One of the first major events during the commencement season at The Citadel is the annual awards convocation for the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The awards are presented to cadets and active duty students in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments.

Daniel Esteban is the South Carolina Corps of Cadets’s best-drilled cadet after winning The Citadel’s 2019 Star of the West competition.

Photo: Citadel cadets gather together during a joint training exercise with Charleston County S.W.A.T. and 628th Security Forces Squadron April 12, 2019, on Naval Weapons Station-Charleston (Courtesy: Joint Base Charleston) As

Drink Up, a company that would let customers order craft beer online, wins competition after five teams of cadets and students pitch their business ideas.

Our entire Citadel family is mourning the loss of Cadet Keith Schemm and Miss Elizabeth “Libby” Daniel, who died Sunday morning in a tragic car crash. The loss of two so young and full of promise is a heart-breaking wound for our small community.

Flying has been in Jenna’s blood since she was 6, when she joined her father in the cockpit of a Cessna 150. Her goal is to become a fighter pilot in the Air Force, and she is well on her way.

More than 100 men and women from ROTC in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets are being recognized for their academic and military leadership and excellence.

Five cadet finalists spoke for five to seven minutes on any topic that is informational, persuasive or inspirational to compete for cash prizes.

The most difficult thing about making it through to Recognition Day is learning that everything at The Citadel is done a certain way for a reason.

Citadel College Democrats spent first year helping the community and campus, including participating in a tri-partisan debate with other cadets.