*Preview Coverage*

Letters To The Editor
DCN June 5, 1963 issue

Dear Sir:
After witnessing the loving care that goes into the Preview of Champions for seven years, I was heartily disappointed in your April 10 issue of Drum Corps News. In your special anniversary pictorial section you failed to give the Preview the decent recognition it deserves. Even if you do not consider it the "Aristocrat of drum corps show," you must admit that it is as praiseworthy as some other matters to which you have coverage. In it's seven years, the Preview has presented shows equal to or better than some other contests held for at least thirty years. The placings of the junior corps in the 1962 Preview were identical with the 1962 junior VFW national results. I sincerely believe some of your reporters "miss the boat" when it comes to appreciating the true highlights of a drum corps season. It is my hope, that your newspaper become better acquainted with the ways and ideals of the Preview of Champions, and in that way be able to record a truly inspiring account of them in the pages of drum corps history.

Very truly yours,
Lucille Simone
St. Patrick's Cadets

(Ed note: We hope Miss Simone and you readers will be more than pleased with this year's coverage of the Preview.)