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March 10, 2005
Corps
Day 2005 to honor Corps' birthday, retiring president
Citadel
President Maj. Gen. John Grinalds and First Lady Norwood Grinalds will
be honored for their service to the college during Corps Day 2005. Gen.
Grinalds will retire this summer after eight years as president.
 Corps
Day is one of the most highly
attended Citadel
weekends for alumni, family and friends. This is 162nd anniversary of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
Saturday
morning's dress parade is in honor of Gen. Grinalds. Mrs. Grinalds along
with Regimental Commander Philip Meador will be given a Palmetto Medal,
one of the college's highest awards recognizing exceptional performance
that reflects great credit on The Citadel and the state of South Carolina.
The Citadel
Corps Day tradition began with the college's inception in 1843 when the
first 20 cadets reported for class at the old Citadel on Marion Square
in downtown Charleston. It has grown to be one of the college's three
largest weekends, which include homecoming and Parents Weekend in the
fall.
Thursday,
March 10
| 6:15
p.m. |
Corps
of Cadets' 162nd birthday celebration, Coward Mess Hall
(Not open to public). |
| 7:30
p.m. |
Cadet Talent Show, McAlister Field House.
(Admission for non-cadets $3). |
Friday, March 11
| 11
a.m. |
4th annual Citadel
Undergraduate Research Conference poster display.
Daniel Library.
Closes at noon 13 March.
|
| 1p.m. |
Tennis
vs. Appalachian State, Earle Tennis Center. |
| 1:30
p.m. |
Information
and sale of mementos, Mark Clark Hall Auditorium. |
| 2
p.m. |
Citadel
Family Association Open Meeting, Bond Hall, Room 165. |
| 3:45
pm |
Washington
Light Infantry review to commemorate the 162nd Anniversary of the
Corps of Cadets and to recognize Gold Corps Alumni, Summerall Field. |
| 9
p.m. |
Corps
Day Hop, McAlister Field House. Band: The Maxx. |
Saturday, March
12
| 8
a.m. |
Information,
refreshments, sale of mementos, Mark Clark Hall Auditorium |
| 8:30
a.m. |
Barracks
and facilities open to visitors. Citadel Pipe Band will perform at
each barracks. Barracks close at 10 a.m. |
| 9
a.m. |
Summerall Guards
performance/ Bond Volunteers exchange of rifles
Presentation of Anthony Griffin Sword
Presentation
of Clubb Award
Summerall Field
|
| 10:15
a.m. |
The
Citadel Story - A musical narration of The Citadel's history, Summerall
Field |
| 11
a.m. |
Parade/review
for Board of Visitors and Citadel President Maj. Gen. John Grinalds'
retirement from the college.
Presentation of Palmetto Medals
Summerall Field |
Sunday, March 13
| 9
a.m. |
Protestant
Service, Summerall Chapel
Reception to follow, Mark Clark Hall patio |
| 10:45
a.m. |
Catholic
Mass, Summerall Chapel
Reception to follow, Mark Clark Hall patio |
| 6:30
p.m. |
Catholic Mass,
Summerall Chapel
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Note
- Inclement weather schedule for outdoor events will be announced
as situation requires. |
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