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SPARKS HIGH SCHOOL JROTC WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPARKS, NV
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a maroon horizontal rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) garnet border, a silver gray locomotive detailed yellow, maroon and garnet; coming at an angle to the right. Attached above the rectangle, a garnet scroll inscribed "IRON HORSE" in yellow letters and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) garnet border. Attached below the rectangle, two concentric scrolls, a yellow scroll inscribed "RAILROADERS" in garnet letters and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) garnet border and a garnet scroll inscribed "BATTALION" in yellow letters and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) garnet border. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height by 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Gold and maroon are the school colors. The locomotive represents the sturdiness, fortitude, vigor and endurance of the Iron Horse Battalion.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 23 April 2004.




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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