WEST POINT – The Class of 2017 at the U.S. Military Academy marked another special event as they begin their final year at the US Military Academy with the ring ceremony.
Held on Friday, the cadets and family members gathered at Trophy Point where the seniors received their rings and later attended a banquet and cadet hop.
Family members celebrate as seniors receive their 2017 class rings (West Point photo)
Joseph Parker of Arizona, a West Point graduate, had a Facebook message for the fourth-year students – “Remember young cadets: the weight of that ring is to remind you of the weight of your responsibilities to our country… for the rest of your lives. It is an awesome responsibility you have earned – and so few others merit. Grip hands! We of the Long Gray Line await you at your graduation.”
Class members and family spent the weekend enjoying the beautiful weather and touring the region.
