The Final Day of Recognition

Recognition ended smoothly and it certainly was great. The upperclassmen really kicked it up a notch in intensity but also kept it safe. The four degrees gave it their all and were exhausted but all relieved to finally be worth more than a pile of dirt. There are smiles all around.

The "Run to the Rock" begins as the seniors and freshmen march passed the chapel.

 
 The doolies begin the search for their charge up by the rock. The charge is a heavy railroad tie used during training and is painted by the freshmen before recognition. The upperclassmen hide it and the four degrees have to find it before running back up to the hill.

The freshmen begin their journey back to the hill where they will meet up with their squadrons.

CS-12's C4C Price is recognized and has his prop and wings pinned on. The pin on ceremony concludes recognition weekend with the four degrees earning the right to be upperclassmen. They choose an upperclassman who has made an impact on their life through four degree year.

To conclude recognition, the wing sits down for dinner Saturday night. The Commandant of Cadets, Brig. Gen. Clark grants them recognition privileges and they are now considered an equal part of the wing. It is tradition to have the four degrees sit at the head of the table for this dinner.

Recognition is now over and the freshmen now have less restrictions and rules to abide by. They are allowed to walk freely, they do not have to be at attention in the squadron or on the Terrazzo. They can wear their backpacks now and they are authorized to wear civilian clothes.

Congratulations once again to the class of 2015.