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Riverside Military Academy SUMMER 2016

Setting sail on Lake Lanier: RMA Cadets hone new skills at summer leadership camp.

Homecoming & Parents’ Weekend 2016 October 14-15, 2016 Parent and Alumni online registration is now available at www.riversidemilitary.com

Save the Date!

Call 770.532.6251 ext. 2212 for more information

CELEBRATE YOUR REUNION YEAR BY PURCHASING A MEMORIAL PLAZA BRICK Mark your reunion year with the purchase of an inscribed brick or honor your class, fellow Brother in Blue, favorite coach or teacher.

Purchase your inscribed brick before September 9 to see it in the ground for Homecoming October 16-17.

You can order online at https://www.riversidemilitary.com/ NetCommunity/HonorProject or call Candice Dela Rosa at (770) 532-6251, ext. 4506.

Bricks are available in two sizes: 4" x 8" bricks are $135 8" x 8" bricks are $275

CLASSES ENDING IN 6 AND 1 - THIS IS YOUR REUNION YEAR!

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IN THIS ISSUE: Letter From The Academy President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Advancement

Quadrangle To Be Dedicated In Honor of the Bensons . 3

Homecoming Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

New Sailing Club Launched . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Distinguished Alumni Named . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Graduate College Acceptances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Alumni To Be Inducted Into RMA Sports Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Seniors Receive Service Academy Appointments . . . . . 6 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Speeches . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Benson Delivers Final Speech To Graduates . . . . . . . . . . 8 Graduate’s Artwork Housed at Olympic Venue . . . . . . 10 Teachers Attend Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Letter From The Dean of Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 RMA Welcomes New Band Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cadets Attend Boys State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cadet Stumpf Receives Chinese Scholarship . . . . . . . . 15 Cadets Attend Academy Summer Leadership Seminars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RMA Teachers Receive Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 RMA Athletic Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cadets and Faculty Doing Great Things . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Letter From The Commandant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Riflery Cadet Places 5th In State Competition . . . . . . . 23 Fusiliers Compete in National Championship . . . . . . . . 23

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Letter From the RMA Alumni Association President . . 28 River Rats Alumni Socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Founders’ Day Weekend Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 RMA Champions and Heroes Car Show . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 3rd Annual Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Gala Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Miss Beaver Celebrates 90th Birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Cadets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Letter From the Vice President of Advancement . . . . . 36 2015-16 Annual Giving Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-44 Riverside Adds New Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Class Notes and TAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47

Cover photo courtesy of Mr. Elton Roberts.

The sailing team at Riverside was launched with a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Smith III, grandparents of Cadet Kirby Smith.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Academy: What drew me to Riverside Military Academy is likely to draw you here as well: the sight of over 500 teenage boys, clean-cut, uniformed, infinitely respectful and courteous, headed to rigorous college prep courses, dining together, competing in athletics together, studying diligently – yes, diligently – then in bed at a decent hour, and up the next morning, early, to do it all again. High morale, spirit, and teamwork define their temperaments. Personal honesty is non-negotiable. Is this a 2016 middle school and high school? You bet it is, but even better: it’s a 21st century military academy, the best of its kind, in Gainesville, Georgia.

Riverside employs a military model to establish the context within which individual development occurs. The customs, courtesies, and traditions recognizable as “military” in nature are in essence this: a proven system of organizational and operational practices that teach critical leadership skills to adolescent young men. Included are: 1) communication skills; 2) teamwork and collaboration; 3) adaptability; 4) problem solving; 5) critical thinking; and 6) conflict resolution. Imbedded in these are personal traits like dependability, integrity, professional appearance, and work ethic. This is the value added by the military model. Together with the math, science, and liberal arts curriculum and an ever-present emphasis on physical fitness and wellness, it is the perfect environment to prepare boys for success in college and beyond.

Thank you for your continued support of this 109-year-old venerable institution.

The beneficiaries are the Cadets, terrific young men of character, currently representing 30 states and 27 countries. We could not do it without you. Plan to visit Riverside’s stunning campus soon. It is the most patriotic, optimistic, achievement-oriented, and respectful 200 acres you’ll ever find.

Sincerely,

William J. Gallagher Colonel, US Army, Retired President

“ Riverside Military Academy is the perfect environment to prepare boys for success in college and beyond.”

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Benson Quad to be Dedicated at Homecoming 2016 The RMA Alumni Association is leading an initiative to create a permanent legacy on campus in honor of Colonel and Mrs. James H. Benson. Col Benson, who retired in May as Riverside’s eighth president, left an indelible imprint on Riverside in his seven years.

Col and Mary arrived on campus in 2009 in the midst of an economic recession when the Academy was experiencing a declining enrollment, financial instability, and the Corps had lost the discipline alumni expected to see when back on campus.

“They worked tirelessly and smartly to make Riverside arguably the finest secondary military academy in the United States,” said Ken McKelvey, chairman of the RMA Board of Trustees.

A grateful Alumni Association, led by Chairman Ron Fenner, and with the backing of the RMA Board of Trustees, led a drive to raise $60,000, which has been surpassed, to name the quadrangle inside the barracks “Benson Quadrangle.”

The contributions will fund a scholarship in the names of Col and Mary Benson to be used to provide tuition assistance to a cadet in need.

All alumni, parents, and guests on campus for Homecoming and Parents’ Weekend are invited to attend the quad dedication Saturday, October 14 at 11:15 a.m.

RIVERSIDE’S SAILING CLUB LAUNCHED

The sailing team at Riverside was launched with a generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Smith III, grandparents of Cadet Kirby Smith.

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The new Riverside Military Academy Sailing Club launched in Spring 2016 with six cadets participating on cool days with good winds. The cadets, who ranged from absolute novices to nine years’ sailing experience, met at the Lake Lanier Sailing Club in Flowery Branch, where they went sailing in Club 420 dinghies under the tutelage of the LLSC Junior Sailing Program instructors.

Cadets learned capsize drills, water safety, and other practical skills followed by hours of sailing on Lake Lanier. Club members also have opportunities to participate in sailing regattas that promote the enjoyment of sailing and skill development in young sailors.

The sailing club cadets had a great time and said they were looking forward to this upcoming school year in which they hope to expand their season to the entire school year.

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2015-16 College Acceptances Abilene Christian University Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Acadia University American University in Dubai Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Austin Peay State University Baylor University Belmont University Benedict College Bishop's University Briar Cliff University Brock University Cabrini College California University-Pomona Carson-Newman University Centennial College Charleston Southern University Chowan University Clemson University College of Southern Idaho Colorado State University Columbus State University Darton State College Digipen Institute of Technology Dillard University East Tennessee State University Embry-Riddle University Emmanuel College Emory University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida State College at Jacksonville Fort Valley State University Furman University Georgia College and State University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Perimeter College Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Georgia State University Grambling State University Guilford College Gwinnett Technical College

Howard University Indiana University Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis Kennesaw State University LaGrange College Lane College Lanier Technical College Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola University Lynn University Marion Military Institute Mercer University Miami University Oxford Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University Midland College Mississippi State University Montana State University Moorehouse College Mount Allison University New Jersey Institute of Technology Newberry College Norwich University Old Dominion University Pace University Penn State University Presbyterian College Purdue University Randolph College Rinehart University Rutgers University Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah State University Shorter University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Virginia University Spring Hill College State University of New York at Buffalo Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee Community College Tennessee Tech University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University

The California Maritime Academy The Citadel The University of Alabama: Huntsville The University of Iowa The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Thompson Rivers University Trent University Tri-County Technical College Tuskegee University United States Air Force Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Military Academy Universidad de Anahuac Universidad Ibero Americana Universidad Panamericana University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa University of Arizona University of California at Davis University of California at San Diego University of California Irvine University of Central Florida University of Central Florida University of Cincinnati University of Colorado: Boulder University of Colorado: Denver University of Georgia University of Kentucky University of Mississippi University of North Carolina at Pembroke University of North Georgia University of Northern British Columbia University of Ottawa University of South Florida University of Warwick University of West Florida Valdosta State University Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech University West Virginia University Western Carolina University Western Kentucky University Wofford College Young Harris College Young Harris College

The 135 members of the Class of 2016 earned over $4 million dollars in non-HOPE collegiate merit-based scholarships.

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C/SSG Jonathan Olson

C/1LT Watson Thomas

Two Seniors Receive Appointments to U.S. Service Academies Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

The class of 2016 added two more cadets to the current total of 9 Riverside alumni attending one of these prestigious Academies.

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The admissions process to the five U.S. Service Academies is an extensive, challenging, and highly competitive process. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs each require an applicant to submit preliminary academic and extracurricular activities in an on-line file and successfully pass a pre-candidate review before an application can be fully opened. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy have slightly different requirements.

U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and Forbes.com annually rank these service academies as some of the most selective colleges and universities in America. Graduates of West Point, the Naval Academy, and the Air Force Academy receive a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as an officer in their respective service branch. In all cases, there is a service obligation of a five year minimum.

The class of 2016 added two more cadets to the current total of nine Riverside alumni attending one of these prestigious Academies.

Riverside alumnus MAJ Charles H. Cook, ’74, and West Point Admissions Officer presented C/1LT Watson Thomas with his appointment to the United States Military Academy – West Point. Thomas joins fellow Riverside alumni Mac Sims, ’13; John Nettles, ’13; Jacob Deem, ’14; John-Mark MacFarlane, ’14; and Tucker Pearson, ’15 this fall.

The second honor was presented by Mr. Bill Kokaly, Field Representative for Congressman Doug Collins of the United States’ Congress, to C/SSG Jonathan Olson who received his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy.

Olson will join Riverside alumnus Harrison Summerour, ’15 this fall.

The scholarship value of these service appointments combined is over $430,000, and upon graduation from these universities, graduates will be commissioned as a second lieutenant to begin their military careers.

Congratulations on these outstanding accomplishments!

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Deliver Inspiring, Thankful Addresses to the Class of 2016 Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

The word valedictorian stems from “valediction”, which is from a Latin root meaning “to say farewell to” and also refers to the student with the highest academic rank in his class, who has earned the honor of giving the valedictory, or farewell, speech at a graduation ceremony.

Standing at the top of the academic hill of the class of 2016 was C/2LT Jae Kyum Kim. With a keen intellect and relentless work ethic, he embodies academic excellence. In his six years at Riverside, he earned an overall grade point average of 4.30. He maintained a challenging course load that included AP chemistry, AP biology, AP calculus, and AP physics. He was a member of the soccer team, the swim team, and a key player in the symphonic winds.

As Kim opened his address during Silver TAPS, he stated, “I am a South Korean immigrant turned American citizen. It was a selfless decision by my parents to leave their home and dedicate time, effort, and money to pursue their citizenship.

It was only through their naturalization that I was given the gift of becoming an American. Clearly, there were numerous advantages that became forever mine.”

Kim concluded his speech by saying, “Many of my friends view becoming an American citizen as a privilege.

To some extent, they are correct. But if my time in Riverside and as an American citizen has taught me anything, it is also a responsibility. Now I know that it is this responsibility that has made America the great nation that it is today, and I know it is now up to me to carry out the same responsibility with all the courage, compassion, and resolve that lies within me.”

“ Many of my friends view becoming an American citizen as a privilege.To some extent, they are correct.

But if my time in Riverside and as an American citizen has taught me anything, it is also a responsibility.”

“ My mother is the strongest woman I have ever known.

I have the honor of being named a class salutatorian on this stage right now because of all the sweat and tears that my dear sweet mother has given throughout the years.”

— C/1LT An Nyugen, Salutatorian

C/1LT An Nguyen, our salutatorian, was conscientious and diligent to an exceptional degree, ending his high school career with a GPA of 4.19. Arriving at Riverside in 2013, he challenged himself with a rigorous academic schedule which included AP chemistry, AP English literature, AP calculus, and AP biology. In his four years, he was a central leader in the band program as well as the Riverside Drill Team.

As an international cadet from Vietnam, C/1LT Nguyen didn’t have a chance to go home on open weekends, and he began his speech by thanking many parents, staff, and friends in the audience who took him under their wings. “My mother is the strongest woman I have ever known. I have the honor of being named a class salutatorian on this stage right now because of all the sweat and tears that my dear sweet mother has given throughout the years. Even though she’s a successful vice-chief editor for a major magazine in Vietnam, she has self-taught the ways in this complicated business world to be able to support, as she always called, her ‘investment for our family’s greater and happier future.’”

— C/2LT Jae Kyum Kim, Valedictorian

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“ This is a quality Academy. It is genuine, even if imperfect. As the years pass, you will realize that more and more and appreciate your teachers, TACs, and coaches that counseled, mentored, and encouraged you when you stumbled.”

Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Delivers 2016 Commencement Speech Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

On a clear May morning on the McLendon Quadrangle, overlooking the majestic north Georgia mountains, Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret), delivered his final speech as president of Riverside Military Academy to the 135 members of the graduating class of 2016.

Surrounded by hundreds of parents, alumni, friends, and families, Col Benson said to the soon-to-be graduates, “You are to be congratulated for the sacrifices, support, and counsel that made this remarkable morning possible. Cadets, you are the 109th class to exit the halls where superior students excel and average students go on to succeed and lead.”

“But, what should it mean to you that you enrolled, studied, and succeeded at a demanding military academy where the daily expectations far exceed anything that your peers ever experienced in high school for even a day? It should mean that you are now part of a unique, life-long fraternity of friends-which you will appreciate, communicate with, and visit with for many years hence.

“Today, you have much to be proud of, and we as faculty and staff are proud of you. And as you depart, so shall I. As you look forward to new challenges, so do I. I am sure that 8

I would flunk retirement, so I hope to do something in between but something that includes more discretionary time.

I know that you are looking forward to the same. I will miss the class of 2016 and those present today who will follow.

This is a quality Academy. It is genuine, even if imperfect. As the years pass, you will realize that more and more and appreciate your teachers,TACs, and coaches that counseled, mentored, and encouraged you when you stumbled.”

Col Benson became the president of Riverside Military Academy on June 1, 2009. In January 2016, Col Benson announced his departure from Riverside Military Academy effective May 31, 2016, upon completion of his seventh year.

Under Col Benson’s leadership from 2009-2016 the Academy’s enrollment grew from 293 to 540 cadets from 27 countries and 30 states, and the operating revenue grew from just over $9 million to over $19 million. The Academy raised over $8 million in contributions during the same time frame. Additionally, over his seven-year tenure, Col Benson increased need-based financial aid from $176,000 to more than $2.5 million, helping families who would not otherwise be able to afford a Riverside education.

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Graduate’s Artwork Displayed at Lake Lanier Olympic Park

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

Summer Olympic qualifier races were held here in Gainesville at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park during the June Pan American Championships, and the work of local artists, including recent Riverside graduate Trevor Ballard, ’16, was on display.

Shortly before graduation, Ballard was notified that he had been selected as the Youth Art Month “Quinlan Award” winner. His artwork, entitled “Peace,” was one of five pieces selected to be a part of the 2016 Free Range Art Project.

The Quinlan Visual Arts Center partnered with Vision 2030 of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce to lead the Free Range Art Project that promotes art within the community through the creation of large-scale works of art installed in the public sphere throughout the City of Gainesville and Hall County.

While the other artwork will be moved around Gainesville, “Peace” will remain at the park, according to the Quinlan. “It feels awesome knowing there will be thousands and maybe even millions of people seeing my artwork,” Ballard said about his piece being selected for the project. “This was the biggest competition I’ve been in for art.”

Ballard explained he is inspired by things he sees or something going on in the world. But “Peace” was a little more difficult to describe. “I don’t really know how to explain it, but with all the turmoil going on around the world I needed to figure something out that would bring everybody together, bring peace to everybody,” Ballard said. The message for the chosen artwork is clear, and Ballard hopes each person who sees it will take something away from it.

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“ ...with all the turmoil going on around the world I needed to figure something out that would bring everybody together, bring peace to everybody.”

—Trevor Ballard, ’16

RMA Educators Immersed In Colonial Williamsburg Life

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Five RMA educators – MSgt. Dennis Bagwell, Colonel Robert Cagle, Mr. William McBride, Mr. Andrew Pedry, and Mr. Daniel Tymchuk – had the privilege to attend the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute in Virginia this June.

The Teacher Institute is presented by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. During six-day sessions, participants and a Master Teacher engage in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching social studies with the focus on American history.

Teachers from across the country gathered to exchange ideas with historians and meet character interpreters in the Revolutionary City. They worked collaboratively each day, examining interactive teaching methods and developing instructional materials that make history come alive for their students.

“I know that each of us have come home re-energized about our profession, with the seeds of ideas about how we might bring such active, situated learning into our classrooms,” shared Mr. McBride.

The group studied civics through the lens of American history with the understanding that citizens are continually debating the proper balance between essential American values (ex: freedom and equality, law and ethics, unity and diversity, private wealth and common wealth). They explored these themes and made connections to present-day issues during visits to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Richmond.

Riverside alumnus Raymond Thomasson, '69, of Nashville, TN, proposed the trip to the Riverside administration in early 2016. He generously offered to fund it through a gift to The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

“With the increasing number of international students at Riverside, many who come from families involved in government, politics, or businesses in their own home countries, as well as the American students, the need to have more knowledge and appreciation for the American Revolution and the forming/creation of our country that might be important academically,” wrote Mr. Thomasson.

In addition to the scholarships to the institute, Mr. Thomasson’s gift provides access to The Idea of America™, an all-digital U.S. history and civics program, during the 2016-17 school year as well as subscriptions to HERO, Colonial Williamsburg’s online multimedia library of history education resources.

MSgt. Bagwell said, “The Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute trip far exceeded my expectations.

The site itself was fascinating and the educational opportunity that it afforded our group was superb. We are very thankful to Mr. Thomasson for his sponsorship of this wonderful trip.”

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A Message to Parents from the Dean of Academic Affairs: Earlier this year I was entertaining the idea of purchasing a new laptop. I’m not really a tech guy and typically consider appearance, price, and screen size as my top concerns. I have bought a few slow and unreliable computers on account of this misguided focus. One thing I do know is that any computer that I buy must have ‘Intel Inside.’ I do not know what this ‘Intel’ thing is or why it needs to be in my computer but I have led myself to believe that it is essential to have it.

As luck will have it, I was recently reading Visible Learning for Teachers by John Hattie, and in the very first chapter he describes ‘Intel Inside’, which is actually a processor, or the “brain” of the computer. He says “it is the key to the success of the software and other hardware that makes up the workings of the computer.”

Hattie goes on to say that schools are much like a computer and rely on their core attributes (Intel Inside) to make the most effective use of its resources. Without these core values a school cannot make effective use of its software or its hardware.

“ Though I am not entirely sure what this “Intel Inside” is for our cadets, I know it includes, character, leadership, integrity, positivity, drive, and discipline.”

Since starting at Riverside I have known that our cadets are different to their student counterparts across the country. I have relied on my scant knowledge of French to describe this difference as that, “je ne sais quoi.” Perhaps I should use the term “Intel Inside.” Our cadets have a special something that develops within them during their time here that allows them to bring their talents to bear in a way that others cannot. In many ways, like a processor, it is the most important element within them. This processor is responsible for millions of calculations every day and will allow our cadets to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Though I am not entirely sure what this “Intel Inside” is for our cadets, I know it includes, character, leadership, integrity, positivity, drive, and discipline.

In 2014 Google spent a good deal of money and time as part of Project Oxygen, in which they attempted to identify the traits that make great managers at Google successful. In the end, they settled on the following 8 traits: 1. Be a good coach.

2. Empower others.

3. Be interested in your direct reports.

4. Be productive.

5. Communicate (and listen!).

6. Help others in their development.

7. Have a vision.

8. H ave the key skills and knowledge so you can advise others.

I think I could have saved the Google executives all the time and money they spent by inviting them to RMA and telling them it’s the “Intel Inside” that matters.

I wish every cadet a successful academic year and extend special encouragement to our seniors. We look forward to seeing you cross the stage in May. Respectfully,

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RMA Welcomes New Band Directors

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

RMA welcomes Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) Stephen B. Giove as the Academy’s band director and Mr. Michael A. Rossi as assistant band director.

A native of Hollywood, FL, CWO2 Giove graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1987 with a bachelor’s in Music Performance. After working as a freelance drummer in the Boston area, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1989.

Following boot camp at Parris Island and Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejeune, he graduated from the Basic Music Course at the Navy School of Music CWO2 Michael A. Rossi in 1990. He received a master’s of Music in 2000 from the University of Mississippi.

Stephen B. Giove CWO2 Giove has served as the small ensemble leader, arranger, percussionist, enlisted conductor, and musician technical assistant for the Parris Island Marine “ The Academy has every confidence Band. He served as Band Officer since 2013 and was Director of the Marine Corps that CWO2 Giove and Mr. All Star Jazz Band.

CWO2 Giove has been a guest performer/conductor for thousands in the U.S. Rossi will continue to build upon and overseas, and he has composed and arranged music for the concert band, field the exceptional reputation of the band, jazz band, jazz combo, and brass quintet.

Riverside Bands in Georgia as Mr. Rossi earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from the University of Kentucky, his master’s degree in Music Performance from Akron well as across the Southeast.”

University, and he is currently working on his DMA. — Col James H. Benson, USMC (Ret) He was a featured soloist in “The Commandant’s Own,”The United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps. During that time, he served two presidents and performed retirement ceremonies for President George H.W. Bush, General Colin Powell, and General Norman Schwarzkopf.

The Riverside Bands include the military marching bands, three concert bands, three percussion ensembles, the Commanders Jazz Band, the Battalion Bugle Corps, the Grenadiers Rope Drum Line, and various chamber ensembles.

Riverside is a member of District 14 in the Georgia Music Educators Association.

Calling all Cadet String Players Riverside seeks to help all cadets develop their skills and passions. Cadets, who play String instruments, like violin, viola, cello, or double bass, have typically had few outlets on campus to continue that interest. This year, Riverside is excited to offer an opportunity for these musicians to continue playing.

First Baptist Church of Gainesville offers a beginning string orchestra on Thursday nights, and the director, Mr. Steve Coldiron, welcomes cadets as part of the group.

The repertoire tends to light material, including popular music, as well as classical fare. There is no cost associated with this orchestra unless your cadet will wish to rent an instrument from the church.

Our band director, CWO Mr. Stephen Giove, has offered to support the initiative by providing practice rooms, practice time, and storage space for the instruments. Our chaplain, Mr. Tim Cummings, is also interested in utilizing strings at the Sunday chapel services.

If you would like your cadet to participate in this new program, please contact Mr. Andy Jobson, our faculty liaison, at ajobson@riversidemilitary.com, and he will provide more details.

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C/CPT Benjamin Borden

C/CPT Carlos Carrillo C/MAJ Wiley Burns

C/SSG Tanner Koch

C/MAJ Derek Ferguson

C/LTC Ivan Pearson

C/CPT Thomas Mims

CADETS SELECTED TO BOYS STATE PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL STATES

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Riverside Military Academy hosted the 2016 Department of Georgia Boys State program during June 12-18. The 2014 summer session was the organization’s inaugural year on the RMA campus. Boys State is a comprehensive week-long leadership action course in state and local government for rising male seniors who qualify for this selective program.

RMA rising seniors Benjamin Borden, Derek Ferguson, and Thomas Mims were selected to participate in the 2016 Georgia Boys State program held at RMA. Cadets selected to attend 2016 Boys State programs in other states include Wiley Burns (Alabama), Carlos Carrillo (North Carolina), Tanner Koch (Florida), and Ivan Pearson (Minnesota).

Cadet Borden was elected as a Hall County, GA City Council member. Cadet Ferguson was elected as a City Council member for Talmadge and then won the election for Sheriff of Madison County, GA. Cadet Pearson was elected Governor for the Minnesota Boys State program!

We congratulate all of our Boys State participants on being selected to this highly respected program.

Riverside faculty members who are Boys State alumni include English Department Chair Andrew Jobson, who attended Louisiana Boys State, and science teacher Colonel Robert Cagle, who attended Georgia Boys State.

Boys State participants are instructed on political history, the law and court system, and parliamentary procedure. Delegates learn the political process by organizing a mythical 51st state in which each level of government is managed by peer-elected representatives. The Georgia Boys State session also includes a visitation day with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities.

The Boys State program was founded by the American Legion in 1935.

A number of Boys State graduates from across the U.S. have been elected to public office.Visit www.dogboysstate.org to learn more about the Georgia Boys State program.

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Riverside Cadet Receives Scholarship to Study Chinese Abroad

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager Chinese is one of seven non-Western European languages recognized as being critical to U.S. national security. Rising senior C/CPT Adam Stumpf recently received a scholarship from the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) and spent this summer studying in China.

The NSLI-Y program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students to learn less commonly taught languages in overseas immersion programs. It is part of a U.S. government initiative preparing American citizens to be leaders in a global world with the necessary linguistic skills and cultural knowledge to promote international dialogue and support American engagement abroad.

The NSLI-Y summer programs are six to eight weeks in duration with students earning a minimum of 120 language class hours. The program increases students’ Chinese language proficiency through intensive in-class language instruction, cultural presentations and activities, service activities with community-focused organizations, and host family stays. All participants must complete post-program language tests. The Chinese program of NSLI-Y is administered by Beijing University in Zhuhai City, China.

Of Riverside’s Chinese (Mandarin) language program, C/CPT Stumpf says, “This course is not for the faint-hearted; it’s rigorous but provides an experience you will not find anywhere else. Even compared to other foreign language classes the pacing is fast, and you’re expected to provide quality work. Within two years of taking Chinese classes at RMA, I’ve already received scholarships.”

C/CPT Stumpf hopes to use his immersion experiences in the Chinese language and culture to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army, possibly with a career in marketing, and in mission work for his church.

Riverside’s Chinese Studies Program was established in 2013 by the program’s first teacher, Mark Reedy, who is also Riverside’s Class of 1992 valedictorian. The curriculum provides students with a foundation in the Chinese language, history, and culture while gaining an edge in fields such as international business and government. All of the students take the HSK test of Chinese language ability, which is internationally recognized by universities and businesses, at the conclusion of each course.

Reedy learned firsthand the importance of speaking Mandarin from his previous travels as Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Diplomatic Corps and years of employment in international relations, finance, and economics.

Reedy also established mixed martial arts elective courses that focus on understanding martial arts principles while learning techniques from boxing, wrestling, judo, Brazilian jujitsu, Muay Thai, and other martial arts.

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“ This course is not for the fainthearted; it’s rigorous but provides an experience you will not find anywhere else.”

— C/CPT Adam Stumpf

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COVETED SERVICE ACADEMY LEADERSHIP SEMINARS CHOOSE RIVERSIDE CADETS

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Each of the U.S. Service Academy summer leadership seminars is highly competitive.

The sought-after acceptances are a feather in the cap of any cadet hoping to receive a Service Academy nomination and acceptance during his senior year of high school.

A group of Riverside Military Academy rising seniors were accepted to the coveted Service Academy summer leadership seminars held at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) during summer 2016.

The U.S. Military Academy’s Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) gives high school juniors a week to experience life as a West Point cadet. SLE is a fast-paced program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics conducted during the month of June each year. The SLE application is a two part process. Part one consists of a “Candidate Questionnaire”, which is also the first part of the USMA application process and will save time later if the candidate applies to become a USMA cadet. Part two consists of the SLE application. Approximately 500 students are selected to attend SLE for each of the two sessions. Learn more about SLE at http://www.usma.edu/admissions/SitePages/Summer.aspx.

The U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar (NASS) is a fast-paced, six-day experience with an academic focus for high achievers who are rising seniors in high school. NASS teaches about life at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and how academics, athletics, and professional training are equally important to developing our nation's leaders. Applicant selection is based on criteria including academic performance; demonstrated achievement in leadership, athletics, and extracurricular activities; physical fitness; self-discipline; and good moral character. Each student attends eight 90-minute workshops covering topics such as: information technology, martial arts, language studies, meteorology, mechanical engineering, oceanography, aerospace flight testing, mathematics, and naval architecture. Learn more about NASS at http://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS/index.php.

We look forward to watching these capable young men as they navigate the U.S. Service Academy application process throughout their senior year at Riverside Military Academy.

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Congratulations to these cadets on their summer seminar acceptances:

C/MAJ Wiley M. Burns, Birmingham, AL USMA SLE and NASS

C/MAJ Derek W. Ferguson Newnan, GA NASS

C/CPT Michael B. Gunter Columbia, SC NASS

C/SGT Nicholas Melnikov Roswell, GA USMA SLE

C/LTC Ivan R. Pearson South Haven, MN USMA SLE and NASS

C/CPT Thomas D. Mims, Buckhead, GA USNA Summer Rowing Camp

Olson, Tallman Recognized as STAR Student and Teacher

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Jonathan Olson,’16, was selected as the 2015-16 STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Student for Riverside Military Academy. He and his STAR Teacher, English teacher Alan Tallman, were recognized at a Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) STAR Student ceremony and lunch on February 23, along with other nominees from Gainesville city and Hall County schools.

STAR Students nominate a teacher who they consider to be most instrumental in their educational development, and former C/SSG Olson selected Mr. Tallman.

In order to obtain the STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on any single test date of the three-part SAT taken through November of their senior year. They must also be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. The nominees' SAT scores must be equal to or higher than the latest available national average on the critical reading, math, and writing sections.

Olson is the brother of RMA Class of 2011 alumnus Andrew Olson. His parents are Dr. and Mrs. Richard Olson of Gainesville, GA. Congratulations to recent graduate Jonathan Olson and Mr. Tallman on earning this honor!

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Merrett Named a 2016 Hall County Master Teacher Riverside Military Academy English teacher Elijah Merrett was recognized as a 2016 Master Teacher for Hall County in April.

He was one of a small group of handpicked Hall County area teachers honored as “Masters in Teaching” during a ceremony held at Featherbone Communiversity.

Mr. Merrett began his teaching career in 2008, arriving at Riverside in 2010. He teaches philosophy and 10th grade literature. He is also an adviser for the Academy’s debate club.

He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a master’s degree in Religions of Western Antiquity from Florida State University.

Mr. Merrett inspires his students with a passion for teaching while incorporating his love of music into the classroom. He can even be heard singing and playing the guitar and harmonica when instructing his English classes in a unit on song analysis!

The Academy congratulates Mr. Merrett on his well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to his next musical performance.

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QED Group & The Michael Douglas Youth Foundation presents...

THE HARLEM LEGENDS Hoops & Health The Harlem Legends vs. The Hearth Light Heroes October 28, 2016 - 7:00 pm Showtime Riverside Military Academy Gainesville, GA

Family Fun!

Admission: $10.00 - VIP $25.00 Basketball Clinic 5:00 pm $25.00 Fun, Prizes, Family Entertainment!

The Harlem Legends are a group of professional athletes, former players from the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA, NFL, past USA Olympians, and other professionals. Some of the Legends include, Michael Douglas, Larry “Shorty” Coleman, Tyrone “Hollywood” Brown, Trey Moore, Robert Wallace, Elbert “Tree” Gordon, Darius Smith, Mike Glenn, and referee Jimmy Bolden.

Call for more information, tickets or sponsorship contact 678-630-8843 www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2592203 www.harlemlegends.com

Remarkable Lacrosse Athlete Visits Riverside

By Alan Tallman, Head Lacrosse Coach

The Game Breaker Lacrosse camp was held on Riverside’s campus this summer and was directed by Casey Powell, who has arguably had the most storied career in the sport. Powell is completing his final season with the Florida Launch of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) after announcing his retirement from professional lacrosse. This follows one of the most prolific comebacks in sports history. After retiring in 2011, he returned to play for the Chesapeake Bayhawks in 2013. He garnered the MLL Most Valuable Player award with the Launch in 2014 at the age of 38.

He is the all-time leading scorer in MLL history, was Team USA Captain, and is one of the National Lacrosse League’s top players of all-time.

His sojourn at Riverside was especially memorable for me as Eagles’ lacrosse coach since he introduced me to the sport in the fourth grade.Young Casey Powell, a high school senior at the time, visited my gym class to familiarize us with the game, and the rest is history. Powell and I are both Carthage High School (NY) alumni and have remained friends for more than 20 years.

The Riverside Lacrosse Team continues to grow in size and talent each year.

I look forward to once again sharing with cadets the strong foundation in lacrosse given to me by the remarkable Casey Powell.

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Riverside Athletics Basketball: Congratulations to our varsity basketball team who dominated in the 8-AA Region and were crowned Region Champions.

Football: Jordan Ainslie, ’16, was offered a walk on roster spot at the Appalachian State University Football Program.

App State is a member of the Division 1 Sun Belt Conference, and in their very first year of D1 football, qualified and won their bowl game.

They finished the year 11-2 and are projected to do very well for 2016.

Jordan had attended their kicking camp last summer, and Coach Stu Holt confirmed Jordan’s roster spot.

Golf: Congratulations to our varsity golf team who had an undefeated season in 2016 going 8-0. The golf team played its last regular season match of the year against Greene County at home at the Chattahoochee Golf Course. With the Region 8AA Tournament just around the corner, it was important for the team to put in a solid performance and the boys certainly responded.

The team had a great outing, defeating Greene County 180-255 to end our regular season undefeated 8-0. The team wound up placing 3rd in Region play.

Lacrosse: Congratulations to Ben Turner, ’16 and Will McClam, ’16, who were the first RMA cadets to sign NCAA letters of intent to play college Lacrosse. They will attend Shorter University, a Division II school in Rome, GA. They finished their year at 7-7.

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Soccer: Once again, the varsity soccer team captured the 8AA GHSA Regional Championship with an overall record of 10-3-2. They finished the season as one of the Top 4 teams at the State level. Congratulations to Jorge Quesada, ’16 who was named the 8-AA Region Player of the year. Several additional athletes were named to the All-Region 1st team: Enio Xavier, ’16, Jorge Quesada, ’16, C/CPT Carlos Carrillo, C/Samuel Palmer and the All-Region 2nd team: C/CPL Elijah Crook, C/SGT Manuel Chivaca, Carlos Pablovich, ’16, and C/SFC Ricardo Policarpo.

Swimming: The varsity Eagles swim team won the 2016 Hall County Championship. The team went on to the GHSA state championships where they placed as one of the top 20 teams out of 129 teams in Georgia. In addition, several school records were broken. Kevin Reale,’16 broke several of his own records in the following events: 50 yd. freestyle; 100 yd freestyle; 100 yd butterfly and 100 yd breastroke. Alfred DelCambre, ’16, Daniel Bennett-Blake, James Brubeck, and Kevin Reale, ’16 broke the record for the 200 yd freestyle relay.

Tennis: Riverside’s varsity Eagles Tennis team finished the season 14-4 and were crowned Region 8AA Champions. The team later advanced to the 3rd round of the state play-offs and ended in the GHSA Top 8 teams at the State level. It was a great season with Sipho Khoza,’16 and Paul Popovich,’16 & C/SGT Russell Bolton being selected GHSA 8-AA All Region 1st Team and C/Sibu Khoza, C/SGT Braydon Lawson, and C/SSG Jose Calderon being named to 2nd team All Region.

Wrestling: It was a great season overall, finishing strong with RMA sending the following five wrestlers to sectionals: Nathan Brown, ’16, Dallas Kvach, ’16, C/1SGT Stuart Kelly, C/SSG Anthony Corcoran and Quinton Munroe, ’16.

Congratulations to Quinton Munroe, ’16 who finished 6th in the state championship heavyweight division.

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Nominated by one of his teachers, C/SFC Cooper Prudent (pictured above, right) attended the National Youth Leadership Forum Engineering and Technology session held July 2-9 on at the University of California at Berkeley. Envision/NYLF enables students to discover their career interests by providing them with the skills, resources, and experiences needed to successfully achieve their goals. The areas of interest included Design, 3-D Modeling, Game and Web 20

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C/2LT Nicholas James, an RMA senior, was selected to attend the SAME (Society of American Military Engineers) Engineering & Construction Camp June 19-25 at Marine Corps Base Camp LeJeune near Jacksonville, NC. The SAME Camp provides real engineering activities and challenges. Prior to each hands-on design activity, participants are instructed by a professional engineer or Marine Corps Combat Engineer Instructor on the event, objectives, and engineering principles involved.

Development, Robotics, and many engineering disciplines. Prudent explored Civil Engineering with a group of three other students. He served as their Group Manager and Designer for their Capstone Project in which they created a solar powered electric car charging parking lot and named it Garaje De Sol, or “Garage of the Sun.�

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Cadets Selected to Youth Leadership Hall County

More than 60 high school seniors from 10 Hall County high schools have been selected to participate in YLHC 2016-17, and C/CPT Carlos Carillo C/LTC Ivan Pearson four of these seniors are RMA cadets.

YLHC brings together a diverse group of high school students to inform, C/MAJ Derek C/MAJ Wiley Burns motivate, and Ferguson increase their awareness through interaction with community leaders.

Eligible candidates are selected through an interview process and must demonstrate leadership character traits; have an exemplary academic record; be involved in school clubs, athletics, or student organizations; and express interest in serving the community. Congratulations to C/CPT Carlos Carrillo, C/LTC Ivan Pearson, C/MAJ Derek Ferguson, and C/MAJ Wiley Burns on selection to YLHC.

RMA Educators Become Temporary Marine Recruits

Cadets Graduate from Inaugural Medical Scholars Program

Rising seniors (pictured above, left to right) C/SGT Austin Lam, C/CSM Ivan Pearson, and C/SSG Ramses Sanchez were part of the graduating class in the inaugural run of Brenau University’s Medical Scholars Program last spring. A limited number of students with an interest in the healthcare field were nominated and selected from local high schools.

Brenau’s Medical Scholars Program gives high school students an up-close view into the world of medical training. Once each month January through April 2016, students visited Brenau and experienced a day-long immersion in different healthcare modules. The initiative is coordinated in conjunction with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce with support from the Foothills Area Health Education Center.

Some of the topics discussed included psychology, nursing, biology, occupational therapy, pre-med, genetics, and college admissions for students in the health sciences field.

They also had opportunities to participate in realistic simulations such as psychotic confusion, medical mannequins (giving birth, having a heart attack, brain aneurysm, etc.), and a tour of the Brenau University Human Donor Lab.

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U.S. Marine Corps recruiters invite high school educators, counselors, and coaches to become temporary recruits at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, SC each year.

Riverside’s Assistant Academic Dean Gary Papka and College Counselor Ed Benson joined other educators for the four-day Marine Corps Educator Gary Papka Workshop where they were welcomed by Marine Corps Drill Sergeants at the Depot’s “Yellow Footprints.”

Educators learn first-hand about the challenging obstacle courses, classroom instruction, and discipline of close order drill.

Real Marine recruits must complete a 12 week training program.

Benson says, “The Educator Workshop is a phenomenal Ed Benson experience for all.You will come away with such an appreciation of what our soldiers do for this country, the sacrifices they make to become a Marine, and the character building they learn. By far, the best experience I have had as an educator.”

The Educator Workshop also introduces educators to the personal development, career, and educational opportunities available to today’s Marines.

“The Marine Corps Educator’s Workshop was a great experience and one that I would recommend to anyone.

It was very enlightening to be able to experience firsthand how Marines are ‘made’ and it gave me a greater appreciation for those who serve in the armed forces and defend our country,” states Papka.

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Letter From the Commandant Dedication:

Throughout my career in the military, I was surrounded by dedication. The willingness and desire of those who serve this great country is a rare dedication, calling, and way of life. Men and women freely give their time, energy, and sometimes their lives. I retired from a military career certain I would never be surrounded by such dedication again. It feels gratifying to share with you that I was wrong in my assumption.

As I made the choice to retire from active duty and transition myself and my family into civilian life, I knew that Riverside was the perfect opportunity to pursue my passion for teaching and guiding young people, while embracing the familiar military model.

After more than one year as Commandant of Cadets, I can say without a doubt, that RMA is committed to helping young men reach their full potential through the dedication of its faculty and staff. We have incredible facilities housed on an extraordinary campus, but it is Riverside’s team of men and women that truly make the difference. The dedication exemplified by Riverside’s staff is beyond what I expected to find in any environment outside of my former career. It is an honor and privilege to again work beside professionals who freely give their time and energy to serve Riverside’s mission of shaping today’s youth into responsible members of society prepared to face the world before them.

As Commandant of Cadets, I am fully committed to carry out Riverside’s mission in my role and am grateful to have been blessed with this opportunity.

The Mission of Riverside Military Academy is to prepare ethical young men of character for success in college and in life through the provision of a rigorous academic program, leadership opportunities, competitive athletics, extensive co-curricular activities, and the structure and discipline inherent in a military preparatory school environment.

For the Corps,

James G. Spivey, Lieutenant Colonel, SF Commandant of Cadets

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C/SSG Britton Places 5th in Riflery at State Championship The Riverside Military Academy Air Rifle Team finished its season with a 7-2 record. Cadet Staff Sergeant (C/SSG) Samuel Britton, rising senior, earned his spot to compete as an individual on April 16 in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Riflery State Championship. To reach this level of competition, one must have competed in a match sanctioned by the GHSA and attained a score of at least 290 From left to right: Outgoing President Dr. Jim Benson, C/SSG out of a possible 300 points.

Britton, and Riflery Coach 1SG Walker.

C/SSG Britton qualified with a score of 290. The state championship was held April 16 at the Pool International Shooting Complex in Fort Benning, GA. A total of 65 “ C/SSG Britton is a first year shooter, and he is shooters competed for the individual championship. When all the first RMA junior to have reached this level was said and done, C/SSG Britton finished 5th in the state.

“C/SSG Britton is a first year shooter, and he is the first of competition.”

RMA junior to have reached this level of competition. His — Coach 1SG Thomas Walker performance was outstanding and the experience at this level will pay big dividends for the team in the upcoming season,” says Coach 1SG Thomas Walker.

FUSILIERS COMPETE IN ARMY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Riverside Military Academy Drill Team (Fusiliers) departed campus last Spring for Louisville, Kentucky to participate in their first Army National Drill Championships. Our Fusiliers were selected based on how well they placed in last year’s state drill meet. Army JROTC programs from all over the United States represented their schools at this meet.

Participating cadets included C/SGT Inbae Ji, C/SSG Gun Hong, CPL John Paull, C/PFC Hong Jie Yang, SSG Seungchan Kim, C/PFC Kaiwei Zhang, C/SGT Luke Hock, C/SSG Craig Englert, C/SGT Kiet Le, C/CPL Samuel Buchanan, C/1LT An Nguyen, C/CPL Xavier Font, C/SSG Sabet Saleh, C/PFC William Fox, and C/2LT Wei Yao. Congratulations to our Fusiliers and their coach 1SG Phillip Gaines, USA (Ret) on this outstanding achievement!

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October 14–15

HOMECOMING AND PARENTS’ WEEKEND

♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ♠ ♣ ♥ ♦ ALUMNI CASINO NIGHT & HOMECOMING SPONSORSHIPS GOLD - $500

Mark your calendar for a special weekend on campus for alumni and parents October 14−15.

Highlights include:

- Sponsorship Signage - Website Listing - Flyer Advertisement - Event Announcement - $500 in Casino Money

♠ Parent/Teacher conferences Friday and Saturday

SILVER - $250

♠ Senior class ring ceremony Saturday

- Sponsorship Signage - Website Listing - Flyer Advertisement - Event Announcement

♣ Cadet Homecoming dance Saturday

BRONZE - $100

For more information contact Kara Rogers, 770-532-6251, ext 2209 (parents) or Lori Peppers, 770-532-6251, ext 2212 (alumni). Or, register online at www.riversidemilitary.com.

- Sponsorship Signage - Website Listing - Flyer Advertisement - Event Announcement

♣ Alumni Reception at Mitchell Quarters Friday ♥ Parent coffee at Mitchell Quarters Saturday ♦ Homecoming football game Friday night

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♥ Alumni and Parent Casino Night Saturday at Chattahoochee Country Club ♦ Dedication of The Benson Quadrangle Saturday ♠ Corps of Cadets Homecoming parade Saturday

Have your company’s name displayed all weekend and help provide underwriting support. For more information call 770-532-6251 Ext. 2212 or email lpeppers@riversidemilitary.com

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ADVAN C E M E N T

Bernard M. Freeman, ‘58, Named 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Bernard M. Freeman, or Bernie, will be honored at Homecoming as the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus. He will be recognized with the Distinguished Young Alumnus at the Corps of Cadets Homecoming Parade on October 15 at 2 p.m.

A 1958 graduate of Riverside Military Academy, Freeman served as Battalion Commander his senior year.

He attended the U.S. Military Academy – West Point from 1958 to 1960 and graduated from The University of Virginia School of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1964. From 1964 to 1973 he held a variety of engineering positions with the Virginia Department of Highways, E.I. Dupont Engineering and Construction Department, and Allied Chemical Corp. Engineering.

Freeman joined Steel-Fab Inc. in Fitchburg, MA in 1973 as general manager. He purchased the company in 1979 and became chairman, president, and CEO from 1979 to 2007. Since 2007 he has been chairman and treasurer. Steel-Fab is a designer and manufacturer of large gates and valves for water control at dams and power houses. The company also is a major supplier of components of ship propulsion drives for the U.S. Navy.

Freeman serves as vice chairman of the RMA Board of Trustees, chairman of the trustees’ development committee, and is also a founder and chairman of The Riverside Military Academy Foundation. He is chairman emeritus of the Alumni Association, and at Founders Day 2014, Freeman was presented The President’s Leadership Award.

Freeman and his wife, Marcia, have two children and six grandchildren and divide their time between homes in Vero Beach, FL and East Harwich, MA.

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Adam Frankel, ’01, To Receive Distinguished Young Alumnus Award Adam Frankel, ’01, has been named the 2016 Distinguished Young Alumnus. He will be recognized with the Distinguished Alumnus at the Corps of Cadets’ Homecoming Parade October 15 at 2 p.m.

Frankel was a four-year cadet and an honor student each term. He rose in rank and was a cadet captain his senior year, serving as the S-2 on the battalion staff. He was a member of the Horton Society, the National Honor Society, and was co-editor of the Bayonet yearbook.

He has remained in touch with Riverside and has assisted with recruiting events in South Florida.

In 2006, Frankel attended Drexel University and received a B.S. from the LeBow College of Business with magna cum laude distinction. He received his juris doctorate cum laude from Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, in 2009 and was senior associate editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review.

Frankel has bar affiliations and court admissions privileges in New York, Connecticut, Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

He is a partner with Greenwich Legal Associates, a boutique law firm in Greenwich, CT, focusing on sophisticated class action/opt-out litigation in the antitrust, commodities, securities and consumer areas.

Frankel and his wife, Jennifer, live in Boca Raton, FL with their twin sons, Austin and Jake.

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SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 2016 The RMA Sports Hall of Fame has grown to 27 members, and four more will be inducted October 14 before the Homecoming football game. Nominations are accepted year-round, and members are inducted at Founders’ Day and Homecoming.

Allen Helwick Borne, ’53 (Football) Borne was a two-year student at Riverside, who followed Coach Bill Maginnis to Riverside when Gulf Coast Military Academy in Mississippi closed in 1951. Borne lettered in football, track, and was a member of the rifle team. In track, he was team captain, won the Mid-South Championship in the 440, and was a member of the second-place mile relay team. His specialty in football, besides being the leading rusher his senior year, was that he returned four kick-offs for touchdowns and was named an all Mid-South Performer. After Riverside, Borne attended Tulane University on a football scholarship and played all four years.

Andrew Cullen Bowling, ’91 (Wrestling) Bowling entered Riverside in 1989 and quickly became an outstanding cadet and athlete. He won the Hall County Championship and Region Championship his junior year and was chosen the 1990 MVP in wrestling. In his senior year, Bowling was again Hall County Champion, Blue Devil Tournament Champion, Region Champion, and finished second in the GHSA State Championships. He was again chosen as the 1991 MVP in Wrestling. Bowling entered North Carolina State in 1991 on a full wrestling scholarship. After one year at NC State he transferred to Auburn University where he received his engineering degree.

Benjamin Joseph Gunn, ’07 (Swimming) During Gunn’s two years of swimming at Riverside, he set four school records in individual events and was a member of three record-setting relay teams. As an eight time champion in the 2006-07 GISA State Championships, Gunn’s 200-yard individual medley state and school records earned him NISCA All-American Status. Gunn went to the U.S. Air Force Academy and quickly became one of the Air Force Academy’s best swimmers.

Paul B. Krebs, Jr., ’55 (Track and Field) During his three years at Riverside, Krebs lettered in cross country two years and was captain of the team his junior year, lettered in track three years and was captain his senior year, and lettered in football his senior year. He distinguished himself and Riverside by winning the half mile race two years running in the Mid-South championships.

Krebs was also the top medal winner in Muscle College his junior and senior years. After graduation from Riverside, he attended Auburn University on a track scholarship, competed all four years in the 440, and was a member of the mile relay team.

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HOMECOMING 2016 ALUMNI REGISTRATION FORM Homecoming 2016 Registration Form Friday, October 14, 2016 Time: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Activity: Alumni Registration/ Campus Tours MSG Larry Beauchamp Obstacle Course Demonstration

Place: Lanier Hall Foyer MSG Larry Beauchamp Obstacle Course Mitchell Quarters Maginnis Field Maginnis Field Maginnis Field American Legion

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:10 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

8:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Alumni Reception Corps of Cadets March on Maginnis Field Sports Hall of Fame Induction Football Game Alumni Rendezvous

Time:

Activity:

Place:

7:30 - 8:15 a.m.

8:15 - 9:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

11:15 – 12:00 noon

Alumni/Cadet Breakfast Alumni Association Meeting RMA Cadets Musical Presentation & Gold / Silver Star Presentation Dedication of the Benson Quadrangle Pass in Review (All guests welcome) Alumni BBQ Lunch by The Wicked Pig Alumni Knock Out Drill (12:15) Corps of Cadets Parade in honor of 2016 Distinguished Alumni Alumni Marksmanship Competition Tennis Competition Corn hole Competition Boat Excursions

Alumni Hall Alumni Hall Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre Barracks Quadrangle

Alumni & Parent Casino Night Silent & Live Auction/ Dinner Buffet

Chattahoochee Country Club

Saturday, October 15, 2016

12:15 - 1:45p.m.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

RMA Family Park Maginnis Field G.C.Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center RMA Tennis Court RMA Family Park American Legion Boat Dock

Please complete the form below and return to: Alumni Office, Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 You may register online at: www.riversidemilitary.com beginning August 1, 2016 Or call the Homecoming HOT LINE: 770 -532-6251, ext. 2212

Name:

Class Year:

Spouse/Guest(s) Name(s): E -Mail REGISTRATION Event:

Number Attending:

Alumni Reception Football Game Ticket * Alumni Rendezvous Breakfast with Corps of Cadets Indoor Rifle Competition Tennis Competition Corn hole Competition Boat Excursions Alumni BBQ Lunch Alumni & Parent Casino Night Enclosed is my check for a total of:

$

Please charge my credit card:

$

Cost: (per person) No Charge $7.00 No Charge $8.00 $15 .00 $15.00 No Charge $6.00 $12.00 $50.00

PAYMENT INFORMATION (Please make checks payable to Riverside Visa

Card Number CVV2 Code:

Total Due:

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Expiration Street Address *Football game tickets ($7.00) can also be purchased at the gate. Children

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Dear Brothers, Parents, and Friends, I wish to congratulate the 135 graduates of the class 2016! The class was welcomed into the RMA Alumni Association at a challenge coin ceremony on Friday morning before Saturday’s commencement. This Riverside tradition pairs alumni with cadets in a solemn moment of transition into the alumni association.

It was heartening to see the number of very recent alumni who came back to campus for the early morning ceremony.

The recent retirement of Col James H. Benson, past president of RMA, surprised and saddened many of us. Col Benson leaves behind a legacy of excellence, an Academy staff second to none, and a cadet Corps committed to character development and personal achievement. Col Benson and Mary will be sorely missed.

“ With help from our last homecoming survey we are putting forth an ambitious schedule that should include events for everyone to enjoy.”

On June 10, William J. Gallagher, Colonel, U.S. Army (retired), became the Academy’s ninth president. As part of the presidential process, my interview committee members and I found COL Gallagher to be one who leads from the front with a mission to build and expand the Academy. It is evident he will continue the tradition of excellence in sustaining the quality education for cadets.

Riverside’s future is indeed bright.

We are closing in on Homecoming, which is October 14-15. All alumni are warmly invited back to campus, and class years that end in a “one” or a “six” have a reunion this year. I’m hearing from a number of class presidents who are gunning to have the most classmates back on campus. With help from our last homecoming survey we are putting forth an ambitious schedule that should include events for everyone to enjoy. See the registration on page 27 of this issue, or register online at www.riversidemilitary.com. The Homecoming hotline is also open at 770-532-6215, ext. 2212.

Many alumni may not be aware of The Blue Line, a bi-weekly email newsletter which drops into inboxes on Friday afternoons. It’s a short round up of RMA news about alumni and cadets. If you don’t receive it, the Academy may not have your email address. Contact Lori Peppers at 770-532-6215, ext. 2212 to be included on the distribution list.

I look forward seeing you at Homecoming 2016!

Respectfully yours,

Ron P. Fenner Jr., ’66 Chairman Alumni Association

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s t a R r e v Ri a d i r o l F in Balmy Florida was the setting for two gatherings of alumni last February.

RMA Trustee Bernie Freeman, ’58, hosted a luncheon in Vero Beach that brought together five alumni from the 50s and their guests.

Conversation ranged from “do you remember?” to memories of trips to Cuba and Hollywood, FL. Christian Eiroa, ’89, and his wife, Alexandra, hosted 50 alumni at their beautiful home in south Miami. Christian, owner and president of CLE Cigars, had an employee onsite rolling cigars while caterers prepared seafood paella poolside.

Other hosts for the evening included Domingo Moreira, ’63, and Sy Zuckerman, ’50.

The evening’s highlight was the recognition of Felipe Valls, ’50, as the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus. Valls was unable to attend last year’s Homecoming and missed receiving his sword in recognition of the honor. Former RMA president, Col James H. Benson, made the presentation.

Alumni, parents, and Riverside friends in the Nashville area are invited to a meet & greet event with COL William J. Gallagher, U.S. Army (Retired), and his wife, Lisa, on September 8: Nashville, TN September 8, 2016 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Mere Bulles 5291 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 Host: Raymond Thomasson, ‘69

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ALUMNI, FRIENDS & GUESTS GATHERED AT RMA FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL

APRIL 22-23, 2016 Highlights included meetings of the Board of Visitors and the Alumni Council and a Hail and Farewell dinner for Col and Mrs. Benson. Two hundred guests gathered in Alumni Hall Saturday evening to say “thank you” and “farewell” to Riverside’s retired president. Col Benson was presented a mounted sword from the alumni, and Mrs. Benson was given a beautiful broach in appreciation for her gifts of hospitality to the Alumni Association.

In addition, during the Alumni Rendezvous held at the American Legion on Friday, Col Benson was presented a hand-stitched Quilt of Valor in appreciation for his service to his country. It was presented by the wives of the members of American Legion Post 7. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Frankie Bremer, ’98, was inducted into the RMA Sports Hall of Fame during the Founders’ Day parade in April. He was a Riverside cadet from 1994-1998 and a four-year letterman in football. He was voted Most Valuable player in his senior year, All-Area his junior and senior years, and made the All-State team his senior year. Bremer was a leader in virtually every cadet organization on campus, was valedictorian of his class, and was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the University of Georgia Athletic Foundation. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in aerospace engineering and is the Lead Engineer for the Orion Spacecraft Propulsion System Development.

He lives in Littleton, CO.

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RIVERSIDE M I L I TA R Y

A C A D E M Y

CHAMPIONS HEROES and

SPEED SPORT STYLE ★

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Speed... Against the clock on the Time Trials circuit Sport... The compelling sporting cars Style... Exceptional vehicles of great style

On June 2, 3, and 4, 2017 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) the first edition of Riverside Military Academy’s Champions and Heroes comes to the rolling 206-acre campus. RMA Champions and Heroes will present vehicles from days gone by and assembly-line fresh from today.

THE FLAGSHIP EVENTS...

Time Trials for Champions and Heroes The flag drops, the clock starts, and the driver pilots his or her race car for a one-mile dash through the on-campus time trial circuit to the finish line. Drivers will be selected from Applications for Entry by an Entry Selection Committee. It will be a competitive experience, a visual experience, an aural experience.

Awards contested are Awards of Distinction plus First, Second, Third overall and a single First in Class.

Studies in Speed Sport Style for Champions and Heroes A Juried Contest of Elegance staged on the grand quadrangles of Riverside Military Academy for vehicles of exceptional Style, compelling Sporting character, and championship Racing characteristics selected from Applications for Entry by the Entry Selection Committee.

Awards contested are the Awards of Distinction plus First in Class and two Riverside Awards, which will be handed out in each class for vehicles of special note following the First in Class winner.

For more information, visit www.rmachampionsandheroes.com or email info@rmachampionsandheroes.com

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COMES TO RIVERSIDE High Jinks Rally for Champions and Heroes A three-day competitive High Jinks (fun) Rally for a driver and a navigator. All vehicles through 1974 are eligible by Application for Entry with selected newer vehicles also considered on Application.

AND SO MUCH MORE...

RMA Champions and Heroes will also present seminars with some of racings’ great personalities telling the compelling tales from back in the day, In Motion Theatre offering the great racing films, military exhibitions, aircraft flyovers, compelling lifestyle classes, and more.

“RMA Champions and Heroes has been three years in the envisioning, planning, and now executing stages,” said Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement. “The event will feature vehicles of a style and speed not seen day in and out in a welcoming atmosphere for the entire family.

“The name, RMA Champions and Heroes, is a salute to those who have gone before us as military heroes or

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those we know today whom we admire for brave deeds or noble qualities.”

Riverside Military Academy Champions and Heroes is a partnership between Motor Club Events, LLC of Atlanta, GA, a collector car community lifestyle event organization, and Riverside Military Academy. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Riverside Military Academy Foundation, which exists to provide tuition assistance for cadets with demonstrated financial need.

Make your plans now to celebrate your Champions and Heroes during this three day event.

“ The name, RMA Champions and Heroes, is a salute to those who have gone before us as military heroes or those we know today whom we admire for brave deeds or noble qualities.”

— Amanda Griffin Vice President for Advancement

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Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards

Pictured above, clockwise from left: Cathy Cleveland, John Cleveland, Mrs. Ralph W. Cleveland, COL William Gallagher; RMA alumnus Felix Gonzalez, ’86, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, alumni Justin Creech, ’88, and Steven Van De Kreek, ’86; Gov. Deal, Mrs. Sandra Deal, Lisa Gallagher, Kiera Gallagher Orlowski, COL Gallagher; Congressman Doug Collins and COL Gallagher; and COL Gallagher with honoree Philip Wilheit.

Thank you to the Founders and Friends of the RMA Foundation:

FOUNDERS ($25,000 and above) Ruben Barahona, ’89 Bernard M. Freeman, ’58 R. A. “Rusty” Griffin Jr., ’62 Patrick Higdon, ’57 Linda K. Hurdle The Lambert Foundation Inc. Ernest T. Lopez, ’84 Frank L. Maurno, ’60 Kenneth L. McKelvey Abraham A. Mitchell, ’52 Walter E. Smith Jr, ’58 Felipe Valls, ’50 James A. Walters Management Company

FRIENDS ($2,000 to $24,999) William J. McConnell, ’58 Samuel P. Smith Richard L. Valentine Robert T. Willis Jr. 34

RMA FOUNDATION GROWS AS DOES ANNUAL BANQUET The third annual Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards were presented at a formal dinner Thursday, August 11 in Alumni Hall. Gainesville leaders, RMA trustees, alumni, and friends attended and honored local businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Philip A. Wilheit Sr., and the late Ralph W. Cleveland, poultry industry executive, banker, and community leader.

The purpose of the annual awards is to grow The Riverside Military Academy Foundation to $1 million to provide tuition assistance to cadets with demonstrated financial needs.

The program and the award are named for Sandy Beaver, Riverside’s president for over 50 years. His vision, passion, and determination to mold boys into men continue today. The award, named in his honor, is given annually to recipients who emulate his legendary qualities.

Walter E. Smith Jr., ’58, and a number of donors are the founding members of the Foundation and the program, which will continue to grow with taxdeductible gifts to the RMA Foundation and proceeds from the annual Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award dinner.

For more information about the Foundation, please call Amanda K. Griffin, vice president for advancement, 770-538-2924.

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Miss Beaver Celebrates 90th Birthday

By Nelda S. Browning, Executive Assistant to the President

Miss Lucile Beaver, the youngest child and last surviving member of the General Sandy Beaver family, celebrated her 90th birthday February 4, 2016 with friends and caretakers at the Goodwin House, her residence in Falls Church,VA. Many of you reading this will remember Miss Beaver with respect and admiration. She was the only female to attend Riverside, having had classes with the cadets both at the Gainesville and Hollywood, Florida campuses.

She has led a very full and active lifestyle having served many years both locally and abroad as librarian and for over 43 years on the Riverside Board of Trustees. She has been a valued confidant and trusted advisor, and she still maintains a deep interest and affection for Riverside and its Corps of Cadets.

You might be interested to know that 90 years does not slow her down so far as operas are concerned. Her Washington Opera and National Symphony series have been renewed for this year, however, her caregiver will attend with her.

Happy Birthday, Miss Beaver, and enjoy the operas!

Birthday celebrants left to right: Don Misner, ’53, Gloria Misner, and Miss Beaver.

Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Cadets Riverside Military Academy was honored to host Medal of Honor recipient CSM Robert M. Patterson on April 14 as part of the Academy’s Norman P. Blake Family Distinguished Speaker Series.

CSM Patterson, USA (Retired) addressed the Corps of Cadets and guests on the topics of leadership, integrity, and courage before joining the Academy’s outgoing president, Colonel James H. Benson, during a Pass in Review of the cadet battalion. Special guests included representatives from Gainesville’s Paul E. Bolding American Legion Post 7 as well as members of Leadership Hall County 2015-16 who were on campus for team-building activities.

CSM Patterson was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1969 for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty” during the Vietnam War. He served in the U.S. Army as a fire team leader of the 3d Platoon, Troop B, during an assault against a North Vietnamese Army battalion which was entrenched in a heavily fortified position. CSM Patterson and members of his assault team moved forward under heavy enemy fire. He singlehandedly destroyed five enemy bunkers by rifle and grenade fire, inspiring his platoon to breach the enemy’s defenses.

Riverside is grateful to Class of 2009 alumnus Eric Cochran for bringing two Medal of Honor recipients, CSM Patterson and 2015 distinguished speaker Corporal Hershel Woodrow Williams, to campus. Cochran wanted to bring these Medal of Honor recipients to the Academy to share their amazing stories with his alma mater’s current Corps of Cadets.

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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Academy, It all started about four years ago when Jon Hagstrom, ’62, from Carmel, CA, visited campus, alone, on a summer Sunday afternoon.

While strolling, he was intercepted by a member of RMA’s security staff, who unlocked buildings and gave him an impromptu tour. Along the way, they visited with a group of cadets, who greeted Jon respectfully and told him about life at Riverside today.

Jon was impressed. He had only spent one year at Riverside, but he was convinced it had changed his life. He left Riverside that afternoon with a two-fold vision.

First, he wanted to include Riverside in his estate plans, and, second, wow oh wow, what a setting RMA would be for a one-of-a-kind car event.

You see, Jon is a collector car guy. He owns incredible vehicles, and he is a regular volunteer at the premier collector car events held annually in August on the Monterey Peninsula. Plus, Jon knew just the guy to bring the sights, sounds, and tactile experience of vehicles to Riverside.

Giving History (dollars in 000)

FY ‘16

$1,127,890

FY ‘15

$1,252,373 $1,241,217

FY ‘14

$2,175,821

FY ‘13

$918,917

FY ’12

$848,354

FY ‘11 FY ‘10

$231,883 $399,081

FY ‘08 FY ‘07 FY ‘06

Doug is no stranger to creating something special out of the raw ingredients of a spectacular setting and a shared passion for collector cars, which he did when he originated the Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue in 2007. His annual event kicks off the Monterey car season every August and benefits The Carmel Foundation.

$711,288

FY ‘09

$297,083 $103,171 0

500 1,000 1,500 2,000

Annual Fund Participation Board of Trustees 3%

Board of Visitors 3% Alumni Council 2% Alumni 17%

Friends 36%

The story fast forwards at this point because what transpired next was a series, a long series, of phone calls, between Jon and me, and then with his comrade, Doug Freedman of Atlanta. Doug, whose cousin attended Riverside, had spent summers on Lake Lanier and had attended his cousin’s RMA commencement. He knew the area well and immediately envisioned what Jon envisioned… and more.

Faculty and Staff 14%

So, coming next June 2, 3, and 4, 2017 (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) is Riverside Military Academy Champions and Heroes. Come celebrate warm hospitality in a beautiful setting and see, hear, and experience the world of speed, sport, and style. Read more on page 32 of this issue, and visit the website at www.rmachampionsandheroes.com.

Once again we celebrate our donors in this August issue of Reveille. You made it a great year by contributing over $1.2 million to the Academy, and you were a record-breaking number of donors as well – 721 in all. Please review the annual report for the last fiscal year (June 1, 2015-May 31, 2016) beginning on page 38.

See you at Homecoming October 14-15? You betcha!

Because of Friends Like You,

Parents 23%

Grandparents 3%

Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement

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RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY 2015-2016 ANNUAL GIVING The RMA Board of Trustees and administration are pleased to present the following giving report from fiscal year 2015-2016 (June 1 – May 31).

To all of you whose names appear on the following pages, we say a heartfelt, “Thank you!”

Your giving at all levels means benefits to cadets, staff, and faculty as well as needed maintenance and repairs to our facilities. In addition, your gifts provide need-based tuition assistance to cadets.

Giving for 2015-2016 totaled $1,127,890.

• The total number of donors (alumni, parents, and friends) was 721, the greatest number of donors in a single year in the Academy’s history.

• The number of Founders and Friends of The Riverside Military Academy Foundation has grown from eight to 17 for total donations of $327,820.

• The Alumni Association effort to raise $60,000 to create the James H. Benson Endowed Scholarship Fund and name the Benson Quad has been successful with $80,000 raised to date.

The Association is pressing on to raise $100,000 by Homecoming when the Benson Quad will be dedicated.

“ In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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The information in this Advancement section is prepared by the Office for Advancement and represents unaudited numbers to include gifts received between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the listings. Please contact Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement, at 770-538-2924, if you have questions or comments.

Cumulative Giving Societies The following donors are recognized for cumulative giving from 2002 through May 31, 2016.Thank you for your years of giving back to RMA! Constituency Key BT Board of Trustees BV Board of Visitors AC Alumni Council PB Past Board Member A Alumnus P Parent GP Grandparent F Friend of the Academy CP Corporation FN Foundation FS Faculty/Staff † Deceased The Founders ’ Society ($1,000,000 and above) Sandy Beaver The Colors Society ($500,000 -$999,999) Abraham A. Mitchell Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Brothers in Blue ($200,000 -$499,999) Carlos and Sandy Cervantes, ’59 . . . . . . PB Gregory and Christi Fisher . . . . . . . . . BT Kenneth and Rachel McKelvey . . . . . . BT F. Chris Whitlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Fusilier Society ($100,000 - $199,999) Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock In Memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62 . . . . BT Bobby W. Bush Sr., ’49 . . . . . . . . . . . . PB, † Terry and Chris Clontz . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Robert and Stephanie Eidson . . . . . . . . . F Bernard and Marcia Freeman, ’58 . . . . . BT Drew and Jane Horner, ’78 . . . . . . . . . BT Charles A. James, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Howard and Holly Kalmenson, ’49 . . . . A E.T. Lopez, ’84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC W. L. “Mac” and Sue McLendon, ’58 . . BV The Middelthon Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Eleanor M. Parkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Carl Stecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Seth Wagner, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV

Leadership Society ($75,000 - $99,999) Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anthony and Nwamaka Madichie . . . . . . F David R. Nimocks Jr., ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . A Corps Society ($50,000-$74,999) Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Allyn Ayers, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, † Foster and Lauren Bachschmidt, ’06 . . . . A Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . BT The Blake Family Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Alec and Shelia Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Felix Gonzalez Canto, ’86 . . . . . . . . . . BT Paul A. Gross, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT James H. Harris III, ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Fred and Nancy Kennedy, ’64 . . . . . . . BT Frank and Suzanne Maurno, ’60 . . . . . . . A Don and Gloria Misner, ’53 . . . . . . . . . PB Ashley “Dick” Pace Jr., ’37 . . . . . . . . . . . A Jim Walters Management Company . . . . . F Guidon Society ($10,000 - $49,999) Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architects . . . . . . . . F Gary M. Alembik, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Alumni of Cozumel, Mexico . . . . . . . . . A Mike and Terri Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Aramark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP BB&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Richard F. Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jim and Mary Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Steve Biggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lawrence J. Blum, ’47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Cleve Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Bruce H. Buchholzer, ’48 . . . . . . . . . . A, † Estate of Bobby W. Bush Sr., ’49

In Memory of Bobby W. Bush Sr. ’49 . . . PB, † David and Dawn Canniff . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jim Cavanaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Conrad and Janice Conti, ’58 . . . . . . . . BV Counte and Jackie Cooley . . . . . . . . . . BT Al and Ginny Crumley . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Brian and Kristin Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . BT Sayyu and Samira Dantata . . . . . . . . . . . . F Alex Deitch, ’98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV John B. Delcambre, ’66, In Memory of E. C.Vander Pyl . . . . . . . . AC Scott A. Dwyer, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jeremiah and Yvonne Eames, ’61 . . . . . . A Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation . . . . . FN Arnold and Joyce Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Antonio and Anita Feliciano, ’81 . . . . . . A Ron P. Fenner, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Thomas and Angela Finn . . . . . . . . . . . BT Richard and Mary Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ’61 . . . . . . A Joseph G. Gamble, ’44, In Honor of Col. James H. Benson . . . . . . . A Guy and Linda Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Steven W. Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Mrs. Leon M. Gauvreau In Memory of Leon M. Gauvreau, ’62 . . . . . F Jay A. Glazer, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC William T. Glisson, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Dr. Casey and Susan Graybeal . . . . . . . BV Amanda K. Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mufeed and Cyndi Haddad . . . . . . . . . . . F John and Michelle Harllee . . . . . . . . . . . . P Lynne Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Tony and Cathy Herdener . . . . . . . . . . BT Pat and Roslyn Higdon Jr., ’57 In Memory of Pat and Virginia Higdon . . . BV David and Linda Hock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John Horne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Linda K. Hurdle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jacobs Jr., ’40 . . . . PB Kurt and Elizabeth Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . F Gerard and Charlene Kaiser . . . . . . . . . . . F Steven and Dawn Keig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jason J. Klein, ’08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC

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ADVAN C E M E N T Paul B. Krebs Jr., ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Roy Lambert Foundation Inc. . . . . . . . . . F Campbell and Melanie Lanier . . . . . . . . . F Jim and Lyn LaVallee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ted and Afton LaVallee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Brian J. Logan, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Nester S. Logan, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Macy’s Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Robert and Wendi Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . F Christopher and Dena Manzo . . . . . . . . . F Patricia and Tony Manzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Fredy and Gina Marrufo, ’90 . . . . . . . . BV Karen and Jon McRae . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Ira J. Middleberg, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Herbert and Glenda Miller, ’61 . . . . . . . A Alan and Christy Molasky . . . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew and Irena Molasky . . . . . . . . . . . F Irwin A. Molasky, ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Henry and Charlotte Moore . . . . . . . . . . F Domingo and Brenda Moreira, ’63 . . . . . A J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund . . . . . . F Jim and Glenda Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard M. Nichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Allen and Meg Nivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

The Norton Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Daniel G. “Bud” Oakey, ’75 . . . . . . . . . PB Susanna M. Oslin Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Whitney H. Owens, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Russ and Betsy Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P PepsiCo Foundation Matching Gifts Program . . . . . . . . . . . CP Ward and Anne Phillips, ’73 . . . . . . . . . . A James and Jacquelin Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphey LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F ProTouch Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Elizabeth M. Quanstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Frank and Jennie Rikard, ’56 . . . . . . . . . A Larry and Candy Robinson . . . . . . . . . . FS Robert P. Rothman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB E.J. Salcines, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Drs. P. Ravi and Seshu Sarma . . . . . . . . . . F Audreanna Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F The Shore Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John C. Sipple, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Howard K. Smith, ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jay Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Leslie T. Smith, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV

Stanley and Kelly Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Sydney O. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Walter E. Smith, Jr., ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kent and Pam Starke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Tim and Sandy Stroyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P SunTrust Bank Trusteed Foundation Florence C. and Harry L. English Memorial Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Andrew and Nancy Talkington, ’71 . . . BT Anthony Tippins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Turner Broadcasting System Inc. . . . . . CP Felipe A.Valls, ’50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert Van Beever, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . A, † David and Rita Wardlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sam and Beth Weil, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Jeff and Bonnie Weiner, ’66 . . . . . . . . . BT William W. Welbon, ’42 . . . . . . . . . . . . A, † Gregory and Carole Werd, ’56 . . . . . . . BV Michael and Charity Whitney . . . . . . . . . F Jennifer Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F W. Keith Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Chester A. Woodruff, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Wayne and Shawn Wunderlich . . . . . . . BV Andrew and Rebecca Zager, ’88 . . . . . BV

Annual Giving The following donors are recognized for their annual giving gifts given between June 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016.Thank you for your support!

Sandy Beaver Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Jonathan and Pamela Baker . . . . . . . . . . P Robert and Beth Britton . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kevin and Kristen Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . F Jose and Alejandra Covarrubias . . . . . . . . F JMW Construction Company, LLC . . . CP QuickTrip Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Dennis and Cathleen Smith . . . . . . . . . . F Kirby and Donna Smith III . . . . . . . . . GP John Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Robert T. Willis Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F 1907 Society ($2,000 - $4,999) Thomas Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Dennis and Carolyn Agnelly, ’66 . . . . . . BV Andrew and Joan Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP James Bearden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Laurie Bisch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jeffrey and Lizabeth Brubeck . . . . . . . . . . P James and Theresa Brzusek . . . . . . . . . . . P Bobby W. Bush Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F J. Jette Campbell, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dane and Melanie Cates . . . . . . . . . . . . . P REVEILLE I SUMMER 2016

David and Gail Chester In Memory of Wilbur F. Ramsey . . . . . . . . . F Victor L. Disharoon, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Christian and Alexandra Eiroa, ’89 . . . . . BV James C. France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Mitch Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James and Florence Holson . . . . . . . . . . . P International Business Machine . . . . . . . CP Alfred and Wylonda Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . F Randolph and Marika Kanipe . . . . . . . . . P Bruce and Carmen Kerr . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Jose Marrufo and Claudia Morales . . . . . P Terry L. McCloskey, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John B. McKernan II, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . AC Pete and Cathy Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Henry and Lisa Shen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Dottie Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mike and Mace Strickland . . . . . . . . . . BV Bob and Wanda Swoszowski . . . . . . . . . BV James R.Van Arsdale, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Walmart Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Barbara Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN

President ’s Society ($1,000 - $1,999) Marc and Darlene Albertson . . . . . . . . . F S. David Alphin, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A David and Rosemary Balos . . . . . . . . . . F Errol and Barbara Bisso, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . A Arthur and Ashley Boisfontaine, ’87 . . . BV Gregory and Lori Buchanan . . . . . . . . . P David and Rebekah Campbell . . . . . . . . P David and Dawn Canniff . . . . . . . . . . . . F Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia . . . . . CP Kerry and Jill Coker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Joseph and Milly Coppola . . . . . . . . . . . P James and Chassie Corbin . . . . . . . . . . FS David and Rhonda Crook . . . . . . . . . . FS Britt and Robin Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kelly and Lisa Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Jim and Becca Eagen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Dennis and Julia Eidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Patrick and Mareydel Gardner . . . . . . . . F Jamie and Cimone Green . . . . . . . . . . FS Rutledge and Barbara Griffin, ’62 . . . . BT Deangelo and Jada Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Paul S. Hardin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

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A N N UAL GI VI NG REPO RT 20 15-16 Jeffrey L. Hockersmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Geoffrey and Amber Hurdle, ’87 . . . . AC Bradley and Marcela Johns . . . . . . . . . . . P Johnie and Sandra Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Jean and Agathe Kamisendu . . . . . . . . . . P Dan and Kathryn Kaufman . . . . . . . . . PB James and Tricia Lane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Haoyi Liu and Jiaona Jiang . . . . . . . . . . . P Alan and Mary Beth Lyles . . . . . . . . . . . F John and Jill Mansfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jeffrey and Heatherly Marsh . . . . . . . . . . P Gerald E. Misel, ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Randy and Svetlana Muecke . . . . . . . . . P Chris and Mary Mullinax . . . . . . . . . . . F Wayne and Rhonda Neck . . . . . . . . . . . F John and Sherry Nolan In Honor of Kevin M. Reale II, ’16 . . . . . . F Carol Norton In Memory of COL Frank Norton . . . . . . . P Marc and Mary Paglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Gary and Lauren Papka . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kenny and Teresa Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Emory and Deborah Peebles . . . . . . . . . P Donald and Marcia Pellar, ’49 . . . . . . . . A Shelby and Jennifer Pennix, ’93 . . . . . . . A Craig Pigg and R. Michael Prudent . . . . P The Shirley & Leroy Raffel Family Philanthropic Fund . . . . . . . . . . A Regions Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Miguel Reyes, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Rick Wolfe & Associates Inc. . . . . . . . . CP Henry L. Roediger III, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . A Reno and Therese Rojales . . . . . . . . . . . P Wyn and Gretchen Ruppenthal . . . . . . . F Hugh and Betty Shott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F William and Theresa Simpson . . . . . . . . F Clay and Linda Snyder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jorge and Sabina Sosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Daniel M. Spears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Louis and Catherine Stewart . . . . . . . . . F Eric and Kama Swartz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Donald and Marta Turley . . . . . . . . . . . . P Turner Wood & Smith Insurance . . . . . CP James and Lara Vaughan . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Pedro and Brenda Vega-Matos . . . . . . . . F Elizabeth Wall and Barbara Bolton . . . . GP Jeffrey and Janet Warncke . . . . . . . . . . . . P Tom and Maria Wheeler & Family In Honor of James A.Walters . . . . . . . . . . . F Chris and Brittany Williamson . . . . . . . FS Xtreme Xplosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Frederick and Joanne Young . . . . . . . . . . F Seymour Zuckerman, ’50 . . . . . . . . . . . A 40

Riverside Sabers ($400 - $999) Jane Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Phil and Lee Ann Albertz . . . . . . . . . . . . F American Legion Post 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . F Gard Andresen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ansley Communications Group . . . . . . CP Alene C. Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Atlanta Rehab & Performance Center . CP Dennis H. Bagwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FS Jonathan and Pamela Baker . . . . . . . . . . P Wayne A. Baker, ’54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert and Brenda Barger . . . . . . . . . . FS Gordon D. Batcheller, In Honor of Col James H. Benson . . . . . . . F Edward and Nicole Benson . . . . . . . . . FS D. Jeff Bishop, ’86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Trevor and Kelsey Bishop . . . . . . . . . . FS The Boeing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP John R. Boyd, ’93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A BP Clipper Petroleum Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Fred and Kathy Bremer . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Brenau University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Bynum R. Brown, ’43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Nelda S. Browning In Honor of Col James H. Benson . . . . . . FS Jack and Pat Burd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Joe A. Burns, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Filemon and Susan Calderon In Honor of Taylor F. Calderon, ’13 . . . . . . F Carlos Carrillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Maria Carrillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Adam and Lynn Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Christopher J. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS C. Neal Carter, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Charles M. Cassidy, ’59 In Memory of Roger W. Stribling Jr. ’59 . . . . A Charlotte Cliche Realty . . . . . . . . . . . CP Emory L. Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Classic City Solutions, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Lee M. Cleaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Austin J. Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Compass Group (Flik) . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Conditioned Air Systems . . . . . . . . . . . CP Mark and Kimberly Cromer . . . . . . . . FS Crystal Clear Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Andrew and Kayla Davenport . . . . . . . FS Bruce F. Davis, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jason and Candice Dela Rosa . . . . . . . .FS The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Kimberly C. Dressler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Deborah Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Duplicating Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . CP

Darla Eden In Honor of James A.Walters . . . . . . . . . . . F Jay L. Elrod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Martin C. Engelmann, ’59 . . . . . . . . . . . A Herman and Cecile Englert . . . . . . . . . . F Jon and Marcy Fabris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Brett H. Ferguson, ’75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stephen Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Robert and Kimberly Frisbie . . . . . . . . . P Phillip and Erika Gaines . . . . . . . . . . . FS Justin and Holly Gallagher, ’90 . . . . . . . . A Dallas and Barbara Gay . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Georgia Association of Realtors Inc. . . . CP J. Geyer Advertising Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ’55 . . . . . . A Bobby Gillyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Joseph and Roxie Goble . . . . . . . . . . . . F Luke and Kira Graves . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Paul and Angie Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mark Greenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Steven and Ana Hadaway . . . . . . . . . . . FS Richard and Janie Halliley . . . . . . . . . . FS Hamilton State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Stacie Hardesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Andrew L. Head and Tesia Swearingten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James and Lucille Hendricks . . . . . . . . . F Frank and Patricia Hennington . . . . . . FS Enrique Herrero Jr., ’82, In Memory of Kirk W. Morris ’83 . . . . . . . A Hilton Garden Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Hilton Hotels & Resorts . . . . . . . . . . . CP Hobbs Sporting Goods, Inc. . . . . . . . . . CP Holiday Inn Lanier Centre Hotel . . . . . CP David K. Hollis Jr., ’54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A The Home Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP S. Ryan Honey, ’96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Michael and Theresa Hutch . . . . . . . . . FS Jeffrey H. Irle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James and Lynn Jobst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Grant and Pamela Jones, ’93 . . . . . . . . . . A Jordan D. Savage Foundation Inc., In Memory of Jordan D. Savage, ’13 . . . . FN Frank Kersnowski, ’53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jared and Kimberly Koldoff . . . . . . . . . FS Leonard Kolod, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert and Loretta Kwass, ’53 . . . . . . . . A Jody and Nancy Lail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Marvin and Aunya Latham . . . . . . . . . . FS Craig Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Michael Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Charles and Sherrie Lewis . . . . . . . . . . FS

ADVAN C E M E N T Limestone Shirt Factory . . . . . . . . . . . CP Luna’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Nan M. MacGruer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Marco’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Mar-Jac Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Chad and Tracie Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Matthews Printing Company . . . . . . . . CP William H. McBride III . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Joshua and Jennifer McCall . . . . . . . . . FS William J. McConnell Sr., ’58 . . . . . . . . A Dennis and Trish McCraven . . . . . . . . .FS Mellow Mushroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Milton Martin Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Stephen and Naomi Mims . . . . . . . . . . . P Lara W. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mark and Araceli Moore . . . . . . . . . . . FS Beverly A. Morris In Memory of Bill Morris, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . F Steven and Julie Muir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael and Patricia Mynatt, ’64 . . . . . . A Michael and Christine Neveaux, ’65 . . . A Northeast Georgia Health System . . . . CP Talbot and Jill Nunnally . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Danny and Brenda Palmer . . . . . . . . . . FS Papa John’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Shon and Lori Peppers . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Lawrence and Lisa Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . P Linda K. Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Charles H. Post Jr., ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Tyrone Powell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Publix at The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Publix Super Markets Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Gerald W. Ravenscroft ’40 . . . . . . . . . . . A Kevin and Janet Reale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mark V. Reedy, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Republic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP F. Mark Rinehart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Tolliver R. Rivers Jr., ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Riverside Pharmacy Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . CP Eric and Margaret Rodrigues . . . . . . . PFS Larry and Barbara Rogers . . . . . . . . . . FS Victor and Patricia Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . P Sherwin Rubin In Honor of Joshua Rubin . . . . . . . . . . . . . F W. Barclay Rushton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Stephen Rutner, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Antonio and Juventina Santos-Quiles . . FS Scott’s Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Allen and Adriane Seymour . . . . . . . . . FS Sabina A. Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Tom and Julie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Southern Wood Craftsmen Inc. . . . . . . CP REVEILLE I SUMMER 2016

Stevi B’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Kirk L. Swanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS John L. Switzer, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Michael and Corwynn Sylvester . . . . . .FS Alan and Michele Tallman . . . . . . . . . . FS Warren Tobin, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A TRANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Carlos and Mariana Troetsch . . . . . . . . . F Donald and Marta Turley . . . . . . . . . . . . P Danny and Melissa Tymchuk . . . . . . . . FS Diego and Chantel Vacca . . . . . . . . . . . FS Franz and Marilee Vogt Family Fund, ’62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Thomas and Lucretia Walker . . . . . . . . FS Walmart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Grover and Barbara Walton, ’65 . . . . . . . A Mark W. Okingo and Helen W. Wandera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kim Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Kevin and Tammy White . . . . . . . . . . . FS Philip and Mary Hart Wilheit . . . . . . . . F Mark and Tammy Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . P Katy Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Samuel A. Wilson Jr., ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Edward T. Woodson Jr., ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . A Riverside Rifles ($399 and under) Eduardo E. Acosta, ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Chad Adams, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Robert J. Adams, ’17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Adams Transfer and Storage Company In Honor of Wilbur F. Ramsey and James A.Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP James and Linda Ainslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . F AmazonSmile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP John W. Anderson, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Worth and Phillipa Andrews III . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Stan and Susie Appleton . . . . . . . . . . . . F Stephen L. Armell, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Scott Atwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mark Auerbach, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Francine Baccarella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P William and Joanne Bagwell . . . . . . . . . F Nicole Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Earnest and Kim Barnes . . . . . . . . . . . . P Jim and Teresa Basham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Richard A. Baum, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Christopher Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jack Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Kay Bent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P The Berkson Family Trust . . . . . . . . . FN

Joseph and Suzanne Bernitt . . . . . . . . . . P Ben Bierbaum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard and Kelley Bisso, ’85 . . . . . . . AC Marvin E. Black, ’43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jeffrey D. Blakely, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Richard and JoAnn Bobb . . . . . . . . . . . F Barbara E. Bolton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kevin and Erika Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Daniel K. Borden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Laurie P. Bouchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F R. Nels Boutte, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Box Tops for Education . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Richard L. Brashear, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Breakfield & Associates LLC . . . . . . . . CP James and Rochelle Brinson . . . . . . . . FS Rip and Vera Britton In Honor of Samuel P. Britton, ’17 . . . . . . . F David M. Brizzi, ’18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mike and Brenda Brizzi . . . . . . . . . . . . . P David and Melody Brobst . . . . . . . . . . . P Jon and Beatrice Brockwell . . . . . . . . . . P Stanley C. Brookes, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stanley Brown, ’48 In honor of those that are no longer here only in our hearts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Posey Brownlee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Daniel and Kelsey Brunson . . . . . . . . . . F Gregory and Lori Buchanan . . . . . . . . . P Frank A. Bucino, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Larry and Jacqueline Bullard . . . . . . . . FS Michael K. Bullard, ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Raymond and Madge Burch . . . . . . . . . F Brantley and Sandra Burns . . . . . . . . . . . F Steven and Kathryn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . P Lucius M. Butts Jr., ’44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Sumner and Janet Cahoon . . . . . . . . . . . F Kevin and Kristen Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . F Arthur D. Canales, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Carolyn A. Cannon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Lianne Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Javier and Montserrat Carus . . . . . . . . . . P John A. Castineira, ’85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Denley and Ann Caughman, ’66 . . . . . GP Alvaro Cervantes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Bob and Nell Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anne Chenault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Yang Cheng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Victor C. Cherico, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Cigar Association in Virginia . . . . . . . . CP City Plumbing & Electric Supply Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Emory L. Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P

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A N N UA L GI VI NG REPO RT 2015-2016 Claytor/Wirt Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Thomas and Kristin Clyde . . . . . . . . . . . F James and Darla Codling . . . . . . . . . . . . P Don and Toni Coleman In Memory of Bobby W. Bush . . . . . . . . . . F Doug and Lisa Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jeffrey Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lauren Conboy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS David E. Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Justin B. Creech, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Jo Ann Cripps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Charles and Nancy Davidson . . . . . . . . . F Clifford L. Deal Jr., ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jeffries deGraffenried and Meredith Jackson-deGraffenried . . . . . . P Marco de la Guardia, ’75 In Honor of Roberto & Isabel de la Guardia . A William and Julie Disesa . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ed and Rosemary Dodd . . . . . . . . . . . . F James and Yuko Donnelly . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mike Dorrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mitchell and Debbie Dowling . . . . . . . . F Anthony and Jennifer Dublino . . . . . . . . F Kathryn L. Dunlap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anthony and Joyce Egbase . . . . . . . . . . . F Rick Farmer, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert and Kimberly Fincher . . . . . . . . P Brandon Forrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Christy Fraley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Lisa A. Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Gainesville Newcomers Club . . . . . . . . .F Peter and Kim Galan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Maria Gameiro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Sheldon Gantz, ’53 In Memory of Col. John L. Beaver . . . . . . . A General Electric Foundation . . . . . . . FN Georgia Natural Gas TrueBlue Schools Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Matthew and Allison Giddens . . . . . . . . F Donald and Celia Gilner, ’55 . . . . . . . . . A Henry and Ann Goble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Christine Godwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Joe Gordon, ’96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Eve Greenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anne L. Grossman In Honor of Asher D. Madans, ’18 . . . . . . GP Samuel H. Gruber, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kevin and Shasda Guier . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Brett and Kim Gunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Sherrie D. Hallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Nat and Sonja Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . F James and Rhonda Hansard . . . . . . . . . FS Pearce and Laura Hardwick . . . . . . . . . . F 42

Todd and Yvette Hargrove . . . . . . . . . . . F Launa Hartsell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Carrie Hatfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Paul and Lorri Hattenhauer . . . . . . . . . . P Thomas and Shirlana Haythorn . . . . . . . F Walter and Selena Henderson . . . . . . . . F Robert and Sharon Hendricks . . . . . . . . P Alice Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Claire A. Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Juan C. Hernandez, ’80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Steven Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Dennis Hite, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A David E. Hobbs In honor of Lane A. Pool, ’19 . . . . . . . . . GP John W. Hodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard and Mary Holmes In Memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62 . . . . . F Wallace and Irma Hood In Memory of John W. Herb . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jack and Gail Hough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sonja S. Hutchins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard C. Hyatt, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Susan Irwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Bill and Sally Israel, ’52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Phillip Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F David H. Jaffee, ’69 In Honor of Tony Cauallino, Class of ’69 . . . A E. Renay Jeune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P JLN Enterprises Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Andy and Elizabeth Jobson . . . . . . . . . FS John M. Oakey Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP George and Starlet Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . F Johnie and Sandra Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Robert and Katherine Jones . . . . . . . . . F Suzanne Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Seth Judd, ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Karen Kastritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P David M. Keith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS William and Catherine Kelly . . . . . . . . . P Robert and Pat Kennedy In Memory of Wilbur F. Ramsey . . . . . . . . . F Richard and Denise Kerns . . . . . . . . . . . P Edward M. Kessler, ’46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Noah and Anca King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kappy Koch In Honor of Grandson Tanner K. Koch . . . GP Ky Koch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kona Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Walter and Valeria Krasnansky . . . . . . . . F Charles D. Krause, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A William A. Krein, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Judith E. Kreitzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Kurt J. Kremlick, Jr., ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Michael and Kristine Kvach . . . . . . . . . . F Zeb and Kaitlyn Lackey . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Chadwick and Karen Landen, ’89 . . . . . A Richard E. Langford, ’44 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Lanier Flight Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Lanier Reflexology & Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Rob Lark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F William E. Lark, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jonathan Lathem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Fletcher and Kay Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F James and Pat Leak, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A George and Betty Anne Lennon, ’65 . . . A Yung Lieu and Yee Ling Lieu . . . . . . . . . P Philip B. Lohr, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Patrick and Glenda Lowenthal In Honor of Coleman P. Lowenthal, ’12 . . . F Deborah K. Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ira and Phyllis Madans, In Honor of Asher D. Madans, ’18 . . . . . . GP Robert Magidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Osvaldo E. Marcenaro, ’85 . . . . . . . . . . . A Bruce and Patricia Marsee . . . . . . . . . . GP Bob and Gail Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Charles and Marianne Matthews . . . . . . F Michael and Michelle Matthews . . . . . FS Robert and Billie McClam . . . . . . . . . . F Pete McClellan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Paul B. McCorristin, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kevin A. McDonald, ’82 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kipp and Anna McDowell . . . . . . . . . . . P Michael and Lynn McGarry In Honor of Kurt P. McGarry, ’09 . . . . . . . F Douglas and Ann McMahan . . . . . . . . . F David G. McManus, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Susan McNally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jared and Cara Mellick . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Elijah and Christy Merrett . . . . . . . . . . FS Keith and Sheila Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mark and Donna Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . F David Millett and Sherry Sandoval . . . . . F Stephen D. Mims and Naomi R. McLeod-Mims . . . . . . . . . . . P Delano and Caroline Mixon . . . . . . . . . F Robert and Joy Mogyorosy and the Julia Rachler Memorial Fund . . . . . . F William and Mary Pat Monfort . . . . . . . P Roy and Barbara Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . F Elford Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John and Youlanda Munroe . . . . . . . . . . F Laura Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Salvador Nava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Priscilla Ndu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P

ADVAN CE M E N T Eric Nease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Eric C. Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Pete and Martha Nesbitt In Memory of John W. Jacobs Jr., ’40 . . . . . . F Karen K. Ngowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Dung and Hau Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John and Carole Noble, ’55 In Memory of Bob Noble, ’54 . . . . . . . . . . A Perry and Kathleen Norflus . . . . . . . . . . P Thomas and Cecile Nowatka . . . . . . . . . F William P. Obier III, ’70 In Memory of Capt. & Nurse Garant and the Deceased Members of the Class of ’70 . . . . . A Tucker and Margaret Olander . . . . . . . . P Richard and Terri Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . F Marty and Sheral Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Will W. Page, ’70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John J. Park Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Dylan Paulus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John Payne and Louane Hann In Honor of Andres L. Payne, ’12 . . . . . . . . F Jeanne Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew and Rachel Pedry . . . . . . . . . . FS Marlon Martinez and Deborah Perez . . . F David M. Perkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS William and Pamela Permenter . . . . . . . P The Pfizer Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . FN David and JoAnn Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . FS Nigel Poland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Cindy Pontzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Paul and Nancy Posner, ’56 . . . . . . . . AC Premier Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Chip and Anne Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Primary Care Clinics of Georgia . . . . . CP Princeton Salon and Spa . . . . . . . . . . . CP Charles and Linda Pulliam . . . . . . . . . . . F Paul and Shama Rainwater . . . . . . . . . FS William and Mary Ramsey . . . . . . . . . . F Bradley and Constance Reisenfeld . . . . . P Jorge E. Reyes, ’90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Stephen and Jamie Reynolds . . . . . . . . . F Amy Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Henry and Jo Ann Rigdon . . . . . . . . . . F Charlie and Redina Roberts . . . . . . . . FS Viviene Roberts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Melvin Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kara Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Curtis R. Rollosson, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Victor and Patricia Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . P Brian and Kathryn Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . P Bernard and Sharon Rothgery, ’55 . . . . . A Renee Rouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Bruce and Sandra Rowan . . . . . . . . . . . F REVEILLE I SUMMER 2016

Justin C. Ruhm, ’15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Ingrid Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Karen B. Salamone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Hector Salas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Bienvenido E. Sanz, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Bradley Sauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Alan Savitz, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Deborah Scavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P David and Derelle Schaefer . . . . . . . . . . F Mary L. Segraves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP J. Paul Sheehy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F William and Lisa Sheffield . . . . . . . . . . . P Michael and Lorri Short . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ella W. Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Julie Skaggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Martha Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Michael Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FS James and Cathryn Smith . . . . . . . . . . . F Sherry P. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Steve Snider, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Walter and Myra Sorrow . . . . . . . . . . . GP South State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Sportabella LTD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Matthew W. Stanley, ’75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Oscar J. Starnes III, ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kelli E. Stevens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Robert H. Stoddard, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Charles K. Stoner, ’82 In Honor of MSGT Norman G. Stoner USA (Ret) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Thomas and Margaret Strickland In Memory of Wilbur F. Ramsey . . . . . . . . . F Matilda W. Stubbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Edward Stubenrauch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP George and Barbara Stump . . . . . . . . . . F John and Kerrie Stumpf . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Robert M. Thaxton, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jerome and Tanya Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . F Peyton and Jane Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . F James C. Trapnell Jr., ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Hoa N. Truong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F R. Kirk Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Robert N.Vernay II, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A David and Sasha Vinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Rutland and Susan Walker . . . . . . . . . . . P Robert B. Wallace, ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Timothy J. Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS William C. Wallin Jr., ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Pamela W. Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Walters Development Company Inc., In Honor of James A.Walters . . . . . . . . . . CP

Jo Ann Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jim Watts, ’85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Chuck and Colleen White . . . . . . . . . . . F Nathan and Wendi Whitmire . . . . . . . . FS James and Tammy Williams. ’67 . . . . . . . A Clint and Diana Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mark and Tammy Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . P Christopher and Michele Winkler . . . . . P Lawrence and Clarissa Winslow . . . . . . . F Richard S. Wojno, ’70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John and Judy Wolfe In Honor of John Vann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Merika Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Cathy Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael and Michele Yother . . . . . . . . . F Andre and Mary Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . F James C.Young, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Earl A. Zarbin, ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mike Zeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Yi Zhang and Fei Fei Zhang . . . . . . . . . P Erich Zlanabitnig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

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Thank you to the matching gift corporations who added over $10,000 to RMA last year. For more information, call Amanda K. Griffin,Vice President for Advancement at (770) 538-2924.

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Your participation in the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program has…

• Raised over $1,032,670 since 2009 in tuition assistance • Helped over 155 new cadets enroll and benefit from an RMA education • Boosted enrollment to over 535 cadets You must take action NOW to secure your 2017 tax credit.

Apply online now because you deserve the “credit!”

The GOAL Clock is

ALREADY TICKING! You must take action NOW to secure your 2017 tax credit.

Apply online now because you deserve the “credit!”

REMARKABLE EXPANSION OF TAX CREDITS OPPORTUNITY: Owners of S-Corps, LLCs, and Partnerships may now contribute up to $10,000 to the GOAL Scholarship Program for a tax credit.

GOAL Donor Recognition Jane Adams Marc and Darlene Albertson Gary M. Alembik, ‘81 Anonymous Alene C. Arenas Dennis H. Bagwell Jonathan and Pamela Baker David and Rosemary Balos Robert and Brenda Barger Edward and Nicole Benson Jim and Mary Benson Trevor and Kelsey Bishop Errol and Barbara Bisso, ‘61 Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock Fred and Kathy Bremer James and Rochelle Brinson Robert and Beth Britton William and Nelda Browning Posey L. Brownlee Jr. James and Theresa Brzusek Gregory and Lori Buchanan Larry and Jacqueline Bullard Jack and Pat Burd David and Rebekah Campbell Maria Carrillo Adam and Lynn Carter Christopher J. Carter Dane Cates and Melanie WhitentonCates Emory L. Clark Lee M. Cleaves Terry and Chris Clontz Kerry and Jill Coker Austin Collins Lauren Conboy Counte and Jackie Cooley James and Chassie Corbin Jose and Alejandra Covarrubias Jo Ann Cripps Mark and Kimberly Cromer David and Rhonda Crook Brian and Kristin Daniel Britt and Robin Daniel Kayla Davenport Kelly and Lisa Davis Alexander C. Deitch, ‘98 Candice Dela Rosa Victor and Deborah Disharoon Kimberly C. Dressler Deborah Dunn Dennis and Julia Eidson Robert and Stephanie Eidson Jay L. Elrod Martin and Jeannette Engelmann, ‘59 Jon and Marcy Fabris

Antonio and Anita Feliciano, ‘81 Thomas and Angela Finn Stephen Fitzpatrick Brandon Forrest Christy Fraley Alec and Shelia Fraser Mitch Freeman Phillip and Erika Gaines Justin and Holly Gallagher, ‘90 Patrick and Mareydel Gardner Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ‘55 Matthew and Allison Giddens Bobby Gillyard Luke and Kira Graves Casey and Susan Graybeal Jamie and Glaucimone Green Paul and Angie Green Amanda K. Griffin Rutledge and Barbara Griffin, ‘62 Kevin and Shasda Guier Steven Hadaway and Ana Guimaraes Richard and Janie Halliley Andrew Head James and Lucille Hendricks Frank and Patricia Hennington Claire A. Henry Tony and Cathy Herdener Drew and Jane Horner Robert Hunter Michael and Theresa Hutch Jeffrey H. Irle Phillip Jackson Andrew and Elizabeth Jobson James and Lynn Jobst Alfred and Wylonda Jones Kurt and Elizabeth Jordan David M. Keith Noah and Anca King Jared and Kimberly Koldoff Zeb and Kaitlyn Lackey Jody and Nancy Lail James and Tricia Lane Marvin and Aunya Latham Jonathan Lathem Ted and Afton LaVallee Craig Levine Michael Levine Charles and Sherrie Lewis Brian and Katherine Logan, ‘92 Nan M. MacGruer Anthony and Patricia Manzo Christopher and Dena Manzo Jeffrey and Heatherly Marsh Michael and Michelle Matthews Billy and Shannon McBride

Joshua and Jennifer McCall Dennis and Trish McCraven John McKernan, ‘88 and Tracy Cocquyt-McKernan Elijah and Christy Merrett Lara Moore Mark and Araceli Moore Stephen and Svetlana Muecke Chris and Mary Mullinax John Munroe Jim and Glenda Myers Wayne and Rhonda Neck Allen and Margaret Nivens Carol Norton Marty and Sheral Page Marc and Mary Paglia Danny and Brenda Palmer Gary and Lauren Papka Louie and Teresa Payne Andrew and Rachel Pedry Emory and Deborah Peebles Shelby and Jennifer Pennix, ‘93 Shon and Lori Peppers David M. Perkins David and JoAnn Phillips Ward and Anne Phillips, ‘73 Robert Prudent and Craig Pigg Tyrone Powell Paul and Shama Rainwater Mark V. Reedy, ‘92 F. Mark Rinehart Charlie and Redina Roberts Viviene Roberts Larry and Candy Robinson Melvin and Stephanie Robinson Eric and Margaret Rodrigues Larry and Barbara Rogers Lee and Kara Rogers Reno and Therese Rojales Wyn and Gretchen Ruppenthal Hector Salas Tony and Juventina Santos-Quiles Drs. P. Ravi and Seshu Sarma Allen and Adriane Seymour William and Theresa Simpson Sabina A. Sims Dennis and Cathleen Smith Thomas and Julie Smith Stanley and Kelly Smith Leslie and Regina Smith Martha Smith Michael Smith Clay and Linda Snyder Jorge and Sabina Sosa Oscar J. Starnes III, ‘73

Kelli E. Stevens Louis and Catherine Stewart Mike and Mace Strickland John and Kerrie Stumpf Kirk Swanson Eric and Kama Swartz Robert and Wanda Swoszowski Michael and Corwynn Sylvester Alan and Michelines Tallman Donald and Marta Turley Kirk and Mary Turner Daniel and Melissa Tymchuk Diego and Chantel Vacca James and Lara Vaughan Pedro and Brenda Vega Thomas H. Walker Timothy J. Wallace Jeffrey and Janet Warncke Kevin and Tammy White Nathan and Wendi Whitmire Jimmy and Tammy Williams, ‘67 Christopher and Brittany Williamson Clint and Diana Wilson Katy Wilson Samuel Wilson, ‘60 Frederick and Joanne Young Andy and Rebecca Zager, ‘88

GOAL Contributions by Year $33,850 in 2009 $77,200 in 2010 $62,550 in 2011 $137,963 in 2012 $145,839 in 2013 $214,898 in 2014 $178,458 in 2015 $184,412 in 2016

The Georgia state tax credit program that benefits Riverside and other independent schools with scholarship dollars is proving to be extremely popular. In 2016, the $58 million cap was exceeded in record time on January 1. Because of this, the Department of Revenue prorated the amount among all the individuals and businesses who submitted applications on that day. This means that Riverside only received 63.4% of the amount that GOAL participants applied for. We encourage you to apply now since these precious tax credits are expected to again be exceeded on the first day of January 2017. Contact Mary Paglia, Annual Fund Coordinator, at (770) 532-6251, ext. 3362 or mlpaglia@riversidemilitary.com for step-by-step assistance.

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Riverside Adds New Trustees Mr. Rutledge A. Griffin, Jr., ’62, was appointed by Governor Sonny Perdue in January 2011 to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. He is the former Chairman and CEO of Griffin L.L.C. of Valdosta, GA, a manufacturer of crop protection and specialty chemicals founded in 1935. After his father’s death, Mr. Griffin became President and CEO (at age 26) of the family owned business, Griffin Corporation.

The business partnered in joint venture with Dupont in 1998 and eventually sold its interest in the joint venture to Dupont in 2003.

Mr. Griffin serves as a co-chair on the capital campaign for the Boys and Girls Club of Valdosta and has served on the Georgia Ports Authority, as Emeritus Trustee of the University of Georgia, and is past chairman of the South Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Born and raised in Valdosta, he attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, GA and received a B.S. from the University of Georgia with a major in Agriculture and a minor in Business. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children and eight grandchildren.

Stanley C. Preczewski, Ph.D. was named president of Georgia Gwinnett College in May 2014. A retired U.S. Army colonel, he began his civilian career as the inaugural vice president for Academic and Student Affairs at GGC in 2006 where he oversaw the initial regional accreditation process. While serving as vice president, he was charged with growing the student population from zero to more than 9,700 in six years; opening the College’s six academic schools; moving from a commuter to residential institution; and hiring more than 700 faculty and staff members. In 2011-12, he served as interim president of Georgia College and State University and completed the school's first capital campaign.

While a tenured member of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the U. S. Military Academy-West Point, Dr. Preczewski served as the vice dean for resources and taught strategic planning as a Fellow at the Naval War College. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, and both Airborne and Air Assault Wings.

Dr. Preczewski earned his B.S. in engineering from Cornell University and his commission in the U.S. Army in 1980. He holds an M.S. in engineering from the University of Massachusetts, an M.A. in national security strategy and planning from the U.S. Naval War College, and a Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

He and wife Jean have three children, all of whom have served or are serving in the U.S. Army. They also have two grandchildren.

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Riverside Board Names Honorary Trustees During the May 2016 board meeting, the Riverside Board of Trustees unanimously named six distinguished supporters of Riverside to serve as Honorary Trustees. Honorary Trustees may have previously served on the board, but are not required to have served as a full board member. While they are non-voting members of the Board, their presence and expertise are invaluable to the Board and Riverside’s mission.

Those named included Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman; Ira J. Middleberg, Esquire, ’66; Mr. Powell A. Fraser; Mr. Howard A. Kalmenson, ’49; Mr. Abraham A. Mitchell, ‘52; and Jerry B. Blackstock, Esquire, ‘62 (posthumous).

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Class Notes Dr. Jorge Enrique Alonso took Errol Bisso, ’61, and a few family members on a very successful fishing excursion while they were in Destin, FL.

Class of 1995 Class of 1950 Jose Luis Campos, known as “Captain Campos,” continues to be an avid fisherman and advocate for fish conservation at the age of 83. In his years in Puerto Rico, he has earned over 235 awards, diplomas, certificates, and trophies and has caught and released 318 marlin. He has been involved in catching more than 1,700 billfish. He has served as a member of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council and was later appointed chair of the council. Captain Campos is a member of the Club Nautico Hall of Fame and captain of a team winning the highest point total in the history of the international Bluefin tuna matches in the Bahamas. He is an IGFA (International Game Fish Association) certified skipper and is the top Puerto Rico skipper for tagged billfish.

Captain Campos told the alumni office in a recent email, “Season for blue marlins is just starting, so I will keep you posted on my catches.”

Class of 1966 John Delcambre currently works as locum tenens surgeon rotating trauma/ acute care Ted, second from surgery in right, graduated from hospitals across RMA in May 2016 and Texas and has joined the U.S. Oklahoma after Marines. retiring from the U.S. Navy Reserve and Texas Tech as associate professor of surgery. John and his wife, Christina, have six children and two grandchildren.

Josh R. Lewis has made the list for promotion to Commander. He is currently deployed to Deveselu, Romania and serves as the Executive Officer for the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System. Josh attended the U.S. Naval Academy, earning his commission in June 2000.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Leadership and Human Resources Development from the Naval Postgraduate School as well as a graduate degree from the Army Command General Staff College in Leavenworth, KS.

Class of 2003 Thomas Mathew began his profession as a technology consultant with Accenture Federal Services. He consulted on the solution, design, and implementation of General Fund Enterprise Business Systems (GFEBS), the ARMY’s Financial Accounting System and their customized version of SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing). Currently, Thomas is a lead SAP consultant with Thompson Gray Inc. Thomas and his wife, Suzanne (shown left), just completed a total renovation of their new home in northern Virginia.

Class of 1996 Matthew Lively is serving as class president for the class of 1996, which will be celebrate its 20th reunion this October at Homecoming. Matthew is a business developer and tax recruiter at Southeast TAX Connection. He is responsible for marketing the firm’s tax recruiting service to large private or publicly traded corporations with employment vacancies in the Tax Department.

Thomas LaRacco won three national championships, two silver medals, and one bronze in the United States Police & Fire Championships. This is an annual multi-sport Olympic style championship for professionals in the police and fire services.

Class of 2004 Daniel Robinson (shown left) was an event organizer for the ACE Day Olympics by Millennium Mat Company held on the Commandant’s Field in June 2016. Robinson is the Project Manager with Millennium Mats, one of the largest mat manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Suwannee, GA with sales in 23 markets and plants in three continents. Pictured with Robinson are (from left) COL William J. Gallagher, RMA president; Candy Robinson, Coordinator of External Business Activities; Lisa Gallagher; Maddie Gallagher; and (front center) Isabella Robinson, Daniel’s daughter.

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Class of 2011 Zach Garrett is returning to Riverside this fall as a student teacher in Spanish and as a multi-media teacher. Zach worked as senior conference manager and senior community leader for university housing at Georgia Southern University, and he is currently an AppleCare At Home Advisor for Apple Inc. He received his bachelor’s degree in Spanish and multimedia communication at Georgia Southern and is now studying world language education for his master’s degree at the University of Georgia.

Taps William Boehle, ‘36 (12/5/15) Sidney H. Auerbach, ‘41 (12/5/15) Leonard Carp, ‘42 (1/8/16) Martin J. Mullen, ‘42 (1/22/16)

Class of 2014 Jacob M. Deem attends the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and recently participated in the Foreign Academy Exchange Program, which gives cadets the opportunity to visit cadets in foreign nations. CDT Deem visited the military academy Escuela Militar de Cadetes in Colombia.

Jerome S. Birch, ‘43 (1/9/16) David L. Clokey, ‘43 (4/15/16) James A. Lanier II, ‘43 (4/9/16) George A. McLean, ‘43 (3/24/2016) William M. Nuttall, ‘44 (2/22/2016) Albert Edward Drew Jr., ‘45 (2/17/16) James F. Smith, ‘45 (5/14/16) Ralph A. Mantynband, ‘47 (1/15/16) John Halbert, ‘48 (2/5/16) Ernest W. Nielsen, ‘49 (12/11/15) Larry M. Brice, ‘51 (5/20/16) Charles M. Graham, ‘51 (4/30/16) Louis L. Bader, ‘53 (3/30/16) Stuart Fine, ‘56 (5/18/16) Charles H. Best, ‘59 (2/28/16)

Class of 2013 Andre Bastian, pictured holding the guidon, is a member of the U.S. Marine Corps select 8th & I Marine Barracks Drill Team in Washington D.C.

Class of 2015

Joseph C. Talatico, ‘59 (3/8/16)

Alexei Joya graduated from Basic Training at Ft. Benning, GA and is now at Ft. Lee in Virginia. Alexei was the recipient of the Georgia Military Scholarship to the University of North Georgia in exchange for his commitment to the Georgia National Guard.

Ralph W. Yula, ‘61 (12/5/15) Richard C. Farmer, ‘64 (4/20/16) Richard M. Zimmerman, ‘66 (11/3/2015) Louis N. Farringer, ‘67 (5/17/16) William L. Abercrombie, ‘68 (2/10/16) Bernard A. Amster, ‘68 (5/10/16) Jay G. Page III, ‘70 (5/1/16)

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President COL William J. Gallagher, USA, Ret

Reveille is a semi-annual publication produced by the communications office of Riverside Military Academy for its alumni, parents, donors, and friends. The editorial staff welcomes your ideas and comments. Photographs and illustrations may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Riverside Military Academy.

Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters to the editor may be updated online at www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to: Editor, Reveille Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 800-462-2338 www.riversidemilitary.com publicrelations@riversidemilitary.com Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion, and national or ethnic origin and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

Editor-in-Chief Adriane Seymour Director Communications and Public Relations aseymour@riversidemilitary.com Editors Amanda Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement agriffin@riversidemilitary.com Julie Smith, Multimedia Manager jsmith@riversidemilitary.com Contributors COL William J. Gallagher, USA, Ret Mr. Errol Bisso, ’61 Mrs. Nelda Browning Mrs. Candice Dela Rosa Mr. Ron P. Fenner, Jr., ’66 Mr. Jamie Green Ms. Amanda Griffin, CFRE LTC Kenny Payne, USA (Ret) Mrs. Lori Peppers Mrs. Adriane Seymour Mrs. Julie Smith LTC James Spivey, USASF Mr. Alan Tallman

Board of Trustees Mr. Kenneth L. McKelvey, Chairman Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58 Vice Chairman Mr. C. J. “Jody” Lail, Jr.Treasurer Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Secretary Mr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock Mr. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto, ’86 Mr. S. Terry Clontz Mr. Counte L. Cooley Mr. C. Brian Daniel Mr. Ron P. Fenner, Jr., ’66 Mr. Thomas M. Finn Mr. Gregory A. Fisher Mr. Rutledge A. Griffin Mr. Anthony M. Herdener Mr. Drew W. Horner, ’78 Mr. Charles A. James, ’64 Mr. Richard M. Nichols Dr. Stanley C. Preczewski Mr. Andrew W. Talkington, ’71 Mr. James R.Van Arsdale, ’79 Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq., ’66 Mr. F. Chris Whitlock Emeriti Miss Lucile E. Beaver Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’56 Mr. O. Jon McRae, Jr. Honorary Mr. Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62 Posthumous Mr. Powell A. Fraser Mr. Howard A. Kalmenson, ’49 Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman Mr. Ira J. Middleberg, ’66 Mr. Abraham A. Mitchell, ’52 Alumni Council Mr. Ronslow P. Fenner, Jr., ’66, Chairman Mr. John B. McKernan, II, ’88, Vice Chairman Mr. Geoffrey L. Hurdle, ’87, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61, Alumni Relations Director Mr. Charles D. Adams, ’89 Mr. Bryan T. Baldwin, ’96 Mr. Richard L. Bisso, ’85 Mr. Jospeh W. Bivens III, ’74 Maj. Charles H. Cook, ’74 Mr. Eric M. Cochran, ’09 Mr. Chris A. Cotter, ’88

Mr. Justin B. Creech, ’88 Dr. John B. Delcambre, ’66 Mr.Victor L. Disharoon, ’72 Mr. William T. Glisson, ’78 Mr. Grant C. Jones, ’93 Mr. Jason J. Klein, ’08 Mr. Ernest T. Lopez, ’84 Mr. Paul B. Posner, ’56 Mr. Mark M. Truslow, ’93 Mr. Stephen M.Van De Kreke, ’86 Mr. James C.Young, ’78 Mr. Nizar Zakka, ’85 Emeriti Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75, Chairman Emeritus Mr. Sumner R. Cahoon, Jr., ’49 Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58 Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64 Mr. Robert D. Jones, ’56 Judge E.J. Salcines, ’56 Chairman Emeritus Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56 Board of Visitors Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56, Chairman Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79, Vice Chairman Mr. Dennis M. Agnelly, ’66 Mr. Gary M. Alembik, ’81 Mr. Richard L. Alfonso, ’81 Mr. Arthur Boisfontaine, ’87 Dr. Arthur D. Canales, ’81 Mr. John A. Castineira, ’85 Mr. Conrad C. Conti, ’58 Mr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98 Mr. Stephen W. Earhart, ’80 Mr. Christian L. Eiroa, ’89 Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, ’96 Mrs. Susan L. Graybeal Mr. Patrick H. Higdon, ’57 Mr. Kennedy S. Judd, ’87 Ms. Diana J. Kelly Mr. Richard A. Lang Jr., ’56 Mr. Richard A. Luna Mr. Alberto R. Marrufo, ’87 Mr. Fredy E. Marrufo, ’90 Mr. Wallace L. McLendon, ’58 Mr. Robert V. Norton Mr. Thomas H. Paris III Mr. John C. Sipple, ’69 Mr. Leslie T. Smith, ’63 Mr. W. Michael Strickland Mrs. Wanda Swoszowski Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56 Mr. Samuel D. Weil, ’66 Mr. Seymour M. West III, ’67 Mr. Clark Wiese Mr. Andrew C. Zager, ’88

The members of the Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and the Alumni Council are volunteers who serve without compensation or reimbursement of any expenses.

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Sept 2-4 RMA Band Camp Weekend Sept 9-11 RMA Band Camp Weekend Sept 10 ACT (national test date) Sept 12 Class Drop/Add Ends Sept 16 ROC Parade Sept 23 Faculty/Staff Photos Sept 24 Cadet Photos Oct 1 SAT Test (on campus) Oct 7 Campus Open House Oct 13-15 Homecoming/Parents’ Day Weekend 13th Band & Chorus Concert 14th Homecoming Activities 15th Parade and Dance Oct 19 1st Quarter Ends Oct 20 2nd Quarter Begins Oct 22 ACT (National Test Date) Nov 11 Parade Preparations Nov 12 Atlanta Veterans’ Day Parade Nov 19-27 Thanksgiving Furlough (ends Nov 27 at 6:00 pm)

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Campus Open House SAT Test (on campus) Employee Appreciation Parade Band/Chorus Holiday Concert Banquet (7:00 pm) ACT Test (on campus) Holiday Furlough (ends Jan. 2 at 6:00 pm) Classes Resume 2nd Quarter Ends Semester Exams ROC Registration and Orientation 2nd Semester Begins Class Drop/Add Ends