A Classical Education

Upon arriving in Annapolis in the summer of 2006, I began my  academic training at the U.S. Naval Academy, arguably one of the best educational institutes in America.  Little did I know, the most extensive and refining educational training I would receive would not be from those holding PhDs at the Academy, but from this man:

The one and only Professor Baker.  Yes, this man of legend does exist.  Few have ever had the privilege of learning from this master, but I had the very opportunity over the past few years to be his pupil.  He took me under his wing and mentored me, giving me tips and instructions on numerous subjects to succeed in life.  But my most in-depth training came, of course,  from studying the classics:

Cool Hand Luke

Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid

Arsenic and Old Lace

The Sting

Stalag 17

The  Enemy Below

Run Silent Run Deep

Final Countdown

Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation

Casablanca

Swiss Family Robinson

Treasure Island

Live and Let Die

Tarzan Escapes

As many of you who have studied the classics already know, it was painful at times; but, many were enjoyable.  The lessons learned were invaluable;  my knowledge and mind have been expanded more than I ever thought possible.  I have graduated and moved on from Annapolis now, but I hope to continue my liberal education in the classics in the years to come.  Thanks Joe!