August 2004
Posted: Monday, August 30, 2004 10:00 pm EDT
A fourth-class cadet uses some spare time before a recent speech by Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, to study his Guidon. All knobs are expected to memorize the freshman handbook.
The PT Bulldog returns
Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 04:00 pm EDT
Under the nighttime lights inside Padgett-Thomas Barracks, yellow tape blocks off an area of the quad where the Bulldog logo is being painted. The "Spike" logo graced the red and white checkboard of the old PT barracks before it was razed and rebuilt.
The PT Bulldog returns
Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 08:00 am EDT
Under the nighttime lights inside Padgett-Thomas Barracks, yellow tape blocks off an area of the quad where the Bulldog logo is being painted. The "Spike" logo graced the red and white checkboard of the old PT barracks before it was razed and rebuilt.
Welcome back Corps of Cadets!
Posted: Monday, August 23, 2004 11:00 am EDT
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets returned to Charleston on Sunday to prepare for the start of classes Wednesday. The first military dress parade is at 3:45 p.m. Friday.
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:00 pm EDT
Knobs of the Class of 2008 were sworn in Tuesday evening on Summerall Field. A crowd of about 100 people, mostly family and friends, gathered on Summerall Field for the 6 p.m. ceremony.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:00 pm EDT
Military training got under way early Tuesday morning for 672 freshmen inside McAlister Field House where Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Emory Mace and Regimental Commander (above) Cadet Col. Philip Meador addressed the group.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 05:00 pm EDT
With their uniforms in hand, this group of knobs marches off to its next task on the first day of military training. In all 672 young men and women matriculated on Aug. 15.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 05:00 pm EDT
Knobs have to learn how to salute, march, stand at attention and sound off as part of their military training at The Citadel.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 05:00 pm EDT
Knobs, so nicknamed because their shaved heads resemble doorknobs, line up outside the Cadet Store Tuesday. Inside they receive uniforms, covers and other supplies.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 04:00 pm EDT
Regimental Activities Officer Cadet Maj. Brittney Guerry watches knobs in Second Battalion learn to march and salute during Tuesday's military training.
Military training under way for knobs
Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 04:00 pm EDT
With their hair freshly cut, knobs study their Guidons, the freshman handbook, while waiting outside the Cadet Store.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Monday, August 16, 2004 01:00 pm EDT
The first test: Figuring out how to carry all your supplies without dropping anything.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:00 pm EDT
The first test: Figuring out how to carry all your supplies without dropping anything.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:00 pm EDT
Members of cadre wait for incoming freshmen to pick up supplies Sunday during matriculation, where 672 young men and women reported for military training. Classes begin Aug. 25.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:00 am EDT
It was a rainy and muggy Sunday as members of the Class of 2008 and their families moved into the barracks. The 672 freshman who reported will take part in academic orientation on Monday. Military training begins Tuesday.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:00 am EDT
On move in day students and their families get a chance to meet and get to know each other as they unpack.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:00 am EDT
Despite street flooding caused by an early morning thunderstorm, the Class of 2008 reported to campus Sunday. Fourth class reporting was delayed one day because of Hurricane Charley, which skirted the South Carolina coast with minimal damage on Saturday.
Class of 2008 reports for duty
Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2004 11:00 am EDT
A member of cadre watches over check in Sunday. The Class of 2008 - 672 young men and women - moved into the barracks and were issued hats, blankets, calendars and other items essential to the life of a knob.
Posted: Monday, August 2, 2004 07:00 pm EDT
The Citadel welcomed 68 freshmen cadet-athletes Monday as they reported for military training and fall practice. Scenes like this one from last year will be common on campus after the remainder of the Class of 2008 knobs report Aug. 14.
Posted: Monday, August 2, 2004 12:00 pm EDT
