Hermitage Golf Course

Cost: ABT $70/pp

Ends: 1:30PM

POC: Al Geraci

Company Dinner

October 8 Tuesday view all events

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:00PM
Where: CO Restaurant Choice

Ends at 8:00 PM

POC: CO Choice

Activities Music TBD

October 8 Tuesday view all events

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8:00PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Cost: TBD

Ends: 10:30 PM

POC:

Memorial Service

October 9 Wednesday view all events

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:00AM
Where: TBD

Ends at 9:30 AM

POC: Larry Hougnon, Larry Aubrecht,

Golf Outing OYO

October 9 Wednesday view all events

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:00AM
Where: Golf Course Of Your Choice

Ends: 1:30PM

POC: OYO

OYOA

October 9 Wednesday view all events

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 8:00AM
Where: Nashville, TN

Class Meeting

October 9 Wednesday view all events

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:30PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Just before the banquet there will be a class meeting. Moderated by Steve Mulliken, Bob Curran and John Northrop.

Starts at 4:30 PM and ends at 5:30 PM

POC: Larry Aubrecht, Steve Mulliken

Class of 72 Banquet & Gala

October 9 Wednesday view all events

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7:00PM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Benny Havens starts at 6:00 pm.

Banquet & Gala

Cost: ABT $100/pp

Dress: Business/Tourist Casual

Menu for the Buffet

POC: Chris LeBlanc, Hunky Hall

Farewell Departure Breakfast

October 10 Thursday view all events

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 7:00AM
Where: Hilton Garden Inn

Last chance to share some food with special friends before heading back home..

West Point Class of ’72 – 2019 Mini Reunion

With the New Year behind us, we need to start thinking about this year’s Mini-Reunion in Nashville. It is scheduled again on our Sunday thru Thursday format so it will begin Sunday, October 6, 2019 thru Thursday, October 10, 2019. Again groups of classmates can access the group rate for several days before and several days after the reunion.

Access the latest information on West Point activities through our portal to WPAOG.

Why Nashville ?

Our mini-reunion committee keeps coming up with great places to visit, and Nashville is no exception. Here are some of the many things this city offers:

Music. This is a biggie. Nashville is not called Music City and the Songwriting Capital of the World for nothing. For example, Davy Crockett played his fiddle here, and Elvis recorded over 300 songs in Nashville. The biggest venues are the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Theater. There are also several smaller clubs where up and coming singers perform (with an occasional visit by famous ones). One recommended to me is The Listening Room but get tickets in advance. Remember, the Nashville music scene has grown over the years to include almost every kind of music, so only the lover of Gregorian Chants will be disappointed.

Food and Drink. From barbeque to hot chicken, or from sweet potato pancakes to ice cream, Nashville has it. Honky Tonk Row on Broadway (close to our hotel) has too many restaurants to list. Of the many possibilities in the city, two restaurants, Husk and Rolf & Daughters, have been recommended to me. While our class oenophiles will lament the lack of quality vineyards in the area, there is the Jack Daniel’s Distillery an hour and a half south of Nashville, and plenty of other moonshine distilleries in Nashville.

History. For starters, Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, so we can visit the State Capitol Building and the Tennessee State Museum. Although born in the Carolinas, Andrew Jackson considered Tennessee his home, and his mansion, Hermitage, is a National Historic Landmark in Nashville. With over 1,000 acres, besides Jackson’s home, it has walking trails and gardens. There’s a lot of music history in Nashville too, such as RCA Studio B, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Johnny Cash Museum. Tennessee was a key area during the Civil War, and two major battles were fought in the vicinity of Nashville: the Battle of Franklin (Nov 1864) and the Battle of Nashville (Dec 1864). Neither is managed by the National Park Service. There is no existing battlefield for the Battle of Nashville (the city has expanded over it), but there is a driving map available from Nashville’s tourist office. The Battle of Franklin, which occurred about a 30-minute drive south of Nashville, also only has a few small remnants, such as the Carter House, which has a small museum about the battle. A little over 30 minutes away from Nashville is the Stones River National Battlefield (Dec 31, 1862), with the well-preserved battlefield administered by the National Park Service. Maybe the most interesting history item in Nashville is a full-scale replica of the Parthenon of Athens. This was built for the Tennessee Centennial in 1879, and we can visit it in Centennial Park. Only in Nashville can you have Pericles and Dolly Parton.

Outdoor Activities. For those who must get their dose of Vitamin N (Nature), there are many options. Two contiguous parks called the Warner Parks are only 9 miles from downtown Nashville, where there is hiking, biking, horseback riding, and a nature center. About 20 minutes from Nashville is Percy Priest Reservoir and a large lake with marinas and fishing. The Cumberland River runs through Nashville, and we’re looking at opportunities for “downtown” kayaking. The Natchez Trace National Parkway begins just north of Nashville, so anyone with a car can drive along the scenic sections nearby.

Shopping and Art. There are shopping malls in various parts of the city, and there are other interesting options, such as Hatch Show Print, with an old printing press, or vintage record shops (Third Man Records and Ernest Tubb Record Shop). If you’ve always wanted an old guitar or a genuine pair of country western boots, this is the place to be. There are numerous art galleries, and the Frist Art Museum is the city’s number one art museum.

Activities and tours:
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Hilton Garden Inn Nashville Downtown / Convention Center

305 Korean Veterans Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37201, TN 37201

Phone: 888-444-6664

info@westpoint72.com

Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

West Point Class of 72

Proud and True 72

On Your Own Activity (OYOA)

Mini Reunion Registration and Check-in

Meet & Greet

OYOA

Golf Outing # 1

Class Group Function - Dinner & Dancing

Activities Music TBD

OYOA

Golf Outing #2

Company Dinner

Activities Music TBD

Memorial Service

Golf Outing OYO

OYOA

Class Meeting

Class of 72 Banquet & Gala

Farewell Departure Breakfast