Leading with Grace and Dedication in the Coral Springs Charter Color Guard

September 28, 2025 • By David Volz

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[caption id="attachment_57122" align="alignnone" width="800"] Band director band director David Cardona. with Manahil Khalil, captain of the school's color guard. {David Volz}[/caption]

Manahil Khalil loves color guard and genuinely cares for her teammates.

As captain of the Coral Springs Charter color guard, Khalil must motivate and lead the team, which she does with care and consideration.

"Our team is a tight-knit group, and we have bonded over the years. It takes much patience to be the color guard captain, but I try to make it fun for the team," said Kahlil.

Last year, Kahlil, a 17-year-old senior, served as a co-captain of the team and earned the respect of her teammates.

"Being in color guard is fun. We participate in various dances and perform at football games and competitions. It takes a lot of determination to do well in color guard," said Khalil.

Band director David Cardona has been very impressed with Kahlil's work ethic and leadership. "She is very humble and has a soft approach leading her teammates. She encourages people to do their best," he said.

A strong student, Khalil has a 4.3 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society for Science. She enjoys studying biology and hopes to attend the University of Florida or Florida International University to pursue a career in the field of medicine.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.