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Mary B. Murray Memorial Infirmary

Named for the wife of Charleston philanthropist Andrew Buist Murray, this was one of the first buildings erected on campus. First Battalion is named for Andrew Buist Murray.

McAlister Field House

Named for 1924 alumnus Col. David S. McAlister, the field house was rebuilt in the late 1980s with the same facade and a 6,000-seat arena. McAlister, which contains offices for the athletic director and staff, frequently hosts large campus gatherings, such as the annual commencement ceremony for the Corps of Cadets and the Greater Issues speaker series.

Munnerlyn Snack Bar

Pronounced mŭn-nȗr-lĭn.

Located on the north side of Mark Clark Hall, the canteen is open to the general public. It is named for Frank W. Munnerlyn, Class of 1935.

Murray Barracks

Also known as First Battalion, the barracks is named for Charleston philanthropist Andrew Buist Murray. Murray Barracks was originally constructed in 1927; it was rebuilt in 1999.

numbers

In general, write out numbers one through nine. Use figures for 10 or above and whenever preceding a unit of measure or referring to dates, military units, ages of people, animals, events or things. Also in all tabular matter, and in statistical and sequential forms.

He is 5 feet 6 inches tall.

The cadet gave his little brother the top three reasons to attend The Citadel.

She has a 6-year-old.

Her daughter is 4 years old.

Yesterday 1st Lt. Smith gave the command.

Old Corps

A term often used tongue-in-cheek by older alumni to refer to their time in the Corps when standards were different.

Padgett-Thomas Barracks

Also known as Second Battalion, Padgett-Thomas Barracks is named for 1892 graduate Col. J.G. Padgett and 1893 graduate Col. John Pulaski Thomas, both long-time members of the Board of Visitors. With its distinctive water tower rising above the quadrangle, the original Padgett-Thomas Barracks, built in 1922, was the first building on the new Citadel campus. Padgett-Thomas is featured on the college logo and has become the architectural centerpiece of the campus. The current Padgett-Thomas Barracks was completed in 2004.

Can be referred to as “P-T Barracks” in casual reference or conversation.

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