Nice seeing all the photos of the plebes via the alumni website (https://www.usna.com/photoprogram). Scanning the pictures I think I caught a glimpse of the side of DD's head - LOL.
We had the same fortune. We had found a spot on the red beach where we could see DD march in. (Thankfully some told us which side 29th would be sitting). Happened to be right next to the seats when they were "uncovered". Grabbed two and enjoyed the ceremony.
My research says that it's for plebes who want to leave during Plebe summer. Sounds like its a intermediate step for the plebe to work out if they truly want to leave or if they get assign to a new company for a fresh start.
Quick question regarding parents weekend. How close to the yard or downtown Annapolis should we plan on staying? Trying to figure out hotel or Airbnb/VRBO and what radius I should be looking at.
What would be some ideas for graduation gifts for a future midshipman? We have been getting this question after my DD received her appointment. I understand that plebe summer is restricted regarding what they can have and do. I heard one suggestion for target gift cards since there is apparently...
In regards to competitive slates, if there is a recruited athlete on the slate, do you think the admissions board gives that more weight when evaluating the slate? I would think they might take that into account but I could also argue that it's not considered. Just curious.