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IN THIS ISSUE Change of Command Ceremony Distinguished Alumnus Giving Report and more...

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Welcome From the President Dear Riverside Military Academy Community, “The Boys in the Boat,” a nonfiction work about the 1936 U.S. Olympic rowing team, chronicles the importance of selfless teamwork. The rowing team’s unexpected gold medal victory in front of Hitler, in Nazi Germany, narrates stories of leadership, sacrifice, and trust. It remains one of my favorite books.

Rowing is a unique sport because each athlete must contribute their utmost vigor in perfect synchronization with his teammates. It is mentally exacting and physically demanding - one erroneous dip of the paddle can ruin a race. I know, because I have participated in rowing as an athlete and as a coach. In fact, it is what first brought me to Riverside Military Academy.

Their story reveals how the highest levels of achievement are attained when groups come together to accomplish a common goal.

In the spring of 2001, I was a professor and rowing coach at the U.S. Military Academy-West Point. The following winter, the Hudson River froze over leaving the team unable to practice. Looking for an alternative location to practice, I found Riverside Military Academy (RMA) and its location near the 1996 Olympics rowing venue. During spring break that year, the team and I spent the week practicing on Lake Sidney Lanier and residing in the newly built RMA barracks. I was completely impressed by the cadets, the staff & faculty, and the facilities.

Little did I know, I would one day return as President of this remarkable institution.

The author of “The Boys in the Boat” met with Joe Rantz, a member of the 1936 team, as he lay on his deathbed. The author asked for permission to tell Joe’s story. Joe replied in effect, “…don’t write about me, rather, write about the boys in the boat.”

Think about that. Decades after the victory, he stated, essentially, that it was not about him – it’s about the team as a whole. Successful rowing teams, otherwise known as crews, trust and rely upon one another completely. Only when they are dependent on each other, do they become one and excel.

As the 10th president of RMA, I am privileged to join a talented and energetic team of professionals who lead, teach, and administer this academy. As we work together, we will execute the mission, graduate tremendous cadets, and continue to distance ourselves from all other academies by demonstrating a “one-team” approach toward achieving excellence. I ask that you join us in this mission by becoming more involved with RMA.

Colonel(R) Stanley C. “Staś” Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. President

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Editor-in-Chief Ms. Christian E. Mims Director, Marketing & Public Affairs cmims@riversidemilitary.com Editors LTC James Corbin, GAARNG Vice President for Enrollment Management jcorbin@riversidemilitary.com Mrs. Ellen G. DeFoor, CFRE Vice President for Advancement edefoor@riversidemilitary.com Ms. Kristen Thompson Integrated Marketing Associate kthompson@riversidemilitary.com Mr. Jody Wilson Coordinator of Alumni Communications & Events jwilson@riversidemilitary.com Contributors Mr. Ben Allen Sgt. Tim Atwell Mr. Ed Benson Mr. Errol Bisso, '61 Mr. Joseph Brockwell LTC James Corbin Mrs. Rhonda Crook Mrs. Ellen G. DeFoor Mrs. Candice Dela Rosa Mr. Jonathan Ellis Mr. Robert "Beau" Fincher The Gainesville Times Mr. Rutledge A. "Rusty" Griffin, Jr., '62 Light Sources, Inc. Mr. Mayo Livingston Mr. John B. McKernan II, '88 Mr. Elijah Merrett Ms. Christian E. Mims Ms. Meagan Payne COL(R) Stanley C. "StaĹ›" Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. Spears Studio Ms. Kristen Thompson Mrs. Amanda Willis Mr. Jody Wilson Publication design by Mrs. Jodie McBeth & Ms. Kristen Thompson

Board of Trustees Mr. Rutledge A. "Rusty" Griffin, Jr., '62, Chairman Mr. C. Brian Daniel, Vice Chairman Mr. Anthony M. Herdener, Treasurer Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr., Secretary Mr. Ruben A. Barahona, '89 Mrs. Margaret O. Blackstock Mr. Jette Campbell, '65 Mr. Counte L. Cooley Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, '58 Mr. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto, '86 Mr. Robert C. Hendricks Mr. Drew W. Horner, '78 Mr. Charlie J. Lail, Jr. Mr. Ernest T. Lopez III, '84 Mr. Kenneth L. McKelvey Mr. John B. McKernan II, '88 Mr. Andrew W. Talkington, '71 Mr. James R. Van Arsdale, '79 Emeriti Ms. Lucile E. Beaver Mr. Fred Kennedy, '64 Mr. Paul A. Gross, '56 Mr. O. Jon McRae Mr. Richard M. Nichols Honorary Members Mr. Jerry B. Blackstock, '62, (Posthumous) Mr. P. Alexander Fraser Mr. Howard A. Kalmenson, '49 Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman Mr. Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., '66 Mr. Abraham A. Mitchell, '52

Mrs. Diana Kelly Mr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., '56 Mr. Alberto Marrufo, '87 Mr. Fredy E. Marrufo, '90 Mr. Mac L. McLendon, '58 Mr. Robert V. Norton Mrs. Betsy Pearson Mr. John Shirley, '65 Mr. John C. Sipple, '69 Mr. Leslie T. Smith, '63 Mr. W. Michael Strickland Mr. Wayne E. Stringer, '80 Mr. Seth Wagner, '56 Mr. Samuel D. Weil III, '66 Mr. David Williams, '65 Mr. Andrew C. Zager, '88 Alumni Council Mr. John B. McKernan II, '88, Chairman Mr. Bryan Baldwin, '96, Vice Chairman Mr. Mark Truslow, '93, Treasurer Mr. Dennis Agnelly, '66 Mr. Errol Bisso, '61, Director of Alumni Relations Mr. Richard Bisso, '85 Mr. Eric Cochran, '09 Mr. Chris Cotter, '88 Mr. John Delcambre, '66 Mr. Victor Disharoon, '72 Mr. Zach Garrett, '11 Mr. Zak Haque, '01 Mr. Grant Jones, '93 Mr. Jason Klein, '08 Mr. Robert Lindsey, '80 Mr. Paul Posner, '56 Mr. Christopher Reed, '11 Mr. Steve Van De Kreke, '86 Mr. Jim Young, '78

Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters to the editor may be updated online at www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to: Editor, Reveille Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 1.800.462.2338

Board of Visitors Mr. Gregory F. "Greg" Werd, '56, Chairman Mr. Whitney H. Owens, '79, Vice Chairman Mr. Dennis M. Agnelly, '66 Mr. Richard L. Alfonso, '81 Mr. S. David Alphin, '65 Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, '87 Dr. Arthur D. Canales, '81 Mr. Conrad C. Conti, '58 Mr. Alexander C. Deitch, '98 Mr. Stephen W. Earhart, '80 Mr. Christian L. Eiroa, '89 Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, '96 Mrs. Susan Graybeal Mr. Patrick H. Higdon, Jr., '57 Mr. Kennedy S. Judd, '87

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Members of the Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and the Alumni Council are volunteers who serve without compensation or reimbursement of any expenses.

Cover photo courtesy of Ms. Christian E. Mims Riverside Military Academy admits young men of any race, religion, and national or ethnic origin and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

Emeriti Mr. Sumner Cahoon, '49 Mr. Charles Cook, '74 Mr. Ron Fenner, '66 Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, '58 Mr. Jay Glazer, '64 Mr. Bill Glisson, '78 Mr. Robert "Bob" Jones, '56 Mr. Bud Oakey, '75 Mr. E. J. Salcines, '56 Mr. Seth Wagner, '56 Mr. Nizar Zakka, '85

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CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY

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CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY 

RMA Welcomes Tenth President PRESIDENTIAL DUTIES PASSED ceremonially to Riverside Military Academy’s (RMA) new President, Colonel(R) Stanley C. “Staś” Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D., in a Change of Command Ceremony on Maginnis Field, Friday, March 29, 2019.

The ceremony coincided with the annual Spring Parents’ Day, though COL Preczewski officially assumed the Presidency on March 1, 2019.

A Change of Command Ceremony is a military tradition representing a transfer of authority from one commanding officer to another.

The stands were filled with parents, guests, alumni, and friends who joined the 530 cadets aligned in parade formation to welcome the new President. Chairman of the RMA Board of Trustees, Rutledge A. "Rusty" Griffin Jr., ’62, received the Riverside Military Academy flag from Lieutenant Colonel(R), James G. Spivey, U.S.A., Interim President. Griffin then passed the colors to COL Preczewski symbolically indicating the transfer of Presidential responsibilities.

“It has been an educational and professional development opportunity to have served the Academy as Interim President,” said LTC Spivey. “I would like to commend the faculty and staff and thank them for their role in making this school the best all-boys college preparatory, military academy in the United States.”

COL Preczewski said, "I thank you, LTC Spivey, for relinquishing the command in great standing due to your superb leadership.” LTC Spivey served as Interim President for ten months.

When speaking to COL Preczewski's assumption of the role of President, Griffin said, "COL Preczewski has a solid military and academic background having served as CFO and a professor of the U.S. Military Academy - West Point.

He is a world-class leader with a passion for RMA. He is the right man to lead RMA onto greater things."

Education from the University of Missouri – Columbia.

While serving as a professor at the U.S. Military Academy – West Point, he was selected as an American Council on Education Fellow at Wake Forest University. His military awards and decorations include two Legion of Merit Awards, four Meritorious Service Medals, and Air Assault and Airborne badges. He retired at the rank of Colonel after serving more than twenty-six years on active duty.

COL Preczewski retired from Georgia Gwinnett College where he served for 12 years, first as Inaugural Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Interim President, and then President beginning in 2014.

COL Preczewski’s remaining remarks focused on the Corps, parents, families, and friends who personally sacrifice their “time, talent, and treasure as an investment in their cadet.”

In closing, he declared, “the cadets standing tall before you today are the sole reason this Academy exists.”

COL Preczewski is no stranger to Riverside Military Academy. Upon being named President, he resigned from the RMA Board of Trustees, where he served for three years.

He earned his B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University, and his commission in the United States Army in 1980. He holds an M.S. in Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, an M.A. in National Security Strategy and Planning from the United States Naval War College, and a Ph.D. in Higher SPRING 2019

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ATHLETIC ACCOLADES

Athletic Accolades

Forever Strong RMA Raiders Claim State and National Championships In the Raider National Championship Tournament the A-Team took home first place in all events for the fifth consecutive year.

RMA Raiders also won their third consecutive state championship at Spalding County High School in Griffin, GA. The B-Team competed against other A-teams and placed third in five events, and first overall in the 2018 All-Service Raider Challenge Championships. The tournament consisted of over one hundred schools nationwide.

The boys, both present and past, have formed a brotherhood that will never be forgotten. Hours of blood, sweat, and tears solidified their commitment to one another. Not only is this seen on the field, but it is also observed in their day-to-day interactions with one another at the Academy. Every summer during Raider camp, Raider alumni come to train the rising Raiders and emphasize the importance of brotherhood and camaraderie in order to obtain success.

2019 RMA Basketball Team Reaches Elite 8 The 2019 RMA Eagle Basketball Team obtained a winning record and made it to the third round of the Georgia High School Association State Playoffs. During the GHSA playoffs third round, RMA was the #2 team in the state.

The Eagles were led by an experienced and devoted cast of seniors who stepped up to the challenge in big-time games. They accomplished a feat never been done before at RMA, a chance to compete in the GHSA Elite 8 game!

The role of the underclassmen was exceptional all season, especially during the playoffs.

The future looks bright for RMA basketball.

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CADET ACTIVITIES  2018 RMA Track Team Claims RMA's 1st Georgia High School Association State Championship The 2018 Track Team made RMA athletic history by winning the school’s first GHSA State Championship. RMA won the “Triple Crown” of high school track by winning the Hall County Championship and the Region 8 Championship for the 2nd year in a row.

The Eagles were led by Individual State Champions Isaac Teasley in the 400, James Seymour in the 800, Khalid Duke in the Triple Jump, and the Mile Relay Team of Charles Dimnwaobi, Demilade Lasisi, James Seymour, and Isaac Teasley.

Our athletes were unbelievable and represented RMA with excellence.

They worked unselfishly as true Brothers in Blue.

Cadet Activities CADET ACTIVITIES ARE a crucial part in making the transition for the cadets from your home to their RMA home easier.

Participating in Cadet Activities has made a difference for many cadets who are homesick, want to get involved in a new hobby, or continue on with a hobby they already enjoy.

Our Activities Program plays an integral role in providing experiences where the boys can enjoy themselves and establish lifelong relationships that will travel with them long after they graduate from RMA.

In addition to off-campus trips, we offer a plethora of on-campus activities. The boys engage in intramural sports, the "Commandant’s Cup," and a sports series against the RMA staff and faculty in the exciting “President’s Cup.” This year we have gone hiking, canoeing, and go-cart racing. The cadets have attended Atlanta United soccer matches, Atlanta Hawks basketball games, and countless field trips. The boys have traveled to the Mall of Georgia and enjoyed many new movies when they hit theaters.

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THEY SHOULD TEACH THAT IN SCHOOL

They Should Teach That in School LET'S START WITH a short quiz: 1. If the invitation says “Black Tie Optional,” what’s a man supposed to wear?

2. What are the six car fluids you should be checking under the hood?

3. Which course would you eat with the spoon placed above your plate?

4. What’s a standard tip for valet service?

between the societal demands and the know-how of everyday adult life. You can call it ‘practical skills,’ ‘life skills,’ or even 'adulting,' but by any name, the ability to dress, act, speak, and think competently and professionally is more in demand than ever.

Since last fall, RMA’s Studies in Personal Leadership (SPL) class has been meeting that demand; preparing RMA graduates with the skills and confidence for the necessities of adult life.

5. How do you tie a bowline?

If you’re like me, you’ve heard the statement they should teach that in school, often.

I’m not sure if our culture is losing touch with the know-how of our grandfathers, or if common sense has never been all that common, but as hands-on classes like Shop and Home Ec. have dropped from the curriculum, and digital saturation keeps more people on their phones than in their garages, our society is starting to recognize the gap 8

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It all starts with the tie. Four-in-hand, half-Windsor, full Windsor? Check.

Bow tie? Dimple? Check. With that simple marker of adulthood under our belts, we work through a semester-long obstacle course of hands-on scenarios that cadets are likely to encounter as they move into the real world.

In five short months, SPL students learn to change a tire, cook a steak, balance a budget, sew a button, dress professionally, tip appropriately, use a toolkit, hike a trail, read a lease, negotiate a deal, and treat a lady with respect.

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This year, you may have seen the smart blue-and-gray-striped RMA ties—you might even own one. These were designed and commissioned by the class as a lesson in business and entrepreneurship, and cadets continue to market them as a fundraiser. The class also offers a preview of college life, including a look at the bewildering variety of courses offered and how to schedule a healthy school-work-social balance.

Will every cadet use every skill he learns in class? Probably not. But if one of our graduates can confidently interpret a place setting for an eleven-course banquet, you can bet he’ll be the toast of the table at a four-course business dinner. And while a given cadet may not find himself needing to build a stud wall, the confidence he gains from carpentry will translate to every other problem he encounters.

The course owes its success to a broad range of patrons. The school administration and faculty have been tremendously supportive of the program. With their encouragement, the class has grown from seven to nearly twenty students per semester. Generous

donors have supplied us with a complete toolkit and cooking materials, and a Practical Skills Lab is under construction above the library, including a full kitchen and home repair practice room.

find teaching this class, and how enthusiastic I am to see it continue to grow and improve. If you’re on campus, I hope you find the time to stop by and watch the cadets at work. Maybe you’ll learn something.

We’re also lucky to partner with the local community to bring in diverse guest speakers, including the Gainesville Police Department (how to behave during a traffic stop), Christopher’s Tuxedo & Bridal (men’s style), experts on personal finance, vehicle repair, and how to identify proper marbling in a steak. The most important partners in the course, however, are the cadets themselves.

When asked about the impact of the class, one junior wrote, “I know how to prepare a decent meal, balance my budget, change my tire, and style myself for work.”

Next time you hear someone say “they should teach that in school,” tell them we do, right here at RMA.

Another cadet with an interest in international business reported, “One thing I found insanely useful was talking about budget managing. Just discussing what all this ‘grown-up talk’ gave me a new point of view on insurance, credit, debit, and financial sustainability.”

I can’t express how encouraging I

Mr. Elijah Merrett teaches English and the Studies in Personal Leadership Course at RMA and is our 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. You can follow the class at facebook.com/RMASPL.

Quiz answers: 1. Tuxedo or suit; 2. Oil, coolant, transmission, power steering, brake, and wiper fluid; 3. Dessert; 4. $2-$5; 5. The rabbit comes out of the hole, around the tree, and back in the hole.

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TRANSITION AND TRANSFORMATION

Transition and Transformation THE FIRST STEPS I took onto Riverside Military Academy's campus—much like the ones all cadets take as a young man— were in 1996 as a recent college graduate. Fresh, naïve, and ready for any challenge, I walked into Lanier Hall intrigued by the history and traditions of an all-boy, military boarding school. I was even more curious how a young man or boy would transform into a cadet and a man of character exemplifying the corps values of duty, honor, and service to country through a sound mind and a sound body. Was it possible to take a young teenage male and instill in him the values of a soldier, a sailor, an airman, a marine, a coastie, a husband, a father, a friend? Was it possible to foster leadership qualities in a young man to lead his peers?

Is leadership possible at this stage in their development?

Ten months later in the spring of 1997, I witnessed the completed transformation as trumpets played from above the darkened quadrangle, and a solemn silence fell over the crowd as the flag crept down the flagpole into the dutiful hands of cadets ready to protect and improve our nation. I saw young men completing a journey that did in fact answer all my questions. I saw a bond formed in the daily work set before the corps. I saw a mission completed not by adults, but by students. I saw one of life’s greatest passages for a young man: the permanent transformation from follower to leader and the burden it carries. Most importantly, the internal strength it builds. I saw the strength and power of boys 10

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becoming leaders amongst their peers.

Twenty-three years later, I still find myself witnessing and assisting in this transformation. As an English teacher for 18 years, and now the Academy’s College Counselor for the last four years, it is an honor and privilege to witness this rite of passage. It is undeniable. Our cadets transform into men, husbands, fathers, leaders, soldiers, and protectors of others.

While every class claims greatness in their achievements, this year’s group of seniors is by far no exception to the rule of excellence. With over $3.7 million in athletic scholarships alone, the Senior Class of 2019 set a new record of $7 million in merit-based scholarships! Our cadets continue to amaze us with their feats of athleticism, academic prowess, and selfless service to others.

Mr. Ed Benson is a RMA College Counselor and Service Academy Preparatory Program Director.

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Cadet Exchange Program WE ARE EXCITED to announce that Riverside Military Academy (RMA) and the Royal Hospital School (RHS) have agreed to a second Summer Cadet Exchange Fellowship (SCEF) Program this upcoming summer. The SCEF Program is designed to provide high-performing cadets with an immersive experience that fosters international understanding, goodwill, and friendship with like-minded young people.

The four cadets chosen to represent Riverside Military Academy in the Summer Cadet Exchange Fellowship this year are:

The Riverside Military Academy Cadets chosen will get an unparalleled experience in one of the oldest and best military boarding schools in the world. RHS is located within an hour of London on the east coast of England. Among many other notable events, RMA Cadets will participate in academics, large-scale field training exercises, sailing, cultural trips, marksmanship training, survival skills development, and military parades.

We also selected two alternates to fill in if one of the aforementioned cannot make the exchange:

To be considered for this prestigious exchange, cadets must have a combination of academic excellence, athletic persistance, and must pocess strong leadership skills. Along with these qualities, applicants were required to submit formal letters of consideration and submit themselves to the scrutiny of the selection process.

• C/SSG Grant Cancel • C/1SG Chad Andrews • C/SSG William Greer • C/SSG Will Farris

• C/SSG William Gibson • C/SSG Ethan Trig For more information on the Royal Hospital School, please visit their website at www.royalhospitalschool.org.

Pictured above is previous SCEF participant, Andrew Tonneson.

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SERVICE ACADEMY PREPARATORY PROGRAM

Service Academy Preparatory Program WE LOOK FOR distinguished cadets who wish to continue their service and leadership to others. With RMA’s proven academics, long-standing leadership training program, and athletic programs, our challenging environment develops mental acuity, empathy, and understanding for others, ethical character, and moral integrity. It is by no coincidence that service academies recognize our extraordinary cadets.

The Service Academy Preparation Program allows our boys to harness opportunities at RMA, while under the care of dedicated faculty, staff, coaches, and counselors who understand their goals.

The admissions process to the five U.S. Service Academies - U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) – test these attributes throughout the 12-14 month process.

The application process to a service academy is rigorous and SAPP is designed to help cadets and their families through the process. Applicants begin by completing a pre-candidate questionnaire, followed by months of preparing themselves physically identifying areas of strength, and improving their areas of weakness.

Applicants must be physically fit and determined to strengthen weaknesses.

By the summer of their junior year, they are immersed in summer camps geared toward experiencing academy life and living the model of service for others.

During the fall of their senior year, they complete and submit their congressional and senatorial packets for nominations. They also request teachers and coaches for letters of support. Character and determination with an unyielding spirit is necessary to sustain and complete this application process.

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Our cadets thrive under these conditions as every day is oriented around giving their best. These cadets are special to the academy, as they represent a continuing tradition of dedication to better themselves, their country, and their school.

Letter from the Chairman of the Board Dear Friends of Riverside Military Academy, Did you know that Riverside Military Academy (RMA) has an International reputation for being the best military academy of its kind in the United States and perhaps even the world? Since 1907, our fine institution has been transforming young boys into men of character poised for success in higher education and beyond.

Over 50 years ago, I too arrived at RMA. My years at RMA gave me the opportunity to learn leadership skills I needed. I was taught and encouraged to advance academically and why it is so important. My time as a cadet taught me that there are consequences to poor choices, but with self-discipline and accepting responsibility, I could achieve success. Today, RMA faculty, staff, and TACs are still dedicated to leading and encouraging young cadets into their own success stories.

As Chairman of the Board, I think I can speak for all board members, when I say that I believe this is one of the most exciting times to be at RMA. Paramount in that reasoning is our new President, Colonel(R) Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. Previously, he was the President of Georgia Gwinnett College with academic credentials beyond what you can imagine.

RMA's dedicated faculty, staff, mentors, and coaches are intentional about our young cadets becoming leaders of tomorrow and reaching their full potential in life.

Before closing, let me, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank Lieutenant Colonel(R) James G. Spivey, U.S.A., for stepping up as Interim President during our search for a new President. LTC Spivey and his entire staff and faculty have done an outstanding job of leading RMA during this time of transition. When we asked him to be Interim President, he said that he did not want to just be a “caretaker” President but someone who moved RMA forward and advanced its mission. He and his team have done just that! Good things are happening at RMA and the best is yet to come.

Rutledge A. "Rusty" Griffin, Jr., '62 Board of Trustees Chairman

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GIVING BACK

Ways to Give Back PHILANTHROPY CREATES A margin of excellence that sets Riverside Military Academy apart from other secondary independent schools. New and expanded programs, capital projects, campus improvements, as well as scholarship assistance to those with demonstrated financial need, are made possible through donor support.

If RMA has made a difference in your life, or the life of your son or family, consider the opportunity to make a difference at RMA. Gifts may be designated to our Annual Fund (to benefit academics, athletics, cadet life, the military program, or other areas), Endowment, Foundation, Scholarships, Special Projects, or a Naming Opportunity.

Ways to Give Charitable giving to RMA comes in many forms, including out-right gifts of cash, stock transfers, distribution from retirement accounts, gifts-in-kind, multi-year pledges, as well as gifts of appreciated assets, bequests, life insurance, and beneficiary designations.

RMA and Riverside Military Academy Foundation are both 501(c)3 organizations. Gifts are tax deductible and may provide further benefit to the donor such as reduction of income tax, reduction or elimination of capital gains tax, and reduction of estate taxes. As always, seek the advice of a professional advisor regarding your individual circumstances.

Honor a cadet, faculty member, coach, TAC, or anyone who has impacted your RMA experience with a custom brick in Memorial Plaza on campus.

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Membership and Recognition Philanthropic support, resulting in cumulative gifts of $10,000 and above, is recognized among the Cumulative Giving Societies and is permanently displayed on the donor recognition wall outside of the President’s Suite in Lanier Hall.

Founders’ Society $1,000,000+

Leadership Society $75,000-$99,999

Colors Society $500,000-$999,999

Corps Society $50,000-$74,999

Brothers in Blue $200,000-$499,999

Guidon Society $10,000-$49,999

Fusilier Society $100,000-$199,999 Riverside Military Academy recognizes donors for annual giving and cumulative giving. Annual gifts (given June 1 to May 31) are recognized among the Annual Giving Societies for the academic year: Sandy Beaver Society $5,000-$9,999

Riverside Sabers $400-$999

1907 Society $2,000-$4,999

Riverside Rifles $1-$399

President’s Society $1,000-$1,999 For more information about giving opportunities, please contact Ellen DeFoor, Vice President for Advancement, at 770-538-2924 or edefoor@riversidemilitary.com.

NAMINGS 

Recent Namings The Mac and Sue McLendon Student Success Center

The Mary Virginia Bullard Endowed Scholarship Fund

Committed to Riverside Military Academy's mission of developing young men for success, Sue and Mac McLendon, Class of 1958, continue to make an impact in student life and the educational experience for RMA cadets, through generous support of programs and the W.L. “Mac” and Lorna S. McLendon Endowed Scholarship established in 2014. In October of 2017, the RMA Student Success Center was officially unveiled as The Mac and Sue McLendon Student Success Center. “The MAC Center," as it is fondly referred to by cadets, is designed to meet the individual needs of cadets providing academic, organizational, and motivational support for cadets who need additional learning support. According to the Director of the MAC Center, Dr. Jane Adams, “the implementation of the MAC Center has afforded many cadets the opportunity to increase their academic success at RMA. The relationship between the learning support staff and the cadets who access the MAC is not only key to these cadets’ ultimate success at RMA, but also to their future success after high school.”

Established in 2017, the Mary Virginia Bullard Endowed Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to a rising senior with demonstrated financial need, who also “needs the opportunity to believe in himself.” This fund was established by J. Jette Campbell, '65, in honor of his beloved grandmother.

RMA Endowed Maintenance Fund Preserving the beauty of Riverside Military Academy’s campus requires a steady source of investing in our facilities.

Leading the way, Roslyn and Patrick Henry Higdon, Jr., Class of 1957, established the RMA Endowed Maintenance Fund.

Through their gift, Mr. Higdon hopes that others will also make contributions to the fund so that it will grow and provide a continual source of funding for campus improvements, ensuring that RMA’s facilities continue to rival that of a small college and attract families from all over the world.

Naming opportunities provide a way to honor those who made a RMA education possible, to memorialize the career of a treasured RMA teacher or staff member, or to create a lasting legacy for the difference RMA has made in your life or for your family.

By naming a scholarship, room, building, quad, or outdoor space, a donor links a loved one or himself to RMA in a permanent, meaningful way. All gifts that secure naming opportunities further RMA’s mission, provide direct benefits to cadets, faculty, and staff, and provide ongoing maintenance to preserve RMA's beautiful campus.

For more information about opportunities to transform the lives of young men through philanthropy, please contact Ellen DeFoor, Vice President for Advancement, at 770-538-2924 or edefoor@riversidemilitary.com.

Wuzhen Bi Chinese Classroom Dedication A special ceremony was held in April of 2018 when teacher Sandra Lin’s Chinese classroom was officially named the Wuzhen Bi Chinese Classroom in honor of Mr. Bi’s recent gift.

His gift helped to upgrade and expand technology in the classrooms and throughout campus, creating the opportunity for every student to have a Chromebook.

Mr. Bi’s son, Cadet Jiahui “Peter” Bi and Tom Huo, close friend of the Bi family, were in attendance as Mr. Bi’s generosity was recognized. Cadet 2LT John Paull, ’19, who has been studying Chinese under Ms. Lin’s instruction, commented, “I have enjoyed studying Chinese for three years. We are thankful for Mr. Bi’s generosity as it has helped to provide technology and wi-fi access across campus. Because this technology is available, Google Classroom has been integrated into the Chinese Program. Also, this allows us to read and write more of the Chinese language which has dramatically increased our learning."

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Letter from the Vice President of Advancement Dear Friends of Riverside Military Academy, For more than 112 years, Riverside Military Academy (RMA) has been transforming lives. I was drawn to RMA because of the difference the academy is making in the lives of young men – developing the next generation of leaders at a critical time when our society is lacking leaders with character, discipline, and leadership skills that embody the very success that our country was built upon.

Through the generous support of caring parents and grandparents, loyal and grateful alumni, dedicated faculty and staff, as well as friends throughout the community, volunteerism and philanthropy further the academy’s mission by creating a margin of excellence and an exceptional experience for our cadets.

All gifts, regardless of the amount, are valued and appreciated.

Your stories are powerful testimonies of RMA's impact and the difference that it makes in the lives of young men and their families.

As you read these pages, please note on page 22 the impact of your support for academic year 2018. Also, see the names of those who played a role in the annual fund, including gifts to benefit academics, athletics, military, and cadet life, as well as those who supported tuition assistance, providing the financial means to several families whose sons want to attend and gain a competitive edge over their peers at other schools. Whether through the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, named endowed and non-endowed scholarships, and the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, funding for tuition assistance is one of the academy’s greatest needs. These and many other initiatives have a real impact on our ability to provide a unique, college preparatory educational experience for our cadets.

Thank you for generously supporting the academy with your time, talent and treasure! Your collective efforts help to create excellence in our programs and help to shape the future of our cadets, who are tomorrow’s leaders. Let’s continue to build upon the groundwork and success that has been established, and together, advance the academy’s mission forward for these young men.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Ellen G. DeFoor, CFRE Vice President for Advancement

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HOMECOMING 

Homecoming HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2018 at Riverside Military Academy was an event for all. The event served as a great time for current parents and alumni to come together and celebrate the success of the school, past and present. A record 174 alumni were present, along with 300 guests.

Before the football game began on Friday night, Alumni Council Chairman, Ron Fenner, ’66, who had completed his three-year term, passed the guidon to John B. McKernan II, ’88, handing its responsibilities to the newly elected chairman.

During half time of the game, two Riverside Military Academy sports legends were inducted into the RMA Hall of Fame: Ernest J. “Jack” Curtis (posthumous), and James O. “Jim” Horn, ’64, were presented with the honor at the 50-yard line of Maginnis Field.

Saturday held an alumni lunch barb-cue, courtesy of Ryan Honey, '96, served at the RMA Family Park Pavilion.

After lunch, the Corps of Cadets Parade was conducted, honoring 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Gregory F. "Greg" Werd, ’56, and RMA’s Academic Dean, Colonel Robert "Bob" Cagle, USMC (Ret), for his thirty years of outstanding military service.

Cadets enjoyed an evening dance, while alumni and parents participated in an eventful casino night with both live and silent auctions.

Riverside Military Academy's 2018 Homecoming weekend raised $13,000 in sponsorship dollars.

Pictured are Lieutenant Colonel Alex Pee, from Watkinsville, GA, and Miss Katherine Edwards, from Gainesville, GA. Thank you to our 2018 sponsors: Jorge Alonso, ’68 Scott Baker Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 Len Brock Mike Cutshaw, ’68 John B. Delcambre, ’66

Energy Eagle Resources Inc. Ron P. Fenner, ’66 Adam L. Frankel, ’01, Belpointe and Greenwich Legal Associates, LLC Dr. Carla Gentry Perry Gentry David Hill Ryan Honey, ’96, The Wicked Pig Geoff Hurdle, ’87 Matt Hurdle, ’91 Bill Krein, ’58 George Laganas, ’68 E.T. Lopez, ’84 Alan Lyles Donna Marien, First Nation Enterprises John B. McKernan II, ’88, Two Brown Dogs Realty Daniel “Bud” Oakey, ’75, Advantus Strategies Koshy Philipose Benny Poon Paul Posner Charles Reynolds RMA Business Council Andy Zager, ’88 The Zappendorf Family

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ALUMNI HOMECOMING COUNCIL

Hail and Farewell RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY Alumni Council welcomed new Chairman John B. McKernan II, '88, at Homecoming 2018.

I must say thank you to my predecessor, Ron Fenner, who gave us tireless dedication and paved the way to where we are now.

Who Am I? Husband, father, friend, mentor, Alumni Council Chairman, and Founding Broker of Two Brown Dogs Realty.

The Goal: Increase alumni pride and passion for being involved whether you graduated 50 years ago or last May. How Can I Help? That is what we will figure out. The question I have heard most often since assuming the role of Alumni Council Chairman is, "John, how do I/we get involved?" Honestly, it surprised me. The simple answer is to turn onto Riverside Drive and come home. It sounds silly, but it really is that simple.

haven't you done it already?" I do not know your answer, but I can tell you mine. I have chosen to be consistently and ardently involved over the past seven years, and plan to be involved going forward. I would not have the life I have today without the tools that I left RMA with and walking back is the only way to say thank you in a meaningful way. The longer answer involves ensuring that current and future cadets walk away knowing, feeling, and believing in the strength of the brotherhood that they too have earned.

Boys, our brotherhood is powerful and our enduring connections are unbreakable. If you haven't heard from me or someone on the Alumni Council, let us know. We will figure it out. Together. It starts with a conversation. It is time to come home and plug-in where your heart and experience leads you.

When you see Ron, be sure to thank him for his service as Alumni Council Chairman, from 2016-2018.

For more information contact the Alumni Office at 770.538.2924 or alumni@riversidemilitary.com.

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Accomplishments of Alumni Council Ron Fenner, '66, include: • Established a system of Alumni Class Presidents • Established individual work committees for council members • Gifts-in-kind of over $1,200.00 in books for the Lucille Beaver Library • Hosted an Alumni gathering in South Carolina • Made reviews of the Alumni Council by-laws • Traveled to multiple Alumni gatherings across many states • Re-established the Pledge of Allegiance at meetings

SPORTS HALL OF FAME 

RMA SPORTS HALL OF FAME COL Ernest J. “Jack” Curtis | Athletic Director from 1930 – 1969 | Deceased COL CURTIS, AS he was known to all, came to RMA in 1928 from The Blackstone Military School in Virginia where he was a teacher and Athletic Director. General Beaver knew how important it was to fill RMA with the highest quality people to help run his school.

COL Curtis taught Latin and History when he arrived. He went on to serve four decades as Riverside Military Academy’s Athletic Director. During his tenure as the RMA Athletic Director, we had one of the strongest private school athletic programs in the southeastern United States. COL Curtis and his family lived at RMA in what became known as the Curtis House. His son, Ernest J. “Bucky” Curtis, ‘47, is a charter member of the RMA Sports Hall of Fame. COL Curtis has had two athletic gymnasium buildings named in his honor. The first Curtis Hall was dedicated in 1966, and the new Curtis Hall was dedicated in 2002.

COL Ernest J. “Jack” Curtis

James O. “Jim” Horn, ’64 | Football, Track

James O. “Jim” Horn

JIM ENTERED RIVERSIDE Military Academy in 1961 as a sophomore cadet. He lettered in each of his three years in football and track. In football, Jim was a three-year starter and played both sides of the ball. He was chosen Honorable Mention All Mid-South his senior year. Coach Maginnis considered Jim to be one of the best athletes he had the pleasure to coach. In track, Jim was chosen as captain his senior year, was undefeated in the 180 yard low hurdles, and was the Mid-South Champion in the same event. In a track meet at Tennessee Military Institute his senior year, Jim won all five events he entered. He won the Muscle College Medal in 1963 and was chosen as RMA’s Best Athlete in 1963-64. He also played on the junior varsity baseball team in 1963 and was a member of the Bravo Company volleyball championship team in 1962. Jim went on to Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi where he earned the most valuable athlete in track all four years he attended.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

Gregory F. "Greg" Werd, ‘56 2018 Distinguished Alumnus DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI Jerry B. Blackstock, '62 - 2002 E.J. Salcines, '56 - 2003 Bobby W. Bush, '49 - 2004 Frederick J. Kennedy, '64 - 2005 John W. Jacobs, Jr., '40 - 2006 Col John L. "Judge" Beaver, '29 - 2007 Jeffrey S. Weiner, '66 - 2008 John F. Mandt, '56 - 2009 John R. Wood, '47 - 2010 Errol John Bisso, '61 - 2011 Abraham A. Mitchell, '52 - 2012 Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., '66 - 2013 Irwin Allen Molasky, '45 - 2014 Felipe A. Valls, Sr., '50 - 2015 Bernard McCall Freeman, '58 - 2016 Seth Wagner, '56 - 2017 Gregory F. Werd, ‘56 - 2018

YOUNG ALUMNI Arthur M. Boisfontaine, '87 - 2012 Kyle Justin Wayne, Ph.D., '01 - 2013 Joseph Michael Gordon, '96 - 2014 Foster William Bachschmidt, '06 - 2015 Adam Frankel, Esq., '01 - 2016 GREGORY F. "GREG" WERD, '56, entered Riverside Military Academy as a freshman in 1952. He received his Classical Diploma from RMA in 1956.

During his four years at RMA, he participated in Muscle College, Horton Society, Cadet Council Fusiliers, varsity football, basketball, baseball, and track.

During his senior year, he was the leader of the Fusiliers, Editor of the Bayonet, winner of the General Sandy Beaver General Excellence Medal, and the Battalion Commander.

Werd graduated from the College of Arts & Science at Vanderbilt University in 1960 with a degree in Multiple Physical Sciences. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt, he began his successful professional life in the steel industry 20

with a year-long management training program at United States Steel Corporation where he devoted most of his career.

At U.S. Steel, he completed multiple advanced courses in Metallurgy and Management Development. He worked in many departments at several different geographic locations, which ultimately led to top-level executive management positions. After leaving U.S. Steel, he started his own private steel consulting and contracting business.

He attributes much of his successful business career to the education, training, discipline, and characterdeveloped at RMA, as well as the

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Victor M. Pacheco, '01 - 2017 life-long friendships cultivated here.

Greg and his wife, Carole, reside in the Chicago suburb of Lisle, Illinois. He is the current and charter chairman of the Riverside Military Academy Board of Visitors, a member of the Corps Society of Cumulative Giving, the 1956 class President, and a member of the Riverside Military Academy Sports Hall of Fame.

For more information, recommendations, or nominations for RMA's Distinguished Alumnus contact the Alumni Office at alumni@riversidemilitary.com or 770.538.2924.

RMA FOUNDATION 

Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards Dinner A CORNERSTONE OF the Riverside Military Academy Foundation is the Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards Dinner, held annually in August. This dinner honors local entrepreneurial leaders for their achievements that reflect the intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, vision, determination, personal values, and character which emulate the legendary qualities of General Sandy Beaver, who served as the Academy’s President from 1913 until his passing in 1969. Proceeds from the dinner support the RMA Foundation Endowed Scholarship that provides tuition assistance to cadets with demonstrated financial need.

Mark your calendar for this year’s event, Thursday, August 8, 2019, and contact the Advancement Office at advancement@riversidemilitary.com or 770-538-2924 if you would like to be a sponsor.

SANDY BEAVER ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD HONOREES Frank K. Norton, Sr. and Joe S. Hatfield - 2014 James A. Walters and Wilbur F. Ramsey - 2015 Philip A. Wilheit, Sr. and Ralph W. Cleveland - 2016 Thomas N. Bagwell and Loyd S. Strickland - 2017 Jack E. Frost and W. Woodrow Stewart - 2018 Riverside Military Academy established The Riverside Military Academy Foundation in 2013, which has currently raised almost $1 million in endowed scholarship funds toward a $5 million goal for the provision and continual source of tuition assistance for cadets with demonstrated financial need, one of RMA’s greatest needs.

Recognition is given to individuals who pledge $25,000 or more, payable over 5 years, as Founders of the Foundation.

Those who make gifts of $2,000-$24,999 are recognized as Friends.

FOUNDERS ($25,000 AND ABOVE) Ruben A. Barahona, ‘89 Ralph and Mary Cleveland Foundation Marcia and Bernard Freeman, ‘58 Barbara and Rutledge Griffin, ‘62 Roslyn and Pat Higdon, Jr., ‘57 Jane and Drew Horner, ‘78 Linda K. Hurdle Roy Lambert Foundation Inc. Ernest T. Lopez III, ‘84 Suzanne and Frank Maurno, ‘60 Rachel and Kenneth McKelvey Abraham A. Mitchell Charitable Foundation Domingo Moreira, ‘63 Norton Family Foundation Colonel(R) Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. Walter E. Smith, Jr., ‘58 Nancy and Andrew Talkington, ‘71 Felipe A. Valls, ‘50 Jim Walters Management Company Amanda K. Willis

FRIENDS ($2,000 TO $24,999) Mrs. Margaret O. Blackstock Diane and Doug Magnus William J. McConnell, Sr., ‘58 Beth and Sam Smith Cherry and Dick Valentine Bob Willis

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bernard M. Freeman, ‘58 – Chairman Walter E. Smith, Jr., ‘58 – Vice Chairman C. Brian Daniel Rutledge A. “Rusty” Griffin, Jr., ‘62 Anthony M. Herdener Kenneth L. McKelvey J. Allen Nivens, Jr. Andrew Talkington, ‘71 Colonel(R) Stanley C. "Staś" Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D. Ellen G. DeFoor, ex officio

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GIVING REPORT #RMAImpact NUMBER OF GIFTS RECEIVED

1,209

Gifts-in-kind Stock Pledges GOAL Scholarships Cash

YOUR GENEROSITY Alumni Council 3% Grandparents 1% Board of Visitors 3% Board of Trustees 3%

$104,431 $162,974 $178,098 $235,246 $754,312

Faculty/Staff 15%

Friends 35%

Giving by Constituency FY2018 Parents 19%

average gift size: $2,189 Alumni 21%

704 DONORS fiscal year 2018

YOUR IMPACT

$1,435,062

Scholarships

Annual Fund

Facilities

Athletics

Special Projects

Academics

Other

Commandment/JROTC

$529,690

$340,533

$138,101

$124,895

$97,593

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$74,391

$45,073

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Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of young men and helps chart the course for their success in college and for years to come.

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CUMULATIVE GIVING REPORT: 2002 THROUGH MAY 31, 2018  Cumulative Giving Societies The following donors are recognized for cumulative gifts from 2002 through May, 31, 2018. Thank you for your years of giving back to RMA. The Founders' Society ($1,000,000 and Above) Sandy Beaver The Colors Society ($500,000 to $999,999) Abraham A. Mitchell Charitable Foundation Brothers in Blue Society ($200,000 to $499,999) Allyn Ayers, '64 † Sandy & Carlos Cervantes, '59 Christi & Gregory Fisher Ernest T. Lopez III, '84 Rachel & Kenneth McKelvey Sue & W. L. "Mac" McLendon, '58 F. Chris Whitlock Fusilier Society ($100,000 to $199,999) Anonymous Foster W. Bachschmidt, '06 Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock, in memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, '62 Bobby W. Bush, Sr., '49 † Chris and Terry Clontz Stephanie & Robert Eidson Marcia & Bernard Freeman, '58 Jane & Drew Horner, '78 Charles A. James, '64 Holly & Howard Kalmenson, '49 The Middelthon Family Eleanor M. Parkes Carl Stecker Seth Wagner, '56 Leadership Society ($75,000 to $99,999) Anonymous Shelia & Alec Fraser Patty & Larry Graham Nwamaka & Anthony Madichie David R. Nimocks, Jr., '45 Nancy & Andrew Talkington, '71 Corps Society ($50,000 to $74,999) Anonymous Ruben A. Barahona, '89 The Blake Family Charitable Foundation Ashley P. Curington Marie & Steve Garrett Felix Gonzalez Canto, '86 Barbara & Rutledge Griffin, '62 Paul A. Gross, '56 James H. Harris III, '71 Roslyn & Pat Higdon, Jr., '57 Karl R. Katterjohn, '64 Nancy & Fred Kennedy, '64 Suzanne & Frank Maurno, '60 Gloria & Don Misner, '53 † Ashley "Dick" Pace, Jr., '37 Jim Walters Management Company Guidon Society ($10,000 to $49,999) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Gary M. Alembik, '81 Terri & Mike Andrews Aramark Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation

Pam & Jon Baker Rosemary & David Balos Richard F. Bates BB&T Mary & Jim Benson Wuzhen Bi Steve Biggers Lawrence J. Blum, '47 Ashley & Arthur Boisfontaine, '87 Paul Bolin Cleve Brown Bruce H. Buchholzer, '48 † Estate of Bobby W. Bush Sr., '49, in memory of Bobby W. Bush Sr., '49 J. Jette Campbell, '65 Dawn & David Canniff Jim Cavanaugh Ralph & Mary Cleveland Foundation, in memory of Ralph W. Cleveland and in honor of Mary R. Cleveland The Warm Jacket Fund at the Community Foundation of New Jersey Janice & Conrad Conti, '58 Jackie & Counte Cooley Ginny & Al Crumley Kristin & Brian Daniel Samira & Sayyu Dantata John B. Delcambre, '66 Scott A. Dwyer, '92 Yvonne & Jeremiah F. Eames, '61 Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation Joyce & Arnold Evans Fay Family Wealth Counseling Concepts Inc.Christopher D. Fay Anita & Antonio Feliciano, '81 Beth & Ron P. Fenner, '66 Angela & Thomas Finn Mary & Richard Fisher Nila & Raymond Fordyce, '61 Frame-Tastic, LLC Sharon & Jim France Joseph G. Gamble, '44 Linda & Guy Gardner Zachary A. Garrett, '11 Mrs. Leon M. Gauvreau Sabin J. Gianelloni, '55 Jay A. Glazer, '64 William T. Glisson, '78 Dr. Casey & Susan Graybeal Kim & Brett Gunter Cyndi & Mufeed Haddad Michelle & John Harllee IV Lynne Henderson Sharon & Robert Hendricks Cathy & Anthony Herdener Linda & David Hock Florence & James Holson John Horne Linda K. Hurdle Martha & John Jacobs Jr., '40 † Elizabeth & Kurt Jordan Charlene & Gerard Kaiser James D. Kalmenson, '77 James Kaufman Dawn & Steven Keig Jason J. Klein, '08 Paul B. Krebs Jr., '55 Roy Lambert Foundation Inc. Melanie & Campbell B. Lanier Lyn & Jim LaVallee Afton & Ted LaVallee Royal Little Family Foundation Katherine & Brian Logan, '92 Nester S. Logan, '57 Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architects

Maricarmen & Mauricio Lozano Macy's Foundation Diane & Doug Magnus Schone Malliet Dena & Christopher Manzo Patricia & Tony Manzo Gina & Fredy Marrufo, '90 Tracy Cocquyt-McKernan & John B. McKernan II, '88 Karen & Jon McRae, Jr. Leah & Jeff Merschman Ira J. Middleberg, '66 Glenda & Herbert Miller, '61 Christy & Alan Molasky Irena & Andrew Molasky Irwin A. Molasky, '45 Brenda & Domingo Moreira, '63, in memory of Domingo A. Moreira J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund Glenda & Jim Myers Richard M. Nichols Meg & Allen Nivens, Jr. The Norton Agency Norton Family Foundation Daniel G. "Bud" Oakey, '75 Susanna M. Oslin Trust Whitney H. Owens, '79 Mary & Marc Paglia Betsy & Russell Pearson PepsiCo Foundation Matching Gifts Program Anne & Ward Phillips, '73 Jacquelin & James Post Powell, Goldstein, Frazer and Murphey LLP ProTouch Landscapes Elizabeth M. Quanstrom QuickTrip Corporation Jennie & Frank Rikard, '56 Candy & Larry Robinson E.J. Salcines, '56 Drs. P. Ravi & Seshu Sarma Audreanna Schmidt Melanie & Clayton Sembler The Shore Family John C. Sipple, '69 COL & Mrs. Howard K. Smith, '45 Donna & Kirby Smith III Leslie Smith, '63 Kelly & Stanley Smith Sydney O. Smith Insurance Walter E. Smith, Jr., '58 Pam & Kent Starke Mace & Mike Strickland Sandy & Tim Stroyne SunTrust Bank Trusted Foundation-Florence C. & Harry L. English Memorial Fund Raymond Y. Thomasson, '69 Anthony Tippins Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Felipe A. Valls, '50 Connie & Jim R. Van Arsdale, '79 Robert Van Beever, '56 † Rita & David Wardlaw John D. Watts Beth & Sam Weil, '66 Bonnie & Jeff Weiner, '66 William W. Welbon, '42 † Carole & Gregory Werd, '56 Donna West Charity & Michael Whitney Amanda & Bob Willis Jennifer Wood W. Keith Wood Chester A. Woodruff, '78 Shawn & Wayne Wunderlich Rebecca & Andrew Zager, '88 † Deceased

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT: JUNE 1, 2017 THROUGH MAY 31, 2018 Annual Giving Societies The following donors are recognized for their annual gifts between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2018. Thank you for your support.

Sandy Beaver Society ($5,000-$9,999) Robin Bennett Alexander C. Deitch, ‘98 Mike Easton Mio & James Garrard J&J&H, Inc. Blaine Kern Janet & Alan Kloor Millennium Mat Company Margaret & Tucker Olander Katie & Sean Pennix Tori & James Phillips QuickTrip Corporation Melanie & Clayton Sembler Maria Serulle Kelly & Douglas Shaw

President’s Society ($1,000-$1,999) Darlene & Marc Albertson Richard L. Alfonso, ‘81 Vanessa & Benjamin Allen Shelia & Ronnie Baldwin Rosemary & David Balos Brenda & Robert Barger Nicole Smith-Bennink & Mike Bennink Nicole & Ed Benson Barbara & Errol Bisso, ‘61 Kelley & Richard Bisso, ‘85 James D. Black, ‘67 Kathy & Fred Bremer Beth & Robert Britton E. Brian Brown, ‘74

Mark A. Johnson Andrew T. Jones Wendy Kidder Kimberly & Jared Koldoff Carl K. Lambrecht Lisa & Jeffrey Lampel Patricia & James Lane Ruth & William Lark, ‘64 Kelly & Adrian Legaspi Sherrie & Charles Lewis Michelle & Michael Matthews Jennifer & Joshua McCall Patricia & Dennis McCraven McDonald’s Gerald E. Misel, ‘71 Rhonda & Wayne Neck Northeast Georgia Health

Walmart Foundation Melodie & Randolph Watson Jim Watts, ‘85 Debbie & Jimmy Westray Tammy & Kevin White Barbara Williams Tammy & James Williams Brittany & Christopher Williamson Denise Wooten Xtreme Xplosives Qingyun Yao Yun Kyung Yoo & Jun Young Yoo Joanne & Frederick Young Xuelian & Feng Zhao Seymour Zuckerman, ‘50

Lola & Craig Smith, ‘66 Wilshawnda & Stuart Squires Robert H. Stoddard, ‘64 Sandy & Tim Stroyne Mary Hart & Philip Wilheit

Lori & Gregory Buchanan Bobby W. Bush, Jr. Susan & Filemon Calderon Dawn & Michael Cannova Cynthia K. Carpenter Lynn & Adam Carter Thelma & Christopher Carter C. Neal Carter, ‘57 Charles M. Cassidy, ‘59 Jane & James Congrove Chassie & James Corbin Kimberly & Mark Cromer Rhonda & David Crook Ashley P. Curington Robin & Britt Daniel Ellen & Mark DeFoor Anita & Leonard Dickson Yuko & James Donnelly Edge Capital Partners, LLC Stephanie & Robert Eidson Jeannette & Martin Engelmann, ‘59 Rose Ann & Brian Ferguson Free Chapel Erika & Phillip Gaines Gainesville Jaycees Charities J. Geyer Advertising, Inc. Patricia & Sabin Gianelloni, ‘55 Erin & Stephen Giove Cimone & Jamie Green Angie & Paul Green Janie & Richard Halliley Hilton Garden Inn David Hocker S. Ryan Honey, ‘96 Pamela D. Hopton-Jones & Douglas L. Jones Michel & Jeffrey Hudson Amber & Geoff Hurdle, ‘87 Theresa & Michael Hutch

System Christine & Wilson Nunez Papa John’s Pizza Lauren & Gary Papka Teresa & Louie Payne Deborah & Emory Peebles Jennifer & Shelby Pennix III, ‘93 Anamaria & Chadwick Pierce Stanley & Jean Preczewski Publix Super Markets, Inc. The Shirley & Leroy Raffel Family Philanthropic Fund Ramada William L. Ramos, ‘79 Janet & Kevin Reale Miguel Reyes, ‘74 Joey A. Riley Riverside Pharmacy, Inc. Barbara & Larry Rogers Gretchen & Wyn Ruppenthal Stephen M. Rutner, ‘81 Juventina Santos & Antonio Santos-Quiles Pamela & William Short Theresa & William Simpson Debra & Michael Sims Julie Skaggs Kelly & Stanley Smith Yee Ling Soh & Chian Kee Sabina & Jorge Sosa Specialty Clinics Jennifer & James Spivey Nina Sutherland Jennifer & Jason Swaim Corwynn & Michael Sylvester The Norton Agency Steve Van De Kreke, ‘86 Anita & Jay Vannice Lara & James Vaughan Lonnie & Thien Vo

($400-$999) Jane Adams American Proteins Ansley Communications Group Apex Industries, LLC App Studios Alene C. Arenas Dennis H. Bagwell Lacy & Brian Baize, ‘07 Miles Ball Kelsey & Trevor Bishop Andrew C. Bowling, ‘91 Brenau University Melody & David Brobst Nelda & Jerry Browning Posey L. Brownlee, Jr. Matt Bryant Joe A. Burns, ‘66 Lucius M. Butts, Jr., ‘44 Sherry & Cliff Cape Cellular Experts, LLC Jefferey Chandler Charlotte Cliche Realty Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Chef Wang Chinese Restaurant Classic City Solutions, Inc. Lee M. Cleaves Amie & Roy Close Compass Group (Flik) Jo Ann Cripps Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Lisa d’Arcy Kayla C. Davenport Tonya Davenport William P. Dowling, ‘18 Deborah Dunn Duplicating Products, Inc. Electronic Sales Company, Inc. Jay L. Elrod

1907 Society ($2,000-$4,999) Anonymous † Aliya Abudullah-Harris Carolyn & Dennis Agnelly, ‘66 Judith M. Alembik S. David Alphin, ‘65 Marilynn & Ronald Andrews Tatiana & Milton Blane Gail & David Chester Emory L. Clark Milly & Joseph Coppola Pamela & Timothy Cummings Sarah & Gary Dalley Deborah & Victor Disharoon, ‘72 Fieldale Farms Jing Li & Zhaoyu Gui Amber & Geoff Hurdle, ‘87 Guolin Jin Denise & Richard Kerns Loretta B Mealy Revocable Trust Terry L. McCloskey, ‘68 Leah Hinnefeld & Mark Nedza Pedro J. Perez, ‘78 Craig Pigg & Robert M. Prudent Jefferey T. Seymour Wanda & Robert Swoszowski UBS Matching Gift Program Brenda & Pedro Vega Qin Huang & Xiao Wang Lori & Raymond Wolpert Li Yan Zildjian

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Energy Eagle Resources Brett H. Ferguson, ‘75 Brandon Forrest Frances Meadows Adam L. Frankel, ‘01 G. Mitch Freeman The Gainesville Times Kim & Peter Galan Holly & Justin Gallagher, ‘90 Marie & Steve Garrett Renee & Ron Gerrell Bobby Gillyard Scott Green Mark Greenberg Patricia & Joel Gregory Katharine & Steven Haase Hacienda Bar & Grill, LLC

Milton Martin Honda Lara Moore Julie & Steve Muir Peter C. Musselman, ‘89 Patricia & Michael Mynatt, ‘64 Anicet D. Noah, Sr. Brenda & Danny Palmer Meagan M. Payne Peach State Bank & Trust Sheila & Dale Phillips JoAnn & David Phillips Jason C. Pleasant Precise Healthcare Solutions Shama & Paul Rainwater Maria & Ivan Rascon Mark P. Rebillot Regions Bank

Atlanta Highway Glass, LLC Anne & Ed Avery G. W. Aycock, ‘57 Scott J. Baker Wayne A. Baker, ‘54 Bryan T. Baldwin, ‘96 Erica Baldwin Teresa & Jim Basham Adrienne & Chris Bedora Jack Bell Preciosa & Tom Bell Servando E. Benavides, ‘79 BenchMark Rehabilitation Richard A. Benton, ‘70 BGW Dental Group David J. Bienfait, ‘01 Brenda & David Binder

Jen Croker Justin Crossie, ‘90 Alberto Cudemus, ‘62 J. Michael Cutshaw, ‘68 Rufus E. Dabbs, Jr., 80 Hannah A. Davenport Bruce F. Davis, ‘81 Carlos A. De Castro, ‘89 Marco A. de la Guardia, ‘75 Clifford L. Deal, Jr., ‘60 Candice & Jason Dela Rosa Irene Torres-Del Valle & Jose E. Del Valle & Tracy R. Doetsch, ‘89 Jeffrey I. Dombroff, ‘62 Diane & Edwin Donnelly Emily Dresch

Happy Food Mart Zak Haque, ‘01 Andrew L. Head Patricia & Frank Hennington Claire A. Henry Enrique Herrero, Jr., ‘82 Annabel & Stephen Hudgins J&J Foods Jim Walters Management Company Elizabeth & Andrew Jobson Lynn & James Jobst Sandra & Jonie Jones Marika & Randolph Kanipe Michael A. Keim David M. Keith Edward M. Kessler, ‘46 Marc Kilburn Anca & Noah King Kimberly & Peter Knoop II Loretta & Robert Kwass, ‘53 Lacey & Zeb Lackey Nancy & Jody Lail Thomas J. Larocco, ‘96 Kaywood T. Ledford Leon Jones Feed & Grain Craig A. Levine Michael J. Levine Zihan Lin Longstreet Cafe LotsOfCarpet.com Luna’s Restaurant Nan M. MacGruer Jill & John Mansfield Matthews Printing Company MaxTex Shannon & William McBride III Carolyn & Richard McCann McDonald & Son Funeral Home Mellow Mushroom

John P. Risley Michael W. Roach Melvin Robinson Henry L. Roediger III, ‘65 Michael A. Rossi Hector Salas Scott’s Downtown Michael M. Sims, ‘13 Sabina A. Sims Jessica & Jacob Smith Martha Smith Richard D. Smith, ‘95 Southern Wood Craftsmen, Inc. Stevi B’s Pizza John J. Stumpf Kirk L. Swanson Carol & Scott Taccetta TRANE Heather & Ibrahim Turkoz Melissa & Daniel Tymchuk Chantel & Diego Vacca Thomas H. Walker Arnold L. Watkins E. David Williams, ‘65 Willis Investment Counsel Catherine & Jody Wilson Diana & Clint Wilson Samuel A. Wilson, Jr., ‘60 Mitchell Zais Xiaoming Gan & Jingqing Zhang Stacey & Joseph Zoller

JoAnne & Richard Bobb Benjamin K. Borden, ‘17 Laurie P. Bouchard R. Nels Boutte, ‘64 John R. Boyd, ‘93 Richard L. Brashear, ‘56 Astrid & John Breakfield Geraldine & Bob Brizzi David M. Brizzi, ‘18 Brenda & Michael Brizzi Len Brock Jon P. Brockwell Stanley C. Brookes, ‘58 Fontaine Brown Stanley E. Brown, ‘48 Frank A. Bucino, ‘68 Cara & Dennis Burns Kathryn & Steven Burns Bill Burt, ‘60 Nancy Burton Angela & Mark Butti Carrie Byrum Jan & Sumner Cahoon, ‘49 Arthur D. Canales, ‘81 Lydia & Alexander Carestio Carlos Carrillo Andrea & Lou Cataland Anne Chenault Victor C. Cherico, ‘51 Chick-fil-A Gainesville West Valerie L. Chinn Cherie N. Clark Clark-Maynor, LLC Kathy & John Cleveland Eric M. Cochran, '09 James C. Coleman, ‘55 Christopher A. Cotter, ‘88 Bryan Crafts Justin B. Creech, ‘88 Tyrene & Donald Crisp

Eagle Ranch James V. Edwards, ‘58 Julia & Dennis Eidson Alexandra & Christian Eiroa, ‘89 Elizabeth B. Emack Karen & Tim Faber Donald Finley Ann & Mark Fitzgerald Douglas Freedman Gainesville Signs & Graphics Sheldon L. Gantz, ‘53 Norma Pelayo & Alfonso Garcia Eldred F. Garcia Matthew C. Garrett, ‘15 Margaret Garrison Harriette & Kinney Gause, ‘63 Carla F. Gentry Perry Gentry Gfesser Family Eric M. Gfesser, ‘12 Julissa & Daryl Gilbertson Celia & Donald Gilner, ‘55 William T. Glisson, ‘78 Carolyn & Gary Glover Jack L. Gold, ‘87 Rhonda Goodwin Joe Gordon, ‘96 Robert A. Green, ‘73 Michael J. Greenberg, ‘16 Stephanie G. Greiner Lisa d’Arcy & Henry Grum William Haag, ‘85 Ana & Steven Hadaway Alice Hall Ed Hall Brooke & Jason Hammel Jennifer & Robin Hanson Stacie Hardesty Laura & Pearce Hardwick Thomas G. Harris, ‘93

Riverside Rifles ($399 and under) AmazonSmile Gard Andresen Lorna Aris Stephen L. Armell, ‘63 Richard M. Aronson, ‘49 John M. Arribas III, ‘87

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT: JUNE 1, 2017 THROUGH MAY 31, 2018 Shannon Hart Anne Hasselbrack William E. Hasselbrack Carrie Hatfield Franz J. Herpok, ‘61 Anne & Raymond Hershey Virginia Heyburn David Hill Tucker C. Hill, ‘16 Dennis W. Hite, ‘55 Patricia & David Hock Hunter J. Holson, ‘18 Tracy & Mickel Hooper, ‘80 Hope Chiropractic, LLC HUDL Fundraising, LLC Hulsey Dentistry Kerry & Steven Huskey Sonja S. Hutchins Robert W. Huthmaker

Barbara & Charles McKay Richard E. McMahon, 58 David G. McManus, ‘64 Caroline & J. Delano Mixon Barbara & Roy Moore Kristen Morris Shannon M. Morris Scott Morris, ‘82 John W. Munroe Martha & Pete Nesbitt James A. Nofi Norma Jean Hissong Revocable Trust North Georgia Canopy Tours James O. Norton, ‘65 Jennifer Nunez-Banos Oakwood Animal Hospital Richard Oates William P. Obier, ‘44

Alonzo Smith, Jr., ‘60 Joseph G. Smith, 55 John F. Smithgall Cristy & Charles Swink Alden E. Taylor, ‘20 Jennifer & Christopher Taylor The Honey Baked Ham Company & Cafe The Kula Foundation The Sport Shop, Inc. Angaiyan Thiru & Meena Jayachandrababu Cheryl & Bill Tierney Tyler F. Toby, ‘87 Suzanne & Trevor Tonnesen James C. Trapnell, ‘45 Tracy & Mark Truslow, ‘93 Sharon & David Turner Kristen Turner

Richard C. Hyatt, ‘51 Stephanie & Donald Isakson Sally & William Israel, ‘52 David H. Jaffee, ‘69 Patricia A. Luoko & Herbert L. Johnson Alene & Harry Joiner Pamela & Grant Jones, ‘93 Marjorie Jorgensen Charlene & Gerard Kaiser Kim M. Kanakis, ‘75 Karen Kastritis Catherine & William Kelly Paul E. Kimpton, ‘68 Susan & James King Judi E. Kreitzer Kurt J. Kremlick, Jr., ‘51 George J. Laganas, ‘68 Ben H. Lancaster, Jr. Karen & Chad Landen, ‘89 Richard E. Langford, ‘44 Carol & James Layman Amy & Karl Leurart Corie Levy Polly & Robert Licciardi Frances & Cooper Lindsey Robert L. Lindsey III, ‘80 Glenda & David Lowenthal W. Alan Lyles John P. Lytle, ‘61 Kimber & Bruce MacGibbon Patty Maginnis Lovett Bethany & Matthew Magnus Leah & Howard Maltz Patricia March Donna Marien Gail & Bob Martin Cynthia & Walter Maxel McCall-Sunset, Inc. Paul B. McCorristin, ‘64

Samuel Olens A. Lee Orr Michele Overend Wilburn W. Page, ‘70 Howard L. Pailet, 67 Cynthia & John Park, Jr. John Patterson Lisa & Eric Payne Rachel & Andrew Pedry E. B. Peebles III Consuelo A. Pendleton Lisa & Lawrence Perkins Koshy Philipose Nancy & Paul Posner, ‘56 Primary Care Clinics of Georgia Professional Touch Landscapes, Inc. Publix at The Village Gerald W. Ravenscroft, ‘40 Tod Rawlins Jennifer & BJ Reeves Charles Reynolds Dk Pudge Roberts Jan Robinson Nataliya & Evgeniy Romashchin Andrea & Ben Ross Sharon & Bernard Rothgery, ‘55 Runners Fit Race Works Carroll W. Rush, ‘67 John R. Sachs, ‘61 Karen B. Salamone Raymond Saleeby William M. Sands, ‘63 Alan D. Savitz, ‘55 John P. Schiffer, ‘85 Kara & Robert Schilling Trip Selman Tracey C. Seymour Davis M. Short, ‘16 Ella W. Sims

Michael Ulven Jodi W. Vann Robert N. Vernay II, ‘64 Jennifer & Rick Wagoner Tangela L. Walton Xia & Martin Wang Sarah Wanyoike Thomas J. Washburn, ‘64 Janice & J. Foster Watkins James H. Watkins, ‘61 Sheila & Lisle Wayne Katarina & Michael Welsh Charles D. White Collen A. White Gary Wilkins Randy Wilkins Robert L. Willett Tatiana & Allen Wilson Wilson Orthodontics Elizabeth & Mark Winford Richard S. Wojno, 70 Fritz A. Wolchik, ‘71 Wolverton & Associates Woody’s Pharmacy, Inc. Helen Yang & Peter Wu James C. Young, ‘78 Seanie & Ron Zappendorf Earl A. Zarbin, ‘45 Yi Zhang Martha & Linwood Zoller

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Thank you for your participation in Georgia GOAL Re-direct a portion of your Georgia state income tax dollars for scholarship assistance.

• Over $1.4 million since 2009 in tuition assistance • Over 487 scholarships • Boost enrollment to over 545 cadets GOAL Contributions by Year: 2009: $33,850 2010: $77,200 2011: $62,550 2012: $137,963

2013: $145,839 2017: $173,605 2014: $214,898 2018: $235,246 2015: $178,458 2016: $184,412

Jane Adams • Darlene & Marc Albertson • Gary M. Alembik, ‘81 & Stephen Graves • Vanessa & Benjamin Allen • Alene C. Arenas • Dennis H. Bagwell • Lacy & Brian Baize, ‘07 • Pam and Jon Baker • Shelia & Ronnie Baldwin • Miles Ball • Rosemary & David Balos • Brenda & Robert Barger • Robin Bennett • Nicole & Ed Benson • Kelsey & Trevor Bishop • Barbara & Errol Bisso, ‘61 • Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock • Kathy & Fred Bremer • Beth & Robert Britton • Nelda & Jerry Browning • Posey L. Brownlee Jr. • Lori & Gregory Buchanan • Nancy Burton • Dawn & Michael Cannova • Sherry & Cliff Cape • Lynn & Adam Carter • Thelma & Christopher Carter • Jefferey Chandler • Valerie L. Chinn • Emory L. Clark • Lee M. Cleaves • Amie & Roy Close • Jane & James Congrove • Jackie & Counte Cooley • Chassie & James Corbin • Jo Ann Cripps • Kimberly & Mark Cromer • Rhonda & David Crook • Pamela & Timothy Cummings • Kristin & Brian Daniel • Robin & Britt Daniel • Kayla C. Davenport • Tonya Davenport • Alexander C. Deitch, ‘98 • Candice & Jason Dela Rosa • Anita and Leonard Dickson • Deborah & Victor Disharoon, ‘72 • Deborah Dunn • Erin & Scott Dwyer, ‘92 • Stephanie & Robert Eidson • Jay L. Elrod • Anita & Antonio Feliciano, ‘81 • Rose Ann & Brian Ferguson • Angela & Thomas Finn • Brandon Forrest • Shelia & Alec Fraser • G. Mitch Freeman • Erika & Phillip Gaines • Holly & Justin Gallagher, ‘90 • Lisa & William Gallagher • Mio & James Garrard • Zachary A. Garrett, ‘11 • Renee & Ron Gerrell • Bobby Gillyard • Erin & Stephen Giove • Dr. Casey & Susan Graybeal • Cimone & Jamie Green • Angie & Paul Green • Scott Green • Patricia & Joel Gregory • Barbara & Rutledge Griffin, ‘62 • Janie & Richard Halliley • Andrew L. Head • Patricia & Frank Hennington • Claire A. Henry • Cathy & Anthony Herdener • Jane & Drew Horner, ‘78 • Annabel & Stephen Hudgins • Michel & Jeffrey Hudson • Theresa & Michael Hutch • Elizaveth & Andrew Jobson • Lynn & James Jobst • Douglas L. Jones & Pamela D. Hopton Jones • Marika & Randolph Kanipe • Yee Ling Soh & Chian Kee • Michael A. Keim • David M. Keith • Marc Kilburn • Anca & Noah King • Janet & Alan Kloor • Kimberly & Jared Koldoff • Lacey & Zeb Lackey • Lisa & Jeffrey Lampel • Patrcia & James Lane • Afton & Ted LaVallee • Kaywood T. Ledford • Craig A. Levine • Michael J. Levine • Sherrie & Charles Lewis • Zihan Lin • Katherine & Brian Logan, ‘92 • Nan M. MacGruer • Dena & Christopher Manzo • Patricia & Tony Manzo • Michelle & Michael Matthews • Shannon & William McBride III • Jennifer & Joshua McCall • Patricia & Dennis McCraven • John B. McKernan II, ‘88 & Tracy Cocquyt-McKernan • Karen & Jon McRae Jr. • Lara Moore • John W. Munroe • Rhonda & Wayne Neck • Meg & Allen Nivens • Anicet D. Noah Sr. • Christine & Wilson Nunez • Jennifer Nunez-Banos • Marc & Mary Paglia • Brenda & Danny Palmer • Lauren & Gary Papka • Teresa & Louie Payne • Meagan M. Payne • Rachel & Andrew Pedry • Deborah & Emory Peebles • Katie & Sean Pennix • Jennifer & Shelby Pennix III, ‘93 • JoAnn & David Phillips • Tori & James Phillips • Anne & Ward Phillips, ‘73 • Anamaria & Chadwick Pierce • Jason C. Pleasant • Craig Pigg & Robert M. Prudent • Shama & Paul Rainwater • John P. Risley • Candy & Larry Robinson • Melvin Robinson • Barbara & Larry Rogers • Michael A. Rossi • Gretchen & Wyn Ruppenthal • Hector Salas • Juventina Santos & Antonio Santos-Quiles • Drs. P. Ravi & Seshu Sarma • Kelly & Douglas Shaw • Pamela & William Short • Theresa & William Simpson • Debra & Michael Sims • Michael M. Sims, ‘13 • Sabina A. Sims • Julie Skaggs • Lola & Craig Smith, ‘66 • Jessica & Jacob Smith • Regina & Leslie Smith, ‘63 • Martha Smith • Kelly & Stanley Smith • Sabina & Jorge Sosa • Jennifer & James Spivey • Mace & Mike Strickland • John J. Stumpf • Jennifer & Jason Swaim • Kirk L. Swanson • Wanda & Robert Swoszowski • Corwynn & Michael Sylvester • Melissa & Daniel Tymchuk • Chantel & Diego Vacca • Lara & James Vaughan • Brenda & Pedro Vega • Thomas H. Walker • Arnold L. Watkins • Tammy & Kevin White • Tammy & James Williams • Brittany & Christopher Williamson • Amanda & Bob Willis • Diana & Clint Wilson • Catherine & Jody Wilson • Samuel A. Wilson, Jr., ‘60 • Shawn & Wayne Wunderlich • Yun Kyung & Jun Young Yoo • Joanne & Frederick Young • Rebecca & Andrew Zager, ‘88 • Stacey & Joseph Zoller Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status • Single individual or head of household—up to $1,000 • Married couple filing a joint return—up to $2,500 • Married couple filing a separate return—up to $1,250 • S corporation shareholder, LLC member, or partnership partner—up to $10,000 • C corporation or Trust—up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability

www.goalscholarship.org

The Georgia state government has recognized the incredible popularity and value of this program, and responded by almost doubling the cap. There is now $100 million in available tax credits per year for the next decade. This means that instead of being approved for only about half of the amount taxpayers wish to contribute, they will now be approved for close to the full amount. If you are a Georgia resident and interested in participating in this program, please contact Jody Wilson at 770.532.6251 ext. 2212 or jwilson@riversidemilitary.com.

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2 Class of 1981 1. Class of 1957 Bobby Greenwood is pictured with many of his professional golfing trophies.

2. Class of 2012

Dr. Stephen Rutner was promoted to Brigadier General in the U.S. Army Reserve.

He is now the Deputy Commanding General of the 84th Training Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Spc. Robert Healy was honored by the Dallas Cowboys on November 5, 2017.

Spc. Healy, a purple heart recipient, was wounded by suicide bomber at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on November 12, 2016. Spc. Healy recently became engaged to his girlfriend Shana and has been accepted into business school at Florida International University.

He received an honorable discharge from the Army and is currently living in Austin, TX.

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5. Class of 2001

Garrett Dalley recently received his appointment to the U.S. Military Academy West Point. Pictured with Garrett is his father Dr. Gary Dalley and COL Preczewski.

Zak Haque was accepted into an online cohort program of study at the Harvard Business School. The online Credential of Readiness (CORe) program prepares students to better contribute to business discussions and decision-making. Pictured with Zak is Smokey Robinson.

4. Class of 1956 Judge E. J. Salcines poses with his statue outside of the old Hillsborough County Courthouse in Tampa, FL. The Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council led the effort to recognize him for his more than 50 years of service as a federal and state prosecutor.

Pictured with E.J. is Errol and Barbara Ann Bisso.

6. Class of 1937 & 1978 John Switzer visited with Ashley “Dick” Pace during the summer of 2018. Dick was valedictorian of his class and celebrated his 99th birthday in 2018!

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8 Class of 2013 PFC Jorge Sosa is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, NC as an Airborne Infantryman assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. PFC Sosa is pictured with his father, Riverside Academy Sergeant Major SgtMaj Jorge Sosa, USMC.

7. Class of 2015 Matthew Garrett was sworn in by Riverside Military Academy Senior Army Instructor LTC Payne. Matthew will be a Fire Control Specialist 13J in the U.S. Army.

8. Class of 1993 Todd Diggs recently married the love of his life, Lashawnia Sheppard Diggs, in a ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The happy couple resides in Dallas, TX.

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11 in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Lake Erie.

9. Class of 2018 Ayaz Mustafa (L) and Charles Dimnwaobi are pictured here after completing their six weeks of basic training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in August of 2018. They were each accepted into the Cadet Wing during Air Force Academy Acceptance Day.

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11. Lucile Beaver COL Preczewski visited Lucile Beaver in February 2019. Ms. Beaver is the daughter and only living family member of General Sandy Beaver. Pictured are Ms. Diane Downey, Ms. Beaver’s assistant (L), Ms. Lucile Beaver and COL Preczewski.

SA Richard Binder participated in the world’s largest international warfare exercise, RIM of the Pacific (RIMPAC). He is a culinary specialist

TAPS Jose A Alvarez, ‘77 (3/26/18)

Charles R Fincher, ‘56 (4/27/18)

Marvin G. Kemp, ‘35 (6/30/16)

Paul L. Sikes, ‘61 (10/9/2017)

John H. Baker, ‘40 (11/25/13)

Walter S. Fisher, ‘47 (2006)

Anderson, Kenneth, ‘56 (10/15/18)

Carson I. Simms, ‘62 (8/19/2017)

John S Benson, ‘44 (1/12/18)

Gerald W. Gardner, ‘71 (9/14/18)

James W. Kidd, ‘86 (8/20/18)

William T. Smathers, ‘62

George Hunter Bergold III, ‘90 (7/4/18)

William A. Gates, ‘61 (11/13/17)

Guillermo V. Lassally, ‘62 (10/26/18)

George E. Smith, ‘60 (12/3/2017)

Paul B Blunnie, ‘76 (1/24/18)

Norman F. Hales, ‘52 (8/11/2016)

William H. Lee, ‘73 (5/7/2018)

Benjamin J. Strader, ‘62 (6/6/18)

Henry D. Boone, ‘55 (2/28/2014)

William D. Hart, ‘45 (12/17/17)

Alfred J. Magnant, ‘46 (11/20/17)

William E. Swinson, ‘53 (4/12/18)

Stanley C. Brookes, ‘58 (5/23/2018)

Frederick G Hayden, ‘59 (3/20/18)

Dennis Q. Malzone, ‘61 (2/16)

Warren E. Tobin, ‘61 (9/17/2017)

Kirk W. Brookshire, ‘75 (1/13/18)

Roland H. Hennessey, ‘54 (12/11/16)

Donald M. McCann, ‘47 (11/13/17)

Hubert G. Tolson, ‘48 (6/22/2012)

John F. Byrnes, ‘61 (2/6/2015)

William L. Hicks, ‘42 (11/4/17)

Carl E. Mesnig, ‘48 (12/15/13)

Pete E. Travis, ‘47 (7/18/18)

Gerald E. Chapel, ‘46 (2/17/18)

David K. Hollis, Jr., ‘54 (3/08/18)

George E. Mills, ‘45 (8/12/18)

Wesley T. Wilson, ‘61 (2/15/18)

Alvin J Dave, ‘53 (3/23/18)

Charles R. Hughes, ‘46 (12/11/18)

John F. Myers, ‘73 (2/15/18)

Walter G. Wolfe, ‘45 (7/9/18)

Armando De La Guardia, ‘74 (11/2/17)

Charles M. Hunt, ‘41 (1/11/1995)

Amos R. Newcombe, ‘37 (11/10/11)

Thomas N. York, ‘63 (10/18/17)

Lawrence L. Deboxtel, ‘53 (11/19/17)

Matthew M. Ingraffia, ‘08 (12/29/17)

Kenneth B Robinson, ‘44 (3/11/18)

Douglas R. Young, ‘64 (3/01/18)

William J DeGweck, ‘45 (3/30/18)

John M. Jennings, ‘61 (9/11/2013)

Felix M. Rojas, ‘77 (7/8/18)

Herbert S. Yuttal, ‘48 (9/4/17)

Gary G Duven, ‘65 (3/13/18)

Charles W. Kallman, ‘46 (11/16)

Robert W. Ruark, ‘43 (9/13/18)

Ernest J. Eaddy, ‘57 (8/20/18)

Martin L. Karp, ‘57 (4/4/2017)

Joseph Scardino, ‘47 (5/9/2014)

Julius E. Earle, ‘49 (7/26/2015)

Jess W Keel, ‘88 (9/22/18)

Franklin S. Settlemyer, ‘10 (7/6/18)

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