Remembering Ted Sciarra
"The Heart and Soul of Blue Rock"
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They will also be shared at the upcoming 2017 Alumni Reunion in Wildwood).
"I have thought of Ted Sciarra many times through the years. I have enjoyed many conversations with other Blue Rock Alumni who have shared some great stories about him and his leadership and how he made a difference in their lives. So, when I heard Ted Sciarra being referred to as “the heart and soul” of Blue Rock, that description of him solidified our decision to make Ted our “Ring of Honor” recipient for Wildwood 2017! That description rings so true as he was a great Director, instructor and mentor for all of us. But, even more importantly, he was instrumental in helping many of us boys and girls mature into productive men and women; not such an easy transition back then.
Ted Sciarra demanded nothing less than your BEST!" ~Mike Batten~
Ted Sciarra demanded nothing less than your BEST!" ~Mike Batten~
In 1939 Ted Sciarra marched with the Grand Street Boys. Ted was 13 years old. The Grand Street Boys were from the Lower East Side of New York City. They were among the best junior drum and bugle corps in the nation during the 1930's. They were so good that at one point they competed against many of the top senior corps of that time! Many members of the Grand Street Boys went on to help start the Gabarina-Mazarakos Skyliners!
Memorial Day 1946 The Gabarina Skyliners performed for the very first time. It was a parade on the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Ted Sciarra is the first snare on the left. Ted was an original member of Sky! The first Drum Major for the Skyliners was Artie Olsen.
Once Ted moved to Delaware he continued to commute to back New York City to march with the Skyliners. From 1949 through 1951 the Skyliners competed in 41 contests, finishing 1st 38 times, 2nd 2 times, and 3rd only once! They won the National Championships in 1949 (Philadelphia, Pa.) and in 1950 in Los Angeles, California.