An Exciting Week

Hello,

This week was the week that the freshman in the Corps of Cadet got all of our privileges.  By this I mean that now we can use pockets, shoulder-straps on bags, listen to music, wear civilian clothes after 5 pm everyday and when we leave campus, which we can whenever now.  We can use the Mill at the Wise Campus Center, go visit friends in other dorms, and some other stuff too.  Wednesday afternoon we had what the corps called the "Culminating Event" which was a series of different challenges that we had to complete as a platoon.  We did group PT with the Semper Fi group, a knowledge relay, tire flips/buddy carries/buddy drags, and a race up Payne Mountain to see which platoon could make it the farthest in 12 minutes.  Then after that we formed up in front of Jackman Hall and Cadet Colonel Lanz addressed us, saying that we have come a long way since rook week and that we have a lot ahead of us in the next three years, and then she gave us our new privileges.  So far, everything has been going smoothly, my rook buddies and I took advantage of the Mill privilege the first night, and its been nice having a more relaxed atmosphere.  We still do all of our corps activities, but now we can more like regular college students when not doing corps stuff.

Thursday, the engineering department took the freshmen engineers on a trip to see the new Stowe Mountain Ski Resort.  It is coming along real nice, we got to tour the almost complete Phase II of the lodges and also we got to see the preforming arts center that they are also building.  Then we went up to Burlington and after having lunch at the waterfront, we went to Fletcher-Allen Medical Center and toured the new oncology center that they are building for the hospital.

This weekend is pretty quiet around campus, most of the students went home for Easter.  This weekend I am staying here and getting caught up on some homework and hanging out with friends and enjoying the 70 degree weather we are having.

Thanks for reading,

Seth

Comments

[Randy & Teri Larimore]

Congratulations Seth and The Class of 2013. What an accomplishment! This year has flown by and you have done so much. All of you have worked very hard. You have a wonderful future ahead of you. Remember to keep your eye on the prize.

Love,

Dad and Mom

[Mary Carr]

Seth - Congratulations! You all have worked very hard this year! What is the Mill? I wish you all the best !!

[Seth Larimore]

@Mary Carr
The Mill is on the lower level of the Wise Campus Center(WCC), it is a place where students can get fast food, snacks, coffee, etc. It has pool tables, couches, and TV's.

[CHAR & D.C.]

Seth: Another 'notch' in the belt and congrats on your next step into the future! How many of you made it? Your goals are pretty much set and the determination to accomplish each task is evident in your ability, tenacity & your willingness to accept new challenges! See you soon!