Nomination by Hall of Famer Christine Tetzlaff with support letters from Hall of Famer Colin McNutt and Cadets Alumnus Keith Potter

Jonathan Schwartz was in The Cadets Color Guard from 1990-94 and was the color guard captain in 1994. He then served the corps as a guard technician from 1995-96, choreographer from 1997-98, technician and choreographer from 2003-04 and color guard caption supervisor from 2005-07. As a marching member, Jonathan brought his zest for life to the organization from the minute he walked in the door. The young kid from Long Island, N.Y., quickly became one of the leading members of the color guard. Jonathan was a joy to march with, always having a smile on his face no matter how hard some of those long rehearsal days might have been. When he became a member of the instructional staff, he brought that same zest for life to his approach when teaching. Jonathan would lead the whole corps in morning stretch and would kick-start the day with a special energy unlike anyone else. He was motivating and inspiring to the whole corps. Jonathan had a huge impact on the entire in his time as a corps member and staff member.