Just last week, cadets were counting down the days until the Class of 2026 received their band of gold. Now, 531 soon-to-be graduates wear the ring.

The Citadel’s annual Parents’ Weekend celebrations will take place on Friday, Sept. 19 – Sunday, Sept. 21.

During its annual Parents’ Day weekend, The Citadel invited friends and families of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets to campus.

Cadets Michael and Robert Hart are twin brothers from the Class of 2025. Their family legacy is linked to their father, John “Jay” Hart Jr., a member of The Citadel’s Class of 1992. As his sons honor his memory and continue the tradition, his Citadel ring, engraved with ‘92, now holds even greater significance.

The Citadel will welcome the family and friends of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets to campus during the college’s annual Parents’ Weekend celebrations on Friday, Sept. 27 – Sunday, Sept. 29.

A look at some of the events happening on campus, including the President’s Cup and Summerall Cup parade, Parent’s Weekend and more.

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

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.

A look at some of the events happening on campus, including the first parade of the year, Parent’s Weekend, Constitution Day and more.

Mason Hand is a political science major from Greenville, South Carolina. He is a Dean’s List and Gold Stars recipient and is in the Honors Program. Hand is an editor for the Gold Star Journal, Vice Chairman of the Hollings Society and member of the Political Honors Society. He serves as the Regimental Adjutant for the 2022-23 school year. Hand is also a legacy cadet whose father, Michael Hand, ’90, served as First Battalion adjutant.