2024 Recipient $820: Rush County Education Fund grant
Submitted by: Christin Nicholls, RCHS Color Guard Coach

The RCHS Color Guard was excited to receive a grant this year from the RCCF. The grant allowed the guard to update poles, flags, and costume pieces. In addition, the guard was able to purchase five spinning arcs that will be incorporated into the performances next fall. The community can see the new equipment in parades, football performances, and basketball performances throughout the year.

The guard was able to obtain the equipment needed. We were able to perform with a large guard this year. The new poles have allowed us to make a complete set of practice flags which will extend the longevity of our performance equipment. The performance flags that were in disrepair were able to be replaced. We now have a set of flags for the community Fourth of July parade as well as a set for the RushFest parade.

We expanded our shows to the middle school. We have identified students that will be trained on the spinning arc this summer for use in next year’s performances. We received many community compliments on the new equipment and that the colorful performance was enjoyed.