The United State Naval Academy Hernon Monument Climb
epa09970080 United States Naval Academy plebes attempt to climb the vegetable shortening covered Herndon Monument during the Herndon Monument Climb at the United State Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, USA, 23 May 2022. The Herndon Monument Climb is the traditional end to plebe year at the Naval Academy and the plebes must build a human pyramid to scale the shortening covered monument replacing the 'Dixie cup' hat with an upperclassman's hat. EPA/SHAWN THEW
