Cadet — and Bulldog soccer player — Ryleigh Jenkins is joining a long family line of serving our country. Her grandfather was a Navy Seal; her dad, a Marine.
Before her nine-win Citadel soccer team hit the road for Mercer, she had her own ceremony as part of her process of becoming a Navy Midshipman.
The Citadel recognizes state and national leaders with honorary degrees
Awards presented to top cadets during 2026 commencement ceremony at The Citadel
The Citadel Class of 2026 cadets sworn in as officers in the United States Armed Forces
