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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.
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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.
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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!)
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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!