<p>navy2010, don’t be too hard on WP. I feel his pain. He fell for the oldest rookie parent error in the book, assuming his unique experience was not only the norm but also policy, and is just trying to deflect some of the well-deserved ridicule. But ‘honorable’, honestly? Based on the definition of ‘technically’ argued with a lawyer? That IS grasping at straws.</p>
<p>A little history of the package. Until four or five years ago, presentation packages were mailed to the BGOs. Bill, if you remember, you can help me here. Your son’s year was either the last year that they were mailed to the BGO or the first year that they were mailed directly to the candidate. Admissions sent out a memo stating that they were changing the procedure and the reasons therefore but nevertheless reiterating that the responsibility of the presentation remained with the BGO. And yes, one of the several reasons was that a few volunteer BGOs were not taking their duties seriously and were abdicating their responsibilities.</p>
<p>Back to the question at hand. osdad, I really do not understand your concern. This is a Naval Academy Admissions evolution. The BGO is a part of that organization. What if a child received a scholarship from another organization, say Walmart, for example. Would the parent call up Sam III and state that Aunt Bessie cuts a far more dashing figure in her Kmart check-out smock and they would like for her to make the presentation?</p>
<p>And lastly, for those whose school does not allow presentations such as these, or for those who are home schooled, they have been done as part of a Sunday morning church service, to a very appreciative ‘family’ audience, I might add. And they have been presented twice by the BGO, once on the school presentation night and once again at the Sunday morning service.</p>