Knob Knowledge, also known as Fourth-Class Knowledge, is a collection of Citadel lore and trivia gathered by college librarians over the years. It grew out of the tradition of upper-class cadets asking knobs (freshmen) questions to enhance their knowledge of The Citadel and its history, and to build esprit de corps. Today, freshmen are only required to know what is specifically stated under Fourth-Class Knowledge in The Fourth-Class System Manual, also known as the Red Book.
Kovats Field
Pronounced kō-vats.
Named for Col. Michael Kovats de Fabricy, a Hungarian native who joined patriot forces in 1777 to fight in the American Revolution, Kovats Field is used for faculty, staff and student parking. Kovats was killed in 1779 on Huger Street while leading troops defending Charleston against overwhelming British forces.
Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics
Pronounced kraus (as in house).
Established in 2003 by a generous endowment from Bill Krause, Class of 1963, and his wife, Gay, the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics was founded to support The Citadel’s vision to enhance leadership development and ethical growth in its students.
Law Barracks
Also known as Third Battalion. Named for Evander M. Law, an 1865 graduate and Civil War general.
Lesesne Gate
Pronounced lə-sān.
The main entrance to the campus is named for Thomas Petrigru Lesesne, Class of 1901. Lesesne was instrumental in moving the campus from its original site at Marion Square. The pedestrian gates on either side are famous sword gate panels wrought around 1830 by Charleston ironmonger Christopher Werner.
LeTellier Hall
Pronounced lə-tĕll-yȗr.
Home of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, this building was named for longtime department head Col. Louis S. LeTellier.
Long Gray Line
Note that the American English spelling of gray is used as opposed to the traditional English spelling, grey.
The Long Gray Line is the last parade of the academic year. It’s held on the Friday before graduation and it signifies the changing of the guard from the current senior class to the upcoming senior class. As the parade concludes, the outgoing senior class forms the long gray line of alumni. The term is also used to refer to Citadel alumni.
Lowcountry
The Lowcountry is a region and is one word.
Mark Clark Hall
The student activities building. It houses a variety of services for cadets as well as The Citadel Bookstore; Buyer Auditorium, named in honor of former U.S. Representative from Indiana Steven Buyer, Class of 1980; and the Munnerlyn Food Court, a full-service snack bar open to the public.
Mark Clarkâs grave
The burial site of The Citadel’s 11th president and one of America’s top five commanders during World War II. Gen. Mark W. Clark became the nation’s youngest three-star general at the age of 46. He commanded the Fifth Army and later the 15th Army Group. When he died in 1984, his funeral in Summerall Chapel drew dignitaries from around the world.