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Class of 2018 Commencement

May 16, 2018—Family and friends gathered in Cameron Hall today as 373 graduates crossed the stage.  Prior to receiving their diplomas, cadets were addressed by 69th Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, VMI superintendent Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III ’62, class president Joey Brown, and valedictorian Thomas Schmitt.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Video of this week’s commencement and commissioning ceremonies is available at vmi.edu/livestream.

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New Market Parade

May 15, 2018—During the New Market Ceremony and Parade today, the Corps honors cadets killed in the Battle of New Market and all alumni killed in action. Retired Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper ’66 received the New Market Medal—VMI’s highest honor—during the ceremony.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin and Maj. John Robertson IV.

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Commissioning 

May 15, 2018—Almost 200 cadets took the commissioning oath in a joint ceremony held this morning in Cameron Hall. Afterwards, families joined the newly commissioned second lieutenants and ensigns for individual pin-on ceremonies around post.—VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin, Ashlie Walter, and Kelly Nye.

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Change of Command

May 14, 2018—Finn Swenson ’18 ceremonially hands off leadership of the Corps of Cadets to Ben Dixon ’19 before the change of command parade this afternoon.— VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.

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Institute Awards

May 14, 2018—Cadets, faculty, and staff members are honored for their accomplishments during the Institute Awards ceremony in Cameron Hall this morning. – VMI Photos by Kelly Nye. 

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Ring Figure Ball

Dec. 3, 2016 – Second Class Cadets and their dates attend the Ring Figure ball this evening in Marshall Hall. – VMI Photos by Kelly Nye. 

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Ring Presentation Ceremony

Dec. 3, 2016 – Members of the Class of 2018 receive their rings and form up in the shape of the number 18 during the ring presentation ceremony held in Cameron Hall this morning. – VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

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Raising a Ruckus

Jan. 31, 2015 -- Breakout commences with the annual tradition of firing blanks in the barracks courtyards to wake the rats. -- VMI Video by Steve Hanes.

Purchase photos of Breakout at www.vmi.edu/photostore.

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Breakout Begins

Jan. 31, 2015 -- The barracks are filled with the sound of guns firing blanks as rats start the day's exertions at 5 a.m.  The rats moved immediately from barracks to Cocke Hall for a sweat party. -- VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

Purchase photos of Breakout at www.vmi.edu/photostore.

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Rat Olympics

Nov. 11, 2014 -- Rats negotiate North Post obstacles and face off against one another during Rat Olympics this morning. -- VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

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D-Day Memorial Visit

Sept. 22, 2014 -- Yesterday, rats visited the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Va., touring the memorial and hearing the story of the Normandy landings from volunteers and veterans. -- VMI Photos by H. Lockwood McLaughlin.

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New Cadet Oath Ceremony

Sept. 8, 2014 -- The rats traveled to New Market yesterday for the New Cadet Oath Ceremony.  Over the course of the day, rats heard historical talks, recited the oath, charged across the battlefield, received their shoulder boards, and marched in a parade through the town of New Market.  More photos are available in the VMI Photo Store. --  VMI Photos by Kelly Nye.

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Letcher Avenue March

Aug. 31, 2014 -- Cadre marches the rats down Letcher Avenue following Rat Crucible today.  Photos are available for purchase at the VMI Photo Store. -- VMI Video by Stephen Hanes.

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Football Sendoff

Aug. 29, 2014 -- The rats cheer on members of the football team as players leave post for their first game of the year tomorrow at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. -- VMI Video by Stephen Hanes.

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House Mountain Ascent

Aug. 28, 2014 – Each company marched its rats up to the cliffs of Big House Mountain today.  The 5.5-mile hike included over 1,600 feet of elevation change, which added to the week's physical challenges and further built camaraderie among the rats.  Photos are available for purchase at the VMI Photo Store. -- VMI Photos by John Robertson IV.