Writer – Mr. Kevin Baer and Mr. Eric Poss
Photographer – (C) SGM Alec Poss
INSP: Team Commander, (C) SGM Alec Poss (Marmion Academy – Aurora, IL), precedes the inspecting officer at the All-Service National High School Drill Team Championship held in Daytona Beach, FL from 03–04 MAY 2025. The event is a high intensity, pressure-filled, formal inspection that challenges a Cadet’s attention to detail, military and current event knowledge, and military bearing.
EX: Squad Commander, (C) CPT Ezekiel Johnsos (Marmion Academy – Aurora, IL), calls commands for his squad during the Exhibition event at the All-Service National High School Drill Team Championship held in Daytona Beach, FL from 03–04 MAY 2025. Exhibition Drill showcases Cadet’s expert skills with complex rifle movements, creative routines, and unique formations; top teams across the country spend hundreds of hours synchronizing and fine tuning their routines.
REG: Platoon Commander, (C) CPT Ezekiel Johnsos (Marmion Academy – Aurora, IL), calls commands for his Platoon during the Armed Regulation event at the All-Service National High School Drill Team Championship held in Daytona Beach, FL from 03–04 MAY 2025. Armed Regulation Drill is a sequence of marching and stationary movements, executed with precision and military flair; it’s a core element of drill teams and color guards, emphasizing accuracy and discipline.
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