160523-N-XL102-172 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 23, 2016) Midshipman 4th Class Chris Bianchi places the midshipman cover on top of the U.S. Naval Academy's Herndon Monument. 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)