At a conference in late August, the ROTC Color Guard performed with a team of seven instead of the typical four members. The guard, according to members, is about posting the colors and unity. In past instances, the Color Guard has been made up of two cadets with rifles, and two cadets holding the Am
erican and the ROTC flags. For this exhibition, three more cadets were present to carry the flags of the military fleets. Jony Ursua, a member of the Color Guard, said about the extra members, "It helped a lot because it involved a lot more people, and it encouraged more people to take interest." ROTC Color Guard performs at conferences for veterans, at memorials, and at the annual meet of the military fleets. They also make appearances at football games.
Ursua says of joining guard, "I joined to represent ROTC and encourage other cadets to join. You learn how to be in sync with other cadets and perform for people who really appreciate what you're doing."
Malachi Echols says he believes that Color Guard is more than a club, and is proud to present the National Colors and learn important movements such as how to present.
Ursua and Echols agree that the Guard would be even better with more members.