Zachary Sowards is a Mechanical Engineering major from Summerville, South Carolina. He is Lima Company’s commander.

Mecca Jackson is an Exercise Science major from Sandersville, Georgia. After graduation, she hopes to return to The Citadel to complete her master’s degree in Sports Management. Jackson is a member of the track and field team.

Colton Horvath is from Clemmons, North Carolina, and chose to pursue a Biology degree at The Citadel. Upon graduation, he expects to accept a commission into the Air Force.

The Citadel recently welcomed friends and families of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets on campus for its annual Parents’ Day weekend.

Willam Varn is Tango Company commander from Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He is a Mechanical Engineering major that is pursuing his PE licensing. Varn is a member of the 2024 Junior Sword Arch, 2024 Summerall Guard and a recipient of Gold Stars, Dean’s list and has been awarded President’s List. 

Cadet Gianna Rabassi is an Intelligence and Security Studies major with a minor in Business from Jacksonville, North Carolina. She serves as Papa Company commander and expects to accept an Air Force commission in May 2024.

The President’s List, awarded for academic and military excellence, is one of the most distinguished cadet awards presented by The Citadel.

Gold stars are awarded each semester to cadets and students who have earned a grade point ratio of 3.7 or higher.

The dean’s list is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours with a GPA of 3.20 or higher.

Relatives and friends of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets will be welcomed to campus during The Citadel’s annual Parents’ Weekend on Friday, Sept. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 1.