PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an expression of loyalty to the federal flag and the republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the pledge in 1942.  The Pledge has been modified four times since its composition.

The Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute. 

According to the United States Flag Code, the Pledge of Allegiance reads as follows:

“I pledge Allegiance to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all”

Prior to second period, a Cadet from the duty platoon is assigned to report to the Main Office.

The cadet will render a greeting, and introduce themselves “Good morning, this is Cadet ________ from the MCJROTC program; please stand for the pledge.” 

The pledge of allegiance will be recited over the PA, just prior to the school announcements:

I pledge Allegiance

to the flag,

of the United States of America,

and to the Republic

for which it stands,

one Nation

under God,

indivisible,

with liberty and justice for all

*when reporting to the front office, be sure to greet any adults present