Precious Moments – PPW

The Reunion of a Lifetime! PPW Class of 2027 Parents, so glad that you are having the opportunity to enjoy your Plebe and  spend time together!! I know that you have heard a lot of funny and heartfelt stories from your Plebe. Perhaps you had the opportunity to meet and greet with your Sponsor families …

The Light at the End of the Tunnel – Plebe Parent Weekend

PPW begins tomorrow!! You did it! Now that you are on your way to see your sons and daughters in their shining summer whites, you will be so proud! I would suggest that you don't over plan and that you follow your Plebe's lead. Enjoy your time together, listen to the stories, allow them time …

Billy and the Plebes: What I Learned from I-Day and Plebe Summer – Part 1 | Episode 19 and Part 2 | Episode 20

The military academy journey is very different - both for the midshipman or Cadet, and their parents. No one except those that have walked the path before us can relate to what we are feeling and going through. Photo Credit - New York Times For parents it is a very emotional and dare I say …

Life at N*avy, Playlists, and More | Episode 4

with Special Guest Karl Smith, Parent USNA '20 There is something about being a Naval Academy parent that is different from all other colleges. First of all, your wardrobe changes in its entirety to Blue and Gold - and dare I say, all things with anchors? From hats to socks, to coffee mugs, to unmentionables …

Independence Day, the Flag, and a New Found Meaning

HAPPY Independence Day / 4th of July! The celebration of our Independence will probably take on a whole new meaning as a new Plebe parent. I remember an increased desire to learn about our history, and spent our first 4th as a Plebe parent reading about the revolution, and our flag, and was moved to …

Two-thirds of the USNA Journey: I-Day and Plebe Summer

My new Podcast with special guest Julie Haller, FOUR time USNA Mom, is a candid conversation about the first two-thirds of the journey. It is said that the USNA journey is divided into thirds: I-Day and Plebe Summer are the first third, Plebe Year is the next third, and The remaining three years is the …

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