Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Naval Academy's 2013 Herndon Monument Climb

On Monday afternoon, about 1000 Naval Academy midshipmen will attempt to climb a greased, 21-foot-tall obelisk.

The Herndon Monument Climb is a yearly tradition for freshmen, who will endeavor to replace a "dixie cup" hat at the top of the monument with an upperclassmen's hat.

The monument will be covered with a couple hundred pounds of lard -- which can make for a slippery, and many-hours-long, undertaking.

After one hour, 32 minutes and 43 seconds, a plebe named Patrick Lien of Orlando, FL came the closest to the peak and was able to toss a cap to the top, ending the event to the cheers of all of his classmates.(More Here & photos from Here).

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