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120529-N-AC575-433 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 29, 2012) Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus congratulates a newly commissioned graduate during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2012 graduated 810 ensigns and 267 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorrea/Released)
120529-N-AC575-786 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 29, 2012) A midshipman celebrates after receiving his diploma during the U.S. Naval Academy 2012 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2012 graduated 810 ensigns and 267 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorrea/Released)
120529-N-AC575-010 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 29, 2012) Midshipmen proceed to their seats before the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2012 graduated 810 ensigns and 267 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorrea/Released)
The tactical officers take their places for the Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony on Aug. 12 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
Second Lt. Sally Chang raises her right hand and takes the commissioning oath at Trophy Point May 26 followinng the Class of 2012 graduation. Photo by Mike Strasser/USMA PAO
After graduation, Blythe George will serve as an academic counselor at the Klamath River Early College of the Redwoods, a charter school on her tribe’s reservation, before beginning a PhD program in sociology. (photo by Eli Burak ’00)
Class of 2012 Cadet Clifford Toro hides frustration well as he inches his way to the barracks while swarms of plebes prevent his passage. Cadets in the Class of 2012 practice patience as they begrudgingly accept the tradition of being accosted by plebes following the ring ceremony on Aug. 19. Plebes capture and surround the firsties while reciting the “Ring Poop” as follows: the "Ring Poop: "Oh my God, sir/madam! What a beautiful ring! What a crass mass of brass and glass! What a bold mold of rolled gold! See how it sparkles and shines! It must have cost you a fortune! May I touch it, please, sir/madam?" Some firsties devise escape plans while others simply barrel through the swarms of cadets as they try to start their weekend with family and friends as early as possible. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
The celebration for the graduating Class of 2012 was well underway before the hats hit the ground as thousands of attendees cheered the newly-commissioned second lieutenants May 26 after their graduation and commissioning ceremony at Michie Stadium. Photo by Mike Strasser/USMA
After the Ring Ceremony on Aug. 19, it is customary for plebes to capture and surround the firsties while reciting the “Ring Poop” as follows: the "Ring Poop: "Oh my God, sir/madam! What a beautiful ring! What a crass mass of brass and glass! What a bold mold of rolled gold! See how it sparkles and shines! It must have cost you a fortune! May I touch it, please, sir/madam?" Some firsties devise escape plans while others simply barrel through the swarms of cadets as they try to start their weekend with family and friends as early as possible. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
Jason Toffey ’12, left. appeared as a coauthor on a peer-reviewed scientific paper with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Ekaterina Pletneva. (photo by Eli Burak ’00)
"I learned to keep myself open to new people; you never know who is going to come along and change your life here—that’s the beauty of going to a school with a student body like ours,” says Danielle Levin ’12. (photo by Eli Burak ’00)
The Class of 2012 cadets remove their covers before the pass in review of the Corps of Cadets on the Plain May 25. Photo by Mike Strasser, USMA PAO
Class of 2012 Cadet Charles Phelps, the Corps of Cadets' first captain, and Class of 2012 Cadet Caitlin Adamowicz, the deputy S4 officer, pose for a ring photo with the commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Ted Martin, following the Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony on Aug. 19. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
Class of 2012 Cadet Anna Stein is confronted by a pair of plebes following the ring ceremony on Aug. 19. Per West Point tradition, plebes capture and surround the firsties while reciting the “Ring Poop” as follows: the "Ring Poop: "Oh my God, sir/madam! What a beautiful ring! What a crass mass of brass and glass! What a bold mold of rolled gold! See how it sparkles and shines! It must have cost you a fortune! May I touch it, please, sir/madam?" Some firsties devise escape plans while others simply barrel through the swarms of cadets as they try to start their weekend with family and friends as early as possible. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
“Class of 2012, you may don your rings” and with that order given the firsties snapped open the boxes to see their West Point rings and show them off to classmates during the milestone event for a cadet on Aug. 19 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
The Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony was held at the Trophy Point Amphitheater on Aug. 19 as firsties received their class rings prior to departing for a weekend with family and friends. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
After the envelopes were distributed and opened, Class of 2012 cadets were welcomed into their respective branches as they proudly wore their new insignia on their uniforms. According to the Department of Military Instruction, 94 percent of the Class of 2012 received one of their top three desired branches. Almost 76 percent of the class achieved their top choice, and it was reported at the ceremony that no cadet received their last choice. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
120529-N-AC575-078 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 29, 2012) Midshipmen proceed to their seats before the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2012 graduation and commissioning ceremony. The Class of 2012 graduated 810 ensigns and 267 Marine Corps 2nd lieutenants at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorrea/Released)
The celebration for the graduating Class of 2012 was well underway before the hats hit the ground as thousands of attendees cheered the newly-commissioned second lieutenants May 26 after their graduation and commissioning ceremony at Michie Stadium. Photo by Mike Strasser/USMA
A group of yearlings work diligently stacking the boxes of rings and preparing the stage for the Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony at the Trophy Point Amphitheater on Aug. 19. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
The Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony was held at the Trophy Point Amphitheater on Aug. 19 as firsties received their class rings prior to departing for a weekend with family and friends. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
After the Ring Ceremony on Aug. 19, it is customary for plebes to capture and surround the firsties while reciting the “Ring Poop” as follows: the "Ring Poop: "Oh my God, sir/madam! What a beautiful ring! What a crass mass of brass and glass! What a bold mold of rolled gold! See how it sparkles and shines! It must have cost you a fortune! May I touch it, please, sir/madam?" Some firsties devise escape plans while others simply barrel through the swarms of cadets as they try to start their weekend with family and friends as early as possible. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs
John Carroll arrived hours early to get prime seating for the Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony on Aug. 19, and took a moment to search among the markers on the empty field for his son’s company.
“This is a milestone for them, having gotten through three years of West Point,” Carroll said. “The ring has always been a big symbol of West Point leadership and today shows that they’ve earned that mark.”
His son, Class of 2012 Cadet John “Beau” Carroll, is the Company C commander in 1st Regiment—a position he worked hard to earn, Carroll said. Photo by Mike Strasser, West Point Public Affairs