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The Minisink Warriors, formed in 1937, was a junior marching and maneuvering and parade corps based in the Harlem, New York. The unusual name Minisink came from a rural area in the Catskill Mountains that had been donated as a camp area for the corps. Also known as the CMCC Warriors (for City Mission Cadet Corps), they were sponsored by Charles Young American Legion Post 398, Haryou-Act, Inc.,and the New York City Mission Society. The corps’ colors were maroon and white. Awards include: 1958-63 Riis Park Standstill Champions 1964-65 Empire State Champions 1968 - 1973 Greater New York Circuit Champions 1968 - 1973 Northeastern Circuit Champions 1968 - 1973 World Open Finalists 1969 International Pow Wow Champions The organization became headquartered in The Bronx in 1974. A portion of the Corps did assemble and practice in a Bronx, NY church in 1937 but two Harlem locations were also used at that time as well, there were three separate divisions. In 1957 the three divisions were brought together at 531 W 155th Street in Harlem where they stayed until moving to The Bronx. The Corps was started as a part of the the Boys Division of the Harlem branch (Minisink) of the NYC Mission Society. The Corps remained active through the 80's. June 2014 The Warriors Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps. NYC was formed. The Warriors All Age Mini Drum & Bugle Corps was established shortly thereafter. We are now a State of New York incorporated 501(c)(3) approved organization. |