Buttons popping

RevSmoke · 09-30-2011, 10:39 PM

Oldest son is a Junior with a dream of getting into the Air Force Academy. He thought he'd take the ACT a few weeks ago - get a jump on things and see where he needed to work on stuff to improve his scores. He pulled a 29 composite his first time taking it.

He was the only Junior taking the test and now has a few Seniors "upset" with him that he outscored all those who took it with him.

I'm a bit proud of him.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Mattso3000 · 09-30-2011, 10:43 PM

Nice. Congrats to him and his bright future!

maninblack · 09-30-2011, 11:02 PM

congrats to him rev! you have every right to be proud.

Drez · 09-30-2011, 11:08 PM

congrats rev!!!!!

irratebass · 10-01-2011, 12:40 AM

that's pretty awesome Rev, Congrats

icehog3 · 10-01-2011, 12:41 AM

Awesome, Todd...give your son my congratualtions.

CigarNut · 10-01-2011, 12:44 AM

Very cool! Congrats!

14holestogie · 10-01-2011, 04:52 AM

Very cool, but not surprising. Give Nathan my congratulations, Todd.

longknocker · 10-01-2011, 05:17 AM

Congrats To Your Son, Todd!

massphatness · 10-01-2011, 05:18 AM

Sweet, Todd - congrats

yourchoice · 10-01-2011, 05:31 AM

Awesome Todd! Congrats to your son.

G G · 10-01-2011, 05:48 AM

Awesome job.

SmokeyJoe · 10-01-2011, 07:02 AM

Very cool, Todd.

It is obviously a genetic thing.

Ogre · 10-01-2011, 07:23 AM

Congrats to him!!!! You sound like a proud DADDY!!!!

kelmac07 · 10-01-2011, 08:15 AM

Congrats to you and your son.

WittyUserName · 10-01-2011, 09:40 AM

That is Great!!

shilala · 10-01-2011, 09:47 AM

That's a good boy, Todd.

RevSmoke · 10-01-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Very cool, Todd.

It is obviously a genetic thing.

No doubt! It is from the maternal gene pool, for his mother is incredibly smart.

In fact, I only know of one really stupid decision on her part in the almost 30 years I've known her - she said, "yes," when I asked her to marry me.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

N2 GOLD · 10-01-2011, 10:16 AM

Very kool, Congratzzz...

RevSmoke · 10-01-2011, 10:21 AM

Of course, a good ACT score doesn't get you into any of our military academies. It may help, but there are other things that are even more important. The more important thing is the "nomination." All candidates that are accepted must have secured a nomination from one of the following:
The Vice President
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Delegates to the House of Representatives from Washington, D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands
The Governors of American Samoa and Puerto Rico
The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico
The Resident Commissioner of the Northern Mariana Islands
The Secretary of the Army

There are a couple of them on the list that he simply canno secure, for he doesn't live in those areas. And I am sure there will be plenty of candidates vying for the limited number of nominations coming from Wisconsin.

So, even with that score (and he said he will be retaking the test to improve this score), there are no guarantees.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

09-30-2011, 10:39 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,807 Trading: (51)	Buttons popping Oldest son is a Junior with a dream of getting into the Air Force Academy. He thought he'd take the ACT a few weeks ago - get a jump on things and see where he needed to work on stuff to improve his scores. He pulled a 29 composite his first time taking it. He was the only Junior taking the test and now has a few Seniors "upset" with him that he outscored all those who took it with him. I'm a bit proud of him. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

09-30-2011, 10:43 PM	#2
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Buttons popping Nice. Congrats to him and his bright future! __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

09-30-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Buttons popping congrats to him rev! you have every right to be proud. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

09-30-2011, 11:08 PM	#4
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Buttons popping congrats rev!!!!! __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

10-01-2011, 12:40 AM	#5
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Buttons popping that's pretty awesome Rev, Congrats __________________

10-01-2011, 12:41 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,553 Trading: (60)	Re: Buttons popping Awesome, Todd...give your son my congratualtions. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-01-2011, 12:44 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Buttons popping Very cool! Congrats! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

10-01-2011, 04:52 AM	#8
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Buttons popping Very cool, but not surprising. Give Nathan my congratulations, Todd. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

10-01-2011, 05:17 AM	#9
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Buttons popping Congrats To Your Son, Todd!

10-01-2011, 05:18 AM	#10
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: Buttons popping Sweet, Todd - congrats __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-01-2011, 05:31 AM	#11
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Buttons popping Awesome Todd! Congrats to your son.

10-01-2011, 05:48 AM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Buttons popping Awesome job.

10-01-2011, 07:02 AM	#13
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: Buttons popping Very cool, Todd. It is obviously a genetic thing. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

10-01-2011, 07:23 AM	#14
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Buttons popping Congrats to him!!!! You sound like a proud DADDY!!!! __________________

10-01-2011, 08:15 AM	#15
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Buttons popping Congrats to you and your son. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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10-01-2011, 09:47 AM	#17
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Buttons popping That's a good boy, Todd. __________________

10-01-2011, 10:16 AM	#19
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Buttons popping Very kool, Congratzzz... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

10-01-2011, 10:21 AM	#20
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,807 Trading: (51)	Re: Buttons popping Of course, a good ACT score doesn't get you into any of our military academies. It may help, but there are other things that are even more important. The more important thing is the "nomination." All candidates that are accepted must have secured a nomination from one of the following: The Vice President U.S. Senators U.S. Representatives Delegates to the House of Representatives from Washington, D.C., Guam and the Virgin Islands The Governors of American Samoa and Puerto Rico The Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico The Resident Commissioner of the Northern Mariana Islands The Secretary of the Army There are a couple of them on the list that he simply canno secure, for he doesn't live in those areas. And I am sure there will be plenty of candidates vying for the limited number of nominations coming from Wisconsin. So, even with that score (and he said he will be retaking the test to improve this score), there are no guarantees. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"