Presidents of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

The President of The Citadel is the chief administrator of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Previously known as the Superintendent, the title was changed in 1921 during the tenure of Colonel Oliver J. Bond.

The Citadel, located in Charleston, South Carolina was a component of the South Carolina Military Academy from 1845 to 1865. The Arsenal, located in Columbia, South Carolina made up the other portion of the Academy, with cadets receiving their initial training in the first year at The Arsenal before moving to The Citadel to complete the final three years of their education. Each campus had its own Superintendent, but reported to the same Board of Visitors. Initially, both superintendents held the rank of Captain, but in 1845 The Citadel's superintendent became a Major.[1][2]

Quarters One.

Presidents of The Citadel today occupy a home on campus known as Quarters One.

The Citadel

General Charles P. Summerall
General Mark Clark
LtGen John Rosa

Superintendents

Number Name Branch Began Ended Alma Mater Class Notes
1 Graham, Captain William F.Captain William F. Graham USA 1843 1844 USMA 1838
[2]
2 Colcock, Major Richard W.Major Richard W. Colcock USA 1844 1852 USMA 1826
[2]
3 Capers, Major Francis W.Major Francis W. Capers SCM 1852 1859 College of Charleston 1839
[2]
4 Stevens, Major Peter F.Major Peter F. Stevens SCM 1859 1861 The Citadel 1849
[2]
5 White, Major James B.Major James B. White SCM 1861 1865 The Citadel 1849
[2]
6 Thomas, Colonel John P.Colonel John P. Thomas CSA 1882 1885 The Citadel 1851
[2]
7 Johnston, BrigGen George D.BrigGen George D. Johnston CSA 1885 1890 Howard (AL)
[2]
8 Coward, Colonel AsburyColonel Asbury Coward CSA 1890 1908 The Citadel 1854
[2]
9 Bond, Colonel Oliver J.Colonel Oliver J. Bond SCM 1908 1921 The Citadel 1886
[3]

Presidents

Number Name Branch Began Ended Alma Mater Class Notes
9 Bond, Colonel Oliver J.Colonel Oliver J. Bond SCM 1921 1931 The Citadel 1886
[3]
10 Summerall, General Charles P.General Charles P. Summerall USA 1931 1953 USMA 1892
[4]
(interim) LeTellier, Colonel Louis S.Colonel Louis S. LeTellier SCM 1953 1954 Virginia
11 Clark, General Mark W.General Mark W. Clark USA 1954 1965 USMA 1917
[4]
12 Harris, General Hugh P.General Hugh P. Harris USA 1965 1970 USMA 1931
13 Duckett, MajGen James A.MajGen James A. Duckett SCM 1970 1974 The Citadel 1932
14 Seignious, LtGen George M.LtGen George M. Seignious USA 1974 1979 The Citadel 1942
(interim) Anderson, MajGen WallaceMajGen Wallace Anderson SCM 1979 1979 The Citadel 1934
15 Stockdale, VADM James B.VADM James B. Stockdale USN 1979 1980 USNA 1947
[5]
16 Grimsley, Jr., MajGen JamesMajGen James Grimsley, Jr. USA 1980 1989 The Citadel 1942
[6]
17 Watts, LtGen Cladius E.LtGen Cladius E. Watts USAF 1989 1996 The Citadel 1959
[7]
(interim) Poole, BrigGen Roger C.BrigGen Roger C. Poole USAR 1996 1997 The Citadel 1959
18 Grinalds, MajGen John S.MajGen John S. Grinalds USMC 1997 2005 USMA 1959
[8]
(interim) Poole, BrigGen Roger C.BrigGen Roger C. Poole USAR 2005 2006 The Citadel 1959
19 Rosa, Jr.,, LtGen John W.LtGen John W. Rosa, Jr., USAF 2006 The Citadel 1973

The Arsenal

Initially created as a separate academy, The Arsenal in Columbia, South Carolina became an auxiliary to The Citadel in 1845. Together, the schools comprised the South Carolina Military Academy. Cadets completed their first year at The Arsenal before moving to The Citadel for the remainder of their tenure. In May, 1865, the remainder of the Battalion of State Cadets, which was primarily composed of Arsenal cadets, disbanded at Newberry, South Carolina as one of the last Confederate units to disband. The Arsenal never reopened, its buildings mostly destroyed in the burning of Columbia by General Sherman.

Superintendents

Number Name Branch Began Ended Alma Mater Class Notes
1 Herbert, Captain AlfredCaptain Alfred Herbert SCM 1842 1845
[2]
2 Matthews, Captain JosephCaptain Joseph Matthews SCM 1845 1856
[2]
3 Tew, Captain Charles CourtenayCaptain Charles Courtenay Tew SCM 1856 1858 The Citadel 1846
[2]
4 White, Captain James B.Captain James B. White SCM 1858 1861 The Citadel 1849
[2]
5 Thomas, Captain John P.Captain John P. Thomas SCM 1861 1865 The Citadel 1851
[2]

References

  1. ↑ Handbook of South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Agriculture. p. 182. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Handbook of South Carolina. South Carolina Department of Agriculture. p. 228. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
  3. 1 2 James Henry Rice, Jr. (October 6, 1933). "Bond of The Citadel" (PDF). The State. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  4. 1 2 W. Gary Nichols (October 1994). "The General as President: Charles P. Summerall and Mark W. Clark as Presidents of the Citadel". The South Carolina Historical Magazine. 94 (4). Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ Tony Perry (July 6, 2005). "James Stockdale, 81; POW at Hanoi Hilton, Won Medal of Honor, Ran With Perot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ Diane Knick (June 11, 2013). "Former Citadel President Maj. Gen. James A. Grimsley Jr. dies". Post and Courier. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ Jim Falls (November 1, 2011). "Former Citadel president to speak at Hartsville Veterans Memorial dedication". Hartsville Messenger. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  8. ↑ "President Who Guided Citadel Transition to Retire". New York Times. January 19, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
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