Ginger Snaps Baton Corps celebrate 50th anniversary

St. Marys Mayor Patrick J. McGowan, recently signed a proclamation designating Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 as Tag Days for Ginny’s Ginger Snaps Baton Corps.

Pictured in the front row from left to right is Rosaline Case and Mackenzie Downey. Second row from left to right is Kairi Williams, Iris Case, Mayor McGowan, Alivia Rodriquez and Jaycie Schmidt.

The Ginger Snaps are celebrating 50 years in St. Marys and will offer free membership for June, July and August with uniforms provided. For more information, call Ginny Maurer the owner and coach of the corps, at 937-726-0336 or gin.saum@hotmail.com.

This year will mark the 50th Anniversary year of Ginny’s Ginger Snaps Baton Corps in St. Marys. This is a group which provides a way for local girls to learn a skill, be part of a group, and participate in community events at a minimal cost. Baton twirling provides physical fitness, gracefulness, self-confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, travel opportunities and new friendships.

Over the years it has been the support of local businesses and community members that have supported the corps to enable every child the opportunity to participate regardless of their financial situation.

To celebrate this anniversary, the Ginger Snaps will be hosting a reunion party at the Wishing Well building at 153 E. Spring St. in St. Marys for all past members and their families immediately following the St. Marys Summerfest Parade. We would like to have a free raffle for the former members that attend the party.