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MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY'S TRUSTED NEWS SOURCE SINCE 1900

130 Years of Preparing Young Men to Triumph

EVERY BOY BECOMES A MAN. THE QUESTION IS, WHAT KIND WILL YOURS BECOME?

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A school that cares mostly about getting your son to sit still and comply will never unlock his will to succeed. Since 1889, thousands of parents have looked to Missouri Military Academy to give their boys the structure, responsibility and love they need to grow, compete and thrive — and become young men in full command of their lives.

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A Message from the President In 1889, under the leadership of President Col. A. F. Fleet, Missouri Military Academy was established to answer a need for academic excellence, character and social development and leadership training for young men. Since that time, I am proud to say MMA has never wavered from its charge.

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As we welcome the 130th Corps of Cadets this fall, our mission has remained unchanged — to provide the structure, accountability and love that guides and inspires boys and young men to reach their full potential. Today more than ever, our world needs young men of character who are in full command of their lives, ready to lead and triumph.

Today, I am honored to serve as MMA president, and I am grateful for the support of our entire MMA community as we prepare our young men for college and for life.

engagement to enhance retention and build competitive teams. We are excited to see what accomplishments and growth are ahead for our cadet-athletes this year.

In addition to athletics, the JROTC program remains an important part of our cadets’ education and growth. JROTC and other military-related extracurricular organizations and activities provide opportunities for cadets to learn self-discipline, perseverance and personal accountability.

This fall, as our newest boys join the corps, I am certain they cannot yet fully comprehend the value of the brotherhood that they are entering.

For some, they will begin to realize it during their time at MMA, but for many, the lessons learned will not fully come to light until later in life. As their educators, we have the privilege of seeing the transformation that takes place while they are here, and we proudly join parents, grandparents and other family members as we support these boys in their journeys to become proud, confident young men, prepared for all that life has to offer them.

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We continually strive to improve the 360° Education that MMA provides, and I thank our faculty and staff for their dedication to our boys.

As vice president for academics, operations and planning, Gen. Richard Geraci leads the effort to challenge our team members as they, in turn, challenge and guide our cadets.

Our cadets strive for excellence in the classroom, on the playing field and in service to our community. Last year, they completed more than 4,000 hours of community service and worked hard to represent MMA athletics. Our new athletic director, Dr. Ryan Nowlin, has elevated athletic programs and has restructured the department to focus on cadet participation and parent

Thank you to all alumni, parents and friends for the role you play in MMA and our cadets’ lives.

Together, we raise up the next generation of MMA alumni.

Sincerely,

Charles “Tony” McGeorge President

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BRIG. GEN. RICHARD V. GERACI, USA (RET)

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On Aug. 20, 2018, the 130th Corps of Cadets gathered in formation in front of Stribling Hall before marching into Barnard Hall to commence the 2018-19 academic year. Watching and being a part of the lives of these boys and young men — some returning cadets, some new — on their journeys to grow, lead and triumph is a special privilege. We are excited and honored to help educate and guide them into becoming the men of character that MMA alumni are known to be.

• Due to the switch to the block schedule, we are offering the following new classes in AY 18-19: – robotics automation (for seventh- and eighth-grade students) – speech (will become a graduation requirement in 2020) – publications (journalism/yearbook/ newspaper) – advanced chemistry and physics classes

We have high expectations that the Class of 2019 will follow in the footsteps of the Class of 2018. We are proud of our most recent graduates and their accomplishments – all of our 2018 graduates were accepted to college while earning more than $6.5 million in scholarships.

We are also introducing Project Lead the Way, a STEM-focused science course for seventhand eighth-grade students. Additionally, we will continue to enhance our literacy comprehension program to ensure every cadet is reading at or above grade level upon graduation.

In addition to the success of our senior class, we are pleased with the academic performance of our cadets last year, with 45 percent having above a 3.0 GPA. Our 360° approach to education is producing measurable results that truly indicate academic progress and growth of our cadets.

Cadets now have increased opportunities to take college courses with William Woods University professors on MMA’s campus through our innovative College Triumph program. This semester, college algebra, english composition and leadership are being offered. We also have cadets taking technical courses at the Hart Career Center that include auto mechanics, computer networking, construction technology, agricultural science and welding technology.

This year, we are implementing a significant change to the academic structure at MMA; we have moved to a 4x4 block schedule. With a 4x4 block schedule: • Courses that were traditionally year-long will be completed in one semester.

• Cadets will take four classes each semester, which means cadets have the opportunity to take eight courses a school year instead of seven.

• Cadets will have an academic advantage with more time spent in each class each day and plenty of time to study, and they’ll only have to focus on four courses each semester.

MMA remains dedicated to providing MMA’s 360° Education experience that helps young men reach their full potential and prepares them for college and for life.

Brig. Gen. Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret) Vice President for Academic, Operations and Planning

Help the Heart of MMA Beat Strong.

FOREVER BROTHERS. FOREVER #MMAPROUD. Your gift to the Missouri Military Academy annual fund supports the heart of MMA – from scholarships to faculty to athletic and academic programs. Through your support, MMA helps boys become young men known for resilience, self-discipline, perseverance, and honor. Your gift matters to the next generation of MMA cadets.

Make a gift online at www.missourimilitaryacademy.com today.

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On the cover, 2017-18 Battalion Commander Victor Arturo Leon Aguilar (center) leads the MMA Corps of Cadets, May 2018. Cover photo by Annie O’Neill.

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Photo Journal News and Success Stories Summer Camp 2018 2017-18 Final Promotions Meet the New Battalion Commander Honor Guard Winter Sports Preview Faculty Profile

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Why I Attended Actor Randall Carver ’64 shares his MMA story.

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Alumni Updates In Memory Honoring Col. Charles R. Stribling III.

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Success for MMA Grads A look back at commencement and achievements of the Class of 2018.

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College and Career Counseling Q&A Advice from MMA’s Director of College and Career Counseling Ayanna Shivers.

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STEM Education at MMA MMA adds Project Lead the Way to its curriculum.

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STEM in the Field MMA alumni find success in STEM.

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Radical Hang Time MMA cadets have the opportunity to learn rappelling on the Academy’s dynamic back campus facility, designed to improve cadets’ individual physical fitness, personal appearance, self-esteem and self-confidence as well as collectively bolster esprit de corps and resiliency. With even more plans for expanded development, back campus currently features a climbing wall and rappel tower; off-road running trail with obstacles; monkey ropes to develop upper-body strength; log hurdles to develop agility and endurance; and a spear-throwing station for hand-eye coordination, motivation, self-confidence and more. MMA thanks the Cortada family for their generous support of back campus development.

Cadet Jacob Giles, MMA Class of 2023, enjoys practicing his rappelling skills.

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Cadets Alexander Schaaf and Mathew Ghidey (far right)visited Westminster Abbey in London during their semester abroad through the Duke of York Fellowship.

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Cadet Standouts: #MMAProud Four MMA cadets — Rhys Bullington, Colton Lucas, Omena Oberuvwu, and Sky Thunderchild — were accepted to participate in the 2018 American Legion Boys State of Missouri program, held June 16-23. Only young men exhibiting qualities of leadership character, scholarship and citizenship are considered for Boys State. The eight-day leadership experience draws together the best and brightest high school juniors from across the state.

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Cadet Michael Naughton was selected to participate in the prestigious Missouri Scholars Academy. Hosted by the Honors College at the University of Missouri, this three-week residential program is a selection of 330 of Missouri’s most gifted students.

Each year, up to three Missouri Military Academy cadets may be chosen for the Duke of York Fellowship, a prestigious semester abroad exchange program with the Duke of York’s Royal Military School in Dover, England. In 2017-18, cadets Alexander Schaaf and Mathew Ghidey were selected for the fellowship. For the 201819, Colton Lucas and Chia-Wei Hsu have the opportunity for the global education experience.

Qualified rising juniors and seniors may apply for the fellowship each spring.

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MMA’s Future Business Leaders of America, 2017-18.

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Members of the Missouri Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda Chapter from Missouri Military Academy traveled to Springfield, Missouri, for the Missouri FBLA – PBL State Leadership Conference in April. The five-day symposium featured dynamic workshops, innovative keynotes and professional networking opportunities with Fortune 500 companies for middle school through college students.

Five FBLA cadets – Khaluguun Enkhbayar, Francisco Fletes, Carlos Liriano, Gabriel Perez, and Alexander Seibert – attended the conference and participated in the Color Guard at the opening session on Sunday evening. Maj. Peggy Reynard, FBLA sponsor and MMA

business department chair, and Capt. Greg Maximovitch, educational technology integrator and business instructor, accompanied the cadets.

Fletes placed fourth in state in public speaking and qualified to compete at the National FBLA Conference in June, his second time qualifying for the national competition.

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by Bright Futures Mexico as “Business Partner of the Year” The Lunch Buddy program pairs an at-risk elementary school student with a community role model as part of the national Bright Futures program. Mentors eat lunch with their buddy at least once a month and often attend recess or class with their buddy.

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2018-19 Honor Company: Charlie Company Recognized for top academic, discipline and extracurricular performance, Charlie Company holds distinction as the 2018-19 Honor Company. Each year, each company competes for points that are tallied and used to select the Honor Company for the next academic year.

“Dailies” are daily points earned by each company in such categories as morning or uniform inspection and discipline. The first place company for the day earns four points, second place earns three points, third place earns two, and fourth place earns one point.

“Weeklies” are weekly points awarded for reviews and periodic Saturday morning inspections. First

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place earns 20 points, second place earns 15, third place earns 10, and fourth place earns five points.

Special events, such as Army Days and Final Inspection, provide opportunities for additional points. Special charitable events also provide opportunities.

Each month, each company’s points are totaled, and the company that has earned the most points during the month receives 20 more points toward their annual accumulation. The second place company earns 15 points, third place earns 10, and fourth place earns five.

Points are also earned according to the highestranking GPA and most-improved GPA by company.

At the end of each year, the company that has tallied the most points during the year earns the Honor Company distinction.

The start of the fall semester brings a fresh start for each company. Each company starts out at zero points, ready to compete for the top honor.

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Former National Guard Bureau Chief Receives Cates “I Will Hold” Award for Leadership Retired U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass received the 2018 Gen. Clifton B. Cates “I Will Hold” Award for Leadership at the Missouri Military Academy Maroon and Gold Gala April 7, 2018, at the Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis.

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Security Council and was the Department of Defense’s official channel of communications to governors and state adjutants general on all matters pertaining to the National Guard.

“Gen. Grass’s leadership helped to elevate the National Guard in its mission to serve both community and country, and for our MMA cadets, he is an outstanding role model,” said MMA President Charles “Tony” McGeorge. “By honoring him through this award, we hope to recognize the key service the men and women of the National Guard provide our nation and inspire our cadets to elevate their own aspirations of leadership.”

Established in 2014 in commemoration of MMA’s 125th anniversary, the “I Will Hold” Award is named for Gen. Clifton B. Cates, a 1910 graduate of MMA. Cates led a distinguished military career and served through several major conflicts, including World War I, World War II and the Korean War. He eventually became the 19th commandant of the Marine Corps and is well known as the man who fought Congress to save the U.S. Marine Corps from possible extinction in 1951, which paved the way for the USMC’s growth and prosperity.

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PHOTO, TOP RIGHT: From left, Missouri Military The 27th National Guard Bureau Chief, retired U.S. Army Gen. Frank J. Grass (center) accepts the Missouri Military Academy’s Gen. Clifton B. Cates “I Will Hold” Award for Leadership from former U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond (left) and MMA President Tony McGeorge (right).

PHOTO, BOTTOM RIGHT: From left, Academy President Tony McGeorge; Academy Board of Trustees Chair Strib Koster; Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, U.S. Army, Missouri National Guard; Sen. Jeannie Riddle; now Missouri Gov. Michael Parson; Sen. Wayne Wallingford; and Rep. Steve Hobbs at the Missouri Military Academy’s Maroon & Gold in St. Louis April 7.

The 2015 recipient of MMA’s “I Will Hold” Award, former U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond introduced Grass at this year’s event.

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PHOTO, TOP LEFT: Helping those in need during the holiday season, cadets collected and donated more than 8,000 cans of food for local charities.

PHOTO, BOTTOM LEFT: Cadets set up American flags at the Missouri Veterans Home in honor of Veterans Day 2017.

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During 2017-18, the corps of cadets completed more than 4,000 hours of community service, upholding one of MMA’s core values – service to each other, our families, school, communities and nation.

Held to honor the mothers and grandmothers of MMA cadets, Spring Family Weekend 2018 was held April 20-22. The weekend featured a rugby game, the Epple Memorial Art Show, the Festival of the Arts and more.

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Jazz on the Lake On Saturday, May 19, Missouri Military Academy proudly held its “Jazz on the Lake” concert on the MMA campus. This annual concert is open to the public, free of charge, and features the MMA Jazz Band and other musical performances by the corps of cadets.

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Meet the Band and Choral Leaders The music department is headed by retired Royal Marines bandmaster WO2 Freddie Lomas and features a marching band, concert band, jazz band, middle school band, chorus and various solo musicians who take private lessons as part of their studies at Missouri Military Academy.

MMA’s Rob McGrath also a former member of Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band, leads the choral program and jazz band. Prior to joining the MMA faculty in 2016, he was a professional jazz musician and teacher in the U.K. McGrath is also a member of the Columbia Jazz Orchestra.

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MMA Hosts National Military School Band Festival In February, MMA welcomed the best musicians from military schools around the United States, hosting the three-day National Military School Band and Choir Festival for the first time ever.

The festival’s theme this year was 1918, dedicated to remembering those who gave their lives during World War I. For the first time in its history, MMA received the Ronald L. Horton Award, presented to the school that is best prepared for the festival. The award is based on the mean audition scores on chair placement auditions, of which six MMA cadets received first-chair placements.

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Baseball Returns to MMA In spring 2019, baseball will return to the MMA campus, led by head coach Blayne Murphy. Baseball was one of the first three athletic programs, along with football and track, established at MMA in 1892. The Colonels look to reestablish a historically strong program.

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THIS SUMMER!

Build confidence, learn to lead, and have fun! Choose Confidence or Leadership Camp for experiences such as paint ball and rappelling to build teamwork and leadership skills. MMA Summer Academy focuses on academic support and gives opportunities to gain high school credit. Residential camps on MMA’s scenic campus are available for ages 8 through 17.

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SUMMER CAMP REVIEW

MMA Summer Camps 2018 Build confidence, learn to lead, and have fun!

These were the goals for our 2018 residential summer camp experiences.

More than 200 campers attended MMA this past summer.

Confidence Camp (for 8- to 11-year-old boys) and Leadership Camp (for young men ages 12-17) kept our campers outside and active, challenging and motivating them through activities such as rappelling, high ropes and obstacle courses and leadership challenges.

For grades 7-12, the Summer Academy enabled young men to simultaneously learn leadership skills and improve their academics and study skills. High school students earned up to two course credits during the Summer Academy.

Through the eyes of parents — Comments shared on our Facebook page “My son loved his experience at Confidence Camp, and I can see the difference it has made in his perception of himself in this world. I would recommend MMA to anyone that wants to provide their son with an opportunity to build the confidence they need to become a strong and powerful man in this world.” — Julie Gardner “Just spent the last hour looking at great action photos of all these young men at the 2018 Leadership Camp. Saw plenty with my son in them. This is exactly what I hoped for and expected from an organization that has been creating leaders for over 100 years. BRAVO ZULU, WELL DONE from a 24+ year military veteran.” — JR Hernandez “I picked my son up from camp. His first words were, ‘When can I go back to MMA?’” — Emily Flanagan Kaylor “Amazing!! Our son grew a lot the two weeks he was at MMA! Thank you for teaching our son!!” — Petisha Davis Missouri Military Academy

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Final Promotions Academic year 2017-18

Upon the recommendation of the Promotion Board, the following appointments were authorized in the corps of cadets in May 2018.

Lieutenant Colonel: Victor Arturo Leon Aguilar Major: Juan Pablo Cepeda, Mitchell Duing, Victor Armando Leon Aguilar, Gabriel Perez, Yinzhou Wang, Jiaxuan Zhou Captain: Edward Cha, Francisco Fletes Dorantes, Joseph Mulvey, Tamir Nyamdavaa, Zihan Zhu First Lieutenant: Zhuoli Cai, Khaliguun Enkhbayar, Fabian Campos, Jorge Garcia, Joseph Guth, Thuqan Hindawi, Luis Merino Cantu, Irvin Rodriguez, Arturo Salazar, Garrett Stafford, Gabriel Vallejo Second Lieutenant: Ming Han Richard Choy, Alexander Ebersole, Vernon Leach, Cesar Perera, Alexander Seibert Master Sergeant: Chandler Logan Bolinger, Rhys Bullington, Akele Carpentier, Pedro Da Rocha Pereira Alves, Enkhochir Enkhbaatar, Miquel De La Mora, Styles Fountain, Itgelt Gankhuyag, Matthew Ghidey, Emiliano Gonzalez, Eric Juarez, Alexander Gilbert, Erick Puente, Sky Spotted Eagle Thunderchild Henio, Treestan Vera, Garrison Parker Yeary, Rongyang Yi Sergeant First Class: Sean Hughes, Copeland Grahmann, Mauricio Guraieb Chazaro, Colton Jack Lucas, Matthew David Seibert Staff Sergeant: Zeth Colin, Griffin Samuel Henry, Zihao Li, Oliver Lomas, Gabriel Velasco Sergeant: Alfredo Chavez Longoria, Jarod Demastus, Samuel Yuan Guo, Devonte Knight, Michael Patrick Naughton, Bruno Pozzani Corporal: Maolin Chen, Christian Hollingsworth, HyunJae Kim Private First Class: Praise Mugwiza

Final Designations Academic year 2017-18

Upon the recommendation of the Designations Board, the following designations were announced in May 2018.

Battalion Command Group Battalion Commander: Cadet Khaliguun Enkhbayar Battalion Executive Officer: Cadet Ming Han Richard Choy Battalion Sergeant Major: Cadet Sky Spotted Eagle Thunderchild Henio Battalion Staff Group S-1 Adjutant: Cadet Sean Thornton Hughes S-2 Intelligence Officer: Cadet Mauricio Guraieb Chazaro S-3 Operations Officer: Cadet Colton Jack Lucas S-4 Logistics Officer: Cadet Matthew David Seibert S-5 Public Affairs Officer: Cadet Bruno Andreazzi Pozzani Company Commanders Band Company: Cadet Chandler Logan Bolinger Bravo Company: Cadet Enkhochir Enkhbaatar Charlie Company: Cadet Miguel De La Mora Delta Company: Cadet Rhys Kaimen Bullington Company First Sergeants Band Company: Cadet Zeth Colin Bravo Company: Cadet Griffin Samuel Henry Charlie Company: Cadet Zihao Li Delta Company: Cadet Gabriel Velasco Jr. Special Assignments Battalion Drill Team Commander: Cadet Samuel Yuan Guo Battalion Color Guard Commander: Cadet Michael Patrick Naughton

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Cadet Enkhbayar Makes History at MMA

In August 2018, Khaliguun Enkhbayar began his senior high school year at the Missouri Military Academy with the distinction of the being the academy’s first cadet battalion commander from Mongolia. The battalion commander is the highest position of cadet leadership attainable at MMA. Enkhbayar will assume leadership of MMA’s 130th Corps of Cadets, upholding a long legacy of academic excellence, self-discipline and high standards of character. Responsible for all battalion activities, the cadet battalion commander supervises and provides guidance and direction for the cadet battalion staff officers, company commanders and battalion command sergeant major while ensuring all activities and training are planned, coordinated and executed efficiently. Through his Continued

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example, he sets the standard for the corps. He serves as a link between the corps of cadets and the commandant’s staff and serves as an advisor to the commandant of cadets regarding cadet matters.

His favorite MMA experience so far, however, is tied to leadership – his role as platoon sergeant during the 2017-18 academic year.

“Taking responsibility for other cadets means a lot. We mutually support each other,” Enkhbayar says. “What MMA has taught us is that we are always a family, always a brotherhood. We will always remember and protect each other.”

“I cried and kept thinking, ‘I’m the first Mongolian commander,’” Enkhbayar says about learning the news he had earned the rank of BC. “I kept thinking, ‘You are carrying your country’s and family’s name on with honor and distinction.’”

Holding the position of BC, according to Enkhbayar, means serving as a role model for other cadets and, with the rest of his battalion staff, taking care of the corps.

“We work together as a team,” he says. “The school teaches us that – everyone achieves more together.”

Enkhbayar joined MMA during second semester of his freshman year, after attending an international school in Germany. When the culture of the German school wasn’t a good fit for Enkyhbayar, he started looking at MMA, following the recommendation that he had received from MMA alumni from Mongolia.

Before he arrived in Missouri, he said he was a little apprehensive about what to expect from his new school, but he expected to receive an education that prepared him academically and as a disciplined, respectful young gentleman.

The influence of other cadets – the MMA family – has been instrumental for Enkhbayar.

MMA has changed him more than he anticipated, however.

“Before I came here, I didn’t study that much,” Enkhbayar says. “Now, I’m a member of Delta Phi (academic honor society), and that means a lot to me.”

He says he remembers watching cadets going to guided study hall during his first days at MMA, his first glimpse at MMA’s focus on academics.

“MMA has provided me with a lot of academic help,” says Enkhbayar, commenting on the tutoring and support he has received from MMA faculty and mentors.

In addition to the academic focus, Enkhbayar has been active in MMA athletics, participating in soccer and basketball.

“I’ve wanted to be BC since sophomore year,” he says. “When you receive awards at MMA and get promoted, you have honor and motivation.

The promotion shows how hard you have been working.”

“When I looked at all BCs who served before, I found inspiration through what they do,” he adds.

“I knew I wanted to be a role model for other cadets coming to MMA.” In the future, Enkhbayar hopes to become a diplomat, utilizing the leadership lessons he has learned at MMA to help others learn how to work together.

“If there is a challenge, I have to face it and try to solve it,” he says about serving as BC. “We have to come up with ways to solve things.”

Enkhbayar spent this past summer at home in Mongolia, studying for the TOEFL test and preparing for his college applications and senior year. He spent time with his parents (his dad is the CEO of World Organic Foods LLC) and his 4-year-old sister. His older brother is currently studying at the University of California-Los Angeles.

“My mom says MMA has changed me a lot – in a good way,” Enkhbayar says. “MMA has helped me.”

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Members of the 2017-18 MMA Honor Guard.

On MMA’s Honor Guard

Missouri Military Academy’s Honor Guard has one of the most serious and somber responsibilities among all the student groups. Whenever an event needs a sense of gravitas and polish, these cadets answer the call.

In 2017-18 Honor Guard participated in two funerals, including Col. Charles R. Stribling III’s.

They also put on a demonstration at McMillon Elementary for Veterans Day. Events like these are when MMA gets to showcase how well our cadets can perform. They are also a public service to our communities and an opportunity to bring honor to our school, the corps of cadets, and the members of Honor Guard. By donning the Honor Guard uniform, members stand out among the other cadets and show their personal pride.

The Honor Guard has a single all-encompassing mission: Take pride in everything you do, and do whatever it is to the best of your ability.

Carry on, men.

SFC John D. Biddle, MMA Honor Guard Leader

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Winter Warmup COLONELS BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING SEASON PREVIEWS

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The Colonels’ winter athletic season will soon be upon us as practice for basketball and wrestling begin on Oct. 29. Missouri Military Academy welcomes new basketball coach, David Mahurin, to campus as he takes the helm in his first year with the Fighting Colonels, and Dr. Ryan Nowlin returns in his second year leading the wrestling squad.

For the Colonel Basketball team, finishing the season with a 9-9 record left both players and coaches feeling as if they let a big opportunity slip through their grasp. This year’s team looks to improve on that mark and has set its sights on winning its first-ever district championship (in the new format).

The Colonels boast height and athleticism in key spots this year with players such as seniors Omena Oberuvwu, Kalisa Clovis, Franklin Pfeifer and others who average 6’5” at the center/forward position. The “sixth man off the bench” spark plug junior forward from a year ago, Bruno Pozzani (6’5”), returns and will anchor the lineup for the Fighting Colonels. As

is the case every year, newcomers bring a needed shot in the arm of energy and athleticism, and this year will be no different. There are 10 returning letter winners off of last year’s team and several new faces who expect to make a name for themselves.

They’re going to need that experience as they compete in the Eugene and Belle tournaments and will see teams that we wouldn’t normally play. Playing in the Capital City Shootout in mid-December against rival Harrisburg is a big honor and should be a good early-season test for the Colonels. The team will play a full varsity schedule as they compete in 16 headto-head games and the two aforementioned tournaments, all in the attempt to better prepare them for the district tournament in late February. The team opens the season on the road at Silex on Nov. 16.

The MMA Wrestling Colonels, led by secondyear head coach Nowlin, look to improve on last year’s 11-7 dual meet record and hope to advance a number of Colonels into the 2019

State Wrestling Championship. They are led by senior heavyweight Sky Thunderchild Henio, Clark Gookin at 145, juniors WrayVauze Givens at 152 and Thomas Huckins at 170. All four look to make their bid to earn a trip to State in midFebruary. Returning underclassmen who can definitely make an impact on this year’s squad include sophomore Peter Clinton at 160, Ayden Garcia at 182 and Loci Munyura at 138.

Last season, every meet but two were on the road. This year we host a large number of duals and triangular meets, which will be a nice change of pace from traveling.

“We look forward to wrestling in front of our own fans and the corps this year,” Coach Nowlin says. “That always seems to bring us a little bit of extra energy on the mat.”

The wrestlers open their season on Nov. 16 at Father Tolton Catholic High School in Columbia, Missouri.

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Commencement 2018

THE CLASS OF 2018 SAYS GOODBYE TO MMA BUT LOOKS FORWARD TO APPLYING SKILLS TO COLLEGE

The Missouri Military Academy celebrated its 2018 graduates, who were members of the 129th Corps of Cadets, on May 26. All 59 graduates have been accepted to college and have earned collectively more than $6.5 million in scholarships, which highlights the hard work and values inherent to MMA’s cadets and their commitment to success.

During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Stephen L. Danner, commencement speaker and current adjutant general for the Missouri National Guard, received the 2018 Charles Hardin Medal for Conspicuous Service to the State and Nation.

This prestigious award is given in recognition of Missouri Gov. Charles Henry Hardin, founding benefactor of MMA. Danner, a native of Macon County, Missouri, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1972 where he served as a combat engineer. He joined the Missouri National Guard as a member of the Judge Advocate Generals Corps in 1981 and has

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since held several other military assignments, including deputy chief of staff, commander of the 140th Regiment, assistant adjutant general-Army and more. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, his J.D. from the University of Missouri and his M.S. in strategic studies from U.S. Army War College. Danner is also the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (with two Bronze Service Stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal, among others.

“The education you received here is extraordinary and unique,” Danner said, addressing the cadets. “The values that have been forged in your character are only made possible through the crucible of a military education.”

“As you leave, you take the values that have been taught and reinforced here with you – they

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will be your guide,” Danner said. To the MMA families present, he said, “You have set these young men on the path to success.”

The ceremony also featured the presentation of middle school and high school awards. Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency in the Middle School was awarded to Fausto Salazar. The Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Outstanding Middle School Underclassman was given to Jacob Giles. William Walker Dunn received the Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Freshman Class, Gabriel Penha received the Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Sophomore Class, and Colton Lucas received the Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Junior Class.

The Abbott-Albright Faculty Award for “Excellence in Teaching” was given to the outstanding teacher for this academic year: Maj. Peggy Reynard. Cheryl Morris received The Heimos Trophy, an award for “a faculty or staff member voted by fellow faculty members to have done the most for the boys during the year.”

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was appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, one of the country’s most elite U.S. service academies — boasting a 15 percent acceptance rate and a total enrollment of less than 1,000. Located in Kings Point, New York, the USMMA is highly competitive and known for its rigorous application process that includes completing a questionnaire, submitting multiple essays and undergoing a mental and physical medical evaluation and fitness test.

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Fountain said he chose USMMA to kick-start his military career because he knew it would provide a challenge, both mentally and physically. “I still have a lot of work to do, yet I feel that MMA has definitely started me on the right track and pushed me further than I thought I could’ve ever gotten on my own or at any other military preparatory school,” Fountain said.

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Additional awards included the following: • The Robert H. Weaver Award for an individual who or group that best exemplifies an unconditional, unceasing drive and commitment to making life better for MMA and the corps of cadets, presented to Rob and Katherine English of St. Louis, parents of Cadet William C. English ’19 • The Fritsch Plaque for the junior cadet who exemplifies honor, good discipline and academic excellence and service to the academy, presented to Khaliguun Enkhbayar • The Dorsey Anderson, Class of 1895, Cup for the cadet exerting the most gentlemanly example, presented to Carlos Liriano • The Red Ireland, Class of 1941, Trophy for a Fighting Heart for the cadet who demonstrates how loyalty and courage combine to form a “fighting heart,” presented to Pedro Da Rocha • The Mustang Scholars Foundation Plaque for the cadet who works to promote multicultural understanding in the Corps of Cadets, presented to Praise Mugwiza President McGeorge proceeded with announcing the following company honors: • The Company M-Club Award, presented to Delta Company • The Company with the Highest Athletic Standing: Bravo Company

• The Company with the Highest Disciplinary Standing: Band Company • The Company Spirit Award, presented to Delta Company • The Company with the Highest Scholastic Standing: Band Company • The Company with the Highest Military Standing: Charlie Company • The Honor Company for 2017-18: Charlie Company In addition, Victor Armondo Leon received the Outstanding Performance by a Company Commander Plaque, and Alexander Ebersole received The Don Hooton, Class of 1919, Fellowship Cup, voted by the corps of cadets as the most valuable senior to the institution.

President McGeorge wrapped up his announcements with two final awards: The Charles I. Wall Cup, the second highest leadership for an MMA cadet who best exemplifies ideals on which the Academy was founded, which was given to Jiaxuan Zhou; and Legion of Honor, which is the highest award that can be given to a cadet, awarded to Victor Arturo Leon.

Geraci recognized Mitchell David Duing as the Class of 2018 salutatorian, Gabriel Vallejo with the Dr. James C. Olson Award for the Highest Scholarship in the Class of 2018 and Yinzhou Wang as the Class of 2018 valedictorian.

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College and Career Counseling Q&A As the director of college and career counseling at MMA, Dr. Ayanna Shivers plays an integral role in helping cadets set and reach their post-secondary goals. Above all, Shivers says the most important aspect of her job is building a positive relationship with the cadets and their parents and establishing a foundation of trust.

What has changed in the college application process and/or with scholarships in recent years that parents should be aware of? Parents may now complete FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) in October and use income data from years prior.

DR. AYANNA SHIVERS, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE AND CAREER COUNSELING

In your opinion, what is the most important thing for students to do as they prepare to apply for colleges? Take the most rigorous course load they can handle while they are participating in extracurricular activities and community service. It is important to be well rounded.

When do students need to start thinking about their college applications? It is never too

NAVIANCE:

MMA cadets have a special resource to help them plan their futures. This resource is Naviance, an online platform that acts as a comprehensive college and career readiness solution. It facilitates career exploration, matching the interests of students with potential career paths, academic planning and self-discovery. Utilizing this platform prepares cadets for what’s next and gives them an opportunity to be proactive in deciding their futures. Visit naviance.com to learn more.

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early to start thinking about applications. Even when a student is too young to apply, he should be researching and finding out what he will need and what the colleges are looking for in a future student.

What are the top resources for students as they research colleges? Naviance is a great resource for our cadets. Our cadets also like U.S. News and World Report rankings. With internet access so available, there are several great ways to conduct research today.

How do you help students navigate the stress of senior year and figuring out where to go from here? What advice do you give them? I am an available resource, and I try to be accessible when they need me. I’ve been through the process several times. I also assure cadets and their parents that it is OK to not be 100 percent sure of the next step because MMA prepares cadets to have options.

The Class of 2018 earned $6.5 million in scholarships. How does MMA help its graduates be so successful with scholarship earnings? By helping cadets apply to “right fit” colleges. We help cadets find the schools where they will triumph and find the most success.

Are there any common misconceptions or myths about the college application process?

If so, what? Yes, I think the most common misconception is that the process is difficult. It can take some time, but with proper planning, it is manageable and relatively easy.

FA C U LT Y P R O F I L E

Maj. Lawrence McClarey Currently serving as department chair and instructor for MMA’s social studies department, Maj. Lawrence McClarey brings his experience of serving 12 years on active duty with the U.S. Army as an armor officer to his teaching.

The 19-year MMA teaching veteran was recognized in August 2018 as Teacher of the Semester.

How would you describe the MMA Corps of Cadets? It is a diverse group of students with unlimited potential.

I appreciate most the cultural and economic diversity of the corps of cadets.

It is truly a melting pot.

What do you hope every MMA student learns during his time here? To become a person of courage and to never ever quit.

What is something most people don’t know about you? I was not a good student in high school. That changed when I went to college. In order to pay for college, I had to earn a three-year Army ROTC scholarship. That changed my outlook on studying.

Who had the most influence on you growing up, and why or how? My brother, Don, had the greatest influence on me. He encouraged me to read as much as possible.

What are you reading right now?

William Manchester’s The Last Lion Favorite podcast? EconTalk Favorite place you’ve ever visited?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Dream trip you want to take? Tour China Favorite quote? “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” — Winston Churchill

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Cadets Dominic Desiderio and Jacob Javier explore the new class inventory.

Driving Real-World Success through STEM Education

Cadets Kellan Mugisha and Dominic Desiderio demonstrate the use of algorithmic language by having their partners make an omelet using only the directions in their custom recipe, while foreign language instructor Scott Nelson waits for his made-to-order omelet.

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With 2.4 million STEM jobs projected to go unfilled in 2018 alone, the fields of science, technology, engineering and math are promising avenues for young men and women looking to make an impact in their future careers.

Unfortunately, finding individuals with the skills and passion needed to join the STEM workforce is challenging at best, with lack of applicable coursework and waning interest to blame in many schools across the country.

At Missouri Military Academy, our goal is to develop cadets who are college and career ready — and that means preparing them not only for lives of impact but also for future success. This year, MMA has partnered with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) to further enhance the Academy’s STEM education opportunities, empowering students to flex their problem-solving abilities while gaining the confidence and skills to address real-world issues.

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Science instructor Blayne Murphy demonstrates for cadets Dominic Desiderio and Jacob Javier how to assemble a flat bearing, which he and his classmates will use on almost every build for the class.

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Project Lead the Way Project Lead the Way is a nonprofit organization that develops STEM curricula for U.S. elementary, middle and high schools, with a mission of preparing students for the global economy through STEM education.

“STEM is an ever-growing field with everincreasing opportunities for individuals with a passion and knowledge base to meet the needs of our society while doing something they love,” says Blayne Murphy, science instructor at MMA who, along with business and technology instructor Keith Morgan, serves as an MMA PLTW-certified instructor. “The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that between 2012 and 2022, employment opportunities in STEM-related fields are expected to grow by more than 9 million. If we’re truly making our cadets college

and career ready, this is a natural and crucial step in that direction.”

At MMA, the PLTW program is currently available to seventh- and eighth-grade cadets.

Beginning this academic year, the Academy is offering automation, robotics and an expanded computer science curriculum to middle school students.

“As part of our partnership with Project Lead the Way, we can stay abreast of the latest educational trends within the industry, specifically regarding STEM thanks to their continual effort regarding web-based and face-to-face professional development and education,” Murphy says.

Cadets’ parents, he adds, can also play a crucial role in the success of the PLTW program.

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“Parents can aid our endeavor by encouraging their cadets to explore the various possibilities that are currently offered here at the Academy with regard to STEM education or will be offered in the future,” he says. “In doing so, they will reinforce our desire to teach and promote critical thinking skills, creativity, communication and collaboration — the pillars of today’s workforce, regardless of the field.”

STEM at MMA Despite growing demand in the field, only one-quarter of U.S. K-12 schools offer computer science and coding classes, and more than nine out of 10 parents say they want computer science taught at their child’s school. MMA has a long history of excellence in science and math education — it’s the engineering and technology aspects of the curriculum, Murphy says, that have really ramped up in recent years.

“Keith Morgan has done a tremendous job implementing several computer science courses, now including PLTW curriculum, and now with the addition of automation and robotics, we consider ourselves lucky to be able to offer such a wide array of STEM-related courses to our cadets, with hopefully more to come in the future,” he says.

Unlike more traditional classroom teaching, the PLTW curriculum is marked by interactive, hands-on, project-based learning. Students are challenged to take responsibility for their own learning experiences, and through the process they gain a stronger sense of ownership and pride in their overall education.

“The teacher becomes less of the ‘focus’ of the class being relied upon for the majority of the information and becomes more of a facilitator of the learning experiences and environment providing guidance and encouragement when needed,” Murphy says of teaching STEM to young cadets. “This autonomy and onus for the learning process truly forces the student to have more ‘skin in the game’ and in my opinion gives them a greater sense of pride and accomplishment when completing a project or solving what are primarily real-world issues.”

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STEM by the Numbers • According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17 percent, compared to other occupations’ 9.8 percent growth.

• Even in non-STEM careers, STEM degree holders earn a higher income than non-STEM degree holders.

• Individuals working in the STEM field are critical players in the continued growth and stability of the U.S. economy.

• STEM education creates the next generation of innovators — the critical thinkers who will create new products and processes that sustain our economy.

• A study from the IU School of Education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis found that students who complete three or more PLTW courses are six times more likely to major in STEM field. Those students are also more likely to graduate with honors, score well on standardized tests and pursue a career in STEM.

You are cordially invited

to attend MMA’s premiere gathering and biggest fundraiser of the year.

Maroon 2019 & Gold Saturday, April 6, 2019 Hilton St. Louis Frontenac St. Louis, Missouri Funds raised at the Maroon & Gold Gala support essential MMA cadet programs — from academics to athletics to scholarships and more. For event sponsorship information, please contact Kevin Quinn, director of development, at Kevin.Quinn@missourimilitaryacademy.org or 573-581-1776, ext. 230.

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STEM in the Field

As technology continues to advance, MMA alumni are leading the charge.

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1 l Dr. Stanley Zydlo ’52 was longtime head of emergency medical services at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is best known for inventing the country’s first intercommunity system of emergency responders — what later became known as the 9-1-1 system. A Chicago native, Zydlo earned his medical degree from Loyola University and served as a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

2 l Mario Nardoni ’79 is the deputy chief technology officer at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Following graduation from MMA, the technology executive, whose experience includes infrastructure engineering and technical architecture, earned a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University, an MBA from Universidad Panamericana and a Master of Science in advanced information technology and business management from the University of Wales.

3 l A game designer who’s worked on some of the most well-known games in the industry, Michael Aubuchon ’94 was lead designer of the U.S. Army’s America’s Army game franchise, a squad-based tactical online action game. He also spent more than seven years as senior designer at id Software, where he served on the design teams for Doom and Rage. Following MMA, he attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in computer engineering.

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Jose García ’78 is the CEO and founder of Kosmos Scientific de Mexico, a company based in Monterrey, Mexico, that sells equipment for astronomy and optics (telescopes, microscopes, binoculars and science gadgets), agriculture (electronic meters) and education (planetarium projectors). “I got the passion for science at MMA while attending physics and chemistry courses,” he says. “My teacher (Capt. Waldo Roberts) worked at NASA for the Apollo 11 project, and we could see the passion in his eyes every time he remembered a passage of his days at NASA.”

A graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in geological engineering, engineer Chris Schafer ’89 is director of operations and sales for Apex Resources, an oilfield chemical company in Houston, focused on engineered fluid solutions for oilfield stimulation. “Right out of MMA, I moved out on my own and put myself through college,” he says. “I would never have been able to do that with out the self-discipline that I learned at MMA.” The current secretary of the MMA Alumni Association Board of Directors, Schafer also serves as a visiting professor at MMA, sponsored by Science Department Chair Maj. Mike Pemberton.

5 l René Malés ’50 is the retired president of Iowa Southern Utilities, an energy company headquartered in Centerville, Iowa, and later of IES Utilities created through the merger with Iowa Electric of Cedar Rapids.

While at the helm, Malés helped see the company through a historic three-way merger with Interstate Power Company and WPL Holdings Inc. to form a greater whole that he says was able to thrive in the changing utility landscape. “I left MMA romanced

by Major Nunn’s chemistry class with the goal of chemical engineering,” Malés says. “I veered into mathematics with a broad interest in literature and the arts and filled the need for a practical background in business management.”

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7 l Starport Technologies, an industry leader in barcode technology, was founded in 2006 by MMA grad Jeff Nedblake ’77. The Kansas City, Missouri-based business specializes in radio frequency identification (RFID) products, including RFID labels, RFID tags, RFID thermal ribbon and more. Starport leverages the latest in science and technology, including work from leading research universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Kansas. Nedblake’s sons, Brad Nedblake ’01 and Brian Nedblake ’04, also work for Starport, as well as MMA alum Sanders Roth ’04.

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WHY IS STEM IMPORTANT?

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“It is simple supply and demand,” Schafer says. “Those in my generation have grown up in a society with astronomical technological advancements, but there aren’t enough STEM graduates to meet current demand in the industry.

Year on year, the top 10 highest-paying jobs right out of college are all in the STEM fields.”

Before joining Apex Resources, Schafer spent 18 years working for Halliburton, one of the world’s largest oilfield service companies, and ended up as a global director for integrated solutions.

“No country will develop if there is no science,” García says. “STEM education is the base for technological development; nothing can be explained without science, even music, painting, photography, etc. Even social sciences, psychology and human relations depend on statistics to analyze human behavior.”

“In that 18 years, there are two specific team accomplishments that I am most proud of,” Schafer says. “When a team I facilitated became the first oilfield service company to become accredited by the Cambridge Center for Behavior Studies, and second, when I ran Halliburton’s Alaska Operations, we grew the business from $120 million to $220 million.”

Lauded for his forward-thinking ideas and tenacity to bring those ideas to life, Dr. Zydlo’s concept behind creating an emergency services system came about because he was troubled by the lack of emergency medical training of employees who transported trauma victims to nearby hospitals.

He began training local firefighters on lifesaving measures, such as using defibrillators, cardiac monitors and IV equipment and administering IV fluids and emergency drugs, and at the same time was lobbying state leaders on the importance of fire departments having paramedics on staff. In August 1972, Illinois Gov. Richard Ogilvie signed a bill authorizing the paramedic system, which soon spread from Chicago to communities throughout the country.

For Malés, the most rewarding experience of his career was the 10 years he spent at the Electric Power Research Institute (a utility-created consortium to provide the research and development for the industry) as vice president responsible for environmental and economic research. “We were at the cutting edge of industry issues and were able to work cooperatively with the government agencies such as the EPA and Department of Energy,” he says.

“And, I believe, we were able to advance the industry’s willingness to tackle the difficult issues of public policy.”

LEGACY AND STEM AT MMA García is one of five brothers who attended MMA at different times, and his son Rodrigo García graduated from MMA in 2013. “He was D Company Commander, graduated with the highest honors in his university and is now working for P&G in Mexico City,” García says. “My wife and I are convinced that sending him to MMA was the best decision ever for the development of our son.”

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Why I Attended:

Actor Randall Carver ’64 Discusses His Journey to MMA and Life After Texan native Randall Carver graduated from Missouri Military Academy in 1964 and then pursued education at West Texas University and at the University of California-Los Angeles. He appeared in the 1973 drama Time to Run, the 1977-78 television series Forever Fernwood and the 1978-79 television sitcom Taxi. He also appeared in The Love Boat, Malcolm in the Middle and several other television shows and movies.

Randall Carver

So, how did I wind up at MMA? In my early teens, my parents and I piled into our 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 and took a road trip to visit friends in the Midwest. While traveling through Missouri, we stopped in Mexico to visit friends my mother knew from her days as a student at Christian College and the University of Missouri.

It turns out that in the 1930s, Mom had dated Cadet Fred Lock Morris who was the battalion commander at MMA. Cadet Morris was her date at the annual Tulip Ball. I had seen a photo of MMA in an advertisement in Boys’ Life magazine. Mom suggested we take a look at the campus. And, as a good Boy Scout, I always did what my mother suggested.

us an impromptu tour of the entire campus. He was a proud and friendly faculty member, and we could hear the enthusiasm in his voice of just how much he loved the Academy. He had won us over. Subsequent tours to Kemper and Wentworth only confirmed our decision to become part of MMA.

The campus was — and always has been — beautiful, but in the summer, the campus was deserted. We strolled past the armory to see the football and parade field. Then, we heard someone rummaging around in the band room.

I asked my parents if I could attend military school, they said yes, but my dad said I would first have to make Eagle Scout. Needless to say, I would have to buckle down and prove that I could commit to a task and achieve it. So, having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, I entered MMA as a sophomore. I played the drums in the parade band and the Drum and Bugle Corps and still hold the record for the mile relay. (Full disclosure: Having converted from standard to metric measurements, they no longer have that event, so my record will stand!) I graduated as a lieutenant cadet officer of the Class of ’64.

A sweaty, dusty, smiling man introduced himself to us as Capt. Paul F. Churches. He generously stopped his summer band room cleaning to give

Many years later, I attended an MMA homecoming, where I was able to speak with the elder Col. Stribling and his wife. They

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congratulated me on my budding acting career.

They noticed I wore my MMA senior ring throughout the first film I starred in, titled Time to Run. I told him them I intended to wear my class ring everywhere I go and in every film I can. As a cadet, I had admired Col. Stribling’s ring and how smooth it was as it had become worn with age, the very way mine is now after all these 55 years.

That same day, Col. Stribling offered me a bit of advice as to how to conduct myself in the sometimes-lofty world of the entertainment industry. He told me, “Never lose the common touch.” That was, to this day, excellent advice from my former Shakespeare professor. After Col. Stribling had passed, I saw his widow at another homecoming event. She wanted to know if I remembered what the colonel had told me. I replied, “Look like a soldier, and act like a gentleman.” And, together, we said, “Never lose the common touch.”

In the mid-’80s, I began dating the lady who is now my wife. She invited me to a party at the home of her longtime friend, Mike Stokey Jr. As I was being introduced to Mike’s friends, I looked up and said, “As I live and breathe! It’s Dale Dye!” It turned out that Mike and Capt. Dye were both Marines who had served in Vietnam and now worked as technical consultants on some of Hollywood’s biggest movies, including Platoon, Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers. But, when I knew Dale, MMA Class of ’61, he was my mentor and friend who lived in A Company.

Dale was the first person I called in September ’17 when I learned of the passing of our mentor, Col. Stribling III. Dale and I have remained close because MMA will always be a part of our DNA. MMA cadets are indeed a band of brothers.

MMA thanks those who have generously supported the Academy with gifts received between June 1, 2017 and September 1, 2018.

Lifetime Donors

Order of the Regiment—$200,000+ Founders Society $25,000+

Francisco J. Cortada & Oscar Cortada ’16 Phillip ’63 & Judy Baum

Generals Circle $10,000-$24,999

Miriam Arnold Edmonston Charitable Foundation Rob & Katherine English R. Stribling & Janie Koster

Presidents Club $5,000-$9,999 Frederick & Tracy Belton Thomas & Susan Bisanz Commerce Bancshares Foundation Christopher ’88 & Jeanne Gentry Griffin Family Foundation, Inc. B. Jeffrey ’66 & Rebecca MacLellan Bill & Nancy Thompson

Honor Company $2,500-$4,999 Commerce Bank Dean '78 and Patricia Davison Sanders Roth ’04 Larry & Cheryl Feala Dr. Greg ’71 & Cindy Temple Terry ’72 & Evelyn Logue R. Michael ’69 & Becky Wrenn Rick Frahm ’71 Tony & Joy McGeorge Carlos & Betzy Liriano Dr. Ann & Robert Murphy James Lee and Aeron Lee ’16 The Stribling Foundation, Inc. Don Thompson & Victoria Snider Thompson

Colonels Club $1,200-$2,499

Barbara Balzer Kurt Bilsel ’81 Ivonne Colin W. James ’72 & Kristen Edmonston Merrill Eilers ’70 The Exeter Group, Ltd Sheryl Feutz-Harter Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Clifford & Jill Gookin Daniel & Sharon Guterman Gregory ’88 & Stephanie Holten Lynn ’57 & Sue Jenkins Ronald & Susan Kelly Kenneth Kinsey ’59 Dave Masselink & DuAnne MasselinkTalley Melody’s Quality Jewelry LLC MMA Alumni Association Thomas Naughton Kevin & Peggy Quinn SAGE Dining Services Chris ’89 & Jeni Schafer Edward & Erin Schreyer Paul & Mary Seigfried Jorge Soriano ’89 & Cassandra Brooks David Wilkins

Saber Club $500-$1,199

Robert Andrews Thomas & Ann Antoniou Rhonda Blaue Broadway Communities A. Buford ’71 & Terri Chance Dr. Stephanie Christner & Daniel Christner The Commerce Trust Company COL Jim & Vicki Coy Daniel ’71 Leslie Davis George, Jr. ’68 & Patricia Davison Barbara English Stephen & Laura Erdel Col. Kathleen Fitzgerald BG Richard & Kathy Geraci Graf & Sons Gen. & Mrs. Frank Grass (Ret) Steven Hagan Sean & Jill Hannagan

Robert Hansen ’61 Todd Helm ’80 Mike & Diane Henry Lt. Col. Harry Hoyt ’65 Louis & Michelle Kiefer Pamela Knoll Kerry Koths ’66 Leach Charitable Foundation Alfonso Leon & Vanessa Aguilar Royce Lewellen Sadie Licklider Lin-Kris Pharmacy, Inc. Lockton Companies David Luckes Rene H. Males ’50 Robert, Jr. ’63 & Betty Manche Jim Mann Maj. Lawrence & Joanna McClarey Dr. Judy McConnell Katherine McDaniel Joseph ’55 & Jeanne Meinery Donald & Carolyn Mieger Antonio Montes Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Tim & Lucy Murphy Thomas ’61 & KimberLee Reynolds Senator Jeanie Riddle Henry Robertson Rex Rodenbaugh, Jr. ’95 Marco Scherer ’94 Greg & Christine Smith Bob Steinmetz ’84 Summit Sportswear, Inc. Howard Thomas ’66 Nicholas ’92 & Lauren Turner M. Colette Wainwright Wallstreet Finacial Group Julia Welch Dwayne White ’66 YouthBridge Community Foundation Hugh Zimmer

Eagle Club $150-499

Lt. Robert Abbott Holly Al Abboodi Phillip ’81 & Mary Andrews Anheuser Busch Larry & Nancy Anthony Ross & Kate Becker David ’72 & Mary Beth Bedford SFC John Biddle Brick City Painting & Drywall Dr. Cathy Bryant & Eric Eisenhower Francisco Bueno Travis & Andrea Bullington Steve & Andrea Burr Daniel Burton Fabian Campos, Jr. ’18 Linda Carlson Catch Phrase Communications Roman Cepeda & Selina Bremer Chase Park Plaza Hotel Class of 1984 Joe Clinton Craig ’66 Suzanne Cosgray Todd Creviston ’82 Francis & Kanitta Cunningham Melody Daly Direct Impaqt Thomas & Elizabeth Dowell E&M Plumbing Co. Inc. MajGen Robert & Debra Flanagan Francisco Fletes Dorantes ’18 C. Forbes Inc. Nancy Fordham COL Christopher (Ret) & Valerie Fry Jose Garcia Batarse ’78 & Lourdes PuertaNegrete Luis Garzon Guerra ’18 Valeria Gealh

Gerding, Korte & Chitwood, P.C. LTC Paul, Sr., ’70 (Ret) & LaWanah Gillette Anthony Giuliani ’88 Major Luke ’01 & Ashleigh Gosnell Brandon Guterman ’15 Don, Jr. ’78 & Susan Hand C/SGT Michael Harding Mark & Vicki Hefty Miguel Hernandez ’84 Chad & Trisha Herron James & Debbie Hilderman Mohammed Hindawi Samuel & Nicole Hughes Hugo’s Italian Ristorante Tom Lupp & Mary Hulsey-Lupp Jackson Street Drug Mike & Kristen Janes Eric '70 & Susan Johnson Kurt ’74 & Julie Kirtley Gilbert Kroeger ’57 The Law Office of Leonatti & Baker, PC Joslyn Lewis WO2 Andrew Lomas (Ret.) Robert & Anne Macon Wayne Matthews ’66 Robert McGrath Richard ’52 & Helen Meinert Luis Merino Cantu ’18 Anne Mills Jeffrey Moe ’92 Barbara Moe McPherson & Deborah Moore Wilfred Moran Ed & Cheryl Morris Greg & Beverly Morton Dr. Thomas & Dr. Shari Mulvey Scott Nelson Chris & Pearl Newbrough Sherris Nobbe Ryan & Christy Nowlin Nu-Tone Cleaners Jennifer O’Donley Parkway Pharmacy Connor Pearson Pig Up & Go LLC Kim ’78 & Susan Pleggenkuhle PowerPlayTraining Jacob Priester ’14 Robert & Desiree Reinke Col. Dana & Peggy Reynard Edwin (Ned) Ribback ’55 Thomas & Cyndi Roberts Fran Robley Woodward Schisler ’66 Scholastic John, Jr. ’86 & Sherri Schuchmann Schwab Charitable Fund Greg & Mary Seibert Jeffrey ’59 & Kay Sennett Connie Shazar Dr. Ayanna Shivers Michael & Iris Shoemaker Dr. Bradley & Donita Short Silver Dollar City William ’60 & Penelope Sims Jeffrey & Valerie Snider Sonic Drive-In William & Mary Stewart Bill Stewart Dr. Timothy & Celeste Sullivan Sydenstricker Implement Co. BG Carl ’62 & Elizabeth Tegtmeier GSGT Mark “Gunny” & Donna Tompkins BMC John Tredway ’87 Mike & Kelly Waller Brenda Watson Webber Pharmacy, Inc. Martin Weber & M. Lynn Delean-Weber John & Mary Wiegand Barbara Yoes HongBo Zhu & Shen Jun Tian

Robert C. Albright Jr. ’49 Trust Leslie C. Jr. ’48 & Joanne Barnard John W. ’49 & Judy Fritsch Lester Gehm ’59 Memorial Trust Todd Hutchens ’74 William T. Kemper Foundation Joseph “Bo” Cauthorn Koster Trust Krupp Family Management Company Charles, III ’44 & Winnie Stribling Hal ’35 & Donna Walker Richard A. White ’47

Legacy Society—$100,000+

Commerce Bancshares Foundation Francisco J. Cortada & Oscar Cortada ’16 Miriam Arnold Edmonston Charitable Foundation David B. Hill, III ’75 Glenn L. Hodson ’57 Estate Dr. Barry & Judy Merrill George William Peak Family Trust D.A. Ruehlman ’32 Trust

1889 Society—$50,000+

Robert & Judith Austin Frederick & Tracy Belton Thomas & Susan Bisanz Dr. W. Jean Davison Antonio Exsome Nahum Charles ’53 & Marilane Foley Robert Gaiswinkler ’49 Allen P. & Josephine B. Green Foundation Rick Guth ’65 Gaylon W. Jackson ’65 R. Stribling & Janie Koster Rene H. ’50 & Barbara Males Arthur & Mary Petty Gerri Pratt Charles W. Schmidt ’69 Charles & Barbara Selecman Marjorie Sundmacher & Karen Sundmacher Ganey Donald C. ’54 & Moira Vaughn Howard & Karen Wegman June H. White Estate Robert M. White, III ’33

Honor Donors—$25,000+

Milton & Marjorie Adler Dr. Olin & Gayleen Andrews Phillip ’63 & Judy Baum Michael & Susan Bozarth Garnett & Caroline Carnahan The Chance Foundation Robert Crouse ’39 Dr. Michael & Kay Dyer E.B. ’41 & Dorothy Feutz John & Carol Gallaher Dr. James & Mary Gehring 1SG Alan Hakes Dolores B. Holmberg Estate Randall Kelly ’89 Ronald & Susan Kelly B. Jeffrey ’66 & Rebecca MacLellan Robert, Jr. ’63 & Betty Manche John H. McHenry ’42 MMA Alumni Association Robert Moore & Linda Angel Jeffrey ’77 & Susan Nedblake Paul ’85 & Veronica Petit Edward, III ’85 & Genevieve Razim Dr. Theodore & Mary Lou Saydyk Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. Dorothy J. Trump James H. Woods Foundation

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PAUL DAVIS ’51

FRANK SIERRA ’58

Alumni Updates Share your news.

Complete the alumni update form at bit.ly/ MMA-Alumni-Update.

[Obituary] Paul Davis ’51 of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away on March 18, 2018. After graduating from Missouri Military Academy, he served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the U.S.S. Essex and the U.S.S. Philippine Seas, as well as in the Panama Canal Zone. After attending Washington University in St. Louis, he worked as a staff and freelance writer for various firms and publications in St. Louis, Detroit and Hannibal, Missouri, and was the author of several books.

Frank Sierra ’58 of Woodstock, New York, traveled to India and Bhutan, where he visited several orphanages and monasteries as a representative of the Order of St. John.

On May 19, 2018, some members of the Class of 1960 met for lunch at Porky’s in Mexico, Missouri. John Green, Joe Martin and Fred Nelson came from Kansas, Jim Bueneman and Lee Rovik from Missouri, and Ron Baran and Doug Varnes came from Illinois.

The group was honored to have Winnie Stribling join them for lunch.

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Harry Hoyt ’65 of Sherwood, Arkansas, was discharged from the North Little Rock VA hospital on Nov. 22, 2017, after a 13-month stay.

Mark Preston ’66 lives in Los Angeles. Reach him at emarkpreston@hotmail.com.

Raymond Gammon ’68 of Livingston, Texas, is enjoying his retirement, traveling via RV for most of the year in areas that have no contact with the outside world.

Brian Gershon ’70 lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Reach him at briangershon819@ gmail.com.

Raymond (Dude) Stotlar ’71 lives in Carbondale, Illinois. Reach him at dude2@ midwest.net.

Brian Aucutt ’72 lives in Delta, Colorado.

Reach him at bjaucutt@gmail.com.

Bill Sankus ’72 lives in Shiloh, Illinois. Reach him at bsankus@yahoo.com.

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A gathering of members of the Class of 1960

JUDD LYONS ’80

[Obituary] Cesare Chiaradonna ’76 of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 1, 2017. An electrical engineer by profession, his work greatly contributed to the advancement of proton therapy for cancer treatment.

William Lloyd ’85 lives in Des Moines, Iowa.

Reach him at willy_lloyd2002@yahoo.com.

Bernard Heimos ’79 lives in St. Louis. Reach him at bheimos@ngheimos.com.

David Arbogast ’89 of Knoxville, Iowa, has recently begun editing publications, including sprint car magazines, an upcoming memoir, a soon-to-be-released autobiography and a screenplay for a movie.

Judd Lyons ’80 of Alexandria, Virginia, a member of the Senior Executive Service in the Department of Defense, assumed the duties of director at Defense Personnel and Family Support Center on Aug. 7, 2017. In this role, he leads department-wide efforts to promote and enable the missions of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, the Transition to Veteran Program Office, the Federal Voting Assistance Program and the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program.

Hunter Jenkins ’85 lives in Greenbrier, Arkansas. Reach him at lahog@suddenlink.net.

Chris Schafer ’89 lives in Katy, Texas. Reach him at chris.schafer@exprogroup.com.

Randall Kelly ’89 lives in Washington, D.C. Reach him at randalltkelly@gmail.com.

Wilfrido Aldana III ’90 of San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, played professional golf on the PGA Tour.

Ari Xieget ’90 of Leonard, Michigan, became president of the Great Lakes Chapter of the Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.

Matt Bowersox ’90 lives in Richmond, Texas.

Reach him at mattnchrysti@gmail.com.

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A L U M N I U P D A T E S Continued

VICTOR TREVINO ’92

JACOB PRIESTER ’14

Victor Trevino ’92 lives in Laredo, Texas.

Reach him at hawaii600@gmail.com.

Sean Gold ’99 lives in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Reach him at sngld7@gmail.com.

DSS supervisory special agent L.W. Kwakou Casselle ’93 of Lake Ridge, Virginia, recently completed an assignment as deputy director for counterintelligence at State Department Headquarters.

Emilio Sada Paz ’93 lives in Laredo, Texas.

Reach him at mylodragon@hotmail.com.

Maj. Luke Gosnell ’01 of San Antonio, graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, on June 15, 2018. Luke and his wife, Ashleigh, are moving to San Antonio, where he will complete his next duty assignment at Army North.

Jose Bours ’94 lives in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico. Reach him at jfbours@gmail.com

Matthew Burrier ’06 lives in Mastic, New York. Reach him at mdeanburrier@gmail.com.

Pablo Contreras ’94 lives in Naucalpan, Mexico. Reach him at pcontreras@galleco.mx.

Tyler Pascoe ’06 lives in St. Peters, Missouri.

Reach him at tyler.b.pasoe@gmail.com.

Pablo Pena ’94 lives in Mexico City, Mexico.

Reach him at ppena@exefin.mx.

Jacob Priester ’14 of Annapolis, Maryland, graduated May 25, 2018, from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics with economics. He was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps with assignment to pilot training.

Reach Javier Cesena ’95 at jmcesena@ hotmail.com.

Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo Vargas ’95 lives in Mexico City, Mexico. Reach him at bacv2017@outlook.com.

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Rodrigo Padilla ’15 lives in San Salvador, El Salvador. Reach him at rap8354@moval.edu.

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Meet MMA’s New Assistant Director of Development Lisa Benitez has joined the MMA development team as assistant director of development. A U.S. Army veteran, she has tallied more than 20 years of development experience. Prior to joining MMA, she held roles as the senior director of annual giving and the senior director of development at West Point, her alma mater. She received a master’s degree in public administration from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City and holds a Bachelor of Science in geopolitics from West Point.

You may contact her at lisa.benitez@missourimiltaryacademy. com or 573-581-1776, ext. 427.

RODRIGO PADILLA ’15

Ninety brothers from the United States, Mexico and South America representing MMA classes from 1976 to 2011 met for the Monterrey Alumni Gathering, held May 31 to June 3. Hosted by the García Batarse family, this year marked the Mexico Alumni Gathering’s fifth anniversary.

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IN MEMORIAM

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Stribling guided the Academy through good times and bad, and along the way he taught

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thousands of alumni how to be soldiers, scholars and gentlemen.

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Col. Stribling Memorial Fund Last fall, Missouri Military Academy students, staff, alumni and friends mourned the passing of Col. Charles R. Stribling III, who died Sept. 20, 2017. Stribling spent more than 75 years dedicated to MMA and its mission, first as a student and then as alumnus, teacher, administrator, president and chairman of the board. In recognition of his years of devotion and contributions to the Academy, the MMA Alumni Association and MMA Alumni & Development office are calling for donations to the Col. Stribling Memorial Fund to honor one of MMA’s most influential school leaders.

base, donors who give $500 will get their name engraved on a reflection bench near the statue, and donors who give $250 will get their name engraved on a memorial brick placed around the base of the statue and bench area.

Artist Javier Campuzano ’82 is creating a life-sized bronze statue of Stribling to be prominently placed near Senior Walk. Phil Baum ’63 has donated the cost of materials for the statue, and funds raised for the Col. Stribling Memorial Fund will cover remaining expenses, including the statue’s 4-foot-by-4-foot granite base, nearby bench and memorial bricks. Donors who give $1,000 will get their name engraved on the granite

Stribling’s connection to the military and the Academy ran deep. He was the son of the late Col. and Mrs. C. R. Stribling Jr.; the greatgreat grandson of Admiral C.K. Stribling, superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy (1851-1853); and a great-grandson of Benjamin R. Cauthorn of Mexico, one of the Academy’s founders in 1889. He graduated from Missouri Military Academy in 1944 and served in the U.S.

After expenses, all proceeds will support the Stribling Scholars Endowment Fund, a perpetual scholarship designed to benefit those cadets with superior academic achievements who also embody the spirit set forth during Stribling’s tenure as president — soldier, scholar and gentleman.

IN MEMORIAM

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Stribling spent more than 75 years dedicated to MMA and its mission, first as a student

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and then as alumnus, teacher, administrator, president and chairman of the board.

Navy from 1945-1946. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri, in 1949 and 1950, respectively, and in 1990 the university presented him with its Alumni Achievement Award. He joined the MMA faculty in 1952 and served for 16 years as an instructor, coach, public relations and alumni director, commandant of cadets and vice president and executive officer. In 1968 he succeeded his father as president of MMA, a role he held for 25 years. In 1993 he retired and continued as chairman and eventually chairman emeritus of the MMA Board of Trustees.

Stribling guided the Academy through good times and bad, and along the way he taught thousands of alumni how to be soldiers, scholars and gentlemen. The Col. Stribling Memorial Fund is a wonderful opportunity to honor both Stribling and the Academy that he loved. Please consider donating today.

COL. STRIBLING III ‘44

DONATIONS: To support the Col. Stribling Memorial Fund, contact: Kevin Quinn, Director of Development 573-581-1776, ext. 230 Kevin.Quinn@MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com or visit bit.ly/DonateToMMA

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M I S S O U R I M I L I TA RY A C A D E M Y 204 North Grand Street Mexico, MO 65265 www.MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org

MMA PARENTS: Did you know you can receive a $2,000 discount on tuition when you refer a new cadet who completes a year at MMA? Contact our Admissions team for details.

MMA FEATURED EVENTS

• Fall Family Weekend, Oct. 19-21, 2018 • 78th Evensong, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 • Parent-Teacher Conferences, Review and

Valentine’s Ball, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019

• Spring Family Weekend and Festival of the

Arts, March 29-31, 2019

• Maroon and Gold Gala, Saturday, April 6

(St. Louis)

• Commencement Weekend, May 23-25

Admissions Open House Dates Know a young man who would benefit from MMA’s 360° Education? Encourage them to attend an open house to learn more!

• Saturday, October 20, 2018 (Fall Family Weekend Review) • Saturday, November 10, 2018 • Saturday, December 15, 2018 • Saturday, February 16, 2019 (Valentine’s Day Weekend Review) • Saturday, March 30, 2019 (Spring Family Weekend Review) • Saturday, April 27, 2019