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

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WELCOME ABOARD ' 90 I-DAY After weeks of anticipation, Induction Day for the class of 1990 arrived. As they confidently reported to Halsey Fieldhouse. the plebes were piven haircuts, uniforms, and reams of paper ' ork, shown to their rooms, indoctrinated and inniKulated. As each new plebe raised his right hand and swore to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, it was a proud moment for plebes, parents, and spectators. It was also a moment of uncertainty, as the plebes said farewell to their loved ones, who then watched them nervously disappear into Mother B to become Midshipmen. 24 Thp Y«-ar: I-Day IL iMlA. ,

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YOU WANT TO WHAT? RELAX?? The rigorous schedule of Plebe Summer offered almost no time for relaxation, either for the plebes or for the of- ficers and midshipmen on plebe detail. The long, hot days began with PEP, and ended with the singing of Navy Blue and Gold. and in between there was a little of everything: marching, come-arounds, lectures, sports, come-arounds, sailing, shooting, come-arounds . . . When Parents ' Weekend finally arrived, the plebes could be proud that they had survived. They knew, however, that soon the Brigade would return . . . Zt I lit Vfur: ' ; fur: I ' lebe Summer