Addressing RAMD today will be Mr. Mitchell A. Nelson on the topic of "Growth of a Corps." Mr. Nelson received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering this year from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. He served drum corps as a member of the Colts (1989-1990), Cadets of Bergen County (1992-1993), and Northern Aurora (Visual Staff, 1994-1995) Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Nelson received the Distinguished Service Award from the Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps in 1993, and the Motivation Leader of The Year Award from Michigan Technological University for the school year 1994-1995. Please welcome the work of Mr. Mitchell A. Nelson.