030519-N-5319A-009 Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (May 19, 2003) - Naval Academy freshmen (Plebes) break free from the upperclassmen as they sprint towards "Herndon", a 21-foot gray monument covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, to mark the end of plebe year. At the firing of cannons, the Plebe class works together to attempt the climb up the lard-covered obelisk to retrieve a white plebe "dixie-cupÓ hat from the top of the monument as thousands of spectators watch. According to legend, the plebe who replaces the "dixie-cupÓ hat with a midshipman cover will become the first member of t
030519-N-5319A-009 Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (May 19, 2003) - Naval Academy freshmen (Plebes) break free from the upperclassmen as they sprint towards "Herndon", a 21-foot gray monument covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, to mark the end of plebe year. At the firing of cannons, the Plebe class works together to attempt the climb up the lard-covered obelisk to retrieve a white plebe "dixie-cupÓ hat from the top of the monument as thousands of spectators watch. According to legend, the plebe who replaces the "dixie-cupÓ hat with a midshipman cover will become the first member of the class to become an admiral. The Class of 2007 freshmen will try their hand at "Herndon" on May 20, 2004. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho. (RELEASED) US Navy 030519-N-5319A-009 Naval Academy freshmen (Plebes) break free from the upperclassmen as they sprint towards
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