| 单词 | plebe |
| 例句 | As a plebe, you refer to yourself in the third person: “This plebe would like to go to the bathroom.” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z In plebe system, your plebe brothers are all you have to make it through. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z He was new to the job at Valley Forge, we were his first plebe class, and I was his first major challenge. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z We were among the few still at the school from our plebe class. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z On my way back to the barracks, I met up with my friend and “plebe brother” Sean. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z “Get up, get up, get out of your racks, plebes!” The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z Nearly captured by his foes, he was forced to walk like a plebe back to his new palace. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Instead, we get the tired old, other Arthur, a plebe destined for royalty, who, here, is put on a quest to find some long-lost trident that will help prove him King of Atlantis. ‘Aquaman’ Review: Our Hero Swims. His Movie Sinks. 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Attendees to the three-day school for beginners learn the basics on the same type of boats that plebes sail at the U.S. Captiva & Sanibel Islands, FL 2010-03-11T20:37:00Z But there’s her impersonation of Grace Jones’s imperiousness on “Move,” some sharp-elbowed dancehall refraction in which the two of them command the plebes to “part like the Red Sea” when the queen comes through. America Has a Problem and Beyoncé Ain’t It 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The rest of us terrestrial plebes made do with video clips and telescopes, watching the six-hour partial lunar eclipse last month, the longest in duration since the days of the Medicis. The Year Space Got Sexy All Over Again 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z At the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Montgomery — who attended burn camps himself as a teen — gamely answered questions about the plebe experience. ‘I’m not alone’: Burn camp brings together children living with scars 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Everyone here knows when the plebes arrive and when the finely educated officers graduate. Smooth Sailing in Annapolis 2011-04-25T05:20:06.787Z Naval Academy are called plebes — short for plebeians — to reflect their lower status. Semper Fib: All-bogus military trivia from Style Invitational Week 1132 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z It took Captain Hall, swarmed by plebes, a full hour to cross the final 100 yards to his room. For Love of Country, and Each Other 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z The play, here titled “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,” begins with a crew of plebes dressed in gray masks, white dreads and jean shorts. Review: In ‘The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,’ the Political Thrill Is Gone 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z You still need to pass through security like the rest of us plebes. PreCheck, Global Entry or Clear? How to Get Through Airport Lines Faster 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z “I like things to make sense to plebes like myself,” she observed.” Sarah Lucas, Unmasked: From Perverse to Profound 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Black Friday’s origins date to ancient Rome, where after the Feast of the Turcia, plebes would line up outside Maximus Buy for a clay tablet and fight each other to the death. Style Invitational Week 1414: Divining comedy — the year in preview 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z After the first three plebes had departed, Captain Hall assumed he was alone, but as he prepared to leave, he was ambushed by Captain Franchino, who had been hiding under the bed. For Love of Country, and Each Other 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Mr. Adams is in her tractor beam, a mere plebe. Teaming Up, Together (Drake and Future) or Apart (Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift) 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The night before Ashley Iorio left her family home in North Stonington, Conn., for her plebe year at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., her high school boyfriend ended their relationship. Two Marines, Taking Semper Fi to Another Level 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z I had imagined there would be more presents and fewer plebes. T Magazine: Vexed in Venice 2011-12-01T00:10:20Z One of his platoon sergeants shoved a plebe, Lee Ains, against a wall because the freshman was too slow snapping to attention. Confident. Incorrigible. Bully: Little Donny was a lot like candidate Donald Trump 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z After their plebe year, midshipmen are allowed to date as long as they are in different companies. Two Marines, Taking Semper Fi to Another Level 2017-12-08T05:00:00Z When he got there, he had no idea that four more plebes were waiting patiently to jump out of hiding spots in the room in an effort to scare him and further delay his weekend. For Love of Country, and Each Other 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Each of the service academies uses some form of a “4th-Class System” where second or third-year cadets or midshipmen are the primary trainers for the incoming freshmen, sometimes referred to as “new cadets” or plebes. Pentagon: Service academies’ culture, traditions fuel surge in sexual assaults, harassment 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Contact with family was forbidden during the roughly two months of the harsh training period known as the plebe system, but the tactical officer charged with Moore’s fate that night made an exception. Wes Moore tried to run away from military school. It changed his life instead. 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z When someone transfers into Navy, they start as a plebe — basically, their college career is beginning from scratch. Perspective | Turnovers and transfers doom Navy, which is off to an 0-2 start 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z Naval Academy and the work day has begun even earlier than usual for the freshman class, known as plebes. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z The most difficult part of Lavatai’s plebe year was not playing any real football. Perspective | Tai Lavatai can make something out of nothing, which is just what Navy needs 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z They treated the incoming freshmen the same way they had been treated during their plebe year. Pentagon: Service academies’ culture, traditions fuel surge in sexual assaults, harassment 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z By that point, the plebes had already been put under great pressure by the older cadets, who forced them to perform calisthenics at all hours. Wes Moore tried to run away from military school. It changed his life instead. 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Todd McCarthy, plebe summer officer in charge, told The Capital Gazette. Man, 29, charged in shooting death of mother of midshipman 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Led by the academy’s upper class, the daylong grind is designed as a group test rather than an individual exercise, to better gauge the plebes’ teamwork skills and reinforce their bonds as a class. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Because of the pandemic, plebes didn’t take part in preseason practice and there was no JV schedule. Perspective | Tai Lavatai can make something out of nothing, which is just what Navy needs 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z Slain mother of Naval Academy plebe remembered as ‘football mama’ D.C. Council bill would limit prosecutions of juveniles in adult court 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z To manage their reports, the cadet officers would employ “retail politics,” visiting plebes and cadets in their dorms to check in on them, Bennett said. Wes Moore tried to run away from military school. It changed his life instead. 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z She cheered him on from the sidelines, traveled with him to Rhode Island for a year of prep school and went to Annapolis to celebrate his induction Wednesday into the Academy as a plebe. Slain mother of Naval Academy plebe remembered as ‘football mama’ 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z There was even a contest to see how fast a plebe can patch a leaky pipe — an important skill for those likely to be spending much of their career at sea. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z In a Twitter post, the academy said he was an incoming plebe, or freshman, for the Class of 2025 and was a 2021 graduate of the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Rhode Island. Woman slain while bringing son to enroll at Annapolis, police say 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z Krzyzewski graduated from West Point, where the only three answers a plebe was allowed to give an upperclassman were: yes, sir; no, sir; no excuse, sir. Perspective | Mike Krzyzewski made college basketball history by never making excuses 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z Midshipmen grease the monument and put a “Dixie cup” hat, like those worn by plebes, on top. Naval Academy Class of 2024 records one of slowest Herndon Monument climbs in history 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z At West Point, all but one of the cadets caught up in the latest scandal were plebes, or in their first year; 52 were athletes who represented 10 different teams, officials said. West Point Scraps Second-Chance Program After Major Cheating Scandal 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z About 30 plebes from one class pulled on their life jackets, scrambled into a half-dozen rubber boats, and began paddling toward a turnaround spot in the river about 300 yards away. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z He had no major issues with plebe summer or with the academics at the school. Perspective | After helping Drexel win the CAA, James Butler has bragging rights everywhere but home 2021-03-16T04:00:00Z All but one were freshmen, or plebes, in a class of 1,200. More than 70 West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z At 4:12 p.m., just under three hours in, the plebes took aim at the Dixie cup still resting mockingly atop the monument. Naval Academy Class of 2024 records one of slowest Herndon Monument climbs in history 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z The theme will be “get comfortable with being uncomfortable,” a mantra that he remembers hearing during his grueling plebe summer and that is particularly applicable to this psychologically challenging year. For Cameron Kinley and Navy, the Army Game Can Give 2020 a Highlight 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z The plebes were frequently reminded that Sea Trials were a team competition. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Navy is unbeaten in three games at West Point and won the previous encounter 13-0 in 1943, when the great Glenn Davis was a plebe at West Point. Army hosts Navy for 1st time in 77 years due to COVID-19 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z The midshipmen began returning to Annapolis in mid-July as the first group of freshmen, or plebes, arrived for their initial summer training. Midshipmen to return to Annapolis for fall semester 2020-08-09T04:00:00Z Freshmen, known as plebes, already arrived at the academy. Upperclass midshipmen to return to Naval Academy this month 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z He was attending the academy with his twin brother Dylan, and his brother Jake, who is a plebe, as freshman are known. Local Digest: Man is arrested on accusations of threatening Trump 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z At the Annapolis grounds of the Naval Academy, the day is filled with events that are designed to push the plebes to their limits. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z But we plebes are not privy to the whole truth, even though the truth is part and parcel of the trust the government demands. Opinion | ‘Should We Leave?’ Life in China Under Coronavirus Lockdown 2020-02-07T05:00:00Z According to reports, Daniel the Great doesn't much conversing with the plebes anyway. Dan Snyder kicks off press conference on January 2nd with a casual "Happy Thanksgiving" - Golf Digest 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z “He walks around like he’s a plebe; the most humble kid,” said Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo. Midshipmen stay afloat in AAC title race with rout of UConn 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z As a result, popular accounts are seeing more ads, finally experiencing what it’s like to be a plebe on the platform. Twitter admits that it showed more ads to less popular users 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z After the raft race, the plebes quickly moved toward the next training event — where they donned combat helmets and flak jackets and crawled on their bellies through a mud-filled trench. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Rosenberg: You’re right, I think charmingly, in your book: The Accidental Admiral, about your entering class in 1972 at Annapolis, that there were 1,400 plebes–and tell our listeners what a “plebe” is please. Transcript: James Stavridis 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Carothers, the Gazette noted, was a plebe when his father, a veteran of the U.S. Navy football team apologizes, quickly changes motto, ‘Load the clip’ 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z The case began when a midshipman filed a lengthy complaint about Fleming’s behavior in a plebe, or freshman, class called “Rhetoric and Introduction to Literature.” Judge orders reinstatement of fired Naval Academy professor 2019-07-25T04:00:00Z Students in their first year at the academy are known as plebes. It’s Induction Day for new Naval Academy midshipmen 2019-06-26T04:00:00Z Fellow plebe Jennifer Luong, 18, noted that Sea Trials seemed to be more “laid back and chill” than Plebe Summer — at least in her experience. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Rosenberg: There are 1,400 plebes, and only two of you became four stars. Transcript: James Stavridis 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z I imagine some poor plebe with burlap sacks strapped to his back making some Sisyphus-style attempt up the flights of stairs to bring us gourmet fare, but never quite making it to the roof. Rooftop bars are all the rage in Seattle — we rated the 4 hottest ones for your summer enjoyment 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z The freshmen, or plebes, are required to address all female officers and female upperclassmen as “ma’am” — sometimes twice in a reply that is known as the ma’am sandwich, “Ma’am, yes, ma’am.” Opinion | I was annoyed when I was first called ‘ma’am’. Then I came around. 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z To me, that was the ultimate example of the answer plebes at both academies must give when asked to explain a mistake: “No excuse, sir.” Perspective | Nothing in sports moves me like the Army-Navy game 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z The plebes will scale a 21-foot-tall column on the campus that has been liberally slathered with about 200 pounds of vegetable shortening. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Appetite is the principal attribute of the plebes, passion of the warriors, and reason of the philosopher kings. Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Carter took the time to speak with and encourage Wesley A. Brown, that African American plebe. Opinion | Not a celebrity, just a great American 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Yet his anonymity among the plebes seemed to bore him—the first line of his book is “Growing up, my biggest fear was being average”—and he began engaging with strangers to pass the time. Lenny Dykstra Has More to Say 2018-08-08T04:00:00Z Incoming freshmen, which are known as plebes at the school, are processed through various stations. It’s Induction Day at the US Naval Academy 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z After building their own human pyramid, the plebes will attempt to replace a sailor’s “dixie cup” hat with an upperclassman’s hat. After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Thirty-eight years ago, however, McMaster was just another freshman – or plebe – at the United States Military Academy. HR McMaster on rugby: 'The warrior ethos is what a good team has' 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z Other “plebes” then try to scramble to the top of the pyramid to replace an underclassman’s “Dixie cup” hat with an upperclassman’s hat. Navy plebes scramble up greased obelisk to cap first year 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z The annual Herndon Climb separates plebes, or first-year students, from the rest. ‘Plebes no more’: After 2 hours 9 minutes, Naval Academy freshmen conquer greased monument 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z In one notable incident during his sophomore year, McCain saw a senior dress down a Filipino steward as if he were a first-year plebe. John McCain rebelled at the Naval Academy — and as a POW — long before he was a Senate maverick 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z After that, they will be “plebes no more.” After grueling ‘Sea Trials,’ Naval Academy plebes can see end of testing first year 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Graham is teaching two courses this semester, one for plebes and one for seniors. Seamanship remains at the core of Naval Academy training 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z She also mastered the required manner of eating for plebes, squaring her bites and taking no more than three chews before swallowing. From Annapolis to Congress? These Three Women Know Tough Missions 2018-01-29T05:00:00Z But soon, the plan — like the pyramid of plebes attempting to execute it — collapsed. ‘Plebes no more’: After 2 hours 9 minutes, Naval Academy freshmen conquer greased monument 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Even in a corps of cadets that typically includes a decent number of valedictorians, class presidents and team captains, older students thought Villanueva was unusually “squared away” for a new plebe. Steelers’ Villanueva Takes a Stand, but Might Agree With Kaepernick’s Mission 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z Huey added he didn’t feel he was treated differently than other mids and credited being an athlete for why he had an easier time as a plebe. Naval Academy Class of 1967 reflects on time as midshipmen 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z Late in the morning, the group of plebes waded into the Severn River. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z After less than two decades of life under the republic, the Roman plebes were already so disgusted with patrician domination that they abandoned the city in the midst of a war and refused to fight. Opinion | Can the American republic survive extreme economic inequality? 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Once they do, they move past the arduous first year at the academy, becoming “plebes no more.” ‘Plebes no more’: After 2 hours 9 minutes, Naval Academy freshmen conquer greased monument 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z There was a reason so many American newspapers were called Tribunes, after the Romans who represented the plebes. Jimmy Breslin and the Lost Voice of the People 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z “Perhaps the plebes will. Did you explain that to them?” Naval Academy Class of 1967 reflects on time as midshipmen 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z Throughout the day, plebes rotate among activity stations focused on teamwork, endurance and bonds formed at the academy. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z In Rome, for example, this took the form of the tribunate, an elected council of plebes endowed with veto power. Opinion | Can the American republic survive extreme economic inequality? 2017-04-07T04:00:00Z Legend has it that the plebe to place the hat on the top of the obelisk is destined to become the first admiral of that graduating class. ‘Plebes no more’: After 2 hours 9 minutes, Naval Academy freshmen conquer greased monument 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Lacey remembers being awakened the morning of the trip at 6 o’clock, by a plebe. It’s not easy to win on a military academy team. Navy basketball is finding a way. 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z Most of the mids standing in Tecumseh Court on the hot August day in 1963 were plebes - they didn’t want to do anything that got them in trouble. Naval Academy Class of 1967 reflects on time as midshipmen 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z He was looking forward to the bridge run, in which plebes trot across a bridge that spans the Severn. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Moths are the plebes of the order Lepidoptera, more numerous than their butterfly cousins yet overshadowed by them, maybe not so unlike the “forgotten men and women” Trump mentioned in his Inaugural Address. The Metaphorical Meaning of a Moth Named After Trump 2017-01-20T05:00:00Z “Without this,” he said, gesturing to the chaos around him, “we’d still be plebes.” ‘Plebes no more’: After 2 hours 9 minutes, Naval Academy freshmen conquer greased monument 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z Despite these efforts, assistants are treated as plebes. A highly unofficial ranking of who has the most juice at your golf club - Golf Digest 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z It’s uncomfortable for the plebes to be on his level, you see. Donald Trump’s town hall debate nightmare: He can’t relate to real Americans, won’t have temper for real questions 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z The mechanical engineering major from Oxford, Miss., said plebes relished training with their “closest friends all day.” U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Freshman or "plebes", start on July 1st with 6 weeks of Plebe... Conquering the Freshman Fear of Failure 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z Summer training throughout all four years is mandatory, starting with basic seamanship and military skills during "plebe summer" leading into freshman year. U.S. Naval Academy Trains Students for Success 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z That's freeing businesses and businessmen from overly burdensome taxes and regulation so they bless us with so much wealth-creation that some of it will trickle down to us plebes. Donald Trump is now trying to steal from George W. Bush’s playbook. He might not like what he finds. 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z While the words "bank bondholder" may conjure up images of a monocle-wearing fat cat chuckling at the plebes, the truth is that they are plebes — at least in Italy. Why Italy is facing a looming crisis 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z At an obstacle course, plebes flip and shimmy over logs and poles. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Freshman or "plebes", start on July 1st with 6 weeks of Plebe Summer, an intense, harrowing, difficult boot camp. Conquering the Freshman Fear of Failure 2016-08-20T04:00:00Z Naval Academy’s plebe class is preparing to climb the Herndon Monument. Naval plebes to scale Herndon Monument 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z And once you arrive, if you're just a plebe, like me, you must agree to a set of rules. Inside Vanity Fair's Oscar party (yes, Ben and Jen were there) 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Zemser was returning home from school, where he had been supporting friends participating in the annual Sea Trials, a rite of passage for plebes, as freshmen are known. The Wreck of Amtrak 188 2016-01-26T05:00:00Z In another drill, plebes snake through a trench, keeping low in the muck to avoid barbed wire strung across the top. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z He said the pair had consensual sex over the 17 months they dated after meeting during their plebe year, when Saul helped tutor her for a math class. Accuser says she told West Point cadet in sex case: ‘Stop’ 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Their task will be to remove the hat known as the “dixie cup” from the top of the monument and replace it with a midshipmen’s hat, marking the end of the plebe year. Naval plebes to scale Herndon Monument 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z First-year students, known as plebes, organize the annual pillow fight as a way to build camaraderie after a grueling summer of training. Fla. husband who posted photo of corpse convicted of murder 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z First-year students, known as "plebes," organize the annual pillow fight as a way to build camaraderie after a grueling summer of training. West Point bans cadet pillow fight months after annual event turns bloody, leaves 30 injured 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z The 17-year-old, with a double major in computer science and information technology, spoke after participating in grappling, in which plebes twist and wrestle one another on the ground. U.S. Naval Academy plebes mark ‘milestone’ with grueling Sea Trials 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z A year later, he was the starting kicker as a plebe. Navy kicker Nick Sloan stood tall after he got benched 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z Cadets join the team during their plebe, or freshman, year and train six days a week. When Army Black Knights Air It Out, the Play Develops at 4,000 Feet 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z And many of today’s top military leaders look back fondly on the pummeling they received as plebes, the West Point nickname for freshmen. Despite Concussions, Boxing Is Still Required for Military Cadets 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z It traditionally marks the end of summer training for freshman cadets and is meant to instill an “esprit de corps” among freshmen, or “plebes.” West Point Takes Responsibility for Bloody Pillow Fight 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Lt Col Christopher Kasker tells the newspaper the annual fight is organized by first-year students as a way to build camaraderie after a grueling summer of training to prepare them for plebe life. Annual pillow fight at West Point turned bloody as 30 cadets were injured – report 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z Christopher Kasker tells the newspaper the annual fight is organized by first-year students as a way to build camaraderie after a grueling summer of training to prepare them for plebe life. Annual pillow fight at West Point turns violent; 30 injured 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z Colonel Kasker said the annual fight is organized by first-year students as a way to build camaraderie after the summer program that prepares them for the rigors of plebe year. At West Point, Annual Pillow Fight Becomes Weaponized 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z “I think there is a real feeling that no one wants to be the guy who ends plebe boxing,” she said. Despite Concussions, Boxing Is Still Required for Military Cadets 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z “There were several times during plebe summer, even out of plebe summer,” Reynolds said of instances when he considered leaving. Navy’s Keenan Reynolds is steaming toward college football history 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z Instead, the Los Angeles-based DJ and producer usually trudges through TSA with the plebes at Burbank's Bob Hope Airport, not far from the recording studio where he does much of his work. Inside Diplo's big summer: Las Vegas, 'Lean On' and Justin Bieber 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z He then stayed up all night Monday preparing for Sea Trials, a 14-hour crucible exercise that is among the last hurdles plebes must endure before joining the ranks of the upperclassmen. Midshipman remembered as ‘a young man of consequence and character’ 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z I'm a millennial, raised to believe a subscription to Spotify signals a luxurious music budget, above the plebes and philistines who suffer through commercials. Why do I still have Shazam on my phone, and what the hell are these songs? 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z Having a high number in spring training is also a way of making sure that younger players who have yet to reach the major leagues understand they are plebes. Yankees, Eager to Retire Numbers, Subtract Options for Current Players 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z It wouldn’t be something a Navy basketball player hears about from the minute he steps onto The Yard as a plebe until the day he tosses his cap into the air at graduation. Navy earns its ‘Star’ in win over Army 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z “As a plebe you’re expected to know how many days until graduation or the next football game. It’s pretty stressful.” The Women of West Point 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z But during his first year at the United States Military Academy, it was swim or quit, since every plebe is required to jump off a high dive with a weighted pack, boots and rifle. V.A. Chief Spent Career Seeking Out Tough Tasks 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Like tuberculosis or veganism, football – soccer, for us plebes – is a virus invading the urban centers of America, slowly destroying my country and its spirit. 'Soccer' is a virus invading America. Where are all the rowdy football fans? 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z He enrolled as a plebe last year and was an oceanography major in the academy's Third Company. Navy running back Will McKamey dies at age 19 2014-03-27T05:01:14Z Thus, like Facebook and Twitter, Tinder is adopting verification badges to help the famous and the plebes intermingle. Tinder is Making It Easier For Celebrities To Hook Up With Normals 2014-03-12T21:32:30Z That’s what cadets and midshipmen do: “No excuse, Sir,” the mantra they are all taught as plebes. Feinstein: Army-Navy game: Black Knights’ Larry Dixon, Mids’ Barry Dabney move on from last season’s game-deciding fumble 2013-12-11T16:24:45Z Hazing of plebes, as new cadets are called, was curbed somewhat. Lt. Gen. Sidney Berry, West Point Chief, Dies at 87 2013-07-18T02:59:18Z SECURED: Prospective plebes followed an order to place copies of 'Reef Points,' a book containing information on the U.S. Photos of the Day: Thursday, June 27 2013-06-27T21:19:41Z “The desire to be accepted by the group, and the high stress during plebe summer and plebe year, make you accept it,” she said. Naval Academy Shaken by Report of Rape and Inquiry 2013-05-31T19:53:45Z These largely private operations are not for plebes. Gotham: Reducing Some City Parks to the Status of Beggars 2013-05-28T01:51:26Z It was being used as a way of explaining to all the plebes, what is honor versus what is the rules. How Scott Painter's Honor Helped Him Raise $1.7 Billion in Start-up Capital 2012-12-27T13:16:51Z He recalled his momentary embarrassment when a female plebe asked him to dance at a school function. Lt. Gen. Sidney Berry, West Point Chief, Dies at 87 2013-07-18T02:59:18Z In a drive around the academy grounds, Gehrke brusquely challenged Stichweh to finish the plebe year, just to prove he could. Sports of The Times: Army-Navy Rivalry Led to Friendship for Roger Staubach and Rollie Stichweh 2012-09-27T00:53:26Z The plebes were there to call out “minutes” in intervals until the 6:50 a.m. breakfast formation. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z Those guys are looking at each other and the young guys and especially with the plebes coming in, we’re really harping on those things.” Distractions abound as Navy seeks to rebound from losing season 2012-08-05T00:54:03Z As he recounted, ”But I’m the guy who’s going to get you a toga party in New York City as plebes.” How Scott Painter's Honor Helped Him Raise $1.7 Billion in Start-up Capital 2012-12-27T13:16:51Z During a plebe summer at a military academy, you learn more about yourself than probably four years of college anywhere else. | Mike Sheehan: Mike Sheehan of Hill Holliday, on Selfless Leadership 2012-06-02T18:22:40Z Orr still thought of himself as a quarterback as a plebe at Annapolis, at least until a teammate pointed out a kid from Cincinnati named Staubach. Sports of The Times: Army-Navy Rivalry Led to Friendship for Roger Staubach and Rollie Stichweh 2012-09-27T00:53:26Z He had quickly figured out the tricks cadets had passed down to one another to make plebe life easier and recounted them with glee. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z You participate in the office pool only so your subordinates will think you are “one of the gang,” and the plebes totally fall for it. | Selection Sunday: What Your N.C.A.A. Tournament Bracket Says About You 2012-03-12T00:02:40Z Some plebe slashed me and they sent the guy out of the game. Sports of The Times: Observing the Journey of a Lacrosse Pioneer, McPhee Style 2011-05-27T01:54:43Z "It's not the way we treat anyone -- a fresh recruit or a plebe at West Point." Niall Ferguson and the brain-dead American right 2011-05-24T11:01:00Z One day, his coach at Mineola, a blunt crew-cut World War II vet named Bruce Gehrke, who had played for Columbia and the Giants, showed up at West Point, which rarely permits visitors for plebes. Sports of The Times: Army-Navy Rivalry Led to Friendship for Roger Staubach and Rollie Stichweh 2012-09-27T00:53:26Z He was a rock star at the “Knowledge Parties” that broke out as well, usually as he delivered the laundry to members of his company as part of his plebe duties. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z I know," expostulated Chauncey, "but I hate to be called a plebe, ye know. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The speaker was a tall, handsome lad, a plebe at the West Point Military Academy. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The two cadets, both plebes, or freshmen, whose names were not released, suffered from hypothermia, but the rescue crew described them as alert and otherwise uninjured. Night Helicopter Rescue Lifts 2 West Point Cadets Off Ledge 2011-02-21T02:30:14Z I ran with 30 companies of plebes as the sun rose over the Severn River. Summer at the Naval Academy means the running of the plebes 2010-08-26T04:00:00Z Over the years, there had been all kinds of acts of cruelty and physical punishment done to plebes in the name of building character and toughness. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z That morning also the plebes had been "sized" for companies. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z They say that you've gotten a lot of plebes around you to back you up, and that the yearlings are half wild in consequence. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z In the past, it often took hours for plebes to hoist a peer on their shoulders to place an officer’s hat atop the obelisk. | Mid-Atlantic: Maryland: Not Slick, but Lickety-Split 2010-05-24T23:53:00Z Two decades earlier, when he played at Navy, he had watched his teammate David Robinson grow from a gangly plebe to an all-American. A ?Big, Silly Dude? Becomes a 7-Foot Force at Tulsa 2010-03-01T01:36:00Z Until 1998, the notion remained that plebes were at West Point to be tortured and that it was the upperclassmen’s duty to see the torture carried out. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z After that came the march to mess hall, the plebe company, which was by this time able to march presentably though rather stiffly, falling in behind the rest of the corps. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z You are certainly the boldest plebe that every struck West Point; nobody in our class ever dared to do what you've done. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Then, because, being an ignorant "plebe," I had forgotten to salute him, he made me perform that act and retell the whole story word for word. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew At last in July, 1882, when he was not quite twenty-two years of age, Pershing became a plebe in the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Story of General Pershing In fact, it was viewed as sport — the ultimate score was forcing plebes to quit. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z Breakfast passed without incident, and the plebes were marched back to barracks, there breaking ranks, and scattering to quarters to "spruce up" for inspection. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z It looks as if plebes both at West Point and here would get off with almost no hazing this year. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The characteristics of the child, the sorrows of the "plebe," and the aspirations and experiences of the cadet, are faithfully narrated. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 After plebe camp came plebe math and French. The Story of General Pershing The attrition rate for West Point plebes approached 40 percent in the 1990s. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z A dozen swam out to aid him as soon as he was seen; strong arms lifted the girl and bore her high upon the bank, others supporting the half-fainting plebe to a seat. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Chauncey had been obliged to leave his cane and monocle behind him also, and a few days later, when plebe fatigue uniforms were donned, his imported clothes and high collar went by the board, too. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Not since his probation as a plebe, had he consorted with such a bunch of "hush-mouths." Next Door, Next World When they were yearlings we were plebes, and devilled and tormented by them most unmercifully day and night. Waring's Peril The only safe place on-post for a new plebe was in his own room. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z The plebes made their way up the company streets and the cadet officers in charge, under the supervision of the "tacs," assigned them to their tents. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He never had ceased plotting in his mean, cowardly way to get Mark into trouble, and it was the joy of the plebes' lives to outwit him. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Exasperated at some prank played at his expense by a little "yearling" toward the close of his first—the "plebe"—encampment, Loring actually kicked the offender out of his tent. A Wounded Name He kept up this steady gait, and, from the least promising "plebe," came out seventeenth in a class of seventy, distancing fifty-three who started with better attainments and better minds. Pushing to the Front In the years since, the attrition rate for plebes has been reduced to 20 percent. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z Fortunately, plebes are allowed to select their own tent mates; it may readily be believed the four devils of A company went together. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z They were still chuckling over it and the general discomfiture of the yearling class and their own future prospects as triumphant plebes, when inspection put an end to the discussion and scattered the crowd. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Not just plebes, either; a lot of industrialists were secretly financing him, in hope that he would help them break up the labor unions. Space Viking The academy had nine black cadets in 1948, including five plebes. Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 “The worst thing about being a plebe is not having your voice heard,” he said. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z Dress parade was a formality in which the plebes took no part but that of interested spectators. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z But just you keep in mind," was Dewey's parting declaration, "that we're the B. J.-est plebes that ever were, are, will be or can be. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Your plebes are getting away from you, Miriam," exclaimed the older girl in a bantering tone. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls The young plebe from the West speedily fell in love with the institution and all that it represented. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Still, being a Division I fullback was a picnic compared with being a West Point plebe. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z They huddled together shyly in their newly occupied "plebe hotels" and watched the yearlings, all in spotless snowy uniforms, "fall in" on the company street outside. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z They told me I'd either have to promise to be a milk-and-water plebe after this or else be licked until I would. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z One by one the plebes returned to their meeting place. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls He saw that Davis did not mean to fight, and he made a resolve to save the plebe if possible by taking up his quarrel. Frank Merriwell's Chums He followed the chain of command around the football team as well, partly because he felt that he had no standing as a plebe and a backup, and partly because it was just easier. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z The yearlings were wild with delight and anticipation at having the strangers right among them at last, and they manifested great interest in the plebes, their dwellings, and in fact in everything about them. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z There was a member of the plebe class who had been a plebe the year before, that is, who had failed on examinations and had not been advanced. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Seeing that escape was impossible, since, if some got away, others would be caught—and no girl was willing to desert her friends—the frightened plebes paused again and clustered about their leader. Grace Harlowe's Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls Somehow Davis did not seem at all like a "sissy-boy" to Merriwell, who believed the plebe had a great deal of moral courage, if he were not physically brave. Frank Merriwell's Chums The postgame tailgate was as good as it got in terms of a social outing for cadets, especially the plebes like Larry. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z And so thought the plebes, too, as they came up the road a few minutes later, trembling with anticipation, most of them, and looking very solemn and somber in their dusky fatigue uniforms. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Mark himself knew nothing about it, for no one thought it necessary to tell plebes about such things; and so to this "hold-over" Mark went to learn. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z He was glad that he had learned, before the end of his plebe year at West Point, to speak without moving his lips. Dearest Stopping short in front of the lone plebe, he called: "Sir!" Frank Merriwell's Chums He may have been one of the stars of the Tulane game, but among his fellow cadets in D Company he was just another lowly plebe learning how to be a follower. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z They were going to make it hot for certain B. J. plebes, and they meant to lose no time about it, either. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z That it was a pleasant custom to make the plebes dress up in masquerade and give a parade or something. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z So the "plebes" soon dropped their air of conscious superiority and presently began to treat him as an equal; a change which he reported to his father with evident satisfaction. Elsie's Vacation and After Events So Corporal Merriwell has been compelling a plebe to perform menial services? Frank Merriwell's Chums It was hard to pull off, though, and often resulted in demerits for the vain plebes, which then were rolled into “hours.” For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z The signal, dreaded like poison by all plebes, that the time for inspection has come, is a heavy step in the hall and a single tap upon the door. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z There were programmes issued—not given to plebes, of course. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z It was in Daly's first year that a huge Southerner, with a pleasant drawl, turned up in the plebe class. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball Crowds of cadets gathered here and there near certain "plebe hotels" told where the yearlings were enjoying sport at the expense of the new boys. Frank Merriwell's Chums The purpose of the incessant trivia, the cupped hands and the rote greetings and formalities was to break plebes down. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z You plebes have had nearly two weeks now," he began, frowning with well-feigned displeasure, "in which to learn to arrange your rooms. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebes still marched separate from the rest of the corps, though they were allowed to share the privilege of the spirited band which enlivened the proceedings. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z “Well, for one thing, the cadets of the upper classes haze the plebe cadets a good deal.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies "No, sir, I will not forget," said the little plebe, and, making a salute, he hurried away, glad to escape from Bascomb's clutches. Frank Merriwell's Chums He absorbed everything from plebe knowledge to grenade manuals. For New Cadet, Army Football Season Is a Break From Plebe Year 2012-09-05T19:25:20Z At the same time that Williams and Fischer were discussing the case of this particularly refractory plebe, there were other cadets doing likewise, but with far different sentiments and views. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z I think a great deal more of some plebes than I do of yearlings. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z “I guess the only way you could find that out, Eph, would be to join the plebe class.” The Submarine Boys and the Middies "That is an insult!" he fiercely declared, glaring at the little plebe as if he longed to devour him. Frank Merriwell's Chums "Well, for one thing, the cadets of the upper classes haze the plebe cadets a good deal." The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis The plebes, who, up to this time, are still a separate company, come last, as usual; they are seated by themselves, at one side of the dining-room. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z But that's the first time I ever heard of a plebe playing tricks on yearlings. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z On the other hand, he had studied the Roman plebe, the people, with all his might. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 3, March, 1862 "But you must listen to me!" cried the little plebe, on the verge of tears. Frank Merriwell's Chums "I guess the only way you could find that out, Eph, would be to join the plebe class." The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis It was evident that, while no plebe escaped entirely, there was no plebe hotel in A company so much observed as their own. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Six disconsolate plebes sat on a bench at the extreme northern end of Professor's Row late that afternoon, gazing unappreciatively at the magnificent view of the upper Hudson. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z They certainly cannot compare with the naïf and tender-hearted plebes of the Middle Ages. Là-bas All alone in the street in front of his tent stood the blindfolded plebe, bellowing the words at the full capacity of his voice, and repeating them over and over. Frank Merriwell's Chums "I don't want to know all these queer, old-fashioned people; they're worse than a lot of plebes at West Point." Romance of California Life It was decided that the first thing to be done to those B. J. plebes was to "yank 'em." A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Those plebes had been cudgeling their stupid heads ever since dinner time to no purpose. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z For the first few days after his release from the plebe class the yearling is quite likely to feel that he is nearly "the whole thing." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Among the plebes was a rather timid-looking, red-cheeked lad, who seemed even further out of his element than did his awkward companions. Frank Merriwell's Chums However, the special duty imposed upon Cadet Prescott for this night related to plebes, and plebes do not go to the hops. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps "That fellow Texas" was "making a fool of himself" by dancing about in wild excitement, and raising a series of cowboy whoops in behalf of his friend, and of plebes in general. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z No wonder the amazed plebes gasped and stared, and then stared and gasped, unable to believe that they stood on the same earth as half a minute previously. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z It is rare that a first or second classman takes the trouble to haze a plebe. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life I don't believe any plebe ever got through this school without taking his medicine, and I scarcely think you will be able to pull this one through that way. Frank Merriwell's Chums It was a dark, starless night; an ideal night to a plebe who wanted to run the guard and put in some time outside of the camp limits. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps Our friends, the seven, had been measured for uniforms along with the rest of the plebe company during their first days in barracks. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebes we are interested in were there with the rest. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z If so, the first or second classman usually drops a hint to a yearling, and the latter usually takes the plebe in hand. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Paul did not say a word as the big plebe entered. Frank Merriwell's Chums "It's an off night for plebe mischief, I reckon," he murmured at last. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The idea of a plebe's daring to break rules would not have occurred to them anyhow. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The seven were about as nervous and anxious as seven plebes could possibly be. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z They had not, as yet, exercised their new function of hazing any plebes. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Sam Winslow was a plebe, having entered the academy at the same time with Merriwell, but Frank had never been able to determine whether he was "no good" or a pretty decent sort of fellow. Frank Merriwell's Chums We are not to be treated like plebes, especially by any members of our own class who may be dressed in a little brief authority. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The plebe ducked; he was quick and agile in body as he was in mind. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z And some poor plebes up in the gallery nearly had apoplexy from waiting. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Mr. Chairman and other gentlemen, the question that I wish to put is——-" Cadet Furlong now paused, glancing solemnly about him before he continued: "What are we going to do with the plebes?" Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life They were ready to do anything for the jolly young plebe, who had become popular at the academy, and thus won both friends and foes among the older cadets. Frank Merriwell's Chums If we were yearlings I should feel sure that they had a plebe or two in there. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps "Look at that gang of plebes!" he muttered. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The amount of torture the plebes suffered during those brief moments cannot be told. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z We now know, quite well," broke in Dobbs, "that it is a yearling's sacred and bounden duty to lick a plebe into shape in the shortest possible order. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Among the plebes there were a few who stood head and shoulders above their companions in athletics. Frank Merriwell's Chums It seemed that some of the plebes had been running the guard nights. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps From the river came an occasional shout from some one of the rescue party; but no word from the plebe or the girl. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z In that battalion were seven wildly delighted plebes. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Standing stiffly, the plebe started through the manual of arms. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life This hasty and guarded conversation was carried on between two plebe cadets who had met in a corridor of the academy "cockloft." Frank Merriwell's Chums Lieutenant Denton asked the fellow Prescott, who is a cadet captain, to keep a watch and stop plebes before they had a chance to get on the other side of the guard line. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps For the three B. J.-est plebes in the whole plebe class were known to be housed therein. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Now that any plebe had dared to do such a bold trick had never occurred to the cadets. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z As soon as he had gone once through, with West Point precision in every movement, the plebe started in all over again. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Hans did not see that Frank was little like his usual jovial self, and he did not know in what a turbulent state of mind the unfortunate plebe was left. Frank Merriwell's Chums When we were plebes, who stood up most staunchly as our class champion? Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps It was all stopped by the drum as has been mentioned; the company wheeled by fours and marched down the street, leaving the plebes to an hour of rest. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z A rattle of drums interrupted the conversation just then, summoning the plebes to drill. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe obeyed, wondering what next was in store for him. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Hodge remembered that Gage had tried to injure Frank in the past, and the dark-eyed plebe was ready to blaze forth in an instant. Frank Merriwell's Chums Mr. Prescott," began the O.C., "there has been some trouble, lately, as you undoubtedly know, with plebes running the guard after taps. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps In fact, scarcely had the plebes scattered to their tents when that particular plebe hotel was surrounded. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z I think plebes are delicious for a change. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z We hazed him for a straight cause, not merely for being a plebe. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life For all of this generosity on Merriwell's part, Gage still bore deep down in his heart a hatred for the plebe who had become so popular at the academy. Frank Merriwell's Chums Now, our plebes are men very new to the West Point discipline, and they do not appreciate the seriousness of their conduct. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The plebes, of course, had a perfect right to take a walk after supper if they chose. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Now it must be explained that the plebes had lately been given guns. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "I had no intention of bringing him over for a soiree this evening, unless the plebe does something else raw in the meantime." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life That was enough to produce in Gage's heart a feeling of undying hatred for the successful plebe. Frank Merriwell's Chums Of course, if a cadet, plebe or otherwise, is actually found outside the guard line after taps, then we cannot excuse his conduct. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The yearlings, plenty of them, were wide awake in their tents and preparing for their onslaught upon the sleeping plebes. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z This latter of course necessitated guns; and great was the joy of the ambitious and warlike plebe on the momentous day that "guns" were given out. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "But is a plebe forbidden to stroll here?" Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life It was there plebes generally received their first hazing, and there most of the fights between the cadets took place. Frank Merriwell's Chums Keep yourself in the background a bit, and see if you can stop any plebes who may be prowling before they have had a chance to get outside the guard lines. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps It was all right for yearlings to be out at night; but plebes—never! A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z So the plebe soon wished he hadn't wished for them. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "If a plebe did have the brass to try it," replied Anstey slowly, "I reckon he would have to fight the whole yearling class in turn." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "He's watching Rains," mentally decided the big plebe. Frank Merriwell's Chums If you intercept any plebes while they are still within camp limits, demand of them their reasons for being out of their tents. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps Many a plebe's nightmares are punctuated with just such periods as these. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebes of course were not put on guard until they had been fairly well trained in other duties. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z A plebe is fed three meals a day, like anyone else. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "You may not want to box, but you can down Frank Merriwell just the same," declared the big plebe. Frank Merriwell's Chums Some of the tacs. would just as soon see the plebe caught cold, poor little beast. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The breathless plebes saw their shadows on the tent walls, and knew just what was going on. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z This last duty is where the yearlings have all the fun with the new plebe. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe is just on probation while he's in the fourth class—-that's all. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Not even Bascomb approached him, for the big plebe was too dismayed to say anything or do anything. Frank Merriwell's Chums "All the plebes are good little boys to-night, and safely tucked in their cribs." Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps The plebe turned, exhausted though he was, and headed for it. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebe goes on duty, solemn and anxious, awed to silence and gravity by the sternness of his superiors. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Neither plebe looked over joyous as the pair entered. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "No, you won't!" cried Rains, flinging up one hand to stop the advance of the big plebe. Frank Merriwell's Chums Well, I knew the point at which plebes were in the habit of getting past the guard line, and so did Prescott, I guess. Dick Prescotts's Fourth Year at West Point Ready to Drop the Gray for Shoulder Straps Having been assigned to their tents, the plebes were set to work under the brief instructions of a cadet corporal at the task of arranging their household effects. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z What "deviling" was being done at that hour was of a milder sort, a sort that was not intended for such B. J. plebes as he. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z But Prescott, from the remembrance of his own plebe days, knew to a dot how long a healthy plebe could keep that inverted position without serious injury. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life The boys on the floor below the Cockloft were out by this time, and they were enjoying the spectacle quite as much as the plebes above. Frank Merriwell's Chums True, some score and a half of plebes were found deficient, and sent back to their homes. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor It was a curious assembly that "turned out"—a mass of bundles, brooms and buckets, with a few staggering plebes underneath. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z What happened to Indian happens to nearly all plebes at the present day. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z But, as the ordeals of both of the once frisky plebes became more severe, the interest of those outside increased. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life He had discovered that Rains disliked Merriwell, and that was enough to establish a bond of friendship between the big plebe and the lad with whom he was boxing. Frank Merriwell's Chums Yet everyone of these plebes received many a handshake from the upper classmen and a hearty good wish for success in life. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor Squad drill lasts for the first two weeks or so of plebe life—that is, before the move into camp. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The figure in blue, however, was the only one the plebe saw. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Fortunately both plebes were too much astonished to utter a sound. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life First with the right, and then twice with the left Frank struck the big plebe. Frank Merriwell's Chums The poor plebes who had failed had been mournfully departing, one at a time. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor It usually takes the luckless plebe a week to get that idea hammered out of his head, and another week besides to learn the correct method. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z "Bless my soul, sir!" gasped the sorely perplexed plebe, frightful visions of gallows rising up before his bulging eyes. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The two expelled plebes, in the meantime, had a chance to slip off silently. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Among the plebes there were two lads who seemed all-round athletes. Frank Merriwell's Chums Once, two years before, Haynes had helped to put this punishment on a plebe, who had soon after quitted the Academy. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor They were the especial dread of the plebes in consequence. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The officer gazed at the lad incredulously for a moment; he thought the plebe was trying to fool him. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Even had Briggs and Ellis been inclined to "show up" their hazers, they knew too well the fate that would await such a pair of plebes at the hands of the cadet corps. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life At the head of the stairs swarmed the plebes, who were convulsed with laughter. Frank Merriwell's Chums "There's one satisfaction, anyway," thought Haynes savagely, as he walked blindly back toward the door of his own subdivision in barracks, "I can take it all out on the plebes!" Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor But the plebe holds well—bully shot, by Jove! A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Suffice it to say that the plebe plowed a path straight through the crowd, then whirled about and started on another tack. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z It will never be possible to stamp out wholly the hazing of plebes at West Point. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Some of the plebes were negligent and regardless of the fact that the January examinations were close at hand, while others were "boning" steadily, doing their level best to stand well in their classes. Frank Merriwell's Chums Just as he was going up the steps Haynes encountered a plebe coming out. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor I don't think there's ever been a plebe dared to do half what you've done. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebes knew it, too, knew that they had only to hold their enemies, not trying to keep them quiet. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z I don't mean to say that I may not put a single plebe through any kind of pace. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Again and again Frank hammered the desperate plebe, getting few blows in return and seeming to mind none of them no more than drops of rain. Frank Merriwell's Chums I was a good deal astonished," went on Prescott, "when back in plebe days, the other fellows chose me for their president. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor It was evident that they were plebes—their faces were familiar to the cadets. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He let them pass without challenge, even if it was against the orders, for he knew that they were the three unhappy heroes of the peroxide of hydrogen bottle, just released by the plebes. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z What I do mean is that I shall go very slowly indeed in annoying any plebe. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Frank was no longer a plebe, and the glistening chevrons on his sleeves told that the first year in the academy had not been wasted. Frank Merriwell's Chums "They've sent over a race of giants," growled Brayton down the length of the table at which he sat, while a poor little plebe cadet, acting as "gunner," was serving the roast beef. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor "You confounded plebes shall pay for this," he roared, "as sure as I'm alive." A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z In half an hour or so the plebe class, his class, would be called to quarters once more for drill, and if he and Texas were not on hand then, there would be trouble, indeed. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z We were thinking of ordering a plebe in here, and starting in on him, so as to get our hands in. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life He resolved that the little plebe should be given a fair show. Frank Merriwell's Chums Brayton, who had been a cadet corporal when the two boys from Gridley were plebes, now wore the imposing chevrons of a cadet captain. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor "By George, he's the freshest plebe that ever struck this place!" A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z And a moment later the line broke ranks, the cadets discussing with added interest the case of that extraordinary plebe. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z But, seriously, old ramrod, are you as strong for the plebe as we have just been led to believe? Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "You heard that plebe Davis declare he would charge me with murder?" Frank Merriwell's Chums Before going off on their furlough both had been compelled to regard Briggs as an unfortunate plebe, with whom it was desirable to have as little to do as possible. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor Why, when we were plebes nobody ever dared to think of defying a yearling. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z "A plebe invited to the hop," he muttered. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Do you believe we ought to take the plebe right into our midst, and condole with him until we get him over his homesickness? Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "You don't know what a terrible load this lifts from my shoulders!" cried the little plebe, in ecstasy. Frank Merriwell's Chums "Being no longer a plebe, I enjoy the great pleasure able to address an upper classman before I'm addressed," went on Briggs. Dick Prescott's Third Year at West Point Standing Firm for Flag and Honor With this purpose in view, Cadet Murray stole away from his companions and set out for barracks, around which the luckless plebes were clustered. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z One might almost as well think of a plebe's becoming a captain! On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z I don't believe in patting the plebe on the shoulder and increasing his conceit. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Then, with the skill of a veteran life-saver, the little plebe swung the heavy yearling over his back, and struck out for the bank, swept down stream by the current. Frank Merriwell's Chums Midshipman Trotter looked at each of the wondering plebes in turn. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The "captain" had good-naturedly declared that he was willing to try; and the shout that attracted Bull's attention was caused by the plebe's ready assent to the proposition for an impromptu race. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z It meant that Mark Mallory was to be the first plebe ever to dance at a West Point hop. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe must be kept in his place. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Near sunrise, with a company of plebes under his command, he was beating a piece of woods along the bank of a river about four miles from the academy. Frank Merriwell's Chums Unhappy, indeed, is the plebe whom none of the youngsters above him will consent to haze. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis And Mark was the hero of the whole plebe class. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The dinner hour had passed, likewise the second policing of the day had been attended to by the humble plebes. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z I don't believe in recognizing a plebe, except officially. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life In his first year the poor "plebe" has so bewilderingly much to learn that he simply couldn't spare any time for the cultivation of the graces of the ballroom. The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard A "touge" plebe, in Naval Academy parlance, is one who is wholly "fresh." Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis And to every true and loyal plebe in the academy. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The look of delight which spread over the yearling's face was not lost upon the plebe. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "I guess I'm in for it," muttered the plebe sheepishly, as he strode up the street. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life The commentators have seen the necessity of understanding a verb with plebes. Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jurgurthine War From one of the visiting plebes came an incautious giggle. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis He sprang at the throat of the reckless plebe; and the rest of the crowd rushed to his aid, pausing just for an instant to size up the pair. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z A plebe without a soul to dance with him. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Now, what on earth is coming?" quaked the plebe, as he possessed himself of his bucket and started for the nearest tap. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life But there are more than two hundred new plebes coming in just now, and many of these boys have never been away from home before. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" One of the visiting plebes was stupid enough to giggle. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis His threat was taken lightly by the plebes; they had little idea of what he meant when he spoke. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z I think most of the girls really sympathize with the plebes, and then, too, I'm sure all of them like to tease. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe son called—-with permission—-sent up his card, and was summoned to his mother's room. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life These cadet corporals are all members of the yearling class, the class directly above the plebes. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "You try, mister," ordered Midshipman Trotter, turning to the plebe next to Dalzell. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The only inspection at night is made by a "tac"—a practical officer—who goes the rounds with a dark lantern after taps to make sure that no plebes have been run away with. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z You're famous, besides, as the boldest plebe that ever came here; the yearlings are the laughingstock of the place because of you. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The general's wife was therefore obliged to descend to the parlor with her plebe son. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Because, under the new system, with candidates admitted in March, there is still a "plebe" class above them who remain plebes until commencement in June. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point The six plebes, solemn as owls, stood up in line, "dressing" their line carefully. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis They caught one more glimpse of the catboat as it raced ahead before the gale; they saw the gallant plebe struggling in the water. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebes had entered the trap—and here was the result! On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Yet you believe it is right to ignore a plebe, and to make him so wretched?" Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life In the presence of all plebes the yearlings and other upper class men keep themselves loftily apart, except when compelled to drill the plebes or perform other military or other official duties with plebes. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "Now, attend me carefully," cautioned Mr. Trotter, sweeping a stern glance down the line of plebes. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The weakening of Bull Harris' followers has been mentioned; it increased as the plebe's self-sacrificing daring was shown. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z It was a distinct triumph for the plebes; even the yearlings could not deny that, and that made them all the angrier. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Then Anstey flew to the tent door, looking out, but the chuckling plebe was already in his own tent, out of sight. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life The plebe, old or new, is still but a "beast"—a being unfitted for intimate contact with upper class men. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point It is not until the plebe becomes a "youngster" that the "mister" is dropped for the more friendly social address. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The corporal's last order, "be ready to form here at reveille," is a source of much worriment to the plebe. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Down on the road by the cavalry plain a single lone figure was walking, a figure clad in the "plebe" uniform. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z As for Furlong, Griffin and Dobbs, it was "just nuts" for them to see their class president, lately so stately on the subject of hazing, now actually proposing to take a plebe sternly in hand. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life I presume that two or three dozen, at least, of the same sort have been written by the new plebes. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point In fact, the plebe has no social pleasures within the academy walls. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis It is correct West Point etiquette for a plebe, when "captured" to go meekly wherever desired. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He had been, along with the rest of the plebe company, lined up on one side of the camp for drill. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "But a plebe is not allowed to get square by doing anything b.j." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life That sort of treatment for a plebe is believed to be necessary here. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point There was a deep scowl on Henley's face when he reported for the first boat drill under a plebe crew captain. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis In response to this order several of the cadets dragged the unhappy plebe to the tree and held him fast against it. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z Erect and firmly stepping as was the plebe's habit by this time, he marched down the road toward the academy building, between the parade ground and the Cavalry Plain. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Trust the treatment of the impish plebe to us. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life A plebe, too, has to learn to be content with whatever he has given him. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Members of the second class usually feel too grave and dignified to "take it out of" plebes. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis Evening came, and the plebes being lined up in barracks area the roll was called, the "orders" read, and then the reports of the day. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z There were six terrified plebes up at Camp McPherson, when Mark rushed in, pale and breathless, to tell them the reason for his summons to headquarters. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe stepped into the tent, drawing himself up and standing at attention. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life "A, sir, mangy, sir, unkempt, sir, uncouth, sir, and, sir, offensive, sir, plebe, sir." Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Then they stood there, glaring at the two poor plebes in "cit." clothes. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis Why, it's the talk of the post, and everybody's laughing at us, and the plebes are getting bolder every minute. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He was engaged in writing a letter at the moment; he looked up and then arose to his feet, a look of surprise upon his face as he recognized the plebe. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The plebe obeyed, then stood once more at attention. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life And mighty funny these four hapless plebes looked as they stood thus, wondering when the hazers would let up on them. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "Now, you green dandelions may go," suggested Mr. Trotter, turning to the four "visiting" plebes. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis "I am told," began the latter, gazing at them, with majestic sternness, "that you three are engaged in skinning a certain plebe——" "Why, Mr. Fischer!" cried the three, in obvious surprise. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z "Suppose," the plebe inquired at last, "suppose, sir, I were to force a fight with Mr. Wright?" On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "I am not obliged to answer that, sir," replied the plebe. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life But Yearlings Pratt and Judson looked on grimly, warning any plebe as often as the offender showed a disposition to lessen the severity of his "brace." Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Quimby knew well enough that he could whip the plebe, but he didn't intend to let Dalzell get in any blows that could be guarded against. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis I hate to be called a plebe, ye know. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The six plebes had leaped to their feet as one man, with a wild hurrah! On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z There is never any sense in a mere plebe refusing to follow the commands of a yearling. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life It wouldn't even save the young man from being the victim of a lot of hazing pranks, for these inflictions were deemed necessary to the plebe's training. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Quimby, in the meantime, had been counseled to crowd the plebe hard, and to hammer him when he got close. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis And the plebe is not supposed to object. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z There was no signal this time; they simply met, five of them, all plebes, two from an A Company and three from a B Company tent just in the rear. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The unhappy plebe certainly did present a most laughable yet woeful appearance. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life They were plebes just as much as ever, and would be until the following June. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point It is rare that second class men take any part in hazing; it is almost unheard of for a first class man to take any really active part in running a plebe. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis A cadet is forbidden in any way to lay hands upon the plebe; he is forbidden to give any degrading command or exact any menial service; and the penalty for breaking these rules is dismissal. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z That made the crowd still more furious; a dozen of them reached the bold plebe at once, and then there was the wildest kind of a time. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Having thus put the plebe in soak, the yearlings all turned away from him, conversing among themselves on one subject and another. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Only two of the new plebes had been dropped, they having been found wholly and absolutely unfit to keep the brain-fagging pace of academic work at West Point. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Barely an upper class man in the hall was paying any heed whatever to these self-conscious plebes. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis Seated on the benches beneath the trees on the western edge of the parade ground was a crowd of spectators—visitors at the post and nearly the whole plebe class besides. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z They still pressed about the two struggling plebes, a crowd roaring for vengeance and satisfaction. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Yet, had the plebe ventured to raise his head somewhat out of the water, or to seek support from his hands, he would quickly have discovered that he was being effectively if covertly watched. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life But the hops were not for the plebes. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point It is plain enough that both of you plebes need a good deal of practice in the use of the word, sir. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis He found the plebe, and got right to work to say what he had to say. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z During this interesting ceremony our two friends of the plebe class had gotten up and started on a run for the scene. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Minute after minute the plebe remained "in soak." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life They could dance only in the day time, under the watchful eyes of the dancing instructor, for every plebe must take dancing lessons in summer until he has been pronounced qualified. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point As neither plebe knew just what was meant by this command they had to be shown how to sit holding their "oars" straight up in the air. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The excitement among plebes and cadets alike was intense, and it was known far and wide that Mark Mallory, the "B. J." plebe, stood at last "in the shadow of dismissal." A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z But up at camp in the meantime another plebe was having adventures that fairly put Texas into the shade. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z During the plebe year Dodge, who was a fellow of little honor or principle had done his best to involve Prescott in serious trouble with the Military Academy authorities, but had failed. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life He may try it, of course, but no well-informed girl will allow a plebe to take the chances. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point "Call this plebe out, Quimby, and trim him in good shape," urged one of the other youngsters present. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis The other plebes did as they were told, and furnished amusement on demand, but they always realized that it was all in fun. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The plebe was "Indian," and you may listen and judge for yourself of the adventures. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "But what about that soiree you mentioned to the plebe?" demanded Griffin eagerly. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life If a plebe is caught actually paying attention to any young woman the upper class men take care of him in their own effective way. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Neither is a plebe midshipman expected to be seen escorting young ladies. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis "Indian" is the fourth and only other plebe present, and Indian is horrified, as usual, and mutters "Bless my soul" at intervals. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z And like a flash, the frightened plebe wheeled and dashed away. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z The b.j.-est plebe, after a soiree by capable yearlings, is always afterwards observed to be a very meek plebe. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life A plebe, like any other cadet, must show courtesy to any woman who addresses him; beyond that the young man must not go during his plebedom. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point I wish, though, that you could See a squad of 'plebes' drilling. Nature's Serial Story The sentry called him down for it, and then as he went off I said to him: 'You ought to know better than that, plebe.' A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The general laughed too, for a moment, but when he saw the plebe's alarm and perplexity he stopped and gazed at him with a kindly expression. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z "Yet when we were under instruction in the plebe class, you turned out to be one of our best dancers." Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Surely enough, in the beginning of the second round, Butler feinted, then led off for a hard one on the plebe's nose. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point In May he rowed on the plebe crew against a high school crew and beat them "to a standstill." Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home Inside the area the hot and shimmering pavement echoed to the tread of the plebe company at drill; outside the street was deserted except for one solitary figure with whom our story has to do. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z The general was enjoying the joke hugely, but he affected not to notice it, and plied the plebe with questions. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Dodge, however, had succeeded in escaping detection, and had succeeded in passing on from the plebe to the yearling class. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Towards the end of the round, however, Butler again tried for the plebe's nose. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Harry Hunter had graduated from the Academy the year Happy and his class were plebes, and had been the two-striper of the company of which Wheedles was now the two-striper. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home The plebe's confoundedly fresh, of course, but he's a gentleman for all that, and he don't deserve one-quarter of the demerits he's gotten. A Cadet's Honor Mark Mallory's Heroism 2011-05-15T02:00:10.653Z He was the plebe who had saved the life of the general's friend, Judge Fuller's daughter. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z Anstey, however, who had been Dodge's roommate in the plebe year, was firmly resolved that he would not be roommate to Dodge when they returned to cadet barracks the next year. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Had the round lasted fifteen seconds more Mr. Butler would have had the plebe out. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point Then, too, they were now youngsters instead of plebes, and this fact alone would have been almost enough to fill their cups with joy. Peggy Stewart: Navy Girl at Home |
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