507 Hornets


Other Names: Holts Hornets

Norwood, PA United States
Founded: 1968

Inactive Junior
YearPositionScoreTheme/Songs
1972 Theme from Shaft * Swing March * The Great Race March * Theme from One-Eyed Jacks  
1973 March from El Cid * Battle of Britain * St. Louis Blues March * Moonlight Serenade * Theme from One-Eyed Jacks  
Position 200+ indicates Division II, Position 300+ indicates Division III, Position 400+ indicates Mini Corps.

CORPS Photos

In 1968, the 507 Hornets drum & bugle corps was originally formed as the Holts Hornets and based out of Clifton Heights as a parade corps.

The following year, they received sponsorship from the American Legion John Wesley Cross Post No. 507 of Norwood and became the 507 Hornets. They entered the field of competition in 1970 as members of the Eastern States Circuit (ESC).

In 1971, the corps finished in the “Top 10” at the ESC championships, moving up to the “Top 3” the following season.

The 1973 season was a successful one for the Hornets with an impressive 12th place finish at the World Open “Class A” championships and a “Top 3” repeat at the ESC.

The following year, 507 returned to the World Open, finishing in 18th position.

In the fall of 1974, the 507 Hornets merged with the Keystone Regiment of Newtown Square to form the Crossmen. 

Matthew Sweeny / Paul Legault (DCX)


Members (15)

Member Name Section Years Involved
(O'Rourke)Denslow, Joanne Color Guard 1969 to 1974
Denesowicz Williams, Michele Honor Guard (pistol) 1973
Denesowicz Williams, Michele Hornline Soprano 1974
Denesowicz, Diane Hornline 1971 to 1974
edelmann, dave brass 1971 to 1974
Hopkins , George Percussion 1968 to 1974
Lennox, Michael drum line 1971 to 1973
Lennox, Michael Percussion 1971 to 1976
McGinnis, Hugh snare 1973 to 1974
O'Rourke, Marie Guard 1971 to 1974
Reedy, Rick Drum line 1968 to 1974
Scott, Lisa brass 1971 to 1975
Smith, Peggie Flag Line 1967 to 1968
Smith, Peggie Rifle Line 1969 to 1973
Whalen, Jeannie Rifle Line 1971 to 1973

CORPS 6 items

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507 Hornets from the Bill Ives Collection
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507 Hornets from the Bill Ives Collection
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507 Hornets 1 from the Bill Ives Collection
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507 Hornets 1 from the Bill Ives Collection
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507 Hornets Uniform 1970 from the Bill Ives Collection Contributed by Scott Rogerson
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507Hornets,Norwood,PA,Pin1(Site)J_U_S from the Richard Elmquist Collection

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