NAME: Carol Terreri

EMAIL: CarolleeT@aol.com

FROM: Archie

Date: 26 Nov 1999

Time: 18:27:56


COMMENTS

Great job, Bob. It's so nice to finally have a web page. Anyone considering joining, should come out to a
rehearsal and look us over.

NAME: Mike Siglow

EMAIL: skyliner@ccia.com

FROM: Skyliners AND Archie

Date: 26 Nov 1999

Time: 19:09:38


COMMENTS

Really great to see us with a home on the web. Great job. I'm sure there will be some really great things coming
soon here.

NAME: Sonny McQuiston

EMAIL: WMcquis145@aol.com

FROM: Archie 1961-1994 (Forever)

Date: 28 Nov 1999

Time: 23:25:53


COMMENTS

Archie always was and will always be my Corps Lots of Beer and Lots of friends. I will always (Sing the Corps
Song)

NAME: Charlie Kammer

EMAIL: ckammer616@aol.com

FROM: Yankee Rebels Alumni

Date: 03 Dec 1999

Time: 17:27:34


COMMENTS

Welcome aboard the computor airways! Your photos are excellent. It's been being associated with you guys
and gals over the years. Keep it going as long as your able. We only come down this road of life one time.
Great Memories!!!!!!!!

NAME: Barry Cooney

EMAIL: barstep@swbell.net

FROM: Yankee Rebel Alumni/ Texas

Date: 03 Dec 1999

Time: 18:10:06


COMMENTS

Great pictures. Can get to them in a hurry. The Rebels take longer. Don't know why. How 'boutit Louie?

Keep up the great work.

NAME: John "Duke" Terreri

EMAIL: JMDUKET@AOL.COM

FROM: St.Lucy's, Sky, Cabs, Archie, BSGK, Reilly, Colonials, NJ Field Music, Newark Symphonic Band
and the John Duke Band.

Date: 04 Dec 1999

Time: 18:10:06


COMMENTS

It is a Pleasure to Teach, March and Play with all of you in the Drum Corps and Professional World. Great work
Bob! Thanks for the Memories.NAME: Fr. Stephen

EMAIL: otche@aol.com

FROM: oatesville, PA

Date: 04 Dec 1999

Time: 20:35:34


COMMENTS

Bob, Great job - absolutely fabulous!!!!

NAME: Chuck Smith

EMAIL: carolesmith@enter.net

FROM: "ARCHIE", Pittsburgh "Rockets", Duquesne "Dukes", Philadelphia PAL, Princeton Pro Musica,
Wind Symphony of So. N.J.,

Date: 05 Dec 1999

Time: 00:10:20


COMMENTS

Great job Bob, congratulations on putting up a beautiful site. I put it in my favorites file for future referance.

NAME: Wayne Ford

EMAIL: sdfjsf@earthlink.net

FROM: Fishtown, USA

Date: 05 Dec 1999

Time: 01:39:59


COMMENTS

Great job guys. Hope you have a super season and many more to follow. Anyone interested should drop in and
check out what you're doing. Phyllis, Mark, Duke, and Bill are top notch.

(I think you might have missed one of your neighbors in the "Links" section).

NAME: Phyllis Bistline

EMAIL: pbistline@harmelin.com

FROM: Archie!!!

Date: 06 Dec 1999

Time: 09:44:04


COMMENTS

I hit the button before I could comment..... Bob, the site is wonderful! We wouldn't be here today if it weren't for
great people like you taking the time to make this a special place. I've been here for 19 years and I feel
blessed to know all of you in the corps-and in the drum corps world. Thanks!

NAME: Terri Cylinder

EMAIL: tcylinder@boothby.com

FROM: Archie (1990 - now), Media Fawns (way back!)

Date: 06 Dec 1999

Time: 16:05:49


COMMENTS

Nice site! It's good to see Archie on the web.

NAME: Eileen&Mike Snow

EMAIL: esnow@voicenet.com

FROM: ARCHIE!!

Date: 06 Dec 1999

Time: 23:18:19


COMMENTS

Bob, What a terrific job you have done. Thanks so much! We really enjoyed looking at everything Mike & Eileen
Snow

NAME: Ron Renda

EMAIL: Renda@net1plus.com

FROM: Fitchburg, MA 01420

Date: 07 Dec 1999

Time: 08:53:10


COMMENTS

I receive your quarterly news and enjoy it very much. I was in the St. Joseph's Cadets and the Fitchburg
Kingsmen in the 50's.

Glad to see you finally have a website. Now, I'm going to view your photo gallery.

Hope to see your alumni corps if someday.

Regards

Ron Renda

NAME: Hook, Harry

EMAIL:

FROM: Reilly and Yankee Rebels

Date: 07 Dec 1999

Time: 15:15:00

NAME: Bob Lee

EMAIL: catyspop@cs.com

FROM: Baltimore, MD.

Date: 07 Dec 1999

Time: 23:50:06


COMMENTS

Great looking site. Looking foward to info about the corps. Hello to all members present & past, and to an old
friend and fellow member of the N.J.A. Burt Adamson, who i recently saw at a birthday party in Baltimore for
Pat Potter. Keep up the good work. All for one, and one for all. Bob Lee

NAME: John P. Gairo

EMAIL: jpgairo@webtv.net

FROM: West Chester Pa.

Date: 08 Dec 1999

Time: 12:20:14


COMMENTS

I was in Archie from 1948 To 1955. GREAT WEB SITE

NAME: Bob Castor

EMAIL: rcastor@bechdon.com

FROM: Archie, Reilly, Rebels & Sky Alumni

Date: 11 Dec 1999

Time: 11:50:19


COMMENTS

It's a Great Web site and you are all a Great bunch of people.

NAME: Glenn Hess

EMAIL: gharold@aol.com

FROM: Archie fan

Date: 14 Dec 1999

Time: 22:44:23


COMMENTS

I am currently selling a number of drum corps albums from the 60s on eBay. I have an album the Musketeers
recorded on the Somerset label in the early 60s, possibly 1962. Rather than putting it up for bid, I thought I
should offer it for sale to a member of the alumni corps. Price is just $5 plus $3.20 for priority shipping.

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse,N.Y.

Date: 18 Dec 1999

Time: 19:32:15


COMMENTS

Hi Everybody,What is new? Have E maied Carol T.No reply?? Would like to hear fom some of you. JIMMY

2000

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@WEBT.NET

FROM: SYRACSE,NEW YORK

Date: 02 Jan 2000

Time: 12:58:25


COMMENTS

HI EVERYONE,LOOKING FOWARD TO MY 2ND GAS, MY FIRST ONE WAS LAST YEAR AND IT WAS
WONDERFUL. TO SEE FRIENDS I HAVEN'T SEEN IN YEARS WAS A "REAL CRY" AND ONE I WILL
NEVER FORGET. TO BE GIVEN THE HONOR TO ONCE MORE AFTER 30YRS. DOUBLE KNEE
REPLACEMENTS, METAL PLATE IN MY RT. ARM COMDUCT THE CORPS WHEN I DID SO MY
PHYSICAL CONDITION COMPLEATELY LEFT ME AND I WAS TAKEN BACK IN TIME HERE I WAS ONCE
AGAIN D.M.OF THE GREAT ARCHER EPLER. WHO SAYS DRUM CORPS MAGIC WAS NOT TRULY
MAGIC.WELL I AM HERE TO SAY IT IS IN ALL ITS POWER I EXPIERENCED IT THERE AT THE GAS.
WELL I AM ALL SET TO ATTEND THE GAS YEAR. LOOKING FOWARD TO ONCE AGAIN SEE OLD
FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES. THIS YEAR SHOULD BE "SOMETHING ELSE" WITH ARCHIE &
AUDUBON RUNNING THE SHOW WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER.MAY EVERYONE OUT
THERE HAVE A WONDERFUL "HAPPY NEW YEAR" AND A BLESSED ONE. LOVE YEA' ALL JIMMY MC
CONKEY
NAME: KEN NEWMAN

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM: Where else???

Date: 04 Jan 2000

Time: 14:37:12


COMMENTS

Been checking for a website for quite a while. Glad it has arrived. Great work! Read the guestlog, lots of
familiar names there. Love and luck to all old friends. Hope to see you all one of these Friday evenings. Harry
Hook---Don't just sit there, SAY SOMETHING!!!

NAME: LOUIE

EMAIL: scirrott@epix

FROM: Pocono Pines Pa.

Date: 07 Jan 2000

Time: 18:04:09


COMMENTS

My family and I marched with Archer-Epler for two million years. Uncles John,Augie,Cliff..My brothers
Agony,Pat and Joe. I miss the corps and all my old friends. "For all my old friends".."YES" I'm still married to
karen for "34 years"...I still have my band the "Mark Lewis Trio" and I am still teaching College History At
Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, Pa. I'm still living in the Poconos,Lake Naomi, Pa.. I think that
Archie's web site is terrific,keep up the good work. P.S. I also teach a Civil War, web- based, three credit
course at the college, if anyone is interested!!!!. Take care and God Bless...LOUIE

NAME: Warren "cookie" Cooke

EMAIL: amiableoes@juno.com

FROM: Chesapeake, Va

Date: 11 Jan 2000

Time: 20:40:18


COMMENTS

29th Div.,Kenwood Cavaliers, Yankee-Rebels, USAF Drum Corps ,Wash. DC I "was there" during the 50's
heydays.What a good time! Still a member [long range ] of Y-R Alumni . In looking over your great site, the old
songs [and aftershow singing at the various Posts ] all came flooding back to me.I Last saw Whitey and Vince
& wives at Tru Crawford's retirement from the Marine D&B Corps in DC. Good Job!! Much success in the new
millennium.

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse

Date: 18 Jan 2000

Time: 15:09:10


COMMENTS

Hi Out There, How about getting the word out on this great Web Page. What a great opportunity for all of us to
get in touch. For so many of us have lost touch with each other andthe Corps. We ALL have shared so many
Wonderful times together in the past, why not share a little about our TODAY'S with each other. Thank you Bob
and Archie for this great location to continue "ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL" each in our own
way.JIMMY MC CONKEY E-MAIL MUSKEETEER@webtv.net or MUSKEETEER@juno.com

NAME: tom "murph" murphy

EMAIL: bugler@netsync.net

FROM: MTY ST JOES

Date: 19 Jan 2000

Time: 14:56:58


COMMENTS

hello from BUFFALO N.y.

NAME: Sunny Cohen

EMAIL: sunnyalcohen@gateway.net

FROM: BSGK

Date: 19 Jan 2000

Time: 15:05:16


COMMENTS

To everyone at Archer-Epler - great web site - glad to see it! Hope to see you all soon - please take care of
Cathy M. Love Sunny and Al Cohen

NAME: sunny & al cohen

EMAIL: sunnyalcohen@gateway.net

FROM: BSGK/PA

Date: 22 Jan 2000

Time: 17:54:23


COMMENTS

1/22/2000 Hello to all of you - hope all is well We have a new e-mail Hope to hear from all of you soon -
Looking forward to your show Duke - get your smile ready - will be using two cameras instead of one! Sunny &
Al

NAME: cathy magsamen

EMAIL: ronbon50@aol.com

FROM: bari1-second in line

Date: 23 Jan 2000

Time: 15:24:55


COMMENTS

GREAT JOB BRO'!!!! Ron and I are anxious to return HOME next week, I would like to thank all of my FAMILY
at AE for their kindness, support and understanding these last few weeks. I'll be on the HUNT for all the
volunteers for the Brass REUNION......she's BAAAAACK!!

NAME: Bob & Lisa Menear

EMAIL: rmenear@alltel.net

FROM: Dilliner, Pa.

Date: 26 Jan 2000

Time: 00:02:15


COMMENTS

I really enjoyed your corps history. A great job, the best historical site I have ever seen. Musketeers keep up the
good work and have fun.Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Brass Reunion. Bob & Lisa Menear Steel
City Alumni Senior D&B Corps.

NAME: Jimmy Mc Conkey

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse, N.Y.

Date: 28 Jan 2000

Time: 20:34:21


COMMENTS

Hello again out there, Great Web Site Bob. Good to see a few more useing and participating on this site. I was
thinking, How many others are not aware of this link and ONLY link available to "GET IN TOUCH" with one
another after loseing touch with so many of those we once shared so much with.As time moves on and we all
get a little older our lives change. But I bet many in a quite moment find themselves drifting back to the days of
"WINE & ROSES" A time of Laughter, achievement, joy, excitement, friendships, song and togetherness not
expierienced by many others. A time we were "ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL" It was truly "SOMETHING
WONDERFUL" and in that thinking back ask ourselves "I wonder how so and so his? or where is this one and
that one now? Wouldn't it be great if only ??????????? Well here is a chance to answere some of those if
only's . So PASS ON THE WORD OF THIS WEB SITE WHEN AND IF YOU CAN TO OTHERS. Take care
ALL and keep in touch. JIMMY

NAME: Joe and Johnny G

EMAIL: barmont@bellatlantic.net

FROM: BSGK

Date: 30 Jan 2000

Time: 11:05:38


COMMENTS

We had alot of fun playing at your practice Friday night! Thanks Duke

NAME: Tom Bambrick

EMAIL: Tombam4@aol.com

FROM: Golden Knights-1949-1959 (The Glory Years)

Date: 01 Feb 2000

Time: 19:55:04

NAME: fred kniss

EMAIL: s1988@aol.com

FROM: little devils

Date: 02 Feb 2000

Time: 00:01:38

NAME: Sunny & Al Cohen

EMAIL: sunnyalcohen@gateway.net

FROM: BSGK/PA

Date: 08 Feb 2000

Time: 20:18:07


COMMENTS

Hello out there in Archieland. Looking forward to your show. Saw in your Guestbook that Fred Kniss was so
overwhelmed by your site that he actually had nothing to say. Wow. Cathy - keep up the good work. Sunny & Al
Cohen 2/8/2000

NAME: Alan Leson

EMAIL: alan@americaftp.com

FROM: Langhorne, PA

Date: 12 Feb 2000

Time: 12:26:02


COMMENTS

Hello All! I remember growing up in South Philadelphia and hearing my older brother always practicing on his
drum pad. I really thought that was the greatest sound I had ever heard. One day he asked if I would like to go
to rehearsal and hear the real thing, well that was it I was hooked. There is no sound like the sound of a Drum
and Bugle Corp especially when it's Archer Epler. I must say that when I came across this site tears started to
flow down my cheeks. It just brought back the best memories of my life. That was 40 years ago and to this day I
can still hear "Tonight" from West Side Story and picture the corp marching down Market Street in Philly. By
the way that older brother was Joel Leson. Does anyone remember him? Thanks for having this wonderful site,
Alan Leson alan@americaftp.com

NAME: Bill Semanek

EMAIL: BillSem@Erols.Com

FROM: Washington,DC

Date: 14 Feb 2000

Time: 19:19:15


COMMENTS

Great web site,brings back many memories, lots of familiar names.Me, Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights,
1950 to 1959, Air Force Drum And Bugle Corps 1959 To 1962,

NAME: marianne hood

EMAIL: mariannemt@aol.com

FROM: Connecticut

Date: 23 Feb 2000

Time: 21:41:30


COMMENTS

try this again, love the website, nice to see how things are going, and see some familiar names from " HOME"
Keep Up The good work! ONce a member, always a fan!

NAME: JIMMY MC Conkey

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse

Date: 24 Feb 2000

Time: 15:18:15


COMMENTS

Hi! To everyone out there. Hope all is well with ALL. Does anyone know how I can get in touch with Dave Fite?
Would appreciate any help. ALSO I have been trying to get in touch with Mary ZIGINFUSS also any help would
be appreciated My Phone # 315-475-4305 and my E mail Address is MUSKEETEER@webtv.net Take Care
and God Bless. JIMMY

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL: jleson@dodig.osd.mil

FROM: Fairfax Station, VA

Date: 24 Feb 2000

Time: 17:10:38


COMMENTS

It was great to see my "Little Brother" Al beat me to this terrific website.To Jimmy "The Best Damned Drum
Major In Drum Corps History" McConkey, Louie Scirrotta, Kenny Newman, and all of the Archie Gang of that
bygone, but wonderful Archie era, greetings and the very best to you!! To the current Archie stalwarts, thanks
for keeping up the outstanding red black and white traditions. Please drop me a line or call me at (703)
604-9700 (ofc) or (703) 690-7136(home.) Warm regards and God's Speed to all. Joel.

NAME:

EMAIL:

FROM:

Date: 25 Feb 2000

Time: 12:07:40


COMMENTS

For Jimmy McConkey,

Dave Fite is playing mellophone with the Steel City Alumni Corps and will participating with them at Archie's
"Brass Reunion" on April 8th at Prendergast High School in Lansdowne, Pa. Why not come down to the
show,...I'm should Steel City will be staying for the party at the post after the show is over.NAME: Tim Bourne

EMAIL: casey@qis.net

FROM: Balt Yankee Rebels

Date: 26 Feb 2000

Time: 16:59:11

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Vasella "Musketeers", Haddon Heights "Vagabonds", "Jersey Devils", Archer-Epler
"Musketeers."

Date: 27 Feb 2000

Time: 19:29:36


COMMENTS

It was good speaking with Jimmy McConkey this past weekend. Jimmy appears to have a photographic
memory and is a walking drum and bugle corps encyclopaedia. During our conversation there was one thing
on which we both agreed: these "brass bands" that call themselves drum and bugle corps and whose music is
so far out in "La La Land" that it makes you wonder what in the world they are playing, are not our idea of what
our hobby was, nor should be! Folks a three pistoned horn is a trumpet, not a bugle. We find these types of
instruments in college bands and in those musical groups who play in gazebos on the town square, on Sunday
afternoons. A bugle used to be a horn that challenged its owner to make great music without him or her having
to become a trumpet player. The American Flag, color guards that brought us real color presentations, and the
patriotism and spirit that came with them; that was, and should remain,what drum and bugle corps are about.
Give me an ol' fashioned night of corps with Archie, Reilly, Hawthorne, the Yankee Rebels, and the Skyliners
playing those great songs we all still remember, and that, sports fans, is drum and bugle corps!! I know much
has been said and written about this, and I'd be curious to know what anyone else out there thinks. As for me, I
can't sit through a DCI show on PBS and call that "stuff" drum corps. When I want to see a really good
marching band, I drive over to Harrisonburg, VA., and watch the James Madison University "Royal Dukes".
They play understandable and enjoyable music and don't pretend to be anything but what they are.Regards to
all. Joel.

NAME: Phyllis Bistline

EMAIL: pbistline@harmelin.com

FROM: Archie

Date: 28 Feb 2000

Time: 09:33:59


COMMENTS

I'm so glad to see so many people enjoying this site. Sometimes, keeping a corps going is very difficult. When
you see memories and friendship like I have here, it makes the struggle well worth it. I'll see you at the show!

NAME: Dick Cooper

EMAIL: rcooper@munipol.com

FROM: French Horn 1957 - 1967

Date: 09 Mar 2000

Time: 17:36:04


COMMENTS

NAME: mic mcquiston

EMAIL: WMcqui8001@aol.com

FROM: folcroft pa

Date: 09 Mar 2000

Time: 20:16:41


COMMENTS

great site i really miss playing with archie i hope to someday returnand play with the musketeers again .some
of my best memories are of the times spent with archie.i hope to see all my old friends at the brass reunion and
maybe get a chance to relive some of thos memories such as singing the corps song again .

NAME: cathy baritone

EMAIL: ronbon50@aol.com

FROM: 2nd left

Date: 11 Mar 2000

Time: 21:26:08


COMMENTS

so, how many of us really showed up at trenton for the parade that wasn't......come on coulda been another
SPOTTSWOOD......hope to see some of the alumni at the show on 4/8. Jim McKonkey, did you get in touch
with Mary Zig?

NAME: Bob Engelbrecht

EMAIL: bpsb4a@monmouth.com

FROM: never on the end !

Date: 11 Mar 2000

Time: 22:08:44


COMMENTS

Re: Who was there in Trenton

Pipers , Civil War Units and " Drumcorps" ready to march.

Whats a little water ? The horns needed cleaning anyway.

NAME: Dave Farren

EMAIL: farren@7cities.net

FROM: Grants, NM

Date: 13 Mar 2000

Time: 02:34:34


COMMENTS

Hello Archie from the Land of Enchantment from a "RETIRED SUPERSTAR"

NAME: Dave Farren

EMAIL: farren@7cities.net

FROM: Land of Enchantment! NM

Date: 13 Mar 2000

Time: 02:42:40


COMMENTS

Found the web site, Looks great, good to see the corps doing well. Hello eveybody. EM me anytime, DWF

NAME: Peter Mason

EMAIL: fifight@inforamp.net

FROM: Hamilton Firefighters Drum Corps

Date: 13 Mar 2000

Time: 16:09:59


COMMENTS

Great job on the website. I used to compete against Archie, with McConkey out in front, back in the '60's I
wonder ig anyone remembers the old "International Pageant" in Hamilton, Ontario. Archie won it just about
every year.

NAME: henry korzeniewski

EMAIL: hjkorz@yahoo

FROM: fredonia new york

Date: 15 Mar 2000

Time: 19:41:51 NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse, New York

Date: 22 Mar 2000

Time: 16:13:06


COMMENTS

Hello Out There, Happy to hear from so many of you. Will continue to respond to all. Been a little slow due to
unusual amount of e mail recieved. This web site has been WONDERFUL in helping all to GET IN TOUCH.
FLASH!!!! IF ANYONE HAS A SPARE TICKET FOR THE GAS THEY MAY NOT BE USEING DUE TO (NOT
ABLE TO ATTEND, HAVE EXTRA, WHAT EVER) JUST ONE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. WOULD
APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH. JIMMY MC CONKEY E-MAIL MUSKEETEER@webtv.net or PHONE
#315-475-4305 Thany You.

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@WEBTV.NET

FROM: SYRACUSE, N.Y.

Date: 27 Mar 2000

Time: 17:42:10


COMMENTS

HI, GOT THE TICKET. THANKS FOR THE HELP, SEE YOU ALL AT THE GAS YEA!

JIMMY

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Fiarfax Station, VA

Date: 28 Mar 2000

Time: 12:52:43


COMMENTS

Mark, Thanks for contacting me. Check's in the mail. ((<:) See eveyone at the Archie show at the GAS. Really
looking forward to a great time. Best to all. Take care.

NAME: Lyvonne McQuiston

EMAIL: LyvonneMcQui@aol.com

FROM: Archer-Epler

Date: 30 Mar 2000

Time: 05:49:12


COMMENTS

Hi there archie family.Just lettin you know we are still alive.And yes,Mic and I are still married,9years and
counting.Great site.Great seeing all the familiar names.Will be awesome to see everyone at the Archie show,
"All for one,And one for all".

NAME: Kathie Smith

EMAIL: Kathie4@webtv.net

FROM: Audubon-(Now Archie)

Date: 05 Apr 2000

Time: 22:21:47


COMMENTS

Hello everyone, I've just joined Archie and am looking forward to getting to know everyone !!! I was in Bon-Bons
in the 70s.(mellophone) I'm starting in your Honor Guard. And its an HONOR to be there.See you all soon.
Kathie

NAME: Sunny Cohen

EMAIL: sunnyalcohen@gateway.net

FROM: BSGK/PA

Date: 11 Apr 2000

Time: 13:05:19


COMMENTS

To Cathy and all the AE people - great show and AE's performance was totally enjoyable - comments heard
were great - the rain can't stop you Sunny & Al Cohen

NAME: Dave Cook

EMAIL: kerrcook@home.com

FROM: DCAT - Toronto

Date: 17 Apr 2000

Time: 23:10:36


COMMENTS

Looking forward to GAS 2000.

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Fairfax Station, VA

Date: 18 Apr 2000

Time: 15:29:37


COMMENTS

Archie's "Brass Reunion" was something to see and hear! If I was judging the show for GE and overall
execution that night, I'd have to give it to the guys and gals in the gold, black and white----yep, The Blessed
Sacrament "Golden Knights" are back with that repertoire that always grabbed the fans right out of the stands.
But yo, this is alumni corps, and the Kelly Green of Reilly, Archie's famous red and black, the Yankee Rebels
new uniforms and their great "Songs of the South," were entertaining, in every sense of the word. Seeing Vince
Deegan, Kenny Newman, Whitey Roberts, Harry Welsh, Rip Bernert, Mark Fulcomer, and shaking Jack
Keely's hand, made the reunion everything I hoped it would be. (Jack and Joanne Keeley are two great and
courageous people!!) Meeting with Vic, Joe and Richie Marrella, the core of Vasella "Musketeers" Junior
Corps, was certainly another highlight of the night. The best to the Archie Family. Keep up the outstanding
work! See you at the GAS Reunion.

NAME: Jimmy Mc Conkey

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse

Date: 18 Apr 2000

Time: 16:45:51


COMMENTS

REUNION! GOD I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JIMMY

NAME: Bob & Lisa Menear

EMAIL: rnenear@alltel.net

FROM: Steel City Alumni D&B Corps

Date: 25 Apr 2000

Time: 13:41:46


COMMENTS

Just wanted to say thank you for having us at your show in Drexel. This was our first alumni alumni show by the
corps. Everyone in the corps had a great time. I saw friends from other corps that i hadn't seen in 20 years. It
was a great reunion. Philadelphia gave us a great reception. Keep the alumni shows going folks. Its the best
thing that could ever happen for us folks that just don't have enough time to do field again. Thanks Musketeers
for a great concert and party afterward. We are hoping to have a show in the near future in Pittsburg and would
like to see all the corps join us for an exciting evening. By the way the corps rendition of "The Musketeer song"
brought a tear to my eye. Very moving guys.

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@WEBTV.NET

FROM: SYRACUSE

Date: 28 Apr 2000

Time: 15:14:29


COMMENTS

HELLO OUT THERE, I HAVE HEARD FROM THE WONDERFUL LADY MARY ZIGG. SOOOOOGOOD AM
GETTING SET FOR THE GAS AND LOOKING FOWARD TO SEEING OLD AND DEAR FRIENDS ONCE
AGAIN. THIS ONE SHOULD BE A REAL GASSSSSS. VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT BART, A TRULY
SWELL PERSON ONE WHOM WAS ALWAYS A TRUE GENT AND A WONDERFUL DRUM CORPS
LOVER. I HAVE SOME WONDERFUL MEMORY'S OF HIM. MANY, MANY TIMES WE WOULD TALK OVER
A FEW BEERS AT THE POST, HE WAS OUR BUSSINESS MGR. THEN (IN MY YEARS) I WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER HIM FOR THE FINE PERSON HE WAS AND IN MY HEART WILL ALWAYS BE. MY PRAYERS
ARE WITH HIS FAM. IN THIS TIME OF GREAT SADNESS. I MIGHT ADD MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
TO VINCE BRUNI AND FAM. OVER THEIR LOSS OF "MICKEY" HIS WONDERFUL WIFE. MAY GOD
BLESS THEM ALL AND GIVE ALL THE COMFORT HE ALONE CAN GIVE. SEE YOU ALL AT THE GAS A
TIME OF JOY AND HAPPINESS UNSURPASSED. (FORGIVE SOME SPELLING HATE TO GO BACK AND
CORRECT A WRONG KEY HIT) AS SONNY AND AL COHEN WELL KNOW. (TWO OLD AND DEAR
FRIENDS) TAKE ALL. JIMMY

NAME: art tribunella

EMAIL: atribunella@yahoo.com

FROM: rochester,n.y.

Date: 03 May 2000

Time: 23:08:36


COMMENTS

Well I was surfing and looking at the drum corp page and I ran accross yur website. Its always good to see
what you guys are doing.Im a St Joes Alumni and for 40 years you was always one of my favorites. Your theme
song was a song Myself and two other guys learned back in the middle 50's. there was three of us who grew up
with drum corp, one went to hawthorne, one went to the reb's( god bless his soul) and I stayed home in albion
ny with the grenadiers.We used to sing the song( We are the Musketeers)It brings tears to my eyes.Even
though Ive played with Joes and others doesnt mean that we arent your fans also. Its good to see you guys are
hanging in there. Good luck with your venture. Art Tribunella. Former St. Joes. Drum line

NAME: Sunny Cohen

EMAIL: sunnyalcohen@gateway.net

FROM: BSGK/PA

Date: 04 May 2000

Time: 14:03:09


COMMENTS

Hello out there in drum corps alumni land - always good to see that people appreciate all the hard work that
AE/Cathy M. did for the show this year - it was a great show, especially the BSGK part!!! Hey McConkey - nice
to know you still cannot spell - how do I know that you probably went to Catholic School in NJ!! Looking forward
to GAS also as we always have such a great time and this time I won't be outside taking pics of St. Joe's and a
former Reilly guys when you do your thing! Looking forward to seeing everyone starting tonight at AE Post
Love & Kisses - the Cohens

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Fairfax Station, Virginia

Date: 08 May 2000

Time: 14:56:38


COMMENTS

So that is what a GAS Reunion is all about! Or, as the Venerable Matador Conductor of the "Hot Tamales,"
Tommy Swann observed, "Pay attention, this is Serious S__t!!!" Seriously though, congratulations to everyone
in Archie and the Bon Bons for sponsoring such a fantastic reunion, and thanks to Jim Cossetti for coming up
with the GAS Reunion idea. When those 17 Corps members wearing their corps' uniforms marched up on the
stage at the banquet, you could see the pride and feeling of accomplishment that Jim had. Way to go Jim!
When the choruses sang the National Anthems of our two great countries I don't think any of us could be
prouder of what Drum Corps are all about. And finally, joining the "Vince Deegan Chorus," as in years of old, in
the hospitality suite, was as good as it gets! Thanks again for a truly great weekend! Joel.

NAME: bill ives

EMAIL: ivesbill

FROM: archie

Date: 08 May 2000

Time: 21:21:59

NAME: Robbie Ellis

EMAIL: RE6035@Pitcairn.com

FROM: Philadelphia, Pa.

Date: 09 May 2000

Time: 10:32:04


COMMENTS

I just wanted to let everyone at Archie know that this was a great GAS. The best I have attended. I know that
someone will top it but at least for a year, we know that we had the best yet.

Thank you for a great time.

Robbie Ellis

NAME: Elayne Korker

EMAIL: skyangel@ccia.com

FROM: NY Skyliners

Date: 10 May 2000

Time: 10:20:47

NAME: Terri Cylinder

EMAIL: tcylinder@boothby.com or scrapchik@aol.com

FROM: Archie

Date: 12 May 2000

Time: 10:16:34


COMMENTS

Great GAS reunion! After seeing all of the postings from Jimmy McConkey, I finally got to see him in person.
Did he always wear mirrors? What fun it was to play for all of those great conductors! Congrats to Eileen Snow
and Carol Terreri for pulling off a phenomenal event. I even have to give kudos to Bill Ives for his excellent
history display. It was a real highlight and worth all of the effort. (And nice to have all of that stuff out of the house
for a little while!)

NAME: Bill Adamson

EMAIL: badams6@home.com

FROM: "Archie"

Date: 12 May 2000

Time: 16:26:08


COMMENTS

Wow!! What a great job on the web Bob! This is the first I had a chance to visit it. It really looks terrific. Thanks
to everyone for a great job at GAS, and especially for such a terrific performance.

NAME: JIMMY MC CONKEY

EMAIL: MUSKEETEER@WEBTV.NET

FROM: SYRACUSE

Date: 13 May 2000

Time: 23:57:11


COMMENTS

TERRI, NO THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE EVER USED MIRR. ON MY UNIFORM. DO YOU THINK IT
WORKED? NOW FOR ALL OF YOU OUT THERE. MY HEART IS STILL SINGING, WHEN I HAVE A LITTLE
MORE TIME I HAVE MUCH TO WRITE (NO ROOM FOR A BOOK) BUT SURE WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE
TO WRITE ONE ON THE GAS. WILL GET BACK TO THIS WONDERFULL WEB SITE, THAT KEEPS US
ALL IN TOUCH. AGAIN THANK YOU BOB FOR GIVING US THIS SITE IT IS WONDERFUL. I HOPE WE ALL
CONTINUE PUSHING THE WORD THAT IT IS HERE FOR ALL OF US.A SITE FOR ALL. TAKE CARE TALK
TO YOU ALL SOON.GOD BLESS YOU ALL ARCHER EPLER I LOVE YOU ALL. JIMMY

NAME: Kathleen Lawler

EMAIL: Klawler@wbsaunders.com

FROM: ARCHIE

Date: 14 May 2000

Time: 14:11:07


COMMENTS

Heard the GAS Reunion was spectacular. Congratulations to all who worked so hard for so long to pull it off.
Sorry I missed a great time but got all the details from Mom & Dad and assorted others!

Again, congratulations to all the folks who made it possible. Just think: now you can relax and look forward to a
great weekend in Wildwood. You all deserve the "vacation".

Kathleen

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Fairfax Station, VA

Date: 15 May 2000

Time: 11:12:23


COMMENTS

Greeting Fellow Drum and Bugles Corps Folks, As the crowd used to yell out as Archie performed that great
number, "April In Paris," I'd like to ask a favor of a group of my fellow corps members of years past who read
this website by asking for their attention, "ONE MORE TIME!" This is a personal appeal for the members of the
World Drum Corps Hall of Fame (WDCHOF) to consider voting for Jimmy McConkey for induction into the Hall
this year. As Carol Terreri pointed out during Archie's presentation at this year's GAS Reunion, Jimmy
McConkey has drum corps credentials as a drum major that are unmatched by anyone in our hobby who has
"fronted" a junior or senior drum corps. He has led seven different corps to national titles in the United States
and Canada. He marched with our legendary corps, and made them better outfits in every sense of the word.
He was the consummate showman, year in and year out. When I was a member of the Vasella "Musketeers,"
Jimmy came down from Blessed Sacrament to lead our "big brothers" of Archer-Epler. Never "full of himself,"
Jimmy would join us at the Vasella American Legion Post and coach, mentor and cajole us to improve our
show. He knew drum corps to a level that many of us never fathomed or ever attained. For all that he has
contributed to the world of drum and bugle corps I, as a journeyman corps member of many years ago,
respectfully ask the renowned men and woman of the WDCHOF who can vote in this year's balloting, to vote
for Jimmy to join their ranks. I, and many who believe as I do, would be very grateful for your making this
happen! JIMMY HAS PAID HIS DUES....IT IS TIME THOSE WHO REPRESENT ALL OF US JOURNEYMEN
CORPS MEMBERS IN THE WDCHOF ASSIST US IN PAYING OURS!!!! My sincere thanks for your
consideration, and hopefully your vote. Joel. NAME: Mike O'Neill

EMAIL: Fdcorps@aol.com

FROM: New Jersey

Date: 18 May 2000

Time: 10:40:21


COMMENTS

Great web page! Great people! Continued success!

NAME: Helen Heade Gielda

EMAIL: rebelinnj3@aol.com

FROM: Reilly, Yankee Rebels, Belles of St. Mary;s Alumni

Date: 27 May 2000

Time: 17:25:25

NAME: Robbie Ellis

EMAIL: RE6035@Pitcairn.com

FROM: Philadelphia, Pa.

Date: 05 Jun 2000

Time: 12:37:09


COMMENTS

To Archie: Thank you for the well wishes this weekend in Wildwood for Bob's illness. When I visited Bob
yesterday morning he was awake and holding a conversation. He will be in the hospital for another week and
then begin recovery. Chas, you're on your own for awhile unless Cathy is there. Tony, thank you for dedicating
the parade to Bob. I told him and he was pleased and wished he could have been there. Now, did we
win??????

Robbie

NAME: Kristin Wilke

EMAIL: mellochick69@hotmail.com

FROM: Bon Bons

Date: 05 Jun 2000

Time: 13:17:09


COMMENTS

I wanted to thank everyone for welcoming me into the corp. I had a fantastic time at GAS and Wildwood this
weekend. I am jazzzed about playing my mellophone again and cannot wait to be in the horn line. See you at
practice!

NAME: Phyllis

EMAIL: pbistline@harmelin.com

FROM:

Date: 06 Jun 2000

Time: 09:10:19


COMMENTS

Thanks to everyone who made this weekend so much fun. Robbie, we still weren't sure who won, although I did
read something on RAMD about 27th alumni taking 1st place. We ended up 5th out of 127 musical units...(Sac
was 4th and I don't know about Rebs and Reilly). So, no matter what the results, we did a terrific job. Who says
bigger is better (although I could name a few men.....) Anyway, thanks to everyone, especially our newcomers
Cathy and Kristin. See 'ya!

NAME: Brian Tye

EMAIL: bblt@worldnet.att.net

FROM: Millstone Elks

Date: 09 Jun 2000

Time: 16:15:19


COMMENTS

Many thanks for the excellent time marching in Wildwood 2000. We are all proud to march with such a great
band.

NAME: Rip Bernert

EMAIL: bbernert@snip.net

FROM: Blackwood, NJ

Date: 06 Jul 2000

Time: 12:25:15


COMMENTS

Good job

NAME: Rip Bernert

EMAIL: bbernert@snip.net

FROM: Blackwood, NJ

Date: 06 Jul 2000

Time: 12:25:37


COMMENTS

Good job

NAME: Ken Newman

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM: Archie Always

Date: 06 Jul 2000

Time: 15:38:02


COMMENTS

Hey Bill ---- You're stuttering

NAME: Ken Newman

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM: THE NOSTALGIC PAST

Date: 07 Jul 2000

Time: 10:07:57


COMMENTS

It's great to see an AE hall of fame that consists of so many good guys, even if they are all instructors, etc. My
personal hall of fame, and the real Archie, is all of the diverse characters (make that whackos) who made up
the heart and soul. To name a few------ FROGGY HERBIE MANN LOUIE SCIRROTTO BILLY RIEHL PUGGY
MC CONKEY BILL JOYCE RIP & JOE BART FAT BASEK CARMEN C. D. COOPER SULLY BIG JACK
JACK REILLY DAVE FITE DANNY BUNTING JERRY GUZZI BIG MOE WEEDIES JOE(THE
LEGEND)MULLEN AD INFINITUM

NAME: JOE CHIZEK

EMAIL: skylead@myway.com

FROM: Gloversville NY

Date: 08 Jul 2000

Time: 14:29:14


COMMENTS

GLAD YOU FINALLY GOT A SITE, AND YOU HAVE DONE A NICE JOB. NOW I WILL BE ABLE TO
RE-NEW SOME OLD AQUAINTANCES FROM THE 60's WHEN I MARCHED AND ALSO HAVE A FEW
MORE 'SAMBUCA's with DUKE.

HOPE TO SEE TOU ALL SOON.

NAME: Jimmy Mc Conkey

EMAIL: Muskeeteer@webtv.net

FROM: Syracuse, N.Y.

Date: 08 Jul 2000

Time: 20:16:11


COMMENTS

Kenny Neuman, WHAT CAN I SAY. GOD I WISH I COULD SEE YOU AGAIN. YOU SAID SOOOO MUCH IN
YOUR LAST COMMENTS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INCLUDING ME IN SUCH A WONDERFUL
GROUP. WE HAD A BALL BACK THEN DIDN'T WE? I STILL REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ON
BANDSTAND!!!!! HOW ABOUT THAT? I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU KEN, YOU ARE AND ALWAYS
WILL BE PART OF THE "BEST YEARS OF MY D.C.LIFE. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF OLD FRIEND. THE
FACT THAT WE ARE IN TOUCH AT HOME BASE IS WHAT ARCHER EPPLER IS AND REMAINS ALL
ABOUT "ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL" GOD WE WERE SO LUCKY THEN, BUT WE DIDN'T KNOW
IT BACK THEN, HEY, WERE THOUGHT WE WOULD LIVE FOREVER (WE WERE SO YOUNG) BUT WE
ARE STILL LUCKY WE CAN SAY HI TO EACH OTHER EVEN NOW AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. LOVE
YOU FRIEND. JIMMY MC CONKEY

NAME: Harry Sharp

EMAIL: atlastwedidit@aol.com

FROM: Archie Drum Line

Date: 11 Jul 2000

Time: 22:07:57


COMMENTS

... a real stroll down memory lane... I still remember the goose bumps the first night I practiced with the drum
line {l958} with Bill Reamer in the upstairs room at the Post... then coming downstairs to play "Queen of Sheba"
after Lee Wolf had gone through the arrangement with the horn line. We were the "Wilmington" crowd... Bill
Joyce, Paul Russell, Franny Maloney, Bob Dunn and the list goes on and on... just to see the names{Lou
Scirotto, Jimmy McConkey, Kenny Newman} brings back so many memories... GREAT MEMORIES of the
greatest drum corps that ever marched onto a field... ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NAME: Pat and Nancy McDonald

EMAIL: Tigger1960@yahoo.com

FROM: Camp Lejeune NC

Date: 15 Jul 2000

Time: 21:56:36


COMMENTS

Just a quick note ... we left DC last year ... back in NC ... few more years for USMC ... please update the
address list ...

5866 Delaware Ave Camp Lejeune NC 28547-1244

Watching from afar, Pat and Nancy

NAME: Phil Crouthamel

EMAIL: prcreality@home.com

FROM: Archie

Date: 23 Jul 2000

Time: 11:21:46


COMMENTS

I finally found the web site. Nice job Bob! Anyone out there interested in joining the Honor section, please let
me know. We Could use some new members.

NAME: John Grogan

EMAIL: jjgrogan@yahoo.com

FROM: St Simons Georgia

Date: 26 Jul 2000

Time: 15:41:33


COMMENTS

I marched with Blessed Sacrament in 1953 and 1954.I always admired your corp and aspired to become a
member after ny tour of duty in the Air Force. Alas, I never returned to the area thereby making it impossible to
try out for the drum line. I have tapes of some of the contests your corps competed in during the fifties and get a
kick out of listening to them frequently. I have one friend that I still keep in contact with from the old B.S.
days...He is Al Cohen. He's in the B.S. Alumni. Glad I found your page.

NAME: Charlie Hooper

EMAIL: chooper@us.oracle.com

FROM: Haddon Heights Vagabonds

Date: 30 Jul 2000

Time: 09:33:51


COMMENTS

Wow.. great site. Lots of familiar names and associates from the past. Found out I have been working right
around the corner from Joel Lesson for years and didn't know it. Joel, we have to get together. Seeing the web
sites for Archie, Reilly, Audubon, the Belles, Sac.. etc, were great. I'm pumped to get one going for the
Vagabonds as well. Special Hello to Louie. You and Pat were great mentors for many kids in our corps, and it
sounds like you still are. Hi Carol Pennisi Terreri!! Say Hello to Barbara for me. Ask her if she remembers the
57 ford with the hole in the floor and the hole in the muffler.. (made for interesting rides!!).

Take care.. going to nationals in DC this year (quarters, semi's and finals) would love to say hello if any of my
past associates will be there.. send me an email.

Charlie (Vagabonds 58-64)

NAME: bill bernert

EMAIL: bbernert@snip.net

FROM: Blackwood,NJ

Date: 30 Jul 2000

Time: 19:00:48


COMMENTS

NAME: bill seigfried

EMAIL: www.shadow993@juno.com

FROM: Aston Pa

Date: 06 Aug 2000

Time: 10:12:58


COMMENTS

Hey Guys: Realyylike the web site . This is a first class job. See you all on the 19th at Reilly's show

NAME: Walter Archer

EMAIL: Walar40@aol.com

FROM: Bensalem, Pa.

Date: 08 Aug 2000

Time: 21:35:02


COMMENTS

It was strange that I came across your website, since I was checking for sites with my Surname. It brought back
the days when I hung out with one of the Archie members back in the early '60s. His name was John, but for the
life of me I can't remember his last name. We worked for Sears at the time. They are fond memories. I had
some great times with the Corps in Roxbury, Mass., and in New York City, at the Bell Tone studios where the
Corps was making a recording. We had a great time afterwards doing the town singing. I wish you much
success, and you have a great site. God Bless.

NAME: KEN NEWMAN

EMAIL: NORMAN.NEWMAN@UNISYS.COM

FROM: NOSTALGIAVILLE

Date: 10 Aug 2000

Time: 11:00:41


COMMENTS

more flamers,, uh--famers AGONY,PERCY,DREXLER,JOMBA,WHITEY,DEEGAN,CARNEY,
KEELEY,HARRY STOUT,JACK L.,BEN KATZE,PHIL G., THE FLANSBERGS,RAY W.,KATHY L.,DANNY
FITZ, PIERCE BROS.,CHAS,TURNER ET CETERA, ET CETERA, ET CETERA

NAME: PERRIER,MARCEL

EMAIL:

FROM: QUEBEC,CANADA

Date: 10 Aug 2000

Time: 13:59:22


COMMENTS

NAME: Charlie Hooper

EMAIL: chooper445@aol.com

FROM: Haddon Heights Vagabonds

Date: 15 Aug 2000

Time: 20:43:30


COMMENTS

Hello again... as I stated earlier, I was psyched up when I saw this site and it pushed me into starting an alumi
site for the Haddon Heights corps.. Please spread the word if you know of anyone associated with the
Vagabonds from their inception to the last day of the corps life. The url for the site is
http://hometown.aol.com/chooper445/vagabonds.html Information is posted there on what we are looking for.....
If anyone has any contact with Don or Bob Adair can you ask them to give me some contact information.. we
need info about the beginnings of the corps and I am sure they would know TONS of info... thanks everyone!!!

Charlie...

PS.. Some of you may have known my father Charlie Sr. He marched with Archie as a guard member in the
late 50's.. He passed away about 3 years ago. He never stopped talking about his love of drum corps and in
particular Archer Epler (except for his bitching about what he referred to as the bands that are on the field
today ..... : )

NAME: KEN NEWMAN

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM:

Date: 22 Aug 2000

Time: 11:11:11


COMMENTS

Went to the Reilly show last weekend. Corp did a nice job. Best of all, I didn't have to hear Lord and Master for
the 4,000,000th time.

NAME: Hugo Evarelli

EMAIL: Hugopop@aol.com

FROM: Las Vegas

Date: 01 Sep 2000

Time: 17:51:15


COMMENTS

I am sorry, I accidentally submitted my last form before I was finished filling it out. I was surfing the internet, and
found your web site. I was very pleased with it. To give you a little information about myself, I marched and
competed against you from 1952 to 1963. I was a soprano horn player with the Caballeros. My best friend was
one of your members, Jack Warner. He played baritone with the Musketeers. I was just wondering, does
anyone remember him? NAME: Harry Sharp

EMAIL: atlastweditit @ aol.com

FROM: Hollywood, FloridaI don'

Date: 02 Sep 2000

Time: 21:03:03


COMMENTS

Jack Warner....he will never be forgotten...I don't know why he's not in the Archie Hall of Fame! His was the
voice that I listened to when I first joined the corps in l958... following practice I really didn't know what to
expect...everybody seemed to gather aroung Jack at the bar and the strains of "If I Loved You" filled the
room...and there was Jack...his voice so beautiful leading the rest us. And that's the way it was week after
week, year after year. Later on, after becoming an on-air announcer at a classical music radio station in Miami,
I searched our archives and found many, many recordings of the Masterworks chorus in New York And, there
he was... Jack Warner!! Not remember Jack Warner... not a chance!

NAME: Ken Newman

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM: Sentimental Slobsville

Date: 05 Sep 2000

Time: 08:33:18


COMMENTS

"Big Jack Werner" was and always wil be remembered as a very large part of Archie's heart and soul. Always
smiling and singing, but resolute and as strong as an ox when necessary. (Remember Miami). I'm sure most of
the guys from that era, like myself, remember you too,Hugo. "Big Jack" not in the Archie Hall of Fame???
Incredulous!!!!!!

NAME: Hugo Evarelli

EMAIL: Hugopop@aol.com

FROM: Las Vegas

Date: 05 Sep 2000

Time: 12:42:48


COMMENTS

I agree Jack Warner should be in the Archie hall of fame, great thought Harry Sharp and Ken Newman, I give
you fellows and the rest of the men of the Musketeers my VOTE for jack, I was his horn instructor when he play
with the Lynhurst N. J. corps as a baritone, he asked me one day if I would give him a release to go play with
ST. Joes junior corps in Newark N. J. and I did, he was to good for a parade corps, I do remember many times
singing with jack and you men of the Muuketeers, I always wanted to join you but had my commit with the Cabs,
just loved your music, and your were a great corps

NAME: Ed Lindenhofen

EMAIL: elinden11@home.com

FROM: Chadds Ford, PA

Date: 05 Sep 2000

Time: 22:13:51


COMMENTS

Just wanted to say hello, my grandfather Tom McElroy marched with Archie in the early 60's in the Guard, in the
days when Jimmy McC. was out in front. I think the Alumni Corps is fantastic, I caught you guys at the Dream,
way to go!

NAME: MARY(LAMB) ZIEGENFUSS

EMAIL: Mzigg12@aol.com

FROM: Newtown Square, PA

Date: 08 Sep 2000

Time: 23:26:49


COMMENTS

Cont'd - I was knocked off from previous message. As I started to say I think we had the GOLDEN YEARS with
Archie and didn't recognize them. It was great to hear from Jim McConkey and reminence about our Broadway
Productions at the Post Home. It was truly a time of "getting to know you. Thank you Jim for those memories. I
recently heard from Edna & Ray Kerber who live in Florida. They send their regards to all who remember them.
Went up to see Charlie & Joan Lobb who now live in Adamstown, Pa. Lancaster County. Charlie is holding his
own & is very proud of his Archie mobelia room. I also keep in touch with Tom & Lucy Sylvester who have been
faithful friends over the years (they never change). Do you remember Edna & Harry Walsh, Gloria & Whitey,
Jack & Joanne Keely, Eileen & John Cavello - well all are doing great & still look the same. I can go on and on
but I must say "Thank You Archie" for all the happy memories and friendships that were made possible by your
beautiful music. Keep up the good work and I will look forward to hearing from you on line.

NAME: ED Hatg

EMAIL:

FROM: Vagabonds,Archie,Reilly

Date: 09 Sep 2000

Time: 09:36:20


COMMENTS

Its so good to see so many of my old friends.Louie&Pat you were souch a great part to the Vagabonds you
were like big brothers to all of us,thanks soooooo!!!!!!!! much will contact you later Lou. Jimmy Mc Conkey you
were and are the greatest drum majore ever you set the standard for all who followed.Charlie Hooper from the
Vagabonds ran you a close second ,again it was your standard he was following , I hope that you are voted into
the hall of fame,no one deserves it more Jimmy,I will be contacting you for sure,to all of you at Archie what
memories,it dosen't get any better than this,best of luck in the future hope to catch up with the corps one of
these days,living in North Carolina its tough but I know it will happen,for now I wish you all well your friend and
fellow corps member forever.

NAME: Ed Haig

EMAIL: highcntry@skybest.com

FROM: Vagabonds,Archie,Reilly

Date: 09 Sep 2000

Time: 16:12:21


COMMENTS

Sorry earlier today I was on Archies web site and was so exicted I forgot my on E-Mail address,sorry.Gave me
time to reflect back ,and to me the greatest show ever by any drum corps aws The King and I with Vince
strutting across the field and the music what a sound.I hope those of you who rember me , please write ONE
FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE. Your fellow member ED HAIG 1963 -66

NAME: Tom Bambrick

EMAIL: TomBam4@aol.com

FROM: BSGK 1949 - 1959

Date: 19 Sep 2000

Time: 10:55:21


COMMENTS

How about cranking the old Musketeer Fanfare into the opening page of your Website ?? We all would love to
hear it again !!

NAME: Bill C. Seigfried

EMAIL: www.shadow993@juno.com

FROM: Reilly Raiders

Date: 25 Sep 2000

Time: 20:06:39


COMMENTS

Nice to see alot of the old gang down in wildwood this for the Irish Weekend. A good time was had by one and
all. Best of luck for the upcoming season.I hear that "Ray "While you're down there Ray" Fallon will be back
teaching the horn line, and Billy Kaufman will be on Drums. Keep up the good work . Remember the old days , I
do. I had a great time ( 1989-1993) and made of lot of friends and lost o lot of them also. Remember them as I
do : Jack Reilly, George Lee, Bob Booth, Ect... . Remeber the old corps. that have fallen by the wayside
including my favorite one. "The Linclon Invaders" ! Who knows I just might show up at a pratice & start playing
again for old time sake. NAME: Steve Calzone

EMAIL: excaptain13@hotmail.com

FROM: ARCHIE

Date: 03 Oct 2000

Time: 15:47:48


COMMENTS

Thanks for calling Phyllis, Looking forward to coming back. See you at the open house

NAME: Ella McElroy Lindenhofen

EMAIL: ellalin@home.com

FROM: Bon Bons

Date: 05 Oct 2000

Time: 12:59:15


COMMENTS

Great site. Jimmy, do you remember my father Tom? He so loved the corp. I don't know if you remember, but
you took me to the Bon Bons to join up in 1959. You were someone I looked up to. Again, great memories.

NAME: Mary Ziegenfuss

EMAIL: MZigg12@aol.com

FROM: Newtown Square, PA.

Date: 14 Oct 2000

Time: 09:55:15


COMMENTS

Some sad news to all who do not already know. Charlie Lobb passed away on Thursday, October 12th, 2000.
Charlie suffered from lung cancer for a little over a year. We are all so grateful that he did not suffer too long at
the end. To all who were so faithful throughout Joan and her family are ever so grateful. You have all truly been a
"MUSKETEER" and we are so pleased that we are part of the "Archie" Family. Take care and God Bless.
Mary Zig

NAME: KEN NEWMAN

EMAIL: NORMAN.NEWMAN@UNISYS.COM

FROM: SADVILLE

Date: 19 Oct 2000

Time: 11:49:01


COMMENTS

Too much sad news anymore. Charlie was always one of the good guys. I also just found out of the passing of
Jack Keeley. Jack was a long time friend and will be fondly remembered. I can just see him now, whereever he
is, jumping in the air, clicking his heels together and singing " A little gin, a little beer, what the hell I'm a
MUSKETEER!!! RIP JACKSON.

NAME: bill adamson sr.

EMAIL: drummer1648@yahoo.com

FROM:

Date: 20 Oct 2000

Time: 14:20:41


COMMENTS

To the Archer-Epler family:

Thank you so much for a great 4 years as the Percussion Instructor /Arranger. I truly enjoyed the opportunity.
Speaking for myself, and I think Bert will agree, we will really miss doing this for Archie. I am unable to attend
the Open House, due to the date change and my ROTC committments, but look forward to seeing all of you at
the next rehersal. I hope all are looking forward to the next season and another year of fun and friendship at
Archie. Best regards, Bill Adamson Sr.

NAME: Joel Leson

EMAIL:

FROM: Fairfax Station, VA

Date: 23 Oct 2000

Time: 09:32:06


COMMENTS

Mark, It was an honor to be asked to say a few words about Jack during the presentation of the American Flag
to the Corps and the Post by Joanne Keeley and the Keeley Family. Jack was a mentor, a "big brother" and a
friend. His heart and soul were in drum corps and Archer-Epler. He was truly "THE BEST from among the best.

NAME: Bob Love

EMAIL: BLove23073@cs.com

FROM: Los Angeles, CA

Date: 23 Oct 2000

Time: 16:33:27


COMMENTS

I've just stumbled across all of these wonderful websites of the drum corps I grew up with so long ago and it's
like going back in time. I marched with the Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights back between '63 and '65 in
the snare line. I read Jim McConkey's note about drum corps today and agree totally. It's hard to watch it as it is
now! By the way, I still have that great studio LP you guys did with the vocal chorus. Great stuff!

I would love to contact a former Archy drummer from the early to mid 60's. His name is Joe O'Conner and I
haven't spoken with him for almost 40 years. Anyone know of his whereabouts and, hopefully, e-mail address?

This is a really nice site, as are so many of the others like the one the Golden Knights have. My thanks to those
who put the time in to develop and maintain them for the enjoyment of folks like me.

Regards,

Bob Love

NAME: Joe Chizek

EMAIL: skylead#myway.com

FROM: Empire State Grenidiers,Archie,Briggs,Sky, & now Sky Alumni

Date: 29 Oct 2000

Time: 11:54:50


COMMENTS

Web Site is going great, enjoy reading all the comments from old friends. Would like to see you get a Forum
going as on "Delphi" like other Alumni have. It would be great to respond with dail messages back & forth and
be more updated to whats going on.

Siglo, why dont you host it.

NAME: bob molloy

EMAIL: bobpatmol@aol.com

FROM: lt norman prince

Date: 03 Nov 2000

Time: 03:34:01


COMMENTS

Hi all, enjoyed this site very much brought back a lot a great great memories from 59 and 60. I was with St
Kevins Emerald Knights for 5 years than 2 years in the Army than what else but Norman Prince (Princemen).
Remember much travel, much fun, a lot of beer, and great compititions. always have the memory of the
Musketeers and the dipsy doodle but special memory of the renditon of 'MARGIE' it was great. Also remember
the sound of the Bass drum it was tuned so that it made a sound like no other bass drum I have ever heard-
fantastic. I played tenor drum with Prince and can still remember one compitition (don't know where) where
Archie was on the field, Hawthorne on the Ready line, the Princemen, on the Inspection Line, and Reilly forming
up to come right behind us. What a feeling of emotion to be part of these great drum corps. I went to a contest
in Boston about 6 years ago and although I enjoyed the music I can honestly say that I didn't really appreciate
the new style of non military lines, etc. It just doesn't seem the same to me. When the Corps of the 50's and
60's hit the field they were more military than the military, they put on great shows,great music, drum lines that
were fantasic, and they did this with one valve horns and only snare, tenor, bass drums, and cymbols. Would
love to see this type of Drum Corps come back but I don't think it will happen. NAME: Geoffrey Whiting

EMAIL: gw85dhw@aol.com

FROM: Corning, New York

Date: 04 Nov 2000

Time: 12:29:59


COMMENTS

I am a former Geneva Appleknocker (junior corps 1965-1973). I just wanted to let you know that one of my
all-time favorite drum corps recordings is Archie at the 1964 World Open (as recorded by Fleetwood). Who
were those magnificent triple tonguing soprano soloists? Were they ringers (pros) in for the show or long term
members? Their brass technique is out of this world. They certainly set a high standard of excellence which I
strove to emulate during my years in drum corps. I also have a picture of Archie (1959 Preview of Champions
at Roosevelt Stadium I believe) from the personal collection of an old Sr.Appleknocker which I would like to
send along to you.NAME: Ken Newman

EMAIL: norman.newman@unisys.com

FROM: I forget

Date: 09 Nov 2000

Time: 14:10:00


COMMENTS

Hey! If memory serves me, those three "pros" would have been Ray Eyler, Dave Fite and Jack ? (name
escapes me, anybody remember?) So you are almost right, They were pros but not ringers, Ray and Dave
were longtime Archie guys. All three not only marched with Archie all year, but were also members of the U S
Air Force D&B Corp stationed at Bolling Air Base in DC at that time

NAME: Paul D. Bateman

EMAIL: callpaul@lemoorenet.com

FROM: Lemoore, Ca. (cuurently)

Date: 10 Nov 2000

Time: 17:21:45


COMMENTS

Corps member in 61-63. Last visit to Post in 99.Keep on truckin'.

NAME: Danny Fallon

EMAIL: Dannybd00@aol.com

FROM: Huricanes, Archer-Epler Jr., Arher Epler,Bushwackers, Jersey Surf, Boston Crusaders
1992-1997, The Concord Blue Devils 1998-2000....

Date: 11 Nov 2000

Time: 12:27:08


COMMENTS

Hey guys... I heard my Dad was down there a few weeks ago. That's great! Some of my fondest Drum Corp
memories happened right there at that VFW POST. Playing next to Jack Riley(over a 50 yr. age
difference)hahaha, Listening to Jim Cossetti play the heck outa that Cherry Pink SOLO(Still My Favorite... I can
do it to now, but with a nastier trill...HAHAHA. Danny Fitzpatrick, I played a video tape of your West Side story
SOLO from the GAS REUNION a few years back and the kids in Devils told me to tell you that you are a
GOD!!!. You guys keep playin and havin fun... Just remember you helped me fall in love with Drum Corps!!! I
miss you, Danny

NAME: MARY ZIEGENFUSS

EMAIL: MZIGG12@AOL.COM

FROM: Newtown Square, Pa.

Date: 19 Nov 2000

Time: 23:49:47


COMMENTS

There are no friends like the old friends. They leave us with so many happy memories. It is with sadness that I
inform you that another long time member of Archer Epler Junior Corp and Alumini Committee member Ann
(Hansel) Newton passed away November 13th at her daughter Carol's home in New Jersey. Ann was the
daughter of Lou Hansel, wife of Bert Newton and sister of Cass Deegan and Jimmy Hansel. She was a drum
major in Upper Darby #214 and transferred to Archie where she performed as a drum major and helped to
bring back many awards and honors to our own Junior Corps. Both Ann and Bert contributed many memories
to the History of Archie as they took an active part in the Alumni Association. Their many pictures and tapes
brought back the great flavor of the old drum corp days. Ann will be sadly missed by her family and friends
which I am pleased to be part of that list.

NAME: Greg Frech

EMAIL: gfpstudios@juno.com

FROM: originally from N.J. now AZ

Date: 20 Nov 2000

Time: 22:40:37


COMMENTS

It was good to visit your site and remember the old days. I marched in the Lakeland Goldenaires in the Garden
State Circuit in the 50s and 60s. Joined the Cabs but had to drop out right away for family reasons. Today I
play in the Copper Star Senior Drum and Bugle Corps in Chandler AZ. I play soprano next to an Archer-Epler
Alumni named Arthur Hood. We have a great time remembering the good old days. Keep playing.

NAME: Phyllis

EMAIL: pbistline@harmelin.com

FROM:

Date: 04 Dec 2000

Time: 09:01:22


COMMENTS

I just wanted to thank everyone for a great 2000. We had our banquet over the weekend and everyone had a
great time. This corps couldn't make it without it's current members and for that, I am grateful for everyone's
support. We do this for the love of music and for the love of corps. Along the way, we've had wonderful
experiences and met terrific people. I thank all of the people I've met along the way...you're all more special
than you know. Thanks again for your support.

NAME: Camille

EMAIL: bonezbaby@highschoolclub.com

FROM: NJ

Date: 10 Dec 2000

Time: 08:26:40


COMMENTS

I've recently started marching with the Honor Guard, and it's an experience to remember! I love it!~Cammie

NAME: Ken Newman

EMAIL: norman,newman@unisys.com

FROM: hunger

Date: 22 Dec 2000

Time: 11:14:35


COMMENTS

Happy Holidays to all. Get well Gene.

NAME: Jamie Walton aka "Squirt"

EMAIL: corpstrumpet@yahoo.com

FROM: Archie, US Marine Band

Date: 22 Dec 2000

Time: 17:43:03


COMMENTS

Hey guys. I really do miss marching with you guys. I am enjoying my time in the Marines though and I am taking
all that I can from it. I hope I can get home and make at least one rehearsal with you guys again. I'll never forget
the fun we used to have (to say the least!) Take care everyone and God bless. Feel free to e-mail me anytime.
When I do get a chance to with you guys again, we're hitting South Rampart Street Parade! That's still my
favorite piece! Semper Fidelis from Parris Island.

Cpl. Jamie R. Walton "Squirt"

NAME: Siglow

EMAIL: skyliner@ccia.com

FROM: Beaver, Pa.

Date: 31 Dec 2000

Time: 10:49:35


COMMENTS

On behave of Elayne and myself I would like to take this opportunity to offer our Best Wishes to all in our
"extended" family at "Archie". I expect to be able to attend our next Saturday rehearsal on January 13th.
Hopefully I'll be travelling with a couple of others who anticipate playing with us this coming season, namely, Bill
Murray, a snare drum, Bill Thissen, Brinhrn and his son Bill Thissen, Jr., who'll play snare as well. :-) Who
knows, I might even be able to talk Dave Fite into trapsing along with us,....but NO gaurantees. :-)

2001

NAME: Jim Cossetti

 COMMENTS

OK! I guess it's a new millenium, so here we go. First, whoever Bob is...you've done a magnificent job with the