My DS is currently a plebe at USMMA, he needs to get his head straight on a couple of things and I don't know the answers:
1. When you go out to sea what is the typical time spent at sea. He currently understands that when you go out you are out there for years and will only have a day or...
I can remember seeing information/pointers for parents of plebes. I can't remember where I saw it.........Does anyone have any idea??
Thanks,
Suzie
Happy 4th of July!!!!
My son was kicked off the track team for missing practice:
1. He went to the USMMA Open House in March and missed, the HS Principal signed off on the college visit excuse, but according to the principal it only covers the "academic day".
2. The best one....He missed because he had his...
This a challenge for the Class of 2015 Parents, Grandparents and anyone else or Class year to show their support for the Cookie Cafe and contribute some $$ to the Cookie Cafe!! Lets let the Cookie Cafe finish strong this year and have a great start to next year:thumb:
There is a Paypal link...
We are on our way to get DS twic card at the Louisville Ky office and I was checking the address with my phone when I found out it was closed due to flooding!! No problem, we will go to cincinnati..it is also closed due to flooding....hunington wv is open, so that's where we are headed!!
My...
One of the best parts of Long Island is the food!!!
Where is the best, near USMMA of the following:
1) bagel store
2) Italian bakery..crumbcake, cookies,canolli etc.
3) Diner
I have orders from home to bring back all the goodies!!!
Thank you!!!!
Oh, I feel like a stupid Mom.....
My son just received a NROTC scholarship....but I told him not to apply there since it was his 3rd choice.....Well.....the application deadline for the school was December 1, 2010....and there is no way to get in now.....even though he has a scholarship...
I was wondering if someone could tell me what uniforms are the midshipmen issued.... I'm not military so I have no idea so don't laugh!! ...... but when it is cold out do they issue them coats and boots.....
If anyone has pictures of the uniforms that would be great....just curious:biggrin...
Lets start a list of Appointments to the United States Merchant Marine Academy for the Class of 2015. Congratulations to everyone on the list!! If you would like to add your name copy and paste this message in a "post reply" and add your screen name and where you are from and date received if...
:thumb:My son is getting ready for AIM.....and I have some questions...:confused:
-Athletic socks.....what kind is the best, crew, or can he wear "no shows" like he usually does....I thought I read somewhere to have longer socks...surely not tube socks:eek:
-Pajamas....he usually sleeps in...
My son has been accepted to AIM:shake: We are driving up and my family (My DH, DS 14, DS 12 and myself) would like tour the area/adjoining states....vacation while he is at AIM....any suggestions...I know I definitely want some lobster!! We are a nature loving family....game for anything...
When My Son and I were at Annapolis last week, EVERYONE was running in the afternoon.....didn't have to worry about getting hit by a car...but had to watch out for running Mid's!!:shake:
How far do they run each day?? Do they only run after classes or early in the morning too? We saw them...
We must be missing something...
Where do you update ACTscores and other info online?
Just received new ACT scores..DS raised his math score 7 points.....this is more like it!!:shake:
Thanks,
Suzie