(June 1 is an approximately date in 1935 as the exact month and day is unknown). Although she was not a member of the original Drum and Bugle Corps, Priscilla Eveleth Rich became an important part of the Corps. The Corps recruited her while she was still in High School to be Drum Major. A painting of her hangs in the Main Room of the Post and her hat and jacket are in a glass case in the TDY Room. Ms. Rich traveled around the country with the Corps, leading parades with the Winter Haven Drum and Bugle Corps. In 1935 and just out of high school, she preformed at the Saint Louis, Missouri, American Legion National Convention. She was awarded the title of National Champion Drum Major in 1936. A picture of Ms. Rich in 1936 with former Gen Hugh S. Johnson appeared in the Winter Haven News Chief. Ms. Rich was very much an asset to Post 0008.

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