A 65th Birthday Update
February 2017
The Mavericks Square Dance Club was formed in February 1952. The name of the club has no particular significance or origin. The caller noted the group was the friendliest bunch he had ever seen and most concerned for the club and each other.
For two years they danced at Gordon Head Hall and then moved to the Lake Hill Community Hall.
For two years they danced at Gordon Head Hall and then moved to the Lake Hill Community Hall.
During the years of dancing there have been two awards of the Silver Spur “Sets in Order Foundation Award” to Mavericks members. In November 1958, in honor of all his outstanding efforts and contributions to square dancing, John Mooney was awarded the Silver Spur posthumously. This was only the fifth time the award was presented.
The Silver Spur was again presented to an outstanding Mavericks Couple, Ted and Gladys Sparshatt, in May 1981. It was the first time the award had been given to anyone other than a caller. It was the 14th Silver Spur Award ever given. Ted and Gladys were especially friendly and welcoming to new dancers, and for many years they were Editors of the Cross Trail News.
The Silver Spur was again presented to an outstanding Mavericks Couple, Ted and Gladys Sparshatt, in May 1981. It was the first time the award had been given to anyone other than a caller. It was the 14th Silver Spur Award ever given. Ted and Gladys were especially friendly and welcoming to new dancers, and for many years they were Editors of the Cross Trail News.