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


Description/Blazon
On a blue shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) silver gray border, a silver gray knight's helmet with a light blue plume all detailed blue; attached above the shield a blue bar with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) silver gray border inscribed "LANCERS" in silver gray letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height. The overall dimensions of the insignia 3 inches (7.62 cm) in height and 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Gray and blue are the school's colors. Its mascot is a knight and the school's nickname is the Lancers.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 16 November 1984.




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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