Reveille Alumni Newsletter, February 2018

Volume 1, Issue 1 • February 2018

A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT INFANTE ’87 First and foremost I would like to thank Ex-Officio Todd Helm ’80 for his leadership as president of the alumni association ’16-’17. The BOD (Board of Directors) has a great team of dedicated alumni and we look forward to getting more of our brothers from around the world involved with programs we have developed to assist MMA in recruiting future cadets.

Reveille is the MMA Alumni Association newsletter, published in conjunction with the MMA Marketing Department.

Reveille will not replace the Eagle; this publication’s content will be focused for alumni and former cadets. We encorage your feedback, so please let Jason FalboGwinn ’88 know what content you would like to see. His contact information can be found on page 23.

Our Alumni Ambassador program is our tool for making this happen.

We are working with the admissions and development departments to train interested alumni to become regional ambassadors for MMA to talk to prospective parents and cadets and to assist the admissions department in their recruiting duties.

If you would like further information on the Alumni Ambassador Program or if you’re interested in join-

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ing the BOD, please contact me or any member of the BOD. BOD contact list is on page 23 of the newsletter.

Letters to the Alumni Hear from the Alumni Association Officers

On another note, we are implementing a time based Alumni Association yearly dues program, which can be found on page 18 of the newsletter.

Remembering COL Stribling III ’44 A memorial to one of the Academy’s most cherished leaders

We encourage our alumni to pay yearly Alumni Association dues even if you do not attend homecoming. This allows the Alumni Association to support MMA initiatives under the Alumni Association brand, such as the Col. Stribling Memorial Fund, Memorial Chapel and Assembly Hall, Homecoming, Senior Banquet, and Maroon & Gold.

Don’t forget M&G is April 7 and Homecoming dates are September 28-29, 2018.

If you haven’t been back to Homecoming in a couple of years, there have been some outstanding changes to the weekend. BBQ’s, picnics, on campus live music and socials, and a new tradition called Silver Taps where alumni and friends of the Academy who have passed in the previous year are respectfully memorialized. We look forward to seeing you there!

Jorge Infante ’87 Alumni Association President 17-18

Dress Right-Dress News from the Commandant and the BC Forward March Read about how the academic department continues to thrive Double Time Get the scoop on Colonels sports Fall In Learn about alumni class agents Parade Rest Take a look back on Homecoming 2017 Present Arms Take a moment to remember alumni who have left us this year Dates and Upcoming Events Plan your next visit to your alma mater

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LETTERS TO THE ALUMNI HEAR FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

From: Ex-Officio Todd Helm ’80 Fellow Brothers, It absolutely amazes me that each time I go home, to our Academy, the intense pride that envelopes me as a graduate of our Missouri Military Academy. I find it interesting that although it has been several years since my commencement, it doesn’t seem that long ago. What has not changed is the brotherhood that we all share, regardless of our time at MMA. This past year I had the honor and privilege of serving as president of your Alumni Association. I can say, without any doubt, that your brothers I served with are the most hard working and dedicated individuals you could encounter. Their dedication stems from knowing the privilege, as a select group of individuals, that we had the distinction of attending Missouri Military Academy. During the course of my board term I had many opportunities to speak to alumni and regardless of when we attended the bond is beyond comprehension.

Next time you are at our Academy, I would like to ask you to take just a few minutes and look around the campus to let it just sink in for a moment how the tradition continues and observe the continued courtesy and hard work of Todd Helm ’80, who served as president last the cadets; the energy is amazing. Take another moment and walk down to year, gives remarks at the alumni association Colonels field and remember the generations of our brothers who marched across this field which was a departure point, after senior review. You suddenly meeting during Homecoming 2017 realize it is not the field itself, but all of our brothers who have experience the tradition of our Academy so many years before us and for so many years in the future. That common ground is symbolic of our brotherhood!

I encourage you to please come home to your Academy, keep in contact with all of our brothers, and let the experience we had on campus continue as alumni. Whether it is for Homecoming or if you happen to be traveling in the area, I would encourage you to please come home to your academy. My very best wishes and I look forward to seeing everyone in the future.

We are the Brothers of our Missouri Military Academy!

Todd N. S. Helm ’80 Alumni Association President 16-17

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From: Sec. Chris Schafer ’89 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky.

After 28 years, I can still remember that hymn we would sing at the end of Vespers, then off to study hall and the closure of the week, and a beginning of the new week. For many of us the Memorial Chapel and Assembly Hall has different meanings. For some it may have been trimester exams, taking the SAT/ACTs, singing in the choir.

Others may have honed their public speaking skills as Vespers readers, but I believe there is one commonality that transcends classes; the Memorial Chapel and Vespers offered us a time for reflection.

I am sure that many of us know what is on the brass plaques in the alcove of the Memorial Chapel, it is the im-

petus contained within the name of the Chapel, a Memorial to our fellow cadets who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, for us. Each one of those names is a brother who learned the same values of integrity, honor, commitment, excellence as we did when we sat in those pews.

With all of the reinvestment that MMA, the Alumni, and other donors have put into our alma mater over the years, it is now time to reflect upon our Memorial Chapel and its prominence in our MMA experience.

Fundraising for the renovation is nearly complete, and the Alumni Board has committed to raise 100K of the 300K needed to fund the upgrade of various aspects of the Memorial Chapel and Assembly Hall. To help the Alumni Board and MMA to reach their fundraising goals, the Alumni

Board is offering a class challenge for funding pews in the name of their class to aid in the renovation costs. Class fundraising Chris Schafer ’89 goals are for a Full – Length Pew ($5,000) or a Small Pew ($2,500), $2,500 for the small lecturer pulpit, or $5,000 for the larger lecturer pulpit. Flag and Eagle Bases can also be sponsored for $18,000. Please contact Kevin Quinn if you or your business is interested in sponsoring the altar. A brass plaque will be placed at the head of the pew facing the aisle with your class year.

MMA has already received a total of $186,969 in gifts and pledges, with $57,135of that total in gifts and pledges coming from alumni commitments.

We have cracked the 50% threshold!

The Memorial Chapel & Assembly Hall Alumni Class Challenge is in effect now through Homecoming 2018.

Classes will be recognized during the State of the Academy address in the newly renovated Memorial Chapel during Homecoming 2018. To learn more about this project click here, or to make your donation now click here.

Be sure to direct your gift to the Memorial Chapel/Assembly Hall Campaign, and fill in the Comments section with your class year. If you would like to lead the challenge for your class, please contact MMA Director of Development Kevin Quinn or Alumni Association Board of Directors President 17-18 Jorge Infante.

REVEILLE! 4 Remembering Charles R. Stribling III ’44 A MEMORIAL FOR ONE OF MMA’S MOST CHERISHED LEADERS Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Trustees, of which he had been a member since 1949 until 2008. He is currently Chairman Emeritus of the Academy’s Board of Trustees.

The Missouri Military Academy community is mourning the loss and remembering the legacy of one of its most influential school leaders, Charles R. Stribling III ’44, who passed away September 20.

Stribling’s MMA career as a student, alumnus, teacher, administrator, president and chairman of the board spanned three quarters of a century.

Charles R. Stribling III, a fifth generation Audrain Countian, was the son of the late Col. and Mrs. C. R. Stribling, Jr. Mrs. Stribling was the former Ruth Cauthorn of Mexico.

Among survivors are his wife, Winifred Runge Stribling and her family; a nephew, R. Stribling ( Janie) Koster, Chicago; and a niece, Ann (Thomas) Koster Antoniou, St. Louis, and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Suzanne Stribling Koster, and nephew Dr. Joseph C. “Bo” Koster.

He was a great-great grandson of Admiral C.K. Stribling, superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy (1851-1853) and a great-grandson of Benjamin R. Cauthorn of Mexico, one of the founders of Missouri Military Academy in 1889.

He served as president of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States, and the Missouri Independent Schools Association; chairman of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the Missouri division of the American Cancer Society.

Stribling, a graduate of MMA, joined the faculty in 1952 and served for 16 years as an instructor, coach, public relations and alumni director, commandant of cadets and vice president and executive officer.

In 1968 he succeeded his father as president of MMA and headed the Academy for 25 years (1968-1993), during which MMA was designated an Exemplary Private School (1985) by the U.S. Department of Education.

In 1993 he retired and continued as

He graduated from Missouri Military Academy in 1944 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946.

Stribling then attended the University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in 1949 and a Bachelor of Journalism in 1950. In 1990, the university presented him with its Alumni Achievement Award.

He was a member of Beta Theta Pi social fraternity and was a director of the Zeta Phi Foundation at MU. In 1975 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., for “leadership, commitment and integrity in furthering the ideals of his community and the field of education.”

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Stribling served for 22 years as a director of Commerce Bank, and was deacon, elder, and trustee at the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico, of which he had been a member for 75+ years. For 35 years he was chairman of the 9th Congressional District Service Academy Advisory Committee, under Congressmen William Hungate, Harold Volkmer, and Kenny Hulshof.

In 1999, he established the Stribling Foundation, a not-for profit corporation created to benefit charitable organizations in Audrain County and contiguous areas.

Services for Stribling III were held on Sep. 25 and 30, giving his family members, members of the public, and his alumni brothers a chance to mourn his passing. The 2018 edition of TAPS will be dedicated in his honor.

He was president or chairman of 10 Mexico civic organizations and local chapters of national organizations, He was president or chairman of 10 Mexico civic organizations and local chapters of national organizations, including the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, country club, American Heart Association, March of Dimes, Audrain Country Historical Society, Mexico-Audrain Library Board, and Mexico Recreation Corporation. He was a member of the Executive Board, Great Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America; a director and of the Audrain Medical Center Foundation, Audrain Habitat for Humanity, and Presser Hall

Restoration Society. Stribling was an American Cancer Society volunteer for more than 35 years, and in 1986 ACS honored him with its premier St. George Award in recognition of “outstanding contributions to the control of cancer.”

The Mexico Chamber of Commerce presented Stribling its Ambassador Award, Community Service Award, and Philanthropic Achievement Award. He was winner of the Mexico Ledger Community Literacy Award in 1994.

The Missouri Junior Chamber of Commerce selected him as one of the

Charles R. Stribling III will forever remain one of MMA’s most beloved sons. His lasting influence on the school he called home will never fade; it will live on in the hearts and minds of every cadet who steps through its doors.

He will be missed by all.

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NEWS FROM THE DESKS OF THE COMMANDANT AND BC

Happy Birthday, General Cates!

In celebration of Gen. Clifton B. Cates’ 124th birthday, MMA Battalion Commander Victor Arturo Leon Aguilar carved out a piece of birthday cake with a saber. The academy’s oldest cadet present, Gary Stewart ’72, ate the first bite. The second bite was taken by the youngest cadet, Jacob Giles.

The annual tradition, which began in 2016, celebrates one of MMA’s most accomplished graduates. Gen. Clifton Bledsoe Cates attended Missouri Military Academy and graduated in 1910. Cates was an honor student and four-letter athlete. As a college student at the University of Tennessee, he joined the United States Marine Corps during World War I. Cates led a distinguished military career, serving through several major conflicts, including World War I, World War II and the Korean War. He eventually became the 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps and is well known as the man who fought Congress to save the U.S. Marine Corps from possible extinction in 1951, paving the way for the USMC’s growth and prosperity.

One of his most honorable moments, came earlier in his career, during World War I. In July 1918, Cates was in France leading a platoon within the 96th Company, when it was attacked, killing most of the company, including the commander. Cates took over temporary command, and while wounded

BC Victor Leon, center, cuts a piece of Gen. Cates’ 124th birthday cake with a saber for Cadet Jacob Giles, left, and Gary Stewart ’72, right. Inset: Gen. Clifton Cates ’10 in the leg and shoulder, he scribbled a note to the Battalion Commander, which read: “I have only two men left out of my company and 20 out of other companies. We need support but it is almost suicidal to try to get here as we are swept by machine gun fire and a constant artillery barrage is upon us. I have no one on my left, and only a few on my right. I will hold.”

In honor of Cates’ legacy, the Gen. Clifton B. Cates, class of 1910 “I Will Hold” Award was established in 2014 in commemoration of the Academy’s

125th anniversary. The “I Will Hold” Award is presented at the Maroon & Gold gala fundraiser each year. LCDR Eric Greitens, current governor of Missouri, best-selling author, Navy SEAL and humanitarian, received the award in April 2016. Two-time governor and four-time United States Senator Christopher S. “Kit” Bond was the 2015 recipient of the award. Gary Pinkel, former head coach of the University of Missouri Tiger football team was the inaugural honoree in 2014.

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November Battalion Promotions

Captain:

Sergeant:

Victor Arturo Leon

Jack Mitchell

First Lieutenant:

Corporal:

Juan Cepeda, Armando Leon, Mitchell Duing, Yinzhou Wang, Jiaxuan Zhou

Dongyang Chen, Michael Naughton, Treestan Vera

Second Lieutenant: Edward Cha, Francisco Fletes, Gabriel Perez, Tamir Nyamdavaa, Joseph Mulvey Master Sergeant: Zhuoli Cai, Thuqan Hindawi, Fabian Campos, Joseph Guth, Arturo Salazar, Nolan Kilpatrick, Garrett Stafford, Malachi Grice, Zihan Zhu Staff Sergeant: Charles Norman, Jorge Garcia, Cesar Perera

Private First Class: Maolin Chen, Itgelt Gankhuyag, Alberto Garza, HyunJae Kim, Oliver Lomas, Taorui Zhuang Private: Eduardo Arias, Brice Auger, Nathaniel Balvanz, Daniel Banales, Rodrigo Carrillo, Sergio Castelo, Emiliano Castillo, Emiliano Chaidez, Samuel Chavez, Kalisa Clovis, Phasakorn Cunningham, Nicholas Daugherty, Miguel De La Mora, Forest Drummond, William Dunn, Collin Eastman, Elias Elizondo, Gerson Elliott, Enkhochir Enkhbaatar,

Ayden Garcia, Luis Garzon, Jacob Giles, Juan Gonzalez, Mauricio Guraieb, William Hipp, Liam Holland, Chia Hsu, Sean Hughes, Vincenzo Iavicoli, Hanling Jiang, Kenny Kazoora, Devonte Knight, Diego Lopez, Colton Lucas, Michael Machary-Pagan, Henry Mansfield, Cole Miracle, Santiago Miron, Dylan Mugisha, Chingun Munkhdash, Loic Munyura, Omena Oberuvwu, William Outlan, Franklin Pfeifer, Kai Pi, Davis Pirozhnik, Brian Powell, Bruno Pozzani, Sergelen Purev-Ochir, Jonathan Ray, Robert Reinke, Alejandro Rodriguez, Carlos Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Fausto Salazar, Evan Schreyer, Richard Schuler, Gary Siccardi, Loyal Smith, Zaviaire Swain, Yu Jen Tong, Gabriel Velasco, Derek Drenberg, Arturo Villasenor, Michael Wever, Ruochen Xue, Iao Yan, Cheng Yang

By Order of the Commandant

Battalion Staff, from left: S-1 Edward Cha, S-2 Tamir Nyamdavaa, BC Victor Arturo Leon, Sergeant Major Carlos Liriano, S-3 Gabriel Perez, XO Jixuau Zhou, S-4 Joseph Mulvey, S-5 Francisco Fletes. Company Commanders not pictured: Bravo CO Juan Pablo Cepeda, Charlie CO Victor Armando Leon, Delta CO Yinzhou Wang, Band CO Mitchell Duing.

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Recruits, No Longer Becoming a cadet at MMA is no easy feat. Since 2015, new boys have undertaken the Crucible, their final test before becoming a full fledged cadet.

“The Crucible is a rite of passage,” Commandant of Cadets Col. Grabowski said. “All cadets must pass the crucible in order to earn their coveted hat brass and black shoulder boards. All the boys know going in is that it will be physically and mentally challenging.”

On October 8, 2017, the cadets undertaking the Crucible arose before the sun did, reporting to Reveille at 0530. By 0600, cadets were on the track in their first event: a 1.5 mile run and push-ups.

“This event was the only event that was based on individual effort,” Grabowski said.

After 30 minutes, the recruits were loading buses and en route an unknown location. After being dropped off, cadets formed up into six teams of 15 cadets. Each team was issued a light morning meal (fruit, juice, granola bar, and water), a folding stretcher, and two 10 lbs. ammunition cans filled with dirt.

Beginning at 0730, teams stepped off at 20 minute intervals for a five mile hike. Each team had to finish together.

At the three mile mark one boy was required to get on a stretcher while the rest of the team carried him to the finish point.

“This was done to metaphorically teach the boys that they leave no fellow cadet behind,” Grabowski said.

Col. Rick Grabowski, USMC, (Ret.) MMA’s current Commandant of Cadets Each team of cadets then participated in numerous physical leadership challenge problems along the back campus trail system. The challenges involved team problem solving, paint ball challenges, and confidence course obstacles. The day ended with the “Warrior Dinner,” an outdoor picnic.

Cadets were officially welcomed into the Corps during Fall Family Weekend, October 14, 2017.

MMA’s New Obstacle Course MMA just completed the first phase of a project that will enhance the team-building facilities on the Academy’s expansive 200-acre back campus.

The project was made possible by a generous donation from 2016 graduate Oscar Cortada of Barcelona, Spain and his father, Javier Cortada, also of Barcelona. The younger Cortada is currently studying at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

The gift was first announced during the 2017 Maroon and Gold event in St. Louis. “[I am] someone whose life has been changed by MMA...” Oscar Cortada said. “...that’s why I believe in MMA and that it’s my duty to give back any way that I can.”

The new obstacle course, built behind the baseball fields, is a Marine-style course with high and low obstacles that include log climbs, belly crawls, parallel bars, a low wall, and the finale - the rope climb.

The equipment is designed to enhance leadership skills, endurance, strength, confidence, problem solving skills, and teamwork.

It is also consistent with MMA’s “mind, body, and spirit” educational philosophy that links physical health to mental focus, self-discipline, and confidence. Cortada participated as a Raider during his time at MMA, which in part inspired the gift.

“With this gift, the Cortadas have directly benefited every cadet and summer camper at MMA,” said MMA’s president, Tony McGeorge. “The impact of their generosity will be felt by young men like Oscar who have come to our Academy to develop their strengths.”

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Working Out With the MONG

From the Missouri National Guard Facebook Page The Missouri National Guard launched a new program to bring fitness to our communities - another way to help ensure our Service members remain fit-to-fight between drill weekends and their fitness assessments.

The sessions are also open to the public and are a way for the Missouri National Guard to connect with our neighbors.

The first session was led by Brig. Gen. David Boyle, Director of the Joint Staff, and was held at the Missouri Military Academy, in Mexico, Missouri. Thank you for being outstanding hosts!

A Walk Back in Time MMA’s Railsplitters Club attended the annual Walk Back in Time festival Sep. 23. The Audrain County Historical Society organizes the yearly event, which features reenactments of many different historical eras.

The Railspitters stepped into the role of the 84th Infantry Division, and along with several other reenactors, went toe to toe with a German tank and infantry.

WBIT’s Event Coordinator Paul Baum ’63, who previously instructed Spanish at MMA, participated with the Railsplitters.

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FORWARD MARCH

UPDATES FROM THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

Introducing BG Richard V. Geraci MMA Welcomes its new Chief Academic Officer

After a national search, Missouri Military Academy announced in February 2017 that Brigadier General Richard (Rick) V. Geraci, USA (Ret.) accepted the position of Chief Academic Officer/Director of Planning.

Since taking over in July, BC Geraci has worked diligently to expand and improve MMA’s already outstanding academic program. He constantly reminds cadets to strive for more and to always try their best.

“General Geraci was selected due to his commitment to lifelong learning and his team building, teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills,” MMA President Tony McGeorge said.

“His leadership style is inclusive and

collaborative, placing value on input from faculty, staff, and stakeholders of various cultural background, professions, experiences, and education.”

General Geraci’s vast array of qualifications led MMA to combine the duties and responsibilities of the current dean position with an additional charge to serve as MMA’s manager of the strategic planning process.

General Geraci offers a comprehensive background in educational leadership, strategic planning, resource management, fundraising, program evaluation and school accreditation.

Prior to leading the Catholic school system in Leavenworth, Kansas, he was commandant of cadets and

dean of students at New Mexico Military Institute for over ten years.

He holds four Master’s degrees in a diverse array of subject areas, including education and management.

General Geraci retired from the Army with over 29 years of active Federal service. His awards include two Army Distinguished Service Medals, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit Medal. In 2005, he was inducted into the New Mexico Military Institute Hall of Fame.

MMA FBLA Selects New President MMA’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) inducted cadet Francisco Fletes as its president for the 2017-18 school year. He was installed during a ceremony used in all FBLA chapters, Maj. Peggy Reynard said.

“Cpt. Maximovitch, Cadet Fletes, and I each read about the meaning of each word of FBLA: the future, business, leaders, and America,” she said. “The chapter then read together the FBLA

code of ethics and the FBLA pledge.”

CAO BG Richard Geraci also attended the ceremony. After reading the pledge, he spoke to the cadets about how to be successful in business, Maj. Reynard said.

The MMA FBLA team has been a success in and of itself, competing at the regional, state, and national levels in recent years. The team will compete at districts in February.

FIVE KEYS TO SUCCESS

By BG Rick Geraci, MMA’s Chief Academic Officer

• Lead with character and integrity.

• Build positive relationships with employees, “work friendly,” and build trust.

• Treat people with respect and take care of your employees.

• Customer service, listen to what they have to say.

• Transparency - don’t keep secrets.

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New NHS Members Inducted Missouri Military Academy inducted five cadets into the National Honor Society during a ceremony held at noon mess Friday. NHS members are selected by meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character, as determined by a faculty council.

The Missouri Military Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society has been active since 2005.

The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Chapters exist in more than

sixty percent of the nation’s high schools. Since 1945, millions of dollars in scholarships have been awarded to senior members by the sponsoring organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Cadets inducted were: Gabriel Perez ’18 Gabriel Vallejo ’18 Khaliguun Enkhbayar ’19 Griffin Henry ’19 Colton Lucas ’19 “National Honor Society members are chosen and then expected to continue their exemplary contributions to the school and community,” NHS chapter adviser Michael Pemberton said.

Delta Phi Membership - Fall 2017

President: Yinzhou Wang

Vice President: Francisco Fletes Secretary: Joseph Mulvey Full Members: Dongyang Chen Mitchell Duing William English Michael Naughton Derek Nguyen Gabriel Penha Gabriel Perez Alexander Schaaf Victor Vielledent Garrison Yeary Pledges: Robert Abbott Zhuoli Cai

Gabriel Vallejo Fabian Campos Arturo Villasenor Akele Carpentier Michael Wever Juan Cepeda Edward Cha Rongyang Yi Jiaxuan Zhou Enkhochir Enkhbaatar Khaliguun Enkhbayar Jacob Giles Malachi Grice Joseph Guth Griffin Henry Liam Holland Sean Hughes Devonte Knight Colton Lucas Tamir Nyamdavaa Bruno Pozzani Arturo Salazar Fausto Salazar Alexander Seibert Felix Tonella

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GET THE 4-1-1 ON COLONELS SPORTS

Meet the Athletic Director Missouri Military Academy announced the appointment of Kevin Bissmeyer to the position of athletic director in July 2017.

Bissmeyer will continue to coach Colonels basketball and lacrosse, as well as teach American history. He said that he was drawn to the role of athletic director so that he could better serve his players.

“I have a real desire to see the boys that come through MMA succeed, both on and off the court,” He said. “I want them to be the best they can possibly be, and I want them to feel like they have the support of the school.”

In his new role as athletic director, Bissmeyer said, he now has a greater ability to change lives.

“This is a role where I feel like someone can really make a positive impact on the lives of the cadets,” he said.

“My role is to provide the best possible athletic experience to every cadet at MMA and that is what I am going to try to do.”

Now that he is at the helm, the colonels will be guided by a philosophy of tenacious persistence, Bissmeyer said.

“My philosophy can best be summed up in a quote from Jacob Riis,” he said. “ ‘When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a

crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before.’ I always tell my teams to keep pounding the rock, and that’s what it means.”

A Cincinnati, Ohio, native, Bissmeyer joined MMA as a history teacher and assistant football and basketball coach in 2014. He graduated with a Bachelor of history from the University of Cincinnati, and a Master’s in second-

ary education from Xavier University.

Bissmeyer has coached football, basketball, and lacrosse for the colonels.

Before coming to MMA, he coached the lacrosse club at University of Cincinnati for two years, coached JV and varsity lacrosse at Loveland High School and has taught history courses at a number of institutions.

“This is a role where I feel like someone can really make a positive impact on the lives of the cadets.”

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2017 Fall Sports Awards Soccer Varsity Lettermen: Zeth Colin, Robert Abbott, Fabian Campos, Miguel De La Mora, Kai Yuan Pi, Griffin Henry, Arturo Leon, Victor Leon, Cesar Perera, Donald Williams, Khaliguun Enkhbayar, Kenny Kazoora, Luis Merino, Jorge Garcia, Gabriel Vallejo, Alberto Garza, Gabriel Velasco, Sergio Castelo, Francisco Fletes, HyunJae Kim. MVP: Joao Souza Best Goal: Joao Souza, for his bicycle kick vs Battle High School Defensive Player of the Year: Cesar Perera Best New Boy: Gabriel Velasco Cadets Souza, Merino, and Williams were also named to the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s 2017 All-District Soccer Team, Class 2

Football Varsity Lettermen: Luis Garzon, Carlos Liriano, Matthew Thibodeaux, Barrington Stanford, Styles Fountain, Pedro Da Rocha, Vernon Leach, Sky Tunderchild Henio, Dawson Lane, Phasakorn Cunningham, Thomas Huckins, WrayVauze Givens, Copeland Grahmann, Edward Cha, Ashton Knipfer, Lucas Killion, Justin Meshell, Jaden Rogge, Alfredo Chavez, Franklin Pfeifer, Alexander Ebersole, Forrest Drummond, Ayden Garcia, Robert Reinke, Charles Norman, Peter Clinton, Dominic Knebel, Denver Jenkins, Evan Schreyer, Michael Machary-Pagan

Best Back: Forest Drummond Best Lineman: Sky Thunderchild Most Outstanding Offensive Player: Pedro Da Rocha Most Outstanding Defensive Player: Vernon Leach Best New Boy: Tro Cunningham Most Improved: WrayVauze Givens Head Football Coach Mitchell Jenkins also handed out three special awards, all based on the team’s motto of “Row the Boat.” “ ‘The Oar,’ the energy we need,” he said. “The winners of this award brought positive energy each and every day.” Cadets Norman and Henio received “The Oar” award for 2017. “ ‘The Boat,’ the sacrifice,” Jenkins said. “What are you willing to give up for something you’ve never had? The winners of this award sacrificed for the team in some way.” Cadets Leach, Clinton, and Thibodeaux received “The Boat” award for 2017. “ ‘The Compass,’ the direction we are headed,” Jenkins said. “This award went to sophomores/juniors who showed future leadership ability and represent where we want to go as a program.”

Cadets Hipp, Drummond, Givens, Henio, and Thibodaux received “The Compass” award for 2017.

Raiders Varsity Lettermen: Rhys Bullington, Colton Lucas, Nolan Kilpatrick, Arturo Leon, Donald Williams.

Head Soccer Coach Liam Collins speaks to players during the 2017 Fall Sports Banquet held on November 9. Athletes from soccer, football, cross country, and the Raiders were recognized for their effort and achievements.

Cross Country Varsity Lettermen: Ming Han Richard Choy, Christian Foster, Michael Naughton, Stamatis Pelekanos, Rhys Bullington, Gabriel Penha, Nolan Kilpatrick.

MVP: Christian Foster Best Runner: Christian Foster Most Improved: Ming Han Richard Choy Best New Boy: Rhys Bullington

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MMA Players Recognized Soccer

Football

Colonels soccer team members Luis Merino, Donald Williams, and Joao Souza were named to the MSHSAA Class 2 All-District Soccer Team 2017 for their outstanding performance on the pitch.

The Missouri Football Coaches Association (MFCA) announced the 2017 post-season awards, with several Colonels receiving honors.

“Donald Williams dominated in midfield,” Head Varsity Soccer Coach Liam Collins said. “Cadet Williams had a great season and is very deserving of his inclusion on the All-District team. He contributed some very important goals throughout the season and was a real leader for the team.”

“Joao Souza, led the charge as our forward,” Collins said. “Cadet Souza had an exceptional season leading the Colonels in goals scored and scoring some excellent goals along the way.

That includes an overhead kick versus Battle. He definitely earned his place on the All-District team.”

“Luis Merino was our last line of defense as goalkeeper,” Collins said.

“Cadet Merino was excellent all season and made some critical saves in big games, especially against Southern Boone where he saved two PKs. He was excellent in the district final as well. This honor was well deserved.”

“All in all, I am very happy that these guys received this recognition,” Collins said. “It is a result of all their hard work throughout the season, but it would not have been possible without the hard work of their teammates also.

I am very happy with everyone after a successful season and these awards cap off the year nicely”

MFCA Class 3 District 6 First Team: Sky Thunderchild Henio, offensive line, started all 10 games for the Colonels, playing either center or left guard. He allowed only one sack all season, and paced the team with five pancake blocks.

“Sky really served as an anchor for us on the offensive line,” Head coach Mitchell Jenkins said. “He didn’t miss a single snap all season, and I look forward to what his senior year has in store.”

Vernon Leach, defensive end, accumulated 43 tackle in just eight games, playing primarily as a defensive end, but also spending time at linebacker.

“Leach is a true team player,” Jenkins said. “He was moved all over the defense based on need.”

Pedro Da Rocha, punter, was among the state leaders in all classes with 45.7 yard gross punt average.

“Pedro has only played football for one season, and has a bright future in the game,” Jenkins said.

MFCA Class 3 District 6 Second Team: Just a sophomore, Forest Drummond, defensive end, had 45 tackles in eight games from his defensive end position.

“Forest is a football player in every sense of the word,” Jenkins said. “This is only the first of what we expect to be many honors during his career.”

Another sophomore receiving honors, and one of three Colonels to start all 10 games this season, WrayVauze Givens, defensive back, lead the team with two interceptions, as well as six passes defended.

“Rey is one of the hardest working kids I’ve coached in my sixteen years of coaching,” Jenkins said. “He never takes a play off on the field, or a rep off in the weight room.”

MFCA-Academic All State: Edward Cha, wide receiver, received this honor based on his GPA (3.5) as well as a 30 on his ACT, and started eight games for the Colonels at WR.

“To me, this is the highest honor we give out, as it shows excellence in both the classroom and football field,” Jenkins said. “Edward represents the true student athlete.”

Columbia Tribune - “Trib Team” Pedro Da Rocha was selected as the punter for the 2017 “Trib Team.” This team is composed of players in the Columbia Tribune coverage area, and includes players in all-classes.

Da Rocha also served as the Colonels QB and place kicker during the 2017 season.

“I’m very proud of all that Pedro has accomplished in just one season of football,” Jenkins said. “I told him all the time that I wish he was a sophomore or junior; he has so much potential in the game. Whichever college he chooses is going to get a very special player.”

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FALL IN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION UPDATES A Letter from Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 Fellow Alumni Brothers, I would like to thank Richard Cooper ’82, President-Elect 16-17, for his leadership as the director of alumni class agents.

Brother Cooper has been instrumental in setting a solid foundation for the Director of Alumni Class Agents as the first person in this position. It is my honor to be taking the reigns from Coop and continuing the vision and direction that he has set.

My name is Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88. My step-father was David B. Gwinn ’56 and I am very honored and excited to be able to serve the Brotherhood in this roll.

My MMA career began in 1984-85 in Delta Company, The Alamo, and commenced in 1987-88 at Alpha Company, The Green Wave.

As a freshman I was molded by great role models and leaders such as my first Company CO Captain Maurice Johnson ’85, Colonel Charles R. Stribling III ’44, Major Robert P. Samples ’55, Colonel Mortensen, Captain Joe Ableman, and many other faculty and “Old Boys” in The Alamo.

As a sophomore I was honored to be a part of the USA Color Guard unit, which won the state color guard competition that year, commanded by John Treadway ’87. My duty and honor was to carry the ‘Exemplary Private School’ flag designated by the Department of Education, which was retired from the Color Guard the following year.

As a junior I moved to Alpha Company and was eventually promoted to Alpha

Company First Sergeant by my Company Commander, Captain Rafael Correa ’87.

On final promotion board I was designated Alpha Company 1st platoon leader for my senior year and finished the year as Alpha Company’s executive officer.

We had a very successful Homecoming this year, with 347 total guests RSVP’ing for the event.

I share a bit of my story and journey with you in hopes that it will bring back fond memories of time spent with your fellow Brothers. It is this time with our Brothers that was such an important part of our day to day activities and the overall esprit de corps that we all experienced.

Our biggest year was the 125th Anniversary, when we had 462 guests. We have seen a 65% increase in Homecoming attendance since 2008.

We really hope to see you in 2018 and I promise that you will have a great time reconnecting with Brothers you may not have seen in quite some time. Please come and join us for the 2018 Homecoming, September 28-30. You can also pay your Alumni Association dues here.

I have been working for Hyalogic, a supplement and skin care manufacturer, for 8 years. My wife Barbara and I have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren and my home base is Blue Springs, Missouri. I have been very blessed in my professional and personal life, knowing the foundation was set during my time at MMA. I have been going back to Homecoming for the last 5 years and must tell you that the time spent on campus and back in the good ol’ 65265 with our brethren is a fantastic and very fun time with the addition of on campus BBQ, picnics, socials with live music, and an alumni company forming for pass in review. Alumni company always looks better than the corps, just saying.

We have seen a nice increase in our brothers coming back and we would love to see you there to share in the good times, great food and events and of course telling old war stories about your time on campus.

When you have address or other contact updates to submit, you should use the online form. It’s under the alumni tab, here.

If your class year ends in a three or eight, this is your honor year! It is also the 35 year Honor Class for 1983, and 50 year Honor Class for 1968. Please start to contact and organize your classmates now.

For our Brothers, the Cadets………..On Academy.

Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 Alumni Association Director of Class Agents

FIND YOUR CLASS AGENT HERE

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Alumni Association Dues

Many don’t realize that your annual Alumni Association dues are not part of your Homecoming registration. If you go to Homecoming, we historically have collected Alumni Association yearly dues at that time. Dues not only help the association assist with homecoming activities, but also to align with a major Academy initiative that goes towards enriching the lives of the cadets. For the past two years it has been the Memorial Chapel and Assembly Hall Campaign.

The Alumni Association also sponsors the Senior Banquet and provides a gift to each Senior, as well as a silent auction item for the Maroon and Gold banquet.

The Alumni Association extends two free years of Alumni Association yearly dues to the graduating seniors.

The Alumni Association can make these donations on behalf of our Alumni only through the collection of yearly dues and those that join as Lifetime Members. Even if you don’t plan on attending Homecoming, your yearly Alumni Association dues go a long way to enrich the value that MMA brings to the cadets, who are our future alumni Brothers.

Alumni Association Dues To that end, the Alumni Association is implementing a new yearly dues structure, with Homecoming acting as the year’s end. If an alumnus pays his dues between October 1 and March 31, dues will be $50. If paid between April 1 and September 30, dues will be $60.

Finally, if an alumnus pays his yearly dues as part of on-site homecoming registration, those dues will be $75. As a special thank-you, alumni who make a tax-deductible donation of $250 or greater to any MMA initiative will have their Association dues waived for that year. Lifetime Members are exempt from yearly Alumni Association dues.

Membership Benefits

Each alumnus who pays his dues will receive the following: • A copy of the Alumni Association e-newsetter “Reveille” • A thank you note from the Alumni Association President • A Christmas card and a yearly gift of appreciation.

MMA Alumni Association’s Tiered Lifetime Membership Program The Tiered Lifetime Membership Program has been growing since its inception, and tiered membership is now 160 members strong.

All alumni and former cadets can participate, and MMA’s development office will gladly work with you on a payment program. The cost per level of the Tiered Lifetime Membership Program is as follows: Lifetime Member - $350 Maroon Lifetime Member - $500 Gold Lifetime Member - $750 1889 Lifetime Member - $1889 The Tiered Lifetime Membership Program includes the following benefits: • Identification of tiered status on Homecoming nametag • New members recognized at Convocation and in the Homecoming edition of the Eagle • Tiered Lifetime Members’ names will hang in a prominent place on campus Existing Lifetime Members If you are an existing Lifetime Member and wish to enter the Tiered Lifetime Membership program, you will be credited the amount you paid for your original lifetime membership and only need to make up the difference to the level you wish to achieve.

New Cadet Referral Rewards The Alumni Association is committed to MMA’s prosperous future. Any alumnus who puts a prospective cadet/ family in contact with the admissions office will automatically become a Lifetime Member at no cost (as long as the contact enrolls as a cadet.)

Alumni who refer multiple families move up the Tiered Lifetime Member levels: Two cadets: Maroon Lifetime Member Three cadets: Gold Lifetime Member Four+ cadets: 1889 Lifetime Member The Alumni Association encourages all alumni and former cadets to help achieve the Academy’s goals for increasing cadet enrolment or partnering for initiatives directed for the betterment of cadet life. Your yearly Alumni Association dues, or participation in the Tiered Lifetime Membership Program, will help achieve our common goals.

If you have questions about this program, contact any of the Alumni Association board members listed on page 23 in this newsletter.

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PARADE REST

A LOOK BACK AT HOMECOMING 2017 Another year at MMA, another successful homecoming. Over 500 cadets, alumni, parents, and friends connected over the three day weekend.

Members of 47 different graduating classes were in attendance, with the most coming from the class of ’87 at 15 members strong.

Things kicked off Friday with the annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament at Arthur Hills Golf Course. Generous alumnus Jay Allen ’91 sponsored the beer cart. The winning group was Michael Federici ’91, Lee Merrill ’92, and Chris Ware ’92. Second place was claimed by Rex Rodenbaugh ’95, Mark Thomas ’92, Jay Allen ’91, and Gregg Center ’91. Bob Ernest ’77, David Daily ’72, Buster Hall ’72, and Jeffrey Brummett ’71 represented the third place team.

Hungry alumni retreated to the back steps of Stribling Hall Friday night for some BBQ and live music. The MaxFred Band, a Kansas City group headed by MMA’s own Maxwell Frederickson ’01, provided the live entertainment. After the sun had set, alumni headed to Colonels Field for a The Sliver Taps ceremony, which honors MMA alumni, family, and friends who have recently passed away.

During the alumni Convocation, Alejandro Torres ’67 was recognized by President McGeorge as being among MMA’s distinguished alumni for his leadership in aviation. Jeff Kays ’84 received the Paul Gillette ’70 Award for Alumni Leadership.

Saturday morning started off right with the donor breakfast, honoring those who have generously given to the Academy.

One of the most memorable and cherished events during every homecoming is the Review of the Corps of Cadets. The winner of the alumni drilldown was John Schuchmann, Jr. ’86, while Steven McDavid ’97 was the Sweepstakes Champion, beating out the 10 best-drilled alumni and cadets.

MMA alumni and former faculty came together after the passing of fellow alumnus, teacher, mentor, coach, board chair, and president, Col. Stribling III ’44. His memorial saw remarks by those who knew him best.

To cap off the day, Homecoming guests relaxed on the campus’s front lawn during the annual picnic. Music from the MMA jazz band and a band called SoulRoot filled the air as a slideshow featuring photos of MMA through the years played in the background throughout the evening.

“Each year Homecoming gets better and better, with live music on campus, great food, socials, and an event schedule that gives alumni and guests an experience of fond memories and appreciation of the strength of the Academy and value it brings to the cadets,” MMA Alumni Association Secretary Chris Schafer ’89 said. “The campus has never looked so beautiful, the cadets never so sharp, and the brotherhood never stronger.”

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The Athletic Hall of Fame gained new members when the champion swim teams from 1982-83, 1983-84, and 1984-85 were inducted and celebrated with a bronze plaque engraved with the names of the swim team members and their coach, Ron Rosendahl. Rosendahl was present for the occasion and made remarks, praising former swimmer Chris Gentry ’88 for generously funding the purchase of the plaque.

New members of the Athletic Hall of Fame: Vincent Luce ’86 Eric Aronowitz ’85 Jaime Bass ’87 William Battle ’86 Carlos Beracasa ’86 Steve J. Butner ’87 MSgt Phillip Clayberg ’87 Mario Corsalini Ruiz ’85 M. Scott Edwards ’87 Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 Jose Fitzmaurice Pasos, Jr. ’85 Trent Frohock ’85 Arturo Garza ’85 Christopher Gentry ’88 Matthew Ginocchio ’87 Marco Gonzalez Esquivel ’83 Federico Gonzalez Gomez ’85

Robert Greenwell ’87 Cpt. Mark Guffey ’85 Andy Hall ’85 Andrew Harsh ’87 Jaime Herrero Lopez ’85 Oscar Ibanez Reyes ’85 Jorge Infante ’87 Jacob Jeffers ’88 Jeffrey Johnson ’88 Jeffrey Kannegiesser ’88 JongKi Kim ’84 Paul Kispert ’85 Ernesto Krogh-Hansen ’84 Christopher Linek ’84 Dr. Enrique Lipezker ’86 Jeffrey Loney ’86 Fernando Lopez Turrent ’85 R. Trace McClure ’84 Craig Miller ’85 Fernando Miner ’88

Todd Misemer ’87 Ricardo Mondragon Sala ’85 Felipe Montemayor ’86 Diego Morales ’85 R. Scott Nussbaum ’86 Antonio Palmeros Exsome ’86 Eugenio Paras ’85 Roberto Paras ’87 Franklin Perry, Jr. ’87 Cheston Plegge ’86 R. Douglas Priestley ’86 Edward Razim, III ’85 Carlos Rendon Camacha ’84 Scott Rennard ’86 Juan Alvarez Suarez ’87 Mauricio Rodriguez ’85 Patrick Rozman ’84 Enrique Sala ’84 Jorge Salim Naime ’86 JohnSchuchmann, Jr. ’86

Richard Shirley ’85 Kurt Siciliano ’87 John Somner, Jr. ’86 Le Roy Stern ’86 Garrett Stockum ’87 Kurt Stoessel ’83 Alejandro Suarez ’87 John Thomason ’86 Corey Tucker ’87 Rafael Umana ’83 Brent Underwood ’84 Henry Unite ’86 Luis Vilchis ’84 Felix Ware ’86 LTC Gustav Waterhouse ’84 Michael Werling ’88 Shawn Williams ’85 Christopher Wilson ’84 Rob Wilson ’86

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PRESENT ARMS

REMEMBERING THOSE BROTHERS WHO HAVE LEFT US

Robert A. Koester, Class of 1954 Russell L. Kott, Class of 1946 Charles H. Larson, Class of 1963 Jack H. Lee, Class of 1968 Michael A. Lombardo, Class of 1944 Leon N. Long, Class of 1957 Alumni: Henry A. Longmeyer, Class of 1952 Charles R. Stribling, III, Class of 1944 Vaughan D. Ludewig, Class of 1997 and MMA President 1968-1993 Donald W. McAulife, Class of 1971 John S. Alden, Class of 1963 Thomas C. Miller, Class of 1957 Gordon C. Alexander, Class of 1960 Larry B. Ballard, Class of 1967 Gary M. Moore, Class of 1979

Bill P. Ogg, Class of 1942 George M. Barron, Class of 1961 Jose F. Ortiz, Class of 1992 Thomas W. Blanding, Class of 1967 Themis C. Pailas, Class of 1944 Harold R. Brenizer, Class of 1952 James V. Parlante, Class of 1973 Leslie W. Broad, Class of 1952 Martin P. Pembroke, Class of 1942 Mark S. Brown, Class of 1972 The Hon. Robert E. Burch, Class of 1965 James O. Price, Class of 1967 John J. Puhl, Class of 1945 J. Fred Callum, Class of 1957 Ronald J. Richardson, Class of 1953 Karl R. Cavanaugh, Class of 1972 Dr. Cesare A. Chiaradonna, Class of 1976 Ralph W. Riess, Class of 1976 Leo D. Smith, Class of 1948 Michael C. Connelly, Class of 1953 Karl R. Tempest, Class of 2000 Ambassador Joaquin R. Dabdoub Kendall L. Tinkcom, Class of 1967 Alvarez, Class of 1981 Frank B. Tucker, Class of 1958 Michael W. Dallwitz, Class of 1972 Edward C. Wagner, Class of 1964

Clifton W. Westin, Class of 1983 Donald A. Dipple, Class of 1952 Douglas A. Wilkinson, Class of 1969 Ralph W. Dollinger, Class of 1947 Alfred W. Yahrmarkt, Class of 1956 Devin J. Fox, Class of 2010 Adelyn Cline, widow of MMA alum and James C. Young, Class of 1949 Robert J. Frolander, Class of 1961 former Board member George Cline, Jr., James A. Gallo, Class of 1977 Class of 1946 Faculty and Staff: Richard G. Gildehaus, Class of 1962 Daniel J. Ableman, Commandant and Robert W. Gentry, father of Christopher Forrest H. Greene, Class of 1951 Math Instructor at MMA 1982-2009 J. Gentry, Class of 1988 John L. Hannah, Class of 1967 Charles W. Vines, Commandant and Floyd A. Kinney, father-in-law of Lennart A. Holmberg, Class of 1945 English Instructor at MMA 1962-1971 Thomas M. Reynolds, Class of 1961 Jon W. Huffman, Class of 1957 Michael W. Hyde, Class of 1956 Colleen Naughton, mother of Cadet Family and Friends: Francesco Impellizzeri, Class of 1973 Michael P. Naughton, Class of 2020 Charles Andert, father of Craig M. AnDavid W. Jones, Class of 1970 Dr. Jan Pryor, mother of Robert J. dert, Class of 1980 Douglas A. Keyes, Class of 1972 Pryor, Class of 2016 James A. Knigge, Class of 1958 Chester Balzer, grandfather of Cadet William G. Knudson, Class of 1953 Gabriel Perez, Class of 2018 The Silver Taps ceremony during Homecoming is the most somber ceremony conducted at MMA. It honors Missouri Military Academy alumni, family and friends who passed away.

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EVENTS AT MMA

SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MMA

Other Important Dates

Valentine Ball - February 17 Maroon and Gold Event - April 7 Spring Family Weekend - April 20-22 Commencement Dates May 24-26

Evensong 2017 Missouri Military Academy’s 76th Evensong was held at Mexico United Methodist Church Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7:00 p.m., drawing nearly 300 parents, cadets, community members, and other guests.

The event was dedicated to the memory of Charles R. Stribling III ’44, president and chairman emeritus of Missouri Military Academy, who passed away in September.

The MMA Evensong is a celebration of the Christmas story, and began at Missouri Military Academy in 1941.

MMA began the tradition of bringing Evensong to the community in 2013, hosting it in the historic Christopher Wrenn chapel on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico, and the Mexico United Methodist Church.

WATCH THE 76TH EVENSONG ON YOUTUBE!

MAROON GOLD

Missouri Military Acadmey’s annual Maroon & Gold fundraising gala will be held at The Chase Park Plaza’s Khorassan Ballroom in St. Louis Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Enjoy dinner, awards, entertainment, and more as we pay tribute to General Frank J. Grass, U.S. Army, Retired, our 2018 “I Will Hold” Award recipient.

General Grass led a distinguished career in the U.S. Army, including appointments as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

For more information, visit www.MissouriMilitaryAcademy.org

2018 “I Will Hold” Award recipient General Frank J. Grass, U.S. Army, Retired.

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Alumni Association Contacts

Missouri Military Academy Alumni Association Board Jorge Xavier Infante ’87 President 630.329.6383 jxinfante@yahoo.com Richard Cooper ’82 President - Elect 281.635.3264 spankyc358@gmail.com Hunter Jenkins ’85 Vice President 337.378.9119 lahog@suddenlink.net Gregg Center ’91 Treasurer 312.636.5153 Gcenter13@gmail.com Chris Schafer ’89 Secretary 346.804.7735 Chris.Schafer71@gmail.com

Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 Director of Class Agents 913.904.2567 JFalbo@hyalogic.com

Todd N. S. Helm ’80 Ex-Officio 217.725.8633 tnh2824@yahoo.com Pedro Portilla ’82 +011.521.8182.545.700 portilla_pedro@hotmail.com

D’Cherion Nelson ’15 901.461.4091 dcbc1000@gmail.com BOD Committee Members Non-Voting Kurt Bilsel ’81 314.238.4050 kabilsel@gmail.com

Rob Farnam ’84 314.337.2994 robfarnam592@yahoo.com

Paul Petit ’85 US (956) 994-0000 MX (011-52-55) 2741-4115 paulpetit@vallypark.com paulpetit180@hotmail.com

Garrett Stockum ’87 309.275.1997 garrett@stockum.com

Tod Thompson ’88 417.438.5522 todroe@sbcglobal.net

Chris Gentry ’88 308.458.8165 gentrycj@gmail.com Jose Bours ’94 +52.644.159.4425 jfbours@gmail.com