<p>itlstallion…my husband refused to talk about his '68-72 USNA experience until 25 years post-graduation. It was too raw, too painfully full of memories, esp. of the hazing he personally endured. This quiet, pastor’s son from rural MN was hugely unprepared for what lay ahead when he arrived on I-Day.</p>
<p>Now…those memories are just that…memories and when he connects with old Classmates it’s the good times they recall.</p>
<p>But as late as '72 grads, Webb’s experiences were still fairly common.</p>
<p>And my hubby’s assessment watching his girl go through this crucible 21st century-style? It’s vastly improved and while all things need fine-tuning on a regular basis - he much much prefers this newer ‘refined’ USNA leadership-laboratory for midshipmen than the one he experienced first-hand.</p>