Dannie Jones

Inducted: 1998 (deceased)

Nephew of MCGC Founder Russ Jones, Dannie was a prominent drill writer for many groups, and brought the first WGI National Championship title to Michigan with Studio One in 1987. The group was a ten time state champion, and two time WGI World Class finalist. He served as MCGC Vice President, and worked to educate instructors on what judges expected out of competing units. Dannie, along with his wife Lubna, influenced a generation of instructors, designers, and judges.