He will have be 100% committed and wanting to be there, nothing to “try”.

P.s. - dad’s alma mater…he wanted me to go, but not my cuppa tea. 50 yrs later, I kinda regret it, but then I wouldn’t have been a Hokie grad. Both of us were pretty damn proud of that accomplishment…so.

In response to this post by B777Fr8Dog

Posted: 01/15/2022 at 09:33AM

Humble-brag sorta...need lounge help...Oldest & Annapolis -- HokieNerd 01/14/2022 8:59PM

Thanks to all for the stories and recommendations! Alot of good stuff to -- HokieNerd 01/15/2022 09:17AM

Another USNA friend anecdote: -- B777Fr8Dog 01/15/2022 09:01AM

He will have be 100% committed and wanting to be there, nothing to “try”. -- VaTaz 01/15/2022 09:33AM

Yep, I feel the same way. When I lived in Steamboat, my neighbors were big -- B777Fr8Dog 01/15/2022 09:48AM

Tell him the $ you save by going to the USNA -- TabbHokie 01/15/2022 07:51AM

Having a acquaintence with your congress people helps. Yes, grads do well ** -- ColoVT82 01/15/2022 07:05AM

I have a ton of USNA friends, including my Best Man. On average, yea, -- B777Fr8Dog 01/14/2022 9:58PM

I think the Acadamies shouldn't be sold. He either wants to or doesn't. I -- UTPr0sim 01/14/2022 9:38PM

So he already knows everything at 18 he should know about Annapolis? -- PhotoHokieNC 01/15/2022 07:18AM

We’ve had friend’s sons the graduated fro West Point and the naval academy -- Hokie1992 01/15/2022 08:29AM

Did a visit to Annapolis and had lunch with the Mids... -- EDGEMAN 01/15/2022 07:45AM

My from my personal experience is to get to know your congressman and -- Vtskier1 01/14/2022 9:35PM

I would try to get a sit-down with the kid's parents to learn what... -- EDGEMAN 01/14/2022 9:18PM

Well, he's legit color-blind, so no piloting in his future.. -- HokieNerd 01/14/2022 9:34PM

They wouldn't let me in because I'm Duke Mitchell's kid and I have to live -- HokieDan95 01/14/2022 9:09PM

Damn you, Pete! ** -- MAHokie69 01/14/2022 11:13PM

You win...can't place a relevant reference...fearing the worst... ** -- HokieNerd 01/14/2022 9:12PM

Top Gun ** -- HokieDan95 01/14/2022 9:13PM

Here...take my man card....holy shit...never knew that was -- HokieNerd 01/14/2022 9:16PM

I'm watching this right now on Paramount. ** -- psychobilly 01/14/2022 9:15PM

I'm praying Paramount will finally release Top Gun Maverick to theaters -- HokieJay 01/14/2022 11:37PM

He will have be 100% committed and wanting to be there, nothing to “try”.

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