Hi, I am Kimberly Ford and this weekend, the Class of 2013 has Plebe Parent Weekend. This is an opportunity for parents and/or grandparents to see what their Cadet goes through on a daily basis. Plebe Parent Weekend is also an opportunity for the Fourth Class Cadets to "fall out" and not be harassed by the Upper Class Cadets. While the Plebes have the whole campus to themselves, they can walk and talk, naturally swing their arms, and they do not have to walk on the wall. That's a whole lot of freedom for one Plebe I might add!

The weekend technically began yesterday afternoon with  the Commandant's Welcome to the Class of 2013 and their parents. This welcome covered a range of topics. A few events that took place during Cadet Basic Training and events that are to follow in Cadet Field Training were presented. The parents also got to see a typical Plebe Academic Schedule and the schedules that are planned for the remaining three years at West Point. Towards the end, the floor was open to the parents to ask questions.

The Plebe Pass and Review Parade was unfortunately canceled this morning. Well, that is, it was unfortunate for the parents, but not the Plebes. As CGR announced, "The Fourth Class Parade has been canceled," I could hear all the Plebes in my building yelling and screaming. Later on today, the Barracks will be opened and the Parents will be entertained and informed by power point presentations, uniform shows, and the TACs. This evening, a Banquet followed by a Hop will take place where the Cadets will dress in their Full Dress Uniform. This will conclude Class of 2013's Plebe Parent Weekend, then off to Spring Break we Go!

Don't worry Pictures are Coming!