St. Matthias Cadets
Milwaukee, WI United States
Founded: 1955
[Submitted by Bob Kleba 9/23/2011]
The Saint Matthias Cadets, formed in 1955, was a junior marching and maneuvering and parade corps based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were sponsored by St. Matthias Parish and Krejci-Braun-Meier VFW Post 7485. The corps’ colors were black, white, and red. Awards included 1960-64 Wisconsin Spectacle of Music Class A Championship, and the 1960-61 VFW State Championship. The Cadets were active through at least 1972. [Encyclopedia of Drum and Bugle Corps, 1966]
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1958 2 scores
Highest Score 60.000
Final show in DCX Archives July 26, 1958 13th Annual Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 9 with a score of 58.100
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1959 4 scores
Highest Score 71.500
Final show in DCX Archives July 25, 1959 14th Annual Spectacle of Music South Milwaukee WI placed 7 with a score of 70.150
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1960 2 scores
Highest Score 72.900
Final show in DCX Archives August 24, 1960 VFW Nationals (junior prelims) Detroit MI placed 18 with a score of 72.900
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1961 3 scores
Highest Score 79.060
Final show in DCX Archives August 12, 1961 Gladiolus Festival Momence IL placed 1 with a score of 75.600
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1962 15 scores
Highest Score 82.200
Final show in DCX Archives September 8, 1962 Drums on the Chippewa Eau Claire WI placed 2 with a score of 81.300
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1963 14 scores
Highest Score 85.500
Final show in DCX Archives September 7, 1963 Drums on the Chippewa Eau Claire WI placed 2 with a score of 76.700
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1964 11 scores
Highest Score 80.800
Final show in DCX Archives October 4, 1964 Oktoberfest LaCrosse WI placed 1 with a score of 80.800
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1965 11 scores
Highest Score 80.600
Final show in DCX Archives September 6, 1965 Janesville WI placed 5 with a score of 62.100
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1966 6 scores
Highest Score 65.050
Final show in DCX Archives August 23, 1966 VFW Nationals - Prelims Jersey City NJ placed 38 with a score of 65.050
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1967 2 scores
Highest Score 73.150
Final show in DCX Archives August 6, 1967 Burlington WI placed 6 with a score of 73.150
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1968 4 scores
Highest Score 68.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1968 VFW Nationals - Prelims Detroit MI placed 31 with a score of 68.100
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1969 3 scores
Highest Score 75.100
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1969 VFW Nationals-Preliminary Round Philadelphia PA placed 28 with a score of 75.100
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1970 5 scores
Highest Score 70.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 23, 1970 Wisconsin State Fair West Allis WI placed 6 with a score of 62.350
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1971 8 scores
Highest Score 63.500
Final show in DCX Archives July 10, 1971 North American Open Prelims Milwaukee WI placed 18 with a score of 63.500
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1972 9 scores
Highest Score 74.150
Final show in DCX Archives August 22, 1972 VFW Nationals (prelims) Minneapolis MN placed 17 with a score of 74.150
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1973 2 scores
Highest Score 47.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1973 World Pageant of Drums sponsored by the Wisconsin State Fair (prelims) Germantown/West Allis WI placed 19 with a score of 47.700
Members (5)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Biernat, Ralph | Drum line | 1970 to 1971 |
| Kleba, Bob | Soprano Bugle | 1963 to 1964 |
| Kleba, Bob | Drum Major | 1965 to 1966 |
| Kleba, Bob | Bass Horn | 1967 to 1969 |
| Sternik, Karen | Soprano Horn | 1958 to 1962 |
CORPS 5 items
St.MatthiasCadets,Milwaukee,WI,Pin1-PinkWithBlackShield(BJA)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.MatthiasCadets,Milwaukee,WI,Pin2-RedWithBlackShield(RE-2.25)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.MatthiasCadets,Milwaukee,WI,Pin3-ShieldWithWhiteCross(eBay)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.MatthiasCadets,Milwaukee,WI,Pin4-RectShieldWhiteCross(DCOM)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.MatthiasCadets,Milwaukee,WI,Pin5-ShieldWithWhiteCrossHatched(DCOM)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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