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Grades DS is telling me he needs more sleep and that he is only getting 5.5 hours a night. Maybe he's not making good choices? I'll find out this weekend as I will be visiting (:

Friends, I have a quick question for you. I'm concerned because my Plebe tells me he is only getting 5.5 hours of sleep a night. Is this the case for most of them? How on earth does one function with that little of sleep? Any advice? MaryMom

If a midshipman were to leave a the end of their plebe year what do they owe USNA? Do they owe the balance of the loan?

Thanks for the heads up on the postage. I expect to get a letter returned now.

I'm going. I run in the am anyways. I'm traveling from CO and I will promise to be discreet as possible. Outside the gate or inside I will observe quietly.

DS called at 1:30pm on that Sunday.

That's not an easy phone call to take. Sorry that you are worrying about this. I would see what your DS wants you to do. Mine would tell me to stay home, I'm sure. But others would find comfort in their parent being there. I can only imagine the creative activities the detailers will put...

Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to ask my Plebe these questions the next time we speak.

Do parents get any info on what their plebe validated out of? When do they meet up with their academic counselor?

Why does USNA only offer two languages to major in?

Hi Everyone, We got our letter yesterday and the last two words in all CAPS said, "SEND FOOD!" My plebe and his roomate were caught studying in one bunk together and the other plebe got moved out of the room. Yikes, I never heard of getting in trouble for studying. Our phone call went...

No letter here yet in Colorado but am enjoying hearing about your Plebes. Thanks for sharing.

Where are you finding these updates on Facebook? All I see are pictures from the choir, the endurance run, testing, etc. Any help would be appreciated. This news is difficult. We are parents and we worry and we do get over it eventually. This forum shouldn't discourage a parent from...

What a fabulous I-Day! I'll never forget it. Weather was spectacular and very much appreciated so we could all focus on the more important stuff. I was impressed with how USNA organized and structured the day. I loved being an observer and watching the Plebes get off the buses as they...

Quick question... do the parents get to walk their new plebe to Bancroft Hall to see their new room and meet the roommates? Is there anytime to do this after the ceremony. I remember reading somewhere that there are two chances to see their room during their entire stay at USNA.