Bailey Military Institute “Scarlet Knights” April – June 2010 From the Commandant Carrigan Scholarship Announced
Inside this Issue Second Cadet Battalion Leadership Positions
BMI announces annual leadership scholarship in honor of Colonel John F. Carrigan a WWII veteran and B24 heavy bomber pilot. Colonel Carrigan who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for WWII missions was a founding board member of Bailey Military Institute. The scholarship will be awarded based on the recommendations of a Board and will cover tuition for one year for the selected student. The winning of the scholarship will be announced on 30 June 2010.
Awards & Promotions Cadet Activities Upcoming events
Admiral Lori Carrigan conducted the swearing in ceremony of Wilbert Smith Jr. and Roberto DeLeon as Admirals in the Texas Navy. The First Texas Navy was established in 1835, and the Second Texas Navy was established in 1837. In 1958, Texas Governor Price Daniel re-activated the Texas Navy with the purpose of "assuring the survival of Texas' Naval history, boundaries, water resources, and for the civil defense of Texas." In 1973, the Texas Legislature authorized the charter of the Texas Navy Association, Inc., as the official body to oversee the operation of the Texas Navy. Committee Positions Announce for School Year 2010 – 2011 Executive Committee Lori Carrigan Tommy Kerr John H. Bailey II
Audit Committee Wilbert Smith Jr. Paul Gravitt Donald Mudd
Development Committee Roberto DeLeon Scott Allen
Financial Committee Roberto DeLeon Carmen Reed
Academic Committee Wilbert Smith Jr. Nolan Stone
Safety Committee John H. Bailey III John H. Bailey II Karl B. McLeod Willie Williams
Student Life Committee Wilbert Smith Jr. Nolan Stone Dee Dee Jones James Harris Cadet Matthew Manzano Cadet La Porche Abram Instructors Roberto DeLeon, Sr. Military Instructor Ed Abram, Military Instructor
April – June 2008 Second Cadet Battalion Leadership Positions Announced The staff and faculty at BMI recently decided to form the Saint Francis cadets into a separate battalion because of the difficulty posed when trying to host joint events between the two campuses.
Mission Statement To foster a dynamic educational environment that encourages success and spiritual growth through innovative initiatives and leadership concepts within a diverse society.
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The following cadets were appointed to key leadership and staff positions. Battalion Commander: Cadet Major Kayla Castleberry Battalion XO: Cadet Major Joseph Lowery Command Sergeant Major: Cadet CSM Nathaniel Murphy Commander Headquarters Company: Cadet CPT LaMiracle Ledet First Sergeant Headquarters Company: Cadet 1SG Musstiffi Malbrue First Sergeant Alpha Company: Cadet 1SG Jonathan Shello The coordinating Staff Positions filled as follows: S-1 Personnel Officers: Cadet 1LT Assata Thomas S-3 Operations and Training Officer: Cadet CPT Conrad Lopez S-4 Logistics Officer: Cadet SSG Clarissa Rivera S-5 Public Affairs Officer: Cadet SGT Shandra Smith
Awards and Promotions
I am a BMI Cadet. Honor is my touchstone.
The following Saint Francis Cadets were promoted to the rank indicated:
I understand mission first And people always.
Booker, Javarus –Cadet SGT
I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I am disciplined, physically And mentally tough, Trained and proficient in my tasks and drills. I will always do my duty. Integrity, Self-Discipline, Team Work and Faith in God Are my Core values.
Brooks, Quentavisi – Cadet SGT Flournoy, Joshua – Cadet SGT Jackson, Darron – Cadet SGT Jones, Lyndon – Cadet SGT Lowery, Ernest – Cadet SGT Oaks, David – Cadet SGT Steptoe, Devin – Cadet SGT Thompson, Artis – Cadet SSG
April – June 2008 Published by Adm. TX DeLeon 2626 South Loop W. Suite 650-K Houston, TX 770054 Phone: (832) 778-9632 Email: baileymilitary@att.net Website: baileymilitaryinstitute.org
Cadet Activities
Bailey Military Institute • Cadet La Porche Abram will be heading to University of Texas at San Antonio to pursue a degree in Education. • Cadet Joseph Long will be entering the US Marine Corps after high school graduation. That’s a big Simper Fi! • At the recommendation of BMI, Cadet Matthew Manzano was selected to participate in a three-day mini camp to introduce students (grades 9-12) to campus life at the Navy Academy.
Upcoming Events • •
Board of Trustees Meeting – 10 July 2010 BMI Training Schedule 17 April 2010 15 May 2010 17 June 2010
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Summer Leadership Camp – 21-25 June 2010 BMI / Saint Francis Fund Raiser - TBA