Vintage Twirler of the Month

The Vintage Twirler of the Month program celebrates the people, memories, photographs, and traditions that helped shape baton twirling across generations. Its purpose is to preserve history, encourage storytelling, and recognize the individuals whose experiences reflect the broader story of twirling.

Each month, we will recognize a former baton twirler, majorette, drum major, color guard member, or other performer whose story helps preserve and celebrate baton twirling history. Honorees may be selected because of a memorable photograph, a distinctive uniform, a milestone anniversary, a unique personal story, a special contribution to their community, or a connection to an important moment in twirling history.

This is an informal recognition project. It is not a Hall of Fame program. Baton twirling already has outstanding halls of fame dedicated to recognizing competitive achievement and lifetime accomplishment. Instead, Vintage Twirler of the Month is about preserving memories and documenting ordinary people who helped shape twirling culture in communities large and small.

Some honorees may have won national championships. Others may have twirled only for their local high school band. Some may be living, while others may be remembered posthumously. Some may still be heavily involved in twirling, while others may have left it behind years ago. The main thing is their stories help tell the larger story of baton twirling in America and beyond.

As part of the project, each honoree will be featured on a collectible sticker created exclusively for members of the Baton Twirling Preservation Society. The sticker will be included as a FREE  membership perk for paid members, creating a growing collection that celebrates the people and traditions that made twirling special across generations.

We also invite the public to participate. If you know a former twirler whose story deserves to be preserved, we would love to hear from you. We’re especially interested in stories that reflect different eras, regions, schools, organizations, and cultural traditions.

We look forward to sharing the stories, photographs, and memories that continue to make baton twirling one of America’s most unique performance traditions.