Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: William K. Swackhamer Jr.

This was a big year for WHS Marching Band. It is the first year that they have only a Student Director. It was also the first year that Drum Majorettes are introduced. While there were only two drum majorettes, it was the beginning of what we know as the Wilson Baton Twirlers/Majorettes. In addition, the band also added a Flag Bearer.

There were 59 members. Once again, the band raised money at the Spring Concert to purchase new uniforms for the following year.

FUN FACT: It is worth recognizing the first two Drum Majorettes of WHS, Marilyn Allf and Jean McMakin.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Robert D. Streepy

During this year, a third Drum Majorette was added. In addition, a full Color Guard (what we would now call Honor Guard) was added. The band wore new uniforms this year. The Drum Majorettes wore all white and hats with a plume.

The band had 64 members. The band received the first prize in the American Legion Armistice Parade for four consecutive years.

FUN FACT: Robert Streepy, Student Director, was voted Most Musical of the Senior class.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Donald Smith

The band consisted of 61 members. There were three majorettes.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Donald Mack

The band had 54 members. There were three majorettes.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: William Milheim

There were 65 members and three majorettes.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Rudolph Schubert

There were 62 members and three majorettes.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Kenneth E. Brader, Jr.

Assistant Student Director: Mark Dean III

The band had 61 members. While there were just three Drum Majorettes, they band hired an additional staff member to oversee the majorettes. The Drum Majorettes were trained by Arthur I Garner. Mr. Garner was not only the drum majorette advisor, he was also head of the science department and baseball coach. He later went on to become the principal of WHS.

Interesting to note that there was an Assistant Student Director assigned this year. Mark Dean III did not go on to become the student director in the next year.

Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Parke Frankenfield

There were 64 members.

Director: Paul F. Filer Drum Major: Jack Stitzer

There were 69 members.

Director: Paul F. Filer Drum Major: James Frankenfield

The band had 70 members. The theme of the show was "I remember April." Each song had "April" in the title.