Special recognition awards
for Springfield colleagues !
Kristina White,
Community Liaison
Springfield Local Schools
"Springfield High Schools contribution in the USA
Patriots 2021 game-day festivities are deeply
appreciated and played a pivotal role in the USA
Patriots Veteran charity fund-raising success!"
Travis Pennell,
Band Director
1SG Rickey Thomas,
JROTC Commander
Blue Devils open festivities
on a Patriotic note!
photo/JEFF WALLES
THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND combines the
talents of 130 student musicians who excited and
thrilled the fans at the USA Patriots softball
tournament on August 28,2021 at Mercy Field/CYO Park.
Senior Tyler Dao, left, clarinet - performs with his band members. Drum Major, Madelyn Shepherd is a
Senior.
photo/JEFF WALLES
DISNEY WORLD BOUND! The "Blue Devils" Marching Band has
been invited to perform at the Walt Disney World's 50th
Anniversary celebration in 2022. Junior Easton Swint
,left, bass clarinet, joins Senior Joshua Waggoner,
baritone saxophone musician in the bands tribute to the
Armed Services. The event is held as a fund-raiser for
the USA Patriots Kids Camp for handicapped children and
other veteran charities.
photo/JEFF WALLES
BUD BUDDIES! Emily, left, and Dana served cold beer
to the many fans who endured temperatures in the 90's.
Treu House of Munch has been a sponsor of the USA Patriot's
charity fund-raising softball tournaments since 2018. The charity
event, held August 28 at Mercy Health Field/CYO Park contributes
to the USA Patriots Kids Camp for handicap children, plus selected veteran
charities and scholarships.
The Springfield High School's Blue Devil Marching Band joins the Navel Sea Cadets
for a color-waving musical tribute to the USA!
photo/JEFF WALLES
The musicians who comprise the Blue Devil Marching Band represent
Springfield High School, Springfield Township and the Village of Holland,
Ohio. Since the Band's inception in 1935, the student musicians and their
advisors have created a legacy of excellence in performance. BDMB combines
the talents of 130 student musicians coming from every corner of the school.
All Springfield High School bands are under the direction of Travis Pennell.
photo/JEFF WALLES
THE SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL'S Emerald Guard Drill Team was the only
Army JROTC to represent the five states that fall under the 7th Brigade. For 35 + years
the JROTC program has been offered at Springfield. JROTC Commander First Sergeant Rickey Thomas noted
that "The routine of the Emerald Guard Drill Team often causes the entire student
body to pause to watch their high-flying exhibition routines that include a "nine-man
throw!"
Springfield High School Cadets earn National
Recognition in All-Service JROTC Armed Events!
The JROTC Emerald Guard placed 3rd in the Armed Exhibition Squad
(commanded by Cadet Caroline Salatin) - retaining the right to be called
the 3rd Best Team in the World of Drill Exhibition against all services -
against all teams affiliated through the Army, Navy and Air Force and Marines.
The JROTC Emeral Guard also took the following places in the All-Service Nationals:
Event: 7th Place in Armed IDR Platoon (commanded by Cadet Emmalee Jackson) - 7th
Best Team in the Drill World against Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
4th PLACE in Armed IDR Inspection -4th Best Team in the Drill World against Army, Navy,
Air Force and Marines.
6th PLACE-in Color Guard (commanded by Cadet Michael Helton) - 6th Best Team in the,
Drill World against Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
5th BEST team in the Drill World against Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.
In addition to the team events, Cadet Cody Lowe was awarded 4th Place in the Nation for his
solo performance and cadets Gentrie Lewis and Emmalee Jackson received 3rd Place in the
Nation for their dual performance against teams representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and
Marines.
TRAVIS PENNELL
Springfield Band Director
Travis Pennell is in his 14th year teaching music with the
Springfield Local School District and seventh as Director
of the High School Band Program. He is an alumnus of
the Ohio State University Marching Band and earned the Master
of Music Education degree from Vandercook College of
Music, Chicago, Illinois.
1SG RICKEY THOMAS
Springfield JROTC Commander
1SG Rickey Thomas has coached the Drill Team for
18-years of the 35+ years that the JROTC program has
been offered at Springfield High School. Under his
direction the Emerald Guard has earned National
Recognition - the ONLY Army JROTC to represent the five states
that fall under the 7th Brigade.