Activation Ceremony
Spring 2007

For over ninety years, the Hilltopper Battalion has called Western Kentucky University home. Each fall, the Unit’s colors, which have been kept safe by the Cadre, are handed over to the Cadet Battalion Commander for the remainder of the year. It is under this flag that cadets will train and develop for the duration of their careers as students, following the long lineage of proud leaders who have preceded them.

The battalion prepares for the passing of the colors from cadre to cadet command

Cadet Sgt Major Disponett leads the color guard.

Second Platoon stands at ease, awaiting the passing of the color guard.

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Powell addresses Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Basile.

Lieutenant Colonel Powell Passes the unit colors to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Basile.

MSIV Cadets Mattingly, Jenkins and Lawrence supervise.

Cadet MSII Brown prepares carries the American flag into the ceremony

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Basile passes the unit colors to Cadet Command Sergeant Major Disponett for safe keeping.

Cadet Conkright goes over notes for the ceremony.

Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Basile and Lieutenant Colonel Powell prepare for the ceremony.

MSIVs Carter, Ward, Finn and Lawrence relax before taking their respective positions.

The 2007 – 2008 Hilltopper Battalion.