Grounds of West Point
Plebe Knowledge
Obscure-ish Old Grads
100
How did Target Hill Field earn its name? 

It was used as a backstop during cadet rifle training. 

100

This plebe asked for "Permission to excrete" during Beast. 

Who is Welti?

100

This person is credited with inventing the sport of baseball.

Who is Abner Doubleday, class of 1842?

200

Where is Excalibur?

Above the door to the Cadet Chapel. 
200

This Cadet earned the nickname "Alphabet soup."

Who is Michalopoulos?

200

This person, Class of 1903, was the first to die in a plane crash.

Who was 1st Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge

300

How many acres does West Point own? 

Approximately 16,000 acres. 

300

How did O'koniewski lose the O in his name? 

He lost a combative bout to CPT Olson. 

300

This person, Class of 1880, headed the building of the Panama Canal. 

Major General George Washington Goethal.  

400

How tall is the Battle Monument?

46 feet

400
These plebes were named as some of the best during Beast. 

Barber and Jaques 

400

This person, class of 1952, turned down a position on an Olympic track team to join his classmates in Korea.

Who is 1st Lieutenant Richard Shea

500

Where was the Great Chain Forged?

Stearling Forrest, NJ.

500

This Plebe competed against the class of '29 class president in green bean eating.

CDT Roll 

500
This General was the last flag officer killed in World War II. 

Who is General Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.?