The first half of Plebe Summer is known to the plebes as "First Set". He began his freshman (plebe) year there in 1883 as a Cadet. All new cadets were required to graduate the Plebe System. After indoc, the candidates earn the title of "plebe candidates". Jette continued participating in swimming and diving during his plebe (freshman) year. After MSU, for one season, he was plebe coach at the United States Naval Academy. He was on the Plebe and Junior Varsity crew teams. John won his numerals as a pole vaulter on the plebe track and field team. He did well academically, finishing first in his class his plebe (first) year. This practice has since been prohibited by the academy's "Plebe Summer Standard Operating Procedures". In his plebe (first) year at West Point, Patton adjusted easily to the routine. They disapprove of her match with Iago, as they consider him a mere Plebe. This is the official end of the plebe year. As a plebe there he received the nickname "Betty". However, he resigned during his first (plebe) year.