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The Citadel in Photos

In the company of leaders

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Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF (Ret.), president of The Citadel, surrounded by some ofthis year's cadet leadership during a dinner reception at Quarters One.

Entering a new world

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New cadets report to their barracks on 15 August. Their full day begins with check in, PT uniform distribution and academic orientation.

The first day's excitement

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Two new freshmen pose for pictures with Donna Rosa, wife of Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa.

The commandant's welcome

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Citadel Commandant Col. Leo Mercado addresses the college's new arrivals on what to expect during their first days.

Details are everything

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The standards of excellence at The Citadel require strong focus and training.

A different "back-to-school" experience

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Citadel knobs march back to their companies with thier supplies and uniforms.

Feel the pride

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A family embarks on a new path, seizing new opportunities for life offered by The Citadel experience.

I solemnly swear...

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The Citadel Class of 2013 is sworn in during the oath ceremony on 17 August on Summerall Field.

A new year of training

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Citadel cadretake part inearly morning physical training in August.

Learning physical training techniques

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August training before the start of school includes instruction in proper physical fitness routines.

Leaders in teamwork

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Cadets in physical training learn the value of working together.

An early start

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Cadets are up before the sun most days for physical training.

Teaching drill

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Cadets learnthe precise steps in afternoon drill training.

Practice makes perfect

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Cadets learn from active duty military the proper way to teach drilland handle a rifle.

SCCC Leadership Seminar in August

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Each year more than 100 upperclass cadets return to school early to participatein The Citadel's Leadership Seminar, a week-long program to prepare the top-ranking cadets for the leadership responsibilities they will take on in the coming year.

Leadership in action

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Lt. Gen. John R. Allen, deputy commander, United States Central Command, greetsCitadel President, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa at the 2009 Leadership Dinner. Gen. Allen addressed the Corps of Cadets leadership.

Cadets learn leadership responsibility by example

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More than 100 cadets take advantage of the opportunity to learn about leadership principles from the the deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command.The dinner event is one of several leadership development activities cadets take part in before their classmates return to campus for the start of classes.

Leadership at The CItadel

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Lt. Gen. John R. Allen, deputy commander, United States Central Command, addresses the upperclass leadership cadets during the annual Leadership Seminarheld eachAugust.

Physical training in August

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Cadet leaders learn team-building skills byovercoming challenges on the obstacle course at James Island County Park.

Freshmen athletes begin their Citadel training

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Freshman fall athletes take their first steps on the path to principled leadership by learning to march as a unit.

Class of 2013 Arrives

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50 young men and women who will take part in fall sports begin their knob year earlier than most so they can complete training and hit the football field and volleyball court to practice.

Learning to follow

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To become a good leader, one must first learn to follow. Fall freshmen athletes are the first members of the Class of 2013 to begin those lessons as part of The Citadel leadership experience.

The BIG move

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Freshmen athletes arrive at The Citadel July 30 to begin training before they begin practice. Fifty men and women reported. Of those 33 are football players, five are managers, five are trainers and seven are new members of the women's volleyball team.

A new home

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Arriving freshmen athletes check in at their barracks.

5, 10 and 20 years of service

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Citadel President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa with employees recognized forlong-term service during Employee Appreciation Day in July.

Employee Appreciation Day

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Employees enjoy a day at The Citadel Beach House on Isle of Palms.

Everybody loves a birthday

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The Citadel mascot General celebrates his 6th birthday.

Tomorrow's champions

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Summer sports camp in full swing at The Citadel.

"Class of 2009...DISMISSED!"

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The Citadel's traditional hat toss at the close

of Commencement.

The thrill of graduation.

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Award-winning graduate, Elizabeth Penn-Sanders, crosses

the Commencement stage with her diploma.

A few proud K Company 2009 graduates.

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New Citadel alumni: Victor Wakefield, William Proctor, Christopher Smith

and Philip Brown.

The Citadel Graduate College conferring degrees.

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The Citadel Graduate College Commencement ceremony at McAlister Field House

on May 10, 2009.

Bulldog Spirit!

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A proud graduate atthe Commencement excercises for

The Citadel Graduate College.

A beaming graduate of The Citadel Graduate College.

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Graduate student, Meredith Boyette, earns her Master of Arts degree in Psychology.

Annual rite of passage: the "Star of the West" Competition.

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Cadet Marqus Javon Ross was named the best drilled cadet as winner of the

"Star of the West" competition on May 8, 2009.

Demonstrating exceptional skills.

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Citadel cadets stand in review during the annual "Star of the West"

drill competition.

President's address to seniors with military commissions.

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Citadel President, Lt Gen John W. Rosa, addresses commissioned First Class Cadets

prior to graduation.

The Citadel President, Lt Gen John W. Rosa, reviews parade with distinguished faculty and staff.

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(from left) Citadel President,Lt Gen John W. Rosa, is accompanied by CPT Clarissa Lugo, Assistant Director of Admissions and "Employee of the Year," and retiring

Professor of Business Administration, COL Thomas Kindel.

Cadets march onto Charleston's historic Marion Square.

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As an annual tradition of Recognition Day, cadets gather in front of the old

Citadel in the heart of downtown Charleston.

An important milestone for freshmen cadets near the end of the first year.

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Newly recognized Knobs (freshmen) reaffirm their oath on Recognition Day.

Cadets march down Charleston's King Street.

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Recognition Day is complete with the annual march to Marion Square.

Cadets in formation on Marion Square.

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Continuing the long tradition of demonstrating an importantpresence for the City

of Charleston.

Cadets march down King Street.

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Citadel cadets march toward Charleston's Marion Square on

Recognition Day.

Cadets are all smiles after being recognized.

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Freshmen cadets pass a major milestonewhen "The 4th class system is no longer

in effect."

Teamwork in action on Recognition Day.

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Cadets compete in various timed challenges on Summerall Field.

Employee of the Year.

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Captain Clarissa "Lisa" Lugo of The Citadel Admissions Office is honored for

superior performance by Citadel President Lt Gen John W. Rosa.

Phi Kappa Phi inducts its Class of 2009.

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Academic excellence has always been a hallmark of The Citadel life.

Col Glenn Addison and his wife are commended for excellent service.

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Citadel President, Lt Gen John W. Rosa (left),recognizes Ann Addison for the

support she provided during her husband's career. Col Glenn D. Addison '79, USAF Reserves and Board of Visitors member retires May 2009.

Bulldogs football action.

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Football Coach Kevin Higgins (L) watches the team during a spring scrimmage.

Cadet formation before parade.

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A company formation in Padgett-Thomas Barracks.

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