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ACRES
The Citadel campus was 103.15 acres in size. 94.9 acres on campus within the fence. 8.1 acres of adjacent campus. This was correct as of the year 1980. (HN).
ADDINGTON, LARRY H.
Citadel Professor of History. Graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with B.A. and M.A. Served as a lLieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, 1956-1959. Earned Ph.D. in history from Duke University (1962). Joined The Citadel faculty in 1964. Taught history, serving as Professor and history Department Chair until his retirement in 1994. Published many articles and four books in the field of military history. Served as a consultant to the U.S. Army Combat Developments Command, Army War College, in Carlisle, Pa., and was a visiting professor at Duke University. Among his books is: America's War in Vietnam: A Short Narrative History. DS558 .A33 2000. (Source: General Order No. 13, 18 May 1994) (DH)
ADMIRALS
Click Graduates-Admirals.
ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS--2004
Mr. L. William ("Bill") Krause, Chairman
General Carl E. Mundy, Jr. USMC, Ret., Vice-Chairman
Admiral Stanley R. Arthur, USN, Ret.
Lt. General Julius W. Becton, Jr., USA, Ret.
Mr. Alvah H. Chapman, Jr.
Lt. General Henry Doctor, Jr., USA, Ret.
General Andrew J. Goodpaster, USA, Ret.
General William W. Hartzog, USA, Ret.
Rear Admiral Roberta L. Hazard, USN, Ret.
Maj. General Guy L. Hecker, Jr., USAF, Ret.
Admiral Wesley L. McDonald, USN, Ret.
Dr. John M. Palms
Ambassador Rozanne L. Ridgway
Mr. William B. Sansom
Lt. Heneral George M. Seignious, II, USA, Ret.
Mr. Richard R. Wackenhut
Emerti
General Robert H. Barrow, USMC, Ret.
General Jack N. Merritt, USA, Ret.
Maj. General W. Thomas Rice, USAR, Ret.
AEROSPACE STUDIES
Air R.O.T.C. started at The Citadel in September 1947. At this time, it was part of the Department of Military Science and Tactics. Students took air science courses during the last two years. In September 1950, the Department of Military Science became the Department of Military and Air Science. In 1950, all air science people were in second battalion. In September 1951, the Department of Air Science became a separate department. Four years of air science courses were then offered. In September 1965, the name was changed from Department of Air Science to the Department of Aerospace Studies. (HN)
AFRICAN AMERICAN SOCIETY
The African-American Society was organized in January 1971 to promote understanding of African-American heritage through educational activities. It also promotes the highest civic and moral standards in its members and devotion to the principles held by their ancestors. (Source: The Guidon 2005-2006, p. 178) (DH)
AIKEN, JOSEPH DANIEL
(1862-1953) Industrialist, philanthropist, Citadel benefactor. Originally from Winnsboro, S.C., Joseph D. Aiken made a fortune in industry. At his death in 1953 he bequeathed a large part of his estate, amounting to $750,000, to The Citadel because he admired the institution. The bequest enabled the reclamation of college-owned marshlands, doubling the size of the campus. [Sources: "J. D. Aiken, Industrialist, Dies at 91," News and Courier, Aug. 28, 1953, pp. 1A, 5A; "$750,000 Is Willed to The Citadel," News and Courier, Sept. 5, 1953, p. 1; "Mr. Aiken's Bequest to The Citadel," News and Courier, Sept. 6, 1953, p. 4A; "Citadel Willed $750,000; Money Left for Expanding Campus," Alumni News vol. 11, no. 1 (Sept. 1953), p. 16]. (DH).
AIR FORCE CROSS
Established by Congress, 6 July 1960. Prior to this the Air Force had awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. It is a bronze cross with an American eagle and a laurel wreath. In addition to being awarded to Air Force personnel, it can also be awarded to members of foreign military forces and to American and foreign civilians serving with the armed forces of the United States. The Air Force Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Distinguished Service Cross (Army) are the highest awards, except for the Medal of Honor, given by their respective services. They are awarded for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an enemy of the United States. (Source: Air Force Officer's Guide, 34th ed., p. 176. REFERENCE UG633 .A1A49 2005)(HN & DH)
AIRPLANE
The jet airplane on the northwest corner of the parade ground is an F-4C, Phantom 2. It was flown in Vietnam by Lt. Gen. Ellie "Buck" Shuler USAF (Ret.), Class of 1959. It replaced an RF84f in 1987 which in turn was donated to the Smithsonian Institution. A large helicopter delivered the F-4C to the parade ground. The F-4C (formerly designated F-110A) was developed by McDonnel Douglas for the U.S Air Force from the
F-4B. (Sources: John Duffie, Class of 1991; Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1972-73, pp. 359-360, REFERENCE OVERSIZE TL501 .J3)
The RF84f was based at Larson AFB in Moses Lake, Washington. It was built in 1951. It was part of the 91st Strategic Recon. Squad. and 71st Strategic Recon. Wing. It was flown to the Charleston AFB, May 24, 1957, by Major H.F. Bertram. He carried it in the bomb bay of a huge B36C. In 1968, Larson AFB was closed and the remaining aircraft were reassigned to Fairchild AFB, also at Moses Lake. Moses Lake is locate 100 miles south of Spokane. For information on Larson AFB Click Larson AFB.(Sources: Howard W. Lorenz, A1C, USAF. Jane's All the World's Aircraft, 1957-58, pp. 353-354. REFERENCE OVERSIZE TL501.J3) (HN) See also SHULER, E. G. ("BUCK"), JR.
ALMA MATER
Oh, Citadel, we sing thy fame for all the world to hear. And in the paths our fathers showed us follow without fear. Peace and Honor, God and Country, we will fight for thee. Oh, Citadel, we praise thee now and in Eternity.
Oh Citadel, though strife surrounds us, we will ever be full conscious of the benefits that we derive from thee. Stand forever, yielding never to the tyrant's Hell we'll never cease our struggles for our mighty Citadel.
The Citadel Alma Mater was written and composed by A. Preston Price, Class of 1943. (Source: Guidon, 2002-2003, p. 64)
ALTMAN ATHLETIC CENTER
Adjacent to Johnson Hagood Stadium. Dedicated in 2001. Made possible by a gift from the Altman Family in memory of LTC William A. Altman, Jr., Class of 1931. Contains home and visiting team locker rooms and custom hospitality space overlooking the stadium from the south end zone. William Altman served in the U. S. Army in World War II. Owner of Altman Motors, Inc., in Orangeburg and later was associated with the Division of General Services for the State of South Carolina. (Sources: The Guidon, 2002-2003, pp. 116-117; Citadel Office of Public Affairs, press release, Oct. 10, 2001)(HN & DH)
ALUMNI HALL
1923-1990. The first floor housed athletic equipment and dressing rooms. The second floor contained a gymnasium, used for intramural activities. It was torn down to make way for Grimsley Hall, the home of the physics and electrical engineering departments.
ALUMNI HALL--WINDOW GRILLES
Click Window Grilles.
ANCHOR
The anchor on the parade ground came off the U.S.S. Coral Sea, an aircraft carrier. The Citadel received it in 1971 through the efforts of Col. Eugene Foxworth, USMC, head of The Citadel's Navy ROTC unit at the time, and Citadel graduate, Class of 1950. The weight is 17,000 lbs. (HN)
ANDERSON, WALLACE E.
Class of 1934. Brigadier General, UMSC. Interim President, 1979. Prior to this he was Dean of Academic Affairs, the number two man on campus. Before this he was the head of the Physics Department.
ANDERSON, WENDY.
Citadel volleyball coach, 1999-2006. Graduated from Clemson in 1990 where she was volleyball team captain 1988-89. In 1987 and in 1989 she eaned All-Atlanic Coast Conference honors. From 1991-93 she guided Converse to a record of 61-39. In addition to volleyball Anderson has also been noteworthy in handball. In 1995 she became a member of the United States Team handball team. In 1999, she played for the eUnited States at the Pan American games. In 2000 she was coach of the team handball team of the U.S. Junior Olympic Development Program. She was the longest serving tenured head volleyball coach in The Citadel's history. The 2004 season was the most successful in the program's history, as the team's total wins doubled and conference tripled from the previous season. In the 2003 season the team won its first Southern Conference victory in any women's sport. In the 2005 season Anderson recorded her 100th win as head coach. (Source: http://citadelsports.sctv.com/sports/w-volley/) (HN DH)
ANIMAL HOUSE
Nickname for McAllister Field House. This name was bestowed in January 1979. The Citadel had an excellent basketball record at the time and the raucous behavior of the fans generated the name. The movie Animal House was popular at the time. Click McAlister Field House.
ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
The Archives and Museum is the repository for historic materials pertaining to The Citadel. Holdings include personal papers, letters, diaries, reports, minutes, speeches, Citadel publications, photographs, engravings, films, videotapes, Citadel uniforms and armament. For location, hours, and "Guide to the Archival Collections" see: Archives
ARMBAND
Cadet campus officers wear identifying armbands, also known as brassards. A red armband with the letters "OD" on it is worn by the Officer of the Day, the highest ranking cadet on campus for a 24-hour period. The Junior Officer of the Day's brassard bears the letters :JOD." Click Guard.
ARMORY
Former name of McAlister Field House. Click: McAlister Field House
ARSENAL
The Arsenal was the sister school to The Citadel. It was established in Columbia in 1842 and closed at the end of the Civil War in 1865. Unlike The Citadel it never reopened. (Source: John Peyre Thomas, The History of the South Carolina Military Academy. U430 .S51 T55 1991)
ARSENAL--SUPERINTENDENTS
    Alfred Herbert, 1842-1845
    Joseph Matthews, 1845-1856
    Charles Courtney Tew, 1856-1858
    James Benjamin White, 1858-1861
    John Peyre Thomas, 1861-1865
[Source: John Peyre Thomas, The History of the South Carolina Military Academy. (check names in index for pages). U430 .S51 T55 1991] (HN & DH)
ATHENA - LIBRARY STATUE
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare and the arts. She was called Minerva by the Romans. Her statue on the library patio was presented by the class of 1960. She is seated in an arch with her legs to her left. Her left knee is higher than her right. The shield is behind her left knee. In the middle of the shield is a six-petaled flower. Her left arm is resting on top of her shield. Her helmet is at her right hip with her right hand resting on top of it. She is dressed in a traditional white silky robe drawn with a string at the waist and the shoulders. (Source: J.K. Stillman, 1981) (HN)
ATHLETICS
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AUTHORS
Many Citadel graduates became authors. Some of the more famous are listed below, along with their class:
    Bond, Oliver, 1886
    Chapman, Alvah, 1942
    Conroy, Donald Pat, 1967
    Dubose, William P., 1855
    Hitt, Robert M., 1935
    Lumiansky, Robert M., 1935
    Rigney, James, 1974 (Robert Jordan)
Salley, Alexander S., 1892
    Thomas, John P., 1851
    Westmoreland, William, 1931-1932, did not graduate
    Willingham, Calder, 1940-1941, did not graduate
    Woodward, William E., 1893
    Workman, William D., 1935
AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE
Originally it was the road that went around three sides of the parade ground. When the library road was built it too was called the Avenue of Remembrance. Having four different roads all called by the same name caused confusion when giving directions. To remedy this The Citadel took the following action in the 1970s. The road in front of the library was officially designated "The Avenue of Remembrance," while the other three sides, the original "Avenue of Remembrance," were given the names of the roads of which they are extensions. The side in front of Bond Hall is now Lee Avenue The road in front of the barracks is now Jones Avenue. The road in front of Jenkins and LeTellier Halls is now Jenkins Avenue. The Avenue of Remembrance is sometimes referred to as "Memory Lane."
AVENUE OF REMEMBRANCE--MONUMENTS
The Avenue of Remembrarnce monument is a large stone, about six feet high in front of the library. It has the following inscription: "The Avenue of Remembrance, A tribute to the men and women of the, world war from the American Legion Auxilary, To Charleston Post No 10. In this labor of love, the American Legion Auxilary, was assisted by, patriotic citizens and, Organizations of Charleston, Dedicated on March 10th., 1923. Memorial Avenue Committee, American Legion Auxilary, Names Listed. [The commas and peri9ods indicate line breaks. The inscription is in caps. Source: the monument itself.] "Along the Avenue of Remembrance and on Summerall Field (parade ground), memorial trees honor the memory of Citadel graduates killed in action. A small plaque by each tree gives the name of each graduate so honored." (Source: The Guidon 1998-99, p. 134.)

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