Schools, Colleges & University Twirling Programs
High school, college, and university twirling programs have long been among the most visible expressions of baton twirling in the United States. From halftime performances and parades to national championships and feature twirler traditions, these programs connect the sport to school spirit and community identity. Many twirlers spend years preparing for auditions, scholarships, and prestigious positions with marching bands. Some schools maintain a single feature twirler, while others field line twirlers, majorettes, or specialty performance groups. Together, these programs provide opportunities for athletic achievement, artistic expression, leadership, and the continuation of a uniquely American performance tradition.
Photo Detail: University of Texas at Arlington Majorettes, Circa 1960s | The names of the twirlers are not provided in the UT-Arlington archive. (Source)
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Vintage Ephemera
Baton twirling ephemera refers to things like programs, posters, patches, stickers, magazines, newsletters, and other things typically written or printed that were used for a specific period of time.
Majorette Memories
We welcome high-quality scans of your vintage baton twirling ephemera. You can also receive items through the mail. We’ll digitally preserve your memories in high-quality scans. Thank you so much for supporting this project.
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