GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL JROTC SAINT PETERSBURG, FL PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a purple disc 3 inches (7.62 cm) in diameter edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border, a tomahawk crossed diagonally with a peace pipe behind a vertical pike, all white and surmounted by a yellow lamp, between the inscription "PIKE COUNTY" above and "HIGH SCHOOLS" below in yellow letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height.

Symbolism
The tomahawk and peace pipe symbolize the Indian heritage of the area and allude to the two high schools using the shoulder sleeve insignia. The pike is a symbol for the military aspects of the JROTC program and also alludes to the name Pike County. The lamp represents learning and leadership. Purple, white and yellow are colors of two schools.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 9 January 1985. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-287)





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