
Extremely proud of my son Patrick who participated in the USNA "Plebe Summer" at Annapolis. The purpose of Plebe Summer is to lay the foundation of the Academy's four-year professional development curriculum. Some key elements of the program are that the participants will:
- Be indoctrinated in the traditions of the Naval Service and the Naval Academy;
- Understand basic military skills and the meaning behind them;
- Appreciate the high standards and obligations inherent in service as a Midshipmen and Naval Officer;
- Be dedicated to excellence in a competitive atmosphere that fosters leadership, teamwork, character, and a passion for "winning;"
- Appreciate the importance of mental, moral, and physical toughness in all aspects of duty and service; and
- Be prepared to execute the rigorous academic year routine.