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Corps Day Weekend 2007
The
Citadel will celebrate the 164th birthday of the South Carolina Corps of
Cadets Thurdsay March 15 through Sunday, March 18.
One of the most highly
attended Citadel attractions, Corps Day Weekend feature dress
parades, awards presentations, cadet performances and athletic
events. A highlight is the mess hall birthday celebration in which the
oldest alumnus and the youngest cadet have cake cutting honors.
The Corps Day tradition
began with the college's inception. Founded by statute in 1842, the first 20
cadets reported for class at the old Citadel on Marion Square in downtown Charleston in 1843. The
campus moved to its current location on the banks of the Ashley River
in 1922.
Following is the weekend's
schedule of events:
Thursday, March 15
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6:15 p.m.
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South Carolina Corps of Cadets’ 164th birthday
celebration, Coward Mess Hall. (Not open to public)
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7:30 p.m.
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The Cadet Talent Show, McAlister Field House. Admission for
non-cadets $3)
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Friday, March 16
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11 a.m.
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Citadel Undergraduate Research Conference. Student posters on
display until March 18. Authors present from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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1:30 p.m.
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Information and sale of mementos, Buyer Auditorium, Mark Clark
Hall.
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2 p.m.
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Tennis vs. Appalachian State, Tennis Center.
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3:15 p.m.
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Rifle Legion Performance, Summerall Field.
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3:45 p.m.
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Washington Light Infantry to commemorate the 164th anniversary
of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. This military dress parade also will
recognize alumni celebrating their 50th reunion year. Summerall
Field.
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6 p.m.
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Baseball vs. East Illinois,
Joe Riley Park.
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9 p.m,.
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Corps Day Hop, featuring the band Rubberband,
McAlister Field House.
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Saturday, March 17
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8 a.m.
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Information, refreshments, sale of mementos, Buyer Auditorium,
Mark Clark Hall.
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8:30 a.m.
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Barracks and facilities open to visitors. Citadel Pipe Band
will perform at each barracks. Barracks close at 10 a.m.
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9 a.m.
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2007 Summerall Guards final
performance/ Bond Volunteers exchange of rifles, presentation of Anthony
Griffin Sword and Clubb Award, Summerall Field.
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10:15 a.m.
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The Citadel Story – A musical narration of the history
of The Citadel, Summerall Field.
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11 a.m.
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Military dress parade, review for Board of Visitors
. Palmetto Medal presentations, Summerall
Field
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1:30 p.m.
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Blue and White football game, Johnson Hagood
Stadium.
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2 p.m.
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Baseball vs. East Illinois,
Joe Riley Park.
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Sunday, March 18
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9 a.m.
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Protestant Service, Summerall
Chapel. Reception to follow, Mark Clark Hall patio.
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10:45 a.m.
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Catholic Mass, Summerall Chapel.
Reception to follow, Mark Clark Hall patio.
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1 p.m.
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Baseball vs. East Illinois,
Joe Riley Park.
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6:30 p.m.
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Catholic Mass, Summerall Chapel.
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2007 Football Schedule
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Date
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Opponent
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Location
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Time
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Results
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Sat, Sep 01
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Charleston
Southern
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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2 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 08
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Webber International
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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2 p.m.
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Sat, Sep 15
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Wisconsin
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at Wisconsin
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TBA
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Sat, Sep 29
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Chattanooga
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At Chattanooga, TN
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TBA
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Sat, Oct 06
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Wofford
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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2 p.m.
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Sat, Oct 13
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Furman (Parent’s Day)
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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2 p.m.
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Sat, Oct 20
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Western Carolina
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at Western
Carolina
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TBA
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Sat, Oct 27
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Georgia
Southern
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at Georgia Southern
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TBA
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Sat, Nov 03
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Appalachian State
(Homecoming)
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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2 p.m.
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Sat, Nov 10
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Elon
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Johnson Hagood
Stadium
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a p.m.
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Sat, Nov 17
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VMI
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at Lexington, VA
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5 p.m.
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