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A 1989 graduate of The Citadel will become the new commandant of the S.C. Corps of Cadets. U.S. Navy Capt. Eugene F. Paluso was picked Tuesday to replace the retiring commandant, Col. Leo A. Mercado. Paluso will be responsible for the command and oversight of the 2,300-member Corps of Cadets and will report directly to The Citadel’s president, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa.

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The Citadel in Charleston has a new commandant of cadets. U.S. Navy Captain Eugene Paluso is a 1989 graduate of the state military college. He currently commands Naval Special Warfare Group Three at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In that job he commands 700 Navy SEALS and other personnel. Paluso is retiring from the Navy after 25 years to take the position at The Citadel this summer. He will oversee the college's 2,300-member Corps of Cadets. The Citadel's current commandant, retired Marine Col. Leo Mercado, is retiring after serving since in the post since 2009

Three S.C. representatives have introduced a bill that would include students on the decision-making bodies of higher education institutions. The institutions included in the bill are the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, The Citadel, the Medical University of South Carolina, Winthrop University, South Carolina State University, the College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University and Coastal Carolina University.

Though “art” and “The Citadel” have not often been said in the same sentence, Tiffany Reed Silverman is changing the conversation. In 2013, the Beaufort-born “military brat” became the director of The Citadel’s fine arts program—the first full-time fine arts faculty member in the school’s history. A former College of Charleston adjunct professor and Gibbes Museum director of education, she launched a fine arts minor, club, and website.

That’s how Thomas Schoenbeck described a hand off of command Wednesday morning on Brown Parade Field when Col. Dan McFarland turned over the reigns of the garrison to Col. Thomas Boone.

Outgoing Fort Huachuca Garrison Commander Col. Dan McFarland is a native of South Carolina and is a graduate of The Citadel and was commissioned into the Military Intelligence Corps. He has a master’s degree from the Sellinger School at Loyola College in Maryland, and recently completed the U.S. Army War College Interagency Fellowship with the Central Intelligence Agency.

Turtogtokh Luvsandorj and Nicole Levermann were named the Male and Female Athletes of the Year at The Citadel’s annual awards banquet. Luvsandorj, the fourth wrestler in school history to earn All-America honors, set a school record with 134 career wins, including 39 his senior season. Levermann starred in both track and field and soccer. She scored in a total of 12 events at SoCon indoor and outdoor meets over the past four years, including three times each in the pentathlon and heptathlon.

The Citadel's Employee of the Year and Team of the Year are reaping the rewards of their hard work. The six employees were honored during a reception with the President of The Citadel after learning that they had been chosen to receive the honored titles for 2014.

Employee of the Year

Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa and Susie Maghakian

Team of the Year

Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa with Team of the Year members Dave Drake, Robert Palmer, Chris Cantrell, Eric Oman and supervisor, Gene Creson

U.S. Navy Captain Eugene F. Paluso, will be the new commandant for the S.C. Corps of Cadets at The Citadel.

Captain Eugene Paluso, USN

The commandant of cadets is a vice presidential position responsible for the command and oversight of the 2,300-member Corps of Cadets. Paluso graduated from The Citadel in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. He is currently a U.S. Navy SEAL officer on active duty as the commander of the Naval Special Warfare Group Three at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Cadet Matthew Bernard of Orange Park, Fla., who graduates this month, was named a Fulbright Scholar to teach English in rural Malaysia.

Cadet Donald Preston Hipps, a native of Pelion, S.C., will teach English in Mexico on a Fulbright scholarship in the 2014-15 academic year.

Cadet Erin Bucherl, a senior from Indianapolis will study Swahili and intern in a hospital in Zanzibar, Tanzania on a Boren Scholarship for the 2014-15 academic year.

Elizabeth Stephenson, a veteran day student and a psychology major from Greenville, was awarded a Boren Scholarship to study Mandarin in China for six months.

James Bachety waited for his acceptance letter for The Citadel, and when it arrived, he called the tennis coach he grew up attending camps under.  Bachety, a Beaufort High School senior, will have the chance to play tennis for the Bulldogs and coach Chuck Kriese.

Dr. Bill Newton, graduate of The Citadel and MUSC, retired US Army colonel who served in Vietnam, and now a resident of Southern Pines, N.C., spoke to the Greater Piedmont Chapter of The Explorers Club April 11. His skills in plastic and reconstructive surgery have taken him to many developing countries.

His presentation was on a CARE/MEDICO mission to Afghanistan in 1978. That was a year of war and chaos that ended the Afghan Golden Age and allowed the Soviet Union to invade the country. Dr. Newton’s purpose, known as Operation Smile, was to perform corrective surgery on those disfigured by the increasing hostility.

The Buffalo Bills have hired Gerald Dixon as a pro scout.

Dixon spent the past six years as an assistant at The Citadel, including the last three coaching cornerbacks. He was a four-year starter at Alabama, and was cut by both the Bills and the Detroit Lions before the start of the 2004 season.

A native of Jamaica, Dixon went on to play in NFL Europe and spent two years with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL.

Accused of violating The Citadel's honor code, basketball player Matt Van Scyoc held out hope of remaining at the military school after filing an appeal. That appeal has been rejected, and Van Scyoc -- a rising junior and the Bulldogs' top scorer last season -- confirmed Thursday that he will be leaving The Citadel after two seasons.

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Citadel officials say that a photo posted to Instagram that appears to depict an alleged incident of hazing is just a prank. The Post and Courier alerted the military college to the photo after receiving an email containing the image. The photo, which is a screen shot of the image posted to Instagram, appears to show seven male cadets wearing Citadel T-shirts standing in a shower in the bathroom of a barracks with an eighth man who appears to be nude sitting on the floor with his wrists bound by duct tape.

Harvey "Skip" Mandel, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, beloved husband, father and grandfather entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 23, 2014. His Funeral Service will be held at the graveside, Friday, April 25, 2014 in Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery "Maryville", Sycamore Avenue at a time to be announced. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Skip was born July 6, 1931, in New York City. He was the son of Irving and Charlotte Greenwald Mandel. Skip was a 1953 graduate of the Citadel and served in Korea retiring as a First Lieutenant.

 Winners of five straight, Furman will attempt to continue its recent hot streak this weekend when it travels to Charleston to take on arch-rival The Citadel in a three-game Southern Conference series beginning with Friday's 6:00 p.m. game at Joseph P. Riley Park.  Saturday's game is set for 2:00 p.m., and first pitch for Sunday's finale is 1:00 p.m.

The electricity and natural gas provider that serves customers in the central, southern and southwestern portions of South Carolina presented The Citadel STEM Center of Excellence with the largest gift the center has received to date, $100,000, in the form of a check during a campus visit April 23, 2014.

“We are proud to partner with The Citadel to promote science, engineering, technology and mathematics initiatives, which are essential to South Carolina’s future,” said Keller Kissam, President of Retail Operations for South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, “and we are even prouder that The Citadel educates principled leaders who embody the ideals of duty, honor, and respect that are even more essential.”

On May 6, 2014, the Chamber will be holding its annual Salute to the Military event to honor the importance of the link between business and military communities in our region. The military is the Charleston region’s largest employer with over 22,000 personnel and an annual economic impact of $6.7 billion.

Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James will give the keynote address at this year’s event.  As the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Ms. James is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its more than 690,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian airmen and their families.

Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Awards have been presented to 98 men and women who are in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and are also associated with ROTC departments at The Citadel. Each year, the Citadel's ROTC departments which include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Marine ROTC, and Navy ROTC, nominate their finest cadets for awards in the categories of academic and military excellence.

 

Thomas Middleton LeMacks, 69, of Meggett, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 23, 2014. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 26, 2014, in St. Philip's Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment, private. The family will receive friends Friday, April 25, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun Street. Tommy was born February 17, 1945, in Charleston, SC, son of the late Isaac Middleton LeMacks and Alice Thomas LeMacks. He attended The Citadel and was a graduate of The Baptist College.

Bo Thompson singled in Hughston Armstrong to snap a 3-3 tie and trigger a four-run fifth inning, giving The Citadel a win over Winthrop on Tuesday night at Riley Park.  Armstrong led off the fifth with a single and moved to third on a failed pickoff throw to first by Matt Crohan. With the infield playing in, Thompson roped a shot past shortstop Kyle Edwards into left field to bring home Armstrong with the tie-breaking run.

In the area of job growth, the Charleston region ranks 28th out of all American cities according to Forbes.com. Defense, technology and marine biology are just a few of the area's thriving industries hungry for high-potential graduates from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs. Now, one of the state's most recognized college-level STEM programs just got stronger, thanks to South Carolina Electric & Gas. 

A total of 10 Bulldog marksmen received All-Academic honors from the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) for their performance on the range and in the classroom.  Six members of the women's team and four from the men's team were honored with the award that requires the student-athlete to earn at least a 3.2 grade point average and have one of the team's five scores count towards the scoring of a match.

The central presentation for The Citadel Graduate College commencement ceremony will be given by Timothy "Scott" Case, co-founder and CEO, Main Street Genome, and founding chief technology officer, Priceline.com.

The Citadel Graduate College's commencement exercises begin at 3:30 p.m., at McAlister Field House.

Tickets are not required. The full schedule of events as well as information about parking can be found at the website listed.

Post player Nadi Beciri of Bergen Catholic High School in Hackensack, N.J., has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at The Citadel. Beciri, 6-7 and 225 pounds, averaged 18.5 points and 12 rebounds for his 20-5 team last season, leading Bergen Catholic to a top 25 ranking in New Jersey. His verbal commitment was reported last week.

Bo Thompson singled in Hughston Armstrong to snap a 3-3 tie and trigger a four-run fifth inning, giving The Citadel a 7-4 win over Winthrop Tuesday night at Riley Park. Armstrong led off the fifth with a single and moved to third on a failed pickoff throw to first by Matt Crohan. With the infield playing in, Thompson roped a shot past shortstop Kyle Edwards into left field to bring home Armstrong with the tiebreaking run.

 The Winthrop baseball team scored three runs in the fourth inning but it wasn't enough as they fell 7-4 to The Citadel on Tuesday night. The Eagles are now 18-26 on the year while the Bulldogs move to 16-25.  Matt Crohan registered the loss, giving up three runs on two hits, while The Citadel's Zach Laverty earned his first win, holding the Eagles to no runs or hits in one inning.

Elizabeth McPherson Ravenel Harrigan, born on May 6, 1928, in Charleston, South Carolina, died on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was the daughter of Mary Allen Boykin and Arthur Ravenel and married to Anthony Hart Harrigan for 59 years. She was the devoted mother of four children and grandmother to 11 grandchildren. In 1949, she graduated from the College of Charleston and taught at the Blue Ridge Mountain Mission School in Dyke, Virginia. She later obtained her graduate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Citadel and the University of Tennessee.

Saturday, May 3 4:00p to 9:00p

When thinking of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, images of marches and parades may come to mind.  However, this world-famous military band, comprised of members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, has much more in its repertoire than most would expect.

At 6:30p.m. on April 24, 2014, the community is invited to McAlister Field House for an opportunity to listen to the band in concert. Under the direction of retired Navy Commander Mike Alverson, and Pipes Director, Major Jim Dillahey, the cadets of the Regimental Band and Pipes will present selections of varied musical styles-from Broadway to featured soloists, to the traditional sounds of Scotland. 
 

Mars Through Curious Eyes: Recent Results on Martian Geology from NASA's Curiosity and Opportunity Rovers 

April 24

6:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Copeland Auditorium, Grimsley Hall

A Call for Health Occupation Mentors

On-going

The Citadel's Pre-Health Mentorship Program is requesting that health professional in the area consider becoming mentors to members of the S. C. Corps of Cadets. The college's pre-health mentor program was established one year ago to connect pre-health students with area professionals for job shadowing and enrichment activities.

Star of the West competition to begin graduation festivities 

May 7

Seating at 8:30 a.m.

Competition beings at 9 a.m.

Free and open to the public 

Thursday, Apr 24 6:30p

Republicans want to discourage national Democratic groups and donors from helping Sheheen, convincing those groups to spend their money elsewhere in other races — holding control of the U.S. Senate, for example, Citadel political scientist Scott Buchanan said. “Democrats are facing tough races nationwide,” he said. “They have got to be careful where they spend.”

Glenn A. Bramhall, a resident of Spartanburg, was promoted to the rank of Major General, US Army, in a ceremony held March 9, 2014, in Anderson.  Bramhall, a member of the SC Army National Guard, has resided in Spartanburg with his wife, the former Faith Cox, since 1982. He is a 1979 graduate of The Citadel in Charleston, where he received his commission as a second lieutenant in the Infantry and then served on active duty for three years in the 24th Infantry Division at Ft. Stewart, GA.

At 6:30p.m. on April 24, 2014, the community is invited to McAlister Field House for an opportunity to listen to the The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes in concert.

Under the direction of retired Navy Commander Mike Alverson, and Pipes Director, Major Jim Dillahey, the cadets of the Regimental Band and Pipes will present selections of varied musical styles-from Broadway to featured soloists, to the traditional sounds of Scotland.

This annual spring concert event is free and open to the public.

William A. "Lefty" Edwins, Jr. 85, died Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Williamsburg Regional Hospital. Mr. Edwins was born February 2, 1929 in Orangeburg, a son of the late William A. Edwins, Sr. and Mrs. Henrietta Oliver Edwins. He was a 1951 graduate of the Citadel, where he lettered in varsity baseball for four years. He was a member of the Association of Citadel Men, Block C Club, Pee Dee Citadel Club, the Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Brigadier Club.

Navy Times - http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140418/NEWS/304180054/XO-fired-issues-while-leading-Blue-Angels

Atlanta Journal and Constitution - http://www.ajc.com/news/news/blue-angels-commander-atlanta-native-relieved-of-d/nfc9Y/

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James will deliver the commencement address when cadets graduate from The Citadel next month.

The state military college announced Thursday that James, who was appointed to the post last year, will address cadets during graduation exercises on May 10 at McAlister Field House.

That afternoon, The Citadel holds commencement for its graduate college.

Timothy “Scott” Case, co-founder and CEO of Main Street Genome and a founder of Priceline.com, is the scheduled speaker for the afternoon ceremony.

Roger Everett Hawkins, 77, died on Monday, April 14, 2014. Most recently, he lived at Ormond Beach, Florida. Roger loved to teach psychology, organization development and leadership. He served on the faculties of Aurora College, Eastern Michigan University, Loyola University, Fredonia State College, Winthrop University and most recently The Citadel.

Jordan Smith tossed his second complete game of the season and second of his career against The Citadel, leading Western Carolina to an 8-2 victory and a sweep of an abbreviated two-game series at Hennon Stadium. Earlier Sunday, Dykota Spiess doubled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth, giving Western Carolina a 5-4 win in the completion of a game suspended on Saturday evening.

Mr. Thomas "Tom" Irvine Dean, Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Dean was born on January 8, 1931 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Thomas Irvine Dean, Sr. and the late Vera May Cole Dean. He was a graduate of Porter Military Academy in Charleston, SC, attended The Citadel, was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, and of the Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, KY, with a degree in Administration.

Ravenel attended public schools and was the captain of his high school football and wrestling teams. After graduating from The Citadel in 1985, he sold real estate and, after earning a master’s of business administration degree, formed his own development company, building and leasing shopping centers throughout the South for stores, including Advanced Auto Parts and Food Lion.

Some of my political science colleagues recently reported the results of such hypothetical conversations at the Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics in Charleston, SC. Scott H. Huffmon and Allie Briggs (both of Winthrop University) and Christopher N. Lawrence (Middle George State College) conducted a study among South Carolinians. In April, 2013, as part of the Winthrop Poll series, interviewers asked for responses to the following probe: "Imagine that you had to describe the South to someone who had never been to a Southern state in America in just two words or two very short phrases." The co-authors then coded the responses for substantive analysis.

The Citadel Club of Greater Washington, with the support of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, will hold a special event to champion a 30 year old graduate of the college who will be awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in a combat zone. The award comes six years after First Lieutenant Russell Kaufmann, who while serving with the District of Columbia National Guard, was hit in the neck by sniper fire while on a combat mission near Tikrit, Iraq, on January 28, 2008.

Washington Times: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/17/citadel-announces-speakers-for-commencements/

The State: Columbia http://www.thestate.com/2014/04/17/3393258/citadel-announces-speakers-for.html

Post and Courier: http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140417/PC16/140419385/1009/air-force-leader-to-give-2014-commencement-speech-at-the-citadel&source=RSS

Charlotte Observer: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/04/17/4848074/citadel-announces-speakers-for.html#.U1EWck1OWvE

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Fort Mill Times: http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2014/04/17/3423660/citadel-announces-speakers-for.html

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The Island Packet (Kiawah, James Island, John’s Island) http://www.islandpacket.com/2014/04/17/3064935/citadel-announces-speakers-for.html

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While at Coach Houston's Elite Camp you will receive specific position instruction, speed, agility, quickness development, a competition setting for skill implementation against top high school talent and an opportunity to evaluate and be evaluated by The Citadel football staff.

The Charleston RiverDogs, South Carolina, College of Charleston and the Citadel had baseball games rained out Friday.  The RiverDogs will play the Rome Braves in a South Atlantic League twinbill starting at 6:05 p.m. at Riley Park.

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Quanex Building Products announced the hiring of Tracy Forrester as director of quality and Kim Alexander as vice president of operations for Window and Door Systems. Both Forrester and Alexander will be located at the Richmond, Ky., location.

Alexander has more than 30 years of experience in operational manufacturing roles. He will be focused on implementing key business practices to improve operational efficiency, developing performance metrics and leading strategic initiatives within the Window and Door Systems division. Alexander holds a bachelor of science in business from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, and most recently served as vice president of operations for Danchem.

Something had to give Wednesday night as slumping South Carolina and a crumbling Citadel team stumbled into each other inside a ballpark with alligator sausage and funnel cakes on the menu. The Gamecocks left with more indigestion. The Bulldogs are at least temporarily pleased with a sloppy but immensely satisfying 10-8 victory before 6,500 fans at The Joe.

Delivering the speech to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, will be Deborah Lee James, secretary of the U.S. Air Force. She is the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force and is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its more than 690,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and their families.

The central presentation for The Citadel Graduate College commencement ceremony will be given by Timothy "Scott" Case, co-founder and CEO, Main Street Genome, and founding chief technology officer, Priceline.com. Case is a technologist, entrepreneur and inventor, and was founding CTO of Priceline.com, the internet travel service that reached $1 billion in annual sales in less than 24 months.

Delivering the speech to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, will be Deborah Lee James, secretary of the U.S. Air Force.  She is the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force and is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its more than 690,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen and their families.

The central presentation for The Citadel Graduate College commencement ceremony will be given by Timothy “Scott” Case (pictured left), Co-Founder and CEO, Main Street Genome, and Founding Chief Technology Officer, Priceline.com. Case is a technologist, entrepreneur and inventor, and was founding CTO of Priceline.com, the internet travel service that reached one billion dollars in annual sales in less than 24 months.

Despite homers from Brison Celek and DC Arendas as well as seven hits and 10 walks at the plate, sixth ranked South Carolina fell to The Citadel 10-8 on Wednesday evening in non-conference action at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.  The Gamecocks fall to 28-9 with The Citadel now 15-23 overall.

When thinking of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, images of marches and parades may come to mind.  However, this world-famous military band, comprised of members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, has much more in its repertoire than most would expect. 

When thinking of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, images of marches and parades may come to mind. However, this world-famous military band, comprised of members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, has much more in its repertoire than most would expect.  See one of The Citadel's global performances aired by the BBC here.

When thinking of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, images of marches and parades may come to mind. However, this world-famous military band, comprised of members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, has much more in its repertoire than most would expect.

At 6:30p.m. on April 24, 2014, the community is invited to McAlister Field House for an opportunity to listen to the band in concert. Under the direction of retired Navy Commander Mike Alverson, and Pipes Director, Major Jim Dillahey, the cadets of the Regimental Band and Pipes will present selections of varied musical styles-from Broadway to featured soloists, to the traditional sounds of Scotland.

South Carolina dropped its second straight mid-week game to a team in the Lowcountry with a losing record.  After falling to Charleston Southern in Carolina Stadium on Tuesday, the Gamecocks fell to The Citadel 10-8 in front of 6,500 at Riley Park on Wednesday.

Executives of public and private companies will discuss managing critical issues during The Citadel Directors’ Institute in May.  Business leaders will talk about risk management, strategic planning, board governance and regulatory developments affecting companies during a program from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., May 2, at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston.

It's been a rough few days for South Carolina's baseball team.  The 11th-ranked Gamecocks lost 10-8 to The Citadel after a three-hour, 30-minute-long contest at Joe Riley Park Wednesday night. The loss is USC's fourth in five days. USC (28-9) gave up a four-run third inning to the Bulldogs and found itself playing catch-up the rest of the way.

In Chattanooga, Tenn., Trevor Gotkowski clinched the match at No. 4 singles as the Wofford Terriers defeated The Citadel, 4-0, Wednesday in the first round of the Southern Conference Men's Tennis Tournament at the Champions Club.

By Jason Simmons, Class of 2000 - "Young men and women of the class of 2017, I would like to congratulate you on completing your knob year. Having been through the system myself, I know this is a day you have dreamed about for a long time. While it marks an important transition in your cadet career, I hope it is an even more important transitioning point of your life: you are no longer seen as a follower, but a leader."

Albertha Buncum - Entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 14, 2014, Mrs. Albertha Buncum. Residence: 268 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403. Mrs. Buncum is the widow of Mr. Julius Buncum, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Eliza Monroe; the mother of Mr. Nathaniel Williams (Betty), Mrs. Patty Buncum Bennett (Theron) and Ms. Evelyn Lavern Buncum. Predeceased by Mr. William Waring, Ms. Louise Milligan, and Mr. Julius Buncum, Jr. The grandmother of Ms. Tina Waring, Ms. Ira Johnson, and Ms. Loria Simmons, who was reared in her home. Mrs. Buncum was 95 years old and was a retired Citadel Employee.

The 1990 Citadel baseball team is, and likely always will be, the best in school history. That particular Bulldogs squad is the only team in school history to reach the College World Series. The Citadel finished 1990 with a 46-14 record, won the Southern Conference regular season and tournament titles, had a 26-game winning streak, and notched a win over Cal State-Fullerton in Omaha.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, who serves on the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition along with New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and tennis legend Billie Jean King among others, is passionate about the subject and will bring his knowledge to The Citadel this week.  Hertling will give a talk, titled Out of Shape Recruits: A National Security Concern, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday in room 165 at Bond Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz adeptly sidestepped questions about how he'd fare among conservative Republicans in a South Carolina presidential primary. But he did say another Democrat in the White House would spell doom and gloom. Cruz, widely seen as the conservative face of last year's government shutdown over funding what Republicans call "Obamacare," spent Tax Day talking to free enterprise advocates at The Citadel.

"This goes beyond just military readiness," says Citadel health professor Daniel Bornstein, "because if we don't have the military that's ready to fight, then we have a problem. That's clear." Hertling will give a talk, titled "Out of Shape Recruits: A National Security Concern," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday in room 165 at Bond Hall. The event is free and open to the public .

IF YOU GO:

What: "Out of Shape Recruits: A National Security Concern," by retired Lt. General Mark Hertling.

When: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday.

Where: Room 165, Bond Hall, The Citadel.

Cost: Free and open to public.

On the web: Hear Hertling speak on the subject at a TEDxMid-Atlantic talk in October 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWN13pKVp9s

It was just two months ago that The Citadel's baseball season began in promising fashion. The Bulldogs, picked to finish second in the Southern Conference, opened the season at Riley Park with wins over national power Louisville, coming off a College World Series appearance, and the ACC's Virginia Tech, which won 40 games and made the NCAA regionals in 2013.

Citadel basketball has received a verbal commitment from Nadi Beciri, a 6-7, 240-pound post player from Bergen (N.J.) Catholic High School. Beciri averaged 18.6 points and 11.5 rebounds for a 20-5 team, and was named first-team all-Bergen County.

Gayle Eldean Schoen, Sr., 74, of Summerville, husband of Ann (Snowden) Schoen, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Trident Medical Center.  He graduated from Peru State College in Nebraska, where he received his Bachelors. He then went on to receive his Masters and Educational Specialist Degree from The Citadel.

Charleston PR executive Nancy Mace, the first female graduate of The Citadel, raised $208,000 from January through March in her bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in June's Republican primary, her campaign said Tuesday. Tuesday was the deadline for filing campaign finance reports for candidates seeking federal office.

Santorum's visit comes as another party conservative and potential 2016 hopeful is scheduled to be at The Citadel on Tuesday night. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz will address the Free Enterprise Foundation Awards Dinner at the Holliday Alumni Center on campus.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum said Monday that foreign affairs, including the situation in the Ukraine, will be a key issue for the nation in the run up to the 2016 presidential election. Santorum, of Pennsylvania, spoke with reporters before a GOP luncheon at The Citadel, the state military college where two of his sons are cadets. He said he would visit the state frequently but there would be no decision on whether he will make another run for the White House until next year.

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, a potential Republican presidential contender in 2016, is again visiting South Carolina.  Cruz is scheduled to speak Tuesday at the Free Enterprise Foundation's annual awards dinner at The Citadel. The foundation, based at the state military college, is a research institution dedicated to fostering a greater understanding of free enterprise.

Mallory Factor recently presented parts of his newest book, Big Tent: The Story of the Conservative Revolution – As Told by the Thinkers and Doers Who Made It Happen, to an audience at the Heritage Foundation. Factor is the John C. West Professor of International Politics and American Government at The Citadel, a military academy in South Carolina. He is also a Fox News contributor and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Here is a summary of example media placements based on our efforts to drive coverage through pitching 25 regional media and advanced social media outreach.

Post and Courier - hard copy back page front section – no link

Post and Courier - online photo gallery : http://www.postandcourier.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CP&Date=20140412&Category=PC16&ArtNo=412009998&Ref=PH

WCIV (ABC) Charleston – online photo gallery http://www.abcnews4.com/story/25231841/cadets-make-march-to-marion-square-for-recognition-day

WCSC (CBS) Charleston – http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1730&DateTime=4%2F12%2F2014+11%3A16%3A38+PM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=1730&playclip=True&RefPage=

WCBD (NBC) Charleston –  http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=1720&DateTime=4%2F12%2F2014+7%3A09%3A18+PM&LineNumber=&MediaStationID=1720&playclip=True&RefPage=

CharlestontheDigitel - http://www.thedigitel.com/s/charleston/recognition-day-and-iconic-march-marion-square-140410-237171

Charleston.gotnewswire.com http://charleston.gotnewswire.com/news/cadets-make-march-to-marion-square-for-recognition-day

The Citadel Facebook – 8 galleries; multiple advanced promotions  https://www.facebook.com/TheCitadel?rf=108109575884009

Twitter and Instagram - Also multiple day of event and pre-event promotions

The 2015 Summerall Guards, a silent drill platoon at The Citadel, made its debut during Corps Day Weekend March 15. The Corps of Cadets this year celebrated its 171st birthday.  Brayden Reince of Florence, has earned a position on the 2015 Summerall Guards.

The President's List is the most distinguished awards list on which a cadet can be placed. It indicates excellence in academics and military duties for the previous semester. The President's List is a combination of the Dean's List and the Commandant's Distinguished Service List, which is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies and who have excellent military and academic records.

Former Pennsylvania U.S. senator Rick Santorum will address the Charleston County Republican Women’s lunch meeting at the Citadel on Monday, before talking with the Charleston County Republican Committee at 6 p.m. that night at North Charleston City Hall.

And Texas Sen. Ted Cruz will be the keynote speaker at the Free Enterprise Foundation’s annual awards dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Holliday Alumni House at The Citadel.

 Santorum has been a repeat visitor to South Carolina and Charleston where two of his sons are Citadel men.

 Cruz, who many see as orchestrating last October’s federal government budget shutdown, was last in the state in November speaking to religious conservatives in the Columbia area.

Six Republican candidates trying to get U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham out of office spoke at a Liberty Rally in downtown Charleston Saturday afternoon. "We've got a senator that must be replaced, period," said candidate Bill Connor of Orangeburg, an attorney, Citadel graduate and Army Reserve Lt. Colonel.

The big farmers market in Charleston's Marion Square is also opening April 12, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. They'll kick off  with Citadel Recognition Day. Corps of Cadets freshmen will dress for parade and march down to Marion Square, the site of the original Citadel campus.

Edwin Huger Poulnot III, of Charleston, the former president of Kerrison's Dry Goods Co. and an outspoken advocate for the revitalization of the King Street shopping district, died Wednesday. He was 88. Born in Charleston on November 25, 1925, Poulnot studied at The Citadel before joining the Navy during World War II. After the war, he graduated from Duke University and started working for his father at Kerrison's in 1951.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Rick Santorum will visit South Carolina during the week of April 14, 2014, as he seriously considers a second bid for the white house.  South Carolina holds the first southern contest in the presidential primary and caucus calendar. Santorum has made multiple trips to the state since the 2012 election. Two of his sons attend the Citadel in Charleston.

Here's an excerpt from the TV transcript, "...here on this one coming later this month, john and i will take you on a trip to charleston to tell you about a citadel tradition going on for years and still continues to day."

The Citadel's Commandant of Cadets has designated commanders, regimental staff, sergeants major and first sergeants for the Class of 2015. Cadets who will assume the nine top-ranking positions were recognized during a private ceremony with The Citadel's president, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, The Citadel's Provost, Gen. Samuel Hines, Ph.D., and The Commandant of Cadets, Col. Leo Mercado. The new officers were provided with the chevrons that will be added to their uniforms to reflect their ranks. They will assume their stations when the fall semester begins.

East Tennessee State wiped out an early four-run deficit in a 12-4 win over The Citadel in a non-conference game Wednesday night. The Bulldogs are 13-21 heading into a Southern Conference series this weekend at Appalachian State. The Buccaneers, coached by former Citadel baseball and football star and athletic hall of fame member Tony Skole, are 15-17.

Working as a Family Court judge for 18 years hasn’t always been easy, says Judge Robert N. Jenkins, but it has been rewarding. Jenkins, who will retire from his post at the end of June, presides over divorces, custody battles, adoptions and more. Adoptions are the happiest cases, and Jenkins enjoys helping a new family come together.

Patricia Ann Baird Hagstrom, 76, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully Monday, March 10, 2014 with her family by her side.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and one of the most enthusiastic football fans of the Citadel Bulldogs and the South Carolina Gamecocks.An interment service will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerall Chapel on the Citadel Campus in Charleston, SC.

Recognition Day is a monumental event in the life of a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. For freshmen, known as knobs, it means the end of the highly regimented way of life that is The Citadel's Fourth-Class System: the toughest college military training system in the country. The day includes rigorous physical training tests and other activities which are crowned by one of the iconic sites of Charleston – the Recognition Day March to Marion Square.

Recognition Day is a monumental event in the life of a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. For freshmen, known as knobs, it means the end of the highly regimented way of life that is The Citadel's Fourth-Class System: the toughest college military training system in the country. The day includes rigorous physical training tests and other activities which are crowned by one of the iconic sites of Charleston – the Recognition Day March to Marion Square.

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Sunday, Apr 13 3:00p

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 8, 2014) – The ETSU baseball team returns home to take on The Citadel Wednesday night at Thomas Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The Citadel (13-20) was also swept over the weekend as the Bulldogs lost all three to Georgia Southern in Charleston. Overall, The Citadel has dropped six of its last seven games.

The Beaufort Citadel Club's annual Coaches Night will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club on Lady's Island (30 Yacht Club Drive). New Citadel football coach Mike Houston will be the guest speaker, along with members of his staff. Houston spent the last three seasons as the head coach at Lenoir-Rhyne, where he led the Bears to the NCAA Division II national championship game last season.

In response to Dr. Rob Young's March 29 commentary on the Wave Dissipation System, my typical reaction to a commentary like this would be to simply let it go and let readers recognize it for the merit it contains or lacks.  However, I feel ethically obligated to at least point out some errors contained in the original commentary by Dr. Rob Young that the common reader would never know about otherwise.

Joel Strickland, 70, of Summerville, husband of Teresa (Harbeson) Strickland, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his son's residence. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral services will be held at Knightsville United Methodist Church, 1505 Central Avenue, Summerville on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 4 o'clock PM.

ETSU hosts The Citadel tonight with a pair of local products taking the mound for their respective teams. The Citadel gives the ball to Daniel Boone ...

Mary Lucille Mangum Adams passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, surrounded by her children, who knew it was time for her to go to her Maker and be reunited with the love of her life, her husband Vince, and her sons, Darrel and Jeff. As a Veteran Student, he could be married, so they wed in December of his freshman year. She worked as a secretary at The Citadel to help support the family, as they had two children by the time he graduated.

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina – Most Immersive

The Citadel’s location in Charleston positions students for a truly immersive military experience. “Charleston’s proximity to so many Navy and Marine Corps facilities, such as Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Command, Naval Base Mayport, Naval Base King’s Bay, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, and SPAWAR makes the learning opportunities unmatched,” says Brendan Schaaf, a senior naval instructor. The Citadel’s Army ROTC unit, Palmetto Battalion, consists of 1,470 students who attend college at The Citadel and at schools across South Carolina’s coastal region. Add in The Citadel’s additional ROTC branches—Air Force, Marines, and Navy—and the number climbs to 2,344. The Citadel produces the second-highest number of Army commissioned officers, trailing only the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Roughly 60% of The Citadel’s alumni are veterans.

Scholarships: The Citadel awards more than $3 million dollars annually to entering freshmen and enrolled upperclassmen, including 25 full academic scholarships. Freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships, while upper-class cadets must complete a separate application.

Judge Waring had impeccable social and professional credentials. He was a member of one of Charleston’s finest families. Born in 1880, he was the son of Edward Perry Waring, a veteran of the War Between the States, having marched southward as a Citadel cadet to defend Charleston from Sherman’s army. A quiet man who paid attention to detail, Waring served as attorney for the City of Charleston and handled himself well.

Coincidentally, Yvonne Santos, owner of Adventure Sightseeing, was preparing to retire. Also fiercely protective of her customer service reputation, Santos was not inclined to sell to just anyone. "They are a cut above in the tour bus business," Yochum explains. "One of the only tours with hotel pickup, the only one that goes to The Citadel, a Magnolia Plantation package… they're a full-service, highly respected bus line, and a great fit with Charleston Harbor Tours. Fortunately, they felt the same way about us!"

On May 2, The Citadel School of Business will host the fifth annual Citadel Directors’ Institute, a continuing educational program designed exclusively for directors and their executives to engage and discuss current and emerging issues, strategic planning, risk and board governance. Presenting sponsors include Nelson Mullins and Elliott Davis.

Tyler David Heffernan of Longmeadow, MA has been named to the President’s List at The Citadel. Tyler is a Criminal Justice major. The President’s List is the most distinguished awards list on which a cadet can be placed. It indicates excellence in academics and military duties for the previous semester. The President’s List is a combination of the Dean’s List and the Commandant’s Distinguished Service List, which is composed of cadets who contribute the most to their companies and who have excellent military and academic records.

Paul Stanley Castleman, age 73, of Dayton, OH passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. He graduated from Yazoo City High School in 1959, and later entered The Citadel 'Class of 1964'. Stanley recalled, "I was blessed to become a member of Tango Company where I met eight other freshman 'NOBS'. That first day encounter began what turned out to be a beautiful fifty-year friendship. They are some of the finest people I would ever hope to know."

Robert Laurie Graham, 86, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, husband of the late Lou Mina Rogers Graham, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. His Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014 in the J. HENRY STUHR INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel on Monday, April 7, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the service. Robert was born February 19, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late William Graham and Jessie Lang Graham, and brother of the late Helen Madison of Isle of Palms, SC. He was a graduate of Fork Union Military Academy, and went on to attend the Citadel.

About 150 supporters of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham joined him and a key ally, Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., for a barbecue lunch Friday at The Citadel, and Graham told them what they wanted to hear: "We're going to win."  But that's not exactly what a dozen people dressed in bright yellow shirts and waving signs at a nearby intersection wanted to hear.

"The hardest part is the culture shock," said Kispert, a 27-year-old veteran student at The Citadel in Charleston who expects to graduate next year with a degree in political science. "It's the shock of no longer being in the military and under that strict regimen."

Spartanburg, S.C. - Clay Allen was named Southern Conference outdoor field performer of the month after breaking The Citadel javelin record with a throw of 218'6" at the Shamrock Invitational in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

The Georgia Southern Eagles rallied from a four-run deficit to take the series opener from The Citadel Bulldogs 7-4 at Joe Riley Park. Georgia Southern (22-10, 5-5 SoCon) batted around in the sixth inning and tied the game at 4-4 on Kody Adams' bases loaded walk. A hit batter in Aaron Mizell sparked the rally and the Eagles scored four runs on two hits and three walks.

The Citadel and veterans featured in today's Washington Post education section.  The story has gained some national, regional and local attention.  Here's a sampling of where the story has been featured:

The Washington Post - http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/higher-education/many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college/2014/04/04/a93fe218-bbf8-11e3-80de-2ff8801f27af_story.html

Samples :

·         Associated Press – National  Front page story called The Big Story with two photos of Cpl. Kispert taken on campus today. http://bigstory.ap.org/article/many-returning-military-vets-bound-college

·         NPR – national

·         ABC News national website - http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/returning-military-vets-bound-college-23188826

·         Army Strong – w/photo box http://www.armstrongmywire.com/news/

·         Houston Chronicle – w/photo http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/us/article/Many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college-5376284.php

·         Boston Globe http://www.boston.com/news/education/2014/04/04/many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college/UGfkcIuqu0tmxRlQZUIHSL/story.html

·         Seattle http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college-5376284.php

·         JouralTimes (Wisconsin) http://journaltimes.com/news/us/many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college/article_6177d506-8290-5384-883d-794930882c68.html

·         WCIV (Charleston) - http://www.abcnews4.com/story/25162789/many-returning-military-vets-bound-for-college

Many other cities including but not limited to:

Charlotte

Denver

Lincoln

Provo, Utah

Santa Fe

Sioux City

St. Louis

Video report below about The Citadel’s new Fine Arts program

Live5News/Charleston: http://www.live5news.com/story/25160081/the-monuments-men-author-speaks-to-citadel-crowd-on-military-link-to-art

Currently on multiple media outlets including:

WMBG – Myrtle Beach http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/25160081/the-monuments-men-author-speaks-to-citadel-crowd-on-military-link-to-art

WTOC – Savannah http://www.wtoc.com/story/25160081/the-monuments-men-author-speaks-to-citadel-crowd-on-military-link-to-art

WLBT & WDBD – Mississippi http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/25160081/the-monuments-men-author-speaks-to-citadel-crowd-on-military-link-to-art

WJHL – Johnson City TN http://www.wjhl.com/story/25160081/the-monuments-men-author-speaks-to-citadel-crowd-on-military-link-to-art

& others

The College of Charleston has organized two related events to commemorate the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision. The effort, titled “From Equality to Quality,” is meant to raise awareness about this important U.S. Supreme Court case and the critical role South Carolina played in it, as well as to generate a discussion about the status of education in the state on the anniversary of the Brown decision, according to organizer Jon Hale, professor of educational history.

When you hear them coming, move out of the way. "We're a big group, and we move like a freight train," said Citadel class of 2007 graduate Andrew Barton. Barton will join nearly 150 cadets, past and present, for the Cooper River Bridge Run in honor of fallen soldier and former cadet, Army Sgt. Aaron Wittman.  Wittman, was killed in Afghanistan while in the line of duty, Jan. 10, 2013.  He was the first U.S. casualty of the year.

Two new members have been named to The Citadel's Board of Visitors and will begin serving their terms July 1, 2014. The seats, which are appointed by the S.C. General Assembly, will be filled by Stanley L. Myers and Fred L. Price, Jr., who both reside in the Columbia, S.C., area. The BOV has the responsibility for the direction and supervision of the college. All members serve six-year terms.

Three finalists will be considered for the position of commandant of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets at The Citadel. The commandant of cadets is a vice presidential position responsible for the command and oversight of the 2,300-member Corps of Cadets. The finalists are:

• Capt. John (Jay) C. Kennedy, USMC (Retired);
• Col. Stephen P. Luxion, USAF; and
• Capt. Eugene F. Paluso (USN).

Legislators voted Wednesday on who next would hold open seats on the boards of the state's public colleges and universities. None of the races were contested for board seats at the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel. That's often the case in such races. Unless a race is going to be close, challengers often drop out.

He also served as Assistant Principal of Chicora High School; first Principal of Hunley Park Elementary School; Adjunct Professor of Education at The Citadel; and Director of Middle Schools for the Charleston County School District. Upon retirement from the public school system, he then served as the Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Charleston, and as Assistant Principal of Instruction at Bishop England High School.

Two new members have been named to The Citadel's Board of Visitors and will begin serving their terms July 1, 2014.  The seats, which are appointed by the S.C. General Assembly, will be filled by Stanley L. Myers and Fred L. Price, Jr., who both reside in the Columbia, S.C., area. The BOV has the responsibility for the direction and supervision of the college.  All members serve six-year terms.

The research university would provide opportunities for students to pursue graduate and doctoral programs, she said.  The College of Charleston would continue to collaborate with other schools, including the University of South Carolina, The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina, she said.

The Citadel has narrowed its search for a new commandant of cadets to three finalists, according to a news release.  Commandant Col. Leo A. Mercado, who is responsible for the command and oversight of the 2,300-member Corps of Cadets, is retiring. The finalists to fill his position are retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. John “Jay” C. Kennedy, U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen P. Luxion and U.S. Navy Capt. Eugene F. Paluso.

CHARLESTON, S.C. − After serving as director of alumni affairs at The Citadel and executive director of The Citadel Alumni Association (CAA) for the past 13 years, Mike Rogers, a member of The Citadel Class of 1970, has elected to retire from state service and the CAA effective June 30. The Citadel is now accepting applications from qualified candidates, as well as nominations, for the position of director of alumni affairs.

The former Citadel summer camper whose 2007 complaint raised questions about serial molester Louis "Skip" ReVille's conduct at the school now says his contact with the former camp counselor was more serious than he originally let on. During a recent deposition filed in a civil lawsuit surrounding the school's handling of allegations against ReVille, the victim said he was present in five pornography and masturbation sessions with ReVille in the counselor's dorm room.

On May 2, Nelson Mullins will be a presenting sponsor of the fifth annual “Citadel Directors Institute,” a continuing educational program designed exclusively for public and private company corporate directors and their executives to connect and discuss emerging issues and best practices in board oversight.

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The Chanticleers let an early two-run lead slip away after turning to the bullpen and then helped the decisive run come around to score for The Citadel in the 10th inning on an errant pickoff throw and a wild pitch. The visiting Bulldogs picked up their second victory this season over the Chants, holding on for a 3-2 win at TicketReturn.com Field inside Pelicans Ballpark as Gilmore kept his post-game comments brief.

Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 30, 2014, Mrs. Miriam G. Backman; beloved mother of Hope Boyce (Andrew) and Rena'sha Backman; daughter of Rev. Daniel Green; grandmother of Michael Brown and Andrew Boyce II; sister of Daniel Green, Jr., Zelda Dunning (Roy), Lender Green, Benjamin Green and Mona Monroe; daughter-in-law of Mrs. Emma Backman (late Richard). Mrs. Backman is predeceased by her husband, Richard "Bubba" Backman, daughter Tamika Backman and mother, Virginia Green. Residence: 1847 Twain Ct, James Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Mrs. Backman was a food service employee with The Citadel.