The tradition began decades ago when plebes returning from their last military parade would peel off and scale the memorial. They could do it very quickly, until upperclassmen got tricky and started to grease the monument's sides in the 1970s.
Plebe year begins with Induction Day in late June or early July. Plebe Summer is the Naval Academy's basic training phase, where incoming plebes are taught the basics of discipline and military knowledge and are exercised starting at the first morning light.
Once the academic year begins, plebes must balance the demands of their coursework with the continuing fitness and disciplinary challenges.
Injuries to students falling on each other nearly ended the rite of passage.
Herndon is the second culminating event for plebes. The Academy also holds Sea Trials, which challenges their marksmanship, fitness, and endurance over a 14-hour day.
The class typically chants "Plebes no more!" once the hat has been replaced.
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