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GALENA HIGH SCHOOL JROTC WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RENO, NV
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a yellow shield edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, a black grizzly bear detailed yellow supporting his front paws on a yellow rock detailed black. Attached above the shield, a yellow scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border and inscribed "GALENA" in black letters. The overall dimensions are 3 3/4 inches (9.53 cm) in height and 2 1/8 inches (5.40 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Black and gold (yellow) are the school's colors. The grizzly bear is the school mascot.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 24 June 1993. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-299)




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height consisting of a rectangle with an irregular lower right corner and divided diagonally from middle left to lower right, blue over silver, and bearing a silver mining pan tipped, draining copper-colored water, and revealing a yellow gold nugget. Arcing across the top, a black triparted scroll inscribed "THE BEST IN THE WEST" in silver letters.

Symbolism
Blue and yellow are the state's colors. The blue area resembles the state of Nevada. The silver mining pan, copper-colored water, and gold nugget reflect the three major metals mined in the state. The gold nugget indicates the location of the school district in the state. The pan also represents the prospector's spirit of the cadets and their dedication to serve.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized for the Washoe County School District on 8 July 1993.





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