Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis: Headed for Graduation and the Big Cruise

A midshipman in his final year at the naval academy faces academic demands, athletic rivalry, and breaches of honor as he and his classmates navigate pranks, personal failings, and a serious treachery that threatens their class and the Navy's reputation. Frustration over a diminished Army–Navy contest saps his initial enthusiasm, while a series of missteps and a friend's involvement in wrongdoing lead to investigations, confrontations, and a dangerous episode at sea. The brigade rallies and students take collective action to restore order and fairness. The narrative concludes with the resolution of conflicts, a recovery of morale, and graduation followed by the anticipated cruise.