One way that the Archbishop Ryan Marching Band Alumni Association provides support to the current marching band program is through scholarships. Many families with students in Ryan feel the financial pressure of keeping up with ever-rising tuition and activities fees. To help make participation in the band more affordable, the ARMBAA currently offers 2 memorial scholarships for band members and three for outgoing seniors, as well as our alumni scholarship. Click on the scholarship names below for more information. If you would like to speak with us about starting a new scholarship or contributing to an existing fund, please email us at scholarships@arbandalumni.com or simply meet with one of us at a future alumni function. We are also looking for people to volunteer a few hours to be on the scholarship committee. Let us know if you want to get involved! 2009-2010 Scholarships

• The Bud Johnston \\\\\\\"Hall of Fame\\\\\\\" Scholarship - For current band members (sophomores, juniors, seniors).
• The Louie Brigandi \\\\\\\"Spirit of Music\\\\\\\" Scholarship -For incoming freshmen.
• The Alumni Scholarship

Please note that the Mary Kidd Scholarship will not be offered this year but you can find our previous recipients here: The Mary Kidd Memorial Scholarship

All forms can be found here  Please note some requirements may change each year please make sure to download the current years form.

This scholarship is named for Edward \'Bud\' Johnston, former staff member of the Archbishop Ryan High School Marching Raider Band. Click on the link below to download the application.

The Bud Johnston “Hall of Fame” Scholarship is for current band members who have exhibited leadership and have had a positive affect on the marching band program. All paperwork can be turned in to Mr. C or Mr. Agger at any rehearsal.

Applicants will complete an application form and answer a set of presented questions.

One scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship will completely cover the activities fees associated with being a member of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.

Application for 2009:

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Mr. Agger has a set of questions that you will be asked by the Alumni Scholarship Committee.  Please come fully prepared to answer all questions.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
This scholarship is named for Edward “Bud” Johnston, former staff member of the Archbishop Ryan High School Marching Raider Band.  The Bud Johnston “Hall of Fame” Scholarship is for current band members who have exhibited leadership and have had a positive affect on the marching band program.
One scholarship will be awarded.  The scholarship will completely cover the activities fee associated with being a member of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.
Eligibility: Must be an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior with marching band experience.

SCHEDULE
Applications are due on Thursday August 27th at the beginning of band practice.  Interviews for all applicants will occur on Thursday August 27th. Scholarships will be awarded at the Preview Night.

Any and all questions regarding the scholarship process or the awards themselves should be forwarded to info@arbandalumni.com.

Recipients
2007 - Mary Ziegler ‘09
2008 - Kristina Scallatino ‘09

This scholarship is named for Louie Brigandi, former member, officer, and staff member of the Archbishop Ryan High School Marching Raider Band. Click on the link below to download the application.

The Louie Brigandi “Spirit of Music” Scholarship is for incoming freshman band members who have exhibited a positive attitude and the desire to achieve great things, for these qualities are necessary for a successful marching band program. All paperwork can be turned in to Mr. C or Mr. Agger at any rehearsal.

Applicants will complete an application form and submit a brief essay. Finally, all candidates will be interviewed during band camp by the Marching Band Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.

One scholarship for incoming freshman will be awarded. The scholarship will completely cover the activities fees associated with being a member of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.

Schedule for 2009:
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Mr. Agger has a set of questions that you will be asked by the Alumni Scholarship Committee.  Please come fully prepared to answer all questions.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
This scholarship is named for Louie Brigandi, former member, officer, and  former staff member of the Archbishop Ryan High School Marching Raider Band.  The Louie Brigandi “Spirit of Music” Scholarship is for incoming freshman band members who have exhibited a positive attitude and desire to achieve great things, for these qualities are necessary for a successful marching band program.
One scholarship will be awarded.  The scholarship will completely cover the activities fee associated with being a member of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.
Eligibility: Must be an incoming freshman.

SCHEDULE
Applications are due on Thursday August 27th at the beginning of band practice.  Interviews for all applicants will occur on Thursday August 27th. Scholarships will be awarded at the Preview Night.


Any and all questions regarding the scholarship process or the awards themselves should be forwarded to info@arbandalumni.com.

Recipients
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This scholarship is named in memory of Mary Kidd, mother of former member and staff member Robert Kidd (’81) and devoted patron of the musical arts. The Mary G. Kidd Memorial Scholarship is for band members with 3 years of service to the band program who have demonstrated leadership and loyalty to the organization.  Any and all questions regarding the scholarship process or the awards themselves should be forwarded to info@arbandalumni.com.

Recipients
2007 - Brian Cooper ‘09
2008 - Michael Winstanley ‘09

This scholarship is named in in honor of all those alumni who wore the uniform of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.

The Alumni Scholarship is open to all high school members of the Marching Band. Eligibility for the scholarship is established by applying for any of the memorial scholarships offered by the Alumni Association, i.e:

• The Louie Brigandi “Spirit of Music” Scholarship for incoming freshmen
• The Bud Johnston “Hall of Fame” Scholarship for current band members
• The Mary Kidd Memorial Scholarship for experienced brass line members

The Alumni Scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Commitee after the interview process is completed for the above scholarships. Funding for this award is provided by individual donations from former Marching Band members who wish to remain anonymous. The Scholarship Commitee is forever grateful for their support.

One scholarship will be awarded annually. The scholarship will completely cover the activities fees associated with being a member of the Archbishop Ryan Marching Raider Band.
Any and all questions regarding the scholarship process or the awards themselves should be forwarded to info@arbandalumni.com.

Recipients
2007 - John Dees ‘09
2008 - Victoria Tracey ‘09