The Class of 2024 reported for work with enthusiasm, energy and an eagerness to give out animal cracker treats.

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.

Key dates for The Citadel’s biggest events for upcoming academic year Photo above: The Citadel Pipe Band playing during open barracks on Parents’ Weekend 2021 The dates for the Bulldogs

New this year will be a closing celebration, honoring Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. Kyle White, with the entire South Carolina Corps of Cadet.

“To succeed you’ve got to lead from the front at all times. You are there to show them the way.”

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

These Eagle Scouts take trips together, host events for local packs and troops, and complete acts of service in the community.

On Monday and Tuesday, Citadel cadets, students, faculty and staff will find new and socially distant ways to celebrate King’s legacy.

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

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