Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony_03
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
Class of 2012 Ring Ceremony_03
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