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6-Chapel

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:34:47 MDT

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Distant shot of Chapel

7-Herndon and Gazebo

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:34:34 MDT

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Herndon monument (right) and gazebo on the Yard

8-Education Bldg & River

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:34:20 MDT

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One of the education buildings with the river in the background

9-Chapel Closeup

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:34:08 MDT

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Closeup of the entrance to the chapel. John Paul Jones' crypt is beneath the chapel

10-Education Bldg

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:59 MDT

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Another of the education buildings by the river.

11-Bancroft1

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:45 MDT

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The front of Bancroft Hall, the largest dorm bldg in the US. It has 8 wings with almost 5 miles of hallway and over 33 acres of floor space!

12-Bancroft2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:32 MDT

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Closeup of Entrance to Bancroft Hall.

13-Bancroft3

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:20 MDT

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View of wings to the left of entrance. The Midshipmen store, which is like a mini-mall, is in the basement of this wing.

Tecumseh Walk

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:33:08 MDT

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One of the main walkways through the Yard.

Tecumseh Monument

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:32:55 MDT

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14-Bancroft4

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:32:44 MDT

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Wings to the right of the entrance.

15-Bancroft5

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:32:32 MDT

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Closeup view

16-Bancroft6

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:32:20 MDT

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Bell in front of Bancroft is rung when Navy wins various sporting events

17-Bancroft Rotunda

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:32:09 MDT

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Entering the Rotunda in Bancroft Hall.

18-Bancroft Rotunda2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:58 MDT

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Stairs and passages in Bancroft's rotunda.

19-Bancroft Rotunda3

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:49 MDT

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More of the amazing ceilings in the rotunda.

20-Bancroft Rotunda Architecture

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:38 MDT

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More of the beautiful architecture in Bancroft's rotunda.

26-Dorm Room1

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:25 MDT

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Typical Dorm room in Bancroft. Loft bed on top, desk area complete with computer (furnished) beneath. Closet and storage is to the right.

27-Dorm Room2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:15 MDT

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Notice the glass doors on most of the storage areas for easy inspection.

21-Bancroft Memorial Hall1

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:31:07 MDT

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The "Don't Give Up the Ship" monument in Memorial Hall, still part of Bancroft Hall (the dorm)

23-Bancroft Memorial Hall3

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:57 MDT

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Notice the artwork in each archway and the chandeliers

22-Don't Give up the Ship

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:48 MDT

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Closeup of "Don't Give Up the Ship" memorial.

25-Bancroft Rear

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:39 MDT

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Shot of the back of Bancroft with the Bay in the background.

24-Bancroft Rotunda Exit

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:27 MDT

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A shot of the rotunda as you exit Bancroft

28-Bancroft again

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:15 MDT

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Another wing of Bancroft--this thing is HUGE!

29-Dahlgren Hall

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:30:02 MDT

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Built like a European train station, Dahlgren hall is a social hall used for dances and social events, including the famous Ring Dance in their Second Class year (Junior)when Midshipmen receive and are allowed to wear their class rings.

30-Dahlgren Entrance

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:29:49 MDT

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Airplane suspended from ceiling in Dahlgren Hall.

31-Inside Dahlgren2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:29:37 MDT

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32-Dahlgren Airplace Closeup

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:29:25 MDT

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33-Dahlgren Flags

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:29:13 MDT

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The ceiling of Dahlgren Hall is lined with flags of the world.

34-Floor Area of Dahlgren

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:28:49 MDT

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35-Dahlgren Ship

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:28:25 MDT

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Model ship displayed at end of Dahlgren Hall

36-Aquatics Center

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:28:13 MDT

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At the end of their 2nd Year, Mids are thrown into this pool in full uniform (except shoes) and must swim 15 laps in less than 40 minutes.

37-Ships of the World

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:28:01 MDT

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One of dozens of ship models from around the world displayed at the Ships of the World Museum.

38-Arriving for Oath

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:27:50 MDT

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Plebes arrive for Oath of Office ceremony. BTW-"Plebe" means "lowest of the low" and is the Academy term for Freshman.

39-Brandon Marching to Oath

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:27:11 MDT

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Brandon marching into the Oath of Office ceremony.

40-Closeup

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:27:01 MDT

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Closeup of Brandon marching into the Oath of Office ceremony.

41-Detailers at Oath of Office

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:26:54 MDT

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The "Detailers" (drill instructors) lined the sides of the Oath of Office ceremony and took their own oath of how they would train the Plebes.

42-Oath of Office2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:26:42 MDT

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43-Oath of Office3

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:26:30 MDT

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Taking the Oath of Office

44-Bald Heads

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:26:16 MDT

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A shot of all the bald heads at the Oath of Office ceremony.

45-Visit with Brandon1

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:26:04 MDT

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We got to visit with Midshipman Martin for about 30 minutes after the oath of office. Notice the standard issue "BC" glasses.

46-Visit2

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:25:55 MDT

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His spirits were good and he was happy.

47-Handsome

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:25:42 MDT

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Where's me spinach, Popeye? Seriously, isn't he sharp (except for the glasses)?

48-Bubby and Sissy

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:25:33 MDT

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Brandon and his sister. Aww, how sweet!

49-Family (Almost)

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:25:17 MDT

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OK, so Grandma isn't the best picture taker--but you get the idea!

1-Off the Bus and Waiting in Line

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:07:54 MDT

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2-Waiting Anxiously

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:07:24 MDT

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3-Next Up!

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:06:50 MDT

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4-Welcome to the Navy, Son!

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:06:06 MDT

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5-Off he goes...

wndmartin — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:05:16 MDT

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