The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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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.

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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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DOlUn THROUGH THE YEHRS Introduction The year 1942 has been recorded in the annals of time as a year in which the world was witness to some of the most tragic events that have marred our modern civilized eflForts. The highlight of this particular year was the war, and all our efforts were directed toward the successful conclusion of that war. Events which had seemed to be of major importance were forced into the background; so all out was our effort. We were fighting for the survival of our democracy, our democratic institutions, and the belief that God had created man to be free in body and spirit rather than a slave to a demagogue. There were many indications that America was to be a potent power in the United Nations ' drive for victory, these indications taking the form of the many brave deeds of American soldiers, and the astronomical figures reached in the battle on the assembly lines. At first, there had been some doubt as to the possible performance of Ameri- can troops in battle; but time revealed that the Ameri- can soldier was equal to, or better than, any other in the world. Just as America was proud of the per- formances of her soldiers in the first year of war, so Citadel men everywhere had reason to be proud of their Alma Mater, for there were many reports on hand in which the valorous deeds of Citadel men were recounted. Because of the war, the plans for the proposed Centennial celebration had to be drastically curtailed, and this Centennial Edition of THE SPHINX will be the only tangible evidence that there had been plans for a magnificent celebration of The Citadel ' s one hundredth anniversary. Thus, the preparation of a Centennial history was pursued with unusual vigor. The chapter being written now cannot be concluded, of course, until the war is ended, for Citadel men are daily taking their places in this war of elimination, their roles not yet enacted. But all of the previous chapters in the glorious history of this century-old institution can attest to the valuable contributions that Citadel men have made to America ' s progressive efforts. Chapter I Chapter I in the story of The Citadel reveals the act of creation, the motive behind the act, and the immediate effects of the act. On December 20, 1 842, The Citadel. 1849. 18]