April at The Citadel flew by while the Corps of Cadets kept a steady rhythm of discipline, discovery and community. The month brought unique learning opportunities — from marine biology fieldwork on the water to human anatomy in the classroom — alongside parades, performances and moments of camaraderie that define life on campus. Whether honoring distinguished guests, competing in the boxing ring or watching the Blue Angels fly overhead, these snapshots capture the breadth of cadet life as spring unfolds at The Citadel.
Here are some of the sights around campus during the month of April.
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A Citadel cadet learns about human anatomy from The Citadel’s Anatomage table on April 1 A Citadel cadet runs in Hampton Park on April 1Citadel cadets do field research on board a Dept. of Natural Resources vessel as part of Dr. Clinton Moran’s marine biology class on April 2Citadel cadets perform alongside the USMC’s Parris Island Band on April 6Citadel cadets relax and play intramural sports on Summerall Field on April 8Citadel cadets take part in a parade honoring The Citadel’s Employee of the Year, Angie Rochester, and Team of the Year, the machine shop, on April 10Citadel cadets wait to be inspected in their full dress salt and pepper uniforms on April 10Cadet Jake Willis on a 50-mile run to raise money for the mental health ministries provided by Summerall Chapel on April 14Cadets from 2nd Battalion enjoy a break from studies during an evening BBQ on April 14A Citadel cadet walks across Summerall field at sunset on April 14Citadel cadets take part in a retreat parade honoring the Taiwanese ambassador to the U.S., Alexander Yiu, on April 17Citadel cadets who are training to be drill masters practice their moves on April 17Citadel cadets train in preparation to serve as their company’s guidon bearers on April 22Three Army helicopters land on Summerall Field as part of an event hosted by the Palmetto Battalion on April 23The Citadel Boxing Club hosted the Clash of the Corps boxing match between The Citadel and VMI on April 25The US Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration squad flew over The Citadel campus on April 30
