CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Citadel has announced its top honors for the Fall 2025 semester, recognizing two cadets from York County on the college’s most distinguished list.
Holden Shellnutt of Rock Hill and Olivia Helfrich of Fort Mill were named to the President’s List, an award that signifies the highest level of performance in both academic rigor and military duty.
A Dual Honor
The President’s List is widely considered one of the most difficult achievements for a member of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. To qualify, a student must simultaneously earn a spot on the Dean’s List for academic achievement and the Commandant’s Distinguished List for military performance.
According to the college, the list is composed of cadets who “contribute the most to their companies while maintaining excellent military and academic records.”
About The Citadel
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel offers a classic military college education focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. The college’s student body consists of approximately 2,300 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets.
While cadets are not required to serve in the military upon graduation, approximately one-third of each class earns a commission to become officers in the U.S. Armed Forces. The institution has been ranked as the “Best Public College in the South” by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years.
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