CMDR Ernest Evans: Born into poverty and endemic alcoholism on the Pawnee Indian Reservation in 1908. He made his way to the USNA via enlisted competition, graduating in 1931. He earned the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Samar In 1944, and has a small plaque in the USNA Museum. If they ever finish the 'Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailor' movie, everybody will know his name. I also recall that one of the guys on the FB team was born to a single mother who was 14yrs old at the time. I think her DS is in the fleet now, but I remember being impressed by both mother and son when I heard their story. I think you could put together a pretty good book just by writing up a few of the stories of kids who found/fought their way into the USNA.
Midway through her plebe year, DD (who had little/no history of complementing her mom and dad), stop a phone conversation to say "Wow, I really didn't realize how what a great childhood you gave me; there are lots of Mids here who had it pretty tough"
Dito 85: It's clear to me from DD's comments that there are some rich kids at USNA, but the USNA makes no distinctions, so most Mids don't. Per.DD, Saturday evening's activity has been limited to whatever the Mid with the least cash can afford---unless he/she will let someone spot them a beer or a burger.
Your friends would be in good company.
Midway through her plebe year, DD (who had little/no history of complementing her mom and dad), stop a phone conversation to say "Wow, I really didn't realize how what a great childhood you gave me; there are lots of Mids here who had it pretty tough"
Dito 85: It's clear to me from DD's comments that there are some rich kids at USNA, but the USNA makes no distinctions, so most Mids don't. Per.DD, Saturday evening's activity has been limited to whatever the Mid with the least cash can afford---unless he/she will let someone spot them a beer or a burger.
Your friends would be in good company.