Plebes climb greased Herndon Monument
“Plebes no more!” cheers were heard Monday when a U.S. Naval Academy baseball player tossed a Midshipman’s cap on top of a greased Herndon Monument in 1:32:43.

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“Plebes no more!” cheers were heard Monday when a U.S. Naval Academy baseball player tossed a Midshipman’s cap on top of a greased Herndon Monument in 1:32:43.

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Photos taken by Baltimore Sun photographer Algerina Perna.

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