Unlike R-Day, during which it rained, the weather was absolutely "welcoming" on Saturday as the Corps of Cadets officially accepted approximately 1,180 plebes (don't call them "new cadets!") as part of the A-Day Parade on the Plain. In addition to LTG Robert Caslen '75, who was presiding over his first parade as Superintendent, a member from each of the four 50-Year Affiliation classes were on the Plain to inspect all the cadets as they marched in review. "From the point of view of the Class of 1967, this is just the beginning of a number of special moments we will share with the 2017 cadets," said Tom Dyer '67, "and we are excited that they are now part of our family." Derek Minges '17 of Monroe, OH, said that the welcoming began during Re-orgy Week. "I already feel at home here and look forward to meeting more of my companymates," he said. Max McKay '17 from Carmel, IN, said, although the upper-class cadets were welcoming, "We are still plebes with a lot of lessons left to learn." He did add, however, "Now officially being part of the tradition and the Long Gray Line is a pretty awesome feeling."
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