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  1. 55 minutes ago, BRASSO said:

     For you history buffs on here.. on this day ( June 10th ) 1692, Bridget Bishop became the 1st person to be executed for" The practice of Witchcraft " in Salem, Massachusetts.

    Except it's June 12th, not the 10th. Interesting trivia, though - didn't know that!

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  2. 5 hours ago, BoaDci said:

    Really?  I mean I love Spirit, but isn't their organization still having issues?  I hope youre right though, becuase I do want to see the spirit of the early 2010's back.

    I think the only thing holding them back right now is the perception that they are still having major issues. Most (if not all) of them were resolved over the past year, and they've laid out a solid plan. They aren't taking it too quick - the corps is in extremely capable hands. It may seem like they're struggling, but I'm interested to see how the progress made by the organization as a whole translates to the field this summer. It feels like a totally different corps than last year, and especially from 2/3 years ago! Now, here's hoping the on-the-field stuff improves as well. I think the show design looks solid and the videos I've seen look good. But, then again every corps looks "great, better than last year" during spring training... every year... here's hoping Spirit breaks through the noise!

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  3. I'm gonna throw Spirit in there as well. Coming off of some insanely tough rebuilding years, staff turnovers, corps admin turnovers, and they've done a magnificent job doing the work behind the scenes that they've needed to. They have staff on 5 year contracts (ensuring stability), repairing burnt bridges with alumni that were spurned by prior administrations, purchasing and moving into a corps hall (first one they've had in 20 years I think), renovating/refurbishing food and equipment trucks, all new equipment and instruments, new educational programs, pretty large vet retention (especially compared to the exodus after 2014), etc. These guys are really stepping it up, and I wouldn't be surprised to see that newfound confidence translate to the field this summer. Maybe not a huge jump (remember, they were 11, 11, 17, 18, 21 these last five seasons) but I'd say back in the top 20 at least, maybe top 18. Slow and steady wins this race, and they're up for the challenge.

  4. 3 hours ago, George Dixon said:

    here's the information for tonight's accouncement - should be on both George Hopkins & Cadets FB pages:

    Monday, May 23 - 9:15 p.m.

    • Facebook Live from Johnstown, PA
    • 2017 Program Announcement
    • The Cadets Hall of Fame Announcements
    • Meet a few Cadets

    so is it tonight (Monday), or is it tomorrow (the 23rd)? Monday is the 22nd and Tuesday is the 23rd.

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