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A school graduation
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Our son just graduated from A school on Sept 28 and we did go. It was a 12 hour drive to get there, but we felt it was important. I knew ahead of time that the ceremony would be brief and that most parents don't go, but we still wanted to be there. In our case, I think our son wanted us to be there too. There weren't that many grads - maybe 50 total? And probably only 10 families came, if that. But our son won an award that we didn't know he would win, so we were extra glad we were there! As far as power school, like someone else said, they'll be on "T-track" between returning from leave and starting power school. Their time in T-track is luck of the draw - power school classes up infrequently so some A school graduates wait longer than others. T-track seems to be all about cleaning stuff, cleaning it again, waxing, stripping, cleaning some more, and lots of mustering and watches!
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KC,
Congrads on doing what parents do and he won a award! I know you were so proud. This is a major accomplishment and a milestone in their journey. T-track seems to be uneventful but down time is good for them, since Power School seems to tough. Thanks for sharing and I do hope other parents can attend A school if at all possible.
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Don't forget painting! My son did a ton of painting when he was on T-track!
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Oct. 17 A School graduation ceremony at Goose Creek was very nice. There were quite a few other families there. I have a few pictures from the actual ceremony that I will post later on today when I get home.
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Stephanie,
Now on to Power School....! Congrads to your sailor...Yvette -
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Thanks for posting this. I'm planning to go to my son's A school graduation, too. Congrats to your sailor. Can't wait to see your pictures.
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The graduation from A School is small and usually only a few families attend, mostly those living close by. BUT....Power School graduation is the BIG ONE and you don't want to miss that! We live in Arizona, so travel and cost was a factor, but we wouldn't have missed Power School ceremonies for the world. My son only had a few days between A and Power school, so he did not get leave to come home. We spent 4 days with him after Power school graduation, then he had to move/drive to New York for Prototype. Plan some time in Charleston to sight see and be sure to go to Patriot's Point! Good Luck!
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Our son is graduating A school on Feb 13 and we are planning to go. Everything I am reading says it is very short and not many families attend. Can anyone who has gone give us a better idea of "very short". We are trying to decide if we want to just stay by the base or maybe stay in Charleston. I would appreciate any input.
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A school graduation last about 1 hour. You will need to arrive early. Last April it was indoors. I think it always is. About 50 family members were there for about 125 graduates. Unless your sailor is being honored it is limited to a walk across the stage for each sailor. Not as impressive as power school, but at least it was inside and not cold like December's power school graduation. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in N Charleston, about 15 minutes from NNPTC. Because our time was limited I have never made it into Charleston. I can't help you there.
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Thank you so much, I think we will stay by the base since Mike doesn't have a car. I also appreciate the visitor information it will help as we plan what we can see and do with him. I know the trip is worth us going even though the ceremony is short. I can't imagine missing a moment of these special celebrations if we can possibly make them work.
I appreciate your input BarbaraJane and AnitaDN. -
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Chris,
Definitely, stay by the base for you will be driving back and forth. A school is in the auditorium with the memborilia of the founding Naval Nuke Fathers. The history alone in that room and the joy of each of these sailors on what they had accomplished is worth every minute. You will be so proud of Mike and his fellow Sailors. Congrads,
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I'm not a mom, but I am a nuke, and I remember how my mom felt through out the first parts of my training.
A school graduation is maybe 45 minutes long, held in a small auditorium in the building. Be prepared, you will have to give your info to for your son to get you into the building on the guest list. Don't stay too close to base. The neighborhood is not the best and the motels aren't that nice. There's a couple a few miles further into GC that are better. There are places here on base that run about $50 a night for a rental house. Your son will have to look into that, but you might still be able to get into one.
Power School grad is the big one. They make a huge deal out of it (and it's totally worth it). Hope this helps! -
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