Evanston Lancers
Other Names: Wildcat Boy Scouts; Elks Lancers
Evanston, IL United States
Founded: 1947
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The Evanston Lancers drum and bugle corps was originally formed as the Wildcat Boy Scouts in 1947, under the leadership of N.W. Rodelius and sponsored by the Evanston Elks Club\and the Flanders American Legion (AL) Post.
The corps was initially composed of Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts from Evanston troops and Posts as the Scout unit participated in several parades and exhibitions in their formative years, including the National Scout Jamboree. Representing Evanston, the corps participated in the 1951 Elks National convention, winning the “Junior” title.
The group dropped its affiliation with the Boy Scouts in 1952 and reorganized as the Evanston Lancers and competed both regionally and out-of-state and qualified in the Illinois AL state finals for three consecutive years, placing 6th in 1953, 4th in 1954 & 5th in 1955.
They disbanded in 1956.
Paul Legault (DCX)
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1952 1 scores
Highest Score 89.800
Final show in DCX Archives August 2, 1952 14th Annual Music Round-Up Kenosha WI placed 4 with a score of 89.800
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1953 6 scores
Highest Score 86.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 8, 1953 35th IL American Legion State (finals) Chicago IL placed 5 with a score of 72.350
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1954 7 scores
Highest Score 88.250
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1954 Dwight IL placed 3 with a score of 87.150
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1955 9 scores
Highest Score 85.950
Final show in DCX Archives September 11, 1955 Woodstock Bataan Day Show Woodstock IL placed 5 with a score of 82.650
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