EDUCATION BRIEFS
5 from Beaufort among S.C. Corps of Cadets Class of 2022
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2022 made history as one of The Citadel’s largest incoming classes when they arrived on campus four years ago. Now, after two years of modified graduation celebrations, more than 600 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets – including five from Beaufort – accepted their degrees during the college’s traditional commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 7 in McAlister Field House.
Local cadets who graduated include:
Kyle Davis – Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice;
Joshua Desmore – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering;
Ryan Henrickson – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting;
Cody Spencer – Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies;
Louis Walker – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Graduates accepted their diploma from President of The Citadel Gen. Glenn W. Walters, USMC (Ret.), Class of 1979.
The Citadel, located in Charleston, offers a classic military college education for young men and women focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. The approximately 2,400 members of the S.C. Corps of Cadets are not required to serve in the military, but about one-third of each class earn commissions to become officers in every branch of U.S. military service.
3 from Beaufort on Wofford’s Spring 2022 Dean’s List
Timothy Schmitz, interim provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the spring 2022 semester. Students achieving a 3.60 grade-point average or higher after earning at least 12 academic hours qualify for the Dean’s List.
Beaufort students honored include Caroline Fleming (29902), Carolina Hughes (29902), and Paige Zeigler (29906).
Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,775 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students.
– Staff reports
