Qunatico HIgh School Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony

Quantico High School MCJROTC held a Marine Corps birthday ceremony on November 10 inside the Quantico gym. The ceremony was modeled after a traditional birthday ceremony filled with sword detail, color guard, cake cutting, and the commandant’s birthday message. Many students, parents, marines, and school staff attended the ceremony, along with special guest First Sergeant Clark who served as the ceremony's guest of honor. The birthday ceremony was held from 1:10-2:15 during school and had MCJROTC cadets participating in the ceremony itself; 10 cadets made up the sword detail commanded by Cadet Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Russ, 4 cadets made up the color guard commanded by Cadet Sergeant Meghan Meza, 7 cadets made up the cake detail commanded by Cadet Staff Sergeant Will Neil, and 6 cadets were put to be in charge of ushering people and running the music and video presentation. Commanding Officer Cadet Major Joe Kelley escorted First Sergeant Clark throughout the ceremony and Cadet Staff Sergeant Jo'nique Robinson was put as Master of Ceremony. The Marine Corps birthday ceremony went very well, and everyone was invited to celebrate this occasion with delicious cake afterwards. Happy birthday Marines, Semper Fi, Oorah!