Director: Paul F. Filer Student Director: Kenneth Metzgar

Head Majorette: Carol Ann Laeff

Assistant Director: Ronald Sherry

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

There were 57 musicians and 15 majorettes/twirlers in the band.

Numbers: There are no sectional photos in the yearbook. Therefore, section numbers can not be determined.

Director: Ronald Sherry Student Director: None listed

Head Majorette: Bonnie Bastka

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

In the 1961 yearbook, there are two band photos. It is difficult to determine if they are one band separated into two groups for photo purposes or if there was a senior band and junior band.

The year of 1961 was a big one for Wilson. The district built a new gymnasium and the school building got an extensive renovation. As for the band, they adopted a new symbol to represent the band.....the Warrior head. In addition, the John Philip Sousa Band Award was established this year. The award was given to one male and one female of the senior class who participated in band. In its first year, the award went to Richard Brasefield and Bonnie Bastka.

Numbers: There are no sectional photos in the yearbook. Therefore, section numbers can not be determined.

Director: Robson W. Shelly Student Director: None listed

Head Majorette: Kay Richter

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

In the 1961 yearbook, there are two band photos. It is difficult to determine if they are one band separated into two groups for photo purposes or if there was a senior band and junior band.

The show music this year included "Barnum & Bailey's Favorites" and "St. Louise Blues March".

Numbers: There are no sectional photos in the yearbook. Therefore, section numbers can not be determined.

Director: Robson W. Shelly Head Majorette: Carolyn Melick

Assistant Director: Edwin Schatkowski

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

Music arrangements were Storm and Sunshine March and Quilting Party Hop. The band took first place at the Veteran's Day parade in Rosetto.

Numbers: Musicians (75), Twirlers (12), Majorettes (3)

Director: Robson W. Shelly Head Majorette: Bonnie Holmes

Assistant Director: Edwin Schatkowski

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

During this year, the band attended the Philadelphia Eagles game at Franklin Field and played for 61,000 people.

Raylene Frankenfield and Thomas Miller were the recipients of the John Philip Sousa Award.

Numbers: Musicians (86), Twirlers (12), Majorettes (3)

Director: William Curnow Head Majorette: Carolyn Cairoli

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

This was Mr. Curnow's first year as a band director at Wilson Area High School. The yearbook notes that a new method of marching was developed.

Arrangements included: Hey Look Me Over, Them Basses, Burst of Trumpets, South Rampart St. Parade, Boilermakers, Cherokee.

Numbers: Musicians (76), Twirlers (12), Majorettes (3)

Director: William Curnow Head Majorette: Charlyne Varkonyi

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

During the summer, the band traveled to New York City to perform in the Lion's Convention Parade.

Arrangements included: March of the Charioteers, Maria, Latin America, God Bless America, When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Numbers: There were 101 total members of the marching band.

Director: William Curnow Head Majorette: Katherine Reichard

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

At this time, the twirlers were still wearing hats and plumes and received new ones this year.

In July, the band traveled to Chicago to attend the International Lion's Parade.

Numbers: Musicians (90), Twirlers (12), Majorettes (3)

Director: William Curnow Head Majorette: Rosalind Ackerman

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

Numbers: Brass (27), Woodwinds (30), Percussion (8), Color Guard (8), Twirlers (12), Majorettes (3)

Director: William Curnow Head Majorette: Nancy Banko

Majorette/Twirling Advisor: Lorraine Stueber

During the band season, the musicians received new uniforms. The uniforms had a removable white overlap with a Wilson Warrior on the back. It was worn over a blue jacket. A gold plume was worn with the hat.

The band marched in the Easton Halloween Parade, the Lafayette Alumni Parade and the Veterans Parade. The twirlers performed at a few basketball games.

This was the first year that Color Guard was added to the band. The color guard was an all female team. It included two members holding the banner. The other 11 members held the rifles and various flags.

Numbers: Musicians (97), Twirlers (16), Majorettes (3)