160523-N-XL102-077 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2016) Midshipmen in the U.S. Naval Academy's Class of 2019 struggle to climb the greased Herndon Monument and replace the plebe cover at the top with a midshipman cover. The Herndon Climb is the final rite of passage for the freshman class, signifying the end of their plebe year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/Released)