We received an email from the granddaughter of the late James “Jim” White, the 1950 New England Baton Twirling Champion. She sent us this picture. She is hoping someone out there may have more information about him or possibly some photos of him they’d be willing to share. Also,...
Photo Restored with AI Software Elaine Jones is a longtime leader and living legend in the sport of baton twirling. A coach for nearly 50 years, she has taught more than 1,000 students, many of whom went on to twirl and dance in high school and college. Hailing from the great state of Illinois,...
The talented actress Ms. Conni Marie Brazelton (Tiny Beautiful Things – 2023, ER – 1994, This Is Us – 2016) was a majorette for Waukegan High School during the 1970s. She’s looking gorgeous here with a classic 1970s hoop baton and afro. 💕🔥
Elkhorn Hillbilly Twirlers In 1979, the Elkhorn Twirling Stars dressed up like hillbillies and marched in the Pikeville, Kentucky. The baton twirling corps was presumably based out of Elkhorn City, Kentucky, which today has a population of 982. Elkhorn City is nestled in the foothills of the...
Keely Elledge, York Comprehensive High School, Class of 1990 or 1991. Elledge began twirling at the age of five. Photo by Layne Baily for the York Sunday. We haven’t featured many twirling photos from the 1990s. We like this eBay find for its clarity. And, hey, no annoying press...
A young Black girl sporting a blue western-style pantsuit twirls a store-bought baton in her kitchen. We know it’s the kitchen because you can see Maxwell House coffee in the lower lefthand corner. 😉 All in all, a very cute vintage Polaroid. Those store-bought batons were not balanced and...
Check out the future drum major. He’s ready to lead the band in his rolled up cuffed blue jeans and plaid shirt. This photo was likely taken in the early 1950s. It features a young boy who appears to be around 8-years-old. Sitting in the big floral chair is presumably his younger sister,...
What a time to be alive, right? Look at all the men in their trench coats and hats and women with their heads covered with scarves. I can feel the cold rain and hear the tuba making its way down the winding avenue. I am 100 percent sure these photos were taken in Woonsocket, Rhode Island....
