Cadets Attend Military Academy Summer Leadership Programs By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager
President’s Home Dedicated as the Mitchell Quarters The new president’s home was dedicated as the Mitchell Quarters on May 18 during Commencement weekend. Graduated seniors and their families gathered on the lawn following the ceremony for a barbeque lunch in their honor and in recognition of alumnus Abe Mitchell, ’52, whose gifts, matched by alumni, parents, and friends, helped make the home’s construction possible. In remarks to the assembled parents and guests, Mitchell said his gift was motivated in part because Riverside did not have senior leadership living on campus. “Should there be an emergency, it is mandatory that the senior official be present to immediately direct a solution and to continually communicate with the cadets, parents, and staff,” said Mitchell. “The addition of the president’s home on campus puts Riverside on a par with similar institutions, thereby, permitting the Academy to retain its cutting edge.” Mitchell noted the house will give cadets a “home away from home” on occasions, and alumni, parents, and community friends will be entertained in the spacious home. Following the ribbon cutting, guests were invited to tour the house.
Thank You!
The new home was dedicated as the Mitchell Quarters in recognition of Abe Mitchell, ’52, and his generous gift to Riverside. Other naming opportunities were made available within the house, and the following donors stepped up: Bernie and Marcia Freeman, ‘58 Terry and Chris Clontz Felix and Narcedalia Gonzalez Fred and Nancy Kennedy, ‘64 Counte and Jackie Cooley Andy and Nancy Talkington Ruben Barahona, ‘89 Margaret Blackstock
Freeman Library Benson Dining Room La Sala Del Governador Gonzalez Kennedy Room (bedroom) Cooley Room (bedroom) Talkington Billiards Parlor El Salon de Ruben Barahona Blackstock Veranda
Several naming opportunities remain, including the front entrance hall and two other bedrooms. For more information, contact Amanda Griffin,Vice President for Advancement, at 770-538-2924. Reveille I SUMMER 2013
Three Riverside cadets, C/1LT John-Mark MacFarlane, C/1SG Pearce Sauls, and C/1SG Harrison Summerour, devoted portions of their summer furlough to attend leadership programs at several prestigious Military Service Academies during the months of June and July. These summer seminars act as a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and athletic programs of each Service Academy. Only the most qualified applicants gain acceptance to the week-long programs where they acquire first-hand experience of cadet life at a U.S Military Service Academy. C/1LT MacFarlane (left) attended the Summer Leaders Experience at the United States Military Academy (USMA) – West Point in New York, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar in Maryland, and the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) Introduction Mission program in Connecticut. C/1SG Sauls (left) attended the USNA Summer Seminar program in Maryland, which has a primarily academic focus. Each cadet selects eight 90-minute workshops from a variety of topics including oceanography, systems engineering, chemistry, and naval architecture. C/1SG Summerour (left) was accepted to the USMA, the USNA, and the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado. He attended both the USNA and the USAFA summer leadership programs. 11