Colts And Colt Cadets Recognize Outstanding Members And Age Outs

August 19, 2022

The Colts and Colt Cadets concluded their 2022 seasons with performances at the DCI World Championships in Indianapolis from August 11–13. Both corps wrapped up their seasons and dismissed from the housing site on Sunday, August 14.

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 - Marcellus Weinzierl
• Guard - Jillian Swire-Clark
• Battery - Sean Stepnowski
• Front Ensemble - William Welden and Casey Brewer

Most Improved Members:

• Brass - Jeff Leeka
• Guard - Emily Beddow
• Battery - Reynaldo Miranda and Patrick Dalton
• Front Ensemble - Alexander Almeida
• Visual - Gavin Goggin and Jacob Ruiz

Outstanding Section Members:

• Brass - PJ Sheehan
• Guard - Jake Jennings and Anna Honnegger
• Battery - Neo Greiner
• Front Ensemble - Michael Hill
• Visual - Noah Feemster and Pierson Gable

Robert M. Buelow Award (Colts Member of the Year): Zoe Stuart and CJ Parker

COLT CADETS

Outstanding Section Members:

• Brass - Wesley Miner
• Guard - Makayla Schuler
• Battery - Zander Ulam
• Front Ensemble - William Beckett

Michael J. Wolfe Award (Colt Cadets Member of the Year): Diettrich Arnold

Honorary CC triangles were presented to volunteers Joel & Staci Bruce, Rachel Varel and Matt Mongeau.

Age outs were acknowledged on the field of Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday, August 12. The age outs offered personal reflections preceding the triangle ceremony back at our hotel in Indianapolis on Wednesday, August 10. The Colts will miss their 50+ years of combined experience. You can read more about the 2022 age outs here. These individuals and their marching years were:

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