United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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ii ; »; ' mmmmm m Plebe summer provides new mid- shipmen with an indoctrination to the Navy. For most plebes it is a struggle to get organized and learn to manage their time. Plebes are pre- sented with instruction in pistol, sailing, naval science, navol terms and tradi- tions, and much, much more. The days are long, starting with PEP and ending with the singing of ■ Na - Blue and Gold. The first experience with the new idea of plebe rates comes when the new midshipmen are in- formed that they must learn the names and hometowns of everyone in their platoon by the next day. But no time is alotted for them to visit and get to know each other. No time for that. Many people must learn to adapt to their new temporary home as the hu- midity during plebe summer can be very bothersome. First class ensure that plebes experience a new dimen- sion to meals as they introduce to plebes the correct responses of 1 ' !! find out, sir. and No excuse, sir. Plebe summer marks the beginning of a whole new way of living. 12 • THE YEAR

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