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List of Moms and NROTC Units- started Aug 1, 2011

Arizona
Sweet*Southern*Lady (Whitney) - University of Arizona

California
Holly Erling – UCLA
NavyMomBarb - San Diego State
Lukesmama- University of San Diego
Suvwi (Megan)- University of Southern California

Colorado

ChiMom - University of Colorado Boulder

Florida
Mamajoey - University of South Florida – Tampa
NurseNavyMom-University South Florida(Tampa)
Kathy - USF
Nina Suni - University of Florida - Jacksonville

Georgia
ArmyNavy mom - Savannah State University

Illinois
Jerusha Irene Myers - Illinois Institute of Technology

Indiana
NavyMomNancy – Purdue
georgiapeach – Purdue
hanksmom - Notre Dame
Alaskan Mom - Notre Dame

Louisiana
La White - Xavier (Tulane)
Megan – Tulane
Bora's mom Aka Kris- Tulane

Maryland
Judy Ohleger - University of Maryland (George Washington)
Centhea - University of Maryland (George Washington)

Massachusetts
mrsmajors - WPI (Holy Cross)
dendyke - College of the Holy Cross

Michigan
Rose - University of Michigan
3boysmom - University of Michigan
KrisP - University of Michigan

Minnesota
JULIECARTER - University of Minnesota
SusanW - Macalester College (University of Minnesota)

Missouri
Mizzoumom – University of Missouri

New Mexico
seansmom - Univ of New Mexico, ALB

New York
Gale Sellers – Fordham
DeeSki - SUNY Maritime
Daria – RPI
Paulette – RPI
Kay M – RPI
Linda H – RPI
RobinK – RPI
Kris89108- RPI
Helen P (Anthony’s Mom) – University of Rochester
ViperGil - Cornell University

North Carolina
downeastmom - NC State
starrj – Duke

Ohio
Cheryl S. – Miami University (Oxford, OH)

Oregon

Carol Aileen – Oregon State University

Pennsylvania
Pattie H - University of Pennsylvania (Drexel University)
BusyMom – Villanova
Murph - Villanova
Zachsmom - Duquesne University (Carnegie Mellon)

South Carolina
Barbara - The Citadel
mabolthouse - USC (south carolina)

Tennessee
Dennis'Mom - Christian Bros. University (University of Nashville)
Chelybug1 Donna - Tennesee State (Vanderbilt)

Texas
maggiedaniel (Mary's mom) - Texas A & M
carolyn-Texas A&MDyanne, Bryan’s mom – University of Texas, Austin

Vermont
Wendy - Norwich
McDarla - Norwich

Wisconsin
jn/jf mom - Marquette University x 2

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Permalink Reply by OSUmom on August 1, 2011 at 7:23pm

Hi! I'd like to add my info- I am Chrissy. My username is: OSUmom, and my daughter will be at The Ohio State University this fall as a freshman.

Permalink Reply by Jake's Mom on August 1, 2011 at 9:35pm

I would also like to add my information to the list.

My son is starting Penn State this Fall in the NROTC program.

My username is clank1368, my email is ratchet1368@gmail.com

Permalink Reply by ChiMom on August 1, 2011 at 11:16pm

Paulette,

Thanks for starting this new post. This should keep the list cleaner.

Welcome to the new moms of incoming freshman!

ChiMom

Permalink Reply by Lori4629 on August 2, 2011 at 2:02pm

Lori4629; my daughter, Randi NROTC Nursing @ Auburn University, Alabama

Permalink Reply by USMC MotoMom on August 2, 2011 at 2:21pm

Son, Craig NROTC College Program at Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego, CA)

Permalink Reply by CherylwithaC on August 2, 2011 at 10:11pm

I'd like to add myself - I'm CherylwithaC. My daughter is at Tulane in Louisiana, starting her junior year.

Permalink Reply by kgrmom on August 13, 2011 at 9:07am

Alabama

Lori4629- Auburn University (Nursing Program)

USMC Mids Mom- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego

Colorado

CherylwithaC- Tulane

Maryland
Judy Ohleger - University of Maryland (George Washington)
Centhea - University of Maryland (George Washington)

Massachusetts
mrsmajors - WPI (Holy Cross)
dendyke - College of the Holy Cross

Michigan
Rose - University of Michigan
3boysmom - University of Michigan
KrisP - University of Michigan

Minnesota
JULIECARTER - University of Minnesota
SusanW - Macalester College (University of Minnesota)

Missouri
Mizzoumom – University of Missouri

New Mexico
seansmom - Univ of New Mexico, ALB

New York
Gale Sellers – Fordham
DeeSki - SUNY Maritime
Daria – RPI
Paulette – RPI
Kay M – RPI
Linda H – RPI
RobinK – RPI
Kris89108- RPI
Helen P (Anthony’s Mom) – University of Rochester
ViperGil - Cornell University

North Carolina
downeastmom - NC State
starrj – Duke

Ohio
Cheryl S. – Miami University (Oxford, OH)

OSUmom (Crissy)- Ohio State University

Oregon

Clank1368- Penn State

South Carolina
Barbara - The Citadel
mabolthouse - USC (south carolina)

Tennessee
Dennis'Mom - Christian Bros. University (University of Nashville)
Chelybug1 Donna - Tennesee State (Vanderbilt)

Texas
maggiedaniel (Mary's mom) - Texas A & M
carolyn-Texas A&MDyanne, Bryan’s mom – University of Texas, Austin

Vermont
Wendy - Norwich
McDarla - Norwich

Wisconsin
jn/jf mom - Marquette University x 2

Permalink Reply by msn63 on August 15, 2011 at 9:42pm

Alabama

Lori4629- Auburn University (Nursing Program)

USMC Mids Mom- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego

Msn63 (Christian) -- University of Florida

Colorado

North Carolina
downeastmom - NC State
starrj – Duke

Ohio
Cheryl S. – Miami University (Oxford, OH)

OSUmom (Crissy)- Ohio State University

Oregon

Permalink Reply by alabamaspitfire on August 16, 2011 at 12:37am

Alabama
Lori4629- Auburn University (Nursing Program)
Auburn University NROTC Navy Option AlabamaSpitfire (Cynthia)

Arizona
Sweet*Southern*Lady (Whitney) - University of Arizona

California
Holly Erling – UCLA
NavyMomBarb - San Diego State
Lukesmama- University of San Diego
Suvwi (Megan)- University of Southern California
USMC Mids Mom- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego
Msn63 (Christian) -- University of Florida

Colorado
ChiMom - University of Colorado Boulder

Florida
Mamajoey - University of South Florida – Tampa
NurseNavyMom-University South Florida(Tampa)
Kathy - USF
Nina Suni - University of Florida - Jacksonville

Georgia
ArmyNavy mom - Savannah State University

Illinois
Jerusha Irene Myers - Illinois Institute of Technology

Indiana
NavyMomNancy – Purdue
georgiapeach – Purdue
hanksmom - Notre Dame
Alaskan Mom - Notre Dame

Louisiana
La White - Xavier (Tulane)
Megan – Tulane
Bora's mom Aka Kris- Tulane
CherylwithaC- Tulane

Maryland
Judy Ohleger - University of Maryland (George Washington)
Centhea - University of Maryland (George Washington)

Massachusetts
mrsmajors - WPI (Holy Cross)
dendyke - College of the Holy Cross

Michigan
Rose - University of Michigan
3boysmom - University of Michigan
KrisP - University of Michigan

Minnesota
JULIECARTER - University of Minnesota
SusanW - Macalester College (University of Minnesota)

Missouri
Mizzoumom – University of Missouri

New Mexico
seansmom - Univ of New Mexico, ALB

New York
Gale Sellers – Fordham
DeeSki - SUNY Maritime
Daria – RPI
Paulette – RPI
Kay M – RPI
Linda H – RPI
RobinK – RPI
Kris89108- RPI
Helen P (Anthony’s Mom) – University of Rochester
ViperGil - Cornell University

North Carolina
downeastmom - NC State
starrj – Duke

Ohio
Cheryl S. – Miami University (Oxford, OH)
OSUmom (Crissy)- Ohio State University

Oregon
Carol Aileen – Oregon State University

Pennsylvania
Pattie H - University of Pennsylvania (Drexel University)
BusyMom – Villanova
Murph - Villanova
Zachsmom - Duquesne University (Carnegie Mellon)
Clank1368- Penn State

South Carolina
Barbara - The Citadel
mabolthouse - USC (south carolina)

Tennessee
Dennis'Mom - Christian Bros. University (University of Nashville)
Chelybug1 Donna - Tennesee State (Vanderbilt)

Texas
maggiedaniel (Mary's mom) - Texas A & M
carolyn-Texas A&MDyanne, Bryan’s mom – University of Texas, Austin

Vermont
Wendy - Norwich
McDarla - Norwich

Wisconsin
jn/jf mom - Marquette University x 2

Permalink Reply by kgrmom on August 13, 2011 at 9:15am

Hi everyone :)

I posted an updated list with those that needed to be added as of today. If you're missing and don't want to wait around for me please go right ahead and copy and paste with yourself added. Otherwise I will update the list every 2-3 weeks. Thanks- Great contact info for new moms :)

Paulette

Permalink Reply by Jake's Mom on August 15, 2011 at 5:48pm

I have a few questions. Are there any moms out there with sons or daughters that did not get the scholarship but still signed up for the NROTC program? I am hoping for some additional information on the program when out of that circle. We have heard that the potential for scholarship opportunities has become increasingly tight. Also, are there any opportunities for summer your when child is not on scholarship? If not are there any other avenues. Also, are there any percentages of those who drop out of the program.

Thanks for the help.

Permalink Reply by kgrmom on August 16, 2011 at 1:16am

Hi-

My daughter actually entered NROTC her freshman year without a scholarship- those kids are called College Programmers. Primarily- she never applied it. She was 100% set on USNA and just never checked out ROTC. SO- when the academy fell through there she was with her backup schools and some academic scholarships but her heart still set on the Navy.

The shortened version is that we paid for her first semester like any other student but she participated in NROTC just like all the scholarship students. No one in the program knows the difference- except the CO and a few other officers. At that time there were 2 & 3 year Scholarships available for the college programmers AND the CO could also nominate 1 or 2 of the students he felt were qualified for a CNET Leadership Scholarship (3 1/2 year). She was fortunate to receive a 3 1/2 year Leadership scholarship (the only one for that year) and the only scholarship awarded to Navy Option College programmers that year. There was also one awarded for Marine Option. Since then it's my understanding that it has increasingly gotten more and more difficult to get them because of budget cutbacks.

The unit had one of the kids that did not receive a scholarship try for the Officer Program where they pay for your 4 year degree (but don't participate in ROTC) then complete OCS at the end. It's a great program with lots of benefits. I know there's a mom on here that is more familiar about that one. Tough one to qualify for but he did it and is very happy.

The problem with staying in NROTC without any scholarship is that it takes an incredible amount of time (too much for no payback). Much more than I ever would have thought until my daughter entered. Most students have to drop and focus their efforts elsewhere if the Navy isn't paying something.

I heard from my daughter that between Freshman year and Graduation, for her unit, they expect a 30% drop rate for one reason or another.

I'm happy to share the details of Kara's experience with the college programming trek if you want to email me: pvansice at rochester.rr.com :)

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