The Citadel - Department of Cadet Activities

07/23/2020

RING RECEPTION & RING CEREMONY - Friday, 2 October 2020

On the Friday of Parents’ Weekend, the seniors receive their class rings and Cadet Activities hosts the Ring Reception and the Ring Ceremony.

Ring Reception. Deas Hall. Where companies and their guests congregate to prepare to walk to take part in the Ring Ceremony.

Ring Ceremony. McAlister Field House. Long standing tradition where seniors and two guests will walk through the ring for a photo opportunity.

Depending on the direction of the CDC, this event may or may not take place.

**All fall events will continue as planned. One month prior to each event, a definite decision will be made on how to proceed based on current guidelines and regulations.

**There will be a Ring Ceremony in dignified and memorable way even if it is not done the same as the previous year.

07/23/2020

PATRIOTS' DAY - Friday, 11 September

Held annually, this event is to honor the 2986 people who were lost on 11 September 2001.

There will be flags placed at the north end of the parade deck for American Airlines Flight #11 which crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center.

Flags at the south end of the parade deck for United Airlines Flight # 175 which crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center.

Flags beside the 2nd battalion pad for American Airlines Flight # 77 which crashed into The Pentagon.

And, flags placed near the war memorial for each of the lives lost on United Airlines Flight # 93 which crashed into a field in Somerset County, PA.

The Corps of Cadets will have formation at 0700 on the parade deck before classes begin and then all are released to attend class

Why. Opportunity to reflect on how servant leadership was vital to America’s responded to the crisis.

All fall events will continue as planned. One month prior to each event, a definite decision will be made on how to proceed based on current guidelines and regulations.

There will be a Ring Ceremony in dignified and memorable way even if it is not done the same as the previous year.

07/23/2020

4TH CLASS BEACH DAY.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, beach day has been cancelled for 2020. We hope to have this event in August 2021.

Held annually at The Citadel Beach House, Isle of Palms, 6 acres on the ocean front.

On this day we would take the freshman class to the beach for a day of relaxation, fun and celebration as upper-class cadets report and move into the battalions.

07/23/2020

Please welcome our 2020 - 2021 Cadet Activities Officers & NCO. We have a Regimental officer & NCO and a Battalion officer for each of the 5 battalions. They will work to boost morale and bring a smile to your cadet's face.

07/23/2020

Cadet Activities has a new regimental rank this year. These cadets are Mascot Handlers who will care for the bulldog mascots as well as taking them to events. Welcome the 2020 - 2021 Regimental Mascot Handlers

08/26/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzN60uUdpxY&feature=youtu.be

Cadet recruits enjoy a picnic at the Citadel Beach House at the conclusion of Challenge Week.

10/16/2018

Seniors celebrating wtih their families & friends at the Ring Hop

08/11/2018

This morning 839 cadet recruits reported. The Class of 2022 begins their adventure! Super excited & now the work really kicks in. Fun!

07/05/2018

Student discounts in South Carolina! These could certainly come in handy.

Student Discounts in South Carolina Welcome! Here is a list of student discounts in the

09/21/2017

Attention Senior Cadet Parents:

The Sphinx yearbook is created by a cadet staff each year and is handed out to cadets at the end of the spring semester. Parents and family members are encouraged to leave a brief message in the yearbook to their graduating seniors. Use the form at the link below to submit your message.

http://www.citadel.edu/root/sphinx-yearbook/yearbook-message-order

Families may submit more than one message, but there is a $15 fee for each message. Payment is to be submitted separately, by mail. Deadline is October 27.

If you have any questions, please contact our department at (843)953-7775 or by email.

Thank you

BRYAN DUKES
P: (843) 953-7775 | E: [email protected]
THE CITADEL | DEPARTMENT OF CADET ACTIVITIES
171 MOULTRIE STREET | CHARLESTON, SC 29409