Early Saturday morning, our unit drove all the way to Orange Glen High School to compete against other various high schools in multiple competitions. The day began with an intimidating Personnel Inspection by Marines with attention to detail. With the old Color Guard Team retired, the new one performed in their first competition. Nerves got the best of them when a few movements were skipped and garrison covers started flying off. At fifteen minute intervals, the other teams would go and compete in their area of expertise. Unarmed Exhibition performed much better than last time with sharper movements and the majority of the team in step.
After lunch, the Physical Training Teams were up to compete. We did our best at push-ups and sit-ups, we were completely obliterated at the 100 relay, and just when we lost all hope, the 200 meter runners come back with a surprise victory and a 2nd place trophy! Congratulations 200 meter runners!
We have a lot to learn from this competition. "Quality over quantity," "Practice makes perfect," and "Anything can be achieved through hard work and determination."
~Public Affairs Officer
Cadet Ensign Bronder
