Navy Blue & Gold Now colleges from sea to sea may sing of colors true, But who has better right than we to hoist a symbol hue: For sailors brave in battle fair since fighting days of old Have proved the sailor’s right to wear the Navy Blue & Gold. Four years together by the Bay, where Severn joins the tide, Then by the Service called away, we’re scattered far and wide; But still when two or three shall meet, and old tales be retold, From low to highest in the Fleet, we’ll pledge the Blue & Gold. So hoist our colors, hoist them high, and vow allegiance true, So long as sunset gilds the sky, above the ocean’s blue. Just let us live the life we love, and with our voyage through, May we all muster up above, a-wearing Navy Blue. 2 Presented by: USNA Parents Club of Maryland USNA Parents Club of Northern Virginia 8 February 2014 3 Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Weekly Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 5 Friday, 16 May 2014 ........................................................................................................................... 5 Saturday, 17 May 2014 ...................................................................................................................... 5 Sunday, 18 May 2014 ......................................................................................................................... 6 Monday, 19 May 2014 ....................................................................................................................... 7 Tuesday, 20 May 2014 ....................................................................................................................... 8 Wednesday, 21 May 2014 .................................................................................................................. 9 Thursday, 22 May 2014 .................................................................................................................... 10 Friday, 23 May 2014 ......................................................................................................................... 11 Commissioning Week Tips and Information ........................................................................................ 12 Overall Tips ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Communication Tips......................................................................................................................... 12 Official Information Tips ................................................................................................................... 12 Graduation Day Tips ......................................................................................................................... 13 Invitation Tips ................................................................................................................................... 14 Awards Ceremony Tips ..................................................................................................................... 14 Gift Giving Suggestions and Tips ...................................................................................................... 14 Naval Academy and Yard Tips and Information ............................................................................... 14 Driving on the Yard Tips ................................................................................................................... 15 Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Tips .................................................................................... 15 Mid Store Tips .................................................................................................................................. 15 Guest Transportation and Handling Tips ......................................................................................... 16 Odd Tips from Those Who have Gone Before ................................................................................. 16 Description of Commissioning Week Activities and other Naval Academy Traditions ........................ 17 Flag Raising ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Herndon Monument Climb .............................................................................................................. 17 Ring Dance and Fireworks ................................................................................................................ 17 Trident Brass Quintet ....................................................................................................................... 17 Glee Club Concerts ........................................................................................................................... 17 Blue Angels ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Organ Concert .................................................................................................................................. 18 4 Gospel Choir ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Color Parade ..................................................................................................................................... 18 First Salute Coin ................................................................................................................................ 18 Etiquette Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 19 Flag Etiquette ................................................................................................................................... 19 National Anthem Etiquette .............................................................................................................. 19 Service Song Etiquette ...................................................................................................................... 19 The Navy Blue and Gold ................................................................................................................... 19 Guest Attire Guidelines ........................................................................................................................ 20 Ways for Sponsors to Support the Family during Commissioning Week ............................................. 21 Annapolis Parking Information ............................................................................................................. 22 Newspaper Graduation Announcements ............................................................................................. 24 Ticket Information and FAQ ................................................................................................................. 25 Housing/Hotels/Rentals ....................................................................................................................... 27 Driving Directions to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium .............................................................. 28 Commissioning 101 Important Website and Phone Number List ........................................................ 30 Commissioning Week Information ................................................................................................... 30 Home Rental/Lodging Information .................................................................................................. 30 General Annapolis Information ........................................................................................................ 30 Uniforms/Accessory Packages .......................................................................................................... 30 USNA Gifts ........................................................................................................................................ 30 Photography ..................................................................................................................................... 30 Wheelchair Rentals........................................................................................................................... 31 Shopping Information ....................................................................................................................... 31 Taxi and Transportation Information ............................................................................................... 31 Maryland Parents Club First Salute Coin Order Form .......................................................................... 32 Arizona Parents Club Class of 2014 Blanket Flyer ................................................................................ 33 Navy Officers Insignia Box Flyer ........................................................................................................... 34 Marine Corps Insignia Chests Flyer ...................................................................................................... 35 Navy Premium Swords Flyer ................................................................................................................. 36 Navy