Most, but not all, Naval Academy nominations are sourced through the Congress. If this kid’s nomination was one of those, I would think the Congressman’s/Senator’s office would have to be consulted if his/her nomination was jeopardized by this stupidity.
I used to oversee the Academy nominations for a congressman. While we could nominate anyone, they still had to be approved by the Academy. Had one get into trouble with the law just before plebe summer and the Naval Academy rejected him. We were told to submit our second choice.
Most, but not all, Naval Academy nominations are sourced through the Congress. If this kid’s nomination was one of those, I would think the Congressman’s/Senator’s office would have to be consulted if his/her nomination was jeopardized by this stupidity.
Another way to get an Academy nomination is to go to an “Honor” Military School. At least it was back in the 60’s.
The one I attended had a full-time active duty military staff to teach the ROTC classes and any other military classes, rifle range, etc.
Because of this, the school was allowed one nomination to each of the 4 service academies. I was the one nominated to the Air Force Academy and was accepted. But I turned it down because I wanted to fly and my vision just missed the cut.