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More than 280 cadets from 30 states and 18 nations made up the 120th Corps of Cadets at Missouri Military Academy. pianagan, and the second under the leadership °fPresld™ J^ing construction scheduledfor use in continued progress of the new academic bui g the 2009-10 year. t Military Academy. 204 Grand Formore information about MMA,wrUe o is maninfo@mma.mexico.mo.us; or Street, Mexico, Mo. 65265; call 1.573.58.1776, e-matl tnjo go online to http://www.MMA-cadet.org/ ■

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Registration Opening Week Fall Picnic & Games 6-7, Homecoming Fall Family Weekend 10Valentine Weekend Evensong Stribling Day Senior Ring Ceremony Missouri Game Trip 16Ed Tours Six Flags Trip Big Surf Trip Christmastime Events Companies Battalion Staff Seniors Senior-Faculty Games Senior Chronicle Juniors Designations Sophomores 51Freshmen High School Organizations Academics 171Athletics 84Chibs Military 108-1 160High School Faculty 114Middle School Commencement Events Construction on Campus

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Registration Cadets get settled in for new year atMMA

The first day at MMA is a busy time as cadets register, check out uniforms, get a regulation haircut and settle into their new barracks home. Top left photo, Chris Storie walks cadets Clay Johnson, Shane Henderson, Juan Carlos Zepeda and Quinton Eldridge through the barracks as Maj. Bernard Strunk looks on. Clockwise: barber Mr. Mark Clark gives Nick Freeman a trim; Lt. Cmdr. Mike Logan talks Derek Kantorski and his parents through technology rules; nurses Ms. Barbara Williams and Mrs. Lora Ireland set up medicine dispersal for cadets John Dillon and Drake Scott; and Capt. Andy Craig and Maj. Dennis Diederich register cadets Matt Doughty and Wen Hong Liu 3 as Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai waits to guide..

Opening Activities Cadets learn the ropes during early meetings, training

Clockwise from top left: Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi addresses the Corps of Cadets on the opening day of classes; Quinn Gutshall helps Brandon Doggett get his uniforms; Middle School cadets await the firs meeting of the year; cadets go through the lunch line for the first time in the MMA Dining Hall; and Shane Henderson loads uniform components into a cart to take back to his room from the 4 quartermaster's department.

Fall Picnic & Games Contests, goodfood lighten early pace

From top left: Capt. Kip Kimberley congratulates old boy drilldown winner Glenn Petty at the Fall Picnic and Games on Colonels Field; Ruben Diaz, Joshua Beyer, Doug Dieckgraefe and Andres Camino lead their company in singing "Old M.M.A.;" cadets enjoyed a picnic after competing in the pony express relay and crazy bat race; each platoon made a human pyramid as part of team­ building exercises.

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Homecoming Alumni enjoy activities, mixing with cadets

Primary donors Les (’48) and Joanne Barnardjoin MajGen Robert M. Flanagan to sign the beam to be lifted onto the new academic hall bearing their name during a Saturday special ceremony; Alumni prepare to review the Corps; Mitch Moffitt, '82, joins cadets in a front campus picnic lunch; MajGen Flanagan presents Matt Graves, '06, with the sweepstakes drilldown plaque; and Paul Petit, 6 '82, practices his drive before the alumni golf outing.

Homecoming Colonels top Wentworth, Bravo wins prize

Clockwise from top left: 15 members of the Class of 1958 enjoyed a 50-year reunion; Dan Davis, '71, passes the gavel to new Alumni Association president Dean Ahistrand, '82; senior Dani Erickson was the last cadet standing in the sweepstakes drilldown; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan lets Wenworth's Capt. Basil Reed hold the state military football championship trophy in pregame ceremonies before the Colonels retained it with a victory; and Bravo Company repeated as Homecoming decorations winner.

Fall Family Weekend Sports events, presentations and picnics highlight

Fall Family Weekend in October is the first official opportunity for families to visit cadets on campus, and is full of activities, such as academic presentations, reviews, football and soccer games, picnics and parent-teacher conferences. From top left: Company Commander Anthony Wurl reports to 1st Sgt. Randall Jacobson that Delta is ready for inspection; MajGen Flanagan, Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Harry Cunningham and fathers troop the line; The families of cadets Tyler Humphrey and Richard Shear walk to a meeting; MajGen Flanagan and Director of Grounds and Maintenance Mr. Greg Morton make a presentation on the new academic building; Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato visits with Dani Erickson and his parents at a front campus picnic.

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Fall Family Weekend Parents see cadets in military campus setting ■

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Clcokwise from above: Cadet Yang Wang serves Anthony Wurl and his family at the Senior Pancake Breakfast in the MMA Dining Hall; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents the company drill competition trophy to Echo Company Commander Dennis Newman; Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi makes a presentation in Memoria Chapel; Math instructor Capt.

Ananta Khanal conducts a parent-teacher conference.

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Valentine Weekend Conferences, review, breakfast among activities

Clockwise from top left: Maj. Willis Kleinsorge discusses cadets1 work with parents; Drum Major Zhe (Jeremy) Li leads the MMA Band at Sunday review; Mauricio Alvarez prepares to serve at the senior pancake breakfast; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan oversees battalion review; and Lt. Col. Joe Ableman discusses math curriculum with a parent.

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Valentine Ball Cadets, families enjoy annual dance

From above, clockwise: Repeat Valentine Ball queen Bethany Wurl and court pose with Miss Missouri for a photo; Jung Soo Woo directs the Grand March; Middle School Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman and his wife Rosanna greet Bravo Commander Dylan Waschkowski and his date in the receiving line; Luis Marcano and his date enjoy a dance; junior class president Roman Cepeda escorted Miss Missouri Lacey Fitzgerald and joined her for the first dance; and MajGen Robert M. and Mrs. Debbie Flanagan led the single file portion of the grand march.

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Evensong Annual program tells the Christmas story

The annual Evensong program is presented in December to tell the Christmas story. From above, clockwise: Alex Flynn presents a Scripture reading as Chaplain the Rev. Randall Sawyer listens; the participants process in to begin the program; Luis Marcano and Nick Helverson sing a duet; Dani Erickson and Won Uk Lee provide instrumental accompaniment; Mikal Motley, Landon Smalley and Nathaniel Brand sing "We Three Kings.

Stribling Day Former MMA president, teacher remembered

Cadet officers, MMA staff friends and family gathered at the grave offormer MMA teacher and Academy President Col. Charles R. Stribling on January 23 to pay respects and remember the accomplishments and contributions of the longtime benefactor and employee. Chaplain the Rev. Randall Sayvyer provided the eulogy. Cadets Thomas Clubb and Kyu Won (David) Lee placed a flower arrangement.

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Senior Ring Ceremony Rings presented to Class of2009 at Homecoming

Clockwise from top left: Alex Flynn, Bobby Blue and Chris Storie wait to receive their rings from Echo Company Commander Dennis Newman; Dylan Waschkowski, Drew Benoit and Newman show off their rings; Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and Alumni Association President Dan Davis, '71, present Kyu Won (David) Lee his ring as battalion staff members Thomas Clubb, Won Uk Lee and Aldo Sanchez stand at attention; Mitchell Thomas receives his ring from Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, '70; and Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz congratulates Storie on receiving his ring during a front campus ceremony Homecoming weekend.

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MU football game trip Corps parades at MU win over Buffalo State

Clockwise from top left: the MMA Band performed as part of the halftime show on Faurot Field at the MU versus Buffalo State football game in November; the entire Corps of Cadets paraded around the stadium during the pregame ceremonies; Middle School cadets complete the tour of the track; Drew Benoit and Hyung Woo Kim carry the MMA banner; Lt. Santina Ippolito and cadets participate in the "Star Spangled Banner" before the game.

Ed Tour: London Cadets exposed to British culture, sites

Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan, Ms. Barbara Williams and Capt. AU Syed sponsored the spring educational tour to London in February, taking cadets Froylan Arellano, Alexander Belton, Eduardo Benites, Jose Benites, Nathaniel Brand, Alejandro Cantu, Edgar Cantu, Robert Carrillo, Hunter Dock, Hector Esquer, Alejandro Hinojosa, Jafar Mansur, Johanan Mansur, Todd Minnett, Kyle Perkinson, Andrew Smith, Cameron Stock, Seth Thomason, Peter Walters, Dylan Waschkowski and Derek Wilson. They toured many British highlight spots, including castles, trolleys, a dungeon, wax museum, Big Ben and more.

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Ed Tour: Washington, D.C. Cadets tour nation's capitol in February

Cadets Jorge Aguilera, Walker Allen, Jose Alvarez, Federico Arreola, A. J. Boren, Parker Bridge, Alejandro Cepeda, Ernesto Cepeda, George Chase, Mauricio Chico, Wei Hsin Chiu, John Dillon, Quinton Eldridge, Matthew EerNisse, Juan Gonzalez, Quinn Hacke, Christo Hernandez, Gonzalo Ibarra, Clayton Johnson, Will Judice, Andres Navarro, Zachwrie Parr, Blake Rosenberg, Juan Pablo Sada, Joaquin Spanier, Roberto Valdes and Juan Carlos Zepeda toured Washington, D.C., in February under the leadership of Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz and Maj. Bernard Strunk. Sites visited included the Smithsonian Museums, Arlington National Cemetery, the Washington Monument, Ford's Theatre, the Vietnam Memorial, Union Station, the International Spy Museum, the Marine Museum at Quantico, U.S. Navy Plaza, U.S. Capitol, National Archives, Mt. Vernon, Fort McHenry and the Maritime Museum.

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Six Flags trip Corps makes annual May trip to amusement park

Clockwise from top left: John Huang meets Sylvester; cadets Ting Yuan Chen, Hsin Wei Chiu, Yang Li, Huang and Chuan Tian pose for a photo on the midway; Joo Eun Kim and Johanan Mansur show off their prizes; Andrew Lew enjoys some cotton candy; John Dillon and Nathaniel Brand prepare to ride the Superman Toyver of Power.

Big Surf trip Cadets travel to Mid-Missouri water park

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Cadets had a splashin’-good time at Big Surf water park near Linn Creek, Mo., over the Labor Day weekend. Clockwise, from top left: Jesus Martinez, Jeffrey Rider, Chris Henderson and Francisco Labastida enjoy the cool water; Shane Henderson shoots down the water slide; Luis Gonzalez, Labastida, Joel Loza and Armando Lanz get ready to make a splash; Robert Carrillo, Shane Henderson and Aldo Sanchez brighten bus driver Ms. Mary Lou Tiller's day; and cadets Julio Zepeda, Cesar Rivas, Juan Carlos Zepeda, Ricardo Zamora, Mauricio Zamora and Ricardo Arjona take a snack break.

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Christmastime Company parties, MS play, Evensong end year

Clockwise, from top left: Delta Company Commander Anthony Wurl and Hector Esquer presented gifts to children from Missouri School for the Deaf at the annual company Christmas party; Col. Dana F. Reynard directs the Middle School Band in a holiday concert; Middle School cadets perform a play written and directed by Capt. Carl Crawford; Collin Reynolds and other band members played Christmas tunes at the various company parties; and Santa Claus (Dani Erickson) pauses with Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan after visiting the Middle School and High School Christmas lunches.

Charlie Company Highest academic and athletic standards

Members of Charlie Company were Ricardo Alaniz, Jose Alvarez, Mauricio Alvarez, Froylan Arellano, Vasily Belton, Eduardo Benites, Evan Buford, Matt Callis, Alejandro Cantu, Edgar Cantu, Hyuk Woo Choi, Eui Jeong Chung, Diego Cosio, Paulo Diez, Matt EerNisse, Samuel Furst, Jorge Garcia, Jose Gaxiola, Rosendo Godoy, Luis Gonzalez, Jose Gutierrez, Quinn Hacke, Antonio Haghenbeck, Paul Head, James Headstream, Chris Henderson, Ran Hu, Kyle Hughes, Sean Hurst, Will Judice, Jae Hyung Jung, Derek Kantorski, Kyung Pyo Kim, Devin Lang, Si Chan Law, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Jun Hyeok (Kevin) Lee, Ji Hyeong Lee, Wen Hong Lin, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Diego Lopez, Johanan Mansur, Cody McCutcheon, Julian Montgomery, Steve Ortega, Jose Panizo, Carlos Patino, Evan Perry, Jose Porras, Matt Reindel, Mauricio Rodriguez, Clay Samuelson, James Schwank, Austin Scott, Reuben Senatore, Jared Shaw, Andrew Tennant, Eduardo Torres, Jordan Uthe, Gustavo Valdez, Gabriel Villasenor, Paul White, Derek Wilson, Feng Zhang and Wei Hao Zhou.

Charlie officers for 2008-09 were, from left, 1st Sgt. Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Third Platoon Leader Ji Hyeong Lee, Guideon Bearer Reuben Senator, Company Commander Devin Lang and Second Platoon Leader Derek Wilson. Not pictured is First Platoon Leader Cody McCutcheon.

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Delta Company Highest company discipline standards

Members of Delta Company were Ricardo Arjona, Ty Armer, Jose Benites, Joshua Beyer, Andres Camino, Wen Hsin Chang, Jeong Yong Choi, Thomas Clubb, Juan Pablo De Esesarte, Matt Doughty, Jacey Drummond, Anthony Eding, Hector Esquer, Jason Glaser, Lukas Goza, Jung Hun Han, Phi Lip Han, Hector Herrera, Martin Hinojosa, John Huang, Ki Min Kang, John Kent, Hyung Woo Kim, Joo Eun Kim, Francisco Labastida, Jordan Langton, Johnathan LaRue, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Won Uk Lee, Siheng (Henry ) Lei, Jia Huan Liu, Yang Li, Ryan Ma, Jesus Martinez, Sean Maurice, John McAlister, Hector Medina, Alejandro Mendoza, Martin Michael, Todd Minnett, Mikal Motley, Stephen Myers, Felix Navarette, Kyle Perkinson, Bruno Quevedo, Jeffrey Rider, Cesar Rivas, Edgar Rodriguez, Ricardo Ruvalcaba, Jorge Salva, Aldo Sanchez, Landon Smalley, Eric Soto, Joaquin Spanier, Cameron Stock, Zhoumengyang Sun, Salvador Vallejo, Peter Walters, Yang Wang, Yong Wang, Clayton Workman, Anthony Wurl, Dai Xue Yang, Mauricio Zamora and Julio Zepeda.

Delta officers were Third Platoon Leader Lukas Goza, Second Platoon Leader Jorge Salva, Guide-on Hearer Peter Walters, 1st Sgt. Ty Armer, Company Commander Anthony Wurl, Executive Officer Ki Min Kang and First Platoon Leader Jung Hun Han, from left.

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Echo Company Honor Company! Best spirit and highest in military

Members of Echo Company included Jan Aguilera, Tarik Aguilera, Omar Aleman, Jose Allard, Ivan Andrianko, Joshua Armstrong, Jorge Barrio, Zach Barton, Drew Benoit, Bobby Blue, Aaron Boren, Luis Angel Bueno, Diego Camargo, Robert Carrillo, Alejandro Cepeda, Luis Ernesto Cepeda, Roman Cepeda, Xiao Chang, Hsin Wei Chiu, Andrew Chow, John Christner, Hunter Dock, Dani Erickson, Sam Etayem, Alex Flynn, Jose Gomez Guerra, German Gonzalez, Clark Grover, Clare Guernsey, Carlos Guerra, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Benjamin Helfert, Nick Helverson, Aaron Hohlbein, Tanner Huff, Tyler Humphrey, James Irwin, Sea Jun Kang, Shea Keener, Tae O Kim, Andrew Lew, Michael Lijewski, Joseph Lowery, Luis Marcano, Travis Mattoon, Zachary McCombs, Tyler McDaniel, Dennis Newman, Glenn Petty, Orlando Ramos, Collin Reynolds, Roy Max Roberts, Richard Shear, Andrew Smith, Noah Spake, Chris Storie, Mitchell Thomas, Chuan Tian, Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai, Sebastian Viesca, Harley Wickline, Derek Williams, Thomas Williams, Kyle Witzel, Jung Soo Woo, Alexander Yeakel, Bi Chen Zhang, Zeyuan Zhang, Huan Zhao, Qiao Zhao, Xin Rui Zhao and Ye Jun Zou.

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Officers, Battalion Staff Seniors lead the 120th MMA Corps of Cadets

Above, from left, the 2008-09 battalion staff included S-l Won Uk Lee, S-2 Aldo Sanchez, Executive Officer Kyu Won (David) Lee, S-3 Jun Yong Lee, Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb, S-4 Bobby Blue, Command Sergeant Major Jung Soo Woo, S-5 Hyung Woo Kim and Band Commander Glenn Petty. Below, seniors earning their sabers included Nathaniel Brand, Won Uk Lee, Jung Soo Woo, Jorge Salva, Anthony Wurl, Dylan Waschkowski, Aldo Sanchez, Thomas Clubb, Glenn Petty, Kyu Won Lee, Dennis Newman, Devin Lang, Hyung Woo Kim and Jun Yong Lee.

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Seniors 2009 48 cadets comprise 120th senior class

The 2009 senior class included Mauricio Alberto Alvarez, Froylan Arellano Ruiz, Jose Merced Benites, Drew A. Benoit, Robert G. Blue, Nathaniel A. Brand, Thomas S. Clubb, Ruben Diaz, Daniel Erickson, Hector Esquer Mendez, Harold Alex Flynn, Lukas M. Goza, Jung Hun Han, Luke Harris, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Michael Christopher Henderson, John T. Huang, William H. Judice, Jakob Jundi, Ki Min Kang, Hyung Woo Kim, Devin H. Lang, Jun Yong Lee, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Won Uk Lee, Travis A. Mattoon, Cody A. McCutcheon, Dennis Newman, Glenn A. Petty, Collin A. Reynolds, Cesar A. Rivas Sanchez, Jorge Arturo Salva Concha, Aldo Sanchez, Reuben N. Senatore, Richard J. Shear, Christopher M. Storie, Mitchell S. Thomas, Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai, Peter R. Walters, Yang Wang, Dylan A. Waschkowski, Paul E. White, Derek B. Wilson, Kyle C. Witzel, Jung Soo Woo, Anthony S. Wurl, Feng Zhang and Wei Hao Zhou.

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J2t. @ol. JHomas S. QluGS, battalion Qommanber four long years have come and gone and it is time to move on st J2inn, Oregon toFinally, bigger and better things. To begin, 1 would like to thank the entire Special Awards: Military Officers Association of America Medal, Meritas Plaque for excellence in Discipline, LTC E.R. Jackson Music Award, Stribling Dramatecr, Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Physical Training, Drill Team, State Military Champion Rifle Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Superior Cadet, Maroon Bar, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards National Honor Society, Soldier's Bar, Railsplitters, JROTCPin Miscellaneous: Expert Shooter, Eagle Scout

faculty for believing in me and standing behind me in all my endeavors this year. In particular, I would like to thank my three longest mentors ar the Academy: Col. Reynard, Lt. Col. Ableman and CSM Williams.

Lt. Col. Cunningham, thank you for teaching me so much this year.

You arc an inspiration and role model I hope to "take after" for years to come. Lt. Col. Gillette, Lt. Col. Vaughn, commandants staff and mentors, I hope you all do well. You pushed me when 1 needed to be pushed and have made me the man 1 am today.

To my fellow seniors: Dani, Drew, Hashccvc, Alex, Anthony, Reuben, Glenn, Travis, the Lees, Kim and Sanchez: Thank you for working with me, and 1 wish all of you great futures and happy lives. Dennis, I honestly hope you and Rachel stay together. You will always be my favorite short Russian. Lang, thanks for everything, and don't worry — someone out there will love your cubed head. Dylan, you arc probably rhe best friend 1 have ever had. Thank you for pushing me forward when I would get in slumps, and for working with me diligently to better the Corps. To Daniel Lee and Roman Cepeda, the ball is in your court now. Never give up. I believe both of you can change the Corps for the better. Pcrkinson, step up your game and get ready. Your journey as a leader has just started. To the underclassmen, you make this Corps what you want it to be. Never back down from the challenges at MMA, and stride through the school year with pride. To leave you with a quote which 1 hope all of you rake to heart, “Do the easier right, instead of the harder wrong. "

dftaj. Styu ^Ujon <5bavi&) J2ee, JLattalion Executive Officer Seoul, SoutR Sftorea Special Awards: Sons of the American Revolution Medal Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Rifle, Physical Training, All­ State Military Soccer Selection, State Military Soccer Champion, Stare Military Rifle Champion, Record Holder Goal of the Year in Soccer Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Soldiers Bar, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Rifle National Competition Qualification Miscellaneous: Expert Rifle Medal

Finally, 1 have made it after six years at Missouri Military Academy. 1 cannot say that those years went by really fast, but also didn't go slow.

First, I want to thank my family for supporting me. I love you, Mom and Dad. I want to thank all the faculty members and teachers: Lt Col. Matlosz, Lt. Col Medley, Maj. McClarey, 1st Sgt. Jacobson, 1st Sgt. Hakes, Maj. Chrismer, Sgt. Maj. Blackaby, CSM Williams, Lt. Schell (best English class ever!), Maj. and Col. Reynard, Maj. Ableman, Capt.

Hagan and Capt. Syed. Thank you for supporting, helping and teaching me. 1 really appreciate it 1 would also like to thank all my friends who have helped me to have great years at MMA. All my Korean brothers: Won Uk Lee, Jun Yong Lee; Daniel Lee (Good luck next year, BC’); Jung Hun Han. Ki Min Kang. Sea Jun Kang (Good luck to you. C Company commander!); Ji Hycong Lee (Lucky S-2); Si Chan Law; Jac Hycung Jung; Joo Eun Kim, Jung Soo Woo; Hyung Woo Kim (Mr Dragon); Jeong Yong Choi; Phi Lip Han; Jun Hyeok Lee; Kyung Pyo Kim; Eui Jeong Chung; Hyuk Woo Choi; and Tae O Kim. (If I missed a Korean brother, please forgive me.) Tom, my ex-XO and present BC, thank you so much for helping me when I needed help.

Thank you to all the staff members (Sanchez, Blue, Petty) who have worked with me since the beginning of the year. Thanks to all my friends: Newman, Lang, Wur), Waschkowski, Flynn, Stock, Lei, etc.

@SdlC Jung Soo ^oo, Jiattalion Sgt. Sliaj.

Seoul, SoutR SRorea Academics: Academic Fourragere, Della Phi Full Member Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: M-Club, Varsity Wrestling Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, State Military Football Champion, Slate Military Wrestling Champion Military: Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

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"The whole object of education is ... to develop the mind. The mind should be a thing that works."

- Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941), U.S. writer

@pl. JKauricio Jllvarez *tlCruapan, JKicfioacan, SKexico I have no words to describe what this school has done for me.

Finally, it is over. After one long year, 1 have finished.

1 want to thank my parents for all their support and love Mama, "gracias por ayudarmc a seguir adclante en las bucnas y cn las malas," tc amo.

Papa, "gracias por tu apoyo incondicional y sabiduria," te amo.

I want to thank all the faculty members, and especially Capt.

Shoemaker. Capt. Obcrman, Capt. Elwood, CSM Williams, Staff Sgt. Wheeler and 1 st Sgt Hakes. They helped me to become a real gentleman.

I also want to thank to my MMA brothers: 7\ldo Sanchez (pcluchc), Jose Benites (mi coach), Eduardo Benites (cl mamerboy), Ricardo Alaniz (roommate), Alejandro Cantu, Scan Hurst, Alejandro Cepeda (carapinao), Torres, Zamorita, Arreola. Gonzales, Labastida, Soto, Martinez and my dear nephew, Daniel Alvarez, tc queiro gordo! z\nd for all the next new cadets, I just want to say, you have to value everything you have in life and learn through your mistakes'.

Academics: Academic Fourragere, Journalism Bar Military: Maroon Bar, Soldier's Bar

Staff Sgt. <Zroylan Jlrellano cRuiz Julancingo, SCiba Igo, SKexico "Real education must ultimately be limited to men who insist on knowing. The rest is mere sheep-herding."

- Ezra Pound (1885-1972), U.S. poet

Activities: Band Ribbon, Chapel Worker Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Tennis, District Medal in Tennis Military: Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon, Expert Air Rifle

Staff Sgt. Jose Site reed Syenites Qiudad Victoria, Jamauliipas, JKexico "Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire."

- William B. Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet and playwright

Academic: Academic Fourragere, Journalism Bar Activities: Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Golf, Physical Training, All-State Military in Soccer Military: Honor Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: MVP Soccer, Expert Shooter Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

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Qpl. fbreu> <&enoit, QcRo Executive Officer Osterville, cffiassacRusetts Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities Fine Arts Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Chapel Worker, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Baseball, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training, State Military Wrestling Champion, State Military Baseball Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

"Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Knowledge is limited.

Imagination encircles the world."

- Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German physicist

1st J2t. cRoRGy tRlue, battalion S-4 Qouncil fluffs, Jocoa Special Awards: The Daughters of the American Revolution Writing Contest, Creative Art Award Activities: Art Ribbon, Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

"I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."

- Sir Winston Churchill (18741965), British politician and writer

1st J2f. ^TatRaniel oSrand, <%ravo Hfiirb Platoon <£eader Geneva, JHinds Well, like any good senior. I'm doing this at the last minute, a couple minutes Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Evensong, Dramat eers Athletics: Varsity Track, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training, Horseback Riding Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Bar Additional Awards Soldier's Bar, Eagle Scout, Miscellaneous: Railsplitters

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before midnight. I'm not really sure what 1 want to say. I guess to all my fellow seniors — Jundi, DW, Dylan, Luke. Goza, Chubbs, Storic, Won Uk Lee, Lang, Wurl, Pi, Cody, Petty, Judice, Flynn, Scnatore, Blue. Reynolds, Erickson and all the others that my sleep-deprived brain is forgetting, I'll never forget you guys. To you guys I'll sec at Norwich this fall (Cody, Shear), I'll see you guys then. To my fellow Bravo high-schoolers, we survived. It's the end, there ain't no more. Dylan, DW, Jundi, 111 never forget our lunch table conversations. Hardball! Dylan, I will get you back someday, so watch out To the Bravo juniors, DW and Irwin, good luck next year!

To the Middle-Schoolers, it seems like this school is horrible, but it really is not. Some of you got that message this year, and some of you didn't. There's nothing more I can do. When you get older, look back and you'll sec that mabye I was annoying, but 1 did know what I was talking about.

To all the faculty that have helped me through the years — CSM Williams, Lt. Col. Matlosz, Lt. Schell, Maj. McClarey, Capt. Syed, Maj. Pemberton, Maj. Ableman. Capt. Shoemaker, Sgt. Wheeler, Gunnery Sgt. Munson, Lt Treadway, Lt. Col. Gillette, 1st Sgt. Seibert, Col. Reynard, Capt. Quint, Capt. Griffin and countless others, thank you so much. Thanks for the advice and inspiration in the hard times, and for helping me stay motivated.

To my parents, thanks for caring enough about my future to send me here To the underclassmen, dont mess up. Whatever it is it isnt worth it. This school can really improve your life. It did for me.

My dad gave me a piece of advice my first day here, and it is true, so here it is: Don't do anything stupid. Yeah, I know it sounds lame, but trust me.

Screwing up your future and any career you might have down the road is not worth something stupid now.

©fW. SluGon *biaz Saltillo, Qoafiuila, dftexico "Failure is instructive. The person who really thinks learns quite as much from his failures as from his successes."

-John Dewey (1859-1952), U.S. psychologist and philosopher

Sgf. Daniel (S)ani> Qricfison JCuntsvilla, JllaGama The end is nigh, my friends. We have been through so much together. In my six years here 1 have done so much and met people who have changed my life forever Alex Flynn, Dennis Newman. Stephen Hashccve and Kyu Won Lee we are the five of then 15 from our original class that made it through. It's crazy to think that we have been here so long, but time just flew right by.

Travis, you arc still the craziest person who I have met, but I have five good reasons for you to shut up, and I am going to miss you, Reuben, Ricky, Luke, Chris, Jung Soo, Dylan, Thomas, Cody, Tom, Drew, Kyle, AJ. Bobby, Cameron, Aldo and any who 1 missed, you guys have added a ton of tun in my life and it has been really fun being with you guys.

I have one parting gift 1 want to give to all of you who read this.

Ultimately, we are all dead men. Sadly, we cannot choose, but we can decide how we meet that end, in order that we arc remembered as men.

To all those who got left behind, stay die course. You will be done soon To Enc Schmidt. RIP my friend. We will all see each other in the next life.

I want to thank CSM Williams for keeping me on track and forcing me not to give up: Capt. Shoemaker for working with Havoc and making sure I'm doing what I have to do to succeed; Lt. Col. Cunningham, I know you're gone, but thank you for all the advice, as well as working with me to be a better person. I will come to sec you when I come up for Homecoming. This is the end, my friends. See you around.

Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Rifle, Physical Training, State Military Champion Football, State Military Champion Rifle, Railspllitters Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: ROTC, Leadership Excellence

Sgt. SCootor &squer cffiendez QRiRuaRua, dKexico "Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882), U.S. essayist, philosopher and poet

Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: Varsity Track Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, Horseback Riding, 10K Run Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

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Academics- Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics Varsity Swimming, Varsity Rifle, Varsity Track, Intramural Football, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training, Horseback Riding, 10K Run, All-State Military Rifle Selection, State Military Rifle Champion, Raiders Military LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Over the past five years 1 have learned quite a bit at this school. I think. 1 mean, 1 cant really remember anything that well, perhaps its a memory disorder of some sort but thats not the point. The point is that the faculty of MMA tried to teach me. and often did. some of the most important lessons in life. Sadly, I may have failed to grasp most of the concepts, but its the thought and the time faculty put into teaching me that counts. Like when your grandmother buys you a sock monkey for your birthday. You have no reason to use this sock monkey, because you arc 18 years old, and sock monkeys arc hideous, but you still smile and say thank you, because its the thought that counts.

Anyway, to my friends: Travis, you owe me a lot of money, and I hope to raccoon hunt with you in the future. Dylan, "Yay, Iowa!"

Reuben, if we had never met, I'm sure our lives would be significantly better. Dani, stop breaking everything. Storic. please, please, sort your life out. Williams, stop freaking out, because no one is around the corner. Clubb, I'm very sorry 1 gave you a concussion, but I'll buy you dinner sometime. Witzcl, I still have your blue shirt.

To the underclassmen, if you think 1 was a cool senior who did whatever I wanted all the time, you were correct! Seriously, guys, do not emulate me. I got about 30 percent of the MMA experience. I lived mediocre at the school, and I believe it made my life worse Sure, it was fun, but it cost me. It's not cool to be a senior slack, so stop it — like now.

Sgt. 1st Glass £uRas Soza, £>elta S'irst Platoon Seader Srec ley, Golorado Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Evensong, Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Basketball, Varsity’ Track, Varsity golf, Varsity Baseball, Physical Training, Lifesaving, 10K Run, All-State Military Selection in Golf, Raiders Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Eagle Scout, God & Country Medal, Private Star Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

I have lived by one code my whole life: Respect your friends, family, and all of God's people; have honor in all you do, including for yourself; keep your integrity holding, yourself to a higher standard and purpose. Never say "No." and always strive to be the best To my friends: Wurl, you were a huge inspiration, a good friend and fun to be around. May you live long, prosper and excel in all you do. Hurst, the greatest friend a person could ask for Yeakel, good luck with your company. You can do anything you put your mind to. Belton, the most inventive person I've met Workman, Eding. Armcr, Huff, Minnctt, Mazin, Thomason, Beyer, Walters, Jundi, LaRue. Montgomery, Motley, Reynolds, Harns and all those who had impacts on my life, I hope to see you all again some day.

My time at MMA was short, but 1 got so far and learned so much. Although I didn't get all I wanted, "such is life.”

Work hard, listen to your leaders and do all it takes to make Delta the best company

2nd J2t. thing SCun SCan, 2)elta Seoul, Soutfi Store a Special Awards: ROTC Distinguished Service Award Athletics: Varsity Track, Intramural Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Parade Ribbon

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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."

- Mahatma Gandhi (18591948), Indian spiritual and political leader

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Staff Sgt. JSuRq St. SCarris St. JSouis, Missouri Well, it's all said and done. Many people ask me. "How was it? Did you enjoy it? Would you do it all over again?" I've got the answers to those questions. It was hell ever since I stepped foot on campus, but I enjoyed every minute of it and 1 would do it all over again in a heartbeat. To my roommates: Stephen Patrick Hashcevc-Salvato, dude, your name is way too long, but I still love ya; Jimmy, you have serious issues, young man ... and the gizzards were still good. To the other seniors: Witzel, just do what you do and you will be good; Travis, I shed blood ; Dani, I'll miss you, man; Benoit and Blue, I am calm; Stone, dont get any more tattoos; Flynn, you were a character; Devin, your life is like a Maury show; Cody, it was fun; and last, but not least, Reuben, you are my brother forever, even though you got me in a lot of stuff, but I love ya! Wilson, Henderson, Froylan, Judice and all of those I might have missed, to all the underclassmen Ima miss ya'll too. JoJo, stay great, and you will go to state. Montgomery, win that high jump, man. Tarik, Cuban. White Chocolate, fix that anger; funny Asian, Kyle, stop letting people call you perky. To all others that I forgot, my bad.

Lastly to the platoons I had -- Cl, C2 —you guys were great. 1 hope you learned something from me, and I wish the best for you all. In closing, MMA has been a great experience for me, and 1 would never take any of what 1 learned for granted. Love you all. You will forever be my little and big brothers

Special Awards: COL Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy, Master Sergeant Billy Crawford Memorial Award Activities: Vespers Worker, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Intramural Football, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training, State Military Champion in Football Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Summer Camp Ribbon, Adventure Ribbon, Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

1st Sgt. StepRen SCasRezve-Salvato, Sc Ro 1st Sgt. SRellaire, STexas "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you."

- B.B. King (1925-x), U.S. blues musician

Academics: Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Intramural Soccer Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Posture Bar, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

&vt. 1st Glass dfiicfiael <&firis) JCenderson SmitHs <Srova, <Xentucfiy "It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows."

- Epictetus (50-135), Greek philosopher

Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Baseball, Intramural Basketball, All-State Military Selection in Football, State Military Champion in Football, Record Holder in Football for Most touchdowns.

Military: Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Most Valuable Player in Football

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@pl. Jo fin J". JCuang, 'Ualedictorian Jlustin, Jexas Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi Member, Delta Phi Associate Member, Delta Phi Pledge Activities: Chapel Worker, Evensong, Cadet Council, Class Valedictorian Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Wrestling, Lifesaving Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Color Guard Additional Awards: Math Bar Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

"All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth."

- Aristotle (388-342 BC), Macedonian philosopher

Jfvt. 'HUilllam &Uilb Judice Jfie 'HUoodlands, <Jexas Special Awards: Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Weightlifting, State Military Champion in Football, District Medal in Football Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Most Valuable Player in Baseball Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

"Remember that our nation's first great leaders were also our first great scholars."

-John F. Kennedy (1917-1963), U.S. president

1st £t. JaRoG Jundi, JBravo tl'irst tJlatoon Header dKuenefien, Germany Activities: Vespers Reader Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Basketball, Wrestling, Raiders, Battalion Presidential Medal Miscellaneous: Raiders Black Barrett, Raiders Competition Medal, Platoon Camp Ribbon

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"Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance."

- Will Durant (1885-1981), U.S. author and historian

1st J2t. Jit JKin <Xang, Qelta Executive Officer Dengin, tXyunggido, Soutfi Jtorea "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self­ confidence."

- Robert Frost (1874-1963), U.S. author and poet

Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Member, Delta Phi Associate Member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Rifle, Varsity Tennis Military: Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Qapt. dCyung <Xim, battalion S-5 &oyang, Syzenggi-bo, Soutfi Jiorea It has been four years for me here. I do not want to write about how my life was in school, because everyone knows that it is sometimes miserable. Instead, I would like to leave thankful messages to some people whom I've known in mv four years of MMA life.

I want to start with all my Korean buddies. Class of 2009: Kyu Won, Won Uk. Jun Yong. Jung Soo, Ki Min and Jung Hun: Good luck with colleges next year, and let’s sec each other at Gangnam. I will visit there sometimes. All juniors: Sung Chan (Daniel), Ji Hycong, Si Chan, Joo Eun and Sea Jun: I feel sorry that you guys have another year. I hope to see you at Indiana University in two years. zMl undcrclicsmcn- You guys have more than two years to go! Good luck!

I also appreciate Clubb, Salva, Newman, Waschkowski. Tsai.

Huang (maybe!), and others Most importantly. Wurl. I was lucky to have you as friend for last three years. See you in three months!

Finally, 1 want to give special thanks to all faculty members who have helped me. especially Maj. Mansfield, Lt. Col. Ableman and Sgt. Maj. Blackaby. Thank you!

Special Awards: Highest Scholarship in Sophomore Class, Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline, MAJ William Bryant Essay Medal, Jack Meyers Class of 1939 Memorial Cup Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Member, Delta Phi Associate Member, Delta Phi Pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Tennis, Intramural Soccer, Raiders, State Military Campion in Tennis Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards Soldier's Bar, Most

Improved Tennis Player, Math Bar Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon.

JKaj. Tbevin J2ang, QRarlio. Qompany Qommanbor QolumGia, Illinois Academics: Academic Fourragere, The year went faster than 1 thought it would, but some of the best memories were made here. The best part about it all is that the friends I have made arc not just from a local town, but instead are from all around the world. I know that it is impossible to keep in touch with all of them, and 1 will probably never see some of the guys again, but I will always remember these times as 1 push forward through life As difficult as this school has been on me, it has definitely been the best thing that has happened to me because of the people.

If I can share any advice at all. I would tell the incoming classes that the people they know arc everything, and without them life can be harder than it needs to be. Hold on to the friends that you have, because there will come a day that you will not sec them again. r\lso, as hard as it is for me to say, you should cherish the time that you have here, because it will go fast. Without a doubt, graduation will come faster than you expect it to. I want to say good luck to Eduardo Benites (You arc like a brother to me), and to all of my other friends. I hope life takes you where you want to go.

My time is up and I am out of here. Charlie Company is the best!

Delta Phi Member, Delta Phi Associate Member, Delta Phi Pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Band Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Chapel Worker, Evensong Athletics: M-CIub Ribbon, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Rifle, Varsity Track, Horseback Riding, State Military Soccer Champion, State Military Rifle Champion, Battalion Top Marksman Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Division 1 District Trumpet Solo, Division 2 State Trumpet Solo, Charlie Company Top Marksman, Battalion Top Marksman, Most Dedicated Player in Soccer, Leadership Excellence Award Miscellaneous: Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

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Qapt. Jun %/ong J2ee, battalion S-S Seoul, Soutfi <Xorea Special Awards: American Legion General Military Excellence Award Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Full Member, Delta Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Rifle Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Rifle, Intramural Soccer, All-State Military Soccer Selection, Record Holder in kneeling and prone shooting in Rifle, Record Holder in National Rifle Competition Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon

"Education is a process which makes one rogue cleverer than another."

- Oscar Wilde (1856-1900), Irish poet and dramatist

Qapt. *XHon ZIR J2ee, battalion S-l &angnam-£u, Seoul, Soutfi Sftorea Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi Full Member, Math Bar Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Basketball, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon, Soldier's Bar Additional Awards: Best Sophomore Leadership Medal, Best First-Year Drill Cadet, Platoon Competition

Just a few things I wanted to say to you guys.

Daniel Lee: Like 1 expected, you got BC. I have no doubt you will make it one of the best years in MMA history.

Sea Jun Kang: I bet you will bring Charlie up to Honor Company next year!

Ji Hyeong Lee: You definitely deserved S-2. Good luck!

Joo Eun Kim: Let me sec you do well as platoon leader.

Si Chan Law. There is no way other than studying for your future, so stop bothering Daniel! Best of luck, and I hope to see you at the University of Wisconsin

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Special Awards: Streep Brothers Band Award, Plaque for excellence in Music, LTC Gillette Award for outstanding Brass Music, Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band.

Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities Fine Arts Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Football, Intramural Football, Intramural Basketball, Lifesaving, Intramural Lifeguarding, State Military Football Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Medal, Expert Marksman

To the friends 1 have, we re done ... finally! Now get out of my life' Just kidding. Senatore and Flynn, keep living the standard. I couldn't have asked for better friends. My final roommate, Erickson (Dani, Tibi, whatever your name is), I have five good reasons for you to shut up.

Benoit, dont let those nightcrawlers escape. Wind, just do what you do.

Dylan, I still can't spell your last name. Bobby Blue, you are amazing.

Clubb, your sick mind and good heart even each other out Plus, you're the most loyal friend I know. Sanchez, shave sometime. Storie, in the words of the SAI ... I love you, but you arc an ugly baby. Kang SJ, Yeakel, Tarik, Huff, Hclfert, Jimmy, Roman and Jesus Martinez, you're the only cool juniors 1 could think of, so do work next year.

To the faculty, Lt. Col. Medley, you should have stayed as commandant Sgt. Wheeler, CSM Williams, Sgt. Maj. Blackaby, Gunnery Sgt. Tompkins and Capt. Ward, thanks for keeping me in line. People don't give you enough credit. Lt. Col. Gillette, thank you for your support. Lt. Schell, you have possibly been my greatest English teacher. Your faith and support really helped. Capt. Griffin, keep on kcepin* on. Lt. Col. Cunningham, you arc good. Both first sergeants always make me feel so wonderful. Col. Reynard, thanks for helping me make music my life, and Maj. Reynard, if I ever need an accompanist, 1 will know who to call.

Maj. McClarey, you are one mean Mr. Clean. Lt. Col. Ableman, you are one of the toughest teachers Ivc ever had. Thank you. 1 needed it.

To my family, the most important people in my life, I thank you. Mom. I love you and I hope you are proud. Grandfather and Uncle Tom, 1 struggled, but I am glad you pushed me. Grandmother. I love you forever, and I know you have the best scat in the house. 1 miss you.

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Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: Varsity Basketball, Physical Training Military: Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Expert Air Rifle Badge Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

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Echo, thank you for working and not giving up. I know I pushed you guys to your limits and frustrated all of you with my "evil" plans, but you did it. 1 know that Honor Company does not mean much to some. You do not get any awards individually, but it is a good memory that we worked hard for and should be proud of. As a company, 1 do not think we could have done any better this year in most respects. De Escsartc, remember to keep the pride and push them to the limits Dont let up.

Keep your chin held high, no matter what happens. If you start strong, you will do fine for the rest of the year. I know that you will do well as the next Echo Commander. Do not let Kang or Yeakel win. They will be hard competition for you.

Seniors, thank you for helping me out. I wish you guys the best in this world. You all helped me get through this.

Ribbon, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Rifle, Varsity Baseball, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, All-State Rifle Selection, All-State Soccer Selection, All-State Baseball Selection, State Military Soccer Champion, District Soccer Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Qapt. &lenn &etty, dland Qommanter dipton, dKissouri Wow, 1 can't believe it has been 1.234 days since my first day at MMA. That time would have been so boring, had it not been for the events and various circumstances that happen every day at this school. 1 thank these seniors, faculty and underclassmen the most for that time: Mitchell Thomas, good luck with the complications. Cody McCutcheon, one, rwo. Kyle Witzel, three, four. Blue, remember when I toxl. Kyu Won Lee, B.C. Thomas Clubb, Travis Mattoon, "Animal Man,” Dani Erickson, sorry they changed your code. Collin Reynolds, "in a box." Jacob Jundi, please stop that.

Dylan Waschkowski, don’t take away their cereal. Ruben Diaz, tough guy. Paul White, 1 wondered where you were going. Dennis Ncwmanpie, where were you? Hyung Woo Kim, sorry it does not work on Vista.

To the faculty’: thanks, Col. Reynard. Capt. Drabant, MajGen Flanagan, Lt. Col. Medley, Col. Kelly, Lt. Col. Giuseffi, Lt. Col. Scherrer, Capt. Hagan, CSM Williams, Maj. Treadway, Gunnery Sgt. Tompkins, Sgt. Wheeler, Maj. Pemberton, Lt. Smith, Maj Mansfield, Capt Quint, Lt. Schell, Capt. Gonzalez, Lt. Col. Matlosz, Maj. McClarey, Capt Khanal, Lt. Col. Ableman, Capt. Syed, Rev. Sawyer, Maj. Reynard, Capt. McDonald, Capt. Griffin, Capt. Morgan, LET instructors 1st Sgt. Seibert, 1st Sgt. Jacobson, Lt. Col. Gillette. Lt. Col. Cunningham, Sgt. 1st Class Kelsey and 1st Sgt. Hakes. MMA would not work without you. Thank you so much.

Underclassmen, I will remember you. and I hope you remember me.

Good luck, you guys. 1 can't believe its over. I'm sincerely gonna miss it. Goodbye, MMA!

Special Awards: Sons of the American Revolution Medal, COL Paul F. Cherches Memorial Award Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Cross Country Captain, Varsity Track Captain, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: MVP Cross Country

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2nd J2t. (Bollin ^Reynolds JirooRline Station, JKissouri Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Chapel Worker, Evensong Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Air Rifle Sharpshooter

It is Finally over, and everyone in the senior class has been waiting fora long time. The year itself was really good, even if we all had our doubts at times.

If I had to give it a theme, it would be "to lead you must first learn to follow.” That feels fitting, because of all of the events that happened

this year. To my fellow seniors, good luck in whatever you choose to pursue. To Congress. Sack, Colonel, Furz, Jesus, People and Slave, good luck. To my z\sian friend, k-on. Thank you to every one of the teachers and staff for all your support. All of the cadets could not do it without you.

Sgt. Qesar JI. Jtivas Sancfiez Safiuayo, JKicfioacan, JKexico Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: Wrestling Military: Maroon Bar, Posture Bar

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- Robert Frost (1874-1963), U.S. author and poet

1st J2t. Jorge Salva, 2)elta Second Platoon J2eader JUexico Qity, JYlexico Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Art Ribbon, Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Raiders, Physical Training, 10K run Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Bar

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"Education is not preparation for life. Education is life itself."

-John Dewey (1859-1952), U.S. psychologist and philosopher

Qapt. Jlldo Sane Roz, dialtaiion d-2 dan J3uis dotosi, dftexico After three long years, its finally over. I cant believe this happened so fast. Over my three years at MMA, 1 have learned many things that will help me through life. That is why I want to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity and the support to come here. Mama, gracias por todo el apollo que me diste cuando las cosas sc ponian diflcilcs y por todos tus conscjos que me diste para salir adclantc. Papa, gracias por apoyarmc cn todo y por todas las cosas que has hccho por mi. Everything I have done has been for you, but everything you have done has been for me.

I dont know how to express my gratitude for everything. Also, thank you, my sister, for the support that you gave me and for taking care of Mom and Dad while I was gone. No habria llegado a csto sin todos ustcdcs. gracias por todo.

Next I want to thank the entire faculty: my advisor, Capt. Khanal, who always helped me achieve my goals: Capt. Syed who I always beat in tennis; Capt. Elwood, "picture, Sir!". CSM Williams, Lt. Col. Medley, Lt Col. Gillette and Lt. Col. Cunningham, thanks for all your support and advice 1 will never forget the friends 1 met at MMA, like Jorge Lcgorrcta, Roman Cepeda humildc, /Xlejandro Cepeda, Ernesto Cepeda bebe, cl Primo, Ortega, Soto tranquilo, los hermanos Benites, Labastida chapo, Hinojosa. Alvarez El Tio, Gaxiola clack clack. Godoy, Arreola region, Martinez, Vallejo, Navarrete and Ruvalcaba. To many more, thanks for everything and good luck next year.

Special Awards: MP of the Year Award, Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award, Meritas Plaque for excellence in Discipline Academics: Journalism Ribbon Activities: Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Tennis Captain, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Tennis, All-State Military Soccer Selection, District Soccer Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: National Drill Player, Most Consistent Fusileer, Soldiers Bar Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

@pl. olieuGen S&natore, QRarliz <Suid<2-on <2Roe nix, Jirizona "A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education he may steal the whole railroad."

- Theodore Roosevelt (18581919), American president

Activities: Band Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Rifle, Intramural Football, Physical Training, State Military Football Champion, State Military’ Rifle Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards Summer Camp Ribbon, Adventure, LET Rifle Team Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

2nd J2f. JiicRard J. SRear, &cRo JRird Platoon JSeader Jtosooell, Georgia "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

- Nelson Mandela (1918-x), South African political reformer

Special Awards: Steve Walker Memorial Award for an Outstanding First-Year Cadet, The Dorsey Anderson Class of 1895 Cup Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Art Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Color Guard, Maroon Bar, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

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Sgt. CRristopRer (CRrisy Storie, Sc Ro &.uibe-on CRawville, Illinois Activities: Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Military: Honor Guard, Color Guard, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards Nationals (Fusileers) Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

More than 1,000 days at MMA, and 1 have finally realized that this is the most beneficial accomplishment that I have successfully completed in my life.

The number one person I have got to thank is Staff Sgt Wheeler. You were the first one I met who became some sort of mentor in my life to become a better man. You have helped me so much. Thank you.

Lt. Col. Cunningham, thank you for the best times in Fusilecrs. 1 love you, but yourc an ugly baby. CSM Williams, thank you for being the hand to slap me back into reality and the fist to knock me off my high horse. Lt. Col. Matlosz, thank you for being the best advisor. I give a big Hooah! to you. Lt. Col. Gillette, Father Time, 111 miss you. Capt Ward and Gunnery Sgt. Tompkins, 1 appreciate you busting me with the goods ever}' now and then. Sgt. Ratliff, have a fun time next year.

Hope you have a field day.

Flynn, Scnatorc (Thor), Waschkowski (Dilly Bar). Blue (blubob), Jundi. Wilson, Henderson, McCutcheon (Macshun), Schwank, Allard (Jojo), Humphrey, Boren (Boreno). Hashecve (Shivo), Lang, Clubb (Chubbs), Torres (Marrano), Zamora (Zamortto), Ramos. Armcr, Benoit, Witzel, Kang SJ, Pcrkinson (Perky), Stock and DcEscsartc (Vamos Pumas) I svill miss all of you.

To the people from the city of Mexico, if you ever read this, I appreciate all the friends I have made. Chelsea, Emily, Karlcy, Steven, you guys arc amazing friends, and I appreciate it. Good luck to you all.

1 appreciate the good times. Well, now is my time to sign off for the last time as a senior. Peace!

Staff Sgt. dfiitcRell S. dRomas J2os dingelos, California Special Awards: Maj. William Bryan Essay Medal Activities: Art Ribbon, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council Athletics: M-Club Member, Varsity Football, Intramural Football, Intramural Basketball, State Military Football Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusilecrs, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Expert Marksmanship, Eagle Scout Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

Here's a final thought as 1 leave MMA: "What is a man who does not better the world?"

-- From the movie "Kingdom of Heaven"

Sgt. dKing %/en (dacRy dsai drvine, California Academics: Academic Fourragere, Journalism Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Basketball Military: Color Guard, Parade Ribbon

"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."

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Opt. &eter t&efey Walters, Tbzlta Suide-on (Soloratio Springs, Qo to ratio "I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday."

-Abraham Lincoln (18091865), U.S. president

Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, State Military Football Champion, State Military Basketball Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

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Steijing, QRina "Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding."

Activities: Journalism Ribbon, ’Taps" cadet photo editor Athletics: Varsity Tennis Military: Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard

- Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), U.S. journalist and writer

tyylan ^HJasoRRowsRi, SSravo Qompany Qommantier Qouncil fluffs, Sozoa Special Awards: Military Order of the I never thought in a million years I would be saying this, but it really went by too fast. I will truly miss this place. I have so many good memories and have made such great friends. The memories will stay with us forever.

CSM Williams, Lt. Col. Cunningham, Gunnery Sgt. Munson. Capt.

Kimberley, Lt. Treadway, Maj. Treadway and Mrs. Potter, thank you so much for everything you have done for me and all of the great advice you have given. 1 hope to keep in touch with you, and maybe come 'by when 1 run out of food in my dorm! For all of the other faculty members I did not mention, thank you for everything.

Seniors, we had a good year. Tom, thanks for keeping me under control. 1 owe a lot of my success at MMA to you. Alex, you're a great friend. Bobby, please don't hit me with anymore X-Box cords. Dani, I appreciated all of the broken rifles, and I'm sure Father Time enjoyed the door to the armory! Dennis, we're going to have fun at Mizzou!

Stone, Reuben. /\ldo, Cody, Stephen and all of the other seniors: can't wait to sec you guys for alumni weekend.

Underclassmen, 1 hope you learned some things from our class and will continue to improve the Corps. Don't give up. There are two organizations at MMA that I truly pur all of my heart into this year: Fusileers and Bravo Company. Everybody in Fusileers, great job this year' 1 really appreciated all the hard work. Bravo, you meant a lot to me. I really hope 1 had a positive impact on you guys.

Last, but not least. 1 want to thank my family for everything they have done for me. 1 could have never done it without the support ol my parents and grandparents. Thanks to everyone, and good luck, seniors!

World Wars Award, United States Army Recruiting Command Award, Plaque for Outstanding Performance as a Cadet Company Commander.

Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon, State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Fusileer Captain, Varsity Rifle, Varsity Golf, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, State Military Rifle Champion, State Military Golf Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Superior Cadet, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Additional Awards: Fusileer of the Year, Expert Shooting Badge, 2nd division Solo Trumpet, Platoon Competition Medal Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon, National High School Drill Medal

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Activities: Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Baseball Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, State Military Basketball Champion, Stale Military Football Champion, Slate Baseball Champion Military: Military Police, Parade Ribbon

86,832.000 seconds at this school, and it has felt like an eternity. 1 never thought I'd graduate from here. I always told myself I wasn’t coming back, but I wound up coming back time and time again. As much as 1 hated it sometimes, and swore 1 would never return to this place, I look back on it now and sec that it has done me a lot of good 1 want to thank all the faculty’ and staff who saw me through my stubbornness and continued to work with me. Coach Maher, you’ve been the best coach I could ask for, a true friend and a great person The kids here aren't to be considered as classmates or roommates or even friends. Wc live with each other 24 hours a day and seven days a week for nine months a year. Hate it or love it, we're brothers. Bobby Kelley. I know you graduated last year, but I want to thank you for always being there with me and helping me through it. To all my other friends who graduated — Jack. Jake, Garrett, Caperton, Alex, Krause — thanks for everything. Schwank and Kantorski, the kanbdertank combo, wc had some good times and some bad ones, but were still brothers in the end. Thanks for everything.

I’m going to miss my other brothers. Huffer Puffer, Henderson.

Drcwby. Judice, Devin, the Aguilera brothers, Lowery, Drummond, Rillo, Cody, and y mis Mcxtcano amigos, the Benites brothers, Cepeda, z\ldo, Labastida, Chcndo, Arreola, Tio and many others If 1 missed anyone, Im sorry. Im finally out of here, off to the real world. Have fun. graduate, get silly, and thanks for the memories.

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"The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson."

-Tom Bodett (1978-x), U.S. writer and radio personality

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Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi Full Member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Track Captain, Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Track, Intramural Football, Raiders, 10 K Run, All-State Military Football Selection, State Military Football Champion, State Military Wrestling Champion Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Maroon Bar, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Additional r\wards Fritsch Plaque, Best Drilled New Cadet, Best Sophomore Science Award Miscellaneous: Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon, Football Senior Award.

Life is a journey over steep hills and wide valleys. I have had quite a hike to get to this point. From the pulpit I now stand upon, I can look back and clearly see everything great in my life. As 1 look forward, I focus on new achievements and accomplishments that lay waiting. My future will be even longer and more exciting, full of new faces and people I will love and care for as well as those already in my life. All I need now is to take a step There have been so many in my life who have made a profound impact on who 1 am. I wish to mention all, but the list is like a book. First, 1 would like to thank all my friends. Juan Pablo, you have been with me all three years and have introduced me to a Mexico that at first 1 misunderstood.

Kim. we a fun time at the Academy, we ran Echo 2nd like a clock. Salva, 1 will never stop laughing when I think of you. Goza, 1 do not know where you came from, but I know where you arc going. I will always remember my other leaders and friends. Esqucr, Wang, Walters, Armcr, Yeakel, Hashccvc, Navarette, Herrera, Ma. Stock and Pcrkinson.

There are so many faculty members who have made me better and taught me so much. Capt. Griffin, you have been a wonderful teacher, coach and mentor. Coach Maher, you always brighten my day. Maj. Reynard, you were an excellent teacher and I wont ever forget the three years 1 was in your class Physics was my most difficult class, Capt Khanal, but I learned a lot. Lt. Col. Matlosz, you were the best history teacher and advisor. Lt. Col. Ableman, you were the best teacher I have ever had, and will never forget what 1 gained from Calculus. Finally, I want to thank Lt. Col Giuscffi for all the encouragement and opportunities you gave me. Thank you all, and God bless!

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Qpl. <Xao Stfiou Sfien Zfien Qity, Suangbong, QRina "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."

Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Varsity Basketball

- Mark Twain (1835-1910), U.S. author and philosopher

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Clockwise from top left: Robert Carrillo, Chris Henderson and Hector Esquer have their warpaint on for the senior-faculty softball game; Esquer, Diego Lopez and Drew Benoit circle Centennial Gymtorium to get the cadets fired up for the senior-faculty basketball game; Maj. Michael Pemberton, Capt. AU Syed, Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Lastman and Maj. Willis Kleinsorge plan the faculty's strategy; Glenn Petty, Lt. Brien Treadway and Capt. Syed go for a loose ball; It’s the cadets’ turn at the plate.

2009 Senior Chronicle How the MMA Class of2009 was formed

By Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato At the beginning of my career at Missouri Military Academy, I thought that it would be a fun experience, but that was back when I was young and thought military school was "cool.” During recent years I have found that it is not fun at all, but hard work.

Anyway, in 2003-04, Dani Erickson entered my life at MMA. Dani and I became really close friends until the next year, when we added a few new people to the crew, including Alex Flynn, Kyu Won Lee and little Dennis Newman. Besides a few fights, there was plenty of friendship and friendly competition between us all. It was the last time we were in the Middle School barracks. Those years were pretty uneventful.

There were a few additions our freshmen year, and they were Chris Storie, Won Uk Lee, Reuben Senatore (my first roommate, freshman year), Glenn Petty, Dylan Waschkowski and Aldo Sanchez.

That was the year that we learned how to bond from daily direction to keep us in line and the endless drills that were meant for us to learn to work together.

2006-2007 was by far the biggest addition to the class of 2009. It consisted of Jose Benites, Drew Benoit, Bobby Blue, Anthony Wurl, Luke Harris, Jung Hun Han, Lukas Goza, Thomas Clubb, Devin Lang, Jun Yong Lee, Hyung Woo Kim, Ki Min Kang, Travis Mattoon, Jung Soo Woo, Derek Wilson and Jorge Salva. Those guys would become my family away from home, and would sit and talk if anyone needed to. Most of the classs cadet leaders came here that year.

Then came my junior year and designations. First, the new cadets of the class of 2009 were Chris Henderson, Will Judice, Cody McCutcheon, Mitchell Thomas, Pete Walters, Jack Tsai and Yang Wang. After that, there were only a few new additions to the class of 2009.

Junior year was a tough one for corps discipline, and some of the problems did not return. During designations there was some crying, especially from my platoon sergeant, until he realized that his job was really simple.

The last six seniors of 2009 arrived this school year, and I am proud to add them to the brotherhood of MMA. They are Mauricio Alvarez, Froylan Arellano, John Huang, Cesar Rivas, Richard Shear - and last, but not worst, Kyle Witzel. Those six completed an MMA family that I will never forget.

Well, guys, this is it. We are the graduating class of 2009. No one can argue that coming to MMA has not changed us.

For as long as eight years, for some of us, we have eaten, slept, drilled, complained, fought and lived next to each other. We have met some extraordinary people and made some life-long friendships.

Now we realize that on May 23, some of us will walk out of each others lives forever. While it might be a scary thought, we must focus on the future.

Whether we realize it or not, MMA has had a profound impact on each of our lives. We can look back and know that we are forever linked by this brotherhood called Missouri Military Academy. We will leave as the class of 2009.

Remember, no one can take what we have learned away from us. Let us always know we can fall back on our brothers for support.

Congrats to the Class of 2009. Let's all try to stay in touch.

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Juniors: Class of 2010 Cadets prepare for their year as Corps leaders

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Shannon "Ty" Armer Austin, Texas

Joshua Armstrong Lower Norton, Victoria.

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Federico Arreola Guajardo Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon.

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Eduardo Benites Ciudad Victoria. Tamaulipas, Mexico

Joshua Beyer Waukee, Iowa

Aaron "A.J.” Boren Jackson. Tennessee

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Luis Gonzalez San Diego, California

Clark Grover Colorado Springs, Colorado

Clare Guernsey Bethany, Missouri

Benjamin Helfert South Jordan, Utah

Hector Herrera Durango. Mexico

Martin Hinojosa de la Garza Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Tanner Huff Carlsbad, California

Tyler Humphrey South Elgin, Illinois

Sean Hurst St. Louis, Missouri

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Diego Lopez Zapopan. Jalisco, Mexico

Joo Eun Kim Seoul, South Korea

Ji Hyeong Lee Yongin, Gyungkido, South Korea

Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee Seoul. South Korea

Joseph (Joey) Lower}' Florissant. Missouri

Luis Marcano Maracaibo, Venezuela

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Todd Minnetl Highlands Ranch. Colorado

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Jose Porras Victoria, Tamaulipas.

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Orlando Ramos Ensenada. Baja California, Mexico

Ricardo Daniel Ruvalcaba Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico

James Schwank Godfrey. IHlinois

Austin Scott Sikeston. Missouri

Eric Soto Uruapan. Michoacan, Mexico

Chuan Tian Shan Shui Dao, Tianjin, China

Eduardo Torres Negrete San Ysidro, California

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Gabriel Villasenor Downers Grove. Illinois

David W. Williams Loveland. Ohio

Derek S. Williams Springfield, Missouri

Alexander Yeakel Muscatine. Iowa

Huan Zhao Shenzhen. Guangdong, China

Xin Rui Zhao Beijing. China

Ye Jun Zou Shen Zhen City, Guangdong, China

Thomas Williams Longview, Texas

William Zhong Si. Louis, Missouri

Juniors Todd Minnett and Derek Williams work on balloons as part of decorations for the Valentine Ball in Centennial Gymtorium in February.

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Sophomores: Class of 2011 Class learns the ropes, works on ranks, grades

Sophomores had a busy and productive 2008-09 at MMA. Clockwise, from top left: Cameron Stock, Austin Scott and Matt EerNisse finish folding the flag; EerNisse gets comfortable in his room; Kyle Perkinson represented MMA on the state Sophomore Pilgrimage in Jefferson City; Derek Kantorski serves drinks at a school function; Matt Doughty, Wei Hsin Chang and Zhe (Jeremy) Li hear, speak and see no evil.

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Jan Aguilera Miami, Florida

Ivan Andrianko Burnaby. British Columbia.

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Ricardo Alaniz Atizapan. Estado de Mexico.

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Omar Aleman Lajud Xalapa, Veracruz.

Zach Barton Doniphan. Missouri

Diego Camargo Columbia. Missouri

Jose Allard Las Vegas. Nevada

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Alejandro Cantu Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

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Xiao Chang Beijing. China

Jeong Yong Choi Boryoung. Chungnam, South Korea

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Jose Gomez Guerra Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mex ico

Jose Gutierrez Chula Vista. California

Antonio Haghenbeck Tulancigo. Hidalgo.

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Phi Lip Han Seoul. South Korea

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James Headstream Cheyenne. Wyoming

Nicholas Helverson Blue Springs. Missouri

Aaron Hohlbein Columbus. Ohio

Ran Hu Jinan. Shandong. China

Jae Hyeung Jung Daejong. South Korea

Derek Kantorski Pon St. Lucie, Florida

Jordan Langton Branson West. Missouri

Johnathan LaRue Manchester. Missouri

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Jia Huan Liu Langfang. Heibei, China

Ryan Ma San Diego. California

Sean Maurice Watauga. Texas

Michael Mazin Elko, Nevada

Hector Medina Guadalajara. Jalisco, Mexico

Alejandro Mendoza Mexico City. D.F., Mexico

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Alan Ramos Austin, Texas

Matthew Rcindel Clive, Iowa

Jeffrey Rider Saltillo. Coahuila.

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Roy (Max) Roberts Springfield. Missouri

Edgar (Alex) Rodriguez Torreon. Coahuila, Mexico

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Yong Wang Dalian. Liaoning. China

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Mauricio Zamora Mexico City. D.F.. Mexico

Renato Zapata Laredo. Texas

Julio Zepeda Mexico City. D.F.. Mexico

Bi Chen Zhang Bao Ton. Inner Mongolia, China

In photo at right, Director of Athletics Capt. Brian Maher recognized sophomore Roy Max Roberts with the "Workhorse Award" for his outstanding work as a sports student manager and leader of the football managers during the 2008-09 academic year.

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Ricardo Arjona Miami. Florida

Jorge Barrio Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico

Alexander Vasily Belton Mt. Dora. Florida

Luis Angel Bueno Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

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Matthew Callis Bixby. Oklahoma

Edgar Cantu General Bravo. Nuevo Leon.

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Hsin Wei Chiu Taipei. Taiwan

Hyuk Woo Choi Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Andrew Chow Briarcliff Manor, New York

Eui Jeong Chung Seoul. South Korea

Diego Cosio Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico

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Zachary Gustafson Monticello, Arkansas

Quinn Hacke St. Louis, Missouri

Paul Thomas Head San Diego. California

Kyle Hughes Germantown. Tennessee

John Conner Kent Baton Rouge. Louisiana

Kyung Pyo Kim Seoul, South Korea

Tae O Kim Sungnam, Kyungki, South Korea

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Johanan Mansur Torreon. Coahuila.

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John David McAlister Spring, Texas

Zachary' McCombs Oskaloosa, Iowa

Tyler McDaniel Villa Ridge. Missouri

Mika) Motley Crane. Missouri

Stephen Myers Lenexa. Kansas

Evan Perry Naperville. Illinois

Bruno Quevedo Fernandez Mexico City, D.F., Mexico

Clay Samuelson Springfield. Illinois

Jared Shaw Florissant, Missouri

Landon Smalley Wichita. Kansas

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High School Organizations Many groups contribute to Academy success

Many organizations, teams and clubs combine to make Missouri Military Academy a diverse, yet smoothly operating atmosphere for its cadets. Clockwise, from top left, are a few of those groups, including Fusileers, Cadet Chorus, MMA Military Police, the MMA Band and the RailSplitters World War II re-enactment club and Color Guard.

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Military Police Cadets greet, guide and protect at events Members of the Military Police unit for 2008-09 were, clockwise from bottom center: leader Aldo Sanchez, Felix Navarette, Alan Ramos, Eric Soto, Federico Arreola, Diego Lopez, Si Chan Law, Hector Herrera, Jesus Alvarez, Alejandro Cepeda and Jose Benites. Center are Eduardo Benites and faculty sponsor Lt. Col. Harry Cunningham.

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From left, Si Chan Law greets visitors to Stribling Hall; Jose Benites stands sentry at a Sunday battalion review in the MMA Fieldhouse; and Alejandro Cepeda guards the gate at a Colonels football game.

Color Guards National, International units represent Academy Members of the 2008-09 International Color Guard were, from left: Mauricio Zamora, Alejandro Cantu, Salvador Vallejo, Alejandro Cepeda, Jae Hyeung Jung, Jordan Uthe, Aaron Hohlbein, Wei Hsin Chiu, John Huang and Eui Jeong Chung.

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Clockwise, from top left: Fusileers perform rifle exchanges at Homecoming; Dylan Waschkowski accepts a trophy at the Kansas City American Legion Drill Meet; Waschkowski walks through the "meat grinder;" Fusileers performed at a winter concert at the University of Missouri; and the team marches out to compete in dress uniform in Sedalia.

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Band Unit representsMMA in contests, community

Members of the 2008-09 MMA Band included Siheng (Henry) Lei, Andrew Chow, Jeong Yong Choi, Jesus Martinez, Evan Buford, Toni Williams, Zhoumengyang Sun, Clay Samuelson, Froylan Arellano, Lukas Goza, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Wen Hsin Chang, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Phi Lip Han, Hyuk Woo Choi, John McAlister, Zachary Sansone, Paul White, Mikal Motley, Luis Marcano, Stephen Myers, Landon Smalley, Roy (Max) Roberts, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Glenn Petty, Ji Hyeong Lee, Thomas Clubb, Reuben Senators, Travis Mattoon, Nick Helverson, Feng Zhang, Wei Hao Zhou, Collin Reynolds and Director of Music Col. Dana F. Reynard, bandmaster.

Col. Reynard presents Travis Mattoon with his All-District band medal, left. Below, the band played holiday music at Missouri Veterans Home in December.

Right, Luis Marcano plays the call to dine at the Marine Birthday Ball in November.

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Clockwise from top left: The band played at halftime of the Wentworth Military Academy soccer game and Homecoming football game; Col. Dana F. Reynard works on Froylan Arellano's lyre; Travis Mattoon won several awards for his euphonium play; the pep band was a fixture at home football and soccer games; and the band received a superior rating at the Winter Park (Colo.) Ski Music Festival in the spring.

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Cadet Chorus Group entertains at Academy functions Members of the Cadet Chorus for 2008-09 included Andrew Chow, Landon Smalley, Jordan Uthe, Kyle Witzel, accompanist Maj. Peggy Reynard, Mikal Motley, John Kent, Luis Marcano, Nick Helverson, director Capt. Michael Shoemaker, Nathaniel Brand and Zach Barton, front to back.

The Chorus performed at numerous community locales and at many MMA functions. Below, Marcano and Helverson sing a duet at a Mexico nursing home.

Middle right, the cadets sing Christmas songs at King's Daughters Nursing Home. Below right, Rotary Club members in Mexico heard the Chorus perform on two occasions.

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Cadet Chorus Vocalists impress community groups

Clockwise from top left, the Chorus recorded a televised video Christmas greeting at KOMU-8 in December; Zach Barton, Luis Marcano and Jordan Uthe sing at Kiwanis Club; Capt. Michael Shoemaker directs the Chorus at the Spring Pops Concert; Uthe, Mikal Motley, John Kent, Landon Smalley and Nathaniel Brand sing to the residents of a local nursing home; instrumentalists Won Uk Lee, Danie Erickson and Maj. Peggy Reynard prepare to play for a Rotary meeting at Mexico Country Club; the Chorus sings at a Homecoming meeting of the MMA Alumni Association.

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Spring Pops Concert Band, Chorus present popular music

The annual Spring Pops Concert offers a chance for the High School Band, Cadet Chorus, Middle School Band and various solos and ensembles to present popular music. Clockwise, from top left:Thomas Clubb plays saxophone; Evan Buford picks the bass guitar; Bandmaster Col. Dana F. Reynard and the High School Band take a bow; Landon Smalley sings and accompanies himself on the guitar; 72 and Capt. Michael Shoemaker directs the Cadet Chorus.

Festival of the Arts Band, drama, art, vocal music talents, awards presented

The annual Festival of the Arts combines the talents of the MMA Cadet Chorus, High School and Middle School bands, Dramateers, Art class cadets and piano students yvith departmental awards presentations. Above, Zhoumengyang Sun plays a piano piece. Top right, Art award winners included You Sung Han, Ki Min Kang and Bobby Blue. Right, Yang Wang won the Pearl Green Whitney Journalism Award. Below right, Anthony Wurl performs a monologue from "Patton." Luis Marcano solos yvith the Cadet Chorus, bottom left.

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Dramateers 'The Tempest, 'Festivalshowcase cadet talents Members of the Dramateers, from left, front row, were: Kyle Perkinson, Martin Michael, faculty sponsor Capt. Jonathan Griffin, Ty Armer and Jordan Uthe.

Back row: Dennis Newman, Anthony Wurl, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Nathaniel Brand, Travis Mattoon, Reuben Senatore, Thomas Clubb, Dani Erickson and Devin Lang.

Above, Jacey Drummond, Thomas Clubb, Ty Armer and Nathaniel Brand survive a testy moment in William Shakespeare's "The Tempest," the spring play. Kyle Perkinson played the Jester, above right. Below right, Anthony Wurlpresents a Gen. George C. Patton monologue in the Festival of the Arts. Below, the cast, which included two Mexico High girls, aknowledges the crew after "The Tempest."

Boy Scouts MMA s Troop 39 has an active year

The 2008-09 MMA Boy Scouts of Troop 39 included Dillon Gray, IF! Mauricio Chico, Nick Freeman, Reed Vaughan, Clayton Burkley, T Ting Yuan Chen, Wesley Ying, Juan Hernandez, faculty sponsors | Scoutmaster Lt. Col. Joe Ableman and assistant Capt. Carl B3TS Crawford, Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi, Chris Helverson, Marcelo Flores, Eduardo Infanzon, You Sung Han, Elijah Hayes, Joseph Boettcher, Andres Navarro, Anton Wilson, Shane Henderson, George Chase, Yang Li, George Purdy, gjjg Zackwrie Parr, Lukas Goza, Jake Peters, Kervins Jean Baptiste, Mjf Yuri Allen, Brennan Darnall, Alan Chapa, Theodore Forster, Jaime Wolkoff, Juan Pablo Sada, Marcelo Domene, Jan Aguilera, Todd Minnett and Joshua Beyer.

Top to bottom: Clayton Johnson and Chris Helverson hike on back campus; Kyle Perkinson, Brennan Darnall, Elijah Hayes and others fire up the grill at Mismilaca; A. J. Boren, Marcelo Domene and Juan Carlos Zepeda set up a tent for a campout. Left, the troop crosses Salt Creek.

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National Honor Society MMA chapter enjoys second year

Members of the MMA National Honor Society chapter include, front row, from left: Ty Armer, Anthony Wurl, Dylan Waschkowski, faculty sponsor Maj. Michael Pemberton, Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi, Won Uk Lee, Thomas Clubb and Glenn Petty. Back row: Wei Hao Zhou, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Jun Yong Lee, John Huang, Si Chan Law, Ki Min Kang, Hyung Woo Kim and Luis Gonzalez.

Cadet Council Students help make decisions for battalion Members of the Cadet Council, led by MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, inclulded Kyung Pyo Kim, Wen Hsin Chang, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Tanner Huff, Dennis Newman, Dylan Waschkowski, Thomas Clubb, Alan Chapa, John Huang, Anthony Wurl, Roman Cepeda, Hyung Woo Kim, Derek Kantorski and Eui Jeong Chung.

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Delta Phi Elite academic honor group has busy year

Members of the 80th Anniversary Delta Phi academic honor group were, front row, from left: Kyu Won (David) Lee, Won Uk Lee, Jun Yong Lee, faculty sponsor Lt, Col. Frank Giuseffi, Hyung Woo Kim, Glenn Petty and Dennis Newman. Standing, left to right: You Sung Han, Kyung Pyo Kim, Sergio Elizondo, Clayton Burkley, Si Chan Law, Thomas Clubb, Ki Min Kang, Dylan Waschkowski, Juan Hernandez, Roman Cepeda, Ty Armer, Matthew Doughty, Nick Freeman, Alan Chapa, Patricio Rodriguez and Wesley Ying. Not pictuired are Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee and Ji Hyeong Lee.

Delta Phi officers for next year will be Ji Hyeong Lee, Si Chan Law and Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, above left. Lt. Fank Giuseffi and Col. Charles R. Stribling III visit with Scholastic Honors Banquet speaker Mr. A. J. Probst of the Advanced Technology Center, above right. At left, Col. Stribling presented the Eugene B. Lamm Plaque to Delta Phi President Anthony Wurl.

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Academics Cadets gather knowledge, values for life after MMA

Many avenues of learning and improving their minds and skills are available to MMA cadets.

Clockwise from top left: Capt. Sue Oberman took her French students on a field trip to St. Louis; Matthew Reindel makes a presentation in his science class; Joshua Beyer demonstrates his math knowledge; tropics and awards won by the Academy math team are displayed; cadets study in groups in the T2 technology classroom; Max Roberts and John Kent work on the answers to an Algebra assignment.

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Teaching and Technology classroom offers state-of-the-art tools for cadets to learn with. Clockwise, from top left: Anthony Wurl and Huan Zhao run a computer-based Physics experiment; cadets Ricardo Alanaiz, Jeong Yong Choi and Hector Medina use Senteo Response System in a Conceptual Physics learning assessment; Maj. Michael Pemberton directs a virtual dissection in Biology; Edgar Rodriguez and Diego Cosio click their answers to an assessment in Health; and Jung Soo Woo works an Advanced Placement Physics electronic experiment.

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Students of the Month Cadets recognizedfor academic achievements

Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi named these cadets Students of the Month over the course of the 2008-09 academic year for their accomplishments in the classroom. Clockwise, from top left: senior Jakob Jundi; senior Collin Reynolds; sophomore Carlos Patino; sophomore Kyle Perkinson; and junior Aaron (A.J.) Boren. 83

Athletics Colonels shine on field of competition

Several Colonels athletes achieved individula success during the 2008-09 campaigns, including, clockwise from top left: James Schwank finished third in the district to qualify for the state wrestling mreet; Julian Montgomery reached state for the second straight year in the high jump; Chris Henderson signed a scholarship letter of intent to play football at Peru State (Neb.) College; Jun Yong Lee, pictured with coach 1st Sgt. Randall Jacobson, reached the regional and national levels in rifle; Alejandro 84 Cepeda qualified for state in tennis.

M-Club Lettermen serve in blood drive, as ushers and in concesssions

From left, members of the M-Club include Derek Wilson, Devin Lang, Chris Henderson, Pete Walters, Paul White, Dani Erickson, Aldo Sanchez, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Eduardo Benites, Roman Cepeda, Anthony Wurl, faculty sponsor Capt. Brian Maher, Glenn Petty, Luis Gonzalez, Si Chan Law, Matt Callis, Gabriel Villasenor, Thomas Clubb, Ricard Arreola, Jung Soo Woo, Dennis Newman, Jun Yong Lee and Kyu Won (David) Lee. Not pictured, faculty co-sponsor Capt. Marijo Lagemann.

Top left, new M-Club members were announced at athletics banquets. Right, Devin Lang ushers at a community event.

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Soccer Team captures district title and playoff berth

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Members of the district champion soccer team were Dennis Newman, Jorge Garcia, Roman Cepeda, Daniel Ruvalcaba, Aldo Sanchez, Gabriel Villasenor, Devin Lang, Ricardo Arreola, Juan Pablo De Esesarte, Won Uk Lee, Tom Williams, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Francisco Labastida, Jose Benites, Alejandro Cepeda, Eduardo Benites, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Jose Gomez Guerra, Luis Ernesto Cepeda, Jose Gutierrez, Zach Gustafson, Cesar Rivas, Joel Loza, Bruno Quevedo, head coach Capt. AU Syed, Sergio Elizondo, Steve Ortega, Sebastian Viesca, manager Diego Camargo and assistant coach Capt. Ousseynou Samb.

Left to right, junior forward Eduardo Benites, forward Zach Gustafson and junior scoring leader Juan De Esesarte control the ball for the Colonels.

Football Team posts 3-7 mark, beats Wentworth

Above, coach Capt. Brian Maher poses with football major award winners Robert Carrillo, Max Roberts and Chris Henderson at the Fall Sports Banquet.

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Maher, Lt. Toby Henry, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and Lt. Col. James E. Medley look on in Stribling Hall.

Top to bottom left, quarterback Ty Armer looks to pass as Chris Henderson blocks; Derek Kantorski returns a kickoff; and Tanner Huff scampers downfield with a reception.

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F ootball Colonels continue rebuilding, improvement

Members of the 2008football team were Anthony Wurl, Peter Walters, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Paul White, Derek Wilson, Chris Henderson, Dani Erickson, Will Judice, Luke Harris, Tari Aguilera, Robert Carrillo, Tanner Huff, Ty Armer, James Schwank, James Irwin, Richard Shear, Sea Jun Kang, Landon Smalley, Derek Williams, Sean Hurst, Evan Buford, Austin Scott, Derek Kantorski, Jacey Drummond, Alan Ramos, Alejandro Cantu, Jesus Martinez, Andrew Tennant, Gabriel Villasenor, Luis Gonzalez, Jonathan Kuciemba, Zach Schultz, Michael Bell, Martin Michael, Sean Maurice, Jan Aguilera, Ian Stevenin, Johanan Mansur, Matt Callis, Diego Lopez, Jose Allard, Vasily Belton, Jordan Uthe, Samuel Furst, John McAlister, Travis Mattoon, Max Roberts, coaches Capt. Brian Maher, Capt. Jonathan Griffin, Capt. Ben Quint and Capt. Gregory McDonald. Not pictured are Reuben Senators, Jung Soo Woo, Tyler McDaniel, Yang Wang, Mitchell Thomas and Mauricio Rodriguez.

From left, Anthony Wurl eyes the opposing quarterback; Will Judice zooms in to make a tackle; and Luis Gonzalez attempts to elude a defender.

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Cross Country Senior duo leads MMA harriers

From left, the MMA cross country team for 2008 included manager Nathaniel Brand, assistant coach Lt. John Schell, Brandon Blackmore, Carlos Patino, Zachary McCombs, Thomas Clubb, Glenn Petty, Kyle Perkinson, head coach Maj. Lawrence McClarey and manager Cameron Stock.

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Left, senior Thomas Clubb runs a solitary race. Above, Maj. McClarey keeps tabs on his charges at Centralia.

Right, senior Glenn Petty paces a pack in the Mexico Fall Invitational meet.

Cross Country Young, rebuilding team faces strong schedule

Above, Maj. McClarey poses with 2008 cross country award winners Thomas Clubb and Carlos Patino at the fall sports award banquet in the MMA Dining Hall.

Above, the MMA thinclads take offfrom the start in a triangular at the local A.P. Green Estate course. Right side, from top, sophomore Kyle Perkinson, sophomore Carlos Patino and freshman Zachary McCombs comopete in various meets on the tough MMA schedule.

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Swimming Young team works hard to improve times

Members of the young 2008 swim team were Joaquin Spanier, Kyung Pyo Kim, Nick Helverson, Xin Rui Zhao, Todd Minnett, Joshua Beyer, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, assistant coach Lt. Amanda DuVall, head coach Maj. Michael Pemberton, managers Wei Hao Zhou and Ye Jun Zou, Diego Casio, Alejandro Mendoza, Doug Dieckgraefe, Wen Hsin Chang, Matthew Doughty, Hunter Dock, Renato Zapata, Alexander Yeakel, John Huang, Andres Camino, Luis Marcano, Jung Hun Han, Si Chon Law and Hyung Woo Kim. Not pictured is Ki Min Kang.

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From left, Ki Min Kang times a teammate at a meet in the MMA Natatorium; Nick Helverson prepares to dive in for a race; and Wen Hsin Chang prepares to open the backstroke.

Swimming Doughty, Marcano, Zhao pace squad

II Above, head coach Maj. Michael Pemberton and assistant Lt. Amanda DuVall help award winner Xin Rui Zhao hold his post-season awards. Matt Doughty also won an award, but could not attend. Below, Zhao swims the breast stroke at a meet in the MMA Natatorium.

From top above, Todd Minnett competes in the freestyle; Kyung Pyo Kim swims the butterfly; and sprinter Matt Doughty prepares to dive in as teammates Nick Helverson and Luis Marcano offer support.

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Basketball Different players step up throughout season

Bottom righty Will Judice was named the Colonels' Most Valuable Player, and poses with the trophy and coaches Maj. Michael Pemberton and Lt. Amanda Duval. Top right, senior Derek Wilson ran the MMA offense and provided hard-nosed defense and unselfish play. Top to bottom left: Robert Carrillo, Derek Kantorski and Pete Walters all made important contributions to the 94 squad during the season.

Basketball Seniors provide nucleus ofcage squad

Members of the 2008-09 Colonels basketball team include, front row, from left: Tanner Huff, Ty Armer, Derek Kantorski, Alan Ramos, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Austin Scott and Robert Carrillo.

Middle row: manager Feng Zhang, Gustavo Valdez, Ricardo Arjona, Jose Allard, Siheng (Henry) Lei, Anthony Eding, Won Uk Lee, Wen Hsin Chang, Lukas Goza and manager Wei Hao Zhou. Back row: head coach Maj. Michael Pemberton, Cody McCutcheon, Peter Walters, Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai, Will Judice, Xin Rui Zhao, Mikal Motley, Jan Aguilera, Derek Wilson, Renato Zapata and assistant coach Lt. Amanda DuVall. From left below, seniors McCutcheon, Tsai and Won Uk Lee provided leadership for the team throughout the season.

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Above, Jung Soo Woo works on a takedown. Above right, David Williams posts a near fall. Below right, Zach Gustafson controls his opponent in a home triangular meet.

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Wrestling Schwank leads strong district showing for MMA

Clockwise from top left: head coach Capt. AH Syed and assistant Mr. Charles Fry pose with season award winners Zach Gustafson, Janies Schwank and Jung Soo Woo at the Winter Sports Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall; Matt Callis clamps down on the head of an opponent; Schwank looks for an opening. Johanan Mansur makes a takedown; and Paul White jostles for position.

Rifle Team posts unbeaten 3-0 dual mark, wins tourneys

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Top right, post-season award winners Jeong Yong Choi, Jun Yong Lee and Daniel Lee display their awards with head coach 1st Sgt. Randall Jacobson. Above, the team pauses for a photo with their vanquished arch-rivals from Wentworth Military Academy. Top left, members of the all-state military team were Kyu Won Lee, Jun Yong Lee, Daniel Lee and Jeong Yong Choi. Middle, coach Jacobson keeps an eye on the score sheet. Bottom left, Jun Yong Lee eyes the target for the kneeling competition.

Rifle Various Colonels step up to lead balanced effort

Members of the MMA 2008-09 rifle team were, front row, from left: manager Wesley Ying, Evan Buford, Cameron Stock, Jeong Yong Choi, Matthew Reindel and manager Clayton Johnson. Back row: head coach 1st Sgt. Randall Jacobson, Ji Hyeong Lee, Hsin Wei Chiu, Jun Yong Lee, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee and assistant coach Maj. Bernard Strunk.

The team was led individually in various meets by Jun Yong Lee, Jeong Yong Choi, Evan Buford, Kyu Won Lee and Daniel Lee

Baseball Team rebuilds, battles wet spring weather

Members of the 2008-09 baseball Colonels included, front row, from left: Evan Buford, Clare Guernsey, Drew Benoit, Chris Henderson, Robert Carrillo and Sean Hurst. Second row: Juan Pablo De Esesarte, Gabriel Villasenor, Orlando Ramos, Joshua Armstrong and Rosendo Godoy. Third row: manager Roy (Max) Roberts, Federico Arreola, Jose Gutierrez, Carlos Guerra, Matt Reindel and Noah Spake. Back row: head coach Capt. Brian Maher, assistant coach Capt. Ben Quint and manager Eduardo Torres. Not pictured: Derek Wilson and Joseph Lowery. Below, left to right: Godoy and Arreola display their throwing form; Henderson cracks a hit in practice; and coaches Capt. Maher and Capt. Quint present Carrillo with the top baseball post-season honors at the Spring Sports Banquet.

Track & Field Montgomery reaches state for second straight year

Assistant coach Capt. Gregory McDonald presented Kyle Perkinson and state-bound high jumper Julian Montgomery with the 2009 track team's top awards at the Spring Sports Banquet. Senior Anthony Wurl was a leading weights man for the Colonels. Track team members were, front row, from left: Sean Maurice, Jose Allard, Luis Marcano, Hector Esquer, Wurl, Benjamin Helfert, Montgomery and Perkinson. Second row: Clayton Workman, Aaron Hohlbein, Jeffrey Rider, Samuel Furst, Jared Shaw and Sergio Elizondo. Third row: Stephen Myers and Mike Lijewski. Back row: manager Quinn Hacke, assistant coach Capt. Ousseynou Samb, head coach Maj. Lawrence 101 McClarey and assistant coach Capt. McDonald.

T ennis Cepeda leads team, qualifies fior state tourney

Members of the tennis team were, front row, from left: Francisco Labastida, Froylan Arellano, Landon Smalley, Jason Glaser, Jeong Yong Choi, Hyuk Woo Choi and Luis Angel Bueno. Back row: assistant coach Capt. Ali Syed, manager Antonio Haghenbeck, Eui Jeong Chung, Kyung Pyo Kim, Alejandro Cepeda, Aldo Sanchez, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Jose Gomez Guerra, Jose Alvarez and head coach Maj. Michael Pemberton. Below, from left, captain Sanchez prepares to blast a serve; Labastida practices his forehand; and Capt. Syed presents Cepeda with the principle tennis award as Maj. Pemberton makes the announcement at the annual Spring Sports Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall.

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Members of the 2009 golf team were, front row, from left: Mikal Motley, Andrew Lew, Lukas Goza, Jordan Langton, Alexander (Vasily) Belton, Jorge Garcia, Johanan Mansur and Nick Helverson. Back row: head coach 1st Sgt. Randall Jacobson, Tanner Huff, Jason LaRue, Todd Minnett, Joshua Beyer, Gustavo Valdez, Anthony Eding and Andrew Smith. Not pictured is assistant coach Lt. Toby Henry. 1st. Sgt. Jacobson presented the principle golf awards to Goza, left, and Huff, below, at the Spring Sports Banquet.

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Equestrian Cadets learn riding, care ofhorses

Stables Manager Mr.. Max Newberry and assistant Ms. Julie Hunt train cadets to ride and care for horses. From top left: John Kent, Nathaniel Brand, Wen Hong Lin, Jason Glaser and Ting Yuan Chen are some of the cadets who took advantage of the program in 2008-09.

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Director of Athletics Capt. Brian Maher and MMA coaches named these competitors as MMA Athletes of the Month throughout the 2008-09 campaigns.

Clockwise, from top left: Junior running back Robert Carrillo; junior 171-pounder James Schwank; senior goalkeeper Aldo Sanchez; junior forward Juan Pablo De Esesarte; and senior post Will Judice.

Clubs & Organizations Sea Cadets, Martial Arts, dance classes

A new Sea Cadets chapter was formed at MMA in 2008-09, top left, including cadets Kyle Perkinson, Jason Glaser, Thomas Lachowicz, John Dillon, Anton Wilson and Gary Meyer, class of 1987. Clockwise, from top right: cadet Thomas Mitchell took advantage of dance classes given by Mrs. Janet Graham in January and February in Centennial Gymtorium; Col. Dana F. Reynard times the Navy Seals Challenge as Francisco Labastida and Jeffrey Rider wait to swim; Luis Marcano and Marcelo Flores demonstrate their form in Martial Arts class; Nick Helverson learns a few new steps.

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Cadet Challenge Military Department conducts physical conditioning Cadet Challenge competitions are held at intervals throughout the school year to test and improve cadets' physical conditioning. Events range from road marches and running on the track to situps, shuttle runs, pull-ups, rope climbs, relays and pugil sticks. Cadets also take advantage of the back campus rappelling tower and obstacle course. Clockwise, from top left: Capt. AU Syed explains the procedure before measuring a cadet's stretching ability; Wei Hsin Chang climbs the obstacle course wall; Xiao Chang asks for a little credit after completing a road march; Luis Marcano does situps as Joshua Armstrong counts; and Reuben Senatore and Kyle Hughes do pullups as Maj. Lawrence McClarey keeps track.

Army Days Delta continues dominance of Golden Boot

Clockwise from top left, Ki Min Kang enjoys a perch atop a Hummer; cadets work through the back campus obstacle course and over the wall; Anthony Wurl receives the Golden Boot Plaque for company champion, which Delta has now won four times in a row, from Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Harry Cunningham; and Jung Hun Han sites a rifle brought in by the National Guard.

Army Days Five cadets earn Recondo Badges in spring competition

Recondo Badge winners for top scores on the fitness portions of the Army Days competition held in the spring, include Jeffrey Rider, Felix Navarette, Ricardo Ruvalcaba, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee and Derek Kantorski, top left. From top right, Ivan Andrianko and Shea Keener strike a pose; Wen Hong Lin and Jesus Alvarez recover from a pugil sticks battle; Andres Camino and Hector Esquer prepare the rope bridge; Rodrigo Frangie, Juan Gonzalez and Sergio Elizondo pose with MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and the pilot of an Apache helicopter brought in for cadets to examine.

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The 120th Corps of Cadets worked hard to again earn the approval of the U.S. Army JROTC inspection team in April.

From top left, clockwise: S-3 Jun Yong Lee gives his report; the Color Guard and Honor Guard teams stand ready to receive inspectors; Won Uk Lee and Jung Soo Woo await the platoon marching competition in the Fieldhouse; and Eduardo Benites stands sentry at the front gate.

Formal Inspection Corps members checkedfor knowledge and precision

Clockwise, from top left: Hsin Wei Chiu answers inspectors questions as Sam Etayem stands ready; Bravo Commander Dylan Waschkowski salutes the inspector os Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan and Battalion Sgt. Maj. Jung Soo Woo attend; Cadets select rifles from the armory; Rosendo Godoy does MP duty in the Fieldhouse during platoon competition; and Wei Hao Zhou has his room inspected.

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Mr. R. Stribling 'Strib' Koster Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Mrs. Kathy Diederich Director of Financial Aid, Assistant to the President

Capt. Chris Hagan Quartermaster

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MajGen Robert M. Flanagan Academy President

Ms. Melissa Wilson Administrative Assistant and Receptionist

Mr. Greg Morton Director of Grounds and Maintenance

Col. Charles R. Stribling III Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Past MMA President

Lt. Col. James E. Medley Executive Officer and Director of Alumni Relations

Mrs. Christine Smith Director of Development

Ms. Connie Maxwell Assistant Director of Development

Mrs. Kathy Brooks Director of Accounting

Mrs. Jocelyn Wheeler Bookkeeper

Ms. Brenda Simons Publicity, Alumni and Development Assistant

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Sgt. James Wheeler Residential Faculty

Maj. Bill Chrismer Residential Faculty

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Lt. Amanda DuVall Science instructor, Assistant swimming and basketball coach

Maj. Peggy Reynard Business and Math instructor, Accompanist, Practical Arts Chair, FBLA sponsor

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Maj. Lawrence McClarey History instructor, Cross Country and track head coach

Capt. Mark L. Elwood Journalism and Photography instructor, Director of Information & Publications, "Eagle" and "Taps" Publisher

Maj. Michael Pemberton Science Department chair, Head swimming, tennis and basketball coach

Capt. Gregory McDonald Science instructor Assistant football and track coach

Lt. Katherine Larison Academy Librarian

Col. Dana F. Reynard Director of Music and Fine Arts, Bandmaster

Capt. Marijo Lagemann Art instructor, "At Ease" and M-Club co-sponsor

Capt. Michael Shoemaker Cadet Chorus Director, Learning Resource Center manager, Rail-Splitters co-sponsor

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Support Staff Groups Maintenance staff, from left, front row, included David Cross, Jim Hilderman, Ray Heaton, Charles Stockdall, Larry Anthony and Donnie Strube. Back row: Doug Scott, Jeff Stone, Jason Jones, Director of Grounds and Maintenance Greg Morton, Bill Bellamy and Daniel Burton.

Dining Hall staff included assistant manager Pam Henry, Dani Koch, Alice Curtis, Torbin Rommins, Lee Johnson, John Tucker, manager Rudy Koch, Tammy Walden, Jerry Weiss, Matt Phillips, Charles Holden and Paula Hill, from left.

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Laundry service staff members were Irene Hard, Martha Cornelison, manager Melody Daly, Martha Bruce and Faye Lehnen, left to right.

Middle School Grades six through eight enjoy learning, growing It was a busy year full of education, activities, learning and growing for \1MA Middle School cadets. Left, cadets disembark on a paintball excursion.

Below, Parker Bridge, Brandon Doggett and Nick Freeman file out of Memorial Chapel. Bottom right, You Sung Han and Alan Chapa receive recognition from Capt. Carl Crawford at an awards dinner in the MMA Dining Hall.

Bottom left, Zackwrie Parr and Walker Allen enjoy a canoe trip. Center left, cadets formed up behind Bravo before an activity.

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Eighth Grade * Class of 2014 Cadets learn, earn their way to the high school level

Members of the eighth grade class include, front row, left to right: Juan Carlos Zepeda, Sergio Elizondo and Quinn Gutshall. Middle row: Juan Pablo Sada, You Sung Han, Wesley Ying, Jafar Mansur, Alan Chapa, Andres Navarro, Marcelo Domene, John Dillon, Chris Helverson, Juan Gonzalez and Jack Meyer. Back row: Clayton Johnson, Jerry Craven, Christian Osborne, Shane Henderson, Jaime Eric Wolkoff, Tadeo Trevino, Gonzalo Ibarra, Walker Allen, Zachary Sansone, Jake Peters, Curtis Saunders, Rodrigo Frangie, Quinton Eldridge and Middle School Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman. Below left, Shane Henderson performs a magic illusion. Bottom right, Jaime Eric Wolkoff and Sergio Elizondo pause for a picture.

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Rodrigo Frangie Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Brad Giddens Chesterfield. Missouri

Juan Angel Gonzalez Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

Quinn Gutshall Urbandale, Iowa

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Chris Helverson Blue Springs. Missouri

Andrew Shane Henderson Smiths Grove. Kentucky

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Adam Klabi Chesterfield. Missouri

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Pablo Almirudis Obregon, Sonora, Mexico

Jose Alfredo Alvarez Chula Vista, California

Kevin Bradley Springdale, Arkansas

Parker Bridge Labadie, Missouri

Clayton Burkley St. Louis, Missouri

George Chase Manchester, Vermont

Mauricio Chico Mexico City, D.F., Mexico

Brennan Darnall Collierville, Tennessee

Brandon Doggett Dardene Prairie, Missouri

Devonta Dunson Independence, Missouri

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Nicholas Freeman Tulsa. Oklahoma

Andrew Hartley Martinsville, Indiana

Elijah Hayes Femlcy, Nevada

Juan Cristobal Hernandez Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Kervins Jean Baptiste Billerica, Massachusetts

Thomas Lachowicz Bedminster. New Jersey

Alexander LeGrand Chesterfield. Missouri

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Alex LeGrand, far left, leads a pack of runners during the Middle School road inarch portion of the annual Army Days competitive events held in April on campus.

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Anton Clay Wilson Fort Worth. Texas

Roberto Valdes Torres Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

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George Purdy Plano, Texas

Reed Vaughan Honolulu, Hawaii

Jeffrey Wolkoff Mission. Texas

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Maj. Bernard Strunk History, Military, Rifle instructor and coach

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Bravo Company Middle School cadets learn and grow together

Members of Bravo Company were sixth-graders Joseph Boettcher, Marcelo Flores, Theodore Forster, Dillon Gray, Ying Zhi Li, George Purdy, Reed Vaughan and Jeff Wolkoff; seventh-graders Jorge Aguilera, Yuri Allen, Pablo Almirudis, Jose Alvarez, Kevin Bradley, Parker Bridge, Clayton Barkley, George Chase, Mauricio Chico, Brennan Darnall, Brandon Doggett, Devonta Dunson, Nicholas Freeman, Andrew Hartley, Elijah Hayes, Juan Hernandez, Eduardo Infanzon, Kervins Jean Baptiste, Thomas Lachowicz, Alex LeGrand, Zackwrie Parr, Joshua Pearson, Patricio Rodriguez-Moragrega, Blake Rosenberg, Drake Scott, Roberto Valdes, Tavian Willits, Anton Wilson and Ricardo Zamora; eighth-graders Walker Allen, Alan Chapa, Ting Yuan Chen, Jeremy Craven, John Dillon, Marcelo Domene, Quinton Eldridge, Sergio Elizondo, Rodrigo Frangie, Brad Giddens, Juan Gonzalez, Quinn Gutshall, You Sung Han, Chris Helverson, Shane Henderson, Gonzalo Ibarra, Clayton Johnson, Adam Klabi, Jafar Mansur, Jack Meyer, Andres Navarro, Christian Osborne, Jake Peters, Juan Pablo Sada, Zachary Sansone, Curtis Saunders, Tadeo Trevino, Jaime Wolkoff, Wesley Ying and Juan Zepeda.

Middle School leaders were Platoon Sgt. You Sung Han, First Platoon Leader Jakob Jundi, Second Platoon Leader David Williams, Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman, Guide-on bearer Ting Yuan Chen, Company Commander Dylan Waschkowski, First Sgt. Quinn Gutshall, Commandant Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan, Third Platoon Leader Nathaniel Brand, Platoon Sgt. Juan Carlos Zepeda and Platoon Sgt. Alan Chapa.

Brigadiers Drill team performs around community, at functions

Members of the 2008-09 Middle School Brigadiers precision rifle drill team were: You Sung Han, Nick Freeman, Pablo Almirudis, Rodrigo Frangie, Commander Alan Chapa, Juan Carlos Zepeda, Mauricio Chico, Juan Pablo Sada, Parker Bridge, John Dillon, Zackwrie Parr, Patricio Rodriguez-Moragrega, Joshua Pearson, Chris Helverson, Commandant Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan, Jose Alfredo Alvarez, Andres Navarro, Tavian Willits, Jafar Mansur and Ricardo Zamora. Not pictured, faculty sponsor Staff Sgt. Robert Munson.

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Middle School Recreation Pool, chess, ping-pong enjoyed in free time

From left, Brandon Doggett lines up a shot; You Sung Han returns a backhand; and Alan Chapa sets up the white pieces for a chess match in the Bravo recreation room during clubs time.

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Middle School cadets learned marching, safe rifle use, military traditions, ranks and values. The Brigadiers precision drill unit, top right, includes some of the best cadet marchers and rifle handlers. Top left, Juan Pablo Sada and Tavian Willits bear awards for a battalion review in the MMA Fieldhouse. Right center, cadets explore a tank at the National Guard headquarters in Jefferson City, Mo. Above, Capt. Kip Kimberley checks the uniforms of Chris Helverson and Mauricio Ortiz- Bottom left, cadets disembark for a paintball trip near Kingdom City, Mo.

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Left, top to bottom: Roberto Valdez and Chris Helverson shoulder arms; Jaime Eric Wolkoff delivers a speech; and Wesley Ying shows off his Science Fair plaque.

Right, top to bottom: Sergio Elizondo helps a new cadet fit his cap in the Quartermaster’s Department; Juan Pablo Sada takes a turn at the organ; and Tavian Willits, Quinn Gutshall and Kervins Jean Baptiste receive their Evensong ribbons.

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Middle School cadets learn military regimen, good academic habits and how to interact with others in barracks life. Above, Pablo Almirudis is fit for uniform trousers. Top right, Parker Bridge checks on science projects. Right, Will Judice offers George Purdy some advice. Below right, Juan Carlos Zepeda paddles down the Steel River on a canoe trip. Below, Walker Allen receives a sports letter from Maj. Willis Kleinsorge.

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Clockwise, from top left: Zackwrie Parr and Parker Bridge meet University of Missouri mascot Truman the Tiger after the Brigadiers performed at an MU women's basketball game in Columbia, Mo,; Joseph Boettcher displays a research project; Brennan Darnall, Brandon Doggett and Elijah Hayes enjoy a faculty dinner permit at a local restaurant; Capt. Carl Crawford presents journalism awards to You Sung Han and Alan Chapa at the First Trimester Awards Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall; and Chapa displays his rifle handling skills in the Brigadiers.

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Pablo Almirudis and Juan Hernandez find a wall display amusing. Lt. Boyce welcomes Thomas Lachowicz to the Quartermaster's Department during opening week.

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Clockwise, from top left: Joshua Pearson presents his science project; Andres Navarro does a magic trick; Zackwrie Parr and George Chase enjoy a field trip; Capt.

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Clockwise, from top left: Cadets get up close with a Civil War cannon at the Audrain County Historical Society Walk Back in Time in September; Chris Helverson shows off a Colonel with the right attitude prior to the Wentworth Military Academy football victory; Juan Carlos Zepeda drives up court for the Junior Colonels; Tavian Willits posts with review awards and MajGen Robert M. Flanagan's flag; and Andres Navarro controls his opponent from Mexico High School.

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Clockwise, from top left: Chris Helverson, Juan Carlos Zepeda and You Sung Han march around the Faurot Field track during pre-game ceremonies of the Missouri-Buffalo State football game; Juan Gonzalez and Parker Bridge try out antique sabers at the Walk Back in Time; Ying Zhi Li takes a rest; Quinn Gutshall climbs the rope; Rodrigo Frangie checks his reflection in a museum mirror and Nick Freeman works on a display.

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Clockwise, from above: Alex LeGrand, Shane Henderson and Nick Freeman salute; Andres Navarro gathers up his gear; the number six seems important to Capt. Keith Morgan and You Sung Han; Patricio Rodriguez pins up a star in a Middle School classroom; and cadets sing "Old M.M.A." at the Second Trimester Awards Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall.

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Clockwise, from top left: Alan Chapa pours a pitcher of milk as part of his magic trick; Mauricio Chico cheers for the University of Missouri Tigers; Bravo forms up for awards and announcements behind Stribling Hall; Pablo Almirudis collects canned goods for a Middle School community service drive; Clayton Burkley and Juan Hernandez display the plaque they won in Middle School academic competition.

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Middle School year-end awards were presented in Memorial Chapel on May 22. Clockwise, from top left, Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman presented Sergio Elizondo with the Richard White Most Improved Plaque and the Faculty Plaque for Loyalty and Leadership; Among other awards, You Sung Han received the Paul Petit Fellowship Cup and the Best Platoon Sergeant Award; George Chase was an Accelerated Reading Program Top Reader book winner; Lt. Richards Boyce recognized Patricio Rodriguez as the Maj. George Piper Outstanding Middle School Athlete and a Sportsmanship Ribbon winner; and Maj. Willis Kleinsorge presented Alan Chapa with a sports certificate. Chapa also won the Piper Barracks Award for eighth grade, science distinction, the Honor Medal and Bar, and the President's Award for Academic Excellence.

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Top left, Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman presents Clay Johnson with the Hal Heymann All-American Boy Award. Top right, Wesley Ying and You Sung Han receive the Petit Plaque for International Relations.

Right, Joseph Boettcher receives a certificate for science from Maj. Willis Kleinsorge. Below right, Commandant of Cadets Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan presents Han with another of his awards. Below, Lt. Col. Eastman recognizes Alan Chapa for distinction in academics.

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Numerous Commencement events capped a busy final weekend, beginning with the Wallace Fry Speech Contest, in which AlexYeakel participates, top left. Above, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan addressed the audience at graduation. Below, Nathaniel Brand leads his platoon out to Final Formation on front campus. Left, Aldo Sanchez receives the Babe Ruth Award for best senior athlete. Below left, MajGen Flanagan presents Hyung Woo Kim with the Jack Meyers '39 Memorial Cup for most creative cadet.

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The Senior Banquet to recognize the Class of 2009 was held in Centennial Gymtorium on the Thursday evening preceding graduation. Clockwise from top left: MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presented the Col. Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities to Devin Lang; guest speaker and Alumni Association Vice President Mr. Robert Ernest, '77, and Commandant Lt. Col. Mark Vaughan presented one-year memberships in the Alumni Association to all seniors, including Thomas Clubb; Nathaniel Brand received the William S. Lowe Trophy for most improved cadet; Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato was named the Richard Cooper (’82) Plaque winner for longesttenured cadet; Mitchell Thomas and his family raise their glasses in a toast; and Will Judice, who won the best senior athlete award, posses through a sober arch.

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It was the last time on the review field on Friday of Commencement Weekend for the MMA seniors. Clockwise, from top left: Designees shadowed graduating officers; BC Thomas Clubh transferred the Davison Saber to designate Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee; cadets from all companies competed in drill; Anthony Wurl and Cesar Rivas led Delta Company onto Colonels Field; and MajGen Flanagan presents the Company Competition trophy to Echo Company Commander Dennis Newman.

Final Awards Assembly Numerous awards earned byMMA cadets

Numerous presentations were made Friday at the Final Awards Assembly, including, clockwise from top left: Col. Dana F. Reynard presented the Streep Brothers band award and stipends to Travis Mattoon, Zhe (Jeremy) Li and Nick Helverson; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presented the Steve Walker Cup for best one-year senior to Richard Shear; Aldo Sanchez received the MP of the Year Plaque from Lt. Col. Harry Cunningham; the U.S. Army Recruiting Command JROTC Award went to Dylan Waschkowski; and Dennis Newman accepted the Honor Company Cup from MajGen Flanagan.

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Graduation Day Class of2009 graduates on May 23

Top left, retired Brig. Gen. Dr. George "Barney" Forsythe addressed the audience at graduation in Centennial Gymtorium on May 23. Above, Lt. Col. Joe Ableman was presented the Abbott-Albright Award for Faculty Excellence by senior class and Delta Phi president Anthony Wurl and Bob Albright, '49. Below, Col. Dana F. Reynard directs as the band plays and seniors process into the auditorium. John T. Huang was recognized as class valedictorian by Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi, below left. Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb received Legion of Honor recognition from MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, center left.

Graduation Day Numerous honors bestowed on final day

Clockwise from top left, Chris Storie, Dennis Newman, Dylan Waschkowski and Dani Erickson lead the Class of2009 into Centennial Gymtorium for graduation; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents Larry and Eugenia (Chu) Woolery with the Robert H. Weaver Award in recognition of service to the Corps of Cadets and the Academy; Bravo Commander Waschkowski receives the award for Outstanding Performance by a Company Commander; Anthony Wurl is presented the Charles 1. Wall '22 Cup for service, leadership and character; and seniors Cesar Rivas, Will Judice, Hector Esquer, Derek Wilson, Jose Benites and Aldo Sanchez sing "Old M.M.A. "for the final time as cadets.

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Final Formation Seniors say 'au revoir' to friends, Academy

Top left, senior cadets Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Devin Lang, Richard Shear, Anthony Wurl and Nathaniel Brand circle front campus, saying their goodbyes. Top right, Brand, Wurl and Jakob Jundi hug fellow seniors. Bottom right, Luis Marcano plays "Taps." S-4 Bobby Blue gives some parting advice to Bravo Commander-designate James Irwin, lower left. Middle above, Maj. Peggy Reynard wishes Bravo Commander Dylan Waschkowski 156 well as Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb waits to say farewell.

Final Formation Traditional ceremony completes 2008-09year

Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb leads the battalion staff onto front campus for the tradionalyear-end Final Formation, above. Below, from left to right: S-l Won Uk Lee prepares to ground his saber; Battalion Commander-designate Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee gets some final advice; senior cadets Cody McCutcheon, Yang Wang and Ki Min Kang prepare to place their caps on their grounded sabers.

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Fieldhouse makeover MMA Fieldhouse receives new roof, improvements

The MMA Fieldhouse received a full makeover in 2008-09 with a new roof main floor painting, windows, a varsity football weight room, improvements in the armory, locker room renovations, a new ladies' restroom and much more. Classes and offices will move into the new academic building.

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Clockwise from top left: Raiders receive awards at a competition; MajGen Flanagan and faculty sponsor 1st Sgt. Alan Hakes join Raiders James Irwin, Sebastian Viesca, Clark Grover, Ernesto Cepeda, Martin Hinojosa, Edgar Rodriguez, Salvador Vallejo, Felix Navarette and Kyle Perkinson for a photo after a big competition win; Raiders run together at a meet; the team stretches as a unit; Vallejo competes in push­ ups; Lt. Col. James E. Medley accepts a trophy from Felix Navarette.

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Railsplitters World War II re-enactment group has big year

The Railsplitters World War II re­ enactment group participated in numerous parades, re-enactments and ceremonies under the leadership of Capt. Michael Shoemaker and Lt. Col. Tim Scherrer over the course of2008-09. A service project was the restoration of the Bravo Company canon, center.

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Matthew Doughty won the Winston Churchill Award for most persuasive speech and Drew Benoit won the Wallace Fry Cup for overall excellence at the W. Wallace Fry Public Specking Contest in May in Centennial Gymtoriiun. Judges were Mr. Louis Leonatti, Mrs. Kathy Craighead and Dr. Gregory Smith. Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi proctored the contest. From left below are other finalists Matthew Reindel, Alan Chapa, Nathaniel Brand and Gabriel Villasenor. Also finalists were Martin Michael and Alexander Yeakel.

Mock Presidential Debate Republicans win debate, but not real election

A mock presidential debate was held just prior to the actual U.S. elections in November 2008, with Drew Benoit and Dylan Waschkowski representing the Republican ticket of John McCain and Sarah Palin, and the Democratic ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden represented by Anthony Wurl and Luke Harris. When put to a voice vote of the 120th Corps of Cadets, the GOP team won ... though that did not reflect the real life result. From top left: Benoit debates Wurl; Waschkowski and Harris differ; Wurl takes notes; Benoit celebrates victory; and the GOP team ponders its strategy while listening to the Democrats' platform.

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International Cadets MMA Corps encompasses cadets from 18 nations

Many MMA cadets come from foreign nations, with 18 represented in the 120th Corps of Cadets. Top left are Chinese cadets, Taiwanese at right top, and South Korean above. There is always a comraderie of Mexican and other Hispanic cadets like the quartet of Armando Lanz, Ruben Diaz, Hector Esquer and Mauricio Zamora; Next year's Battalion Commander, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee poses with MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, Academy President.

Other nations included Germany, Australia, Peru, South Africa, Syria, Venezuela, Japan, England, Russia, Guatemala, Canada, Panama, Puerto Rico and Romania.

Senior Chestnut Project Cadets earn community service during harvest

MMA senior cadets earned community service points and a check for the Academy by helping U.S. Sen. Kit Bond with the harvest of his chestnut crop. Above, Cody McCutcheon carefully picks up a spiny nut. From top right: Kyle Witzel and Drew Benoit accept a check from Sen. Bond as project co-ordinator Lt. Col. James E. Medley looks on; Sen. Bond demonstrates a roller picker to Hyung Woo Kim and Dennis Newman; Lt. Col. Medley and Collin Reynolds pick up chestnuts; Chris Storie and Ruben Diaz sort the crop; Diaz, Dylan Waschkowski, Alex Flynn, Benoit and Lt. Col. Medley search the ground.

Dodgeball Tournament Echo 1st wins battalion event, takes on faculty

Echo 1st Platoon, clowning at top right, won the February battalion dodgeball tournament in Centennial Gymtorium and split a pair of games with a faculty team. Above, Samuel Furst and Matt Callis go on the offensive. Below, Julian Montgomery and Jose Panizo look for an opening. Right, Robert Carrillo, Jan Aguilera and Thomas Williams attack.

Below right, Montgomery, Jared Shaw and Chris Henderson stand ready.

Beam Ceremony New building dedicated at Homecoming ceremony

A special ceremony to dedicate the new academic building was held Homecoming weekend, with more than 200 alumni, community members and the Corps of Cadets present. Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan addressed the audience, right. Cadets signed the green beam to signify the building’s environmentally friendly construction, below right. Below, primary donors Les and Joanne Barnard, '48; Alumni Association President Dan Davis, '71; State Rep. Steve Hobbs; and Mexico Mayor Virginia Robertson listen attentively.

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Mark Twain Festival Band marches in parade through Hannibal, Mo.

Missouri Military Academy Marching Band participated in the annual Mark Twain Music Festival in Hannibal in October. Always a popular entry at the event, the band was applauaded along the 2-mile parade route through historic downtown, and opened the field portion of the event at the high school stadium. Top left, Band Commander Glenn Petty accepts a plaque for MMA's contributions and 168 participation.

Marine Birthday Ball Band, MajGen Flanagan participate in event

Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan was the guest of honor and the MMA Band was recognized for years of service at the annual Missouri Marine League Birthday Ball held at the Capitol Centre Hotel in Jefferson City in November, Top left, Band Commander Glenn Petty, Drum Major Zhe (Jeremy) Li and Director of Music Col. Dana F. Reynard display awards from the Missouri Marine Corps.

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Lt. Col. E.R. Jackson dies Longtime staffer celebrated 100th birthday in 2008

From The Mexico Ledger On Feb. 26, 2009, Lt. Col. Elmer Rudolph Jackson completed the last chapter of his 100-year journey.

He passed peacefully at his daughter's home in Encinitas, Calif., where he had lived for the past year.

His journey began Nov. 11.1908, as the younger child of Dr. Charles M. and Alice Hope Jackson of Nevada , Mo. He lived in Nevada through high school and later moved to Fayette , Mo., where he graduated from Central Methodist College. He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha fraternity and received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1931.

Seeking a teaching position, Jackson set out to meet Col. E.Y. Burton at Missouri Military Academy.

The only job available was laying brick for a new gymnasium, so he agreed to it that summer.

However, his career as bricklayer was short-lived, and he eventually fulfilled jobs of teacher, coach and even tactical officer during World War II. As the MMA Director of Music, he enjoyed performing and teaching every phase of instrumental music. Nineteen years later, Col. Jackson became the Director of Admissions and served until his retirement in 1974. During the early years he lived at the Academy with his wife, Hazel Ann McIntyre, a school teacher in town. They married in 1935, and Mrs. Jackson later taught English at the Academy as well. Their two daughters, Elizabeth Hope and Jane Lavender, also lived on campus before moving to the Jackson home. Barely outside the campus boundaries, the family would awaken to "Reveille" every morning!

Memories of the Academy brought Col. Jackson great pleasure, especially the year 1946. On May 5, for the official arrival of Sir Winston Churchill and President Harry Truman, they paraded through the streets of Fulton on Churchill's way to deliver the famous Iron Curtain address at Westminster College. Another memorable event in August was his leading the MMA Jazz Band when it won the honor to play at Carnegie Hall on stage with the great Nat King Cole. His tenure with the Academy provided him the opportunity to meet, educate and touch thousands of lives. Even at the age of 100, he referred to the cadets as his boys. Affiliations included Lockewood Park Baptist Church , the Mexico Rotary Club and several Barbershop Quartets.

His wife, Hazel, and his daughter, Jane Lavender Cox, predeceased him. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Tom Pusheck, his six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Chapel of Missouri Military Academy on Saturday, March 28.

The family suggests donations can be made to the Lt. Col. E.R. Jackson Memorial Fund at Missouri J70 Military Academy.

Future Business Leaders Newly formed FBLA chapter does well in first year Members of Missouri Military Academy’s first Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter included: Won Uk Lee, Gabriel Villasenor, James Irwin, Tyler Humphrey, Anthony Wurl, Alexander Yeakel, Ty Armer, Dylan Waschkowski, Matthew Doughty, Stephen HasheeveSalvato, Sea Jun Kang, Thomas Clubb, Dennis Newman, Will Judice, Ki Min Kang, Hyung Woo Kim and fasculty sponsor Maj. Peggy Reynard, top photo.

Center: Wurl, Armer, Newman, Villasenor, Doughty and Yeakel won awards in district competition. Bottom photo: Maj. Reynard swore in Kim, Doug Dieckgraefe, Armer, Wurl and Waschkowski as officers in the fall.

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Mathematics National Educational League champions!

MMA math students captured the National Education League championship in Geometry and Algebra II competition and were runners-up in Algebra I. From left Capt. Ananta Khanal, Maj. Peggy Reynard, Eui Jeong Chung, Capt. Ousseynou Sa mb, Xiao Chang, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Tae O Kim, You Sung Han, Qiao Zhao, Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi and MajGen Robert M. Flanagan. Not pictured, Lt. Col. Joe Ableman and Capt. AU Syed. Math instructors pose with Math Bar winners Feng Zhang, Li, John Huang, Hyung Woo Kim and Won Uk Lee, right.

Science Cadets learn Biology, Chemistry and Physics

MMA cadets learned biology, chemistry and physics in the Science Department. Clockwise, from top left: Capt. Gregory McDonald assists David Williams in Biology; Thomas Clubb, Dylan Waschkowski and Zhe (Jeremy) Li work on a lab project in Honors Physics; Jun Yong Lee performs an experiment in Chemistry class; Joo Enn Kim shows his frog dissection technique; and Capt. Ananta Khanal directs an Honors Physics experiment with Anthony Wurl, Waschkowski, Wei Hao Zhou and Li.

Art class activities Cadets create works ofart, serve in community

Art classes at MMA had a number ofprojects in 2008-09, Clockwise from top left: Jung Soo Woo and Austin Scott address Christmas cards they had printed for Missouri Veterans Home residents; Josh Beyer, Dani Erickson and Kyle Perkinson enjoy a snack after assisting at the Mexico Santa Train; Woo, Beyer, Scott, Art instructor Capt. Marijo Lagemann, Hyung Woo Kim and Erickson prepare to deliver the Christmas cards at the VA Home; Ernesto Cepeda and Samuel Furst work on abstract watercolor paintings; 174 Erickson served as an elf on the Santa Train.

Graduation Week Art Show Cadets display creations at final weekend events

Honors art students displayed their works at an end-ofthe-year show on the mezzanine in Centennial Gymtorium. Clockwise from top left: Ki Min Kang with three of his paintings; Hunter Dock shows a variety of his compositions; Jan Aguilera and two of his works; Austin Scott with his prints and 3-D pieces; Matthew EerNisse displays his drawings; the 3-D papier mache sculpture and monoprint of Jung Soo Woo drew the attention of Derek Wilson and James Schwank.

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Community Piano Concert Cadets, faculty, community members perform

A community piano concert involving Mexico High School students, Mexico community residents, MMA cadets and faculty was a March hit in Centennial Gymtorium, drawing more than 350 people. Top to bottom left: Zhoumengyang Sun, Siheng (Henry) Lei, Capt. and Mrs. Michael Shoemaker, Maj. Peggy Reynard and Sun were among MMA entertainers. Above, Lei, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Sun and Maj. Reynard receive applause. Not pictured, cadet Ting Yuan Chen also performed. Below, Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb thanked the performers after presenting them with certificates of appreciation.

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Air Force Band Concert Band of Mid-America entertains large crowd

The U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America performed a spring concert which earned standing ovations in Centennial Gymtorium as more than 400 attended. Center above, Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb and Director of Music Col. Dana F. Reynard thanked the band for the show. Right center, Col. Reynard got a chance to direct the band.

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Cadet Life More photos ofcadets enjoying life on the MMA campus

Clockwise from above: Nathaniel Brand displays his World War II re­ enactment uniform; Ms. Cary Crouch serves Will Judice and Matthew EerNisse in the Canteen; Tyler McDaniel and Ms. Denise Barker work the concession stand at an MMA football game; Ricardo Alaniz and Ian Stevenin hang out, waiting for formation; and Robert Carrillo and Pete Walters sing along with the radio on a bus trip.

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Jan Aguilera prepares to go outside during the winter, top left. Matt Callis and Jaycee Drummond listen to a presentation in class, top right. Center right, A. J. Boren learns to operate his new camera. Bottom right, Joshua Beyer works with children at a community service project. Bottom left, Drew Benoit hits outfielders fly balls at a Colonels baseball practice.

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Clockwise, from top left: Battalion Executive Officer Kyu Won (David) Lee inspects Wen Hsin Chang's room; Devin Lang, Derek Kantorski and Cody McCutcheon lead Charlie Company onto the review field in the MMA Fieldhouse; Roman Cepeda enjoys a humerous moment; former battalion announcer Ty Armer prepares to name the Valentine Ball court; and soccer manager Diego Camargo patrols the sideline.

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Clockwise, from top left: Matthew EerNisse and Matt Reindel stand at attention in formation, ready to march to noon mess; Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee works on Valentine Ball decorations; another drummer crosses sticks behind Andrew Chow at a night football game; Juan Pablo De Esesarte strides across campus; and Battalion Commander Thomas Clubb reports to MajGen Robert M. Flanagan at a spring review on Colonels Field.

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Clockwise, from top left: Siheng (Henry) Lei performs at an MMA piano concert; James Irwin and Reuben Senatore removed their shoulder pads and played trombone in the band at halftime of a Colonels football game; cadets fold the U.S. flag to end the day; Devin Lang and proud mother Ms. Marcie Tarbox pose for a photo; and Joshua Benton and Kyle Perkinson ushered at Presser Hall for community service credit.

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Above, battalion announcer Tyler McDaniel tries announcing a football game in the pressbox at Colonels Field. Top right, Wen Hong Lin uses chopstix at a local Chinese restaurant. Right, Hector Esquer fills a pitcher with coffee to serve at an oncampus event. Below right, Thomas Clubb performs in "The Tempest." Below, Andrew Lew works on his Photography class homework.

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Yang Wang checks his e-mail, top left. Above, Chris Storie and Travis Mattoon wait for the general leave bus in the Centennial Gymtorium parking lot.

Below, Cody McCutcheon volunteers at a community art fair. Left, Will Judice clears plates at a Heart Association luncheon. Bottom left, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents the best 120-pound athlete award to Jose Benites.

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Clockwise from above: Jose Cisneros and Luis Gonzalez give blood during one of two drives held by M-Club, Delta Phi and Community Blood Center in Centennial Gymtorium; Reuben Senatore plays a monster in "The Tempest;" Roy (Max) Roberts was a top manager for the football team; Jared Shaw was the assistant battalion announcer; Dennis Newman and Thomas Williams stop outside Echo on their way to the Fall Family Weekend soccer game.

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Top left, Derek Wilson hugs Alex Yeakel as Richard Shear looks on at Final Formation. Above, Jordan Uthe and Pete Walters help pick up trash at the Audrain County Fairgrounds. Below, cadets blow up balloons at a community service project. Bottom left, Won Uk Lee plays violin at Evensong in Memorial Chapel. Left, Evan Buford speaks to his mother from the Band Hall steps during Fall Family Weekend.

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Clockwise, from above: James Irwin, Tarik Aguilera and Alejandro Cepeda stand at attention; Kyle Perkinson was named battalion commander at the Summer JROTC Leadership Camp; Kyu Won (David) Lee gives a saber salute during battalion review in the MMA Fieldhouse; David Williams listens to a guest speaker from Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; and Lukas Goza, Cesar Rivas and Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai serve pancakes at a senior class fund­ raiser breakfast.

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Clockwise, from top left: Collin Reynolds sports his RailSplitters re-enactment uniform; Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai goes through photos on his camera; James Irwin, Robert Carrillo and Won Uk Lee work at a blood drive in Centennial Gymtorium; Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi recognizes Matt Doughty for highest academic standing among sophomores; and Juan Pablo De Esesarte demonstrates his header technique.

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Above, John Kent smiles during dance lessons. Top right, Jose Allard competes in the Navy Seal Challenge in the MMA Natatorium. Right, Dani Erickson spins the rifle during a Fusileers routine at Mexico High School. Below right, Roman Cepeda strides out during the Army Days road march.

Below, Echo Company Commander Dennis Newman receives the Company Spirit Plaque from Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan.

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Above left, Jorge Salva and Armando Lanz lead a road run. Above, Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, '70, displays his senior ring with Class of 2009 members Dylan Waschkowski, Anthony Wurl and Dennis Newman. Below, Chris Storie, Dani Erickson and Newman display their war paint before the SeniorFaculty Basketball Game in Centennial Gymtorium.

Left, Tarik Aguilera awaits his wrestling match.

Bottom left, wrestling team captains were Jung Soo Woo and James Schwank.

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Clockwise from above, MMA Military Police march out for review on Colonels Field; Steve Ortega prepares to have his arm raised in victory; Feng Zhang serves pancakes at a senior fund-raiser breakfast; Eduardo Torres is on post at the Valentine Ball in Centennial Gymtorium; and Sea Jun Kang displays his strength with a curl in the new state-of-the-art MMA weight room.

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Clockwise, from top left: Cody McCutcheon escorts his mother on the Grand March at Fall Family Weekend; Dani Erickson and Won Uk Lee accompany the Cadet Chorus at the Maroon and Gold Banquet in St. Louis; Collin Reynolds and Director of Alumni Affairs Lt. Col. James E. Medley pick up chestnuts at the estate of U.S. Sen. Kit Bond as part of a senior service project; Underclassmen Joshua Beyer and Nick Helverson were swim team captains; and Band Commander Glenn Petty is at attention during Formal Inspection.

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Above, Sea Jun Kang and Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee escort court member Rachel Van Alstine at the 2009 Valentine Ball. Top right, Jakob Jundi and David Williams supervised Bravo platoons. Right, Lee prepares to hit a backhand in the MMA Fieldhouse.

Federico Arreola posts as an MP, below right.

Below, Kyle Hughes and Harley Wickline go for a good time in the Army Days road march in April.

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Above left, cadets compete in the tug-o-war at the Fall Picnic & Games on Colonels Field. Above, senior cadet Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, most tenured in the Corps, participates in Senior Review.

Below, cadets played world ball at Fall Cadet Day. Left, Eduardo Benites posts at a Sunday battalion review in the MMA Fieldhouse. Bottom left, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents Anthony Wurl with the Elmer Bohm Award for highest scholastic average by an athlete at the Spring Sports Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall.

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Clockwise, from above: Delta Company launches paper airplanes at halftime of the Wentworth basketball game in Centennial Gymtorium; Eduardo Torres and Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai work with children at a community service project; Robert Carrillo breaks loose for a big gain for the Colonels; Stephen Myers jogs on a road march; and Col. Dana F. Reynard presents Luis Marcano with the Crain-Jorishie Jazz Musician Award at the Festival of the Arts in Centennial Gymtorium.

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From top left, clockwise: Jung Soo Woo works with a toddler at a community service function; the U.S. Color Guard posts at a battalion review in the MMA Fieldhouse; Dennis Newman, Chris Storie and Bobby Blue are at the forefront of Echo Company for a review on Colonels Field; Drum Major Zhe (Jeremy) Li stands at attention with his mace at Formal Inspection; and Luis Gonzalez looks for running room for the Colonels.

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Above, Devin Lang, Hyung Woo Kun, Dennis Newman and Won Uk Lee prepare to work in the concession tent at an MMA football game. Top right, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents Cody McCutcheon with the Col. Veon McConnell Trophy for an officer who performs with diligence. Right, Jorge Salva serves at a community fund-raising event. Below right, a familiar face at events was photographer Yang Wang, shown here shooting at a swim meet in the MMA Natatorium. Below, MPs Rosendo Godoy, Eduardo Benites and Eduardo Torres gather for a picture.

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Hector Esquer and Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai talk to a college recruiter in Lt. Col. Tim Scherrer's office, top left. Above, cadets sing "Old M.M.A." after a fall soccer victory on Colonels Field. Below, Capt. AH Syed huddles up his wrestling team before a match in Centennial Gymtorium. Bottom left, Jeffrey Rider and Ernesto Cepeda were on MP duty at a football game. Left, Xin Rui Zhao was a strong newcomer on the swim team in the fall, here swimming the breast stroke in the MMA Natatorium.

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RailSplitters members worked the concession stand at a home basketball game, including Lt. Col. Tim Scherrer, Jason Glaser, Kyle Hughes, Mikal Motley and Cameron Stock. Top right, Austin Scott looks to shoot. Right, David Williams, Jakob Jundi, Matt EerNisse and Alex Flynn enjoy free time. Bottom right, Stephen Myers and Eduardo Torres serve in the MMA Dining Hall.

Below, Sea Jun Kang, Johanan Mansur and Diego Camargo wait between matches at a Colonels wrestling meet.

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Staff on the job Employees serve Academy in a variety of ways

Clockwise, from top left: Maj. Syl Mansfield conducts a parent-teacher conference; Santa Claus (Dani Erickson) gives Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Harry Cunningham a candy cane; In Memoriam: Longtime Maintenance Department employee Mr. Donnie Strube, who died Aug. 18, 2009, waters the flowers at Stribling Hall; Maj. Peggy Reynard accompanies the Cadet Chorus in Memorial Chapel; and Director of Development Mrs. Christine Smith and assistant Ms. Connie 200 Maxwell discussion Homecoming serving arrangements with cadet Drew Benoit.

Staff on the job Duties go beyond classroom and 8-5 schedule

l>Wi From top left, clockwise: Capt. Carl Crawford, Capt. Mark L. Elwood and Capt. Kip Kimberley announce and keep score at a home football game; Lt. Richards Boyce begins the tradition of the traveling MMA-Mexico football rivalry trophy; Football coaching staff members Capt. Ben Quint, Capt. Jonathan Griffin, Capt. Brian Maher and Capt. Greg McDonald pause for a photo; Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, '70, calls company competition commands; Capt. Ousseynou Samb diagrams a math problem; and bus driver Ms. Mary Lou Tiller takes photos on a cadet trip.

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Final Notes Congratulations, 2009 Seniors!

This memory book is dedicated to the 2009 senior class, including: Mauricio Alberto Alvarez, Froylan Arellano Ruiz, Jose Merced Benites, Drew A. Benoit, Robert G. Blue, Nathaniel A. Brand, Thomas S, Clubb, Ruben Diaz, Daniel Erickson, Hector Esquer Mendez, Harold Alex Flynn, Lukas M. Goza, Jung Hun Han, Luke Harris, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Michael Christopher Henderson, John T. Huang, William H. Judice, Jakob Jundi, Ki Min Kang, Hyung Woo Kim, Devin H. Lang, Jun Yong Lee, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Won Uk Lee, Travis A, Mattoon, Cody A. McCutcheon, Dennis Newman, Glenn A. Petty, Collin A. Reynolds, Cesar A. Rivas Sanchez, Jorge Arturo Salva Concha, Aldo Sanchez, Reuben N. Senators, Richard J. Shear, Christopher M. Storie, Mitchell S, Thomas, Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai, Peter R. Walters, Yang Wang, Dylan A. Waschkowski, Paul E. White, Derek B. Wilson, Kyle C. Witzel, Jung Soo Woo, Anthony 5. Wurl, Feng Zhang and Wei Hao Zhou.

Credits and Thanks Many thanks to all who contributed text, photos, editing and advertising to "Taps 2009," and to those who supported the Class of 2009 and the 120th Corps of Cadets at Missouri Military Academy.

Thanks, also, to those who stepped in during April and May to assist with photography during Capt. Elwood's recovery from surgeries. Without their efforts, this memory book would not have been possible.

Yearbook designer and editor: Capt. Mark L. Elwood (faculty advisor).

Cadet staff: Aaron Boren, Yang Wang, Derek Wilson and Quinn Gutshall.

Faculty text editors/contributors: Capt. Mark L. Elwood, Lt. Col. James E. Medley, Capt. Kip Kimberley, Capt. Carl Crawford and Capt. Samuel Blair.

Chief photographers: Capt. Mark L. Elwood, Capt. Carl Crawford, Maj. Willis Kleinsorge and Steve Biggers of Steve Biggers Photography.

More faculty/staff photographers: Capt. Kip Kimberley, Capt. Marijo Lagemann, Maj. Peggy Reynard, Lt. Col. Joe Ableman, Capt. Ananta Khanal, the Rev. Randall Sawyer, Capt. Andy Craig, Lt. Mike Kulas, Capt.

Sue Oberman, Capt. Samuel Blair, Lt. Col. James E. Medley, Ms. Mary Lou Tiller and Mrs. Leigh Ann Finck.

Cadet photographers: Yang Wang, Aaron Boren, Quinn Gutshall, Derek Wilson, Ming Yen (Jack) Tsai, Jose Benites, Andrew Lew, Eduardo Torres, Daniel Erickson, Hector Esquer, Andrew Smith, Ruben Diaz, Parker Bridge, Hsin Wei Chiu, Dylan Waschkowski, Aldo Sanchez and Clayton Johnson.

More photo contributors: Mrs. Eugenia Woolery, Mrs. Brenda Fike, Mrs. Karen M. Elwood, Mrs. Karen Wilbers, Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng and Ms. Coetta Brashear.

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