Every community has challenges worth solving and opportunities worth pursuing. That’s the idea behind USA Goals, a new initiative inviting Americans to share what matters most where they live. Every goal submitted helps paint a clearer picture of the priorities that unite communities across the...
Today’s Vintage Twirler Photo: A Baton Twirler and His Dog. This photo, which is available on eBay, was taken around 1952. No other information is available. This is a scan of the original Below is a version restored with AI tools and software. Which do you prefer?
For more than two decades, the Liberty Belles Majorette and Drum Corps of Howard County, Maryland, introduced hundreds of young people to baton twirling, marching, music and performance. The organization became a familiar sight at parades, community celebrations and competitions throughout the...
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Twirl Across the Mother Road Every summer, thousands of baton twirlers and their families pack the car and head for competitions, camps and clinics. Some travel a few hours. Others drive halfway across the country. If your trip takes you through one of the eight states along Historic Route 66,...
To commemorate Pride Month and celebrate the life and legacy of Warren Bass, The Vintage Twirler is releasing this Special Edition commemorative sticker. This exclusive collectible sticker is available FREE to members of the Baton Twirling Preservation Society. Membership is just $5 per month, and...
Twirling Log Before computerized rankings and online registration, baton twirlers tracked their competitive progress with small record books like this Official NBTA Twirling Log for 1968. Issued by the National Baton Twirling Association, the pocket-sized booklet served as a competitor’s...
Edward Frye, a circus fan from Minnesota and Kitty Clark, August 1941, Madison, Wisconsin (Source: Milner Library, ISU) This photo has been enhanced with AI tools and software. See original below. During the late 1930s and throughout the 1940s, Katherine “Kitty” Clark (1920-1993) was...
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Mazy Ruise: From Trailblazing Majorette to Dance Industry Leader When Mazy Ruise joined the Baker County High School majorette squad in Macclenny, Florida, she made history as the team’s first Black majorette. Her journey was not always easy, but it would ultimately become a story of...
Grace, determination, and a touch of royalty. With her championship trophy at her side and a queen’s mantle flowing behind her, Wendy Vacari Seay stands as a shining example of the artistry and excellence that define baton twirling. Georgia’s Youth on Parade Champ Wendy Vacari Seay,...
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