The Chicago Public Schools, Department of JROTC Annual Citywide Drill/Color Guard Competition was held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Carver Military Academy.  They were “Stepping for Accuracy” to gain titles such “Top Drill Platoon”, “Top Color Guard Team” and “Overall Best in the City”.  The Middle School Cadets worked long and arduous hours preparing for this special day.  The competition also included a "Knock-Out Drill". Parents, fellow students and guests were in attendance and showed a tremendous. The teams looked great and performed in an outstanding manner.  The attendance and support by family, and friends was awesome.  The cadets worked long and hard and it showed that they were all winners.  A special thanks to Carver Military Academy for hosting the event, to SFC Garrett for great competition planning/execution and to all who supported the competition. 
 
The results of the competition are as follows:

Overall Drill and Color Guard Competition Winners: 

1st Place - Harold Washington,
2nd Place - South Chicago Community Academy,
3rd Place - Eberhart
 
Drill Competition: 

1st Place - Harold Washington,
2nd Place – Lowell,
3rd Place - South Chicago Community Academy
 
Color Guard Competition: 

1st Place - South Chicago Community Academy,
2nd Place - Harold Washington,
3rd Place – Eberhart