They came from all over the world. Some crossed state lines. Others made their way across countries and oceans. A lucky few traveled less than a mile. But on Saturday, Aug. 15, not long after sunrise, all of those journeys led to the same place: inside the gates of the Military College of South Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incoming class of about 750 students officially reported to campus to begin a first year that combines academic coursework with military and physical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, however, Matriculation Day marked more than a beginning for the Class of 2030. Among them were 119 women, the largest class of female cadet-recruits in the history of the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Class of 2030 also includes a significant number of legacy students, those with a parent, grandparent or other family member who attended 91ÁÔÆæ. Nearly one in four members of the class are legacy students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat you\u2019re going to get here is not only a world-class education that prepares you for the future; you\u2019re going to get grounded in leadership,\u201d said retired Marine Corps Gen. Frank McKenzie, \u201979, president. \u201cYou\u2019re going to leave here knowing how to gather a group of people around you, how to talk about an idea, how to create something tangible from the idea and, with them, pursue that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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