Ryan Drakes Memorial NTCA Scholarship

Ryan Drakes played many roles in NTCA -- performer, instructor, mentor, friend.

Although we won't be able to grab a seat in the stands next to him anymore, his joy and love of colorguard will never be forgotten. Ryan performed and taught in many places, but NTCA was his home -- the circuit where he grew up performing and returned to share all he had learned.

Ryan's family and friends are creating a memorial scholarship in his honor so current and future NTCA performers can have some help and hope as they work toward their dreams.

Ryan, you were, and are, such a big part of so many lives -- and your smile, and laugh, and legacy will never be forgotten.