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For Release
February 26, 2002
The Citadel Celebrating 159
Years
The
Citadel will celebrate the 159th anniversary of the South Carolina
Corps of Cadets during its Corps Day Weekend March 15-17.
One
of the most highly attended Citadel attractions, Corps Day will feature
a cadet talent show, dress parades, the presentation of the Palmetto Medal
Awards, and numerous athletic events.
The
Citadel Corps Day tradition began with the colleges inception in 1843
when the first 20 cadets reported for class at the old Citadel on Marion
Square in downtown Charleston.
Highlights
of Corps Day include the following events:
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Thursday, March 14 |
| 6:15 p.m. |
Corps birthday celebration.
Coward Mess Hall. Oldest alumni and youngest cadet cut the birthday
cake. (Not open to the public). |
| 7:30 p.m. |
The Cadet Talent Show, McAlister
Field House (Admission $3 for non-cadets $3) |
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Friday, March 15 |
| 11 a.m. |
First Citadel Undergraduate
Research Conference poster display, Prioleau Room of Daniel Library.
Display ends at noon March 16. |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Registration, Mark Clark
Hall Auditorium |
| 2 p.m. |
Citadel Family Association Open Meeting,
Bond Hall, Room 165 Tennis vs. Appalachian State, Earle Tennis Center
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| 3:45 p.m. |
Parade review to commemorate
the 159th anniversary of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
and to recognize the Gold Corps. Summerall Field. |
| 6 p.m. |
Citadel Baseball vs. Appalachian
State, Joe Riley Park |
| 9 p.m. |
Corps Day Hop featuring the "Time For
Change" band, McAlister Field House. (Not
open to the public.)
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Saturday, March 16 |
| 8 a.m. |
Volleyball Tournament, McAlister
Field House |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration, coffee, sale
of mementos, Mark Clark Hall Auditorium |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Barracks and facilities open to visitors.
Citadel Pipe Band will perform at each barracks. Barracks close
at 10:00 a.m.
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| 9 a.m. |
Summerall Guards performance/Bond
Volunteer participation, exchange of rifles, presentation of Anthony
Griffin Sword and presentation of Club Award, Summerall Field |
| 10:15 a.m. |
The Citadel Story A musical narration
of the history of The Citadel, Summerall Field
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| 11 a.m. |
Parade review for The Citadel Board
of Visitors, Presentation of Palmetto Medals, Brigadier Foundation
Presidents Award and MacArthur Cadet of the Year, Summerall Field
Mens Soccer Alumni Game - WLI Field
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| 2 p.m. |
Citadel Baseball vs. Appalachian
State, Joe Riley Park |
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Sunday, March 17 |
| 1 p.m. |
Citadel Baseball vs. Appalachian
State, Joe Riley Park |
| 2 p.m. |
Womens Soccer vs. Coker
College, WLI Field |
Note: Inclement weather schedule for outdoor
events will be announced as the situation requires.
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