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PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL JROTC KINGWOOD, WV
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a silver gray and black rectangular shaped embroidered device arched convexly at top and bottom within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, the field embattled, counterchanging at the guard of the sword point down, pommel silver gray, between two laurels gold upon the base. Attached above, a silver gray scroll inscribed "PRESTON" in black letters 5/16 (.79 cm) in height. Attached below, a silver gray scroll inscribed "KNIGHTS" in black letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height. Overall dimensions 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) in width.

Symbolism
The school colors are silver gray and black. The Knight is the school mascot.

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 12 October 2007.




Shoulder Loop Insignia

Shoulder Loop Insignia

Description
On a Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Sable, a tower on its axis Silver Gray of five embattlements with two billets of the first, between two swords, points to chief of the last,  fimbriated of the second.  Below a Black scroll inscribed PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL in Silver letters, all 5/16 inch (0.79 cm) in height.

Symbolism
Black and silver are the school colors.  Black signifies dignity, determination, and the Cheat River canyon. Silver represents faith, truth, and the glimmering Cheat River. The tower of five embattlements symbolizes the five existing county high schools merging into one. The Knight is the schools mascot signified by the two swords pointing up one representing valor and the other courage.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized on 27 November 2013.





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