Recent content by illesq

I inquired with my DS Plebe and he hasn’t noticed any issues. He said that the food is plentiful - of course the quality is what it is, but the amount of it hasn’t been a problem.

My DS had an official visit last Fall. Flew into BWI on Thursday and home on Saturday afternoon. USNA arranged and paid for all travel. He went alone and I don’t think that parents attending was even an option. He spent a lot of time with the team - slept in Bancroft with a future teammate...

From what I understand, the bleachers and weights in the pool damaged the pool tiles and the Mids that were responsible for it were asked to identify themselves and retrieve everything. I also understand that they have been places on 60 day restriction - no going home for Thanksgiving!

What is a “zoomie”?

As a follow-up to my initial inquiry, I was on the Yard this weekend and spent Sunday morning at Nimitz Library. The library staff could not have been more hospitable and they were very welcoming. I simply showed identification and signed a visitor’s book.

I have business meetings in the DC area and will be stopping in Annapolis and visiting my Plebe DS over the weekend. I have a lot of work to do in preparations for my meetings and wanted to use the Nimitz library and spend some time with my DS in the process as he studies as well. Are parents...

LOA was received within 30 days of completing the application for my DS.

What is the process to join the Naval Academy Club at the USNA? What are the benefits? I understand that you can meet your Mid for dinner on the Yard. Are there also overnight rooms to spend the night? Interested in people‘s experiences.

My DS is a current Plebe and while this past weekend is only the first of the Academic Year, I thought I’d share his comments. On Friday after class, he studied with friends at Bancroft - seemed to be a more relaxed / social evening. On Saturday morning, he had an early and intense team...

My top 10 suggestions for PPW (in no particular order): 1. Friday morning PEP is a must. While there was some earlier discussion on other websites discouraging parents from attending, the detailers thanked all the parents and even asked the Plebes to welcome us. It was a great morning to see...

Planning ahead and wanted to inquire as to the timing of Thanksgiving and Winter break. When do classes conclude on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and when must they be back on the Yard on that Sunday. Same question for Winter break.

Interesting video posted today on the USNA 2023 parents Facebook page of the Plebes in Dahlgren Hall receiving their computers and luggage. What exactly do they receive? It looked like a desktop PC, laptop and printer. So well organized and orchestrated by the NA.

If either of your DSs is interested in playing a sport and may be recruited, I would suggest that you reach out to the specific coach. My DS visited the NA as a sophomore and had a substantive meeting with the coach. He spent a lot of time with us and took us on a tour of the Yard. That...

Just wanted to let everyone know that the agenda for Plebe Parent’s Weekend on August 8 - 11 has been posted. Below is the link: https://www.usna.edu/PlebeParentsWeekend/Schedule-of-Events/index.php

When we return next month for Plebe Parent Weekend, we will be picking up our security pass which allows parking on the Yard. What are the parking details and can you leave your car overnight?