050519-N-1026O-074 Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (May 19, 2005) - United States Naval Academy Freshmen attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, marking the end of their first year of training. At the firing of cannons, the class of ÒplebesÓ works together in their attempt to climb to the top and retrieve a white plebe "dixie-cup" hat as thousands of spectators watch. According to legend, the plebe who replaces the white hat with a midshipmanÕs cover will become the first member of the class to become an Admiral. Navy photo
050519-N-1026O-074 Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. (May 19, 2005) - United States Naval Academy Freshmen attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, marking the end of their first year of training. At the firing of cannons, the class of ÒplebesÓ works together in their attempt to climb to the top and retrieve a white plebe "dixie-cup" hat as thousands of spectators watch. According to legend, the plebe who replaces the white hat with a midshipmanÕs cover will become the first member of the class to become an Admiral. Navy photo by Shannon O'Connor (RELEASED) US Navy 050519-N-1026O-074 United States Naval Academy Freshmen attempt climbing the Herndon Monument, a 21-foot gray obelisk covered in more than 200 pounds of lard, marking the end of their first year of training
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