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2012mom
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:36:38 +0000

I’m a mom, too, but you really don’t need to worry. Most of the NASS attendees we’ve had contact with have a great time there. Also, most come away from it either knowing that USNA is for them, or realizing that it isn’t. Either way, the purpose has been served. Even those who come away deciding not to continue the application process have a good time.

Seriously, the only time my daughter was able to call me was for a minute or two on the first night. After that, they were doing all of the scheduled activities, followed by “spirit missions” after lights out. On the last night, I could not wait to hear what she thought of NASS, so I called ~11:30 PM, figuring she would be getting ready for “the rack,” but when she answered, she said, “Mom, I have to be on the bulkhead (wall) in two minutes! Gotta go.” That was during their mock indoc

Last year I was able to attend the “closing session” when my daughter attended NASS. There was so much energy and enthusiasm in Alumni Hall, it was truly amazing.

I hope yours is having as good a time as mine did last year, and I’m betting that she is.