Color Parade Honors Naval Academy Companies

Established in 1867, this event is the oldest parade at the academy.

By Nancy Royden
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May 27, 2011

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The Color Parade is held Monday morning at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. It is the oldest parade at the institution, and was established in 1867.

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Family and friends of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis gather Monday for the annual Color Parade.

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From left, Midshipman 4th Class Austin Dahmer of Phoenix, AZ; Midshipman 3rd Class Nick Waugh of Lusby and Midshipman 3rd Class Karl Knight of Indianapolis, IN attend Monday morning's Color Parade at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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Midshipman 3rd Class Karl Knight of Indianapolis, IN dons his full dress uniform Monday prior to the beginning of the Color Parade on Worden Field at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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The Color Parade is held Monday morning at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. It is the oldest parade at the institution, and was established in 1867.

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People look on as the Color Parade is held Monday morning on Worden Field at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

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Musicians from the U.S. Naval Academy perform during Monday morning's color parade.

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The U.S. Naval Academy is steeped in tradition, and one of them was experienced by hundreds of people Monday morning—the Color Parade.

The oldest parade at the institution, it was first held in 1867.

The event honors fall and spring color companies, and takes place on Worden Field. Rep. Rob Wittman, (R-VA), chairman of the Naval Academy Board of Visitors; Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Michael H. Miller and Commandant of Midshipmen Capt. Robert E. Clark II reviewed the parade.

The highlight of the event was the formal presentation of the color company pennant to the company that excelled in academics, athletics and professional accomplishments, according to a Naval Academy media release.

Midshipman 1st Class Evan Rowe, of Midlothian, Va., was spring semester color company commander. He will be commissioned as an ensign at graduation and plans to train as a Navy pilot.

Midshipman 1st Class Taylor H. Paul, of the 1st Company, from Seaford, Del., was fall semester color company commander. He will be commissioned as a Marine second lieutenant and plans to train as a Marine officer.

Related Topics: Color Parade, Graduation, and U.S. Naval Academy

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