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B L E S S E D S A C R A M E N T C Y O, N E W A R K, N. J.

This edition of the 1954 Ye sed Sacrament Golden Knights on the 50th anniversary of gion National Championships. This great accomplishment was done in just their third year of competition, a record that has never been d pli This i ogical and statistical record ontains wonderful nuggets about the drum corps that competed against the Golden Knights and the judges who evaluated their march g, s of the two key jo hey won the VFW As you read through this yearbook, it will bring b pionship season k displayed by thi p of young men from Newark, New Jersey. Most importantly, it will help you apprecia ce the corps received from their moderator, Reverend Robert F. Garner, th pson and the outstanding group of adults who gave their time and effort to make this all possible. The success of

That First Championship Season A Look Back At The 1954 Golden Knights

arbook was re-created to celebrate the Blestheir winning the VF and American LeW

u cated in drum corps history.

s the historical record of that remarkable season. It includes a chronol of every competition from January through October. It also c

in drumming, horn playing, and general effect. There are also narrative summarieurneys the Golden Knights took to Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC where tand American Legion National Championships that August.

ack many memories of that first cham. It will give you a sense of the dedication, hard work, perseverance and teamwor

s u ique grounte, now more than ever, the wonderful support and guidan

eir instructors, Bill Hayes and Bob Thom

the 1954 Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights would not have been accomplished without them. This recreated yearbook is dedicated in their honor.

BLESSED SACRAMENT GOLDEN KNIGHTS 1954 VFW & AMERICAN LEGION

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

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Seated: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Cornelius r. Standing: Rev. Robert F. Garner, moderator; Marty Nolan nd Vince Walsh, co-directors.

D E D I C A T I O N

Those in the pictu lly responsible for the successes the GOLDEN KNIGHTS have attained. It is to them that we wantencou Together w ve set us an example of faithfulness, integrity and self-sacrifice that will always be an inspiration. They have taught us ch more that just music and marching.

We want to take this opportunity to tell them that we really appreciate

THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS

Ja

. Boyle, pasto

re above are the ones who are rea

to dedicate our Year Book. Without their help, support and ragement there would be no GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

ith the other adults who work with the Corps they ha

mu

everything.

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BLESSED SACRAMENT “GOLDEN KNIGHTS”

CYO

le Tho orma Jupa John Samarie John Krein Seeley Robert Boyle John Leonhardt Joseph Seifert Joseph Buksar Raymond Leonhardt William Semanek Richard Burns James McMahon Thomas Sepe Gary Carleton Alex Meyler Joseph Smith Alan Cohen Robert Meyler Walter Smith Richard Cooper Ronald Mullins Charles Sodano Francis Dalton James Murray Richard Studnicky Jerry Dalton Philip O’Connell Clem Surak Walter Ermel Robert O’Connell Ronald Surdykowski Eugene Gibbs Robert Paul William Sysyn John Grogan Robert Pepsin Edward Tomasula Michael Hale Joseph Porta John Walker Franklyn Hooper Andrew Prachar Daniel Walsh Donald Hubert Thomas Reilly Edward Wywra George Hynson Joseph Rogers

INSTRUCTORS Bill Hayes Bob Thompson Bugles-Drill Drums

SPONSORED BY American Legion V. F. W. Servicemen’s Post #302 Labormen’s Memorial Post #9393 Newark, N. J. Irvington, N. J.

Major – Robert Yuknovage Color Guard Captain – Henry Gab

mas Bambrick N n Boyle John John

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BLESSED SACRAMENT SQUIRES

r F. DiGiovanni R. Nardelli

. Hradil E. Karrick T. O’Brien

Bannahan

rtz M. Hylands

D. Pascal J. Heeney T. O’Neil

J. Miller F. Serecka M. Murphy

R. Vasava J. Mochtak

Major – Arthur Ketterer Color Guard Captain – Edward Gable

L. DiGiovanni F. Fromfield S. Obritski

T. Harkness P. Botelo J. Nailon

H. Stahl J. Pfuelb J. Benderoth

N. Damm P. Taylor G. Barrett

R. Villanova A. Smith S. Dorish

R. Mullaney W. Chapman T. Dobroski

D. Merritt S. Cereste H. Kennedy

T. Schefte

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J. Budnick W. Lundy W. Pierson

J. M. O’Keefe B. Kane

T. Clancy E. Schwa

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P R E F A C E

This Yearbook has been prepared as a tribute to the achievements of the

Blessed Sacrament CYO “GOLDEN KNIGHTS” of Newark, N. J. and to all those

ho

ella Corps,” as they have been called,

ly Name of Garfield, N. J., 1953 State

nd

great

f Bayonne, who have won so many titles over the

It is our earnest hope that the GOLDEN KNIGHTS will be as successful

in 1955 and for many years to come.

w helped them in their story-book rise to national fame during the year of

1954, which was only their third year of field competition.

The achievements of the “Cinder

will be a topic of conversation for many years to come. They demonstrated

what can be done when a Corps has the spirit, courage, and determination to

be National Champions.

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS displayed real courage and determination during

the early months of the 1954 season when they were finishing second and

ometimes third to such great Corps as Hos

a National Legion Champions, and the colorful St. Joseph’s Cadets of

Newark. The GOLDEN KNIGHTS never gave up. Through sheer courage and

dogged determination they reached their peak in August when they won both

National Championships, a feat accomplished only once before in Drum Corps

history by a Junior Corps. This honor and distinction was gained by the

952 St. Vincent’s Cadets o1

years.

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MODERATOR’S MESSAGE:

“ I N S T R U M E N T S F O R G O O D ”

Why do you have a Bugle Corps? What good can come of it? Thes the many questions that are asked of anspons such an organization. Yet individuals whobeen orps, even for just a short period of timreadily an wers. We at Bles crament, under the inspiration and leadershiCorn , sponsor the GOLDEN KNIGHTS because we look upon the Corp ment for good. That is, we believe that a dmea d, a particular youth activity whereby we hopcitizens fo Country. We have called it an “Instrument for Good,” and, like all instruments, it must be guided and used correctly or else its objective will neveryoun who enters this highly competitive sport with twill one day leave its ranks having gained discipline, self-controlloyalty, courage, courtesy and leadership. It is a urse, to win a contest; and it is a keen disappointment tolose. But it is a wonderful feeling to see young people gracefully and cour victory or defeat. Yes, it is not only the trophies, tthe glamour of parades and competitions, that make dwork It is the end-result which we keep in mind – the mchar king of better citizens for God and Country is a wocaus these days. As long as everyone connected with dkeep in mind, then such organizations will continue to“Ins ” REV. ROBERT F Corps Moderator

Drum and e are but a sampling of yone who ors or who is in charge of

associated with a drum c have

e, can d easily supply the ans

sed Saelius J. Boyle

p of Msgr.

s as an instruns to an en

rum corps is a e to produce better

r God and

be attained. A g man or lady he right spirit

, stability,

thrill, of co

teously acceptlong trips, the

he prizes, rum corps

worth while.acter. The ma

oulding of rthy

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rum corps be

truments for Good.

. GARNER

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G O L D E N K N I G H T S

P E R S O N N E L

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Corneli

Very Rev. Msgr. John y Archdiocesan CYO Director

ert F. Garner

. McGra

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Busi

alton Sta

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Nolan

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Beverly Craig Wardrobe

Elizabeth Hynson Wardrobe

Jack Dorrity Legion Delegate

Hank Kemp VFW Delegate

Bill Hayes Instructor

Bob Thompson Instructor

Walter Ermel Boosters

us J. Boyle Pastor

J. Kile

Rev. Rob Moderator

Rev. Patrick D th Moderator

Marty Nolan

Vince W

Co-Directors

Bob Craig ness Manager

Frank D tistician & Librarian

Bob Bo Quartermaster

Andy Pr Quartermaster

Jim Paul rtermaster

Loretta Wardrobe

Sophie Bo Wardrobe

Maria Wa Wardrobe

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WHOM WE ME 1954

le abe age Un y, N. . hi All-American rsey Ch ter

Berna ag Pl. t, N. .

te nk . Old , N. . ac uye Yo Hudson s, N. .

Thomas Dubelbeiss 2616 Summit ve. Union City, N. J. George Ensinger renton, N. .

ar tzg 142 Ormande alle , Lhn 3522 N. Warm ilad Penn

Walter llin 7 Alabama He d, L.k or Sheppard L Levi Penn

P ou -19 68th S Brooklyn, N. P ne 36 West 46th B , N.ph Rento Tiona S Roc rou n

John M r nshaw ast e, N.Lt. Co lso 28-B Lucre Way Lynnwood lkins Park, Penn . Joseph Mallon Hoboken, N. J.

ip fo 249 91st Str Brooklyn, N. K zian 336 Avenue C B , N.

ry ery 2350 Lynwoo Coytesville, N.Lou B het 3501 Hudson Un , N.

l S z 1516 Dexwell H Conen a 65 Foxon Pla ew B Con

William Carrig Hoboken, N. J. iam eam ee roo Penn

Interstate Jud Association 320 Powell Rd., Springfield, Penna.

iller hief Judge

Joseph Huttlin

eorge Rhea Addis Shields

alter Smith ack Miller

U D G E S

T DURING

Char s N r 4603 Cott Pl. ion Cit J C ef Judge — Judges, New Je ap

rd B gs 53 Wood Dumon J

Knu Beh e 1168 So en Ave. Trenton JH. J k B rs 9029 New rk Ave. Height J

A85 Stuyvesant Ave. T J

Edw d Fi erald Blvd. V y Stream . I. Walter Hu ock St. Ph elphia, a.

Mu s 13 Ave. mpstea I. FranEric

McC mack 2 ane ttown, a. erril x 60 treet Y.

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eye 136 Re Ave. E Orang J. l. Se r 77 tia Mott , Gardens

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SPONSOR CITY PLACE SCORE PT. IF.

Contests Won - 8

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2 VFW ate C ry Park 1 3 Nuss—O’Ha istown, Pa. 1 VFW Nationa iladelphia, Pa. 1 West adin 1 1 Holy me 1 2 Amer egio n, DC 1

ep. 1 Keys ers , Pa. ct. East Sta Bristol, Pa, 1

by 1 point or less - 10

June July

6 St hampionship Asbura-Todd Norr

91.101 90.42

88.70 Aug.

4 ls Ph7 Re g Cadets W. Reading, Pa.

Cadets Garfield 91.33

4 Na 90.95 90.45 9 . L n Nationals Washingto

A.L. Post 71 LewisburgS 8 ton 87.69O 2 ern tes Cham'shp 90.80 Contests lost

ay 2 St, V ent’ Madison 3 1.0 Mackie Cad ay 2 .85 1 Pater n Ca Paterson 2 .25 1 Kear Kar Kearny 2 .6

uly Plainfield F Plainfield 2 .55 1 Dov de Dover 3 .5 Dream Cont 2 .5 1 A.L. e C 2 .2 2 Hawt rne Paterson 3 .7 2 St, M y’s C Nutley 2 .4 Co sts less than 2 - 6

M 9 inc s 89.90 June

5 ets Rahw 89.003 so dets 90,20

90.60 9 ny dinals J 3 alcons 91,65 8 e ar C ts 89.65

89.75 Sep.

2 est Jersey City ham'shp Wildwood 2 Stat 89.40

5 ho Caballeros 88,75 6 ar adets 89.70 nte lost by more than 1 point but

ay 3 Rave rgenfield 2 1.25 une 1 Babylon, L. ylon, L. I. 2 .1

Uni 3 5 1 PAL 3 2 St. A ’s irlawn 2

ep. St. M y’s erly, Mass. 3 C ints or more - 3

M 0 ns Be I. Bab

88.00 J 2 88.60 1

90.25 1.July

5 o n City Union City

Bayonne3

89.40 1.1 7 4 nn Fa 89.95 1.3 S 4 ar Bev

88.15 1.35

ontests lost by 2 po ug. 2 VFW d Am 2 ct. 1 State atho 3 an. 3 St. Joseph’s 2 05

A 1 an erican Legion Newton 83.98 2.0 85.70 2.5 O 7 C lic Cham’shp Jersey City

J 0 Newark 89.30 2.

Breakdown

8 12 7

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Contests Won Second Place Third Place Total Contests

10 3

89.384

Scores over 90 Scores over 91 Average Score

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G 0 L D E N K N I G H T S

17. RECORD

DATE

TYPE SPONSOR CITY

Jan. 5 C St. Joseph’s Contest Newark March 14 P St. Patrick’s Day Par de Newark 17 P “ “ “ New York City May 1 P VFW Loyalty Parade “ “ “ 15 P Trenton 16 P CYO Youth Rally Jersey City 22 E GO Newark 29 C St. Madison 30 P Garfield 30 C Bergenfield Bergenfield 31 P Cranford Cranford 31 P Decoration Day Pa de Newark June 5 C Rahway 12 C Babylon, L.I. 13 C Paterson Cadets Paterson 19 C Frobisher Post Kearny 26 P&C VFW Asbury Park July 3 C Union County Ame ican Legion Plainfield 5 C Union City 5 P Teaneck Teaneck 17 C PAL Bayonne 18 C Dover Cadets Dover 24 C St. Anne’s Cadets Fairlawn 28 E St. Joseph’s Church Roselle 31 C The Invaders Norristown, Pa. Aug. 2 Insp. VFW National Convention Philadelphia, Pa. 3 C “ “ “ “ 4 P “ “ “ “ 7 C West Reading Cad s West Reading, Pa. 14 C Holy Garfield 21 C VFW and Newton 29 C Amer. Legion National Convention Washington, D.C. 30 C “ “ “ “ “ “ 31 P “ “ “ “ “ “ Sep. 2 C Drea Jersey City 4 C St. Ma Beverly, Mass. 5 C Lawrenc Lawrence, Mass. 11 P&C Legion Sta Wildwood 17 C Our Lady o Hoboken 25 C Hawthorn Caballer s Paterson 25 P Ridgefield Park Jersey City 26 C St. Mary’s Cadets Nutley Oct. 2 P&C Brac Bristol, Pa. 10 P Holy Newark Nov. 11 P Ar Newark 25 P Ba Newark Code: P – Parade E – Exhibition C – Competition Insp. – Inspection

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Amer. Legion National Commander

LDEN KNIGHTS Contest Vincent’s

Decoration Day

raMackie Cadets A. L. Post 94

rUnion City

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et Name Cadets

American Legion

m Contest ry’s

e te Convention f Grace

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ken Post Name Parade

mistice Day mberger’s Parade

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T H E

AMERICAN LEGION 1954-1955

S P O N S O R E D B Y

SERVICEMEN’S POST #302

AMERICAN LEGION

NEWARK, N. J.

LABORMEN’S POST #9393

VETERANS OF FOREIGH WARS

IRVINGTON, N. J.

G O L D E N K N I G H T S

N A T I O N A L C H A M P I O N S

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 1954-1955

N. J. STATE CHAMPIONS 1954-1955 V.F.W.

EASTERN STATES CHAMPIONS 1954-1955

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S T . J O S E P H ’ S C A D E T S

St. J seph’s Drum a rp w n April of 1947, Rev. Thomas J. Finnegan was the founder. Rev. William N. Bradley, pastor of St.

’s, was and m t the undertaking.

St. Joseph’s and ssed Sacrament first met in field competition in July of 1949 at Roosevelt Stad n City. That night, ou 8 Corp

ament d d S 8t picture ha chaoth Corps.

ppers” bo ighty St. Joe’s”, all ar am t hbeen given to the Cadets by various people. They have traveled extensively, as

s, and this travel is an education in itself for the boys involved. ey be w d J h s, Eas rn

ons, New Jersey Junior VFW Open Champions, and this year won wly-created ti f C St am Th r w t the

mpetitio Wa on rried with it the Archbishop Thomas rophy for 1954.

been noted since its inception for its horn line. This is in no small way due to the early work of Father Gerold Marchand of Irvington and Father Leo Farley of Jersey City who, as stu ents at Seton Hall, instruc d thebuglers. George Rodriques is the present instructor and has brought the line along in fine shape. Col. E. Pierce, who resigned due to ill health this year, was replaced by Martin Gill, just recently released from the Army. “Duke” D’Amato is the Drum Instructor. The Corps is now in the throes of learning new music and a new drill for next year which will be here much sooner than any of us realize. We feel that the results are well worth the effort. The friendships, coand lessons learned now will be used in later life by all concerned.

L E S S E D S A C R A M E N T C Y O, N E W A R K, N. J

o nd Bugle Co s as started i

Joseph

is very uch in erested in

Bleium in Unio t of s competing,

Blessed Sacr place 7th an t. Joe’s h. The s since nged greatly for b The “Hillto , “Ro ts”, “M e nickn es tha ave

have other CorpOver the years th have en: Ne Englan unior C ampion North teOpen Champithe ne tle o

n in atholicshingt

ate Ch and ca

pions. e latte as won af er National CoA. Boland T The Corps has

d te

ntacts

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St. Joseph’s Cadets

“G O L D E N K N I G H T S” — 1 9 5 4 Y E A R B O O K

CONTEST SPONSOR

Newark Jan. 30, 1954 LOCATION DATE

ND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRA

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G

91.35 Name Cadets arfield, N. J.

9.8 27.75 17.60 17.55 18.65 91.35

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 9.8 27.25 17.10 17.45 17.80 89.40 .10 89.30

O. L. Br

85.60 of Mount Carmel ooklyn, N.Y.

9.6 26.80 14.50 16.90 17.75 85.60

St. An Fa

82.40 ne’s rlawn, N.J.

9.4 26.40 14.20 15.40 17.00 82.40 i

St. Vincent’s M

79.60 adison, N.J.

9.7 26.45 13.50 15.35 14.60 79.60

COM ENTS M

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G O L D E N K N IG H T S

on and VFW Juni r National Champions 1954

anized in 19 a C M n ey, s ad Sacr Esse rector, it was in 1952

that Blessed Sacram ps entered active comp n. Amazing all judges with their skills for a first year group, the “GOLDEN

s the bo are lle ed st 1 en t y lace vic es i in hil ia, w

Del.

bury Park on June 26, 1954, they captured the Junior State Veterans of Wars Cham shi ed n t Ph on

d made it a clean sweep by taking the American Legion crown on ashin n, D.C. nd rd ber 2 , they added to winn the rn Ch sh ri .

KN TS c re g d b om ith a embers but can boast of an organization of two Junior Corps with

ch under the banners of the CYO and are sponsored by on Ser me t 3 ew d s ign ars

Post 9393 of Irvington, N.J.

rnelius J. Boyle is pastor of Blessed Sacrament, Rev. Robert the Corps’ Mod , a iste o-D rs Marty Nola

Walsh. Bob Craig is Business Manager. The Corps instructors are: Bill Hayes for bugle and drill, and Bob Thompson for drums. Bob Yuknovage is the Drum Major.


American Legi o

Orgcurate at Blesse

46 as ament and

Parade orps by x County CYO Di

sgr. Joh J. Kil who wa then

ent Drum & Bugle Cor etitio

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The GOLDEN IGH , whose olors a old an lack, c pete wcorps of 48 m150 boys. They marAmerican Legi vice n’s Pos 02 of N ark an Veteran of Fore WLabormen’s Rt. Rev. Msgr. CoF. Garner is erator bly ass d by C irecto nand Vince

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CAVALCADE OF MUSIC

EN KNIGHTS


GOLD CONTEST SPONSOR

chool’s Stadium, Newark May 23, 1954 S LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN.

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy Nam G

89.75 e Cadets arfield, N. J.

10 26.60 16.70 17.80 18.65 89.75

St. Jo Ne ark, N.J.

25.75 15.90 17.60 18.70 87.95 87.95 seph’s Cadets 10w

St. Vince B

87.45 nt’s ayonne, N.J

10 26.00 15.20 17.40 18.85 87.45

MostCrus ers, Boston, Mass

16.80 17.40 84.60 84.60 Precious Blood 10 25.10 15.30 ad.

O. L. Br

81.50 of Mount Carmel ooklyn, N.Y.

10 25.50 12.50 16.10 17.40 81.50

St. Vi Mad

40 13.50 15.80 17.55 81.25 81.25 ncent’s Cadets ison, N.J.

10 24.

St. An Fairlawn, N

80.65 ne’s .J.

10 25.60 12.40 15.00 17.65 80.65

St. M Nu

80.25 ary’s Cadets tley, N.J.

10 24.25 14.00 14.00 18.00 80.25

COMMENTS Rained out Saturday evening, May 22. Exhibition by GOLDEN KNIGHTS.

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S T . V IN C E N T ’ S ( M A D IS O

St. Vincent’s Drum and Bugle Corps was organized in February, 1951, under

dership of its t t t P I r

society for the youth o . Vin t’s, sp ored by that parish. The first

instructors were James Donnelly and Michael Petrone of St. Vincent’s, Bayonne.

it was pr rily de ta art er des

e State.

rps took part in its first Contest in New York. During the ’52

and ’53 seasons the Corps was instructed both in music and drill by Robert

y of the Riverside Jersey Jo

In ’53 and ’54 the Corps became a very active competing unit and ranked

tate Cont s fo years. nges were made in the ’53

Corps pur sed gre e cadet- ll-

ard was formed.

ent the Corp omp der the capa

instruction of William Hayes and Bob Thompson for music and Michael Petrone

for drill. Each of these men are well-known in Drum Corps circles for their work

with National Championship units

Backing up the Corps is a Parents’ Guild whose current President is John

Pentony.

The Quartermaster Dep rtment is handled by John abatin John H ler, Ed

Smith, Henry Lamberston, Charles Spencer, and James Allen.

Present Drum Major and Business Manager is James Donovan.


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the lea presen Modera or, Rev. S ephen J. atch. t is a pa ochial

f St cen ons

During 1951 ima a Para Corps, king p in sev al para

throughout th

In 1952 the Co

Cotter, formerl es.

sixth in the S est r both Several cha

season; the cha en and whit style uniforms, and an a

girl Color Gu

At pres s c rises some 45 members and is un ble

.

a S i, y

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St. Vincent’s Cadets


CONTEST SPONSOR

Madison, N.J. May 29, 1954 LOCATION DATE

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRAND TOTAL

10 30 20 20 20 100 100

Holy Name Cadets Garfield, N.J.

10 27.45 17.30 17.60 18.55 90.90 90.90

St. Joseph’s Cadets Newark, N.J.

10 27.85 16.20 17.70 18.60 90.35 90.35

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.40 16.50 17.70 18.40 90.00 .10 89.90

St. Vincent’s Cadets Bayonne, N.J.

10 27.35 15.60 17.90 18.75 89.60 89.60

O.L. of Mount Carmel Brooklyn, N.Y.

10 26.95 14.40 17.10 18.15 86.60 86.60

St. Ann’s Cadets Fairlawn, N.J.

10 27.60 14.90 16.30 17.70 86.50 86.50

Dover Cadets Dover, N.J.

10 26.10 14.60 16.20 17.00 83.90 83.90

COMMENTS

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The Ravens


C SPONSOR ONTEST

Bergenfield, N.J. May 30, 1954 LOCATION DATE

GRAND TAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. TO

10 30 20 20 20 100 100

St. Jo N

89.25 seph’s Cadets ewark, N.J.

10 26.80 16.20 17.90 18.35 89.25

GOLD 00 EN KNIGHTS 10 25.40 16.90 17.30 18.40 88.00 88.

Holy Name Cadets G

87.95 arfield, N.J.

10 25.05 17.00 17.70 18.20 87.95

St. Vi B

85.05 ncent’s Cadets ayonne, N.J.

10 24.55 15.50 16.80 18.20 85.05

O.L. o B

81.70 f Mount Carmel rooklyn, N.Y.

10 24.70 13.40 16.60 18.00 82.70 1.0

St. Ann’s Cade Fairlawn, N.J.

10 23.65 13.70 14.50 17.85 79.70 79.70 ts

Pater P J.

68.20 son Cadets terson, N.

10 23.55 10.80 9.60 14.25 68.20 a

COMMENTS

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I A D E S

corps was or d e 5 th e JE. Mackie Post Drum and Bugle Corps. The Corps since adopted the name of theMackie Cadets.

Johnston o an tor, assisted ro nst , eat job of teaching all the interested youngsters from Rahway the art

drummor, who co d e teaching o p n s

who had never handled bugles.

ng that winter tak aie Cadets Boosters Club was organized, consisting of

hers o m s a er p in ed Co s. ised for all equipment through their great work and by spring we

had a Corps completely equipped, though very inexperienced. It was not until y, 1953, th m eir pe . ad

ssful year, sponsoring their first field contest last fall. The winter was paration to be ready this season for field maneuvering.

orps is sponso by n o

The Corps marches with a 1 -girl colo ard line, twin drum majorettes, and 24 boys in the playing unit. Drum Majorettes are Barbara Bellinger and Barbara Brown. Color Guard Captains are Joyce Strupals and Mary Baskerville.


M A C K E C T

The ganize in Sept mber, 19 2, under e nam of the ames

Minor T. , the f under d direc by Ha ld Joh onbegan the grof drilling andbugle instruct

ing. Our buglers we was

re taken unwith th

der wing by William Carrig, nfronte f a grou of you gster

Duriperiod that the Mack

the Corps really began to e shape. It w s during this

mothers and fat f the ember nd oth ersons terest in the rpMoney was ra

Memorial Da that e Corps ade th first ap arance They h avery succespent in feverish pre The C red the J. E. Mackie Post 437, American Legio f Rahway.

0 r gu

22

Mackie Cadets


CONTEST SPONSOR

Rahway, N.J. June 5, 1954 DATE LOCATION


100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G

89.85 Name Cadets arfield, N. J.

9.8 27.95 16.80 16.80 18.50 89.85

GOLD .20 16.80 18.55 89.10 .10 89.00 EN KNIGHTS 9.7 27.85 16

St. An F

3.10 n’s Cadets airlawn

9.6 26.95 13.20 15.60 17.75 83.10 8

O.L. o B oklyn, N.Y.

2.85 82.85 f Mount Carmel 9.6 26.55 13.00 16.00 17.70 8ro

St. M N

82.70 ary’s Cadets utley, N.J.

9.7 27.10 13.00 15.60 17.30 82.70

St. Vi Madison, N.J.

9.5 26.70 13.50 14.50 16.85 81.45 .10 81.35 ncent’s Cadets

Dove D

80.25 r Cadets over, N.J.

9.3 26.15 12.40 15.50 16.90 80.25

COM ENTSM

23

B .

A U D U B O N G I R L S

Several years ago a r d um orps m gazine gave the Corps the nickname of the “Bon-Bon Girls” by which they are known nationwide.

The Corps was organized in 1939 by town’ erica egio m 1939 to 1948 the girls oved st ly upward int e

nks. Th lor w New y A n St te ip in 194 19 In 1947 he Color ar Nat

n honors. The Corps itself had worked its way from12th place to Miami, ida 48

e Corps re ed ind nt n 2 withoutst affiliation. Operating successfully as such, the Bon-Bon Girls

ranking Corps in the East at on or r.

he Corps pt so f t lyn b tlew od 4463. Since this sponsorship the Color Guard has won the Eastern

States Open Championship and the Penn-Jersey Association Junior hip.

The Corps gained st adily in osition nd prestige and are respected by their opponents for their ability and good sportsmanship. The competing corps travels many thousand miles annually in their own buses. 1953 was, by far, th ir most outstand g year, th in po n and travel. The 1953 VFW National Conven isconsin, will be long remembered. The girls lost the National Championship by one-tenth of a point. In 1954 the Color Guard won the Penn-Jersey title as well as the VFW National Championship Many people are of the opinion that a drum cor possession of the stronger sex. The weaker sex, as shown by Audubon, demonstrate with devastating clarity the effectiveness of a well-trained and disciplined girls Drum Corps.

The competing corps for 1954 consists of: Majorette, 42 Playing Members, 9 Color Guard Members, accompanied by six women chaperones and 6 men.


eporter for a r c a

the, m

s Ameadi

n L n Post. Froo th, as a parade unit

competing ra e Co5 and

Guard46.

on the t

Jerse Gu

mericad took

Legionional

aChampionshAmerican Legio5th position in Flor , in 19 .

In 1949 th was organiz as an epende unit u til 195 Veterans Podefeated all top- e time anothe In 1952 t acce ed spon rship o he Oak -Audu on-Bet oVFW Post

Champions

e p a

e in bo sitiotion at Milwaukee, W

.

ps is the realm and

24

American Legion Post 94


SPONSOR CONTEST

Babylon, L.I. June 12, 1954 LOCATION DATE

PEN. GRAND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G

70 Name Cadets arfield, N.J.

9.5 26.60 16.70 18.20 18.70 89.70 89.

GOLD 88.60 EN KNIGHTS 9.3 26.25 16.10 18.10 18.85 88.60

St. Jo N


9.0 26.20 16.00 17.90 19.00 88.10

O.L. o B oklyn, N.Y.

.10 85.15 f Mount Carmel 8.8 26.20 14.40 17.40 18.45 85.25ro

St. M N


9.3 25.20 14.90 16.50 18.25 84.15

St. An F

82.65 n’s Cadets airlawn, N.J.

9.0 25.50 13.90 16.30 17.95 82.65

COMMENTS:

25

B .

S N C A D T S

n Cad s d a N C February 1950, to meet the great need for youth activity. The Corps made its first appearance at th 50 P n H Name ade. foll yeaCorps appeared in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York and has returned every year since. The ets ue pa it h In 953

ed to begin work on drills in order that the Cadets could take part in ting the rest of the year to brushing up on their marching

ring the ps nu f ex ns nt e American Legion State Contest held at Asbury Park. In this contest the Cadets

of becom a o watch for t re Co ps year of a al c , having taken part in seven c s in he

-Pennsylvania area. The Cadets conducted their first annual contest, agean Ch s,” at Hinchliffe Stad J

rson Cade re s red B Ar P 0 gion, of Paterson, the Totowa Lions Club and the Parents Association

of the Corps. The colors are blue, white and gold. The Corps consists of 45 the comp g u s r C nd ti bership

s and 23 girls who are used solely for color guard work.

seph D. Waterson is the Director and Business Manager of the Corps, the following com : M hn J. Baird, Mr. & Mr .

Mrs. E Ne & . M , M rs Sc ish

The Corps instructors are: Jack McCoid for bugle, Art Mura for drums, Richie Santo for drill and Bill McNamara for color guards. Chuck McKenna is the Drum Major.


P A T E R O E

The Paterso ets wa founde as St. M ry’s Holy ame adets in

e 19 aterso oly Par The owing r the

Cad contin d as a rade un throug 1952. 1it was decidfield contests. Devoand maneuve Cor gave a mber o hibitio and e ered th

showed signs t

ingctu

Corps tontests

he futu . 1954 saw theontest

r tenter its firs

New Jerseyknown as the “P t of ampion ium in une.

The Pate ts a ponso by the ernard mitage ost 36American Le

members in etin nit, plu a Junio orps, a an ac ve memof 140 boy Mr. Joassisted by mittee

al, Mr.r. Jo

Mrs. Ms. V. J. JohnFerriola, Mr. &

and John Kreutz. . R. artello r. & M ov

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Paterson Cadets


SPONSOR CONTEST

Paterson, N.J. June 13, 1954 LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL


100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G

.45 90.45 Name Cadets arfield, N.J.

10 27.20 16.90 17.60 18.75 90

GOLD 10 27.45 16.80 17.30 18.65 90.20 90.20 EN KNIGHTS

St. Jo N


10 27.35 16.10 18.10 18.55 90.10

O.L. o Mount Carmel B

10 26.75 14.80 17.00 18.25 86.80 86.80 frooklyn, N.Y.

St. An F

35 n’s Cadets airlawn, N.J.

10 26.25 13.20 15.00 17.90 82.35 82.

St. Mary’s Cadets N

10 25.75 12.90 15.40 18.00 82.05 82.05 utley, N.J.

Dove D


10 25.90 12.40 15.20 16.90 80.40

Barringer-Walker Lyndhurst, N.J.

10 23.85 9.80 12.50 13.75 69.90 69.90

COM ENTS:M

27

B .

K E A R N Y K A R D I N A L S

oseph Frobi m L d c

1923. Frobisher ran its first o oor co ium on Ju

23, 1934. Later in the same year the Corps won the New Jersey State

ip at Wild , t o ast e t

e outbr of W a bisher was u t th

of the East. Like many others, the Corps disbanded during the war.

rps was re-activated in 1946 as the “Kearny ‘99ers” with about a dozen

World War I men for a nucleus and addi War II vets. Th Corps rose

to a membership of 45 in 1947.

In 1951 the name was changed to “Kearny Kardinals” and the Corps made

definite plans to ‘go mo ern’ an get into ompetiti once again. Th

the National Contest at Randalls Island, New York.

Kearny re-activated its own competition in 1952 after a lapse of nearly 20

years. The tops in Drum Corps, both Junior and Senior, competed in Kearny.

The Contest is now an annual affair.

The Corps won the . J. Dep rtment American Legion Pa e Champion ip

in September, 1953, at Asbury Park.

After many setbacks the Corps again entered competition. The Kardinals

placed fourth in the State Contest at Wildwood in September, 1954.


The J sher A erican egion Post 99 Drum Corps ates ba k to

utd ntest at Kearny High Stad ne

Championsh wood but los ut to E Orang hrough a

disqualification.

Up until th eak orld W s II Fro p with he top ree

senior corps

The Co

tional World e

d d c on ey entered

N a rad sh

28

PAGEANT OF DRUM CORP

Kearny Kardinals – Frobisher Post


S CHAMPIONS

SPONSOR CONTEST

June 19 1954 LOCA ON DATE TI

ND OTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRAT

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G

91.20 Name Cadets arfield, N.J.

9.9 27.85 16.50 18.50 18.45 91.20

GOLD 90.60 EN KNIGHTS 9.9 27.45 15.80 18.80 18.65 90.60

St. Vi B

.10 86.70 ncent’s Cadets ayonne, N.J.

9.9 26.60 15.10 17.10 18.10 86.80

St. M N tley, N.J.

83.55 ary’s Cadets 9.9 26.70 12.70 17.10 17.15 83.55 u

COMMENTS:

ibition by St. Anne’s Cadets, Fairlawn Exh

29

B .

T T L E F L O W E R

lt ore, Md.

The Little Flower Drum Corps of Baltimore, Maryland, rates at present in sixth mong the Ame e n of ig upon the nation e Na l Con t in the corps

has moved forward from 14th ce in York, th in S ouis th in Washington.

niz , L w irst c 19 . ind in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, it had as its

oung b an for erti rgy on ork as bjective.

ion in 1946 bro an g t re th

forms, new personnel, the corps began an upward trend which has never halted. In Maryland, Little Flower has gradually moved from last position

t status of Sta p hich he w .

Having obtained a Legion sponsorship under the renowned B&O Post 81, Little so garner ono e men ry ei cha pion

1954.

n of the s is ow an ar an sec on rums, 1 cymbals), 30-man bugle section (21 soprano horns in

French horns, 6 baritones in two voices).

ents are now being made exclusively by Professor Jean Beghon, nnsylvania. Instructors are local musicians. Maneuvers have been

m s u e d of ai r ag hohday last May, was an active member of the corps.

er is t e F ” a un drummers and buglers around the age of 10. The majority of

the present corpsmen have come rom the ranks of the “B” squad. Drum Major is Don Martin, now a veteran of three National Contests, who was voted into his position b is fellow corpsmen in 195 prior to the pushNa . Corps Director is Rev. Frederick H. Duk , past-pr dent of he Mary and Ju ior

tion nd currently Na al Commissioner f the Ju ior Alugle Corps and Band Association. Father Duke is an All-

American Contest Judge, holding Class A ra ng in the categories of Marching and Maneuvering, General Effect, and Inspectio . Vigorous in his active participation in

ning and execution of corps music and maneuvers, Father Duke will not allow his corps to become satisfied with their rate of advancement. The steadiness of

t which has begun to demand national recognition and in a corps discipline that commands respect wherever Little Flower goes.


L I

Ba im

place aComin

rican Lal sce

gion spone at th

sored juni New York

or corps tiona

the Untes

ted State 1952,

s.

its pla New to 9 t. L , to 6

An all-male orgaLike many other groups of its k

ation ittle Flo er was f established as a orps in 39

purpose to give y oys outlet summ me ene , but c test w wnot then a serious o

Reorganizat ught m euverin o the fo and wi new equipment, new uni

up to its presen te Cham ions, w it has ld for t o years

Flower has al ed h rs in th Depart t of Ma land, b ng the m in 1953 and again in

Compositio corp as foll s: 9-m color gu d, 6-m drum ti(3 snares, 2 scotch-dthree voices, 3 Musical arrangemof Hamburg, Pedesigned by corps meup until his 21

ber nder th irection Ferd M nolfi, co ps man er, w st birt

Feeder for the Littlecomprising beginner

Flow corps he Littl lower “B squad, 30-boy it

f

y h 2, for the tional Contest in New York

etion

esi t o

ln

nl-Drum Corps Associa

American Drum and B a

tin

the plan

pace at which he keeps the corps has resulted in a general improvemen

30

VFW STATE CH

eign Wars


AMPIONSHIP Veterans of For

CONTE SPONSOR ST

Asbury Park, N.J. June 26, 1954 LOCATION DATE

NAME GRAND TOTAL

INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN.

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy Name Cadets G

91.90 arfield, N.J. (A)

10 28.00 16.95 17.85 19.10 91.90

GOLD

10 27.60 16.95 17.55 19.00 91.10 91.10 EN KNIGHTS (B)

St. Joseph’s Cadets N

10 27.45 16.90 17.45 18.90 90.70 .10 90.60 ewark, N.J. (A)

St. Vi Bayonne, N.J. (B)

88.15 ncents Cadets 10 27.30 15.95 16.15 18.75 88.15

Audu Audubon, N.J. (B)

27.60 14.65 16.25 18.80 87.30 87.30 bon All-Girl 10

Liber Philadelphia, Pa. (A)

85.85 ty Bell Cadets 9.7 26.90 14.35 15.85 19.05 85.85

St. M N

85.35 ary’s Cadets utley, N.J. (B)

10 26.80 14.70 15.35 18.50 85.35

Irwin P N

5 12.85 14.80 18.10 82.90 1.0 81.90 ost ew York, N.Y. (A)

10 27.1

Egg Harbor Girls E

9.8 27.05 10.00 12.90 16.50 76.25 76.25 gg Harbor, N.J. (A)

(A) OPEN CLASS

ed Class

(B) V.F.W. Clos

MENTS:

COM GOLDEN KNIGHTS sponsored by VFW Labormen’s Post 9393, Irvington, N.J.

31

B .

B L O O D C R U S e ark ass.

The Most Precious Blood Crusaders were organized in the Fall of 1947 and

made rapid progress during the following year, becoming CYO champions of the

Boston Archdiocese, a title they have held ever since. In 1952 the Crusaders

itch from de c

outfits.

ps describe themselves as far from being “world beaters” but, with a

ll to win ey h b a rs p n th

m pole.

step towa hat am ila at W nal

s where they placed first in the preliminary contest, although

third in the finals. The Crusaders Color Guard tied with Audubon

for the National Champ nship.

Two years ago, in an effort to better themselves, they dropped from the ranks

of the Eastern Massachusetts Drum Corps circuit to seek the stiffer competition

of the Penn-Jersey area This, the corps claims, was their wisest move.

Rev. Vincent J. Piscitelli is Moderator of the corps, assisted by Eddie Rooney

and Manager. Robert Gross is Drum Major, and Claire Collins is Color-Captain.

saders range in age from 9 through 18.


P R E C I O U S A D E R S

Hyd P , M

made the sw a para orps to the fast increasing ranks of the

maneuvering

This cor

determined wi , th ope to e within few yea the to men o e

drum corps tote

The first rd t goal c e in Ph delphia the VF Natio

Championship

dropping to

io

.

The Cru

32

ANNIVER

s


SARY CELEBRATION Plainfield Falcon

CONT SPONSOR EST

Plainfield, N.J. July 3, 1954 LOCATION DATE

ND TAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRATO

10 30 20 20 20 100 100

Holy G


10 27.55 17.40 18.30 18.95 92.20 9

GOLD 91.65 EN KNIGHTS 10 27.15 17.40 18.40 18.70 91.65


10 27.40 16.60 18.10 18.55 90.65 90.65 ewark, N.J.

St. Vi B


10 26.60 15.60 18.30 18.60 89.10

O.L. o B


10 27.00 14.90 18.10 18.20 88.20 .10

St. Ann’s Cade F

10 26.35 13.30 15.80 17.45 82.90 82.90 ts airlawn, N.J.

St. Vi M

80.30 ncent’s Cadets adison, N.J.

10 25.40 13.70 15.30 15.90 80.30

COMMENTS:

ibition by the Plainfield Exh Falcons.

33

B .

O U N C I L D R Uson, Wisconsin

The Four Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America, Drum & Bugle Corps was formed ponsored b a C h inc

onsors. T on e t Club 1949.

oremost th s its a iance e S g org tion. Its uired to susta res t g r p ate

gs, and to show continued advancement in rank. Since the division into in 1953 e rp een se a and

eparate Post was formed for the members of the Corps, being the only musical Post or Troop in the entire nation.

Until 1949 the Corps was solely a parade unit; its first notable appearance in this field was at the National Convention Parade of the Legion, in Chicago in 1939. It

ently in con t bo e 94 s e only musical unit to represent the United States at the International

Boy Scout Jamboree at Moisson, France and on the trip also made appearances in and Luxemb 1 o ld e t th

ational Scout Jamboree. It has appeared before three Presidents of the U.S., the President of France, the Queen of Holland, and the King of the Belgians.

ps first entered competition in 1949 and went through the usual ars with few wins. In 1951 they changed from the Scout Khaki to the of the Exp s a ted vic th 5 on he

Wisconsin State Fair Championship which they have successfully defended since then. Other notable wins were the 1953 Midwest Junior Championship, the 1954 National Open Junior title. Their best sea n was 19 4 when they ente d 18 f ld contests including the VFW National and never finished less than second. The only Corps they met in 1954 and did not beat was Blessed Sacrame t. Their drill has been called many times “a kicking, dancing drill” – but the fact remains that only twice id they l se the General Effe and h d a ‘win in it at the VFW Nationals; so at lea t it is or inal and crowd p easer. T is feature was n t done at the expense of precision, for Madison was a consistent winner in Marching and Maneuvering, with a cond the VF , only .30 off from first. In bugling the scores indicate only two seconds the alance firsts, inclu g the FW wh re they lead all other Corps by a minimum of l.30 points. In fact, they lead the senior Corps in these totals. They will enter the 1955 season with 110 boys in the Senior and Junior Corps. They will be eyeing the VFW National at Boston.

orps continues to have as its Executive Director, Clarence H. Beebe, who has held that position since 1939. Its Director is Stanley Stitgen, who started as a


F O U R L A K E S C M C O R P S

Madi

in 1938, snumerous sp

y severheir current sp

l Service lubs of tsor is th

e city. S Optimis

e then, wh

it has haich took

d over in

First and fmembers are req

is Corps owein inte

llegt in tha

to throup, to

coutinegularly

anizaarticip in

troop meetintwo age groups the S nior Co s has b compo d of Se Scouts Explorer Scouts. In 1954 a s

appeared frequ Wis sin and he neigh ring stat s. In 1 7 it waselected as th

Belgium, Holland urg. In 950 the C rps he a featur d spot a eValley Forge N

The Corformative yeforest green lorer nd star on the tory pa . In 19 2 they w t

so 5 re ie

n

ds

oig

cts l

ah

’ o a

se in, with

W b din V e

The C

12-year-old in 1944.

34

INDEPENDENCE

y


DAY PROGRAM City of Union Cit

CONTEST SPONSOR

Roosevelt Stadium, Union City July 5 1954 DATE LOCATION

GRAND TOTAL


100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy G rfield, N.J.

10 27.65 17.00 18.30 18.65 91.60 91.60 Name Cadets a


90.95 ewark, N.J.

10 27.50 16.50 18.30 18.65 90.95

GOLD 90.25 EN KNIGHTS 10 27.45 17.30 16.80 18.70 90.25

St. Vincent’s Cadets B

10 27.00 15.90 17.10 18.65 88.65 88.65 ayonne, N.J.

O.L. o B


10 26.70 15.20 16.30 18.10 86.30

St. M N tley, N.J.

10 27.10 14.60 16.50 17.90 86.10 86.10 ary’s Cadets u

St. An

84.20 n’s Cadets 10 27.10 13.70 15.90 17.50 84.20

COMMENTS: Exhibition by the Hawthorne Caballeros.

35

B .

M A C K E N Z I E C A D

Police fficers Harold rt and Joe Sepanek or the Corps in

ber, 1948, as ti e e hl ea a

as a parade unit they made ra rogress and were soon a to h heir wn

n.

ps is presently un f t who,

bert Ols ri te the . S as Drill Master

is Ralph Fair who also instructs the color guard. Drum instructors Neil Cerbone

alloy, equipment custodians Angelo Cristi, Al Czarnecki and

kowski ple dm ative staff. Officer H oe

anager

ctive girls pr co rd ve well in both

tional competition hey are b

and have placed well in Eastern States competitions where they have

met the finest Color Gu

Colors of both the Corps and the color guard are blue and gold. Serving as

chaperones are Mrs. A. Cristi and Mrs. Mary Szynal. Miss Marge Leahey is

Majorette.

The Corps is sponsored by the F. A. Mackenzie American Legion Post 165 of

Bayonne. The Corps had its first contest this year and plans to make it a yearly

affair.


P A L - E T S

O Van Woea ganized

Decem a func on of th Bayonn Police At etic L gue. St rting

pid p ble old t o

in competitio

The Cor der the direction o Officer Robert Burkhard

along with Ro on, w tes and aches music erving

and Eugene M

Leonard Moza com te the a inistr . Van W art is

Business M

Ten attra com ise the lor gua and ha placed

state and na s. T mem ers of the Penn-Jersey

Association

ards in the East.

36

PAGEANT OF CHAMPIONS

Bayonne PAL Corps


C SPONSOR ONTEST

City Park Stadium, Bayonne, N.J. July 17, 1954 LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL


100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Holy Nam G

90.50 e Cadets arfield, N.J.

9.7 26.85 17.30 17.80 18.85 90.50

St. Jo N


9.6 26.80 17.00 18.10 18.70 90.20

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 9.4 26.75 16.90 17.40 18.95 89.40 89.40

O.L. o B


8.9 26.15 14.80 16.50 18.45 84.80

Liberty Bell Cadets P iladelphia, PA.

8.7 25.50 15.60 16.30 18.65 84.75 84.75 h

St. Ann’s Cade F

8.8 25.80 14.70 15.30 18.10 82.70 82.70 ts airlawn, N.J.

Audu on All-Girl A

9.3 25.75 13.80 14.90 18.60 82.35 82.35 budubon, N.J.

St. M N


9.1 25.95 13.80 14.90 18.30 82.05

COMMENTS:

37

B .

R C A D E S

The Dover Cadets Bugle and Drum Corps, Incorporated, was organized in

1938, by Rich P m the U.S. C

The Dover Cadets, as are ally c d, are ue in t th e a n n-

sectarian, non-political, independent Corps, unsponsored by any organization.

e of its organizatio f a yo activity which

e a const ive st, om at r ion, and

diments of music.

During World War II, despite the fact that 47 of its members served in the

e Cor ont n a ed m y in n

In 1951 the Corps again had a large turnover, losing a great many boys to the

.

r Cadets have taken part in many parades, concerts and exhibitions

New Yo and Pennsylvania.

y have won many prizes.

s has fostered many fine and lasting friendships, keeping the

traditions and ideals of ine cha acter an integrity the objective. Th

management of the Corps is entrusted to a Board of Governors whose members

are: President, Louis M sa; Vic de Elwood Ackerman; Secretary, Mrs.

R.H. Peer; Treasurer, Frank Albano; Trustees, John J. Hogan and Michael Del

Vecchio. The Corps is directed y Richa H. Peer, assisted

Drum Major is Louis Thompson, Bugle Instructor William Carrig, Drum

Instructor is James Shea. The Corps is also assisted by a Cadet Auxiliary,

d of parents and friends.


D O V E S T

June, ard H. eer, For er Drum Major of Marine orps.

they usu alle uniq tha ey ar o

The purpos n was to meet the need o uth

would provid ruct intere wholes e recre ion and elaxat

teach the ru

armed forces, th ps c inued to functio nd serv the co munit a

efficient manner.

Korean conflict

The Dove

in New Jersey, rk Although not having won national

acclaim, the

The Corp

f r d e

u e-Presi nt,

b rd by M. J. Del Vecchio.

compose

38

Dover Cadets


SPONSOR CONTEST

High School Field, Dover, N.J. July 18, 1954 LOCATION DATE

NAME ND TAL

INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRATO

100 100 10 30 20 20 20

St. Joseph’s Cadets N wark, N.J.

10 27.20 17.00 17.30 18.65 90.15 90.15 e

Holy Garfield, N.J.

89.95 Name Cadets 10 27.60 16.90 16.80 18.65 89.95

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.35 16.60 17.00 18.70 89.65 89.65

O.L. o B


10 26.90 14.10 15.90 18.40 85.30

St. Mary’s Cadets N tley, N.J.

10 25.65 14.80 15.20 18.25 84.90 84.90 u

Liber Ph

84.05 ty Bell Cadets iladelphia, PA.

10 26.35 13.80 15.80 18.10 84.05

St. Ann’s Cadets Fairlawn, N.J.

10 26.85 14.00 14.80 17.70 83.35 83.35

St. Vi M

80.30 ncent’s Cadets adison, N.J.

10 26.45 12.60 14.40 16.85 80.30

Paterson Cadets P rson, N.J.

10 26.05 11.90 13.00 14.75 75.70 75.70 ate

COMMENTS: Exhibition by Dover Cadets.

39

B .

S N ‘ S C A E T S

This is St. Anne’s second year in competition; and the Corps is in its fourth

year of existence. Last year the Cadets entered five competitions, and in the last

contest of the season, at Newton, N. J., they took first place.

ark 52 ad n th wh d d bugle

corps popularity contest.

the Ca w ir u he ns as “dancers”

nstruct Bo ell e in or a col

ctor is Charles Naber; dance instructor is Miss Frances Marinello.

The majorette is “Co kie” Saporite, color guard captain is Joyce Franke,

Sergeant of the “Dancers” is Justine Barch.

Rev. Roland Fregualt, O.F.M., is moderator of the Corps. John Iseledyke is

the Corps Director. The Corps is sponsored by St. Anne’s Catholic War Veterans

Post 1076, of Fairlawn, N. J.


T . A N E D

At Palisades P in 19 , the C ets wo e Stra atter’s rum an

Last season dets ere noted for the se of t guideo

In their drill.

The drum i or is b Cost o; bugl struct is Art B rbieri; or

guard instru

o

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PARAGON OF DRUM CORPS

St. Anne’s Cadets


CONTEST SPONSOR

Fairlawn, N.J. July 24, 1954 DATE LOCATION

&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. GRAND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

St. Jo N


9.6 27.50 17.50 17.90 18.75 91.25

GOLD 89.95 EN KNIGHTS 9.7 27.40 16.60 17.30 18.95 89.95

Holy G


9.6 27.55 17.00 16.40 18.50 89.05 .10

O.L. o Mount Carmel B oklyn, N.Y.

9.8 26.75 13.80 15.20 18.30 82.85 82.85 fro

Dove D


9.4 25.40 13.60 12.90 17.75 79.05

St. Vincent’s Cadets M

9.4 24.85 12.60 12.40 16.25 75.50 75.50 adison, N.J.

Pater P

68.85 son Cadets aterson, N.J.

9.4 24.40 10.70 9.10 15.25 68.85

COMMENTS: Exhibition by St. Anne’s Cadets.

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T H E I N V A D E R S

The J ior Drum and s o the uss-O ara-Todd VFW Post 1804 of Norristown, Pennsylvania, was organized on October 194 It was started by

de Eugene For .

Their first parade ap anc s on 20, 19 in the ew b unif s,

d and yellow, with gold-plumed Roman helmets. The name, “The osen he r f a ape a e to

suggest nicknames for the Corps. The name was suggested by Howard Bailiff. The eted in t pa n 1 d c e y ith que

orps t par pa in l th fi e p es . They e ppea the

parade held by the Bracken Post.

1952 saw competition in 22 parades with five first place and one second place year a ar C st a nc d titio s.

t place in the Denver Junior Corps competition.

nvaders appeared in 21 parades, winning three first and four second place prizes. In the parade at Glenside, Pa. they won the trophy for the best music.

n, a adi , r in ce. to h in he W competition. In their first appearance at the National Convention

in New York they took second place in the drum quartet. The Corps came in sixth at the National competition n Milw kee. Also in 1953 won large trophy from the National Association of Bugle and Drum Corps of Philadelphia for the most improved Corps of the season. This year also marked their first entry in National competition. They came n sixth t Milwau ee. In 1954 the Invaders took second place n the sta VFW contest, tra ing thwinners by only 1.5 points. Their color guards number the 1952 and 1953 City Championships among t e many other first places th have w n. In 1953 the Invaders initiated their own invit onal co est whic as become an a nual a ir. The corps attributes much of its success to the work of Drum Major Bec Hanley and to the teaching of two of the outstanding members of the Reilly Raiders, Bill Mittens, drum and drill instructor, and Bill Mountain, bugle and music instructor; also to Eddie Keis and Art Fletcher and to Mr. and Mrs. Long who take

e quartermaster department.


un Bugle Corp f N ’H14, 8.

Comra

rest, Jr

pear e wa May 50, ir n lack ormtrimmed in reInvaders”, was ch as t esult o newsp r notice sking th public

Invaders comp hree rades i 950 an losed th ear w a ban t. In 1951 the C ook

also wont in 16

the troprades, w

hy for thning al best a

e four ring corp

rst placs in

rizthat were offered

prize won. This lso m ked the orps fir ppeara e in fiel compe nThey won firs

In 1953 the I

The first competitio t Re ng, Pa. esulted fifth pla They ok sixt tPennsylvania VF

i au , they a

i a k

i te il e

h ey h h

oati nt n ffa

ette ky

care of th

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The Invaders-VFW Post 1804


CON SPONSOR TEST

Norristown, Pa. July 31, 1954 DATE LOCATION

NAME GRAND TOTAL

INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN.

20 20 20 100 100 10 30

GOLD NIGHTS 10 24.70 23.80 22.70 9.217 90.41 90.41 EN K

Libert Ph lphia, Pa.

24.30 22.30 22.50 8.95 88.05 88.05 y Ball Cadets 10 ilade

West We

86.73 Reading Cadets st Reading, Pa.

10 22.70 23.60 22.00 8.433 86.73

Audubo A

86.11 n All-Girl udubon, N.J.

10 21.90 23.00 22.70 8.517 86.11

St. Vi B


10 20.50 23.50 22.80 9.017 85.81

Tri-Co W

78.51 mmunity Cadets est Chester, Pa.

10 19.50 21.10 20.50 7.417 78.51

Andre G

71.13 w Jackson Cadets reenville, Tenn.

10 18.00 15.00 20.10 8.03 71.13

COMMENTS: Exhibit

ion by the Hawthorne Caballeros.

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N A T I O N A L S D LP IA, PA

The G LDEN KNIGH hiladelphia

Sunday evening, jubilant after their victory at Norristown, Pa. the night before

ate Cor in

St. Vincent’s Cadets, ayonne.

We were treated royally at the Seminary, which had 350 acres of grounds

rill f .

th ivi on ere n M y.

place on Tuesday. After a light practice session the

in early to be at their best for the big day. At Noon Wednesday, led

otorcycle es we M l S . M f u e

utterflies in the stomach, but after we said a Rosary we felt

he Stadium a gro ur t ys they id

nd took second place with a score of 90.0. Most

d was fi n th lim with 90.15. Seven Corps qualified

gainst th fen ha , S nt ets yo .

evening, August 4, with 50,000 drum corps ns pre nt ou

boys entered the Stadium just as the Madison, Wisconsin, Scouts finished their

eivi o th

they would have to be at their best to win. They were, and

ugh f ing m re os ened.

dge got his signals crossed and fired his gun at 11 minutes, 12

in . F oy ot get excit did a

job good enough to win the National Championship.

d St. Mary’s Cadets of Nutley who formed a guard

of honor and loudly cheered the GOLDEN KNIGHTS as we marched through.


V F W

PHILA E H .

O TS arrived at the St. Charles Seminary in P

where they had be n many good ps, including the defend g champions,

of B

and a choice of d ields

Inspection and e Ind dual C tests w held o onda The

Convention Parade took

boys turned

by our m cort left for unicipa tadium ost o s wer

suffering from b

better. At t up of o Boosters cheered he bo on as d

one of their best jobs a

Precious Bloo rst i e pre inaries

to compete a e de ding c mpions t. Vince ’s Cad of Ba nne

Wednesday fa se r

drill and were rec ng an vation e likes of which we had never heard.

The boys knew

they did, even tho one o the th s a dru corps d ads m t happ

The Time Ju

minutes, and 13 m utes ortunately, the b s did n ed and

A fine display of sportsmanship was put on by some of the defeated Corps,

particularly St. Vincent’s an

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VFW NATIONAL CHAMPION

Veterans of Foreign Wars


SHIPS

CONT SPONSOR EST

Philadelphia, Pa. Aug. 4, 1954 LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL


0 10 30 20 20 20 100 10

GOLD 8.65 9.60 .5 88.70 EN KNIGHTS 9.8 27.85 16.65 16.65

Four M

87.40 Lakes Boy Scouts adison, Wisc.

9.5 27.55 14.60 18.15 9.10 8.50

MostCrusa

86.90 Precious Blood 9.5 27.50 15.70 16.95 8.85 9.40 1.ders, Boston, Mass.

St. Vi B


9.9 27.20 15.80 15.55 8.45 9.80

Police W. Re

9.60 86.15 Cadets ading, Penn.

9.7 27.40 15.15 16.00 8.30

St. M N


9.9 27.30 15.95 16.10 8.15 8.70

Imma W

85.30 culate Conception oburn, Mass.

9.8 27.50 15.65 16.80 8.15 8.40 1.

Liber Ball Cadets P

85.10 tyhiladelphia, Pa.

9.9 27.00 14.50 16.95 7.85 9.40 .5

S ENIOR CORPS

Arche Up

10 16.15 17.20 9.10 10.0 90.45 r Epler 9.9 28.per Darby, Penn.

Reilly P

88.75 Raiders hiladelphia, Penn.

9.9 27.85 14.80 17.15 9.05 10.0

Norman Prince Boston, Mass.

9.6 27.70 14.55 17.80 9.20 9.50 88.35

Westshore Wormleysburg, Penn.

9.8 27.25 12.20 16.55 8.70 9.80 84.30

COMMENTS: NOTE; The first “TOTAL” column is used here to list the “CADENCE” score which was counted separately in this contest.

45

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I C E C A D E T S

t R ad g, Pa.

The corps was organized in September, 1938, under the original sponsorship Post 3405. T t r in ve ld

additional labor of raising the infant drum and bugle corps. The Police Department saw the value of a d you activity the co un d to over the management of the corps. This continued for many years. It was during

at the pr nt n eg e u

rps moved out of its original blue caps and trousers e presen det ail utfi s

the valve bugles put into use. The unit also advanced from being de corps to one that was ab enter into field ns.

ost was able to resume its interest in the corps. In 1944 the d the Nat l A ion an le . 1 7 nstitution o their a al p ued

ince then. The annual banquet for corps members was ; the 1 ffa e Ja 19

Since 1951 the corps has regularly competed in the VFW State and National They sse th Na . A gh e

championships they have had some outstanding years in their own Association competition and have noticed a slow but steady improvement from year to year. The musical instruction is now in the hands of corps members or former corps members. A Junior Committee assists the Senior Committee handthe business of the corps. As much authority as is feasible is in the hands of the corps members themse es. Th ir loyalty to the unit is remarkable, as the steady appearance of the corps show. Competition-wise the Cadets had their most su essful season in 1954. With 32 of 33 playing members returning next year, plus an influx of many new members, the prospects for 1955 look even better.


P O L

Wes e in

of VFW he Pos ’s own g owing pa s, howe r, cou not stand the

goo th in mm ity an ok

this period th ese ame b an to b sed.

During the years the couniform to th t ca -style t coat o t. The old straight bugle werediscarded and strictly a para

le to competitio

Finally the VFW PCadets joine iona

fssociat

nnu of Juniorfield com

Drumetition, which has contin

d Bug Corps 94marked the iwithout interruption sstarted in 1941 4th a ir will b held in nuary, 55.

Championships. mi d only e 1952 tionals lthou they’v won none of the ‘big’

in ling

lv e

cc

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PAGEANT OF CHAMPI

est Reading Cadets


ONS W

CONTEST SPONSOR

Albright Stadium, Reading, Pa. Aug. 7, 1954 DATE LOCATION

RAND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. G

10 30 20 20 20 100 100

GOLD 91.33 EN KNIGHTS 10 26.20 23.40 22.70 9.23 91.53 .20

Liber P iladelphia, Pa.

23.20 22.80 8.88 90.38 .10 90.28 ty Ball Cadets 10 25.50 h

Nuss N

8.23 -O’Hara-Todd orristown, Pa.

10 25.20 22.80 21.80 8.43 88.23 8

St. Anne’s Cadets Fairlawn, N

10 25.20 21.40 21.70 9.01 87.31 .8 86.51 .J.

St. V M

85.10 incent’s Cadets adison, N.J.

10 24.40 22.30 21.50 8.10 86.30 1.2

Tri-Community Cadets W

10 24.30 21.50 19.10 7.51 82.41 1.2 81.21 est Chester, Pa.

COM ENTS:M Exhibition by Tro hies: Ma LDEN KNIGHTS Drums “ “ Bugle - Liberty Bell

West Reading Cadets.

p

rching & Maneuvering - GO -

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A M E C A D E T

Organized in Februar s e Holy Name Cade s Dru and Bugle Corps of the Most Holy Name Church of Garfield, New Jersey, the corps has been

ver since in t e sp d ldan Legion Mem

consists 6 b the contest field – 36 g ers, 9 color guards and one major. des the corps ma in uniform. There is also a group of about 23 younger boys who are training to

corps in the fu

of the bo ve b twe nd c an 8 todes.

uniforms, which are West Point style, is maroon jackets, and go sh b re a s and they are one of the

ums which today are fifteen years old.

e championships held by the corps over the past 19 years include:

Legion ion 0, 9, State 1940, 41, 47, 48, 50, 53, 54

Lions Club International 1951, 52, 54, 55 New England Stat 53, 54 55 Northern New York State 1953, 54 Pennsylvania Dutch

Since the end of World War I the corps entered 143 competitions and pl ed first in 103. The funds for the corps support are raised by the Holy Name Boosters who are parents of the members. The officers of the corps include:

Rev. Ildefonse Gillogly, O.F.M. Moderator William J. Kemmerer, Sr. Business Manager Albert Mura – James Costello Directors William J. Kemmerer, Jr. Major


H O L Y N S

y of 1935, a th t m

active eAmeric

he samorial P

spot. Tost 255.

oday they are also onsore by the Garfie

The corps of 4 oys onIn para

playin membboysrches with 55

come into the ture. The ages ys ha always een be en 12 a 20 in ontests d 20 in para The color of their white trousers ld sa . Their ugles a ll brasfew corps that use rope dr

Some of th

American Nat al 194 48, 4 50, 53 “ “

e 19 ,

1951

I ac

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PARADE OF JUNIOR CHAMPIONS

Holy Name Boosters


C SPONSOR ONTEST

Garfield, N.J. Aug. 14, 1954 LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL


10 30 20 20 20 100 100

GOLD 90.95 EN KNIGHTS 10 27.15 16.70 18.20 18.90 90.95

St. Jo N

88.65 seph’s Cadets wark, N.J.

9.8 27.15 17.30 16.10 18.30 88.65 e

St. Mary’s Cade N

85.70 ts utley, N.J.

9.9 26.45 13.70 17.00 18.65 85.70

St. An Fairlawn, N.J.

84.35 ne’s Cadets 10 26.55 14.60 15.60 17.70 84.45 .10

St. Vi B


9.9 26.70 14.10 15.40 17.90 84.00 .20

Audu A

82.85 bon All-Girl udubon, N.J.

10 26.45 12.50 15.80 18.10 82.85

Most ecious Blood Crusa

9.9 25.65 11.10 17.60 18.45 82.70 1.0 81.70 Prders, Boston, Mass.

COMMENTS:

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N K I L T I

Racine YMCA D o or ed 5boys project. Until about seven years ago it was only a marching unit.

is a YM act e of ys manage phe whole project. The fund raising projects include the annual “Kiltie

a real family mothers and dads just ve as the boy

he Kilties re rs al iti V ntest at and finished fourth. They also entered the American Legion National

finish ixt y ish in r ntest.”

he Kilties 25 uts with 15 iti he ed 7

conds, 1 third, 3 fourths and 1 eighth. The high point of the season was the winning of the color guard championship at the American Legion

e corps f fi ei the st. rip ncl ed in the “Dream Contest” where the Kilties finished fourth.

instructors include: Art Slaasted, Jr., drill instructor; Kenneth sen, assistan ll i or av sic to rett

gle instruct nd M , dr tru


R A C I E E S

The Kiltie rum and Bugle C rps was ganiz in 193 as a

Although it CA ivity th parents the bo and su port financially tKapers”, a variety show in one of the local theatres. The corps isaffair with the as acti s.

t In 1953

Milwaukee ente d the fi t nation compet on, the FW co

in St. Louis and ed s h. The also fin ed fifth the “D eam Co

In 1954 t had turno compet ons. T y scor firsts, 3 se

Nationals. Th itsel nished ghth in conte The t also i udan appearance The KiltieChristen t dri

or; anstruct William

; Emil Peyers

lik, Muum ins

disrecctor.

r; Eve Smith, bu

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an Legion


VFW and Americ

CONT SPONSOR EST

Newton, N.J. Aug. 21, 1954 DATE LOCATION

GRAND TOTAL


20 20 100 100 10 30 20

St. Jo N


9.7 25.85 16.00 16.90 18.63 87.08 1.10

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 83.98 9.3 25.45 15.60 15.20 18.43 83.98

Holy G


9.7 25.10 14.40 15.40 18.36 82.96

O.L. o B


9.3 24.85 13.30 15.60 18.46 81.51 8

St. M N tley, N.J.

24.90 13.80 14.50 17.86 80.56 80.56 ary’s Cadets 9.5 u

Liber P

78.36 ty Bell Cadets hiladelphia, PA.

8.9 25.40 10.70 15.20 18.16 78.36

St. An F

77.16 n’s Cadets airlawn, N.J.

9.1 24.60 13.10 13.00 17.36 77.16

Dove D


7.5 24.00 13.50 11.50 16.83 73.33

COM ENTS:M

51

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C H A M Png n, . C

The GOLDEN KNIGHTS Sa ament SSaturday, August 28, at 10:00 A.M., stopping at the l st How rd Jo

rant on the Tu f . s ke on’s because th ld th f o g

nearby and they made ral p hases.

wn was enjoyable until, near Washington, a highway patrol stopped eeding. tur iv eorg bu r, then on we

went.

t 4:00 P.M found had town . Mary’s of Nutley and St. Vincent’s of Madison had arrived before us

oice of accomm s. e d ind, as it ery ne . There wa on l ca n t is pl f op

spaces. We had supper about 7 o’clock and went down to the drill field. St. Mary’s s., had dril t. of n nd nce s ofird. We had to wait our turn. We put in a good drill period until

darkness and mosquitoes intervened. Then back to our rooms to clean up our e big d

Everybody was up early for Mass on Sunday; some of the boys received Holy nion. Then ove the ria ig b t, id w en

a chance to get a good meal again. We were due at the Eastern High School field at 11:30 A.M. But the schedule was off and we were told that we would

bout two hours b re b lle pe er th rma on oys go over to see the contest.

Our boys knew the to 0 ore , a s ere

or their chance to become champion. They were doing a great job. That our boys mentioned 90 points, as we thought St. Joseph’s would beat

ile the rest of the corps were competing our drummers didn’t waste any time; we would ne hi s wi dr s ether andir routine. For a whole hour this continued. Many people stood by to

watch and remarked about their precision. is spirit prevaile all the time wit our boys. They went onto th field with the de rminatio at the win. Wi spirit like that you can’t lose. When Blessed Sacrament’s name finally appeared n the scoreboard, it was on top with a score of 90. Holy Name was next with 88.85 and St. Joseph’s had 86.40. Our boys went wild. This was the first contest we had won competing against both

h’s and Holy Name. That alone was something to rejoice about. But there were still about 10 more corps to compete. When the Grenadiers of Chicago were on the field we started to get butterflies. Then along came St. Vincent’s of Bayonne, who did a terrific job. We kept our eyes glued on the big blackboard for any changes; but we were still on top when the last corps had competed. The (continued p. 53 )


L E G I O N N A T I O N A L I O N S H I P

Washi to D .

left Blessed cr chool for Washington on a a hnson

RestauJohnso

rnpikeey cou

or lunch get two

Our boymeals for

always lie price o

d to stne. A

p at Howift shop

ard was

seve urc

The trip doour bus for sp A lec e was g en to G e, our s drive

Arriving aUniversity, as St

., we we penthouse apartments at George

and had the ch odationderfu

This wfeteria o

id not mhe prem

was a venty o

fienplace to stay s a w es and

of Beverly, Mas one l field, S Mary’s Nutley a other a St. Vi nt’ Madison the th

equipment for th ay.

Commu r to cafete for a b reakfas as we d n’t know hwe would have

have a efo eing ca d to com te. Aft getting is info tiwe let the b

y had get a 9 point sc to win s St. Jo eph’s w getting set fwas the reasonHoly Name. Whthey knew started the

ed a gh drum core to n. Our ummer got tog

Thte

dy would

hthe n th

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St. Josep

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LEGION NA

on


TIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (JR.) American Legi

CONT SPONSOR EST

Washington, D.C. DATE LOCATION

RAND TOTAL

NAME INSP. M.&M. DRUMS BUGLE G.E. TOTAL PEN. G

100 10 30 20 20 20 100

GOLD 90.45 EN KNIGHTS 9.9 26.75 17.80 17.40 18.60 90.45

Holy G


9.8 26.95 16.30 17.40 18.40 88.85

St. Jo N

40 seph’s Cadets ewark, N.J.

9.8 24.60 16.90 16.70 18.40 86.40 86.

St. Vi B


9.8 23.25 16.50 15.95 18.63 84.13

O.L. o B


9.9 25.15 14.70 16.00 18.03 83.78

Little Flower B

10 25.10 14.45 15.45 18.10 83.10 83.10 altimore, Md.

Gren C

82.16 adiers hicago, Ill.

10 25.40 12.25 16.05 18.46 82.16

Kiltie R

81.31 s acine, Wis.

9.6 23.85 12.45 16.75 18.66 81.31

St. M N


9.9 25.50 12.70 15.00 17.63 80.73

Cava C

79.00 liers icago, Ill.

9.8 24.65 10.15 16.10 18.30 79.00 h

COMMENTS:

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C H A M P

T

butterflie were still with us fic l a oun ment of the rst ten was made and we were still on top. It was official – we ha won both National Championships

ame season! I o liz w eps of the seaso

We finally decided t t mov from ontes unds it w er 7

escort had arrived to take us to the Legion Convention Our bo ere red ung th sp ug to in Washington they were true champions. We arrived at the hotel

ad to wait our turn fo ffici e in bbya tremendous crowd ople g in ote just

g Cardinal Spellman as he was on his way out of the Lobby. After otel by, te th o a r s en

d d m e our

e escort br ht u e ace ll b g ith just room for all of us. There wasn’t much help and the policeman took off

his gear and pitched in, helping serve us chicken in the basket, spaghetti and meat milk and coffee. S of s h le . rner oot the works’, and the boys did just that. After everybody’s appetite had

been satisfied it was off to Georgetown and to bed.

have been a day of relaxation; but a number of the boys suggested a tour of Washington. Father Garner and a few of the adults went with them. The

went to work r jo epa e e e ad been requested to put on an exhibition at the Senior Finals at

Griffith Stadium. It was a real thrill to hear the announcer say “The new American pi ” nio pio v s b the

ions, the Holy Name Cadets of Garfield.

wn re i to o thes and go out to celebrate the Senior Champions, the Hawthorne

were in no shape for celebrating; we needed rest for the big t day

we had to r ne e Capitol for our parade marching orders. hours wai or J ivis m . a w m,

ore their short sleeved shirts for comfort. It was a very eling to realize s we d all th eat crowd of pe e knew American n J Ch s. ip hi ill t ber a long time.

e way home we stopped to eat somewhere in Maryland. Unfortunately one

of our boys could not be served because of his color. We felt bad when we found that out; but there was nothing we could do about it. We arrived home about 3:00 A.M., all tired out. There was a small welcoming group with red flares and printed signs on the school. It made everybody feel good that they had waited up so long to welcome us back with our second National Championship within a month.


L E G I O N N A T I O N A L I O N S H I P

(CON INUED)

s until the of ia nnd

ce

fi

in the stop cor

t took an.

little time for the b ys to rea e that e were really th

o ge ing the c t gro , as as afto’clock and our policeHeadquarters. ys w both ti and h ry but ey had irit eno h show everybodywhere we h to play

of per the o millin

als of th and out of th

Legione h

the lol. We

. There was missed meetinperforming in the h lob

n’t hawe wan

uch food sid to get

nce boys t

breakfast restau.

ant. It wa th about 9:30 and we ha

Our polic oug s to an ating pl , a sma ar and rille, wabout enough

balls, soda, everal the boy ad doub orders Father Gahad said ‘sh

Monday was to

Quartermasters on thei b of pr ring th quipment for thevening. We h

Legion Junior Cham ons… The Ju r Cham nship Flag was gi en to u y former champ When we arrived back at Georgeto we we nvited join one f the o r corps staying with uCaballeros. But weparade on the nex . Tuesday seemed like

eport ting f

ar ththe New

It arersey d ions to ove out It was

clear day. Our boys wpleasant fe a

Legio marcheunior

alongampion

at grThat tr

oplngton wwe were the

forgotten foto Was no

On th

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LEGION NATIONAL C

rican Legion


HAMPIONSHIP (SR.) Ame

CONT SPONSOR EST

ashington, D.C. W LOCATION DATE

GRAND TOTAL


100 10 30 20 20 20 100

Hawt H

90.36 horne Post 199 awthorne, N.J.

9.9 27.55 17.45 16.80 18.66 90.36

Skok Post 320 S

9.9 26.05 16.80 17.00 18.30 88.05 88.05 iekokie, Ill.

AndePost

87.16 rson-Dunn-Kochiss 42, Stratford, Conn.

10 26.60 16.50 16.10 17.96 87.16

Hamilton Post 20 Baltimore, Md.

10 25.45 16.25 16.35 18.96 87.01 87.01

Winn G neva, N.Y.

.26 83.26 ek Post 396 9.8 26.35 14.25 15.50 18.36 83e

Haro B

18 ld Kerr Post 173 ellefontaine, Ohio

10 24.75 14.40 16.10 17.93 83.18 83.

Hom P urgh, Pa.

9.8 24.70 14.85 15.05 18.20 82.60 82.60 ewood Post 351 ittsb

Gen. S .Y.

82.33 Kosiusko Post 1677 yracuse, N

9.8 26.15 14.80 15.75 17.83 82.33

BurlingtonPost 146, R

10 2 81.91 County iverside, N.J.

5.95 15.50 15.45 15.46 81.91

CommonwPost 118, C

2 14.45 17.03 80.43 80.43 ealth Edison 9.8 hicago, Ill.

5.05 14.10

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2 15.15 17.06 79.31 79.31 ost 31 ee, Ill.

9.8 3.55 13.75

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9.9 2 .35 14.45 16.66 78.46 78.46 t 76 , Wis.

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Resplendent in gre nd w e uniforms, St. ent’s have been a by-word in drum corps circles in the Metropolitan area. With a distinctive

and a un e fl ril hav d pe ets

The community is justifiably proud of the number of young people who have ated into wholesome drum corps activities. With an activated 300 young peo m tow on ha ted an

ch has caught fire throughout the city.

ts hold the distinction of being the only corps ever to hold both the VFW and American Legion State and National Championships. The Cadets

plished this fou y ‘ la e in ss rs

Rev. Edward F. Wojtcha is Moderator the Ca ts. Michael H. ne is the the corps and drillmaster. Musical director is James J. Donnelly. Les

Parks is drum instructo . Miss Edina McGeady, National VFW Drum Major, is at of the unit.

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Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City Sept. 2, 1954 DATE LOCATION

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100 10 30 20 20 20 100

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10 27.45 16.35 17.15 18.55 89.50

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10 26.70 12.25 17.40 18.50 84.85 84.85 s , Wisc.

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90.40 awthorne, N.J.

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88.70 ady of Grace oboken, N.J.

COMMENTS: The GOLDEN KNIGHTS were in motion nine seconds less than the required 10 minutes. They received a full point penalty which cost them first place.

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rps’ reputatio a p t ot in c ts New Engla a

known for the fact that it has made many innovat cor tivit It was the first corps to have an all girl color guard s

as don ll th as of this the corps went to to compete in the N nal Champio . So f the awards

included: the state Legion prize at Pittsfield, Mass.; first place at d also fi priz uin ass. orp ed second a

Manchester, New Hampshire, beaten only by the well known Norman Prince Corps, of Malden, by .4 of a point.

s has a very capable Drum Major, Robert Barrett, who has been with m its very gin ob won trophies for his

g performances on the field.

s this co on the wonderful work done by the instructors ittee. Lawrence Buckley is the marching and maneuvering

instructor; Arthur Poole is music director and also trains the buglers; and Augustus Callahan drills the color guard. The men who make up the committee are Edward Trainor, Archie McNeil, Reginald Loiselle, Thomas Rourke, Martin Lawler, James B. Comiskey, Sam Maestranzie, and Joseph Nuccio, Jr. To these men, who form the backbone of the corps, we give our thanks and appreciation.

Besides having an excellent music section, St. Mary’s also has a very outstanding color guard. This section is made up of sixteen girls, including the two color sergeants, Marilyn King and Honora Rourke. The girls were very successful the past year and almost won the Nationals at Washington.

At present the corps is preparing new music for next year. New French horns have been added which will give the bugle section more volume. The boys have started a Drum Corps News and Father McNamara has arranged to have it printed.

This corps has done a fine job up to now and will do even better in the future. Good Luck, Cardinals, wherever you may go!


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TOURNAMENT OF DRUMS

St. Mary’s Cardinals

CONTEST SPONSOR

Beverly, Mass. Sept. 4, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100


10 26.25 17.10 18.5 18.2 90.05


10 25.2 17.1 18.9 18.3 89.50

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 25.45 16.8 18.0 17.9 88.15


10 24.35 15.9 18.3 17.7 86.25

St. Mary’s Cadets Nutley, N.J.

10 24.05 15.7 18.1 17.3 85.15

St. Anne’s Cadets Fairlawn, N. J.

10 24.10 14.8 18.6 17.0 84.4

Most Precious Blood Crusaders, Boston, Mass.

10 22.75 13.3 17.7 17.4 81.15

COMMENTS: The complete breakdown of the scoring was not available at press time.

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C H I C A G O C A V A L I E R S

The corps was organized in 1947 within Troop 111 of the Boy Scouts. The corps was started solely for the entertainment of the Troop; every member was new to drum corps work and completely inexperienced. It was strictly a parade unit; none of the boys had even seen a field drill. Their uniforms were the ordinary Scout uniform with no adornments. That year they attended the American Legion Youth Convention at Palatine, Illinois. In 1946 the corps was still using “G” bugles but did get new uniforms. They were still Boy Scout uniforms, but new. They paraded for Scout doings only. In 1949 the corps began to advance. Their first major change was to move from Troop 111 to Troop 114, which was sponsored by Kosciuszko Post 712 of the Legion. They then became known as the Kosciuszko Boy Scouts. New instructors were obtained. This was their first year with piston bugles. New uniforms were purchased in 1949. This time they were Army Surplus OD uniforms, dyed navy blue. With them they wore white helmet liners, citation cords and leggings. The corps traveled to more turn-outs that year but still remained a parade corps. It was in 1949, however, that most of the boys saw a field drill for the first time. What they saw that day was to cause even more changes. In 1950 they broke from the Boy Scouts and became a sponsored American Legion corps. They changed their name to its present form. That same year they bought their first real drum corps uniforms, in red, blue and gold. They also learned their first field drill and had their first taste of competition. In 1951 the Cavaliers established themselves in the permanent colors of Kelly green, black, and white. 1950 was an experimental season but by the end of the 1951 season the corps had become a top ranking contender of the Midwest. They competed in almost every contest held in the Midwest that year. In 1952 the Cavaliers won the Wisconsin Spectacle of Music against the top corps of the Midwest. They placed within the first ten at their first National Contest in New York. In 1953 they won Illinois State Championship and the International Lions Championship. They attended the National Convention at St. Louis and put on an exhibition in Cape Girardeau. In 1954 they attended the Lions Convention in New York, put on an exhibition at the Barnum Festival in Bridgeport, Conn., and competed in the Legion Nationals in Washington. They were inspired for 1955 by the fact that they won five of their last seven 1954 contests. Bugle Instructor is Salvatore Ferrera; Drum Instructor is Frank Arsenault; Drill is taught by Business Manager Dick Folsom. President and original manager is Don Warren. Other officers are: George Kozy, Vice-President; Martin McDonnell, Treasurer; and Louise Bardos, Secretary. The Cavaliers bow in gratitude to their sponsoring Post and their Boosters Club.

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AMERICAN LEGION STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Legion State Convention

CONTEST SPONSOR

Wildwood, N. J. Sept. 12, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100

Holy Name Cadets Garfield, N. J.

10 28.15 15.45 17.35 18.66 89.61 89.61

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.95 15.10 17.35 19.00 89.40 89.40

St. Vincent’s Cadets Bayonne, N. J.

9.8 28.10 14.95 16.30 19.00 88.15 88.15

St. Joseph’s Cadets Newark, N. J.

9.9 27.60 15.50 16.85 18.80 88.65 1.0 87.65

St. Mary’s Cadets Nutley, N. J.

10 27.20 14.75 15.90 18.70 86.65 86.65

St. Vincent Cadets Madison, N. J.

9.8 26.15 11.25 14.05 16.20 77.45 77.45

PAL Corps Bayonne, N. J.

9.8 26.10 10.90 12.70 16.23 75.73 75.73

Paterson Cadets Paterson, N. J.

9.8 25.95 8.75 12.95 16.56 74.01 1.0 73.01

Barringer-Walker Lyndhurst, N. J.

9.8 25.65 7.40 11.09 14.96 68.91 68.91

Hamilton Township 9.5 25.05 7.60 12.05 14.63 68.83 68.83

COMMENTS:

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L I B E R T Y B E L L C A D E T S

The month was November; the year was 1949; the location was Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania. A group of 56 boys and girls in smartly-designed red, white and

black uniforms became the soon to be well-known Liberty Bell Cadets. At that

time there were 36 boys and 20 girls.

Filled with the desire to get out and do their very best, this prize-winning

corps became the Pennsylvania State Champions, a title which they have held for

the years 1951, 52, 53, 54. Not only are they champions in their own state; but

in New Jersey they held the Open Class VFW Championship for the years of 1951

and 1952.

With the aid of capable committee – George Reed, Director; Raymond Davis,

Assistant Director; and other members, Tony Snyder, Mr. & Mrs. Kauffman, Mrs.

Graft, Mrs. Ford, and Mrs. Rosemiller – the corps has become a well organized,

smooth running group.

In the coming year under the guidance of their well trained instructors – Bob

Adair, bugles; John Dowling, drums; Bill Houten, marching and maneuvering;

Elwood Gehlert, color guard – the corps hopes once more to regain its place

among the leading bugle corps of the nation.

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CAVALCADE OF CHAMPIONS

The Keystoners – Legion Post 71 Milton, PA

CONTEST SPONSOR

Bucknell University Stadium Sept. 18, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100

JUNIOR CORPS

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 25.55 16.65 17.17 18.32 87.69 87.69


10 25.00 16.35 16.30 18.19 85.84 85.84

SENIOR CORPS

_

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Reilly Raiders Philadelphia, Pa.

10 25.65 15.52 18.04 18.21 87.42 87.42

Winnek Post Geneva, N.Y.

10 24.10 10.41 16.73 18.38 79.62 79.62

Grey Knights Rochester, N.Y.

10 23.75 11.06 16.37 17.37 78.55 78.55

Feature Attraction: Paul Lavalle and his Cities Service Band. COMMENTS:

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J E R S E Y C A B A L L E R O S

Immediately after the outbreak of World War II the members of the St. George Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, which was sponsored by the Hawthorne Post, began entering the various branches of the Armed Forces. In all, 74 served in the war; three made the supreme sacrifice.

When the war ended the members began coming back and the present Hawthorne Drum and Bugle Corps was organized in 1946. Since that time the corps has made rapid strides and now consists of 60 members.

On September 10, 1949, at Wildwood, N.J., the corps realized a long standing ambition when it won the State American Legion Championship. On February 4, 1950, they won the Open Invitation competition at Newark. On June 24, 1950, at Asbury Park, they won the State VFW Open Championship. On August 5, 1950, Hawthorne again won first prize, competing against the top corps of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

The corps successfully defended its State American Legion Championship at Asbury Park in September, 1950, and repeated again in 1951 at Wildwood. Also in 1951 the corps won top honors in every contest it entered, climaxing its undefeated season by winning the American Legion National Championship at Miami, Florida.

In 1952 the Caballeros again went undefeated with the exception of the American Legion Nationals in which they placed second.

1953 was another year in which the corps won first or second in all the many contests it entered. This year brought both the New Jersey and National American Legion Championships to the corps.

1954 was also a very successful year. During this season the corps won the Eastern States Championship, the New Jersey Championship and the National American Legion Championship.

At present the corps hold the following titles:

N.J. American Legion 1949, 50, 51, 52, 53 54 Eastern State 1954 National American Legion 1951, 53, 54

The Corps Directors are: John F. McAuliffe, business; Albert J. Mura, music; James J. Costello, drums and drill; Arthur Kutz, drum major; Ralph Silverbrand, President; Robert Murrary, Secretary; and John M. Schmitt, Treasurer.

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Hawthorne Caballeros

CONTEST SPONSOR

High School Field, Passaic, N.J. Sept. 25, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100


10 27.70 16.35 16.95 18.45 89.45 89.45


10 27.10 16.15 17.40 18.41 89.06 89.06

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.35 15.85 17.25 18.30 88.75 88.75

St. Mary’s Cadets Nutley, N.J.

10 26.20 10.70 16.00 17.76 80.66 80.66

SENIOR CORPS

_

_ _ _ _ _ _ _

Archer Eppler Philadelphia, Pa.

91.41

Our Lady of Grace Hoboken, N.J.

86.13

Connecticut Yankees 80.03

COMMENTS: Exhibition by the Hawthorne Caballeros.

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S T . M A R Y ‘ S C A D E T S

St. Mary’s Cadets were organized in 1949 under the direction of Monsignor James J. Owens and, until October of 1954, were made up only of boys from the towns of Nutley and Belleville. 1951 was their first year of field competition. In 1952 they entered the National American Legion Championships at New York City and astounded everyone by finishing tenth in a field of 34 corps. The Cadets took part in 16 contests 1952, including the American Legion Nationals in St. Louis, where they finished fifth. During 1953 they took part in 24 contests and traveled a great number of miles throughout the country. In 1954 they finished sixth in the VFW National Championships at Philadelphia and then spent five days at the American Legion National Contest in Washington, D.C., where they again finished in the top ten. Drum corps demand many hours of hard work every week in the year to produces results. The directors of the Cadets are very proud of their boys who have risen from young men who knew nothing of drums corps, bugles or drums to be one of the top ten corps of the nation. They have competed against the best corps of the country and consistently held their own. They have finished within the top ten of every national contest, both American Legion and VFW, they have entered since 1952. Great things are expected of the Cadets in the 1955 season. Their ranks are now bolstered with a number of accomplished musicians, wise in drum corps ways, and every indication points to their becoming the corps to beat in 1955. Rev. Gerard Walsh is Moderator of the corps. Instructors include William Boerner, drums; George Rodrigues and Vice Cascella, bugles; Ralph Silverbrand, drill. Business Manager is Richard A. Quigley. St. Mary’s Cadets are proud of their sponsoring units: Harrison, N. J. Post 522, American Legion and Stuart E. Edgar Post 495, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Nutley, N. J.

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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

St. Mary’s Cadets

CONTEST SPONSOR

High School Field, Nutley, N.J. Sept. 26, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100


10 27.40 16.95 17.25 18.53 90.13 90.13

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.55 16.65 17.20 18.30 89.70 89.70


10 27.60 15.85 16.75 18.45 88.65 88.65


10 27.60 15.80 16.75 18.31 88.46 88.46

O. L. of Mount Carmel Brooklyn, N.Y.

10

27.40 13.50 16.00 18.06 84.96 84.96

Audubon All-Girl Audubon, N.J.

10 26.85 12.50 16.00 17.58 82.93 82.93

St. Anne’s Cadets Fairlawn, N.J.

10 27.25 12.30 15.00 17.88 82.43 82.43

COMMENTS: Exhibitions by St. Mary’s Cadets and their Junior Varsity.

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T H E P R E S I D E N T S

Greeneville, Tenn. The Andrew Johnson Post 1990 Veterans of Foreign Wars Drum and Bugle

Corps was formed in 1949 as a senior corps. It began as a 24-piece marching

unit made up mostly of VFW members who had at one time been in the local high

school band. Their initial appearance was at the Memorial Day parade sponsored

by the local VFW Post. That year the corps represented the State and the

Department of Tennessee at the VFW National Convention in Chicago. The

following year they were selected to appear at the VFW Convention in New York.

With the outbreak of the Korean War the ranks of the corps were thinned by

the absence of National Guard and reserve members called to active duty. It was

necessary to recruit members from nearby towns to remain in existence. They

were selected to represent the State and the State VFW at the National

Convention in Los Angeles in 1952, and entered national competition for the first

time. That year they also took part in President Eisenhower’s Inauguration

Parade in Washington.

In Milwaukee for the National VFW Convention in 1953 the corps took second

place in the Senior-Open division.

Because of a shortage of qualified senior members the corps changed to a

junior corps in the Fall of 1953 and competed in that division of the VFW

National Championships in 1954. The playing members of the corps had at this

time been increased to 30. The 1955 season is expected to bring another

increase in size.

The “Presidents” wear green and black uniforms.

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EASTERN STATES CHAMPIONSHIPS

Bracken Cadets

CONTEST SPONSOR

High School Field, Bristol, Pa. Oct. 2, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 27.40 16.90 17.80 18.70 90.80 90.80


10 26.20 16.00 17.80 18.65 88.65 88.65

West Reading Police Cadets, West Reading, Pa.

10 25.95 15.20 17.10 18.05 86.30 86.30

O. L. of Mount Carmel Brooklyn, N.Y.

10 25.70 14.50 17.20 17.90 85.35 85.35


10

26.15 12.30 16.80 18.50 83.75 83.75

Liberty Bell Cadets Philadelphia, Pa.

10 25.70 10.80 16.90 17.45 80.85 80.85

Paterson Cadets Paterson, N.J.

10 25.20 8.90 15.40 16.70 76.20 76.20

COMMENTS: The GOLDEN KNIGHTS won the flag and title from St. Vincent’s, who were 1953 Champions. The contest was preceded by a two miles parade to the field.

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B A R R I N G E R - W A L K E R C O R P S The Lyndhurst Drum and Bugle Corps, sponsored by the Barringer-Walker

Post, has had many ups and downs since its turbulent career stated in 1932.

Prior to the last great conflagration, Barringer-Walker was considered a

serious contender for national honors. With the advent of World War II

Barringer-Walker faded into the background.

During the year immediately following the war, Barringer was for the most

part a parade corps, considered tops amongst those of the state of New Jersey.

For the past several years they have appeared in a few competitions which

included some of the outstanding Junior Corps of the eastern section of the

United States.

Under the capable instruction of Wally Rhodes, Barringer-Walker looks like a

serious contender for the 1955 competition season. The Corps is managed by

Andrew Cloughly who has been with it almost since its inception.

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N.J. CATHOLIC JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Our Lady of Grace, Hoboken

CONTEST SPONSOR

Jersey City Armory Oct. 17, 1954 LOCATION DATE


10 30 20 20 20 100 100

St. Joseph’s Cadets Newark, N. J.

10 27.05 17.80 88.25 88.25

Holy Name Cadets Garfield, N. J.

10 15.80 16.80 86.58 86.58

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 10 26.30 14.60 16.80 18.00 85.70 85.70


10 84.03


74.18

St. Mary’s Cadets Nutley, N. J.

DROPPED OUT

St. Vincent’s Cadets Madison, N. J.

DROPPED OUT

COMMENTS: The complete breakdown of the scoring was not available at press time. Trophies were awarded for each of the first three places. Individual Trophies: Marching & Maneuvering – St Joseph’s Bugling – St. Joseph’s Drumming – Holy Name

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