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Cadet Profiles
How Does MMA Positively Impact Cadets?
Through structure, self-discipline and accountability — plus competition, teamwork and leadership opportunities — MMA inspires cadets to fulfill their potential. Learn how the Academy is positively impacting young men through the eyes of these four cadets.
Cadet David Lee is a rising 10th grader from Waynesville, Missouri.
How has MMA impacted your life? MMA has helped me learn to be more mature.
What is the most important thing you have learned so far at MMA? Leadership skills.
Do you have tips for younger cadets who would like to be in leadership someday? Try and lead even if you are not in a leadership position, and help resolve conflicts.
Cadet Kamil Sanchez De Ovando Perez is a rising 8th grader from Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico.
How has MMA impacted your life? MMA has given me a new perspective and a better sense of doing the right thing.
What is the most important thing you have learned so far at MMA? You have to learn to grow and better yourself.
Do you have tips for younger cadets who would like to be in leadership someday? Never give up, and try to do your best. Don’t quit or cry or complain about things not going your way. Just do it, and get it over with.
Cadet Kellan Mugisha is a rising 12th grader from Rwanda and a member of the MMA Color Guard.
How has MMA impacted your life? MMA has made me a disciplined, smart man and has pointed me toward a great path.
What is the most important thing you have learned so far at MMA? Find things to always keep you busy.
Do you have tips for younger cadets who would like to be in leadership someday? For those of you who are looking for a leadership position, do what you can to get recognized, and participate in a lot of things at the school.
Cadet Marco Afane is a rising 12th grader from La Libertad, El Salvador, and the battalion commander for the 134th MMA Corps of Cadets.
How has MMA impacted your life? MMA has allowed me to reach my full potential in academics and athletics.
What is the most important thing you have learned so far at MMA? To never give up and to not let mistakes define you as a person — learn from your mistakes.
What is your favorite memory from sports or other school activities? Winning state in Future Business Leaders of America and going to nationals in Chicago in June 2022.
If you are a cadet or a future cadet, MAKE THE BEST OUT OF MMA.
Garcia Garza and sister Regina
–RENE GARCIA GARZA, BATTALION EXECUTIVE OFFICER ’22
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MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY
