CONNELLSVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL JROTC, CONNELLSVILLE, PA
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia


Description/Blazon
On a white vertical rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, four 1/8 inch (.32 cm) wide vertical blue stripes spaced evenly across, overall white diagonally placed bar from upper left to lower right edged blue, displaying a blue falcon swooping  detailed white.  Attached above the rectangle, a white scroll inscribed "CONNELLSVILLE" at top and "FALCONS" at bottom in blue; all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border.  The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in width.

Symbolism
Royal blue and white are the school colors.  The Falcon is the school's mascot.  Royal blue (blue) represents loyalty, a virtue the cadets show in their devotion to the country as well as to each other.  White signifies perfection, a trait the cadets reflect in all their goals and accomplishments. The four vertical stripes denote the four pillars of respect mentioned in the CADET CREED- I will always conduct myself to bring credit to my family, country, school and the Corps of Cadets.  The falcon is symbolic of freedom and victory.   

Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized 7 August 2012. (TIOH Drawing Number A-10J-1027)




Shoulder Loop Insignia


Description/Blazon
A silver colored metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall, consisting of a silver coke oven shape on a white base bearing a blue falcon swooping above the door.  Attached below the device a blue scroll inscribed "CONNELLSVILLE AREA HS" in Silver letters.

Symbolism
Royal blue and white are the school colors.  The Falcon is the school's mascot. Royal blue (blue) represents loyalty, a virtue the cadets show in their devotion to the country as well as to each other.  White signifies perfection, a trait the cadets reflect in all their goals and accomplishments. The coke oven alludes to the rich history of coke production in Connellsville, Pennsylvania where the school is located.  In 1913 Connellsville was a main supplier at its height in production of coke that supported the Pennsylvania steel industry.  The falcon is symbolic of freedom and victory.

Background
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 7 August 2012.





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