The Citadel's Honor Committee invites alumni to share experiences they have had in their life after the Citadel that exemplifies Mr. Conroy's quote about the Honor Code. Please send your experiences that reflect how Honor truly is "movable goods" to VCE@Citadel.edu.
"The Honor Code is movable goods,
as it travels with you all your life.
It is the part of The Citadel education
that is deathless and not for sale."
Pat Conroy
Honor is your best friend.
When people know that you are honest, they will place a confidence and
trust in you that will make your life much easier.
They will be eager to do business with you, you will always get the
benefit of the doubt, your friends and business associates will tend
to be honorable people and you will lead a life with much less stress.
You should guard your honor with fervor; only one lapse will cause you a
lifetime of problems from those who know about it. I am grateful to
The Citadel for its dedication to the teaching of honor.
D. Alan Floyd, CPA
Class of 1979
Of all the institutions and traditions at The Citadel,
none has had a more profound impact on my life since
graduation than the simple phrase we call the Honor
Code. It is the soul of The Citadel education.
John I. Moore, Jr.
Class of 1970
Professor and Head
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Citadel
Phone: 843-953-7882
Doing the right thing involves determining what the right thing is and
then doing it. The bigger challenge is usually finding the willingness
to do the right thing. My experience with the Honor Code at The Citadel
provided me with two great lessons. First, it gave me a standard I
could use to help me decide what is right both as Cadet and in the
military. Second, it gave me the invaluable opportunity to practice
doing the right (but often tough) thing.
Colonel R.M. Lake USMC
Class of 1976
Professor of Naval Science 2004-2005
The Citadel
Honor is more than just a word. It is even more than a code of ethical
conduct. It is (or should be) a way of life. That is what The Citadel tries
to imbue in its cadets and ultimately in its graduates. A person should not
lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do
anywhere, any time, for any reason.
Those who live by such a code are seen to be honorable people who
can be trusted to stand steadfast by their commitments. True success in life
is measured by the respect of others and to be respected because you are known
to be "an honorable person who will stand by their word, actions and
commitments" is the greatest respect and reward anyone can attain.
This college and its Honor Code ingrained this in me from day one of plebe
year, through my senior year as a cadet Company Honor Representative, through
thirty years of military duty to our country, and for the rest of my life.
Honor is a way of life for responsible people. It should always be manifest
even when no other person, being, or thing is present or affected.
Colonel J.M. Dorton USA (Ret)
Class of 1964
4th Battalion Tactical Officer
The Citadel
