The South Paulding High School Spartan Battalion Color Guard presented the colors to open the Rome Braves game on Monday July 4, Independence Day. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jadylan Martin (commander), Cadet Major Tara Hudgins, Cadet Captain Christopher McGhee and Cadet Sergeant Hope Alvarado took honor in representing their school and battalion in front of a full stadium and a live television audience. Written by Kenneth T. Parks, First Sergeant (Ret)