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    • 1999-2002 >
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      • Haywire
      • Escanaba in Da Moonlight
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      • Life on the Fly
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        • Captain
        • Peter White
      • Holdin Our Own
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Charlie Brown
      • Dear Edwina
      • Songs on the Shore
    • 2005-2006 >
      • Honk Jr
      • 1776
      • Songs for a New World
      • A Gala Day
      • A Funny Thing Happened
      • Into The Woods JR
      • The Christmas Schooner
      • Proof
    • 2007-2008 >
      • Anything Goes
      • Guys and Dolls
      • Keepers of The Light
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Escanaba in Love
      • Treasure Island a Pirates Tale
      • A Midsummer Nights Dream
    • 2009-2010 >
      • Guys on Ice
      • Anatomy of a Murder
      • Macsith
      • The Orphan Train
    • 2011-2012 >
      • Lake Stories
      • Little Women
      • Last Five Years
      • Twelth Night
      • The Lion the Slave and the Rodent
    • 2012-2013 >
      • A Thousand Clowns
      • Dandelion Cottage
      • A Night of Broadway
      • Mouse That Roared
    • 2013 Plays >
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Pirates of Penzance
      • Honk Jr
      • Superior Broadway
      • SPECIAL SHOWING: A Man Named Marquette
    • 2014 PLAYS >
      • PIPPIN
      • I Do! I Do! >
        • I Do, I Do Cast
      • NARNIA
      • KING LEAR
    • Summer 2015 >
      • SPAMALOT
      • QUILTERS
      • ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR
      • AS YOU LIKE IT
    • Summer 2016 >
      • The Producers
      • James & the Giant Peach
      • Do Black Shoes Reflect Up
      • Butterflies Are Free
      • Julius Caesar
      • Auditions
    • Summer 2017 >
      • Grease
      • Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
      • Steel Magnolias
      • Hamlet
      • Superior Cabaret
    • SUMMER 2018 >
      • Beacon on the Rock
      • Superior Adventures
      • High School Musical Jr.
      • Godspell
      • Sandra Joseph
      • Broadway at the Boathouse
    • SUMMER 2019 >
      • Fiddler on the Roof
      • Spotlight on Marquette Artists
      • Into the Woods Jr.
      • Dixie Swim Club
      • Miscast Musical
      • Summer 2021 >
        • 2020 Boathouse Upgrades
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McClintock Darter/Dace Recognition memorial

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Marquette native honored for efforts during WWII

by JO2 Kristen D. Loeding, Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region 16, Minneapolis, MN 

MARQUETTE, MI – There are many ways Americans remember and honor our country’s service members who fought bravely and courageously to keep our country free. In the small, sleepy Michigan town of Marquette, initiatives began in 1998 to recognize the efforts of one of their hometown heroes.
Learn More Below about our Superior Hero or visit one of the many sites documenting the battle.
Taffy 3 – Courage Beyond Measure

October 1944

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In the annals of US Naval history, there are a number of instances that demonstrate the courage and determination of a committed group of dedicated officers and men



The one that stands out most in many people’s opinions is the battle which occurred on October 25th 1994. On this day, a small group of scrappy warriors took on a force many times its size and contributed to one of the greatest naval victories of all time.



By October of 1944, the Japanese were becoming more and more desperate to slow down or stop the advancing juggernaut that the US Navy had become in the Pacific. From the ashes of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, a resurgent United States used its massive industrial capability to produce a fleet second to none in the world. The men of Pennsylvania, Kansas, California, and the other forty eight states were indoctrinated into a life as a bluejacket and sent to support the rising tide of ships, submarines and planes. Admiral Nimitz had a large pool of resources to draw from in order to support the steady drive to liberate the Philippines and the pathway to Tokyo.

Meanwhile, the Darter and Dace faced a new problem. In the aftermath of the battle, the Darter went aground. Heroic efforts on the parts of both crews failed to release her from her prison and a decision was made to scuttle her.  

After picking up the crew, the Dace waited nearby for the expected explosions from the charges meant to destroy Darter. The charges failed and a decision was made to return and use the deck guns to finish the job. While on the surface, radar spotted an incoming plane. All hands were ordered below and Dace barely escaped the explosions that followed. The plane, seeing an escaping submarine, chose to attack the remaining boat. The attack finished what Dace had started.





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The McClintock Annex focuses on the extraordinary story of the submarines USS DARTER and USS DACE and their role in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, October 23-26 1944. Leyte Gulf, Philippine Island, was the largest sea battle in history and the pivotal point in the defeat of the Japanese Empire. The Annex is named for Captain David McClintock, USN, Retired, a Marquette native and commander of the DARTER during the fierce battle. Key exhibits in the Annex include: •A large three-dimension diorama depicting the battle and the roles of the DARTER and DACE •A working World War II submarine periscope •A host of World War II submarine memorabilia 

The Battle of Bulls Run

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The central force was attacked by American airpower and sustained a number of hits. Their response was to turn back on their original approach. Halsey’s scouts had found the Northern force and he made a decision that will stand as a textbook case of strategic thinking for generations to come. Feeling that the center force was beaten and knowing that the southern force was being chewed up by his own old battleships and auxiliary attack units, he decided to keep his fast battleships and carriers together as a group and destroy the northern fleet. The decision earned his maneuver the nickname of “The Battle of Bull’s Run”

Batte to the end

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n the end, their fearless determination convinced the Japanese that there must be a larger force on its way and they retreated homewards. On this day, the Japanese Fleet ceased to exist as an offensive unit. Halsey had destroyed most of the northern fleet, the southern fleet was in ruins and the center force was harassed all the way home.

The lessons learned from the action were many. A determined force with a highly skilled and motivated crew can overcome incredible odds with the right leadership. The sacrifices of those men in the face of overwhelming odds will remain a hallmark of the American Spirit.

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  • Lake Superior Theatre
  • Summer 2022
    • Something Rotten!
    • Nunsense
    • Comedy Tonight
    • My Son Pinocchio
    • Superior Memories
    • Franklin Park Band
  • Tickets
    • How To Buy Tickets
    • 2019 Ticket Order Forms
  • About Us
    • History of LSYY
    • Videos
    • Reviews and Media Stories
    • Superior Arts Youth Theater
    • Awards
    • Contact LST >
      • Support LST >
        • Donate
        • Donor Page
        • Program Ads
        • Check
        • Credit Card
  • Past Plays
    • 1999-2002 >
      • Points North
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Haywire
      • Escanaba in Da Moonlight
    • 2003-2004 >
      • Life on the Fly
      • Superior Heroes >
        • Captain
        • Peter White
      • Holdin Our Own
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Charlie Brown
      • Dear Edwina
      • Songs on the Shore
    • 2005-2006 >
      • Honk Jr
      • 1776
      • Songs for a New World
      • A Gala Day
      • A Funny Thing Happened
      • Into The Woods JR
      • The Christmas Schooner
      • Proof
    • 2007-2008 >
      • Anything Goes
      • Guys and Dolls
      • Keepers of The Light
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Escanaba in Love
      • Treasure Island a Pirates Tale
      • A Midsummer Nights Dream
    • 2009-2010 >
      • Guys on Ice
      • Anatomy of a Murder
      • Macsith
      • The Orphan Train
    • 2011-2012 >
      • Lake Stories
      • Little Women
      • Last Five Years
      • Twelth Night
      • The Lion the Slave and the Rodent
    • 2012-2013 >
      • A Thousand Clowns
      • Dandelion Cottage
      • A Night of Broadway
      • Mouse That Roared
    • 2013 Plays >
      • Beacon On The Rock
      • Pirates of Penzance
      • Honk Jr
      • Superior Broadway
      • SPECIAL SHOWING: A Man Named Marquette
    • 2014 PLAYS >
      • PIPPIN
      • I Do! I Do! >
        • I Do, I Do Cast
      • NARNIA
      • KING LEAR
    • Summer 2015 >
      • SPAMALOT
      • QUILTERS
      • ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR
      • AS YOU LIKE IT
    • Summer 2016 >
      • The Producers
      • James & the Giant Peach
      • Do Black Shoes Reflect Up
      • Butterflies Are Free
      • Julius Caesar
      • Auditions
    • Summer 2017 >
      • Grease
      • Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
      • Steel Magnolias
      • Hamlet
      • Superior Cabaret
    • SUMMER 2018 >
      • Beacon on the Rock
      • Superior Adventures
      • High School Musical Jr.
      • Godspell
      • Sandra Joseph
      • Broadway at the Boathouse
    • SUMMER 2019 >
      • Fiddler on the Roof
      • Spotlight on Marquette Artists
      • Into the Woods Jr.
      • Dixie Swim Club
      • Miscast Musical
      • Summer 2021 >
        • 2020 Boathouse Upgrades
  • FAQ