The ParkersburgHigh School Red Wing Drill Team was established in 1968 under the direction of Mrs. Joan Berolatti.  "Mrs. B” created a tradition of excellence that has influenced the lives of hundreds of young ladies and these traditions continue on still today.  She took the team to marching Auxiliaries Camp and through her leadership and dedication, the Red Wings earned many invitations to perform at Bowl games, College games, and at the WV State Capital.  Red Wings have also had the honor of participating in the Cotton Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the World's Fair in Australia in 1988.  Mrs. B officially retired in 1998 but remains involved as a consultant.

   Although some things have changed throughout the years, the majority of the original Red Wing Traditions remain.  The very first Red Wing Team wore moccasins. The moccasins could not hold up in the wet weather and soon after the first white boots became part of the traditional uniform.  The Red Wings still wear the fringe, white boots, and fishnet hose as well as carrying the red and white boxes.  The kick line is still going strong, as well as the New York, New York routine, performing at the Harvest Moon Festival, guiding, walking with hands on hips, tryouts in April, and Marching Auxiliaries camp, just to name a few.