Color Guard Leadership Application

PERSONAL INFO SECTION:

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Email

Student Phone

Grade for the 2025-2026 school year

How many years have you been an active member of the EAGLE REGIMENT/COLOR GUARD

SERVICE SECTION:

In your opinion, discuss what contributions you have brought to the program

example: I am great at counting within the show. I lead by example and encourage my friends to put in the same amount of energy into counting.

Have you ever held a leadership role in this or any other activity /program? If so, how have you handled the responsibilities that come with it? If not, how do you plan to manage the responsibilities of your desired position?

BACKGROUND SECTION:

Most of the positions on the Leadership Staff require a substantial amount of background knowledge in the arts. If you have any non-color guard related experience in music, dance, acting, cheerleading, etc. Please list it here (Year, Description of Activ

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

Descriptions of positions

Color Guard Captain

Each season, the staff may choose a member of the Color Guard to be the Color Guard Captain. Being chosen as a Guard Captain is a privilege, and can be revoked at any time if the staff sees fit. It is a leadership role that

requires self-discipline and dedication. As a member of the Marching

Band Leadership, the Guard Captain must fulfill any leadership team duties assigned by the Band Director, Color Guard Instructor, other staff members, or Drum Major(s). Guard Captain responsibilities include, but are not

limited to the following:

Section Leader

Each season, the staff may choose students to be Assistant Captains or Section Leaders. These individuals will be responsible for all the duties of the

captain but will be under the supervision of the Color Guard Captain and most likely be assigned specific responsibiliies to focus on.

CG Equipment Manager

The CG Equipment Manager is responsible for the equipment used by the Color Guard. They are responsible for the inventory, distribution and maintenance of all equipment used by the Color Guard through out the year. It

is also the CGEM’s responsibility to alert the Guard Directors of any equipment that may be missing, broken, or damaged. This position also requires that the CGEM arrive before events and stay at the conclusion, when

needed.

In addition, they are responsible for selecting a team that will assist with '

these tasks through out the year.

Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is responsible for attendance at every practice and performance. In addition, this person will assist the ER Secretary during

Marching Season in preparation to handle these items for Winter Season.

This person helps the Directors maintain records and binders in the band

office as well as is instrumental in the organization of events and trips

Social Media Manager

This Leadership person is responsible for continually updating the SDCG

Instagram and any other social media of the SDCG with current content as well as historical items to ensure daily interest in the program from fans.

This Person MUST be knowledgable and fluent in their ability to post fun

stuff. This member will also be responsible for collecting items to be

uploaded to the Eagleregiment.com media gallery.

Select 2. 1st & 2nd choice

1st Choice *

2nd Choice *

ESSAY SECTION:

Lay out a potential leadership-led program/idea that you believe would improve the overall initiative/dedication level of the guard and/or band.

Describe the program/idea and explain what positive results you would hope to see from it's implementation: How will you implement your program/idea? How can you continue to reinforce it throughout the course of a season?

200 word max

Why are you the best person for the position? What is one thing you think you would need to personally work on in order to be effective in the position? 200 word max

HEAD SHOT: Attach a good non-uniform head shot of yourself

REPORT CARD: Attach a copy of your latest report card

VISION BOARD (physical & image): Every candidate for a leadership position must make a vision board for the next school year. You will submit a picture here of it as well as bring the actual board to your in person interview with the Director and Staff.

FOCUS QUESTION:

When you think of the Stoneman Douglas CG next school year, what do you see & how are we going to get there?

I have an additional period (study hall) that I can be with Mr. Broadbent to handle CG Stuff

It is important that students in LEADERSHIP POSITIONS have Study Halls or Free Periods they can commit to coming to Mr. B's room to meet, prepare and organize items for the guard. Indicate if you can commit one of your 8 periods to doing this besides CG

I understand that accepting a Leadership Position is a FULL YEAR COMMITMENT.

Any student in a leadership position is accepting that it is a full year commitment and will be held to completing all seasons while a leader.

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