1950 - 1959
1950
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Robert Miller
There were 65 band members.
Photo Courtesy of WHS Yearbook
1951
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Karl Gabler
Majorette/Twirling Director: Arthur L. Garner
In 1951, the WHS Band were garnished with new uniforms yet again. There were 64 musicians in the band. In addition to the 3 majorettes, 12 twirlers were also added to the band. The majorettes wore a white uniform and the twirlers wore a gold uniform. This tradition stayed with the band for many years and through 2001. Arthur Garner was the advisor of the majorettes and twirlers.
Majorettes were Barbara Kreidler, Elaine Hofschild, and Barbara Pierson.
1952
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Directors: Dale Albright,
Clifford Sloyer
The band was comprised of 57 musicians, 12 twirlers, and 3 majorettes.
Photos Courtesy of WHS Yearbook
1953
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Donald W. Schaffer
Head Majorette: Beverly Horvath
Majorette/Twirling Director: Julia Brunner
Color Guard Director: Frank Martenis
The band was comprised of 85 musicians, 12 twirlers, and 3 majorettes.
The band hired a new Director of Twirling, Julia Brunner. The band performed with the US Army Band in the year, and it is reported that the twirlers tap danced.
FUN FACT: In 1953, the school board purchased land south of the school which was eventually to be used for a new football stadium. Wondering what field that was and what happened to the new stadium.
Photos Courtesy of WHS Yearbook
1954
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Ronald E. Smith
Head Majorette: Kay Diane Potomis
Majorette/Twirling Director: Julia Brunner
Color Guard Director: Frank Martenis
The band has 62 musicians, 12 twirlers and 3 majorettes and 4 color guard.
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1955
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Joseph Grollman
Head Majorette: Louise Kelchner
Assistant Director: Ronald Sherry
Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Julia Brunner
There were 72 musicians, 3 majorettes, 12 twirlers, and 4 color guard members. The band marched with the Lions Club in New York City.
Photos Courtesy of WHS Yearbook
1956
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Ruth Ann Gibbs
Head Majorette: Dorothy Mae Peters
Assistant Director: Ronald Sherry
Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Julia Brunner
Color Guard Advisor: Louis Cardell
There were 70 musicians, 3 majorettes, 12 twirlers, and 4 color guard members.
This was Mr. Curnow's senior year. He was known for running a "mean half mile" and being the life of the party. He was also voted Best Dancer of the senior class.
In June, the band traveled to Miami, Florida to march in the Lion's Club Parade. The band took 4th place.
FUN FACT: Ruth Ann Gibbs is credited with being the first female student director of the Wilson Band.
Photos Courtesy of WHS Yearbook
1957
Director: Paul W. Filer Student Director: Charles R. Herritt
Head Majorette: Joanne L. Henthorn
The band marched in the Easton Community Chest Parade. The yearbook mentions that Mr. Filer was out with an illness in October. Mr. Sherry filled in for him.
Assistant Director: Ronald Sherry
Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Julia Brunner
Color Guard Advisor: None listed
1958
Director: Paul W. Filer Drum Major:
1959
Director: Paul W. Filer Drum Major: J
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