Parents Weekend 2015 at The Citadel

PARENTS WEEKEND WILL GO ON AS SCHEDULED

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The Citadel will host Parents Weekend on campus Oct. 8 - 11, 2015. It is an annual and treasured tradition at The Military College of South Carolina. Cadet-only events begin on Thursday, Oct. 8, with a ring presentation rehearsal for seniors and the highly anticiapted Senior Dinner which is a long-standing Corps custom.

Beginning Friday, families will visit with cadets, faculty and staff. Parents and visitors will also observe military ceremonies and athletic events. It is an opportunity for families to learn more about how their favorite member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets lives, learns and leads on the iconic Charleston campus.

It is this weekend when most knobs (freshmen or Fourth Class cadets) will be seeing their parents for the first time since beginning their intensive training in August. With their parents present, the Fourth Class cadets will be promoted from Recruit to Private and officially integrated into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. One of the most important traditions families will witness will include the Ring Ceremony for members of The Class of 2016 – which is when they will receive their hard-earned and highly-coveted Citadel rings.

"Cadets truly look forward to parents. It is one of the best weekends of the academic year for us," said Brianna Young, Regimental Public Affairs Officer and political science major. "It is meaningful for us all, but especially for the Freshman, most of whom haven't seen their parents since leaving home to begin college. Also, seniors receive their class rings that weekend which is one of the highlights of every cadet's Citadel experience."

GETTING AROUND CAMPUS

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Parking on Campus: Parking on campus at The Citadel is limited due to space constraints and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As many of the faculty and staff as possible will be parking off campus on Fri. Oct. 9 to release more spaces for our special guests. Many parents arrive early in the day.

Parking in Surrounding Areas: Please be aware that parking regulations in Charleston are strictly enforced by authorities. Do not park in Hampton Park next to campus during Parents Weekend or you may receive a ticket or get towed/booted by city authorities. Street parking can be found but pay close attention to the signs and limitations.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TICKETS FOR MESS HALL LUNCH SATURDAY OCT. 10

It's a rare treat to get to eat in Coward hall with the cadets, but tickets are required.

Price:

$12 per ticket for Coward Hall

$10 for Box Lunch

• Free for cadets but they need a ticket (Cadet Ticket will be included in your order)
• Free for children under 3 if sitting on parent’s lap (no ticket needed)
• Vegetarian meals available upon request
• Please see below for menu and payment options
• To order tickets please fill out and mail in the following form no later than September 25, 2015, or email ilderton-sarah@aramark.com, or FAX the order to 843-953-4993
• Orders received after Sept. 25: pick up tickets from Dining Services or Mark Clark Hall during Vendor Fair
• Day-of tickets available until tickets sell out

Luncheon Options

FAMILY STYLE at Coward Hall (mess hall):Chicken Piccata herbed wild rice, whole green beans with tomatoes, fruit salad, rolls, apple pie, beverage,*space is limited*

BOX LUNCH picked up at Deas Hall (next to McAllister Field House): Turkey and Colby cheese on Ciabatta roll, chips, apple, cookie, beverage, tickets unlimited

BAND COMPANY LUNCH (Members of Band Company and guests only due to demanding band schedule) at Riverview Room (Behind Coward Hall, on Indian Hill): Chicken Picatta, herbed wild rice, whole green beans with tomatoes, fruit salad, rolls, apple pie and beverage

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