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The Citadel Alumni Association Contributes to Scholarships

The Citadel Alumni Association capped off a banner year of giving at its annual membership meeting. The Association will contribute $900,000 to support college operations, CAA legacy cadet and need-based scholarships, and enhance The Citadel’s Service to Country Tuition Scholarships and National Service Room and Board Scholarships for ROTC cadets.

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  • The late Colonel Louis S. LeTellier, SCM, was born on February 8, 1887. 

He joined The Citadel faculty in 1908 as professor of drawing and in 1920 became the head of the Department of Civil Engineering, which received accreditation by the Engineers Council for Professional Development in 1939. LeTellier was appointed Acting President of The Citadel upon the retirement of General Charles P. Summerall in 1953. When General Mark W. Clark became President, LeTellier was appointed Dean of the college. He retired May 1, 1954, ending 46 years of service to the college. 

LeTellier was the father of former CAA President, the late MG Carroll LeTellier, USA, Ret., '49.
  • February 7, 2025: High temperature today is 75 degrees. 😎
  • February 7, 2025
  • The Charleston’s Francis Marion Hotel opened on February 7, 1924. Some of its famous guests include Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, Doris Day and Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. In 1965, after his retirement as The Citadel’s president, General Mark Clark and his wife lived in the hotel’s penthouse until 1975. In 1989 after Hurricane Hugo, Mayor Joe Riley, ’64, persuaded local banks to contribute to the hotel’s restoration as a landmark in the City of Charleston’s revitalization.
  • Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld, '90, is the chief circuit judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Illinois.

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  • February 5, 2025
  • The Citadel Gospel Choir was founded on February 5, 1988.
  • February 4, 2025
  • On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., The Citadel Alumni Association will host the 48th annual Citadel Alumni Legislative Barbecue in the Goodman Building at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. The barbecue provides alumni and friends of The Citadel an opportunity to express appreciation to the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, the State Constitutional Officers and the Judiciary for their support of the college.

To sponsor: citadelalumni.org/bbq

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP:

Supporter: $120.00 – receives four tickets (one person per ticket).

Individual Sponsor: $240.00 – receives 8 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.*

Sustaining Sponsor: $420.00 – receives 12 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.*

Major Donor: $700.00 – receives 20 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue to either the sponsor or sponsor’s company.*

Contribution to The Citadel Alumni Association Governmental Affairs Committee

The barbecue is a means to foster a heightened interest in The Citadel with these state leaders in an atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. It allows us to celebrate a very rich heritage of service by alumni to the State of South Carolina and to the nation. The barbecue is totally funded by ticket sales and donations by alumni and friends; no college funds or taxpayer money is expended to host this event. To ensure success in future generations, The Citadel needs your continued support.

*Sponsorships at the $240 – $700 levels will be recognized at the Legislative Barbecue.
The late Colonel Louis S. LeTellier, SCM, was born on February 8, 1887. 

He joined The Citadel faculty in 1908 as professor of drawing and in 1920 became the head of the Department of Civil Engineering, which received accreditation by the Engineers Council for Professional Development in 1939. LeTellier was appointed Acting President of The Citadel upon the retirement of General Charles P. Summerall in 1953. When General Mark W. Clark became President, LeTellier was appointed Dean of the college. He retired May 1, 1954, ending 46 years of service to the college. 

LeTellier was the father of former CAA President, the late MG Carroll LeTellier, USA, Ret., '49.
The late Colonel Louis S. LeTellier, SCM, was born on February 8, 1887. He joined The Citadel faculty in 1908 as professor of drawing and in 1920 became the head of the Department of Civil Engineering, which received accreditation by the Engineers Council for Professional Development in 1939. LeTellier was appointed Acting President of The Citadel upon the retirement of General Charles P. Summerall in 1953. When General Mark W. Clark became President, LeTellier was appointed Dean of the college. He retired May 1, 1954, ending 46 years of service to the college. LeTellier was the father of former CAA President, the late MG Carroll LeTellier, USA, Ret., '49.
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The Charleston’s Francis Marion Hotel opened on February 7, 1924. Some of its famous guests include Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, Doris Day and Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. In 1965, after his retirement as The Citadel’s president, General Mark Clark and his wife lived in the hotel’s penthouse until 1975. In 1989 after Hurricane Hugo, Mayor Joe Riley, ’64, persuaded local banks to contribute to the hotel’s restoration as a landmark in the City of Charleston’s revitalization.
The Charleston’s Francis Marion Hotel opened on February 7, 1924. Some of its famous guests include Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, Doris Day and Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. In 1965, after his retirement as The Citadel’s president, General Mark Clark and his wife lived in the hotel’s penthouse until 1975. In 1989 after Hurricane Hugo, Mayor Joe Riley, ’64, persuaded local banks to contribute to the hotel’s restoration as a landmark in the City of Charleston’s revitalization.
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Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld, '90, is the chief circuit judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Illinois.

thetelegraph.com
Judge Christopher P. Threlkeld, '90, is the chief circuit judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit of Illinois. thetelegraph.com
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The Citadel Gospel Choir was founded on February 5, 1988.
The Citadel Gospel Choir was founded on February 5, 1988.
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On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., The Citadel Alumni Association will host the 48th annual Citadel Alumni Legislative Barbecue in the Goodman Building at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. The barbecue provides alumni and friends of The Citadel an opportunity to express appreciation to the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, the State Constitutional Officers and the Judiciary for their support of the college.

To sponsor: citadelalumni.org/bbq

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP:

Supporter: $120.00 – receives four tickets (one person per ticket).

Individual Sponsor: $240.00 – receives 8 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.*

Sustaining Sponsor: $420.00 – receives 12 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.*

Major Donor: $700.00 – receives 20 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue to either the sponsor or sponsor’s company.*

Contribution to The Citadel Alumni Association Governmental Affairs Committee

The barbecue is a means to foster a heightened interest in The Citadel with these state leaders in an atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. It allows us to celebrate a very rich heritage of service by alumni to the State of South Carolina and to the nation. The barbecue is totally funded by ticket sales and donations by alumni and friends; no college funds or taxpayer money is expended to host this event. To ensure success in future generations, The Citadel needs your continued support.

*Sponsorships at the $240 – $700 levels will be recognized at the Legislative Barbecue.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., The Citadel Alumni Association will host the 48th annual Citadel Alumni Legislative Barbecue in the Goodman Building at the State Fairgrounds in Columbia. The barbecue provides alumni and friends of The Citadel an opportunity to express appreciation to the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, the State Constitutional Officers and the Judiciary for their support of the college. To sponsor: citadelalumni.org/bbq LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP: Supporter: $120.00 – receives four tickets (one person per ticket). Individual Sponsor: $240.00 – receives 8 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.* Sustaining Sponsor: $420.00 – receives 12 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue.* Major Donor: $700.00 – receives 20 tickets (one person per ticket). Special recognition will be given at the barbecue to either the sponsor or sponsor’s company.* Contribution to The Citadel Alumni Association Governmental Affairs Committee The barbecue is a means to foster a heightened interest in The Citadel with these state leaders in an atmosphere of fellowship and goodwill. It allows us to celebrate a very rich heritage of service by alumni to the State of South Carolina and to the nation. The barbecue is totally funded by ticket sales and donations by alumni and friends; no college funds or taxpayer money is expended to host this event. To ensure success in future generations, The Citadel needs your continued support. *Sponsorships at the $240 – $700 levels will be recognized at the Legislative Barbecue.
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