WELCOME TO THE
BLACK-HAWK BATTALION
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION PAGE
BLACK-HAWK BATTALION
COLOR GUARD INFORMATION PAGE
The Black-Hawk Color Guard presents the colors at school and community events, such as athletic events that occur at BPHS; a variety of civilian-sponsored ceremonies (i.e. Veterans Day, High School graduations); board meetings for Stafford County Public Schools; and, when requested, at a myriad of other celebrations.
Membership in the BPHS NJROTC Color Guard is more than simply presenting our nation’s colors. It requires dedicated practice and preparation. Practices are comprised of discipline and routine rehearsal, and preparation includes pre-staging gear and making sure our uniforms are extra squared away. As the "face" of both BPHS and Black-Hawk Company, the Color Guard has a standard which must be consistently and painstakingly met - no matter the setting...no matter who is watching.
The Color Guard also assists the company in its mission: to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment. The team not only promotes responsibility and accomplishment, but also teaches flag etiquette. Additionally, every cadet on the team plays a vital role. The cadets must learn the responsibility that comes with performing as one. Not an easy task. However, there is a bond that comes with being on the team. The cadets have each other’s backs. They look, perform, and think as one. Anyone who has been on a team knows that you don’t leave your teammates hanging. A team is sacred.
Membership has it's rewards: it's no walk in the park; but when an event has been successfully performed, much pride is felt. The cadets have earned that sense of accomplishment the company strives to achieve. Many strangers have praised our Color Guard cadets for standing out and performing above and beyond anyone’s expectations.
Think you have what it takes to be the Best of the Best in 'The Nest'? Come on out, and check us out.
Membership in the BPHS NJROTC Color Guard is more than simply presenting our nation’s colors. It requires dedicated practice and preparation. Practices are comprised of discipline and routine rehearsal, and preparation includes pre-staging gear and making sure our uniforms are extra squared away. As the "face" of both BPHS and Black-Hawk Company, the Color Guard has a standard which must be consistently and painstakingly met - no matter the setting...no matter who is watching.
The Color Guard also assists the company in its mission: to instill in students the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment. The team not only promotes responsibility and accomplishment, but also teaches flag etiquette. Additionally, every cadet on the team plays a vital role. The cadets must learn the responsibility that comes with performing as one. Not an easy task. However, there is a bond that comes with being on the team. The cadets have each other’s backs. They look, perform, and think as one. Anyone who has been on a team knows that you don’t leave your teammates hanging. A team is sacred.
Membership has it's rewards: it's no walk in the park; but when an event has been successfully performed, much pride is felt. The cadets have earned that sense of accomplishment the company strives to achieve. Many strangers have praised our Color Guard cadets for standing out and performing above and beyond anyone’s expectations.
Think you have what it takes to be the Best of the Best in 'The Nest'? Come on out, and check us out.
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PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
TBD |
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RIBBON REQUIREMENTS:
Awarded to each member of the color guard in good standing who has entered competition, or performed at three or more official functions. |
