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PHOTO GALLERY: Sailor Circus Alumni


  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 6, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sailor Circus Alumni
Jinx Barnes (alumni 1963 to 1967), Warren Chivers (alumni 1963 to 1965) and Jinger Slack (alumni 1960 to 1968).
Jinx Barnes (alumni 1963 to 1967), Warren Chivers (alumni 1963 to 1965) and Jinger Slack (alumni 1960 to 1968).
Dr. Ron Troyer in Sailor Circus from 1950 to 1954. Here he’s posing with a magazine from that time featuring him on the cover. Following Sailor Circus, Troyer did the flying circus at Florida State University.
Dr. Ron Troyer in Sailor Circus from 1950 to 1954. Here he’s posing with a magazine from that time featuring him on the cover. Following Sailor Circus, Troyer did the flying circus at Florida State University.
Regina Sweeting Swilley, Bob Swilley (alumni 1963 to 1966), Kimberly Strom (1980 to 1988), and Lynn and Rosemary Quatermain (who were parents that rigged and made cotton candy).
Regina Sweeting Swilley, Bob Swilley (alumni 1963 to 1966), Kimberly Strom (1980 to 1988), and Lynn and Rosemary Quatermain (who were parents that rigged and made cotton candy).
Gina Stinson (alumni 1973 to 1981) and Jessica Watson (alumni 1994 to 2004).
Gina Stinson (alumni 1973 to 1981) and Jessica Watson (alumni 1994 to 2004).
David and Sherri Shepard (aka Charlie and Carlee). David worked lights and Sherri coached. Karen and Barry DeChant (aka Kari and Bonzo) were in a traveling show
David and Sherri Shepard (aka Charlie and Carlee). David worked lights and Sherri coached. Karen and Barry DeChant (aka Kari and Bonzo) were in a traveling show
Mary and Larry Schecter
Mary and Larry Schecter
Betty Jo Howard Miser, Phyllis Pittenger and Kay Pittenger-Ross
Betty Jo Howard Miser, Phyllis Pittenger and Kay Pittenger-Ross
Chad McDonald, Leesa Merritt (alumni 1993 to 1997) and Juli Martin (alumni 1994 to 2002).
Chad McDonald, Leesa Merritt (alumni 1993 to 1997) and Juli Martin (alumni 1994 to 2002).
Keleigh and Eileen Kaliher. Keleigh was in Sailor Circus from 2001 to 2011 and Eileen chauffeured her to and from practice.
Keleigh and Eileen Kaliher. Keleigh was in Sailor Circus from 2001 to 2011 and Eileen chauffeured her to and from practice.
Jenifer Elliott, Katie Gilmore, Crisse Hoffman and Sue Richard.
Jenifer Elliott, Katie Gilmore, Crisse Hoffman and Sue Richard.
Kaylyn Campbell (alumni from 2009) and Ashley Campbell (sister).
Kaylyn Campbell (alumni from 2009) and Ashley Campbell (sister).
Doris Butler (alumni parent), LaNorma Fox (professional trapeze artist), and Gene Butler (alumni parent).
Doris Butler (alumni parent), LaNorma Fox (professional trapeze artist), and Gene Butler (alumni parent).
Adrian and Pat Brown, Cassadi Griffey and Lori Christiansen
Adrian and Pat Brown, Cassadi Griffey and Lori Christiansen
Carol Twitchell (alumni 1969 to 1978), Ben Garfett, Tom and Eric Edelston (alumni in the 1970s)
Carol Twitchell (alumni 1969 to 1978), Ben Garfett, Tom and Eric Edelston (alumni in the 1970s)

 

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