The Neon Majorette — The iconic sign as it originally appeared at the Campus Drive-In Theatre in San Diego. Marion Caster Baker was a majorette for the Los Angeles Rams in 1947. She is also suspected to be the inspiration and model for the famous neon majorette sign installed in 1948 near San...
Black History Month Feature February marks the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month. Thi is a perfect time to visit the story about Alice Williams, the would-be NFL majorette shunned due to race. In June 1959, the influential Black newspaper Pittsburgh Courier published a pointed story asking...
Laura Solakian McKenery | Detroit Linos NFL Majorette 1970s-80s In case you missed it, WXYZ Detroit aired a feature story on the Detroit Lions baton twirlers. Click here to read the story by reporter Christiana Ford. Twirlers made their debut in Tiger Stadium in 1957. According to Ford, they...
Diane Shelton, Baton Twirler, performs for U.S. Soldiers stationed in Vietnam, Christmas Day 1966 Baton Twirler Performed in Vietnam on Christmas Day 1966 Diane Shelton was an accomplished baton twirler who toured Vietnam with Bob Hope’s USO shows in 1966. William Harrell was stationed in...
Official Obituary The Golden Girl, Mary Jane Van Duyse Sorgel, 89, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Mary lived a very blessed life, and her achievements were many. Mary was born on December 29, 1932 in Sturgeon Bay to Frances Lewis Van Duyse and Gertrude Josephine...
