Black Squirrel Drill Team

The Black Squirrels are excited to announce that they, along with members of and band company, will be returning to the NYC Veterans Parade this year. If you are in the area, come out and see the team’s new exhibition squad.

The Black Squirrels are proud of the Class of 2026 and their performance at this past weekend’s homecoming. The MUGs were trained under the watchful eye of our Cadet Drill Instructors (CDIs). CDI are members of the black squirrel drill team who dedicate themselves to additional training in drill instruction, commanding, and manual of sword. The CDIs are identified on campus by their red cords. A special thanks to
Section 1: Brianna Yensi
Section 2: Nicholas Paladino
Section 3: Alex Lam/Peter Milich
Section 4: Romolo Deluca
Section 5: Frank Bravo
Section 6: Alexa Walsh
A special thanks to Mia Lopez Ramos for her help with training the color guard.

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This upcoming Saturday, the Black Squirrels will be returning to the Cornell University Invitational Drill Competition. For the first time since before COVID, a two-man exhibition team will be entered into the competition.

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Bravo Zulu to our exhibition squad for their performance in the New York Maritime Student Government Association Virtual Talent Show!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Normally we would March as a platoon in the NYC parade. However due to COVID it wasn’t possible this year. Instead, we performed a virtual color guard in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. We included pictures of past parades so alumni be on the lookout, you might spot yourself.

View the video at the link below:
https://youtu.be/yoScairucEY

The Black Squirrel Drill team would like to say Happy Veteran’s Day to all those you have served. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

The Honor Guard performed a joint forces color guard as a tribute. Of the nine color guard members, eight of them are drill team members.

Check out the video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/4Fmgb5y1ejE