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May 20, 2018 · Photos from the 2018 Naval Academy’s Ring Dance, which was established as a tradition in 1925, and for the second-class midshipmen is as much a rite-of-passage as Herndon is for the...
- Capital Gazette
Oct 20, 2024 · The Ring Dance is essentially a formal celebration, allowing midshipmen to unwind with their classmates and dates, celebrating their achievements and looking forward to their last year at the academy and future naval service.
May 18, 2011 · The Ring Dance was established as an Academy tradition in 1925. It replaced a more rowdy custom where the Second Classmen put on their rings after completing their final navigation examination. As the Second Class left the classroom building, the Firsties grabbed them and dragged them to Dewey Basin where they were then thrown into the Severn ...
Jun 17, 2022 · The Class of 2023’s Ring Dance was quite an event — don’t know when I’ve ever (if ever) seen Dahlgren Hall look so festive. The lighting was quite striking and changed constantly. The libations (for those over 21) certainly added to the liveliness of the event for the Mids.
May 24, 2016 · The Ring Dance was established as an academy tradition in 1925, and for the second-class mids is as much a rite-of-passage as Herndon is for the fourth-class mids. Second-class mids officially...
- Capital Gazette
May 18, 2015 · The Ring Dance was established as an academy tradition in 1925, and for the second-class mids is as much a rite-of-passage as Herndon is for the fourth-class mids.
Oct 19, 2024 · At the end of their second year, known as Youngster Year, Midshipmen receive their class rings in a ceremony called the Ring Dance, which coincides with the Commissioning Week festivities. The rings are individually designed for each class, with input from the Midshipmen themselves, making it uniquely representative of their journey.
