After about 30-40 minutes, they came back out, put their rucks back on, etc. and waited in position to be called out to their new company. Having parents there this weekend is very important to the Plebes. West Point is beautiful that time of year, and that whole weekend is especially designed for you and your Plebe to be together. I understand that there are even special tours planned for you this weekend that you would not have an opportunity to do any other time. Your Plebe will be able to leave West Point for Labor Day weekend by using the one Fall pass allowed.
Many Plebes are able to go home for the weekend, depending upon distance and cost.
If it is too hard to go home,the cadets are quite skilled at finding a classmate to spend the weekend with on the East Coast. Another option would be for parents to come to West Point that weekend, that is if several trips are possible. Thanksgiving Weekend in November and Holiday Break in December are automatic passes that will not be charged against your cadets. The Class of 1967 was the last class that had to spend Plebe Christmas at West Point. Several of you have told me about having gone to the Acceptance Day Parade and enjoyed seeing your Plebes.