In 1971, the Cadets marched a show they called, "No More War"; at VFW Nationals in Dallas. Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, The Cadets was one of the thirteen founding corps of Drum Corps International (DCI), is a ten-time DCI World Champion, and is the oldest continuously active junior drum and bugle corps in North America.[1]. The 36-year-old woman addressed Anthony and spoke about years of fear, shame and depression as a result of the crime, which she did not immediately report. As temperatures have plunged this winter, water use has risen. The Cadets of Bergen County won DCI Championships in 1990, '93, '98, and 2000. The YEA! An order filed Tuesday in. It wasnt rape and it wasnt sexual assault, Bergstrom said. The corps traveled to Chicago for Legion Nationals at the members' own expense. I wholeheartedly believe in the mission and vision of YEA! Advertisement Allentown News George Hopkins, who led The Cadets to renown and a slew of national and world championships, stepped down from the Allentown-based group after Philly.com reported Thursday that nine women had. Lillian Petrullo-Yocovelli GH doesnt love the CADET Organisation he made himself an empire..to support him with his RV and 200K salary plus all the other extras.Laughing at everyone all the way to the bank.. Laura Masker I am not disagreeing with you as far as GH is concerned. Allentown Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps separated from YEA and became the nonprofit Cadets Arts & Entertainment Inc. in May, stating it had lost $1.5 million in sponsorships, donations, and ticket sales after the allegations against Hopkins were made public in the 2018 Inquirer account. I cried a little bit," she recalled. Assistant District Attorney Matthew Falk declined to comment afterward on whether the two sides were discussing a plea deal. The defense maintains that the video is very different than what Beyer later told investigators and that the entire video is necessary to mount a proper defense. On July 4, 1986 the Cadets performed as a part of the Liberty Weekend celebrating both the hundredth anniversary and the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. The members and staff, however, were not willing to cease the corps operations, and reorganized as a new organization, even though the parish kept the uniforms and instruments. With no 2020 drum corps season, Cadets Arts & Entertainment focused its attention on establishing clear policies, strict safeguards and strategic committees that meet regularly to help guide The Cadets forward. I am not a Trooper, Im just a sack of meat, just sitting on the ground being worthless.. Midway through the 1959 season, the parish allowed the corps to once more wear the uniform that remains their trademark. But no one is irreplaceable. In addition, YEA! money, and members. You have permission to edit this article. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. Hopkins, the longtime director of the famed drum corps, resigned in April after nine women whose stories spanned four decades told the Inquirer and Daily News he had sexually harassed or abused them. Hopkins, 63, was accused of sexual assault and harassment by nine women in a 2018 Inquirer article. In the criminal case, prosecutors allege Hopkins, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, sexually assaulted a former employee at his Allentown apartment after they met at a bar to discuss drum corps rules. He joined the staff of the Cadets in 1979 as percussion instructor and arranger, moving up to become Assistant Director under Dr. Santo . It wasnt rape, and it wasnt sexual assault, Bergstrom said. In July, he sued the organization for more than $580,000 in severance pay. View George Hopkins' profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Some people may be able to give 12 hours a day to the cause, and that is great for them and you, but my life is outside of YEA! Casper nonprofits can now apply for 1-cent funding through the city's official application process. Bergstrom said the Inquirer interviewed Jessica Beyer in April 2018 and publicly aired the four to five-minute video. Former Allentown Cadets director George Hopkins has settled a civil claim with the Cadets parent organization, Youth Education in the Arts, regarding compensation. The Casper Troopers perform during Drums Along the Rockies at Cheney Alumni Field Friday evening. As one of the only returning baritones, he was offered the section head spot by Jackson but turned it down I thought I didnt deserve it.. The former, longtime director of the Allentown Cadets competitive marching band entered a plea Thursday in a sexual assault case dating to 2018. People are using more water. Caren Blundetto-Frech John Hannigan, is there more than one child? "We are now opening a new chapter in the storied history of The Cadets by creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity guided by the following founding principles: To educate youth from around the globe on the value of teamwork, inclusiveness, kindness, self-expression, and open communication; To create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants; and To enrich lives by teaching critical development skills required for the pursuit of personal excellence.". [10] The organization also hired a Chicago labor and employment law firm, Franczek Radelet, to investigate the accusations against Hopkins as well as YEA!s policies and procedures for providing a safe environment for youth members, employees, and volunteers. gant \er--gnt, a-r-\ : having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people : having or showing arrogance.thats GH. Her twin sister, Linda Riley, also a Cadet, said Hopkins had sex with her without her consent two summers later, when she was 19. Instead, Beyer is very much in the public eye, and the defense is asking to see the entire video interview, not a reporters notes, he said. In his federal lawsuit seeking severance pay and other monies, Hopkins asserts that he resigned from the organization by letter on April 5, and that his departure was "mutually agreed"-upon. One possible side effect of the frigid temps? Stuart Evan Rice said in an interview this week that he told Dan Acheson . But this isnt the military. In her 2018 account to The Inquirer, that woman, Jessica Beyer, said she had marched with the Cadets and was hired to work for the group the following year at age 22. The reasons why may be about more than money. he sued the organization for more than $580,000 in severance pay. : p or should it be, willing away the cash cow?Someone sold our souls to this legacy (too) many years ago. Most of the time, the individual is NOT an assistant but someone who would like to assist. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Hopkins was hired by The Cadets in 1979 and became director in 1982, coaching the team to 10 world titles. established a hotline for calls to report concerns or complaints.[11]. After their third Finals appearance in 1980, the Cadets quickly regained the corps' former championship form. You have permission to edit this article. 2; Steve Vickers, ed. Allentown's Cadets drum and bugle corps forming non-profit, separating from YEA! Board of Directors Resigns, New Board to Guide Organization", "Former drum corps director George Hopkins charged with sexual assault", "Finding no resignation letter, YEA board fired Hopkins with no severance", "DCI action on YEA! All that was claimed to have happened didnt happen. Also in 1971, the Garfield Cadets, along with the 27th Lancers, Boston Crusaders, Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights, and Blue Rock, formed the United Organization of Junior Corps (also known as the "Alliance"). Prior to 2000 and the adoption of the current scoring format, the Cadets won these captions: A History of Drum & Bugle Corps Vol. In 2022, The Cadets entered into a partnership with the Erie Sports Center as the new spring training site for the corps' May-June rehearsals. A few times in my life I have tried to work with an executive assistant. The woman addressed Anthony in court, telling him of years of fear, shame, and depression as a result of the crime, which she did not immediately report. Fifteen years before nine women stepped forward to accuse drum corps leader George Hopkins of sexual abuse, a long-time critic says he warned the director of the activity's governing body of questionable behavior by Hopkins, but was dismissed. For more than 30 years, George Hopkins has been a major proponent of changes in instrumentation, education and contest guidelines, such as initiating the use of band instruments, electronics, removal of sidelines and other alternatives. separated from YEA and became the nonprofit Cadets Arts and Entertainment Inc. Hopkins called the allegations an orchestrated smear, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It is clear that this is not something you are okay with. He followed that with eight additional DCI World Championships, most Lehigh County Judge James T. Anthony also fined Hopkins $5,000, the most allowed by law, and called him flatly disgusting.. [16] Hopkins and YEA! has taken furt, Two former Youth Education in the Arts employees accused George Hopkins of sexual assault. April 13, 2018. Fine time to ask me now. Tips to help protect your smartphone from thieves, Outlast Forces Lone Wolf Contestants to Embrace Team Dynamics for Netflix Competition, Diego Luna: Andor Ending With Season 2 Is Really Important for My Mental Health. Hopkins was also charged with sexually assaulting another woman in Allentown; that charge was dropped as part of an agreement that led to Thursdays plea. [15], In response to Hopkins suing YEA! On November 13, Hopkins was indicted in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania for sexual assault, based on accusations of two women who are former employees of YEA. But if that is the consensus of the alumni maybe WE should ensure that there will be a future for the CADET organization! Presidents of our country die Laura Masker-Holland and VP takes over and our country still goes on. Allentown Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps separated from YEA and became the nonprofit Cadets Arts and Entertainment Inc. in May, stating they lost $1.5 million in sponsorships, donations and ticket sales after the allegations against Hopkins were made public. The charges are second-degree felonies. Support local news coverage and the people who report it by subscribing to the Casper Star-Tribune. On the social media site Medium.com former Allentown Cadets director George Hopkins writes: , Sexual assault charges have been filed against the former director of the famed Allentown Ca. The women are among roughly a dozen connected to the Cadets organization who say they were sexually assaulted by Hopkins dating back to the 1980s. In written remarks later directed at Hopkins, she said she had joined the Cadets bright-eyed, eager, and innocently believing that through hard work and integrity most things were possible., Instead, she said, working for the Cadets meant being subjected to verbal and sexual abuse. This action was taken in reaction to the rigid, inflexible rules of the American Legion and VFW (the primary rule makers and sponsors of both corps and shows) and the low or nonexistent performance fees paid for appearing in the various competitions. George Hopkins, who led The Cadets to renown and a slew of national and world championships, stepped down from the Allentown-based group after Philly.com reported Thursday that nine women had accused him of sexual harassment or abuse. Hopkins' accusers ranged from 16 to 37 at the time of the abuse and harassment they say they endured, including three who were members of The Cadets and five who worked for Youth Education in the Arts, the parent organization that Hopkins also led as chief executive officer until his resignation. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors withdrew two charges of felony sexual assault and added the indecent assault count, a misdemeanor, and Hopkins pleaded no contest to that charge.