Pope cadet color guard information
WHAT IS POPE CADET COLOR GUARD?
The Cadet Color Guard is a branch of the Pope Band program. Students whom participate will perform at all Pope High School football games, community parades, and selected exhibition performances. Students will learn the basics of spinning and dancing in the Pope Color Guard, and learn portions of the fall marching band show to perform at halftime! |

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2025 - SAPA Cadet Class Gold Medalist
2024 - SAPA Cadet Class Bronze Medalist
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Students in 6th-8th grade enrolled at Pope cluster middle schools.
Dodgen Middle School | Hightower Trail Middle School
Private Schools / Home School
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WHO WILL TEACH THE CADET COLOR GUARD?
Mr. Aaron Kava and Mr. Patrick Nolen Kava - Color Guard Directors
Ms. Kennedy Riles - Cadet Color Guard Director Ms. Emma Turner - Staff |
WHEN ARE THE POPE CADET GUARD REHEARSALS?
The Pope Cadet Color Guard will have a reduced rehearsal schedule throughout the fall. The focus will be on fundamental training and learning segments of the Pope Band show to perform at football games/exhibitions, and parade routines.
Summer Camp Schedule
Summer Camp Schedule
June 10 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 24 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 14 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 17 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday, July 28 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Season Rehearsals & Performances
*Weekly rehearsals will be in the stadium unless communicated differently*
*Weekly rehearsals will be in the stadium unless communicated differently*
August 8 - Walton HS Scrimmage
August 11 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
August 18 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
August 25 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
August 29 - Home Football Game vs. Cherokee HS
September 1 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
September 8 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
September 12 - Home Football Game vs. River Ridge HS
September 13 - East Cobber Parade
September 19 - Home Football Game vs. Lassiter HS
September 29 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 3 - Home Football Game vs. Woodstock HS / Homecoming
October 13 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 20 - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
October 21 - Pope Band Community Night Performance
October 31 - Home Football Game vs. Riverwood HS / Senior Night
POPE CADET DUES
Returning Members Dues Cost
Base Cost: $250
Uniform & Equipment Cost: $100
Total Cost: $350
New Members Dues Cost
Base Cost: $250
Uniform & Equipment Cost: $250
Total Cost: $500
Dues include:
Base Cost: $250
Uniform & Equipment Cost: $100
Total Cost: $350
New Members Dues Cost
Base Cost: $250
Uniform & Equipment Cost: $250
Total Cost: $500
Dues include:
Instruction
Uniform (Leggings, Jacket, and performance shirt)
Flags / Poles / Weights
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
Home Football Games
East Cobber Parade
Pope Band Community Night Exhibition Performance
There will be no transportation provided to games, parades, or exhibition performances.
