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To: Wolfstar
President Bush presents Cadet Michael Miller with a presidential challenge coin. A West Point public affairs officer explained that Miller earned the distinction of graduating with the lowest grade point average, an accomplishment that earned him the title of 'Goat,' one dollar from each member of the graduating class, and the presidential challenge coin.


17 posted on 05/27/2006 5:24:59 PM PDT by Wolfstar (So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)
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To: Wolfstar
The newly commissioned Second Lieutenants toss their hats in the air at the end of the graduation ceremony.

West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. William Lennox, Jr., and President Bush watch the caps fly.


19 posted on 05/27/2006 5:25:22 PM PDT by Wolfstar (So tired of the straight line, and everywhere you turn, There's vultures and thieves at your back...)
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Now that is something. A "challenge coin".


128 posted on 05/27/2006 6:46:37 PM PDT by tongue-tied
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....being the *Goat* of your class I guess is a distinction....lol
133 posted on 05/27/2006 6:51:13 PM PDT by mystery-ak (Army Wife and Army Mother.....toughest job in the military)
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