GLR-KY-802 FCHS Covered Bridge Cadet Squadron
GLR-KY-802
FLEMING COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL COVERED BRIDGE CADET SQUADRON EMBLEM
(Adopted and Approved 19 JULY 2025)
The FCHS Covered Bridge Cadet Squadron emblem consists of a disc with two rockers with the bottom rocker displaying our abbreviated name, Fleming County High School Covered Bridge Cadet Squadron or, “FCHS COVERED BRIDGE CDT SQ.” The name of the squadron reflects the fact that Fleming County is the covered bridge capital of Kentucky. The remaining three covered bridges of the county represent the heritage of the members of the community and the squadron. Bridges also have a special meaning to the students of Fleming County High School as Bridge Performance Indicators (BPIs) are the metrics used by our students to gauge their academic and personal growth. A covered bridge is the central element of the patch. It is similar in design to the Goddard-White Bridge located in Fleming County.
The motto shown on the upper rocker is in contrast to the idiom, “A bridge too far,” which means a goal or mission that is beyond one’s reach. “No Bridge Too Far,” exemplifies the confidence of the Covered Bridge Squadron's cadets in achieving growth in each of the BPIs and the Cadet Program Achievements.
The six white stars have dual symbolic meanings. First, each of the stars represents one of the BPIs. They are: Innovative, Problem Solving, Service, Growth and Achievement, Communication, and Teamwork. Additionally, each of the stars represents one of the first six students who boldly stepped forward to be the first Cadets in the squadron.
The blue background is the same shade of dark blue as the Kentucky flag, symbolizing the squadron’s devotion to the commonwealth as a part of FCHS. The white lettering and stars represent purity of heart of the cadets as they strive to live by the core values of CAP: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect. The yellow bounding symbolizes elevation of the mind through devoted study. The gray color of the covered bridge emblem symbolizes the strength of the aged wood and construction that have stood the test of time.
Atop the covered bridge rests the heraldic Civil Air Patrol red tri-bladed propeller and white triangle that is bound in azure, which links our squadron with the wing, region, and national headquarters through our common service to our Communities, Commonwealth, and Nation. Each blade of the propeller represents one of the three purposes assigned by the United States Congress and our squadron’s contribution and commitment to them: Emergency Services, Cadet Programs, and Aerospace Education.
Designed by: SM David Litteral, CAP GLR-KY-802 SQ/CC
Approved: Col Jaimie Henson, CAP KYWG/CC
Col Curtis Boehmer, CAP GLR/CC
