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HAGOOD, JOHNSON
1829-1896. Citadel Class of 1847. South Carolina Adjutant General. Brigadier General, CSA. Chairman of the Board of Visitors, 1877-1898. During his tenure he was also governor of South Carolina, 1880-1882. The football stadium is named after him. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Source: Julie N. Zimmerman, "Hagood, Johnson," American National Biography, vol. 9, pp. 789-792. REFERENCE CT213 .A68 1999 v. 9) (HN & DH)
HAMMOND, JAMES HENRY
1885-1970. South Carolina State Senator. Class of 1907. Law degree from University of South Carolina (1910). Captain of football teams at The Citadel (1905-06) and University of South Carolina (1910). Helped organize Security Federal Savings and Loan Association of Columbia, serving as its president, and chairman of the board. Active in many Columbia business affaris. Served in the S.C. House of Representatives, 1915-1918, and State Senate, 1927-34. Served on many boards. President of the Association of Citadel Men, 1943-1945. The Citadel awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1960. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Source: Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate, vol. 1, pp. 647-649) (HN & DH)
HAMPTON PARK
City park adjacent to The Citadel. It is directly east of the campus. It contains College Park which is used by the baseball team for practice. It used to be used for baseball games. (Joe Riley Park, across from the police station is now used for the games.  Before the Civil War it was used a race track. In 1901 it was the site of the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition. President Theodore Roosevelt was its most distinguished visitor. It went broke. Afterwards it became a city park and was named Hampton Park. The zoo was moved from the park to Charles Towne Landing in 1976 as part of the Bicentennial. For pictures of the Exposition see: Anthony Chibbaro, The Charleston Exposition. T497 .B1 2001. (HN & DH)
HARASSMENT
The Citadel does not tolerate sexual harassment. Click here to access the official policy statement on harassment. (HN, DH & Elizabeth Carter)
HARRINGTON, MYRON CHARLES, JR.
1938- Class of 1960. Colonel, U.S.M.C. (Ret.) Class of 1960. Received the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in Vietnam. MS in Public Administration from Shippensburg State. Citadel Professor of Naval Science, 1988-1989. Headmaster of Trident Academy, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 1992. In 2004 the Charleston Foreign Affairs Forum announced that a student awards program, the Colohel Myron Harrington Award for excellence in the area of foreign affaris, would be initiated in spring 2005. (Source: Citadel Alumni Directory, 2005; alumni file, Citadel Records Management Department) (HN & DH)
HARRIS, HUGH P.
June 15, 1909-Nov. 5, 1979. Four-star general. Graduate of West Point, 1931. President of The Citadel, July 1, 1965-1970. Before coming to the Citadel he was in command of the U.S. Continental Army Command, a position he assumed on March 1, 1965. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Source: Dean R. Heaton, Four Stars, p. 31. REFERENCE U52 .H43 1995) For additional information click Hugh Harris.
HARTZOG, WILLIAM W.
Class of 1963. General, U.S.A. A native of Wilmington, N.C. Professional military education at the U.S. Army Infantry School, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. Master's degree in psychology from Appalachian State University. On 27 October 1994 General Hartzog became the ninth commander of the U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). From August 1993 to October 1994 he was the deputy commander and chief of staff of the United States Atlantic Command. Prior to this he was the commanding general, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. He served two tours in Vietnam. Chief Operations of the U.S. Southern Command in Panama during Operation Just Cause. Commanding General of the U.S. Army in South in Panama. He also taught at the U. S. Military Academy from 1969 to 1972. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Military Science degree by The Citadel. In his honor the U.S. Army Caadet Command established a 4-year ROTC scholarship at The Citadel. Decorations include: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Army Distinguished Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters. Author of: American Military Heritage.( E181 .H375 2001 and GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS D 114.2:H 42) (Source: Citadel Office of Public Affairs news release) (HN & DH)
HARVEY, WILLIAM BRANTLEY, JR.
1930- Citadel Class of 1951. Lt. Governor of South Carolina, 1975-1979. While at The Citadel he majored in Political Science. He was gold star student, Editor of the Sphinx, and a member of the Junior Sword Drill. He was 1st Battalion Executive Officer in his senior year. He earned a JD from the University of South Carolina Law School. Attorney with Harvey & Battey, Beaufort, S.C. Served in the S.C. House of Representaives, 1958-74. Lieutenant Governor of S.C., 1974-78. Has served on numerous boards, commissions and civic associatons.(Sources: Sphinx, 1951; Citadel Alumni Directory, 2005; Who's Who in America, 2000, vol. 1, p. 2061. REFERENCE E176 .W642 2000 v. 1;alumni file, Citadel Records Management Department) (HN & DH)
HAT
The Citadel dark blue hat denotes the friendship existing between The Citadel and the Washington Light Infantry.
HATHAWAY, AMOS
Citadel Professor of Mathematics, 1966-79. During World War II he was commander of the U.S.S. Heerman, which took part in the battle off Samar in the Pacific in October 1944. Captain Hathaway was awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry in thwarting the Japanese forces. (Sources: Scott E. Wilson, "Citadel Profile: Capt. Amos Hathaway," Brigadier, Sept. 13, 1974 p. 8; "Hathaway Leaves The Citadel," General Order No. 9, Jan. 17, 1979) (DH)
HAYNSWORTH, GEORGE E.
Class of 1861. He fired the first shot on the Star of the West, the ship that was coming to resupply Fort Sumter. The mural of this engagement hangs in the Daniel Library. Click Star of the West (Sources: The Boys Behind The Gun. PRIOLEAU ROOM E171.1 .W5 1979 and copy at library Circulation Desk;. John Peyre Thomas. History of the South Carolina Military Academy, pp. 270, 442-443, 446. U430 .S51 T55 1991; Oliver J. Bond. The Story of the Citadel, p. 50. U430 .C5 S57 1989; Gary R. Baker, Cadets in Gray, pp. 18-21. E470.65 .B3 1989)
HAZING--DEFINITION
"What is hazing? Hazing is prohibited. Hazing is defined as a wrongful striking, an unauthorized laying hand upon, threatening with violence, or offering to do bodily harm by any student to another student or any other unauthorized treatment by one student toward another student of a tyrannical, abusive, shameful, insulting, or humiliating nature; or otherwise requiring any student to perform any personal service for another student except as specifically provided for cadets in the Fourth Class System or Cadet Regulations." (Source: The Guidon 1998-1999, pp. 74-75. Click here to access the Red Book, and see Section K. for more on the policy regarding hazing. (HN & DH
HELICOPTER
The helicopter is located at the southwest corner of the parade ground. It is an AH-1 Cobra from the Viet Nam era. The old Sherman tank was at this spot for many years. (HN)
HEMINGWAY, THOMAS ELIOT
1938-2000. Class of 1960 (degree requirements completed Jan. 1961). Colonel, U.S.M.C. Co-captain of the Football Team, 1959. Graduate study at George Washington University, University of Virginia and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Trained in Amphibious Intelligence School, Army Airborne Course, and British Royal Marine Commando School. Sesrved in Malaysia with a Royal Marine Commando force. Served two tours of duty in Vietnam. Received the Royal Marine Commando Medal, two Bronze Stars with Combat "V," and Vietnamese Honoe Medal, 1st Class, two Vietnamese Gallantry Crosses and numerous other decorations. Later served as National Director of ROTC Ministries for the Officers' Christian Fellowship. (Sources: obituary, Post and Courier, Aug. 24, 2000, p. 2-B; Alumni Files, Citadel Records Management Department) (DH)
HEROES
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CHILDRESS, JOHN
GOODPASTURE, WALTER C.
WILLIAMS, ARLAND D.

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HERRITAGE, JAMES
Class of 1972. Best remembered for his Prayer of The Citadel. It last appeared as written on the back cover of the 1994-95 Guidon. (HN)
HIGHEST POINT IN CHARLESTON
Indian Hill, 29 feet. (Source: Oliver J. Bond. The Story of The Citadel, p. 199. U430 .C5 S57 1989) (HN)
HIMMELRIGHT HALL
Named Himmelright Hall after the former head of Civil Engineering, Col. Loring Himmelright. There was a lottery for the small annex to LeTellier Hall. This was won by a student in which he deeded it to Col. Himmelright at a ceremony. It is still in existence and is still used as a CE lab. (HN)
HISTORY
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HISTORY--1954-1964
(Source: News & Courier, May 29, 1964. Special edition. Four entire sections are devoted to The Citadel during the first ten years of General Clark's presidency, 1954-1964.)
HITT, ROBERT MELVIN, JR.
1914-1968. Class of 1936. Managing editor of the News and Courier, 1945-53; editor, 1953-1968. (Source: Who Was Who in America, vol. 5, 1969-73. pp. 337-338. REFERENCE E176 .W64 1969-73) (HN & DH)
HOLLIDAY ALUMNI CENTER
The Holliday Alumni Center is located on Hagood Avenue at the south end of the campus. Opened in September 2000, the 30,000-square-foot facility was named in honor of John Monroe Johnson Holliday, Citadel Class of 1936, who served on The Citadel Board of Visitors for over 30 years and, in 1992, gave the lead gift to build a center for alumni/ae. The Holliday Center houss alumni and fundraising operations for The Citadel, a catering kitchen, banquet hall and two courtyards. (Sources: "The Citadel Ready to Open Alumni Center Doors," Post and Courier, Sept. 15, 2000, p. 3B; Guidon, 2002-03, pp. 125-126 ) (DH)
HOLLIDAY, JOHN HENRY
1920-1971. Major, USMC. First Provost Marshall. Was with Col. Nicholson, former Vice President for Development, at Parris Island in 1938. The Holliday Guard House was dedicated in his honor in 1974.
HOLLIDAY, JOHN MONROE JOHNSON
Class of 1936. Chairman of the Board of Visitors, 1968-1984. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. He was also president of Association of Citadel Men, 1950-1951.
HOLLINGS, ERNEST FREDERICK ("FRITZ")
Class of 1942. Born Charleston, S.C., 1922. Served in U. S. Army in North Africa and Europe during World War II. Graduate of University of South Carolina Law School 1947. Served in S. C. House of Representatives 1949-54 and was Speaker Pro Tempore. Elected Lieutenant Governor 1955-59. Elected Governor 1959 at age 36: the youngest man to serve in the office in the 20th century. Elected to the U. S. Senate 1966 and served until 2005. In 1983 Senator Hollings was instrumental in having a bridge across the Potomac River named the Arland D. Williams, Jr., Bridge, in honor of the Citadel alumnus who gave his life trying to save passengers of the 1982 Air Florida crash. He also helped to establish Hollings Hall, a building owned by The Citadel Alumni Association and occupied by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. This was named in his honor in 2000. The Senator helped to secure $28 million to build the new Padgett-Thomas Barracks, and was specially honored on the occasion of its dedication in 2004. Brief biographical information is in: Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, vol. 4, 1440-1441. (REFERENCE E176 .B573 v. 4) (DH)
HOLLINGS HALL
30,000-square foot building on Hagood Avenue which houses the headquarters of the Charleston District of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Dedicated in 2000. (Source: Charlene Gunnells, "Citadel Honors Hollings by Renaming Corps Building," Post and Courier, Oct. 21, 2000, p. B6) (DH)
HOLMES, JAMES HILL
Class of 1915. Captain U.S. Army. Member of the 26th Infantry, 1st. Division. He was killed in battle near Soissons, July 19, 1918. He received the Distinguished Service Cross award posthumously. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Source: Oliver J. Bond, The Story of The Citadel, p. 191. U430 .C5 S57 1989) (HN)
HOMECOMING
The first Citadel Homecoming football game was against Furman in 1924. The Citadel won 6 - 0.
HONNEN, GEORGE
1897-1974. Major General, U.S.A. Administrative Dean of The Citadel, 1958-1962. General Honnen was also the Commandant of Cadets at West Point, October 1943-January 1946. (HN)
HONOR CODE
First instituted in 1913, but abuses of the system resulted in its abolishment in 1927 or 1928. Cadet Donald Michie, Chairman of the Honor Committee in 1925, recommended that the system be dropped and plans were made to terminate it. The Honor System began anew in September 1955, on General Clark's order. (Source: Frank Myers, former Adjutant to The Citadel, 29 April 1964.)
  Only four offences constitute violations of the honor code: lying, cheating, stealing, or failure to report the other three. Drug addiction, murder, and rape are not honor violations. The honor committee consists of 21 members, all first classmen, elected by the Cadets, one from each company plus one from each battalion. A faculty advisor is appointed by the President. The committee sits as a court and tries honor violations.
HONOR--DEFINITION
"What is honor? Sir/Ma'am, "honor is the most cherished principle of the cadet's life." (Source: The Guidon 1998-1999, p. 74.)
HONOR GRADUATES
First honor graduate of The Citadel was Charles Courtney Tew. Class of 1846.
HONORARY DEGREES
The first Honorary Degree at The Citadel was given to R.O. Sims, LL.D. in 1929. A list can be found in the Citadel Manual, pp. 13-14.
HOPE, EDWARD B.
Class of 1917. Captain, U.S.M.C. Wounded at Château Thierry on June 6, 1918. Earned the Distinguished Service Cross and the Croix de Guerre. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. (Source: Oliver J. Bond, The Story of The Citadel, p. 191. U430 .C5 S57 1989) (DH)
HOW MANY DAYS TO GRADUATION?
From the 1951-52 Guidon: "How many days, oh Catiline?, X Days and a butt, Oh noble Catiline, and may the great God in Heaven speed them more quickly by the great Corporal Jupiter, and may the coming days be more joyous, but not for me, Sir. May all your classes be soirees, and your sorrows negligible, and on your leave may there be some beautiful femmes, some canoes, lots of skags, full moons, and plenty of Coca-Cola; hot darn but...not for me, Sir!"
HOWIE, THOMAS DRY
Major Thomas Dry Howie, U.S.A., Class of 1929, commanded the Third Battalion, 116th Infantry in World II. It led the attack against the German defenses at St. Lô, France, July 18, 1944, which was part of the breakout from the Normandy beach head. This was of enormous strategic significance. He brought his unit within a mile of St. Lô when he was killed by mortar fire. He told his commanding general "I'll see you in St. Lô." These words became the battle cry of his unit. They captured the city the day after he was killed. They brought his flag-draped coffin with them when they entered the city.
  This event is depicted on the sixth library mural. It was dedicated March, 17, 1961, and titled "The Major of St. Lo." It is 8 x 13. The small flag hanging sideways from a building had its stripes horizontally at first. A French official viewing it asked what the Dutch flag was doing in France. When told about it, Miller had two people hold his legs while he hung over the balcony. Miller repainted the current flag while he was upside down. Howie was a classmate of R. Hugh Daniel who, with his brother Charles E., erected the Citadel's Carillon in 1954. They named it the Thomas Dry Howie Carillon in his honor.
(Source: Michael D. Blackwell, Remember Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth, pp. 245-255, U430 .B63 2003) (HN)
HUGO
Hurricane which struck Charleston 21 September 1989. It was the worst hurricane disaster in Charleston history. The Citadel was closed until 4 October 1989. For additional information click Hugo.
HUGUENIN, THOMAS ABRAM
1839-1897. Citadel Class of 1859. His portrait hangs in the Daniel Library. Son of a wealthy planter, Huguenin entered the Arsenal in 1855 at the age of 15. He later transferred to The Citadel, where he graduated in 1859. He served as a Confederate Army officer. Captain Huguenin fought in the defense of Confederate Fort Wagner on Morris Island in 1863, when Union forces tried to captrue it. The Massachusetts 54th Infantry, composed of African American United States soldiers, earned lasting renown by the brave but unsuccessful attack on July 18, 1863, an event dramatized in the 1989 film Glory (VIDEOCASSETTE E513.5 54th .G55 1990). The Massachusetts 54th suffered a 42% casualty rate. Their Colonel, Robert Gould Shaw, U.S.A (1837-1863), died in the battle. On 18 July 1863 the Confederate commander of Battery Wagner was Brigadier General William Booth Taliaferro (1822-1898) (pronounced TAH-li-ver). The Union Army later captured Fort Wagner when Confederate troops were forced to abandon it. In the late hours of September 7, 1863, the fort's commander, Col. Laurence Massillon Keitt (1824-1864) turned the command of Wagner over to Huguenin, his chief of artillery. Huguenin's last duty was "the spiking of the guns and laying a slow fuse to Wagner's magazine." On 20 July 1864 Capt. Huguenin assumed command of Fort Sumter. He was its last Confederate commander. In the night of 17-18 February 1865 he led the evacuation of the fort, which was not surrendered. After the Civil War Huguenin engaged in farming and engineering in Christ Church Parish. In 1880 he was appointed Superintendent of Streets for the City of Charleston, and from then until 1897 he organized and oversaw the paving of Charleston's streets. His contemporaries called him "General Huguenin," on account of his service as Brigadier General of the Fourth Brigade of the South Carolina Confederate Volunteer Troops, which was the South Carolina Militia. Huguenin was given this rank in 1884. He held it until 1894, when Governor Benjamin Ryan Tillman dismissed all the state militia officers on account of their refusal to quell riots in the town of Darlington between Tillman's constables and citizens of Darlington. Huguenin died in Charleston on 27 February 1897 and is buried in Magnolia Cemetery. [Sources: Mark Mayo Boatner, The Civil War Dictionary, p. 301. E468 .B7; Stephen R. Wise, Gate of Hell: Campaign for Charleston Harbor, 1863, pp. 84-86, 109-111, 123-124, 201-202. E475.63 .W57 1994; Capt. Thomas A. Huguenin, "Journal of Personal Service, as Chief of Artillery, at Battery Wagner, Sept. 3d to 7th....." in: John Johnson, The Defense of Charleston Harbor, Including Fort Sumter and the Adjacent Islands, 1863-1865, pp. cx-cxvi, 229-231, 254-259. PRIOLEAU ROOM E470.65 .J68; Rt. Rev. Ellison Capers, The Last Commander of Fort Sumter, Thomas A. Huguenin (class 1859); A Tribute Read Before the Association of Graduates of the South Carolina Military Academy (Charleston: Walker, Evans and Cogswell Co., 1898), and other materials, in: Citadel Archives and Museum, folder "Civil War--Huguenin, Thomas" 1985.7; "The Journal of Thomas Abram Huguenin, Last Confederate Commander of Fort Sumter")] (HN & DH)
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