Commencement
Week in Pictures
Recognition Day is a momentous occasion in the life of a knob. It means the end for rigid formations, walking in single file at breakneck speed and the highly regimented way of life that is The Citadel's Fourth-Class System, the toughest college military training system in the country.
Recognition Day begins much the way the first day of military training began back in August 2004 - with intense physical and mental challenges. At the end of the day Wednesday, May 4, the Fourth-Class System was canceled and knobs were recognized by their first names by all upperclassmen.
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| Knobs form up in preparation for the day's recognition day events. |
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| Female knobs tough it out just like their male classmates during a Spirit Run that kicks off and concludes the Recognition Day ceremony. |
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| Knobs are joined by upperclass cadets on Summerall Field is group situps. The key to doing these well is everyone pulling their weight. |
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| Band Company upperclassmen wait for their knobs to return to Second Battalion for recognition. |
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| Back on Summerall Field, the physical exertion continues. |
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| After a grueling 108 situps, knobs collapse around the company guidon. |
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| A group of female knobs sob following their recognition as cadets and wait their turn to greet upperclassmen in their company. |
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| It's an emotional moment for the guys too. |
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