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The Citadel in photos: Parents’ Weekend, Leadership Day and more from October 2026

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October brought some of the most anticipated events at The Citadel.

Friends and families returned to campus for Parents’ Weekend, seniors received their class rings, the newly selected Junior Sword Arch gave its first performance, the Class of 2030 were promoted to cadet-recruits and received their company letters, and the Summerall Guards performed at halftime during the football game vs ETSU. Weeks of practice were on display during the Kelly Cup finals, as well as during the retreat and awards parades throughout the month. Beyond campus, cadets went out into the Lowcountry to give back to their community during the annual Class of 1979 Leadership Day.

Take a look back at these moments and more from October.

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A uniformed personnel stands at attention during a formal event, holding a ceremonial sword and wearing a white dress uniform with insignia and a red sash.
Citadel cadets take part in a retreat parade on Oct. 2

Citadel knobs compete in the Kelly Cup on Oct. 6

A military parade unfolds in a courtyard with a checkered floor, as uniformed personnel stand at attention before an audience gathered on balconies of a grand white building.
Three uniformed personnel in ceremonial attire march in synchronized formation indoors.
A line of uniformed personnel in ceremonial attire stands at attention on a red and white checkered floor.
The Junior Sword Arch performs in 2nd Battalion on Oct. 6

A rugby player in a light blue jersey runs with the ball while being pursued by opponents on a grass field.
A group of young rugby players in matching uniforms celebrate with a trophy, displaying joyful and excited expressions.
The Citadel Bulldogs Rugby team retained the Holy City Cup as they defeated the College of Charleston on Oct. 7

A dignitary in a floral dress and a uniformed officer stand together as they are formally greeted by soldiers in ceremonial attire.
A line of cadets in formal uniforms marches across a grassy field in front of a large institutional building, with spectators watching from the sides.
A cadet in a formal military uniform walks down the aisle of a church, holding a white object, with other uniformed individuals seated in wooden pews.
A cadet in uniform raises a fist in celebration while others around him share in the moment during a formal gathering.
The Citadel Class of 2027 receives their class rings on Oct. 9

A football player in a light blue uniform with the number 7 runs with the ball while being tackled by an opponent in a white uniform.
A person in civilian clothing is being carried through a dense crowd of uniformed personnel seated in stadium-style bleachers.
A person in camouflage uniform stands on a football field with arms crossed, observing players in blue uniforms during a rainy practice session.
A football player in a light blue uniform runs with the ball while being pursued by opponents on a green field.
The Citadel Bulldogs Football team in action against ETSU on Oct. 10

The Summerall Guards perform during halftime of the Citadel Bulldogs Football team against ETSU on Oct. 10

A uniformed personnel stands at attention holding a flag, with other personnel in formation behind them on a red-and-white checkered courtyard.
A group of uniformed individuals performs push-ups in unison on a red and white mat.
The Citadel Class of 2030 is promoted from cadet-recruits to cadet privates during a ceremony on Oct. 12

A person in camouflage pants and a blue shirt uses a pickaxe to dig into the ground near a chain-link fence.
A young person in military attire speaks into a microphone while an older individual seated in a wheelchair watches attentively.
A young person speaks into a microphone while an older individual in a wheelchair applauds in the background.
A person in a blue shirt paints white siding on a house with a brush.
Citadel cadets volunteer at different sites throughout the Lowcountry during the Class of 1979 Leadership Day on Oct. 21

A uniformed officer speaks at a podium during an outdoor ceremony in front of the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics building.
An older individual speaks at a podium outside the Krause School of Leadership and Ethics, with a uniformed person standing nearby and attendees in the foreground.
The ribbon cutting for the new Krause School of Leadership and Ethics on October 22

A group of pipers in traditional Scottish attire marches across a grassy field under a clear sky.
A group of uniformed personnel march in formation down a paved path, carrying a red flag with crossed swords, in front of a large white building under bright sunlight.
Citadel cadets take part in a retreat parade on October 23
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