Easley's Sloan Lindsey Earns Spot on 2014 Summeral Guards

Cadet Sloan Addison Lindsey of Easley, SC, has earned a position on the 2014 Summerall Guards, a silent drill platoon at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.

Cadet Lindsey is among 61 rising seniors that have gone through rigorous drill and physical training to be selected as members of the Summerall Guards. Cadets are chosen for their ability to precisely execute selected portions of the drill series they will perform as Summerall Guards, as well as, their demonstrated level of physical fitness and stamina.

The 2014 Summerall Guards made its debut on March 9, 2013, during Corps Day Weekend. The Corps of Cadets this year celebrated its 170th birthday.

The platoon was created in 1932 and named for Gen. Charles P. Summerall, former chief of staff of the U.S. Army and president of The Citadel from 1931 until 1953. Its purpose is to exemplify the exactness and thoroughness with which Citadel cadets are trained.

The drill, which is verbally passed down from class to class, is a unique series of movements based on the old German close order drill and performed to a silent count. Each year's Summerall Guards take responsibility for teaching the next year's unit the intricate steps of the drill.

Cadet Lindsey is seeking a BS in Education . He is a member of India Company.

The Citadel, founded in 1842, is a public, coeducational military college in Charleston, S.C., that offers a classic military education for young men and women seeking a college experience that is challenging, meaningful and academically strong. With the core values of honor, duty and respect, The Citadel prepares principled leaders for the military as well as the global workplace.