First-year students at the U.S. Naval Academy are taking part in the annual Herndon Monument Climb on Wednesday, a ritual that marks the end of their plebe year and some say foreshadows career success. Members of the Class of 2027 will work together to scale the 21-foot obelisk covered in vegetable shortening to replace a white plebe “Dixie cup” hat …
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