CONNOR TAYLOE

To be the national flagbearer of a color guard is an honor to be carried out with precision and dignity. And it is a role Connor undertook more than 10 times last year, from the Reisterstown Parade in his local community to Veteran’s Day events in the region. Connor is a Cadet Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC) at Franklin High School, where he’s in 11th grade, and of 173 members, he is one of the select few who is an officer. Beyond merely participating in MCJROTC, Connor ensures the honor guard teams are prepared to execute at events flawlessly, has developed new events for cadet participation, and frequently teaches courses on leadership to junior cadets.

“[Connor’s] initiative and desire to make whatever he touches better is one of his best qualities.” —Jason Kappen, teacher, Franklin High School

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