MARCHING BAND REUNION 2008

 

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THE BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL MARVELOUS MARCHERS held a REUNION on May 2nd to celebrate McDevitt's 50TH ANNIVERSARY. 

Over 200 former members of the Marching Unit came from various parts of the country to attend.

Pictured above from left to right are: Dennis Ducsik ’64 from Massachusetts who was the Unit’s first Drum Major, Laura Lee Sherretta Justin ’65 of New Jersey from the original Drill Team which was started in 1962, and John Dunphy who was the Director of the Marching Unit from 1968 through 1980.  The event was held in the school auditorium.

Strike Up The Band!

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Remember When...?

 

McDevitt Marching Band let by drum major Ray D'Alonzo '70

McDevitt Drum Major Ray D'Alonzo'70 in competition to defend his title as "superior drum major" in the Archdiocesan Catholic League. Ray won the title 13 out of 14 competitions, losing only once to Archbishop Wood in his Junior year. Ray presented a striking presence with his stunning uniform and 6'6" stature. His uniform was altered at least once during his 3 year tenure as drum major.

 

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