Follow advice from @Capt MJ and @PlebeNoMore27 however when DS could not leave the Yard we have eaten in Dahlgren (upstairs) and Smoke Court at the picnic tables. Really any outdoor space that the MIDN's are allowed to go is open for gathering. Again your DS will know best.
DW was the same: many random bouts of crying on the walk back from the Yard like it was the first time…
During one trip home after seeing DS (I think maybe Oct of youngster year), DW cried the entire 8+hour drive home. I thought I had said something dumb (which the usual case) but in fact she realized he would never be "moving home" again.
I kinda remember making a flippant comment as my parents took me back to college 2nd or 3rd year. Something like, "Ah, home" as we pulled onto campus. Apparently that sent my mom into a 30+ year tailspin she still hasn't recovered.
Did anyone play "White Christmas"when the Plebes formed up after PPW ? I think that has become verboten...but sometimes occasionally an enterprising upperclass will blast it over T-Court at the end of the PPW.
It wasn’t blasting at t-court but my plebe, in his last text before he turned in his phone, confirmed they were playing Christmas music inside Bancroft.
the yard will be so packed all this week with all the brigade moving back in, cars everywhere. mine is a firstie she moved back in today.....she did say the plebes are still in plebe summer - they are not allowed to talk to them - so once your son has his phone back he can share a good time for a drop off. For future visits, I would bring lunch to my girl her plebe year when I was in town on Sunday - we would eat together on a bench overlooking the water when the weather was nice - when it was cold we could go into Dahlgren Hall - there are tables in there you can sit and eat. When plebes have liberty on the yard usually on Sunday it is nice to go and see them. it is always a good idea to see if any of his roomies or friends need a good take out meal too - I always brought food for her friends and roommates and they loved it. I hope your son had a great summer!
Thank you…this is very helpful.
If you do make it to the Yard, in the past they have done a "reform" parade where the Plebes march with the rest of the Brigade in the stands. I caught this parade a few years ago when we drove DS back for reform. It is one of my favorite parades as the Plebes actually know how to march at this point and the upper-class shout encouragement for their companies from the stands. Much less formal than the normal Formal parades as a Brigade.
I know there a a Turnover Parade. Today or tomorrow. Someone will know.
I (very) vaguely remember this from my own Plebe Summer.
A fun little gem of a parade. Mids relaxed in the stands. Parents thrilled to see their plebe in near-end-of-PS parade. (Parents, there is no liberty afterwards for plebes, it’s back to the grind.) if you live nearby, fun to go see. If you don’t, save your $ for a weekend visit or the Thanksgiving air fare.
When we lived in one of the quarters on Worden Field, one of DH’s great delights as a USNA grad was watching the parade from our screened porch with his feet up and a nice cool beverage. Meanwhile, I’d be out there watching to ensure my Batt wasn’t the worst-looking or had the thinnest ranks or wasn’t doing anything foolish, like stepping out of their shoes, etc.
Now we shouldn't be teaching the next generation about previous hijinks. . .
Respectfully, sir, we're pretty smart and highly motivated. I assure you hijinks continue apace.Now we shouldn't be teaching the next generation about previous hijinks. . .
