Clippers
Other Names: Peabody Tanners
Salem; Peabody; Lynn, MA United States
Founded: 1954
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
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CORPS Photos
The Clippers “Senior” drum and bugle corps was organized in the fall of 1954 in Salem as an extension of the “Junior” program.
The corps entered the field of competition in 1955, sporting their blue and white uniforms with white shakos, placing 3rd in the MA VFW championships. They pursued competition for the next 2 years before relocating to Peabody in 1958 through a fusion with the Peabody Tanners parade corps. That season saw the Clippers become members of the Yankee circuit, placing 8th in the finals, returning the next year, finishing 11th in the preliminaries in the 1959 Yankee circuit contest.
In 1960, the corps gained membership in the Northeastern circuit where, wearing their blue and white blazers with white pants and straw hats, once again placed 11th in the championship prelims.
After a ruling from the Salem Superior court in April 1961 that left both Peabody corps unable to practice in their home site due to noise violations, the organization ultimately disbanded in 1961.
Paul Legault (DCX)
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1957 2 scores
Highest Score 68.750
Final show in DCX Archives August 10, 1957 Music In The Air Ansonia CT placed 7 with a score of 68.750
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1958 1 scores
Highest Score 64.500
Final show in DCX Archives September 13, 1958 Yankee Circuit Championship West Haven CT placed 8 with a score of 64.500
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1959 3 scores
Highest Score 79.300
Final show in DCX Archives September 5, 1959 Yankee Circuit Champioships Prelims Pittsfield MA placed 11 with a score of 77.820
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1960 3 scores
Highest Score 69.150
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1960 Northeastern Circuit Championships Prelims Agawam MA placed 11 with a score of 69.150
Members (2)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| leblanc, chester | drum line | 1960 |
| Mulligan, Jack | Horn (Bass Baritone) | 1960 |
