Pasco Wins Wash. V.F.W. Show
By John Broderick and Vince Tarasco

DCN July 11, 1962 issue

Seattle, Wash., June 23 - The Pasco Columbians scored a 91.7 to edge out the Seattle Thunderbirds at the V.F.W. State Convention show.

First on the line was the Thunderbirds of Seattle, who showed great improvement over last year. Horns improved and excellent drum line, major does nice job. Color Guard very effective. "Besame Mucho" is their best number. Score 90.1 for second place.

Next Corps was the Shamrocks of Seattle. Big improvement over last year - new numbers help their G.E., a few more could be changed. Two girl drum majors effective, but they're not working together yet. Bass Baritone line is very good, weak on sopranos but drum line took high score for evening. Score 89.7 for third place.

Next Corps off the line - The Columbians of Pasco, very sharp horn line. Everyone playing their part. Drum Major has full command of Corps. This Corps competed at Legion Nationals last year. Score 91.7 for first place.

Fourth on the line - Blue Angels of Seattle. Although this Corps is less than a year old and this was their first competition, they put on a fine show. Very weak on drums, horns real good for Corps this new. Girl drum major was excellent. Score 77.6 for 4th place.

Fifth Corps off the line Wyoming Troopers - (exhibition). Their show at this time is way above Washington Corps. Beautiful arrangement of "Ghost Riders In The Sky" received a standing ovation.

The Troopers put on two shows at the World's Fair and had a tremendous acceptance at each show. Jim Jones is their Manager, drum instructor and from what I hear, just about everything else - - a real Corps man. I met him at the fair and asked him if he would put on a show at our VFW competition at Walla Walla (260 miles from Seattle), and he accepted. That's what I call real Drum Corps spirit. Most of our Juniors have never seen a Corps of National caliber and it really opened their eyes. Thanks, Jim, you really helped our cause.