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Brief History of the Corps.
The Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Corps was organized in the fall of 1994 by a group of twelve former Caballeros. The original music instructors were Frank Pisillo and Jim D’Amico; Bob Peterson and Dan Raymond were the percussion instructors—all four, Caballero veterans.

With a total membership of under sixty in 1995, the Corps performed in several parades, stage shows, and on the field in a concert formation. In 1996 a simple drill was instituted, and as the Corps grew, by the following year a full drill was performed. The uniform the first three years was a white golf shirt, black pants, and baseball cap. In 1998, however, the full uniform, identical to that of the competition corps, was inaugurated.

Originally, the Corps was open only to former Caballeros. In the spring of 2000, however, the membership was opened to outside applicants with certain qualifications (see Membership Info). There are currently one-hundred and ten members. Due to the fact that they are the only alumni corps that performs a complete drill reminiscent of those of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the Hawthorne Caballeros Alumni Corps is very much in demand.

Music rehearsals are generally held every other Sunday at American Legion Post 199 in Hawthorne; drill practices are held at Dumont High School.

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