Corps Day 2003
| The Citadel celebrated the 160th anniversary of the Corps of Cadets March 14-16. One of the most highly attended attractions, Corps Day Weekend was a great success this year despite the rain and chilly temperatures. The tradition of Corps Day goes back to 1843 when the first 20 cadets reported for class at the old Citadel on Marion Square in downtown Charleston. |
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Frank
Ford, 98, of Charleston, the oldest living alumnus, and Michael Roberts,
17, of Echo Company and the youngest cadet, cut the birthday cake in Coward
Hall at evening meal.
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Senior
Cadet Matt Wilkes and his band Headlights West (Cadets Blake Anderson
and Randy Wolfe)
perform Led Zeppelin’s "Hey, Hey What Can I Do?"
perform Led Zeppelin’s "Hey, Hey What Can I Do?"
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Freshman
Cadet Robert Brady wows the crowd at the talent show Thursday evening
with his incredible balancing act.
with his incredible balancing act.
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Members of Washington Light Infantry present Citadel President Maj.
Gen. John S. Grinalds with an honorary membership. Pictured are Col. Joseph
Trez, Col. Harvey M. Dick, Lt. James H. Seignious, Gen. Grinalds, Commander
Henry I. Siegling, Col. Jimmy L. Green, and Master Chief Ron Doyle.
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A
drop in temperature Friday was not enough to deter the crowd who came
for the afternoon dress parade.
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The
regimental staff sings Happy Birthday to First Lady Norwood Grinalds.
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The
2003 Summerall Guards perform on Summerall Field for the last time.
Following the annual tradition, the 2003 Summerall Guards stepped down, and the
Bond Volunteers assumed their new role as the 2004 Summerall Guards
during a ceremony Saturday morning.
Following the annual tradition, the 2003 Summerall Guards stepped down, and the
Bond Volunteers assumed their new role as the 2004 Summerall Guards
during a ceremony Saturday morning.
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The
Regimental Pipe Band plays as visitors tour the barracks Saturday morning.
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