http://pnc.usafapc.org/News from the forum of USAFA Parents Clubshttp://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=102Message: <p><img height="117" hspace="7" src="http://www.usafa.edu/uploads/pod2images/welcomeClass_2312.jpg" width="109" align="left" vspace="2" border="0" alt=""/>Members of the Class of 2012 cross the Heritage Bridge at Doolittle Hall before boarding buses that will take them to the base of the Core Values Ramp. More than 1,350 appointees were scheduled to in-process. </p> <p>U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The 1,373 members of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2012 arrived here June 26 to begin basic cadet training. <br/> <br/> The Class of 2012 boasts the largest percentage of women entering...http://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=101Message: COLORADO SPRINGS — An Air Force Academy TG-15 glider landed safely this afternoon on a golf course near the Garden of the Gods. <br/> <br/> The pilot, Cadet 1st Class Kurt Cloutier, landed the aircraft near the western-most hole of the golf course, which was closed. <br/> <br/> Academy officials say there were no civilians in the area, and no private property was damaged. <br/> The academy says initial reports are that Cloutier landed the glider, known to civilian aviators as the "Discus," because the weather caused a loss of lift that kept him from returning to the Air Fo...http://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=100Message: USAFA Piedmont Parents’ Club Picnic <br/> Frank Liske Park <br/> Andy Hartsell Shelter <br/> <br/> This year the picnic is Saturday, June 14th, at the Frank Liske Park in Concord. The club will provide pizza/BBQ, ice, cups, and tableware. Upper-class parents are asked to bring a side dish. Appointee parents are asked to bring a 2-ltr drink. We have the shelter from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Allow plenty of driving time since Concord can be a little congested at times. There are some nice trails to walk, so arrive early. If you need to contact us while in route, our cell phone number ...http://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=99Message: <p><img height="100" alt="2008 Graduation" hspace="7" src="http:\\pnc.usafapc.org\images\MCandPrez-01.jpg" width="93" align="left" vspace="2" border="0"/>May 28,2008</p> <p>President George Bush spoke to the Class of 2008 USAFA Cadets. Here is the text from his address.</p> <p>PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH: </p> <p>Thank you. Mr. Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. General Moseley, General Regni; Mr. Congressman, thank you. Academy staff and faculty, distinguished guests, and proud family members. I am so pleased to stand before the future leaders of the United States Air Force. <br/...http://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=98Message: <p><strong>Cadet C2C Ashley Alexander CS/15</strong>, is asking for your support in raising funds to build a new Hospital in Zambia. Hoops for Hope, a non-profit organization founded by 13 year old Austin Gutwein, has built a school and a medical testing center which aids in the development of young children in Zambia. His passion and support by great parents allows him to make a difference. <br/> With the support of children all over the United States, Hoops of Hope has raised roughly $300,000 since its founding.</p> <p>Cadet Alexander is leading a Wing Wide project to assist Hoops for...http://pnc.usafapc.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=97Message: <p>FACT SHEET: USAF ACADEMY CLASS OF 2008 <br/> (Information as of 17 March 2008) <br/> <br/> When They Entered in June 2004: <br/> 1,663 were offered appointments <br/> 1,327 were processed into the Academy <br/> <br/> 80.0% or 1077 males <br/> 19.0% or 250 females <br/> 20.0% or 265 minorities <br/> 54.0% or 717 pilot qualified <br/> 14 International students <br/> <br/> High School: <br/> Average GPA: 3.85 <br/> Average SAT scores: 630 Verbal, 652 Math <br/> Average ACT scores: 28.4 English, 29.4 Reading, 29.5 Math, 28.9 Science <br/> <br/> As They Graduate on 28 May 2008 ...