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“The Black Knights were organized in the spring of 1953 when Forrest “Dad” Creson and Vern Poole combined their talents and ideas to form an all-male junior drum and bugle corps in Belleville, Illinois.” …
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“In the November 24, 1957 ‘Casper Morning Star’, the call for 10 little Indian girls went out. On this day, Jim Jones invited applicants to try out for the newly organized Casper Junior Drum & Bugle Corps. As part of the already formed musical corps, an all-girl color guard, dressed in Indian costumes, was envisioned.
Imagine Troopers of the 11th Ohio Cavalry combined with “Injun” girls bearing the colors of our nation. It was the beginning of a drum corps legend.” …
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“In 1972, the Scout’s show recreated some of the most memorable events that shaped “Old Glory’s” destiny. They also featured various historical flags of our country.
The Scouts failed to make finals at the first DCI Championship, placing 14th in the preliminary competition.” …
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“In 1937, a group of Madison businessmen watch a performance of the Racine Scouts at the University of Wisconsin Stock Pavilion. Impressed by the possibilities of a top-notch, entertaining youth activity, they decided Madison should have a scout drum and bugle corps as well. The men, led by E.J. Hess, organized the Madison Scout Drum and Bugle Corps and held its first rehearsal on February 8, 1938.” …