The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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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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The Citadel Academy, Charleston, South Carolina PREFACE Too many times the reader of a volume will fail to grasp the primary meaning because of his failure to approach the work with the viewpoint of the author. For the criticism of an arbitrary point this approach is desirable; but for the thorough enjoyment of a literary effort, it is necessary that the author and reader enjoy the benefit of mutual understanding, for in such a work there are so many influencing factors that must be explained. The content of this volume is not arbitrary in character or scope, for this is the record of events in the life of a college over a one hundred year span. This is The 1943 SPHINX, telling the story of the development of The Citadel — a college dedicated to service — a college designed to prepare young men for a life in which they can serve their country, either as citizens or as soldiers. Herein is fash- ioned a moving, realistic, and inspirational American Epic. The setting is inspiring in itself. What greater climax could there have been than to have the one hundredth anniversary of The Citadel occur while our nation is locked in a struggle for the preser-

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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.