Current Issue
Sept. 24, 2008
Vol. 109, No. 1
letters
Printer
Submit a letter to the editor
Citadel alumnus offers an apology
Published on September 24, 2008
I would like to pass on my sincerest apologies to everyone associated with Princeton University for the dishonorable treatment you received while visiting The Citadel campus for the football game between our two schools.
The actions of the individual cadets, alumni, and Citadel fans who participated in any way are absolutely inexcusable, both on our campus and during the football game. There is no reason whatsoever for a visiting university to expect to be treated so poorly, and please do not be influenced by any local media report or journalistic account that may portray support for their actions as being from a majority of Citadel alumni. That is simply not the case, and should not be used to stereotype alumni from The Citadel.
Bullies are cowards by their very nature; it is, in fact, their defining characteristic, and is why you never have, nor will you ever, meet a brave woman or a brave man who is concurrently a bully. They will take opportunities to use relatively insignificant events such as a football game between two schools as a very poor and an extremely transparent excuse to discard their self-control, and act in an unacceptable manner. It is the clearest demonstration of the sincerity with which they, as individuals, vow to remain honorable in all respects. Through their actions, they define for all of us the word “pretentious” in the most despicable manner possible.
Please do not be swayed by their poor judgment into thinking that all, or even a majority, of Citadel alumni is from their camp. They acted impulsively, dishonorably, disrespectfully, and definitely in a manner which does not reflect the ideals of The Citadel.
Once again, please accept my sincerest apologies, and we look forward to visiting your fine campus next fall.
Clarence C. Hutto
Post Comments
The actions of the individual cadets, alumni, and Citadel fans who participated in any way are absolutely inexcusable, both on our campus and during the football game. There is no reason whatsoever for a visiting university to expect to be treated so poorly, and please do not be influenced by any local media report or journalistic account that may portray support for their actions as being from a majority of Citadel alumni. That is simply not the case, and should not be used to stereotype alumni from The Citadel.
Bullies are cowards by their very nature; it is, in fact, their defining characteristic, and is why you never have, nor will you ever, meet a brave woman or a brave man who is concurrently a bully. They will take opportunities to use relatively insignificant events such as a football game between two schools as a very poor and an extremely transparent excuse to discard their self-control, and act in an unacceptable manner. It is the clearest demonstration of the sincerity with which they, as individuals, vow to remain honorable in all respects. Through their actions, they define for all of us the word “pretentious” in the most despicable manner possible.
Please do not be swayed by their poor judgment into thinking that all, or even a majority, of Citadel alumni is from their camp. They acted impulsively, dishonorably, disrespectfully, and definitely in a manner which does not reflect the ideals of The Citadel.
Once again, please accept my sincerest apologies, and we look forward to visiting your fine campus next fall.
Clarence C. Hutto
Citadel Class of 1981
Folly Beach, S.C.
Comments
2 Responses
to Citadel alumnus offers an apology
Tell us what you think about
Citadel alumnus offers an apology
CURRENT ISSUE: Sept. 24, 2008
* Online archives date back to Sept. 1995. The date filters only work for content posted after December 2007.
Letters (Archives)
PAW welcomes letters on its contents and topics related to Princeton University.
We may edit them for length, accuracy, clarity, and civility;
brevity is encouraged. As a general guideline, letters should not exceed 300 words.
Due to the volume of correspondence, we are unable to publish all letters received.
Letters, articles, and photos submitted to PAW may be published or distributed
in print, electronic, or other forms.
Write to PAW, 194 Nassau St., Suite 38, Princeton, NJ 08542;
send e-mail to paw@princeton.edu; or call 609-258-4885.