The Citadel recognizes Kelly Wendt of Mount Vernon as a distinguished academic achiever for the fall 2024 semester, awarding him gold stars for his outstanding performance.
Cadets and students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.7 or higher are awarded with gold stars and are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list.
The distinguished cadets may proudly wear gold stars on their uniforms throughout the semester following their academic achievement. Non-cadet students meeting the criteria receive a gold star recognition certificate, while veteran and active-duty students are honored with challenge coins.
There were over 670 cadets and students who were honored by The Citadel for their exceptional academic performance.
The Citadel, located in Charleston, South Carolina, provides a distinguished military college education, emphasizing leadership excellence and academic achievement for young men and women. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report, it has been ranked the Best Regional University in the South and the Best Public University in the South for 14 consecutive years, as well as the No. 1 Best Public College for Veterans in the South for seven years
