Incoming plebe Jackson Armbruster has his head shaved by Naval Academy barber April Clarke. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday.
Discard hair from the plebes hair being shaved is placed in a can. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming midshipmen have their fit checked. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming midshipmen learn to salute. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman members, into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day in June. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming midshipmen march off to Bancroft Hall to see their rooms and unpack their gear. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Marine 2nd Lieutenant Colin DuPont instructs incoming plebes on how to salute. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming midshipman 4/C Fox is instructed on how to wear his cover. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming midshipmen have their fit checked. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming midshipmen are instructed on how to “plebe their covers” and stand at attention by Marine 2nd Lieutenant Ryan Raimondi. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Naval Academy barbers hard at work shaving incoming midshipmen’s heads. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebe Jackson Armbruster has his head shaved by Naval Academy barber April Clarke. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming midshipmen get their covers from Ensign Dennis Moynihan. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Marine 2nd Lieutenant Colin DuPont instructs incoming plebes on how to salute. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebe Sheetz reads their Reef Points book while waiting for instructions. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming plebe Andrew McMahon has his head shaved by Naval Academy barber Daniel Pentkowski. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebe Jackson Armbruster has his head shaved by Naval Academy barber April Clarke. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes make their way through Alumni Hall getting their gear. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming plebes get their name tags and Reef Points books. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes check into their first station after saying goodbye to loved ones. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes begin to lineup and say farewells to loved ones. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming plebes get their name tags and Reef Points books. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes get their name tags and Reef Points books. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes get their name tags and Reef Points books. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Ensign Connor Pettigrew uses a bullhorn to get incoming plebes to the correct line. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming midshipmen are instructed on how to salute. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebe Alina Diaz, from N.J. says farewell to her mother Alicia Diaz before checking in. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming midshipmen have their fit checked. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebes get their name tags and Reef Points books. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)Incoming plebe Emily Huynh, from N.J. says farewell to her father Vu Huynh before checking in. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Incoming plebe Olivia Palutis get her name tags and Reef Points book. The U.S. Naval Academy welcomed approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshman, members into the Class of 2029 when they reported for Induction Day on Thursday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
