The Cadets are being sued by a former member for alleged sexual abuse in the 80s

[cixelsyd]

2 minutes ago, DCI-1983-91 said:

Was GH's first year as director 1983? I remember it being 1982. I'm sure a Garfield alum can clarify this!

He was percussion caption head and "assistant director" in 1982, but Doc Santo was still corps director that year.  

[DCI-1983-91]

18 minutes ago, cixelsyd said:

GH was still marching Crossmen in 1978.  1979 was his first year on Garfield drum staff.  1983 was his first year as corps director. 

I do not know precisely when the leadership transition occurred.  It was announced in a press release in a DCW issue mailed on January 17th, 1983, which also mentions a corps camp held the weekend of December 31 through January 2.  The annual corps awards banquet was held during this camp.

GH: Asst Director in 1982 (summer). Became corps Director in September of 1982 (Santo retired). Here's a medium post where GH writes about this: https://medium.com/@hoppynj/the-beginning-bb071d83829b

[cixelsyd]

8 minutes ago, DCI-1983-91 said:

GH: Asst Director in 1982 (summer). Became corps Director in September of 1982 (Santo retired). Here's a medium post where GH writes about this: https://medium.com/@hoppynj/the-beginning-bb071d83829b

Okay, that narrows down the timing.  But I need a shower after seeing that blog... 

[DCI-1983-91]

Just now, cixelsyd said:

Okay, that narrows down the timing.  But I need a shower after seeing that blog... 

GH certainly had a leadership role in 1982. In the blog, he brags about how involved he was in '82, as Santo was absent for much of it. 

[777hornman]

First off I wish all the victims here justice. 

 

Second ,  This has Nothing to do with the Current Cadets org and to add them to a 20 yr old suit and deprive these students of this is just wrong . 

 

Third, This had nothing to do with HOP ,The Cadets ,YEA ,or Garfield CADETS .  . This was not even a staff member . This was a friend of a staff member . and should have been brought up on charges 20 yrs ago. 

Edited November 17, 2023 by 777hornman

[gak27]

1 hour ago, cixelsyd said:

Okay, that narrows down the timing.  But I need a shower after seeing that blog... 

Especially that last image...

[keystone3ply]

10 minutes ago, 777hornman said:

First off I wish all the victims here justice. 

 

Second ,  This has Nothing to do with the Current Cadets org and to add them to a 20 yr old suit and deprive these students of this is just wrong . 

 

Third, This had nothing to do with HOP . This was not even a staff member . This was a friend of a staff member . and should have been brought up on charges 20 yrs ago. 

Someone needs some "Monsters Teach You Math" & I think 'HOP' is actually named in the lawsuit. 😂

 

 

Edited November 17, 2023 by keystone3ply
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[Terri Schehr]

1 hour ago, DCI-1983-91 said:

GH: Asst Director in 1982 (summer). Became corps Director in September of 1982 (Santo retired). Here's a medium post where GH writes about this: https://medium.com/@hoppynj/the-beginning-bb071d83829b

I liked Elks Parade.  Was Al Chez still playing solos then? I can’t remember. 

[Terri Schehr]

1 hour ago, cixelsyd said:

Okay, that narrows down the timing.  But I need a shower after seeing that blog... 

Does that mean you’re not subscribing? 😂

[Jeff Ream]

1 hour ago, cixelsyd said:

I do not see the connection.  Sexual abuse does not make money for a drum corps, nor does it win trophies.

Is your subsequent post what you really meant?

 

no sexual abuse doesn't. but the mystique and the aura of the great Cadets...regardless of what quietly goes on behind the scenes...that makes money. just like bankers creating fake accounts made money, though it was done quietly.

 

just because it isn't public doesn't mean the culture isn't present.