The Citadel in Photos
Outdoor classrooms
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As the sun rises over Hampton Park, biology students and their professor take advantage of good weather and the park's close proximity to campus to get some in the field classroom instruction.
A weekend in the woods
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Cadet Mason Sullivan, right, Operations Squadron Commander, receives the accountability report from Cadet Clay Frontz, left, Civil Engineering Flight Commander during an Air Force ROTC field leadership exercise. Recently, Air Force ROTC Detachment 765 deployed to North Auxiliary Airfield in North, S.C., for its annual Field Leadership Exercise.
Teamwork important during field leadership training
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Cadets Chelsea Marsh (left) and Deborah Miera (right) unload Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) at the start of the AFROTC field leadership exercise. Each year the ROTC units on campus take part in training exercises designed to give future military officers first-hand knowledge and experience leading soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen.
Learning to lead Air Force style
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Cadet Michael Black secures the frames of a temper tent. He and more than 80 others from Air Force ROTC Detachment 765 and Charleston Southern University AFROTC travelled to their Field Leadership Exercise in North, S.C., via a C-130 flown by the Georgia Air National Guard's 165th Airlift Squadron stationed in Savannah, Ga. Lt. Col. Hal Davis, commander of the 165th Airlift Squadron and Citadel Class of 1986, led the C-130 mission, along with Maj. D.J. Spisso, Citadel Class of 1996. The 30-minute flight included low level and simulated combat maneuvers.
Jordan escapes the soaking but not the record
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No. 25 The Citadel shutout Charleston Southern, 5-0, on March 31 night at Riley Park in front of 1,024 fans to give Coach Fred Jordan win number 642, the most in school history.
CAA presents “Big Red” to Johnson Hagood Stadium
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Members of The Citadel Alumni Association present the new "Big Red" flag to Director of Athletics Larry Leckonby (center) during halftime of the March 27 Blue-White Spring Football Game. The flag was presented specifically for use at Johnson Hagood Stadium and will be flown during home football games and other events in the stadium. Joining in the presentation from the CAA are Ed Carter '66 and chairman of the Big Red Committee (bottom left), CAA President Steve Peper '78 (lop left), Gil Pohl '76 (top right) and Nat Robb '64 (bottom right).
Big Red joins the Corps of Cadets
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Replicas of the original Big Red flag were unfurled by each of the cadet battalions on March 26 during Corps Day events. The original Civil War era flag is on four-year loan from the Iowa Historical Society and is on display at the Holliday Alumni Center across from Johnson Hagood Stadium.
General likes his Bulldog football
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General, one of the college's two live mascots, attacks footballs during a recent photo shoot. Along with Boo, the mascots' main duty is to provide morale for the Corps of Cadets, faculty and staff and all of the Bulldog athletic teams. Other duties include barking at opposing teams, eating numerous dog biscuits throughout the day and being pampered by the cadets that help take care of them while school is in session.
He who runs fastest wins
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During the March Army ROTC field training exercise at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C., freshmen cadets participated in the Fit-to-Win obstacle course competition. Cadet Cody Chick and Cadet Guy Perez distinguished themselves by completing the course ahead of all others and both under eight minutes. They were awarded 1st Brigade Coins.
The Rosas host Chick-fil-A president
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Dan Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc., poses with Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Citadel First Lady Donna Rosa during the March Principled Leadership Symposium.
Chick-fil-A comes to The Citadel for a night
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Dan T. hy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc., received a miniature of Padgett-Thomas Barracks during The Citadel's Principled Leadership Symposium in March. Cathy was the featured speaking during the symposium dinner, which has a cow motif, at the Holliday Alumni Center.
First day of spring in whites
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Gold Corps celebrates 50 years
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Members of the Gold Corps and their families get a close up view of the dress parade on Corps Day in honor of their 50 years as graduates.
Board of Visitors take review
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Members of The Citadel Board of Visitors and the Palmetto Award winners stand on the reviewing line with President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, left, during the March 20 military dress parade for Corps Day.
Cadet Swinton earns high honors
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Leonard Fulghum, '51, emeritus member of The Citadel Board of Visitors, congratulates Cadet Trey Swinton, '10, a 2010 Palmetto Award winner at The Citadel. The Palmetto Award is one of the highest honors The Military College of South Carolina and its Board of Visitors can bestow.
Col. "D" receives Citadel's Palmetto Award
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Simms M. Leitner, an appointee of State Education Superintendent Jim Rex on The Citadel Board of Visitors, presented Col. Thomas R. Dion, '68, with the Palmetto Award. Dion is a professor in the School of Engineering. The Palmetto Award is presented annually to cadets, faculty, staff or alumni in recognition of exceptional performance that reflects great credit on the college or the state of South Carolina.
Change of Command
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Changing of the Summerall Guards
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Each year at Corps Day the Summerall Guards silent drill platoon changes over. On March 20 the 2011 Guards, left,performed in the change ceremony with the outgoing 2010 Summerall Guards.
Most outstanding Summerall Guard
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The Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa congratulates Cadet 2nd Lt. Joe Villeneuve, the 2010 Summerall Guards first sergeanton receipt of the annual Clubb Award.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.
Regimental Pipe Bands welcomes guests to campus
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The Regimental Pipe Band marches down Jones Avenue March 20 in what is a tradition of welcoming guests to campus on Corps Day. The Pipe Band and The Citadel Regimental Band will travel to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland this August. It will be the second time the college has received a prestigious invitation to the largest military tattoo in the world. For more information click here.
WLI stands proud at The Citadel
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The Washington Light Infantry take part in the Corps Day parade each year in recognition of their history in Charleston and with The Citadel. The WLI was a militia force created in 1822 by the state Legislature. The WLI building on Marion Square later became home to The Citadel before the college moved to its current campus in 1922.
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The Class of 1990 replaces the "Big Red" flag on Summerall Field with the historically accurate replica of the college spirit flag. The flag has a stylized palmetto tree and an inward facing white crescent. On the old flag, the crescent faced out. The discovery of what is believed to be the Civil War era flag prompted the change. Learn more about "Big Red."
Let's go to the hop!
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Cadets and their dates dance to the macarena during the Corps Day Hop.
"Eat mo' chikin' "
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Dan Cathy, COO and President of Chick-Fil-A, Inc., meets cadets attending the 3rd Annual Principled Leadership Symposium. During the closing session for the two-day event, and with great stage presence, Cathy echoed numerous symposium themes of important leadership traits: humility, integrity, teamwork, and a commitment to living one's life to the highest standards.
"Big Red" makes its debut
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The new spirit flag of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets is a replica of the original "Big Red" and was putinto service during at Corps Day.
"Big Red" in space
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Astronaut Marine Lt. Col. Randy Bresnik, Citadel Class of 1989, poses with a replica of the new "Big Reg" spirit flag and Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa. Behind them is a photo of the flag which was flown in space during Bresnik's November 2009 mission to the International Space Station. It was Bresnik's first space flight and he is the college's first graduate to go into outer space.
Welcome home Red
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The Civil War era "Big Red" is unveiled March 19 in its museum-quality showcase at the Holliday Alumni Center. Pictured are Class of 2010 President Cadet Richard Jordan, Iowa Historical Society Executive Director Cyndi Pederson, Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Alumni Association President Steve Peper.
Happy 167th birthday
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Tradition is the youngest cadet in the Corps takes part in the birthday cake cutting ceremony each year during Corps Day. Pictured with Cadet Pvt. Jose Javier Castro of Bronx, N.Y., is NASA Astronaut Lt. Col. Randy Bresnik, Class of '89, representing all alumni.
Life lessons in leadership
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Lt. Col. Greg Gadson, an Army Senior Fellow with the Institute for World Politics, addresses the 3rd Annual Principled Leadership Symposium in The Citadel's Mark Clark Hall. "As leaders, you are team builders," he said. Gadson lost both legs and normal use of his right arm when he was struck by an IED during a patrol n Iraq. "I would not be standing before you today if it wasn't for the loyalty of my team," he said, underscoring his tenets of leadership: Pride, Poise and Team.
Wearin' o' the green
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Members of The Citadel baseball team don green during their March 17 game in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Learning to lead from the top
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Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa addresses delegates at the 3rd Annual Principled Leadership Symposium.
Aspiring leaders come from near and far
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Students from 16 colleges, universities and senior military schools took part in the 3rd Annual Principled Leadership Symposium. The schools were Bob Jones University, Claflin University, Clemson University - Air Force ROTC Detachment 770, Coastal Carolina University, New Mexico Military Institute, Newberry College, North Georgia College and State University, Norwich University, Texas A&M, The Citadel Graduate College, United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech and Voorhees College.
Marine Corps commandant opens Leadership Symposium
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Gen. James T. Conway, the 34th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, deliver the Leadership Symposium's Greater Issues address in which he encouraged cadets and other emerging student leaders to: "Take care of your people and your people will take care of you."
Where's the fire.....hose?
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More than 500 people turned out March 13 for the 13th annual Citadel Bulldog Challenge, a six-mile endurance race put on by the NROTC unit and the Semper Fi Society. After a romp through the mud, these competitors had to execute a firefighter's carry across campus.
Just having fun in the mud
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You either hate it or you love it.....one of several obstacles along the Bulldog Challenge endurance race course is a romp through marsh mud. This guy seems to be enjoying it. The 13th annual endurance race on March 13 attracted more than 500 competitors and raised money for the Capt. Warren A. Frank scholarship fund. Frank, Class of 2004, 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 began.
Go! Go! Go! Go!
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Army cadets practice loading drill on a Blackhawk helicopter parked on Summerall Field. Knowing how to get on and off a helicopter in a combat situation is a valuable skill for future Army officers.
A tribute to those who serve
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The annual Massing of Colors ceremony is dedicated to the memory of military service members who have given their lives to preserve American liberties. It also honors those who have served, and those who are serving in the Armed Forces.
Big Red comes home
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What is believed to be the Civil War era Big Red flag is moved into its display at the Holliday Alumni Center. The flag is on loan from the Iowa Historical Society, which received the flag in 1919 from a Civil War veteran from that state.
The outdoor classroom
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Professor Keith Knapp takes advantage of spring-like weather to move his class outside.
Sometimes lunch in the mess hall IS fun
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A mess hall wing eating contest sponsored by Aramark dining services is a popular event with cadets. Better still, Aramark gives $100 to the winners and hosts a pig picking dinner for their companies. This time, the winners ate 20 wings in 90 seconds.
Inspecting the 'troops' is serious business
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Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa inspects cadets during one of several regular President's Inspections of the Corps.
Future engineers learn skills in middle school
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The Citadel School of Engineering's 11th Annual Engineering Fair Saturday attracts hundreds of middle and high school students to the campus each February where they take part in a bridge building contest and a Lego robotics competition, shown here, under the guidance of engineering faculty and cadets.
Lone snowman on the parade deck
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Cadets made fast work of the light snowfall Saturday.
Yes, it does snow here
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Here's proof that it does snow in Charleston sometimes. The Lesesne Gate -- the main entrance to the campus -- is covered in snow (December 1989).
Black History Month speaker talks about diversity in leadership
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Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who commanded Joint Task Force Katrina in the wake of the devastating hurricane,spoke to the Corps of Cadets Feb.9 about his experiences and the importance of cultural diversity in principled leadership.
"Fins to the left! Fins to the Right!"
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Citadel President Lt. Gen. John Rosa (center in blue) and Mrs. Rosa (in red) and their guests at the Quarters 1 "Cheeseburger in Paradise" party entertain the knobs with a rendition of Jimmy Buffett's song "Fins."The annual party for freshmen gives the first-year cadets a chance to relax and have fun.
Say "cheeseburger!"
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Knobs share a good time at Quarters One with their tac officers and Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa at the annual "Cheeseburger in Paradise" party for first-year cadets.
Now, that's style!
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Tropical hats, pink flamingos, music and good times are had by all at the annual Quarters 1 "Cheeseburger in Paradise" party, which is hosted for knob by Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Citadel First lady Donna Rosa.
Black History Month comes to life on campus
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The annual Black History Month Bazaar in Mark Clark Hall's Buyer Auditorium gives cadets the opportunity to see and experience history and to help the Charleston community learn about The Citadel.
State politics and TV production merge as cadets look on
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At right, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, host of The Morning Joe on MSNBC, prepare to moderate the S.C. GOP debate for governor at Memminger Auditorium in Charleston while Citadel cadets look on. Members of the cadet club, The Citadel Republican Society were stand ins for the candidates during lighting and sound preparations. Photo courtesy of the Republican Society