Citadel Swears In Female, Male Cadets

The first four women to take the Citadel’s oath in the school’s 153-year history were sworn in along with 572 men. Wearing gray duty uniforms and black caps, the Class of 2000 marched onto the school’s parade grounds for the ceremony, which was attended by parents, school officials and residents. Although the Charleston, S.C., academy was forced by court order to admit Shannon Faulkner last year, she became ill and missed the swearing-in ceremony.