
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
FRIDAY, OCT. 9 |
Location |
Event |
1030 |
Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall |
Report to parents by Citadel President, and Q & A session with President and Senior Staff (Parents only) |
1255 |
Center campus to McAlister Field House |
1st Class procession piped to McAlister Field House by The Citadel Pipe Band |
1300 |
McAlister Field House |
Presentation of class rings to the Class of 2016 (Video of ceremony to be posted here shortly after event) |
1300-1530 |
Mark Clark Hall Reception and Meeting Rooms |
Parents’ Information Reception with cadet clubs and vendors |
1800-2100 (Specific times assigned per company) |
McAlister Field House |
Ring Ceremony and family photos |
SATURDAY, OCT. 10 |
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0800 |
Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall |
Information Center: Coffee and juice for parents and guests, sale of mementos and company pictures |
0800 |
Padgett-Thomas Barracks- Open |
Open to Regimental Band and their guests only |
0830-1015 |
All barracks |
Barracks Open Houses with Pipe Band Performance |
0845-0915 |
Padgett-Thomas Barracks quad (Rain location: McAlister Field House) |
Kelly Cup Competition |
0930-1000 |
Summerall Field |
Performance by the world-famous Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes |
1010-1020 |
All barracks |
Fourth Class Promotion Ceremonies |
1030-1045 |
Heard campus-wide |
Carillon Concert |
1100-1145 |
Summerall Field (Cancelled if raining) |
The S.C. Corps of Cadets Review Dress Parade and awards |
1200-1245 |
Coward Hall and other (Regimental Band and parents in Riverview Room) |
Lunch |
1200-1400 |
Holliday Alumni Center |
The Citadel Alumni Association Tailgate (Open to all) |
1400 |
Johnson Hagood Stadium |
The Citadel vs. Wofford football game |
SUNDAY, OCT. 11 |
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0900 | Summerall Chapel | Protestant worship followed by reception |
0900 | Buyer Auditorium | Episcopal Communion Service and Blessing of the Rings followed by reception |
1045 | Summerall Chapel | Catholic Mass followed by reception |
Various | Other religious services in the area | For Jewish, Muslim and other services please click here. |
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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Purchaser’s Name_____________________________ Address________________________Apt. #________ City________________State______Zip Code_______ Day Phone__________________________________ |
Cadet’s Name:____________________________ Cadet’s Company_______ Other currently enrolled cadet? Yes No if yes, name :_____________________________ Company__________ |
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COWARD HALL FAMILY STYLE LUNCH _____ DEAS HALL BOX LUNCH _____ BAND LUNCH (Cadet must be a member of Band CO) _______# Tickets _______# Cadet Ticket (s) Free TOTAL AMOUNT FOR YOUR ORDER $_____________ |
Payment Method: (Make checks/Money Orders payable to Aramark) ____check ____money order _____cash Call 843-953-6425 for credit card payment or questions |
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NOTE: You may purchase lunch tickets in Mark Clark Hall on Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, 1:00 – 3:30 pm and on Saturday, Oct. 10, 8:00 – 11:00 am. After 11:00 am lunch tickets will be available at the entrances of the Mess Hall until tickets are sold out.
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MAIL THIS ORDER FORM TO: Aramark Attn: Luncheon Tickets 171 Moultrie Street – MSC 65 Charleston, SC 29409 |
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