St. Ignatius
Hicksville, NY United States
Founded: 1958
| Year | Position | Score | Theme/Songs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 301 | 69.650 | Oklahoma Crude * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * Sweet Betsy from Pike * Send a Little Love My Way (from Oklahoma Crude) * I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing * America |
| 1976 | 301 | 71.300 | Oklahoma Crude * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * Sweet Betsy from Pike * Send a Little Love My Way (from Oklahoma Crude) * Bridge Over Troubled Water * America |
| 1977 | 301 | 69.450 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1981 | 303 | 58.050 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1982 | 303 | 44.550 | (Repertoire not available) |
| 1983 | 206 | 39.750 | (Repertoire not available) |
CORPS Photos
The corps became coed in 1984 and changed its name to New Image.
[DCW, 7/6/90, p.13]
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"St. Ignatius announces 1982 repertoire
The St. Ignatius Girls of Hicksville, NY, are ready for another season, with members ranging in age from 10-19. The corps, founded in 1958 by Thomas R. Costa, is incorporated in the Town of Oyster Bay, L.I., NY, and has become famous throughout the U.S. and Canada for its unique brand of feminine sparkle and military snap.
The 1982 St. Ignatius show features Lady off the line, followed by Evolution Orange and Billy the Kid. A percussion solo of Dayride leads into Time, followed by a second drum solo, Artistry in Percussion. The show closes with America.
The director and business manager for St. Ignatius is Don Graziose. Brass arrangement and instruction is by Hy Dreitzer, assisted by Tom Martin. Jim Drost handles percussion arrangements and shares the percussion instruction duties with Jim Oddo, assisted by Mark Holub and Don Quinn. Color guard arrangement and instruction is handled by Gail DeAngelis. Chief instructor Carmen Cluna teaches M&M and has charge of the overall show presentation.
Leading the corps on the field are drum majors Diane Valente and Diane Guadagno. Color guard captain is Justine Wieman assisted by Joanne Riley. Horn sergeant is Chris Sweeney, and drum sergeant is Lorri Mansfield.
St. Ignatius claims more awards and titles than any other all-girl corps. They were the World Open all-girl champions in 1972-78, 1980 and 1981; DCI all-girl champions in 1975-77; Girls Corps International champions in 1976. '77 and '80; and DCI East Class A champions in 1981. They hold many other titles and honors.
The corps, a member of the Garden State Circuit, is sponsored by the Nassau County Republican Committee; the Plaza at Mid Island Merchants Association; and the joint efforts of the members, the corps Bingo Committee and St. Ignatius Girls Cadet Corps Parents/Booster Association."
[From the June 25, 1982 Volume 11-Number 6 Issue of DCW]
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1965 6 scores
Highest Score 68.300
Final show in DCX Archives October 3, 1965 Greater New York Circuit Championship New York NY placed 16 with a score of 50.283
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1966 5 scores
Highest Score 68.100
Final show in DCX Archives September 18, 1966 Staten Island NY placed 7 with a score of 65.610
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1967 1 scores
Highest Score 66.970
Final show in DCX Archives September 17, 1967 The Greater New York Circuit Championship New York NY placed 8 with a score of 66.970
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1968 1 scores
Highest Score 65.230
Final show in DCX Archives August 31, 1968 World Open Prelims Lynn MA placed 18 with a score of 65.230
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1969 2 scores
Highest Score 65.600
Final show in DCX Archives September 20, 1969 Greater New York Circuit Championship UNKNOWN NY placed 3 with a score of 65.600
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1970 5 scores
Highest Score 66.400
Final show in DCX Archives September 12, 1970 Greater New York Circuit Championship Bridgeport CT placed 5 with a score of 53.000
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1971 4 scores
Highest Score 67.200
Final show in DCX Archives August 13, 1971 U.S. Open - Class A & All-Girl Finals Marion OH placed 3 with a score of 57.900
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1972 3 scores
Highest Score 67.900
Final show in DCX Archives September 2, 1972 Greater New York Championship Bridgeport CT placed 5 with a score of 67.900
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1973 5 scores
Highest Score 73.850
Final show in DCX Archives September 1, 1973 South Huntington NY placed 5 with a score of 63.300
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1974 9 scores
Highest Score 72.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 18, 1974 Binghamton NY placed 3 with a score of 72.600
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1975 7 scores
Highest Score 80.300
Final show in DCX Archives August 30, 1975 Bristol PA placed 2 with a score of 79.500
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1976 12 scores
Highest Score 74.850
Final show in DCX Archives September 4, 1976 Eastern States Championship Finals Bristol PA placed 3 with a score of 73.250
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1977 10 scores
Highest Score 70.600
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1977 DCI World Championships - Class A and All Girl Finals Denver CO placed 1 with a score of 69.450
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1978 4 scores
Highest Score 58.850
Final show in DCX Archives August 5, 1978 U.S. Open Marion OH placed 5 with a score of 58.850
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1979 2 scores
Highest Score 48.050
Final show in DCX Archives July 1, 1979 Out Of The Spotlight Willingboro NJ placed 3 with a score of 48.050
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1980 3 scores
Highest Score 53.700
Final show in DCX Archives July 26, 1980 DCE Championships Prelims Ithaca NY placed 17 with a score of 42.150
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1981 3 scores
Highest Score 66.700
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1981 DCI World Championships Class A and All-Girl Finals Montreal QUE Canada placed 3 with a score of 58.050
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1982 4 scores
Highest Score 46.500
Final show in DCX Archives August 20, 1982 DCI World Championships All Girl Finals Montreal QUE Canada placed 3 with a score of 44.550
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1983 4 scores
Highest Score 40.350
Final show in DCX Archives August 17, 1983 DCI World Championships Open Class Prelims Miami FL placed 24 with a score of 39.400
Members (16)
| Member Name | Section | Years Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Bush, Holly | Mellophon | 1977 to 1981 |
| Bush, Holly | soprano/mellophone | 1976 to 1981 |
| Cabrera, Dania | Colorguard | 1974 to 1976 |
| Casale, Dawn | Soprano | 1983 |
| Cluna, Jamie | drumline | 1980 to 1986 |
| Dreitzer, Annette | Baritone | 1973 to 1976 |
| Kline, Debbie | Color Guard | 1971 to 1976 |
| Kline, Karen | soprano | 1973 to 1981 |
| McCloskey, Dawn | soprano | 1982 to 1983 |
| McLoughlin, Tracie | Baritone/Contra Bass | 1981 to 1983 |
| Ruggio, Mary | Horn line | 1971 to 1975 |
| Scanlon, Marianne | Brass | 1975 to 1980 |
| schlauch, andrea | sprano | 1982 to 1984 |
| Seaman, Doreen | soprano | 1978 to 1982 |
| Severe, Paula | Baritone | 1980 to 1982 |
| White-Bass, Monica | Color Guard | 1979 to 1985 |
CORPS 12 items
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St Ignatious All Girls Uniform 1965 from the Bill Ives Collection Contributed by Deb Di Turi Dini
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,Hat1-Red(Site)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,JW1-Bracelet(Site)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,LP1-25thAnn(Site)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection Contributed by UNKNOWN
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,Pin1-R&WStripes(GBA)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,Pin2-RedHat(GBA)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,Pin3-CorpPic(Site)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
St.IgnatiusGirls,Hicksville,NY,ST1-AllGirlsChampions1975(BIV-5.0x5.0)AG_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection
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