Nominated by The Cadets Brass Caption Manager Dr. Matt Stratton with support letters from Cadets Alumni Jana Bocook and Yusuka Takahata

Joan and Noel started their time with The Cadets in 1987 when Joan was volunteering as a nurse for the corps and Noel was volunteering as a bus driver. They did this for many years and continued volunteering in many ways until the mid-2000s.  Noel was always a positive person for the corps members and showed a lot of care, always employing some humor to lighten up their days. Joan was not only a nurse, but like a corps mom to the members. She assisted with sewing patches on corps jackets, providing medication, and just advocating for the members. Joan and Noel were recognized as DCI Volunteers of the Year for their work with The Cadets. When The Cadets were one of the first drum corps to gain members from Japan, Joan and Noel began a long legacy of hospitality and care towards international members. They often welcomed international Cadets to stay in their home during the winter months between camps, showing them the same care they showed their own children. This was very impactful for Japanese Cadets as well as members from other places across the globe. The love and care for the corps members was at the core of their dedication to The Cadets and truly embodies what The Cadets Drum Corps is all about.