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SWANSBORO, N.C. — T. Phillip Collins, 87, of Swansboro, N.C., died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home.
Mr. Collins was born Dec. 14, 1921, in Florence a son of the late Frank and Ruth Bailey Collins. He was a graduate of Florence High School in 1937 and graduated from The Citadel in Charleston.

LAWRENCEVILLE — Thomas J. “Tom” Keyser, age 52, of Lawrenceville passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Westminister Presbyterian Church with Dr. Mike Garrett officiating. Interment in Eternal Hills Memory Gardens.

From GCS Ballpark in Sauget, Ill., you can see the St. Louis skyline, complete with the iconic Gateway Arch.  "It's really a nice view, especially at night," said former Citadel outfielder Sonny Meade, the newest member of the Gateway Grizzlies, the Frontier League baseball team that plays at GCS Ballpark.

CARY, N.C. — The Citadel's Asher Wojciechowski, making his international debut, struck out eight batters in 5 2/3 innings while pitching for the United States national team as the Americans beat Canada, 9-3, at the National Training Center on Monday. The win completed a five-game series sweep over Canada for the U.S.

Until President Obama and his family settle on a local church to attend, their fill-in pastor will be a former All-American offensive lineman who is now a Navy lieutenant who served in Iraq, and a distant relation of Johnny Cash.  Navy Lt. Carey H. Cash, 39 ('92)  a Memphis, Tenn. native, is pastor of the chapel at the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland's Catoctin mountains.  ... Cash attended both The Citadel, the military college in Charleston, S.C., and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas before being sent to Iraq as chaplain to the 1st Marine Battalion. His memoir of his Iraq experience, A Table in the Presence, came out in 2004.

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and his family will continue to attend Evergreen Chapel at Camp David, pastored by a Navy chaplain from Memphis, while they search for a church home in Washington, the White House said Monday. ... Cash attended The Citadel, the military college in Charleston, S.C., and Southwestern Baptist...

Craig E. Burgess, '87, has joined Barnwell Whaley Patterson and Helms as special counsel. Burgess returns to Charleston from Atlanta, where he served as senior litigation counsel with BellSouth Corp. and its successor AT&T South.

Matt Leeds spent many games last season atop the press box at College of Charleston's Patriots Point Field. Leeds' job during those games was to operate the camera that provided streaming video of the game for the Cougars' Web site.....The Blowfish's roster also includes Citadel pitcher Drew Mahaffey, and pitcher Stew Brase and first basemen Nick Chinners and Derek Smith of Charleston Southern.

... During the school year, the Friday afternoon dress parade at The Citadel, South Carolina's military college, is free. While on the picturesque campus, stop by the Citadel Museum which explores the history of the college;  http://www.citadel.edu/museum. ...

The question for South Carolina citizens to ask is not "Should Mark Sanford resign as governor?" The real question is "Why shouldn't he resign?" How can he solve the problems facing our state while being focused on how to resolve his personal problems? Although his family's embarrassment no doubt overshadows that of the state, the damage fully applies to both. (Written by Citadel Fellow Jack Bass)

Recently Citadel President Gen. John Rosa assembled 35 to 40 influential Lowcountry business leaders to learn about a special presidential commission that his office had formed. The commission invites to visit The Citadel area leaders who did not graduate from The Citadel.

SAUGET, Ill. – The Citadel’s Sonny Meade became the fifth Bulldog to enter the professional ranks in 2009 as he signed a free agent contract with the Gateway Grizzlies of the Frontier League. Meade has joined the Grizzlies, a team based out of Sauget, Ill.  The Frontier League is an independent league in the Midwest. Meade went 1-for-4 in his professional debut as the Grizzlies faced the Evansville Otters.

CARY, N.C. – The Citadel’s Asher Wojciechowski, making his international debut, struck out eight batters in 5.2 innings while pitching for the United States national team as the Americans defeated Canada, 9-3, at the National Training Center in Cary. The win completed the five-game series sweep over Canada for the U.S.

The Carolyn Geiger Volleyball Camp at The Citadel has cancelled two of its 2009 summer sessions due to low enrollment. The July 20-22 Team Camp and the July 23 Team Play Date session will not take place this summer.

Citadel pitcher Asher Wojciechowski will start for the USA Baseball national team as it continues its series with Canada today. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. in Cary, N.C.

The question for South Carolina citizens to ask is not “Should Mark Sanford resign as governor?” The real question is “Why shouldn’t he resign?” How can he solve the problems facing our state while being focused on how to resolve his personal problems? Although his family’s embarrassment no doubt overshadows that of the state, the damage fully applies to both. The family’s pain, however, deserves more fully the governor’s priority attention. (Written by Citadel Fellow Jack Bass)

Henry Carl Heins, Jr., of Charleston, SC, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Bishop Gadsden. He was a graduate of the Citadel (Class of 1943) and of the Medical College of South Carolina (MUSC) and received a Masters in Public Health from the University of North Carolina.

Three former Citadel Bulldogs made their pro debuts in the last week. First baseman Chris McGuiness (James Island HS) went 2 for 9 in his first two games for Lowell in the New York-Penn League.

The health care industry is soon to get an influx of the Lowcountry's best and brightest students......Lance Braye of Colleton County High School suffered a severe ankle sprain as an athlete in high school. While getting treatment, he enjoyed the medical atmosphere, and now he's enrolled at The Citadel to study biology and intends to continue study at the Medical University of South Carolina to become an orthopedic surgeon.

Charleston certified public accountant Douglas Snyder has been elected chairman of The Citadel's Board of Visitors.

Citadel pitcher Asher Wojciechowski has been named to the USA Baseball national collegiate team.  "Wojo", as his Citadel teammates call him, was one of 22 players to survive an intense week of tryouts at the USA Baseball training facility in Cary, N.C. A total of 41 of the top college players around the nation were invited to try out.

Two members of the senior class at Charleston Collegiate School have been awarded full scholarships.

--Hayden Seignious has been awarded a full academic and leadership scholarship to The Citadel as well as a Palmetto Fellows Scholarship.

Seignious was elected to the National Honor Society as a sophomore and has won academic awards. He was captain of the varsity football team. He is an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow.

Col. John F. Williams, deceased former assistant commandant of cadets at The Military College of South Carolina, was one of the most honored U.S. Army officers to serve our nation before being assigned as tactical officer in charge of The Citadel Regimental Band.  Having been a bagpiper and member of the Regimental Band during the 1950s, I personally knew Col. Williams to be a strict, dedicated, fair, inspiring and highly respected officer to all who served under his command.

... Lance Braye of Colleton County High School suffered a severe ankle sprain as an athlete in high school. While getting treatment, he enjoyed the medical atmosphere, and now he's enrolled at The Citadel in biology and intends to continue at the Medical University of South Carolina and become an orthopedic surgeon. ...

On Tuesday morning, Lt. Col. Steven J. Bleymaier took command of the 20th Maintenance Group at Shaw Air Force Base from Col. Robert A. Hopkins Jr. ... Hopkins received a Bachelor of Science Degree from The Citadel in 1984. As an acquisitions and career maintenance officer, he has served at bases throughout Europe, the Pacific and the United States. He also served on the staffs for U.S. European Command and Air Combat Command. During his most recent assignment, Hopkins was commander of the 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

CHARLESTON, SC (AP) - Citadel catcher Richard Jones has given up his senior year, signing a contract with the Chicago Cubs.  The school announced Jones' signing Tuesday. He was picked in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball draft earlier this month and is expected to join the Cubs' team in the Arizona League.

The Citadel has lost a second standout junior to the Major League Baseball draft, as All-America catcher Richard Jones has agreed to terms with the Chicago Cubs.  Jones, picked in the ninth round of the MLB draft two weeks ago, will depart from his hometown of Sumter on Thursday for the Cubs' rookie league team in the Arizona League.

SUMMERVILLE — Marcia McCarty O’Brien, 53 of Summerville, SC, wife of Thomas “Tom” O’Brien, died Sunday, June 21, 2009.  Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2009, at Old Fort Baptist Church at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Citadel’s Richard Jones was honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Wednesday, garnering First Team honors on the All-Atlantic Region teams. Jones was one of 10 Southern Conference players honored in the Atlantic Region.

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel’s Richard Jones has decided to forego his senior year after signing a contract with the Chicago Cubs organization. Jones will reportedly join the Arizona League Cubs on Thursday after being selected in the ninth round of the MLB First Year Player Draft.