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To: xtargeter
The guy in blue looks to be bald. That’s pretty old for an upperclassmen.

Junior Sword Drill used to shave their heads during their "tryouts."

Looks as if he might have been one. Top junior NCO's tryout. Their one and only performance is at the Ring Ball when Seniors receive their class rings.

Bond Volunteers, who's top performers become the elite drill team The Summerall Guards are not allowed to shave their heads but must have it cut close enough that only a pair of tweezers can grab a hair. (And when I was a BV and later became a Summerall Guard, we certainly wanted no part of the Ashley River's stinking, putrid mud in our hair, so it was a true blessing.

9 posted on 12/10/2015 10:19:05 AM PST by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: N. Theknow

He’s a senior, note the ring.


17 posted on 12/10/2015 11:50:13 AM PST by Ocoeeman (Reformed Rocked Scientist)
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