Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute

massphatness · 05-22-2011, 08:01 AM

My son Tony is a high school senior, and has been involved in his school's Navy Jr. ROTC program for the past four years. Tony has always been a very good student, but I credit the JROTC program with teaching him to focus and developing him as a student leader. It also opened him up to the idea of a military-funded college education.

As one of the students who's "into" the whole JROTC program, I've become used to seeing Tony garner several commendations at each end of year awards night. However, this past Friday's award ceremony was particularly special because the Navy sent an officer to present Tony with a four-year full-tuition scholarship to WPI, a highly competitive poly-tech college in MA where he will pursue a degree in chemical engineering.

We've known for a while the scholarship was his, but the presentation was fairly dramatic. Seeing all the zeros on the check really hit home.

Needless to say, I am tremendously proud of the boy. And I would be remiss if I didn't also give credit to my ex-wife for working together with me to always keep what's best for our kids ahead of any disagreements the two of us may have had.

05-22-2011, 08:04 AM

That is so excellent!!! You have every reason to be proud, and so does he!

GrumpyOleTroll · 05-22-2011, 08:05 AM

Vin,

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

I got 3 boys of my own and through all the bs I we have been through this past yr the 2 who live with me are both A students.

It feels good to see all our direction help lead our kids to a path of success.

again Vin THAT IS AWESOME!!!

Enjoy the feeling my friend!

Shawn

E.J. · 05-22-2011, 08:11 AM

NICE!!! That is really cool. Congrats to Tony and congrats to you, Vin. I am sure you are filled with pride.

secretsquirrel · 05-22-2011, 08:12 AM

That great. You have all the right to brag.

05-22-2011, 08:13 AM

What can one say?

Give him a hug from me.

WOW, just wow.

Ogre · 05-22-2011, 08:16 AM

Thats AWESOME!!! Congrats to everyone.

maninblack · 05-22-2011, 08:18 AM

That is great news and very worthy of commendation!! Congrats to your son!

hscmit · 05-22-2011, 08:29 AM

very awesome

congrats

kelmac07 · 05-22-2011, 08:35 AM

Congrats Vin!!

jonumberone · 05-22-2011, 08:44 AM

Very awesome!!!

Congrats to you and your boy!

Gophernut · 05-22-2011, 08:44 AM

That's awesome! COngrats to your son Vin! Quite an accomplishment.

muhren · 05-22-2011, 08:44 AM

That is AWESOME! Congrats on a wonderful job as a dad and congats to your son for such hard work!

M

jesseboston81 · 05-22-2011, 08:55 AM

Congrats to both your son and you, Vin!

DMK · 05-22-2011, 09:02 AM

Congrats Anthony !

marge796 · 05-22-2011, 09:24 AM

Congratulations to your son!

Thaplumbr · 05-22-2011, 10:16 AM

Awesome news, congrats to you and your son!!!

Don Fernando · 05-22-2011, 10:29 AM

awesome Vin, congrats.

Remo · 05-22-2011, 10:48 AM

WOW!! That is great

Get an education and help mom and dad out by paying for it himself, congrats to you and your son.

RevSmoke · 05-22-2011, 10:49 AM

Wow! Congratulations to Tony!

Kudos to his Pop!

05-22-2011, 08:01 AM	#1
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute My son Tony is a high school senior, and has been involved in his school's Navy Jr. ROTC program for the past four years. Tony has always been a very good student, but I credit the JROTC program with teaching him to focus and developing him as a student leader. It also opened him up to the idea of a military-funded college education. As one of the students who's "into" the whole JROTC program, I've become used to seeing Tony garner several commendations at each end of year awards night. However, this past Friday's award ceremony was particularly special because the Navy sent an officer to present Tony with a four-year full-tuition scholarship to WPI, a highly competitive poly-tech college in MA where he will pursue a degree in chemical engineering. We've known for a while the scholarship was his, but the presentation was fairly dramatic. Seeing all the zeros on the check really hit home. Needless to say, I am tremendously proud of the boy. And I would be remiss if I didn't also give credit to my ex-wife for working together with me to always keep what's best for our kids ahead of any disagreements the two of us may have had. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

05-22-2011, 08:04 AM	#2
jwillm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute That is so excellent!!! You have every reason to be proud, and so does he!

05-22-2011, 08:05 AM	#3
GrumpyOleTroll Not Crazy enuff to B Here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Shawn Location: Wichita KS Posts: 273 Trading: (18)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Vin, THAT IS AWESOME!!!! I got 3 boys of my own and through all the bs I we have been through this past yr the 2 who live with me are both A students. It feels good to see all our direction help lead our kids to a path of success. again Vin THAT IS AWESOME!!! Enjoy the feeling my friend! Shawn __________________ Not Crazy enough to be here....

05-22-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute NICE!!! That is really cool. Congrats to Tony and congrats to you, Vin. I am sure you are filled with pride.

05-22-2011, 08:12 AM	#5
secretsquirrel Yeah so Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: m Location: S.E. Indiana Posts: 128 Trading: (12)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute That great. You have all the right to brag.

05-22-2011, 08:13 AM	#6
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute What can one say? Give him a hug from me. WOW, just wow.

05-22-2011, 08:16 AM	#7
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Thats AWESOME!!! Congrats to everyone. __________________

05-22-2011, 08:18 AM	#8
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: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute That is great news and very worthy of commendation!! Congrats to your son! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-22-2011, 08:29 AM	#9
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute very awesome congrats

05-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Congrats Vin!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-22-2011, 08:44 AM	#11
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05-22-2011, 08:44 AM	#12
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute That's awesome! COngrats to your son Vin! Quite an accomplishment. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

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muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute That is AWESOME! Congrats on a wonderful job as a dad and congats to your son for such hard work! M __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com

05-22-2011, 08:55 AM	#14
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Congrats to both your son and you, Vin! __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

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DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,743 Trading: (86)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Congrats Anthony ! __________________ Darryl, SOB...

05-22-2011, 09:24 AM	#16
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Congratulations to your son! __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

05-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#17
Thaplumbr Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Leroy Location: Jacksonville Arkansas Posts: 585 Trading: (58)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Awesome news, congrats to you and your son!!! __________________ Proud to be a TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS FAN!!

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Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute awesome Vin, congrats. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

05-22-2011, 10:48 AM	#19
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute WOW!! That is great Get an education and help mom and dad out by paying for it himself, congrats to you and your son. __________________

05-22-2011, 10:49 AM	#20
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Re: Gotta Brag on My Kid for a Minute Wow! Congratulations to Tony! Kudos to his Pop! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"