March 2003
Back to the books
Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2003 12:00 am EST
It's back to the classroom on Monday for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Spring break is officially over Sunday. For knobs like Delta Company's Patrick Bacue (left) and Sean Tynan that means more time spent studying their knob knowlege.
Citadel family loses member in Iraq war
Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2003 12:00 am EST
The Military College of South Carolina mourns the death of a Marine from the Class of 2001 who was killed Friday morning in combat in Iraq.
Spring showers hit campus hard
Posted: Friday, March 21, 2003 12:00 am EST
Two cadets are distracted from a game of frisbee when strong thundershowers pounded the campus this week, causing Summerall Field to flood in many places. More rain is expected today as the Corps of Cadets heads out for a week-long spring break. Cadets will return March 30.
Changing of the guard
Posted: Saturday, March 15, 2003 12:00 am EST
The Bond Volunteers became the Summerall Guards for 2004 during a ceremony on Corps Day Saturday morning. Joe Mosser (left), commander of the 2003 SG, passes the commander's sword to Philip Schneider, the 2004 SG commander.
Corps celebrates its birthday
Posted: Friday, March 14, 2003 12:00 am EST
Frank Ford, 98, of Charleston, the oldest living alumni, and Michael Roberts, 17, of Echo Company and the youngest cadet, cut a cake marking the 160th birthday of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets on Thursday as Regimental Executive Officer Ashley Garry, right, looks on. Corps Day activities continue today and Saturday on campus.
WWII memorial returns
Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 12:00 am EST
The M-4 Sherman tank has returned to campus after a six-month absence. The tank was taken away in September 2002 to be refurbished by the S.C. National Guard. With its new look, the tank was hoisted back into position at the northwest corner of Summerall Field on Tuesday.
Former governors discuss civil rights
Posted: Saturday, March 8, 2003 12:00 am EST
Former Governor John West and Senator Fritz Hollings, both members of the Class of 1942, discussed state issues relating to civil rights in the 1960s during the civil rights conference recently held on campus. The State newspaper has full coverage of the conference.
Weather forces cancellation of weekly parade
Posted: Friday, March 7, 2003 12:00 am EST
The Citadel's weekly parade of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets has been canceled today due to inclement weather.
Piper silhouettes
Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2003 12:00 am EST
Afternoon sun backlights the pipe band as they prepare for Friday afternoon parade.
