One day each year in October, the entire Corps of Cadets trade in regular classes for servant leadership and service opportunities.

More than 1,000 goodie bags are now in the hands of local healthcare workers, a small sign to show how cadets are grateful for their work.

“The efforts of the cadets were an outward demonstration of honoring veterans who have served our country.”

Rural SC high school math teachers encouraged to apply for professional development opportunity, with $2,000 stipend, by Jan. 31 deadline

Citadel cadets Jack and Max Zappendorf grew up in Dawson County and, in 2013, noticed that some in the community needed extra help with food.

Thanks to a generous donation from The Citadel Class of 1979, the annual event, which has a new name, will be permanently endowed.

The Citadel Health Careers Society and others from the college spent Friday morning supplying low-income veteran families with food assistance.

Two servant leaders from The Citadel family — one current and one former cadet — are working to give back to the Charleston community.