This has to go into the WTF File. They were in their second year, and know the rules. I can't imagine the shame they brought on their families. I would guess mom/pop let all the neighbors know the kids was in the Academy, and now they have to explain why "junior" is no longer at school. I would also think it's hard to register for another school this late in the game. Sad, they had the world by the tail and let go, peer pressure. Wonder how their friends feel about smoking the joint with them.:doh:
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Aug 23, 2009 13:20:30 EDT
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Officials say nine cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy have been expelled after an investigation and administrative hearing concluded they used or possessed illegal drugs.
An investigation began June 29 after Coast Guard Academy command staff received reports of alleged drug use by cadets.
Academy officials said Friday all nine of the third class cadets were found to have used or possessed cocaine or marijuana. Officials say the drug use occurred while on leave and in one instance on academy grounds during the 2008-2009 school year.
The academy’s superintendent, Rear Adm. J. Scott Burhoe says the cadets’ drug use contradicts one of the Coast Guard’s more important missions: keeping illegal drugs off the street.
Officials did not release the names of the cadets.
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/08/ap_uscg_academy_expelled_082109/
The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Aug 23, 2009 13:20:30 EDT
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Officials say nine cadets at the United States Coast Guard Academy have been expelled after an investigation and administrative hearing concluded they used or possessed illegal drugs.
An investigation began June 29 after Coast Guard Academy command staff received reports of alleged drug use by cadets.
Academy officials said Friday all nine of the third class cadets were found to have used or possessed cocaine or marijuana. Officials say the drug use occurred while on leave and in one instance on academy grounds during the 2008-2009 school year.
The academy’s superintendent, Rear Adm. J. Scott Burhoe says the cadets’ drug use contradicts one of the Coast Guard’s more important missions: keeping illegal drugs off the street.
Officials did not release the names of the cadets.
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/08/ap_uscg_academy_expelled_082109/