![]() Happy ♣ St. Patrick’s Day…We missed you! As the Corps began its 61st year, we celebrated with a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day party. As we all repeated in the Corps Prayer, “The Togetherness and Friendship we share” was renewed by the 75 members of our Corps Family from many seasons. They shared memories, renewed friendships, and viewed displays of our Corps’ history. These included Corps jackets, horn displays, tour books, banquet books, VCR videos, DVDs from many past years, and even some 33 1/3rd record albums! One of the highlights included a plentiful “Irish” meal consisting of corned beef, Polish sausage, roast beef, Irish mashed potatoes, and seasoned veggies. Sharon Drake, (Pioneer bus driver) provided us with cookies, peanut butter candies, etc. to sweeten us up! This all took place inside the United Seniors Bingo Hall where we have held our bingo session for years. Tim Osterbeck, our Pioneer webmaster used his professional equipment to project many years of our Corps’ performances that many gathered around and fondly watched. This also stood out as a popular highlight to our get-together. Another surprise that positively stood out was that several of our former leaders were in attendance:
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There were lots of surprises seeing many of your friends that you have not seen for up to 40 years! ![]() |
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New Pioneer hoodie sweatshirts were available for sale, plus free green pens and New Orleans Mardi Gras necklaces were given to everyone.
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![]() Special thanks to our faithful volunteers who without even being asked, helped in the clean-up and reloading of all of our displays. Once a leader, they are always leaders by example! Not being expected to do this, you need to know that your efforts were very much appreciated! Also a special Thank-You to those who left money for expenses. It was not asked for, but was certainly a thoughtful deed on your part |
![]() Truly, the Hard-working members of the Corps! ![]() Jim Muchmore # 470 Pioneer with Humor ![]() Tenor Drummer & RB ![]() Tony Miller # 114 First Soprano Soloist & Pioneer Jacket Display ![]() Jim Muchmore # 470 John Schoenknecht # 444 Leonard Steed #545 Dr. Cecil Austin & Thunderbolt Memorabilia Display ![]() Jessica Marsala # 2208 Pioneer Drum Major & Percussionist and Roman Blenski ![]() Lots of corned beef, Polish sausage, Roast Beef & Green Doughnuts! ![]() Jim Muchmore # 470 Tom Bronk # 123 Imperials of St. Patrick Drum Major and Sue Blenski ![]() Becki Denomie #189 Imperials of St. Patrick Color Guard |
JOE KLOSS (#244) Joe was a contra player from 1967-1969 who recently passed away. We remember his brother, Dick played soprano in 1966 and his sister Carrolyn (nee Scharping) was in the brass section. Joe was part of a wonderful and talented family. JOE COURTNEY Joe was for many years an avid Pioneer booster. He was a prominent judge in the color guard circuits as well as for drum corps. He passed away on January 27th, 2022. Joe was the corps director of the Vaqueros Drum Corps in Elmhurst, Illinois. He was devoted to the marching world of DCM, DCI, WGI, MCGC, and Bands of America. He will be missed a lot by the entire marching arts and color guard activities. ELIZABETH BROSKY (Lucan) #1583 Liz, marched in Pioneer from 1982-2022. She passed away on February 11th, 1922 in Boston, PA. My memory reminds me of her extraordinary willingness to help in any section from 2001 – 2003.in percussion, color guard, or even helping out in the support staff. Her mother, Jane Huff was involved as a volunteer bus driver as well as multi-talented in the food and uniform departments. |
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PIONEER HOODIES A new shipment of our nice warm hoodies has arrived with sizes small to 5X!!! Small to XL = $30.00. 2X – 5X = $50.00 plus postage. Our email address is: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Yes, this helps our corps a lot! Keep thinking about us as you have the opportunity to both purchase some great products as well as at the same time you will benefit your … Pioneer Corps! |
Our next Gathering of the Clan |
Thank you Lord for the togetherness and friendship we share. For the hard working members of the Corps, and for the Corps itself. Instill in us the true spirit of competition taking the pain of losing with the joy of winning, and all with a smile. Remind us Lord that by doing the best we can at all times, We will have a winning Corps |