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DS had similar stats. He's a youngster at USNA now.

Answer no. He has not graduated. That is a truthful answer. if they need further clarification they can ask.

If I am not mistaken it was a Casio G-Force or G-Shock. A friend of ours who graduated in '06 and has done a tour in Iraq and one in Afghanistan as an infantry officer swears by his. He gave it to my son for a graduation gift. Nothing fancy but it is very durable. We put it away after graduation...

DS got a similar e-mail from the lightweight rowing coach last year before plebe summer. He was interested, even though he had never had an opportunity to row in high school. Plus Navy rowing has a pretty good competitive team and DS was ready for something new. DS ran Cross Country (2x state...

Watch DS got a nice durable sport watch for HS graduation from a friend who graduated USNA. It was a watch that he, as a Marine Infantry officer, had found to be rugged and dependable. He suggested, and we did, bring it to DS on PPW. During Plebe Summer I didn't get the impression he missed the...

This is the schedule from last year and from what we were told is pretty standard. Some variation will surely occur but it gives you an idea. This is straight from the PPW packet we got in the mail. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Drydock Restaurant open (Dahlgren Hall)...

Don't panic First letter DS got stated he was not competitive. It seems that until a certain amount of the application process is complete, a candidate is not considered competitive. Once a more significant portion of the process was complete, he received a letter acknowledging his competitive...

Our experience The answers depend on your preference, budget, etc. We left home a couple of days early, stopped to visit friends in Quantico, visited Marine Corps museum, had a relaxed day in DTA and on the yard prior to I-day. Got other family members familiar with the area so that MidMom and...

Congrats Apexnavydad. Hang on brother, it is one special ride!

Grandma and Plebe's choice Team Mom - Talk to everyone involved, starting with Plebe-to-be. I-day was good for DS to have Grandma there. The mobility issue makes either one pretty tough with the schedule we chose. PPW would be easier for Grandma depending on what activities you choose. Bang for...

Talk to your Plebe-to-be The experience and emotions seemed to vary widely from my observation last year. Some plebes looked totally shell shocked and exhausted. I'm sure their parents were glad to have brought a blanket or table cloth. Others were obviously hungry and/or thirsty. DS really did...

honor66 - The cell phones are collected on I-day. They get them back at three points during Plebe Summer(usually Sundays). These are designated dates that they are allowed to call home. Time is limited to 30 minutes or less as I recall. DS called us and his brothers splitting the time. Good time...

DS got his around the 18th of June last year(Alpha 1):biggrin:. It seems that it came in the final mailing before I-Day or maybe via e-mail. More help to parents/family at I-Day so they know which side you are on during swearing in. Don't assume they will all be in order either. Thought DS would...

Letters and cards are best. Send pictures. DS rarely said he "needed" anything. Definitely send the first couple of packages in plastic shoe box size containers. The mice in Bancroft are notorious for finding their way into homemade, "sent with love", goodies. During Plebe Summer it would seem...

Last year, DS had appointments to USNA, USAFA, and USMA that arrived between Christmas Eve and mid to late January. He had LOA's from USNA and USAFA. After all three had arrived, on Dad's suggestion/insistence, he pondered the choices and discussed the options with family, friends, BGO, ALO...