"The kids are better educated and more aware than previous classes," he said.

Almost everyone in our class was warned by members of previous medical classes to think about other careers.

The bridge was raised one full deck higher than on previous classes in order to see over the new gun mount.

Must be the previous class hadn't let out yet.

The power plant was also increased over the previous class, resulting in a design speed knot faster than before.

The two previous classes have had anywhere from 35-50 students accepted.

This is by invitation, and subject to the behavior of the previous class to visit.

The far wall was covered with pictures of previous classes at the medical school.

In important details it was the same as the previous class, the E 36.

That's an improvement over 17 percent for the previous class, and it marks the third year in a row the rate has declined.