THE WATKINS
MILL HIGH SCHOOL
COLOR GUARDTEAM
THE OFFICIAL S.O.P.
Standard Operating Procedures
Policies , Procedures, And Duties
Of A Color Guard Team
this Is how Our Color Guard Is Manned
and Operated
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Introduction
The Watkins Mill High School
Color Guard team is an Elite Team. Whether in competition or during practices,
the Color Guard Team is a representation to the unitand the School. Membership
on the Color Guard Team demands that each member gives his\her best in
support of the team.
This year will be the Color Guard
Teams first year
Congratulations on making the
team possible.
Welcome Aboard!
The Color Guard Team will perform
with GHS and during "Special Events" when required. Over half a dozen drill
meets have been scheduled and there are more to come. We look forward to
winning them all!! We Might even make National Finals, and win all expense
paid trips to the competition site!
Hope Is In Our Hearts and Dedication
On Our Minds
It is our intent that
this S.O.P. will provide all Color Guard Team members an understanding
of this years team procedures and regulations. You should review and understand
what is expected.
Lets keep the tradition alive!
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Attendance \Academics
Every Cadet must attend
every practice scheduled
If the Cadet is unable to a
practice he/she must hand in an absence note to the team Commander or Team
Executive officer.
If a cadet cannot attend an
assigned performance, it's that cadet's responsibility to notify the Team
Commander immediately and make every attempt toto find a capable substitute.
All team members must adhere
to the schools attendance policies as well as the school rules.
A Uniform Contract must
be signed and turned in if the cadet wishes to be on the team
Every cadet must be eligible
grade wise and must show proper military bearing while at practice.
---NO EXCEPTIONS!---
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Awards
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I. Ribbons
Ribbons will be awarded, when
earned, to each Team member in good standing. You must have been in three
performances and be an active member of the team.
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II. Aiguillettes (Cords)
1)Each cadet must have to been
a member in the team for at least one month if he/she wants to be considered
for the cord.
2)During that month the cadet
must have fully participated in all team practices and adhere to the attendance
policies.
3) Violations of the team rules
and regulations will result in the cadet having the Cord removed.
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III. Team Varsity Letter
1) The cadet must have been an
active member of the team for at least two marking periods.
2) Must have maintained an attendance
record of at least 80% of all practices and preformed or have been present
in at least 50% of all performances
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The Uniform
Contract Must Be Signed
----More Structured Rules Coming--
Feel Free To Model Your Team After
Ours
But Let Us Know so We Can Help You
Out
Watkins Mill High School
10301 Apple Ridge Road
Gaithersburg MD
In the Heart Of Montgomery County
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Watkins
Mill Color Guard Commander