The Citadel in Photos

Schiller awarded Palmetto Medal

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Created on Monday, 21 March 2011 07:55

Harvey W. Schiller, Class of 1960, was presented the 2011 Palmetto Medal during the dress parade on Saturday, March 19, which was Corps Day, marking the 168th birthday of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.

Schiller graduated from The Citadel in 1960 with a B.S. in Chemistry. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan and served for 24 years in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of brigadier general. He flew more than 1,200 support missions during the Vietnam War and later taught Chemistry at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is currently chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Globaloptions Group.

A well-known name in the world of athletics, Schiller has served as chairman and CEO of Yankee/Nets; president of Turner Sports, Inc.; executive director and secretary general of the United States Olympic Committee and commissioner of the Southeastern Conference.

Photographer recognized

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Created on Monday, 21 March 2011 07:48

Citadel Photographer Russell K. Pace, who took this photo at Saturday parade,was a CASE III Grand Award Finalist in two photography categories, Photo Essay & Series and Photography. Pace’s work was recognized at the CASE III Awards Program banquet Feb. 22 in New Orleans.

Pace, a resident of Summerville, has been at The Citadel for 25 years. He has photographed more than 600 dress parades, and his award winning pictures tell The Citadel story in a way words cannot.

Saturday review

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Created on Monday, 21 March 2011 07:44

Board of Visitor Chairman Col. Douglas Snyder takes review in the jeep with Lt. Col. John W. Rosa Saturday, March 19, during parade.

A new commander takes the sword

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Created on Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:54

Cadet Matthew Barry Moser of Camden, S.C., the new commander of the 2012 Summerall Guards, received the Anthony Griffin Sword during the rifle exchange Saturday. The sword is passed down from the current Summerall Guards commander to the new commander each year.

Changing of the Guard

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Created on Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:54

On Saturday, the sixty-one rising seniors who have gone through a rigorous physical training and initiation process officially became the 2012 Summerall Guards. Members of the silent precision drill platoon are chosen for their physical stamina and drill proficiency. Membership is considered a high honor by cadets at the military college.

The most outstanding member

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Created on Saturday, 19 March 2011 05:50

The Summerall Guards' Clubb Award was presented to Cadet Will Walker, Class of 2011, of Waynesville, N.C. The award is presented to the member of the Summerall Guards voted by his peers as its most outstanding member. The award is named for Harold K. Clubb, Class of '68, who died in a plane crash in 1971.

Mood receives award for distinguished service

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 17:20

Bill Krause, '63, presented the 2011 Krause Center Award for Distinguished Service, Leadership and Ethics to Frank Mood,'60, at the Principled Leadership Symposium Banquet.

Superintendent of Education brings leadership lessons to symposium

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 10:34

State Superintendent of Education Mitchell M. Zais, who served 31 years on active duty in the U.S. Army and retired as a brigadier general, discussed leadership with cadets and guests today in Buyer Auditorium.

Havenstein shares leadership experience

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 10:30

Walt Havenstein, the CEO of Science Applications International Corporation, talked about principles for practicing good leadership today in McAlister Field House.

Leadership symposium brings students to Charleston

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 05:03

The two-day Principled Leadership Symposium, now in its fourth year, attracted students from local colleges, senior military colleges and the federal service academies.

Hosted by the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics, the Principled Leadership Symposium is made possible by the generous support of Bill ('63) and Gay Krause and by Steve ('64) and Rita McManus as well as The Citadel Class of 1959 and The Citadel Alumni Association.

A birthday celebration

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 05:03

RDML Anthony E. Gaiani, USN, '84, joins the cadets in the Mess Hall to celebrate Corps Day.

Happy birthday, Corps of Cadets!

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Created on Friday, 18 March 2011 05:03

RDML Anthony E. Gaiani, USN, '84, and Cadet Zachery LaFlamme cut the cake celebrating the Corps of Cadets' 168th birthday.

Grad brings leadership experiences to symposium

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 13:30

Marine Capt. Matthew Kutilek, 01, spoke to cadets and guests about his experiences in Iraq as part of the 4th Annual Principled Leadership Symposium.

Adjutant general kicks off Principled Leadership Symposium

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 08:07

S.C. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., kicked off The Citadel’s Fourth Annual Principled Leadership Symposium today with a Greater Issues speech.

Bulldog Challenge raises money for leadership fund

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 07:05

The Bulldog Challenge is a fundraiser for The Citadel Semper Fi Society. Proceeds go to the Warren A. Frank Memorial Leadership Fund, in honor of the fallen Marine captain and Citadel Class of 2004 graduate. Frank was killed in Iraq in November 2008 while delivering humanitarian aid. He is one of 15 Citadel graduates to have died in the line of duty since the war on terror began.

Marines finish first

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 07:05

Marines took first place in the 15th annual Citadel Bulldog Challenge March 12. The team of Cadet Cory Moyer, Cadet Greg Nolan and Marine Staff Sgt. Dustin Allen and Marine Sgt. Stephen Maraist finished the race in just over an hour. Their finish time also put The Citadel Marines at the top of ROTC unit category.

A springtime tradition

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 06:53

The Bulldog Challenge has become a springtime tradition in Charleston, where this muddy and rigorous endurance race is held. The annual event is hosted by the college Semper Fidelis Society, which is comprised of cadets in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps unit and active duty members of the Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program.

Massing of the Colors

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Created on Thursday, 17 March 2011 06:45

The General Westmoreland Charleston chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars conducted its 13th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony March 6 in Summerall Chapel.

President's inspection

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Created on Wednesday, 23 February 2011 11:30

During the Saturday morning president's inspection Feb. 19, Lt. Gen John W. Rosa inspects a cadet squad for dress and appearance.

A 1920 site plan of the campus

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Created on Friday, 18 February 2011 10:22

Charlie Leath, ’66, presents Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa with a framed 1920 site plan of The Citadel.

The Citadel Coast Guard Auxiliary celebrates Coast Guard Week

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Created on Friday, 11 February 2011 04:27

A U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Helicopter landed on Summerall Field Wednesday as part of Coast Guard Week.

Fourth class cadets attend the annual Cheeseburger in Paradise party

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Created on Monday, 31 January 2011 05:44

Fourth class cadets took time away from studies and military duties to enjoy a little fun at the annual Cheeseburger in Paradise party at Quarters One.

Commemorating 150 years

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Created on Monday, 31 January 2011 05:40

A reception Jan. 28 commemorated the 150th the anniversary of the Legislative Act of January 28, 1861, which constituted the South Carolina Military Academy and the established the Battalion of State Cadets. Pictured are Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Maj. Steven Smith, Cadet Bryce Dial, Cadet Preston McCloud, Cadet Sean Carpenter, Cadet William Lewis and Physics Professor Captain Luke Solit.

Former Atlanta Braves manager visits The Citadel

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Created on Friday, 28 January 2011 10:37

Former Atlanta Braves team manager Bobby Cox spoke with members of the baseball team today.

A labor of books

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Created on Friday, 28 January 2011 06:56

With the spring semester in full swing, cadets are putting in a lot of study hours at the newly renovated Daniel Library.

Reception honors board member

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Created on Friday, 28 January 2011 04:30

At a reception Thursday honoring former S.C. Adjutant Maj. Gen. Stanhope Spears (left) for 16 years of service to The Citadel, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa presented the longstanding board member with a framed photograph of Padgett-Thomas Barracks for his service to The Citadel.

NROTC presents first service appreciation award

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Created on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 04:53

Physical Plant Deputy Director James Grigg was the first recipient of the NROTC Service Appreciation Award. Grigg received the award for his service and dedication to the unit.

Father awards son Gold Stars

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Created on Monday, 24 January 2011 04:24

Cadet George Earle Campsen IV was awarded Gold Stars from his father, S.C. State Senator George (Chip) Campsen.

Parade honors cadets for academic and leadership success

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Created on Monday, 24 January 2011 04:24

Taking review along with Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa at the Friday afternoon parade in honor of President's List and Gold Star recipients were S.C. State Senator George Campsen, Col. Fred Price, Col. Charles Groetsch, Mr. Tom Mann and Mr. Tom Culler.

Cadets are awarded President's list for exceptional scholarship (3.2 or higher GPR) in addition to their leadership accomplishments in the Corps of Cadets. Gold Stars are awarded to Dean's List students who have made a grade point ratio of 3.7 or higher for the work of a semester.

Gold Stars awarded last Friday

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Created on Monday, 24 January 2011 04:24

Tom Culler, '50, a well known figure at Friday afternoon parades, shakes the hand of Cadet Joseph Cathy after presenting him with Gold Stars for academic excellence.

Slow down

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Created on Friday, 21 January 2011 07:00

Workers from the physical plant plant one of the new speed bumps erected on campus.

Training for new Guards underway

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Created on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 07:38

Bond Volunteer Aspirants—cadets who aspire to become Summerall Guards—begin their arduous training. Summerall Guards are The Citadel’s elite silent drill platoon.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Fifty Years After

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Created on Wednesday, 19 January 2011 07:33

Robert Dallek, one of America’s most respected authorities on the presidency and modern American history and the Gen. Mark Clark Chair of History, spoke to cadets Tuesday evening. His lecture--John Fitzgerald Kennedy: Fifty Years After--was the first in the Henry and Jenny Johnson Lectures in Historical Studies.

President addresses the Corps of Cadets

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Created on Thursday, 13 January 2011 06:38

With the start of the spring semester, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa spoke to cadets.

Cadets mark 150th Civil War anniversary

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Created on Wednesday, 12 January 2011 05:11

On Jan. 8, cadets reenacted the firing on the Union supply ship the "Star of the West" in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of The Civil War. The reenactment, which took place on Morris Island, was conducted by some 20 faculty and cadet re-enactors from The Citadel Military Living History Society.

New officers commissioned

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Created on Friday, 17 December 2010 07:49

Col. William P. McLaughlin administers the oath of office to Adam McCoy, Edmund Horace and Terry Adams at the Naval commissioning ceremony in Summerall Chapel.

Professor, students raise money for humane society

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Created on Wednesday, 08 December 2010 09:34

Assistant Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice Keith Bell and students from his classes helped raise supplies and money for the Charleston Humane Society for the second year in a row. This year contributions included more than 40 bags of food, as well as dog and cat treats, leashes, toys and supplies. Bell was especially proud of the $366 students raised which will be used for veterinarian medical supplies for the sick and injured animals at the shelter.

Pictured are Cadet Tyler Ammen, Professor Keith Bell, Cadet Alison Hayes, and Criminal Justice Society President Cadet Joseph Antwine.

Candlelight service a must-see in Charleston

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Created on Monday, 06 December 2010 09:42

The Candlelight Service has grown in size and participation and is one of the Charleston community’s most anticipated holiday events.

The Corps gives to the community

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Created on Monday, 06 December 2010 09:38

Cadets coordinate the production of the annual Candlelight Service with Nancy Lefter, director of chorale activities, organist Mark A. Bebensee, associate provost for academic affairs, and Cmdr Mike Alverson, director of music.

A 73-year-old tradition

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Created on Monday, 06 December 2010 09:38

A holiday tradition that dates back to the 1930s, the annual Christmas Candlelight Service by the South Carolina Corps of Cadets was held over the weekend.

Lights adorn The Citadel during the holidays

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Created on Monday, 06 December 2010 09:38

The Citadel campus is aglow with the spirit of the holidays.

A Corps Christmas tradition

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Created on Thursday, 02 December 2010 06:51

Cadets annually decorate a Christmas tree on Summerall Field in the front of Padgett-Thomas Barracks.

Cadets get festive

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Created on Thursday, 02 December 2010 06:51

With winter furlough around the corner, the Corps of Cadets is getting into the holiday spirit.

Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition in the Corps

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Created on Friday, 19 November 2010 03:44

Senior Class President Steven Munoz, a business administration from Miami, Fla., shows off the hat made by his freshman cadet mentee. Munoz is also president of The Citadel Republican Society, a cadet club. Every year as part of the Corps of Cadets Thanksgiving celebration, freshman cadets construct outlandish hats for their senior mentors to wear during the Thanksgiving dinner held in the mess hall.

Seabrooks, '73, speaks to the campus community

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Created on Friday, 12 November 2010 10:29

Mr. Norman Seabrooks, '73, spoke to the campus community Thursday, November 11, and reflected on his time at The Citadel as the first African American football player at the college when he joined in 1969. A successful executive with Aetna, Mr. Seabrooks spoke of the challenges facing young people today.

Happy Birthday Corps!

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Created on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 07:59

A cake cutting ceremony to acknowledge the 235th year of extraordinary, selfless service The United States Marine Corps provides to our nation and many around the world.

A new academic center of excellence is born

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Created on Wednesday, 10 November 2010 07:51

On November 10, Tony Johnson, Dean of the School of Education ushered in the newly formed STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with an inaugural gathering of nearly 100 regional and national education leaders focused on helping provide strategic direction and focus that STEM Director Carolyn Kelley can use to evolve the Center rapidly to serve students and teachers. This effort was made possible by the partnership of Dean Johnson with Charles Groetsch, Dean of The School of Science and Mathematics and Dennis Fallon, Dean of The School of Engineering.

Memorial Homecoming parade

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Created on Friday, 05 November 2010 14:05

The Nov. 5 Memorial Parade performed during Homecoming was held in honor of graduates who served in the military and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.

Buyer portrait unveiling

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Created on Friday, 05 November 2010 12:11

Unveiling a portrait of Citadel alumnus Congressman Steve Buyer, ’80, were Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Joni Buyer. Buyer was honored by friends and classmates for his long years of selfless service to the nation.

Carter named Alumnus of the Year

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Created on Friday, 05 November 2010 09:51

Retired Air Force Col. Edward B. Carter, '66,was named The Citadel Alumni Association Alumnus of the Year for his leadership and guidance in the acquisition of the Big Red historical flag currently on display at the Holliday Alumni Center.