9/1 - 9/2

fish parents, this upcoming weekend will be an A-Co focus weekend for the freshmen.  This means that the freshmen cadets will remain in College Station.  A-Co will start off Saturday morning with a run followed by a recap of the skills learned during FOW (making bags, wiring uniforms, etc.) as well as learning a few new aspects of cadet life.  After training is over, upperclassmen will be available to answer specific questions about academic matters (how to study for certain profs, etc.).  This weekend will be run by the 1st SGT Patrick Casey and the PSG's (platoon sergeants).  Every other member is invited to attend, but not required.  This is not something I just came up with on the fly, but has been approved by the Combined Band Commander.  The cadets will be free around 12:30 on Saturday, but I would ask you not take them home for the remaining time.  Not only do they have to be back at 11:30 on Sunday morning, but we are just getting over being homesick and seeing everyone/thing again would set us back to square one.  It should be a very beneficial weekend to all involved.  We had these a lot at the end of last year and they were very well received by freshmen as well as upperclassmen.