Starlight Fiesta Won By Loretto
DCN Sept. 12, 1962 issue

Clifton, N.J., Aug. 4 - The annual "Starlight Drum Fiesta" contest, sponsored by St. Brendan's Cadets of Clifton, N.J., was held here tonight before an appreciative crowd of about 4500 fans, at Clifton High School Stadium.

The Penn-Jersey Circuit contest was won by the Loretto Knights of Brooklyn, with a score of 86.52. The "Knights" made it two wins in a row, following their clean victory over the Cambridge Caballeros at Ansonia, Conn. to defeat the best in their Circuit - The Woodsiders, Selden Cadets, and St. Lucy Cadets.

The Loretto Knights were not to be denied as they stepped off the starting line and thrilled the audience with their fine musical repertoire. They received a standing ovation at the finish line. The Woodsiders, showing continued improvements, edged out the Selden Cadets for the 2nd spot by a mere three tenths of a point, thanks to their fine drum line. A bit ragged on M&M but still a threat, St. Lucy's Cadets placed 4th.

A very well planned contest was topped by a thrilling exhibition by the Hawthorne Caballeros and host corps, St. Brendan's Cadets.

Final Scores:
Our Lady of Loretto .............. 86.52
Woodsiders ............................ 83.79
Selden Cadets ........................ 83.356
St. Lucy Cadets ..................... 80.673
Fairlawn Cadets ..................... 77.023
St. Vincent Cadets ................. 76.116
Shoreliners ............................ 65.433