TriService2017
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Female cadets at West Point refer to themselves all the time in writing as "cadette" (particularly in social media)
Female cadets at West Point refer to themselves all the time in writing as "cadette" (particularly in social media)
Female cadets at West Point refer to themselves all the time in writing as "cadette" (particularly in social media)
BS. Happy to know several and have viewed social media as a "friend" and have NEVER seen this. Perhaps there is a particularly immature circle of friends who do, but certainly not the norm.
So, you are basically calling me a liar? Why would I do that? The point is that it is perfectly fine if female cadets wish to use the term, we should just not use the label ourselves as it can be seen as demeaning. And by the way, my daughter happens to be a female cadet. No need to apologize....Female cadets at West Point refer to themselves all the time in writing as "cadette" (particularly in social media)
BS. Happy to know several and have viewed social media as a "friend" and have NEVER seen this. Perhaps there is a particularly immature circle of friends who do, but certainly not the norm.
To finally answer your question, yes. There are a few opportunities for a female cadet to wear a formal civilian dress for a functions at West Point. My DD attended a Tea her plebe year that was in civvies. 100th night is a semi formal affair, also in civvies. Along the way there may also be special class functions at the Firstie or company things like wine tastings where you can wear dressy civilian attire.Will I ever get to wear a nice dress here to a formal event? Just curious!
Dear Carol Rich.
I bet you will look lovely. Definitely send your mother a picture.
Did DrMom really graduate West Point? I was under the impression that she was an Army wife and West Point mom, not a grad herself.I had looked over this post because of the title and did not give it serious consideration till I saw the first response, I had to chime in to the OP.
@DrMom and her classmates are trailblazers that young women serving today should look up to and value her opinion more than most. Beside being a Doctor and a Mom (if you couldn't get that from her screen name), she is a graduate who completed four years at the academy during a time when women were not accepted as they are today. The fours years she endured opened the doors for many young women to follow. I remind my DD of this often as we talk about my classmates and the things they have accomplished.
To the Op, I would take her advice to heart. You are a cadet just like the rest of your class. You have worked hard and earned that rank. Stand tall and represent yourself well. You are keeping the door open for the next generation of outstanding young women.
Did DrMom really graduate West Point? I was under the impression that she was an Army wife and West Point mom, not a grad herself.