Thursday, July 2, 2009
Naval Academy
Comment

Herndon Climb time: 2:35:59

Published 05/15/08

A wiry volleyball player from Pennsylvania had the honor this morning of scaling the Herndon Monument, signaling the end of the freshman or "plebe" year for the Naval Academy Class of 2011.

Colleen Dugan - The Capital Plebes tackle the Herndon Monument Thursday morning.
Advertisement
Midshipman 4th Class Greg Reichel removed the plebe dixie cup and replaced it with a midshipman's cover after 2 hours 35 minutes and 59 seconds of messy attempts by the plebes.

When he ascended to the top, Midshipman Reichel removed the dixie cup that belonged to his friend and fellow volleyball player Kristen Dickmann, a plebe who died unexpectedly last week.

After removing the dixie cup, Midshipman Reichel fell back into the...

This story has expired!
You can purchase the full text in our news archives.
YOUR COMMENTS

If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.

LOGIN TO POST A COMMENT

If you encounter other problems, please email ewiffin@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.

Username: Password:
video
video
Project Funway
video
video
U.S. Naval Academy Oath of Office 2009
video
video
U.S. Naval Academy Induction Day 2009
video
video
ASOs Independence Day Spectacular
video
video
Home of the Week: Terry Buchanan
video
video
Dispelling the Dumb Athlete Myth

• BUY PHOTOS & VIDEO>>

SPECIAL: Two-for-one 4x6 photo reprints

slideshow
slideshow
Naval Academy Induction Day 2009
slideshow
slideshow
Bill Burton anniversary celebration
slideshow
slideshow
Carr's Beach Historic Music Festival
slideshow
slideshow
Eastport A Rockin'
slideshow
slideshow
Home of the Week: Terry Buchanan
slideshow
slideshow
Photos of the week ending June 26
#1 - Police charge ex-boyfriend in double slaying
#2 - Two shot dead in Admiral Heights home
#3 - Annapolis Police Department make arrest in double homicide
#4 - Jones family to sue county, Board of Ed
#5 - Police Beat for July 1
#6 - Police arrest 4 in burglary spree
#7 - Local plebes look forward to challenges
#8 - Pharmacist accused of dealing drugs
#9 - Teen charged with assaulting officer
#10 - Plebes report for duty
#1 - Hitler comparison leads to call for GOP leader's resignation (29 comments)
#2 - Jones family to sue county, Board of Ed (23 comments)
#3 - Bike rider struck on West Street (16 comments)
#4 - More physicians aiming to provide concierge services (15 comments)
#5 - Two shot dead in Admiral Heights home (14 comments)
HomesInAnnapolis.com

ANNAPOLIS

ANNAPOLIS
Advertise
Archive
Blogs
Calendar
Comments
Contact us
Cookbook
Slideshows
Video
AP Video
SUBMIT INFO:
Anniversary
Band info
Birth
Calendar event
Engagement
Letter
Obituary
Wedding