COL Koehler Project Design Concept_13FEB2018.pptx

History Of The Physical Education Department at West Point

2nd Floor Hallway Arvin Cadet Physical Development Center United States Military Academy

13 February 2018

COL Herman Koehler Plaque Project

Intent The Department of Physical Education desires to move the historical plaque commemorating COL Herman Koehler to a new position within Arvin CPDC.

Phase I – Approved for removal by MHM.

Vendor 1- All County Wall Systems quoted $9,682.25

Vendor 2 – J & C Masonry & Landscaping INC quoted $4,500 plus tax

Vendor 3 – Pending cost estimate quote

Purpose The current position of the plaque, which was placed circa 1923, sees virtually no pedestrian traffic of Cadets, faculty, or staff and is a virtual backwater of Arvin CPDC.

DPE feels that the “Father of the Department of Physical Education” deserves a position of prominence and honor that will be seen and recognized by the USMA community.

Current Position The plaque is currently in the SE corner of Arvin CPDC in what was once the main entryway of the building. Due to building renovation and the current configuration, this area is all but forgotten in terms of foot traffic.

Concept Design

Lighted Glass Display Case Location

COL Koehler Plaque 4x Display Banners

16” x 16” 24” x 24” 24” x 24” 24” x 24” 24” x 24” Relocated From 1st Floor 4’ x 6” x 27” 4’ x 4’

1882 – Plaque Description 1 (Located on slide 7)

1885 – Plaque Description 2 (Located on slide 7) COL Herman Koehler

1892 – Plaque Description 3 (Located on slide 7)

1905 – Plaque Description 4 (Located on slide 7)

The Physical Education Lineage at West Point (2nd floor hallway Arvin) 4’ 4’

Lighted Glass Display Case Location COL Koehler’s Sword Two Trophy Cups 24” x 24” 24” x 24”

*Metal banner design – 4 total (similar to the ones currently located on the third floor of Arvin CPDC / Refer to last slide for images and details

*Each description indicated above is listed in detail on slide 7 – Refer to slide 7 for the exact banner verbiage

1882 (Plaque Description #1) By 1882, physical education consisted of “instruction in fencing and bayonet exercises and military gymnastics” for first-year cadets. The Head of the Physical Education Department was called the “Master of the Sword” because fencing was an important part of the curriculum.

Herman Koehler (Plaque Description #2) In 1885, 25-year old Herman Koehler was appointed the “Master of the Sword” in the Department of Physical Education. Koehler served in this position until 1922, and he had the most significant impact on physical education of any individual in the history of the United States Military Academy. Koehler’s emphasis was on physical training because he believed, “If we have athletes, we shall never be without soldiers. Because of his leadership in promoting physical education for the Army in World War I, Koehler is generally recognized as the “Father of Physical Education in the U.S. Army”.

Plaque Descriptions 1892 (Plaque Description #3) With the completion of a new gymnasium in 1892, Herman Koehler added swimming, boxing, and wrestling to the physical development program for first-year cadets.

1905 (Plaque Description #4) In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt, a great advocate of physical fitness, ordered physical education expanded to the entire Corps of Cadets.

*Text and information for each metal plaque (4x total)

Contractor Sole Source Justification

American Monument Company

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