Eau Claire Sundowners

The corps became co-ed in 1970 - and in 1971, the name was changed to Sundowners. The corps achieved its highest level of competitive success under the Sundowners name, reaching the finals at VFW Nationals five times (1973, 1974, 1978, 1979 & 1980), AL Finals in 1978 & DCI Class A Finals in 1980. 1984 was the last year of competition for the corps, although it continued as a parade unit for several more years. The Sundowners Winter Guard competed until the mid-'90s, placing 2nd in Class A at the WGI Championships in both 1988 & 1994.

1970

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The "NEW" Eau Claire "A" Corps In June of 1970, the corps accepted the first 35 girls into their ranks, with a waiting list for the fall. That year, the Drums on the Chippewa program still read "Eau Claire Boys," but inside the program, the corps was referred to as "The 'NEW' Eau Claire 'A' Corps." The name was officially changed to Sundowners in 1971.

Official Photo

1970 Corps Roster