Corps Day

Bob had invited me to join her and her father for Corps Day at the Citadel.

In its Vision Statement, the Citadel Board of Visitors identifies the following as the school's "core values:"

Academics: We produce graduates who have insight into the issues, ideas and values that are important to society and possess the skills necessary to deal with them successfully.

Duty: We emphasize the importance of individual accountability and the moral obligation of responsibility for the welfare of others.

Honor: We adhere to a code which teaches that uncompromising personal integrity is the primary guide in all situations. "A cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those that do."

Morality: We believe that an individual's character is of utmost importance and, therefore, we provide training which emphasizes ethical principles and core values.

Discipline: We operate a leadership laboratory which emphasizes a structured environment, acceptance of responsibility, self-confidence and service to others.

Diversity: We promote diversity in all segments of our campus community and college life.

The Citadel Pipe Band started the day.

Inside the Quad

The drummers were so awesome! They performed in the Quad a few songs and it was amazing just watching their fingers and wrist moving so quickly.

The Summerall Guards
Per wikipedia:
Named after General Charles P. Summerall, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army and Citadel president from 1931 until 1953, The Summerall Guards was founded in 1932 and remains The Citadel's silent drill platoon. The Guards have amazed audiences for more than seventy years with their unique combination of Prussian high-step and German close-order drill. This drill, known as the "Citadel Series", is passed down from class to class in a highly competitive and vigorous selection process from which only the most committed individuals emerge as the succeeding year's Guards. Guards tradition states that the "series" has never been written down and has remained virtually unchanged since 1932.

The following are pictures of the Parade.