“The fourth-class system is the military training and structure of cadet life that molds the young men and women who come through The Citadel’s gates. For the Class of 2027, it began on August 12, Matriculation Day, when the freshman cadet recruits moved into their barracks and prepared to begin their cadet careers.”
A preview of Recognition Day and Corps Day, two of The Citadel’s most important events - The Citadel Today
After Friday, March 22, the members of the Class of 2027 will no longer be called “knobs” and will immediately begin training and preparing to lead in their sophomore year.
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