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Sept. 13, 2004
Parents'
Weekend 2004
Schedule of Events
Parents'
Weekend, The Citadel's first major weekend of the academic year, gets
under way Friday, Oct. 22 with a reception for the parents of freshmen
and the presentation of college rings to members of the Class of 2005.
Parents'
Weekend is Oct. 22-24 at The Citadel and while the celebration is geared
toward families of students, several activities are open to the public.
Many are free.
The
traditional military dress parade of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
will be at 3:45 p.m. Friday and at 11 a.m. Saturday. During the Friday
parade, the freshman will officially join the Corps of Cadets after having
completed their initial military training. Parades are free and open to
the public. The gridiron match up against Georgia Southern University
is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Ticket information is available at http://citadelsports.collegesports.com/tickets/cita-tickets.html
or by calling 843-953-5121.
During
Friday's ring ceremony, about 340 seniors will earn their class ring.
The Citadel ring symbolizes the history of the state of South Carolina
and The Citadel and the academic, physical and personal achievements of
all members of the Corps of Cadets, past and present. The Class of 2005
raised money to present a Citadel ring to the parents of Cadet John Cooper
Gasque of Beaufort, S.C., who died in a car accident in January.
This
weekend is a wonderful opportunity to visit the campus, meet faculty,
staff and administrators and become more familiar with The Citadel, its
history and traditions. See you then!
Friday, Oct. 22
| 1:20
p.m. |
First-Class
procession piped to Summerall Chapel by The Citadel Pipers. |
| 1:30
p.m. |
Presentation
of rings, Summerall Chapel.
Admission by ticket only. Simultaneous remote broadcast in Mark
Clark Hall Auditorium. |
| 1:30
- 3:30 p.m. |
Fourth-Class
Parents' Drop-In, Holliday Alumni Center. |
| 3:45
p.m. |
Dress
Parade, Summerall Field. |
| 5
p.m. |
The
Citadel Chorale, Summerall Chapel. |
| 7
p.m. |
Ring
Ceremony, McAlister Field House. |
| 9
p.m. |
Ring
Hop, featuring The East Coast Party Band, McAlister Field House. |
Saturday, Oct.
23
| 8
a.m. |
Coffee, juice and pastries for parents and guests, Mark Clark Hall
Auditorium, Bond Hall and Capers Hall. |
| 8-
8:30 a.m. |
Report to parents by the president, provost/dean of the college and
commandant of cadets, Summerall Chapel. |
| 8:30
- 11 a.m. |
Information
Center: Sale of luncheon tickets, football tickets, mementos and
company pictures, Mark Clark Hall Auditorium.
|
| 8:45
- 10 a.m. |
Visit barracks
and other campus facilities - The Citadel Pipe Band will
perform at all barracks.
|
| 8:45
a.m. |
Fourth-Class
Squad Drill Competiton, Padgett-Thomas Barracks. |
|
9:30 a.m.
|
Regimental
Band Concert, Summerall Field. |
| 10
- 11 a.m. |
Academic
Departments Open House. |
| 11
a.m. |
Dress
parade in honor of parents, Summerall Field. |
| 11:30
a.m |
Pre- and post-game
festivities, Holliday Alumni Center.
Sponsored
by The Citadel Alumni Association.
Food will be available for purchase.
|
| Noon |
Lunch,
Coward Mess Hall and Deas Hall.
Cost: $7 per person. |
| Noon |
Parents'
Prayer Ministry Luncheon, Greater Issues Room, Mark Clark Hall. |
| 1
p.m. |
The
Corps marches to Johnson Hagood Stadium. |
| 2
p.m. |
The
Citadel vs. Georgia Southern University football game.
The 2005 Summerall Guards perform at halftime.
|
Sunday Oct. 24
| 9
a.m. |
Protestant
(Interdenominational) Worship, Summerall Chapel.
Reception to follow, Mark Clark Hall patio. |
| 10:45
a.m |
Roman
Catholic Mass, Summerall Chapel.
Blessing of the Rings.
Reception following, Greater Issues Room, Mark Clark Hall. |
| Noon |
Episcopal
Holy Eucharist, St. Alban's Chapel.
Blessing of the Rings. |
| 2
p.m. |
The
Citadel vs. Elon volleyball game, McAlister Field House. |
| 6:30
p.m. |
Roman
Catholic Mass, Summerall Chapel. |
Note: In the event
of inclement weather, alternate plans for outdoor activities will be announced.
| Contact
Information |
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| Cadet Activities
Office |
843-953-5111 |
| Public Affairs
Office |
843-953-6779 |
| Athletic Ticket
Office |
843-953-5121 |
| Alumni Office |
843-953-7696 |
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