Centurions
Enfield, CT United States
Founded: 1968
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In January of 1968, the Centurions drum & bugle corps was formed by a Parents committee after the local Enfield American Legion Post 154 decided it would no longer support the Trailblazers.
They adopted the Centurion theme and name, complete with Roman-style uniforms of maroon and gold, and guard costumes modeled after togas. In their inaugural season of competition, the corps was a member of the Yankee circuit, placing 7th at the 1968 championships. The following season, the corps moved up the “Class C” ranks with a 3rd place finish at the 1969 Yankee circuit championships In 1970, the Enfield unit entered regional competition with appearances at the World Open “Class B” prelims, placing 19th and finished in 8th position at the Mid-America circuit championship finals. The following season saw the corps win the 1971 Yankee circuit “Class B” title along with a 5th place finish at the Northeastern circuit championships.
The Centurions returned to the 1972 World Open championships, placing 32nd in the “Class A” prelims and improved to a 4th place finish at the Northeastern contest. The next year, they continued to progress with a 28th place finish at the 1973 World Open “Class A” preliminaries, a 7th position at the Northeastern and won the Yankee circuit “Class A” title.
Over their last two seasons, the Centurions reclassified to compete in the “Class B” division, finishing 4th at both the 1976 and 1977 World Open finals and mirror imaged their 4th place finishes at the 1976 and 1977 Northeastern championships. They took the high percussion trophy in 1977.
A membership decline and financial debt drove the corps to disband in 1978. In May 2010, a group of former members formed the Centurions alumni.
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1966 1 scores
Highest Score 42.500
Final show in DCX Archives May 15, 1966 Lombard IL placed 4 with a score of 42.500
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1967 1 scores
Highest Score 0.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 29, 1967 Jewett City CT
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1969 2 scores
Highest Score 77.400
Final show in DCX Archives July 26, 1969 Kansas American Legion Unknown placed 4 with a score of 51.200
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1970 2 scores
Highest Score 49.150
Final show in DCX Archives August 21, 1970 World Open Class 'B' Prelims Lynn MA placed 19 with a score of 45.200
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1971 1 scores
Highest Score 53.250
Final show in DCX Archives June 20, 1971 Great Barrington MA placed 6 with a score of 53.250
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1972 1 scores
Highest Score 51.400
Final show in DCX Archives August 4, 1972 World Open - Class A Prelims Lynn MA placed 32 with a score of 51.400
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1973 2 scores
Highest Score 55.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 3, 1973 World Open - Prelims Lynn MA placed 27 with a score of 55.000
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1974 5 scores
Highest Score 67.450
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1974 Barre MA placed 3 with a score of 60.250
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1975 1 scores
Highest Score 55.000
Final show in DCX Archives August 30, 1975 North East Championships Milford CT placed 10 with a score of 55.000
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1976 1 scores
Highest Score 61.950
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1976 World Open-Prelims Lynn MA placed 3 with a score of 61.950
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1977 2 scores
Highest Score 66.100
Final show in DCX Archives July 29, 1977 World Open Class B Prelims Lynn MA placed 4 with a score of 66.100
Members (10)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
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| Bledsoe, Jay | Mellophone – Assistant Drum Major – Drum Major | 1973 to 1976 |
| Carbonell, Larry | Snare Line | 1977 |
| Fairbanks, Ned | Snare Drum | 1974 to 1977 |
| Gordon (LaFrance), LiLLian | Color Guard and Kettle Drums | 1969 to 1973 |
| Kamm, Michael | 1st Baritone | 1974 to 1977 |
| Lee, Candace | Guard | 1970 to 1974 |
| Lyman, Bob | soprano horn | 1975 to 1976 |
| Rhodes, Tom | saprano horn | 1966 to 1978 |
| Thomas (English), Jim | Snare Drum | 1974 to 1976 |
| Ziegler, Bernice | Drumline | 1972 to 1977 |
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