<p>Just of few about a month or two ago, the editor, Cynthia Tucker was complaining in the Atlanta Journal Constitution that the “rich white” kids were missing from the military and that they were avoiding service to their country by attending the “elite” and “preppy” schools and universities to seek the almighty dollar. If the academy has a number of these students so be it. They obviously earned it and have decided to sacrifice money for country. I believe former President George Washington heard the same call some years back. </p>
<p>I served with a young man whose father has a seat on Wall Street and after graduating from a elite school decided to serve his country as a Naval Officer. Was he taking a spot of someone who needed the money? It doesn’t matter. Both had the same opportunity to pursue a dream and though I know one had the advantages his parents offered him, he didn’t shy away from serving his country…enough said. </p>
<p>There are less white males at the academy then at any time in the history of Annapolis (% wise) but across the board it seems that all of the Midshipmen are indeed worthy and that’s the bottom line. Look at the SAT scores, Varsity athletics, and extra0curriculas. The Navy can be proud of what the Admissions Department accomplishment.</p>