BigGreen

With a son in the class of 2009 I can't believe that the class of 2012 is entering. Congrats to everyone - enjoy every moment (at least the parents) because it will go so fast.

Anonagron

There is a pretty good R-Day video clip on You Tube now, too. About half way into the segment shows a frazzled cadet stepping up to report to the Cadet in the Red Sash. New Cadet is so overwhelmed that he says, "yes, Ma'am", instead of "Yes, Sir"... to which he takes a loud lecture!

shogun

Thanks for that You Tube suggestion---I found one that has our firstie at the oath ceremony---

xcpetersen

i saw that video too! it was really funny! my favorite parts are when he calls his cadare a ma'am and when the new cadets are going through their bags and the cadare says "the following items are not allowed: ipods, cell phones, shiny pecies of paper anything that will give you intertainment is not allwoed in my barracks of woe!" haha, if you want to watch this video go to YouTube - Reception Day at West Point

Anonagron

Actually, I found our New Cadet in both of the newest R-Day videos on You-Tube. So glad to have this little slice of media just to peer into their world for a short moment or two...

So, Shogun has a Firstie? I am curious to know which company, though I understand about not sharing too much personal information. I tried to take various photos throughout the day of the cadre as well as the new cadets. I know it was a very long day for the senior cadets, too. They all looked tired.

I was just so impressed by the whole Oath Ceremony and Parade. I felt bad for the New Cadets in many ways as I know it was overwhelming and they were horribly nervous. On the other hand, I am beginning to understand that everything done there has a purpose, and this is the way they begin their journey - not just out of tradition, but because these are tried and true methods of developing young officers.

This gives me a whole new perspective on self-discipline and a whole new appreciation for those who have chosen this route.