Colts Organization Member Awards And Season Recap

August 17, 2021

The Colts and Colt Cadets concluded their 2021 seasons with performances at the DCI Celebration events in Indianapolis from August 12–14. Both corps wrapped up their seasons and dismissed from the housing site on Sunday, August 15.

The Colts media team was hard at work throughout the summer, documenting every move, note, rim shot, and catch on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to check out the great pictures and videos!

The wrap up was a time to recognize the achievements of very successful seasons in both drum corps, as well as the outstanding contributions of both members and volunteers. Awards presented for the Colts and the Colt Cadets members were:

COLTS

Outstanding First Year Members:

• Brass - Miranda Basart and Nate Oczkowski
• Guard - Maria Zapata
• Battery - Devon Buchanan and Jonathan Dallaire
• Front Ensemble - Cassie Standing and Samhi Mitra

Most Improved Members:

• Brass - Salvatore Gaither
• Guard - Sarah Sterns and Maya Springer
• Battery - Angel Izaguirre and Preston Trent
• Front Ensemble - Ella Burton
• Visual - Emma Bruce and Preston Trent

Outstanding Section Members:

• Brass - Carli Castillon
• Guard - Maya Struhar and Reagan Scherpe
• Battery - Bradley Rivera
• Front Ensemble - Javier Garza
• Visual - Dean Luke and David Peterson

Robert M. Buelow Award (Colts Member of the Year): Carli Castillon

Honorary Colts triangles were presented to volunteers Pam Kalkhoff, Annette Luke, and Cathi Roberts.

COLT CADETS

Outstanding Section Members:

• Brass - Adrian Mota
• Battery - Patrick Dalton
• Front Ensemble - Connor Maguire

Michael J. Wolfe Award (Colt Cadets Member of the Year): Evan Ortiz

Honorary CC triangles were presented to volunteers Troy and Jana Gerleman.

Age outs were acknowledged on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, August 13, followed by personal reflections from each of the 37 members back at our hotel in Indianapolis. The Colts will miss their 87 years of combined experience. You can read more about the 2021 age outs here. These individuals and their marching years were:

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