Earning the Name
It was not just another regular day at Gibbes Middle School when I had to attend a special school assembly. It started with a boring speaker, but near the closing was a surprise that would entertain everyone. A group of JROTC members dressed in red, white, and black uniforms was about to perform. These cadets were dressed with ribbons and metals decorating their starch ironed white shirts and shiny shoes. As I looked at them they were together from their head to their feet, with nothing out of place. At their sides, they gripped black 30-inch rifles. My friends and I knew something fantastic was about to happen. When the cadets approached the platform, the speaker introduced them as the Eau Claire High School drill team. I was very surprised to hear that those students were from the high school that I would be attending next year. Waiting patiently I was sure this group's performance would be fantastic.
Finally, the leading cadet gave a command, and......
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