Tecumseh decorated for the event
Ceremony after Sea Trials when presented with 3rd class Anchors
John receives his Anchors from a Class of 1956 graduate
Patrick at 7PM, after being up since 3AM at Sea Trials
Jordan, Patrick and John rest their weary bones from Sea Trials
John's wonderful sponsors, Cindy and Jim Zutaut
At Chevy's with John's sponsor family
John (Navy) and Andy (Cal) play against each other for 1st time
Herndon morning was bright and sunny - unlike the previous days
Herdon stands ready - encased in a thick layer of lard
The Youngsters coat Herndon with lard...
The upperclass had left words of encouragement - NOT!
Josh, Kevin and Chris checking out Herndon before the big event
John & friends coming to T-court to form up for run to Herndon
Getting each other pumped up...
John sporting chemistry goggles for Herndon climb
Forming their strategy for the climb!
The mad dash to Herndon, ... get out of the way!
The plebes were kept well hydrated
Working their way to the top..
6'6" Joseph Smutz on the left side (water polo player)
John is going up on the right side
Midn. Shea pulls himself to the top, can he stay there?
"...on top of old Herndon, all covered with lard..."
All that's left is getting the taped-down dixie hat off!
Success comes at 1hr. 19 min., now how to get down...
John after Herndon, greasy but very happy!
Ah yes, the smell of lard and sweaty bodies!
A good hosing down was in order after the conquest
Sam's Club shopping extravaganza for the party!
Professional hostess, Dee McCreary!
Bob and Patrick assembling the new BBQ night before party!
Dee McCreary with Steven and Cody, 4 days 'til Commissioning!
Mr. Ceniseroz and his marvelous quesadillas and salsa!
The Firsties had corsages for their moms and sponsor moms
Ben gives his mom a corsage and his thanks.
Betty and Don Anderson celebrating Plebe No More!
Commander Singleton with baby daughter, Rachel
Nick Hill with his grandmothers at the water polo party later
Midn. 4/C Patrick McCreary (now Midn. 3/C)
The Firsties were honored with Chevy's hats for the party
Our margarita bartender (one of them)
Endless toasts to the Firsties and Plebes No More!
4/C Midshipmen of the Navy Water Polo Team - the future!
The view from our condo on our last night
