Eps 24 Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers

The Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers around 1968-1970 sponsored by the Jos. L. Davis American Legion Post 47

The featured image is the 1975 members of the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers sponsored by the Joseph L. Davis American Legion Post 47.

Do you know any Hi-Steppers?

1975 - Award for Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers Post #47 Sr. Group — **1975 – Award for Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers Post #47 Sr. Group**

1975 Award for Jos. L. David Post 47 American Legion Hi-Steppers

1975 Award for Jos. L. Davis Post 47
American Legion Hi-Steppers

Maybe you were one, or you know someone who was. The Hi-Steppers were a Drum and Majorette Corps.

**A 1974 newspaper photo of the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers marching in the 200 block of N. Washington Street celebrating the former Mayor Walter McLhinney for Mr. Mac Day!**
**Photo credited to Frances Bowman’s Pinterest page.**

Our ‘casual historian’ wants to know more about them. Watch his video as he shares some memorabilia related to the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers.

A little about the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers sponsored by the Jos. L. Davis American Legion Post 47

Thank goodness, George didn’t get into ‘twirling’ that rifle – especially inside the store!

Rifle used by the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers, a drum and majorette corps sponsored by the Jos. L. Davis American Legion Post 47 — **Rifle used by the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers, a drum and majorette corps**
**sponsored by the Jos. L. Davis American Legion Post 47**

In case you weren’t aware, let us share a bit of detail regarding marching and performing with these rifles.

Rifles are actually one of the most dangerous (yes, dangerous) pieces of guard equipment. They weigh several pounds each, some as much as 7 pounds or so, and are typically made of wood (or something else solid). Drill frequently includes spins, tosses, and exchanges (a toss from one person to another).

Imagine taking 3 feet of 2×4 and flipping it around, tossing it 10 feet in the air (while it’s still spinning), or two people standing 10 yards apart and tossing two of those back and forth (at the same time). Now imagine being just a leeeetle bit off in your timing. I’ve personally seen a nose broken, a front tooth knocked out, and several gashes on head and hand (several requiring stitches).
from: StraightDope.com

**Photo of Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers majorettes: Michelle Wilson (Cunningham) & Debbie Cunningham**

These photos are from the FB page: Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers.

4 members of the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers around 1968-1970: (l to r) Lauren Phillips, Lin Phillips, Annie McLhinney, Tootie Phillips — **4 members of the Havre de Grace Hi-Steppers around 1968-1970: (l to r)**
**Lauren Phillips, Lin Phillips, Annie McLhinney, Tootie Phillips**

As in many situations, there is a ‘before’ – before the Hi-Steppers there were:

Before the Hi-Steppers, there was the Joseph L. Davis Bugle and Drum Corps' Natty Majorettes - Pat Van Evera, Helen Laye, Lorraine Van Evera, Mary Ella Harrington, and Barbara Vincenti — **Before the Hi-Steppers, there was the Joseph L. Davis Bugle and Drum Corps’ Natty Majorettes – Pat Van Evera, Helen Laye, Lorraine Van Evera, Mary Ella Harrington, and Barbara Vincenti**

The above photo is the 1949 Joseph L. Davis Post Bugle and Drum Corps’ Natty Majorettes. Our ‘casual historian’ would love to know more about these groups and find a few more pieces of memorabilia.

Remember, don’t throw the Havre de Grace ‘stuff’ out when you’re cleaning out a home, settling an estate, or just ‘downsizing,’ without checking in with George. Don’t give him cause to cry!!!

Our ‘casual historian’ is always waiting for your stories and any memorabilia you may want to share.

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