Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis Two Plebe Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy

"Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis" by H. Irving Hancock is a story set in the early 1900s that explores the lives of Dave Darrin and Dan Dalzell as they embark on their journey as young midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. From the moment they arrive in Annapolis, the boys face medical exams, all while navigating the camaraderie and rigorous military life. As they approach the academy by trolley, their differing personalities are shown as Dan's apprehension highlights Dave's humor and self-assurance. As the friends confront their first day at the academy, we see them balancing their excitement and nervousness, dealing with the expectations placed on them.