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Missouri Military Academy wel­ comed the 115th Corps of Cadets to campus Sept. 2. Over 250 young men from 25 states and 10 foreign nations began classes on Sept. 5.

Varsity athletes and cadet leaders made their way to the Academy Aug. 28. The following day, the battalion and company staffs converged in the Memo­ rial Chapel for the Honor Code Ceremony. Academy President Col. Ronald Kelly and Comman­ dant or Cadets Lt. Col. James E. Medley swore in Battalion Com­ mander 1st LL Edelmiro Marti­ nez of Laredo, Tx., who in turn asked the Battalion Staff and the company commanders to take the MMA Honor Code as well.

New boys began arriving on campus the day after Labor Day. After registering in Strib­ ling Hall's Gaiswinkler Reading Room, each cadet met briefly with Col. Kelly and LL Col. Medley. Led by old boy guides, recruits made their way through the Cadet Hospital, the military­ department, the Quartermaster and the barber shop.

The opening week of school at MMA can be a hectic time for anyone involved, cadet or faculty member. The school picnic gives everyone a chance to blow off some steam before class starts the following Monday. The four companies competed in a human pyramid contest, a tug-of-war, an eight-man piggyback relay and a singing contest. The winning platoons — Charlie's 2nd Platoon, Delta's 3rd Platoon and Echo's 3rd Platoon -- each won an hour's sleep-in on Saturday morning the following week.

The Eagle, Oct. 1, 2003

Evan Spaulding calls the 20032004 Corps of Cadets to atten­ tion for the first lime.

Travis Ellison, Tony Serna, Eddie Delashmit, Mauricio Espinosa and Kyle Yoest swear by the Honor Code.

Luis Gonzalez, Sanders Roth and Evaristo Salome lake the officers oath before accepting their com­ missions.

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Edelmiro Martinez pins on Sanders Roth's 2nd lieutenant shoulderboards at the first formation.

Col. Kelly welcomes new boy Brian Hammond, while cadet gu ide John Bassett listens in.

Gonzalo Fernandez happy to be back (although that could be because he's making his dad tote all his gear).

J Kyle West and Nick Wegman dress right on squad leader Brian Tanaka in one of the year's first formations.

Jorge Ibanez says '‘goodbye” to his long summer 'fro with the help of Academy barber Mr. Mark Clark.

Kyle Hobbs elicits a laugh from Andrew Whittle on the sidelines of the school picnic.

Hector Garza and his steed Sanders Roth awaits the baton in the piggy­ back relay.

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enfor F. The Class of 2004 received its class rings from school officials and alumni during the annual Senior Ring Ceremony, held on front campus Sept. 10.

Among the presenters were Academy President Col. Ronald Kelly; Chairman of the Board of Trustees Col. Charles R. Stribling. HI. ‘44; Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul Gillette.

‘70; Assistant Commandant Kevin Kronquist. ‘79, and Direc­ tor of International Relations Cpt. Sam Blair, ‘94.

Seniors had been eagerly awaiting their rings since last year. Sgt. 1st Class Travis Elli­ son of Broken Arrow, Ok. said, “After my brother graduated during my first year, I’ve been waiting for my senior ring. I still remember when I had it fitted last year before leaving for summer. It was an honor.”

The significance of the class ring lasts longer than a cadet’s stay at MMA, said LL Col. Gil­ lette. “I feel proud of being an alumnus from the Academy,” he said. “I know for sure that this year’s seniors are going to wear their rings as proudly as I wear mine. Even when I went to col­ lege I wore my MMA senior ring proudly.”

The Battalion Staff and com­ pany commanders were the first ones to receive their senior rings.

Battalion Commander 1st LL Edelmiro Martinez of Laredo, Tx. received his ring from Col. Kelly.

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a Travis Ellison, Tony Serna, Edelmiro Marti­ nez, Mauricio Espinosa and Kyle Yoest show off their senior rings.

Company commanders Luis Gonzalez, Sand­ ers Roth and Evaristo Salome were among the first to receive their rings.

Arlemio Maldonado and Lee Ressmeyer salute Cpt. Kevin Kronquist, ‘77, and 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert as they prepare to receive their rings.

Grant Smith, Lt. Col. Paul Gillette, ‘70, Dane Wiesman and Tony Serna are now ring brothers at MMA.

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-J Oven V<bi7/Scinr __ 4The MM A Colonels football team traveled to Lexington, Mo. Oct. 11, where they defeated the Wentworth Military Academy Red Dragons 32-0 for the State Military Championship.

Before the game, the Corps of Cadets for both MMA and Wentworth formed up on oppo­ site sides of the field to honor the colors of the United States, and to present the state military trophy for the crowd. The presidents of both schools, Col. Ronald J. Kelly and Maj. Gen. John H. Little, respectively, met at the center of the field for the trophy's presen­ tation.

The game was started off by an 80-yard kickoff return by team captain 2nd Lt. Sanders Roth of Vilonia, Ark. for a touchdown and the first points of the game.

“That run really set the pace of the game,” said Lance CpI. AJ Wilson of Sheridan, Wy. “After that we basically dominated the game.”

Led by new quarterback Sgt. Tom Michalski of Longmont, Co., Roth, Recruit Javier Gonza­ lez of Garza Garcia, Mexico and Pvt. 1st Class Scott Szopinski of Brandon, la. all scored during the game, bringing the final tally to 32-0. Following the presentation of the trophy and the post-game celebrations, the entire Corps was treated to a steak dinner at Ryan's Steak House in Columbia, Mo. The victory, MMA’s first of the season, was the culmination of long weeks of training. However, Lt. Col. Ray was focused on other objectives. “We really played hard during that game,” he said, “but now we have to focus on the future.”

Chris Greenwell, ‘04 The Eagle, Nov. 1,2003

The Colonels meet at center field to celebrate the biggest victory of the year.

Captain Jaime Obando, coach Lt. Col. Richard Ray, quarter­ back Tom Michalski, captain Sanders Roth, assistant coach Cpt. Michael Pemberton and captain Tony Serna with the state trophy.

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c0rn fn Over 250 guests from 26 states and two foreign nations made their way Io MMA's gala 2003 Homecoming. The fall reunion is always full of surprises for the former cadets who used Io make the Academy their home, and this year's was no exception.

The weekend's festivities began at noon on Friday, Sept. 26 with a four-man best ball golf scramble at Arthur HilLs Golf Course. The celebration continued Friday eve­ ning with a lakefront picnic at the Mismilaca lodge.

Saturday, a performance by the Fusileers led into the Homecoming battalion review. Alums were asked to inspect the corps and line up on the sidelines for the cadets Io pass in review.

During the event, alumni active in the Armed Forces after Sept.

11,2001 were honored in a special ceremony.

Alums had the chance to com­ pete in the Homecoming Drill­ down -a contest w hich challenges former cadets to remember drill movements from the days when they were the ones marching on Colonels Field.

The MM A Soccer Colonels, pumped up from a rousing pep rally on the front steps of Strib­ ling Hall, shut out the Maplewood Blue Devils 10-0 as alums and the entire Corps of Cadets looked on.

Saturday was capped off by an awards convocation and a special front-campus formation, which allowed alumni to return to their former positions as the Corps marched to noon mess.

At the Elks l>odge DinnerDance, awards were presented.

Outgoing Alumni Association President Jon Winger, '58, of Grover, Mo. turned over the gavel to President-Elect Chris Yoest, '77, of Sullivan. Mo. The Eagle, Oct. 1, 2003

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Eleven members of the Class of 1953 made appearances at Homecoming 2003 to celebrate their 50th reunion. Pictured are Pat Wyatt of Hemet, Ca.; Clifford Chandler of Arvada, Co.; Glen Hodges of Covington, Ga.; Tom Kehoe of Des Moines, la.; Gary lines of Las Vegas, Nv.; Morris Grabau of Marion, la.; Charles Pickett of Independence, Mo.; class agent Chuck Foley of Ingmar, Penn.; George Sennett of San Mateo, Ca.; and Elwray Pujol of Marble Falls, Tx. Also present but not pictured was Clifford Clark of Miami, Fl. Second-year cadet Mark Hollis squares off against Kyle Stark, ‘90, of St. Louis, Mo. and Don Mieger, ‘88, of Picayune, Miss, as one of the last three entrants in the sweepstakes drilldown.

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Stark took first place in the sweepstakes contest, while Mieger was named winner of the alumni-only portion of the event.

MMA showed its gratitude to alums and faculty members who served in the Armed Forces during the war on terror. During Homecom­ ing review, Col. Kelly and Alumni Association Presi­ dent Jon Winger, ‘58, pre­ sented plaques to Director of Music Col. Dana Reynard; Lt. Col. Ralph “Butch” Saner, ‘71, of Steilacoom, Wa.; Assistant Commandant Sgt. Robert Munson and E-5 Matthew Abrachinski, ‘95, of Philadelphia, Penn.

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Mr. Winger presented John Cummings, ‘41, of Punta Gorda, Fl. with a special award as a representative of the oldest class present at the Award Convocation.

Albert “Chick” Brown, ‘48, of Harri­ sonville, Mo. takes a swing prior to the annual golf luncheon at Arthur Hills Golf Course.

Michael Rockel of Bridgeport, Mo.; Phil Rus­ sell of Dallas, Tx.; Dirk Gress of Denver, Co.; and George Davison of Des Moines, la. were among the representatives of the Class of 1968 on hand for their 35th reunion.

Former drummer Jeff Crain, ‘76, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. reports that the band is all present and

With a combined score of 50, Kyle Stark, ‘90, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mark Thomas, ‘92, of Chesterfield, Mo.; and brothers Fernando and Gerado Perez of Metepec, Mexico (Classes of ‘86 and ‘83 respectively) were named the winners of the Homecoming golf scramble.

Jon Winger, ‘58, of Grover, Mo. turns over the gavel to incom­ ing Alumni Association President Chris Yoest, ‘77, of Sullivan, Mo. at the Elks Lodge dinner dance.

Outgoing Alumni Associ­ ation President Jon Winger, ‘58, and Col. Kelly lead the alums in trooping the line during H o m eco m i ng review.

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After weeks of preparation, cadets welcomed their parents back to campus for Dad's Week­ end. which took place Oct. 17-19.

The three-day event marked the first time most MMA parents had seen their sons since classes licgan in September. Cadets were excited to sec their parents again, and parents were proud to see the progress lheir sons had made. “His maturity is just unbelievable." said Ms. Deanna Rcisch. mother of sccond-year cadet Lance CpI. AJ Wilson of Sheridan. Wy. “He takes things so much more seriously. He's become a man while he's been here. This is the best thing we've ever done for him.”

On Saturday, parent-tcacher conferences were held in the aca­ demic buildings. Parents were welcomed to help the JROTC Department officials conduct inspection in the barracks, and the fathers of cadets were hon­ ored with a battalion review held on Colonels Field. Tilts year's individual drilldown followed.

MMA showed its gratitude to the parents with a picnic buffet luncheon held on front campus.

Saturday afternoon, the Football Colonels went up against Uni­ versity Charter School, and that evening, the year's first formal military dance took place in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Dad's Weekend continued Sunday at the battalion review with the presentation of the JKOTC Academic Insignias to the 25 cadets in the top 10% of their LET classes. The event closed with a Fusileers perfor­ mance and vespers at the Memo­ rial Chapel.

Horacio Chapa, ‘03 The Eagle, Nov. 1,2003

The cadets of the “Laredo Crew" (Jose Resendez, Arlemio Maldonado, Sergio Lujan, Edelmiro Martinez, Hector Gonzalez, Juan Rendon, Gerardo Ramos and Horacio Chapa) with their fathers on Colonels Field.

Col. Kelly welcomes Kathy Reardon and Dana Marshall, cadet John Earl's parents, into the Colonels Club in grati­ tude for their generosity to MMA. They are joined by Parent-Alumni Associa­ tion Chairpersons Susan and Jeffrey Nedblake, ‘17 and vice chairpersons Lucila and Gabriel Haddad, ‘81.

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Blake Fountain welcomes his parents Christine and Bruce to campus after Saturday morning inspection.

Mauricio Espinosa receives the Academic Wreath from Col. Kelly during Dad’s Day review.

Edelmiro Martinez brings the colors for­ ward before order a passing review.

Above, 1st Sgt. Jacobson eliminates Ernesto Anaya from the drill­ down. At right, Kyle Hobbs misses first place by a hair as Lt. Col. Gillette names Joe Brown the winner.

Col. Kelly presents Joshua Lewis with a plaque for the best drilled new boy cadet. There to congratulate him are his father Larry and Lt. Col. Paul Gillette.

Horacio Chapa says goodbye to his mother following the Fusilecr performance.

Juan Ren­ don's father watched his son proudly d u ring

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Among the most beautiful of MMA’s chapel services, Evensong is an exploration of the mysteries of the season through Bible pas­ sages and traditional Christmas songs performed by the Cadet Chorus.

As they prepared for Even­ song. MMA’s musical groups also spread Christmas cheer in the Mexico area. The Cadet Chorus traveled to Columbia to sing carols for the residents of the Columbia Manor Care Center, while the MMA Band performed at Mexico’s Veterans Home and the King's Daughters’ Home.

Third-year students in the JROTC’s Leadership Education and Training courses brought their annual fund raiser to a close Dec. 6 by collecting canned goods and over $1,000 in cash contribu­ tions for the Audrain County Help Center food pantry. In addition to this campaign. Junior School cadets donated money out of their weekly allowances for Missouri Boys and Girls Towns, while high schoolers purchased gifts for students who visited the campus from the Missouri School for the Deaf.

The barracks parties were held Dec. 17, and were accented by performances by the MMA Band, which toured campus playing carols. At the same time, the Junior School cadets held their own Christmas party in the Centennial Gymtorium in con­ junction with the JS Dramateers’ Christmas play.

Gonzalo Fernandez, ‘07 The Eagle, Jan. 26, 2004

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On behalf of Charlie Company, Antonio Gonzalez presents a doll to one of MMA’s h o Ii day visitors from the M issouri School for the Deaf.

Tom Michalski asks Santa for easy tri­ mester exams.

The LET III class leaders present a check for $1,000 Io Aud­ rain County Help Center administrator Kaylie While. The money, raised throughout November and December, went to buy food for needy area families.

Bladimir Martinez and Salvador Macias help unload a vanload of canned goods donated for the Audrain County Help Center.

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The MMA Band performed for the residents of Mexico’s Veterans Home.

Peter Aranda, Carter Harris and Evan Spaulding lead the brass section during a performance at the Veter­ ans Home.

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Hector Sada, Alejandro Marcos and Carlos Doranles hang up their stockings in the Student Center.

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Roberto Paras, Szop in­ Scott Vince ski and Duncil, outside of Hickman's Food Market to collect donations for the fund raiser.

Lt. Col. James Medley asks Santa Claus for some good cadets for next year.

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MMA hosts Tour dances each year—three military balls and the semi-formal Spring Dance.

Parents were welcomed back to campus for the Dads Day Ball, held Oct. 18. Cadets and their dates danced the night away to the music of the Norm Ruebling Band.

The Class of 2005 hosted the 56th annual Valentine Ball Feb. 14. which welcomed special guest Ms. Amber Etheridge, this year's Miss Missouri.

Junior Class Vice President Sergio Lujan of Laredo, Tx. had the distinct honor of escorting Ms. Etheridge through the receiv­ ing line and the Grand March. As is tradition, Ms. Etheridge also crowned the queen of the Valen­ tine Ball — Miss Heidi Bolton of Versailles, Mo. The Corps of Cadets gathered for the Spring Dance April 10 as part of Grandparents Weekend.

Featuring music courtesy of disc jockey duo Beyond Sound, the event was hosted and decorated by the Senior Class.

The Final Ball is always the most popular among cadets and their dates. More than 400 guests filled the Centennial Gymtorium for the last receiving line and Grand March of the year.

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Edelmiro Martinez and Evaristo Salome with their mothers kick off the Dads Day Ball by leading the traditional Grand March.

Kane Williams enthralls his lovely date.

A.J. Wilson with date Mer­ edith Sampson.

Sanders Roth and Monica Wilson conquer the dance floor.

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Evaristo Salome and his mother share a quiet moment watching the couples dance.

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Kasey Turnbull leads the dance floor in the “YMCA” during the semi-formal Spring Dance.

Paul Long and Alexandra Arens.

zls battalion comman­ der, Edehniro Martinez has the honor of begin­ ning the Grand March.

A tender moment for Matt Hollis.

Kendra Chamberlain tries to entice Josh Kimbrow into one more dance.

Scott Cable and Sydney Powers cut a rug during the Valentines Ball.

Sergio Lujan escorts Miss Missouri Amber Etheridge through the Arch of Sabers.

Miss Missouri Amber Etheridge crowned Miss Heidi Bolton of Versailles. Mo. the queen of the Valentine Ball. Her court included Oleksiy Lachev, Miss Alexandra Arens. Evan Spaulding, Miss Sydney Powers, Sergio Lujan, Miss Diane Swain, Antonio Gonzalez, Miss Maddie Rich and John Earl.

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The 2003-04 term included a number or new initiatives for the Academy, including a dual­ credit program which offers cadets the chance to earn college credits w hile fulfilling high school requirements.

MMA's Learning Resource Center was expanded under Cpt. Michael Shoemaker to better serve the needs of cadets who may be experiencing difficulty in a subject area. The music pro­ gram underwent similar growth, as Col. Dana Reynard added a second section for Men's Chorus.

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Brian Tanaka has a big smile on his face following a math test.

Sergio Lujan illustrates his point of view during algebra class.

Vince Dnncil tries his hand at teaching US history in Cpt. Giuseffi’s class.

Ex-MMA instructor Paul Baum explains how furs were tanned in pioneer times.

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In honor of havingflown solo, Paul Long gets his shirttail cut off by Lt. Col. James Medley. Long was the first cadet to take his solo flight this year as part of the Eli Feutz Flight Program.

Sergio Lujan, Tom Michalski and Antonio Gonzalez listen intently during history class.

Several of the winners of the Mexico Women's Club Art Show, including Pierce Taylor, Toshihiko Hanabata, Mauricio Espi­ nosa, Raimundo Rodriguez, Luis Vizcarra, Brian Tanaka and Evaristo Salome.

Matt Hollis finds a biology specimen on his cap.

Antonio Gonzalez shows some of his equations as he gives an algebra class pre­ sentation.

Maj. Joe Ableman points out the correct way to solve the equa­ tion.

Lt. Col. Ron Rosendahl acts as tour guide as Janies Arce and Adam Harralson explore a close-up view of the inside of a frog during a biology lab.

Lawyer Kevin Ham­ lett, '76, explains the finer points of making an argu­ ment. He visited Cpt. Riney's speech and composition class as a special lecturer.

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MMA’s schedule is always hectic, but there is always time for cadets to relax with their friends.

Some or the most important changes to the Corps's afterhours activities occurred in the Student Center. Under Mr. Jim Swaim, the “Canteen” adopted a number of new services, as staffers began preparing short order meals and hosting special events, like Octo­ ber's Halloween party.

In February, many cadets departed campus for the school's first Mid-Winter Break. The long weekend gave cadets a breather during the so-called “Dark Ages” of winter at the Academy.

An increasing number of stu­ dent filmmakers began plying their trade on campus, as digital camcorders and editing software made it easier than ever for fledg­ ling directors to create their own movies.

Faculty advisors hosted an everincreasing number of class trips and cookouts over the course of the year, culminating in the second annual Class Field Trip Day held

Jan. 29.

Dane Wiesman and Kyle Yoest film cadets on the rappelling tower.

At the command of‘'step out,” Echo Com­ pany moves to form up for mess.

Sanders Roth looks to be impressed

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Battalion Commander EdelmiroMartinez enjoys a game of pool after class.

Mark Hollis helps Col. Reynard prepare the steaks at the sophomore cookout.

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Carter Harris, Chris Greenwell and Brian Clack check out some junior varsity basketball action.

Cadets turned out in force to cheer on the Colonels Soccer team.

Diego Covarru­ bias helps him­ self to thirds during a lunch­ time buffet.

It doesn’t matter where you’re from; MMA. cadets like Brian Tanaka and Ale­ jandro Marcos are broth­ ers for life.

Jack Sawin and Josh Lewis make their way back to the Aca­ demic Building during the first snowfall of the season.

Spontaneous fun at MMA can break out even during a cold Army Days competi­ tion.

Artemio Maldonado spots Horacio Chapa at the Centennial Gymtorium’s weight room.

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John Earl of St. Loors. Mo. won the 2004 individual spelling bee. held in MMA's Centennial Gymtorium Feb. 11.

The annual competition pitted 35 of the best spellers from each of the high school companies against one another, with a dinner at Out­ back Steak House on the line. The words for the competition were selected by MMA English teach­ ers. and were ranked according to their difficulty. English chair Cpt- Sylvia Riney and new Eng­ lish instructor Mrs. Carol Mills served as judges, with ESL teacher Cpt. Bruce Farabee des­ ignated as proctor.

After an exciting competition which saw cadets in the stands cheering on their friends and favorites, Earl took first place, ahead of runner-up Kane Wil­ liams of Omaha, Neb. **.After all my preparation for this, I can see that it really was worth it.*' said Earl after the contest. “The contest was really great” While the Individual Spelling Bee was won by an Echo Compans cadet, Charlie earned the Spelling Plaque in the Company Bee thanks to finalists Chris Greenwell and Antonio Gonza­

Cadets cheered for their picks during the contest.

John Earl look first place at Individual Spelling Bee. He's joined by Lt. Col. Ray, Cpt. Farabee, and run­ ners-up Tom Sampson and Kane Williams

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Luckily none of the competitors at the spelling bee let the pressure get to them.

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-* While the focus of an MMA cadet’s life is class work, everything outside his studies is structured through the Academy’s Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program.

Leadership Education and Training courses give cadets an opportunity to learn command and citizenship skills from experienced military personnel. LET classes also help cadets become active in the community. This year’s junior class food drive raised over $1,000 for the Aud­ rain County Help Center.

The top students in the four JROTC courses are awarded the Superior Cadet Award. This year’s winners were senior Tony Serna, junior John Earl, sopho­ more Chris Marcione and fresh­ man Gonzalo Fernandez.

Jaime Obando's smile confirms his excitement over earning his commission as a second lieutenant. Bladimir Martinez helps him into his new shoulderboards.

Delta Company marches past Stribling Hall on its way to mess.

Gerardo Ramos helps Jesus A larcon get ready for inspection prior to battalion review.

Tyler Satterfield instructs Scott Silverberg on the proper way to go to order arms.

Alejandro iNeyra, John Downs and Scott Silverberg stand at parade rest.

Platoon ser­ geant Mark Hollis stares down his platoon as they prepare for drill.

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The Ed Tourists, with Cpt. Giuseffi and Lt. Col. Rosendahl, prepare to board New Orleans’s SS Natchezfor a riverboat tour of the Mississippi.

MM A cadets seemed to spend as much time of! campus as on this year.

As always, the biggest trip of the year was the 56th annual Edu­ cational Tour, which took cadets on an exploration of the city of New Orleans Feb. 15-19.

In celebration of the 2OOth anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the Ed Tour concentrate on US history, and the ecology and cultures of the Lower Mississippi Basin and Delta. Stops included Memphis, Tennessee's historic Beale Street; the Old Capitol of Mississippi at Jackson; and New Orleans's French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and French Market Last year, Cpt. Giuseffi and LL Col. Rosendahl took a group to Florida to study the geol­ ogy of the Gulf of Mexico.

For the second year, high school class sponsors hosted trips around the Midwest. This year, cadets visited Whiteman Air Force Base, FL Leonard Wood, the St. Louis Science Center and Cahokia Mounds.

MMA capped off the year w ith a visit to Six Flags St. Louis, a day-long celebration of the Corps's superior performance during Formal Inspection.

Mark Hollis, Mike Orzel and Joao Pinto-Ribeiro inspect Ft. Leonard Wood's collection of mil­ itary medals.

Luis Aguirre, Eric Detmer, Matt Hollis and John Bas­ sett check out an old-style diving bell at Ft. Leonard Wood's base museum. At right, Javier Gonzalez, Luis Aguirre and Alejandro Rey find one of the base's recondition ed Army jeeps.

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Above, a con­ tingent of cad­ ets brave the Ninja. Alright, Alfredo Bar­ randa and Rodrigo Cajal get strapped into the Drag­ on wing at Six Flags.

Worn out from their travels, Manuel Mendez and Omar Rodriguez enjoy a nap on the bus.

nfZZGTJ V“ The Corps of Cadets traveled to Columbia, Mo. Nov. 15 to par­ ticipate in the University of Mis­ souri-Columbia Tigers football game against the Aggies from Texas A&M. Before the game, the Corps marched around the field before the assembled MU fans. After­ ward, ceremonies were conducted honoring the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Services. The colors were pre­ sented by the color guard from Ft Leonard Wood, Mo. The pregamc activities also included a flyover by a B-2 stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base.

Cadets represented Missouri Military Academy before not only the Columbia crowd, but before the entire country. Their partici­ pation in the pre-game show was televised on Fox Sports Network, and a number of Junior School cadets were featured during a live interview.

The annual trip is always popu­ lar among the cadets. “I really enjoy doing things like this as a whole corps,” said Lance CpI. AJ Wilson of Sheridan, Wy. “For the last two years that I have gone to the game, all of my friends and 1 have really enjoyed it.”

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As part of the pre-game ceremonies, Edelmiro Martinez and the battalion staff lead the Corps of Cadets in a lap around the MU foot­ ballfield prior to kickofffor the game against Texas A&M.

Lt. Col. Medley gives Evaristo Salome some last-minute instructions before the Corps takes the field.

Andrew Whittle and Grant Smith cheer on the Tigers at the opening kickoff.

Francisco Carrillo, Alejandro Marcos, Alex Duran, Jon Roberts and Eric Brunner pose by the MU marquis overlooking the field.

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Luke Dillon, Javier Gonzalez. Ruben Zayas, Juan Trevino and Javier Torres meet and greet the Mizzou cheerleaders before the game.

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V E5FlOF Every year, leaders of industry, politics and the arts make their way to Missouri Military Acad­ emy to pay visits to the Corps of Cadets.

Chairman Robert Albright, '49, of Columbus, Oh. officiated over the annual meeting of the MMA Board of Visitors Jan. 24 and 25.

Composed of successful alumni and friends of the Academy, the board toured the MMA campus and met with cadets to gauge their opinions on various issues. The two-day-long session saw board members discussing different aspects of MMA life with cadets and faculty members.

Missouri Congressman Kenny Hulshof paid his annual visit to campus for a special assembly to discuss politics with cadets, and Missouri Secretary of State Matt Blunt took time out from cam­ paigning for governor to speak to the seniors at Commencement.

I t. CoL ■■Butch” Saner, *71. spoke to LET students at a special briefing, during which he discussed his military career and time spent on duty in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Former battalion commander Dean Davison, *78, addressed the cadets and faculty during Stribling Day services, held in the Memorial Chapel.

Several groups met at the Acad­ emy this year. Cadets helped to staff a Special Olympics basketball event in the Field House, and the Corps was treated to a world-class jazz concert courtesy of the United States Air Force Academy Band's Falconaires big band ensemble.

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On Saturday, in addition to the semi-formal Spring Dance, the Academy hosted its annual Army Days competition. The next day, families were invited to an after­ noon reception in Stribling Hall, which allowed parents and grand­ parents to visit with MMA offi­ cials and teachers.

Cadets honored their grand­ parents with a special battalion review, held on Colonels Field.

The Junior School Brigadiers Drill Team performed its choreo­ graphed rifle sequence for families and guests. Grandparents Week­ end ended with Vespers, held in the Memorial Chapel.

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The two-day event began with a three-mile road march, during which each company navigated the Academy’s back campus wil­ derness area as they struggled to reach Colonels Field.

Saturday’s events consisted of a round-robin-style competition taking place at four stations: a team-building relay exercise, a rope bridge crossing, a target shooting event and the MMA obstacle course. Companies spent an hour at each station. Also included in the competition scor­ ing were the results of the Cadet Challenge physical fitness tests conducted biannually.

Cadets were able to get a hands-on look at US Army field ordinance, including a UH1 Huey helicopter. Lt. Col. Mark McCarter and Cpt Roger Pecher of the Jefferson City National Guard Armory’s Flight Facility landed the aircraft on Colonels Field as cadets and families looked on. Columbia’s 128th Field Artillery Battalion also pro­ vided a Humm-Vee and an LMTV troop transport for the students to inspect.

Perhaps the biggest winners of the weekend, however, were the family members who got to see their cadets at their best This year’s Army Days were held in conjunction with Grandparents Weekend, allowing family and friends to get a first hand look at one of the more exciting sides of Academy life.

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Andrew Kline and Alex Bozarth double time it to the road march’$ starting line.

Cpt. Roger Pccher (far right) of the Jefferson City National Guard Armory posed with cadets and Lt. Col. Gillette with a UH-1 Huey helicopter.

Jorge Zertuche makes great time across the rope bridge back campus.

Jesse Cruzen is ready to tackle the wilderness.

Paul Long and Alex Pierce are psyched for the Army Days con­ test.

Tyler Hollman was one of 20 cadets who earned Recondo Badges for superior effort.

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For the 34th year, MMA retained its gold star rating during the annual Formal Inspection, held April 23.

FI, an annual evaluation com­ pleted by an Army inspection team, is comprised of a tour of the bar­ racks, an in-ranks inspection and an examination of MMA’s JROTC records and facilities. The inspec­ tors are also asked to troop the line in a battalion review, judge a platoon competition and observe a Fusileers performance MMA begins preparations for Fl on the first day of classes, but the two weeks leading up to the event are among the most intensive of a cadet's career. Army instructors hold Fl classes in which students drill, study questions, and practice for the in-ranks inspection.

On average, only 10% of all schools that participate in the Formal Inspection receive the gold star, which signifies that the group has been rated an Honor Unit with Distinction.

No one was more pleased with the cadets' performance than Battalion Commander Maj. Edelmiro Marti­ nez of Laredo, Tx. “You made me proud today,” he told them during the assembly. “Thank you for your cooperation. I don't have the words to describe how it feels, now that it's over, but it feels great” One of the most anticipated events during Fl weekend is the platoon competition, during which each platoon is evaluated on its abil­ ities in drill. This year's winner was “D” Company's third platoon, led by 1st Lt. Bladimir Martinez of Vic­ toria, Mexico.

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Carlos Villarreal and Cody McLemore beat out a blanket during the great barracks clean-up as part of FI Prep Week.

Lt. Col. Ireland and the MMA Color Guard meet Chief Inspector Col. Tim Pratt as he arrives on campus.

Platoon leader Artcmio Maldonado makes sure Jose Resendez is in top form before the inspectors arrive.

Lee Ressmeyer, a member of the Fusileer Honor Guard, presents Col. Pratt his rifle for evaluation.

Master Sgt. Steven Wade takes a close look at Israel A velar’s marksman­ ship medal.

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“C” Company Salome, with Javier Torres, and Edehniro Barracks.

Jorge Zertuche presents his rifle during the in-ranks inspec­ tion in the Field House.

Commander Evaristo cadet First Sergeant welcomes Col. Pratt Martinez to Charlie

“C” Company passes in review as Col. Pratt and Lt. Col. Ireland look on.

Inspection team chief Col. Pratt presents Tony Serna his JROTC Academic Wreath.

Prior to the closing assembly, 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson congratulates John Bozarth on a job well done.

Edehniro Martinez flashes his cadets a big grin and thanks them for all their hard work during FI.

Delta Company's third platoon won the Platoon Drill Competition. Above, Pla­ toon Sergeant Vince Duncil accepts a plaque in honor of the victory. At right, the entire platoon posed in triumph.

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Given to reward cadets for outstanding leadership, perfor­ mance of duty, honor, and respect amongst their peers, this year's Superior Cadet medals went to Lance CpI. Gonzalo Fernandez of Mexico City, Mexico (LET I); Sgt. Chris Marcione of Boulder, Co. d l l II); Sgt. Maj. John Earl of St. Louis, Mo. (LET HI); and Cpt. Tony Serna of Carrollton.

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“Receiving (the award) was an incredible honor," said Earl. “I never expected that my hard work w ould pay off this much. I feel like my dedication paid off today."

The honorees' mothers pre­ sented the medals to their sons in one of many events dedicated to paying tribute to cadets' families.

The celebration began on Sat­ urday, May 8 with the Festival of the Arts, featuring artistic works by the MMA Band, Cadet Chorus, Dramatecrs and art students. Sun­ day's activities began with the Flower Ceremony, where female guests pinned carnations on their sons' dress uniforms, and cadets honored their mothers by remov­ ing their hats and observing a moment of silence.

Parents were welcomed to the Senior Reception, held in Strib­ ling Hall immediately following the Mothers Day review, and a dress parade was held Sunday eve­ ning before Vespers.

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Brian Clack’s sol­ dierly bearing cracks ever so slightly when his mother flashes him a smile.

Pierce Taylor thanks his mother for every­ thing she’s done for him.

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Faculty members andfriends of the cadets pitched in to present carnations to those cadets whose mothers were unable to attend. Here, Cpt. Pamela Ray pins Raul Gonzalez.

Tony Serna, John Earl, Chns Marcione and Gonzalo Fernan­ dez were the recipients of the Superior Cadet Award as the top students in their LET classes. At left, the recipients with Maggie Salome, Earl's mother Kathy Reardon, Marcione’s mother Sandra Jonas, and Mrs. Susan Kelly. Above, Earl salutes his mother and Lt. Col. James Medley.

Cadets ’ mothers lined Colonels Field to cheer their sons as they passed in review.

That night, they were treated to a Retreat Parade as well.

One of the highlights of the Festival of the Arts was the Dramateers’ presentation of “The True Story of the Big Bad Wolf and the Porcellini,” written by Evan Spaulding (far right, with John Earl.)

Also during the Festival, Grant Smith, Andrew Cruzen, Sanders Roth, Kasey Turnbull and Jesse Cruzen per­ formed the percussion feature which earned them first division rating at state contest.

With Lt. Col. Ireland's help, Chris Mar­ cione’s mother Sandra pins his Superior Cadet medal on his uniform.

Led by John Bassett, Srinivas Mantha and Jose Villegas, the Cadet Chorus performed at the Festival.

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The Corps of Cadets welcomed Missouri Secretary of State Matt Blunt to campus as part of the fes­ tivities. A nominee for governor.

Secretary Blunt addressed MMA’s seniors during May 30's gradua­ tion ceremony.

Graduation festivities began Friday, May 28. with the final round of competition in the annual Wallace Fry Speech Contest, held in the Centennial Gymtorium. The culmination of a month-long con­ test, the finals saw cadets vie for the W. Wallace Fry, Jr., MMA Class of 1903, Cup for Excellence in Speaking. Sgt. Mqj. John Earl of St. Louis, Mo. earned first place, w ith Sgt. Evan Spaulding of Cam­ denton. Mo. winning the W'inston Churchill Plaque, courtesy of West­ minster College.

Saturday, May 29 featured a battalion review, drill competitions and award assemblies for the high school and Junior School. Both the Fusileers and Brigadiers drill teams performed on Colonels Field, and MMA hosted the last of the year's formal military dances, the Final Ball.

Baccalaureate services for seniors and their families were held in the Memorial Chapel the morn­ ing of graduation. Assistant Aca­ demic Dean CpL Frank Giuseffi served as reader and Academy Chaplain James Berlin gave the sermon.

Senior Review, the last battalion review of the school year, was held on Colonels Reid.

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Delta Phi President Travis Ellison and Academic Dean Lt. Col. Ray presented Maj. Joe Ableman with the Abbott Award for unwavering support toward the cadets.

Chris Greenwell leads his grandmother down the Arch of Sabers at the start of the Final Ball.

“C” Company also won the Company Drill Competition.

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Cont. from p. 34 Secretary Blunt, along with Academy President Col. Ronald Kelly, inspected the cadets and watched as Battalion Commander Cpt. Edelmiro Martinez of Laredo, Tx. passed the Davison Saber on to next year's commanding offi­ cer, SgL Maj. John Earl of St. Louis, Mo. Earl then led the Corps of Cadets for 2004-2005 in review past the Senior Class.

Graduation exercises featured a keynote address by Secretary Blunt. “Distinguished graduates of the Class of 2004, 1 consider it a real privilege to be here to help mark this special occasion,” Sec­ retary Blunt told the senior class.

“The lessons you learned here at MMA will last a lifetime. Step boldly into the world and face it with integrity, ingenuity and initia­ tive.”

Senior Class President Cpt. Evaristo Salome of Naucalpan, Mexico presented a check to the Academy for $4,497, which was raised by the Class of 2004 to expand the Senior Walk on MMA's front campus.

The ceremony was capped off with the announcement of Cpt. Travis Ellison of Broken Arrow, Ok. as this year's valedictorian, and the presentation of diplomas to 54 MMA seniors. Secretary Blunt assisted in the presenta­ tions, as did Col. Kelly, Academic Dean Lt. CoL Richard Ray, and Board of Trustees Chairman Col. Charles R. Stribling, 111, ‘44.

Immediately following gradu­ ation, the cadets formed up on front campus for the year's Final Formation. After au revoir, during which a bugler plays “Taps” and the colors are low ered, Maj. Marti­ nez dismissed MMA's 115th Corps of Cadets for the summer.

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Top left - Junior School bugler Lee Weber (with Nick Wegrnan, not pictured) blows “Echo Taps” as the colors are lowered on the 2004 school year. Top center - At Final Formation, Edelmiro Martinez gives his last command as battalion com­ mander: “Dismissed!” Top right - Jose Rosales clutches a friend tightly as they say goodbye for the summer. Far left - Brian Clack has plenty of reasons to celebrate; he'll be returning to campus next fall as a platoon leader. Near left - Their sabers grounded, the cadet officers congratulate each other on a job well done.

Near right - Travis Ellison hugs Chris Greenwell as the cadet officers bid each other a tearful goodbye. Far right - A grounded saber is decorated festively in the hail of confetti and streamers that accompanied the Final Formation. Below - At “Dismissed,” the Corps of Cadets cel­ ebrates the conclusion of MMA's 115th year, and their final steps together.

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Evaristo Salome, Jaime Obando, Luis Gonzalez and Artemio Maldonado have some fun during the taking of the senior class portrait.

Srinivas Mantha and Jeff Warne lead the Cadet Chorus during a Christmas concert.

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Academics - Academic Fourragerc (2).

Honor Roll (2) Activities - Vespers Reader (3.4), Band Ribbon (1.2), Drama Ribbon (1) Athletics - Joe Bailey Most Improved Wrestler (4), Cross Country MVP (4).

Varsity Track Captain (4). Varsity Cross Country Captain (4). Varsity & All­ State Military Cross Country (2,3,4).

Varsity & All-State Military Track (3.4).

Varsity & All-State Military Wrestling (3.4). Physical Fitness Ribbon (3) Military - Military Police (3), Parade Ribbon (3,4), Sharpshooter (3). JROTC Ribbon (2). Company Competition Ribbon (2,4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

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We did it. guys. We finally got ourselves “gradumacated."

Four long hard years and, just like that, it’s over. I want to thank you God--thank you for blessing me. and for the oppor­ tunity to meet all of these great people. I would love to thank my parents for all their endless love and neverending support: I wouldn’t have made it without you guys. Thanks to my grand­ parents. aunts, uncles, cousins, my brother, sister and friends for backing me 100% and for your support. I truly appreciated everything.

Thanks to my friends: Satterfield. WOW. For everything we’ve been through, and 1 mean everything. Serna, you're the best roommate and person to talk to. My D-3 Brothers. Elli­ son, Bladimir. Rodriguez R and Sanders, D-3 was the best Roth, see you al CU. Espinosa, thanks for all the crazy talks and help. Yoest, you're going places. Brown. I had fun fishing.

Martinez E. Dillon, thanks for all the good times and senior permits. Salome, frito bonito checto. Gonzalez, thanks. Long, we had our own general leaves on Sundays. Wiesman. remem­ ber our music videos. Cruzens. you guys made it fun. Fenton and Duncil. we had fun in wrestling. Obando and Torres, thanks for those crazy general leaves.

To the underclassmen: Spaulding, the CO Crew. Michalski and Cable. Ramos, and everyone else who was in on that streak of fun. Monday nights were crazy. I am going to miss all you guys. Good luck to wrestling, XC and track.

Maj. McClarey, I know you really did care. 1’11 miss ya.

Cpt. Riney. thanks for the college help. Lt. Col. And Cpt. Ray. you guys are so cool. Sgt. Major, you're a good man. Class of 2004, Godspeed.

Devon Barker

Academics - Academic Fourragere (2).

Honor Roll (2), Foreign Language Ribbon (2) Activities - Art Ribbon (I). Vespers Reader (4). Drama Certificate (4) Athletics - Cross Country Most Improved Runner (2). Varsity & All­ State Military Cross Country (2) Military - Maroon Bar (1). Color Guard (4). Parade Ribbon (4). Rangers Bar (2).

JROTC Ribbon (2). Company Compe­ tition Ribbon (1.4)

I cannot believe that after three and a half years I have finally graduated. My friends and family arc the ones who made it possible. I would like to thank my friends for a time worth while. Alex, you and I have had a time with many troubles and good times. Even after all those changes, one thing has always stayed the same, and that would be you and I always being there for each other. Now comes the time when our stories go different ways.

Now a shout out to the ones that matter. Corey, you arc worse than 1 am. Keith, time to hop up. Kasey, 1 swear by my tattoo. Scott, you cannot play the guitar. Also, Tyler. Luis and Jimmy.

To the faculty: Mrs. Trombley. I thank you for the helpful talks in your office. CSM, you were always around like a shadow, and I thank you for it.

To my parents who have always given me love and advice, 1 hope that never ends. And finally, to my homie Calvin. To the crazy bands we listen to. I’ve had four years to build these friendships. I don’t think our adventures end here Pinto, maybe next time. Polled, you are my Italian dog.

I am ending this by saying, "Learn like you’re going to live forever; live like you're going to die tomorrow."

John Bozarth Activities - Cadet Chorus (4), Even­ song (4), Acolyte (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Wrestling (3,4) Military - Maroon Bar (2,3,4), Color Guard (4). Parade Ribbon (4). Soldiers Bar (3,4), JROTC Ribbon (2). Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (2)

Sergeant 4th Year Cadet

I finally made it; I am graduated. I would like to thank my mom for sending me to MMA so that I could graduate and meet all of these people. To all the seniors, it is finally over.

Hey Harrow, watch out for that fence. Sanders, chill out, man. Why’re you so mad? Jesse, you’re ate up, but it’s cool ‘cause I am too. Hey Rendon, uh. what do you call it Hey Epperson, watch out for Sgt. Norfus. Hey Long. Columbia isn’t that great. Vargas, give me some candy. Wiesman, are you listening? Yoest, good luck with video editing. Hey Duncil. you’re hardcore. Cruzen A. your shoes arc still in my room I’ll see you both this summer. Espinosa, why don’t you put me at a good table and pick up your chair? Wilson, stay away from the big girls and don't act like a better fisherman, ‘cause you aren't.

Satterfield, see you in Colorado. Trevino, can you skate­ board yet? Tanaka, let's go fishing. Szopinski, wake up.

Edelmiro. excuse me. Mantha, what are you staring at? Dillon, you know you are my homie. Ellison. I’ll miss ya.

Well. I am finally leaving this place forever, and I can’t describe how it feels to say that it is over. I will miss all these people and everyone that I have met this year. Sgt. Norfus. thanks for all your help and support. Thank you for everything.

Cpt. Ray. you are the coolest teacher. To all the juniors, good luck next year. I had a lot of up’s and down's this year, but all I can say is that I'm gone. Peace out

Joe Brown

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Academics - Foreign Language Ribbon (4). Delta Phi Pledge (4). Academic Fourragere (4), Honor Roll (4) Military - Maroon Bar (4), Parade Ribbon (4)

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Reynaldo Cantu Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Chapel Worker (3), Eagle & Taps Cer­ tificate (4), Broadcasting Certificate (4) Athletics - Cross Country MVP (4), Track Captain (4), Cross Country Cap­ tain (4). Varsity & All-State Military Cross Country (2,3,4), Varsity & All-State Military Track (4), Physi­ cal Fitness Ribbon (3), Military - Military Police (3), Parade Ribbon (3,4). Sharpshooter (3), JROTC Ribbon (2), Company Competition Ribbon (2.4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

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I would first like to thank my brother, who always stood by me during the hardest moments of this year. I would also like to thank my father, who was always there to back me up. And last, I would like to wish good luck to all my friends here at MMA, and to all the underclassman. Good luck with next year and keep trying hard.

Mom and Dad, I love you, and I thank you for what have you given me. If you had not sent me to the Academy, I probably wouldn’t have graduated with half the education that I have today. You gave me one of the greatest opportunities in life and I thank you for that. I thank the rest of my family for giving me support during my hardest times here at MMA. Thanks to the faculty for helping me throughout my years here. Thanks to the OCs for putting me in my place whenever I went astray, and thanks to all the teachers for opening my mind and inspiring me to succeed.

To my floor, thank you for being there all year. Maybe sometimes it was rough, but you guys hung in there. D2 for life. To all my friends, I will never forget the things that we have done together-Acapulco, Fusileers, the trips, and all those hard times we shared. Take care and best of luck in the future to all of the senior class. My time here has changed the way I think and how I live my life and I will never forget it.

Juniors, best of luck next year and remember to enjoy your senior year because you only have one.

Horacio Chapa

Academics - Academic Distinction (English IV) (4). Academic Fourragerc (4), Foreign Language Ribbon (3), Honor Roll (4) Activities - Creative Art Award (4), Art Ribbon (3), Fine Arts Ribbon (4), Dra­ maleer Certificate (4) Athletics Military - Maroon Bar (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insig­ nia (4), Marksman Medal (3), Soldiers Bar (3), Company Competition Ribbon (2,4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

I’m thankful to God for making this year possible, giving me the strength, and letting me finish with success.

I would like to thank my father who gave me the opportu­ nity to study at the Academy, and who has been such an exam­ ple and inspiration to me. Mom, thank you for your support and comprehension since the first day of school. Thank you to all my brothers and sisters for the support they gave me. I’m thankful to all the faculty members involved in these past two years for their friendship and for sharing their knowledge.

I appreciate the faculty for helping me build a disciplined, clear and mature view of life. Thank you for helping me bring up my grades. I will never forget your support and belief in me.

Thank you for the programs which propelled me to a healthier life.

I want to thank my friends for all the support and the good moments we shared at the Academy. It was a great learning experience!

Diego Covarrubias Academics - Academic Distinction (Honors Biology II) (4) Activities - Jeff Crain-Jeff Jorishie. *76, Award for Outstanding Member of the Jazz Ensemble (4). Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band (4), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3), Evensong (3) , Senior Band Certificate (4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity Swimming (4), Junior Varsity Baseball (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Expert Marksman Medal (3) Company Com­ petition Ribbon (3)

Master Sergeant 2nd Year Cadet

This school has been a complete turnaround. Il was really hard for me to adjust to this school. I have experienced so much stress, happiness, pain and achievement.

All of my friends here, you guys have no idea how much you have done for me. so I have to thank all of you for being there for me when things went wrong (or right). I don’t know what I would have done without all you guys. Harrow (Road trips? Dude, I know where I am going!). Brown, Chapa.

Downs, Duncil, Epperson, Fenton, Warne, Dillon, Jones, Barker, Obando. Houston, Lachev. Ellison, Yocst, Michalski.

Quintanilla. Spaulding, Goctting (Ozarks), Roth. Martinez B. Szopinski, Tanaka, Earl, Wiesman, Wilson. Cabrera, Hollow­ ell, Resendez, Wegman and finally Trevino—you have all brightened my days here. You were the best all-around people I have ever met (some were a pinch belter, too). I hope to see you all again someday. I will never forget the stop days, and y’all don't even know about Delta’s craziness.

1st Sgt. Seibert and Lt. Col. Gillette, thank you guys for talking me into coming back. It was the best decision I have ever made.

I never learned more in a class than I did with Maj. Able­ man. Cpt. Shoemaker, rock on dude! Col. Reynard, thanks for helping me start my musical education. I hope to use it throughout my life. Oh. I forgot one last guy to thank for having a really fun class, but I only remember him on Mon­ days, Wednesdays and Fridays. (Thank you. saa!)

I am bad al last words and expressing truthful emotions (right, Melissa?). So I’ll keep it as simple as possible: good­ bye, good luck, but most of all, have fun and enjoy life.

Jesse Cruzen

Master Sergeant 2nd Year Cadet

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Military - Parade Ribbon (4). Company Competition Ribbon (4)

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Private 1st Class 1st Year Cadet

Alberto DeVillasante Academics - Academic Distinction (Humanities.

Honors Biology, Economics/Govemment)(4). Academic Fourragere (2,3.4). Delta Phi (4). Honor Roll (2.3.4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3), Art Ribbon (2).

Military - Military Police (3). Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insig­ nia (4). Leadership Development Ser­ vice Ribbon (4). Expert Marksman Medal (3), JROTC Ribbon (2), Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (1.3). Com­ mendation Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Sergeant 1st Class 4th Year Cadet

46 Our Final Steps Together

First of all I would like to thank my parents for supporting me through my life, in school and every day.

1 would like to thank my friends; you made this year a lot easier. Special thanks to the seniors: Martinez B, Gonzalez, Marcos. Espinosa. Gonzalez. H, Rendon. Chapa. Obando .

Salome, Villegas. Trevino. Vargas. J. Martinez E. Maldonado.

Torres J. Stewart. Long, Resendez. Tanaka. Zayas. Covarru­ bias. Quintanilla. Barker and everyone that 1 did not mention.

I’ll always remember you. Have a nice life, and if I don’t see you again. 1 hope you succeed. If you go to Monterrey. I’ll be there always. I hope that you live a good life and don’t do something that you'll regret later in life. Seniors!

To my underclassmen friends, we had good battles but I always won. Thanks to Lujan. Sada H. Anaya. Gonzalez R. Walther (my partner), the Avelars. Gonzalez W. Vizcarra.

Cabrera. Earl. Cucn. Neyra. both of the Suarezes. Cantu I. Cabildo, Ramos. Kim. Paras. Fernandez, Anda, Inigo F. Rodriguez R, Macias. Arizpe, Gonzalez AN and Dorantcs.

To the faculty, especially Cpt. Ray. Cpt. Kronquist, Maj. Ableman. CSM Williams and the 1st Sergeants, thank you.

To all of you in the year 2003-2004. always remember that times like these never fade away. Always give the best of what you have. If you are coming back, good luck. Don’t waste opportunities like this. If I never get to sec you again, have a nice life and the best. Adios-I wish you the best.

Four long years here, and so much has gone on. First. I’d like to say that we'll never forget the two people we’ve lost over the years. Ricky Garza (’02) and Zach Day (’03). Anyone who is out with his friends and sees them about to go drive drunk, I hope Ricky and Zach’s memories can convince you to stop them.

Second. I’m going to miss many of my classmates. Tyler J. I’ll see you in four in the USAF. James Jones, be a little more secure about things.

I'm headed to Texas A & M University in College Station, so 1 suppose I’ll be seeing some others there. Online, you can find me in many places. On IRC (mIRC is a popular program for that), you can find me on EsperNet. just look at the populous channels. Asurea. AsurcaSkie. and SpazzMaticus are my screens on there. On MSN. my screen is AsureaSkie@hotmail.com. Yahoo! is AsureaSkie.

I’ll be coming back for Homecoming next year, and after that I’ll sec you all at our first Honor Class reunion in 10 years.

Eddie Delashmit

Activities - Art Ribbon (3). Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3.4), Evensong (3,4) Athletics - Junior Varsity Wrestling (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Wow. I actually graduated. That is tight. Ok, so here arc the people I would like to thank and wish well. I would first like to thank De Villasantc for putting up with me for a year; that must have been hard. Secondly, I would like to thank Hobbs for not telling me to go back at the beginning of my first year. Also, I would also like thank Cpt. Kronquist.

1 would also like to say a •’Yeah” to Marcos. Good luck in the Air Force. Hollman. Also, good luck to you all. especially Cable, Fernandez, Earl, Duncil, Ramos. Walther and Paras for next year.

I would also like to thank anyone who thought himself close to me. I will say this to all my fellow classmates of the class of 2004: all of you have a good life. May we end it with nothing less than a smile. The End!

Brian Dickey

Echo Guideon Lance Cpl. 2nd Year Cadet

Academics - Academic Distinction (Geometry) (4). Eagle & Taps Certifi­ cate (4) Activities - Chapel Worker (4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4). Varsity & All-State Military Football (4), Var­ sity & All-State Military Basketball (4) Military -Parade Ribbon (4). Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Lucas Dillon

Charlie Guideon Lance Cpl. 1st Year Cadet

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Academics - Valedictorian (4), Dr. James C. Olson Award for the Senior with the Highest Academic Grade Aver­ age (4). Plaque for Highest Scholarship in Senior Class (4), Plaque for Highest Scholarship in Junior Class (3). Plaque for Highest Scholarship in Sophomore Class (2). Eugene Lamm Plaque for the Delta Phi President (4). Sen. John C. Danforth Plaque (4). Sen. Thomas Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Eng­ lish (3). Plaque for Academic Dis­ tinction (Chemistry. Honors Physics, Spanish IV. Economics. English 101) (4). Academic Fourragcre (1.2.3.4). For­ eign Language Ribbon (1,2,4). Honor Roll (1.2,3.4), Della Phi (1,2,3.4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Drama Ribbon (1,2), Fine Ans Ribbon (1), Chapel Worker (3). Cadet Council (4) Athletics - Dean Ahistrand, *82. MVP Award for Baseball (4), Varsity Base­ ball Captain (4). Varsity & All-State Military Baseball (3.4) Military - Daughters of the American Revolution Medal (4). Military' Police (2,3), Maroon Bar (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4). JROTC Academic Insignia (4).

Expert Marksman Medal (3). JROTC Ribbon (2), Company Competition Ribbon (1,2)

Battalion Adjutant Captain 4th Year Cadet

Travis Ellison Activities - Dramatecr Certificate (3,4) Athletics - Varsity Baseball Captain (4).

Varsity & All-Slate Baseball (4). Var­ sity & All-Slate Military Football (4), Junior Varsity Wrestling (4) Military - Military Police (4). Parade Ribbon (4), Sharpshooter Medal (4), Company Competition Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Lance Cpl. 2nd Year Cadet 48 Our Final Steps Together

First of all, I would like to say that my parents and brother are better than any of yours. Mom. Dad, and Taylor, thanks for your patience. Second of all. I would like to say. “ GOETTING...REPORT FOR DUTY!" Now I would like to give a shoutout to all those faculty members who influenced me: Top. Lt. Col. Ireland and Maj. Ableman.

Now I would like to give a shoutout to all those seniors and underclassman 1 won’t forget: Raul and Tanaka, we had some good times. Yoest. go play on your computer. Barker, don't ever stop using the “f-fum” voice (especially in physics).

Jesse, Harrow and Fenton, thanks. Spaulding, let’s play around and then meet Dillon for brunch. Spaulding, don’t throw soup at the waiter. Chapa and Rendon. Tino isn’t here...go away.

Marcos, try not to talk too much. Tino, clean your shower.

Duncil, calm down. Greenwell, have fun in government class.

Serna. I don't want to hurt you, so stop poking me. Keaton, thanks for your services. Obando, stand up at the back of the class. Maldo. close the door when you're using my bathroom.

To everybody else I can't remember right now, don’t worry 1 won’t forget you. (I was tired when I wrote this...We lost a baseball game 23-1. but I think we showed improvements.)

I’d like to end this with a quote taken from the noble words of Popeye: " I am what I am. and that’s all that I am...”

And that’s all she wrote.

Goodbye io MMA. 1 will say that I could not have done it with­ out you. Along the way I have made friends and learned a lot about culture. I will miss all my ways but 1 will enjoy being on my own. Good luck in college. To Brown, keep your back straight and your chin high. To Jesse, stay cool and be safe.

To Adam, be witty. To Jeff, don't let peer pressure get you in college. To Mark, stay funny. Hollowell, once my boy always my boy. 1 know I have missed some, but you know I have not forgotten.

Goodbye and good luck!!!

Cory Epperson

Academics - Academic Distinction (Honors Biology II) (4), Academic Fourragere (4), Delta Phi Pledge (4), Honor Roll (4), Eagle & Taps Certifi­ cate (4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3), Chapel Worker (2,3), Art Ribbon (3), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (2), Dramateer Certifi­ cate (4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4), GreenSchinoller Trophy for Swimming MVP (4), Best Long-Distance Swimming (4), Varsity Swimming Captain (4).

Varsity Swimming (3.4), Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (4), Varsity & All-State Military Golf (4), Physical Fitness Ribbon (3) Military - Military Police (3), Maroon Bar (3,4). Fusileers (4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Sol­ diers Bar (3,4), Sharpshooter Medal (3) . Company Competition Ribbon (2), Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Three years is a long time. I believe that every choice counts. I am glad I chose to come to MMA. It was worth it, even when times were bad. Every time you fell, there was someone there to help you back up. I will never forget this place and the people that helped me through it.

To my graduating and undergrad brothers I have to say that our paths crossed for a reason. Let’s never let go of that friend­ ship because, of all the things MMA gave us, that one has prior­ ity over all of the rest. To Bladimir Martinez, 1 will miss you bro.

You know what’s up. Gonzalez, thanks for all the advice you gave me. Remember that one talk we had in Acapulco, and remember the Gatorade motto. To the Laredo Crew, men, 1’11 sure miss you guys. Straight up. I mean it! Temo, I wish you the best of luck. You are a true friend. Obando (D-1), who is Pito Perez? Marcos, there will be a day when we see each other in blue jeans and say what’s up! Juanjo, I now seek that one girl that will change my life. I'll let you know! To my partner Jeronimo. I quote from Paulo Cohelo “When you really want something, the whole universe conspires so you can get it.” Go get them, tiger! Torres J. it was an honor graduating with you. Salome, take care. De Villasante, do you want to bet? Barker, I am going to miss you, bro. Thanks for all those crazy talks in the mess hall. Dillon, peace out.

To the underclassmen: Walther, keep your head up. Good luck next year. Avelars, Anaya, Sada, Gonzalez R, Sada H, West, Sada F, Rodriguez R. Cantu I and Paras: take care. Good luck to Earl, Duncil, Cable and Macias.

Last but not least, I want to tell my family how much I love them. There are no words to let you know the gratitude I feel. This experience shaped me to be the person I want to be and a person you will be proud of. Mom, Dad, I love you.

Mauricio Espinosa Academics - Academic Distinction (Spanish I) (4), Foreign Language Ribbon (4), Honor Roll (4) Activities - Men’s Chorus Ribbon (4), Evensong (4), Dramaleer Certificate (3,4) Athletics - Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award (4). M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity & All-State Military Football (4), Var­ sity & All-State Military Wrestling (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Marks­ man Medal (4), Miscellaneous - Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell Community Service Award (4)

Battalion Logistics Officer Captain 3rd Year Cadet

Well, it’s been a long road to graduation. I have chosen many different paths in my life and they have led me to MMA. I am now on the highest of peaks. My experience at MMA has opened up opportunities for me that I would have never thought possible. It has taught me invaluable lessons that I will carry with me for the remainder of my life. I have made friends that are practically my brothers.

Though there will be turbulent times in my future. I feel confident that I will be able to take them head on and come out a victor because of the ethics and character that have been instilled in me. Though I left many things at home, being away has made me a stronger person. I will forever remember this place as the place where I had brothers, secured my future and discovered myself.

AJ. the toe will be remembered. Adam.

1 need a wire brush and some tooth picks. Jaime, Jesse and Jef­ fery, next year is going to be off the hook. To everybody at the sanctuary, I had some good times with you. Dirty Delta Dogs forever. To the crew in Alaska, 1'11 be seeing you guys soon. It has been hard to be away from you guys, but it’ll be worth it in the end. Zach Day, rest in peace.

Nic Fenton

Sergeant 1st Class 2nd Year Cadet

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Activities - Vespers Reader (3). Chapel Worker (3), Band Ribbon (3) Athletics - Junior Varsity Cross Coun­ try (4) Military - Maroon Bar (4), Parade Ribbon (4). JROTC Academic Insignia (4). Soldiers Bar (4). Company Com­ petition Ribbon (3.4) Miscellaneous - Aztec Warrior Chief Award (4)

Platoon Leader C-2 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Year Cadet

Three years have passed and most of everything seems like a blur.

My first year (*02) was in Echo company with Marotti: It was a lot of fun. some of the best times at MMA. I would like to give thanks to my first roommate. Alejandro Marcos. You were a great room­ mate. Gonzalez. Marcos, you taught me everything that 1 know.

My second year, I was in Charlie Company. Gonzalez V you were great. Alejandre, you were a great platoon leader. Thanks for helping me. My senior year was on C-l. a great floor. I will remember every one of you. Polctti, "Oh my God.” Bozarth J, “Guys, that’s my own creation.” Wilburn. “I love ham sand­ wiches.” Hubingen Duran, "For real!” Canale, "Learn the break.”

Hanabata. “HEY. DON’T TOUCH." Nichols, blacklights, dirty blankets, remember that. Arce. "WHY?” Cantu RY, “I never check, man.” Wang. "Maybe.” Cajal. “You never cared, but it was fun." Spring Break *04. Gonzalez, “Oh my God that was the guy from yesterday.” Espinosa, “Nice dive!" Inigo E and Cajal, you’re the best friends 1 have had at MMA. Thanks Cpt. Ray. your class was great. Cpt. Giuseffi, “Give me props.” Lt. Col. Matlosz, thanks. You’re the best teacher I have ever had. CSM Williams, "GENTLEMEN, you all want to be leaders.” Thank you, CSM, for always supporting me. Maj. Treadway. "You can have this much fun at church, or this much fun on general leave." Lt. Col. Medley, Thank you for assisting me at MMA for three years. You changed me. Cpt. Reynard, thank you for your class; because of it I realized what I want to do with my life. Maj. McClarey. "Sir. watch out. There is a horse.” I am going to break Eric Little's running record. You will see.

Good luck to all the juniors, especially Cable. Ramos and Kim. Earl, you too. In conclusion. MMA has been an experience of a lifetime and I will never forget it.

Blake Fountain Military - Maroon Bar (4), Parade Ribbon (4). Company Competition Ribbon (4)

“Ain’t that a kick in the head.” Those arc the words of Frank Sinatra, and now I am using them because I am graduating from high school here at MMA. Mom, I love and thank you for sending me here because you knew it was the best thing to keep me out of trouble. I appreciate it a lot. but I know I will appreciate it a lot more when I’m older. Dad. you also knew it was best for me but wanted to keep me home. I really got sad when I left because I knew it was hard for you.

To my friends whom I love because they’re always getting me into and out of trouble. Alejandro, thank you for helping me out with everything I needed for college and life. Gonzalez F. Class of ‘98, thank you for all the things you did and do for me, and for helping me with problems I have had.

MMA wouldn’t have been what it was without one thing: family. Echo is always gonna be in my mind because of all the crazy things we did. E-2, my home away from home. We did a lot of sluff together. I want to thank my platoon leader for making things go a lol smoother and easier for me. Living on this floor really helped me a lot. You guys made me feel at home.

A special thanks to the “Laredo Crew.” You guys helped me out a lot and made this school feel a little bit more like Laredo.

Alexander Cabrera, my roommate-1 will miss you and I hope you do gel into a good college, my young apprentice. To the seniors: Obando, Torres, Martinez B. Quintanilla, Trevino, De Villasante. Gonzalez and Marcos, I hope you all do well wher­ ever you all go. Don’t forget the times we had at MMA. Aca­ pulco ‘04. Awesome!

Hector Gonzalez 50 L

Our Final Steps Together

Activities - Fusilcers (3,4), Fusilcers Platoon Sergeant (4), National Drill Meet (2. 3.4). Vespers Reader (2,4), Chapel Worker (3), Cadet Council (3) Athletics - Varsity Swimming (3,4).

Best Swimming Backstroke (4). Var­ sity & All-State Soccer (3.4). Varsity & All-State Military Track (4) Military - Association of the United States Army Medal (4). Military Police (3), Parade Ribbon (4), Soldiers Bar (3,4), JROTC Ribbon (2), Company Competition Ribbon (1)

10:45 p.m. I am lying on my bed, writing the shortest and most emotional paragraph of my life about an experience full of Matu­ rity. Brotherhood, Fun. Sadness, Discipline, and Learning Experi­ ences. Four years at MMA. Believe me, I will never forget this part of my life!

Thank you God for giving my family and 1 the opportunity to be part of this great experience. MOM. DAD, GRANDPAR­ ENTS AND FAMILY! THANK YOU! 1 DID IT! I accomplished my drcams and changed my life completely, and for that I give you thanks for a second chance.

Now I want to dedicate a few words to my MMA brothers: Ale Marcos, the oldest one, to whom I made a promise freshman year that we would both graduate as officers. Well man. we did it.

We started together and we finished together. Espinosa, man. you are my boy. You were always the big brother, correcting me and giving me good speeches and giving me a great smile. Thanks, bro. Tino Martinez, you and I got to know each other very well and we lived some good experiences also. Acapulco 2004.

Bladi Martinez, what a friend you arc: a person with a great angel. Jaimic Obando, bro, you and I will always be the same person trying to be happy. Temo Maldonado. I will always be there for you and never let you down. Beto Resendez. I really enjoyed your company. We were always traveling. Alonso Gonza­ lez, man, you were always changing my bad times into good ones.

Brian Tanaka, bro, you arc a person with a unique character. Keep it up. You arc my man; never change. Paul Long, I will always remember you. man. Good luck in whatever you do. Edwin Stew­ art, keep it up with the gym Watch out. because you are going to explode someday. De Villasante. take care and never slack off.

Luis Gonzalez Academics - Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award (4), Aca­ demic Fourragcre (3,4). Delta Phi (3,4), Honor Roll (3,4), Eagle & Taps Certifi­ cate (3,4) Activities - Evensong (3), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3), Dramateer Certificate (4).

Battalion Announcer (3) Athletics - Basketball MVP (4). Foley Award for Golf MVP (4), Most Improved Basketball Player (4), M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity & All-State Military Golf (3,4). Varsity & All-State Military Football (4). Varsity Basket­ ball Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Basketball (3,4) Military - Maroon Bar (4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Sharpshooter Medal (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4). Commenda­ tion Ribbon (3)

“E” Company Commander 1st Lieutenant 4th Year Cadet

Well, the year is finally coming io an end and we will all be going our separate ways, but no matter where we arc or what we are doing, we will all still be brothers. This year has had many ups and downs. More ups than downs, of course.

There are a few people that I want to thank for making this year a good one. First and foremost, 1 would like to thank CSM Wil­ liams. I do not think that I would have made it through the year without his counseling and belief in me as a leader. He saved my "you know what” on a number of occasions and I do not think that I will ever be able to repay him for what he taught me this year.

Maj. Treadway is another one of those faculty members that really inspired me this year. Even though he may stick people more than any other faculty' member, he is the fairest person I have ever met He also made me strive to be a more responsible person. 1st Sgt. Jacobson, golf this year was the most fun that 1 have ever had. I will never forget you.

Jack. Tony, Salome, Luke (Who’s on the phone?). Brunner.

Tyler. Devon. Mauricio, (“Heeyyy!!! Keep it down!"). Harrow.

Yoest ("Jack in the Box parking lot!”), Sanders and Wilson ("Dustin"). 1 don’t think dial I could have spent my senior year with a crazier group of guys. Jack, we had a lot of fun limes together, and even when they were not fun. we always found the humor in everything. Tony, remember that Monday night? I know that was the best night of your life. I know I had a lot of fun.

Serna, try not to do that much in college, or you will probably flunk out. Salome, even though we did not always agree on things, you saved my life a number of times. You know what I am talking about. All you other guys I will be seeing this summer, so 1 really don’t need to say much about you. So this is it. the beginning of the end. 1 wonder what the future holds?

Chris Greenwell

Platoon Leader C-3 2nd Lieutenant 2nd Year Cadet

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Academics - Academic Fourragerc (4).

Honor Roll (4) Athletics - McDonough Trophy for Best 120-lb. Athlete (4). M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity Swimming (4), Varsity & All­ State Military Baseball (4). Varsity & All-State Military Football (4). Physi­ cal Fitness Ribbon (4) Military - Maroon Bar (3.4), Parade Ribbon (4), Sharpshooter Medal (4)

Delta Gnideon Sergeant 1st Class 2nd Year Cadet

Adam Harrow Academics - Foreign Language Ribbon (2) Activities - Fusileer of the Year (4), Fusileers (2. 3,4), National Drill Meet (2.3,4). Chapel Worker (4), Evensong (4). Dramateer Certificate (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Football (2,3,4), Varsity & All-State Military Baseball (4), Ranger Bar (2), Military - Class of 1984 Plaque (Unher­ alded Leader Award) (4), Color Guard Commander (4), Color Guard (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), Sharpshooter Medal (3), JROTC Ribbon (2). Company Competition Ribbon (1,2,4)

Color Guard Commander Staff Sergeant 4th Year Cadet 52 Our Final Steps Together

There are many things that 1 can say to sum up my life to this point, and there is no way 1 am going to try.

All I can say is I understand what my mom and dad were trying to do. To say the least, I love those two stubborn people more than they know.

At MMA. I have brought close-to-failing grades up to A’s and B's. I have gotten accepted to a fine college and am on my way, hoping to major in psychology. Without this school I would most likely be going nowhere and living God-knowswhere. Without fail, 1 made the road at MMA a bumpy one as well, but 1 am going to graduate, and I am going to make something of my life.

Jess Cruzen (lost are we and White Castle), Fenton (garri­ son pants), Duncil, Roth, Brown (fishing), Ellison, Spaulding (There is a first for everything), Cruzen A, Quintanilla, Dillon, Greenwell, Cabrera, Yoest, Winslow, Warne, Wiesman, Hol­ lowell, Chapa, Obando, Epperson, Taylor, Serna, Michalski, Fujita, Haga, Resendez, Dickey, Hollis, and all you other guys that I can’t remember, I have a memory with each of you and won’t forget our time at MMA. Thanks to the staff, especially Lt. Col. Matlosz, Lt. Col. Ray. Cpt. Ray, Cpt. Barnes, Cpt. Riney, Cpt. Giuseffi, Maj. Ableman and anyone else 1 forgot. Maj. Ableman, you are feared by many, but just to let you know, you have my utmost respect and gratitude for your ways of teaching. Just to let you know, you taught me. Lt. Col. Matlosz, you do not even have to have a class with a kid and you affect them. Thank you for being who you are. You are a great man.

Delta Forever!

Well. I finally made it. Before I go, I have some faculty I’d like to say goodbye to. Mrs. (General) Trembley, thank you for the chocolate. I needed it. Lt. Col. Gillette, thanks for giving me the chance four years ago. Sgt. Major, thanks for all the “pep” talks you provided. Cpt. Nunziante, thanks.

And now to the people that made this place...well...different, I guess. John and Tyler, You are my homies. I’ll never forget you. Alex, good luck in the years to come. Hammond, here’s to your junior “senior” privileges). Lewis, stop making a scene.

Whittle, fight back! Oh wait, you do... Humphrey, NICE! Michalski, you have girl problems. Szopinski, is that as hard as you can hit? Just playing. Thanks to the Fusileer ‘04 A-Team, especially Long, Cable. Gonzalez, and Duncil. I also want to thank Tanaka, Harrow. Caperton and all the others I forgot about.

Last but definitely not least, thank you Dad. It was defi­ nitely what I needed I’m glad that you made that hard decision to send me here.

Well people, it’s been fun living in this blue surreal dream, but sadly, I must go. And I will go the same way I came, qui­ etly, calmly, and.... WAIT! Forget that! I’m leaving loud, crazy and out of my mind. I had too much fun at this place to leave any other way-from my first year fighting and wrestling with my family on Echo Third up ‘til this year with my friends in Charlie.

And to all following classes, don’t get in trouble. Well, that’s it! I’m out like a light bulb.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt

Kyle Hobbs

Activities - Dtamaleer Certificate (3) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Wrestling (3,4), Physical Fitness Ribbon (3) Military - Color Guard (4), Parade Ribbon (4)

Five years-it’s kinda weird to spend your entire teenage life in a military school, but it happens. I would like to thank my parents for everything, and for not killing me when I crashed three cars in the course of one summer.

I’d like to shout out to all my homies: Calvin and John, we had too much fun this year. “FIRST BELL!” West, way to intro me to a Sunday school teacher, but a cool one at that. Lee. you were a good roommate and friend. Scott. I’ll see you this summer. Clack, good luck next year. Jones, dude, you need to get a bike. Maj. Treadway, thanks for making me shave all those years. Wait, what am I talking about9 I hate shaving. I HATE IT! Smith, wait a minute. 1st Sgt. Seibert, “I bounced!”

Inigo, thanks for catching me. Mrs. Barker, you're the best.

Turnbull, remember Wal-Mart with the face paint. Tanaka, you’ll always be my little Japanese homie. And Sammy, you’re just a weird little kid. And to my roommate this year that I didn’t have, I love you man! Cpt. K. thanks for putting up with me this year.

Junior School was pretty crazy; I’ll never forget those days.

Well, that's about it. If I forgot, it’s because it’s three in the morning when I remembered to write this. Well, one thing is for sure, I’m leaving this place. Well, love, peace, and chicken grease, ya’ll!

Tyler Hollman Activities - Dramateer Certificate (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Sergeant 5th Year Cadet

When my parents first told me I was going to MMA I laughed at them and forgot about it. But then the day came that I had to leave.

I met new friends I will never forget. I've gone to exotic places because of this school, and I’ve learned more here than I have at any other place. This is where I finally grew up. Well, kinda.

I will never forget this place, nor the people I met here.

Tanaka, my first roommate and one of my best friends; Cabrera, the cute little Cuban next door; his roommate Alonso (I swear I saw the ghost); the Cruzens, with whom I had some wild antics in Cancun; Roth, with our journey through the parking lot; Epperson, with our adventures uptown: Dillon, with the 30-year-old ladies; Earl; Jones, with all his little sto­ ries about home and cars; Detmer; Wegman, and all the things he gave me; Resendez, my last roommate; West, with whom I stole Long’s carpet; Ressemyer, with his creative ideas; the Hollises, with their attitude toward wrestling; Lujan, with his inspirational guidance, and all the other little kids who were my friends. I hope they have fun next year.

I never thought I would I would say it, but I think I will miss this place and almost everything that came with it. This place actually did a lot for me and now I think I can thank my parents for sending me here. I end this with some advice to all the kids who will be coming back next year. Stay with it. It's actually a good place to be, even though you might hate it now you’ll love it later, and good luck.

I couldn’t have done it without my little bro.

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Keaton Hollowell

Corporal 1st Year Cadet

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Academics - Academic Distinction (Psychology/Sociology. English IV. Honors Biology) (4). Academic Fourragere (3.4), Delta Phi Associate Member (4). Honor Roll (3.4) Activities - Fusilecrs (4). Vespers Reader (3.4). Chapel Worker (3). Even­ song (4). Drama Ribbon (2) Athletics - Junior Varsity Wrestling (4).

Physical Fitness Ribbon (3). Rangers Bar (2) Military - Master Sgt. Billy Crawford Award for Military Courtesy (4). Mil­ itary Police (3), Maroon Bar (2,3,4), Parade Ribbon (4). JROTC Academic Insignia (4). JROTC Summer Camp (4). Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4). Adventure Training Ribbon (4). Soldiers Bar (3.4). Commendation Ribbon (3), Sharpshooter Medal (3).

JROTC Ribbon (2), Company Compe­ tition Ribbon (3.4) Miscellaneous - David Whitney. '54, Conservation Plaque (4). Ambassadors Ribbon (4). Summer Camp Ribbon (4), Plaque for Cleanest Room (3)

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Battalion Operations Officer Captain 3rd Year Cadet

Eduardo Inigo Activities - Men’s Chorus Ribbon (4).

Evensong (4), Acolyte Certificate (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Football (3.4). Varsity & All-State Mil­ itary Track (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4). Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Sergeant 1st Class 3rd Year Cadet 54 Our Final Steps Together

It's amazing how a small event, like a guy walking into a party disguised like a soldier, can affect one’s life. 1 want to thank Garduno: you changed my life. Only God knows what would 1 be if you hadn’t come that day. but 1 do know that I like who I am now. so I am thankful for it.

I came here my first year to learn study habits, but MMA went way beyond that. I made a decision that I never thought 1 would make, and now I am about to graduate from MMA. I am glad that I made that decision. It has been an amazing and challenging expe­ rience through which I have fought my hardest and achieved my highest. Through it I have learned many things about friendship, loyalty, truth, discipline and leadership, but more than anything else, the value of self-determination. Seniors and underclassmen: if you want it. show it every day of your life through your actions and I guarantee that you will be amazed at what you can do. I want to thank Stephens, Garibay and Fuchigami for motivating me and selling the example that I followed.

C3 Platoon, Lt. Col. Medley saw in my eyes what I felt that day. I've missed you guys every day since then. I am speechless.

You guys made a dream come true. Thank you so much for every­ thing. Ramos, we learned a lot from each other. Thank you for helping me so much. Marcione. keep it up! Macias, such a good squad leader. Fernandez, thank you for listening to me. Rizk, thanks for your spark. Garza, its only 10 pushups! Cardenas. I hope you learned. Aguirre, you always supported me. Alarcon, I will always appreciate your loyalty. Pinto, the loudest one!

Josephs, see, it isn't that bad! Thank you for the pics! My bud­ dies, Cajal, Fountain and Tony, the few that understood me. thank you! Special thanks to my parents. You’ve done so much for me!

1 love you!

Friends gained, friends lost...good times, bad times. It’s all flown by so fast. Lujan, good luck next year, and stay safe. .1’11 see ya this summer. Ramos. Maldonado. Chapa. Tino. Rendon, Alonso...there are loo many of you. Take care. "Summer 2004, baby." Martinez B. I know, I know, I still owe you one. I’ll get ya later though...sometime. Gonzalez. I don’t even know where to begin. I had a few hiccups this year, but you helped me out a ton. Echo#l forever. Take care, bro. Long...hmm...Paul Long, there is way too much to be said about you. Take care and good luck with everything. Marcos, this year went by too fast, I swear.

Too much to talk about, so take care and good luck. Tanaka, my boy.. .stay safe in Cali. I hope everything goes well for you. Rcssmeyer. Brown, Duncil, Wiesman. Epperson. Fenton, Roth, Hollis brothers, Serna, Espinosa, Yoest. Spaulding, Barker. Quintanilla, and all the other guys in Della and Charlie, good times.. .stay safe and good luck. To all the rest of the guys. I'm gonna miss you all.

Take care everyone, and good luck in the future.

Mom. Maddie, Grandma...there is oh-so much to be said about you all. I never would have made it this far and done this well if it weren’t for you all being by my side every step of the way. I only wish there were more I could write. I love you all so much.

Dad, this is the hardest part of all to write. As I sit here and try to think of all the things 1 have to thank you for, millions of thoughts jump out at me. Thank you for your love and support. It means so much. I now say this with all of my heart and with tears in my eyes...Thank you. Your love and dedication to my success overwhelms me. I love you tons. To all the seniors of the Class of 2004, lake all the opportunities life gives you. I will miss you all. Take care, and slay safe.. .and with it all being said and done.

LET’S GO HOME.

James Jones

Academics - Eagle & Taps Certificate (3) Activities - Fusileers (3.4), Vespers Reader (3.4). Chapel Worker (3). Cadet Council (1.2,3,4). Evensong (4). Art Ribbon (2,3), Band Ribbon (1) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4). Varsity & All-State Military Football (2,3.4), Varsity & All-State Military Track (3,4), Junior Varsity Rifle (2), Varsity & All­ State Military Rifle (3,4), Physical Fit­ ness Ribbon (3) Military - Maroon Bar (2). Color Guard (3), Parade Ribbon (4), Expert Marks­ man Medal (3), JROTC Ribbon (4).

Company Competition Ribbon (2,4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

To my brothers: though most of us will move on to bigger and better things, we will always be bound by our rings. For the lifers. $100,000 can’t buy the friendships that have evolved here. The Class of 2004 has seen many changes, from uniforms and sched­ ules to friends and faculty. We’ve all had our share of good and bad days. We arc done, finished, never again a cadet. The people I will always remember arc the ones who taught me what MMA was all about. Seniors and juniors, if you fall in there, you are a cut above the rest compared to any public school kids. Seniors, we’re it! We arc the chosen ones! Last year, we saw the seniors crying and just watched. Now, we are in that position. Old boy or new boy, we’re all the same. We have different memories, but we all had it hard our first year. We have all walked the same steps, to and from, in our daily life of rules and reg’s. We’ve talked and complained about the same things, and now all we can say is. "I can’t believe it! I wouldn't trade my time at MMA for anything."

MMA will always be a part of us, whether we like it or not.

The football team: we had too much fun. Duncil, learn how to hit, and wash your shirt! Roth, shoulda been a QB. Dillon, you ain’t big! Sema and Fenton, thanks for the line. We wouldn’t be 2-7 without you guys. Wilson, use your dome. Anyone else who went in the hole did great, even Rendon with his flip, and Szopinski with his big ego! Dorantes. you’re never going to run the ball!

Rifle team: Dane, you can only have so many of the same medal. Tom, take care of MY baby. Smith, you can’t excel as a Democrat in a right-wing, gun-toting. Republican sport.

Track team: We’re all too slow. Maj. McClarey doesn't like anyone, so take another lap! My theory’--100 studs, 200 heroes.

400 supermen, 800 insane, 1,600 yeah right, 3,200 get a life.

Paul Long Academics - Sen. Thomas Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Senior English (4), William F. Enright, Jr., ‘37, Memo­ rial Award for Business and Computer (4), Academic Fourragere (4), Honor Roll (4), Eagle & Taps Certificate (4).

Broadcasting Certificate (4) Athletics -Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (3,4). Junior Varsity Swimming (4) Military - Maroon Bar (3,4). Parade Ribbon (4). Marksman Medal (4), Sol­ diers Bar (4), Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4), Company Compe­ tition Ribbon (3.4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Platoon Leader E-l 2nd Lieutenant 4th Year Cadet

To my parents, for their love and their sacrifice, and to God, for giving me the courage and the strength when 1 needed it the most— My years at MMA will live forever in my heart. The experi­ ences I’ve had here will be hard to say goodbye to and even harder to forget. We learned so much about life and one another here; we all grew together and became a family. Class of ‘05. I wish you guys the best.

I have no regrets, and if given the opportunity, 1 would do it all over again. I would like to thank those who are closest to my heart, my family. Mom and Dad. I know it was as difficult for you as it was for me. But we got through it. Thank you for giving me the support that I needed. To my sister. Ana, who always gave me lite correct advice and guided me all along, I love you.

To my uncles, Enrique, Class of ‘93, and Roberto. Class of ‘86, thank you for your advice and your encouragement. To my grand­ mother, who always supported me. thank you. 1 also want to thank my friends back at home who always gave us a warm welcome.

Finally, 1 would like to thank those who are no longer with me. but whom I know I’ve made proud.

What I will remember most about MMA are the friends that 1 will take in my heart forever. My brothers from Laredo (L-C), Juan, Alonso, Chapa, Tino and Ramos and the rest, as well as Espinosa. Gonzalez, Bladimir, Juanjo. Obando and Marcos, you became my family during my years at MMA. I wish you guys the best in your lives. Remember, you will always have a home in Laredo.

To my teachers, who gave me a hard lime and a great edu­ cation. especially Maj. McClarey. Cpt. Riney and Cpt. Reynard, thank you for everything. Lt. Col. Medley, thank you for the opportunity you gave me.

Artemio Maldonado

Platoon Leader E-2 1st Lieutenant 2nd Year Cadet

Seniors 55

Academics - Academic Fourragere (4), Honor Roll (4), Broadcasting Certifi­ cate (4) Activities - Phillip Russell, ‘68. Award for Outstanding First-Year Member of the Cadet Chorus (4), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (4), Evensong (4), Battalion Announcer (4), Fusileers (4), Drama Ribbon (4), Marksman Medal (3) Military - Maroon Bar (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Master Sergeant 2nd Year Cadet

We did it! We finally graduated. First, I would like to thank my parents for all they have done for me. Tony, good luck at col­ lege; keep in touch. Hollman, man. you’re insane but all the same I’ll miss you. Good luck with the Air Force and anything else you plan on doing. Ressmeyer, you were a good friend and I’ll miss you next year. Marcos, you were the best platoon leader I ever had. Good luck in Boston. I hope you get into the university you want. Dane, whatever you’re planning, good luck. Long, good luck in college or the Army. Gonzalez, I still think you’re crazy sometimes the way you acted, but you were by far the best leader in Echo. Thanks for all that you taught us. Espinosa, thanks for all that you taught me as my platoon sergeant and for always giving me a second chance. Good luck in Mexico. Tanaka, good luck in your tech school and in life.

Thanks for everything you did for me these past two years.

Dickey. DeVillasante, Szopinski, Keaton-good luck in life.

Echo 3rd, my home for two years. I’ll miss all of you. Good luck to the underclassmen for next year. Clack, I hope you get Echo 3rd next year. You'll make a good officer. Earl, we have our differences, but thanks for all you have done for me this year.

I would also like to thank some of the faculty for all they have done for me. Cpt. Ray, thanks for being the kindest teacher I’ve ever had. Lt. Col. Matlosz, you kept humanities interesting. Thanks for teaching me about the arts. Cpt. Riney, thanks for teaching me how to write a research paper that will save me in college. Maj. McClarey, thanks for being so NICE to us, and thanks for all you taught me in economics and gov­ ernment.

Srinivas Mantha Academics - Academic Distinction (4), Academic Fourragere (4), Honor Roll (4), Eagle & Taps Certificate (4) Activities - Vespers Reader (4), Even­ song (3) Athletics - Varsity Swimming (3,4), Best Swimming Breaststroke (4), Junior Varsity Soccer (4) Military - Col. Veon McConnell Korean Trophy for Diligent Leadership (4), Maroon Bar (3), Parade Ribbon (4), Expert Marksman Medal (3), Soldiers Bar (3,4), Company Competition Ribbon (3,4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

After I completed my first year at MMA, I made a promise to a friend and to myself that we would graduate from this school as officers. Gonzalez, we made it!

During my stay at MMA I learned many things that will stay in me forever. I also met extraordinary people that guided me when­ ever I was wrong and taught me not to give up no matter the cir­ cumstances. Thank you, CSM. I would like to thank the entire faculty, especially Lt. Col. Mat­ losz, Lt. Col. Rosendahl, and those that helped me in any way to improve myself. MMA is the best experience that I have ever had and I am really thankful to my mom and dad for the support that they gave me and the effort that it took from both of them to send me here. Elena, thanks for all of your help.

I will never forget those furloughs during Thanksgiving ‘03 and Winter Break ‘04. We had a lot of fun there. Juniors, good luck to you next year. Get the best out of it because believe me, your senior year will fly by really fast. Enjoy it.

Thanks to all of the members of Echo 3rd. It would not have been the same without any one of you. You really did great, espe­ cially my platoon sergeant. John, we did a great job together.

Thanks for the help, and I wish the best for you next year. I feel really proud of you. Really guys, thanks. I enjoyed being your platoon leader.

Cpt. Kronquist, you are a great company mentor. Thanks for all of your help and guidance during my last year at MMA. I am really glad that I am through with school, but I know that I will miss every moment of it. Now that I am close to graduation, I feel that I am ready for whatever my destiny is. I am grateful to this school. Thanks to everyone!

Keep in touch: ale_marcos@holmail.com

Alejandro Marcos 56 Our Final Steps Together

Academics - Academic Distinction (Biology 1) (4). Eagle & Taps Certifi­ cate (4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Chapel Worker (3). Art Ribbon (2), Dramatcer Certificate (4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity Soccer Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (3,4), Varsity & All­ State Military Track (3,4), Physical Fit­ ness Ribbon (3), Ranger Bar (2) Military - Military Police (2), Maroon Bar (4), Parade Ribbon (4), Color Guard (3) , Company Competition Ribbon (2,3), Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

B ladimirMartinez Academics - Academic Distinction (Honors Biology II) (4), Academic Fourragere (2,3,4), Foreign Language Ribbon (2,4), Honor Roll (2,3,4), Delta Phi Associate Member (4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Cadet Council (3,4), Fusilecrs Commander (4), Fusileers (2,3,4), National Drill Meet (2,3,4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (3,4), Best Prone Shooter (4), Varsity Soccer Cap­ tain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (3,4), Physical Fitness Ribbon (3), Varsity & All-State Military Rifle (3,4), Ranger Bar (2) Military - Battalion Commander Com­ mission (3), JROTC Recruiting Com­ mand Achievement Award for Junior Leadership (3), Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (3), Superior Cadet (3), Battalion Marksmanship Medal (3), “E” Company Marksman­ ship Medal (3), Maroon Bar (1,2,3,4), Color Guard (2), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Expert Marksman Medal (3), Soldiers Bar (3,4), Commendation Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - William S. Lowe Trophy for the Senior Showing the Greatest All-Around Improvement (4), Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Platoon Leader D-3 1st Lieutenant 3rd Year Cadet

Our final step is taken, and we made it. When I came to the Acad­ emy my freshman year, it never crossed my mind that I was going to write a senior quote. To me, the senior quote means my final step. I do not have the words to thank my parents, friends and the MMA faculty for all their support through my high school career.

When I came to the Academy I didn’t know any English. My grades were too low and I didn’t know if I was going to make it. One of the things that I learned was that if you propose to do anything in life, you can accomplish it. Trust in God and be true to yourself; it will help.

I want to thank the seniors for their hard work. I know for sure that we were the best Senior Class. (You know the reasons.) Our senior year was full of happiness and experiences, and I wish it would never end. But like any road, it has to have an end. Thank you for your partnership, and I hope every single one of you has a great future. I also hope that you accomplish your goals in the near future.

Ll Col. Medley, I don’t have the words to thank you for all the support and advice that you gave me through my MMA career.

Col. Kelly, sometimes I would go to your office and we talked about little things. I didn’t know during that time that I was going to learn to be more mature and to always walk with my head up everywhere I go. Thank you for your support.

L-C, without you there was no way that 1 could have made it.

Thank you for everything Chapa, Juan. Artemio, Alonso, and the rest. I love you all as my little brothers. Acapulco-what an experi­ ence. I love you all.

“The Price of Success: dedication, hard work, and unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.” -Donald Trump

Edelmiro Martinez

Battalion Commander Major 4th Year Cadet Seniors 57

Academics - Academic Fourragere (3,4). Delta Phi Vice President (4).

Delta Phi (3.4). Honor Roll (3.4) Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Chapel Worker (3). Drama Ribbon (3), Art Ribbon (2), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3) . Evensong (3). Fusilccrs (4) Athletics - Joe D. Bailey Award for Most Dedicated Athlete (4). Red Ire­ land. *41. Trophy for a Fighting Heart (4) . M-Club Ribbon (3). Most Improved Football Player (4). Varsity Football Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Mili­ tary Football (2,3,4). Varsity Swimming Captain (4). Varsity Swimming (3,4), Best Swimming Butterfly (4), Varsity & All-State Military Track (4), Physi­ cal Fitness Ribbon (3), Ranger Bar (2) Military - Military Police (2.3). Maroon Bar (2.3). Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Adventure Training Ribbon (4). Soldiers Bar (4), Sharpshooter (3). Company Compe­ tition Ribbon (2,3,4). Commendation Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Platoon Leader C-l 1st Lieutenant 3rd Year Cadet

Jaime Obando Academics - Academic Fourragere (3), Honor Roll (3) Activities - Dramatecr Certificate (4).

Athletics - Junior Varsity Basketball (4), Physical Fitness Ribbon (3) Military - Maroon Bar (3), Parade Ribbon (4), Marksman Medal (4)

Sergeant 1st Class 2nd Year Cadet

58 Our Final Steps Together

Finally, we are done. It was not a difficult task, but I’m sure I will remember all these years for the rest of my life. Mom, 1 want to thank you for making the decision to send me here.

Coming here was probably lhe best thing that ever happened to me. Dad. man, you made it possible. These years arc my pres­ ent to you. C-2. you guys were definitely the best. No matter what, you guys made my days different here at the Academy and you are always going to be in my mind. It’s just that there are so many of you that I cannot write them down. Thanks for putting up with me.

Kim. I wish you luck next year. Just keep it up, man (Thanks for the clothing.) Lachev and Camp, well done. You did good. Gonzalez, we had a great time, huh? Espinosa, good luck, buddy. Jonas and Benjamin, the halls arc finally shining.

Salome, we made it. Dillon, lime to wake up. Maldonado, don't worry, you’ll get your watch back. Alonso, you know it. Ale. Thanks for everything, men. Jesse & Andrew. Scar­ face, baby! Harrow...wattterrrr... Anda, close it. CSM Wil­ liams. thanks for everything. I really appreciate all of your advice. Dorantes...you are a good friend. Good luck next year. Torres....no words can explain our friendship. Thanks for everything. Dillon. Roth, Ellison. Warne. Fenton. Duncil, Tanaka. Hobbs. Serna and Barker, thanks for everything guys.

1 hope to see you all later. Good luck to the underclassmen for next year. Avelars. Carrillo L. Duran, Guarda. Caperton, Rosales, and all of those I didn’t mention, good luck.

Now the time has come, and all I have to say is that I am amazed at what we have done. The Class of *04 was not per­ fect, but it was maybe lhe best class ever, and if there is a word that describes our class, that word would be FRIENDSHIP!

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The first thing 1 want to do is thank my dad and Tia for sup­ porting me all this lime, and for not giving up on me. Also, I want to say that I appreciate my dad for doing what he did for me so I could be here. I also want to thank the faculty mem­ bers that told me to stay when I wanted to leave. 1 want to thank my friends for always being there for me: Juan, Chapa, Artemio. Sanders, Brian Tanaka. Wiesman and the rest of the gang. Sorry if I did not name you; I am loo lazy to write down everybody’s name, but you know who you are. I wish every­ body all the best and good luck, especially Lujan and Ramos, Duncil, Tom and Spaulding. All the best for next year.

Raul Quintanilla

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Activities - Vespers Reader (4), Dramateer Certificate (4), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4). Most Improved Football Runner (4), Varsity & All-State Military Football (4), Var­ sity & All-State Military Basketball (4), Ranger Bar (2) Military - ROTC Distinguished Ser­ vice Award (4), “C" Company Marks­ manship Medal (3), Maroon Bar (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), Expert Marksman Medal (3). Soldiers Bar (4), Company Competition Ribbon (3)

Um, whatchacallit? Oh yeah, senior quote! Michalski. Brown and Hollis, I finally learned to take a joke. Well, I guess that finally I am graduating and leaving, but I really don’t feel so happy about it. You’ll see what 1 am talking about. This year has been great, and had many unforgettable moments for everyone. Sometimes at Commencement you wish that you had one more day at MMA, but this has to come to an end. and it will be here before you know it. I will never forget the foot­ ball and basketball trips. Bladimir! Shhh. I want to give thanks to Lt. Col. Medley (How about that dinner?), Maj. Treadway.

Lt. Col. Ray (Coach), Cpt. Ray (Don't stomp your feet), Mrs. Trombley (How’s the scholarship?), and Cpt Reynard-thank you for everything.

Also, best wishes to everyone in Delta 1st along with Gon­ zalez. (Alcapulco, to be continued in Cancun. Thanks for everything.) Another very special thanks to my brothers, the L-C. I do not have the words and can’t express everything I feel by writing, but I love all of you and appreciate everything you have done for me. Tino, Artcmio, Alonso, Chapa, Gerardo and the rest. I want to give the most thanks to my mom, my dad and my sisters. Without you, I couldn’t have made it. Thank you for everything, even though I know it was hard. 1 just want to tell you I miss you and 1 love you.

Juan Rendon

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Platoon Leader D-l 1st Lieutenant 2nd Year Cadet

Activities - Art Ribbon (3), Dramateer Certificate (4). Men’s Chorus Ribbon (3) Athletics - Varsity Tennis Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Tennis (4).

Junior Varsity Soccer (4), Varsity & All-State Military Basketball (3,4) Military - Military Police (4), Maroon Bar (3). Parade Ribbon (4), Soldiers Bar (3,4), Expert Marksman Medal (3)

Jose Resendez

Sergeant 1st Class 2nd Year Cadet

Seniors 59

Academics - Maj. William Bryan Essay Medal for Excellence in Writing (3), Academic Fourragere (3). Foreign Lan­ guage Ribbon (2), Honor Roll (2,3) Activities - Vespers Reader (4). Chapel Worker (3). Art Ribbon (2), Dramateer Certificate (3), Fusileers (4) Athletics - Physical Fitness Ribbon (3), Ranger Bar (2,3.4) Military - Military Police (3). Maroon Bar (2). Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

E” Company 1st Sergeant Sergeant 1st Class 3rd Year Cadet

Lee Ressmeyer Academics - American Legion Scho­ lastic Excellence Award (4), Bausch & Lomb Science Medal for Junior with the Greatest Science Potential (3) , Science Plaque (2). Academic Dis­ tinction (Honors Calculus. Humanities, Economics/Govemment)(4). Academic Fourragere (2,3,4), Foreign Language Ribbon (2), Delta Phi (4), Honor Roll (2,3,4), Math Ribbon (4) Activities - Vespers Reader (4), Cadet Council (2,3), Band Ribbon (1,2,3,4) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (3,4), Foot­ ball MVP (4), Most Valuable Football Runner (4), Varsity Football Captain (4) , Varsity & All-State Military Foot­ ball (2,3,4), Junior Varsity Rifle (2), Varsity & All-State Military Rifle (3,4) Military - Fritsch Plaque and Stipend (3) , Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (2), Maroon Bar (2,3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4), Soldiers Bar (3,4), Company Competition Ribbon (2), Commendation Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - Alumni Plaque for Cadet Voted Most Likely to Succeed (4) , Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet (4), Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

“D” Company Commander Captain 3rd Year Cadet 60 Our Final Steps Together

Wow! I can’t believe graduation is already here! I can’t believe it's all over. First of all. I want to thank my family for always being there for me. I want to thank Carin for staying in there and helping me through all of the hard times.

I have to thank Hemingway-you were the best platoon leader I had. as well as a pretty chill dude to hang around with.

Jaime. I miss you man. You were the nicest of them all! Hol­ lman, man. you’re crazy. Don’t lose it. For always sticking with me, you are the best friend that I have. I want to shout out to Fuji: I miss you, man. Stevenson. 1 tried even when you weren't looking, and now look where I am! Thanks. Day and Garza, rest in peace. We all miss you.

Gonzalez, you were the best leader, and even though you might not have known it, I learned a lot because of you. Long, you were pretty chill most of the time. Good luck with what­ ever you decide to do in life. I know you’ll go far. Marcos, I think you deserved more than platoon leader, but in a way, I was glad you were one. You are one of the kindest hearted and most down-to-earth people I know. Yamamoto, I’m going to miss you next year, dude. But it’s cool, because I’ll come back and see you when you’re the S-2 or something like that! Be strong and carry on the dynasty! Cable, good luck next year, dude. You’re going to need it. Hobbs, you were a great friend and taught me much in the ways of “Fusileering.”

I especially want to shout out to the Ranger Comp. Team. It was an honor to lead you guys, and the more I worked with you all, the more you all taught me. I want to give a quick shoutout to all the teachers and faculty for whom I made life hard.

Well, this is it. Peace out. MM A. I’m gone!

WOW!! This came unexpectedly. The past three years of my life have been spent at this school, and it feels like I’m still a new boy. I want to thank my Mom, Gary, and my friends for pushing me to do all I could.

To all my friends-Quintanilla, Tino, the Cruzens, Harrow, Fenton, Wilson, Bladimir, Dane and all the others ones I left off-I wish you guys the best of luck in life. As far as the juniors, especially Vince, Tom, Evan, Lujan, Andrew and Earl, I hope you guys are satisfied throughout your senior year. The best of luck goes out to you. The rifle trip to Colorado in Spring ‘04 was off the hook.

Top, I am going to miss the Cease FIRE, and START! It has been a great three years, and I am truly going to miss you.

To the whole Senior Class, it wouldn’t have been the same without any one person. Everyone made it the best Senior Class ever! Delta Company, REPRESENT FOREVER!

Sanders Roth

Academics - Academic Fourragere (3), Honor Roll (3) Activities - Art Achievement Award (3) , Stribling Dramateer Trophy for Best Single Performance (2), Vespers Reader (3,4), Drama Ribbon (1,2,3,4), Fine Arts Ribbon (3), Cadet Council (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Football (4), Junior Varsity Track (4), Junior Varsity Wrestling (4), Physical Fitness Ribbon (4) Military - Charles I. Wall, *22, Cup for Service, Scholarship, Leadership & Character (4), American Legion Gen­ eral Military Excellence Award (4), Retired Officers Association Medal for a Highly Motivated Junior (3), Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (3), Sons of the American Revolution Medal (2), Military Police (2,3), Maroon Bar (2,3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Soldiers Bar (2,3,4), Sharpshooter Medal (3), Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (2,3) Miscellaneous - Dorsey Anderson, 1895, Cup for Gentlemanly Example (4), Summer Camp Ribbon & Shield (4)

1999-2004 WOW! I thought it would be forever, but it went by way quicker than I thought. I want to thank my parents for all the effort and sacrifices they made so I could come here for five years.

I love you. Mom and Dad. I wish the best luck to my brother, wherever he decides to continue his life.

To my brothers from different mothers: Tony, I have never met a person like you. You’re talented in sports, a natural leader, friendly, patient helpful, and I could keep going. You truly are my twin brother and best friend and I don’t wish you luck because I know you don’t need it. Thanks for being there for me always.

Paul Long, you are more than just a friend to me. What a great time we had together. Thanks for everything. Obando, what a great guy you are. Thanks for your help and friendship. Dane, wherever life takes you, gel off your lazy butt and do your best.

Remember our Junior School song. I wish you the best luck.

Devon, you are my favorite. I will miss having you in class.

Remember, the whole world is against you. Scott, best luck next year. "Take what you get and make it the best.” Gonzalez, what a great friend and rival you are. I know we will see each other again.

Yoest, you are talented in many ways. Hopefully we will work together sometime.

Special thanks to: CSM (Thanks for your advice and help.

I will make sure people get their meds), CpL and Lt. Col. Ray (What a great time I had with you guys), Mrs. Thompson, Maj. McClarey, Lt. Col. Matlosz (You are the best teacher I have ever had), Maj. Treadway, Lt. Col. Medley and Maj. K. (DP?).

Seniors, especially Dillon, Joe, the Cruzens, Sanders. Espi­ nosa, Inigo, Travis, Satterfield, and anyone I missed, good luck!

You too, underclassmen, especially Ramos, Earl, Kim, Spaulding, Vince and Tom. GREAT JOB CHARLIE COMPANY!

Evaristo Salome Academics - Academic Fourragere (3,4), Delta Phi (3,4), Honor Roll (3) Activities - Vespers Reader (3,4), Art Ribbon (3) Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4), Varsity Soccer Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (3,4), Varsity & AllState Military Baseball (4) Military - “C” Company Marksman­ ship Award (4), Color Guard (4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4), Soldiers Bar (3) Miscellaneous Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

“C” Company Commander Captain 5th Year Cadet

Well guys, 1 think we did it...or at least we got close enough that they will let us graduate. Four years of high school and most of us got ourselves “edjumacations." I want to thank so many people. Where do I begin?

Mom and Dad, I love you guys and my sister Erin so much.

Thanks for the tough love guys.

Devon, where do I begin? We have been through so much it’s not even funny. Remember that one time? OH! And that other time!? That was so funny. Ha ha ha!

And I will never forget the rest of you guys. Dillon, Wilson (Cowboy up), Roth, Cruzen J and A, Harrow, Fenton. Ellison, Wiesman, Spaulding, Epperson. Yoest. Brown. Scma. Quin­ tanilla. Edelmiro, Obando, Martinez B. Salome, Gonzalez, Torres. Greenwell. Earl, Jones, Duncil and Whittle. I will miss you guys so much.

Tyler Satterfield

Staff Sergeant 2nd Year Cadet

Seniors 61

Academics - Academic Distinction (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Football (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4). Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Jack Sawin Academics - Sophomore Pilgrimage (2), Academic Fourragere (1,2.3,4), Foreign Language Ribbon (2). Delta Phi (4). Honor Roll (1,2,3.4) Activities - MP of the Year (3). Mil­ itary Police (1,2,3,4), Cadet Council (1.2.3.4) Athletics - US Army Recruiting Com­ mand National Scholar/Athlete Award (4). M-Club Ribbon (1,2.3,4), Best Thrower in Track (4). Keaton Award for Best Wrestler (1,2,4), Varsity Wres­ tling Captain (2,3,4), Varsity & All­ Slate Military Wrestling (2.3,4), Varsity Football Captain (4), Varsity & All­ Stale Military Football (1.2.3,4), Varsity Track Captain (4). Varsity •& All-State Military Track (3.4). Ranger Bar (2) Military - Medal of the Association of Military' Colleges & Schools of the United States (2). Superior Cadet (4), Military Police (1,2,3,4). Maroon Bar (2.3.4) , Parade Ribbon (4). JROTC Academic Insignia (4). Soldiers Bar (3.4) . Leadership Development Service Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Don Hooton. ‘19, Fel­ lowship Cup (4). Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell Community Service Award (3). Ambas­ sadors Ribbon (4)

The time has come for all of us to go our separate ways and we find ourselves hesitant. For the fact is that we do not want to leave our friendships, because we may never see each other again. So this is my final goodbye, until we see each other again after graduation.

To all my friends that I have made while at the Academy. I wish you the best of luck during college and for the rest of your lives. Hey Tito, Dane, Devon, and Grant, you guys have been my closest and best friends the past five years, so hopefully we will never lose contact. Do not forget about the Spring Break during our freshman year in college that we are going to lake to Salome’s house in Puerta Vallarta. Tito, I know we will try to fit an opera in. Dane, don’t worry, there will be many hot girls and awesome cars, and Grant, if you get us all mad on the flight to Puerta Vallarta or during the trip, we will ditch you.

As of this moment, I am still unsure of which college to go to since I have eight to choose from. It’s ok, Texas Tech is good for you. To the Laredo Crew and Jack, I hope you guys get accepted to Texas A&M. Josephs and the rest of the MPs. you got the MP bar and chord when the order came out. Ramos and Resendez, did you guys do the Spanish homework? Quin­ tanilla, I will make sure you get as many promotion points as you did from MPs during the summer. Warne, don’t forget I already gave you back “Tigcrland” and “Unbreakable." Devon, it has been awesome, and don’t worry, I am still sending youknow-who the gift cards. You were the best roommate ever freshman and senior year, especially for all the great moments.

Don’t forget to make me a copy of the videos.

To the MPs of next year, good luck!

Tony Serna 62 Our Final Steps Together

Academics - Lyle C. Wilson. * 17. Scroll for Journalism (3). Eagle & Taps Cer­ tificate (1.2.3). At Ease Ribbon (2,4) Activities - Col. Paul Cherchcs Award for Most Valuable Band Member (4), Streep Brothers Band Award (4). Drum Major (4). Vespers Reader (4). Band Ribbon (2,3.4) Athletics - Intramural Football (I). Var­ sity & All-State Military Football (3.4).

Varsity & All-State Military Basketball (4) Military - AMVETS Medal for Dili­ gence in the Performance of Duty (4), American Veterans Award for Leader­ ship (4). Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (2) Miscellaneous - Richard Cooper, ‘82, Plaque for Longest-Tenured Cadet (4)

Well that’s it... I did it! I finally made it after six long years. But now that the “end” has come. I almost don’t want to see it all go away so fast. I have seen many things during my tenure at MMA, and I’ve met a lot of interesting people. This is an experience that is going to be very hard to let go. At MMA. I completed many personal goals, including making officer and earning my saber, as well as being the best possible student 1 think I can be: I couldn’t have gotten that anywhere else.

I want to thank some of those interesting people who have helped me along the way: Harryman (Red Team Go). Newbold.

Horton, Day (Rest in peace, man), the brothers Bushnell, Ste­ phens, Stephenson and Hall. To a guy that helped me sort of sur­ vive when I got here in January 1999, Byron Nunn. I will never forget the step up you gave me when no one else seemed to care. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. To Long, Hobbs, Duncil.

Szopinksi, Taylor, Swain (Boomer Sooner!!), Hollman, Spauld­ ing, the brothers Cruzcn, Warne, Ellison, Yoest. Inigo and all the other guys I probably forgot to put in. thanks for making my lime here a little easier to deal with. To the "Crew," Tony, Dane and Salome, thanks for being with me since the beginning. You guys can never know how much I have enjoyed our lime together here.

I'm gonna miss you all.

To the faculty-1st Sgt. Jacobson (Top), Cpt. Nunziantc (Red Team Go), Cpt. Riney, Cpt. Ray, Lt. Col. Gillette, CSM Williams, Mrs. Barker, Sgt. Munson, Col. Reynard. Cpt Shoemaker, Maj. McClarey, and Lt. Col. Matslosz. thanks for giving me the tools.

To my family—without your love and support, my success at MMA would have been non-existent. Finally, to Ashly-your love has helped me through some of the hard times during my senior year.

Grant Smith Activities - Men’s Chorus (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-Stale Military Wrestling (4), Junior Varsity Soccer (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4)

Drum Major 1st Lieutenant 6th Year Cadet

Well, this year is about to end. and I would like to thank my parents for giving me this great opportunity. I also want to thank my brother for supporting me all this time. Again, thank you parents. I love you.

What can I say? At first it seems so hard, so long, almost impossible, but the time went by so fast that I did not notice it until today, when 1 am almost leaving. But the good thing is that I am not leaving alone. I am not leaving the same way I got here. A lol of good things and good memories will stay with me (Winter Break 2004).

I know that without all the support that I got from my par­ ents, brothers, and all you guys. I wouldn’t have made it.

Well, now is the time to go. I had a great lime with all of you, but now each one of us has to make his own way and I do not want to take mine without saying thank you. Marcos, Mal­ donado, Martinez (Gym Partner), Chapa. Bladimir, Alonso.

Obando, Trevino, Villegas. Rezendez, Rendon, De Villasante. and all you seniors that I didn't mention-a new life is about to start. Enjoy it, and always keep it real. (Rey, Dorantes. Viz­ carra. Ramos and Lujan, you still have to do something next year. Good luck.

Edwin Stewart

Sergeant 1st Year Cadet

Seniors 63

Athletics - M-Club Ribbon (4), Most Versatile Football Player (4), Varsity Basketball Captain (4). Varsity & All­ State Military Basketball (3.4), Varsity Baseball Captain (4), Varsity & All­ State Military Baseball (4), Varsity & All-State Military Football (4). Physi­ cal Fitness Ribbon (4) Military - Color Guard (4), Parade Ribbon (4), Marksman Medal (3), Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - JROTC Summer Camp Shield (4). Summer Camp Ribbon (4)

Lance Cpl. 2nd Year Cadet

Scott Szopinski Military - Col. Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities (4). Color Guard (4). Maroon Bar (3,4). Parade Ribbon (4). Soldiers Bar (3.4). Company Com­ petition Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Crevecore Mortgage Scholarship (4)

Int. Color Guard Commander 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Year Cadet 64 Our Final Steps Together

I am done with high school. I never thought tliis day would come, but you know, it did.

Espinosa, the S-4 of 2004. I still remember the first night I got here. You helped me become an MMA cadet. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into me I know I am bullhcaded, but thanks. Gonzalez, my platoon sergeant and company commander.

Man, you and I did not get along last year in the beginning, but by the end you and I became good friends, I think. You will always be one of my friends, no matter what. Walther, good luck next year as S-4. Wilson, you should become a criminal psychiatrist because you can get into anyone’s head. Except mine. Brown, you will have to teach me how to fish because I don’t know how. Dillon, take care of your ankles and you will be playing for Notre Dame.

Clack, good luck with the girlfriend and with your senior year.

Taylor, the brother I will never lose. You need to play basket­ ball next year. You are all they have. Tanaka, thanks for trying to keep me out of trouble this year. David, my roommate, you stay out of trouble, and good luck with all the girls. Earl, I know you and I have our differences, but if you were not on my case, I would not have not done as well as I did, so thanks. Marcos, thanks for the help in government. I don’t think I would have passed without your help. Hollman, you are crazy. Falling 30 feet and laughing about it isn’t normal. Obando and Spaulding, good luck. Cable, good luck next year. Jones, good luck with the racing. Harrow and Ellison, I will try to stay calm and not blow up anymore.

Long, you know more about me than anyone. You are a great friend to have. Don’t get a big head because you don’t have a game.

Sony if I missed you. Email me at sszopinskilO@ hotmail.com.

Three long, hard years have passed so quickly, and I can’t believe that it’s already over. Many memories that I have from this last year at Missouri Military Academy will stay with me forever.

Sanders and Raul, we had some fun and crazy times. Gonzalez, we finally did it. and we took some of the Company Comps. Con­ gratulations. man. and good job. Your hard work paid off. Every­ one else, thanks for the memories. It was the best senior year I could’ve possibly had. Six years I have waited and I finally made it through high school.

Mom and Dad. it was a long six years, but I hope you are proud of me. 1 did it for you guys. I would like to thank you for all you put up with and the constant support that you gave me.

To all my Seniors, but especially Sanders. Gonzalez, Raul.

Marcos. Long, Espinosa, Martinez B, Martinez E, Brown, Harrow.

Hollman, Hobbs. Jesse Cruzen, and Szopinski, thanks. Thanks for everything. Your support and your advice got me through these last two years. I’m going miss you guys. Class of 2004, baby!

Represent! To all my underclassmen: Earl, Cable, Duncil, Paras.

Cabrerra, Andrew Cruzen, Fernandez, Humphrey. Lujan. Lachev, Michalski, Neyra, Ramos. Walther, Spaulding and Taylor, good luck, guys. Wherever you end up afterward, next year is your year.

Go at it with all you got and graduate with pride. For the people that I left out, don’t feel bad. I probably don't like you. (Just kid­ ding.) I will miss you too.

To the staff and teachers: Lt. Col. Gillette, Lt. Col. Matloz, Lt. Col. Ireland, Cpt. Kevcney, Maj. Treadway, CSM Williams.

Cpt. Ray, Lt. Col. Ray, Cpt. Riney, Maj. McClarey and Lt. Col. Medley, thank you for all of your support. It really helped me get through my senior year at Missouri Military Academy.

Oh yeah, one more thing. "CLASS OF 2004, DISMISSED!” I hope I see some of you guys later in life.

Brian Tanaka

Academics - Academic Distinction (English IV) (4). Academic Fourrageie (3.4). Delta Phi (4). Honor Roll (3.4) Activities - Men's Chorus Ribbon (3).

Evensong (3) Athletics - Elmer Bohm. *13. Medal for the Athlete with the Highest GPA (4). M-Club Ribbon (4). Varsity & All­ State Military Football (4). Varsity Bas­ ketball Captain (4). Varsity & All-Stale Military Basketball (3,4). Varsity & All­ State Military Track (4). Varsity & All­ State Military Track (4), Ranger Bar (3) Military - Sons of the American Rev­ olution Medal (4). Maroon Bar (3,4), Parade Ribbon (4), JROTC Academic Insignia (4). Soldiers Bar (3,4). Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (3.4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

Time went by fast at MMA. I still remember the first day that 1 got here, and it feels like it was yesterday. I would like to thank the people who helped me while I was here. Thanks to all the friends that 1 found here. Martinez B, Rendon. Mal­ donado. Marincz, E. Salome E. Dillon. Gonzalez L. Marcos.

Villegas. Vargas. Quintanilla. Espinosa. Gonzalez H. Zayas and Cantu RY. I see you as my brothers. Good luck to all the underclassman, especially Nacho. Cantu. Ramos. Ncyra.

Paras, Anda. Duran. Sada. and Avelar.

1 especially want to thank those who really changed a part of my life: CSM Williams. Maj. McClarey. Maj. Treadway (Tours, lours, tours), CW3 Taut, Maj. Ableman,. and my brother. Obando.

Javier Torres Activities - Dramaleer Certificate (4) Athletics - Ming Lowe Tennis MVP Award (4), Best Diver (4). M-Club Ribbon (4). Varsity & All-State Mil­ itary Tennis (4). Varsity & All-State Military Soccer (4), Varsity Swimming (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4). Leader­ ship Development Service Ribbon (4) Miscellaneous - Aztec Warrior Chief Award (4), Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

C” Company 1st Sergeant

2nd Lieutenant 2nd Year Cadet

I finally made it. I would like to thank all my friends who helped me to pull ahead during my time here. I would like to thank my parents especially, because I know that they made a great sacrifice sending me to this school. I know it was as hard on them as it was for me. but what I most admired was that they never lost confidence in me, and I hope they will never lose it throughout my life. I love you. Mom and Dad. At the beginning of this year I saw a long hard road that I thought would never end. I thought that this school was not for me and that it was not going to help me in any way. but slowly I started to realize that I was wrong. Thanks to the Academy, I found myself and who I wanted to be in life. Thanks to MMA. I found a new value to everything that I have in life, and new ways to think about them.

I also want to say good luck to every senior, and to the cadets who are coming back. Good luck underclassmen, and don't worry, it is almost over. I also want to thank all of my friends, especially the L.C. and my family. Gonzalezes L. J and W. Guarda, Roberts. Duran. Marcos. Martinez B. Obando, Stewart, and Zayas. Espinosa, we missed you on that trip.

Good luck to Cantu. Carrillo F. Castro. De Villasante. Dorantes, Villegas. Villarreal. Gonzales D. Macias. Walther. Torres and Vargas.

1 can't leave my girlfriend out of this quote. I love you very, very much. Thanks for all your letters and for all your sup­ port.

Juanjo Trevino

Pvt. 1st Class 1st Year Cadet

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Activities - Dramaleer Certificate (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Golf (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4)

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Jeronimo Vargas Activities - Men's Chorus (4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4)

Lance Corporal 1st Year Cadet 66 Our Final Steps Together

I want to thank my parents for their support and for giving me whatever I needed this year. I want to thank my friends here at MMA for giving me their friendship, courage and for helping me through this year. Also. I want thank God for giving me my life and these kinds of experiences.

Good luck to the next class.

Jose Villegas-Garcia

Academics - Academic Distinction (Honors Trigonometry. Honors Phys­ ics. Economics/Government) (4), Aca­ demic Fourragcrc (4). Honor Roll (4) Activities - Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Chorus (4), Men’s Chorus Ribbon (4). Evensong (4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Track (4). Junior Varsity Cross Country (4) Military - Maroon Bar (3.4), Parade Ribbon (4). Marksman Medal (4). Sol­ diers Bar (3,4)

Well, the year has gone by quite fast, and here we arc al the end This year has been great, and I will never forget all the things which we have done here.

Jeffrey Warne Activities - Men’s Chorus Ribbon (2,3,4). Evensong (1,2,3,4) Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Marks­ man Medal (4), Company Competition Ribbon (3,4)

Master Sergeant 2nd Year Cadet

First, I would like to give thanks to God and to my parents and family, because at last I have completed this stage of my life.

Second, 1 would like to thank the faculty, staff and all the employees of MMA for helping me. supporting me and guid­ ing me during these past five years. The list of names of all the people who supported me is too long for this short space.

It is finally here. The moment every high school senior looks forward to has arrived. The past five years have been long and difficult, and at times they seemed to be filled with insurmountable challenges. But. I have prevailed, and now I am ready to move on to the challenges of college and a future career 1 want to wish the best to all of my classmates and to all future cadets and leaders of MMA.

Andrew Wiegand

Sergeant 5th Year Cadet Seniors 67

Activities - Art Ribbon (2), At Ease Certificate (4) Athletics - Rifle MVP (1.2.4). Best Standing Shooter (4). Best Kneeling Shooter (1.2), Best First Year Shooter (1). Varsity Rifle Captain (3.4). Varsity & All-State Rifle (1,2.3,4), Varsity & All-State Golf (3.4) Military- - Battalion Marksmanship Medal (4). “D" Company Marksman­ ship Medal (4). Maroon Bar (2.4).

Parade Ribbon (4). Expert Marksman Medal (3). Soldiers Bar (3) Sharp­ shooter (3). JROTC Ribbon (2), Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (2,4) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

“D” Company 1st Sergeant 1st Sergeant 5th Year Cadet

Dane Wiesman Athletics - Varsity Basketball (3.4).

Varsity and All-State Military Football (3,4).

Military - Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (4)

Sergeant 1st Class 2nd Year Cadet 68 Our Final Steps Together

Well guys, we did it. I never thought this day would come, the day when all of us walk across that stage and receive the one thing we all have seen seniors get before us. First, I would like to thank my parents, because I know this was the hardest thing for them to do.

I would like to thank my close friends. Serna (You arc good at fractions) and Salome. You guys are the best friends I have.

We have been through a lot together.

Now for my really good friends. Wame, come fix my com­ puter. Smith, you forgot your empty cans. Barker, stop fooling around. You’re one of the coolest guys I know and a best friend of mine. Good luck. Brown, can I copy that CD? Roth. "Colo­ rado" and “Slop, Drop. Kaboom." Hopefully you will be with me this summer. Ellison, no more dancing in the hallways for you. Yoest. can I see that Barker video? Ha ha ha ha. Chapa, get over it.

To my junior friends (Duncil. Spaulding. Earl and Cable), I wish all of you luck. Duncil, I’ve known you the longest.

I will miss you, dude. Good luck with next year. Spaulding, stop being so funny. Earl, you can be my lawyer someday.

Sooooooo. Cable. Ha ha ha. Good luck and good bye. MM A!

Well you guys, I guess we all made it. I can’t believe it’s finally over. It seems as if this year just flew by. First off. I would like to thank the Rays for everything. Also, thanks to the rest of the faculty who helped me out. too.

Fenton, man. I’ll never forget the times we had together. Luke, man. good luck in college football. Don’t break an ankle, my bash brother. Tom. I guess you’re okay even if you want my sister.

Duncil. man, thanks for the trips to St. Clair. Hopefully I will never do anything like that again. Harrow and Jesse, guys, thanks for always being there. Scotty, keep your head up. buddy. Barker, man. I will never forget you. See you next year at CU when I come visit you. First hour accounting was always the highlight of my day, sir. Satterfield, you will never be an all-around cowboy.

Have fun with Dustin, though. Greenwell, watch out for Dustin Serna and Wiesman. you two taught me everything last year.

Thanks. Roth, you were awesome. Brown, maybe one day I’ll see you fishing on the pro bass shows. Long, one day you will be up in the ranks with Ty. Have a good one, buddy. Cable, Thurs­ day mornings living on your floor were great. Fountain. I’ll never forget your favorite line to me, "Wilson, I give you an inch and you take a mile.”

Dustin, Sawin, Chapa, Cruzen A, Swain. Obando. Torres J, Salome. Ellison, Warne, Spaulding, Taylor, Kline, Hollowells.

Kimbrow, Marcos, Hollis brothers, and anyone else I'm friends with, sorry I left you out. I’ll never forget you guys. Good luck in the future. It was a great time.

Mom. thanks for giving me this chance after all. Eddie, you were right. Thanks for everything you ever did forme. I should’ve taken better advantage. Well, I guess this is my final goodbye to many of you. Maybe we will meet down the road. Keep in touch.

Xavier_130@hotmail.com

AJ Wilson

Academics - Academic Fourragcre (3).

Honor Roll (3) Activities - Louis White, *74, Virtuoso Award (4), Lt. Col. ER Jackson Music Award (4). Outstanding Contribution to Band (3). Streep Brothers Band Award (2,3), Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band (3), Curt Milbum, *55. Memorial Award for Bugler (2), Vespers Reader (2,4), Chapel Worker (2) , Band Ribbon (1,2,3,4), Fine Arts Ribbon (3). Evensong (1,3,4) Athletics - Varsity & All-State Military Football (4), Varsity Golf Captain (4), Varsity & All-State Military Golf (3,4) Military - Maroon Bar (1,3), Parade Ribbon (4), Expen Marksman Medal (3) , Soldiers Bar (3), Company Com­ petition Ribbon (2,3) Miscellaneous - Otto Ferguson Avia­ tion Award (3)

Well, it’s over. You know, I thought I would never see this day. yet these past four years have seemed pretty short. I would like to thank my family, first of all. for supporting me with every­ thing I wanted to do.

I would like to thank my second family, everyone here at MMA. Most people would say that they make a lot of good friends here, but when you eat, sleep, and arc with these people 24 hours a day for four years, they mean a little more to you than just friends. I know that I will keep in touch with all of you for as long as possible; I hope everyone docs the same.

1 always said that I wasn’t going to put "shout outs” in my quote, but 1 am sitting here writing and I have to say some­ thing to at least some people who really meant a lot to me.

Volz and Whittle, Alejandre, Newbold (You were my second brother), Paul (I loved the moon boot). Jesse Cruzen (Congress is in sesson), Andrew Cruzen (Good luck next year man). Roth (May I use the bathroom please?), Quintanilla, Duncil (You aren’t that hardcore). Brown (I don’t care either). Barker, Ellison (The music video is going on Kazaa), Wiesman (The chillest guy I know), Spaulding. Earl (Don’t forget Delta 1st), Long (What career is it this week?), Harrow (You are ate up, man), Serna, Greenwell. Tanaka, Michalski, The Laredo Crew. Epperson, all the Gonzalezes. Martinezes, Garzas, the entire senior class and everyone who was in Delta 1st 2000-01.

01-02, and Charley 2nd 02-03. I love all you guys.

Watch for me in a theater near you. Shock cm!

Kyle Yoest

Battalion Public Relations Officer 2nd Lieutenant 4th Year Cadet

Activities - Dramateer Certificate (4) Athletics - Varsity Rifle (3), Junior Var­ sity Swimming (4) Military - Color Guard (4), Parade Ribbon (4), Company Competition Ribbon (3) Miscellaneous - Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

Ruben Zayas

Corporal 2nd Year Cadet

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have seen lots of things here at MMA, most of which we probably wouldn’t have seen anywhere else. We have met so many inter­ esting people along the way, students and faculty. Never before in my life have I ever seen a larger group of individuals who actually cared about how we did and where we went in life. I don’t mean they just said that they cared; they actually did care.

Had we not come to MMA, I almost guarantee that we would not have learned the leadership values that we now possess. And not only did we gain those values, we got to put them into practice. When you come to MMA, you have the chance to achieve so much more than you believed you could.

In a vespers talk a few years ago, I can distinctly remember Col. Kelly saying, “At MMA, you can fail, but you really have to work at it. It’s almost impossible oth­ erwise.” At the time, I disregarded this and said what everyone else said: “That isn’t true, and if it is. why am I failing?” But I realize now that he was right. I was trying to fail in some way or another. In the past, I have claimed that I hated it here, that I didn’t want to have anything more to do with this place. But with time I realized that that was a just a poor excuse for my own problems. In truth, MMA has helped each of us achieve so much more than we could have ever thought possible. It has given us the tools we are going to need to succeed later on down the road.

Like many of my fellow seniors, 1 deeply value my time here at MMA. even though sometimes I wanted to quit. I want to thank the faculty for everything I have / H learned. I even value the things I haven’t learned yet, because I know that when I get around to them, they will be easier to assimilate because of the skills I picked up here at the Academy.

In closing, I would like to say that I was glad to see the Class of ‘04 go out well, having left our mark on the school, and I would like to wish the best of luck to the 1 st Lt. Grant Smith seniors. May everyone in our class succeed because of the Six-year cadet things we have learned here.

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Mauricio Espinosa shows Missouri School for the Deaf student Lamont Smith how to operate the radio controlled car that Santa brought him during the Echo Barracks Christmas party.

Tyler Hollman cinches up Hector Gonzalez’s swiss seat a little too tight.

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Lt. CoL Ray asks John Bozarth if he can “cut in ” on his date.

(Most people wait until after the re­ ceiving line.)

Hector Gonzalez makes short work of Carter Harris on one of the Field House’s basket­ ball courts.

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I Pearl Green Whitney Journalism Award Chris Greenwell

Battalion Marksmanship Plaque

Creative Art Award Diego Covarrubias

AM VETS Medal for.Diligence imPerformance of Duty Grant Smith

Alumni Plaque for the Senior Voted by his Classmates Most Likely to Succeed: Sanders Roth Company Spelling Plaque *'C” Company

David Whitney, *54, Conservation Plaque Eduardo Inigo

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Master-Sgt. Billy Crawford Memorial Award for Military Courtesy Eduardo Inigo American Legion Military Excellence Award Evaristo Salome

American Legion Scholastic Excellence .Award Sanders Roth

Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Senior English Anemic Maldonado

American Veterans Award for Leadership Grant Smith

William F. Enright, Jr.. *37, Memorial Award for Proficiency in Business and Computer Artemio Maldonado

Association of United States Army Medal for Determined Leadership Luis Gonzalez

Sen. John Danforth Plaque for Outstanding zlppreciatioh for Constitutional Government Travis Ellison

Sons of the American Revolution Medal (LET ID Javier Torres

Phillip Russell, ‘68. Award for Outstanding First Year Chorus Member Srinivas Mantha

Outstanding Contribution to Men's Chorus Jeff Warne Jeff Crain-Jeff Jorishie, ‘76, Award for Outstand­ ing Member of the Jazz Ensemble Jesse Cruzcn Louis White. ‘74, Virtuoso Award for Outstanding Jazz Musician Kyle Yoesi

Lt. CoL E.R. Jackson Music Award for Distinguished Service to the Music Program Kyle Y'oest Sousa A ward for Outskmdin'g Contribution to Band Jesse CruZ'eo

Streep Brothers Baird Award Grant Smith Cot Paul F. Cherchcs Memorial A ward for the Most Valuable Band Member Grant Smith

Daughters of the American Revolution ROT'C Leadership Medal Travis Ellison

US Army Recruiting Command National Scholar/Athlete Award Tony Serna Fiisileer bf the Year Kyle Hobbs

'Cp’t. Thomas Wiles Trophy for Best Company Spirit **E” Babe Ruth Sportsmanship /Ytvard Nic Fenton McDonough Trophy for Best 120-pound Athlete -Adimtflaifbw

Elmer Bohm. • 13, Medal for the'Gradualing Ath­ lete with Highest Scholastic Average Javier Torres Joe I). Bailey Award for Most Dedicated Varsity A thlete Lianne Obando

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Best Athletic Record for 2003-04

Baftalion Marksmanship Medal •Dane Wfewnan

Highest Military Standings for 2003-04 ‘C"

Neatest Quarters for 2003-04 “C” Highest Scholastic Standings for 2003-04 “C” Honor Company for 2003-04 “C’ Crevecore Mortgage Grant for a Senior Who Has Worked with Younger Cadets Brian Tanaka Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell Community Service Award Nic Fenton

Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Relations Blake Fountain, Juan Trevino Richard Cooper, ‘82, Plaque for the Senior with the Longest Tenure Grant Smith Plaque for the Most Versatile Cadet Sanders Ruth

Dorsey Anderson, Class of 1895, Cup for the Cadet Exerting a Gentlemanly Example Evaristo Salome

Class of 1984 Plaque - Unheralded Leader Award Kyle Hobbs Red Ireland, ‘41,“Trophy fora Fighting Heart Jaime Obando

RO'TC'Distinguished Service Award Juan Rendon Col. Jerbme'G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities Brian Tanaka

William S/Lowe Trophy for the Senior Showing greatest All-Around Development Edelmiro Martinez j

:Col. Veon McConnell Korean Trophy for Diligence Alejandro Marbos Don Hooton, • 19, Fdlbw^hip'Cup Tony'Serna 'Charles 1. Wall Cup/<^for^efvTcCr'S<Ai(>lar;Jhip, Leadership and Character lEvarisro'&ilomfe

Dr. Janres’C/Ols'bn tJup?Pla'qifeforthe Highest ’Scholarship in fife Senior ''Class Travis Ellison

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By Order of die President James E. MedleyLt. Col.. USAF (Ret) Commandant of Cadets

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Gerardo Ramos catches up with his mother after a battalion review.

Pierce Taylor helps fellow Color Guard member Ruben Zayas prepare for review.

Tom Michalski gets a snoot full of slime at the Student Center’s Halloween bash.

John Earl watches the Platoon Olympics with friends Sanders Roth and Evan Spaulding.

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Laurent Feuerhelm checks out some of New Orleans’ natives while on the Ed Tour.

V i n c Duncil gets psyched up for Army Days.

Josh Kimbrow helps Raul Gon­ zalez into his Color Guard harnass prior to the St. Louis St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Oleksiy Lachev takes aim at an archery target during the Platoon Olympics.

Jon Robe r t s really attends e blood drives for the pleasant, light­ headed feeling he gets from donating.

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2004 In Review MMA inaugurates dual-credit courses As it kicked off its 115th year. Missouri Militar)' Academy introduced a new dual­ credit academic program which enables some of the Academy’s more scholas­ tically advanced cadets to meet college requirements as they complete high school coursework. Consisting of nine honorslevel classes, the dual-credit program is open to juniors and seniors only, and is geared toward the upper 10 percent of the Cadet Corps. Each of the nine courses allows cadets to cam three to six credit hours toward completion of a college degree.

Cpt. GiusefTi named assistant dean Cpt. Frank GiusefTi received a promotion to the position of assistant high school dean this year. A fifth-year teacher, he was also involved in monitoring the ninth and tenth grade curricula and teacher/ classroom development. Lt. Janet Drab­ ant joined the faculty this year as the Academy’s Spanish instructor Lt Drab­ ant brings 10 years of teaching experience to the language department, having taught at the University of Missouri - Columbia, the Notre Dame School of California, and high schools in Missouri.

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Guillermo Avelar

Eric Brunner

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Alexander Cabrera

Rodrigo Cajal

Robert Callison

Luis Camacho

Jose Cardenas

Francisco Carrillo

Cadets welcome Chaplain Berlin This fall. MMA welcomed Rev James Berlin to campus as the Academy's new chaplain. His duties at MMA include coun­ seling cadets and officiating at Sunday night vespers at the Memorial Chapel.

Some of his goals include making an impact and an improvement in the life of ever)' cadet

CpL Shoemaker leads new “elite” Chorus Choral Director Cpt Michael Shoemaker and Director of Music Col Dana Reynard worked to improve the Academy's vocal music program by offering two separate chorus classes: a beginners’ chorus led by Col. Reynard and the Cadet Chorus, led

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Cadets warm to new flight jackets The Quartermaster introduced a new ward­ robe choice this year: the cadet flight jacket. The jacket, which has a more casual look than the trench coat, has been endorsed by the Commandant’s Office for use on specified days.

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Brian Clack

Andrew Cruzen

Jason Davis

Carlos Dorantes

Alex Duran

John Earl

Arturo Fernandez

Laurent Feuerhelm

Antonio Gonzalez

David Gonzalez

Raul Gonzalez

Ignacio Guarda

Keitaro Haga

Toshihiko Hanabata

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Col. Reynard returns after tour of duty Col. Dana Reynard. MMA’s director of music, returned to the Academy’s campus in late spring after a 12-month tour of duty in Germany and the Middle East A member of the Army Reserves. Col. Reynard went into active service with the European Regional Medical Command (ERMC) and served as executive officer of clinical operations. He spent time in Kuwait. Saudi Arabia and Qatar where he worked toward transferring Army clinics over to ERMC’s Command.

Alum upgrades Junior School computers The Junior School’s technology program received a huge boost in October thanks to the generosity of long-time patron Rich­ ard White. ‘47. Mr. White donated a sum of S20.000 to help upgrade die computers and printers in the Junior School’s Aca­ demic Building. As a result of his dona­ tion. Academy Technology Director Cpt. Andrea Nunziantc was able to purchase 27 new computers for the library, com­ puter lab and classrooms.

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MMA’s high school Academic Building is now fully air-conditioned due to the gener­ ous contributions of parents and alumni.

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Alex Pierce

Gerardo Ramos

Jon Roberts

Raimundo Rodriguez

Tom Sampson

Evan Spaulding

Victor Suarez

John Taylor

Alan Torres

Enrique Valle

Luis Vizcarra

Carlos Walther

Stephen Wang

Josh Wilburn

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Draniateer Kasey Turnbull prac­ tices his opening night bow.

Hector Sada, Ern­ esto Anaya and Ismael Cantu tour the Ft. Leonard Wood base muse­ ums.

Chris Hubinger checks out a Humm-Vee during Army Days.

Jorge Zertuche 'spins his partner round and round’ during Ms. Janet Graham’s dance classes.

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Kevin Castro and Charlie Camp wait to receive academic fourrageres.

Photogra­ phers don’t have to work very hard to get a big, toothy grin out of Oscar Cuen.

a Six Flags charicaturc artist immortal­ izes Joao PintoRibeiro in airbrushed spraypaint.

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Enrique Anda seems a lot happier to sec Maj. Treadway than Maj. Treadway is to see him.

Bryan Edmonds, just before his head explodes.

Also, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Jack Bi ven, Ricky Bradford, Kasey Turnbull, Nick Wegman, and two of the University of Missouri's Golden Girls.

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Lt. Col. Gillette: advancing the institution Lt. Col. Paul Gillette. '70, accepted a new position as MMA’s director of insti­ tutional advancement. His new position expanded his duties in alumni relations, and saw him institute new fund raising ini­ tiatives for the Academy. He now works with the Parents-Alumni Committee for MMA Development toward enlarging the annual fund, as well as increasing the school and scholarship endowments and conducting capital campaigns.

Drama performs “The Curious Savage” The Dramateers’ Nov. 24 performance of "The Curious Savage” by John Patrick was well-received by cadets and faculty alike. “The production went really well," said Evaristo Salome, one of the play’s directors. “It turned out a lol better than we even expected. The audience response was fantastic.”

MM A welcomes new SAI Lt. Col. John Kahl Ireland received a warm welcome from MM A cadets and faculty upon signing on as the Academy’s new senior Army instructor in January.

Lt. Col. Ireland served as SAI for Kemper Military School from 2000 until the school’s closing in May 2002.

Color Guard presents colors at MU game MMA's National Color Guard traveled to Columbia, Mo to present the national colors before more than 10.000 specta­ tors at the University of Missouri-Syra­ cuse basketball game Jan. 12. Color Guard Commander Kyle Hobbs was pleased with his squad’s performance at MU's Heames Center.

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2004 In Review Rangers take first at Wentworth MMA’s seven-year-old Ranger program was ranked first at Wentworth Military Academy’s annual JROTC competition, held Nov. 7 in Lexington, Mo. The meet was the team's first contest since its incep­ tion in 1997. Events included physical training, first aid. a rope bridge crossing, orienteering, rappelling, target shooting and a 10K run. The roster of events was kept secret from the participants until the day of the meet Given the nature of the competition, team captain Lee Ressmeyer believes the team handled itself extremely well.

Congressman Hulshof addresses cadets US Congressman Kenny Hulshof of Mis­ souri’s 9th congressional district visited Missouri Military Academy to discuss politics with the Corps of Cadets Jan. 9.

Representative Hulshof visits the school on a yearly basis to speak with students about current events. Eleven cadets were selected from high school and Junior School social studies classes to pose ques­ tions to the congressman during a special assembly held in the Centennial Gymtorium.

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A graduate of St. Louis’s Lindenwood College, he earned twin bachelor’s degrees in finance and international business in just three and a half years.

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Mrs. Susan Kelly, wife of Academy President Col. Ronald Kelly, gives Gonzalo Fernandez a kiss on the cheek during the Superior Cadet presentation.

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Wrestler Serna takes fourth at state MMA wrestling team captain Tony Serna won fourth place al state compenton Feb. 21. the best finish for an MMA cadet in over 20 years. This year, Serna defeated four of his six opponents in the heavy­ weight category’ on his way to the top.

Serna wasn’t the only Colonel to place highly during the post season. At section­ als. held Feb. 7 al Winfield High School, Vince Duncil. Tyler Hollman, Michael Swain. Devon Barker and Tom Sampson each qualified for district competition

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Harrow earns first at science contest Adam Harrow took home a first place rankings al Truman Stale University’s annual Science Olympiad Feb. 21 to lead this year’s science team to its second suc­ cessful showing. This year, MMA sent two teams--an upperclassman team and a freshman team. Both groups were made up of cadets from physics, chemistry and physical science classes.

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Raul Barrera

Gavin Davis

Nick Fajen

Alex Bozarth

Special Olympics returns to MMA Cadet volunteers welcomed the Special Olympics of Missouri back to campus Feb. 22 for its second annual regional basketball tournament. Hosting more than 250 visitors and special athletes, MMA reported a belter turnout than al last year’s event. Teams from all over mid-Missouri came to compete at the day-long tourna­ ment, which was housed in the Academy’s Field House and Centennial Gymtonum.

Roth shatters rifle team record again MMA won four straight rifle meets in February, capping off a stellar season that saw Sanders Roth break the school’s rifle record for the third time in two years.

Roth’s accomplishment took place at a Feb. 12 match against St. Louis Univer­ sity High School. He took home gold for his score of 557, leading the team lo a 2.664-1,844 win.

Musicians earn first divisions at state Six of MMA’s cadet musicians were awarded first division ratings at the Uni­ versity of Missouri’s State Soio & Ensem­ ble Contest April 29. Evan Spaulding earned a first for a trombone solo, with the other five golds going to the members of a percussion ensemble, which included Sanders Roth. Grant Smith. Jesse Cruzen, Andrew Cruzen and Kasey Turnbull.

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Aaron Goetting

Alex Graue

Anil Jiwani

Samuel Kovar

Joshua Lewis

Joshua Nichols

William Oliva

Mike Orzel

Rayan Picard

Giuseppe Poletti

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Scott Sil verberg

Benjamin Suarez

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2004 In Review MMA wins first in St. Louis Parade The Missouri Military' Academy March­ ing Band and Color Guard led St. Louis's 35th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 13. in which the band earned first place among 2A division high schools.

The parade consisted of over 100 groups and nearly 1.000 participants. Under the command of Kyle Yoest. the band sig­ naled the start of the parade by playing the US and Irish national anthems The National Color Guard, led by Kyle Hobbs, and the International Color Guard. led by Brian Tanaka . had the honor of serving as the parade's official color guard.

USAFA Falconaires draw packed house Missouri Military Academy welcomed the US Air Force Academy Band’s Faiconaires jazz ensemble for a special con­ cert. held Saturday. March 13 at the Academy's Centennial Gymtorium A spe­ cial division of the USAFA Band, the 18-member big band featured a number of musical and vocal solos during the course of the evening. The band performed before an audience more than 500 strong, includ­ ing many visitors from the Mexico area.

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Fusileers place third at nationals The Fusileers. Missouri Military' Acad­ emy's precision dnll team, earned third place in exhibition dnll at the National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona Beach. Fl. May I. Fifty-five schools were selected to compete in the Demilitarized Arms Division of the national circuit's Challenge level. Led by Unit Commander Edelmiro Martinez of Laredo. Tx.. MMA placed sixth overall, and also earned sixth place in an in-ranks inspection Also, two Fusileers came home with the prospect of college scholarships.

College recruiters presented Scott Cable and Vince Duncil $30,000 each in con­ tingency scholarships for Texas A&M. redeemable if they meet the school’s admissions requirements.

MMA defeats Wentworth in every sport With its track victory over Wentworth Military Academy May 4. MMA claimed its title as the undisputed Missouri Stale Military Athletic Champions. The Acad­ emy went 11-1 against the WMA Red Dragons, losing only once to their basket­ ball team in January before winning the rematch Feb. 4.

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Spelling Plaque John Earl

VE” Company Marksmanship Medal John Earl

Maj. William Bryan Essay Medal for Excellence in Writing Evan Spaulding

Military Order of the World Wars Award for improvement in Military and Scholastic Studies Josh Kimbrow

Eugene Lamm Memorial Award for ESL Improvement Keitaro Haga Bausch & Lomb Science Medal for Science Potential Andrew Cruzen

Sophomore Pilgrimage Award Eric Detmer Curt Milburn, ‘55, Memorial Award for Bugler Nick Wegman

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Art Achievement Award Kuan-Yu Cheng

Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Junior English John Earl

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Paul Gillette, ‘70, Award for Outstanding Brass Musician Evan Spaulding ■

Class of 1968 Freshman Leadership Award Kuan-Yu Cheng Richard Hall Memorial Awari For An Underclass Gentlcmaf Salvador Macias Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Brian Clack, David Contreras, Giuseppe Poletti, John Bassett, Alex Duran, Laurent Feuerhelm.

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Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Freshman Class Kuan-Yu Cheng

Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Sophomore Class Eric Detmer

Military Officers Association of America Medal for a Highly Motivated Junior John Earl

Plaque for Highest Scholarship in the Junior Class Raimundo Rodriguez

Daughters of the American Revolu­ tion History Medal Vince Duncil

Crevecore Mortgage Scholarship for Former Junior Schooler Michael Swain

US Army Recruiting Command Award for a Junior LET Student Scott Cable

Fritsch Plaque and Stipend for Service to the Academy John Earl

MP of the Year Award Giuseppe Poletti & Best First-Year Fusileer Roberto Paras

Medal of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States for a Sophomore Possessing Potential for Positive Leadership Eric Detmer

Plaque for Best-Groomed First Year Cadet Laureni Feuerhelm

Steve Walker Memorial Award for an Outstanding First-Year Cadet Giuseppe Poletti

Plaques for Neatest Room Oziel Arizpe, Aaron Goetting

Jack Meyers, ’39, Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet Evan Spaulding

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SENIORS Devon Barker John Bozarth Joe Brown Reynaldo Cantu Horacio Chapa Diego Covarrubuas Jesse Cruzen Alberto DeVillasanle Eddie Delashmit Brian DickeyLucas Dillon Travis Ellison Cory Epperson Mauricio Espinosa Nic Fenton Blake Fountain Alonso Gonzalez Luis Gonzalez Chris Greenwell Adam Harrow Kyle Hobbs Tyler Hollman Keaton Hollowell Eduardo Inigo James Jones Paul Long Artemio Maldonado Srinivas Mantha Alejandro Marcos Bladimir Martinez Edelmiro Martinez Jaime Obando

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Raul Quintanilla Juan Rendon Jose Resendez Lee Ressmeycr Sanders Roth Evaristo Salome Tyler Satterfield Jack Sawin Tony Serna Grant Smith Edwin Stewart Scott Szopinski Brian Tanaka Javier Torres Juanjo Trevino Jeronimo Vargas Jose Villegas-Garcia Jeffrey Warne Andrew Wiegand Dane Wiesman AJ Wilson Kyle Yoest Ruben Zayas JUNIORS Konye Agbahiwe Jesus Alarcon Oziel Arizpe Guillermo Avelar Eric Brunner Scott Cable Alexander Cabrera Rodrigo Cajal Robert Callison

Luis Camacho Jose Cardenas Francisco Carrillo Brian Clack Andrew Cruzen Jason Davis Carlos Dorantes Vince Duncil Alex Duran John Earl Arturo Fernandez Laurent Feuerhelm Antonio Gonzalez David Gonzalez Raul Gonzalez Ignacio Guarda Keitaro Haga Toshihiko Hanabata Carter Harris David Humphrey Jin-Han Kim Josh Kimhrow Andrew Kline Oleksiy Lachev Sergio Lujan Salvador Macias Tom Michalski Alejandro Neyra Roberto Paras Alex Pierce Gerardo Ramos Jon Roberts Raimundo Rodriguez

Tom Sampson Evan Spaulding Victor Suarez John Taylor Alan Torres Enrique Valle Luis Vizcarra Carlos Walther Stephen Wang Josh Wilburn Shuichi Yamamoto SOPHOMORES Luis Aguirre Ernesto Anaya Enrique Anda Jim Arce Guillermo Avelar Jonathan Avelar Alfredo Barranda John Bassett Jorge Cabildo Carlos Camp Ismael Cantu Reymundo Cantu Luis Carrillo Kevin Castro David Contreras Luis Cordero Oscar Cuen Andres De La Torre Eric Detmer John Downs Bryan Edmonds

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Carlos Villareal JusTin Warshauer Jorge Zertuche FRESHMEN Fernando Alatorre Israel Avelar Raul Barrera Alex Bozarth Anthony Canale Kyle Caperton Kuan-Yu Cheng Gavin Davis Nick Fajen Gonzalo Fernandez Corey Filla Joshua Franks Guillermo Garza Garcia Aaron Goetting Alex Graue Anil Jiwani Samuel Kovar Joshua Lewis Joshua Nichols Williams Oliva Mike Orzcl Rayan Picard Giuseppe Poletti Alfonso Rizk Jorge Salome Scott Silverbcrg Benjamin Suarez Glen Weaver Nick Wcgman

Kyle West Andrew Whittle Kane Williams EIGHTH GRADE Peter Aranda Christian Bouteille Armando Campos Hugh Carnahan James Chang Chad Cooke Chris Creacy Patricio Flores Alain Garcia Gabriel Haddad Nevin Harralson Chris Hashceve-Sahato Jose Hernandez Mitchell Houston Robert Kelley Will Kerns Ethan Leave!!

Andy Mann Allan Martinez Thomas Mennemcyer Corey Moore Rolani Pastor Marshall Rackauskas Peter Ray Mark Sciortino Jay Serna Vladimir Shelikhov Emilio Vargas Kevin Walsh

Lee Weber SEVENTH GRADE Jack Biven Alex Coury Andrew Fowlkes Omar Garza Stephen HashecveSalvato Rodrigo Irurila Jesse Knipker Thomas Kortkamp David Lee Marco Lopez Fernando Madero Phillip Minton Daniel Morgan Lane Nelson Luis Rivera Alejandro Romo Eric Schmidt Alex Thompson Dani Tibi Travis Werdehausen SIXTH GRADE Kevin Lee Evan Maconi Zachary Settlemoir Max Silberman John Yuan FIFTH GRADE Ricky Bradford Cole Gilham Oliver Prince

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Assistant to the President

Lt.Col. James E. Medley

Col. Charles R. Stribling, III, 444

Mrs. Kathy Diederich

Accountant

Mrs. Kathy Brooks

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Mrs. Penny Bealmear

Administrative Secretary

Ms. Brenda Simons

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Dir. of Admissions

Cpt. Dennis Diederich

Dir. of Intrntl. Relations

Cpt. Samuel Blair

Chaplain

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Dir. of Technology

Cpt. Andrea Nunziante

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Maj. Harry Flynn

Maj. Richard Treadway

Cpt. Chris Hagan

CSM Charles Williams

Sgt. 1st Class Greg Norfus

Winnie Barker. Veronica Evans, Mary Ann Dickherbcr and JC Feger.

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Mrs. Laura Young

Front row: Michael Lewis. Melody Morris. Marceena Miller and Brand Moore. Back row: Alice Curtise. Roger Parrot. Debb Wadseger, John Tucker and Charles Hubbard

Mr. John Tucker

Mr. Jim Swaim

Mr. Greg Morton

Tailgate: Jim llilderman. William “Buck” Deornellis. Ra.\ Heaton and Charles Stockdall. Back row: Lindell Davinport.

Lary Anthony. Jeff llilderman. Doug Scott. Greg Morton. David Cross. Charles Stockdall Sr. and Donald Stube.

Ms. Melody Daly

Mrs. Irene Hard

Melody Daly. Irene Hard. Jeannie Schultz. Martha Bruce. Nadine Kuda and Jamie Epperson. Not pictured: Faye Lehnen.

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Lt. Ananta Khanal

Maj. Joseph Ableman Geography - US History - World History - Humanities - Economics - Psychology

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Maj. Larry McClarey

Cpt. Frank Giuseffi

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Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz

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Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Physical Sciences

Science Science Chair

Cpt. Michael Pemberton

Cpt. Ken Barnes Lt. Col. Ron Rosendahl

English - Speech/Composition - Literature - Mythology - Journalism

English English Chair

Mrs. Carol Mills

Cpt. Pamela Ray

Cpt. Sylvia Riney

Cpt. Luke Smith

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Cpt. Peggy Reyanrd

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Military Senior Army Instructor

1st Sgt. Greg Siebert

1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson

Lt. Col. John Kahl Ireland Library - Learning Resource Center

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Head Coach Cpt. Frank Giuseffi

Record: 11-3 Honors: State Military Champions

Captains: Bladimir Martinez Edelmiro Martinez Tyler Satterfield

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Varsity Lettermen: Ismael Cantu. Andres De La Torre, Mauri­ cio Espinosa. Arturo Fernandez. Salvador Macias. Bladimir Martinez, Edelmiro Martinez. Alejandro Neyra, Roberto Paras, Tyler Satterfield. Victor Suarez, Juan Trevino. Luis Carrillo. Bladimir Suarez and Alan Torre.

Goal of the Year: Roberto Paras Most Improved: Andres De La Torre Most Assists: Alejandro Neyra MVP: Juan Trevino

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Varsity Lettermen: Alex Cheng, Eric Detmer, Luke Dillon. Carlos Dorantcs, John Downs, Vince Duncil. Corey Epperson, Nic Fenton. Javier Gonzalez. Chris Greenwell. Keitaro Haga, Adam Harrow. Kyle Hobbs. Matt Hollis, Mark Hollis. Shale Houston, Anil Jiwani, James Jones. Andrew Kline.

Paul Long, Sergio Lujan, Tom Michalski. Jaime Obando. Corey Powers, Juan Rendon, Sanders Roth. Evaristo Salome, Tom Sampson, John Sawin. Tony Senia. Evan Spaulding, Scott Szopinski. Javier Torres, Kasey Turnbull, Josh Wilburn and AJ Wilson

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Head Coach Lt. Col. Richard Ray

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Front row: Cory Epperson, Sergio Lujan, Juan Rendon, Paul Long, Sanders Roth, Jaime Obando, Luke Dillon, Tony Serna and Tom Michalski. Second row: Kyle Hobbs, Corey Powers, AJ Wilson, Justin Jones, Vince Duncil, Adam Harrow, Nic Fenton, Scott Szopinski, Evaristo Salome, Jack Sawin and Chris Greenwell. Third row: Carlos Dorantes, Javier Gonzalez, Keitaro Haga, Eric Brunner, Andrew Kline, Evan Spaulding, Tom Sampson and Josh Wilburn. Fourth row: Michael Swain. John Downs, Hector Sada, Mark Hollis, Eric Dctmer, Matt Hollis, Kasey Turnbull and Shale Houston. Fifth row: John Gray, Josh Franks, Nick Wegman, Alex Bozarth, Josh Lewis, Kane Williams, Glen Weaver, Anil Jiwani, Alex Cheng and William Oliva. Six row: Cpt. Michael Pemberton, Srivinas Mantha, Brian Tanaka, Andrew Wiegand and U. Col. Richard Ray.

Sergio Lujan rams his way through the defensive line.

Evan Spaulding gets ready to snap the ball on Wentworth's five-yard line.

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Maj. Larry McClarey reminds the team of its strategy one last time before the race.

Blake Fountain makes a strong start out of the gate, followed by Carter Harris and Laurent Feuerhelm.

Devon Barker, Carter Harris and Jose Carde­ nas are eager for the starter’s pistol.

Captain Devon Harker runs at the Mexico High School Bulldog Invitational.

Season fn Rerf&d Record: 1-6 Honors: State Military Champions Captains: Devon Barker

Varsity Lettermen: Devon Barker, Jose Cardenas. Laurent Feuerhelm and Carter Harris Ail-State Military: Devon Barker. Laurent Feuerhelm. Blake Fountain and Carter Harris

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Captain-Elect Laurent Feuerhelm Most Improved Player Jose Cardenas MVP Devon Barker

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Carter Harris and Devon Barker enter the home stretch.

Blake Fountain, marathon man.

With coach Maj. Larry McClarey, Jose Cardenas shows off his most-improved plaque, while Devon Barker revels in his MVP status.

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Shale Houston gets up on the blocks in antici­ pation of the beginning of a relay.

Alan Torres gasps for breath between strokes.

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Head Coach Lt. Col. Ron Rosendahl

Record: 6-2 Captains: Mauricio Espinosa Jaime Obando

Varsity Lettermen: Jesus Alarcon. Guillermo Avelar. Guillermo Avelar, Jesse Cruzen. Alex Duran. Mau­ ricio Espinosa, Luis Gonzalez. Wilhelm Gonzalez. Adam Harrow. Shale Houston, Alejandro Marcos. Jaime Obando and Juan Trevino

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MVP Mauricio Espinosa

Asst. Coach Li. Col. James Garrett

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Javier Gonzales points out a weakness in the opponents' form to Artemio Maldonado and Ruben Zayas.

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Season fn ReM&d Record: 2-12 Honors: State Military Co-Champions

Captains: Javier Torres Chris Greenwell

Varsity Lettermen: Luke Dillon, Chris Greenwell. Carter Harris. Sergio Lujan. Juan Rendon, Jose Resendez. Scott Szopinski. Javier Torres and AJ Wilson

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All-State Military: Luke Dillon, Chris Greenwell, Scott Szopinski, Javier Torres and AJ Wilson

MVP and Most Improved Chris Greenwell

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Jon Roberts brings it back down the court and looks for an opening.

Raul Quintanilla is the picture of style as he shoots for three.

AJ Wilson, Ernesto Anaya and Alex Cabrera listen closely as Coach Pemberton gives a motivational half-time speech.

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Tyler Hollman continues his senior year streak with a powerful body scissors on a Fatima opponent.

Tom Sampson pulls off a textbook inside cradle.

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Season fn Re/f&N Record: 8-8 Honors: State Military Champions Captains: Tony Serna Vince Duncil

Varsity Lettermen: Devon Barker, Joe Brown, Ismael Cantu, Andrew Cruzen. Vince Duncil, Nick Fenton, Tyler Hollman, Drew Petty, Tom Sampson, Tony Serna, Edwin Stewart and Michael Swain

Captains-Elect Vince Duncil and Michael Swain

Most Improved Wrestler Devon Barker Best Wrestler Tony Senia

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Second row: Brian Dickey, Ismael Cantu, Jorge Zertuche, Joe Brown, John Bassett, Drew Petty, Matt Hollis, Michael Swain and Raimundo Rodriguez. Third row: Brian Tanaka, Hector Sada, Cpt. Gary Karlye, Cory Epperson, Evaristo Salome, Vince Duncil, Tony Serna, Nick Fenton, Mark Hollis, Devon Barker, Cpt. Frank Giuseffi, Joey Ritchie and Keitaro Haga.

Tony Serna went on to place fourth in state com­ petition, the best MMA finish in 20 years.

Tyler Hollman passes through the Tunnel as the team celebrates its first pin of the season.

Vince Duncil and the rest of the team tell stories about past wrestling matches.

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1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson congratulates the season's big winners: Sanders Roth (Best Kneeling), Dane Wiesman (Best Standing; MVP), and Edelmiro Martinez (Best Prone).

J o king can wait; Edelmiro Martinez just wants to know what his score is.

Tyler Satterfield reloads while getting in some practice before an important meet.

Season fn Rerf&d Record: 8-2 Honors: State Military Champions Captains: Edelmiro Martinez Dane Wiesman

Varsity Lettermen: Scott Cable, John Earl. Paul Long, Edelmiro Martinez. Sanders Roth. Tyler Satterfield and Dane Wiesman

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Captain-Elect John Earl

Best Prone Edelmiro Martinez

Best Kneeling Sanders Roth Best Standing & MVP Dane Wiesman

Head Coach 1st Sgt. Randy facobson

Front row: Edehniro Martinez, 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson and Kyle Yoest. Second row: Evan Spaulding, Brian Nedblake, Gavin Davis, Dane Wiesman, Paul Long, John Earl, Tyler Satterfield, Sanders Roth, James Jones, Oleksi Lachev and Grant Smith.

Gavin Davis lines up the target in his sights as he goes after the Best Prone award.

Lt. Col. Gillette presents Travis Ellison with his varsity certificate on behalf of 1st Sgt. Jacobson.

Edehniro Mar­ tinez loads and cocks his air rife in prepara­ tion for a postal match.

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It’s going to be a close one at third plate, bat team captain Travis Elli­ son is ready.

Jesus Ramirez, Matt Hollis and Travis Ellison watch the action from the MMA dugout.

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Adam Harrow stares down the pitcher on a 3-2 count.

Head Coach Cpt. Joe Ableman

iSeastrt fn Record: 4-5 Captains: Travis Ellison Cory Epperson Scon Szopinski

Varsity Lettermen: Travis Ellison. Cory Epperson.

Adam Harrow. Kyle Hobbs, Matt Hollis, Mark Hollis, Jesus Ramirez, Tom Sampson.

Tyler Satterfield, Evan Spaulding and Scott Szopinski

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Captains-Elect Matt Hollis Tom Sampson Evan Spaulding MVP Travis Ellison

Asst. Coach Cpt. Ali Syed

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Maj. Joe Ableman elicits laughs from his lettermen during the Spring Sports Banquet.

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Captain Devon Barker gasps for air after a competitive relay.

Veteran field competitor Tony Serna shows the rookie Colonels how a discus should be thrown.

Season fn Reded

Head Coach Maj. Larry McClarey

Record: 3-2 Honors: Slate Military Champions

Captains: Roberto Paras Devon Barker Tony Senia

Varsity Lettermen: Devon Barker, Jose Cardenas. Brian Clack, Guillermo Avelar. Arturo Fernandez. Laurent Feuerhelm. Luis Gonzalez, Carter Harris, James Jones. Bladimir Martinez. Alejandro Ncyra, Jaime Obando, Roberto Paras, Alex Pierce. Jon Roberts. Tony Serna, Victor Suarez. Michael Swain and Javier Torres.

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MVP Roberto Paras

Best Runner Alejandro Ncyra Best Thrower Tony Serna

Asst. Coach Cpt. Bruce Farabee

First row: Mike Andrus, Devon Barker, Paul Long, Bladimir Martinez, Luis Gonzalez, Jaime Obando, Javier Torres and Francisco Carrillo. Second row: James Jones, Scott Cable, Brian Clack, Jeff Warne, Victor Suarez, Alejandro Neyra and Roberto Paras. Third row: Laurent Feuerhelm, John Roberts, Felipe Sada, Konye Agbahiwe, Alfonso Rizk, Arturo Fernandez and Luis Camacho. Fourth row: Alex Pierce, Jose Cardenas, Michael Swain, Josh Kimbrow, Tony Serna, Guillermo Avelar and Carter Harris. Fifth row: Cpt. Bruce Farabee, Maj. Larry McClarey and Evan Hollowell.

Roberto Paras, on his way to a triple jump.

Carter Harris takes the lead during a relay practice with Scott Cable and Javier Torres coming up behind.

Luis Gonzales focuses on winning the race even when the weather was against him.

Michael Swain braces the starting blocks.

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Tennis MVP Jesus Alarcon gets ready to serve up a 15-Love start to the season.

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Head Coach Cpt. Michael Pemberton

Record: 9-1 Honors: Stale Military Champions

Captains: Salvador Macias Jose Resendez

Varsity Lettermen: Jesus Alarcon, Oziel Arizpe, David Gonzalez. Keitaro Haga, Salvador Macias, Manuel Mendez, Jose Resendez, Juan Trevino and Josh Wilburn

MVP Jesus Alarcon Best Player Juan Trevino

Most Improved Manuel Mendez

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Head Coach 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson

Record: 5-4 Honors: State Military Champions Captains: Kyle Yoest

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Varsity Lettermen: Mauricio Espinosa Chris Greenwell Benjamin Suarez Jeronimo Vargas Carlos Walther Kyle Yoest

Captain-Elect Carlos Walther

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Chris Greenwell, John Earl, Mauricio Espinosa, Brian Ncdblake, Andrew Kline and 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson.

Kyle Yoest scribbles furiously as he tries to keep track of his score.

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The MMA Rangers present Col. Kelly with a first place trophy, won at Wentworth Military Academy's Red Dragon Challenge. Pictured are 1st Sgt. Seibert, Lee Ressmeyer, Jaime Obando, Luis Gonzalez, Scott Cable, Andrew Cruzen, Tyler Hollman, Eduardo Inigo and Andrew Kline.

Rodrigo Cajal and Scott Cable are nearly neck and neck as they enter the last leg of the Army Days road march.

Season fn Rerf&d Record: 1-0 Honors: 1st Place, Red Dragon Challenge Captains: Lee Ressmeyer

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Competitive Team Lee Ressmeyer. Jaime Obando.

Luis Gonzalez, Scott Cable, Andrew Cruzen, Tyler Hollman, Eduardo Inigo and Andrew Kline

Head Coach 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert

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Brian Dickey and David Humphrey push it all the way to the finish line.

Eduardo Inigo decides to cool down after a long run.

The Rangers look pumped even after a long day competing at the Wentworth Red Dragon Challenge.

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The MMA Band kicked off this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis, leading more than 1,000 groups and floats down the city’s streets.

Drew Petty tunes up in the Field House during a review practice.

Gonzalo Fernandez and Eric Dctmer share their talents daring the Junior School's Christmas party.

Col. Dana Reynard gives Drum Major Grant Smith some last minute instruc­ tions before he leads the band onto the University of Mis­ sourifootballfield.

Jonathan Avelar is still learning the ins and outs of playing the baritone.

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First row: Kyle West, Kasey Turnbull, Andrew Cruzen, Jesse Cruzen, Chris Hubinger, Andrew Kline, Enrique Anda and Sanders Roth. Second row: Michael Swain, Tom Mennemeyer, Adam Harralson, Will Kerns, Glen Weaver and Sam Kovar. Third row: Nick Fajen, Keith Hammond, Eric Detmcr, Alex Bozarth, Carter Harris, Peter Aranda, Lee Weber and Nick Wegman. Fourth row: Drew Petty, Evan Spaulding, John Earl, Mike Orzel, Gon­ zalo Fernandez and Col. Dana Reynard. Fifth row: Kyle Yoest and Grant Smith

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Drum and Bugle Corps members Andrew Kline, Chris Hubinger and Enrique Anda set the beat for the Corps.

Over 10,000 St. Louisans watched MMA lead the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Kyle West plays the cadets to mess as part of the Drum and Bugle Corps.

John Earl, always determined and focused on his work.

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Paul Long was a member of the competitive team which traveled to Florida in May.

The Fusileers show their strength, discipline and ability during this sequence.

The Fusileers came through in a pinch during the Fl performance, which featured a broken rifle sling and a memorable “w a rdrob c malfunction. ”

On the sidelines, the A Team prepares to take the field.

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First row: Edelmiro Mar­ tinez, Lt. Col. Paul Gillette and Luis Gonzalez. Second row: Brian Nedblake, Jaime Obando, Paul Long, Vince Duncil, Scott Cable and Edu­ ardo Inigo. Third row: Juan Trevino, Carlos Walther, Roberto Paras, Devon Barker, Michael Yamamoto and Lee Ressmcyer. Fourth row: Kyle Hobbs, Horacio Chapa, Mau­ ricio Espinosa and Bladimir Martinez. Fifth row: Arturo Fernandez and Ismael Cantu.

Sixth row: Sergio Lujan,

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The Fusileers enter the drill area with elegance and attitude.

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First row: Tyler Satterfield and Joe Brown. Second row: Arturo Fernandez, Jorge Salome, Alex Bozarth and Raul Gonzalez. Third row: Jona­ than Avelar and Guillermo Avelar. Fourth row: Ismael Cantu, Ernesto Anaya, Tom Michalski and Enrique Anda.

Fifth row: Sergio Lujan.

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Kyle Hobbs Color Guard commander

Color 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert Faculty advisor

Year fn Rested Special Honors Color Guard Commander - Kyle Hobbs International Color Guard Commander Brian Tanaka Or —~

The MMA Color Guard presents the colors before an MUSyracuse basketball game Jan. 12.

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The Corps of Cadets and colors practice a football formation in preparation for the Wentworth game.

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National Color Guard Josh Kimbrow, Kyle Hobbs, Mike Andrus, Scott Szopinski and Raul Gonzalez.

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Brian Tanaka shows off the Japanese flag dur­ ing a Saturday drill.

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reporting secretary, Vince Duncil reads the minutes and results of the previous night's Cadet Council meeting during noon mess.

First row: Luke Dillon. Mark Hollis, John Earl, Paul Long, Vince Duncil, Fran­ cisco Inigo and Eric Brun­ ner. Second row: Evan Maconi, Jack Biven, Travis Ellison, Gabriel Haddad, Tony Serna, Evaristo Salome. Edclmiro Martinez, Alex Cheng, Alex Graue, Andrew Whittle and Col. Ronald Kelly.

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First row: Travis Ellison, Lt. Col. Richard Ray and Sand­ ers Roth. Second row: Cory Moore, Will Kerns, Nick Fajen, Raimundo Rodriguez and Nevin Harralson. Third row: Eduardo Inigo, Andrew Cruzen, Jesus Alarcon and Jaime Obando. Fourth row: Josh Dctmer, Eddie Delashmil, Jin Han Kim and Mau­ ricio Espinosa. Fifth row: Artem io Maldonado, Chris Marcione, Tom Michalski, Peter Ray. Alex Cheng and Edelmiro Martinez. Sixth row: John Earl and Javier Torres.

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Special Honors Russell Award for 1st Year Member H Srinivas Mantha Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Chorus Jeff Warne

Under Cpt. Michael Shoemaker, the vocal music program split into two programs this year: the beginners chorus and the advanced Cadet Chorus.

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First row: Srinivas Mantha and Edwin Stewart. Second row: Brian Dickey and Victor Suarez- Third row: Jonathan <4 velar and Fran­ cisco Inigo. Fourth row: Carlos Dorantes and Jason Davis. Fifth row: Oziel Arizpe and Luis Aguirre.

Sixth row: William Oliva and Josh Franks. Seventh row: Cpt. Peggy Reynard, Andrew Wiegand, Alan Torres, James Arce, Raul Gonzalez, Jose Villegas, Javier Gonzalez, Jeff Warne, Kasey Turnbull and Cpt. Michael Shoemaker. Eighth row: James Jones and Joe Brown. Ninth row: Nick Fenton.

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Maj. Joe Ableman Scoutmaster

Lt. CoL Ron Rosendahl Scoutmaster

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Special Honors Eagle Scout Candidates Srinivas Mantha Eddie Delashmit Nic Fenton

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Kuan- Yu Cheng, Sanders Roth, Gerardo Ramos and Nick Patel. Fourth row: Jin Hau Kim, Andrew Cruzen, AJ Wilson, Sam Kovar, Vince Duncil and Jaime Obando. Fifth row: Eddie Delashmit, Carlos Camp.

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Morgan Josephs, Nadto Guarda and Ismael Cantu.

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Special Honors 4 Stribling Dramateer Trophy for Best Single I Performance - John Earl Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dramateer - Evan Spaulding Below, Evaristo Salome demands to know why his father, played

by John Earl, tricked him into breaking into the White House garden in the fall play "The Curious Savage." At bottom left, Jose Rosales, Francisco Inigo and Kasey Turnbull play inmates at the asy lum where Earl has been committed.

"Just a little foundation. I don ’t want to look trashy, ’’ Glen Weaver tells makeup artist Alex Graue.

The Salome broth­ ers, Evaristo and Jorge, in Oscar-caliber roles as the sons of an eccentric mil­ lionaire.

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First row: Kasey Turnhull, Eric Detmer, Nic Fenton, Francisco Inigo, Oziel Arizpe, Srinivas Mantha and Erian Clack.

Second row: Alex Graue, Evaristo Salome, Jose Rosales, John Earl, Scott Cable, Diego Covarrubias, Jorge Salome and Ismael Cantu.

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Chris Greenwell showed off his great­ est talent during the “MMA Idol" com­ petition during this year's talent show.

Cadet rock band Squamata played two sets at the talent show. The quartet featured guitarist Mike Orzel. drummer Jose Rosales, front man Ignacio Guarda and bassist Jorge Ibanez.

Evan Spaulding couldn't wait to get a look at the crowd.

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Kyle Caperton, Kuan-Yu Cheng and Lee Ressmeyer try their hands at a homemade instrument, created for the Missouri Science Olympiad.

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Far left - Cpt. Barnes and Tyler Satterfield wind up rubber band-powered airplanes for a fight competition. Near right - Kyle Hobbs and Hora­ cio Chapa test out their hydropowered rocket­ ship on front campus.

First row: Josh Franks, Raimundo Rodriguez, Kyle Caperton, Adam Harrow, Gavin Davis and Jeff Warne. Second row: Gerardo Ramos, Eddie Delashmit, Laurent Feuerhelm, Giuseppe Poletti, Andres De La Torre and Glen Weaver. Third row: Lee Ressmeyer, Joao Pinto-Ribiero, Corey Filla, Corey Powers, Eric Brun­ ner, Mike Orzel and Alex Cheng. Fourth row: Jason Stock, Jeronimo Vargas, Nacho Guarda, Javier Torres, Alex Pierce, Kyle West, Jason Davis and Andrew Kline. Fifth row: Cpt. Michael Pemberton and Cpt. Ken Barnes.

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Tony Serna M-Club president

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Year fn ReM&tJ Special Honors M-Club Trophy for Greatest Percentage

Oscar Cucn, Israel Avelar and Alejandro Rey make Final adjustments before the M-Club paper air­ plane contest.

Bladimir Martinez congratulates Jesus Ramirezfor being one of the winners of the paper airplane con­ test.

Vince Duncil gives ‘cm a “C”for “Colonels” during a front campus pep rally.

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Left to right, top to bottom Chris Greenwell, Bladimir Martinez, AJ Wilson, Salvador Macias, Jose Cardenas, Juan Rendon, Arturo Fernandez, Tony Serna. Nic Fenton, Sergio Lujan, Ismael Cantu, Vince Duncil. Cpt. Frank Giuseffi, Mauricio Espi­ nosa. Luke Dillon, Michael Swain.

Victor Suarez.

Shale Houston, Edehniro Martinez, Jamie Obando, Devon Barker, Juan Tre­ vino. Javier Torres, Carter Harris and Paul Long.

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Tony Serna Provost Marshall

U. Col. John Kahl Ireland Faculty advisor

Special Honors Provost Marshall Tony Serna MP of the Year Giuseppe Poletti

Far left - MPs hustle to set up chairs on Colonels Field before the start of the Grandparents Week­ end review. Below - Luis Carrillo and Andrew Whittle stand guard al the front gate, awaiting the Fl inspectors. Right - Matt Hollis, ready to greet alums as they return to campus for Homecoming 2004.

First row: Laurent Feuerhelm, Luis Carrillo, Tony Serna, Francisco Inigo and Ismael Cantu. Second row: Raimundo Rodriguez and Felipe Suda. Third row: Nic Fenton, Nacho Guarda, John Bassett and Michael Yamamoto. Fourth row: Matt Hollis, Morgan Josephs, Jorge Salome and Scott Cable. Fifth row: Corey Epperson and Andrew Whittle.

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Year- fn Rested Special Honors Whitney Journalism Award Chris Greenwell Wilson Scroll for Journalism Gonzalo Fernandez

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Cadets from the high school and Junior School journalism programs visited the University of Missouri's School ofJournalism. At right. Cory Moore photographs the KOMU set as part of the school tour.

Eagle Editor Chris Green­ well works best under a tight deadline.

Front row: Srinivas Mantha and Gonzalo Fernandez.

Second row: Alejandro Marcos and Artemio Mal­ donado. Third row: Eric Brunner, Adam Harralson, Mauricio Espinosa and Chris Greenwell. Fourth row: Edehniro Martinez and Horacio Chapa. Fifth row: Bladimir Martinez and Luke Dillon.

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Gabriel Haddad 8th Grade Cadet Council Representative

Jack Biven 7th Grade Cadet Council Representative

Bravo Company Staff: Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan Eastman, 1st Pla­ toon Leader Gabriel Haddad, Guideon Emilio Vargas, Supply Sgt. Alain Garcia, Company Commander Cory Moore, 2nd Pla­ toon Leader Nevin Harralson, 3rd Pla­ toon Leader Hugh Carnahan, 1st Sgt. James Chang, and Commandant Maj. Mark Vaughan

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Rep o sa had a spe­ cial treat in mind for Atlan Martinez at ED today. (Actually, Atlan is trying out a pair of water buckets at the Lewis & Clark Museum.

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Chris HasheevcSalvato and Dani Tibi soaked on Six Flags's Thunder River.

Hugh nahan, Crcacy and Andy Mann take in si ice skating during eighth grade trip.

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Ricky Bradford gets a good look at the Mississippi River from the rail of the paddlewheel steamboat SS Tom Sawyer.

Cory Moore accepts the Fellow­ ship Cup from Lt. Col. Eastman during Commencement. r

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8th Graders

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Christian Bouleille

Armando Campos

Hugh Carnahan

James Chang

Chad Cooke

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Chris Creacy

Patricio Flores

Alain Garcia

Gabriel Haddad

Nevin Harralson

Chris HasheeveSalvato

Jose Hernandez

Mitchell Houston

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Robert Kelley

Will Kerns

Ethan Leavell

Andy Mann

Atlan Martinez

Thomas Mennemeyer

Cory Moore

Rolani Pastor

Marshall Rackauskas

Peter Ray

Mark Sciortino

Jay Serna

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Vladimir Shelikhov

Emilio Vargas

Kevin Walsh

Lee Weber

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Jack Bi ven

Alex Coury

Andrew Fowlkes

Omar Garza

Stephen HasheeveSalvato

Rodrigo Irurita

Jesse Knipker

Thomas Kortkamp

David Lee

Marco Lopez

Fernando Madero

Phillip Minton

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Lane Nelson

Luis Rivera

Alejandro Romo

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Ale,x Thompson

Dani Tibi

Travis Werdehausen

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Zachary Settlemoir

Cole Gilham

Oliver Prince

Max Silberman

John Yuan

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Junior School Commandant

Housemother

Lt. Col. Jonathan Eastman

Maj. Mark Vaughan

Ms. Penny Cearley

Junior School Secretary

Learning Resource Center

Librarian

Computer Instructor

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Mrs. Renae Stumpe

Cpt. Gary Kartye

Cpt. Andrea Nunziante

Teachers Social Studies

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Lt. Col. Janies Garrett

English

Maj. Willis Kleinsorge

Mathematics

Maj. Richard Twells

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Maj. Judy Twells

Assistant Commandants

Cpt. Bernard Strunk

Cpt. Charles Reposa

Sgt. Robert Munson

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After 35years teaching social studies in the Junior School, Lt. Col. James Garrett retiredfrom MMA. Here, he instructs Thomas Kortkamp on the Louisiana Purchase.

Zachary Settlemoir, Ricky Bradford, Kevin Lee, Cole Gilham, John Yuan and Oliver Prince gofor the gold in the Battle ofthe Books competition.

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At top center, Peter Ray posts his star for being named to Delta Phi. Above, Ethan Leavell and Marshall Rackauskas demon­ strate their science fair project.

Ever the ecologist, Maj. Kleinsorgc took his classes back campus to study trees from their leaves and branches.

At left, John Yuan and Kevin Lee collect samples.

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Luis Rivera, Lt. Col. Garrett and Maj. Twells rate the contestants in the spring drama production. "The Excuse Olympics."

Ricky Bradford, Zachary Settlemoir, Evan Maconi, Kevin Lee and John Yuan

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Thomas Mennemeyer had the honor of performing with the high school band at events like this pep band per­ formance during a Colonels football game.

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Jack liiven and Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato lead the pack during the Junior School's road march test.

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Lane Nelson and Nevin Harralson offer a salute to those fallen in the 9-11 attacks during a special ceremony.

Christian Bouteille had a blast brav­ ing the rapids at Johnson’s Shut-ins.

Marco Lopez, on his way to Hidden Valley’s biggest slopes.

Rolani Pastor pulls into the lead during an Sth grade trip the St. Louis Mills mall, but Gabriel Haddad is hot on his tail.

Andy Mann got a seat all to him­ self on the bus trip home from Six Flags.

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Alex Coury feels like a million bucks in Amber Etheridge's Miss Missouri crown. He took the tiara for a test drive at the Valentines Ball.

Chris Hasheeve-Salvato and Luis Rivera are more than happy to let Emilio Vargas clean out the pumpkin for the Halloween jack-olantern contest.

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I homas Mcnnemeyer samples the punch at the Junior School's Christmas party. Also pictured are Edelmiro Martinez, Oliver Prince. Phillip Minton, Alain Garcia, Will Kerns and Evan Maconi.

Lane Nelson, semiprofessional snow­ boarder.

Below, Jesse Knipker, John Yuan, Zachary Settlemoir, Vladimir Shelikhov, Alex Coury and Andy Mann belly up to the snack bar.

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Will Kerns checks out a rowboat for a quick tour of Lake Mismilaca.

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Armando Campos and Emilio Vargas own the Natatorium *s twoman racing circuit.

Vladimir Shelikhov is ready for the piggyback race, but Ethan Leaved is the one doing all the work.

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Maj. Kleinsorge offers congratulations to Eric Schmidt, Rolani Pastor, Alain Garcia and Jesse Knipkcr on earning honors in intramural basketball.

This staring contest between Cpt. Strunk and Dan Morgan has been going for five hours.

Uh oh. What did Allan Martinez do this time? (What­ ever it is, it looks like Marco Lopez, Dani Tibi,Fernando Madero and Hugh Carnahan are in on it.)

Roommates Mark Sciortino and Peter Ray’s attempts at cleaning their room for FI seem to be having the oppo­ site effect.

Lee Weber and Peter Aranda help Kevin Lee adjust his ribbons before Evensong.

Cory Moorejust eliminated half the new boys during the Dads Day drilldown.

Cpt. Bogdon helps Dani Tibi and Rodrigo Irurita with an Accelerated Math Program test.

Lane Nelson and Will Kerns decide to give peace a chance.

Patricio Flores helps Lt. Col. Eastman demonstrate how the human wheelbarrel race will be done.

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Jose Hernandez gets caught in the act of creating a “loving tribute" to Maj. Kleinsorge.

Sgt. Munson points out a scuff on Alex Coury's belt brass during inspection.

Vladimir Shelikhov leads the Junior School run during a wintery platoon road march.

Robert Kelley was named the best-drilled eighth grader in the Commencement Week­ end Drilldown.

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Art Achievement Award James Chang

G. David Bailey Discipline Award Cory Moore

Maj. George Piper Outstanding Junior School Athlete Peter Ray

Best Platoon Leader Gabriel Haddad Bozarth Leadership Scholarship Luis Rivera

Piper Barracks Award Evan Maconi \

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Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency in the Junior School Cory Moore

Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Outstanding Underclassman Luis Rivera

Col. Jerome G. Harris Shield for Most Soldierly Cadet Lee Weber i !

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Hal Heyman, ‘5 All-American Boy; A<ward Andrew Mann

Petit Fellowship Cup Cory Moore

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Plaque for Highest Scholarship in 8th Grade Williatn Kerns

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First row: Hugh Carnahan, Lane Nelson, Emilio Vargas and Chad Cooke. Second row: Maj. Richard Twells, Mark Sciortino, Jose Hernandez.

Andrew Fowlkes, Francisco Bouteille, Jay Serna, Andy Mann and Cpt. David Bogdon.

First row: Alain Garcia, Luis Rivera, Chris Hasheeve-Salvato, Emilio Vargas, Jack Biven and Phillip Minton. Second row: Armando Campos, Rolani Pastor, Francisco Bouteille, Rodrigo Irurita and Omar Garza. Third row: Lt. Col. James Garrett, Ethan Leavell, Peter Aranda, Lee Weber, Travis Werdehausen and Maj. Willis Kleinsorge. Not pictured: Vladimir Shelikhov.

Front row: Gabriel Haddad and Peter Ray. Second row: Rodrigo Irurita, Ethan Leavell and Chad Cooke. Third row: Maj. Willis Kleinsorge, Omar Garzfl, Fernando Madero, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato and IJ. Col. Jim Garrett. Fourth row: Patricio Flores, Peter Aranda and Janies Chang.

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Maj. Kleinsorge gives his team a few words of wisdom before the second half begins.

1 Maj. Richard Twclls is about to admonish Andrew Fowlkes for clasping in his bout with Emilio Vargas.

Chad Cooke and Omar Garza don't get to watch the action from the bench for very long.

"No defenseman can stop Patricio Flores." thinks a frightened Trojan.

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Cory Moore Brigadier commander

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Cpt. Charles Reposa Faculty advisor

Cory Moore led the Brigadiers onto the Mexico High School basketball court for a special half time perfor­ mance.

First row: Fernando Madero, Hugh Carnahan, Thomas Mennemeyer, Evan Maconi, Cory Moore, Jack Biven, Chris Creacy and Thomas Kortkamp. Second row: Cpt. Charles Reposa, Kevin Walsh, Gabriel Haddad, Patricio Flores, Alain Garcia, Peter Ray, Emilio Vargas, Allan Marti­ nez, James Chang and Lee Weber.

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Fernando Madero shows off his prize fish, caught off the swinging bridge back campus.

Special Honors Eagle Scout Candidates Srinivas Mantha Eddie Delashmit

BSA Council representative Bill Cearley congratulates Oliver Prince and Cole Gilham with their Aquanaut badges during the Spring Awards Banquet.

Armando Campos looks con­ cerned as Jose Hernandez has a meeting of the minds with the bait.

First row: Armando Campos, Omar Garza.

Zachary Settlemoir, Evan Maconi, John Yuan and Camden Pratt.

Second row: Cole Gilham and Ricky Bradford. Third row: Alejandro Romo. Phillip Minton, Chris HasheeveSalvato. Thomas Kortkamp, Andy Mann. Hugh Car­ nahan, Max Silberman, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato.

Cory Moore and Kevin Lee. Fourth row: Maj. Joe Able­ man, Jack Biven, Emilio Vargas. Luis Rivera. Eric Schmidt. Gabriel Haddad, Alain Garcia, Rodrigo Irurita, Jose Hernandez.

Rolani Pastor. Chad Cooke, Fernando Madero and Lt. Col. Ron Rosendahl.

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Congratulations Jesse Cruzen and the Class of 2004 Love, Mom & Dad

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Srinivas Rao Karra, Venkat Karra. Suhhlavmi Karra, Srinivas Karra and Sridhar Karra.

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GREAT JOB! Evan and Keaton Hollowell.

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Clark. Mr. Mark Academy Barber 7. 168

Caperton, Kyle 92,148

Cabildo. Jorge 13. 86, 128. 129

Cable, Scon 14. 17, 80. 127. 132. 133, 139. 147, 150

Cardenas. Jose

Cabrera. Alexander 80. 119

Carnahan. Hugh 3. 154. 155. 156. 168; 169. 172. 173. 174, 175

Cooke. Chad 156. 165, V72. 173. 175. 189

Carrillo. Francisco 25,80. Ill, 127

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Camu. Reynaldo 1.42.44. 1(25, 133

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Canale, Anthony 92

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’CuenTOscbr’’ 85,87. 149

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Way to Go, Chris Greenwell!

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Way to Go, Chad Cooke!

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Delashmiti Eddie 1.6, 26. 4145,72. 117. 137. 182

Delmer. Eqc 19, 24, 87.fl 13, 136, 137, 143. 147

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Diederich, Mrs. Kathy Assistant id the President 100 Dillon. Lucas 1,25.26,35,42. 47, 70. 112. 112. 119. 142. 149, 151 u Doranles, Carlos 15.81. J13pl7, 144

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Espinosa. Mauricio 1,6. 8. 12 j 19. 27. 34. 37.41.42.49.72, 111, 117, 1’30. 131, 139. 143, 147. 149, 151

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Downs. John 23, 87. 113. 183

Duran. Alex 25. 80. 117, 133. 145 ;

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Eastman. Lt. Col. Jonathan Junior School Principal 154, 155. 160, 169. 171

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John, Now you graduate, so dream big, make those dreams goals and remember your integrity and attitude is all you truly own. With love and support we look for­ ward to what tomorrow will bring.

Congratulations Class of 2004

We are so very proud of you and love you always, Mom, Dad, Ryan, David, Alex and Emily

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•tain. Blake I, 12. 25.41.42.50,70, 114. 115. 129 I Fowlkes. Andrew 158. 173 ?

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Franks. Joshua 34,91.92, 113, 144. 148

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Garza Garcia. Hector 87

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Gonzalez, Antonio \ 14, 17. 18, 19.78. 117; Gonzalez, David 81, 117, 129

91.93. 119, 124, 125. 142, 146. 147

Guarda. Ignacio 81, 111. U7, 131. 145, 147. 148, 150

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geous in your character and in your actions. For the Lord your God, He is the One Who goes with you.

Deut. 31:6

We all love you and are very proud of the young man you have become.

Love, Mom & Dad

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Houston. Shale 84. 88. 113. 116, 117, 149

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Hollis. Mark 10, 20. 23.24, 84. 88, 113. 121. 125, 142. l|o

Inigo. Francisco 7, I4. 84, 88. 121. I42. I44, 145. I46, 147. 150, 204

Hollman, TN-Ier 1.29,42. 53, 72.73. 120, 121. 132, 133. 140, 141.

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Ireland, Lt. Col. John.JCahl Senior Army Instructor 30. 33,'’3X.*35, 10’1. 107, 15(5 •3

Irurita. Rodrigo 158. 168. 169, 172 :

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Hobbs, Kyle 1.7. 13, 1'4’. 42, 52. 113. 119. 121, 125.i. 138.139.

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Lee, You've come a long way, Baby!!! Can’t wait to see where you go from here. You make us all very proud, and we thank God for all that you bring to the family.

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King. Ms. Amanda Junior School Secretary 160

Martinez, Bladimir 1. 14, 23. 40, 41,42. 70,57. Ill, 127.

139, 147. 149. 151

Kleinsorge, Maj. Willis Junior School Science Instructor 27, 161. 162.U68. 172, 173

Martinez. Edelmiro 1,2, 6. 8. 12, 16. 17,20. 26.31,34. 36.

37, 40. 41,42. 57, 111. 122, 123. 139, 138. 142. 143, 149. 151, 1'66. 178, 179

Kline. Andrew 29. 82. 113. 161. 132. 133, 137. 14S

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Matlosz, Lt. Col. Henry 1 Social Studies Department Chair 104

Kortkamp. Thpmas 158, 162. 1741175

McClarey. Maj. Larry Social Studies Instructor-.'

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Kronquist, Cpt Kevin Assistant Confrnandant 8r 102=^'^-^'^--~

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Lachev, Oleksy 17, 78. 79. 82^123 Leavell, Ethan 157, 162. 168/ 172. 173

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Lee. Kyuin (Kevin) 159, 162. 161 169. 170, 175 Lee. KyuwonkDavid) 15. 158, 166.375

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Paras. Roberto 15, 82, 111, 126. 127, 139

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Minton. Phillip 158, 162. 166, 173, 175, . _j, 1.92

Poletii. Giuseppe 90. 93, 133. 148

Moore, Cory 143, 151, 154, 157. 163. 169. 170. 174. 180

Prince, Oliver 159. 162, 16-t 166, 175

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Maniha, Sriniyas !

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Marcos. Alejandro I, 15. 19,21 ' i, 41,42. 56, 70. Ill, 117, 151

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Mennemeyer, Thomas ; 125, 139. 157, 163. 166,174

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Mills. Mrs. Carol English Instructor 106

Maconi. Evan 142. 154, 159. 163, 166. 174. 175

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Long. Paul • 1.17.18, 29. $0, 42. 55. 70. 73. 74. 113. 122.!. 113, 127, 138. 13' ' 142. 149, 154

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James, ©ver the past two and a half years yon have been away from your home and family; Won established relationships and memories that wiM Bast a lifetime, and learned lessons that you will carry with you for the rest of your Bite. MMA will always be in your heart as you continue on out into the world wait­ ing for you. We are so very proud of who you are and what you have become. Always keep Proverbs 3?5-<S close to mind in your search for wisdom and truth. This will guide you down the right paths and protect you from the unknown.

We certainly wish this for alB the ca­ dets at MMA and especially the Class of 2004.

To the staff off MMA, our thoughts are filled with much gratitude for your patience and and support off James while he was at ftOTA. We love you James. We will always be there for you and support you in all your dreams!

Ix>ve9 Dad, ftlom, Maddie, Grandma, and Grandpa from Heaven

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Rendon.JuUo Rendon.Juan 1. 12. 13. 14,41.42,59,70. 113. 119, 149. 183

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Salome, Evaristo 1.3,6, 8. 16. 19, 25.31,35,40.41,42.61.70,93.

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Silberman. Maximilian 159, 162. 175

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Serna. Jay 157, 163. 167. 173

Smith, Cpt. Luke - .--U&eciar-Qf.Public Relations ....-----106. 151

Ro.scndahl.'Lt. Col. Ronald Science Department Chair 2. 106, 116, 117. 145, 175

Swaim. Mr. Jim Assistant Director of Food Services 103, 166

Syed. Lt. Ali Mathematics Instructor 104, 118. 1’19. 124, 125

Simons, Ms. Brenda Administrative Secretary' 100

Romo, Alejandro 159. 175

Suarez, Victor 83. 110, 111. 127, 144. 149

Seibert, 1st Sgt. Greg LET Instructor 8. 107, 132. 133, 138. 140

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Riney, Cpt. Sylvia English Department Chair 106, 146

Roberts, Jon 25. 79, 83. 118. 119, 127. 146

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Stewart. Edwin 1.42,63, 111, 121. 133, 144 Stribling. Col. Charles R.. Ill Chairman of the Board of Trustees 8.36, 100

Strunk. Cpt. Bernard Junior School Assistant Commandant 161, 164. 167, 168 Stumpe. Mrs. Renae Junior School LRC Instructor 160. 165

Treadway, ^laj. Richard Assistant Commandant 85..L02._ —i Trcmbley. Mrs. Ginni High Schoql Secretary 8 *■

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Twells. Maj. Richard Junior School English Instructor 151. 161. 163. 173

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Rendon.JuAn 1. 12. 13. 14.41.42,59.70. 113, 119, 149. 183

Reposa. Cpt. Charles Junior School Assistant Commandant 161.174

Rodriguez, Omar 24, 89. 133. 199

Resendez, Jdse 1, 12.30,42.59. 111. 119. 129

Rodriguez, Raimundo 19. 83, 121. 143, 148. 150

Ressmeyer. Lee 1.8. 13, 14..B0.42, 60. 70.132. 133. 139. 140, 148 196 r

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Rey, Alejandro 24. 89, 133.-149 A Reynard. Cql. Dana Director of .Music 10. 14, 20. lj>4, 136. 137

Reynard, Cpt. Peggy .Practical Arts Department Chair 104. 144. 174

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Sampson, Tom 19, 22, 89. (13. 120.121, 125 Satterfield. Tyler 1.23.27,42.61, 122. 123, 125. 139, 140.

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Maj. Will'is Kleinsorge, Junior School photographer Steve Biggers, Steve Biggers Studios Brent GoerUtz, Wais worth Publishing tylary Cruise, General Printing Lt. Marijo Lagemann t Mis. Andrea Hinkle Maj. Richard 7 wells i.

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Marcos, Alejandro - 21 (5), 111 (2). 117 (4)

Inigo. Francisco - 149 (4)

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