Currently, she is preparing for 100th night, checking guest lists and helping the First Class cadets. She is a source of how it's been done in the past, how it should be done, and she passes this valuable information on to the new cadets and officers who continuously cross her path. This coming April, Mrs. Gaspard will have spent 15 years in her position, but has a 42 year association with the Academy, as her deceased husband was a graduate of 1957. Man to woman, junior to senior, young to old. Man for woman, junior for senior, young for old.
Men offer only when assistance is required or on formal occasions.
Women in uniform never take a man's proffered arm. RSVP- You must respond within 48 hours whether you are going to attend or not. Must be mailed within 48 hours. In civilian attire, do so quietly and inconspicuously. Man seats lady to his right.