View Full Version : A little bragging from a proud dad
massphatness
03-03-2011, 07:20 AM
Just got a call from my oldest son who's going through the college admissions process. He was just informed that he has been awarded the Navy's ROTC scholarship, a four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship. :banger
I probably should wait to post until I have all the details (like which school the scholarship is for), but I can't contain my excitement for him.
His ultimate goal is to earn an appointment to the Naval Academy, but this is a tremendous fall-back opportunity for him if he doesn't get into Annapolis.
Superbad
03-03-2011, 07:23 AM
Congrats to you, your family and especially your son!
shilala
03-03-2011, 07:25 AM
That is a tremendous accomplishment, Vin. The boy done good. :tu
kelmac07
03-03-2011, 07:26 AM
Conrgats Vin...you must be a proud papa!! :tu :tu
Mr.Maduro
03-03-2011, 07:27 AM
He must be a stand up young man just like his old man.... Congrats!!
kugie
03-03-2011, 07:28 AM
Congrats! :tu
TBone
03-03-2011, 07:29 AM
Congrats to you and your son I'm sure he'll make you proud(er)
Wow that's great Vin! :tu Make sure you smoke a celebration stick. :D
Blueface
03-03-2011, 07:37 AM
Congrats Vin.
Hope he gets to Annapolis.
MikeyC
03-03-2011, 07:40 AM
Congrats Vin! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that he gets into Annapolis as well.
Dave128
03-03-2011, 07:43 AM
Congratulations to your son. I hope he does well.
Steve
03-03-2011, 07:53 AM
Way to go!
JaKaacH
03-03-2011, 07:57 AM
Congrats to your son, and congrats to you for raising a such a fine young man.
md4958
03-03-2011, 07:57 AM
Great news Vin! Please pass my congratulations on to T.
You know how many cigars that equates to??? ;)
Congrats to your son, and congrats to you for raising a such a fine young man.
X 2
68TriShield
03-03-2011, 08:05 AM
That is great news Vin!
If he gets into the Naval Academy and you visit him,we can herf too :tu
CigarNut
03-03-2011, 08:06 AM
Congrats to you and your son Vin!
croatan
03-03-2011, 08:20 AM
That's great news, Vin!
hotreds
03-03-2011, 08:20 AM
HOORAH! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
hscmit
03-03-2011, 08:24 AM
you should be proud
congrats to you and to your son
icehog3
03-03-2011, 08:33 AM
Brag you should, Sir, that is wonderful! Please pass along my congratulations to your son, Vin. :tu
MedicCook
03-03-2011, 09:17 AM
Great news Vin. :tu
jonumberone
03-03-2011, 09:28 AM
Congrats to the proud papa :tu
newcigarz
03-03-2011, 09:30 AM
Great news Vin!
jledou
03-03-2011, 09:33 AM
Nice to hear Vin. Congratulations to you guys.
That's great news Vin, congratulations to your son!
Powers
03-03-2011, 09:46 AM
Wow Vin, that is a GREAT accomplishment! Only the best of the best get such full, 4 year funding like that :tu :tu :tu
markem
03-03-2011, 09:48 AM
:usa Who knows, maybe he'll become a NavyDoc :D
Congrats brother. Thats a big savings on the wallet!!!
mosesbotbol
03-03-2011, 09:52 AM
Wow, that is big time! Good for him!
Skywalker
03-03-2011, 10:03 AM
Wow! Great news!!!:dance:
Congrats to you and your son!!!:tu
Adriftpanda
03-03-2011, 10:42 AM
Congrats to your son! That's just awesome. :tu
galaga
03-03-2011, 10:44 AM
Congrats to your son. Chip off the old block!
rizzle
03-03-2011, 12:18 PM
Good deal, Vin. Sure he's related to you? He seems to have aspirations. ;s
:=:
emopunker2004
03-03-2011, 12:30 PM
Just got a call from my oldest son who's going through the college admissions process. He was just informed that he has been awarded the Navy's ROTC scholarship, a four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship. :banger
I probably should wait to post until I have all the details (like which school the scholarship is for), but I can't contain my excitement for him.
His ultimate goal is to earn an appointment to the Naval Academy, but this is a tremendous fall-back opportunity for him if he doesn't get into Annapolis.
Congrats. If i recall, for the Navy ROTC scholarship you apply directly and it is no school specific.
awsmith4
03-03-2011, 12:32 PM
Congrats Vin!!!
massphatness
03-03-2011, 01:29 PM
Congrats. If i recall, for the Navy ROTC scholarship you apply directly and it is no school specific.
He actually had to submit a list of 4-5 candidate schools. Each has to have a Naval ROTC unit attached to it. The Navy then not only awards the scholarship, but it also specifies the actual school. In Tony's case, he had chosen several engineering schools, and the Navy awarded him the scholarship with the caveat he use it to attend Worcester Polytech in Worcester, MA.
As I mentioned previously, he's still hoping to get a nomination to Annapolis, but in the event he doesn't, it looks like I'll have a on-call herf gopher available. :D
Don Fernando
03-03-2011, 01:47 PM
Just got a call from my oldest son who's going through the college admissions process. He was just informed that he has been awarded the Navy's ROTC scholarship, a four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship. :banger
I probably should wait to post until I have all the details (like which school the scholarship is for), but I can't contain my excitement for him.
His ultimate goal is to earn an appointment to the Naval Academy, but this is a tremendous fall-back opportunity for him if he doesn't get into Annapolis.
that's awesome, congrats
RHNewfie
03-03-2011, 04:24 PM
Congrats Vin! That is some Mass Phatness right there!!
Smokin Gator
03-03-2011, 04:28 PM
Sorry Vin... but the first thing that came to mind was dollars saved and that is not the most important thing. Huge congrats to your son!!!
Montano
03-03-2011, 04:36 PM
Congrats Vin !! I went to the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport RI, so I know how hard it is to get into Annapolis !!
ahc4353
03-03-2011, 04:44 PM
That is GREAT GREAT news buddy!
Tell Tony congrats from all the Clarks.
Sauer Grapes
03-03-2011, 05:26 PM
WPI is one of two schools with a fire protection engineering degree. If his ROTC scholly doesn't specify a major, he should look closely at that program as it has really good career options.
massphatness
03-03-2011, 06:43 PM
Sorry Vin... but the first thing that came to mind was dollars saved and that is not the most important thing. Huge congrats to your son!!!
Trust me, Brent -- the financial impact is not lost on me.
Coach Deg
03-03-2011, 07:14 PM
Great news Vin!!! That is awesome!!!
SNKBYT
03-03-2011, 07:15 PM
fingers crossed & congratz
14holestogie
03-04-2011, 03:09 AM
Congrats to Tony and the proud papa!
GreekGodX
03-04-2011, 03:31 AM
That's Fantastic Vin :wo Congrats to the both of you!
longknocker
03-04-2011, 04:18 AM
Awesome News, Vin!:tu Congrats To You & Your Son!:)
HollywoodQue
03-04-2011, 04:40 AM
Congrats Big Time, that's the same one I received in 1982....great news
taltos
03-04-2011, 08:22 AM
Congrats Vin, this is a well deserved honor, you have a fine son.:D:tu
jesseboston81
03-04-2011, 08:34 AM
Congrats to your son, Vin! I'm sure he'll make a fine officer in our Navy!
BloodSpite
03-04-2011, 08:42 AM
Congratulations!!
BC-Axeman
03-04-2011, 09:26 AM
Great news! Congrats to your son.
kaisersozei
03-04-2011, 10:02 AM
Congrats to him and congrats to you--not only for raising him properly, but for having a big financial burden lifted!
RevSmoke
03-04-2011, 10:09 AM
Just got a call from my oldest son who's going through the college admissions process. He was just informed that he has been awarded the Navy's ROTC scholarship, a four-year, full tuition and fees scholarship. :banger
I probably should wait to post until I have all the details (like which school the scholarship is for), but I can't contain my excitement for him.
His ultimate goal is to earn an appointment to the Naval Academy, but this is a tremendous fall-back opportunity for him if he doesn't get into Annapolis.
We'll pray that he gets into Annapolis, but this is a great thing.
God's blessings.
JDTexan
03-04-2011, 10:21 AM
Congrats Vin, looks like you raised an outstanding boy!
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