The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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I W.r.GRAHAM. 1843. R.W. COLCOCK, 1844. F.W. CAPERS, 1852. P. F.STEVENS, 1859. J. B.WHITE, 1861. USJfi ifcfru occupafion 1865. 1882. J.R THOMAS, 1882. G.D.J0HNST0N,1865. ASBURYC0WARD,I890. O.J. BOND. 1908. CP.SUMMERALL, 1931. E DEDKHTE... The Centennial Sphinx to those men who as superintendents have guided and shaped the destiny of The Citadel. Each phase of the life of this great institution is a reflection of the character of the leader, and for this reason The Citadel is outstanding — her record unblemished. But reality demands nothing else, for great men have been at the helm since the date of organization — men of noble charac- ter and strong will; and most of all, men whose sincerity was the all-powerful force of motivation. In her One Hundredth Year The Citadel proudly takes her place as a leader in service to our nation, and there are none who can deny that this place of leadership was given to her through the untiring effort of those determined men who have never lost the spirit of service and progress. It is only fitting that full and complete recognition now be awarded those gallant men who have made for The Citadel a most wonderful past, and have guaranteed to her a more glorious future.

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vation of our democracy! What more fitting tribute could be paid an institution than to say that over two thousand of her sons arc serving their country as military leaders, and that their service is marked with valor and noble courage! Instead of dimming the cele- bration, the war has brought forth the magnificence of the college in a manner so striking that the excellence of the record cannot be denied. The manner of presentation of the story of The Citadel is not intended to be complex and involved; rather it is a story told with such clarity and simplicity that there are no distracting factors, and the college itself is the striking, inspiring element — there is no need for lavish displays. It is intended that this volume convey to the reader in bold fashion the importance of the record of the school, and when the last page has been turned, there will be in his heart a warm appreciation of The Citadel and her record of service to America. Now that the stage is set, the time is at hand for the story to begin; and in the pages to follow, you will see paraded before you our endeavors to recount in worthy manner the record of our school. The arsenal academy. Columbia, South Carolina

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fly lil[ ARE EVER ininDFUL OF... The Service of Citadel Men to our nation. In time of peace and in time of war Citadel graduates have responded to the call for service, and in every case they have been prepared to meet the exigencies of the situation. And what greater tribute could be paid an institution than to say that her graduates served with honor and distinction when the nation was in need! The record of gradu- ates is long and impressive. In the 1860 ' s the roll call found them in arms defending the right that they considered to be the solution to an unfortunate situation; and those who returned to their homes after the hostilities ceased took an active and forceful part in the reconstruction of their nation. But this was only the beginning of the record. Down through the years the pages tell of glorious service. In all of the minor conflicts of the nation there were Citadel Men to serve, and in the first great world conflict in which our country was involved, they added to the record. Belleau-Wood, the Argonne, the Marne were the fields of service. And now when the world is chaos again, the field has broadened and instead of a region in France or England, Citadel Men are serving all over the world everywhere in every theater. And just as this conflict is requiring greater eflFort in men and materiel, so The Citadel is prepared to serve. Already her graduates have fought, and they have received the plaudits of those with whom they fought. Of necessity, the conflict will end, and when that glorious day is at hand, those Citadel Men who are now in arms will return to their beloved country to do their part in the reconstruction of the world. Oh, noble men in far off lands Your courage is never failing.