Parents Weekend

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<p>United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York
2007 Parents Weekend
Calendar of Events (subject to change) </p>

<p>FRIDAY, September 14, 2007
COLORS FORMATION 0740
OPEN CLASSROOM VISITATIONS 0800 – 1440 Visits are on a space available basis. All classrooms are open for visitations except for Physics and Chemistry laboratories. This is your opportunity to visit the classrooms and observe the learning atmosphere your midshipman experiences. Obtain your midshipman’s class schedule and have him/her ask the instructor if there is space for you to attend.
PARENT’S REGISTRATION, INFORMATION AND TICKET PICKUP 0900 - 1500 Wiley Hall
TOURS OF THE STEAM AND RADAR LABS – 0900 – 1100 Tours begin at 0900, 0930, 1000, and 1030 at Fulton and Gibbs
TOURS OF THE SOLAR HOUSE 0930 – 1100 Tomb Field
TRAINING VESSEL KINGS POINTER 1000 – 1200 Mallory Pier – Open for Visitors
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) TOUR AND DEMONSTRATION 1030 – 1130 CAORF, Second Deck, Samuels Hall
FAST FOOD BARBECUE LUNCH (CASH ONLY) 1100 - 1330 Barney Square
MIDSHIPMAN LIFE PANEL 1300 – 1400 Ackerman Auditorium (topics to be determined)
ENGINEERING SIMULATOR DEMONSTRATION 1400 - 1500 CAORF Ground Floor
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DoIT) TOUR AND DEMONSTRATION 1500 – 1600 CAORF, Second Deck, Samuels Hall
FAMILY DINNER 1630 – 1830 Delano Hall (cost TBD)
BEAT RETREAT PROGRAM 1930 O’Hara Hall – Guests invited (cost TBD)
Dress for Friday is informal: e.g. slacks and sport shirts for men; dresses, skirts or slacks for women. </p>

<p>SATURDAY, September 15, 2007
COLORS FORMATION 0740
CLASS OF 2011 GROUP PHOTO 0810 Tomb Field
HOSPITALITY HEADQUARTERS 0800 – 1000 Land Hall (Refreshments sponsored by Kings Point Maritime Association)
DORMITORIES OPEN FOR VISITORS 0800 – 0930
SAILING 0900 Nevins Trophy
FORMAL PARADE AND ACCEPTANCE DAY CEREMONY 0930 Tomb Field (In event of rain – O’Hara Hall)
BUFFET LUNCH* FOR MIDSHIPMEN, PARENTS AND GUESTS 1100 – 1245 Delano Hall (cost TBD) *Prepaid tickets and registration packet are to be picked up at Wiley Hall on Friday between 1000 and 1600 – additional meal tickets may be purchased at the commissary entrance.
MEN’S SOCCER – UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON 1200 Lower Roosevelt (Home)
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – MANHATTANVILLE 1200 Home
REGIMENTAL MARCH-ON 1410 Tomb Field
FOOTBALL – USMMA VS WILLIAM PATTERSON 1430 Tomb Field
AFTER THE FOOTBALL GAME, LIBERTY COMMENCES FOR 1/C, 2/C AND 3/C.
PLEBE CLASS MUSTERS 30 MINUTES AFTER COMPLETION OF FOOTBALL GAME. PLEBE CLASS LIBERTY COMMENCES AND EXPIRES AS DIRECTED BY THE REGIMENTAL COMMANDER.
Dress for Saturday is casual. Low-heeled shoes are recommended. </p>

<p>SUNDAY, September 16, 2007
CATHOLIC MASS 1000 Mariners Chapel
BRUNCH 1030 – 1230 Delano Hall - Parents may attend Midshipman Brunch (payable at door)
PROTESTANT SERVICE 1115 Mariners Chapel
We encourage you to visit our American Merchant Marine Museum on Campus.
Friday 1000 – 1700 Saturday 1100 – 1630 Sunday 1300 – 1630
ATTENTION PARENTS!! LAND HALL IS THE DESIGNATED MEETING AREA FOR MIDSHIPMEN AND PARENTS.
For further information, call Shirley Anthony, Parents’ Program Coordinator at (516) 773-5105 or Mary Cunningham, Social Director at (516) 773-5398.</p>

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<p>I just talked to my son (band co 3rd year). He said that he will not be there on Friday for PW. He will be at firefighting school in New Jersey and will not be back until 6pm. My husband and I are of course disappointed in this. I wish that we had been told when the PW schedule had come out that some kids would not be on campus on Friday or better yet - scheduled the firefighting for the next weekend. At least we will still have him Saturday and Sunday.
Does this affect anyone else?</p>

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<p>my 3/c has to do
fire training too
said to end before 5pm</p>

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<p>Don't feel bad 2010bandcomom my son has to be back at 3 pm for football practice on Sunday. We get him less than a day!!!!</p>

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<p>Our son is on offshore sailing team and they are sailing on both Sat and Sun.He thought they might get to use the Mariner for the parents to watch but doesn't know for sure.</p>

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<p>I just learned that my kiddo has a rugby game and has to be back at 10am on Sunday. :( We're bummed but on the other hand excited to watch him play. I guess we have to take em as they come and appreciate what we do get. </p>

<p>At least that is what I keep telling myself.</p>

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<p>He's probably bummed that he can't sleep late on Sunday... but then again anything past 0600 is sleeping late! :D</p>

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<p>kathynp: I thought Toop was considering giving them to 6:00 p.m. Did he decide not to?</p>

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<p>My understanding was only if they won!!!</p>

<p>I don't know, I think it's all a little unfair.</p>

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<p>reality is</p>

<p>you will see them when you see them</p>

<p>they are now completely independent beings</p>

<p>i love you all
especially the moms</p>

<p>but</p>

<p>these cords are cut</p>

<p>they love you
they adore you
and they will always be with you</p>

<p>when they can</p>

<p>this is a new beginning</p>

<p>and a good one</p>

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<p>my reply is welcome to the military!! Be happy when you actually do get to spend a few min with your kids! treasure each one because I can promise you they will be few and far between in the years to come.</p>

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<p>as with pigeons</p>

<p>they will sail away</p>

<p>and eventually most will return</p>

<p>for a fine meal
tears of joy
and warm conversation</p>

<p>i miss mine almost desparately </p>

<p>but this is the cycle of life</p>

<p>as we are just the launchers
in our KPers journies</p>

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<p>Kids hold our hands for a while,
and hold our hearts forever.</p>

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<p>Well said seagle01.</p>

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<p>
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i miss mine almost desparately

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<p>I'll sell ya mine for 20 bucks. You should see what he's done to his room on this little visit in between ships.... And where did that full tank of gas go in the Stang? :D</p>