The Citadel photographer’s 23 favorite photos from 2023

Ed Wray, The Citadel’s Director of Photography, joined the college in 2022. Prior to joining The Citadel, he worked in Asia for 25 years before returning to the United States.

Before the new year, Wray compiled his favorite 23 photos from 2023, which are below.

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A Citadel cadet walks to class on January 17.
Members of The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes practice in Padgett-Thomas Barracks on Wednesday, February 1.
A member of the custodial staff sweeps the floor of Summerall Chapel on Friday, March 3.
Citadel cadets take part in Recognition Day on Friday, March 24.
Cadets prepare for Corps Day activities on Saturday, March 25.
Cadets march to Marion Square as part of Corps Day celebrations on Saturday, March 25.
Cadets line up for Saturday Morning Inspection on Saturday, April 15.
Members of the Class of 2023 celebrate joining the Long Gray Line during Commencement on Saturday, May 4.
Cadets who are part of the athletic cadre take part in a leadership training exercise at James Island County Park on Tuesday, July 18.
Cadets who are part of the athletic cadre take part in a leadership training exercise at James Island County Park on Tuesday, July 18.
An early evening view of the new Capers Hall building on Tuesday, August 1.
Citadel cadets take part in leadership training exercises at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island on Saturday, August 5.
Knobs are processed into their first year at The Citadel during Matriculation Day on Saturday, August 12.
Citadel knobs on their first day of Challenge Week on Monday, August 14.
Citadel knobs on their first day of Challenge Week on Monday, August 14.
The Summerall Guards perform in honor of those that lost their lives in the attack on the World Trade Center and its aftermath on Monday, September 11.
Citadel cadets studying optics take part in a lab experiment using polarizing filters on Tuesday, September 19.
Citadel cadets in the Class of 2024 take part in the Ring Presentation Ceremony on Friday, September 29.
Citadel cadets in the Class of 2024 celebrate as they receive their class rings in Summerall Chapel on Friday, September 29.
Citadel knobs compete in the Kelly Cup on Saturday, September 30.
Citadel cadets take part in the Parents’ Day parade on September 30.
Citadel cadets take part in a parade on Friday Oct. 27.
Citadel cadets take part in a special Twilight Parade at the beginning of Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 3.