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Determination: “The More You Learn, The Better You Can Become” (8:02) Determination: “I Always Feel That I Have Something to Prove,” An African American Woman At West Point In The Late 80’s (11:55) “Always Something To Prove”: An African American Woman’s Determination at West Point in the Late 80s

Tonya Carter (Cheek)

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Please enjoy our latest interview with Tonya (Cheek) Carter, Class of 1989. Listen as she talks about her memories of her four years at West Point, including her experiences as a four year cadet-athlete on the Army Track Team, culminating in serving as a co-captain in her Firstie Year. After active duty Army service at several different locations, Tonya transitioned to the civilian sector; she now works as a human resources executive. She remains an active supporter of West Point, serving on the board of the West Point Women organization. Tonya (Cheek) Carter, USMA '89 discusses her memories of her four years at West Point, including her experiences as a four year cadet-athlete on the Army Track Team, culminating in serving as a co-captain in her Firstie Year. After active duty Army service at several different locations, Tonya transitioned to the civilian sector; she now works as a human resources executive. She remains an active supporter of West Point, serving on the board of the West Point Women's organization.

Video Details Interview Date:13-Nov-15
Interviewer:Rick Black
Topics:
  • African American Military Experience
  • Army Athletics
  • Leadership
  • Race in the Military
  • West Point History
  • Women in Service
Locations:
  • Germany
  • West Point
Class Year:
  • 1989
Biographical Details Name:Tonya Carter (Cheek)
Branch:Engineer
Unit:94th Engineer Battalion Germany
Institution:USMA
Graduation Year:1989 (Cullum 46059)
Service Start:1989
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