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Seniors Nick Zippmann. Avi Miranda.

Eric Brown and Sharad Rao enjoy each other’s company during a football game.

TAPS JL aps is a military bugle call blown as an order to put out lights.

Most people recognize it at military funerals and memorials.

Taps, then, signals lhe end of a busy day at Missouri Military Acad­ emy.

‘Taps means we can rest for a while, but it starts lhe cycle again,” said one cadet.

“It means another day of memo­ ries.” said a cadet officer. “To me it's the beginning of the next day.”

Life at M.M.A. is a cycle. Ev­ ery August, cadets return to the Academy, first a trickle for athletic and leadership camps, and then, af­ ter Labor Day, a flood for registra­ tion.

The traditional Senior Ring cer­ emony is sure to happen in Septem­ ber. with Dad's Weekend and Homecoming following shortly afterwards.

In lhe fall, the Cadet Corps loads into buses and travels to lhe MU cam­ pus to enjoy a Big-12 football game.

After lhe first round of trimes­ ter exams, cadets have the chance to return home for Thanksgiving Fur­ lough. Then December passes with visits from Santa Claus, lhe poignant Evensong service and barracks Christmas parties.

Then come the so-called “Dark Ages.” Cold winter months keep ca­ dets bundled in trench coats and fuzzy caps. Occasional ski trips help to break up the monotony.

Parents and dates visit the Acad­ emy for lhe Valentine Ball and the Epple Art Exhibit. The first rites of spring are heralded by lhe annual Senior-Faculty basketball game.

Before long, cadets are packing for Spring Furlough, as many seniors enjoy the time together. Upon return­ ing, cadets start preparing for the Formal Inspection, which determines

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if lhe school maintains the Gold Star as an Honor Unit. With Distinction.

Then May arrives with a promise of many memories. Classes wind down, speeches are given, banquets are enjoyed.

Before long, Commencement Week­ end. with its many activities, is upon us.

Here's a cadet winning the Wallace Fry Speech Contest. There’s one receiving a plaque as lhe best drilled old boy. That se­ nior was voted Most Likely to Succeed by

his fellow seniors. This faculty member re­ ceived the Albright/Abbott Faculty Award.

Finally, all is still on Front Campus. The corps is in formation one Final lime. We hear Taps again, but now it signifies not the end of a day. but of a year. Upon being dismissed, hats Fill the air.

Then in lhe fall, when leaves fill the air, the cadets return again for a year of memo­ ries. A year of dreams.

Table of Contents Year in review

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Seniors

31-58

Juniors

59-64

Sophomores

65-70

Freshman

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Sports Academics

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Activities and Organizations 115-138 Junior School

139-170

Roster

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Advertisments

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Index

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The Last Page

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Academic Dean Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan meets for the first time with sophomore Ryan Harnish and his father. Col. Sullivan helped cadets decide what classes to take at the Academy.

Cadets busy even before classes start Cadets, both old and new. found their way to M.M.A. in late August or early September. Unlike public schools throughout the country, registration at M.M.A. is a lengthy process.

Along the way to becoming an enrolled cadet, boys visited the quartermaster to be measured for a uniform. Some old boys even needed new pants after growing two inches over the summer.

A visit to the barber helped a cadet look like a soldier. Meeting with the high school or Junior School commandant helped the cadet understand how to act like a gentleman.

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Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president, addresses the cadet corps just prior to the first classes. The faculty and staff are also on (he stage.

Luis Signoret gels his first M.M A. haircut from the Academy’s new barber. Mr. Mark Clark.

Cadets learn the fundamentals of drilling on the football Held dur­ ing the first week.

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Technology director Capi. Dan Crouch addresses fac­ ulty members prior to the start of school.

Lt. Col. Dana Reynard, director of music, fits spats on band member Malt Bailey.

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Cadets sit at attention for firsl-year teacher Lt. Mike Pemberton. Silting at atten­ tion is a courtesy given to all teachers at the start of class.

Aller unpacking and getting their rooms set up, cadets return their luggage to the basement of Della Co. Year In Review ♦ 5

Lt. Col. James Medley is going to get Ms. Barbara Williams in the dunking both the easy way.

Cadets, faculty enjoy first annual opening week picnic The Saturday after classes started, cadets and faculty enjoyed an all­ school picnic, which was organized by Maj. Jerry Trump. '67, the Acad­ emy chaplain and activities director.

The evening began with a barbecue picnic; cadets helped themselves to hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and even ice cream. Cadets were able to sit with friends and faculty members and renew friendships or make new ones.

Maj. Trump then announced the many different games and activities in which cadets could participate. Most activities required a squad or pla­ toon to work as a team to accomplish a task, such as building a (human) pyramid. Platoons and squads were supposed to work together to accom­ plish a goal in these games.

Perhaps most popular was the dunking booth. Cadet leaders and some faculty members all "took the plunge" and enjoyed the fun.

"I thought it was a tremendous success. Many cadets told me it was the most fun they ever had at MMA. We will certainly do more activities like this." Maj. Trump said.

Maj. Jerry Trump. *67, shows seniors Eric Brown.

Sharad Rao and Larry Fine how a waiter carries a tray.

Drew Ware. Will Walsh and Chris Backlund make their way to Mismalaca for the Echo Company cookout.

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Arnoldo Malo-Juvera uses others’ heads to cross over this obstacle.

The last activity of the evening was a tug-of-war competition, which pitted companies against each other. The cadets were very excited that they were able to beat the faculty members.

The picnic closed with a bonfire. New boys, and new faculty members, formed an inner circle, with old boys forming a circle on the outside. They then sang "Old M.M.A." together.

"It was good to go out and meet some of the ca­ dets. and to get acquainted with the faculty," said ca­ det Scott Langley, senior, from N. Little Rock. Ark. “The food was good and it seemed like everyone had fun. The dunking booth was the best part.”

A few weeks later, cadets of the high school made their way to Mismalaca for company picnics. The cadets enjoyed a meal and played volleyball or other­ wise relaxed.

Amoldo Malo-Juvera enjoys a little volleyball at Mismalaca.

Senior Mark Laurenzi en­ joys a hotdog at a company cookout.

The Echo 1st platoon arc the builders and materials for this pyra­ mid. Looks like the foundation is starting to give way.

fflgSKrl 8th grader Edison Gildehaus has to spin around 3g the bat and then try to run in a straight line in this Opening Picnic activity.

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Seniors receive rings during noon ceremony

Eric Brown can’t help but stare at his senior ring as Col. Rona Kelly, Academy president, offers his hand in congratulation.

Thirty-one members of the class of 1998 received their senior rings during the traditional ceremony Sept. I 10. The M.M.A. class ring represents leadership, ex­ perience. and effort required of the senior class.

1 Lt. Col. Ernie Allen. Maj. Mark Vaughan, and 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson assisted the company com- , manders of Echo. Charlie and Delta, respectively, in presenting the rings to seniors. Col. Ronald J. Kelly.

Academy president, then presented Cadet 1st Lt. Eric Brown, battalion commander, with his ring.

Alumni faculty Lt. Col. Paul Gillette, '70, Maj. Jerry Trump. '67, and Lt. Casey Fuller, '92, then pre­ sented rings to the battalion staff and the company If

It brings me a great deal of satisfaction after so many years of waiting,” — Senior Eric Brown

commanders.

"It brings me a great deal of satisfaction after so many years of waiting," said Lt. Brown.

Maj. Trump, who still wears his ring with pride, said, "To me, it symbolizes all of the cadets that gradu­ ated from M.M.A. when I graduated. I remember ev­ ery senior not only of my class, but of every other class as well. It reminds me of the challenges of the school."

r Mike McPherren receives his senior ring and a hand­ shake from Maj. Mark Vaughan.

Maj. Jerry Trump, ‘67, presents Sharad Rao with his senior ring.

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Julius A. Wild, ‘38. first alum to be decorated for combat in World War II, was saluted by the Alumni Association at halftime of the ’97 Homecoming football game. Alumni President Bill Hedger, ‘72, presented Julius a saber to replace the one he had carried as a cadet officer. Alumni Association Vice President Bob Weaver, ‘75. is at right.

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Dean Davison, ‘78, Kansas City public relations executive, was elected president of the M.M.A. Alumni Association to conclude a gala Homecoming weekend Oct. 10-11, which attracted more than 250 alumni and guests from 24 states and the Republic of Mexico.

During half-time of the Colonels-North Callaway footbalL-game, former and current cadets saluted Julius Wild, '38, first alum to be decorated for combat in World War II and the senior past president of the Alumni Association.

Association officers presented him with a saber to replace the one he had carried as a cadet officer but later lost, and a. plaque naming him a "distinguished patriot."

Carl Barbee, '72, was the winner of the traditional alumni com­ petitive drills, but he lost to current cadet Carlos Campbell in the sweepstakes competition.

Members of M.M.A.'s 1946 combo which won third place in national competition at Carnegie Hall, New York, reprised their rep­ ertoire at a dinner-dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Trombonist Bob Butters, '47, pianist Ross Fernstrum, '47, of the original sextet were augmented by drummer Bill Yoest, '49, and saxophonist Jeff Crain, '78.

Their M.M.A. director, Col. Elmer Jackson, was an enthusiastic spectator.

Twenty-five played in the third annual Alumni Golf Tournament at the Mexico Coun­ try Club. Jeff Nedblake broke a three-way tie by being designated best-dressed golfer.

(Continued on next page) The 1946 combo which won national honors at Carnegie Hall reprised their winning repertoire at the Homecoming dinner-dance.

From left: Ross Femstrum, ‘47. Bill Yoest, ‘49. Bob Butters, ‘47. and Jeff Crain. ‘78.

Junior Eucario Leon (center) was a cadet participant in the drill sweeptstakes competition. The alumni winner, Carl Barbee, is at right. Senior Carlos Campbell won the sweepstakes.

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1997 Homecoming “Don’t step on any ghosts out there,-' cautioned Cliff (Doc) Chan­ dler of the conference champion 1952 team in addressing the ‘97 Colonels football squad at a pep rally al Stribling Hall.

At a pep rally, former Colonels football stars Cliff Chandler, '53, Nedblake, 77, and Bob Steinmetz, '83, urged an M.M.A. victory. Chan­ dler, a lineman on the CEMO conference cham­ pionship team of 1952, told the '97 team, "Don't step on any ghosts out there."

Steinmetz decried the idea of "having fun" on the football field, suggesting effort toward ex­ cellence instead.

Battalion Commander Cadet 1st Lt. Eric Brown of Overland Park, Kan., told the alumni, "The quality of a school has a great deal to do with its alumni. The cadet corps likes to see you here, because you have gone through the same training ... and we like to show you we are capable of retaining the same high level of in­ tegrity at M.M.A. "Through your donations to the Development Fund and your general interest, you've helped M.M.A. achieve a high level of excellence."

Daniel Zuniga, *96, (left) assumed his old position as Echo Com­ pany commander for this mess formation. Oscar Carerra, Echo Co. commander for 1997-98, is next to Daniel and Jerry Wadley is sa­ luting.

Alumni form up on both sides of the reviewing stand as the 109th Corps of Cadets passes in review. More than 250 alumni visited the Academy over the weekend.

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Capt. Eric Atherton speaks with Mr. Javier Castellanos after a parent-teacher conference.

October weekend set aside for cadet’s Dads After cadets have had some time to learn the system at Missouri Military Academy, parents, especially Dads, are invited to visit for a weekend full of activites. This year’s Dad's Weekend was Oct. 1820.

Friday’s events included a varsity soccer game against Kemper, an intramural football game, and a Junior School basketball game.

Saturday’s activities began with Parent/Teacher conferences, followed by Dad’s Day review and the high school and Junior School competitive drills.

Junior James Busalacki won in the high school old-boy category, and sophomore Ivan Sanchez won as a new boy. Mike Scheele was named best drilled 8th grader and Santiago Lopez was the winner of the Junior School undergraduate competition.

After the competitions, parents met in the Centennial Gymtorium for a Parent’s Convocation.

At that meeting, parents pledged $41,711 — the largest amount in four years — to the M.M.A. Devel­ opment Fund for “Expanding Excellence.”

“Stay the course!” emphasized Maj. Loren Guffey, who spoke of typical adjustment challenges faced by his sons Mark, ‘85, and Craig, ‘88, in their first years at the Academy.

Chairpersons of the Parents-Alumni Committee, Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Rodriguez, and Maj. Joe Nunez, international student advisor, addressed Hispanic par­ ents.

Mr. Rodriguez said, “A military education is an opportunity, not a punishment.”

After the convocation, parents, cadets and fac­ ulty members gathered on Front Campus just north of the high school academic building for the tradi­ tional Dad’s Day luncheon.

(Continued on Page 15) Junior James Busalacki receives a plaque from Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president, as the best drilled old boy. James won the Dad’s Day competition; Roberto Villarreal was the runner-up.

Junior Rob Crandall and his parents enjoy the traditional Dad’s Day luncheon on front campus.

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Junior Byron Nunn and his mother enjoy a mothcr/son moment during the Dad’s Day luncheon.

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Cadets and parents line up to get some of the great food featured at the Dad’s Day luncheon.

Capt. Roger Andreasen speaks with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Steele, parents of senior Joshua Steele.

The U.S. and International Color Guards pass the reviewing stand during the Dad’s Day review.

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Junior Rob Crandall and his date enjoy a dance during the Dad’s Day Ball.

Saturday’s activities concluded with the Dad’s Day Ball, which was the first ball of the year. After cadets had the chance to introduce their dates and parents to faculty members, ball attendees participated in the Grand March and Arch of Sabers, which in­ volved four cadet officers.

On Sunday morning, parents again had the chance to meet with faculty members and discuss their sons’ progress.

Sunday afternoon, during battalion review, 18 ca­ dets received the 1996-97 Military Wreath and Star.

Seniors Eric Brown and Francisco Gonzalez lead the Grand March of the 1997 Dad's Day Ball.

Senior Mark Laurenzi introduces his mother to Maj. Joe Nunez during the receiving line prior to the Dad's Day Ball. Capt. Rick Radford is at left.

Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president, congratulates senior Arnoldo Malo-Juvera after he received the Mili­ tary Wreath and Star. Mike Brennan is at right.

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The high school band, under the direction of Lt. Col. Dana Rt nard. music instructor, performed several holiday favorites al t King’s Daughters home in Mexico.

Evensong and Santa Claus mark holiday season

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M.M.A. Chaplain Maj. Jerry Trump, '67; readers Avinash Miranda of Sugar Land. Texas, and Eric Brown, of Overland Park, Kan.: and Lt. David Ash and the Men's Chorus performed the 57th Annual Evensong Dec. 18 in the Memorial Chapel.

The first Evensong at M.M.A. came in 1941. just days after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. The festivity reminds us of the miracles of God. Seven lessons from verse and song recounted the promise and prophecies of a Savior and the events surrounding the birth of Christ.

A student from the Missouri School for the Deaf shows off the Christmas present Santa Claus pulled out from his sack.

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Nick Tayor (left) and Jeremy Fomcr let Santa know what they want for Christmas. No word yet on whether Santa came through.

Santa Claus watches as two young ladies from the Missouri School for Deaf open their Christmas presents.

Several traditional Christmas carols were part of the program, including "O LittleTown of Beth­ lehem," "Silent Night," and processional and re­ cessional hymns of "O Come, All ye Faithful," and "Joy To The World," respectively.

"This is always a meaningful uplifting ser­ vice," Maj. Trump said. "Of course, the Chapel looked great in the decorations of the season."

"This is a somber, serious service that is a sermon in itself. It came off very well," said Lt. Col. Dana Reynard, director of music.

One of the selected readers, Avinash Miranda, said, "Il's a great opportunity and honor. I'm glad I was selected. I hoped to convey the true spirit of Christmas."

Lt. Ash had 10 members in the Men's Chorus and 12 in the Junior School Choir perform in the service.

A visit by Santa Claus just before furlough is another traditional part of the holiday season at M.M.A. Santa Claus made his first appearance Dec. 16 during the Christ­ mas buffet luncheon. With cadets on his lap, and sometimes viceversa, Santa asked about Christmas wishes. Some faculty members even had the chance to pass on their wishes, with Maj. Loren Guffey hoping for a new Ford truck.

Keeping with the long-standing tradition, eight children from the Missouri School for the Deaf visited the Academy Dec. 17, and helped each of the high school barracks experience the true meaning of Christmas.

After making a welcome appearance. Santa gave the children presents. Each company pooled their resources to make the pur­ chases.

“This really shows the true spirit of Christmas, because the cadets use their own funds,” said Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president.

As the children from MSD opened their presents, cadets would crowd around so they could see the child’s reaction. No one was disappointed.

As one child signed an exuberant “thank you,” cadet Ryan Revis asked one MSD chaperone how to sign “you’re welcome.”

After learning the maneuver, he graciously signed back.

After spreading Christmas cheer among the high school stu­ dents, Santa visited the Junior School cadets following their Christ­ mas play in the Centennial Gymtorium. The Junior School band, under the direction of Lt. Col. Dana Reynard, also performed some holiday numbers.

During all the other activities, the M.M.A. Marching Band visited each barracks party and then the Gymtorium, playing many Christmas favorites.

The 57th Evensong readers: Eric Brown (left) and Avinash Miranda,

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Seniors Larry Fine. Mark Laurenzi and Jason Ramstein (from left) exuberantly led dancers in the Duck Dance at the Tulip Ball.

Dancing the night away Despite being an all-boys school. M.M.A. does have a social calendar, which includes four formal balls. Throughout the year, cadets, their dates, par­ ents and faculty enjoyed the Dad’s Day Ball, the Val­ entine Ball, the Tulip Ball and the Final Ball, all of which were in the Centennial Gymtorium.

At each of the dances, attendees participated in the receiving line, where cadets introduced their parents and dates to faculty members. The Grand March and Arch of Sabers were also traditional parts of each ball.

Felicia Gooch, from Greenwood. Ark., was crowned queen of the Valentine Ballball by Miss Mis-

The 1998 Valentine Ball Royally and escorts. From left: 1st atten­ dant Jonelle Hcnnccke, Jason Dickinson, 2nd attendant Shannon Bowie. Jason Case, Miss Missouri Michelle Eise, Queen Felicia Gooch (sitting), Roberto Villarreal, 3rd attendant Lauren Padgett.

Jeremy Lebihan. 4th attendant Ali Bender. Justin Proctor.

Eric Brown, Carlos Campbell, Oscar Carerra, Shared Rao and their dates led the Grand March of the Tulip Ball.

Juniors who helped decorate the Centennial Gymtorium for the Valentine Ball were (front row, from left): Byron Nunn, Andy Merz, Matt Coleman. Anjum Ali, Justin Proctor. Middle row: Travis Hebner. Jerry Wadley, Jeremy Lcbihan, Heinz, Leigh, Paul Crabtree.

Back row: Eucario Leon, Roberto Villarreal, Capt. Dan Crouch (class sponsor), Enrique Fernandez.

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Junior Bijan Scif’i, his sister and mother enjoy some re­ freshments during the Dad’s Day Ball in October.

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souri Michelle Eise. She was the special guest at the ball.

Ms. Eise, who was crowned Miss Missouri in the Gymtorium in 1997, said, “I was ex­ cited about coming to the Academy. It was more relaxed than competitions and my other work as Miss Missouri.

■‘The junior class did a great job with the decorations. And they all seem to be perfect gentlemen,” she said.

Junior Class President Roberto Villarreal escorted Ms. Eise throughout the evening. “I was honored to escort her and I'm very proud of the hard work the junior class put in to make the ball a success,” he said.

Many attendees echoed his praise. Some faculty members said the decorations were the best in years.

The rest of the Valentine Ball royalty, first attendant Miss Jonelle Hennecke of Sullivan.

Mo.; second attendant Miss Shannon Bowie of Kildeer, Ill.; third attendant Miss Lauren Padgett from Dallas. Texas; fourth attendant Miss Ali Bender. Louisville. Ky. A royalty was also chosen at the Tulip Ball, April 1 I. Sarah Watkins of Dexter, Mo., was crowned queen by Senior Class President Ja­ son Ramstein.

The rest of the Tulip Ball court: first at­ tendant Alyson Somers. Ozark, Mo.; second attendant Lexi Smith. Franklin. Ill; third at­ tendant Ashley Harmon. Columbia. Mo.; fourth attendant Cheryl Zimmerman. Iowa City, Iowa.

Senior Justin Cook escorts his mother through the Arch of Sabers at the begin­ ning of the Final Ball

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Roberto Villarreal escorted Miss Missouri Michelle Eise at the Valentine Ball. Ms. Eise crowned the queen of the ball.

Senior Class President Jason Ramsiein dances with the queen of the Tulip Ball. Sarah Watkins.

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Avi Miranda and Jamey Mathers (right) wail outside the F>' House before the P.O.W. activity began. Many cadets appt1 camouflage paint to their faces to try and "blend in."

P.O.W. Camp teaches escape and evasion While the “military” aspect of life at Missouri Military Academy may be limited to uniforms, march­

ing and saluting, cadets experienced the stress and excitement of escaping from a “P.O.W. Camp” and evading an enemy.

“We hoped the activity would develop teamwork

and leadership in our cadets,” Sgt. Greg Norfus said.

“I think it was a successful activity and the cadets really enjoyed it.”

The activity began Saturday, April 4 at 5:00 p.m. when 170 cadets met at the M.M.A. Field House and

divided into teams. The teams then loaded into trucks

and traveled to Mismilaca. After Capt. Richard Treadway “mistreated” the cadets by making them do calisthenics, they were led to a release point west

of Mismalaca.

Sgt. Norfus gave teams the bearing and distance

to the first checkpoint. Then at the first checkpoint,

the teams learned the location of the second check­

point, and so on until the teams returned to the Field House, where they enjoyed a meal of hotdogs, ham­

burgers, sodas and cookies.

The team of Avinash Miranda, Matt Coleman, Brad Coleman, Austin Kemp and James Jones was

Mario Fuentes and Eric Motazedi form up in the “P.O.W. Camp" — the Mismilaca recreation area.

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Josh Poynor. Andy Merz, and Max Frederickson catch their breath be­ fore trying for the next checkpoint.

Capt. Ricky Radford (at right, with camouflaged face) briefs mem­ bers of the National Guard from Mexico. The troops deployed throughout back campus and tried to capture cadets.

Miranda’s team finishes first the first place team, although they were not the first team to return to the Field House. Several teams found their way back to the campus, but failed to find each checkpoint.

“It was a great activity and I think it unified the corps,” Cadet Miranda said.

"1 thought it was interesting how some teams were

right on track from the start, and how some just sort

of wandered off,” Matt Coleman said. “We had a good team leader with Avi and someone who knew how to use a compass.”

The winning team won trophies consisting of the

flags of the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. The first three teams won P.O.W. pins, and

everyone who participated received a P.O.W. T-shirt.

Besides the difficulty of navigating in the dark,

National Guardsmen from town attempted to find cadet teams. If they managed to “capture” cadets, they

were detained for 10 minutes.

After the activity proved a success, those involved began talking about how to make next year’s edition

more successful.

Lana Hinshaw-Klann, from KOMU-TV in Columbia, interviews Scott Hamilton, Jeremy Lebihan, and Shane Pettigrew (from left) before the activity began.

The winning team of Austin Kemp, Matt Coleman. Avinash Miranda. Brad Coleman and James Jones (from left) with Sgt. Norfus. Every cadet who participated in the activity received a P.O.W. T-shirt.

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Cadet Maj. Eric Brown addresses the ROTC i inspection team at the start of the Formal In- ’ spec! ion.

Cadets have one goal for Formal Inspection: Keep the Gold Star. ' ' C'X.-Jd

April 24 was D-Day at M.M.A.: The Annual Formal Inspection, when officers from the University of Missouri-Colum­

bia ROTC program visited the campus to inspect the corps of cadets.

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front drive at 8:30 a.m. The U.S. and In­ ternational Color Guards and the Fusileers were the first cadets to fall under the gaze of Lt. Col. Al Vargesko. inspection team leader.

The day included barracks inspection,

in-ranks inspection, a performance by the Fusileers. a platoon drill competition, and

Justin Kappel and Michael Taylor shake the dust out of a blanket. Cadets made an extra special effort to have the campus looking its best for the inspection team.

a battalion review.

Al the end of the day. when the team

met in Stribling Hall for final comments.

Lt. Col Al Vargcsko. leader of the ROTC inspection team, examines a Fusileer’s rifle. Fusileer commander Eric Brown is al left and Lt. Col. Ernest Allen (center) is watching intently.

Lt. Col. Vargcsko inspects the Jntcrnation Color Guard after arriving for the inspection. Jorge Elizondo is in the foreground.

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Capt. Darrell Green of the inspection team lakes a close look at senior Jason Ramstcin. “You look sharp,” Capt. Green said when he was finished.

Excerpts from the Formal Inspection Report Congratulations on another outstand­ ing Formal Inspection conducted by my

cadre on 24 April. We continue to be im­ pressed by the appearance, discipline, and

performance of the cadets at M.M.A.

I commend you and your stafffor this

achievement. Thank you for your hospi­ tality and the efficiency of the inspection.

I thank your cadet stafffor their compe­ tence and hard work. Please also commend the Fusileersfor their performance.

Our inspection confirmed that M.M.A. continues an outstanding JROTC

program. The cadets enjoy a well rounded opportunityfor an excellent education and military training at this school.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Spencer makes notes while observing during the platoon exhibition competition.

I will recommend to the Region Com­

mander that you retain your designation as an Honor Unit with Distinction. You

have certainly earned it.

-- Lt. Col. Al Vargesko, Commander, ROTC Inspection Team Col. Vargesko said, “Every year M.M.A. gets bet­

ter and better."

During the high school Final Assembly May 23. Col. Kelly called forward the Battalion Com­

mander. cadet Maj. Eric Brown, and asked him to

read a letter from Lt. Col. Al Vargesko. who lead the ROTC inspection team. Some excerpts from the

letter appear above.

After the audience stood and applauded the news that M.M.A. would remain an Honor Unit with

Distinction, Maj. Brown said. “Col. Allen just in­ formed me that we earned a perfect score of 600."

The perfect score was the Academy's second

in as many years.

Gustavo Valdez salutes Capt. Noyes after the latter inspected the Echo 2nd platoon. The Battalion Operations officer Nick Zippman is in the center of the photo.

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Senior Justin Cook receives a red flower from his mother. Mrs. Arline Coatney. Man mothers of cadets and wives of faculty members assisted during the Flower Ceremony.

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Though many parents had arrived the day before, the weekend officially began Saturday. May 9, with the Festival of the Arts in the Centennial Gymtorium.

The evening showcased cadets' talents in visual arts, music, and drama. Cadet artwork was displayed on the mezzanine level, and the Junior School and beginning band, the Junior School choir and Men’s Chorus, the Dramateers and the high school band all performed for a large audience.

Sunday morning began with the traditional, poi­ gnant Flower Ceremony on Front Campus.

“The Academy and cadets honor mothers, but

Seniors Shane Pettigrew and Mike McPherren and freshman Chris Free (from left) congregate around Mrs. Marcia McPherren.

Freshman Brad Nedblake gels a squeeze from his mother after the Flower Ceremony.

Lt. David Ash leads the Junior School choir and Men’s Chorus the Festival of the Arts.

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Cadets who received the LET Superior Cadet award (from left): Eric Brown (LET IV), with his mother.

Mrs. Marsha Brown; Roberto Villarreal (LET III), with his mother, Mrs. Roberto Villarreal; Jeremy Lcbihan (LET 11), with Mrs. Melanie Brennan; Scott Hamilton (LET 1). with his mother, Mrs. Barbara Hamilton.

during the Flower Ceremony, flowers are not pinned on the mothers, but on the cadets’ uniforms,” Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president, explained.

Cadets whose mothers have passed on received a white flower from Mrs. Susan Kelly, wife of Col. Kelly. The remaining cadets received a flower from their mothers or wives of faculty members who par­ ticipated in the ceremony.

That afternoon was a special battalion review on Colonels Field honoring mothers and recipients of the LET Superior Cadet medal. Eric Brown received the award, his second, for LET 4; Roberto Villarreal earned the award for LET 3; Jeremy Lebihan received the LET 2 award; and Scott Hamilton was the LET 1 winner.

As the battalion passed in review, the mothers of cadets lined up on both sides of the reviewing stand.

After the review, seniors, their parents, and fac­ ulty members attended the traditional senior recep­ tion at the Mexico Country Club.

The Evening Dress Parade followed at 6:15, and the Vespers service rounded out the weekend’s ac­ tivities. Cadet Maj. Brown, battalion commander was the reader, and his mother, Mrs. Marsha Brown, Overland Park, Kan., spoke to a Memorial Chapel­ full of worshippers.

“You honor your mother by the type of person you become,” Mrs. Brown said. “The world desper­ ately needs people of character like you as moral lead­ ers. When your parents enrolled you at M.M.A. they made the decision that character and morality are important. All of you cadets can do the same,” she said.

“Find your own purpose in the world. With per­ sistence, you can succeed.” Speaking to seniors, she emphasized, “After Commencement in two weeks, don't forget to go back home and say ’thank you' to your parents.”

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Carlos Campbell enjoys an iced tea with his parents at the tradi­ tional Senior Reception at the Mexico Country Club.

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The winners of the Wallace Fry Speech contest and judges (from left): Mr. Louis J. Leonatti. senior Enrique Castillo, winner of the Fry Cup; senior Eric Brown, winner of the Westminster College/ Winston Churchill Memorial Award; Mrs. Carole Reynolds, and Mr. Bruce Oliver.

Commencement ends 109th year Missouri Military Academy’s 109th year closed with a busy Commencement Weekend which included many awards and many tears.

The weekend began with the 66th W. Wallace Fry' Public Speaking Contest Friday, May 22. Enrique Castillo, speaking on the subject of “Decertification of Mexico: Should it be allowed,” was awarded the Fry' Cup. Senior Eric Brown, speaking on the subject of "Preservation or Persecution: Should the U.S. Adopt

Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president; Sen Christopher Bond, guest speaker at Graduation Exercises; and the Battalion Staff troop the line during the 1998 Senior Review.

Eric Brown. Carlos Campbell. Oscar Carerra, Sharad Rao and lheir dales or mothers led the Grand March of the Final Ball.

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During the Final Assembly, results of April’s Formal Inspection were announced. Here, cadets stand and applaud the news that M.M.A. would remain a “Honor Unit, with Distinction.”

Saturday morning after battalion review, cadets competed in four categories for the title of best drilled cadet. Lt. Col. Ernest Allen, 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobsen, and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hawkins, who was visit­ ing over the weekend, judged the high school compe­ tition.

Freshman Brian Bowling won the title of bestdrilled new boy. During Graduation, he also won the Steve Walker Memorial Award for Outstanding FirstYear Cadet.

Sophomore Ricardo Sotomora won the old boy competition.

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an Official Language,” won the Westminster College/Winston Churchill Memo­ rial Award.

Mr. Louis J. Leonatti, of the Leonatti and Baker law firm, Mr. Bruce Oliver, president of the Mexico-area Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Carole Reynolds, associate director of financial aid at Westminster College, judged the competi­ tion.

Saturday began with a battalion review on Colonels Field. During the re­ view, Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president, presented Battalion Commander Cadet Maj. Eric Brown with a plaque recognizing his election to The Legion of Honor, which is the highest award a cadet can receive. The Legion of Honor is awarded for industry, integrity, and abiding loyalty.

Brown also received the two next-highest awards, the Don Hooton. ‘19. Fel­ lowship Cup. and the Charles I. Wall Cup. ‘22. for Service. Scholarship. Leader­ ship and Character. Other awards Brown received are the Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Most Effective Cadet Councilman, the Battalion Marksmanship Medal, the Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in English, and the Col. Jerome G. Hams Cup for Soldierly Qualities.

Battalion Commander cadet Maj. Eric Brown leads the Class of 1998 into position for the Senior Review.

Brian Bowling receives a plaque from Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Acad­ emy president. Bowling won the plaque as the best drilled new boy of the high school.

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Col Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president, presents Eric Brown with a plaque recognizing his election to the Legion of Honor

Lt. Col. Paul Gillette. Junior School commandant, Capt. John Brown and Capt. Bernard Strunk judged the Junior School drill competition, which began with all undergraduates. Gamer won that competition. Mike Scheele successfully defended his title as best drilled 8th grader that he earned during Dad’s Weekend in October.

Saturday afternoon, cadet Capt. Carlos Campbell led Charlie Company to the title of best drilled com­ pany.

Individually, Campbell received the Alumni Plaque, given to the senior voted by his classmates most likely to succeed. The award was presented by Mr. Dean Davison, ’78, Alumni Association presi­ dent.

Campbell also received the William F. Enright, Jr., ‘37, Award for Proficiency in Business and Com­ puter, the Amvets Medal for Diligence in Performance of Duty, the Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet, and shared the Richard Cooper, ‘82, Plaque for Senior with Longest Tenure as a Cadet.

During the Final Assembly, Charlie was recognized as the Honor Company for 1997-98, the third straight year Charlie has won the title. Charlie also had the highest disciplinary standing and the highest scholastic standing for the year, and won the “M” Club Trophy and the Capt. Thomas R. Wiles Trophy for Best Com­ pany Spirit.

Echo, commanded by Oscar Carrera had the Best Athletic Record for 199798. Echo also claimed the Company Spelling Plaque after winning the company spelling competition in April.

Delta, commanded by Sharad Rao, won the Battalion Marksmanship Plaque.

Neatest Quarters, and Highest Military Standing.

Arnoldo Malo-Juvera won the Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award and the Lyle C. Wilson, Class of 1917 Scroll for Journalism. With Jerry Wadley, he shared the Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Rela­ tions.

The 1998 Fusileers perform for the last time on Colonels Field. In the background. Junior School cadets watch closely.

Seniors Mark Laurenzi (left) and Chris Chang say goodbye during the Final Formation on Front Campus.

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Senior Alberto Jaubert and freshman Jeff Davison say a tearful good bye after Final Formation on Front Campus.

James Busalacki became the first recipient of the Fritsch Plaque, given to the eleventh grade cadet who exemplifies honor, good discipline, academic excellence and service to the Acad­ emy. The award also includes $540.

Shane Pettigrew was named the Best Athlete and he also won the Red Ireland, ‘41, Trophy for a Fighting Heart. The McDonough Trophy for Best 120-pound Athlete went to Bret Zimmerman.

Francisco Gonzalez won three band awards: the Jeff CrainJeff Jorishie, Class of 1976. Award for Outstanding Member of the Jazz Ensemble, the Plaque for Excellence in Music, and he was the senior recipient of the Streep Brothers Band Award for studies, loyalty, active participation, punctuality, good perfor­ mance, and attention to qualities.

Justin Proctor won the MP of the Year Award and Mike

Bingham won the Fusileer of the Year Award.

In the Junior School, Edison Gildehaus received the G. David Bailey Discipline Award. During the Graduation ceremony, he also won the Improvement Plaque and the Faculty Plaque for Leadership, Cooperation and Loyalty.

The Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Outstanding Junior School Underclassman was awarded to Justin Gamer. Nick Graves won the Harris Shield for Most Soldierly Cadet in the Junior School and the Hal Heyman All-American Boy Award.

The Petit Plaque for Best International Relations in the Jun­ ior School went to Mike Scheele and Mario Cabello. The Piper Barracks Award for a cadet of the 4th, 5th or 6th grade went to Jorge Andrade.

Saturday evening, cadets enjoyed the Final Ball of 1997-98.

The evening began with a receiving line as cadets had the chance to introduce their dates and parents to faculty members. Attend­ ees participated in the Grand March and then the largest Arch of Sabres of the year.

Sunday’s events began with Baccalaureate, with Maj. Jerry Trump, Academy chaplain, delivering the address.

United States Sen. Christopher S. (Kit) Bond (R-Mo.), the speaker at Graduation, and the Class of 1998 were honored dur­ ing the Senior Review. During the review, Maj. Brown presented the Davison Sabre to Sgt. Maj. Roberto Villarreal, the battalion commander-designate. As the corps passed in review honoring the seniors and Sen. Bond, the cadet leaders for 1998-99 took their leadership positions.

M.M.A. graduates have received an excellent education to prepare for leadership in the new Millenium, Sen. Christopher S. Bond (R-Mo.,) said during his address to the cadets, parents, fac­ ulty and friends assembled at the 109th Graduation Exercises Sunday, May 24.

Forty-five seniors and 34 8th graders received their diplo­ mas during the ceremony. One post graduate, Andres Morales, received his post graduate certificate as well.

Speaking on the topic “The New Millennium: Challenges for Leadership,” Sen. Bond told cadets the attributes they will need to be successful in future endeavors.

“Greatness has been won since the beginning of time by men with courage, knowledge of duty, and honor in action. It there­ fore seems highly probable that greatness will be won for at least another 100 years with the same qualities.”

(Continued on next page) Cadet Sgt. Maj. Roberto Villarreal (left), the battalion commander-des­ ignate, receives the Davison Saber from cadet Maj. Eric Brown, the 1997-98 battalion commander, on Colonels Field during Senior Re­ view.

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The Class of 1998 lines up near the reviewing stand for the Senior Review. Sen. Christopher Bond is in the stand with Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president.

Speaking on courage. Sen. Bond said, “Live your life without worrying about what ‘every­ body else* is doing." In relation to duty, he said, “Duty might have seemed an even more foreign concept than courage had you and your family not chosen Missouri Military Academy. I know that a sense of duty is fostered here."

“Honor is a sort of culmination of integrity, honesty and respect," he said about the final at­ tribute.

“I suspect the greatest challenge you ... will face, however, is how to deal with technological advances that threaten to strip all privacy and drown you in a deluge of information," he said near the end of his remarks.

Rao received the Plaque for the Highest Scholarship in the Class of 1998 and the Dr. James C. Olson Award, given to the Senior with the Highest Academic grade average. After Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan declared him the Valedic­ torian, the cadet corps gave him a standing ovation.

Rao also received the Plaque for outstanding performance as a Cadet Company Commander (Delta), and the Elmer Bohm, ‘ 13, Medal for the Graduating Athlete who has attained the highest scholastic average his senior year. Rao plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin this fall.

Alberto Jaubert was recognized as the salutalorian. During Saturday’s Final Assembly, he also won the Science Plaque.

Luis Valenzuela had the Highest Scholarship in the 8th grade. He also won the Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency in the Junior School.

Before Sen. Bond spoke, Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Rodriguez, Delegacion MEXICO. MISSOURI, US A. Tlapan, Mexico, chairpersons of M.M.A.’s Parents-Alumni Development Committee, presented the Academy a check for $302,136, representing gifts from parents, alumni and friends in 1997-98.

Capt. Roger Andreasen, chemistry and physics instructor, won the Dick Abbott,’49/Roberl Albright, ‘49, Exemplary Teaching Award, which in­ cludes a $1000 grant. Members of Delta Phi, the Academy’s honor society, vote for the winner.

Mrs. Peggy Reynard received the Heimos Trophy, which is given to a faculty member voted by fellow faculty members as having done the most for the boys during the year.

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Eric Wesley Brown ell, I guess the end is here, huh guys?

Hard to believe that four years have gone by. I couldn't have done it without the help of numer­ ous people. ' First and foremost, I thank God for helping me. Mom, Dad. Moz, Pops, Lizzy, Terri and all the family, thank you for your support and your belief in me. (And the cookies!)

To the faculty, especially Capt. Atherton. Lt. Col. Medley, Lt. Col. Allen. Maj. Baum, and the BATTALION COMMANDER - Major.

Academic Fourragere. 1-4. Della Phi Pledge, 3. Della Phi Associate Member, 3.

Doha Phi Full Member. 3-4. Delta Phi Presi­ dent, 4 Vespers Reader. 3-4. Cadet Coun­ cil, 4 Evensong. 4. Presidential Classroom, 4. Varsity Wrestling. 2-4. Slate Military Wreslling, 3. Intramural Football. 1. Box­ ing. 1-2 Physical Training. 3-4. Rangers, 2-4. Commander of Rangers Platoon. 4.

LET Military Class Ribbon. 1-4. Military Wreath. 2-3. Superior Cadet, 3-4. Honor Guard. 1-4. Posture Bar. 1. Maroon Bar, 1.

Color Guard. 2. Color Guard Commander, 2. Military Police. 1-2. Fusileers, 1-4.

Fusileers Commander, 4. Parade Ribbon, 1-4. Sons of the American Revolution Medal for Leadership. Soldierly Bear­ ing and Excellence, 3. JROTC Summer Camp, 2-3. MacArthur Award. 4. Rifle Expert. 3. U.S. Army Recruiting Command Achievement Medal. 3. Ambassadors Ribbon, 2, 4. Commen­ dation Ribbon, 1-3. Company Competition Ribbon, 1-3.

Westminster College/Winston Churchill Memorial Award, 4. Legion of Honor, 4. Hooton Fellowship Cup. 4. Wall Cup, 4. Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Most Effective Cadet Councilman. 4. Battalion Marksmanship Medal. 4.

Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in English, 4. Col. Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities, 4.

commandant’s staff, thank you for the lessons learned. q And to the clique: (in no order at all): Chato^, (mow my lawn), Jimmy (you’ll poke somebody's^ eye out!), Gianni (Batman’s Grandmother?) Larry (Oh, my god, we are Dilbcrt), Avi (I just wanna gei(1 swoll, dog). Justin (cook,buddy), Chang (straight wiggin’), Malo (new boys are fragile, spoody),fi Mario (hey. I'm still snorkin!). Junior (uh... where’s* Revis). Brian (uh...where’s Revis), Ryan (I swearj this is true), Joe (take off, eh?), Pancho (stop berat-^ ing the waiter), Sharad (dog, I'm aged), Chris (Pres-ij byterian coffee and donuts), Marc-the-LocoDagoj (table, just, uh. . . eat), Jaubert (maaaaaaammmm),} Gustavo, Nacho, Dave, Scott, Mike, Shane (nice hair).

To the Underclassmen: Chunk, Jeremy, James, Chile, Negro, Cody, Jerry, Indio. . . , you are the keepers ... always try your hardest, your word is your bond ... I know you’ll do us proud... Guys, I tried my best. I gave all I could. To the 109th Corps of Cadets.. .Thank You for being.. .MY CORPS!!

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I Private First Class. Varsity Soccer 2-4.

Soccer Captain, 4. State Military Soccer, 3-4. All-District Soccer. 4. Soccer Goal of the Year, 4. Soccer MVP. 4 Soccer State Military. 3-4. All-State Military Soccer. 4.

irst things first. To Jason, Brian. Justin, Joe, Matt, Scott, Ryan, and Jimmy — you guys are my brothers. We were down for each other like we would be at home. You knew what was up. You knew what some people said and thought about our clique and nothing ever changed. We let ev­ eryone know they could not change us or the way we were. The whole time I was here, I knew who was a true friend. And all of you were. Each of you know how I feel about you guys. I guess you could say, WE BOUT IT. BOUT IT. Now I got to say what’s up to the Mexican Connection in Echo. You know where I belong.

To Alberto (RANA), Malo, Gordo, Leon, Chino, Perez, Maya, Valdez, Mooogroosoo, Vielledent, and all the others.

To Chris, Avi, Sharad, representin’ from Sugarland. Throw it up! Mark, put the doughnuts back.Ooohh! Mr. Fuentes. That’s a matter ofjudge­ ment. Ponsho, Echo first. Shoutout to Nick, Brennan, Nate, Davison, Shane, Cody, DeAnda, Chunk, Loco, Leyva, and Wilkins. For all my boys whom I didn’t mention, here’s your personal shoutout.

I’d also like to thank my whole family. Thanks for supporting me through all my struggles. A very special thanks to Craig-Mac, Sarah, Corky, Jeff, and Marcy, for dropping everything when I came home.

I’m finally coming and staying in the “E”. Peace.

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“Mr. Burns”

I want to thank God and my parents for giving ie the opportunity to come to M.M.A. for three ^ars. Jose and Paola, without you I could not make

Papa y Mama, son los mejores del Mundo racias por su apoyo, sin usledes no lo hubiera

logrado. “Los quiero un CH.’’ It was hard but I fi­ nally did it, thanks to all my family for their sup­ port. Bono I will never forget you. M.M.A., thanks for making me change.

I want to thank Lt. Col. Matlosz for two years in your class, you are the best! Maj. Nunez, I won’t forget you. Capt. Shimp, don’t forget Hooters! Lt. Col. Steinmetz, thanks for everything you have done!! And thanks to all the M.M.A. faculty and staff.

To the great senior class, all the things we learned here will stay forever. To all my friends: Elizondo (nos vemos en Tavares), Puente (prestame 200), Leon (mira donde tengo mi mano!!), Malo (tu pasaporte), Espinosa (Palladium) don’t forget Acapulco! Castillo, Campbell. Fuentes, Dianderas, and Hernandez (Bam Bam), don’t forget at the mall.

Anderson, Morales (mugroso), Thompson, Valdez, Hernandez J.F., Calvillo, I would never forget you. Villarreal, Indio, Leyva, Vielledent, Sanchez J., Chino, Cabello, good luck next year.

Huana, thanks for Acapulco.

Good luck to the Class of 1998!

2nd Lieutenant - Echo 1st platoon leader. Varisty Cross Country, 4. Varsity Swimming. 4. Varsity Track, 3. Intramu­ ral Soccer, 2. Intramural Basketball, 2.

Physical Training, 2, 4. Fishing, 3. Bat­ talion Swimming. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 2-4. Posture Bar, 2. Maroon Bar. 2. Parade Ribbon. 2-4. Soldiers Bar, 3-4.

Sharpshooter Medal. 4. Marksmanship Medal. 3. Physical Fitness Award. 3.

Company Competition Ribbon, 2-3. Jour­ nalism Certificate. 4. American Legion Military Leadership Improvement Medal.

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Corporal. Lt. Col. E.R. Jackson Music Award for Distinguished Dcrvice to the Music Program, 4.

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Matthew Bailey 1 wo years have gone by in a blink of an eye.

Lance Corporal Academic Fourragerc, 4. Delta Phi Associate Member, 4. Delta Phi Pledge. 4. Band Ribbon. 4. Evensong.

4. Intramural Soccer. 3-4. Intramural Bas­ ketball. 3-4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 3-4. Posture Bar, 3. Parade Ribbon, 3-4 Company Competition Ribbon, 3-4.

Louis While Virtuoso Award for Outstand­ ing Jazz Musician. 4.

Seems like it was yesterday when I first stepped on the awe inspiring M.M.A. Campus. I realize now in my years here al this institution that I had true and close friends lending me support even when I believed I did not want it.

Through thick and thin, we’ve come through it all. I know 1 will miss all of you quite a bit: Chris, Nick, and J.R., the greatest roommales anybody could ask for. Jason and Justin -1 will never forget those adventures under the bridge. Joe - my favor­ ite polar bear. Brian - fun loving times rollerblading after taps. I would also like to say good luck to: Mark. Gonzo, David. Avi, Sharad. Shane, Michael Brennan, Chris C., and the rest of the Class of '98.

Next, I would like to thank my crew back in Arlington Heights. You guys supported me through the good times and the bad limes. I couldn’t have survived these two years without you. And to Tif­ fany - all those letters that you sent sure made the time go faster through the dark ages.

Last, but not least, I would like to say thank you to all my family. Mom and Dad, I want you to

know I am very grateful because you sacrificed sc much for me to get the education. Thank you agair and I love you very much.

Manuel Ballesteros Ramos fler being here for one year, I want to give thanks to all of them that helped me. Thanks to Capt. Shimp, Maj. Nunez, Lt. Col. Matlosz, and Maj. Guffey.

I can't forget my friends: Elizondo (Telurias), Correa (Polinho), Fuentes, Campbell (Ya Cambiale a Las Chivas), Herandez J.F. (Fadroti), Arriaga (Rana), Valdez (Mosco), Thompson, Carrera (Latigo), Castillo, Gonzalez (Gorda), Morales,

I Private. Varsity Soccer. 4 Intramural Soc­ cer. 4. District Soccer Medal. 4. Parade Rib­ bon. 4. Marksmanship Medal. 4. Company Competition 4.

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Malo, Jaubert, Pettigrew.

Also good luck to Villarreal (Chunk), Fernandes (Indio), Al Surito, Perez, Vielledent (Pantunflilla) De La Llata P., Leefers, Garate, Martinez R., Leyva Puente, a los cuatro Sanchez (J, I. Q, B), Ruiz Cabello, Leon, Rodriguez M. And also thanks to my parents for the opportu­ nity they gave me to attend M.M.A.

Michael-Geoff Perry Bingham

1st. Lieutenant - Charlie 1st platoon leader. Academic Fourragere, 3-4. For­ eign Language Ribbon, 3-4. Fine Arts Rib­ bon, 2-4. Mens Chorus Ribbon. 2.

Ferguson-Aviation Scholarship, 4. Ves­ pers Reader. 3-4. Evensong, 2. Varsity Wrestling, 2, 4. Lifesaving, 2-3. Intra­ mural Football, 3. State Military Wres­ tling, 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 1-4.

Military Wreath, 3. Honor Guard. 2. Pos­ ture Bar. 1-3. Maroon Bar, 2. 4. Military Police. 2. Fusilecr, 4. Parade Ribbon, 14. Dramaleers, 2-4. Fusileer of the Year.

4. Richard Cooper Plaque for Senior with longest Tenure as a Cadet. 4.

Brian Buchwald irst, I want to thank my Mom for getting me through it.

I want to thank Jason for always being my best friend; no matter what, you were there. We still have many years ahead of us, “JBs”. For the rest of the crew: Jimmy, we stopped being stupid (fighting) and became friends forever. Justin, we started a lot in 4’h

“Bucky” hour that the whole school picked up. Chris, we are the best of friends and always will be. See you in the “E”. Joe “oso”, we’ve had a lot of good times, come to CS whenever. Mark, “Loco”, I'm glad we got to be such good friends. Hope you didn’t steal any of my stuff! Matt, you will always be a pos­ sum. Ryan, time to go have some more adventures!

James, couldn't have done it without you. Rao, Brown E., Langley: had a good time with you all.

Can’t forget Joe P. Jaubert.

My nacca’s back home Toby, Zack, Jessica, Jen, Adrian, Mason, Amanda, Jack and Matt.

Jason, Jimmy, Justin, Chris, Joe, Matt & Ryan, we were the crew and we always will be. Nothing could separate us, that's how good friends we were.

We stayed like that just to spite all of the ones who wanted us apart. They all failed in doing so! Any­ time in life someone tries to separate us, play track 11, 2Pac (are you still down, disk one) real loud for them to hear. Peace.

Lance Corporal - Delta Co. Damage Control NCO. Varsity Basketball. 4.

Varsity Baseball. 4. State Military Base­ ball. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 3-4.

Posture Bar, 3. Maroon Bar. 3. Parade Ribbon. 3-4. Sharpshooter Medal, 4.

Company Competition Ribbon. 3-4.

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Jesus Calvillo Martinez

Lance Corporal. Intramural Football. 3 LET Mililar.' Class Ribbon. 3. Posture Bar. 3. Color Guard. 4. Parade Ribbon. 3.

ftertwo long years I’ve finally finished my studies al M.M.A. First of all I want to thank God because he gave me some parents that have helped me in everything.

I want to give thanks to my parents for giving me a good education. 1 will never forget you. 1 also want to thank my two brothers, Miguel and Cristobal for helping out so much. I want to give thanks to the following faculty members for help­ ing me out so much and I will never forget them: Lt. Pemberton, Lt. Bandy, Lt. Fuller, Capt. Shimp.

I want to wish good luck to all the Seniors and I hope one of these days we will come back to­ gether. Good luck to: Arriaga (Mr. Bums), Malo, Valdez (Mosco), Castillo, Morales, Correa, Gonzalez, Campbell. Anderson (Maya), Cook, Brown E.. Ramstein, Fennell (Loco), Dianderas, Elizondo. Hernandez (Bam Bam). Hernandez (El Primo), Miranda, Chang.

I also want to wish the following junior’s good luck: Villedent, Velderrain (Chino), Cabello, Osorio. Rivas (Sacalo), Salinas M., De Anda, Duran, Wadley, Ruiz, Sanchez B. (Esparrago), De

Carlos E. Campbell I DID IT!!

Captain - Charlie Company Com­ mander. Academic Fourragere. 1-4. For­ eign Language Ribbon. 1-2. Della Phi As­ sociate Member. 4. Delta Phi Pledge, 3-4.

Art Ribbon. 1. Vespers Reader. 4. Varsity Soccer. 3-4. Intramural Football. 1-2. In­ tramural Soccer. 1-4. Intramural basketball.

1-2. Slate Military Soccer. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 1-4. Military Wreath, 4.

Honor Guard, 2-4. Posture Bar. 1-2. Ma­ roon Bar, 1-2. Best Drilled Cadet at Homecoming. 4. Color Guard, 2. Fusileer. 2-4, Fusileer Squad Ribbon. 2-4. Fusilecrs Squad Commander. 4. Parade Ribbon. 14. Alumni Plaque to the Senior voted by his Classmates Most Likely to Succeed.

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It is very hard for me to say good-bye after all these years. Years have come and years have passed. Friendships gone and friendships that last.

Remember the good and bury the bad. Remember our friendships that shall forever last. I am going to miss you all.

I want to thank my parents for giving me this great opportunity, their love and support, and for all the confidence they had on me. Luis (Bro), Jes­ sica (cunis), I want to thank you for all the love and support you both gave me. Without any of you, the results would not have been the same. I want to wish the best to both of you. I love you with all my heart.

I want to wish the very best of all to the fol­ lowing people: Gianni Castillo, Eric “lu sabes”, Pancho “La Gorda”, Mario “chorejas”, Arriagis, Correa “V.I.P.”, Hernandez “Bamban”, MaloJuvera, Moralillos, Jimmy, Ballesteros “Viva el 4. William F. Enright Jr. Award for Proficiency in Business and Computer, 4. Amvcts Medal for Diligence in Perfor­ mance of Duty. 4. Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet, 4. Rich­ ard Cooper Plaque for Senior with longest Tenure as a Cadet, 4.

“Maya” La Llata.

Take care of yourselves and have a good year I’m never going to forget all you guys and I wil miss you a lot, and I say this sincerely with all nr heart: “PADRES.” LOS QUIEROMUCHO!!

“Chato” America". Miranda, Sharad (MOBO) and anybody else I failed to mention.

Finally, I want to wish the best of luck to the underclassmen: Villarreal, Leyva, Leefers Velderrain, Espinosa P, Martinez J, Vielledent Lozano, Lebihan, Fernandez, Suro, and any other: whose name could not fit on the list. Good luck nex year, Ha ha!!

“VIVA MEXICO.”

Oscar Alejandro Carrera fter three years at M.M.A. I have learned that not everything in life is easy, and sometimes you find yourself lonely at the top.

1 want to thank Capt. Andreasen for two great years of science and all his advice; to Lt. Col. Campbell for two confusing but interesting years of math; to Lt. Col. Matlosz for his comprehension; to

Enrique Heriberto Castillo ell, I have finally reached the end of one of my dreams (Graduation)!’ These four years have gone by fast. I never thought this date would get here.

First I want to thank my mom and my dad for all the help and support I received from them. Be­ lieve it or not, some members of the faculty helped me, too: Lt. Col. Allen, Capt. Shimp. and Mrs. Rey­

Maj. Vaughn and Capt. Treadway; to Maj. Trump for his many pranks; and Mrs. Williams for her “kindness.”

I want to thank my parents for giving me the great opportunity of studying at the Academy and I am grateful for all the sacrifices you made to get me here.

I also want to thank Marissa for all the time you waited for me. I know it was not easy but we made it together. Thanks for your love and your patience. Never let go.

I can’t forget my friends: Malo-Juvera (Malinho), Correa (Polinho), Valdez (Mosco), Arriaga (Insecto), Brown E., Hernandez J.F. (Padroti), Calvillo (Maya). Elizondo (Telurias).

Leon, Vielledent, Wadley, Castellanos, y el Mariachi Rivas. Good luck next year.

My dreams here came true, I made officer; but now a tougher challenge awaits, the challenge for life.

As an unknown author wrote to me: “A man is not valued for the many times he has won, but for the many times he has stood up from his de­ feats.” Never give up. Echo is number ONE!!

Captain - Echo Company Commander.

Academic Fourragerc, 3-4. Delta Phi Full Member, 3-4. Della Phi Associate Member, 3. Delta Phi Pledge, 3. Vespers Reader, 4.

Varsity Football, 2. Varsity Soccer. 4. In­ tramural Football. 3. Intramural Soccer, 2, 4. Intramural Basketball. 2-4. State Mili­ tary Soccer, 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 2-4. Posture Bar. 2-4. Maroon Bar, 2-4.

Parade Ribbon, 2-4. Soldiers Bar. 3-4.

Ambassadors Ribbon, 4. Company Com­ petition Ribbon 2-3. The Col. Vcon Mc­ Connell Korean Trophy, 4.

“Gianni” nard. I thank you all.

I would like to wish good luck to some of my fellow SENIORS: Charlie; suerte en UTSA y aguas con la gripa; Erik TU SABES!! (DJ), Fuentes; Come to DADY'O!! (muchas gracias por todo en Cancun), Calvillo: Licenciado (CIADO). Arriaga; (AGUSTO), Valdez, Elizondo, Morales (SICO si convense), Larry; (Hello), Rao; (can you spot me), Miranda; (hey. thaannkkss), Gonzalez; (la dieta).

Malo; (Moronga). Bam Bam; (WASHA nadie me siqgue . . . ).

Good luck to the Class of ’99, the underclass­ men: Leyva, Puente, Espinosa, Lebihan, Villareeeaaaaal. Martinez, J; (HEE-HEE), Lozano (ya peinate), Flores: (don't worry. Leyva will be back), Mizrahi.

I have reached the end of my career at M.M.A. and as much as I want to go I know I will miss it; well, just a little bit.

Good luck to the Class of '98 and all those I forgot to mention.

See you in Monterrey so I can show you my MEXICO!!

1st Lieutenant - Delta 2nd platoon leader. Mens Chrous Ribbon. 2. Vespers Reader. 4. Evensong. 2. Intramural Soccer, 1-3. Intramural Basketball. 1-2. Boxing. 12. Physical Training. 1-4. Stale Military Drill Team. 2. LET Military Class Ribbon.

1-4. Military Wreath. 3-4. Honor Guard. 14. Posture Bar. 1, 3-4. Maroon Bar. 1-3.

Color Guard. 1-3. Fusileers. 2-4. Fusileers Squad Commander. 4. 1st Place Trophy, KU Drill Meet. 4. Parade Ribbon. 1-4.

Sharpshooter Medal. 2. Marksman. 3. Am­ bassadors Ribbon. 2. Commendation Rib­ bon. 2-3. Company Competition Ribbon, 1-4. Fry Cup. 4. Military Order of the World Wars Award. 4.

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Chris Chang It’s finally over, but I must go on to bigger

Corporal. Creative Art Award, 4.

and belter things. I really love this school and wish I could stay here all my life. I send my thanks out to Lebihan, Avi, Brown, Proctor. Anderson, Th­ ompson. Buchwald, Cook J.. Bailey (powder), Ramstein. Pettigrew. Walsh. Nice and slow. And for all you player, throw it up, uh uh. Nah Nah. Nah Nah. Biggy Biggu, can’t you see. M.M.A. is the place to be. Taiwanese Pride. And for all you un­ der classmen. I’ll be watchin’ you <0><0>. For all those in need of a date, I got ALL the connections.

And I’ll donate some money to the school one I get rich.

I want to thank Lt. Russell for nagging me about this senior quote. Life goes on, Io da de lo da da, life goes ooooooon. Peace out.

Bye. Later. I will miss you. I will come back.

Take it easy. I’ll see you some other time. Maybe.

I hope. If I can. I might not have the money to.

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Corporal. Academic Fourragerc. 3-4. For­ eign Language Ribbon. 3-4. Delta Phi Full Member. 4. Delta Phi Associate Member.

4. Della Phi Pledge. 3-4. M-Club Ribbon.

3-4. Varsity Baseball, 3-4. LET Military Class Ribbon. Military Wreath. 3-4. Honor Guard. 3-4. Posture Bar. 3-4. Color Guard.

3-4. Military Police, 3. Fusileers. 3. Parade Ribbon. 3-4. Spelling Plaque. 4. 750 Pound Club. 4. Company Competition Ribbon. 34.

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JL have to thank my family who made my success not only conceivable but unavoidable. They are Arline, Rick, Alex, Brooks, Holly, Mimi, Pops, Papa, Nanny, Granny, Charles, Vince and Dave Buckley.

My friends got me this far, and I owe all my squirrely one twos to you guys. First, I want to rec­ ognize my best friend in the universe, Superflyweighl Champion of the World, Jason Ramstein (don’t forget our plans), you have been like my brother since day one.

To Big Easy Eric B., get some sleep dawg! Matt Bailey, my first friend from the Windy City. Chris, you know we bout’ it bout’ it. J.R., stay away from those trash cans, and quit drawing on the ... Brian, they were voluminous, greasy, and bouncy (the ‘Fros). Nick, keep it real, Big Joe and the shaggy brow, Mark (Italiano) you know Cancun lives in us baby. Scott and Curtis, Arkansas is a powerful place. Avs and Rao, the Sugarland duo, Pancho, Shane, you hit like a girl. Love to all the Cancun crew, Mario, Gianni, Cabello, Morales who I never saw awake, Sanchez borrowing the room, La boom, Senor Frogs, Daddy Os, partying ‘til daybreak.

“Cocinero ” Also I would like to extend a very special thanks to Dennis and Judy who kept it fun in the sun, and to all my Ohio amigos who drop everything at 4:20.

(Nice car, Chad.)

Thanks to Matt, Gabe, Nick, Kyle, and George for showing me the hard way was the only way.

One last thanks to M.M.A. for a place to sleep, and a great view ... I'm outtiefiethouttie.

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Polo Correa his year at M.M.A. was a great experience. I really enjoyed being far away from my house; and 1 learned that I can be independent. I want to thank those persons who helped me in some way or an­ other to have a great time here at M.M.A.: MaloJu vera (thanks for all those things that you taught me. MIB), Carrera (Bonello), Valdez (Mosco), Hernandez J.F. (Fadroti), Ballesteros (quivolecu...), Elizondo (Telurias), Gonzales (Gorda), Rao (Deuce), Jaubert (oreja), Laurenzi (Loco), Calvillo (Maya),

Fernando Dianderas Querzola inally I made it. I can’t believe it is all over now. Two long years have passed, probably the hard­ est years of my life. Seems like it was only yester­ day when I came for the first time to Delta Com­ pany.

In this school I learned the importance and the value of the family. I also learned what friendship was for.

“Polinho” Morales (ososid), Fuentes (chore), Campbell (chompa), Pettigrew, Arriaga (Hormiga), Hernandez J.G. (Bam Bam), Anderson C., (Rrrana), Gloodt, Cook J. (Cocinero), Brown E., Fine (XFiles), Walsh.

Faculty: Capt. Shimp (que onda g...), Maj. Guffey (tata), Capt. Treadway (sir, sir, sir), Lt. Pemberton, Lt. Bandy, Is* Sgt. Jacobson, Lt. Col. Allen, Lt. Col. Medley, Maj. Nunez (007).

I want to wish good luck to the Juniors: Cabello * O. (Pelo), Vielledent (Pantunfla), Leon.

Sanchez J. (Toro), Wadley (Waldo), Sanchez (V H.), Velderrain (chino), Cody Welch, Green (verde). Ware, Merz, Puente. Leyva, Lebihan. Busalacki ' (Jaime), Fernandez (indio), De Anda ! (enano), Villarreal (Chunk), De La Llata j P. Sophomores: Leefers and Salinas M. and of course Lozano (nalga). Good luck guys! Echo is number one!! And remem­ ber: Arriba El America C II Finally, thanks to my family and my friends in Saltillo who supported me dur­ ing this period of time. Thanks for this opportunity: 1 love you all.

Sgt. Echo Administrative NCO. In­ tramural Football, 4. Intramural Soccer.

4. Intramural Basketball, 4. Intramural Basketball MVP. 4. Intramural Basket­ ball Leading Scorer, 4. Posture Bar, 4.

Maroon Bar. 4. Color Guard. 4. Parade Ribbon. 4. Sharpshooter Medal, 4. Sharp­ shooter Award, 4. Soldiers Bar. 4. Battal­ ion Track, 4.

“El Condor” I would like to give thanks to my parents for giving me this opportunity and also for helping me through it.

I want to say thanks to Sgt. 1st Class Norfus for all the advice he gave me. 1 also want to say good-bye to 1st Sgt. Jacobson and to Capt. Shimp.

I would like to say good-bye to my friends: Calvillo. Corral E., Rivera, Martinez R.. Perez F., Valdez, Vielledent. MaloJuvera, Rodriguez M., Martinez J. and Arriaga, Hernandez J.G., Fuentes, Castillo, Campbell (don’t forget the senior trip).

All my friends must know that if they want to go to visit Peru, I’ll be there waiting for you.

My best wishes to ev­ erybody, I will never forget you all!!

VIVA EL PERU!!

Lance Corporal. Mens Chorus Ribbon.

4. Evensong, 4. Varsity Soccer, 4. Physi­ cal Training, 3-4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 3-4. Posture Bar, 3. Sharpshooter Medal. 3. Company Competition Ribbon.

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Jorge A. Elizondo

Private First Class. Foreign Language Rib­ bon. 4. Vespers Reader. 4. Varsity Swim­ ming. 4. Varsity Tennis. 4. Intramural Soc­ cer. 2-3. Boxing. 2 Physical Training, 2.

Horseback Riding. 3. Fishing. 2-3. Battal­ ion Swimming. 4. LET Military Class Rib­ bon. 2-4. Honor Guard. 4. Posture Bar. 2, 4. Color Guard. 3-4. Parade Ribbon, 2-4.

Sharpshooter Medal 3-4. Marksmanship Medal, 2. Physical Fitness Award. 4. Sol­ diers Bar. 4. Ambassadors Ribbon. 4. Com­ mendation Ribbon. 3-4. Company Compe­ tition Ribbon, 2-4.

DID IT!! After three years, I reach a goal to begin another one. There aren’t enough words to describe my feelings right now; after graduat­ ing from M.M.A., all I can say is that after ups and downs I finally made it and the dream is OVER!!

After three years of good and bad experiences, I learned many things; the most valuable for me are: Friendships, organization and the most impor­ tant - I learned to value the love of my family and the beauty of my country.

Mama y Papa los quiero un CH. I couldn't have made it without your support. I am grateful to have you.

Also thanks to the faculty: Maj. Guffey (Tala), Lt. Col. Matlosz (best teacher), Maj. Nunez, (thanks for all your support), Capt. Treadway (sir!).

My best wishes to all my friends: Arriaga (Arriagi), Malo-Juvera (pasaporte???), Hernandez J.F. (roommate), Leon (don’t forget Acapulco), Ballesteros (Quiovole cu), Espinosa (101% fresa), Leyva (Va a ver Junta), Puente, Cabello (pelo), Ruiz (puz que ve...), Fernandez (indio), Villarreal (Chunk), Carrera (laligator), Castillo, Kim (my

Joshua Thomas Fennell

Sgt. 1st Class. Fine Ans Ribbon. 4. Art Ribbon. 4. Varsity Baseball. 2-4. Slate Mili­ tary Baseball. 3. Intramural Football, 23. Intramural Basketball, 2. 4. Varsity Baseball manager. 4. Physical Training.

4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 2-4. Pos­ ture Bar. 2. Maroon Bar, 2. Parade Rib­ bon, 2-4. Ambassadors Ribbon. 3-4. Com­ pany Competition Ribbon, 2-4. DAR JROTC Academic Award. 4.

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ell, I am still trying to figure it out. The past three years at M.M.A. seemed to slip away into my life as if it were a dream. Some of the times a nightmarish road that seemed to never end, and most of the time it was like sailing with the wind.

If given the chance to do it all over again, I would favor it and then some.

And for those who helped me along the way in times good and bad . . . my heart goes out to you.

In particular, I would like to thank Col. Kelly for his wise decision in giving me the second chance that changed the way 1 thought about M.M.A. I would really like to thank Lt. Col. Medley for two terrific years as a guide in the footsteps of life. And last but not least, my parents for the support that held me up through the three years.

Then there are those faces I could never forget: Jason, Jerry, Mike, Norm, Cody, Ricardo, Avi, Gonzo, Chris, Malt, Shane, Fernando, Mario, WuTang Chang, Craig, Jorge, Roberto, Arnoldo, Os­ car, Alberto, Justin, Brian, James, J.R., Sharad, Will, Drew, Scott, Joe, Larry, Mark, Rob, John, Paul, Polo, and all the many others who I may have missed.

homework!). Morales, Valdez, Calvillo, Sanches (paisa). Fennell, Thompson, Correa, Velderrain, Rivas (100% Mariachi), Vielledent (pantunflilia) and to all whom I didn't mention.

Huana thanks in Acapulco. I hope to see you all in the future. Good luck to the CLASS OF '98.

Remember everything we did. M.M.A. is now his­ tory. “Si nos lachan como unos Huevnes, NO lo somos.” VIVA MEXICO!! TAMPICO#!!!

“El Loquito” If there is one thing I have learned in all my years at is this: if you can’t do what you like, then you have to like what you do.

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bathroom), and my parents (who have supported me unfailingly throughout).

I would like to bid a fond farewell to my friends and: Sharad Rao, Avi Miranda, Mark Laurenzi.

Enrique Castillo, Travis Hebner. Heinz Leigh, Tay­ lor Ellison, Jason Ramstein, Dave Hershberger, Steve Day, Jay Gloodt, Dan Steudel. Anthony Bocardo, James Busalacki, NickZippman, Michael Bingham, Jared Leefers, Josh Steele, as well as some faculty: Dan Crouch, Ernie Allen, Hub Leverett. Roger Andreasen, Carla Hobbs, Jo Ellen Killeen, Henry Matlosz, Loren Guffey, Randy Jacobson, Bill Christner, and Dave Shimp. Also thanks to Scott Adams and the inventor of No-Doz. I wish to all those above success in life, and plenty of OwlStretching Time.

“Given a clear grasp ofthe problems and more intelligent control of certain key processes, we can turn crisis into opportunity, helping people not merely to survive, but to crest the waves of change, to grow, and to gain a new sense of mastery over their own destinies. ” -Alvin Toffler

Captain - Battaltion /Adjutant. Academic Fourragere. 2-4. Delta Phi Full Member. 2-4.

Delta Phi Associate Member, 2. Delta Phi Pledge. 2. Varsity Football Manager. 4. Varsity Rifle Manager, 4. Varsity Tennis Manager. 3.

Intramural Football, 3. Intramural Soccer. 4.

Physical Training. 2. Horseback Riding. 2. LET Military Class Ribbon 2-4. Military Wreath. 23. Soldier's Bar. 4. Honor Guard, 3. Posture Bar. 2. Color Guard. 3. Parade Ribbon. 2-4. Indi­ vidual Spelling Plaque. 2. Whitney Memorial Journalism Award. 3. Journalism Award. 3. Na­ tional Merit Scholarship Commendation. 4.

American Legion Scholastic Medal. 4. ROTC Distinguished Service Award, 4.

Mario Fuentes Zaragoza I would like to thank my parents for the great ipportunity they gave me to come here. I love you.

During the school year, I learned a lot. I will lever forget this year. I would like to give thanks Iso to my friends that helped me his year.

First I would like to thank Arriaga (Rana), who lelped me at the beginning of the year. Castillo, ?hato. Bam Bam, Dianderas — don’t forget the mall.

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Erick “silencio” Tu Sabes. Morales “sopy” sisicombiene. Valdez “mosco” no mames.

To all the juniors, Class of '99 - I would like to tell my cousin Daniel Fierro keep up the good work. I will always remember you guys.

Martinez J. “Gordo” sacalo. C-ya. Rao, “spot me.” Cook, Jimmy, Loco — see you in Cancun next Spring. Chris “its cool”. Miranda “mirang”, Chang “Chinito” c-ya in Sugarland. Lebihan “Miado” Villareal “Chunk”, Leyva “Chikis”,Velderrain“chino”, Villadent “pantunflilla”. Puente “berruga”. And to all the class of ‘99.

GOODLUCK. Faculty- Lt. Russell “Zeppelin". Lt 1 Col. Medley “Chespirito” c-ya in Mexico. Capt. Treadway “Tio” and Maj. Vaughn — have fun. Maj. Nunez 1 “007” - thanks for everything. Capt.

Wilkinson and Lt. Bandy - party. Capt Shimp “shsh” c-ya in Hooters.

Sanchez J “loro” VIVA MEXICO. Cabello “BELLO” No speak inglesh.

Gonzalez “gordo” CU1DESE.

Lance Corporal. Intramural Football.

4. Physical Training. 4. Parade Ribbon.

4. Ambassadors Ribbon. 4. Company Competition Ribbon. 4. Varsity Baseball manager. 4.

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Jacob Dean Gloodt

Sergeant. Academic Fourragcre. 4. Delta Phi Associate Member. 4. Evensong. 4.

Varsity Soccer. 4. Varsity Wrestling. 4 Lifesaving, 4. State Military Soccer. 4. Pos­ ture Bar. 4. Maroon Bar. 4. Parade Ribbon.

4. David Peak Music Award for First-Year Cadet. 4. Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline. 4.

Ithough I have only attended M.M.A. one year, I feel it has been one of the most influential of my life. It taught me the importance of setting life goals for yourself and then striving to accom­ plish them as quickly as possible. M.M.A. got me back on the right track and gave me the right step­ ping-stone for my future.

I met a few friends who I will look back on fondly for the rest of my life. Here’s to Chad and your future, although you did only get a 670. To Coleman and Green — best of luck next year and into college. If you ever come to Charleston, stop in and visit.

A million thank yous to my parents for being able to spend the money and time required to send me here. I know it’s been hard. A special “I love you” to my girl friend for staying true throughout all the pain and absences. The hope you gave me helped me to survive it all.

I’m well on my way to accomplishing my ul­ timate dream — to become a Marine. My next four years at the Citadel are going to be challenging, but infinitely rewarding. My future is in sight, and

my dream realized. I close with a quote, “Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.”

“Oso Polar”

Joseph Cedric Goar

Lance Corporal - Charlie Damage Con­ trol NCO. Academic Fourragcre. 3-4. For­ eign Language Ribbon. 4. Delta Phi Pledge, 4. M-Club Ribbon. 4. Varsity Golf, 3-4.

Varsity Golf Captain, 4. State Military Golf. 3. All-State Military Golf. 3-4. Dis­ trict Golf, 3-4. State Golf Qualifier, 3-4.

Foley Golf Trophy. 3-4. Varsity Foot­ ball. 4. State Military Football, 4. All­ State Military Football, 4. Best Linebacker (football). 4 Best First Year Player (foot­ ball), 4. 750 Pound Club. 4. Varsity Bas­ ketball. 3-4. State Military Basketball, 3.

All-State Military Basketball, 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 4. Honor Guard, 4. Posture Bar. 3. Military Police, 4. Pa-

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fter two years at M.M.A., I thank God that it went by so fast.

Most of all I want to give a shout out to all the boys at M.M.A. Brian, for letting me be a part of the best Spring Furlough ever. Jason, it was one of my saddest days when you left, one of my happi­ est when you came back. Chris, for being such a mama jama. Justin: me and you all the way baby.

Jimmy, you’re such a player. Mark (loco) I love the glasses “put your hands where I can see them.”

Matt: see you at the Phish concert that we’ve been planning forever. Ryan (oh dear). You guys are the greatest, and I’ll never forget any of you.

As for the Class of ’99, I’m sorry for the fol­ lowing: Chunk, Fernandez, Cody, Hoffman, Leyva, Jeremy, Green, and Vielledent. (Good luck); and the same for the rest: Nelson, Martinez, Davison, and Bret (I love your whole family). If I left any­ one out, just know that we’re still down to chill. I love you all.

Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for giving me this education. I hope it will come in rade Ribbon. 3-4. Commendation Ribbon. 4. Company Com­ petition Ribbon. 3-4. Sharpshooter Medal, 3.

handy someday. Thanks also for supporting what I believed in and have not been able to accomplish, hopefully I have lived up to your expectations. I love you very much.

The best piece of advice that I can give is to not fight the system, because it is a completely disap­ pointing waste of valuable time.

Who knows, I might just be back someday.

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“El Bello”

FIVE YEARS AT MMA!!! It’s been a while.

This is going to be one of those experiences that I will always carry in my heart. I want to thank my Mom and Dad for their tremendous efforts and struggles they went through to establish me here at M.M.A. I also want to thank my grandparents for their support in having me attend a school of high education.

The following people are persons that I will never forget: Erik (Tu Sabes), Calvillo (Maestro), Chato, Ricky, Justin, Joe, Chris, Chang (Chino), I

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Bailey, Polo, Mario. Bambam, Scott, Larry, LOCO, Malo ( Mi Motorata), Avi (You Know...), Andres Moralillos ( Mi Bello), Jimmy, Shane. Sharad (MOBO), Valdez GU, Arriagis. And to the Underclass­ men: Fernandez, Espinoza, Puente, Lebihan, Leefers, Leyvita, Villareal, Vellderrain, Vielledent, and to all my friends I didn't mention from past years.

I want to thank the following faculty with all my heart for making my stay here at M.M.A. a pleas­ ant and fun one: Lt. Pemberton, Lt. Bandy. Cpt. Campbell, Ms. Thompson, Mrs. Smith. Maj. Guffey.

LTC. Reddick, 1M Sgt. (Thanks for everything). Maj. Baum, Lt. Col. Stienmetz, Maj. Rosendale, Col. Piper, Maj. Kliensorge, Maj. Vaughn, Lt. Col. Med­ ley, Cpt. Treadway (We had fun togther) and the Cadet Hospital Staff: Mrs. Williams (Granny), Mrs. Young (Mom!), Mrs. Davison. Maj. Trump, and Mrs. Cearly. Remember that I will always love each and every one of you as individuals and will never forget you. Without the help of the faculty, my friends, and my parents I wouldn’t of been success­ ful. Thanks a bunch. I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

2nd. Lieutenant - Drum Major. Foreign Language Rib­ bon, 2. Band Ribbon. 1-4. State Sole and Ensemble 2-3.

Vespers Reader. 3-4. Chapel Worker, 3. Cadet Council. 1. 3.

Evensong, 4. Varsity Football, 4 Varsity Swimming. 3. In-

Jose Hernandez Molina fter my senior year at M.M.A. I'm surprised time went by so fast. Seems like yesterday that I was calling my sister to come and pick me up.

I want to thank Capt. Radford for a very inter­ esting year in geometry, Lt. Bandy for his way of communicating with us, and Sergeant Is* Class Norfus, without whom I wouldn't have lost weight.

I can’t forget my friends: Martinez J. (dewboy), Espinoza (fresa), Castillo, Fuentes (ariba Juarez),

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“Bam Bam” Lozano (la pompi). Dianderas (condor). Gonzalez - my company commander. Morales (la loquera).

Brown E., Ramstein. Rao (deuce), and all my Delta family.

I wish luck to next year's leaders, Leyva, Lebihan, Puente (la beruga). Villarreal. Vielledent (que pacho), Velderrain (chinocha), Fernandez.

Sanchez J. (chiliwili). and Hughes C.K. (Navy SEAL).

Thanks to my sister for having that J confidence in me. You wanted me to graduate from M.M.A., now I made it.

Thanks for trusting me.

I also want to thank my parents.

Without you I'd probably be out on the streets doing nothing. You had to sac­ rifice a lot to have me go to M.M.A. I may not understand what you've done, but I know it wasn’t easy.

I’ve turned my old person into a bet­ ter man, and have learned much more about my father. I guess I'll live for my dreams.

As they say in Raza, “querer es pode. Viva Mexico.” A.P.S.O.N.

tramurai Football, 1-3. Intramural 1-4.

Intramural Basketball, 1-2, 4. Slate Mili­ tary Football. 4. LET Military Ribbon, 1-4. Honor Guard. 2. Posture Bar, 2-3.

Maroon Bar. 3. Parade Ribbon, 1-4.

Marksmanship Medal. 2-3. Soldiers Bar. 3-4. Jorishc/Crain Award for Outstanding Member of the Jazz Ensemble. 3-4. Streep Brothers Ensemble Award. 2-4. Plaque for Excellence in Music. 4. Ambassadors Ribbon. 3. Company Competition Rib­ bon. 2-4. Band Honor Medal. 2. Richard Cooper, Class of 1982, Plaque for Senior with longest Tenure as a Cadet. 4.

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Private. Mens Chorus Ribbon, 4.

Evensong. 4. Varsity Football. 4. Varsity Track, 4. Intramural Basketball. 4. Physi­ cal Training. 4. State Military Football, 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 4. Posture Bar. 4. parade Ribbon. 4. Company Com­ petition Ribbon. Varsity Track. 4. State Military Track. 4.

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Juan Fernando Hernandez

Private First Class. Varsity Swimming, 4.

Varsity Track. 4. Slate Military Track.

4. Intramural Foolball. 4. Posture Bar, 4.

ell first of all. I would like yo start by saying that even though I just attended one year al M.M.A., I learned many things that I never ex­ pected. One of them is to value the love I have for my family and my country MEXICO. Mom and Dad. thanks for all your support that you have given me. God Bless you. Uncle Ramon, thanks for be­ lieving in me; I will never forget you. Also, thanks to all my relatives and friends who always remem­ bered me while I was here. I love you all.

I would like to give special thanks to the fol­ lowing faculty who helped me out: Maj. Joe Nunez (007), Maj. Rosendahl, Capt. Treadway (sir, sir, SIR).

And of course. I can’t forget my friends: Elizondo (roommate), Malo (motorata) “remem­ ber the Echo ghost.” Arriaga (hormiga), Correa (Polinio), Carrera (el musico), Calvillo (lanchero), Hernandez J.G. (latanka), I will never forget you.

Cabello (lepe), Vielledent (pantunfla), De Anda (el mijo), Puente (baglo), Leyva (el negro). Espinosa (el fresa), Valdez (mosco), Rodriguez (gualemalo), Jove. Salinas M. (ladrillo), Sanchez J. (el loro), Velderrain (chino), Lozano, Sanchez B., sebollo).

David Hershberger

“Fadroty” Fernandez (indio), Fennell, Gonzalez (el bello).

Jaubert (orejas), Campbell. Castillo, Fuentes (loquillo), Dianderas, Pettigrew. Anderson C., Mo­ rales (sopy), Leon (echanos aguas), Lebihan (meado).

De La Llata. Case, Villarreal (Chunk). Kim (limon).

Finally ... VIVA MEXICO ... JALISCO ‘98.

“Canuck”

It seems like just yesterday that I was talk­

1st. Lieutenant - Delta 1st platoon leader.

Academic Fourragcre, 3-4. Foreign Lan­ guage Ribbon, 3-4. Delta Phi Full Mem­ ber, 4. Della Phi Associate Member, 3-4.

Della Phi Pledge, 3. M-Club Ribbon. 4.

Varsity Soccer, 4. Varsity Rifle, 4. Varsity Track, 3. Stale Military Soccer, 3-4. Slate Military Track, 3. LET Military Class Ribbon, 3-4. Military Wreath, 4. Supe­ rior Cadet, 3. Honor Guard. 3. Posture Bar. 3. Maroon Bar. 3-4. Military Po­ lice, 3. Parade Ribbon, 3-4. Marksman.

3. Sharpshooter. 4. Ambassadors Ribbon.

3. Company Competition Ribbon. 3-4.

Master Sergeant Billy Crawford Memo­ rial Award for Military Courtesy, 4

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ing to my parents about going to a different school.

Who would have though it was going to be M.M.A. It has been two long years, but they have been ful­ filling years.

Mom, Dad, I will thank you one day for send­ ing me here even though it seems unlikely today but some day I will. I want to thank Capt. Atherton for helping me make it through the years, Cpl. Campbell for taking all of the every day life of first floor and all the college junk and Cpl. Shimp and Maj. Twells for two good years of soccer. Good luck to all my friends and have FUN next year! To Larry, without you I would have never figured out how to mess up a computer; Eric, the best BC a class could ask for; Shane and Mike

for taking me through the first year; Rao. Jaubert, Bingham, Busalacki, Gerberding, Proctor, all of the rifle team, the best of luck. All of Delta Company for making the company as good as it could be.

I can see the end to high school where life re­ ally starts. MMA has taken a lol from me but I have taken a lot more from it than any one can see. It is finally over

Alberto Jaubert irst of all. 1 want to thank my Mom for giv­ ing me the opportunity to be here, and even though I complained a lot about M.M.A.. I have to admit I had fun here.

I want to thank the faculty for helping me, es­ pecially Capt. Shimp. Ms. Thompson, Maj. Guffey

(best advisor), Lt. Col. Campbell (question here!), Capt. Andreasen, Corky the Janitor, Capt.

Chrismer, Maj. Vaughn, Maj. Nunez (Mr. Olym­ pia), Capt. Atherton, Lt. Col. Medley (Chespirito), PFC Jacobson, Joe “Picasso” Bond (nice push-ups, you really impressed the girls), and Mrs. Reynard.

Special thanks to Capt. Treadway who hap­ pily trashed my room (you forgot to look behind my press!).

I would also like to thank my friends: Busalacki (good luck next year. Steve), Davison, Villarreal (Chunk), Lebihan (Meado), Wadley.

Malo, Larry, Joe P. Thompson. Buchwald (Mr. Knob), Steele J., Vielledent, Leefers, Zippmann (nice teeth), Ellison, Fernandez (Indio), Castillo.

Hershberger, Laurenzi (Largo), Welch. Rao, Miranda, Brown E., and Hernandez J.G. Best of luck to the Class of 1998, wherever you are going. So long M.M.A. 1st Lieutenant - Delta 3rd platoon leader. Academic Fourragere, 2-4. Foreign Language Ribbon, 2-4. Delta Phi Full Member, 2-4. Delta Phi Associate Member. 2. Delta Phi Pledge, 2. Fine Arts Ribbon, 4. Art Ribbon. 4. Vespers Ribbon. 4. Varsity Baseball. 3. Intramural Football. 2. Intra­ mural Soccer. 2, 4. Intramural Basketball. 2-4. Physical

Scott Langley irst of all, I would like to give a shout out to all my dogs who are all true friends and I love ‘em like brothers. First, to Mark (loco) for always being there since the beginning of this year and making me do some really odd things. To Jimmy and Justin: the two people most likely to get shot in Cacun — just kidding Justin. To Chris: the man none for all the strange diseases — hope to see ya soon in the

Training. 4. Intramural Tennis, 3. State Military Baseball. 3. LET Military Class Ribbon. 2-4. Military Wreath. 3. Honor Guard. 2-3. Posture Bar. 2-4. Maroon Bar. 2-4. Color Guard, 3. Parade Ribbon, 2-4.

National Math Test School Winner. 4.

Marksmanship Medal. 2. Sharpshooter Medal. 4. Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in History Medal.

3. Meritas Plaque for Discipline, 2-3. Am­ bassadors Ribbon. 2-4. Commendation Ribbon. 3. Company Competition Rib­ bon, 2-4. Disciplinary Honor Medal, 3.

The Science Plaque. 4.

“Lay lo” Rock. To Bucky and JR for always keeping it real and short, and also for showing me around on the first day, oh boy that was fun! To Big Daddy Joe for making this year in English always enjoyable. For Eric for making me walk a straight line literally, and for Larry - stay away from the youngens; for Avi and Rao for helping when I needed it and for the rest of the senior class for making this year the most memorable — couldn't have done it without y’all.

Last and not least, for my Mom and Dad for letting me get my life straight and for not letting me quit when I wanted to. 1 love with the all my heart — I thought you might like that one mom!

Anyone else 1 left out well I hope succeed in something and be good this summer ha! ha! ha!

Deuce. I’m out.

Private First Class. Foreign Language Ribbon. 4. Cadet Council 4. M-Club Rib­ bon. 4. Varsity Basketball, 4. Varsity Golf.

4. Intramural Football. 4. Physical Train­ ing. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon . 4.

Posture Bar. 4. Color Guard. 4. Parade Ribbon, 4. Commendation Ribbon. 4.

Company Competition Ribbon. 4.

P.S. Have fun next year juniors, don’t cause too many problems!

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John Mark Laurenzi

2nd Lieutenant - Battalion Logistics Officer. Academic Fourragere. 4. Fine Arts Ribbon. 2. Vespers Reader. 2. Chapel Worker, 1-4. Cadet Council. 3-4.

Evensong, 3 M-Club Ribbon. 3-4 Var­ sity Football Captain, 4. Varsity Foot­ ball. 2-4 Stale Military Football. 4. All­ State Military Football, 4. Most Coura­ geous Player (football). 2. Most Concientious Player (football). 2, 4 Var­ sity Basketball Captain, 4. Varsity Bas­ ketball. 1-4. All-State Military Basket­ ball. 4.Varsity Baseball, 1-4. State Mili­ tary Baseball. 1-4. Intramural Tennis. 1.

LET Military Class Ribbon. 1-4. Mili-

nderclassmen, remember there is nothing more potent than a leader that sets the perfect prime example. You have made me the man that I am to­ day.

Seniors, we did it and as a team, thank you, espe­ cially those homies that were down from day one, Sept. 6 1994. My brothers, 1 hold all of you close to my heart; I will miss you all.

My homies. Scott, LaLo look out for them “Buggers”. Jason we have had some crazy times, I will never forget you or your... Justin, Wow all we did was laugh, Cancun. You two guys are just so awesome...Joe. big man down low. Nick I learned a lol from you loo.

JR. let’s go and play some tennis, Inside? J.G. To David, and Ryan - four years we’ve got some stories.

I’ll never forget you or those limes. Will see’ya in “Big-D”. Chris man, back campus I wish we could do it all over. Malt, “Down in____ Rock”, Brian, I am not!” The Click”: Eric, Cisco, Larry. Sharad. Avi, tary Wreath, 4. Posture Bar. 1-3. Maroon Bar, 1. Parade Ribbon. 1-4. Drama Ribbon, 2. ROTC Summer Camp Rib­ bon, 3. Ambassadors Ribbon. 2-3. Company Competition Ribbon 1-2. 4. 750 Pound Club. 4. Leadership Excellence, 3. At Ease, 4. Junior Class Vice President. 3. Physical Train­ ing Ribbon, 3. Retired Officers Association Medal, 4.

“Loco” & “Largo” Chato. Ricky, and Jimmy. I'll miss you guys. You know that I could write a novel on each of you, no space. I’ll miss you all, please give me a call. Hey. that rhymes.

My family I love dearly and thank you from the bottom of my heart, for giving me the opportu­ nity of the best experience I could ever have. You supported me through everything.

LS___ _____

Gregory Keet Mace his one year here at M.M.A. has taught me a lot of things. Il has helped me tremendously. If it wasn’t for M.M.A.. I probably wouldn’t be going to college.

Corporal. Posture Bar. 4. Parade Rib­ bon, 4. Dramaleers Certificate. 4.

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LAB

Arnoldo Malo-Juvera O.

“La Rata”

j^kfter two years of efforts at M.M. A. the goal seems

done. But this is only the end of the beginning, and the beginning of life. This wouldn’t be possible without my brother Cesar; bro, you know this is for you. Also, I thank my sister and her husband, Alejandro, Hened, and Samir, who were there every time I needed them. I’ 11 work harder in my life.

I would never forget my friends here, who share two years with me and became very special friends, like broth­ ers: Arriaga (best friend), Anderson (rana), Ballesteros, Brown (way to go), Calvillo, Campbell (hyper), Carrera (casimiro), Castle, Correa (Polinho, after taps MIB), De La Llata, Dianderas, Duran, Elizondo (teluria), Pablo (Fresh), Fenell, Fernandez, Fuentes, Gonzalez (bello), Hernandez JF (Echo ghost), Bam-bam, Jaubert (chore), Leon (Chile), Leyva (brother), Miranda, Morales, Osorio (chilango 100 %), Pettigrew, Puente ($200), Rao (Spoody), Benito, Toro, Pelo, Suro, Valdez (Mosco), Chino, Vielledent (Chancla), Viiilllarrreaaaal, Wadley (waldo), Green (good job); and also to those who I forgot to mention. Echo you are always the best!

Also, I want to thank Lt. Col. Matlosz, Capt.

Treadway (Uncle), Maj. Baum, Maj. Nunez, Lt. Russell.

Ll Col. Sullivan, Maj. Guffey, Capt. Atherton, and Lt. Col. Medley, thanks a lot for helping me in the school.

Finally, it’s done, the goal accomplished, and I’ll be there any time you need anything, thanks to my family, I love you! VIVA MEXICO!!

Sergeant 1st Class - Echo 3rd platoon leader. Aca­ demic Fourragerc, 3-4. Della Phi Full Member, 4. Della Phi Associate Member, 4. Delta Phi Pledge, 4. Journalism Rib­ bon. 4. Varsity Swimming manager. 4. Varsity Tennis, 3-4.

Mike McPherren 1 his really has been the best year, better than the last, probably better than the next. I never thought I’d say it when I got here, but I’m really going to miss this place, and the people even more. It’s hard to believe its already time for me and the rest of the Class of ’98 to leave.

There are a lot of people here that I owe, for getting me through this. I’ll never forget you guys,

Intramural Football 4. Physical Train­ ing, 3. State Military Tennis, 3. Battal­ ion Track, 4. LET Military Class Rib­ bon, 3-4. Military Wreath, 4. Honor Guard, 3. Posture Bar. 3-4. Maroon Bar, 3. Color Guard, 3. Parade Ribbon. 3-4.

Soldiers Bar. 3-4. First Order Private, 3.

Marksmanship Medal. 3. Sharpshooter Medal. 4. Journalism Certificate, 4. Com­ pany Competition Ribbon, 3. Aztec War­ rior Chief Award for Positive Interna­ tional Relations, 4. Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award. 4. Lyle C. Wilson Scroll for Journalism, 4.

“Mikey” almost all of you. If I don’t mention you, forgive me.

Above all I’d like to thank Shane and David for always being there for me and for supporting me even though I never get promoted to keep up with you. Sorry I wasn’t there with you guys at the final formation. It was my fault and I should have been there.

And the rest of the senior class for holding together this year. I can’t believe we really made it, thanks for getting me through it. You guys out there who didn’t make it, we love ya and we’ll never forget you.

Capt. Treadway, Lt. Col. Medley, to think I wasn’t going to come back for this year, thanks for convincing me, I almost didn’t graduate with my friends. I’d also like to thank some underclassmen for the good times, Bretty, Free, Valle, Davison, Sotomora, Nelson, and Proctor — good friends who stuck with me no matter what. Hey, and all you other guys, too, I'll never forget you!

Mom, 1 knew at one point you thought you would never see it but I’m actually there, with my class, to get my diploma. You're the greatest Mom a guy could ever have. I love you!!

Staff Sergeant - Charlie Damage Control NCO. Varsity Football. 4. Varsity Track.

1-2. Physical Training, 1-2, 4. Horseback Riding. 2. Lifesaving. 4. State Military Football, 4. State Military Track, 2. LET Military Class Ribbon. 1-2, 4. Posture Bar. 1-2. Color Guard, 1. Military Police, 2, 4.

Parade Ribbon. 1-2, 4. Ambassadors, 1-2, 4. Company Competition Ribbon, 1-2, 4.

ROTC Summer Camp. 4. Dramateers Certificate, 4.

Seniors ♦ 47

Denver Miller

Corporal. Art Ribbon. 2. Band Ribbon.

2. 4. Radio. 4. Evensong. 4. Varsity Foot­ ball. 4. State Military' Football. 4. Horse­ back Riding. 2. 4 Rangers. 4. LET Mili­ tary Class Ribbon, 2, 4. Posture Bar, 2.

Parade Ribbon, 2, 4. Marksman Medal, 2.

4. Company Competition Ribbon, 2, 4.

Broadcasting Certificate, 4. George Davison Trophy for Radio-Television.

4. Lt. Col. E.R. Jackson Music Award for Distinguished Service to the Music Pro­ gram, 4.

fter a pretty rough first year, I cannot be­ lieve it is finally over. I would like to thank my parents for giving me the chance to succeed in this world.

I would also like to thank Capt. Mitch “Taco” Bell Jr. for getting me back on the right track and showing me what I had to do. I would also like to thank Brandi for sticking with me after a few rough months.

I would like to thank Sgt. Norfus for all he has done for me and showing me how to stay focused on the future.

Finally, I would like to thank M.M.A. for an experience that will last my entire life. I am for­ ever changed.

Avinash Cyprian Miranda

1st Lieutenant - Charlie 2nd platoon leader. Academic Fourragere, 2-4. Foreign Language Ribbon. 4. Delta Phi Full Mem­ ber. 4. Deha Phi Pledge. 3. Fine Ans Rib­ bon. 2-4. An Ribbon, 2-4. Vespers Reader, 4. Cadet Council, 4. Evensong, 4. Presiden­ tial Classroom. 4. Intramural Soccer, 3. In­ tramural Basketball. 3. Physical Training, 2-4. Softball, 2. Weightlifting, 4. LET Mili­ tary Class Ribbon. 2-4. Military Wreath. 4.

Honor Guard, 2. Posture Bar. 2-3. Maroon Bar, 2. Color Guard, 2. Military Police. 3.

Parade Ribbon. 4. Art Achicvment Award, 2. Art Achievement Award, 4. Jack Meyers Memorial Cup For Most Creative Cadet, 3. Best of Show, Epplc Art Ex-

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ell, it’s finally over, three years sure took a long time but deep inside I feel as if I want it to last longer. Well maybe not, but M.M.A. was a great experience which will never leave me and which 1 will always be proud of.

I would like to thank a number of people who made this possible: God, for his blessings and an­ swered prayers; My parents, with whose love and support put me through this institution and made me what I am today, I LOVE YOU, and thanks for making me come back.

Lt. Col. Medley, Maj. Baum, Lt. Col. Steinmetz, Capt. Treadway, all my boyz in HTOWN and Sugarland, 99 (569 FOREVER).

Most of all thanks to my friends here who made this place great: Brown E. (getting’ swole), Campbell (throw it up), Castillo (all ‘bout those hibit, 2, 4. Best of Show, Fine Arts Festival, 2-3. National Physical Fitness Award. 3-4. National Foundation for Ad­ vancement in the Arts/Arts Recognition and Talent Search Program Award. 4. Who’s Who Among High School Stu­ dents. Merit Achievement Award. 4. Commendation Rib­ bon. 2. Company Competition Ribbon, 2-4. Escape and Evasion Champions, 4. Senior Class Agent, 4. Junior ROTC Recruiting Command Achievement Award, 4.

“A.M. Cool Rock” gotas), Chang (U whiggin?), Cook J. (nice face), Fernandez, Fine, Fuentes (U drank what?). Gonzalez (U know), Laurenzi (U betta put some water on dal), Lebihan, Leefers, Ramstein (RIMZ), Sharad, (u have come a long way, congrats), Villarreal, and Walsh (T DOUBLE DEUCE). Well this is it, if it wasn’t foi M.M.A. I would have never met you guys.

I would like to give a final shout out to the Class of ’98, GOOD LUCK and take care in whai ever you do, I LOVE YOU ALL, DEUCE!

had Mullins

T

JL his year was fun and semi-challenging, but would not have made it without the help of my siends, Jay Gloodt and Mike Bingham. Thanks for eing there when times were grim and trouble preailed. Don’t forget the chain and the 670 that we liared and all the good times that had happened and

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Shane Colter Pettigrew

are going to happen.

I also want to wish my other friends at M.M.A. the best and good luck in future years.

To my teachers, thanks for the knowledge you forced me to lake in and the experiences that we had. Most of all, thanks for putting up with me and giving me a chance when times didn't look too well.

To my family, this opportunity was worth while and it wouldn't be possible with out your support. Through this I have learned many impor­ tant things in life and thought of many goals to reach. My chance is coming and it’s right around the way, I can’t believe that college is so close and my future is drawing near.

To my friends that are wailing for me to get out — I am on my way and let the parties begin!

Kh Corporal. Band Ribbon. 4. Presidential Classroom. 4. Varsity Soccer, 4. State Mili­ tary Soccer, 4. Varsity Wrestling, 4. Life­ saving. 4. Posture Bar. 4. Parade Ribbon, 4. Company Competition Ribbon. 4.

“Pelts”

First of all, 1 would like to say thanks to my larents, grandparents, and other family members, fit wasn’t for your love and determination I would lot have been able to pull it off. I can't believe how ‘ast it flew.

I would like to thank all my friends who have lelped and put up with me: Zippmann (thanks, )onk). Cook, Goar. Ramstein, Hershberger, Chang

(Wu-Tang), Miranda. Campbell, Gonzalez (Gonzo), Riffey (Spiffey), Anderson (Go Illinois).

Rao, Walsh, Revis. Thompson, McPherren. Brown E.. Laurenzi (Loco). Thanks for your help and friendship.

Next I would like to thank all my underclass­ men friends: Yoest (roommate). Nelson (Spanky), Leyva (Negro), De La Llata, Mathers (Snappy).

Lebihan and Chunk (good luck in football), Vielledent, Velderrain (chino). Sanchez Q. Thanks for being there when I needed you and good luck next year.

I would also like to thank all the faculty and teachers for your help: Maj. Guffey. Mrs. Reynard.

Lt. Col. Matlosz, Capt. Shimp. Lt. Bandy. Lt. Pemberton, Maj. Ableman, Capt. Crouch. Thanks for all your help.

The best of luck to all underclassmen’.!

1st Lieutenant - Charlie 3rd platoon leader. Vespers Reader. 4. M-Club Rib­ bon. 4. Varsity Football. 2-4. Varsity Foot­ ball Captain. 4. Varsity Basketball, 2-4.

Varsity Basketball Captain. 4. Varsity Baseball. 2-4. State Military Football. 24. State Military Baseball. 2-4. Slate Mili­ tary Basketball. 2-4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 2-4. Honor Guard. 2-3. Posture Bar. 2-4. Military Police, 2. Fusileer, 23. Parade Ribbon. 2-4. Ambassadors Rib­ bon. 2-4. Commendation Ribbon, 2-3.

Best Athlete. 4. Red Ireland Trophy for a Fighting Heart. 4. Association of United States Army Medal. 4. Plaque for Neat­ est Room, 4.

Seniors ♦ 49

Jason Todd Ramstein

Sergeant 1st Class - Delta 1st Sgt. Aca­ demic Fourragere. 1-4. Foreign Langauge Ribbon. 1-3. Delta Phi Full Member. 3-4.

Delta Phi Associate Member. 2. Delta Phi Pledge, 2. Delta Phi Vice President, 4. Art Ribbon. 1-2. Band Ribbon, 4. Vespers Reader, 4. Cadet Council. 2-4. Cadet Coun­ cil Chairman. 4 Class President, 2-4. MClub Ribbon, 3-4. M-Club Medal. 3. MClub President. 4. Varsity Football Captain, 4. Varsity Football. 2-4. Stale Military Foot­ ball. 4. All-State Football. 2-4. Toughest Player (football), 4. Most Courageous Player. 4. Most Improved Weightlifter, 4.

Best Defensive Back. 2-4. Football MVP.

as it really been five years? I'in reminded this is true everytime I see the familiar faces of Chato. Tarf, and Mike. M.M.A.’s a bitter-sweet experience, io say the least. Nothing would’ve been possible, though, if it hadn’t been for the support of my family and friends. Infinite thanks to Moms and Pops, who were both parents and friends, Judy “S-Gaie”, for everything, Felicia, Chris and David, (forever brothers), the Cincy clique, down from the start (J.L.K.C.C.R.D.A.S.L.S.A.. and, uhm. Chad’s wind-up car), and Laura, for caring. I love you all, and will never forget our times.

The friends I've made at M.M.A. are more like 4. 850 Pound Club, 4. Best First Year Player, 2. Varsity Base­ ball Captain. 4. Varsity Baseball, 2-4. State Military Baseball, 2-3. Varsity Basketball, 2-3. Stale Military Basketball, 3. Physi­ cal Training, 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 1-4 Military Wreath. 2-3. Posture Bar, 1-4. Maroon Bar, 3. Parade Ribbon, 1-4. Sophomore Leadership Medal. 2. Jack Meyers. *39, Most Creative Cadet. 2. Senator Thomas F. Eaglcton Junior English Award. 3. Highest Scholarship. 3. Cadet Challenge Medal. 2.

National Math Test Winner, 3. Marksman Medal. 2-3. Sharp­ shooter Medal, 4. Physical Fitness Award, 2. Physical Fitness Ribbon. 2. Science Medal, 4. Richard Cooper. Class of 1982, Plaque for Senior with longest Tenure as a Cadet, 4.

Sharad Rao

Captain - Delta Company Com­ mander. Academic Fourragere. 2-4. For­ eign Language Ribbon. 3-4. Della Phi Full Member, 3-4. Della Phi Associate Mem­ ber, 3. Della Phi Pledge. 3. Vespers Reader, 4. Chapel Worker, 3. Presidential Class­ room. 4. Varsity Tennis. 2-4. Varisly Ten­ nis Captain. 4. Lowe Tennis Plaque (MVP), 3-4. Varsity Tennis Captain, 4.

Slate Miltiary Tennis, 2-4. 4th in State Tennis. 3. Battalion Tennis. 2-3. LET Mili­ tary Class Ribbon, 2-4. Military Wreath, 3-4. Honor Guard, 3. Posture Bar. 2-4.

Maroon Bar. 3-4. Military Police. 2. Pa­ rade Ribbon. 2-4. Soldiers Bar. 3-4. ROTC Summer Camp. 3. Sharpshooter Medal. 4.

Presidential Fitness Award, 4. Physical Fit-

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A irst, I would like to thank my parents, which made it all happen. Mom and Dad, I love you with all my heart. Thanks to Capt. Atherton, Lt. Col. Allen, specialist Jacobson, and Lt. Col. Medley for all their advice and believing in me.

I would like to send a shout out to my boys that were down from day one. Thanks to Avi (it’s all about being boyz), Eric (best BC), Chato (parley every­ day), Larry (little hoe), Gianni (best platoon leader), Jason (always hitting squares), Mark (keep the noise down). Jaubcrt (can I borrow some money?), Malo (spoody). and the rest of Class of 1998 that was cool to chill with. Peace to misrepresented PV's: Cook (loquito). Thompson and Buchwald (D-301 twins) and the original vato. Fuentes. Thanks to Dominguez, Hermosillo, Chump, and Peugnet for showing me the ropes. Also thanks to the staff and

“Jim my” brothers. We lived, suffered, and succeeded as a famr ily. Thanks, y’all. Special thanks, however, to: m) evil twin and absolute best friend on the planet JUSTIN COOK, for being crazy/patient enough t< chill with me this long; Brownie, with our “Tv Sabes” binges. Mark “Laureni”, who “Chills, righ on my side,” because he’s AWESOME, AWE SOME. AWESOME! Nick “Chiclets”, and our lard like disputes, (much love); Ryan’s dreams; Jason <& Brian, the D-3 henchmen; Avi, Sharad, Wu Tan^1 Chang, and all slangin' FOBs; Polar Joe’s “J.P.N/ chants; Powder Matt & Squirrelly Chris, (two of the downesl people I’ve ever met); Mario, Gianni, and the Cancun connections; Arkansas Scott, and Floppy Jaubz.

Last and surely least (ha), the juniors: Chunk, Jeremy, Cabello (my English, it grow), Eucario, Jerry, James, Cody, etc. Good luck, stay cool.

To M.M.A.. thanks for the diploma, the patience, and the memories. It’s that lime . . .

“MOBO” cadets of Delta Company, we will always be # 1! Good luck next year to Villarreal, Leefers. Lebihan, Fernandez, Busalacki, Wadley, and Leon.

At the beginning of my freshman year, I never thought I would graduate high school. M.M.A. has been an experience that will never leave my heart.

Everyone must move on and now it is the Class of l98’s turn to test the challenging waters of the real world. Deuce!!

ness Ribbon. 3-4. ROTC Scholarship. 4. Ambassadors Rib­ bon, 3. Commendation Ribbon, 2. Company Competition Ribbon. 2-4. Distinguished Cadet Medal, 3. Academic Dis­ tinction with Honors: AP English III, Chemistry, U.S. His­ tory, Inter-American Studies II. Spanish 1, 3. Plaque for out­ standing performance as a Cadet Company Commander, 4.

1. James C. Olson Award to the Senior with the Highest Academic grade average; Valedictorian, 4. Elmer Bohm Medal for Graduating Athlete who has attained the highest scholas­ tic average his senior year, 4.

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J.R., I love you like a brother, when you left for a week it was like part of me left with you. Brian (J.P.), every time that we get together something crazy happens, I can’t wait until this summer. Jimmy (Too

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Long Fool), How’s it hangin’? Good luck in col­ lege. Chris (14), keep healthy. I'll never forget the Ed Tour. Justin, (Cocinero) King of Cancun, keep smiling. Jo (Oso), maybe I’ll see you on TV play­ ing golf. David (Spiffey) or should I call you Revis like everybody else does? Mark (Wa?ito), my fa­ ther away from home, thanks for all your help and advice. I think if you would have given up on me I probably wouldn’t have made it through the year.

Keep the *fro and stay Loco. And good luck to the rest of the seniors.

Underclassmen, in no particular order: Lebihan, good luck next year. Mizrahi, maybe I'll see you in Mexico. Taylor N.J., thanks for all of your help.

Cody, take care of the wrestling team. Busalacki (Castor) leave the cheerleaders alone. Hamilton, good luck with B.C. Sorry If I left anybody out.

Finally, I’d like to thank my family for all of their support and trust. (You guys are the great­ est.) And now for all of the cadets who lived on third floor of Delta with me. Keep up the hard work and continue to have fun. Until we meet again.

Peace. Long live the crew.

Sergeant. Vespers Reader, 4. M-Club Rib­ bon. 4. Varsity Wrestling. 3-4. Varsity Wrestling Captain. 4. State Military Wres­ tling, 3-4. District Wrestling. 4. Sectional Wrestling, 4. Varsity Football, State Mili­ tary Football, 4. Physical Training, 1-2.

Physical Training Ribbon. 2. Softball, 1-2.

LET Military Class Ribbon, 1-4. Military Wreath. 2. Honor Guard, 3. Posture Bar, 4.

Parade Ribbon. 1-4. ROTC Summer Camp, 2.

“Spiffey Riffey”

Il’s finally over: the pinnacle of my high school career has ended after four long years at M.M.A. It went by fast. But not too fast. It’s been a long four years and I am glad it’s over.

I want to thank Capt. Campbell for all your help and support. I couldn’t have done it without ya Big T. To Col. Matlosz, you never gave up on me. Thank you to Maj. Ableman - you always pushed me and

made me laugh.

I cannot forget all the great times I have had with my friends: Jimmy, Zippmann. Goar (baaggles), Bailey, Petts, Anderson, J.R.. Revis, Buchwald, Backlund, Cook, Loco. Ponco. Chato, Brown, Bruce, and K.C. Good luck next year to: Jerry. Villarreal (Chunk), Lebihan, Leigh, Busalacki, Klein, Brennan. Mathers (Snappy), Green, and Case.

1 want to thank my family for sending me here because it has taught me to set goals for myself and achieve them. Without your support I could not have made it this far. Becca, thank you for be­ ing there for me when I needed someone to talk to.

It has been hard but we made it. I want to thank my Grandfathers upstairs for watching over me and keeping me safe. What’s up guys.

Last but not least, Bret. Hey buddy. I made it, wish you were here; we had a blast. I love you man.

I want to thank the school for all the good times and bad times. I have met people that I will remember for a life time.

Thank you all. Seniors 1998 forever!!!

2nd Lieutenant - Band Commander. Academic Fourragere. 4. Band Ribbon. 1-4. State Solo and Ensemble

Ribbon. 3. Vespers Reader, 4. Evensong.

4. M-Club Ribbon, 2-4. Varsity Football.

1-4. Varsity Basketball. 1-2. Varsity Wres­ tling. 3-4. Varsity Golf. 1-4. State Mili­ tary Football. 4. State Military Wrestling.

3-4. State Military Golf, 1. 3. Battalion Golf. 2. Battalion Swimming, 3. First-ever Golf Hole in One for M.M.A.. 3. LET Military Class Ribbon, 1-4. Posture Bar, I. 3-4. Maroon Bar. I. Parade Ribbon. 14. ROTC Summer Camp. 2. Physical Training. 2. Marksmanship Medal. 3-4.

Company Competition Ribbon. 1, 3-4.

Leadership Excellence, 2. Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band. 4. Wil­ liam S. Lowe Trophy for the Senior show­ ing greatest all-around development, 4.

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Joshua Eric Steele I can't believe that the year went by so fast

i Sergeant. Academic Fourragcre,4. Foreign Language Ribbon. 4. Della Phi Associate Member. 4. Deila Phi Pledge. 4. Presiden­ tial Classroom, 4. Intramural Football, 4.

Rangers. 4. Maroon Bar, 4. Parade Ribbon.

4. Company Competition Ribbon, 4. Sena­ tor John C. Danforth Plaque for Out­ standing Knowledge and Appreciation of Constitutional Government. 4. Dramatcers Certificate. 4. Menlas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline, 4.

and that I am done with high school. It seems as if I only arrived last week. So much has happened since then and I can't believe how much I have learned.

I would like to thank my teachers for all the help they gave me. I also want to thank all of my friends who helped me get through the year: Leigh.

Barrett. Day. Lamming, Fine. Proctor, Chang, Miller, Coleman and Bob. Without them. I prob­ ably would have gone crazy.

I want to wish everybody the best of luck in whatever they chose to do. I hope to go on to col­ lege and become a commissioned officer in the Army. In closing, I can think of one line that best describes what I thought of my time at M.M.A.: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

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JL irst I would like to thank my parents help­ ing me through the tough times, they have been plentiful but every one of them we’ve conquered.

And to my boy Brian. I don’t even have enough space to say it all. You’ve been my boy from day one. You will always be in my heart until the end.

I'll never forget you (and you best not forget about “JB’s” and that $80 crack omelet). And to my homie Chris, I’m gonna miss you, man. But it ain’t over. (Remember those times in front of Zack’s house) we’ll pick up where we left off.

To Ryan (remember splicing the wires!) see ya when I go back to the springs. And to Justin the Duke. I can’t believe your middle name is Earl.

Just playin’! I love you like a brother.

Ramstein, I won't ever forget you. Goar (oso), the big polar bear we’re going for round two in the CS this summer. Mark, I’m gonna miss the crazyness (klepto). Bailey, you’re only five hours away. You know I'm coming up to the Windy City.

Rao, Brown E., Langley, Avi, Chang, I had a good time kicken it. And finally to my brother who I always have much love for. You always told me to keep my head up and I made it.

And to my homies in the Vem, keep it poppin’!

Oscar Gustavo Valdez C.

“El Mosco”

’Seniors '98, We did it!!

All together, fighting, laughing, and living as brothers. Here will stay so many things of great sig­ nificance to me. Class of 1998, you're the best, keep on going wherever you end up, God bless you all.

I would like to thank God for keeping me on the right track when being away from home. Mom

Thomas William (Will) Walsh IV JL'd like to say thanks to my Mom and Dad for pushing me in the right direction and also to my sisters - I love you guys so much.

A Big Shout out also to my friends: Avi “A.M.” Miranda, Mark Laurenzi, Chris Chang, Andy Merz, Cody “Gimpy” Welch, Jamie “Snappy” Mathers - see ya bro’, Ryan Revis,

and Dad, thank you for this three years of sacrifice to give me an excellent education. Brother and sis­ ters, thank you for your support in the tough times.

Grandma, you’re the bomb! I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. Dear family, as Thoreau said: “We may not arrive at our point within a calculable period, but we will preserve the true course.”

Good luck to all seniors and underclassmen, especially: Mr. Burns, Malo, Sopy, Bam-Bam, Condor, Maya, Erick, Castillo, Chato, Orejon, Gorda. Paisa, Chino (nive time at “Prestige”), Mariachi, Wadley, Chunk. Duracell, Indio, Fresa, Cebollas, and Lieutencillo ... I'll never forget you guys.

Thank you also to all the faculty who helped me in building my character, especially: Lt. Col. Matlosz, Maj. Nunez, and Lt. Col. Medley. You made a major change in my life. I hope to see you all in the future, take care of yourselves, and “Viva la Raza Latina de Corazon . . . Y Sonora!”

2nd Lieutenant -Echo 2nd platoon leader.

Foreign Language Ribbon, 3. Vespers Reader.

4. Varsity Football. 2. Varsity Swimming, 24. Varsity Track. 3. Physical Training, 2, 4.

State Military Track, 3. State Military Swim­ ming. 3. Battalion Swimming. 2. Battalion Track. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 2-4.

Honor Guard. 3-4. Posture Bar. 2-4. Maroon Bar. 3-4. Color Guard. 2-3. Fusileers, 4. Pa­ rade Ribbon, 2-4. Marksman Medal. 2. Sharp­ shooter Medal, 4. Breast Stroke Medal, 4.

Ambassadors Ribbon. 2. Commendation Rib­ bon. 3. Company Competition Ribbon, 2-3.

Col. Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy, 4.

“TDouble Deuce” LoPiccolo, Bonsall, Frazier, Malo, Correa, Langley, Ramstein, Curtis Green, Eric Brown, Rao, Zippmann, Fine, Case, Gloodt, Khan, and Riffey. You guys are the best.

I’d like to wish everyone in the Class of ’98 good luck and to the Class of ’99 — HAVE FUN! Peace

Corporal. Fine Arts Ribbon. 2,4.Talent Show 3rd place. 4. Epple An Exhibit First place, 2. 4.Vespers Reader, 4. Physical Training. 2.

4. State Military Track, 3. Varsity Track. 4. State Military Track, 4. All-State Military Track. 4.

Intramural Basketball. 2. Boxing, 3. LET Mili­ tary Class Ribbon, 2-4. Honor Guard. 4. Pos­ ture Bar. 2. Maroon Bar. 2. Military Police, 2-3.

Color Guard. 3-4. Parade Ribbon. 2-4. Sharp­ shooter Medal. 4. Ambassadors Ribbon. 3-4.

Cadet Council. 4 (secretary). Rangers, 4. Jack Meyers Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet, 4. Class of 1984 Plaque - Unher­ alded Leader Award. 4. Dave Whitney Conservation Plaque. 4. Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dramateer, 3. Drama Bar. 3.

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2nd Lieutenant - Battalion Opera­ tions Officer. Academic Fourragere. 24. Deila Phi Full Member, 3-4. Della Phi Associate Member. 3-4 Delta Phi Pledge. 3-4. Mens Chorus Ribbon, 3. Ves­ pers Reader. 3. Cadet Council. 4.

Evensong. 3. Varsity Golf, 2. Varsity Base­ ball. 3. Intramural Football, 3. Intramural Soccer. 4. Intramural Basketball, 2-4. Physi­ cal Training. 2. Stale Military Baseball. 3.

Slate Military' Soccer. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon, 2-4. Military Wreath. 3. Honor Guard. 3-4. Posture Bar. 2. Maroon Bar. 23. Military' Police, 3-4. Parade Ribbon, 34. ROTC Summer Camp, 3. Al Ease. 3-4.

ell, it's been the longest three years of my life but I finally made it. Special thanks to my parents who sent me here and to my friends along the way: Jason (The Playa’) - I'll always remember our elaborate fights and how much fun it was, you al­ ways stood up for me and made this place much more bearable; Matt B. (Phish) -My roommate, with your low standards, you made it easy to chill to the music; Justin (Unlucky) - You’re a “wild and crazy guy” and your constant jokes helped me look at the lighter side of life; Joe (Oso) - Fun times in Spanish, oh yeah aarrwww; Chris - Straight oulla Illinois, make ‘em say uuhhh; Shane (Pells) you’ve always been easy to talk to; Mark (Loco) You always told me the truth; Eric (The Scholar) Tu Sabes; Larry (X-Files) - Never give a straight answer; Gonzo - Thanks for caring; Avi - Whats the happs?; Shared - Throw it up: Mike B. -1 should have believed you; Jubz (orejon) ; David - I owe you one; Wu-Tang Chang; Mike M. - Can I have

some, “NO!”; Jeremy (The Musician) - Remember St. Louis; Josh $. - Fun in Crystal River; (Wigger) Nick and Craig (Mac) -See you this summer; Bret; Wes - Keep hitting those threes; Soto; Sky; Bijan and Matt C. - My favorite MP's; Maestro Baum Todo en Espanol; CPT Shimp - Senior trip; CPT Atherton - You're always right; LTC Allen; NCO Jacobson; and Chris (My Bro) -Good luck.

So long M.M.A. and thanks for giving me some direction in my life. Peace.

Al Ease Editor, 4. Vice Chairman. Cadet Council. 4. Marks­ manship Medal, 3. Ambassadors Ribbon. 4. Commendation Ribbon, 3-4. Company Competition Ribbon. 1-3. Reserve Officers Association Medal, 4.

Andres Morales — Post Graduate irst of all, 1 would like to thank my family for giving me the opportunity to attend M.M.A. and for giving me this education. I would like to congratulate all seniors, especially Mosco (Valdez), Gorda (Gonzalez), Lagartijo (Arriaga), Telurico (Elizondo), Chaparro (Campbell), Castillo, Orejon (Fuentes), El Alien (Brown E.), El Maya (Ander­ son C.), Talanca (Hernandez), Marrano (MaloJu vera), Lanchcorporal (Calvillo), etc.

I wish you good luck, seniors, and of course to Private First Class. Art Ribbon. 4. In­ tramural Football, 4. Intramural Soccer.

4. Physical Training. 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. 4. Honor Guard. 4. Posture Bar. 4. Color Guard. 4. Parade Ribbon, 4.

Company Competition Ribbon. 4.

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my friends the underclassmen that were: Chino (Velderrain). Pantunfla (Vielledent), El Gordito (Martinez), El Virgen (Cabello O.), La Femenina (Leon), y el que no Podia Faltarel Toro (Sanchez J.) El Cebollas (Benito), El Mounstruo (Villarreal), El Mijo (De Anda), y los Chilangos no podian faltar el Fresa (Espinosa P) Puente, El Negro (Leyva), El Mariachi (Rivas), and all those I didn’t name.

Seniors, don’t forget Cancun *98 and keep do­ ing cool, the best wishes. El Sopy.

The Battalion Staff for 1997-98. Cadet Maj. Eric Brown. Battalion Commander, is in the center. From left: cadet Capt.

Larry Fine, battalion adjutant, cadet 2nd Lt Nick Zippmann. battalion operations officer, cadet 2nd Lt. Mark Laurcnzi, bat­ talion logistics officer, cadet 2nd Lt. David Riffey. band commander.

Sharad Rao enjoyed the family style meals prepared in the mess hall, especially the hot dogs.

n Arnoldo Malo-Juvera seems to be enjoying his chance to interview Miss Missouri.

Michelle Eise. for the newspaper. Miss Eise was al the Academy to crown the queen of the Valentine Ball.

Avi Miranda proudly displays the blue ribbon he won for Best of Show al the Epple Art Exhibit, displayed during the Valentine Ball. Will Walsh is at left.

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The History of the Class of 1998 I remember my first day at M.M.A. When I got here, I re­ member going through the regis­ tration process and how the QM was below old Charlie Company.

There is where IT HAPPENED. 1 met Carlos Campbell. Since I already knew him it was easy to talk and to remove the idea of be­ ing scared of M.M.A. I remem­ ber sitting there with my new buddy just talking and fooling around.

At the door was a Sergeant 1 st Class supervising everything.

Campbell (Chato) and I were making fun of him, thinking he didn't speak Spanish. Then to my surprise he gave us an ugly look and I realized we were in trouble.

The supervisor's name was Tavarez.

That afternoon I was with my new company, Bravo. All the new boys were being drilled on simple stationary movements.

Everybody was in full uniform.

As most of you have probably seen in the yearbook, I was drill­ ing in blue jeans and corfam shoes.

As the year went by I was already used to the system and my terror of being away from home was diminishing. I had made a lot of new friends who made my stay here at M.M.A. a little easier. I

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together. Then I realized IT HAP­ PENED again: I became friends with Jason Ramstein.

Carlos, Jason (or tarf) and I grew up together in the Junior School. Well, we didn't actually grow up but we all became best friends. I remember Jason being promoted to R1 and most of the time earning the brain cord, while Carlos and I were stuck at R4 and

afraid of being in guided study hall.

When I graduated from the 8th grade I went in to high school as a freshman. In the course of the year I met Eric Brown (Napo­ leon), Mark Laurenzi (Loco), Nick Zippmann, Cabello, Michael Bingham, Enrique Castillo (Gianni Versace), Ryan Revis (by the way, happy birth­ day) and David Riffey.

I remember helping Eric with his room and his press. Later we became friends and toward the end of the year we found our­ selves fighting off seniors with our water guns. Of course, in the end we were soaking wet. Who ever thought of Eric becoming B.C. and me an officer? I actu­ ally consider my freshman year not a big success. I recall being private all year and having a total of about 1,200 tours.

My sophomore year was re­ ally exciting. We had a huge paint ball war one Saturday morning. I remember being designated sniper at the top of the hill away from our flag location. I thought of it more as a suicide mission.

As a platoon of about 15 cadets approached me, I started shoot­ ing them down.

I had shot all 15 of them and I was proud of that until a little

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by Freddy Bruni found me hid­ den in the bushes and they started to unload their semi-automatic weapons at my face and body. It was a tough day.

Later in the year, Eric, Carlos, Jason, Enrique and I were all promoted to Sergeant. To­ wards the end of the year I re­ member coming back to my room around 9:10 at night and found my roommate, Carlos, desper­ ately picking up about 5,000 En­ glish vocabulary cards scattered around the room. Surely it was the work of seniors.

I remember asking if Hurri­ cane Gilbert had stopped in for a visit. Carlos' reaction after my comment wasn't too pleasing!

During that year I got to know Alberto Arriaga (Rana), Chris Anderson (Mugroso), Os­ car Carerra (Casi Miro), Denver Miller, Chris Chang (Wu-Tang), Jorge Elizondo (Paisa), Josh Fen­ nel, Mike McPherren, Gustavo Valdez (Mosco), Larry Fine (XFiles), Alberto Jaubert (Chorejas), Will Walsh, Avi Miranda (home boy, hook it up), Shane Pettigrew (Pedigree), and Shard Rao (Spot me, MOBO).

All of a sudden I was a jun­ ior. That year was a pain. I did great academically and discipline

our first and last Senior Banquet.

This year I had the best of times with Manuel Ballesteros (Arriva las Chivas) Mario Fuentes (See you in Cancun), Josh Steele, Jose Hernandez (Tatanka), Chad Mullins, Polo Correa (See you in Laredo), Jay Gloodt, Jose Gerardo Hernandez, Greg Mace (devil), and Andres Morales, (Sopy).

We are all going to move on to the real world. The time has come for us to choose what we are going to do with life. I wish you guys the best in our journey out of M.M.A. One thing I want for all of you to remember.

Twenty years from now I want you to look down and look at your senior rings and remember this beautiful night and how the Class of '98 held together as brothers. I will take everyone of you seniors home with me in my heart. Go SENIORS '98!

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That year I shared many good memories with Chris Backlund, Matt Bailey, Brian Buchwald, Jesus Calvillo (Maestro), Justin Cook (Keep smiling), Fernando Dianderas (Condorito), Arnoldo Malo-Juvera (Moto Rata), and Jason Thompson (Junior).

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Drew Ware seems to enjoy the chance to give blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive, sponsored by the M-Club.

Junior Wes Dickinson and other cadets march in the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The cadets received many compliments from spectators.

Post grad Andres Morales and junior Enrique De Anda are all smiles during their intramural football game.

Maj. Roger Mick, director of admissions, congratulates Benito Sanchez on receiving the Ambassadors Ribbon.

Many cadets received the ribbon for assisting with ad­ missions efforts.

Juniors Pancho De La Llata, Eucario Leon. Adolfo Osorio, Anjum Ah. Andy Merz. Matt Coleman and Drew Ware (from left) were all important pieces of the junior class puzzle.

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Looking like a soldier and acting like a gentleman is Nick Nelson, who fetched a drink for his date at the Dad’s Day Ball.

Brian Bonsall tries his best to look soldierly for Capt. Noyes during the barracks inspection portion of Formal Inspection.

Brian’s company commander. Oscar Carerra, is in the middle.

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Jared Leefers makes pilgrimage to Missouri Captial Sophomore Jared Leefers, of Jacksonville. Ill., was excused from classes for a day to participate in the Sophomore Pilgrimage in Missouri’s State Capital, Jefferson City.

The pilgrimage is sponsored by the Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs and helps promote citizen­ ship. The pilgrimage allows students to see first hand the operation of state government.

Leefers joined two other sopho­ mores from the Mexico area; Leefers estimated 400 sophomores from all over Missouri participated in the program.

After registration, the day began with a tour of the capital, including the State Museum in the Capital Rotunda. “It was interesting to see

another state’s Capital Building,” said Leefers.

Next on the schedule was a tour of the Missouri Supreme Court and the Governor’s Mansion. “I really enjoyed visiting the mansion and seeing where Governor Mel Carnahan actually lived,” he said.

After visiting Legislature galler­ ies, the Truman Building and Jefferson Landing, the “pilgrims” enjoyed a fine lunch and heard from Gov. Carnahan, the Missouri Attor­ ney General Jay Nixon, and the State Auditor Margaret Kelly.

“Jared was selected based on his contributions to the Academy as a community,” said Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, academic dean. “Jared is also has good leadership skills, and has a spotless disciplinary record.

What he gained from the pilgrim­ age will also benefit the corps.”

“It was a very interesting expe­ rience to see how our government works and I encourage this year’s freshmen to qualify for the trip next year,” Leefers said. (

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Kris Clifton Brad Coleman Jeff Davison Tom Dudziak

Alejandro Duran Taylor Ellison Zach Frazier Max Frederickson

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Will Miller Rusty Morgan Brad Nedblake John Poynor

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Scott Hamilton is hugged by his mother after he received the LET I Superior Cadet award on Mother’s Day.

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Football VV hile the MMA football "We enjoyed excellent block­ team hoped to win more games, ing and running all day," he said. the season is a happy one for the "Our boys really wanted this game players and head coach Capt. Dan and proved it on the line where Crouch. the backs enjoyed a lot of run­ A 20-0 victory against arch­ ning room. Defensively, we rival Kemper, and a 54-6 thrash­ played in their backfield for most ing of Wentworth gave M.M.A. of the game." the stale military championship.

Senior quarterback The Wentworth game, played Shane Pettigrew scored twice, in Lexington, was a wet, muddy running backs Jeremy Lebihan affair. According to Capt. Crouch, and Jason Ramstein had touch­ the team played their best game down runs, and second string QB of the season.

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I The 1997 Football team: front row. left to right: David Riffey, Ryan Revis, Francisco Gonzalez, Shane Pettigrew, Mark Laurcnzi, Jason Ramstein, Jared Wolach, Joe Goar, Justin Cook, Brett Cadwalader. Second row: assistant coach Maj. Joe Ableman, Greg Mace (manager), assistant coach Capt. Scott Wilkinson. Andy Lcger. Denver Miller. James Busalacki, Joe McGraw. Roberto Villarreal. Jeremy Lebihan, Mike Barrett, Eucario Leon. Curtis Green, assistant coach Roger Andreasen.

Larry Fine (manager), head coach Capt. Dan Crouch. Third row: Ryan Hanman, Brad Ncdblake, Paul Behnken, Anjuin Ali. Devin Brown. Ricardo Sotomora, Tony Grucnewald. James Robertson, Chris Hanna. Scott Hamilton. Brett Chamberlin, Matt Klein.

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The rivalry between Missouri Military Academy and Kemper Military School is Missouri’s oldest, and the second oldest west of the Mississippi.

This years contest was a defensive struggle until the 4th quarter, when MMA quarterback Shane Pettigrew scored two rushing touchdowns, making what had been a close game a shutout victory for the Colo­ nels.

MMA scored their first points on their first possession. A 15 yard run and a twopoint conversion made it 8-0.

That was the score until Pettigrew scored on a 25 yard TD run, and later an­ other of 30 yards.

“We played an excellent game. Our of­

fensive line and our backs held their blocks so we could get where we needed to go,” said Pettigrew.

As State Military Champions, MMA has a large number of players selected to the All-state Military team. James Busalacki, Joe Goar, Mark Laurenzi, Jer­ emy Lebihan, Joe McGraw, Shane Pettigrew, Jason Ramstein and Roberto Villareal were the selected players.

Senior Jason Ramstein received a great many honors, including MVP, most coura­ geous player, toughest player, best defen­ sive back and most improved weight lifter.

The captains for the 1998 squad will be Jeremy Lebihan, Roberto Villareal and James Busalacki.

Shane Pettigrew moves in to make a tackle. Pettigrew played safety on defense and was quarterback on offense.

Mark Laurenzi is introduced before a home game. The big receiver was a co­ captain in 1997.

The game against Kemper attracted the attention of local media, including KRCG of Jefferson City.

The 1997 football retained possession of the Gold Football by defeating Kemper 20-0.

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The Intramural All-Star Team: Front row, left to right: Polo Correa, Travis Hebner, Ryan Edwards, Scott Langley, Omar Khan. 2nd row:Arnoldo Malo-Juvera, Jerry Wadley, Cody Welch, Josh Shafer, Andrew Leger.

The Runners-Up: Red Team. Front Row, L to R: Wesley Folch, Seth Feala, Tracy Blackwell, Pablo Espinosa, Carlos Rivas, Jason Dickinson, Omar Khan. 2nd Row: Eduardo Castellanos, Fernando Hernandez, Arnoldo Malo-Juvera, Joshua Steele, John Poynor. 3rd Row: Josh Shafer, Andrew Leger, Carter Bender, Steven Day. 4th Row: coach Lt. Mike Pemberton, Michael Davis, Charles Anderson, Ryan Lancial, coach Sgt. Randy Jacobson.

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.M.A.’s selections to the All-District Team: Enrique mandez, Chris Anderson, and Malt Coleman.

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Soccer he soccer team had a lot to live up to, as last year's team won a record 12 games on the way to the district tournament.

The 1998 team got off to a 71 1 -2 record through 10 games, and COLONEL finished 9-3-2 and claimed the state military title.

The title came by virtue of a sweep of rival military schools. / The Colonels defeated Kemper and Wentworth on the road, 6-1 and 11-1 respectivley.

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Chris Anderson scored three goals, and Nathan Hoffman scored two. The victory gave MMA three wins in three times against rival military schools, all but locking up the state military title.

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Dave Shimp, J.L. Jones, Enrique Corral. Enrique Fernandez, Fernando Leyva. Nathan Hoffman, Matt Coleman, head coach Maj. Richard Twells, assistant coach Lt. Casey Fuller. Third row: Bret Zimmerman. Chema Mizrahi. Norman bdzich, Alejandro Garate, Mauricio Rodriguez, Dorn Refer. Alex Wilkins. Nick Nelson. Jeff Davison. Not pictured: Pirlos Campbell. Oscar Carrera.

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M.M.A.’s Nick Nelson and Fernando Leyva play keep away from a Mexico player.

The title came when the team de­ feated Kemper 5-0 at home during Dad’s Weekend. “It’s always good to beat Kemper, but when it’s for the military title, it’s that much sweeter,” head coach Maj. Richard Twells said.

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As state military champions, the team had a larg number of all-state military selections. They were Ander son, Carlos Campbell, Jacob Gloodt, Hoffman, an.

Leyva. Additionally, the Colonels had three represents lives on the all-district team: Coleman, Anderson an< Enrique Fernandez.

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Cross Country expected, junior Jason Case had another fine year for MM A. placing 4th at district com­ petition in Fulton, and 37th in state competition in Jefferson City.

As a freshman. Case was 117th in the state race. Last year, he was 44th. Case not only moved up in the pack, but the pack was bigger this year and his time was 39 seconds belter.

When cross country team members ran last fall, they ran three-six miles a day, most days of the season.

“I’m happy because I saw

general, consistent improvement throughout the season,” Coach Maj. Kevin Shaddox said. During the season, the team won nine varsity and eight JV medals.

In October. Case was 15th at the Mexico Invitational. He medaled with a time of 18:18.

Alberto Arriaga was 27th at 20 minutes even.

Two days later, Case was 6th at the Bowling Green Invitational.

His time was 18:59 and he medaled. Arriaga was 16th at 20:22.

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Senior Alberto Arriaga was a strong runner for M.M.A. in 1997. He usually had the second-best time after Jason Case.

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Gliding to victory

Swimming ead coach Maj. Ron Rosendahl and his 1998 swim team didn't know what the sea­ son would bring. The team had lost some depth from the previ­ ous season and there were many unanswered questions.

But the team won eight of 11 meets after Christmas fur­ lough to finish the year with an excellent 10-3 record.

“It was a fine season and 1 am very pleased with the per­ formance of my team captains,” coach Maj. Ron Rosendahl said.

The captains, juniors Jeremy Lebihan and Roberto Villarreal, both had great seasons from start to finish. In the first action of the season, Villarreal had three first place finishes, while Lebihan had claimed the top spot four times.

In the last meet of the year.

Villarreal had four first places to lead M.M.A. to a 107-79 over St. Dominic.

Lebihan had three first places and also recorded his fast­ est lime in the 50m freestyle, at 27.16.

The team hosted Hannibal Jan. 8, which was a rescheduled meet from December. M.M.A. swimmers claimed nine first places en route to a 99-78 victory.

“Our depth paid off with many second, third, and fourth place finishes,” Maj. Ron Rosendahl said. “Our divers also helped contribute to the score be­ cause Hannibal did not have any divers.”

On Jan. 10, the team had its first road trip. In one day, M.M.A. doubled its record from 3-0 to 6-

0. The meet was in Springfielc and was scored as a triple dual M.M.A. defeated Springfield Hillcrest 103-82; Springfield Parkview 115-54; and Springfield Central 141-20.

The team was then home again to take on state ranked Chaminade. The Colonels came out on the short end of a 139-43 score.

Back on the road, the team defeated Hannibal, this time 90 78. Villarreal and Lebihan agair led the way; the former had three

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RECORD: 10-3 The 1998 Swim Team: front row (sitting). left to right: Francisco Lozano, Pablo Espinosa. Enrique Fernandez, lazenk Suro.

Guillermo Guraieb. Benito Sanvhez, John Whightman. Fernando Leyva, Eucario Leon, Tyler Newbold. On diving board, left to right: Gustavo Valdez, Alberto Arriaga, Jorge Elizondo, Juan Hernandez, Arnoldo Malo-Juvcra (manager). Standing, left to right: Enrique De Anda, Jose Artola, Roberto Villarreal, Vitorio Jove, Jared Lecfcrs (manager). Jamey Mathers, Jeremy Lebihan, Freder Lamming, Cameron Shelley, head coach Maj. Ron Rosendahl.

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1999 capiains-clect Fernando Leyva, Enrique Fernandez, Roberto Villarreal and Jeremy Lcbihan (from left) with coach Maj. Ron Roscndahl.

first place finishes, with the latter claiming the top spot twice.

Another road trip took M.M.A. to Sedalia Smith-Cotton, a team the Colonels narrowly defeated 95-93 in December. Just like the last meet­ ing, the teams battled to the last event, in which M.M.A. won first and third place to win the meet by seven points.

Al the end of January, the team met two St. Louis schools in a tri­ meet. John Burroughs claimed the

top spot with 153 points, with M.M.A. finishing second at 110.

Westminster Christian Academy was third with 41 points.

For its last road trip, the team traveled to Quincy. Halfway through the swim meet (after the diving events), the schools were tied. Quincy won the last few events to win 105-83.

The team finished the season at home by defeating St. Dominic 107-79.

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Shane Pettigrew skys in for a slam dunk as fellow senior Joe Goar watches.

Netting victories

Basketball espite four losses early in the season, the M.M.A. basket­ ball team found itself leading the pack seeking the state military championship.

The team defeated Went­ worth at home, 63-56 .

“It was an important win be­ cause it was against a school try­ ing for the Slate Military Cham­ pionship,” said head coach Maj. Joe Ableman.

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quarter helped M.M.A. gain a 10 point lead in the early going.

On Jan. 10, the Colonels put together another piece in the state military title puzzle by defeating the Kemper Yellow Jackets 8859.

“This was our best effort so far this season on both ends of the court,” head coach Maj. Joe Able­ man said. “Our fast break was particularly effective in the sec­ ond half.”

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RECORD: 6-11 The 1998 Basketball team: front row, left to right: Jared Wolach, Rob Crandall, Jason Case. Quino Sanchez. Nick Nelson.

Matt Coleman. Zac Frazier. Matt Stanycr, Jeff Jones, Joe Gallo (manager). Back row: head coach Maj. Joe Ableman, assistant coach Capt. Scott Wilkinson, Jason Ramstein, Joe Goar. James Jones, Mark Laurcnzi, Carlos Rivas, Blake Zeigler. Shane Pettigrew, assistant coach Lt. Brian Bandy, Michael Barrett (manager).

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Shane Pettigrew led the scor­ ing with a season-high 36. Center Mark Laurenzi had a break out game with 17 rebounds and 15 points.

So, after defeating Went­ worth at home and Kemper on the road, it appeared the basketball Colonels were on their way to the state military title.

But one game with each of those schools remained and the outcome was less than stellar.

When Kemper visited M.M.A., the home squad fought hard in the fourth quarter but came up short, losing to Kemper 64-59.

Mark Laurenzi had a solid game for M.M.A., scoring 16 and grabbing 22 rebounds. Carlos Rivas came off the bench and con­ tributed 11 points and 1 1 re­ bounds.

A few days later, the team traveled to Wentworth and came away with an 84-74 loss. Shane Pettigrew had 24 points and Scott Langley came up big with 22 points.

“Our difficulties came in the 4th quarter when Rob Crandall, Pettigrew, and Laurenzi all fouled out,” Maj. Ableman said.

The loss gave the Colonels a 2-2 record against the other mili­ tary schools, which is the same record the other schools had. In­ stead of each school claiming co­ championships, no school gets the title.

In district play, the Colonels faced Fayette and had the chance to salvage the season. The team’s

Mark Laurenzi tries to prevent Kemper’s #51 from getting the ball in-bounds.

Laurenzi was voted best defensive player by his teammates

played close most of the way, but Fayette pulled ahead late to win 82-65.

The Colonels ended the sea­ son 6-11. The up and down sea­ son had many bright spots, not the least of which was the chance given to young players to get valu­ able experience.

Joe Goar shoots a free throw against Douglass. Scoring at the charity stripe often meant the difference between win­ ning and losing.

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Green Team Claims IM Championship he championship game of the intramural season came down to lit­ erally the last second.

In that final game, the Green team, coached by Maj. Kevin Shaddox. faced Maj. Willis Kleinsorge's Blue team. The teams fought to a 18-18 tie at the half, but Blue pulled ahead after three periods to lead 33-29.

Then in the fourth quarter. Blue scored just four points as Alejandro Garate scored six points for Green and Wes Dickinson and Matt Bailey each had two to give the Green team a 39-37 victory.

The two teams were tied at 37 until Garate scored with 15 seconds remaining.

The Champion Green team. Front row, L to R: Coach Maj. Kevin Shaddox, Alejandi Garate, Wes Dickinson, Nick Zippmann, Bart Steele, Matt Bailey. Back row: Me Frederickson, John Johnson, Virgil Proffitt, Javier Amarante, Will Miller, Andre Harryman.

The Runners-Up: Blue Team. Front Row, L to R: Oscar Carrera, Juan Sanchez, Bi;; Seifi, Ryan Robertson, Andy Leger. Second row: Coach Maj. Willis Kleinsorge, Jo. Hernandez, Luis Valenzuela, Jesse Latorre, Enrique Arnaud. Third row: Daniel Fieri Josh Fennell, Chad Marotti, and Enrique Ruelas.

Nick Zippmann puts up a shot over Os­ car Cabello. Jeremy Fomer tries to help out and Bart Steele stands ready to assist.

Matt Bailey and Maj. Shaddox give in­ struction to the Green team. The team had just taken a two point lead at the end of the game.

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The Red Team. Front Row, L to R: Jose Martinez, Paulo Vielledent, Francisco Gonzalez, Mario Cabello, Craig Yoest. Second row: Coach Lt. Mike Pemberton, Taylor Ellison, Brian Bonsall, Brad LoPiccolo. Third row: Carter Bender, Kyle Roberts, Edison Gildehaus, Ivan Sanchez.

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The Gold Team. Front Row, L to R: Anjum Ali, Brandon Bays, Art Zander, Oscar Cabello, Joshua Shafer. Second Row: Coach 1st. Sgt. Randy Jacobson, Santiago Rodriguez, Nick Graves, Nathan Shaw, Victor Salinas. Third Row: Alberto Jaubert, Chema Mizrahi, Polo Correa, Jeremy Forner.

Andy Leger shoots for two as teammates Jose Hernandez and Bijan Seifi await the outcome.

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Seniors hold off faculty, win annual contest 52-5 Faculty members discuss strategy at the start of the 4th quarter. From left arc Capt.

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he last time the seniors defeated the faculty team in the annual basketball contest.

M.M.A. was in its 100th year and George Bush was a month into his presidency.

Nine years later, the seniors did it again, stunning the faculty team in dramatic fashion. 52-51.

“This game was ours,” said senior Mark Laurenzi. “Shane Pettigrew and I had a game plan to win this game and we pulled it off.”

The game was close through the first half. At one point it ap­ peared the faculty was gaining momentum, but then the senior team made some shots and led 21 19 at the half.

After Pettigrew dunked the ball a couple times during half­ time warm-ups, Lt. Brian Bandy started the third quarter shooting technical free throws. That helped the faculty team open an eight point lead at the end of the third quarter.

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Victory sparks on-court celebration by cadets Seniors carry game MVP Jason Ramstein off the court after the game. Ramstein made three 3-poinl baskets in the fourth quarter.

This slam-dunk cost Shane Pettigrew and the senior team a technical foul. Still, it looks good.

tests in recent years, the fourth quarter would mean something this year.

The senior started the fourth quarter by shooting - and making - several 3-point shots (there was no official score keeper). Jason Ramstein alone made three shots behind the arc.

With 30 seconds to go, the faculty team trailed 52-51 and had the ball. The seniors employed a swarming defense as the faculty team tried to find a shot. Finally, with a few seconds on the clock, Capt. Scott Wilkinson tried to pass to Maj. Willis Kleinsorge, but the ball went out of bounds.

The seniors carried MVP Ja­ son Ramstein off the court on their shoulders.

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Wrestling he wrestling team had Nathan Taylor at 137 pounds in had some tough meets this year, 3:15: Michael Bingham al 162 but the Colonels won the meet that pounds in 3:32; and Nathan determined the stale military • Hoffman at 173 pounds in 3:33.

A few days laler, the matmen championship.

The team traveled to finished the regular season with a Wentworth Military Academy 47-30 victory over Tipton.

On Feb. 7, the team traveled and came away with a 72-9 vic­ tory. Kemper Military School did to Centralia for the Class 1A-2A not have a wrestling team this District 2 meet. Six Colonels ad­ vanced from that level to year.

All individual victories came sectionals the following week, to by pins. Mall Klein, wrestling in be held at Country Day in St. the 1 14 pound class in 0:19; Louis.

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Hinderliter, Kline, and Ryan Revis advanced by virtue of claiming third place in their weight classes. Harnish, Cody Welch and Zimmerman advanced after winning fourth place.

At sectionals, sophomore Luke Hinderliter qualified for the stale tournament in the 171 pound weight class.

“It was great to compete in the stale tournament,” Hinderliter said. “I made it last year, and I hope next year to actually win the

tournament.”

At the state tournament, Hinderliter won his first match, but lost his second and third. Still, he was one of the top 12 wrestlers in the state.

“Luke doesn’t do anything fancy or anything out of the ordi­ nary,” said head wrestling coach Maj. Richard Twells. “What he docs do he does very well. He's a good, strong wrestler and he should have a good year for us next year.”

David Riffcy and Mike Bingham shake hands before their battalion wrestling match.

Scoreboard MMA Opp 24 Maplewood 55 17 Brentwood 66 24 Centralia 58 12 Smith-Cotton 66 72 Wentworth 9 Tipton 47 30 District 6 wrestlers advanced Sectionals 1 wrestler advanced State Hinderliter finished 12th

State Military Champions 1998 Wrestling Awards: Arbogast Trophy for best 1st year wrestler: Luke Hinderliter.

Bailey Trophy for most improved wrestler: Ryan Revis.

Keaton Trophy for best wrestler: Matt Klein.

All-State Military Selections Michael Bingham, Tony Gruenewald Matt Klein, Rusty Morgan, Justin Proc­ tor, Ryan Revis. David Riffey, Nathan Taylor, Alex Wilkins, Bret Zimmerman Varsity Lettermen Tony Gruenewald. Luke Hinderliter, Matt Klein, Rusty Morgan, Ryan Revis, Nathan Taylor, Bret Zimmerman.

Ryan Harnish looks for an advantage against a Brentwood opponent.

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Scott Hamilton and Paul Crabtree check their targets after a team practice.

Shooting again

Rifle fter not competing last year. Lt. Col. Ernest Allen’s rifle team faced a rebuilding year. In fact, only a few of his shooters had any previous experience on the team.

Despite the challenges of fielding a young team, the rifle Colonels ended the season at 3-2.

In February, the team hosted Quincy, a team the Colonels lost to in January. The home “range” was good to the Colonels as they won 1285-1255, a very close

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match.

“Shooting at home is easier because you’re familiar with the range.” junior Heinz Leigh said.

The following week, die team defeated the team from Westmin­ ster College.

“It was good to gel the team re-established,” Col. Allen said.

“After Christmas furlough the team members really applied themselves and we had some good meets late in the season.”

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Some members of the M.M.A. rifle team before a match with Quincy. From left: Chris Hanna, Heinz Leigh, Ricardo Sotomora, David Hershberger, Scott Hamilton.

Scoreboard MMA 1127 Quincy 1343 Country Day

Opp 1350 1400

NRA Sectional - 5th place

1285 951

Quincy Westminster

1255 918

Seth Fcala sets up his sight before a rifle match. The target is 50 feet away.

Rifle Team Awards 1999 Captain-Elect: Heinz Leigh.

Best standing position average: Ricardo Sotomora.

Best kneeling position average: David Hershberger.

Best first year shooter: Scott Hamilton.

Lettermen: Steven Day, Seth Feala, Chris Hanna, Scott Hamilton. David Hershberger. Heinz Leigh, Ricardo Sotomora. Larry Fine (manager).

Heinz Leigh prepares to fire during a match.

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Tennis team captain Sharad Rao practices his serve.

Tennis JL he M.M.A. tennis team

swept all matches to defeat Wentworth Military Academy April 30 and claim the State Mili­ tary Championship.

The meet, played al home, was the Colonels’ first since April 14. Sharad Rao and Fernando Leyva, the team’s one and two players, both won in straight sets.

Other singles victories came from Roberto Villarreal, Adolfo Osorio, Eucario Leon and Enrique Fernandez.

The Colonels also swept the doubles matches. Rao and Villarreal combined for a 6-1, 60 victory and Leyva and Leon won 6-4, 6-2.

Next for the Colonels was a home meet against cross town ri­ vals Mexico. The two teams split the singles matches, as Rao. Leyva and Villarreal won their contests.

The meet was decided in doubles play, where Rao and Villarreal teamed up for a 1 -6, 7-

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4 8 1 5

8 0 3 1

Quincy Fulton Palmyra Osage Wentworth Hannibal Mexico Palmyra Hickman Osage Jeff City

Opp 7 1 3 5 0 8 4 1 9 6 9

District Tournament MMA finished 8th

The 1998 Tennis team: From row, left to right: Jorge Elizondo, Arnoldo Malo-Juvera, Sharad Rao. Back row: lazenk Suro, Adolfo Osorio, Fernando Leyva. Luis Puente, Roberto Villarreal, coach Lt. Col. David Steinmetz, Eucario Leon. Enrique Fernandez, Jared Lcefcrs, Alejandro Quiroz, Enrique De Anda.

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Members of the tennis team show their team camaraderie.

From left: lazenk Suro. Alejandro Quiroz. Jared Lecfers. Luis Puente, Jorge Elizondo.

5, 6-4 win and Leyva and Eucario Leon won 6-4, 7-6 (7-2).

On May 4, the team traveled to Hannibal and came out on the short end of a 1-8 score.

The lone victory came on a great battle between Rao and Hannibal’s # 1 player. Rao lost the first match 4-6, but came back 6-0,6-1. “The match took two hours to complete and it was a great comeback for Sharad,” said Lt. Col. Steinmetz. “He had trouble all spring with starting slowly, but he totally dominated after drop­ ping the first set."

Next for the Colonels was a home meet against cross town rivals Mexico. The two teams split the singles matches, as Rao, Leyva and Villarreal won their contests.

The meet was decided in doubles play, where Rao and Villarreal teamed up for a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 win and Leyva and Eucario Leon won 6-4. 7-6 (7-2).

“I didn't expect our team to beat Mexico this year, so I am surprised and extremely pleased that we were able to do so,’’ Lt. Col. Steinmetz said. “Our top three players played well and accounted for all five victo­ ries.”

The team traveled to Hickman May 11 and the home squad swept all matches to win 9-0. Rao de­ faulted due to an ankle injury, which also accounted for a doubles default.

In district competition May 18 at Marshall. Leyva finished 4th with two wins two losses. The team fin­ ished eighth out of 11 teams.

“Leyva played very well and should be competi­ tive next year." Col. Steinmetz said.

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one back against Osage. Fernando will be a team co-captain in 1999.

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Roberto Villarreal forehands a shot dur­ ing the State Military meet.

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■ Adolfo Osorio maneuvers into position ! during a teain practice.

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Jason Ramstein puts everything into this pitch. Ramstein was one the Colonels most reliable pitchers.

State Military Champions

Baseball he 1998 baseball team, led by Jason Ramstein, Shane Pettigrew and Wes Dickinson, battled all season to a 4-5 record, including a victory against Kemper for the state military championship.

In the game at Kemper April 10, Rob Crandall had a magnifi­ cent day on the mound, striking out 17 batters. M.M.A. won 6-1.

The game was tied 1-1 into the 6th when the Colonels loaded the bases. Bart Steele was lifted

from the bench as a pinch hitter.

He grounded to second base, where one base runner was forced out, but the throw to first for a double play was wild and Steele advanced to second. Two runs scored on the play and Steele would eventually score on a wild pitch.

The home game on May 9 against Community R-6 was prob­ ably the most dramatic in several years at M.M.A. The same was tied 2-2 after

Scoreboard MMA 6

6 2 13 0 11 1 10

Centralia Kemper Cairo Mexico Blair Oaks Comm. R-6 Louisiana Comm. R-6

Opp 16 1 8 12 26 10 18 5

District Tournament 12

Palmyra

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RECORD: 4-5

The 1998 Baseball team: front row, left to right: Andy Ledger, Alejandro Quintanilla, Paul Behnken, Bart Steele, Dominick Refer, Paul Crabtree, Mario Fuentes. Ivan Sanchez, Timothy Schuster, Tony Gruenewald, Tom Cunningham, Bijan Seift. Back row: James Busalacki, Rob Crandall, Zac Frazier, Josh Shafer, Shane Pettigrew, Greg Mace, assistant coach Capt. Scott Wilkinson, head coach Lt. Brian Bandy, assistant coach Capt. John Brown, Mark Laurenzi, Brian Buchwald, Jason Ramstein, Justin Cook. Wes Dickinson. Curtis Green. Omar Khan.

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Josh Schafer makes contact in a game against Louisiana. In one game against Community R-6 this year. Josh was 3-3 with a home run and five RBI.

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1st baseman Wes Dickinson prepares for a close play at 1st. Wes had a game win­ ning 2-run home run this year.

three innings when M.M.A. scored four runs to take a 6-2 lead.

In the 6th inning, pitcher Ramstein ran into trouble, giving up six runs. R-6 led 8-6 at that point.

In the bottom of the 6th, Pettigrew doubled home Ramstein. who reached on a single. Dickinson then had a hit that scored Pettigrew. R-6 now had a 9-8 lead.

R-6 scored another run in the 7th inning (the last inning in high school baseball) to lead 10-8. It appeared as though the Colonels would fall as the first two batters in the home half of the 7th were called out.

Ramstein came to the plate and managed a double, and scored

on a Pettigrew single. Pettigrew then stole second base and went to third on a wild throw. Sud­ denly, the tying run was 90 feet away.

Dickinson stepped to the plate and fouled off a couple pitches. With the count 1-2, he drilled the next pitch over the right field fence to give the Colonels a 11-10 win in front of a large Mother’s Day crowd.

Dickinson had been the pitcher of record and claimed the win; he struck out three and al­ lowed an unearned run.

The team finished the season at Palmyra in the first round of the district tournament May 16. The Colonels drew first blood in the 1st inning with a Ramstein home run, but Palmyra would answer back often, taking a 16-1 lead af­ ter four innings.

But the Colonels stormed back in the 5th, with an 11-run rally. Ramstein had his second homer of the game, a two-run shot. Sixteen Colonels batted in the frame. But after the inning, M.M.A. would not score again as they fell 19-12.

“We had 12 runs, but our er­ rors took us out of the game,” Lt. Bandy said. “We had a great sea­ son and have many things to be proud of. Next year’s team will have many experienced players to build with.”

Brian Buchwald slides safely into 2nd base in a game against Louisiana.

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Team captain Joe Goar tees off on the Arthur Hills course. Goar had another great year on the links for M.M.A.

Hitting the Links

Golf s expected Joe Goar was the best golfer on the team this year and made his way back to the stale tournament, and he didn't go alone.

The first meet this year was on a windy, overcast day as the Colonels hosted Southern Boone.

M.M.A. won 173-178 al the Arthur Hills course in Mexico.

Goar had the best score of all varsity golfers with a 1-over-par 37. David Riffey and Scott Lan­ gley both contributed with dual

44s.

For the first road trip of the year April 3, the team traveled to Montgomery County and were victorious al 169-180. Goar posted an even-par 35.

At the Warrenton Invitational, Goar and Riffey represented the Academy very well, placing eighth and ninth out of 115, re­ spectively. Goar shot a 4-over-par 74, with Riffey just behind al 75.

“On a cold, windy day, Riffey had his best outing during his

Scoreboard MMA South Boone 173 Mark Twain 175 Mont. Co. 169 Van Far 177 170 Fulton Warrenton Inv. 17th out of 23 184 Kemper 178 Warrenton State Military 349 Kemper Wentworth Mexico Quad 375 Jeff City

Rock Bridge

Opp 178 184 180 160 176

188 177 348 356 302 328 363 200 194 243 243

Mexico Hallsville Harrisburg 225 Sturgeon Paris District Tournament M.M.A. - 7th Place Goar: 7th. Riffey: 10th (out of 50) STATE TOURNAMENT Goar, Riffey

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RECORD: 10-3

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The 1998 Golf team: front row. left to right: Matt Klein. Mike Brennan. Sky Morris. John Wightman. Chris Free. Back row: Chris Anderson. David Riffey. Joe Goar, Chris Backlund. Scott Langley, coach Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell.

Scott Langley lofts one towards the pin.

Scott usually had the third best score for M.M.A.

M.M.A. career." Lt. Col. Campbell said. The team finished 17th.

The stale military match was on the Colonels home course April 15.

The teams met on a fine after­ noon and it turned out to be a good day for Kemper, as M.M.A.’s arch rivals posted a 348, one stroke less than the Colonels.

Goar did his part with the day’s best score, a two-over-par 74. The four golfers behind him struggled, though. Riffey posted an 88. Langley a 93, Morris a 94, and John Wightman a 120.

In district play, the M.M.A. squad finished 7th out of 10 teams. Goar shot a 9-over-par 81, with Riffey finishing 10th. They both qualified for the state tour-

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nament at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia on May 18 and 19.

It was the first lime as golf coach that Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell saw two of his golfers make the cut for the state tourna­ ment.

Other scores at district: Scott Langley shot a 96, Sky Morris had a 109 and John Wightman shot a 118.

At the slate tourney, Goar shot a 79 and a 78 for a score of 157, good enough for 29th place (out of 125). Riffey had a good show­ ing with a 161 (78 and 83).

“These were both excellent performances." Col. Campbell said. “Finishing in the top third is not a disappointment.”

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David Riffey waits patiently for his turn.

David had a great senior year on the golf team.

Sky Morris checks for the flag before chipping.

John Wightman putts for par during the stale military meet at Arthur Hills. John will captain the team next year.

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Nick Nelson passes the baton to Matt Coleman for the last leg of the 4x100m relay in the meet with Mark Twain and Winfield. M.M.A. finished 2nd.

State Military Champions

Track hanks to great perfor­ mances in the 1600m run, 4x800m relay, 4x200m relay, 4x100m relay and the discus, the M.M.A. track team cruised to a 79-37 win over Wentworth to claim the state military title.

The Colonels claimed nine first places at the meet. In field events. Andy Merz won the shot put (26-4), and discus (105-8); and Brad Nedblake won the triple jump (31-9).

In track events, the team was

very strong. Nedblake, Harry Rogers, Kris Clifton and Will Walsh won the 4x800m relay (9minutes, 54.7 seconds); Norman Pudzich. Miguel Salinas, Nick Nelson and Matt Coleman com­ bined to win the 4x200m (1:41.1); Pudzich, Scott Hamilton, Nelson and Coleman won the 4x100 (49 seconds); and Nedblake, Carlos Rivas, Nelson and Jason Case won the 4x400 (4:02.2).

Case also won 1 st place med­ als in the 1600m run (5:00.1) and

Scoreboard MMA Opp Colonels Invitational 5th. 40 points 14 Moberly 100 Mexico 78 Boonville 26

North Callaway 51 1/2 Macon 98 1/2

Orchard Farm Wentworth 37 Hallsville 42.5 Harrisburg 35 57.5 Mark Twain 90.5 Winfield 9 District Tournament M.M.A. 6 points 79

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RECORD: 2-6

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The 1998 Track team: front row, left to right: Harry Rogers, Brad Nedblake. Norman Pudzich, Miguel Salinas, Javier Amarante.

Kris Clifton. Malt Coleman. Nick Nelson, Scott Hamilton, Andy Merz. Back row: Salvador Silveyra (manager), Juan Hcmandez, Blake Zeigler, Jose Hernandez, assistant coach Capt. Roger Andreasen, head coach Maj. Kevin Shaddox, assistant coach Lt. Mike Pemberton, Carlos Rivas, Will Walsh, Travis Hebner, Jason Case.

800m run (2:26.1). Clifton was the 1st place winner in the 3200m run with a time of 13:05.7.

The Colonels hosted North Callaway and Macon on April 16.

Macon claimed the meet with a score of 98 1/2 points. N. Callaway had 51 1/2 points and M.M.A. scored 26.

Case again showed his stuff in (he long distance events, win­ ning the 1600m with a time of 5:02.0 and the 800m at 2:18.7.

Hebner placed second in the high jump with a jump of 5 feet.

The 4x800 relay team of Kris Clifton, Harry Rogers, Brad Nedblake, and Will Walsh fin­ ished second with a time of 10:09.7.

Nedblake also contributed in the triple-jump, placing third with

a 28-81 /2. Coleman finished third in the 100m with a time of 12.1.

Clifton was also third in his 3200m race, with a time of 13:11.4.

On May 4, the team traveled to Hallsville for a meet with two schools. M.M.A. won with 80.5 points, with Hallsville earning 42.5 and Harrisburg with 35.

The Colonels again managed a bumper crop of 1st place win­ ners. Coleman had a great day, winning the 200m (25.1) and helping with Pudzich, Hamilton, and Nelson to win the 4x100 (48.3).

Case continued to dominate the longer distances, as he won the 1600m (5:03.1) and the 800m (2:24).

Travis Hebner clears the high jump bar during a track meet with North Callaway and Macon. Travis finished second.

Miguel Salinas finishes strong in the 100m at the Colonels Invitational. The meet was the season opener for M.M.A. Andy Merz puts the shot during the State Military meet. Andy won this event and the discuss and the Colonels won the meet.

Brad Nedblake makes the Iasi jump of the triple jump during the State Mili­ tary meet. He won the event.

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Some of the many sports awards from 1997-98 Sophomore wrestler Matt Klein receives the Keaton Trophy as the best wrestler for 1997-9S.

Jason Ramstein needed more than two hands to carry his football awards. He was the team’s MVP. the best defen­ sive back, the most courageous player, the toughest player and the most improved weight lifter.

Fernando Leyva receives a varsity letter in tennis Fernando will co-captain the tennis team next year

Mark Laurenzi was recognized as the basketball team’s best defensive player.

Andy Merz won the Col. Dick Noonan.

‘50, Award for Field Events. He will be a co-captain of the track team next year.

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cademics Reaching the Dream

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Since its foundation in 1889, Missouri Military Acad­

emy has helped young men prepare themselves for

college. Dedicated faculty members, premiere fa­ cilities, a small student/teacher ratio, and the cadets

themselves are just a few of the reasons M.M.A. sends more than 90 percent of its students on to college every year.

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Academy welcomes new faculty members for 1997-98 school year.

w Maj. Loren Guffey enjoys a moment with his class. From left: Carlos Campbell, Larry Fine, Chad Mullins, Jason Ramstein, Francisco Gon­ zalez.

Ms. Beth Thompson, firstyear French teacher at M.M.A., listens to a question from a student.

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hen the 1997-98 school began in September, the Academy wel­ comed nine faculty members who weren't on campus the pre­ vious September.

Lt. David Ash. vocal music and drama instructor, has two bachelor's degrees, one in Chris­ tian Education and the second

a concentration in church mu­ sic. When Lt. Ash was hired, he was near completion of the re­ quirements for his Master ofArts degree in Musicology.

He taught elementary edu­ cation al Baton Rouge Christian Academy. He has served as a youth music minister and he was an Assistant Professor of Music at Nebraska Christian College Capt. Todd Campbell came to M.M.A. as the director of col­ lege placement and counseling.

He has a B.S.E. Environmental Sciences from Truman State University, and a master’s de­

gree in guidance and counsel­ ing.

Capt. Campbell’s had teach­ ing experience in Crystal City, Mo., and he serves in the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment.

Maj Loren Guffey, Ph.D., the father of two alumni, retired from the University of Central Arkansas and joined the M.M.A. faculty for the year.

The unique nature of Maj. Guffey's tenure does not end there; he taught the entire year pro bono.

“I did this to offer my ser-

vices as a gift to M.M.A. My wife, Virginia, and I have always been pleased with the wonder­ ful job the Academy did with our two boys. This was a chance to show our gratitude,” he said.

Maj. Guffey taught econom­ ics and government.

Lt. Mike Pemberton joined the Academy faculty as a science teacher. He also assisted as a coach and was a barracks resi­ dent.

Lt. Pemberton has a bachelor’s degree in zoology, which he earned at the South­ ern Illinois University at Carbondale. He taught in the Mt. Vernon, Illinois School System.

Capt. Ricky Radford earned a bachelor’s degree in second­ ary education from Southeast Missouri State, and he taught in

the Sikeston Public Schools for two years before coming to M.M.A. He taught mathematics and coached athletics.

Mrs. Beth Smith, assumed the position of learning resource teacher. She earned her Bach­ elor ofArt degree in mathemat­ ics from Central Methodist Col­ lege.

She had teaching experience in the Madison, Mo., School District before coming to M.M.A. Ms. Beth Thompson was the new French teacher at M.M.A. this year. She studied French at Central College in Pella, Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Arts de­ gree. She also spent a year at the prestigious Sorbonne in Paris.

Two other faculty members came aboard late in the 199697 school year.

Lt. Jason Russell joined the faculty as director of publica­ tions and information. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Brigham Young University, graduating magna cum laude.

Maj. Jerry Trump, ‘67, re­ joined the faculty as Academy chaplain. He served as part-time chaplain in the 1980s.

Maj. Trump was the band commander at M.M.A. during his senior year. After develop­ ing an interest in music, he earned a degree in music educa­ tion form Central Methodist College.

He also has a ministry de­ gree from the St. Paul School of Theology.

During the year. Maj. Trump was kept busy as activities di­ rector at M.M.A.

Maj. Jerry Trump leads the cheers at a football game on Colonels Field.

Mrs. Beth Smith speaks with a cadet’s parents during Dad’s Weekend in her class­ room.

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Faculty & Staff members recog­ nized for service Seven members of the Missouri Military Academy faculty and staff who have reached ser­ vice milestones were honored at a special review Sunday, May 3.

Mrs. Kathy Diederich was honored for her 20 years of service as admissions secretary and Assistant to the President, “h certainly doesn’t seem like 20 years since I started here," Mrs. Diederich said. “I have had many memorable experiences working here."

Mr. Greg Morion, director of buildings, grounds, and security, was honored for 15 years of service. Two other members of the grounds crew, Mr. Lindell Davenport and Mr. Jim Hilderman, were honored for their 10 years of service.

“It’s hard for me to believe it’s been 15 years," Mr. Morton said. “In that time we've had some beautiful additions to the campus and I've worked with some great people in the depart­ ment."

Lt. Col. Hubbert Leverett was recognized for his 10 years of service as a math instructor, as were Maj. Harry Flynn, the Academy quarter­ master, and Maj. Mark Vaughan, assistant com­ mandant.

“I've enjoyed every minute of it," said Maj. Harry Flynn. “Working at the Academy has been very rewarding and there are some cadets I will never forget."_______________________________

Faculty and staff members honored for service milestones May 3 (front row, left to right): Mrs. Kathy Diederich; Mr. Greg Morton, Mr. Lindell Davenport; Maj. Harry Flynn; Lt. Col. Hub Leverett; Maj. Mark Vaughan; Mr. Jim Hilderman was not present.

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1997-98 High School Faculty and Staff

Maj. Joe Ableman Math. Director of Athletics

Lt. David Ash Vocal Music, Drama

Maj. Harry Flynn, Academy quarter­ master, receives a plaque from Col. Ronald J. Kelly recognizing his 10 years of service to M.M.A.

Lt. Col. Ernest Allen Senior Army Instructor

Capt. Roger Andreasen Chemistry, Physics

High school commandant Lt. Col. James Medley took time to leam some Spanish in Maj. Paul Baum’s class. At Col. Medley’s left is Eric Motazedi. who thinks the whole situation is rather hu­ morous.

Capt. Eric Atherton Junior English

Lt. Brian Bandy Freshmen English

Maj. Paul Baum Spanish

Mrs. Penny Bealmear Business Office

Col. Ronald J. Kelly. Academy president, addresses cadets gathered at the Ambas­ sadors Banquet. Cadets who assisted the Admissions Department in recruiting ef­ forts were rewarded with a dinner at the Pasta Factory in Columbia.

Mrs. Kathy Brooks Accountant

Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell Math, Computer Lit

Capt. Todd Campbell Director of College Placement & Counseling

Capt. Dan Crouch Technology Coordinator

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The many sides of Maj. Jerry Trump, ‘67

A certain Kemper cheerleader gives Col. Ronald J. Kelly a kiss on the head. Lt Col. Walter Sullivan thought it was pretty funny

Besides his work as chaplain and counselor, Maj. Jerry Trump, ‘67, works hard as the activities director and super­ vises the modeling activity, which meets in the recently remodeled second floor of the Alamo.

■‘We’ve finished the framework, now we are laying track,” Maj. Trump said of the railroad activity. "We meet four times a week for about 75 minutes, but we’ve found the going a little slow. It always takes a while to get started, so we work for about 45 minutes and the rest is prepa­ ration and clean-up."

"Working on the track is fun, but it’s also harder than I thought it would be," said freshman Harry Rogers.

Timothy Schuster likes the fruits of the activity. "It feels good that you can plan something and see it come together," he said.

The club includes other modeling options besides HO scale trains. Some cadets have assembled plastic models, and one cadet has been working on a wood frame Corsair.

Some of the group have visited other train setups, including the one in Acad­ emy President Col. Ronald J. Kelly's base­ ment.

Maj. Trump is also involved in Boy Scout Troop 39 (Great Rivers Council).

Maj. Trump acts as Scoutmaster, with Lt. Col. James Medley and Maj. Ron Rosendahl Scout committee members and Capt. Todd Campbell as committee chair­ man. Col. Kelly serves as the organiza­ tion representative.

The group met every Saturday evening.

On Nov. 8, the M.M.A. troop met with Troop 677, Ted Esser's former troop, at Buzzard's Roost Camp in the Mark Twain State Park. The two groups enjoyed activities and a campfire.

In February, Maj. Trump, along with Maj. Joe Nunez, supervised the 1998 Ed Tour to California. Maj. Trump planned most of the trip and the cadets who went would be sure to say he did an excellent job.

Apparently Maj. Trump and the nurses, Ms. Bar­ bara Williams and Mrs. Rita Davidson, had a disagreement. Guess who won.

0 Maj. Trump shows Mrs. Judy Twells his Christ­ mas decorations. Some people just don't under­ stand tinsel.

Gen. Trumpenstcin of the Semper Military School of Tooneville gives Col Ronald J. Kelly the Gold Football.

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Dr. H. Peter Ekem Academy Physician

Mrs. Kathy Diederich Assistant to the President

Ms. Judy Floyd Director of Food Services

Maj. Harry Flynn Quartermaster

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Mrs. Debbie Gieseker Publications and Development Secretary

Maj. Loren Guffey Economics, Government

Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton Librarian

Col. Ronald J. Kelly Academy President

Mrs. Joellen Killeen High School Secretary

Mrs. Beth Lea Art Instructor

Lt. Col. Hubbert Leverett Math

Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz World History, Humanities

Four members ot the high school faculty and staff enjoy a light moment in the high school. From lett: Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell, Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan. Mrs. Joellen Killeen. Ms. Beth Thompson.

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Maj. Samuel Mounger Senior English

Maj. Roger Mick Director of Admissions

Sgt. I st Class Greg Norfus Assistant Commandant

Maj. Joe Nunez Inter-American Studies

Capt. Rick Radford Math

Lt. Michael Pemberton Physical Science

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Lt. Col. Dana Reynard Director of Music

Mrs. Peggy Reynard Business, Math

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Li. Col. Henry Matlosz meets with a parent during Parent Teacher Conferences in October. Many parents of cadets took the opportuntiy to visit with faculty members and discuss their sons’ progress.

kJ Maj. Ron Rosendahl Biology

Lt. Jason Russell Director of Publications and Information

_t. Col. Ernest Allen. 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson. Lt. Col. Dana Reynard and Mrs. <im Slay listen to instruction on CPR in the Cadet Hopsital. Many faculty members ried to improve their skills and knowledge throughout the year.

Maj. Kevin Shaddox Government, Geography

Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan Academic Dean

Capt. David Shimp U.S. History

Ms. Beth Thompson French

Mrs. Beth Smith Math, Learning Resource

Lt. Col. David Steinmetz Math

Steve Hagan of Steve Hagan and Associates, speaks to Maj. Kevin Shaddox’s government class about economic cycles. Sealed from left are Jason Thompson. Oscar Carrera. Greg Mace and Denver Miller, all seniors.

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Maj. Loren Guffey donates year of service to the Academy Reprinted here is an interview with Maj. Loren Guffey. Ph.D., from the December Eagle.

Maj. Loren Guffey, a former college profes­ sor, is volunteering a year of service to M.M.A. He's been making quite an impact on his students.

"We respect him a lol and enjoy his teaching method. He leaches it like a college class, which prepares us for the next level," said Francisco Gonzalez.

"I love it here! I have cut my blood pressure medicine in half. I AM HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE! I wish I had another whole career to spend here," Maj. Guffey said.

"Maj. Guffey brings with him a wealth of tal­ ent in business and related disciplines which will allow M.M.A. an opportunity to provide our ca­ dets with a level of exposure to real-world issues they would not otherwise have," said Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president.

Maj. Guffey was the professor and chairman of the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Central Arkansas. He teaches classes in government, and advises seniors this year.

Maj. Guffey answered some questions about his year thus far.

EAGLE: When did you decide to volunteer a year to M.M.A.?

Maj. Guffey: I have had the idea since the time my sons Mark, '85, and Craig, '88. were here. I even mentioned it to Col. Charles Stribling III once that I would like to do this. I didn't know if it would ever work out. I kept my dream to myself until the very end.

Mark Slavit of KRCG-TV 13 interviews Col. Ronald J. Kelly about Maj. Guffey’s volunteer year at M.M.A.

Maj. Guffey introduces his wife, Virginia, to Mrs. Joellcn Killeen, high school secretary, during a reception in his honor in the Gaiswinkler Alumni-Visitors Centre.

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Maj. Guffey was lhe guest speaker at the Delta Phi 69lh Anniver­ sary Banquet and Initiation Ceremony. He spoke on characteris­ tics of scholars.

EAGLE: Has the experience been what you expected?

Maj. Guffey: Yes, almost right on. I didn't have any preconceived notions as to the details. I am comfortable in the mili­ tary organization. 1 like the structure and the mutual respect that is found in the best of military organizations. This faculty is one that really cares about the students. It is the hardest working faculty I have ever seen.

EAGLE: You were once "on the out­ side looking in" as a parent. What have you gained from your current perspective?

Maj. Guffey: Ideally, the corps is made up of cadets who have set goals for themselves and are working toward them in a positive way.

Our job as faculty and staff is to fa­ cilitate that process and to stamp out ex­ cuse-making habits and turn boys into men with good, positive values.

EAGLE: You have the opportunity this year to advise seniors. What has that experience meant to you?

Maj. Guffey: It has been a rewarding experience. There is a lot of diversity in my group. I have everything from first year cadets to the Battalion Commander. Some of my seniors will not talk at all and some talk too much.

Everyone of these young men is go­ ing to be somebody someday. Everyone has potential. There is not one bad apple in my advisee group.

EAGLE: As a former college profes­ sor and department chair, how well pre­ pared for college do you think M.M.A. ca­ dets are?

Maj. Guffey: The whole range of abil­ ity and willingness is here. That was a bit of a surprise to me. A few are willing to settle for less than they could be getting out of their M.M.A. experience.

There are cadets who will do well in the top colleges. My favorites are those cadets in the middle who manage their time, do their best without comlaining, and keep their academics up, even when it means using their general leave time to study. They are the ones doing the best job of preparing themselves for college and for life. They will choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.

EAGLE: What do you see as M.M.A.’s strengths?

Maj. Guffey: Our strength is that we do have a fighting chance here to develop character. The system here encourages the individual cadet to consider the good of his unit first and himself last. There is a chance that God and country can become important: that words like honor, honesty, duty, mission, and leadership can mean something.

The unique nature of Maj. Guffey's service caught the attention of a local newspaper, the Mexico Ledger. After an article about Maj. Guffey appeared in that newspaper, the Associated Press picked it up.

A short while later, three separate news teams from TV stations in central Missouri and one from St. Louis visited M.M.A. to speak with Maj. Guffey.

As one might expect, he didn’t really understand the attention but he graciously welcomed the visitors.

On May 17, Maj. Loren Guffey was honored first at a reception in the Gaiswinkler Alumni-Visitors Centre, then at a special battalion review. Dur­ ing the review, Col. Kelly and Col. Charles R. Stribling III, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, pre­ sented Maj. Guffey with a plaque, which featured a saber and scabbard, recognizing Maj. Guffey’s dis­ tinguished service. It read in part:

For service to the cadets of Missouri Mili­ tary Academy, his profession, community, nation and humanity which reflects honor upon the Missouri Military Academy.

Col. Kelly and Col. Charles Stribling HI presented Maj. Guffey with a plaque recognizing his distinquished service to the Acad­ emy.

During a reception in his honor. Maj. Guffey found time to calm the daughter of a fellow faculty member.

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ra EH Capi. Richard Treadway Assistant Commandant

Maj. Jerry Trump Academy Chaplain

Seniors Avi Miranda. Larry Fine, and Jay Gloodt (from left), were the first of Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell’s AP Calculus students to take the AP exam in the subject.

Under the supervision of Maj. Ron Rosendahl (who is surrounded by cadets in this photo), biology students, including Enrique De Anda, James Robertson, and Avi Miranda, performed many tests on the south fork of the Sall River, which makes up the eastern border of the M.M.A. campus.

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Maj. Richard Twells Sophomore English

Maj. Mark Vaughan Assistant Commandant

Mrs. Stephanie Vogt Admissions Secretary

Ms. Barbara Williams Head Nurse

DELTA PHI

Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president, congratulates Justin Cook after presenting him with his Delta Phi senior key.

Maj. Loren Guffey was the guest speaker at the Delta Phi Anniversary Banquet and Initiation Cercmony. “Delta Phis arc special cadets who can be somebody. It is important that you will always be I honorable men.” he said.

Delta Phi, the M.M.A. scholastic honor soci­ ety, has fostered high ideals of character, encour­ aged thorough scholarship, cherished and preserved traditions at M.M.A. and promoted the best inter­ ests of the Corps of Cadets for nearly 70 years.

Membership in Delta Phi, which is a coveted honor, has several stages: pledge, associate mem­ ber, and full member.

Some of the privileges associate and full mem­ bers enjoy are full library privileges, a weekly per­ mit, and the gold unit fourragere.

“I like being able to study in my room,” said junior Matt Coleman. “The weekly permit is very nice, too. Working hard for good grades certainly pays off.”

“We hope every cadet strives to earn member­ ship in Delta Phi,” said Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, academic dean and Delta Phi advisor. “A cadet who works hard to be a member will learn how to study and will take those good study habits with him to college.”

On May 14, 20 cadets were initiated into Delta Phi at the 69th Anniversary Banquet and Initiation Ceremony and Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president, awarded Senior Keys to the members of the Class of 1998.

The evening concluded with the initiation of the 1998-99 officers.

James Busalacki will be the president; Jeremy Lebihan will be the vice presi­ dent; and Matthew Coleman will be the secretary-treasurer.

1997 - 98 Delta Phi: front row, left to right: David Hershberger. Lawrence Fine. Sharad Rao. Alberto Jaubert (secretary-treasurer). Eric Brown (presi­ dent). Jason Ramstein (vice president). Avinash Miranda, Carlos Campbell. Second row. left to right: Oscar Carrera. Nick Zippmann, Matthew Bailey. Justin Cook. Arnoldo Malo-Juvera. Jacob Gloodt. Joshua Steele. Jeremy Lebihan. Third row, left to right: Salomon Kim. Nickijon Racine, Roberto Villarreal, Steven Day. Bijan Seifi, Mat­ thew Coleman. Fourth Row, left to right: Tay­ lor Ellison. Norman Pudzich, Frederick Lamming.

Bartholomew Steele. Luis Valenzuela. Santiago Lopez. Fifth row, left to right: Bryan McQueary.

Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan (advisor), William Miller, Brian Bowling. Not pictured: James Busalacki, Travis Hebner.

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Larry Fine works his way through the correct spelling of a word during the individual spelling contest in January.

Spelling contests showcase special talent The annual individual spelling contest pre­ pares cadets for the company spelling contest, and Justin Cook came out of the contest as best prepared.

Senior Cook claimed the individual contest Jan. 28, after correctly spelling “tyrannous” and “ultimatum” to defeat fellow senior Avi Miranda, who finished second.

“I want to thank Matt Bailey and Jason Ramstein for helping me study,” Cook said. “I’m proud of myself.”

“The spelling contest is a chance for cadets to display a skill they’ve developed,” said Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, high school academic dean.

“Spelling is an important skill and is sometimes overlooked.”

The Company Spelling Contest followed on April 1.

At one point in the contest, it appeared Echo would be the first team out of the competition.

Echo was down to one cadet, Jerry Wadley, while Charlie and Delta both had three contestants on their teams.

After avoiding elimination by the narrowest of margins, Wadley hung on until both Charlie

Justin Cook shows his relief after Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, aca­ demic dean, declared him the winner of the individual spelling con­ test. Avi Miranda finished second.

Janies Busalakci, with al] of the high school watching from the Gymtorium bleachers, concentrates on getting the letters in the right order. Janies was the last contestant for Delta Co. in the company spelling contest.

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and Delta had only one contestant each — Justin Cook and James Busalacki, respectively.

After Delta was eliminated on the word “poignant”, Wadley and Cook dueled for a time, as both had opportunities to elimi­ nate the other but failed.

Then after correctly spelling “ubiquitous” and “virulent”, Wadley finally eliminated Cook to secure an improbable vic­ tory for Echo.

“I surprised myself today,” Wadley said after the compe­ tition. “I didn’t even know I’d be in the competition.” Echo’s victory ended a two-year reign of Delta as best spellers.

“This was obviously a well-balanced competition that came down to one contestant for all teams,” said Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, academic dean. “Jerry did a terrific job.”

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yfembers of the champion Echo spelling team: front, L to R: Salomon Kim, Jay Gloodt, Oscar Carerra. Back: 'reder Lamming, Cody Welch, Jerry Wadley, Eucario Leon, Gustavo Valdes.

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Jeff Davison. Alejandro Garate. Jared Lecfers, Roberto Villarreal, Juan Sanchez (crouched), Alberto Jaubert. Francisco Gonzalez, Poncho De La Llata and Ivan Sanchez look like soldiers and acted like little gentlemen at Disneyland.

Ed Tourists visit historic California Thirty M.M.A. cadets. Maj. Jerry Trump. ‘67. and Maj. Joe Nunez visited California Feb. 15-21 for the 1998 Educational Tour. ’’Because California is at the western edge of America, many people don’t realize how much his­ tory it has." Maj. Nunez said. “The Spanish/Mexican presence in the area goes back centuries. We hoped the cadets would learn a great deal about historic Cali­ fornia on the excursion."

Cadets departed Lambert St. Louis Airport for San Francisco. While in the Bay Area, cadets visited Fisherman’s Wharf. Pier 39 and the Maritime Mu­ seum. and the Museum of the City of San Francisco.

Cadets also enjoyed a taste of nature with a visit to the Muir Woods. But perhaps the most popular part of San Francisco was a visit to a vacant prison.

“Alcatraz was my favorite place we went." said senior Mike McPherren. “The only problem is that it was really cold, wet and windy."

In Monterrey, the group visited the famed aquari­ ums. “That was a great part of the tour." Maj. Nunez said. “They have a tremendous variety of ocean life there."

The group traveled south from San Francisco on the famed Pacific Coast Highway.

In southern California, cadets spent time in Santa Barbara, Disneyland and Universal Studios. The group stayed at the Roosevelt Hotel, just one block from Mann's Theater, which cadets visited.

Ivan Sanchez, Alejo De La Llata, Brandon Bays and Mario Cabello stick together after enjoying a meal al Wendy’s.

With the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, cadets Jorge Andrade, Justin Proctor, Charles Anderson, Drew Ware, David Valle and Alex Wilkins (from left), don’t seem to mind the rain.

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Justin Freeman. Mike Scheele, and Alejo De La Llata enjoy a moment with the Chipmunks: Alvin. Simon. Theodore.

“It was a good trip,’’ said junior Drew Ware. “1 wish more people could have gone; they missed a lot of fun.”

“I really enjoyed the California girls,” said fresh­ man Taylor Ellison. “The Lost World ride at Univer­ sal Studios was cool, too, because we got real wet. I plan on going next year if I can.”

“It was pretty good that week,” Maj. Trump re­ ported. “The cadets had a great time. They really en­ joyed Universal Studios.”

rhe 1998 Ed Tour: front row, left to right: Austin Kemp, Jorge Andrade. Justin Freeman. Second row, left to right: Alejo De La Llata, Tyler Newbold. Taylor Ellison, Ivan Sanchez. Jeffrey Davison. Mario Cabello. Third row, left to right: David Valle. John Poynor, Alejandro Reyes, Justin Proctor. Salomon Kim, Brandon Bays, Alexander Wilkins. Fourth row, left to right: Fabian Perez, Mike McPherren. Alejandro Garate, Jared Leefers, Alberto Jaubert, Roberto Villarreal, Francisco Gonzalez, Juan Sanchez, Poncho De La Llata. Charles Anderson. Fernando Dianderas. Andrew Ware, Christo­ pher Towers, Michael Scheele.

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U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.), addresses cadets gath­ ered in the Centennial Gymtorium, March 9.

Five cadets visit Washington, D.C. Five Missouri Military Academy cadets traveled to Washington. D.C.. in January and February for the Presidential Classroom.

Chad Mullins and Joshua Steele went to the Nation's Capital trip Jan. 24-31. while Eric Brown, Avi Miranda and Sharad Rao made a separate trip Feb. 14 through 21.

“It was a wonderful experience, and it was great to see the American government in action,” said Ca­ det Rao. “The trip focused on some areas I want to study. Washington, D.C., is a great place and we had a lot to see.”

“It was a great honor to go,” said Cadet Mullins.

“It was an exciting to experience how government works.”

Since 1968, the Presidential Classroom has helped high school students explore the American political process firsthand. More than 74,000 students have participated in the program.

During the week, cadets visited the Smithsonian Institute, the House of Representatives, the White House, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, Arlington National Cemetery and the Slate Depart­ ment.

Maj. Kevin Shaddox, social studies instructor, oversaw the excursions. He has a very favorable view of the program.

“The Presidential Classroom is an academic gold mine. The experience will be hard to top. and they will always remember this trip,” he said.

“Over the years, our participating cadets have come away from the Presidential Classroom with a greater appreciation for and understanding of the United States government,” said Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan, academic dean. “In that sense, this trip is a valuable experience that is impossible to match in the classroom.”

On March 9, U.S. Congressman Kenny Hulshof. who represents Missouri's Ninth Congressional Dis­ trict. visited with the cadet corps as a way to recog­ nize the experience of the M.M.A. cadets who par­ ticipated in the Presidential Classroom.

Maj. Shaddox, head of the social studies depart­ ment, introduced Hulshof, who is a Republican.

Hulshof had a brief opening statement. He recalled

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Panel member Eric Brown (right) thanks Rep. Hulshof for his vi»i to M.M.A. Joshua Steel and Chad Mullins are to Brown's right.

Abraham Lincoln’s quote that “a house divided against itself shall not stand."

Rep. Hulshof feels that there are some issues today that have the potential to divide Americans and the citizens need to be active in the democratic process.

The panel asked the congressman about issues facing the nation, including difficulties with Iraq, media influence, trying minors who commit felonies as adults, federal vouchers for private education, and Puerto Rican Statehood.

After the cadet panel asked their questions, the cadet corps as a whole had the chance to ask Rep. Hulshof some questions.

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The Fusileers performed for their mothers on Mother’s Day in the Field House. Carlos Campbell, who is standing in the cen­ ter of the group, was the squad commander.

Fusileers drill team continues top tradition Although the Fusileers faced many difficulties in the beginning of the year, Fusileer advisor Lt. Col. Ernest Allen said this year's squad performed belter than last year’s.

Cadet Maj. Eric Brown, this year's Fusileer Com­ mander, led the team to a year better than expected.

The team competed in several slate and national drill meets.

The Fusileers first competition came tin January at the Jayhawk Invitational Drill Meet at the Univer­ sity of Kansas.

At that competition. Chris Hanna won second place in individual IDR (infantry drill regulation).

Carlos Campbell accepted a trophy for first place in platoon IDR with weapons.

James Busalacki won a first place trophy in squad IDR without weapons. Enrique Castillo accepted third place in the squad IDR with weapons. Eric Brown, Fusileers commander, received a trophy for third place in platoon exhibition. The team won second place overall, among 13 schools.

On January 31. the team competed at the Kemper Invitational Drill Meet.

In individual competition, Eucario Leon placed 2nd. Nathan Hoffman was 4th, and Ricardo Sotomora was 5th.

Brown was awarded a trophy for second place in platoon IDR without weapons, and a second place in Platoon Exhibition.

Castillo accepted a first place trophy in squad IDR with weapons and Campbell accepted a trophy James Busalacki receives his Fusileers ribbon from Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president. Lt. Col. Ernest Allen. Fusileers advisor, is at left.

The 1997-98 Fusileers: Eric Brown - Commander, center: Front row, left to right: Squad leaders Eucario Leon. Enrique Castillo, Carlos Campbell, Fernando Leyva. Second row, left to right: James Busalacki. Ricardo Sotomora. Gustavo Valdez.

Luis Puente. Third row, left to right: Chris Hanna, Pablo Espinosa, Omar Khan. Mike Bingham. Fourth row, left to right: Jose Flores, Nathan Hoffman, lazenk Suro.

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Enrique Castillo makes sure a fellow Fusileer has his helmet straight prior to the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in which the entire cadet corps marched.

for third place in platoon 1DR with weapons.

At the State Military meet with Kemper and Wentworth at Wentworth April 4, the team per­ formed very well. “We were much better this year in state military,” said Lt. Col. Allen, “but Kemper still beat us. They had a much bigger team — about 50 cadets — and that definitely hurt us.”

Last year, the Fusileers competed at the National Drill Meet in Daytona. Fla., for the first time, claim­ ing 23rd place out of 72 teams.

This year’s trip to Daytona was another unex­ pected improvement for the team. “Even though we had fewer on the squad this year, we performed much better this time.” Col. Allen said.

The team finished 17th out of 93 teams, so the team finished higher in a larger field.

“The Fusileers did an outstanding job this year, performing sequences like true players,” Brown said.

“I am extremely proud to wear the fourragere.”

More than half of this year’s team were new ca­ dets. but only five were seniors, so next year's squad will not have to rebuild as much as this year's.

Enrique Castillo presents Col. Kelly with a 1st place trophy for squad IDR with weapons from the Jayhawk Invitational Drill Meet at the University of Kansas.

fhe Fusileers performed at halftime of a University of Missouri - Oklahoma State men’s basketball game Jan. 14. Col. Kelly said the response xas the best he's seen in several years. The M.M.A. Marching Band also performed.

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Members of the International Color Guard prepare for the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From left: Jesus Calvillo.

Mauricio Rodgriguez, Juan Sanchez, Oscar Cabello. Jorge Elizondo, Andres Morales. Francisco Lozano, Poncho De La Llata.

Color Guards are center of attention At the heart of every review and parade are the U.S. and International Color Guards. Nathan Hoffman commanded the U.S. Color Guard, and Juan Sanchez commanded the International Color Guard.

Members of both color guards did an outstand­ ing job all year. They performed their duties with dignity, dispatch, and they always looked like the very best of soldiers.

The 1997-98 U.S. Color Guard: from left: Omar Khan, Nathan Hoffman, Will Walsh, Curtis Green, Chris Hanna.

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Military Police maintain order

Joe Goar and Nick Nelson iry to appear menacing as they man their post outside the Centennial Gymtorium.

Just like any military organization in the real world, M.M.A. has a group of cadets tasked with keeping order on campus: the Military Police.

Cadet 2nd Lt. Nick Zippmann was the Provost Marshall this year, which means he commanded the M.P. squad. He had eight cadets under his command.

“The Military Police are a very visible part of the school, so I need to ensure we look right and act right at all times,” Zippmann said.

The cadet MPs were (in February): Justin Proctor, Matt Coleman, Bijan Seifi, Brett Zimmermann, Ricardo Sotomora, Nick Nelson, Cameron Shelly, Steven Day, Brad Nedblake, and Joe Goar.

M.P.'s could be found on duly at many activities on campus: sporting events, dances. Battalion Review, directing traffic when visitors were expected, handing out seat cushions at football games, and more.

In return for all the work the M.P.s did, they were allowed two permits a month.

M.P.s may not have more than 15 tours per month to earn their permit.

“Being an M.P. makes me feel good and I enjoy being one of the few chosen for the job,” said sophomore Bret Zimmerman. “I like having the responsibility contrib­ uting to the school.”

To become an M.P., cadets must have a good record in all military aspects of cadet life and have satisfactory grades. An M.P. should always strive for the require­ ments of the Soldiers Bar. “It’s fun being an M.P. and it’s a nice way to help out,” said Bijan Seifi. “It's a different kind of po­ sition at the school.”

At the end of the school year, Justin Proctor was designated the provost marshall for 1998-99 and dur­ ing the Final Assemby he was named the MP of the Year.

Some of the MPs wait for the chance to show their stuff in the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade. From left: Bret Zimmerman, Bijan Seifi. Malt Coleman, Joe Goar, Nick Nelson, Justin Proc­ tor.

The 1997-98 Military Police: from left: Nick Nelson. Matt Coleman, Cameron Shelly. Nick Zippmann. Steven Day, Bijan Seifi, Mike Brennan, Bret Zimmerman.

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Banner year for Marching band For Lt. Col. Dana Reynard and members of the band, 1997 was a busy year.

The fun began Sept. 20 when the band marched in the Mexico Soybean Parade. M.M.A.'s Color Guard led the parade, followed by the marching band. Col. Reynard and other faculty members who were present received many compliments about the band's perfor­ mance.

The next week, the band traveled to Ft. Leonard Wood, home of the 399th Army band. The two bands played military marching music together. Cadets then had a chance to meet with band members who tutored them on their instruments. As an added bonus, band members had a chance to shop at the base PX. “Our trips to Ft. Wood are always very benefi­ cial. The cadets can hear trained musicians practice military marches and hear how a military band should sound,” said Lt. Col. Reynard said.

The next big activity for the band came on Satur­ day, Oct. 4, as the band played at the University of Missouri for Mb's band day. The band joined 2.600 high school band students, 300 members of the MU marching band, and 260 from the Iowa State band.

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They played several numbers before the game.

On Oct. 14, the band participated in the 49th annual Mark Twain Marching Festival in Hannibal, joining olhei*bands from Missouri and Illinois.

The festival begins with a parade in downtown Hannibal to the Mississippi river. Along the way, a judge critiques bands.

“We usually get excellent comments, but also some helpful criticism,” Lt. Col. Reynard said.

After lhe parade, bands meet at the high school football stadium, where five bands (including M.M.A.) marched across the field, and 10 bands presented their half-time shows.

The 1997-98 Marching Band front row, Icfl to right: Max Frederickson, Brian Bonsall, Brett Chamberlain, Joe Gallo, Enrique Fernandez, Nick Racine, Jeff Davison. Second row. left to right. Travis Hebner. Paul Crabtree, Heinz Leigh. Tony Gruenewald. Craig Yoest. Mau Bailey. Third row, left to right: Freder Lamming, Brian Bowling. Chris Backlund, Seth Feala, Jay Gloodt, Chad Mullins. Salomon Kim Fourth row, left to right: Lt Col. Dana Reynard, music instructor; Jason Case, James Jones. Leif Svensson. Scott Hamilton Back Row. left to right: David Riffey. band commander; Denver Miller, Francisco Gonzalez, drum major.

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Salomon Kim (left) and Freder Lamming receive some in­ struction from a flute player of the 399th Army band. Ft. Leonard Wood.

On Nov. 7, the band performed several patriotic tunes at a Mexico high halftime show. The following Sunday, the band traveled to Jefferson City to participate in the Marine Birthday Ball.

In January, after returning from Christmas furlough, the band joined the Fusileers for a halftime performance at a University of Missouri/Oklahoma State basketball game in Columbia.

Also in January, two M.M.A. juniors took part in the MU All-Juniors Honors Band, where they participated in workshops and performances.

Travis Hebner, who plays alto sax, and Heinz Leigh, baritone sax, spent a Saturday and Sunday at the University of Missouri.

“The program helps high school juniors experience the college band en­ vironment,” said Lt. Col. Dana Reynard, director of music. “The program is not limited to prospective MU students, either.”

In March, the band, along with the entire cadet corps, marched in the 29th Metropolitan St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. March 14. A month later, the parade committee announced that the M.M.A. Marching Band won the 3A marching band competition.

“This is a tremendous honor given to Missouri Military Academy and the Marching Band,” Lt. Col. Reynard said. “All the cadets should be proud of the way they looked and marched that day.”

On March 19, the night before the cadets began their Spring furlough, the band performed at the Pops Concert in the Centennial Gymtorium.

The busy year continued in April with a trip to Missouri’s resort city, Branson, for performances at Sil­ ver Dollar City. April 17 and 18.

“It was this year's promotional grand opening of Silver Dollar City and World Fest. We were asked to play “The Star Spangled Banner” for the grand opening and lead the World Fest parade,” said Lt. Col. Dana Reynard, director of music.

Col. Reynard estimated that thousands of people saw the band perform. “People slopped Lt. David Ash and me and complimented the band's performance and their appearance.” he said.

During their time in Branson, cadets enjoyed a show at Echo Hollow amphitheater, a dinner on the Branson Belle Showboat and stayed in the Terra Inn. “We had a good time,” said Band Commander David Riffey. “A lot of people complimented our performance and the Branson Belle was very nice.”

On May 9. the band performed as part of the Festi­ val of the Arts.

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David Riffey tries out for the position of drum major for Maj. Mark Vaughan. Lt David Ash. and Lt. Col. Dana Reynard (obscurred). David was appointed drum major, and later be­ came band commander.

While in Branson. Drum Major Francisco Gonzalez had this picture taken with performers from Russia.

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Lt. David Ash directs the men's chorus during the Festival of the Arts May 9. Maj. Jerry Trump is al the piano and Freder Lamming is playing the flute.

Men’s Chorus blending voices In his first year as vocal music instructor, Lt. David Ash faced an additional challenge: most of the cadets in the Men's Chorus had no singing experience. Still, the cadets learned fast and showed great promise.

The traditional Evensong service in December showcased the talents of the young singers. "We wanted to use a variety of music, including very old music, traditional carols and some newer pieces." Lt. Ash said.

Eduardo Castellanos soloed during the perfor­ mance of "What Child is This/Mary, Did You Know?"

In March, the Men's Chorus performed several numbers al the Pop’s Concert, including “What a Wonderful World,” “As the Deer,” and the Beatles’ “Let it Be.” The chorus sang again at the Festival of the Arts in May. Songs they sang included “Cross the Wide Missouri” and '‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.”

Steven Day, Jose Hernandez, Eduardo Castellanos and Jared Leefers performed as a quartet during the Pops Concert in March.

The 1997-98 Men’s Chorus: from row, left to right: Nick Nelson, Chris Free, Andy Leger. Second row, left to right: Poncho De La Llata, Paulo Viellcdcnt, Fernando Diandcras.

Fourth row, left to right Eduardo Castellanos, Jose Hernandez, Lt. David Ash (advisor), Blake Zeigler.

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Mrs. Beth Lea. art instructor, hands out ribbons earned from the Epplc Art Exhibit. Chris Chang just received his and Will Walsh and Avi Miranda are waiting for theirs.

Artists’ talents recognized Mrs. Beth Lea taught two classes of art in the high school and one for Junior School students in 1997-98.

In February, cadet artists had their first chance to display their work at the Epple Art Exhibit. Cadet art was displayed on the mezzanine of the Centennial Gymtorium during the Valentine Ball. Former art instructor Mrs. Becky Erdei judged the entries and the first place winners were: 4th-6th grades; Creative/Original — Mike Ferguson; Expressive — Andy Mata; Technical skill — Mike Ferguson.

Art I; Creative/Original — Jon Embrey; Expressive — Juan Sanchez; Technical skill — Alfonso Velderrain.

Advanced Art; Creative/Original — Chris Chang; Expressive — Rob LoPiccolo; Technical — Avi Miranda.

Pottery; Original — Andres Morales; Expressive — Sharad Rao; Techni­ cal skill — Brian Pullium; Best of Show: Miranda, "Mary the Mother" During the Final assembly in May, Miranda received the Art Achieve­ ment Award, and Chris Chang received the Creative Art Award. Will Walsh won the Jack Meyers, ’39, Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet.

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Mrs. Lea speaks with Junior School cadets Santiago Lopez (center) and Garret Bjorkman about artwork displayed at the Festival of the Arts.

Mrs. Becky Erdei, former art instructor at M.M.A.. judges cadet art work for the Epple Art Exhibit as Mrs. Lea watches closely.

Cadets Alberto Arriaga. Miguel Salinas, and Gustavo Valdez (from left) take a look at artwork displayed on the mezzanine level of the Centennial Gymiorium during the Festival of the Arts.

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Dramatic cadets express themselves as Dramateers The 1997-98 drama season began Nov. 24 with the first production of the year, “The Butler Did It.” Lt. David Ash, vocal music instructor and Dramateers advisor, directed his first production and was happy with the results.

“This was a three-act play, which is a pretty big undertaking. The cadets and stage crew worked really hard and they should be proud of their efforts.” Lt. Ash said.

The play begins with the characters gathering at Ravenswood Manor, an isolated estate on Turkey Is­ land. off the coast of San Francisco. They have all been invited by Mr. Maple, a society host.

Most of the characters are writers of murder mys­ teries and they appear in the guise of their respective detectives.

Mr. Maple hopes to enact a murder and see how well the writers solve the mystery. But a real murder committed by an unknown party disrupts the charade.

Jamey Mathers, Byron Nunn, Polk Randall, Bart Steele. Joshua Steele, and Jared Wolach were the cadet stars of the production.

Crew members were Brel Zimmerman, Larry Fine, John Swank. Ryan Hartman. Greg Mace, Mike McPherren, Jeremy Stark and Jeffrey Stones.

Four of the cast members were girls from Mexico and Centralia: Amanda Powell, Jamie Epperson, Dierdre Mason, and Jenny Armontrout.

The Dramateers’ second performance came on March 15 with a performance of Conrad Seiler's "Our Girls."

“I'm very pleased with the effort pul into this com­ edy,” said Lt. Ash, Dramateers advisor. "The cadets and young ladies rose to the occasion when it was time to do it for real."

Bart Steele (left) and Joshua Steele (no relation) exchange dialouge during the first production of the year. "The Butler Did It."

I’he 1997-98 Dramateers: front row. left to right: Brad Coleman. Bart Steele. Second row, left to right Lt. David Ash, advisor; Byron Nunn. Greg Mace. Jonathan Young. Back row, left to right: Mike McPhcrrcn. Jamey Mathers. Larry Fine. Bret Zimmerman.

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Dramateers advisor Lt. David Ash looks over his notes as Miss Jamie Epperson, who helped with each of the Dramateers performances, tries not to laugh al something he just said.

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Jenny Armontrout cxhoris her "sons”, Mike Bingham, Jamcy Mathers (al left), and Will Walsh (far right), as her "husband" Greg Mace listens during “Our Girls.”

The play is a story about a middle-class, small­ town America family living in the 1950s. Jesse, Francis, and Vivian are the three sons in the family.

As the play progressed, the audience learned that the family’s Aunt Jessie does not like boys and that is why the Lovejoy sons have such interesting names. Aunt Jessie is planning to give her nephews $5,000 when they reach their 16th birthdays. To ensure the aunt follows through with her promise, the boys dress like girls.

Greg Mace, who had the role of Elmer Lovejoy, said, "The play was great. I think we all did a great job and put on an entertaining show.”

Miss Armentrout stared as Mildred Lovejoy, the mother. Miss Epperson was Phyllis Wattles, Vivian’s girlfriend.

Miss Mason, who had the role of Hulda, the Swedish maid, said, “It was a fun play. We ad-libbed a lot, but I think we pulled it off well.”

Then during the Festival of the Arts, the Dramateers took the stage for “Story Theater,” a se­ ries of short performances.

“The Dream of Good Fortune,” from Arabian Nights featured Bart Steele, Jamie Epperson, Bret Zimmerman, Byron Nunn, Mike McPherren and Jamie Mathers.

“Is He Fat?” was a comical sketch with Greg Mace. Josh Steele, Brad Coleman and Zimmerman.

Two Grimm Brothers' stories rounded out the Dramateers performance, “The Three Travelers,” and “The Bremen Town Musicians.”

The former included Mike Bingham, Bart Steele, Jon Young, Mace, Paul Crabtree, Epperson, McPherren, and Mathers.

The latter featured Coleman, Joshua Steele, Nunn. Mathers, Young and Larry Fine.

Jonathan Young. Bart Steele, Mike Bingham performed “The Three Travelers” during the Festival of the Arts.

Paul Crabtree (right) and Jamie Epperson were two murder­ ous inn keepers during “The Three Travelers", and Mike Bingham helped convict them.

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Jason Ramstein speaks with a young lady at the Cadet Council mixer at Mismilaca in May. The mixer was a reward for the hard work the council members did.

Cadet Council works on behalf of cadet corps The M.M.A. Cadets Council met monthly to dis­ cuss issues and activities affecting the cadet corps. Col. Ronald J. Kelly advised the group and Jason Ramstein was the president. Maj. Jerry Trump also met with the group in his role as director of activities.

The membership of the council is made up of the class presidents and an additional member of each class, the battalion commander, representatives from each high school barracks, and one cadet representing the Eagle. The last three representatives came from the 46th grades, the 7th grade and the 8th grade.

"We've had some great meetings and suggestions.

The first mixer of the year was a marvelous success," Senior Class President Ramstein said. "In general, we hoped to accomplish a lot during the year for the corps."

"It went very well. We tried to do some great things this year. Some went well, some could have been bel­ ter." said Roberto Villarreal, the junior class president.

"Cadet Council was interesting; I could hear what changes were underway. It's exciting getting the inside scoop."

Sophomore Class President Mathers said.

Hamilton, the freshmen class president, saw Cadet Coun­ cil as a chance to help his class. "I tried to get freshmen inter­ ests across. We may be the young guys, but we make an im­ pact of this school, too." he said.

At the Final Assembly in May, council members received certificates recognizing their contributions and Eric Brown won the Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Most Effective Cadet Councilman.

Mark Laurenzi provided the tunes at the Cadet Council mixer. His taste in music drew many comments.

The 1997-98 Cadet Council: front row. left to right: Roberto Villarreal.

Avi Miranda. Jason Ramstein, Nick Zippmann. Second row, left to right: Eric Brown. Will Walsh. Scott Langley. Third row, left to right: Jamey Mathers, Steven Day, Brad Nedblake, Scott Hamilton, Mark Laurcnzi, Santiago Rodrigucz. Jorge Andrade. Fourth row, left to right: Anjum Ali. Sky Morris. Chris Towers, Nick Taylor. Col. Ronald J. Kelly, advisor; Maj. Jerry Trump, director of activities.

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One of M.M.A.’s great strengths is the number of international students enrolled at the school. Cadets from Mexico, Korea. India and elsewhere have helped American cadets understand more about different cultures.

For the past five years, the MMA Inter-American Studies program has helped cadets learn more about Latin America. Maj. Joe Nunez, program director, has seen some great results.

“In most cases. American cadets have a limited knowledge about these countries,” Maj. Nunez says.

“A lot of cadets associate poverty and “third-world” with South and and Central America. Now they have learned that Brazil. Argentina. Mexico. Chile and other countries are very prosperous.”

The first level of IAS consists of a survey of Latin American geography, pre-Columbian civilizations and social aspects of Latin America. The second course focuses more on contemporary social, politi­ cal. and economic issues in the area. Cadets are also introduced to Latin American literature and fine art.

While geared to American cadets, the enrollment in IAS includes many cadets from the cultures being studied. “Many of our Mexican cadets learn a lot, too, because most haven't been to Brazil or other South American countries," Maj. Nunez said.

IAS is popular with cadets hoping to study inter­ national business, languages or archeology in col­ lege.

One such student, Arnoldo Malo-Juvera, said. “I enjoyed IAS. It taught me a lot about my Latin roots.”

“The program has been very successful and it’s been a pleasure for me to teach it.” Maj. Nunez said.

“My only wish is that it continues to do well and that the program grows."

Mauricio Rodriguez (sporting a trial short sleeve shirt at left).

Francisco Gonzalez, and Jose Flores look at a display set up for the Cinco de Mayo buffet on. of course. May 5.

Arnoldo Malo-Juvera (right) and Mauricio Rodriguez speak with Spanish students at the John Burroughs School in St. Louis. Maj. Joe Nunez, who is in the background, took five international cadets to the school.

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The Rangers pose with their air guns after a hard, fun day of paint balling near Fulton. Front Row, left to right: Byron Nunn. Drew Ware. Bijan Seifi, Craig Yoest. Daniel Grant, Brian Bowling. Back Row, left to right: Camcron Shelly, Jamey Mathers, Will Walsh, Mike Bingham. Chris Hughes. Eric Brown. Chris Hanna.

Rangers play hard and tough Cadets who want to get as much of a military experience as possible at M.M.A. have an outlet for their desires: the Rangers program, supervised by Sgt. 1 st Class Greg Norfus.

The Rangers met four times a week as an after­ noon activity. The time was always well used, as Sgt. Norfus whipped his cadets into lean, mean . . . well, you get the idea.

Several times during the year the Rangers had activites off campus, including paintball and camp outs.

Jose Flores won the Rangers Iron Man Award this year.

Byron Nunn and Drew Ware set up their lent prior to an over­ night bivouac on Back Campus.

With protective gear securely in place, two behelmeted Rangers prepare to battle with pugil sticks.

"Three against one? Who’s crazy idea was this?”

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A Red Cross nurse makes sure Capt. Scott Wilkinson is healthy enough to give blood. Several faculty members did donate.

M-Club helps others to give the gift of life The M.M.A. M-Club recognizes the most talented athletes: cadets who excel in more than one sport.

Membership in the M-Club is reserved for cadets who letter in two (or more) consecutive varsity sports.

In March, the M-Club continued the tradition of sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive. This year’s drive, which took place in the lobby of the Centennial Gymtorium, resulted in 98 usable units of blood.

“Our goal was 90, so it was obviously a successful drive,” said Ms. Barbara Williams, chief nurse at the Cadet Hospital. “In fact, this is the first time in three years we exceeded our goal.

Besides the goal of 90 units, the M-Club also wanted to raise more than Kemper.

According to the Red Cross, Kemper raised 73 units from two separate blood drives, one in Novembers, one in January.

Ms. Williams said 40 people gave blood for the first time and 56 cadets donated. Additionally, many faculty members gave blood, among them Capt.

Scott Wilkinson, 1 st Sgt. Randy Jacobson and Mr. Greg Morton.

“The corps really supported the drive well,” said Lt. Col. James Medley, high school commandant - and blood donater. “The M-Club did a great job get­ ting people out to give blood.”

“Everything went well. Nobody passed out or anything like that,” said Shane Pettigrew, M-Club of­ ficer. “The Red Cross said it was one of the best orga­ nized blood drives they had seen.”

The M-Club arranged with local businesses to donate food items so donors could have something to eat after giving blood. Other businesses donated prizes, such as a free dinner at Porky’s Smokehouse.

“Giving blood wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be,” said junior Wes Dickinson. “The M-Club did a great job setting things up.”

Gabrielle Huesgen, manager for do­ nor services at the Mid- Missouri Blood Center, said, “This was a really success­ ful blood drive. It’s always a pleasure to work with M.M.A. and the cadets to a tremendous amount of work.”

The 1997-98 M-CIub: front row, left to right: Shane Pettigrew, David Hershberger, Ryan Revis, David Riffey, Mark Laurenzi, Jason Ramstein.

Second row, left to right: Enrique Fernandez, Eucario Leon, Matt Coleman, Fernando Leyva, Jeremy Lebihan, Maj. Joe Ableman, advisor.

Back row, left to right: Joe Goar, Harry Rogers, Nick Nelson, John Wightman, Scott Hamilton, Bret Zimmerman.

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Salvador Silveyra. Cosmo Li and Wes Dickinson (from left) listen as a manager of Columbia Photo explains how color film is processed.

What’s the scoop?

Journalists find out With a campus-full of activities, personalities and sports, the staff of the Academy’s newspaper, the Eagle, had plenty to report on all year.

The staff for 1997-98 was Alberto Arriaga, Wes Dickinson. Cosmo Li. Arnoldo Malo-Juvera. and Sal­ vador Silveyra. Each wrote at least one article for every monthly paper.

First-year instructor Lt. Jason Russell says he may have learned just as much as his students this year, perhaps more. “It was a challenging year, with many highlights in the journalism department. I am very pleased that the newspaper seemed to improve with each edition.”

At the Final Assembly. Malo-Juvera won the Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award and the Lyle C. Wilson. ‘ 17, Scroll for Journalism. All jour­ nalism cadets received certificates.

Along with the newspaper, cadets produced a weekly radio program. “M.M.A. This Week." which aired Mondays on a local AM station.

In April, M.M.A. alum Joel Block. ‘62, donated new radio equipment which helped the program go from low-tech to state of the art.

Among the many items donated are a Sony CD player and Mind-Disc player, a Yamaha mixing board, a Technics double cassette deck, a Denon amplifier, and top of the line microphones.

Broadcast awards were also awarded at the Final Assembly. Along with a broadcast certificate, senior Denver Miller received the George Davison. '68. Tro­ phy for Radio-Television. Tommy Van Hoozer and Eduardo Marquez also received broadcast certificates.

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Steven Day Wes Dickinson Eduardo Marquez Denver Miller Tommy Van Hoozer

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Junior School is not all fun and games . .

Cadets get some personal instruction at Grant's Fann in St Louis. From left: Maj. Jonathan Eastman, Chip Lewis. Tyler Newbold, Jesse Latorre. Andrew Tervecr, Martin Salmon, Garrett Bjorkman. Chris Kennedy. Lt. Col. Paul Gillette

Virgill Proffitt and Jesse Parsons are try­ ing to find their way around the Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Junior School cadets had the chance to meet with a Harlem Globetrotter after a game in the Hearncs Center. Front row, from left: Jeremy Forner, Matt Arredondo, Tyler Browne, Chris Zippmann, Justin Gamer.

Back row: Chad Maroin, Edison Gildehaus, Nick Graves.

Carter Bender, Cheyne Gross, Byran McQueary, Ryan Schofield.

Ben Lang. Luis Valenzuela, Jeremy Forner, Santiago Rodriguez, and An Zander (from left) enjoy pizza at a Jun­ ior School party in May.

At Grant’s Farm, Zach Lamming found out that goats really do eat everything.

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Many cadets enjoyed a ski trip to Hidden Valley in January, including Alejo De La Llata, Pablo Ramos. Enrique Aubry, Enrique Ruelas, Mario Cabello, Enrique Arnaud (from left).

Carlos Esquer and Luis Signoret buckle in for a ride on the Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis.

Gonzalo Montero. Luis Valenzuela, Santiago Rodnguez, Santiago Lopez, Mario Cabello and Carlos Esquer (from left) are just hanging out at Six Flags.

Pablo Ramos. Luis Signoret, Santiago Lopez and Carlos Esquer (clockwise from lop) rind ammunition for a mud war on Back Campus.

"Yes Sir. 1'11 come right down.” says tree climber Carlos Esquer.

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Capt. Bernard Strunk Assistant Commandant

Mrs. Renae Stumpe Learning Resource

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Capt. Scott Wilkinson Assistant Commandant

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Maj. Jonathan Eastman gives a word to Justin Gamer during the Junior School spelling bee in the Assembly Hall. Behind Justin are Santiago Lopez and Mario Cabello.

Jeremy Forner spells his way to victory The Junior School Spelling Bee, April 1, was “a tough contest” in the words of the winner.

“I got lucky when it was down to Chip Lewis, Brian McQueary and me,” said Jeremy Forner.

“I missed a word and would have been out ex­ cept Brian didn’t get his word correct.”

Forner and runner-up Lewis both had chances to eliminate the other before Forner won the day by correctly spelling “alphanumerical.”

“The contest took longer than usual because the spelling was very good this year,” said Maj. Jon Eastman, Junior School principal. “We used words from the Columbia Daily Tribune spelling bee booklet.”

Forner received his spelling trophy at the Jun­ ior School Final Assembly on May 23.

Austin Kemp has a bad reaction after misspelling a word. The de­ sire to do good made for a competitive spelling bee.

And then there were three: Bryan McQueary, Chip Lewis and Jer­ emy Fomer (from left) were the three finalists of the spelling bee.

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Quality Quest projects are a blast for cadets During the final week of April, Junior School ca­ dets participated in a hands on learning project called Quality Quest.

The principle behind Quality Quest is to allow students to study a topic that interests them and then produce something relating to that topic. Faculty members assisted cadets with their projects. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Chris Zippmann built a model of the R.M.S. Ti­ tanic and hoped to avoid any mid-Missouri icebergs.

Bryan McQueary, Ben Lang and Jeremy Forner produced a Vietnam diarama. A diarama is a 3-D model on wood or cardboard; in this case it was a model of a battlefield. Lt. Col. James Garrett assisted these cadets.

Many cadets made model rockets, which, when equipped with a propelling engine, can be launched high in the air. In a similar project, Ted Esser made a miniature submarine and Mario Cabello, Javier Espino and Santiago Lopez made a model cannon.

Jon Embrey, Edison Gildehaus and Jesse Latorre pursued a biological interest and dissected pigs and frogs. In a related area, Santiago Rodriguez investi­ gated the topic of cloning. Maj. Willis Kleinsorge supervised these projects and the launching of the rockets on Colonels Field.

Maj. Jonathan Eastman, Junior School principal, assisted Josh Timmerman with writing a play and Mrs. Amy Auwater assisted Garrett Bjorkman with

Mario Cabello (standing). Javier Espino (left) and Santiago Lopez try to ignite their Quality Quest cannon. Good thing they have eye protection'

Cheyne Gross and Chris Littlebear launch their rocket on Colonels Field. Cadets who launched rockets followed strict safety guide­ lines.

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Tracy Blackwell and Matt Weiss, under the direction of Capt. John Brown, researched the topic of field artillery. Zack Ziaja and Donn Olson built a mouse maze with the assistance of Mrs. Judy Twells.

When the Quality Quest week was over, cadets knew they had learned something and that they had worked on projects of which they could be proud.

‘‘3,2, I, BLAST OFF!” Jorge Andrade (left) and Gus Moran launch their rocket on Colonels Field.

These Quality Quest projects were displayed in Maj. Willis Kleinsorge’s classroom.

■’Houston, we have a problem.” Maj. Willis Kleinsorge tries to get a rocket out of a large Sycamore tree just east of Colonels Field.

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Scouts learn valuable skills Cadets who were a part of a Boy Scout troop at home were able to continue on their way to Eagle Scout at M.M.A. Maj. Ron Rosendahl and Maj. Jerry Trump su­ pervised the Scouting activities. The troop met on Saturdays.

The cadets who participated in the troop were: Tracy Blackwell. Matt Bowie. Brian Bowling. Mike Brennan. Matt Cook, Kevin DaCorte, Steven Day, Zack Day. Ted Esser. Seth Feala. Chris Free. Chip Lewis. Tyler Newbold. Donn Olson. Nick Taylor, and Matt Weiss.

Kevin DaCorte shows off the fish he caught on a Scout Trip to the Robert M. White Conservation area.

Andrew Harryman enjoys playing around with Maj. Rosendahl’s dog. The Scouts made several trips off campus during the year.

The Boy Scouts of the Junior School: front row. left to right: Josh Timmerman. Kevin DaCorte, Andrew Harryman, Tracy Blackwell, Austin Kemp. Second row, left to right: Andrew Tcrvecr, Jorge Andrade. Maj. Ron Rosendah). Donn Olson, Malt Weiss. Back row, left to right: Nick Taylor, Gus Moran, Maj. Jerry Trump. Jesse Par­ sons, Ted Esser.

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Ted Esser settles into a chair for his Scout Board of Review in Maj. Trump’s office. Ted was moving from 1st Class to Star. Sgt. Greg Norfus, Capt. Todd Campbell and Maj. Ron Rosendahl made sure Ted was prepared to advance

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Lucas Offner has fun on his skateboard outside the Centennial Gymtorium

Just as the seniors are the leaders of the high school, the 8th graders are the lead­ ers of the Junior School.

Edison Gildehaus and his Bravo Company staff did an admi­ rable job this year.

The 1997-98 Bravo Company Staff (front row. from left): Jesse Parsons. 1st Sgt.: Art Zander, 1st Sgt.; Edison Gildehaus. company commander; Luis Valenzuela, platoon leader; Santiago Rodriguez.

1st Sgt. Back row: Jonathan Embrey, guidon; Lt. Col. Paul Gillette, *70. Junior School comman­ dant.

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Matthew Arredondo

Enrique Aubry

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Edison Gildehaus was the lone recipient of the Discipline Medal, which Lt. Col. Paul Gillette, Junior School commandant, presented during the 2nd Tri­ mester Awards Banquet in March.

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Nick Graves

Ryan Lancial

Ben Lang

Chad Marotti

Bryan McQueary

Adam Miller

Gonzalo Montero

Lucas Offner

Jesse Parsons

Andrew Tervccr stands on a bed of nails, which did no harm to Matt Bowie.

Bowie’s “talent" was probably the most unique displayed at the Talent Show Jan. 31.

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Santiago Rodriquez

Enrique Ruelas

Martin Salmon

Mike Scheele

Ryan Schofield

Nathan Shaw

Chris Towers

Luis Valenzuela

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Lt. Col. Paul Gillette, Junior School commandant, presents Mike Scheele with a plaque, recognizing him best-drilled cadet of the Junior School. Mike won the title again at the end of the year.

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Santiago Rodriguez, Santiago Lopez, and Nick Graves (from left) enjoy a ski trip at Hidden Valley.

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Seventh Grade Chris Kennedy Jesse Latorre Chris Littlebear Santiago Lopez

Joe McLeod Andrew Miller Tyler Newbold Virgil Proffitt

Pablo Ramos Zach Russell Luis Signoret Josh Timmerman

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Chip Lewis and Jeremy Forner listen closely as Maj. Jonathan Eastman, Junior School principal, reads the next word in the Junior School spelling contest. Jeremy won by correctly spelling “Alphanumerical.”

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Sixth Grade Gus Moran learns to dance under the watchful eye of Janet Graham. Several young ladies from Mexico par­ ticipated in the lessons, so cadets didn’t have to dance with each other.

Zach Ziaja, Josh Timmerman, Garret Bjorkman and Mike Ferguson (from left) try to gel water out of a boat at Mismiiaca, the Academy’s recreation area.

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Fifth Grade Mike Ferguson Andy Mata Nicholas Taylor Andrew Terveer

Fourth Grade Garrett Bjorkman Justin Freeman Zachery Lamming

5th grader Nick Taylor (right center), along with Ryan Revis (left) and Jason Thompson, had the opportunity to shake the hand of Miss Missouri Michelle Eise, who visited the Academy to speak against drug abuse.

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Nick Graves, Mike Scheele, Nathan Shaw and Chris Towers received certificates as Outstanding Readers at the first trimester banquet.

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Junior School Sports

Basketball For the first time in 50 years, M.M.A. Junior School cadets played interscholastic basketball this year and the cadets had a fun year.

In one game in November, the “A” team met the R-6 Trojans. Nick Graves, Edison Gildehaus. Ryan Schofield, Matt Holbert, Cheyne Gross started for M.M.A. Despite 17 points from Gildehaus, the Trojans won 40-32.

The “B” game proved very exciting. M.M.A. led the entire game, and defense prevented any Trojan rallys. Freethrows, however, took their toll as M.M.A. got into foul trouble. The Trojans were able to tie the game at the end of regulation.

After playing so hard during regulation, overtime proved too much for the Colonels, as they succumbed 50-42. Matt Weiss was the out­ standing player of the game.

At the first trimester banquet of 1997-98, Capt. John Brown pre­ sented certificates to basketball players Matthew Arrendondo, Tyler Browne, Javier Espino, Andrew Harryman, and Luke Offner.

Letters were awarded to Mario Cabello, Gildehaus, Gross, Holbert, A.J. Miller, Enrique Ruelas, and Schofield. Graves and Wiess were presented with medals for being the best all-round players.

Tyler Browne shoots a free throw during a game at home against Community R-6.

Maybe it’s a good thing M.M.A. doesn’t include ice skating as a varsity sport. Tracy Blackwell, Virgil Proffitt and Jesse Par­ sons (from left) try to maintain their balance al the Jefferson City rink.

Maj. Willis Kleinsorge gives some coach’s advice to members of his intramural basketball team. From left: Ryan Robertson, Bijan Seifi, Josh Fennell. The Junior School cadets on his team were Luis Valenzuela, Jesse Latorre, Enrique Arnaud, Daniel Fierro, Chad Marotti, and Enrique Ruelas.

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Wrestling

Ryan Schofield is declared the winner of his match. He defeated i Boonville opponent by pinning him.

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The Junior School wrestling team faced tough opponents this season. In one match, Boonville de­ feated M.M.A. 68-6. Ryan Schofield pinned his man for M.M.A.’s points. In the second round, Carlos Esquer won his match but it was not counted toward the team score.

In another meet, the team found more success in Hannibal, where M.M.A. met Troy and Hannibal in a tri-meet. In the first round, Edison Gildehaus won his match. In round two, Matt Arredondo. Matt Bowie, Mike Scheele, Schofield, Chris Towers, and Art Zander won their matches.

In the final round, Enrique Aubrey, Ryan Lancial, Santiago Lopez, and Scheele all won.

The following weekend, the Junior Colonels par­ ticipated in a tournament at Mexico, which went much better. Wrestlers were divided by their regular weight classes, and then again into two “pulls”. Each wres­ tler wrestled at least three times. The best wrestler in the brackets competed in the finals.

Results: Scheele - first in bracket 16; Schofieldsecond in bracket 16; Gildehaus - fourth in bracket 15; Arredondo - third in bracket 8; Chris Zippmann - 4th in bracket 8; Joe McLeod - fourth in bracket 5; Tracy Blackwell - fourth in bracket 2; Carlos Esquer - second in bracket 1; Justin Gamer - fourth in bracket 1.

Wrestling coach Capt. John Brown gives some last-minute instruction to his team before a meet with Boonville.

Capt. John Brown (with back to camera) presented Mike Scheele, Santiago Lopez, Joe McLeod, Ryan Schofield, Art Zander and Chris Towers with wrestling letters at the second trimester awards banquet. Other cadets who re­ ceived letters but who are not in the photo were Matthew Arredondo, Tracy Blackwell, Carlos Esquer. Justin Gar­ ner, Edison Gildehaus, and Chris Zippmann.

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The Brigadiers are in step during this Commencement Week­ end performance in the Field House. Many parents were in attendance.

Brigadiers: Drilled to perfection While the Junior School Brigadiers may not get as much attention as the Fusileers of the High School, the younger precision drill team does some pretty amazing manoeuvers with a rifle.

Probably the highlight of the year for the Briga­ diers was the chance to perform at halftime of a Uni­ versity of Missouri women’s basketball game in Feb­ ruary. The team prepared for a week and the effort paid off as the performance received a great response.

Sixth grade cadet Gus Moran sal at the announcer’s microphone and introduced the Briga­ diers over the Heames Center PA system.

After the performance. Truman the Tiger, mascot of the University of Missouri, joined the cadets in the stands.

Santiago Rodriguez is the blur at right after he passed through the ranks of the Brigadiers during this Commencement Week­ end performance.

The 1997-98 Brigadiers, front row, left to right: Lt Col. Paul Gillette, advisor; Santiago Rodriguez. commander. Second row, left to right: Jeremy Fomer, Luis Valenzuela. Chris Zippmann, Jesse Parsons. Third row, left to right: Carter Bender, Ryan Lancial. Zach Day, Michael Davis, Enrique Aubry. Fourth row, left to right: Martin Salmon, Gonzalo Montero. Andrew Harryman. Daniel Fierro. Fifth row, left to right: Chip Lewis, Tyler Newbold. Ben Lang, Tracy Blackwell, Javier Ivich. Back row, left to right Malt Cook, Santiago Lopez

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The Brigadiers performed at halftime of a University of Missouri - Colorado women’s basketball game. The performance was very well received by the audience.

Truman the Tiger made a visit to the M.M.A. cheering section after the Brigadier performance. Visible in the photo are: (clockwise from top center) Enrique Aubry, Javier Ivich.

Martin Salmon. Michael Davis. Santiago Lopez. Carter Bender.

Ryan Lancial. Chip Lewis. Jesse Parsons. Jeremy Fomer. Tracy Blackwell. Tyler Newbold, and Truman.

This Brigadiers performance came in the spring in (he Field House. From left: Jesse Parsons. Carter Bender, Ryan Lancia!. Zach Day. Gonzalo Montero, Michael Davis. Tyler Newbold. Daniel Fierro.

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With Bubbles, the Junior School python, on his left wrist. Matt Bowie performs a viscocity test in his science class.

L Chris Littlcbcar’s grandparents laRC a c,°se look at his science project as he exP|a,ns ,hc reasoning behind it.

Kyle Roberts takes a close look display at the St. Louis Scici■nee C^,,,cr center is a gold mine for student

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Virgil Proffitt gets a close-up view of a water sample from Tear Drop lake. To his left are Daniel Fierro, John Hoitsclaw and Tyler Newbold

Magic? No. just a hair dryer. Martin Salmon has fun with levitation.

"It’ll work. Just give us a second." Santiago Rodnguez (left) and Luis Valenzuela prepare their viscocity experiment.

Virgil Proffitt and Tyler Newbold proudly display the ribbons they won for best 7th grade science project.

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"Do you mind? I'm taking my science final.” Tracy Blackwell seems to be say­ ing

Jeremy Fomer has found a novel way io take his exam. No word on what score he got.

Mall Weiss (lefi) and Chad Maroui appeared in Garren Bjorkman's "TV” during this skil performed in May.

“And this jusl in . . .” more TV drama from Jesse Parsons.

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Mrs. Amy Auwatcr and her daughter. Halley, had the chance to tell Santa Claus about their Christmas wishes.

Pablo Ramos, Jose Artola. Santiago Lopez. Enrique Aubry (with ball), Javier Espino, Tyson Murphy, Alejo De La Llata, and Enrique Arnaud (from left) enjoy some spring soccer ... in six inches of fresh snow.

Just like last year's TAPS, we found a pumpkin posing as Maj. Mike Menneke. Quite a resemblance!

Battalion Commander Eric Brown pins staff sergeant stripes on Edison Gildehaus. Gildehaus was the Bravo Company Com­ mander.

Nick Graves (left) and Mike Scheele get a close look at wild life on Grant’s Farm in St. Louis.

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Tyler Browne. Josh Timmerman. Luis Signoret, Carlos Esquer. Pablo Ramos, and Santiago Lopez (clockwise from left) all have an idea about how to best cook a hamburger. The cadets were at Mismilaca for a campout.

Lt. Col. Jim Garrett looks very military in his fatigues. He kept a close eye on Santiago Lopez, Pablo Ramos, Luis Signoret, and Carlos Esquer al the 7th grade campout.

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Kevin DaCorle (crouching) and Justin Freeman help Lt. Col. Paul Gillette find old coins near the cabin at Mismilaca.

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Competitve drills are exciting part of the year Capt. John Brown takes a close look at Gonzalo Montero and Ben Lang dur­ ing the 8th grade competitive drill com­ petition on May 23.

Justin Garner, Lucas Offner. Chris Kennedy. Chris Littlebear. Tyler Newbold (from left) and other Junior School cadets wait for their turn to drill.

Luis Valenzuela leads the contestants into position for the 8th grade drill com­ petition Commencement weekend.

Santiago Lopez won the new boy drill competition during Dad’s Day activi­ ties in October.

Justin Garner gets a congratulatory kiss from his mother after he won the un­ derclassman drill competition Com­ mencement weekend.

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Commencement means time to say goodbye Awards in many categories were given to ca­ dets of the Junior School during the Junior School Final Assembly. May 23. and Graduation.

In Junior School sports. Santiago Rodriguez received the Maj. George L. Piper Outstanding Junior School Athlete award.

Many cadets were recognized for being good, outstanding, or exemplary readers and Andrew Siddel was recognized as the ARP Top Reader.

Luis Valenzuela, who was the 8th grade Vale­ dictorian. received the President’s Award for Out­ standing Educational Improvement, and the Pla­ toon Leader Award. Austin Kemp, Ben Lang, Chip Lewis and Brian McQueary were the other recipients of the President’s Award.

Santiago Lopez and Andrew Terveer quali­ fied for the Honor Medal and Bar — Scholarship.

Three other cadets requalified for the award.

8th grader Edison Gildehaus received the G. David Bailey Discipline Award. During the Graduation ceremony, he also won the Improve­ ment Plaque and the Faculty Plaque for Leader­ ship, Cooperation and Loyalty.

The Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Out­ standing Junior School Underclassman was awarded to Justin Garner. Nick Graves won the Harris Shield for Most Soldierly Cadet in the Jun­ ior School and the Hal Heyman All-American Boy Award.

There weren't too many dry eyes after Mario Cabello, Javier Espino, Enrique Arnaud, Santiago Lopez. Gonzalo Montero (from left) said goodbye on Front Campus.

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Mrs. Beth Lea, art instructor, presents art award certificates to Carter Bender, Garrett Bjorkman, Kevin DaCorte. Alejo De La Llata, Javier Espino. Mike Ferguson, and Daniel Fierro (from left) at the Junior School Final Assembly, May 23.

The Petit Plaque for Best International Relations in the Junior School went to Mike Scheele and Mario Cabello.

The Plaque for Highest Scholarship in 4th, 5th and 6th grades went to Kemp; and Lopez received the Plaque for Highest Schol­ arship in 7th grade.

Luis Signorci has his bags ready as he heads home to Obregon, Sonora, Mexico.

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Ali. Anjum 443 Winter Park Drive O’Fallon, MO 63366

Backlund, Christopher James 308 Old Tippecanoe Springfield, IL 62713

Bowling, Brian Glenn 145 East Secretariat Drive Tempe, Arizona 85284

Amador, Steven Robert 1301 Canosa Las Vegas, NV 89104

Bailey, Matthew Dillivan 1419 Indigo Drive Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056

Brennan, Michael Edward 611 Forest Avenue Wilmette, IL 60091

Amarante, Javier D. Paseo Del Bosque 25 Torreon, Coahuila 27250 MEXICO

Ballesteros Ramos, Manuel Antonio Maxtla 1210 Col. Anahuac Monclova, Coahuila 25750 MEXICO

Brown, Eric Wesley 9509 Riggs Overland Park, KS 66212

Anderson, Charles David 1309 Towne Colony Irving, TX 75061 Anderson, Christopher Louis 9 Ginger Ridge Court Glen Carbon, IL 62034

Andrade, Jorge E. 1627 Hackberry Drive Norfolk, NE 68701 Arnaud Blum, Enrique Sebastian Priv. de Venecia #101 Residencial San Felipe Oaxaca, Oax. 68020 MEXICO

Arredondo, Matthew Lauren 401 McDermott #913 Deer Park, TX 77536 Arriaga Ramirez, Alberto Privada de Cuesco #4 Colonia Cuesco Pachuca, Hidalgo 42080, MEXICO

Artola, Jose Maria Ohuira #400 Sur Los Mochis, Sin. 81220 MEXICO Aubry, Enrique Paseo de la Reforma 2625Lomas de ChapultepecMexico, D.F. HOOOMEXICO Ayala, Alejandro 1209 San Dario Ave, Ste 7-137 Mexico Laredo, TX 78040-4505

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Barrett, Michael David 21703 34th Street East Sumner, WA 98390

Bays, Brandon Bixby 101 Skaggs Rd, Suite 404 Branson, MO 65616

Behnken, Paul Mark 2033 East Riviera Tempe, AZ 85282 Bensch, William Cody 9906 Sagecourt Dr Houston, TX 77089

Bingham, Michael Perry 533 El Lado Road Simi Valley, CA 93065 Bjorkman, Garrett William 512 Mountain Crest Wimberley, TX 78676 Blackwell, Tracy Webb 35972 Orleans Drive Newark, CA 94560 Bocardo, Anthony Rafael 2801 Cascade Drive Plano, TX 75025

Browne, Tyler Ross 15426 Village Woods Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Buchwald, Michael Brian 11660 Greentree Road Black Forest, CO 80908 Busalacki, James 604 College, Apt. 20 Pilot Grove, MO 65276 Cabello, Mario Alberto 437 Ave. LaSalle Col. LaSalle Saltillo, Coahuila 25240 MEXICO

Cabello, Oscar Manuel 437 Ave. LaSalle Col. LaSalle Saltillo, Coahuila 25240 MEXICO Calvillo Martinez, Jesus Eduardo H. Colegio Militar #5 Col. Obrera. Poza Rica, Veracruz MEXICO Campbell, Carlos Enrique 1008 Eden Lane Laredo, TX 78041

Bonsall, Brian Eric 90 Hawk Lane Boulder, CO 80304

Carrera Cristoforo, Oscar Alejandr M. Herrera #113 Parral, Chih. 33800, MEXICO

Bowie, Matthew Robert Ryan 20722 Plumwood DriveKildeer, IL 60047

Case, Jason Patrick 128 Marlou Circle Ruston, LA 71270

Castellanos, Eduardo Fernando 15 Texas Street Col. Napoles Mexico, D.F. 03810 MEXICO Castillo, Enrique Heriberto Route 4, Box 4919 Rio Grande, TX 78582

Chang, Christopher Shao-Yen 1535 Emerald Green Lane Houston, TX 77094 Clifton, Kristopher Route #2, Box 474 Whitesboro, TX 76273-9768

Coleman, Bradley Wofford 2509 River Forest Bryan, TX 77802 Coleman, Matthew Strait 2509 River Forest Bryan, TX 77802

Cook, Justin Earl 527 Caperton Loop Greenwood, AR 72936

DaCorte, Kevin M. 1314 East Piute Phoenix, AZ 85024

Dudziak, Thomas Joseph 2301 Wilkes Court Colleyville, TX 76034

Davis, Kenneth Michael 601 Marcia St. Henry, IL 61537

Elizondo, Jorge Arturo Magnolia yJazmin Cd. Montealegre Tampico, Tamps., 89170 MEXICO

Davison, Jeffrey Patrick 1606 Country Club Drive Midland, TX 79701

Day, Steven Thomas 3422 Adams Davenport, IA 52807 Day, Zachary Anderson 820 S. Adams St. Denver, CO 80209 De Anda, Enrique Job Justo sierra #93 Tepatitlan, Jalisco 47600 MEXICO De La Llata, Alejo Tabasco 818 Norte Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85000 MEXICO

Cook, Matthew Eugene 10041 Connell Drive Overland Park, KS 66212

De La Llata, Alfonso Durango 725 Norte Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85000 MEXICO

Corral, Joseph Gregorio 5760 Gilbert Lane Las Vegas, NV 89130

Dianderas, Fernando Querzola Honduras 289, Sta. Rita Surco, Lima, PERU

Correa, Leopoldo 3305 Paseo de las Palmas Fracc. Parques de la Canada Saltillo, Coah.

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Dickinson, Wesley Gerard 2220 Beaumont Dr. Moses Lake, WA 98837

Crabtree, Paul Joseph 2809 West 131st St Leawood, KS 66209

Crandall, Robert James 5095 Prides Crossings House Springs, MO 63051 Cunningham, Thomas Allen 1333 Garden Ct. Batavia, IL 60510

Done, Jeffrey Thomas 2437 S.Terwilleger Blvd.

Tulsa, OK 74114 Dudziak, Thomas Joseph 2301 Wilkes Court Colleyville, TX 76034 Duran, Alejandro Blvd. Miguel de la Madrid 2602 Fracc. Trojas de Cristal Aguascalientes, Aguascal 20110 MEXICO

Ellison, Taylor Samuel 1408 South Chestnut Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Embrey, Jonathan Michael-George #9 Hilltop Estates Petersburg, IL 62675 Escobedo, Edgar Roberto 220 Toronto Ave #52 McAllen, TX 78501

Espino, Javier Monte De Aripo 37 Jardines en la Montana Tlalpan, Mexico, D.F. 14210 MEXICO Espinosa, Pablo Jeronimo San Sebastian No. 34 Col. Chimalistac Mexico, D.F. 01070 MEXICO Esquer, Carlos Alberto 915 N. Zacatecas Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85001 MEXICO Esser, Theodore Bryant 109 Forest Club Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005

Feala, Seth Michael Feala Farms, Inc. 1711 County Road #7 North Bend, NE 68649-4038

Fennell, Joshua Thomas Box 111 Chillicothe, IL 61523 Ferguson, Michael Andrew 1422 Crossdale Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89122

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Fernandez, Enrique Cuesta De Loreto #8 San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 37700 MEXICO Fierro Zaragoza. Daniel 10700 Tony Jacklin El Paso, TX 79935 Fine, Larry A. 340 West Indian Creek Court Milwaukee. WI 53217

Flores Palestino, Jose Antonio Callejon De Las Piedras 221 Colonia Campestre La Rosita Torreon, Coahuila 27250 MEXICO Fomer, Jeremy Michael 10960 Bemis Rd. Manchester, MI 48158

Frazier, Zachary James-Walker 2305 Rambling Road Edmund, OK 73003 Frederickson, Maxwell Anders 5606 SW Reeder Topeka, KS 66604

Free, Christopher Michael 404 Meltzer Walnut, IL 61376 Freeman, Justin Dewayne 6918 Elmscott Pasadena, TX 77505

Fuentes, Mario Calzada Rincones 7549 San Marcos Ciudad Juarez, Chih. 32310 MEXICO

Gabel, Joshua Jordan 2607 Rattan Leandor, TX 78641 Gallo, Joseph Michael 2923 W. Grand Ave Clinton, IN 47842

Garate Rios, Alejandro Mirador No. 204 Sur Colonia Mirador Monterrey, N.L. 04070 MEXICO

Gamer, Justin Owen 2608 Harvey Dunn Drive Sioux Falls, S.D. 57103

Gerberding, Alex Henry 383 Gerberding Lane Franklin, IL 62638

Gildehaus, Ashley Edison #4 Elmwood Estates Drive Washington, MO 63090 Gloodt, Jacob Dean 14325 South Heatherwood Court Lockport, IL 60441 Goar, Joseph Cedric 3515 Arbor Lane Minnetonka, MN 55305

Gonzalez, Francisco 1856 Paseo Colon Nuevo Laredo, Tamps., MEXICO

Harnish, Ryan Christopher 57 Dunham Place St. Charles, IL 60174 Harry man, Andrew MacGregor 14103 Remington Road Marion, IL 62959 Hebner, Travis James 17 Lippizan Road St. Peters, MO 63376 Hemler, Daniel 324 Pauls Drive San Marcos, TX 78666

Hernandez, Jose Gerardo 2487 N. Palo Dulce Tucson, AZ 85795

Hernandez, Juan Fernando Privada Tepeyac #74 Tepatitlan, Jalisco 47600 MEXICO

Graves, Steven 2821 Forrest Green Decatur, IL 62521

Hershberger, David Allen 43 Kerr-S haver Terrace Brantford, Ontario N3T 6H8 Canada

Green, Curtis Jason 12 Bay Ridge Road Dardanelle, AR 72834

Hoffman, Nathan Alan 4404 West Kent Circle Broken Arrow, OK 74012

Gross, Cheyne Arie 3407 Grand Avenue Claremont, CA 91711

Holtsclaw, John Middleton 6405 West 67 Street Overland Park, KS

Gruenewald, William Anthony 6513 West Aster Drive Glendale, AZ 85304

Horton, Christopher David 2633 S. Terwilleger Tulsa, OK 74114

Guraieb, Guillermo Fuente del Paseo 65 Colonia Lomas de las Palmas Mexico, D.F. 52760 MEXICO

Hughes, Christopher David 3765 Fair Dawn Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Hamilton, Scott Allen 1414 South Coal Mexico, MO 65265

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Hanna. Christian Johann 4601 North 102nd Avenue, Unit 1100 Phoenix, AZ 85037

Ivich, Francisco Javier Zacatecas 928 Nte. Cd. Obregon, Sonora MEXICO

Jaubert Tafich, Alberto Jorge Hidalgo NTE#2399 Col. Republica Saltillo, Coahuila., 25280, MEXICO Jeffree Jr., Raymond C-3 Lake Lotawana, MO 64086

Johnson, John Christopher 6918 Elmscott Pasadena, TX 77505

Jones, James Lindsey 12280 N. 3990 Rd. Dewey, OK 74029

Jove, Vitorio M. Av. de las Fuentes 359 Col. Tecamachalca Mexico, D.F. 53950, MEXICO Kappel, Justin Levi 7261 Quail Street Arvada, CO 80005 Kemp, Austin Wade 698 Watson Lane Henderson, KY 42420 Kennedy, Christopher Patrick 1585 Rosewood Terrace Ballwin, MO 63021

Khan, Omar 2322 Bent River Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479 Kim, Salomon Casilla 1429 Bolivia La Paz, Bolivia Klein, Matthew Thomas 4826 South 69th East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74145 Lamming, Frederick Thomas 5444 S. Emporia Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Lamming, Zachary 5444 S. Emporia Court Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Lancial, Ryan James 12 Ramblewood Lane Spring Valley, IL 61362-1034 Lang, Ben Avery c/o Network Catalyst 1370 Reynolds Ave, Suite 101 Irvine, CA 92714

Langley, Scott 6 Belair Drive North Little Rock, AR 72116 Latorre, Jesse Jose 744 Charleston Oaks Drive Ballwin, MO 63021-7389 Laurenzi, Mark 5340 Castlewood Drive Dallas, TX 75229

Lebihan, Jeremy Gregory 3521 West Erie Chandler, AZ 85226 Lee, James 10581 Sandstone Run Littleton, CO 80125

Leefers, Jared 1 Carmel Court Jacksonville, IL 62650 Leger, Andy 1340 North Cleve-Mass Road Akron, OH 44333

Leigh, Heinz Hilton 4215 King School Road Ironton, MO 63650

Leon, Eucario Juan Alvarez 3017 Tehuacan, Pue., 75760 MEXICO Leyva, Fernando Grillo #143, VallescondidoAtizapan, Edo. Mexico 52937 MEXICO

Lewis, Chip 10419 Cable St. Louis, MO 63131

Li, Cosmo Chun-Yu FlatG, 21st Floor Fu Kar Court, Fortress Garden 32 Fortress Hill Road North Point, HONG KONG

Littlebear, Christopher Paul 6313 SE 2nd Oklahoma City, OK 73135 Lopez, Santiago 14Sur#35I5 Puebla, Puebla 72530 MEXICO

LoPiccolo, Robert Nobuhiro 24710 Courseview Court Spring, TX 77389-4910 Lozano Morales, Jose Francisco Lomas del Valle #449 Garza Garcia, N.L. 66220, MEXICO

Mace, Gregory Keet 4741 S. Columbia Place Tulsa, OK 74105 Malo-Juvera Ordorica, Bosques De Duraznos No. 75 Desp. 60 Col. Bosques De Las Lomas 11700 Mexico, D. F. MEXICO

Marotti, Chad Stewart 68 Westchester Court Mountain Home, AR 72653

Marquez Ramirez, Eduardo Arturo 321 Ajusco Toluca, Edo. de Mexico 52140 MEXICO Martinez, Jose Hugo 701 Bluebird McAllen, TX 78501

Martinez, Raul Enrique Monterrey y Guatemala No. 410 Monclova, Coahuila 25750 MEXICO

Mata, Andy 1012 Daly Drive Laredo, Texas 78045 Cadet Roster ♦ 173

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Moran, Nicholas Gus P. O. Box 5138 Sherman Oaks, CA 91413

McLeod, Joseph Houston 3615 Blue Cypress Drive Spring, TX 77388

Morgan, Rusty Lee 7700 Hunt Road Springfield, IL 62707

McPherren, Michael Scott 1272 NW 92nd Street Des Moines, IA 50325

Morris, Jr., Jeffery Wayne 7 Bayonne Court Little Rock, AR 72212

McQueary, Bryan Nicholas 1327 South Royal Drive Springfield, MO 65809

Motazedi, Eric Jacob 11570 Heidemann Road Franktown, CO 80116

Merz, Andrew Albert 15454 Highcroft Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017

Mullins, Chad Nathen 33 Lake Point Drive Warrenton, MO 63383

Miller, Adam David 7 Yonder Hill Drive Carbondale, IL 62901

Nassetta, Joseph Conrad 5650 Flag Way Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Miller, Andrew Jerry (A.J.) 24006 Tayloe House Lane Katy, TX 77493

Nedblake, Bradley Greydon 8013 Timbercrest Place Parkville, MO 64152

Miller, Denver Lee 304 Second Street Rocheport, MO 65279

Nelson, Nicholas Christopher 1147 Vulcan Ave. NE Solon, IA 52333

Miller, William Andrew 2024 Stadium Blvd.

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Newbold, Justin Tyler 3314 Lakeview Marion, IL 62959

Miranda, Avinash Cyprian 6535 Adobe Trails Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479

Nicholson, Gordon Lockwood 7958 Fallmeadow Lane Dallas, TX 75248

Mizrahi, Chema Bosque de Tejos #17-8 Mexico City, 11700 MEXICO

Nunn, Byron Keith 903 Tennessee Paducah, KY 42001

Montero, Gonzalo Rte 13 Jesus Galindo y Villa #14, Col. Jardin Balbuena Mexico, D.F. C.P. 15900 MEXICO

Morales Cantu, Andres Eulogio Bocaccio de San Jeronimo Monterrey, N.L. 64630 MEXICO

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Offner, Lucas Jon 59 Aberdeen Road New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Olson, Donn Andrew 10014 S. 86th East Ave Tulsa, OK 74133

Osorio, Adolfo Colorines #2 Col. Granjas Chalco. Edo. de Mexico 56600 MEXICO Owens, John Robert 3636 N. Kingshighway Douglas, AZ 85607

Parsons, Jesse Michael 6520 83rd Place SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 Perez, Fabian Gonzalo Trv. 1A #68-80 Ap. 602 Bogota, Cundinamarca COLOMBIA

Pettigrew, Shane Colter 5191 Wards Mill Road Marion, IL 62959

Poynor, John Brandon 10110 Dentport Dallas, TX 75238 Proctor, Justin Lee 331 Sweetwater Drive Four Seasons, MO 65049 Proffitt, Virgil Leon 10356 US Highway 50 Lebanon, IL 62254-2314 Pudzich, Norman Abasolo #64 Casa 26 Tepepan Mexico, D.F. C.P. 16020 MEXICO

Puente Correa, Luis Filipe 88 Castillo De Edimburgho Condado de sayavedra Atizapan Edo de Mex 52937 MEXICO Pullium, Brian Andrew 6833 NW Park Plaza Dr Kansas City, MO 64151

Quintanilla,.Alejandro American Postal Suite 250 501 N. Bridge St. Hidalgo, TX 78557

“uiroz Ballina, Alejandro Enrique ray Juan Perez No. 201 bluca, Estado de Mexico 50120

Robertson, James Andrew 7515 NW 78th Street Kansas City, MO 64152

"acine, K. Nickijon HCR 1 #315-1 =)earce, AZ 85625

Rodriguez Paz, Mauricio Enrique 2a. Calle 7-70 Zona 17 Colonia Lourdes Guatemala City, GUATEMALA

-Ramos, Pablo Andres Jerkov ^Durango y Morelos #359 Nte. ZCd. Obregon, Sonora 85010 MEXICO

■<amstein, Jason Todd =5709 Chancery Place Hamilton, OH 45011 Rao, Sharad 2814 Sunrise Court Sugar Land, TX 77479 Refer, Dominick Jonathan 28091 Camel Heights Circle Evergreen, CO 80439 Revis, Ryan David 9719W. Coal Mine Ave #M Littleton, CO 80128

Reyes, Alejandro Jose Diag. 140 No. 67-30 Casa 43 Bogota COLOMBIA

Rhone, Joshua 29 Cherry Hills East Abilene, TX 79606 Riffey, Jr., David Lynn 13211 Bush Lane Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Rivas Martinez, Carlos Arturo Juan Escutia #16 Parral, Chih. 33800 MEXICO

Rivera, Genaro Manzanillo 109 Roma-Sur Mexico, D.F. 06760 MEXICO Roberts, Joshua Kyle 5241 w. 130th Terrace Leawood, KS 66209

Rodriguez Clasing, Santiago Camino A. Sta. Teresa No. 1124-9 Delegacion Tlapan Mexico, D.F. 14210, MEXICO Rogers, Harry Graham 4243 East Whitehall Drive Springfield, MO 65809

Ruelas Eng, Enrique Revolucion #49 Pte. Los Mochis, Sinaloa MEXICO

Ruiz-Santini, Francisco Javier P.O. Box 79 Huatabampo, Sonora 85900 MEXICO Russell, Zachary Wayne Clark 2301 Ag-Air Road Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Salinas III, Miguel 3535 WE. 14th St. Brownsville, TX 78520 Salinas, Victor Andres Priv. Encinos 190 Col. Carrizalejo San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L. CP 66254 MEXICO

Sanchez Guillen, Quino Priv. Las Fincas #21 Col. Chipitlan Cuernavaca, Morelos 62070 MEXICO Sanchez Pineda, Juan Angel Sierra Gorda 15 y 16 #108 CD. Victoria, Tamaulipas 87027 MEXICO Sanchez Pineda, Ivan Valentin Cor.-Berriozabal Y Anaya #1112 CD. Victoria, Tamaulipas 87027 MEXICO

Scheele, Michael David Box 122, Route 3 Williston, ND 58801 Schofield, Ryan Lee 36411 First Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003

Schuster, Timothy Scott 1103 East Portland Springfield, MO 65807 Seifi, Bijan 2728 Gold Rush Lane Carrollton, TX 75007

Shafer, Joshua M. 219 North Blanchard Street Findlay, OH 45840-5809

Shaw, Nathan Alexander 1754 South Poplar Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Shelley, Cameron Henry 15586 Parasol Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017

Salmon, Martin Alberto Ave. Villa Itson #2328 Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85100 MEXICO

Siddel, Andrew Keith 3716 Tidewater Drive Plano, TX 75025

Sanchez-Artola, Benito Independencia 1065 Pte. Los Mochis, Sinaloa 81200 MEXICO

Signoret, Luis Adolfo Nt. 952 5 De Febrero Cd. Obregon, Sonora MEXICO

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Silveyra-De La Garza, Salvador Priv. Savotino 7 Col. Valle de Sta Engracia Garza Garcia, N.L. 66250 MEXICO

Towers, Christopher Lee 527 Wildewood Drive Chandler, TX 75758

Sotomora, Ricardo Jose 25 River Ridge Circle Little Rock, AR 72227

Valdez, Oscar Gustavo Isla Del Peruano #6 Col. Lomas De Miramar Guaymas, Sonora 85450

Stanyer. Matthew Brian 8874 Babcock Jeddo, MI 48032

Valenzuela K., Luis Lorenzo Cateme 477 Ote., Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85000 MEXICO

Steele, Bartholomew Patrick 1409 South 14th Street Adel. IA 50003

Valle, David 4011 Greensboro Post Office Box 40236 San Antonio, TX 78229

Steele, Joshua Eric 562 310th Street North Henderson, IL 61466 Suro. lazenk Hacienda de Cuyamaloya #8 Hacienda de Vallescondido Atizapan. Edo. de Mexico 52937 MEXICO

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Taylor, Nicholas Byron 63 East 79th Street Chicago, IL 60619 Terveer, Andrew William 2082 Redgrove Way Upland, CA 91784

Thompson, Jason Rael Route #5, Box 299 Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Timmermann, Joshua Lee 3 Red Bud Lane Herrin, IL 62948 176 ♦ Cadet roster

Van Hoozer, Tommy 3329 North 70th Kansas City, KS 66109

VanNostrand, Derek 5617 Georgetowne Road Edmond, OK 73034

Velderrain, Alfonso Apdo. Postal #642 Los Mochis, Sin., MEXICO Vielledent, Paulo Jovan Alvaro Obregon 238 Col. Miramar Guaymas, Sonora 85440 MEXICO Villarreal, Roberto P. Del Campestre 207 Torreon, Coah. 27250 MEXICO

Wadley, Jerry 322 Anita Dr. Paducah, KY 42003 Walsh, Thomas William 14815 Kimberly Lane Houston, TX 77079 Ware, Andrew Stephen 105 Fork River Road Sherwood, AR 72120

Weisman, Andrew David 14848 Grantley Chesterfield, MO 63017

Weiss, Matthew Aaron 6345 Daylight Drive Agoura Hills, CA 91301

Welch, Cody Hamilton 2408 East 26 Place Tulsa, OK 74114 Wightman, John Lawrance 609 Amberwood Lane Manchester, MO 63021

Wilkins, Alexander Warren 10111 West Bridgeport Way Hanna City, IL 61536

Yoest, Craig Adam 209 North Service Road West Sullivan, MO 63080 Young, Jonathan Albert 4304 Hopewell Road Wentzville, MO 63385

Zander, Arthur Earl 2142 SE Hastings Lane Port Orchard, WA 98367-9586 Zeigler, Blake Landon 105 Jack Evans Ct. Sherwood, AR 72120

Ziaja, Zachary Tyler 6 Iroquois Springfield, IL 62707 Zimmerman, Bret Andrew 512 S. Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Zippmann, Christopher 73 Colonial Hills Drive Creve Coeur, MO 63141

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Ballesteros, Antonio 34,81

Calvillo, Jesus 36, 181

Lt. Brian Bandy 76, 81,86,90, 98-9, 109

Campbell, Carlos 18.25,26,36,58, 106,117, 124, 182

Barrett, Michael 60, 78, 86

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Anderson, Chris 32, 81-2, 100 Andrade, Jorge 120-21, 134, 147-48, 155,157,184 Capt. Roger Andreasen 14, 78, 90, 92, 102,108

Arnaud, Enrique 88, 141, 150, 165. 168

Arredondo, Matt 140, 146, 150 Arriaga, Alberto 33, 83-4, 131

Artola, Jose 84, 153, 165 Lt. David Ash 24, 108, 129-30, 132 Capt. Eric Atherton 13, 109

Aubry, Enrique 141, 150, 160-61, 165 Mrs. Amy Au water 142, 165

Maj. Paul Baum 90, 109

Lt. Col. Raymond Campbell 100, 10S 111, 116

Bays, Brandon 89, 120-21, 150

Capt. Todd Campbell 109, 148

Behnken, Paul 60,78,98

Carrera, Oscar 12, 18. 26. 37, 88, IL 117,119

Bensch, Cody 72

Case, Jason 18,60. 83,86, 102, 128 Bingham, Mike 35,58,92-3, 124, 133, 136 Bjorkman, Garrett 131, 140, 155, 157, 164.168

Castellanos, Eduardo 72, 80. 130

Castillo, Enrique 23,26, 37,58. 124< Chang, Chris 28,38, 131

Blackwell, Tracy 80, 148, 153, 158, 16061,164

Clifton. Kris 72, 83,92. 102

Bocardo, Anthony 66

Coleman, Brad 21.72,75, 82

Bonsall, Brian 66,69. 89. 128, 187

Coleman, Matt 18.21,60,61.63, 81 86, 102, 117. 119, 127, 132, 137

Bowie, Malt 150-51, 162 Bowling, Brian 27,72,76, 117, 128, 136

Cook, Justin 19,24.38,78.98, 117T 186

Brennan, Michael 15.60, 80, 100, 127

Cook. Matt 153, 160

Brown, Eric 2,5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 17-8,22-3, 25-9, 32,55,61,76, 117, 122, 124-25, 134, 136, 165

Corral, Joseph 150. 178

Capt. John Brown 98, 142, 159, 167

Crabtree. Paul 18,60.94,98, 128. 1

Browne, Tyler 140. 153. 158, 166

Crandall. Rob 13. 15,60. 86,98

Buchwald, Brian 35.98-9, 185

Capt. Dan Crouch 5. 18. 78. 90, 10‘

Busalacki, James 13, 60, 61.78, 92,98.

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Backlund, Chris 6, 33, 100, 128

Bailey, Matt 5, 34, 88, 117, 128

Cabello, Mario 89. 120-21. 141. 144-45, 150, 162, 168

Davis. Michael 80. 153. 160-61

Cabello. Oscar 60. 80, 88-9. 126 Index *191

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Gildehaus, Edison 7,89,140,149,150 51, 162, 165

Day, Steven 60, 63, 80. 94, 117, 127, 130

Lt. Col. Paul Gillette 140, 142-43,149 50, 152, 157, 160, 166 Feala, Seth 66, 70, 80. 94-5, 128

Gloodt, Jay 42, 81,92,116-17,119,12!

Day. Zach 134. 153, 160 Fennell, Josh 40, 88, 158

Goar, Joe 42,78, 86-7, 100, 127,137

De Anda, Enrique 60. 62, 80. 94. 117

Ferguson, Michael 156-57, 168 De La Llata, Alejo 120-21, 141, 153, 165.168 De La Llata, Poncho 60, 63, 120-21, 126, 130

Fernandez, Enrique 18,60, 81,84-5, 96, 128, 137

Fierro, Daniel 88, 153, 160-61, 163, 168

Graves, Steven 89, 140,151,153,157, 162, 165-66 Green, Curtis 60,78,98, 126

Dianderas, Fernando 39. 121. 130

Dickinson, Wes 60,63,76, 88,98-9, 137-38

Gonzalez, Francisco 15,43,56,58,78.

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Fine, Larry 6, 18,41,55,58,78,94, 106, 116-18, 132. 186

Flores, Jose 66, 68, 124, 135

Mrs. Kathy Diederich 108, 111

Gross, Cheyne 140, 146, 157,189

Gruenewald. Tony 72-3,78,92,98, 128

Maj. Harry Flynn 6, 108, 111 Done, Jeff 66

Dudziak, Tom 72

Forner, Jeremy 16,88-9, 140, 144, 145, 150,154,160-62, 164

Duran, Alejandro 72

Frazier, Zac 72, 76, 86, 98

Maj. Loren Guffey 13, 106, 111,11415,117 Guraieb, Guillermo 72,84,184

Frederickson, Max 20,72, 88, 128 Free, Chris 24,72, 100, 130 Freeman, Justin 121, 156-57, 166, 183 Maj. Jonathan Eastman 90, 140, 14244,154

Elizondo, Jorge 22,40, 84,96-7, 126, 181

Hamilton, Scott 21,25,73-6,78,94-5, 128,134,137

Fuentes, Mario 20,41,80,98, 188 Lt. Casey Fuller 81,92, 142

Hanna, Chris 66,78,94-5,124,126.

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Harryman, Andrew 88, 148, 153,160 Embrey, Jonathan 146, 149, 150, 166 Gabel, Josh 72

Escobedo, Edgar 155, 157

Hebner, Travis 18,60,80, 102,128, 137

Gallo, Joe 60, 86, 128 Espino, Javier 146, 150, 165, 168

Hemler, Daniel 60 Garate, Alejandro 66, 81,88, 120-21

Espinosa, Pablo 66, 80, 84, 124 Garner, Justin 140, 144, 153, 166-67

Hernandez, Jose 43, 88-9, 102,130.

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Hernandez, Juan 44, 80, 84, 102

Gerberding, Alex 66-7

Hershberger, David 44, 81 -2,94-5, 117,137

Esquer, Carlos 141, 153, 166

Esser, Ted 148, 150

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Hoffman, Nathan 61,81,82, 124, 126

Holtsclaw, John 80, 153, 163 Horton, Chris 153

Hughes, Chris 73, 94, 136

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Lamming, Freder 66,75, 84, 117, 119, 128-29 Lamming, Zachary 140, 156-57

Mace, Greg 46,78,92.98, 113, 132-33

Lancial, Ryan 80, 151, 160-61

Malo-Juvera, Arnoldo 6.7, 15-7,47, 55,80,84-5,96, 117, 135, 178

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Lang, Ben 80, 140, 151, 157, 160, 162, 167

Marotti, Chad 88, 140, 151, 162, 164, 166

Langley, Scott 7,45, 80, 100-01,134, 187

Marquez, Eduardo 66

1st Sgt. Randal Jacobson 80, 89, 113

Latorre, Jesse 88, 140, 154

Martinez, Jose 73. 89

Jaubert, Alberto 29,45, 89, 117. 12021, 187

Laurenzi, Mark 7, 15, 18,28,46,55, 78-9,86-7,90,98, 104, 134,137

Martinez, Raul 66

Jeffree, Ray 73

Mrs. Beth Lea 76, 111, 131, 168

Jones, James 21,66, 81,86, 128, 181

Lebihan, Jeremy 18,21,25,61,63,78, 84-5,117, 137

Mata, Andy 156-57

Jove, Vitorio 66, 84

Mathers, Jamey 20, 67,69, 84, 132-34, 136 Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz 111-12

Lee, James 66

McLeod. Joe 154. 159 Leefers, Jared 66, 70, 84-5, 96-7, 12021, 130

McPherren, Mike 8,24,47, 120-21, 132,184

Leger, Andy 73,78, 80, 88-9,98, 130 Kappel, Justin 22, 66, 80

Col. Ronald J. Kelly 4, 13, 17,25-8, 30,58, 109-11, 114-15, 117, 124-25, 134 Kemp, Austin 5,21, 121, 144, 148, 155, 157, 181

Kennedy, Chris 140, 154, 167

Leigh, Heinz 18,61,80,94-5, 128

McQueary, Bryan 117, 140. 144-45, 151

Leon, Eucario 11. 18,61,63,78,84, 96, 119, 124, 137, 180

Lt. Col. James Medley 6, 109, 112, 137

Lt. Col. Hubbert Leverett 108. 111

Maj. Michael Menneke 142-43

Leyva, Fernando 61,81.82, 84, 85, 96-7, 104 124, 137

Merz, Andy 18,20,61,63, 102, 104

Maj. Roger Mick 63, 112 Mrs. Joellen Killeen 111, 114

Lewis, Chip 140, 144-45, 154-55. 157, 160-61

Miller, Adam 151

Li, Cosmo 61, 138

Miller, AJ. 154

Li ttlebear, Chris 146. 154, 162, 167

Miller. Denver 48,78. 113, 128

Lopez, Santiago 13, 117, 131. 141, 144, 146. 154, 159, 160-61, 165-68

Miller, Will 73,88.117

Khan, Omar 61,80, 98 124, 126

Kim, Salomon 73,75, 117, 119, 121, 128, 129 Klein, Matt 73,78,92, 100, 104

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Owens, John 67, 80

Refer, Dom 67, 81,88 Revis, Ryan 17,51,78,98, 137,156

Mizrahi, Chema 67, 81,89 Reyes, Alejandro 73, 121 Montero, Gonzalo 141. 151, 160-62, 167-68

Parsons, Jesse 140, 148-49. 151, 158, 16061,164

Lt. Col. Dana Reynard 5, 16-17,90, 112-13, 128-29

Lt. Michael Pemberton 80, 89-90, 102, 112

Mrs. Peggy Reynard 90, 112

Moran. Gus 147-48. 155, 157 Morgan. Rusty 73, 92

Perez, Fabian 61, 121

Morales, Andres 54. 63, 80, 126

Rhone, Joshua 73

Morris. Sky 67-8, 100-1, 134

Pettigrew, Shane 21,24.49,78-9, 867,90,98, 137

Riffey, David 51,55,78,92, 100-1, 128-29 Rivas, Carlos 67, 80, 86, 102

Mr. Greg Morton 108. 112

Poynor, John 20,73, 80, 121 Rivera, Genaro 73

Motazedi. Eric 20. 67. 94, 109

Proctor, Justin 18,62,92, 120-21, 127 Mullins. Chad 49,81.92, 106. 122, 128.178

N Nassetta, Joe 67

Roberts, Kyle 89, 151, 162

Proffitt, Virgil 88, 140, 154, 158,163

Robertson, James 67,78, 88, 116,158

Pudzich, Norman 67, 81, 102, 117 Rodriguez, Mauricio 62,81, 126,135 Puente, Luis 62, 80, 96,97, 124

Pullium, Brian 67

Rodriguez, Santiago 5, 89. 134,140-41, 149, 152-53, 160, 163

Nedblake, Brad 24, 73, 78, 134

Rogers, Harry 74, 83, 102, 110,137

Nelson, Nick 67,69, 81 -2, 86, 102, 127. 130, 137

Maj. Ronald Rosendahl 84-5, 113,148 Ruelas, Enrique 88, 141, 152

Newbold. Tyler 84, 121, 140, 154,16061, 163,167

Quintanilla, Alejandro 62,92,98

Ruiz, Francisco 67

Quiroz Ballina, Alejandro 73,96-7 Nicholson, Gordon 67

Russell, Zach 154

Sgt. 1 st Class Gregory Norfus 20-1, 68,90,112,148 Maj. Joe Nunez 15, 112, 120, 135

Salinas, Miguel 67, 102,131 Nunn, Byron 14, 18,61, 132, 136, 186

Racine, Nick 62, 117, 128

Salinas, Victor 74, 83, 89, 135

Capt. Rick Radford 15, 21, 112 Salmon, Martin 140, 152, 160-61.163 Ramos, Pablo 141, 154, 165-66

Sanchez, Benito 62-3. 84 Offner, Lucas 146, 149, 151, 166-67

Ramstein, Jason 18-9,23, 50, 58,78, 90,98, 104, 106, 117, 128, 134, 137

Sanchez, Juaquin 68, 83,86, 188

Olson, Donn 148, 155, 157 Osorio, Adolfo 61,63,96-7 194 ♦ Index

Rao, Sharad 2, 6, 8, 18, 26, 50, 55, 96, 117,122

Sanchez, Juan 62, 88, 120-21. 126

J

Sanchez, Ivan 13, 67, 89,98, 120-21

Taylor, Nick 16, 134, 148, 156-57

Weisman, Andrew 74

Scheele, Mike 13, 121, 152, 157, 159, 162, 165

Terveer, Andrew 140, 148, 151, 157

Weiss, Matt 148, 154, 164

Ms. Beth Thompson 90, 106, 111, 113

Welch, Cody 62, 80,92, 119

Thompson, Jason 52, 113, 156

Wightman, John 68,81,92, 120-21, 137

Schofield, Ryan 140, 152,159, 166

Schuster, Timothy 74,98, 110

Timmermann, Joshua 148, 154, 166

Seifi.Bijan 19,62,88-9,98, 117, 127.

136, 158 Maj. Kevin Shaddox 83, 88, 102, 113, 122

Wilkins, Alex 68,81,92, 120-21

Towers, Chris 121, 134, 152, 157, 159, 162, 180

Maj. Jerry Trump 6, 17,90, 107, 110, 116, 121, 130, 134, 148

Capt. Scott Wilkinson 76,78,86-7,98, 137,143

Mrs. Barbara Williams 6, 110, 137

Shafer, Josh 68, 80, 89,98-9

Mrs. Judy Twells 110, 142, 143 Shaw, Nathan 88, 152, 157 Maj. Richard Twells 81 -2,92, 116

Shelley, Cameron 74, 84, 120, 127, 157

Yoest, Craig 68, 89, 128, 136 Capt. Dave Shimp 81,90, 113

V

Young, Jon 74, 132. 133

Siddel, Drew 155, 157

Maj. Mark Vaughan 8, 108, 116, 129 Signoret, Luis 4, 141, 154, 166, 168 Silveyra, Salvador 68, 102, 138 Mrs. Beth Smith 107, 113

Valdez, Gustavo 23,53.84, 119, 124, 131 Valenzuela, Luis 88, 117, 140-41. 149, 152, 160, 163, 167

Zander. Art 89, 140, 149, 152, 159, 166

Sotomora, Ricardo 68, 70.78.94-5, 124

Valle, David 74. 120-21

Stanyer, Matt 74, 86

Van Hoozer, Tommy 74,76

Steele, Bart 68, 88, 98, 117, 132-33

VanNostrand, Derek 62

Zimmerman, Bret 68,81,82,92, 127, 132, 137

Steele, Josh 52, 80, 117, 122, 132

Velderrain, Alfonso 62

Zippmann. Chris 140, 152, 160

Lt. Col. David Steinmetz 96-7. 113

Vielledent, Paulo 62, 80. 89

Zippmann, Nick 2.23,54,55, 88, 117, 127, 134

Lt. Col. Walter Sullivan 4.58,70. 110, 113,117-19, 122

Villarreal, Roberto 18-9.25,29.61 -2, 78.84-5.96-7, 117. 120-21, 134

Zeigler, Blake 62, 86, 102, 130 Ziaja, Zach 155. 157

Suro, lazenk 68, 84, 96-7, 124 Svensson, Leif 68, 128

w Wadley, Jerry 12, 18.62, 80, 119

Taylor, Mike 22,74

Walsh, Will 6,53.55,58, 102. 126, 131.

133-34, 136

Taylor, Nathan 74, 92

Ware, Drew 6, 62-3, 120-21, 136

Index ♦ 195

The Last Page 'V Tell, here it is, The Last Page. I’ve been trying %/%/ to get to this page for a few months now. As it ▼ ▼ is, I got to it sooner than I expected to. This truly is the last page I will complete for the 1997-98 TAPS. There are some people I need to thank who helped make this year’s TAPS possible: Col. Ronald J. Kelly, who hired me in the first place.

I hope my first yearbook is satisfactory.

Mr. Richard Ceretti, who was our professional pho­ tographer again this year. Richard did an admirable job with the cadet portraits and the photos of the larger groups.

Maj. Willis Kleinsorge, who provided a large number of photos for the Junior School section.

Mrs. Beth Smith, who, on her own time, assisted during the latter stages of production by proofread­ ing and sizing photos.

Mr. Brent Goerlitz, our Walsworth sales representative. He provided timely assistance and sound advice to help me get my first book completed.

Avi Miranda (A.M. Cool Rock) and Will Walsh (T Double Deuce) for helping make the cover of this yearbook one of the best I’ve ever seen.

To my students, who could have done more work if I had been willing to let them: Alberto Arriaga (no, really!), Wes Dickinson (Mariners), Cosmo Li (leave me alone), Arnoldo Malo-Juvera (tu passaporte), and Salvador Silveyra (superior cadet).

And my wife and daughter, who, when deadlines neared, had to put up with my longer hours.

And thanks to those who made the work go by faster: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, David Gilmour, Rick Wright, Nick Mason, Roger Wa­ ters, Gregg and Duane Allman, Gordon Sumner, Paul Hewson and the LJ2 crew, Jim Morrison, John Densmore, 196 ♦ The Last Page

Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Richard Starkey, George Harrison, and Jimi Hendrix.

As this yearbook neared completion, I began to worry about how it would be received. Without seeing the book in its finished form, I will say I am pleased with it. Could it be better? Sure. Hopefully I will take what I have learned from this first book and make next year’s even better.

I apologize for any misspelled names or other errors in this book. We tried to check ev­ ery word very carefully, but if a mistake made it through, we’re sorry. Also, I hope the index is ac­ curate. It was done without being able to see the photos.

The theme for this year’s TAPS was “Reaching the Dream.” On the cover of this yearbook is a senior ring. That, and what it represents, is the dream that the Class of 1998 has been trying to reach.

Surely there are numerous other dreams for every cadet who made M.M.A. a special place this year. I hope those dreams are reached as well.

I think this yearbook covers the highlights of the year. I know there are some things we have left out, but I hope you understand that there are only so many things that will make it into a 196-page yearbook.

Now, as I type these last words, I have reached my dream: I have completed my first yearbook. It was an intimidating task before I immersed myself in it. But as it turned out, it was actually quite enjoyable. I hope you have as much fun looking through this book as I did pro­ ducing it.

As someone once said, “I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.”

— Lt. Jason Russell July 14, 1998