Northern Strut Twirling Teams, based in Boardman, specializes in recreational …

Special to The Vindicator | published: August 17, 2012

Northern Strut Twirling Teams, based in Boardman, specializes in recreational and competitive baton twirling, as well as flag twirling and drum major instruction. Members of the group follow: In the first row are Ashley Niemla, Kaylee Catcott, Megan Bendel, Madison Svirbly, Lily Ditz, Allison Lockiec and Adele Colonna; in the second row are Grace Economus, Tara Schuster, Kathryn Rosinski, Dina Notareschi, Jessica Kozar, Casey Kantaras and Emily Garrett; in the third row are Anngel Benson, Maddie Crish, Emily Combs, Cassidy Oyler, Amanda Bendel, Monica Mattiussi, Yiannoula Katsadas and Jenna Benson; and in the fourth row are Alyssa Thomas, Shannon Chaffee, Celia Melillo, Maria Katsadas, Emmy Graffius, Megan Howard, Madi Zickefoose, Amanda Dicks and Karlie Kowal. Absent from the picture is Marissa Melillo.