The main window in the Naval Academy Chapel and John Paul Jones crypt under the Chapel
Tecumsah's statue being decorated by Plebes (he has many costume changes throughout the year)
Herndon monument being greased by some upperclass MIDs. They are spreading 50 pounds of lard on it! You'll see why later.
And one of my favorites: the USNA Pipes & Drums!
This is the Herndon climb performed by the outgoing Plebe class. The goal is to climb to the top of the 16-foot monument, which as mentioned before is covered in lard, remove the Plebe "Dixie Cup" hat from the top and replace it with a Midshipman "cover" and do it as quickly as possible. This year's time was very close to the winning time, posted by the class of 2009, Ben's class, although they will tell you there was 4 times as much lard on it and they were being sprayed by hoses the whole time! Not getting to see it before, I was glad Peter and I happened upon it after lunch! It was well attended with several hundred onlookers all around it.
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