The Citadel photographer’s 24 favorite photos from 2024

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 24 photos from 2024, which are below.

Additionally, free digital downloads are now available through The Citadel’s photo store. Prints may also be purchased in the store. To browse The Citadel’s collection of photographs, click here.

Citadel cadets play intramural handball on Feb. 7, 2024.
Citadel cadets march down King Street to Marion Square for the Oath Renewal Ceremony on March 23, 2024.
Citadel cadets prepare for the President’s Saturday Morning Inspection on April 6, 2024.
Citadel cadets take part in the President’s Saturday Morning Inspection on April 6, 2024.
Members of The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes walk through Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 27, 2024, between performances in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Members of The Citadel’s Regimental Band and Pipes practice during a dress rehearsal for their performance in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on July 31, 2024.
Citadel knobs take part in the Freshmen Field Meet on Sept. 13, 2024.
Citadel knobs take part in the Freshmen Field Meet on Sept. 13, 2024.
Citadel cadets compete in the preliminary rounds of the Kelly Cup Competition on Sept. 18, 2024.
Citadel cadets take part in an ROTC lab on Sept. 22, 2024.
Citadel cadets walk to the ring presentation ceremony in Summerall Chapel on Sept. 27, 2024.
Citadel cadets receive their class rings in Summerall Chapel on Sept. 27, 2024.
A Citadel cadet looks out from the barracks during Parents’ Weekend on Sept. 28, 2024.
Citadel knobs compete in the Kelly Cup, a drilled competition, during Parents’ Weekend on Sept. 28, 2024.
Citadel knobs compete in the Kelly Cup, a drilled competition, during Parents’ Weekend on Sept. 28, 2024.
Army ROTC cadets participate in combat diving training on Sept. 30, 2024.
Citadel cadets march in a retreat parade on Oct. 11, 2024.
Citadel cadets take part in an ROTC field training exercise on Oct. 18, 2024.
Citadel cadets take part in the annual twilight parade on Nov. 8, 2024.
Citadel cadets take part in the annual twilight parade on Nov. 8, 2024.
The Citadel Bulldogs football team takes on Chattanooga on Nov. 9, 2024.
The sun sets over the Ashley River at the Swain Boathouse on Nov. 16, 2024.
Citadel cadets walk to class on Dec. 3, 2024.
Cadets perform in the annual Christmas Candlelight Service on Dec. 6, 2024.