time to rock away the winter blues
and renew our shared camradery
WHO: All BR Alumni and their families are welcome!
WHAT: A gathering to celebrate our common heritage and lifelong bonds
WHEN: Saturday - April 29th - 2pm - 5pm
WHERE: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
On the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE
710 Justison Street (Exit #6 off I-95)
WHY: Because we're not getting any younger!
PLUS
An evening Blue Rocks vs Aberdeen Ironbirds Baseball Game
BASED ON RESPONSE .... IT IS LINING UP TO BE A GREAT EVENT!
PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING LINK TO
CONFIRM YOUR ATENDANCE AND PRE-PAY FOR MEALS & TICKETS!
2023 Blue Rock Event
WHAT: A gathering to celebrate our common heritage and lifelong bonds
WHEN: Saturday - April 29th - 2pm - 5pm
WHERE: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
On the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE
710 Justison Street (Exit #6 off I-95)
WHY: Because we're not getting any younger!
PLUS
An evening Blue Rocks vs Aberdeen Ironbirds Baseball Game
BASED ON RESPONSE .... IT IS LINING UP TO BE A GREAT EVENT!
PLEASE FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING LINK TO
CONFIRM YOUR ATENDANCE AND PRE-PAY FOR MEALS & TICKETS!
2023 Blue Rock Event
FYI / FAQ
Does this replace the weekend in Wildwood?
NO! Certainly Not! While we have no special plans for Wildwood, people will still be going.
Elks Weekend this year is June 2 - 4 with a gathering at Kelly's & the parade on Saturday, June 3rd.
What are the associated costs for the two events?
We have reserved the Banquet Room on the 2nd Floor at Iron Hill and arranged a special Lunch Buffet
(appetizers, sandwiches, french fries, salads, soft drinks, etc).
FINAL COST IS $24.00 FOR THE IRON HILL EVENT
PLUS $11.00 FOR THE BLUE ROCKS BASEBALL GAME
(A $1.50 fee will be added to payments made through PayPal)
A Cash Bar is available if you choose.
Iron Hill is an award winning Brewery with a wide selection of Craft Beers and Ales.
As such, you won't find your typical Bud or Miller Lite.
SO!
Come On Out and ROCK away the Winter BLUES
with your Blue Rock friends
and share the memories and good times!
AND DON'T FORGET!
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE (or click here!) and
LET US KNOW YOU'RE ATTENDING!
Does this replace the weekend in Wildwood?
NO! Certainly Not! While we have no special plans for Wildwood, people will still be going.
Elks Weekend this year is June 2 - 4 with a gathering at Kelly's & the parade on Saturday, June 3rd.
What are the associated costs for the two events?
We have reserved the Banquet Room on the 2nd Floor at Iron Hill and arranged a special Lunch Buffet
(appetizers, sandwiches, french fries, salads, soft drinks, etc).
FINAL COST IS $24.00 FOR THE IRON HILL EVENT
PLUS $11.00 FOR THE BLUE ROCKS BASEBALL GAME
(A $1.50 fee will be added to payments made through PayPal)
A Cash Bar is available if you choose.
Iron Hill is an award winning Brewery with a wide selection of Craft Beers and Ales.
As such, you won't find your typical Bud or Miller Lite.
SO!
Come On Out and ROCK away the Winter BLUES
with your Blue Rock friends
and share the memories and good times!
AND DON'T FORGET!
CLICK THE LINK ABOVE (or click here!) and
LET US KNOW YOU'RE ATTENDING!
CONGRATULATIONS
JOE MARRELLA
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BLUE ROCK REUNION 2021
WILDWOOD NEW JERSEY
Our Wildwood Reunion was, based on comments from many in attendance,
one of the best we'd ever had. The facility - The Crystal Beach - was clean and comfortable,
the weather was perfect, and the weekend was filled with old friends & fun!
one of the best we'd ever had. The facility - The Crystal Beach - was clean and comfortable,
the weather was perfect, and the weekend was filled with old friends & fun!
1971 - 2021
50th anniversary
STILL AVAILABLE TO ORDER!!
DESIGNED BY BLUE ROCK ALUMNUS EDD FISHEL
THE NET PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE
1971-2021 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS
WILL BE DONATED TO OFFSET THE UP FRONT COSTS
OF A 2021 WILDWOOD (ELKS WEEKEND) REUNION!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS TODAY!
THE NET PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE
1971-2021 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS
WILL BE DONATED TO OFFSET THE UP FRONT COSTS
OF A 2021 WILDWOOD (ELKS WEEKEND) REUNION!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOURS TODAY!
Blue Rock Reunion 2021
CLICK HERE
FOR A NOTE FROM HARRY JENKINS
REGARDING PLANS FOR A 2021 REUNION!
(Please note that this will open a PDF file)
FOR A NOTE FROM HARRY JENKINS
REGARDING PLANS FOR A 2021 REUNION!
(Please note that this will open a PDF file)
WANT TO KEEP UP WITH THE BLUE ROCK FACEBOOK PAGE
BUT DON'T WANT TO BE ON FACEBOOK?
Simply click on the "Updates" button at the top of this page
then click on "Blue Rock Facebook Page"
You won't be able to post anything but you will still be able
to see all of the pictures and read all of the comments!
BUT DON'T WANT TO BE ON FACEBOOK?
Simply click on the "Updates" button at the top of this page
then click on "Blue Rock Facebook Page"
You won't be able to post anything but you will still be able
to see all of the pictures and read all of the comments!
1971 Blue Rock Video
A very well done compilation of home movies and video tape of the Blue Rock 1971 Show
set to the music from the 1971 Dream
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE
set to the music from the 1971 Dream
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON YOUTUBE
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WILDWOOD 2018 MINI-REUNION
A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thanks to the efforts of the 2018 Wildwood committee
Janet McCrosson, Paula Boulden, Martine Ireland, Bob Papp, Mike Batten, and Steve Riccelli,
our guest musicians
Dub Glenn
and
Chip Sciarra and Bordertown
the 2018 Wildwood Reunion was another
great success!
Organized around the 50th Anniversary of the
1968 U.S. Open National Championship
we also had the opportunity to remember two of our biggest supporters
Nancy "Mom" Scott
and
Elmer Gallaway.
On behalf of their families, Bob & George Scott received the recognition for Mom Scott while
Maureen (Gallaway) Konizer received recognition for Elmer.
A GREAT SUCCESS!
Thanks to the efforts of the 2018 Wildwood committee
Janet McCrosson, Paula Boulden, Martine Ireland, Bob Papp, Mike Batten, and Steve Riccelli,
our guest musicians
Dub Glenn
and
Chip Sciarra and Bordertown
the 2018 Wildwood Reunion was another
great success!
Organized around the 50th Anniversary of the
1968 U.S. Open National Championship
we also had the opportunity to remember two of our biggest supporters
Nancy "Mom" Scott
and
Elmer Gallaway.
On behalf of their families, Bob & George Scott received the recognition for Mom Scott while
Maureen (Gallaway) Konizer received recognition for Elmer.
pics from wildwood 2018
It is unfortunately a sad fact of life that, as time goes by, we are losing some of our Blue Rock brothers and sisters.
With that, we have established a Memorial Page dedicated to Fallen Friends.
Please, if you are aware of a Blue Rock alumnus
Member-Administrator-Volunteer
who is not being recognized on the Memorial Page,
Please drop us an email with as much information as possible so that we can add them.
Click Here to Remember our Fallen Friends
With that, we have established a Memorial Page dedicated to Fallen Friends.
Please, if you are aware of a Blue Rock alumnus
Member-Administrator-Volunteer
who is not being recognized on the Memorial Page,
Please drop us an email with as much information as possible so that we can add them.
Click Here to Remember our Fallen Friends
It is with much sadness that I inform everyone of the passing of Robert McGowan on September 26, 2017 at the age of 94. Bob McGowan, along with Bob Smith founded the Blue Rock Drum and Bugle corps in 1958. He also served as Blue Rock's very first director. Bob was entered into our Ring Of Honor in 2016.
Not a Facebook Member (and never want to be?)
but would still like to be able to anonymously view posts, comments and photos?
You can now do so by clicking on the "Update" tab above and selecting "Blue Rock Facebook Page'
or simply click here!
You won't be able to post (unless you join Facebook) but you will still be able to see what's going on !
but would still like to be able to anonymously view posts, comments and photos?
You can now do so by clicking on the "Update" tab above and selecting "Blue Rock Facebook Page'
or simply click here!
You won't be able to post (unless you join Facebook) but you will still be able to see what's going on !
"BABY ELEPHANT WALK"
Blue Rock 2015 Reunion
June 6, 2015 - Wildwood, New Jersey
(First Performance in 40 years!)
Blue Rock 2015 Reunion
June 6, 2015 - Wildwood, New Jersey
(First Performance in 40 years!)
"REQUIEM FOR THE MASSES"
Blue Rock 2015 Reunion
June 6, 2015 - Wildwood, New Jersey
(First Performance in 40 Years!)
Blue Rock 2015 Reunion
June 6, 2015 - Wildwood, New Jersey
(First Performance in 40 Years!)
THANK YOU
Reilly Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps
for your performance!!!
Wildwood, New Jersey - June 6, 2015
Reilly Raiders Drum & Bugle Corps
for your performance!!!
Wildwood, New Jersey - June 6, 2015
Recorded from the Live Feed
BLUE ROCK TRIBUTE
to
HARRY JENKINS
along with some of Harry's comments
Wildwood, New Jersey - June 6, 2015
BLUE ROCK TRIBUTE
to
HARRY JENKINS
along with some of Harry's comments
Wildwood, New Jersey - June 6, 2015
Thank you to Frank Gatlin & Jim Tarlton for the above video!
Blue Rock - "Back When" from the 1967-1968 season!
Blue Rock - "Back When" from the 1967-1968 season!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL BLUE ROCK ALUMNI
Please Click here to read an Important Announcement from
Harry Jenkins
NOTE: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Please Click here to read an Important Announcement from
Harry Jenkins
NOTE: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE ENTIRE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Questions or Comments related to this announcement should be directed to
Alumni-Info@bluerock.us
Click Here to Send Email
Alumni-Info@bluerock.us
Click Here to Send Email
PLEASE TAKE 2 MINUTES
AND
UPDATE YOUR ALUMNI CONTACT INFORMATION
Rest assured that your personal information will NOT be shared publicly.
We are simply updating our records as our next step in
moving forward with the re-formed Blue Rock Alumni Association.
CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
AND
UPDATE YOUR ALUMNI CONTACT INFORMATION
Rest assured that your personal information will NOT be shared publicly.
We are simply updating our records as our next step in
moving forward with the re-formed Blue Rock Alumni Association.
CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION
PICTURES FROM WILDWOOD 2014!
Thanks to Bob McLaughlin for his link to these pics from this year's
Wildwood "mini" Reunion!
Click here to go to the pictures!
Thanks to Bob McLaughlin for his link to these pics from this year's
Wildwood "mini" Reunion!
Click here to go to the pictures!
UPDATE: New Video of Blue Rock 1967 Posted Here
On Saturday, October 6, a group of Blue Rock alumni gathered to dedicate this bench in memorial of Roy M. Jones and Gregory F. Papaleo.
From the Dedication:
"The bench will permanently reside in their crypt for all to sit, remember, and reflect on how these two young men affected our lives. It allows us an opportunity to let them know that they live on in our hearts, now and forever."
"It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but it takes a lifetime to forget them."
Those wishing to visit can do so at the Queen of Apostles Crypt, Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, De.
(More information on the day's events can be found by clicking here)
From the Dedication:
"The bench will permanently reside in their crypt for all to sit, remember, and reflect on how these two young men affected our lives. It allows us an opportunity to let them know that they live on in our hearts, now and forever."
"It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but it takes a lifetime to forget them."
Those wishing to visit can do so at the Queen of Apostles Crypt, Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, De.
(More information on the day's events can be found by clicking here)
Mini-Blue Rock Reunion - Wildwood, New Jersey - June 8, 2013
Click on Picture to Enlarge
New Blue Rock Site Launches
Blue Rock ... the name conjures an image to those who witnessed this great corps in action. Anyone who was ever involved with the corps, in whatever capacity, knew they were part of something special.
Those among us who were fortunate enough to have worn that uniform of gold and black knew the magic that was Blue Rock. Many corps can measure their success by pointing to their trophy case and "The Rock" certainly earned its rightful share of trophies. But another success, difficult to describe even by those who experienced it, is the Blue Rock mystique.
Many corps seek an identity, some find theirs, others never do. Blue Rock had one others envied, many sought, but few attained. It electrified the atmosphere with an air of dignity and class that transcended the definition of drum and bugle corps.
Those among us who were fortunate enough to have worn that uniform of gold and black knew the magic that was Blue Rock. Many corps can measure their success by pointing to their trophy case and "The Rock" certainly earned its rightful share of trophies. But another success, difficult to describe even by those who experienced it, is the Blue Rock mystique.
Many corps seek an identity, some find theirs, others never do. Blue Rock had one others envied, many sought, but few attained. It electrified the atmosphere with an air of dignity and class that transcended the definition of drum and bugle corps.