Matriculation Day at The Citadel: Cadet-recruits begin a tough, rewarding academic journey
View of the Citadel
The Ring
Lining up outside the barracks
Early morning at The Citadel
Waiting for instructions from senior cadets
Senior cadet gives instructions
A peek inside the courtyard of the barracks
Warm welcome for families of cadet-recruits
There are a lot of questions on a first day
Hanging out in front of the barracks
First day at The Citadel
Commandant enters
View of the barracks
Unloading outside the barracks
Inside the barracks courtyard
Standing at attention
Must have an ironing board
Inspection
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More than 700 freshman “called knobs” arrived on The Citadel campus for Matriculation Day – a day dedicated to getting the incoming cadet-recruits familiar with the strict expectations of this military college.