US Naval Academy freshmen known as plebes, climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen freshman year May 19, 2014 in Annapolis, Maryland. The plebes-no-more ceremony involves working together to climb the greased monument and replace a plebe dixie-cup hat on top with a combination cover. This is the official end of the plebe year.

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US Naval Academy freshmen known as plebes, climb the Herndon Monument, a tradition symbolizing the successful completion of the midshipmen freshman year May 19, 2014 in Annapolis, Maryland. The plebes-no-more ceremony involves working together to climb the greased monument and replace a plebe dixie-cup hat on top with a combination cover. This is the official end of the plebe year.

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Location: Annapolis, Maryland
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