Plebes
Guide to the Plebe Year
- Plebe Parent Survival Guide
- The Academic Center should be your friend, View the Programs.
Plebe Summer
- Plebe Summer Overview
- Plebe Summer I-Day Facts
- Class of 2011 I-Day Parent Guide
- Class of 2011 I-Day Parent Briefing
- Class of 2011 Parade Calendar
- 2007 Plebe Summer Photo Gallery at USNA.edu
Plebe Parent Weekend
Other Information
- Class of 2011 Profile
- Consider joining these two, free Listservs that provide a place to learn, get support, and find needed information.
- USNA Alumni Association and Foundation
Traditions
History of the Herndon Monument Climb, read the History by the Senior Curator, USNA Museum.
Class of 2011 Herndon and Sea Trials
Herndon Monument Climb
The Naval Academy has scheduled the annual Plebe class Herndon Monument Climb for Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 0900. This tradition has been practiced since 1940 with many variations on the uniform, participation, rules (such as a greased or ungreased monument) and even timing of the event relative to graduation and commissioning.
Similar to how the Navy looks at all traditions in the Fleet, the Academy is evaluating the Herndon Monument Climb to ensure the event remains a valid part of our heritage but it is conducted with professionalism, respect, and most important, safety in mind.
The Commandant has selected a team of midshipmen to review the Herndon ceremony and provide recommendations for a traditional and meaningful evolution emphasizing teamwork and determination.
Further information regarding the Herndon Monument Climb will be provided once the Commandant makes her decision.
Other Commissioning Week events.
Here is an overview of what we know so far:
Recognition Week – Completing Plebe Year is an important first step in the development of midshipmen, but it is just one of many significant elements in a four-year process. Therefore, the week during which Sea Trials and Herndon occur will no longer be referred to as Recognition Week. The formerly official Recognition Ceremony, Plebe Parents Dinner and Recognition Week Welcome Parade have been discontinued
Sea Trials – In the past, Sea Trials has not been open to the public, but parents and sponsors were invited to watch plebes participate in Sea Trials at specific locations. This year, the focus on Sea Trials has shifted to training Plebes. Arrangements have not been made to accommodate observers during Sea Trials and parents and sponsors will not be invited to watch the event.
You can refer to the Master Schedule, available online at http://www.usna.edu/PAO/calendars.htm, for the most recent information.
Lawrence Heyworth III ‘70
Vice President, Communications
The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association – Serving the Alma Mater and its Alumni since 1886
