If you have any questions about Color Guard, please contact either Cadet Chief Elfi Van Kuilenburg through Facebook Messenger
Being in the Color Guard takes time, commitment, and most importantly, the right attitude. Color Guard does more than regularly participate in drill meets. We present the colors in a variety of events, and we lead the unit in parades. Color Guard could be described as “the face of the unit”, as we are always in the spotlight and must be the best. Color Guard is the most prestigious team in NJROTC and we constantly strive to be better than the rest.
Each Color Guard formation consists of four members. Two flag bearers (United States and Navy/Texas), and two rifle guards on each end. Due to only having four member on each team, mistakes are more noticeable; because of that, a decent part of practice is designated just to the details. If you are in Color Guard, you must be very diligent in everything you do. One mistake is very noticeable in a small team. We hold two practices a week, and three practices during the week before a competition. But again, as stated in the beginning, Color Guard takes time. Along with practice and competitions, we must still participate in many events, sometimes two or three times a week. This, however, is a great way to also achieve more volunteer hours.
The participants on the Color Guard team have become a close family. We share a bond that most other teams do not have. We get close and create a very supportive atmosphere. We are first and foremost a team, and we must work together to be the best we can. We will always be there for each other and if a cadet has an issue, the team commander will be there to help at a moment’s notice. Color Guard is an amazing team to be on, and all we ask of you is your time, commitment, and the right attitude.
Each Color Guard formation consists of four members. Two flag bearers (United States and Navy/Texas), and two rifle guards on each end. Due to only having four member on each team, mistakes are more noticeable; because of that, a decent part of practice is designated just to the details. If you are in Color Guard, you must be very diligent in everything you do. One mistake is very noticeable in a small team. We hold two practices a week, and three practices during the week before a competition. But again, as stated in the beginning, Color Guard takes time. Along with practice and competitions, we must still participate in many events, sometimes two or three times a week. This, however, is a great way to also achieve more volunteer hours.
The participants on the Color Guard team have become a close family. We share a bond that most other teams do not have. We get close and create a very supportive atmosphere. We are first and foremost a team, and we must work together to be the best we can. We will always be there for each other and if a cadet has an issue, the team commander will be there to help at a moment’s notice. Color Guard is an amazing team to be on, and all we ask of you is your time, commitment, and the right attitude.
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