Building Arizona’s First Community of Passionate Drillers,
Welcoming All Drillers Across the State,
Representing the Pride of the Grand Canyon State.
Launches Summer 2025; Phase 1 Started
Our Mission
Building Arizona’s Drill Community
The Panther Vanguard unites Arizona’s drillers: Unarmed, Armed, and Color Guard, into a community. Whether you’re currently in JROTC/ROTC or a former driller seeking connections, we offer a space to connect, train, compete, and grow together.
Fostering Passion, Fueling Purpose
We believe passion is the driving force behind true leadership. At The Panther Vanguard, we uplift individuals who are ready to put in the work; not out of obligation, but out of love for the craft. Our mission is to help drillers tap into that passion and reach their full potential.
Elevating Arizona in Competitive Drill
Arizona deserves more than just high school-level competition. We’re committed to forming independent, post-high school teams that will represent our state at major national events; proving that Arizona drillers belong on the national stage.
Why? What is this for?
Our Vision
Arizona lacks a place for drillers to connect, continue their craft, and build meaningful communities beyond high school.
The Panther Vanguard is here to change that.
Our vision is to spark a statewide movement: creating spaces where drillers can train together, share knowledge, and grow as leaders. From organizing local events to competing at national championships, we aim to build a legacy that empowers Arizona’s drillers to lead with pride, skill, and passion.
Meet The Team
We are the two that established The Panther Vanguard. Based out of Maryvale High School JROTC in Phoenix, Arizona. Our experiences in drill have shaped and fueled our passion for drill.
Kennett Ho
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dedicated and Passionate to the Art of Drill and Exhibition, while striving to be the best of the best, and bringing those around up to success.
Former Battalion Commander of Maryvale High School JROTC in Phoenix, AZ (2023-24)
Currently enrolled at ASU AFROTC DET 025
Xavier Cohen
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer (COO)
A dedicated and disciplined leader with years of experience from the Maryvale High School JROTC program.
Serving as a commander of the 4-man Unarmed Exhibition Drill Team at Maryvale HS, honing my skills in precision, teamwork, and drill.
Contact us
Kennett Ho, Founder & CEO
(602) 855-0247
kennett@thepanthervanguard.com
Phoenix, AZ
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