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Article from Bridgewater College’s student newspaper The B.C. Bee on the first appearance of the historic BC marching band 27 Oct 1950.
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Article from Bridgewater College’s student newspaper The B.C. Bee on the first appearance of the historic BC marching band 27 Oct 1950.
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An article from the student newspaper The B.C. Bee from March 1954 shows that the Bridgewater Marching Band was in danger of being dissolved due to low student turnout at rehearsals.
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The Bridgewater Marching Band in 1954.
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The marching band performing at half-time, possibly during the 1954 Homecoming game.
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The Bridgewater Marching Band in 1955, along with a list of band member names.
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The band forms a heart on the field during the 1955 Homecoming game.
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Photograph of the 1959 marching band, director of the band Professor Cole, and two majorettes, along with a list of the members’ names.
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The band bundles up to lead the charge down Main Street during the 1960 Homecoming festivities.
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Professor A. George Bortz (band director from 1966-69) shares a smile with members of the band.
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The band, joined by majorettes and shield-bearers, perform at a 1967 half-time show.
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The Bridgewater College Marching Band gathers for a group photograph in 1967.
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The Bridgewater Marching Band majorettes and shield-bearers pose for a photo in 1968.
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The marching band leading the charge at the 1970 Homecoming parade.
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The marching band is joined by the majorettes on the bleachers as they strike up the crowd at a 1970 football game.
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The band performing on the field at a football game during 1970.