USNA Class of 2021

[VincentVega]

too cool

2 Ospreys flew over the house ~3pm today, figured they were headed for the stadium.

[pavulon]

Stand proud, Dan!!

[daepp]

So great to see - thanks for the update!

I can't remember if we talked about it, but I sure hope you get to go to at least a few Navy-beats-Army games!!

[syncroid]

Originally Posted by daepp

So great to see - thanks for the update!

I can't remember if we talked about it, but I sure hope you get to go to at least a few Navy-beats-Army games!!

This Army/Navy game did not go as planned.
Our mid froze her hind quarters off. The Firsties were NOT kind. She made the best of it.
Some more pics of her journey...




The last one is my favorite!



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[KFC911]

Some threads just make me smile....

Well done....all of you!!!

[WPOZZZ]

Plebe year almost half done. Next up, youngster.

[widgeon13]

Congrats to all. It takes a tough cookie to survive that plebe year!

[gatotom]

Don't know if those 4 yrs by the bay for my son were more enjoyable for him but it was a absolute treat for my wife and myself. It might be a free education in regards to tuition and room and board but it was the most expensive for the parents but well worth every cent. We got to get back there next yr, miss the yard and all its favor.

Good thing he is still working in the DC area.

Ask your daughter how is King Kong doing? He is the resident rat of Bancroft Hall.

[Seahawk]

Cool!

Keep the updates coming!

[daepp]

Sorry to hear the game was tough - at least there's 3 more in her future, when she'll no longer be a Plebe.

Tough loss for Navy too!

[syncroid]

Originally Posted by daepp

Sorry to hear the game was tough - at least there's 3 more in her future, when she'll no longer be a Plebe.

Tough loss for Navy too!

She was the last Plebe for seating for the 27th. The Upper classmates basically denied her seat. One of the youngsters gave up his seat. “Class” She ended up going underground the bleachers and huddled for warmth. All & all good. I seriously don’t think she will EVER be a football 🏈 fan after this.
Right now she is going through academic finals. Mixed bag. She is so used to straight “A” that she is not able to get a “B” on anything. (Driven!)
I cannot wait to see my girl on the 18th! Home sweet home for two weeks......but!, I am dreading going through the parting of ways yet again. Not so much for me, but for her.
Emma is our “only”. We spoiled her. We told her, get good grades. We will take care of the rest. Leslie and I have tried to do JUST THAT.

Thank you for following Miss Emma’s progress!
As a father, I could not be more proud!

[Rick Lee]

I hate everyone and yet, this thread still almost brings a tear to my eye

[daepp]

Originally Posted by syncroid

She was the last Plebe for seating for the 27th. The Upper classmates basically denied her seat. One of the youngsters gave up his seat. “Class” She ended up going underground the bleachers and huddled for warmth. All & all good. I seriously don’t think she will EVER be a football 🏈 fan after this.

Yeah, many who arrive at the Yard feel the same way about football, my daughter being one of them. And then you add in the blizzards they have to endure - oy veh!
That said, the tradition and the pageantry that is the Army Navy game does add to the overall flavor of the experience.

Originally Posted by syncroid

Right now she is going through academic finals. Mixed bag. She is so used to straight “A” that she is not able to get a “B” on anything. (Driven!)

This, too, is a common factor. The ego deflation attendant with so many high-achieving "A" students competing for grades - who were the standouts in their respective high schools - is a tough cross to bare during Plebe year. And to that end they receive lectures about that very subject throughout Plebe Summer and the "Ack" year. I can assure you, however, that the Navy knows how to pick good Midshimen - every year their graduation rates are at the top of nation (nearly 90%) - and since Emma made the cut, rest assured Dad that she's gonna do great!

[syncroid]

Its been awhile since I've updated this thread. Emma is now a 2nd class at the academy. One more year to go before going out into the fleet.
She has managed to get straight A's every semester. She has made the Daunts list and the Sup's list. She gets to wear a gold star on her uniform for that accomplishment.
My wife and I were just out there a couple weeks ago for her "Two for Seven signing."
She doesn't know it yet, but we are flying back again on Oct. 4th to surprise her for her 21st birthday. We will also be seeing the Navy/Air Force football game.

Some new pictures.

This one is from her Protromid training in San Diego this summer. Back seat flight time in a T-34 trainer. She had a blast.


This one is from the same time in San Diego but doing some Marine training.


This is her actually signing her Two for Seven service commitment.


Emma and her room mate. She got lucky and got a four person room but only one room mate. Great room, but on the 7th floor. Lots of stairs!


Last one is in her Civies. Now that she is 2nd class, she can come and go from the campus in civilian cloths.

[daepp]

Great job Emma - and great job dad!

Any idea which way she is leaning for her service selection?

And wow - those pics sure bring back memories! Thanks for sharing.

[jhynesrockmtn]

Amazing job all around, so much to be proud of!!

[syncroid]

Originally Posted by daepp

Great job Emma - and great job dad!

Any idea which way she is leaning for her service selection?

And wow - those pics sure bring back memories! Thanks for sharing.

She is strongly thinking of aviation. A lot of that will depend on her eyes.
We shall see.

[Nickshu]

Awesome! Thanks for the update Dan. Keep us posted.

[daepp]

Originally Posted by syncroid

She is strongly thinking of aviation. A lot of that will depend on her eyes.
We shall see.

Awesome.

And FWIW, it also depends a lot on their proportions. My daughter met every qualification - including height (5'4") - except something like the proportion of the distance from her waist to the top of her head vs. her overall height. IOW, I think she had stubby legs... ; )

[Baz]

Thanks for the update with pics, Dan.

All I can say is wow......you have every right to be the proudest daddy on the planet!

Please convey to Emma our highest respect and admiration for all her dedication and hard work!

This may be the best thread we've had on PPOT in quite a while!