Parents' Weekend

A highlight of Parents' Weekend was the presentation of rings to eligible members of the Class of 2020. Cadets marched to McAlister Field House, being cheered on by knobs, before receiving their rings in front of a crowd of family and friends.

Following the presentation of rings, cadets ran across Summerall Field to salute the War Memorial then tap their rings on the door of Summerall Chapel before running to the barracks to toast their classmates with sparkling cider.

Saturday morning of Parents' Weekend was busy for parents and cadets alike. Barracks opened at 8:30 a.m. and parents filed in, both to see the Pipe Band and Freshman Promotion Ceremony in each of the five barracks. The annual Kelly Cup competition finals also took place on the quadrangle of Padgett-Thomas Barracks followed by a Rifle Legion performance.

While waiting for parade, parents and guests were treated to a Carillon Concert. At 11:00 a.m. parade began. Regimental Commander Richard Snyder, and his family joined General Walters for a jeep review. After parade, the Bulldogs took on the VMI Keydets in The Military Classic of the South, losing 21-34 and sending the Silver Shako to Lexington, Va., for the first time in since 2002.

The Memorial parade has become a Homecoming tradition on Friday afternoon. Following the parade, which ended just before dusk, alumni began their reunion celebrations and young alumni made their way to the Holliday Alumni Center for The Citadel Young Alumni reception.