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ACADEMY MILITARY MEXICO, MISSOURI PUBLISHED BY THE CADET CORPS PRINTED BY AMERICAN YEARBOOK COMPANY CO-EDITORS, BILL SHOEMAKER AND NEIL THOMAS

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LOYALTY SHAPES SUCCESS A lawn, a building, a walkway, a staircase worn by thou­ sands at Missouri Military Academy, strange as it may seem, are just a few of the unnoticed tangible objects related to loyalty. Old and new, these tokens of remembrance of earlier classes and symbols of achievement at some time evoke a re­ sponse in a cadet's heart.

Times are often rough and "giving up," to some, is the first resort. Loyalty of friends, teachers, and even one's room aid him in enduring the many trials encountered each day. Rank may be a symbol of having successfully conquered the intangible foes of a cadet's life. Yet often a cadet with a noticeably friendly, faithful attitude and a trusting nature stands out as a tower of strength, stripe-wearing or not.

Instructors have a part in the attitude of cadets. "A teacher can only help you learn,- the pupil must do the learning," stated Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm, principal, during the earlier part of the year. But in many cases a teacher is more than an in­ structor,- if first one looks to his teacher as a symbol of knowl­ edge and understanding, then one may turn to him for per­ sonal help.

Each and every cadet is proud of his barracks. A con­ stant struggle is witnessed within the battalion to earn a dis­ tinction for one's company. It stands as an unwritten law that one must defend his barracks and, in turn, must never belittle another's company.

In athletics rooters in the stands cheer with all their heart; for at one time or another they experience the feeling of team­ work-being watched by a multitude of cadets. They earn the right to be proud of their athletic standing as they stroll the campus walks.

Whether it be creating a paper, a yearbook, a dramatics showing, an outstanding vespers service, or boasting of being

The ivy-covered columns and silver dome of the Admin­ istration

Barracks Organizations Dances Junior School

Advertisements Cadet Roster

perhaps

Lake, and the bare trees of winter.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Loyalty Shapes Success

are

the

most

picturesque

shows the foundation of the new field house, Teardrop

a member of the athletic or scholastic fraternity—teamwork, accomplishment, and honor are all part of loyalty. As a recent cadet leader said, "You can't run a team with orders,there must be leadership and loyalty for a team to work!"

His thought applies not only to athletics and campus ac­ tivities today, but also to future improvement at Missouri Military Academy.

Academics and Administration The Battalion Sports Military

Building

scenes on campus. The aerial photograph of the campus

2 26 42 74 112 124 138 152 166 186 203 2

A noon mess formation is a very impressive sight from the eyes of an onlooker.

Religious loyalty is ca|iptured every Sunday evening in the cadet Memorial Chapel.

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Colonels C.

R.

Stribling, Academy

President,

and

Denmark

P.M.S., troop the line at Sunday Review with the battalion staff.

C.

Jensen,

At the year's start, Major Paul Cherches leads the corps in the

National Anthem.

Major James R. Martin, Ass't. P.M.S., corrects a cadet's weapon in Old Boy's competitive drill at Dad's Day.

TEACHERS SHOW DEVOTION TO BOYS Instructors, no matter how insignificant their roles may seem, play a major part in the life and growth of every cadet. Their teachings might be considered minor during the course of the year. But after graduating from a demanding course, their values seem almost infinite in daily life.

The faculty members of Missouri Military Academy are de­ voted to their work. Many cadets don't realize how devoted.

They fail to understand that a teacher, like any other human being, has his "off" days when he may be pushed a bit too far, too soon.

Helping individuals in the dorms, making study sheets for easy test preparation, and other "above and beyond the call of duty" assistance which they render is indicative of their loyalty to their life's work. At the same time, their example inspires loyalty to them by their students.

Lt. Col. E. R. Jackson explains campus activities to smiling Mr. James Baker

and son, Richard.

Lt. Thomas McKnelly devotes his free hours to helping Latin American cadets to speak

perfect English.

George Louis greets returning Copt. James Giles.

5

Marshall Weems, a new frosh, appears puzzled in the midst of

a placement

test administered early in the year.

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1

CORPS SHOWS NEED FOR THE ACADEMY As the backbone of the Academy, the corps of cadets is Missouri Military Academy's way of showing that this type of an institution is needed. The corps is responsible for the first impressions made on visitors and new members of the battalion.

Leadership, followership, and loyalty are all traits adopted

by cadets. These assets are developed by habit. Human beings are creatures of habit; thus, graduates from M.M.A. are ear­ marked for life with the true qualities of the forenamed.

Leadership is developed through good followership, an offspring of loyalty. The greatness of a leader builds its foundation on the strength of his devotion at the setting of a new goal or objective.

Each member of the battalion serves a purpose during his stay on campus. Whether it be voluntary or not is irrelevant.

Sweeping a hall, carrying a tray, inviting a lonesome barracks­ mate to join you in an afternoon uptown to break the mo­ notony of barracks life, or supervising a military formation to

insure perfection are all for a purpose. They're standard operating procedure for the Missouri Military Academy cadets.

The old

meets the new with

leadership

to

the

proper

way of military life: Alan Jacobs upbraids a fellow "C"

resident, Ronald Mattice.

6

Cliff Boer and Captain Charles Vines look on as the corps ends another victorious football game with "Old M.M.A."

the steps as another pep rally gets under way.

Ed

Canavan,

ground) dance

enjoys floor

(fore­ crowded

conversation

during the Valentine Ball sponsored

Class.

by the Junior

Principia cheerleader catches cadets' eyes in a basket-

ball halftime yell.

Doug Morrell and Steve Hack­

ney stand and wait for action in an "A"-"D" football game.

Athletic Director Major Joe Bailey explains procedure for recruit fitness tests.

John Rovik, 180-pounder, pommels Jack Schmidt,

a Wentworth foe.

Marshall

Weems

relates

his

match to interested fan, Lt. Tom

McKnelly.

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Steve Vincel, a prominent sophomore back, attempts to avoid Kemper tacklers. The Colonels won, 41—0.

Bill McKnight (44) and Jim Price

(41)

anxiously

await

ball's drop in a New Bloom­

field court contest.

Players, coach, fans and parents cheer, criticize and study

the basketball team's success.

COLONELS SHOW DESIRE TO WIN Whether it be a forceful play on the grid, a sure swish through the net, two points for a takedown, splashing for a pressing first, a steadily aimed shot, a fast moving curve, a quick return over the net, or the deep breath before a high jump, the Colonels had the desire to win. The inner urge to bring another victory to the scorebooks seemed to be possessed by every member of a varsity sport.

Teamwork and coaching were the major assets to the outstanding success of most competing squads. Athletes ate, studied, dreamed about or waited for their sport and its season. Major Joe Bailey is to be commended for his superior job of organizing and coaching many sports along with scheduling exciting competitive events to take place.

Sportsmen kept onlookers7 faces straining in either disappointment or "roof-shaking" cheers, more often than not the latter.

Yes, even the Colonel who "sat the bench" during a game could hold his head high and be proud that he could converse on a sport, either varsity or intramural, in which he took part.

A long line of new-year men proves to be worthy candidates for drill competition.

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_________

Mr. Dan Muckier, '45, father of junior schooler Tim, photographs passing troops.

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MILITARY AWARDED 37th HONOR RATING The star is the first step in the recruit's pathway to success,it is awarded to him upon his completion of the basic training period with distinction. On the black background, it is a symbol of an honor military school. Missouri Military Academy has earned this distinction for 37 years.

The military department has done much for the success of this institution in many ways, organizing the Fusileers, an outstanding crack drill team; the military police, campus keepers of order,- and military trips to such places as Fort Leonard Wood, where cadets have the chance to witness the nature of real military life.

Colorguardsmen pass in the midst of the reviewing line at the year's open­ ing review.

Jim

Eaton

supports cohort Jack

McClellan

aid military period.

Colonels C. R. Stribling, Denmark Jen­ sen, and Eugene Lamm inspect the ap­

pearance of a Sunday afternoon's re­

view.

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during

a

first

BARRACKS PLAY IMPORTANT PART The barracks plays an important part in the daily life of a cadet; he sleeps, plays, studies, and sometimes even eats there.

In Barracks A,C,D, of the high school, competition between the cadets in grades and housekeeping is extremely keen.

Each boy works hard in order that his company might win.

Perhaps it is in his barracks that the cadet first and best learns the meaning of loyalty.

Cadets of "A" Company wait patiently for Christmas presents during the

"C" Company cadets step out for classes on a cold winter day.

annual Christmas party.

Ken Tinkcom, "C" Company foot­

ball player, evades a would-be tackler.

Dean Dotson and Mark Busse pose with town friends while skating on Teardrop Lake.

3

Tom Chase, Dick Matthews, and Joel Kalman of "D" watch a com-

party

football

game

bench with anxiety.

13

from

the

Band rooters and fun-lovers contribute much to a grid contest

on enemy ground.

Glee

club,

performing

Evensong

recessional

cere-

mony, was very successful throughout the year.

GROUPS TASTE SWEETS AND SOURS Missouri Military Academy gives every student the chance to earn the sweet taste of achievement or the sours of a mis­ take. The Fusileers drilled with high heads for Missouri U's homecoming while, later in the year, they missed signals under a crowd in Keil Auditorium in St. Louis. The publications staff earned the highest honors in the nation for a monthly newspaper, but also squinted sore eyes at yearbook dead­ lines. The band and glee club earned top ratings at district and state contests, while actors displayed their talents in three showings throughout the year. Juniors and seniors hosted two very successful formal dances after Christmas vacation.

Everybody must feel wanted in order to exist. Intent on helping students find the work for which they are best suited, this institution also gives cadets the feeling of being wanted.

Loyalty to one's work and being wanted by one's staff is perhaps one important trait of a successful person.

Jack Wilkie, a king acting in "Arnahl," holds open arms in song.

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The Jokers Wilde add zest to dancing for recruits Joel Laws and John Paddock.

Band members exhibit excellence

15

hour-long television program from Columbia, Missouri.

Mr.

Joseph

Morris,

Tulsa,

Oklahoma,

chats

with math­

science teacher. Captain James Marley, about his son, Joe,

a sophomore.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rickhoff, St. Louis, spot and greet a friendly photographer as they enter the dining hall

for a buffet luncheon.

DEDICATED DADS DOMINATE THE DAY Dad's Day, in the midst of the second month of school, was the event both old cadets and newcomers to Missouri Military Academy looked forward to with great expectations of two days saturated with events and contests.

Loyal fathers took their first look at a perfected perform­ ance on the parade field as they were the guests of Col. C. R. Stribling and his reviewing party trooping the line.

Mothers, fathers, friends and relatives enjoyed an out­ standing grid game with M.S.D. after a buffet luncheon in the dining hall.

After a long Saturday, fathers, sons, and faculty members escorted wives and dates to the Dad's Day Ball. They danced to the music of Fred Simmons and his band.

Crowds of friends and parents pack the stands to watch the

Colonels walk over Missouri School for the Deaf, 45—21.

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Major Jeff MacLellan, followed by his fellow officers, leads the grand march at the annual Dad's Day Ball.

Colonels C. R. Stribling and Denmark C. Jensen lead an estimated 200 fathers as they troop the line in

a Dad's Day Review.

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an identification tag and a Homecoming button. LEFT CENTER: Bruce Smith,

os Bell Honey, '55, looks on. RIGHT CENTER: Mr. and Mrs. Jim Beuneman, '60, and Jim Bledsoe, '60, inspect a dubious Junior Schooler, Barry Witt-

'51, and Ralph Pfremmer, '51, enjoy a noon mess formation with their wives

haus. RIGHT: Jim Leslie, '46, amuses his son, Duke and Wally Trump, '43.

Jack Puhi, '45, registers with his wife at the Ad Building before receiving

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1965 ARY EMV

The head table at the Homecoming dinner-dance, left, includes

for Homecoming in a bus provided by Ray Rixman Dodge were

Ralph Podzimek, '39, second vice president; Dr. Wilbur Bohm, '11,

St.

first vice president; Claude Renow, '41, retiring president; Mrs.

Silvio Lombardi, Greg DeGerinis, Craig Warner, and Skip Rixman.

Renow; ond Dick Stork, '46, 1966-67 president. Right, arriving

LEFT. Dr. and Mrs. Jack Nesselrode, '40, laugh with

Col. C. R. Stribling in the old library before

noon

mess. LEFT CENTER: Lt. Col. Dove Bailey jokes with

Harold West, '36, and his wife and daughter while Ralph Podzimek, '39, and friends hide their humor preceding a battalion review. RIGHT CENTER: Major Darius Richardson youthfully chats with Steve Tomlin,

'62, Bill Keaton, '64, and Tom Keaton, '62. RIGHT. Col.

Bailey gives a prize ond jest to George Cline, '46, at

o Homecoming luncheon.

Louis

alumni

and

their

wives:

Jerry

Kopp,

Don

Steffan,

V.

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CLASS OF ’55 HONORED AT HOMECOMING

Homecoming, with all its excitement and competition,

is one of the weekends that "old boys" enjoy more than the first-year men. There is great expectation in those who wait for loyal returning friends, for a meeting with rivals on the football field, and for the completion of barracks decorations.

The class of 1955 was honored at a battalion review where alumni drilled with long-forgotten sharpness after

trooping the line.

"A" barracks, with the theme of "Pink Panther A Go-Go", won the barracks decorations. Bill Shoemaker, decked out in a dame's discotheque duds, danced in a cage to the music of barrack buddies John McElwain,

Wayne Tinkcom and Ernie Hawkins.

The Colonels romped over Kemper later on in the afternoon by the score, 41—0. This grid grudge won the Colonels the gold football for the 15th out of 23 years.

Alumni and their wives enjoyed the game along with the entire Kemper battalion. A luncheon was given before the game for alumni and their guests in the

mess hall.

Mr. Claude Renow, '41, St. Louis, retired as president of the Missouri Military Academy Alumni Association and saw the gavel into the hands of the new president, Dick Stark, '46, St. Louis, at a dinner-dance held at the

Hoxsey Hotel.

Dedicated grads came and left in early November

Turning out nine of its members for Homecoming, the Closs of 1955 was declared

most honorable honor class. Posing for a cameraman are Harold Hogan, Bell Haney, Mackie Johnston, Bill Leonard, Bob Diamond, Craig Warner, John Hallquist, Skip

Rixman, and Silvio Lombardi.

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leaving the impression that they missed the fun and troubles of campus life that they never thought about when they took the part of being a student and then

left it.

MOTHERS’ DAY REMEMBERED BY ALL The festivities of every Mothers' Day stick in the memories of those who take part in it for many years. It is a day when sons earn a chance to exemplify loyalty towards their mothers and, in a sense, vice versa.

The goings-on started Saturday evening with the spring concert, which gave the concert band and glee club the chance to show off once again,the two groups had won the highest awards in the state shortly before the concert, and they sounded like it.

Sunday featured the flower pinning ceremony in which everyone, mothers, sons, and, in some coses, sisters took part. Cadets whose mothers are deceased were honored with a salute and a white rose.

Later in the afternoon four cadets were awarded with Chicago Tribune medals. Cadets Jeff MacLellan, Bill Wilson, Don Smith, and Al­ lan Jacobs were joined by their mothers on the reviewing stand to eye the troops as they passed in a parade.

After an enriching tea for seniors at Colonel C. R. Stribling's house a retreat parade was held.

A Mothers' Day Vespers Service, with Jackson A. Wright as speaker, ended the exciting weekend.

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Mrs. C. R. Stribling and Mrs. Neil B. MacLellan decorate cadets with white flowers.

Colonels C. R. Stribling and Denmark Jensen join Cadets Jeff MacLellan, Bill Wilson, Alan Jacobs and Don

Smith with their mothers as the Chicago Tribune Award review passes by.

A enormous crowd of mothers, fathers, sisters, and other relatives observe

an evening parade.

L_ Above: Ricky Faeth, an "A" Company resident, receives a flower from his

mother during the pinning ceremony. Below: William Martino sings an important solo in the concert.

An unidentified Junior Schooler receives a Mothers' Day kiss and a rose from his mother.

Capt. Fred Mauk, glee club, Major Paul Cherches, and the concert band stand for a round of applause at the spring concert.

♦ Mothers and honored cadets form a long line to marvel at the oncoming

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marching band.

Mike

Leach

leods his chanting

band

from

the field after winning best-drilled company

honors.

Right,

Copt.

Lynn

Show,

'58,

ad­

dressed Delta Phi members at their annual initiation banquet the week before gradua­

tion.

Winners of superior cadet ribbons take the reviewing

stand with Cols. C. R. Stribling and D. C. Jensen, while Joe Nigro acts as b.c. Recipients were Jeff MocLellan, Alan Jacobs, George Davison, and Bill Price. Right, Ma

|Or Charles

the

Stribling congratulates

publications

state

with

Bill Shoemaker

banquet for winning

his column, "Ricochets",

second

from

in

at

the

the M.M.A.

Eagle.

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f ...

Lt. Col. E. R. Jockson leads the corps in "Old MM.A. " at the spring

Mark Busse

the W. Wallace

sports banquet.

speaking

with

contest

a

talk

on

Fry public tolerance.

Major

Joe

Bailey,

Lt.

Col.

Eugene Lamm, Major Orrval.

77th COMMENCEMENT WAS BRIGHT; SMILES, AWARDS WERE PLENTIFUL

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4

Von Jenef played the

role during

Maupin was cited by the Inde­

Dan

pendent

Fusileers performance at Commencement.

Schools

Association

of

the Central States and awarded scrolls by Col. C.

R.

Stribling.

comic

Neil

Thomas,

pause at the

vespers.

reader,

and

Col.

C.

steps of the Memorial

R.

Stribling,

Chapel

speaker,

before

final

-

Richard Matthews, a two-year cadet from Dawson, Illinois,

graduated magno

cum laude and valedictorian. Col. C. R. Stribling, Academy president, congratulated him as Governor Hearnes stood by.

GOVERNOR ADDRESSED GRADUATING CLASS On one of the most beautiful Commencement afternoons, Governor Warren E. Hearnes addressed the Academy's 77th graduating class and awarded diplomas to 41 seniors. In an excellent talk, he welcomed the cadets to a world of "trouble, uncertainty and danger." He said the answer to the U.S.'s problems is "people—honest, bold, patient, hard-working, patriotic, enthusiastic. People like this come from homes where unselfishness is the cardinal rule of living and from schools

like M.M.A. where the basic discipline is self-discipline."

Richard Matthews, Dawson, Illinois, was named valedictorian of the graduating class. Donald Thompson, Hawk Point, Mis­ souri, was top man among Junior School graduates.

Shortly after the Governor spoke, the corps marched from the gym to "Marche Militaire," then to the front campus. Bill S. Price blew Tops, and Jeff MacLellan commanded "Dismissed."

Led by Jim Penning (left), the Class of 1966 enters the gym, al­

ready filled to overflowing with cadets and parents. Lowering of the

signaled

colors

the

by

Peter

completion

Park

of

and

Chris

M.M.A.'s

Waeckerle

seventy-seventh

(above) year.

An A.B. Chance Company representative demonstrates the use of glass in science as interested chemistry

students Matthews, Koths, Martyn, Morrell, MacLellan,

Ince, Duarte, and Cramer look on. Capt. Walter

Grebing and Capt. John Reddick also are interested.

Col. C.R. Stribling explains the academic system to the en­

Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm presents the honor cord to saluting

tire corps at the year's start.

Doug Morrell.

Under the watchful eye of Lt. Col Eugene Lamm, principal, the battalion struggles through term tests in mid-November.

ACADEMICS WERE EVALUATED Missouri Military Academy instructors and students were evaluated for the first time in five years in the latter part of February. The North Central Association evaluating commit­ tee praised and pointed out almost nothing but excellence in the academic system at M.M.A. Their pleasing report was accepted well and gave the faculty and students a sense of satisfaction in that they are the ones who make M.M.A. fhe institution it is. Thus the school was fully accredited by North Central for the 48th consecutive year.

The committee pointed out six significant strengths in the academic system; 1) The program of studies is adequate to meet the needs of this selected student body, a large per­ centage of which will be college-bound; 2) Most phases of the activities program are functioning extremely well, meeting the

needs of the cadets; 3) M.M.A. should be extremely proud of the excellent health services provided for the corps, 4i Officials are to be commended for the extensive building pro­ gram conducted during the past decade,- 5' Good rapport was observed between administrators and instructors. The ad­ ministrators at M.M.A. appear to be capable, dedicated men with a wealth of personal and professional experience. 6 One of the strongest features at M.M.A. is the individual at­ tention and assistance given each cadet.

A few improvements were also suggested, although they were in a minority.

The comments made by the inspectors strengthened the strong bonds of friendship and transferred knowledge be­ tween the cadets and faculty.

Copt. James Marley stresses a

standing moth class.

Editor. . . John Meyers

Assistant. . . Robert Morris

point to his under­

Soph Tom Troll observes a classroom biology problem.

Major Charles R. Stribling III, the vice-president, presents Lt. Col. Lorenzo Luckie, U.S.A., with a citation for service. Major Stribling is the advisor for the Taps and the Eagle. Though his many

jobs keep him busy, he can always find time to counsel a cadet in need of help.

ACADEMY ADMINISTRATORS The job of running the M.M.A. upper school is given to o group of eight referred to os administrators These are the men behind all the effort for a better school. Life at the Academy has to be dealt with at certain stages. Each of the administrators is responsible for one; the commandant for discipline, the quartermaster for supply, the athletic director for physical fitness, the music director for the bands, the director of admissions for the prospective cadets, the vice-president for public relations, the principal for the academic depart­ ment, and the president for everything.

Due to the efficiency and the loyalty of the administrators the Missouri Military Academy has completed its 77th year of instruction and training of boys to become young men.

The

Commandant,

Captain

Charles

Vines,

is

put

up

against the minds of 225 experienced plotters each year.

The smarter they get, the smarter he must get in order ajar Poul Cherches, the director of

sic,

has

demonstrated

continuous

orts to improve the bands. Thanks

Major Orrval Maupin measures Ed Verkier's neck for a shirt. Most

to stay one step ahead of them. Much is said about the

of the work usually ends up on Major Maupin's shoulders. As the

way the commandant makes his decisions. Some say he

quartermaster he has the job of ordering and supplying everyone

has

everything. At the beginning of the year he is responsible for issu­

isic to march by as well as "Marche

ing uniforms to all of the new cadets and faculty alike. At the end

litaire". Above he directs the music

of each month he must send bills to every parent. He specializes in

the "Star Spangled Banner."

uniform sales and fitting.

Major

Cherches,

the

corps

has a coin which he flips to levy punishment, but he has

learned by experience who is telling the truth. There is

no black magic involved.

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Col. Charles R. Stribling, the president, shows the drawing of the completed field house to heads of four area military schools. The Colonel, who is responsible for everything at M.M.A. is a very dedicated man. He can be seen on the lines of the cadets' ball games yelling and smiling when ahead. The Colonel is behind his boys whether they are honor­

Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm, the principal, checks over ratings with

able or ornery. Pride is a virtue which is outstanding in this man.

his secretary, Mrs. Mary Kehl. With Colonel Lamm's help and guidance, cadets are usually inspired to make the right choice

in choosing a college or in their studies. Not very easily riled

and very patient. Colonel

Lamm loves to be of assistance to

anybody.

JSSL Lt. Col. Elmer Jackson talks with Cadet John Schweiger and

his father, Col. Walter Schweiger Bailey, the athletic director, lines up

Major Joe

As the Director of

Ad­

missions, Colonel Jackson is responsible to the parents for

as well

every cadet in the Academy. The jovial Colonel is always

as being responsible for all athletic equipment,

seen with a smile and can be identified by his happy voice.

all

meets

taking

and

games

inventory

at the

and ordering

Academy new.

The

Major

doesn't mind caring for the equipment as long as

it is not abused. In the athletic program, everyone

participates.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PROGRESSES YEARLY The English Department seems to add a new instructor each year. Headed by Major Charles Stribling III, the department meets every summer to decide the reading material, vocabulary­ improving methods, and literary works to be covered. This year's department was made up of seven.

Capt. James Giles, a Junior-Senior English teacher, returned this year after a two-year period with the Army. The captain is known for his Carolinian drawl of "Take a lap" on the athletic fields and outstanding ability to collect paperback books for his own library in the basement of "A" Barracks. A graduate of Davidson College, he has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Capt. Fred Mauk, a Junior English teacher, has been at M.M.A. for three years and has accomplished much. As director of the glee club, a private music teacher, and a resident of "D" Barracks' annex, he still finds time to grade students' home and class work. The Captain is a graduate of Rollins College, where he wos awarded a Bachelor of Music degree. He later attended Union Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Sacred Music degree.

Capt. Courtney Durham, a noted Freshman English teacher, is a very active instructor. He is the advisor of the Dramateers, who performed three very successful plays throughout the year.

His English students, he is proud to say, know their vocabulary "backwards and forwards." Capt. Durham is a graduate of Sam Houston State Teachers College.

Lt. James Brindell teaches sophomores and juniors a very "fun" but effective course in English and all of its components.

He could be found in one of two places at any time of the day or night—on the tennis court coaching his "Davis Cuppers," or in his classroom putting those infinite finishing touches on the literary magazine, "At Ease." Lt. Brindell holds an A.B. degree from Davidson College where he shared a fraternity house with Capt. Giles.

At M.M.A. for his second time in two years, Professor Richard Begelman believed, "Better readers are better learners." Mr. Begelman, from the Baldridge Reading Service, comes to M.M.A. each year to teach 40 students speed and comprehen­ sion. He is a graduate of New York University.

Capt. James Giles stops for a moment of thought.

Lt. James Brindell jokes with Mike MacPherson.

Capt. Courtney Durham aids a needy students.

Tom Sullivan learns how to improve his typing speed for Capt. Thomas O'Brien.

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Capt. Walter Grebing, biology instructor, shows Dean Grimes and Ken Tinkcom the location of the genes

the chromosomes of the fruit fly.

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Cpt. James Morley, general science teacher, explains the anode and cathode

functions of the

battery to

Ed

Verkier,

Bob

Hubbard,

and

Marshall Weems.

Capt. John Reddick, chairman of the science department, prepares burettes

for a titration experiment in one of his chemistry classes.

SCIENCE, HISTORY CLASSES COMMENDED The Science Department, headed by Capt. John Reddick, was commended by the North Central evaluation team. Their report said it had well-equipped labs and classrooms, new courses, generous provision of funds for supplies.

The team decided that ability grouping was good. But the department needs more visual aids and field trips.

Capt. Reddick teaches earth science, chemistry, and physics.

Capt. Walter Grebing, the biology instructor, has had good luck so far with his advanced biology course, initiated this year, which is a study of physiology, genetics, and evolution.

Capt. James Marley, general science teacher, and physics teacher of next year, has introduced more practical work into his classes with the help of new equipment.

The Social Science Department consists of four courses, World History, Modern History, U.S. History, and Government and Economics.

The North Central Committee said that the sections could use more visual aids and individual instruction. Student­ teacher rapport was commended highly.

Major Joe Bailey, chairman of the department, instructs three classes of U.S. History a day along with his duties of Athletic Director.

The Government and Economics instructor, Lt. Jack Mason, introduced a new type of classroom instructing which he entitled the "Mason System".

Modern History is taught by Capt. Ernest Lehto, who also teaches Latin, and Capt. Courtney Durham, also an English teacher.

World History is taught by Lt. Thomas McKnelly, who believes in teaching with discipline.

Capt.

Ernest

Lehto,

modern

Asian history to Craig Riecken.

Lt. Jack Mason demonstrates the Mason system of attentive learning to Jim Duarte and Gary Hardin in one of his government classes.

Lt. Thomas McKnelly makes a point in one of his world history classes.

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history

and

Latin

instructor,

explains

some

JCOORDIM

Gary Klinepeter ana

Capt. Don Cockerill assists George Louis with a geometry probl

FACULTY USES NEW MATH The Mathematics Department was cited for its comprehensive program, use of new math, par­ ticipation in summer institutes, and good class­ room management by the North Central committee.

More black boards and independent study were suggested.

The Math Department, headed by Capt. Ed­ ward Hodge, who teaches Algebra II and Ad­ vanced Math, has seven courses. They are ad­ vanced and basic math for seniors, Algebra II and mechanical drawing for juniors, geometry for sophomores, and Algebra I and general math for freshmen.

Copt. Don Cockerill, the geometry instructor,

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is noted for his hard-working ways of teaching.

Capt. Mok Tokko, a general math, Algebra I, and history teacher, is a busy man during the day but always finds time to help anyone. Professor Julian

Stoy, basic math and mechanical drawing teach­ er, has been long on the Academy campus.

Capt.

Edward

Hodge

shows

trigonometry problems with logs.

Gregory

Tubbesing

how

to

work

John Paddock take math achievement tests.

Bill Stoddard asks a question of his instructor in class.

Professor Julian Stoy helps Ricardo Guedez with his mechanical drawing.

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Dr. Lawrence Epple gives the recruits a dissertotion on personal hygiene as Jeff MocLellan looks

Mr. Dallas Osferhout posed with the creators of the barber shop art: Major George Piper, Major Paul

Cherches, Capt. John Reddick, and Major Bob Piper.

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SERVICE, ASSISTANCE WAS APPRECIATED In a large institution like Missouri Military Academy there must be many heads and sub-heads in charge of the various fields of service. There must be people to see that certain standards ore met to insure a healthful atmosphere. In this section we wish to pay tribute to those who care and do so much for over 300 cadets.

The infirmary, new last year, was under the watchful and loving eye of Mrs. Maude Shotwell, R.N. Dr. Lawrence Epple checked on cadets twice weekly and was present at every football game throughout the year. Mrs. Ethaleen Chaney could not be done without; she was of infinite help to the Doctor and nurse in their endless number of duties.

Known better as "Peck" for his profession, Mr. Dallas Osterhout is the fastest bar­ ber in town. Having to put up with long-hair lovers and dry scalps, Mr. Osterhout still found time to indulge in his favorite hobby, painting. His small, cozy, one-chaired chamber, was, more or less, the campus art gallery.

Last but not least, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ward were in charge of the lounge, the home away from campus home for many cadets They were present for all campus functions and were always ready to help a cadet in need.

Tom

Zimmerman

Mrs. Dorothy Turner.

Jim Penning

is confronted by Mrs. Etholeen Chaney while entering the

infirmary.

CADET FIRMARV

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Mrs. Maude Shotwell views from the new

infirmary.

Mrs. Ralph Ward receives a gift for services rendered to the M.P.'s from Craig Cosgray, Robb Means, Lynn Cornick, and Dick Matthews.

SECRETARIES, CUSTODIANS PROVE VALUABLE AT MMA

Mrs. Dale Sumpter, secretary to the com­

mandant, does some filing.

Mrs. Warren Graham, the President's secretary, types a letter to a parent.

Mrs. Charles Kehl is pictured typing

one

of

Col.

Eugene

Lamm's many tests.

Mrs. Charles Heberer, Col. E. R. Jackson's secretory, uses the adding machine.

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Miss Edna Bickley watches a student as he signs out a book.

In the Missouri Military Academy there are behind-the-scene jobs which must be done. These are the jobs of the secretaries, the librarian, dietician, and the janitors.

Mr. Russell Jerichow, the foreman, has carried out a heavy responsibility of maintain­

ing the various buildings around the campus.

Mr. Raymond West, as head electrician, has a job on his hands, keeping the electrical fa­ cilities in working order.

Food is an important factor in our lives. A healthy diet at M.M.A. can be attributed to Mrs. Orrval Maupin's fine planning and the efficiency of the culinary staff.

A secretary's job of filing and keeping rec­ ords in order and assisting the administrators is important to the organization. Mrs. Dale Sumpter, Mrs. Charles Heberer, Mrs. Warren Graham, and Mrs. Charles Kehl, ore greatly appreciated for doing the job well.

The librarian, Miss Edna Bickley, whose per­ sonal aid to students has certainly pulled many through difficult homework assignments, has had a hard job in chasing down overdue books, but she has succeeded. Next year she looks forward to expanded library quarters.

Mr.

Russell

Jerichow

Raymond West rakes leaves.

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his

work.

Col. C. R. Stribling and Lt. Col. Eugene

Lamm

decorate

cadets

with the honor fourrogere for out­ standing academic achievement.

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Study is rewarded with knowledge. Web Green, Jim Best, and Elliott Von Rump are studying under Lt. Jack Mason.

Major Joe Bailey stands with his history students, Dean Grimes and Dale Diggs, who won awards in the Time contest.

Academic leaders of their classes stand on the Diamond

Jubilee Patio. From left to right they are Jim Goldin, freshman; Dick Mathews, senior; Dirk Gress, sopho­

more; Ken Tinkcom, junior.

Cadets on the 18th annual educational tour are pictured in front of the Capitol building in Washington,

D.C.

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Members of the North Central Evaluation team troop the lines with Col. C. R. Stribling in the reviewing party.

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EDUCATIONAL REWARDS IMPORTANT IN LIFE Education and its rewards play an important part through­ out one's life. It matters not what field his education is in, for knowledge is power and the graduate that has filled his tank with a learning fuel will go far in life.

In the classroom, the most popular place to receive an education, awards are granted in every possible way. When a pupil recites in class, a mere "good" from the teacher's mouth can instill in the student a massive desire to learn; it is his fuel that keeps him going.

At Missouri Military Academy there are a multitude of awards for those who excel and for those whose desire reaches the boiling point. The academic fourragere is awarded monthly to cadets who do scholastic work far beyond their academic standard.

Delta Phi, the scholastic fraternity, is an award for con­ stant academic excellence. Members of the fraternity obtain privileges that others are desirous of.

A yearly educational tour is taken by those who desire to expand their knowledge to national landmarks and wellknown places.

Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm confers with Linn Cornick at the

first of the year.

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CADETS LA UGHED LOST, LEARNED On the following 31 pages are found some leaders of tomorrow. Some have graduated, made the most important decisions of their lives, and have entered college. Others will remain behind at the Academy, concentrating on follow­ ing the previous graduates, who are already struggling with the world, pondering the right decision. Only the ambi­ tious, the hard working, and the honest have any hope of ever rising to the top. The rest will be sucked under by the giant undertow of the uneducated, the lazy, and the re­ sponsibility-shrugging people to live lives of mediocrity.

Missouri Military Academy has done all that it could to pre­ pare these people for the future. The rest is up to them. So read about them, study them. One day soon, they will take over our world. Meet the M.M.A. battalion, 1965-66.

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SENIORS, Pages 44—65

Bill Wilson—Editor Jeff MacLellan Jim Goldman

UNDERCLASSMEN, Pages 66—73 John Meyers—Editor Tomas Simmons k

LEADERSHIP, AUTHORITY—GOAL OF MANY CADETS One of the main goals of Missouri Military Academy is to instill in each cadet a desire to advance through his own achievements and to assume responsibility.

Only in this way may the Academy feel it has prepared a young man to enter the world and be a success. The leadership which each cadet must develop within himself in order to cope with these responsibilities is essential. Cadets learn the subject daily, as one of the major responsibilities endowed upon cadets is that of enforcing among themselves the rules of the Academy. There are numerous leadership positions in the battalion ranging in degrees of re­ sponsibility from battalion commander to floor chief. All take on active part in making the cadet corps an academic and military success.

J The

color

guard,

followed

by

C",

passes in review.

Cadet

officers

(left)

Dan

Passick, Joe Rovik, Jeff MacLellan, Joe Nigro, and John Rovik

formed

discipline

in

the the

basis

of

battalion,

They are pictured with Copt.

Charles Vines.

Senior class officers (left) Wayne Tinkcom, VicePresident; Don Passick, President; and Jeff Mac-

Lellon, Secretary-Treasurer, planned many of the class activities.

The

underclass

Sophomore;

presidents

John

Meyers,

(left)

are

Junior;

Steve Vincel, and Bill Price,

Freshman.

Battalion commander Jeff MacLellan

(right) leads the corps at a

Sun­

day review.

BYRON JEFFREY MacLELLAN BATTALION COMMANDER Jeff, the "BC.", was one of the 13 codets living outside the U.S During his lost year at the Academy, he -held the most difficult posi­ tion among cadets. Upon his shoulders rested the responsibility of making the battalion a

success At times his |ob seemed difficult be­ cause it is a very lonely job. As any cadet will vouch, a battalion commander can't favor friends. It is a well-known fact that the person who tells us "no" is often times not the person whom we are fond of—temporarily. But Jeff made the most of his personality and came through with a wide range of companions. He was very active throughout his four years, par­ ticipating in varsity football, baseball, basket­ ball, and rifle team and holding a position as a class officer all his years. He was a diligent worker and studied hard, shown by his gradu­ ating in the top ten percent of his class and being President of Delta Phi. Jeff will cer­ tainly be a success in whatever field he may choose.

Coining up from the Junior School, Henry spent five years at the Academy.

As all cadets, he sometimes found himself in trouble. However, this never amounted to anything serious, and he usually found himself on the rebound

within a short time. Henry could usually be found near the boxing ring, where he won a battalion boxing medal in his junior year. He was also credited with a weightlifting medal, which proved his prowess. His speech that some­

how never got off the ground was typical of his fun-loving career—"The

Life of An Alfalfa Plant." With some application Henry will go places and

may be successful in whatever he attempts in life.

Henry George Brensing

Mullinville, Kansas; Co. "D"; Cadet SergeantBoxing 1; Weightlifting 2; Maroon Bar 1,2,3.

“Henry”

“Stef’ Hartley, Texas; Co. "D"; Cadet Corpo­ ral;

Company

Football

3;

Company

Basketball All-Star 3.

Steven Carlisle Bryant

"Stef", as his friends knew him, had a very successful first year at the Academy, as could be shown by his spotless tour record. He often could be found spinning a yarn about

his wild adventures in

that strange place

called "Texas". Although only here two years, Steve distinguished himself

in the color guard as well as on the athletic field, where he played "D" Company football and basketball. His urge to be neat in everything he

did was certainly one of his many attributes, along with his friendliness toward others. These characteristics will carry

world.

Steve successfully into the

Ed was, in the opinion of the Commandant, the "mover" on campus. True to his title, he could never be found in one place for more than a minute.

His friendliness on campus led to other outlets, such as the many town girls that Ed was known by. However, one led Ed astray and through no fault of

his own he spent a period in the hospital. Although sometimes working on the sly, Canavan managed to stay out of serious trouble and on the "good" s-de of the Commandant. A dance without Ed was a failure for sure. Behind

him he will leave a reputation that will always be remembered.

Edward James Canavan

St. Louis, Missouri; Co. "D"; Cadet Corporal;

At Ease 3; Varsity Swimming 3; Marching

Mover

Band 3,4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3,4.

Palatine, Illinois; Co. "D"; Cadet Cor­ poral; Company Football 3,4; Basket­ ball

3; Track 3; Military Police 3,4;

Fusileers 4; Eagle and Taps 3.

Thompson Robert Chase

Coming

from

Palatine,

Illinois,

Tom

will

be remembered

most

for

his

fun-loving character. To get him unhappy was quite a job for the aver­ age cadet, as T.C. was known for his big grin and friendly disposition. Chase

became serious enough to gain a position on the campus M.P.'s and dis­

tinguish himself in company football. He readily became a part of the "D" Company clan when he moved in at the beginning of his first year, and during his senior year became one of its leaders In the coming years Chase

Craig came to M.M.A. during his junior year, and since then compiled

very good record. Some of his hard work shows up in the fact that he was a regular campus M.P. in his second year. Although the fun-loving type,

"Cos" rarely found himself in big trouble. It was a rare occasion when he found his name on the daily pink-newspaper for a serious offense. In addi­ tion to keeping himself out of trouble, he often helped others to do the

same. On the sports field Craig earned letters in varsity wrestling and track His career choice in the Army is certainly a wise one, for the future holds

big things for him.

Craig Harold Cosgray

Missouri;

Florissant,

Third

Corporal;

Co.

place

"D";

Cadet

in

district

Wrestling 3; Varsity Wrestling 3; Var­ sity

Track

3;

M-Club

3,4;

Battalion

“Coz”

Track Medal 3; M.P. 4; Fusileers 3,4.

Lakewood, Colorado; Co. "D"; Cadet Corpo­

“Crame”

ral;

Distinction

in

Mechanical

Drawing

3;

Varsity Wrestling 3,4; Captain of Wrestling Team 4; Best 112 lb. Athlete Award 3; Com­ pany Football 4; Boxing 3,4; M.P. 3,4; Fusileers 3,4; Military Wreath 3; Marksman 4;

Maroon Bar 3,4.

John William Cramer

This toll, lanky senior from Colorado was one of the easiest to get along

with. Whether in his familiar M.P. attire or in the Academy wrestling uniform, he was helpful to all. John was also a hard worker. Attesting to this was

the fact that he was the Provost of the M.P/s and a wearer of the Soldier's Bar. He was the captain of the 1966 grapplers, and led them to a very suc­

cessful season. Easy-going John was involved in a haircut incident which cost him quite a bit. Yet he bounced back to become one of the top seniors.

This is a mark of strong character, and surely something that will help him

A second generation at M.M.A., Rick was the type who liked to see just how far he could go without getting caught. Unfortunately this curiosity often "killed the cat." This could be evidenced by Rick's presence in tour study hall after each and every furlough—it seems, like many cadets, Rick could not tear himself away from his cigarettes long enough to ride the train back to Mexico. His only solution was to quit smoking or walk back; and neither one was very likely. Rick's curiosity might someday lead him into trouble, but with his skill to adapt, his problem will be solved without much effort.

Richard Graham Derringer, Jr.

Webster Groves, Missouri; Co. "A"; Cadet Private; Varsity Swimming 3,4; Varsity Tennis 3,4; Company Football 4; Sharpshooter 2; Expert 3,4; Glee

Club 3,4.

“Rick

Mexico City, Mexico; Co. "D"; Cadet Corpo­ ral; Company Football 3; Varsity Baseball 3; Varsity Football 4; Soldier's Bar 4; Maroon Bar 3,4; M.P. 3,4; Fusileers 3,4.

James B. Duarte Jim was one of a good group of two-year seniors. Hailing from south of the border, he could usually be heard sounding off in some foreign language.

What he was saying was not usually known. Jim was a really hard worker, and his second year he was awarded the distinction of being a regular campus M.P. Also he was a permanent recipient of the much-coveted Sol­ dier's Bar. Duarte was a good athlete, and showed this by earning letters in both varsity baseball and football. He had a strong temper, a quality that put him on the defensive too many times. However, Jim has a very good disposition and a good personality; these two things should carry him far in fhA comolex world of tod civ

“Chango”

Roy, during his senior year, distinguished himself as the color guard com­ mander and became a permanent recipient of the much-coveted Soldier's Bar. He was forever shining his shoes and trying to be as neat as possible.

Maybe "meticulous" would be the word to best describe this cadet. "Eb" was refreshing to have around and seemed always to be content with what­ ever he was doing. It seemed he never had a bad comment for anybody, and if he did it was only in joke. His tales about his Corvette will be hard to forget, as well as his more than friendly attitude toward life and his surroundings.

Roy Harmon Eberhart, II

“Eb”

St. Louis, Missouri Co. "D"; Cadet CorporalSwimming 3,4; Baseball 3; "D" Company Football 3,4; Company Swimming 3; Color Guard 3,4; Color Guard Commander 4; Fusileers 3,4; Soldiers Bar 3,4; Marksman­ ship medal 3,4; State Drill Meet 3; Maroon

Bar 3,4.

Kansas City, Missouri; Co. "D"; Cadet Ser­ geant; Varsity Basketball 3; Company Track 2,3; Varsity Football 3; Maroon Bar 4; Glee

Club 3.

James Penning Jim was not the type of cadet that rn.ilJ u t nar could be found in his room doing nothing. You can rest assured he was always up to something. His career choice, "demolition expert," seems to fyj3ify this sort of thing. During his tenure, he was often in and °Ut °f t[1 ouble- Whenever There T T-' j was an insurrection in the "Alamo", Jim was i usually the brains behind the scheme. His senior year he finally decided to be mean-hog" and he went out for varsity football. When the first game came v °rO^n(^' was a starting tackle. Fenning was also a member of the v— ? Sl y basketball team and did quite well.

His cheerful disposition will be missed around the campus, but what M.M.A. loses some other will gain.

"Fritz" would do almost anything to please another person. He, at times, went out of his way to in some way assist friends, something that he had

plenty of. He would try anything at least once before saying that he did not like it. Well-liked by all, Gerth rarely found an enemy among the entire

corps of cadets. During football season, he could be found playing for his company with a true sense of loyalty. Perhaps this was not realized, but

Fritz exemplified loyalty more than most cadets. In the years to come his loyalty to others and himself will carry him to high goals.

John Frederick Gerth, III

Memphis, Missouri; Co. "A"; Cadet Corpo­ ral; Company Football 3,4; Maroon Bar 3,4.

“Fritz”

Leawood, Kansas; Co. "D"; Cadet Sergeant

First

Class;

Football

Company

2,3,4;

Football

Varsity

1;

Swimming

Varsity

“Mib”

2,3,4;

Captain Swim Team 4; 1st and 2nd places

Tri-military swim meet; Varsity Track 2,3,4;

1st place high jump Tri-military 3; Second best-drilled cadet in Missouri 3; Maroon Bar 1,2,3;

Fusileers

2,3,4;

Expert

2,4;

Sharp­

shooter 3.

John Michael Glenn Mike Glenn was a man of the moment who never let things drag. If there was a way of doing something and still having fun, he could discover it.

Throughout his last three years at the Academy Mike was involved in al­ most every activity that time would allow. He was designated "D" Company

first sergeant his senior year and had a whistle by Christmas. But attempting to cover up for a friend in trouble cost him his stripes shortly after, and in

order to match his slick sleeves, the barber went to work on his hair. He soon became known as ,zskin-headzz.

He

leaves behind many friends,

ranging

from fellow cadets to ladies of Mexico. This fun loving, easy going cadet

is ready to take on the world, but the question is whether or not the world is ready to take on Mike Glenn. A bit of advice, Mike, keep away from the

Wvandottes.

Jim was one of the hard luck cadets on campus. It seemed that whenever

he violated a rule there was always at least one witness that was eager to report him. There were very few general leaves that he spent doing those

things which he wished to do. However, we all have our downfalls. Goldman was one of the cadets that contributed very much to the publication of this

yearbook. The climax of his stay at M.M.A. came when he was elected to the committee to determine the recipient of the much coveted "Goldbrick

Award". Jim had a personality that will be hard to match. He was full of wise cracks and could make anyone laugh.

James Michael Goldman

University City, Missouri; Co. ,ZAZZ; Ca­

det Private First Class; Company Foot­ ball 3,4; Varsity Track 3.

“The General”

“Steverino” St.

Louis,

Missouri;

Co.

ZZAZZ;

Cadet

Corporal; Varsity Baseball 3; Company Football 4; Maroon Bar 3,4; Marching

Band 3,4; Concert Band 3,4.

Steven Lynn Hackney Although Steve was one of the quieter cadets, his record for the year and

one-half that he spent here shows great achievement. His advancement to

corporal by Christmas of his senior year certainly shows this. Joining the ranks of the band, "Hack" will long be remembered for his renditions on the

tuba at Sunday Reviews. Steve was quiet, yes, but this quietness did not stop him from gaining many friends among the corps. During spring furlough

he ventured into the wild lands of far-off Texas and returned with typical cue-ball haircut, a trademark that he will certainly be remembered for.

Thanks to his friendliness with others, the future holds big things for him

wherever he may go.

Gary, or the "Ghoul" as others knew him, had trouble in his senior year even before it had officially begun. Like others, the cigarette led to his downfall. Hardin could tell you anything about souping up a car, for he could always be found reading the latest "Hot-Rod" Magazine. His interest in cars, and not in his studies, led to another downfall. But, of course, every­ one has his problems, and Gary had enough of them. His attitude toward others was particularly good, however, and he had no trouble finding friends in the battalion.

Gary Robert Hardin

Colorado Springs, Colorado; Co. "A"; Cadet Corporal; Varsity Rifle Team 2, 3,4; Marksman 1,3; Sharpshooter 2; Expert 4.

Taylor, Michigan; Co. "D"; Cadet Pri­ vate First Class; Distinction in Drafting 3; Company Football 3,4; Company Basketball 3,4; Best Drilled First-Year Cadet 3; Color Guard 3; Fusileers 3.

“Slick Sleeve”

Kerry Ray Koths Kerry was one of the rookies of the Senior Class. He did not come to M.M.A. until the middle of his junior year, but compiled a very good record for himself. During his senior year he was a regular member of the highlyregarded color guard. His being selected shows that he liked to work hard to achieve some goal. Koths was one of the quieter members of the class. He liked to go back to his room in the annex and just take it easy. During his tenure he was never in any kind of serious trouble. There is always a place in life*

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"Heathen," as he was known by most of his friends, was one of the most popular seniors. He began the year in real style as Band Commander and co-captain of the football team. However, it wasn't long until the Comman­ dant caught up with him and soon he was a private. Mike always loved to have fun and would go to extremes in order to accomplish this. You could never picture him as being serious. He had many friends, both at school and among the ladies of the town. Leach would like to be known as the ladies' man but some doubted its validity. There will always be a place in life for a fun-loving person, so we are sure that there will be a place for

Mike.

Michael Heathman Leach

Moberly, Missouri; Co. "A"; Cadet First Lieu­ tenant and Band Commander; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Varsity Football 1,2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Wrestling 1,2,3; Soccer 4; Varsity Baseball 1,2; Varsity Track 3; M-Club 3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3; Fusileers 3,4; Marching Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band

“Heathen”

1,2,3,4.

Dallas, Texas; Co. "A"; II rating in Geometry at state scholastic contest; Company Football 3,4; Boxing 3; Weightlifting 3; Maroon Bar 3,4.

John Ryan Martyn

John was one of the most underrated cadets on campus, a two-year man from the small state of Texas. It was hard to find a moment when he was not bragging in some way about that famous or infamous state. He was the type who always did as he was told and never got into any trouble. Martyn had a very pleasant personality and made friends easily. He liked to try his hand at anything from advanced math to soccer and he fared well.

His favorite pastime was, of course, getting together with some friends and

telling them some long, tall tale about Texas. John's will to work and good attitude will take him n lr>nn

in life

“John”

Dick was one of the most accomplished two-year men in this year's Senior Class. Being Valedictorian was without a doubt his highest honor,however, he was also recipient of many other high awards. The two years he led his class academically. Hailing from a small farm town in central Illinois, he was always being ribbed about being a farmer. He took this kidding well and, because he was so smart, he could usually get revenge in some way or another. Matthews was a victim of poor memory; this was evi­ dent about the fourth time he missed his haircut and was assessed a total of 40 hours. Dick had a good personality and this, coupled with his intelli­ gence, will carry him a long way in life.

John Richard Matthews

Dawson, Illinois; Co. "D"; Cadet Corporal; Honor Cord 3,4; Delta Phi 3,4; Company Football 3,4; Wrestling 3; M.P. 3,4; Fusileers 4; Soldiers Bar 3,4; Military Wreath 3; Maroon Bar 3,4.

“Redbud”

“S.B.”

Red Bud, Illinois; Co. "A"; Cadet Cor­ poral; Sharpshooter 4; Maroon Bar 3, 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Marching Band 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3,4.

Wayne Evan Matthews More popularly known as "Matty or "Red Bud", Wayne was one of the more likeable cadets on campus. This was due to his cheerful spirit in spite of the circumstances. Wayne will most likely be remembered for his ability to solve the problems of everyone around him. He always offered a shoulder for one to cry on when days were bleak. Little did anyone realize that he had problems of his own, not serious, but little things that seemed to add up.

For instance there was the time he became locked in his own room—if it had not been for a handy-monkey-wrench, he would still be there today.

Matty was willing to help not only the individual, but also the school. He became an active cheerleader in his junior year and was in the drum and

Although Jim spent considerable time in the hospital during his senior

year, his advancement to the rank of staff-sergeant well proved his ability to lead. As everyone who came into contact with Miller will confess, when he wanted things done, they got done and on time! A ham, Jim once interrupted

the frequency of the local radio station in Mexico, and the Federal Com­ munications Commission did not appreciate it. His temporary loss of a broad­

caster's license will teach him a lesson that will not be easily forgotten. The Texan's striking haircut will always be remembered for its extreme shortness.

With a little application, Jim will accomplish any task he tries.

James Howard Miller

New Boston, Texas,- Co. ZZAZZ; Cadet Staff Sergeant; Maroon Bar 1.

“Porpoise”

Rushville, Indiana; Co. "A"; Cadet Corporal;

“Dougie”

Delta Phi 3,4; Honor Cord 3,4; Company

Boxing;

Military

Wreath 3; Marksman 3; Maroon

Bar 3,4;

Football

3,4;

Intramural

Second Place State Music Contest 3; First Place

District Music Contest 3;

Band

Douglas Wayne Morrell

Doug was one of the hardest workers in the Senior Class. Attesting to this was the fact that he was a two-year member of Delta Phi, the scho­ lastic honor society. During general leave or during his free time, Doug could

usual y be found tn his room studying and getting ahead on assignments.

He always compl.edw.th the rules and never got into any trouble. Morrell was quite a talented musician. He entered the state music contest and did very

well.

Although

a most anything

not

a very

prolific

hjs

Qth(

hand

at

ram footba I to soccer. Because he is a diligent worker and

always does what he is told, he will

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3,4.

During

his six-year

term at M.M.A.

Bob

acquired

several

nicknames,

among them, the Tortoise of "A" Company, or just plain "Serg." But besides all these additions, Bob left a name that will be hard to forget. Bob was not

a cadet to get excited very easily,- his calmness in the face of a disaster

will someday pay off in a big way. Morris seemed especially to like the track

team, for he placed third in the tri-military meet. In the years to come Bob's want for leadership will drive him to high offices.

Robert Eugene Morris

Kansas City, Missouri; Co. "A" Cadet Sergeant;

Varsity

Track

1,2,3;

Tri­

Military third place 3; Company Foot­

ball 2,4; Marksman 1,2; Sharpshooter 3;

Maroon

Bar

1,2;

Eagle

1,2,3,4;

Eagle Board of Control 3,4; Taps 1,2, 3,4; Taps Business Manager 4.

“Tortoise”

Kansas City, Missouri; Co. ZZCZZ Cadet Cap­

tain and Company Commander; Honor Cord

1; Best 120 lb. Athlete; Babe Ruth Sports­ manship Award 1,2; Captain of Varsity Bas­

ketball

and

Basketball

Varsity 1,2,3,4;

Baseball Varsity

3,4;

Varsity

Baseball

1,2,

3,4; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Plaque for neat­

est room in the Battalion 2; Fusileers 3,4.

Sylvester Joseph Nigro * "Little Joe" was one of the most popular cadets on campus. His person­

ality shone, and he made friends easily. On the athletic field, he was one of the most fearless persons ever to play football or baseball. He was al­

ways in the middle or halfway down field before his opponents knew where

he was. On the basketball court, Nigro was one of the best this school has

seen in a long time. As "C" commander his senior year, he led his company to honors. He was the lead singer in a group known as the "Jokers Wilde".

Joe will make a great hit in college life and especially in later life if he ^..oriiAe k>ic rvrezi’it nmkifirxn__ kioino

cirtrtar

Dan was one of the most accomplished cadets that M.M.A. has had in

recent years. Evidence of this was the fact that he was a three-year com­

pany commander, a mark equalled by very few in the history of the school.

Dan had much athletic potential, and he used it to his advantage. He was the quarterback of two football teams which had a composite record of

13—2—2. He was the type of cadet that would do anything to help a person,

a quality which helped carry him so far. His popularity elected him to the presidency of his senior class. Dan's traits of leadership and friendliness

will carry him to the top of whatever he does.

Dan Ivan Passick

Des Moines, Iowa; Co. "D"; Cadet Captain

and "D" Company Commander; Honor Roll 2,3,4; Varsity Football 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4;

Varsity

Basketball

4;

4;

Captain

Varsity

Baseball 2,3,4; M Club 2,3,4; Vice-President

4; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award 3; Lenn

“Ivan”

Japp Trophy for Best Back 4; Soldier's Bar 3; Color Guard 3; Fusileers 4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4;

Best-Groomed

First

Year

Cadet

2;

Honor Company 2; Taps 2; Senior Class

President 4; Eagle 2.

Overland Private,

“Billy Star”

Park,

Kansas;

First Class;

Co.

Company

"C";

Cadet

4;

Football

Marksmanship Medal 3,4; Honor Company 3;

Battalion

Bugler 4; Concert Band

3,4;

Marching Band 3,4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3,4; Dance Band 4.

William Starr Price Hailing from Kansas City, Billy-Starr could forever be heard telling of his

wild adventures on the dragstrip with his superpowered car. If it wasn't about his latest drag, it was about his girl. Price's bragging was the sort one

did not forget easily. Around campus, he was not exactly inactive, either, for he was constantly playing the part of "the man with the horn." The corps woke and retired to the floating notes of Reveille and Taps from Billy Star's bugle. He was seen playing football for Charlie Company and helping on the

track team as acting manager. If, in years to come, Bill will put aside his

bragging, the future will hold possibilities, in music or in any field he at­

tempts.

When Joe arrived on campus at the beginning of his freshman year, no­

body had any idea he would one day command a company. However, Ro­ vik worked very hard to achieve this goal and turned out to be a very good

commander. Joe was a very easy person to get along with. He had a very pleasant disposition and the knack of knowing how to make people laugh.

Joe had his ups and downs like most other cadets. During his junior year he made a few phone calls that were not called for; this cost him his rank.

He bounced back and became a very good leader. His ability to rebound when the chips are down will enable him to reach some other goals that he

had set for himself in life.

Joseph Andrew Rovik

Glenview, Illinois; Co. ,ZAZ/; Cadet Captain and "A" Company Commander; Company Football 1,2; Varsity Rifle 1,2,3,4; Captain 4; Life Saving 1,2,4; Varsity Football 3,4; Track

3; Color Guard 2; Association of Military

“Honcho”

Colleges and Schools Medal 2; Marksman 1; Expert 4; Soldierzs Bar 3,4; Fusileers 3,4; Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Concert Band 1; Taps 3; Eagle 3.

Glenview, Illinois; Co. ZZCZZ; Cadet 1st Lieu­ tenant

Football

and

Battalion

Adjutant;

1,2; Varsity Football

Company

“Chump”

3,4; Varsity

Tennis 1,2; Varsity Rifle 1,2; Varsity Wres­

tling 3,4; Varsity Track 3,4; M-Club 3,4; All­ District Football 4; Soldier's Bar 3; Fusileers 3,4; Color Guard 3; Sharpshooter 1; Marks­

man 2; Expert 3; Maroon Bar 3,4; Taps 4.

John Charles Rovik The "Bouncer", as he often referred to himself in reference to his skills as a wrestler, possessed the rare quality of knowing when to stop joking and

start working. He was always ready for a laugh, whether it was on him or

on one of his many friends in the battalion. Although a slip of the tongue was not uncommonly heard, this dutiful adjutant took a deep pride and sense of responsibility in his duties. "A time for working and a time for play­

ing" would be a fitting philosophy for John. And when the time came, he

played hard. For, what "C" Company cadet hasn't noticed the stealthy

shadow late at night carrying what resembles a

large silver can? "An

I

A

Mike was one of the toughest guys on campus, a hard-nosed center on two very successful Academy football teams, who probably hit as hard as anyone

i I

on the team. Royer tried his hardest to achieve whatever goal he might set for himself. He would try anything once, a quality that hindered and helped him. His favorite pastime was settling down in some room and talking to one

of his many friends. Whenever there was a chance of having some fun, Mike was usually the first in line. This caused him to get reduced a couple of times but he usually rebounded and came out on top. This characteristic,

along with others, will help him to go a long way in life.

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Michael Keith Royer W]

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Ames, Iowa; Co. Z/D/Z; Cadet Staff Ser­

geant; Honor Roll 2,3,4; Varsity Foot­

ball 2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 2,3; Var­

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sity Baseball 3,4; Varsity Track 2; M Club 3,4; Len Japp Trophy for Best

Lineman 4; Varsity Wrestling 4; Color

Guard 3; Fusileers 4; Presidential In­ augural Drill Team 3; First-Order Pri­

1

“Rouer”

vate 2; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Honor Com­

pany 2,3; Glee Club 2,3,4; Acolyte 4.

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Chesterfield, Missouri; Co. ZZDZ/; Cadet Staff Sergeant;

Honor Cord

4;

Dis­

“Jerr” 1

tinction in Typing 3; Company Football 2,3; Varsity Football 4; Boxing 2,3,4; Soccer 2,4; Weightlifting 3; Marksman

3; M.P. 3,4; Provost Marshal 3; Maroon

L

Bar 2,3,4; Glee Club 2.

Jerry Albert Seabaugh L<

Jerry was the middle man in a string of brothers. His brother, Miff, gradu­

ated in 1963, and brother Dick is slowly coming through the cadet ranks.

i.

Through a fortunate circumstance, Jerry became provost marshal in his senior year and advanced to the rank of sergeant. However, he experienced an unfortunate incident and found himself a senior private. This was not to get

Seabaugh down, however, and he soon found his way back. He well earned the title of Jer-the-boxer, in his junior year, when he participated in the sport. Perhaps this activity in rougher sports can speak well for Jerry, for he will do the same in later life. His friendliness to others will be hard to

forget, os well as his ambitious attitude.

rJ

Don was one of the hard workers on campus, proven by his considerable

amount of rank. He entered the Academy in the middle of his sophomore year and by Christmas of his senior year, he was wearing a whistle. Al­

though he was always ready for a little fun, he was careful in the type in which he indulged, a characteristic that one could readily see upon examin­

ing his almost flawless disciplinary record. There was never a moment that Don couldn't be relied upon to help a fellow cadet, therefore gaining many

good friends in his three years. One of his most admirable traits was his

loyalty to his school and to his company.

Donald Ray Smith

St. Louis, Missouri; Co. "C"; Cadet Ser­ geant First Class; Marksman 3; Sol­

“Don”

diers Bar 3; Maroon Bar 2,3,4.

Webster

Groves,

Missouri;

Co.

"Dzz;

Cadet Staff Sergeant; Company Foot­

“Howie”

ball 2,3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Golf 2; Life

Saving

1;

Tennis

3;

Marksman

1;

Sharpshooter 4; Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4;

Award for the Neatest Room 2; Meritas Award 1,2; Marching Band 1,2,3,

4; Concert Band 1,2,3,4.

Howard Young Thomas

In his six-year term at M.M.A., "Howie" rose from the ranks of the Junior School to graduate as a member of the class of '66. His serious attitude to­

ward everyday life helped him gain the rank of staff-sergeant his senior

year. During these six years, Howie became a leading member of the band as well as an avid boxing fan. As a member of the "D" Company Blue

Devils,

he served

as the

center

on

the first string.

life will carry him to fine things in the years to come.

Howie's outlook

on

Neil, although one of the harder working cadets on campus, was under­ estimated by many during his first three years. But he progressed rapidly

during his senior year and became one of the higher ranking non-coms in "C". He participated in every activity that he felt would benefit the com­

pany or the battalion, from company football to the Fusileers. Although he was never involved in any serious trouble at the Academy, he was always

on the scene for any mischief which he thought might entertain him. M.M.A. will miss this cadet, who would never turn down a person in distress, and who could produce a smile at any time, no matter how bleak the situation.

At anything from public relations to medicine, journalism to law, Neil will

be on top.

Neil Stuart Thomas

St.

Louis,

Missouri;

Co.

"C";

Cadet Staff

Sergeant; Honor Cord 3; Distinction in Span­ ish 1; Company Football 1,2,3; Sharpshooter

3; Marksman 4; Maroon Bar 3; Presidential Inaugural Drill Team 3; Fusileers 3,4; Co­

Editor of Taps 3,4; Eagle Board of Control

“O’Neil

3,4; Co-Editor of At Ease 2,4; Distinction in

Business English 4.

Wurtsmith Air Force

Base, Michigan;

Co. /ZAZZ; Cadet Staff Sergeant; Dis­ tinction in English III 3; Wrestling 1,2; Swimming 3; Company Football 1,2,3, 4; Softball 2; Tennis

saving Bar

1; Senior Life­

3; Sharpshooter 2,3; Maroon

1,2;

Marching

Band

1,2,3,4;

Drum and Bugle Corps 1,2,3,4; Con­

cert Band 1,2,3,4; Drum Major 4; VicePresident of Class 1,2,3,4.

Teddy Wayne Tinkcom

"Bird", or just plain "Tink", is one cadet everyone knew and admired. Al­ though small in size, his personality made up for it. Wherever Bird went, music seemed to follow close behind. Not surprising, he became drum major

in his senior year as well as the founder of a new combo on campus, the

"Jokers Wilde", who frequently appeared uptown and on campus at home basketball games. Tinkcom will not be forgotten leading the band across

the parade field on a Sunday afternoon, showing the quality of leadership, which he possessed in great abundance. A fun-filled career is in store for

“Bird

Dan, or "VJ." as he was known to all on campus, was a cadet who made no enemies. His friendliness to others will certainly not be forgotten in the future. VJ. was always ready to help someone out of trouble or a jam.

He will long be remembered for his part on the "Birdmen," and later the "Jokers Wilde," as rhythm guitar player. He often could be heard boasting of his powerful cycle that can be seen in the informal. Although he ran into a little trouble in his academics, he managed to straighten things out in the end. Dan will not be forgotten in years to come and will be missed on campus.

H. Danforth Von Jenef

Palatine, Illinois; Co. "C"; Cadet SergeantCompany Football 3,4; Varsity Swimming 2, 3; Senior Lifesaving 3; Marksman 2,3; Ma­

roon Bar 1,3.

Webster Groves, Missouri; Co. ZZAZZ; Cadet Private; Company Football 4; Senior Lifesaving 3; Marksman 4; Glee

“Mother”

Club 3,4.

Elliot Herman Von Rump Dubbed "Mother" by his fellow cadets, Elliot will long be remembered for his rendition of the "Dying Swan" when he tripped down the halls of "A" Barracks wearing his pink ballet slippers. Although this seemed strange, ZZV.R." did not always appear this way. In his two-year career on campus,

he managed to help everyone around him in any way he could. During this year's production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors", with the aid of his parents, Elliot supplied many of the costumes and props and took a part

in the production itself. He was also a member of the glee club participat­ ing every Sunday in the vespers service. This willingness to give his time and effort to helo others will help in life.

Dwane set an example during his two-year career at M.M.A. that will certainly be hard to match. He received the rank of private-first class at the

end of his first year. Not stopping there, he was designated Annex super­ visor and received the permanent Soldier's Bar in both of his two years.

By Christmas of his second year, he again broke tradition by receiving ad­ vancement to the rank of Sergeant. At times Dwane proved things were not all work and no fun by getting into his share of what might be called "safe fun", fun that would not violate the rules of the M.M.A. handbook. Dwane will always be remembered for his soldierly conduct and his leadership

both on and off campus.

Dwane Kent White

Independence, Missouri; Co. "D"; Ca­ det Sergeant; Delta Phi 3,4; Company Football 4; Soldier's Bar 3,4; Military Wreath 3; Meritas Award 3; Maroon Bar 3,4.

“Jack”

Black”

Peoria, Illinois; Co. "D"; Cadet Staff Ser­ geant; Varsity Track 1,2,3; Company Foot­ ball 2,3,4; Wrestling 3; Swimming 1,2; Dis­ trict Track 1,2,3; Rifle Team 4; Fusileers 3, 4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Acolyte 4.

John Roger Wilkie John came to the cadet corps in 1962, and since has expressed himself in many ways. At times, however, all he could think about was Peoria, Illinois.

His long walk home in his senior year will be something he will not very easily forget. Soon after returning, he once again settled down to earning the stripes back. Very active during the spring months, Wilkie could often be seen taking that extra lap during track. One meet that will not be forgotten is that sunbaked meet at Louisiana, Missouri, after which it took many an agonizing night to recover. He was also mighty handy with a rifle.

He joined the Fusileers to journey to Washington, D.C. to parade with the presidential inauguration team. In the chapel, Jack not only sang with the glee club, but functioned as one of the acolytes. His service to the corps will be remembered for a long time.

"Billie Joe" hailed from the wrong state, at least that is what most of his friends told him. He was always joking with people and, of course, this made him the object of many jokes. But they were always well-meant. Wilson had

many friends because of his easygoing personality. Even though he liked to joke around, he had his serious moments; and he showed people that

he could get things done. Evidence of this is the fact that he was "C" Company first sergeant at the beginning of his senior year. This was quite an accomplishment for a cadet that had been here only two years. Wilson liked to strive for perfection, and he was always disgusted when things turned

out short of that goal. However, this made him give that little extra effort that may be his key to success.

William Joseph Wilson ■

Kansas City, Kansas; Co. "Q." Cadet

2nd Lieutenant; Company Football 2,3, 4; Soldier's Bar 4; Military Wreath 3;

Best-Drilled Maroon

Cadet

3;

Marksman

4;

Bar 2,3,4; Fusileers 4; Glee

Club 2; Publications 4; First-Order Pri­

“Billy Joe”

vate 2; Honor Roll 3,4; Battalion Box­

ing 2,4; Honor Company 2,3; Senior Section Editor of Taps; "C" Company First Sergeant.

Kansas City, Kansas; Co. “0." Cadet Corporal; Varsity Wrestling 3; Weightlifting 3; Com­

pany Football 4.

Mark Morgan Woodmansee Morgan, as he called himself, entered the Academy in the middle of his junior year. Almost immediately the cadets of "C" Company took a liking to him. He never had a harsh word for anyone, and there were few cadets

on the campus who were not his friends. His wonderful, if not unusual, sense of humor seemed to glow about him and was certainly a help in winning companions. But Mark didn't socialize as much as most cadets, and he often times kept to himself, shining shoes or just listening to his radio. His many

fine abilities were sometimes masked by his strange lack of self-confidence, a characteristic which he is quickly overcoming. Throughout his entire career

at the Academy, he remained on good terms with the Commandant, an

accomplishment of which many are jealous.

“Wood”

O' O* 0 0 Jerry Baughman

Jim Best

Tom Blanding Steve Blount

Cliff Boer John Brown

SPIRITED WERE JUNIORS The juniors of 1966 will be faced with the task of running the corps of 1967; this job will take the leadership, the will, and all the knowledge of all the juniors.

This year's juniors produced a fine Valentine Ball with the help of Mr. Rus­ sell Jerichow and under the leadership of the class president, John Meyers; vicepresident, Ken Tinkcom; secretary; Jim Best; and the treasurer, Lan Burch, along with the guidance of S.F.C. Vallie Furlow.

A great scholar of the eleventh grade, Ken Tinkcom, is to be commended for heading the upper school honor roll dur­ ing most of '65 and '66. Ken has been at the head of his own class at the Acad­ emy since his first year, 1960.

Dale Diggs also should be commended for his fine display of athletic quality.

Next year's football team captain, Jim Best, was also an important athlete in the eleventh grade.

Bill Shoemaker should receive a com­ mendation for his work on the publications staff. As co-editor of TAPS and member of the board of control of the EAGLE, Bill has done a creditable job.

The juniors*who rose steadily through military rank and were designated as next year's leaders are S.F.C. Tom Wis­ dom, S.F.C. Alan Jacobs, S/Sgt Jim Best, and S/Sgt Jerry Baughman.

The juniors also held the record for the cadets with the most tours. For this Mark Spindler, John McElwain, and John Meyers should be cited.

Don Bunchman Lan Burch

Mark Busse Mike Campbell

Rick Christiansen

Bob Clasen Floyd Coleman Dave Corpe

Dale Diggs Deane Dotson John Duggan Jim Eaton

Jim Forsyth

Rick Gonzalez Web Green Clark Greife

Cadets form for football on Colonels' Field on Dad's Day.

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At a review in honor of the marks­

men at the Academy, juniors Cliff

Boer,

Craig

Clellan,

Riecken,

George

Larry Woltzen,

Mc­

and Chris

Reno are among those standing at attention awaiting awards.

ullMitfBlMlhiKT Dean Grimes

Ed Harper

Steve Hupprich Chuck Ince

Ernie Hawkins

Alan Jacobs Jerry Kinnett

Dowell Holdgraf

John LaScelle Duke Leslie

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Bruce Howe

George Louis Mike Lugger

Mike MacPherson John McElwain

Curt Mavis John Meyers

Pat McGee

Paul Myers

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Lorie Nigro Bob Owens Pete Park Manuel Pellicer Jim Price Bob Price <9

Chris Reno Bob Reynolds Craig Riecken John Schweiger Wayne Sherwin Dean Shippey

Bill Shoemaker Mark Spindler Ken Tinkcom Ali Torres Jerry Trump Jose Ubach

JUNIORS SOUGHT IMPROVEMENT

Larry Woltzen Dan Wormhoudt

Bob Yonke Tom Zimmerman

Not Shown: Larry Ballard Allan Myers Roy Roberts

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Ed Vogelpohl Carl Willenbrock

In every assembly one could count many juniors, for theirs was the largest

Tom Wisdom

class in school.

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Bruce Barrett Steve Bean Tom Bedell

Steve Bilger Larry Boardman

Skippy Boddy

Fred Borchert Dave Bryant

Dave Burke

Dan Clarkson

Dave Creed George Davison Sophomores Mike Foster, Ray Kleissle, and Tomas Simmons leave the Academic Building after a hard day with the books.

Chuck Dillon Jim Doyle Chuck Duncan

Bob Els Mark Ferguson

Mike Foster

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SOPHOMORES STUDIED HARD Since the beginning of the '65-'66 year, with the Halloween informal dance, the sophomores have proved worthy of responsibilities that will be placed before them. They're proud of their achievements and display their pride by being continuously jovial.

The astounding happiness may be interpreted as "sophomoritis," yet, as facts and statistics prove, the tenth grade did surprisingly well in the academic field. This year's class was led

by Dirk Gress, George Davison, Bob Els, and Tom Troll. These four, members of Delta Phi, accumulated quite a few honor points. The class leaders, headed by Captain Mok Tokko, were Steve Vincel, president; Bob Mason, vice-presi­ dent; Dirk Gress, secretary; and Tom Troll, treasurer.

On the athletic side Ray Kleissle and Vincel received letters in varsity football. Mason and Vincel received letters in varsity wrestling along with Steve Bilger. Troll was the recipient of a letter in football and a "B" letter in basketball.

Ray Gammon Steve Glazer

Javier Gonzalez

Dirk Gress

Ron Grob Ricardo Guedez

Dick New escorts Jeff Wiese on his first tour of the campus. They are followed by Mr. and Mrs. B. Wiese.

Doug Jenkins Kent Kimball

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Ray Kleissle Larry Koths

SOPHOMORES CITED FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Jim Lanham Bruce Levens

Mike Licht Chuck McNeil

Mike McNeil Mike Martinko

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Bob Mason

Jason Miller

Cary Morris

Ron Mattice

Jim Miller

Jeff Morris

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Rick Nelson Dick New

Derek Nuckolls

Rafael Ortega John Paisley Doug Payne

John Payne Erick Portillo Steve Rockel

Phil Russell Don Schiffman Rick Sexton

Tomas Simmons Fred Spooner Greg Strawn

M.P. Tom Troll points out the site for the new field house.

Chuck Stuart

Ned Thanhouser Tom Troll Steve Vincel

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Roger von Winitzky

Tony Wayne

Jeff Wiese Not Shown:

Wayne Hall Byron Hawk Alex Parmalee Chris Waeckerle

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I Rick Baker Don Bland Randy Bleyer Jim Borders Doug Bragg

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Steve Conley Linn Cornick Ed Eggerichs Jim Faeth Jim Feese

Bill Friedman Wes Gammon Carl Geisel Joe Goble

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Steve Goebel

Jim Goldin Steve Hogle Al Harwich Bob Hubbard Bob Hutton

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FRESHMEN CHEERED COLONELS, DRILLED Upon entering MMA's high school, the freshman is confronted with many problems, such as adjusting to a military life, new activities, and a system requiring

more rigid self-discipline.

This year the Freshman Class, under the leadership

of Bill Price, os president, Robb Means, vice-president; Mitch Wrenn, secretary,- and Mark Winer, treasurer,and under the guidance of Major Joe Bailey, spon­ sored very successful dances.

The role of the freshmen may seem to be small, but

the most important part is preparing for school ahead.

Freshmen at the Academy are noted for spirit as well as zeal in most anything. Jim Goldin, number one ranking scholar, is a prime example of the easy adjust­ ment and the good spirit of a freshman.

At the Western football game in October, such freshmen as Tom Sullivan and Bob

Hutton cheered on the Colonels.

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Freshmen form for competitive drill on Dad's Day.

Bob Schultz

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Rick Seabaugh Mike Sherwood Scott Soder

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John Spurlock Bill Stoddard Tom Sullivan

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Mark Winer Mitch Wrenn Gary Klinepeter Don Kramer

Jim Lasley Bill Latreille

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Tom Verkier Marshall Weems Doug Wilkinson

Joe Laws John Paddock Jack McClellan Mark Payne Jim McCormack Jeff Phillips Robb Means Bill Price

Mike Wrenn

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COLONELS WERE WINNERS IN5 SPORTS

The captains, John Cramer, Mike Glenn, Jeff MacLellan, Joe Nigro, and Dan Passick, of the five winning varsity sports were pleased with their seasons: football 7—2—1; wrestling, 7—2; swimming, 4—1; baseball, 5—1; and track, 4—0. The spirit was high and often turned the tide of battle. No less loyal were the rifle, basketball, tennis, and golf teams, cap­ tained by Joe Rovik, Dan Passick, Joe Nigro, Lorie Nigro, and Dan Clarkson.

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Above; Joe Nigro starts a fast break against Kemper in a game won by the Colonel Cogers.

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Above:

Dan

Passick swings at a

against Holy Rosary.

Below: The wrestling squad gets hot during a close heavyweight match won by M.M.A.

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low

ball

in a game

Football camp is a scene of sweat and toil, Jim Penning reveals above.

Editor. . . .John Schweiger Assistants . . . Steve Conley At left; Pat McGee takes an early lead in one of the first track

meets against Montgomery City.

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Jeff MacLellan

FRONT ROW: Troll, Jacobs, Reno, Willenbrock,

Licht, Stoddard, Duncan,

Seabaugh, J., Norton, Vincel, Jenkins, Captain Lehto; FOURTH ROW: Major

Faeth, Russell; SECOND ROW: Shoemaker, MacLellan, J., Royer, Glenn, Pen­

Bailey, Vogelpohl, Reynolds, Howe, Morris, J., McKnight, Schweiger, Diggs,

ning, Passick, Leach, Rovik, J.C., Kleissle, Ince, Nigro, J., New; THIRD ROW:

Rovik, J.A., Dotson, Von Winitzky.

Captain Cockerill, Best, Duarte, J., Park, McGee, Shippey, Owens, Clasen,

BELOW, Coach Cockerill, Coach Lehto, Head Coach Bailey, Co-Captains Dan Passick and Mike Leach.

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COLONELS’ GRIDDERS ENJOY GOOD 6

2

1 SEASON

The Colonels wound up their football season with six wins, two losses, and one tie. The losses were to Western Military and Principia, both in the St. Louis area.

The team was filled with all shapes and forms, from little Jim Best to powerful Dan Passick. The ends were Mike Glenn and Chuck Ince, while the center of the line featured Mike Royer, John Rovik, Dale Diggs, Jim Penning, and Ray Kleissle. The backfield con­ sisted of Passick, Jeff MacLellan, Joe Nigro, and Steve Vincel.

The coaches were the best and the players knew it. The team fought for every inch and block as Coach Ernest Lehto's backs with Coach Don Cockerill's line moved from pay dirt to pay dirt, making Head Coach Joe Bailey far from sad.

The team always was on the prowl, from kick, punt, block, to run, shift, and score. This was particularly shown to be true in the last two games against Kemper and Mark Twain.

COLONELS 6-2-1 1965

Steve Vince! is an example of team spirit during the Kemper game.

Tackles

I

Diggs Royer Rovik, J.C. Glenn Leach Penning Best Nigro Ince Passick Dotson MacLellan Owens

57 55 52 34 30 28 28 22 16 15 14 13 6

Shippey

5

Jacobs Kleissle Duncan Duarte Reynolds Park McGee Wisdom Howe Vi neeI Vogelpohl Seabaugh, J.

4 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

Scoring Dan Passick Joe Nigro Mike Glenn Tom Wisdom Terry Norton Bob Clasen Dale Diggs Steve Vincel Jeff MacLellan Pat McGee

39 36 19 18

points points points points

7 6 6 6 3 1

points points points points points points

Upper Left: Joe Nigro finds the going

Upper

Center:

Steve

Vincel

finds

the

rough

middle

around Wentzville's end.

open

but

not

enough.

Middle: Joe Nigro slides around the end for short yardage but an impor­

tant gain. Bottom Center: A Western tackler gets one of Little Joe's sleeves for a Colonel loss. Bottom Left: Mike Royer meets a Western runner and stops him for a loss.

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COLONELS SCORED BUT LOST TO WESTERN SCOREBOARD

In the opening game, with a seven game winning streak going from the previous year, the Colonels went out for revenge against St. Francis Borgia, which had held M.M.A. to a 0—0 tie in 1964. The score again was 0—0 until Mike Glenn scored on a 36-yard pass from Dan Passick. The score stayed 7—0 the rest of the way.

With the Colonels' winning streak at eight, they faced Wentzville. The night game was scoreless until the final moment when Dan Passick crashed across the one-yard line for the T.D. Late in the second quarter Jim Best, reserve quarterback, moved the ball to the one-yard line only to have the time run out.

After winning nine straight, the Colonels went to play the Red Raiders of Western. Trailing 6—0 at the half, M.M.A. scored on an intercepted pass by Mike Glenn and it looked like they would bring their record to ten straight. But in the final six minutes the Raiders

tallied twice to win, 18—7.

-

Right Center: Dan with a

Passick goes on a wide roll-out

Western tackler on

his arm.

Right Bottom:

Joe Nigro runs for a short gain.

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M.M.A.

6

St. Francis

0

M.M.A.

7

Wentzville

0

M.M.A.

7

Western

18__

COLONELS MISSED SCORE, TIED WENTWORTH

SCOREBOARD M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A.

0 45 0

Wentworth M.S.D. Principle

0 21 13

k

Center Top: Jim Best and Mike Royer corner a M.S.D. runner.

Left Center: An M.S.D. player catches one of Joe Nigro's feet.

Center Bottom: Mike Royer moves in on a Principia runner.

Right top: Joe Nigro intercepts a M.S.D. pass. Right Center: Joe finds the middle a little populated. Right Bottom: Joe tries to go

around his end.

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Practice was twice as rough as the team got back on its feet after losing to Western.

The game against Wentworth was a tie, 0—0. It was full of drives and punts. The Colonels didn't leave without a final

drive which ended on the two-yard line before time ran out.

The cadets played M.S.D. on Dad's Day, winning, 45—21.

The scores were credited to Clasen, Glenn, Passick, Nigro (2), Norton, and Wisdom.

In 1964 the Colonels beat Principia for the first time in history. In 1965 it was different; the team went to St. Louis in high spirits only to be beaten, 13—0. As usual there were outstanding performances from Joe Nigro and Dan Passick, who as seniors played for keeps. The Panthers scored their first T.D. after the opening kickoff. In the second quarter they marched again to score off an intercepted pass. The Colonels got as far as the 13 before fumbling.

I

81

Left: Jim

Duarte inches to­

ward the goal line against Kemper.

I

Center: the

ballI

IDan to

Passick

the

moves

mid-field

mark.

The Colonels pulled the field out from under the claws of the Fayette Falcons, 28—12, one of the first T.D.'s being in the first seven minutes. The other scores came from Joe Nigro, Tom Wisdom, and Steve Vincel. Outstanding seniors were John Rovik and Mike Royer, who held the Falcons in check.

Wow, what a game! For the first time in history a score of 41—0 was made between M.M A. and Kemper. Kemper's Yellowjackets for the past several years have been stung by the long arm of the Colonels. M.M.A. marched up and down in such plays as Passick's crossing the goal three minutes after the first kickoff, a fumble recovered in the end­ zone by Dale Diggs, a 58-yard punt by Pat McGee, a 40-yard punt return by Tom Wis­ dom, and Dan Passick's run for the last T.D. What made the game all the more exciting, it was Homecoming and the stands were full of Colonel supporters.

"This is one of the most spirited M M.A. teams" was one of many quotes after the Colonels' victory over Mark Twain, 7—0. The only T.D. was made by Joe Nigro, his last for M.M.A., on a pitchout from the 12-yardline, while Dan Passick made his last point on conversion.

Left: Jim Best goes in hot pursuit

of a Fayette back.

’65 HOMECOMING ENDED WITH 41—0 VICTORY OVER KEMPER "SCOREBOARD" M.M.A.—28 M.M.A.-41 M.M.A.—7

Fayette—12 Kemper—0 Mark Twain—0

Center: An M.M A tackler holds a Kemper man to a short gain.

Right Center: Dale Diggs, who led in tackles, makes one of his

last ones of the season. Left- A Mark Twain tackler has to leap

high to avoid an M.M.A. ball carrier.

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“C” WON COMPANY FOOTBALL TITLE For the first time in two years "Q" beat "D" for the company football championship. The Raid­ ers were the prime source of the coaches' all-star team, which consisted of Bill S. Price (C), Bob Price (D), George Davison (A), Mark Spindler (A), Dick Sexton (C), Dean Grimes (C), and Alejandro Torres (D) in the line. In the backfield were Mike MacPherson (D), Mike Foster (C), Ken Tinkcom (C), and Rick Derringer (A). "C" had 3 wins, 0 losses and a tie.

Members of

C

Company's championship football team for 1965 were:

FIRST

ROW, Bill S. Price (end), Bill Wilson (end), Rick Sexton (center), Lorie Nigro (half­ back),

Bob Mason (fullback),

Ken

Tinkcom

(quarterback),

Chris

Reno (tackle),

Floyd Coleman (end), Don Smith (guard), Mike Foster (halfback), Dan Von Jenef (tackle), Capt. John Reddick (coach);

THIRD

ROW,

Larry

Koths

(manager),

Javier Gonzalez

(halfback),

Jim

Doyle

(guard), Randy Bleyer (tackle), Dick Baker (end), Jim Lasley, (halfback), Mark

Mike Foster (25) scores for

C . Mike was

the high point man for the season in the

league with 14 points. Mike was another junior participant.

Lorie Nigro of ZZCZZ runs for one of his two touchdowns of the season.

The feat was in the first D-C game. Nigro scored both the TD and the

EP to give the Raiders the victory, 7—0.

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FINAL COMPANY STANDINGS W

L

T

"C" Raiders

3

0

1

"D" Devils

1

2

1

"A" Greens

1

3

0

COMPANY SCORERS Mike Foster (C)

14 points

Lorie Nigro (C)

13 points

Mike MacPherson (D)

12 points

Rick Derringer (A)

12 points

Dick Matthews (D)

9 points

Bob Mason (C)

7 points

Bill S. Price (C)

7 points

Bob Price (D)

6 points

Ken Tinkcom (C)

6 points

Mark Spindler (A)

6 points

Schultz (guard), Ron Mattice (guard), David Burke (halfback), John Brown (half­ back), Dean Grimes (end), Fritz Borchert (halfback), Don Bunchman (guard), Allan Horwich (manager); MSgt. Billy Crawford (assistant coach).

Left is Lorie Nigro, pulled from

tennis, who soon gained a repu­ Woodmansee

and

(fullback),

Bob

Hubbard

(fullback),

Erick

Portillo

(tackle),

tation as one of the toughest,

Steve Bean (quarterback).

fastest

in

halfbacks

company

football. Lorie played in all but

of

one

finished

games.

"C" '$

the

scoring, with

season 13,

He

second

in

behind team­

mate Mike Foster, with 14.

"Being the smallest company, we were considered

the underdogs," remarked Coach John Reddick of

"C". Later, after his underdogs clobbered the de­ fending champs, "D", Coach Reddick admitted, "We

had the best tackling of all the companies. Personal

fouls in the league were low, because the boys came out to play football, not to have a rumble. If we have the same team spirit next year, I'm sure we can repeat

our performance." In the opening game, "C" blanked "D", 7—0. Lorie Nigro scored all points. "C" showed tremendous

precision

in

scoring

three

touchdowns

and one extra point as they downed "A", 19—0.

Scorers were Nigro,

The

Raiders

Bob Mason and Mike Foster.

clipped

"A,"

13—6,

in

one

of

the

roughest games. Mason and Bill Price tallied for "C",

Dick Derringer for "A". The final game of the season was closest.

"C"

and

the

Blue

Scorers were Mike MacPherson, Ken Tinkcom of "C" (above) waj voted

all-star quarterback

by

both the

Eagle and

the

coaches. Ken had a total point haul of only six, but was voted the best back in the league.

Only a junior, he is expected to do big things in '66.

Richard Matthews.

Devils

tied, 7—7.

Ken Tinkcom

and

“A” SURPRISED “D” IN SEASON’S FINAL GAME; PLAYERS HAD GOOD SPIRIT

"D's"

top-scoring

back,

Mike

MacPherson (18), gains valuable

yardage in the Dad's Day game.

Mike scored a total of 12 points during the season.

Also shown

are Avery Leslie (34), Tom Sim­ mons (66), Howard Thomas (50)

and Doug Morrell (36).

An

unidentified

"A"

Company

player

is

brought down in the Dad's Day game won

by "D", 13—0. Also pictured are Alejandro Torres,

Jim

Zimmerman,

Skutchan,

Tom

Chase,

Tom

Howard Thomas and Wayne

Sherwin.

"A”

COMPANY

Weems,

Morris,

FOOTBALL C.,

players

Paddock,

were,

Simmons,

FIRST

Huff,

ROW,

Payne,

Nelson,

M.,

R.,

Strawn;

SECOND ROW, Spindler, Morrell, Sherwin, Leslie, Von Rump, Derringer,

Martyn, Meyers, J. P., Levens, Price, W. D.; THIRD ROW, Coach Walter Grebing, Tinkcom, W., Gerth, Price, J.,

Creed, Hawkins, Morris, R., and Riecken.

Goldman,

Hackney,

Davison,

Top, Steve Bryant of "D" runs as Tom Simmons of "A" closes

in.

Dick

Matthews

attempts

to

block Simmons. Also pictured is

"D" quarterback, Tom

man, who

was

Zimmer­

commended

by

Coach Vallie Furlow.

Below, "D" in a practice session

before

the

season

Thomas,

Chuck

Dick

used

Matthews, Tom Chase,

Howard

Dillon,

Mitch

Wrenn, Steve Blount, Tom Sulli­ van, and Ralph Langstadt.

"A" and "D" showed what good, hard football was in their two clashes during the season. In the first battle on Dad's Day, the corps saw "D" run by "A", 13—0. TD scorers were Mike MacPherson and, Bob Price of "D." Dick Matthews got the EP. Coach Robert Moon played his entire squad and was well-satisfied with their performance. He commended Dowell Holdgraf, Kenny Koths, Manuel Pellicer, and Bueno

Torres for their defense In the second game underdog "A" upset "D", 12—6, to win their first gome in three years. Scoring for "A" were Dick Derringer and Mark Spindler. For "D" it was Dick Mat­ thews.

Holdgraf,

"D" COMPANY FOOTBALL players were, FIRST ROW. Christiansen, Dillon,

Latreille,

Conley, Payne, J., Wrenn, M., Eggerichs, Spooner, Wormhoudt, Duggan,

Blount and Coach

Langstadt,

Torres,

Robert Moon;

Pellicer,

FOURTH

ROW,

Sullivan,

Cramer,

Seabaugh,

J.,

R., Than-

and Soder; SECOND ROW, Price, R., Chase, Kalman, Thomas, H., Skut-

houser, Ubach, Yonke, Cosgray, Koths, K., White, D., Payne, D., Goble,

chan, MacPherson, Matthews, R., Bryant, S., Zimmerman, Barringer, Eber­

S., Mavis, and Bland, D.

hart; THIRD ROW, Coach

Vallie

Furlow, Eaton,

Gonzalez,

R., Wilkie,

Members of the Varsity team are, STANDING; Coach Grebing, Zimmer­

mann, Leslie, Schweiger, Penning, Greife, Wisdom. SEATED, Best, Price R., Passick, McGee, Nigro. ON FLOOR, Doyle (Manager).

VARSITY SCORING

Joe Nigro Dan Passick Jim Best

192 ...............................

Bob Price Pat McGee Clark Greife Jim Penning

1140 111 74 66 41 35

John Schweiger Tom Wisdom .........................................

Tom Zimmerman.........................................

20 4 4

JUNIOR VARSITY SCORING

Steve Glazer John Miller ............. .

.7.

Tom Troll

50 41

Javier Gonzalez Dan Clarkson Charlie Duncan Fred Spooner . . . -

Dick Baker . . .

Mike McNeil .

Rick Sexton

117 85

.

....

.

...

------...

.

...

39 26 26 21

Troll. SEATED, Coach Grebing, Clarkson, Miller, J. H.,

15 1

Coach Brindell.

Members of the Junior Varsity are, STANDING, Davison,

Gammon, Faeth, Sexton,

Baker, McNeil, M.,

Kimball,

Glazer, Duncan, Gonzalez, J., Spooner. Not pictured:

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VARSITY WON SIX, LOST EIGHT;

JAYVEES WERE SEVEN—THREE The Colonels7 1965-66 basketball team had a 6—8 record compared with a 7—10 season last year.

Coach Walt Grebing said, "Both varsity and jayvees played well. Sometimes they got carried away, but they always came together again/7 The leading scorers this season were Joe Nigro who shot a nice 192, Dan Passick, 140, and Jim Best, 111.

The major victory and loss were added to the Colonels' record when they played Silex, 63—48, and Kemper, 47—50. "The best game of the season," was a comment that Coach Grebing gave after the Silex round. The team moved the ball well and Co-Captain Joe Nigro was especially noteworthy, shooting 23 points.

While the varsity was working for a .500 season, the Jayvees had a 7—3 record. Coached by Lt. Jim Brindell, the Bees won most of the honors. Their leading scorers were Steve Glazer, 117; John Miller, 85; and Tom Troll, 50.

The only losses the team suffered were to Principia, Renick, and Holy Rosary. Coach Brindell, attributed the losses mainly to the fact that the boys fell apart under pressure.

RECORD 43 M.M.A.-48 M.M.A.-69 M.M.A.—55 M.M.A.—53 M.M.A.-53 M.M.A.-50 M.M.A.-59 M.AA.A.—48 M.M.A.-63 M.M.A.-47 M.M.A.—47 M.M.A.—69 M.M.A.—43

Wentworth—46 Principle—64 Winfield—65 New Bloomfield—49 Wright City-80 New Hoven—91 M.S.D.-36 Holy Rosary—78 Kemper—44 Silex—48 Kemper—50 Holy Rosary—68 M.S.D.-30 Troy—68

NIGRO, PASSIGK LED COLONELS’ GAGERS IN SCORING; CLARKSON, TROLL SPARKED J.V.’S Even though the basketball season had its ups and downs, the team managed to keep itself from the dumps.

The major loss of the year was to Kemper, whom the Colo­ nels had beaten the week before by three points. The score of the loss was Kemper 50, M M.A. 47.

When the Colonels went to Boonville for the game the main problems were the full-court press and the missing of several layups.

Coach Walt Grebing said, "Our rebounding in the first half was very poor, although we improved our free throw per-

centage."

In the three games that the Joyvees lost, the one that most hurt was to Renick, 36—35. The only explanation that could be given was by John Miller, the team's second highest scorer.

He said, "We played a bunch of farmers, and they plowed us under."

Left corner; Dan Pasick shoots for two points against Kemper. At the end of

the year he was second in points with 140.

Bottom center: Little Joe shoots one of the deadly corner shots that made

him high scorer.

■

-

Right corner: A Silex man shoots a bad

shot,

which

appears

to

be

a

bad

bound for Bob Price and Bill McKnight.

Center:

Tom Troll,

the

B-team

shoots by his opponent, then

captain,

gives the

ball to Fred Spooner, the forward.

Right bottom:

Dan Clarkson, the B-

team's cool head, as the coach calls him, moves toward another two points.

Below: Dan Passick, the M.M.A. center, gets the tip at the start of the game against Kemper.

WRESTLERS WON 7 OF 9, FOURTH STATE MILITARY CROWN Steve Bilger, the Colonels' 103-pounder, rides Bob Matkin of Wentworth

in the '66 tri-military. Bilger wrestled all season and posted a respectable

4—4—1 record. Only a sophomore, at the district meet Steve had the mis­ fortune of meeting the eventual champ, Phil Azdell of Mexico in the first round. "I'm sure I could have won third if I had started at the other end of the bracket," remarked Steve.

Chuck Ince (below), 154, maneuvers his Wentworth opponent in tri-militory.

Ince won the match and the championship. Chuck did well in district, taking

second, missing first by two points. At regional he lost by three points. Ince was elected co-captain for 1966-67. He had a 7—2—0 record.

INDIVIDUAL MAT RECORDS

92

Weems(95)

4-4-1

Bilger(103)

4-4-1

Bean(l 12)

4- 4-1

Cramer(l 20)

8-0-0

Blount(l 27)

6-2-1

Mason(133)

6-2-1

Shoemaker(138)

1-7-0

Vincel(145)

6- 1-2

lnce(154)

7- 2-0

Clasen(165)

5-3-1

Diggs(180)

7-1-1

Kleissle(Heavy)

3-3-0

The wrestling Colonels posted a 7—2 record, losing two to the same school, Hickman. Climaxing a successful season, the Colonels won the tri-military meet for the fourth straight year. The Colonels won four of 11 weight groups and took six seconds. Champions were John Cramer (120), Bob Mason (133), Chuck Ince (154), and Bob Clasen (165). At district, the cadets were fourth with two seconds and three thirds. Second were Steve Vincel (145) and Chuck Ince (154). Third place winners were Steve Blount (127), John Cramer (120), and Dale Diggs (180).

Steve Vincel (145), above, is temporarily controlled by his Hickman adversary. The soph took seconds in district and tri-military. Vincel posted a 6—2—1 record, losing only to the district champ.

Steve Blount (127) twists his Hickman opponent (left). He won, 7—4,

but later lost twice to the same boy. Third in district, Steve was elected co-captain for 1966-67. He registered a 6—2—1 record.

Newcomer Dale Diggs (180) strains to control 7—1 — 1

his opponent.

His

record was second-best on the team. Diggs was third in

district, second in tri-military.

At the winter sports banquet Coach Joe Bailey awarded letters to Weems (95), Bilger (103), Bean (112), Cramer (120), Blount (127), Mason (133), Reynolds (138), Vincel (145), Ince (154), Clasen (165),

John Cramer (120), had an

incredible 8—0

captain

record. The

Diggs (180), Kleissle (heavy­ weight) and Ravik, J.C. (heavy­ weight).

Provisional letters were awarded to Conley (120), Wrenn, R. (127), Shoemaker (138) and Grimes (138). Cap­ tain Cramer presented a check

tri-military

was

champ and third in district.

He won

the

Keaton

Wres­

tling Trophy and

hopes

to

mat

work

at

continue

his

college. At right he wrestles Wentworth.

in the name of Coaches Bailey and Don Cockerill for the Field House Fund. Cramer was awarded the Keaton Trophy,named captains for 1966-67 were Blount and Ince.

93

GRAPPLERS THRILLED

CORPS IN MANY MATCHES; FOUR WON MILITARY CROWNS

Bob

Classen

down

his

lost this one,

5—3—1

(165

Fulton

Lbs.)

prepares

opponent.

he still posted a very good

record. Bob won his weight group

Bob Mason (133) scores a pin to earn

him the Tri-Military' crown. Bob, only a

sophomore, posted <an impressive 6—2—1 record.

Pictured obove (center) are the Colonels' four Tri-Military champions. They are John Cramer (120), Bob

Clasen (165), Bob Mason (133), and Chuck Ince (154).

to take

Although Bob

Bill Shoemaker (138) posted a

1—7—0 record.

Bill is only a

junior and should prove to be a great boon to the team next year.

in the Tri-Military meet, but was not able to participate in the District meet due to ill­

ness.

prove

Bob was

to

be

only

very

a

and

junior

valuable

next

should year.

1966 WRESTLING SQUAD-BACK ROW, Capt. Don Cockerill, Bryant,

Reynolds, Jacobs, Wrenn, R.; ROW 3, Weems, Bilger, Bean, Shoemaker,

D., Duggan, Brensing, New, Eaton, Ballard, Von Winitzky, Creed, Busse,

Vincel, Kleissle,

Waeckerle,

Levens,

Tubbesing,

Kramer,

D.,

Meyers,

A.,

Feese, Maj.

Royer,

Diggs,

Gammon, R., Grimes, Mason,

Joe Bailey; ROW 2, Wrenn, M., Morris, C., Russell, Campbell, Wood­

Clasen, Blount;

Rovik,

Hubbard, Geisel, Cornick, Winer, Boddy, Bragg.

mansee, Wayne, Sherwin, Holdgraf, Shippey, Price, J., Dotson, Borders,

95

J.C.,

Ince,

Cramer,

J.,

ROW 4, Goldin, Matthews, W.,

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The 1965 swimming Colonels were, STANDING, Coach Mok Tokko, Gress,

Schultz;

Von Jenef, Stuart, Paisley, Paddock, Barrett, B. Licht, Blanding, Cosgray,

Eberhart, Glenn, Foster, Eggerichs, Burke, D., and Derringer.

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HHI HHHI HHI

SEATED,

Howe,

Gonzalez,

R.,

Brown,

Burch,

Park,

Stoddard,

SWIM COLONELS BEST IN YEARS The 1965-66 swimming Colonels were one of the best teams in recent years. They compiled a very good 4—1 record; the only blemish came at the hands of the perennially-tough Principia Panthers.

Several new records were set. Freshman Bill Stoddard set one in the butterfly, junior David Corpe in the backstroke, and the medley relay team in its race. The best swimmer and recipient of the Green-Schmoller award was senior captain Mike Glenn. He consistently racked up points for the team in the freestyle events.

Much of the success of the team was due to the ex­ perienced coaching of Capt. Mok Tokko. It was his fourth year as swimming coach. Asked about the team, he at­ tributed success to individual effort and good team­ work.

There will be several experienced swimmers returning next year. They will provide a good base for captain­ elect Lan Burch to work with. The 1965 lettermen were Glenn, Eberhart, Park, Corpe, Stoddard, Gonzalez, R., Burch, L., Paddock, Howe, Foster, Cosgray, Derringer, Brown, and Eggerichs.

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Mike Foster executes on intricate dive.

96

Mike Glenn and John Paddock start in a freestyle event.

Bill Stoddard displays the form which gave him a record in the butterfly.

Mike Glenn receives the Green-Schmoller Award at the winter

sports banquet.

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1966 baseball

squad were, FRONT ROW,

»

D., and MacLellan

Best, Brown,

!

w(

(co-captain); THIRD

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W

Il

ROW, Wilkerson (manager), Por­

Spindler, Passick, Troll, Nigro (co-coptain) and Gonzalez, R.; SECOND ROW,

tillo, Spooner, Wayne, Hall, Russell, Gonzalez, J., Els (manager); FOURTH

Duarte, Zimmerman, Burch, Schweiger, Bryant, S., Hackney, Kleissle, Bryant,

ROW, Coach Lehto, Paisley (manager), Coach Reddick.

best pitches at a home game. Far Middle: A very serious bench

gets a

little mad

at a close call. Middle Bottom: Joe Nigro,

veteran shortstop, takes a cut at a Westron pitch. Above Right:

Dan

Passick

moves

homeward

bound

as

Paris walks

him in.

Above: Mark Spindler, third-sacker, knocks a hard-thrown Holy

Rosary pitch back where it came from.

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COLONELS’ NINE WENT 5

1, LOSING ONLY TO PARIS HIGH The baseball team was defeated by Paris in the final game of the sub-district tourna­ ment, 8—7, to end its season, 5—1.

The funny part is that the Colonels beat Paris the week following the loss, 10—8.

The best game of the season was against the Coyotes in the sub-district. In the top of the seventh with the score, 3—7, the Paris pitcher faced the five best batters, Jim Best, Jim Duarte, Dan Passick, Jeff MacLellan, and Joe Nigro. Three runs and two outs more with a man on third, Paris made its last out in tourney play.

During the tourney the Colonels also faced Armstrong and Madison. The Mexico Led­ ger said the Colonels played "Errorless Ball" against Armstrong. In this game Jeff Mac­ Lellan, team pitcher, fanned nine and permitted nine hits. Mark Spindler, MacLellan, and Dan Passick hit everything thrown.

In the closest game, MacLellan fanned thirteen and drove in three runs to beat Holy Rosary, 5—2.

The Colonels won over Westran, 13—3, in five innings on the coldest day. The nine bombed balls all over. MacLellan gave up five hits, and seven walks while fanning ten in five innings.

Record and Percentages M.M.A.—13 M.M.A.— 5 M.M.A.- 8 M.M.A.— 8 M.M.A.— 7 M.M.A.-10 Jim Duarte Jeff MacLellan Joe Nigro Dan Passick Mark Spindler John Brown Jim Best Rick Gonzalez Steve Hackney Bruce Howe Lan Burch

Westran—3 Holy Rosary—2 Armstrong—1 Madison—0 Paris-8 Paris—8 .476 .476 .388 .388 .400 .333 .267 .200 .187 .167 .091

TRACK TEAM UNDEFEATED;

McGEE WON STATE TITLE Since Capt. Don Cockerill took over coaching the track team in 1963, there has been steady improvement leading, straight up to the fine undefeated season this year. The team was undefeated in dual meets, placed second be­ hind Wentworth in the trimilitary meet, and placed sixth at the Louisiana In­ vitational meet, at which eighteen schools participated. To really climax the year Pat McGee, a junior from Kansas City, and a two-year veteran on the track team, placed first in state in the long jump among schools of the Class M division with a jump of 21 ft., 11% in. John Meyers put on fine perform­ ances in running the quarter-mile to bring victories in that event and the mile relay. McGee and Mike Glenn ran fast 100 and 200 yard dashes to bring in many victories in those two events. Lt. Thomas McKnelly did a fine job in assist­ ing Capt. Cockerill by working with the distance men, shot-putters and discus throwers. This close guidance by the coaches surely contributed to the success of the team.

John Meyers (Left), captain-elect for the '67 team, finishes far ahead of a challenger in the mile relay. John's quarter mile times dropped into the low 50's making him one of the top three

quarter-milers in the area.

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event with throws of over 110 feet.

Pat McGee (Below) strains for

ship with a jump of 21', 11%".

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Mike Glenn and Craig Cosgray get off to a good start in the 180 yd. low hurdles.

Tom Wisdom hands off to Ray Gammon during the mile relay race against the Montgomery City Wildcats.

Coach Den Cockerill gathers hopefuls for an early-season conference about track prospects.

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Versatile Bob Clasen gathered needed points in the broad jump event.

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Members of the

1966 track squad were, FRONT ROW, Meyers, McGee,

Boer, Clasen, Glenn (captain), dom;

SECOND

ROW,

Strawn,

Royer, Foster, Grimes, Cosgray, and Wis­ Mason,

Gammon, W.,

Reynolds,

Reicken,

Diggs, Owens, Price, R. Gammon, R., Goebel, S., Gerth; THIRD ROW, Coach

McKnelly,

Price, W.

S.,

Baker,

Price, W.

D.,

Faeth,

Jenkins,

Schultz, Morris, R., Simmons, Matthews, W.; FOURTH ROW, Coach Cockerill,

Guedez, Cornick, Weise, Kilnepeter, Eaton, Hubbard, Wrenn, M., Nuckolls, Wilkie; FIFTH ROW, Goldin, Licht, Duncan, Stoddard, Von Winitzky, New,

Conley.

Price, J.,

1966 TEAM JOINS TRACK GREATS OF ’37 The Colonels for '66 scored dual-meet victories over the M.S.D. Eagles, 98—16; the Montgomery City Wildcats, 62—56; the Kemper Yellowjackets, 63’/2—5O’/2; and the University High Cubs, 64-55. The latter were the state Class S indoor champions. McGee made his approach to his state crown when he leaped 21—1 at the Louisiana invitational to eclipse the Academy record set by Dale Vaughn (20—8) in 1952. The versatile McGee came through when the pressure was on to win the pole vault against Montgomery and insure the triumph for his team. He climaxed a fine spring on the cinders when he was awarded the Kelce Track Trophy at final assembly

May 28. McGee thus joined the M.M.A. track greats of 1937, when Capt. Jack Carr's team won first in the state and featured three blue-ribbon winners, including Jack Bushyhead, '39, whose quarter-mile mark still stands at the Academy.

Cliff Boer was consistently strong in distance races and in the mile relay (above), where he has taken a

hand-off from Ray Gammon.

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RIFLEMEN WINLESS BUT SPIRITED 0—11 was not a record to boast of, but this year's rifle team had better spirit through­ out the season even with a lop-sided score book.

S/Maj. Robert Moon, a pro at the sport, did his best to try to push the team on the victory, "but the breaks just weren't on our side."

Losing to Kemper by 8 points was the greatest heartbreak of the season to this year's squad. Impaired with the inadequate four-point range, this year's team found foreign ranges strange. Next year's greatly improved ten-point range, located in the new field house, should prove to produce a better team.

Team captain, Joe Rovik, a four-year veteran of the squad, passed better luck to cap­ tain-elect Jerry Kinnett, the recipient of the G.D. Peak trophy. He also hoped that Gary Hardin, Rick Seabaugh and Dick Christiansen would get together and figure out who lost jacket at Kemper.

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liam Price.

Joe Rovik (right), team captain, and Jerry

Kinnett, captain-elect, fire in a dual meet

against Kemper foes.

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Christiansen,

Hardin, Kinnett, Grob, Laws, Morris, J., Willenbrock, Torres, Boer, Smith, D.,

Yonke, Price, W. S., Strawn, and Beezley.

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This year's soccer squad was made up of, SEATED, Bedell, Woltzen, Dillon,

Gerth, Martyn, Morris, R., Ubach, Canavan, Seabaugh, J., Koths, K., Chase,

Thanhouser, Leach, Morrell, Hogel,

Owens, Sullivan, Spindler, Thomas, H., Price, W. S., and Coach Vallie Fur­

Parmalee,

Duarte,

Wilson,

Reno, Simmons, Nuckolls, Tinkcom, K.,

Hackney,

Lugger, Coleman, Horwich, Forsyth,

low.

SOCCERMEN ROUGH Known as the roughest intramural sport on

campus, soccer was played in all sorts of weather and in the strangest uniforms seen on any athletic field. S.F.C. Vallie Furlow coached the two competitive teams with an iron hand when play got too rough or the players lost the ball and forgot about it.

Two teams led by Jim Duarte, named the season's best player, and John Meyers, a junior, battled daily after a vigorous warm-up period.

The losing team was destined to run one lap around the track before showers.

Two of "Sarge" Furlow's biggest problems on the field were Mark Spindler, who refused to wear socks over his tennis shoes (even in the snow), and Bob Owens' always forgetting the

rules.

Choosing teams in mid-December, the soccer team hustles for warmth.

Avid runner Mark Spindler chases the almost frozen ball with Charles Dillon hot on his trail.

Members of the 1966 varsity tennis squad were FRONT ROW, Doyle, Nig­

Means, and Kramer, D.; THIRD ROW, Kinnett,

ro, L. (captain), Busse, Thomas, H., Derringer, Kimball, Grob, and Camp­

Hutton, Soder;

bell; SECOND ROW, Friedman, Paddock, Morris, J., Miller, J. W., Torres,

Neil, C., Bryant, D., and Laws.

FOURTH

ROW, Woltzen,

Dotson, Ferguson, Borders,

Schiffman,

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Brindell, Mc­

TENNIS TEAM STROVE VALIANTLY M.M.A's tennis team, winless in four dual meets, lacked aggressiveness and consistent practice. The cadets lost to Hannibal, Kemper and University High and were third in the state military meet. Singles player Jim Doyle and a doubles team of Lorie Nigro and Dick Derringer failed to win at district. Coach James Brindell said the Colonels had potential but need more hard, voluntary practices. Other first-string players were Kent Kimball, John Miller and Howard Thomas. Nigro was re-elected as captain for the 1967 team, and Coach Brindell was gifted with a broken racquet at the spring banquet.

Lorie Nigro, teom captain for '66 and '67.

Nigro is awarded his letter by Coach Brindell at the spring

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Members of the 1966 varsity golf squad were, FRONT ROW, Jacobs, Clarkson, Wrenn, R., Morris, C., Bean, and Thanhouser; BACK ROW, Vincel, McCormack, Creed, Coach Grebing, Sexton, Forsyth, and Bunchman.

GOLFERS ENJOYED FIRST WINNING SEASON IN 16 YEARS The golf team beat Montgomery City twice, Hannibal once, in posting a 3—2 record, best at the Academy since 1950, the last winning year. Coach Walter Grebing's team, principally freshmen and sophomores, finished a surprising tenth among 20 teams at district, and Coach predicted a championship in 1968. Dan Clarkson was elected captain for '67. Other first-string players were Steve Bean, Steve Glazer, Mike Wrenn, and Ned Thanhouser. The Colonels won third in the state military matches.

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Members of the 1966 archery squad were, FRONT ROW, Weems, Shoe­ maker,

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Penning,

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K., Foster, and Christiansen; SECOND ROW, Eberhart, Martyn, Seabaugh,

J., Rovik, J. C., Chase, Wilson, and

Bland,

With the coming of spring, athletes who had worked hard during the other seasons appeared on the archery range or in the boxing ring. Though some maligned them for avoiding varsity exercise, they claimed they were developing carry-over skills.

Members of the 1966 boxing squad, with champions pictured on the, front

row, are, FRONT ROW, Weems, Myers, A.,

C.,

Woodmansee,

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Above: David Corpe of A leads the intramural backstroke

“D”WON SWIMMING WEIGHTLIFTING

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The winter intramurals were marked by a high degree of cooperation and much interest. This aided all concerned and made for one of the most successful programs ever.

"D" Company won the battalion swimming meet, scoring a total of 47 points. Second in the competition was "C" with 39 points and last was Company with 31. Individual stars were Mike Glenn of "D" and Bill Stoddard of "C". Each won two individual events.

"D" also won the battalion weightlifting contest. However, it barely edged out a tough contingent from "Q." The overall winner of the meet was Erick Portillo, a "Q" Company man. Individual weight class winners were 132 pound class, Stephen Blount, 146 pound class, Henry Brensing,165 pound class, Erick Portillo; 181 pound class, Bob Clasen; and the unlimited class, Bob Owens.

Top: Ken Tinkcom of "C" awaits the start. Above:

Bill

Stoddard once again wins the butterfly. Right: Erick Por­

tillo of "C" was the overall winner in the weightlifting competition.

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“C” WON BASKETBALL -) “D” WON WRESTLING

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Upper left: Jeff MacLellan of "A" Company controls the ball. Upper right: Mark Spindler of "A" Company shoots a jump shot while being closely

guarded by Alan Jacobs of "C" Company. Above: Mark Spindler and Bill Shoemaker of "A", and

rebound. Right:

Dale Diggs and Steve Bryant of "D" await a

David Burke of "C" and Tomas Simmons of "A" jump

for the ball in intramural competition.

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At the end of the winter program come the battalion intra­ mural sports. There are four contested, basketball, wrestling, swimming, and weight-lifting. This year "D" Company won three of the four sports. They took all except for basketball, which was won by "C" Company. "D" took the battalion wrestling Tournament by a score of 141 to 103 for "A" and 43 for ZZCZZ. The individual weight class champions for ZZDZZ were Christiansen, McGee, Brensing, Matthews, R., Ballard, and Kleissle. Winners for ZZAZZ were Weems, Russell, Shoemaker, and Royer. The lone winner for "C" was Dean Shippey.

In basketball, "C" Company won a well deserved first place with a 3 and 1 won, lost record. Led by David Burke, who scored a total of 41 points for the tournament, ZZCZZ Company fought hard and hustled to their three wins. Second in the tournament was "Dzz Company with a record of 2 and 2. Last place in the tournament went to "A", which had a 1

and 3 record.

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Top: Mike Royer of "A” Company goes for a pin against Mike Glenn of "D"

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Company. Middle: Greg Strawn of "A” goes for a takedown against John Duggan of "D". Bottom: Coach Don Cockerill observes the action during

the battalion intramurals. Charles McNeil and Derek Nuckolls tangle.

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R.O.T.C. BUILDS LEA DERSHIP Missouri Military Academy prides itself on the training it

gives each of its cadets in military. During the week cadets receive classroom instruction on such subjects as communica­ tions, weapons, first aid, and map-reading. On Saturday

mornings, following a formol inspection of uniforms and weapons, cadets show their knowledge of tactics by conducting mock battles on the Academy's back campus. On Sundays, cadets display their drilling ability at review. Military can be continued in college and is sure to be a great benefit to every cadet who may enter any of the armed services.

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During the open house of the Military Department, Col. Denmark Jensen (above) demonstrates

the new M-14 Rifle to a guest.

Jim Penning, guide for the first platoon of "D"

Cadets receive marksmanship awards from

Company, stands tall during a review on the slab.

Col. C. R. Stribling at a Sunday Review.

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ROTC PERSONNEL CAPABLE 5 COLORFUL For the school year '65—'66, the military department wo. proud to claim one new member of its staff, M/Sgt. Billy Crawford. Sergeant Crawford, from the state of Arkansas, especially liked the life in a small town such as Mexico and was extremely proud to complete his twentieth year in the service at MMA. Sergeant Crawford was known around cam­ pus for his famous greeting, "Afternoon, gentlemen," and he will be missed by cadets, for he left for Viet Nam the first of July.

Col. Denmark Jensen completed his second year at M.M.A. as professor of military science. He felt that cadets, especially seniors, should take a sincere interest in their military studies here because of the situation that is in Viet Nam. He feels that they may be there soon. He also felt that cadets should take an active interest in all varsity sports, for instance his favorite, football.

Major James Martin, assistant professor of military science, was one of the most-decorated military personnel at M.M.A. His major awards were the N.A.T.O. defense medal and the distinguished R.O.T.C. graduate award.

Major Martin spent his last year at M.M.A., for in July,

1966, he left for Viet Nam. He took a special course at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Sergeant Major Robert Moon has spent five years here.

He coached the rifle and archery teams, and has also been "D" Company's drill advisor. Sgt. Moon, a husky "Army man" hails from Davenport, Iowa, and hopes to finish his ca­ reer at M.M.A. S.F.C. Vallie Furlow, spending his third year, coached the famed M.M.A. Fusileers, "D" company's football team, soccer, and has been drill advisor for "A" Company. Sgt. Furlow, a well-known instructor on campus, took an active hand in all cadet activities and was considered by the cadets the bestliked. Sgt. Furlow's good nature is bound to be remembered by all cadets.

S/Sgt. Dewey Giddens, administrative N.C.O. of the mili­ tary department, was known little by the cadets. It seemed that he was always busy making out military tests, schedules, or references for military classes. If ever a cadet dropped in on Col. Jensen, they were always greeted by this friendly man sitting behind the typewriter. If ever asked a question, he an­ swered with a smile.

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Master Sergeant Robert Moon issues military equipment to John Huff at the beginning of the academic year.

Orderly Dick New stands by.

Major James Martin straightens the hand of David Burke for a "perfect"

salute.

Master Sergeant Billy Crawford (left) experienced his first year at M.M.A. as "C" Company adviser.

Sergeant First Class Vallie Furlow, (far left) Fusileer coach, converses on

plans for the Fusileers'

appearance

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TRIP AND LECTURE BUILT INTEREST Interest in military subjects grew this year as a result of a variety of activities.

Two of the highlights of the year were a lecture by Lt. Col. Lorenzo Luckie and a trip to Ft. Leonard Wood for practical instruction on firing the new M-14 rifle.

Col. Luckie, former PMS, returned to the states in February following a 13month tour of duty in Viet Nam. On February 18 the corps of cadets was honored by a one hour lecture. He gave cadets a personal, rather than a mili­ tary, look at Viet Nam, providing a good opportunity to learn of how the people live and think.

On March 26, 79 cadets traveled by bus to Ft. Wood to fire the Army's new M-14. In their arrival they were issued a rifle, a helmet, a poncho, and ear plugs. They then proceeded to the first of 3 different types of ranges. The first two were primarily to allow cadets to familiarize themselves with the weapon. On the third scores were recorded for qualification. Targets popped up at 50 meter inter­ vals from 50 meters to 350 meters away for a period of from 3 to 10 seconds each. Sixty-five cadets qualified for awards, and seven cadets, Shippey, Willenbrock, LaScelle, Thomas N., Bunchman, Wilkie, and Chase, were designated experts.

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Lt. Col. Lorenzo Luckie (top) lectures to the battalion on his return from Viet Nam.

Cadets on the range at Ft. Leonard Wood (top right) learn the basics of the M-14 from a Lieutenant.

At right cadets fire on the practice range to get the feel of their new weapon.

The climax of the trip was reached as cadets receive marksmanship awards (above).

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The drill team presents arms during a halftime show at Keil Auditorium, St. Louis, at a St.

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FUSILEERS, COLOR GUARD, M.P.’S EPITOME OF PRIDE The Color Guard, the M.P/s and the Fusileers are the 3 most elite groups on campus. To be a part of these organizations is a privilege. They represent neatness, bearing, and pride.

The Color Guard consists of 4 cadets chosen each year by the Color Guard of the previous year. They are seen carrying the colors at all drill ceremonies.

The M.P.'s are considered to be the hardest workers on campus. Their main function is to direct traffic. On important weekends such as Mother's Day, they may be on duty as much as 16 hours a day.

The Fusileers are often referred to as the best the

Academy has to offer. A position on the team is open to any cadet who is skilled at drilling. This year the team performed at M.U. for the Homecoming parade, during half-time at a St. Louis Hawks game in St. Louis, and at the State Drill Meet in Columbia where they tied for the best drilled military schools unit in Missouri.

Members of the team, in alphabetical order, were Ca­ dets MacLellan, J., (commander) Best, Bryant, S., Burch,

Busse, Clasen, Cramer, J., Duarte, J., Eberhart, Glenn, Grimes, Jacobs, Kinnett, Koths, K., Matthews, R., Passick, Price, R., Price, W. D., Royer, Thomas, N., Troll, Vincel,

Wilkie, Wilson, and Wisdom.

Cadets Clasen, Eberhart, Bryant, S., and Koths, K. carried the colors at reviews and parades.

Fusileers march in Columbia as part of Missouri University's Homecoming parade.

CADETS ACHIEVED THEIR GOALS AT PARADES WITH DECORATIONS

At right, "A" Company

receives the colors on a clear afternoon before

review.

Alumni troop the line

at review on Homecom­ ing (far right).

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(above).

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them is cadet Jeff MacLellan. At left, Cadets MacLellan, J, Wilson, Jacobs and Smith are awarded the Chicago Tribune Medal for outstanding military

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merit at the review on Mothers' Day.

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Presenting the award is

R.

Stribling. Also pictured is Mrs. Neil B. MacLellan.

For outstanding military courtesy, bear­ ing, neatness, attitude, and perform­ ance of duty, Cadets Smith, Baughman, Burch,

Zimmerman,

Payne,

D.

and

Miller, J. W. are awarded the Soldiers'

Bar (right) by Col. C.

R.

Stribling,

Col. Denmark C. Jensen, and Capt.

Charles W. Vines.

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As though they were performing an intricate maneuver on TV, the corps made a "Z" as it by-passed watery

spots on the field during battalion review during Government Inspection.

Dirk Gress (left) and Mark Busse (right), Col. Robert Ingalls asks Dan Wormhoudt a question about sight picture

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Capt. Peter Maurek is inspecting Cadet Dan Clarkson's weapon. The platoon leader, Lt.

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Robert

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member of

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inspecting

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cadets. For the past thirty-seven years the Academy has been named an honor R.O.T.C. unit because of the corps.

This year was no exception. Col. C. R. Stribling conveyed his personal thanks to the seniors for doing such a fine job in preparation and lead­ ing and for the serious attitude and esprit de corps which was demon­ strated by all.

The inspection team was made up of two men, Col. Robert Ingalls, P.M.S. of Wentworth Military Academy, and Capt. Peter Maurek from the high school R.O.T.C. unit at Leavenworth, Kansas. Col. Ingalls made his expression of the inspection with these words, "I know you are good, but show me."

These words will remain in the minds of many cadets for they not only

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BARRACKS LIFE The spirit of loyalty soared high in barracks, on the drill field, in the classroom, and on the athletic field.

In athletics "D" led a close race, but "C" was announced the winner at Commencement exercises.

In the classroom, "Dzz led in honor points but again, it was close. Final standing left ZZD" out in front by a slim margin. Such personalities as Dirk Gress, sophomore class leader of "A", and Ken Tinkcom, junior class leader in "C", urged their respective companies on to higher and higher goals.

During Sunday reviews, however, "A" showed that it was far from beaten by winning the honor flag three times on two separate occasions. As the flag came down for the last time, however, "D"

Company's was flying as "Echo Taps" was played.

Mrs. Samuel Blount rewards Steve of "D" with rose and kiss during Mother's Day ceremonies.

"Battling Jim Fenning" of "D" races towards finish line in battalion track meet.

Steve Foster of "C" awaits inspection by Capt. Peter Maurek during Government Inspection.

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posts during battalion review.

Cadets Mark Spindler and Mike Royer were colorful, prominent cadets in "A" during the early weeks of

spring. Right, Rovik shows

the Pink Panther design

to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Verkier, Ml. Designed by Rafael Ortega, it won

coming.

first

for decorations during

Home-

Commanded by Capt. Joe Rovik, "f\" Company had a somewhat average year in athletics, losing three of four football games and three of four basketball games. "K" placed second in battalion wrestling because of great participa­ tion, but failed to tally in weightlifting. In swimming the barracks' freestyle relay team of Rick Derringer, Tomas Simmons, Bill Friedman and Tom Bland­ ing was victorious.

Throughout the year, however, the Green Wave won several drill flags at Sunday reviews, often being victorious as many as three times in a row. Such was the case that began the second week of school and then again the opening weeks of January.

In academics, "A" ran very tight competition with rivals Charlie and Delta.

Leaders in the barracks were Ed Vogelpohl, who entered the ranks of Delta Phi; Charles Ince, Dirk Gress, a two-year leader of his class; Cary Morris, and Jeff MacLellan, Delt president and battalion commander, who ranked second in the Senior Class.

The infamous home of tour study hall, "f\" will always be noted for its hot showers, often visited at all hours of the morning, and for the impromptu parties that broke out on the third floor. Toward the end of the year, the drill of "A" began to look like the Fusileers, thanks to the able leadership of Captain Rovik and his dependable staff. In particular, one evening formation that lasted until 25 minutes before midnight will be hard to forget as a remnant of the year.

"A" Barracks, home for 77 boys during the 1965-66 school term.

Above,

Major

Paul

Cherches,

acting

counselor,

welcomes

Richard

Nelson of St. Louis to "A" Company.

Above right, Adviser, Major Charles Stribling, and Carl Geisel inter­ view students from M.S.D. during a Christmas party held in their

honor.

Right, Dick Derringer shows his father, an alumnus, plans for the new field house.

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Above, far right, dressing right are Cadets Miller, J. H., Martyn, Kimball, Riecken and Ince of "K".

Right, with Capt. Joe Rovik commanding, Company "N" falls in for noon mess.

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“C” COMPANY WAS EASY-GOING OUTFIT Commanded by Capt. Joe Nigro, the "Red Raiders" were the most easygoing company. With such personalities as Dan Von Jenef, Ken Tinkcom, and Mark Woodmansee, the smallest barracks was known for its late-hour parties sponsored by Steve Vincel and for its mysterious Phantom productions after Taps. As the year progressed, there were some room changes and with them some rank changes. Toward the end, Don Smith earned a button and became the pride of "C".

In sports the Raiders captured the battalion football crown, winning three games, losing none and tying one. Ken Tinkcom was honored with the annual Eagle plaque as best company back. In basketball the Raiders repeated by winning three straight, losing only one. In wrestling Dean Shippey paced their squad by winning the only first at 176 pounds. In mid-winter Erick Portillo won the '66 weightlifting tournament with a hoist of 400 pounds to capture the battalion championship. He was followed by his teammate, Richard Mattice, with 390 pounds.

In academics Tinkcom led his barracks-mates, his class and the battalion (usually). Charley had one of the highest academic ratings in the battalion and, in the discipline depart­ ment, led in the lowest number of tours.

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During annual Christmas party, "C" residents wait jovially to be served with snack of hot dogs and soda. They patiently await departure on furlough next day.

Dan Von Jenef, a "C" Company character for 1965-66.

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high-ranked,

Ken

Tinkcom

points to the D-List which never carries his name.

Cadets Jerry Baughman, Ronald Grob, Lan Burch, and Dean Grimes make last-minute corrections on "C" Barracks' Homecoming decorations before arrival of alumni to judge.

“C” COMPANY CADETS PUSHED AHEAD IN SPELLING, LEARNING

Joe Nigro smiles as alumni reveal rusty manual of arms during Homecoming.

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Sunday afternoon.

Left, Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm gives final words to "C" spellers Ken Tinkcom, Mark Ferguson, Richard

Els and Deane Dotson during the company spelling contest. Right, Joe Nigro accepts the plaque for the champion team.

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OFF-CAMPUS ALAMO HOUSED “DEVILS”

Capt. Dan Passick and guidon Mike Royer head "D" Company during a Sunday review.

Notoriously known as the Alamo, this barracks, it has been rumored, was built for the Mexican War. Whether fact or fiction, the edifice has stood at the corner of Grand and Promenade for many a long year and has seen many a new face. With the addition of the old hospital as An­ nex, it houses the largest number of cadets in the battalion and from time to time has suffered attacks from town boys as well as receiving wear and tear from within.

At the beginning of the year it seemed the Devils would have a little "Commandant" trouble when a group known as the "D" Company Mafia formed. But this was put down with speed and efficiency to bring things back to normal. Like all insurrections, this one was an "open and shut" case.

In sports, thanks to the able teamwork of residents and to the inspira­ tion of company commander, Dan Passick, co-captain of the varsity, the Devils split four football games and won the swimming tournament with such mermen as Mike Glenn, Bruce Howe, Craig Cosgray and "Speedy" Gonzalez. "D" outscored both "A" and "C" with 141 points in wrestling to clean up a clear victory.

On the drill field "D" got off to a slow start, but with a little determina­ tion the boys soon were escorting the honor flag onto the drill field for Sunday reviews. In discipline during the month of October the Devils led the battalion in most maroon bar holders, with 21 of the residents on the list.

Fellow "D" Company residents, Dwane White, Roy Eber­

hart, and Richard

Christiansen stand outside the O.D.

office emphasizing they

were

tourless the entire year.

Cadets Tom Wisdom, Dan

Passick, Major Joe Bailey and Jerry Seabaugh pose at

the front door of "D".

Tom Wisdom, M.P. provost marshal, is congratulated by Captain Charles Vines.

On April Fool's Day, while the seniors enjoyed their "prank hours", Jerry Lanham led the company to mess while the drum and bugle corps played unfamiliar tunes.

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"D" Company is the only barracks located off campus. It is also the largest in number of occupants. Its

ivy-covered walls hold many good times and memories.

Left: Capt. Peter Maurek of St. Joseph, Missouri, inspects Steve Hupprich during the annual government inspection as Major James Martin and Dan Passick look on. Right; Col. Robert Ingalls, of Wentworth Mili­ tary Academy, inspects Bob Owens, Bob Price, and Ed Canavan in their room during G.l.

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and Mrs. C. R. Stribling.

Major Joe Bailey, "D" counselor, holds a conference with Mrs. Lucille Price, mother of Bob.

Below, Mike Royer, Alejandro Torres, Steve Rockel prepare decorations for Homecoming.

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ORGANIZE TIONS SUCCEEDED IN ’66 Cadets' participation in campus organizations was outstand­ ing during 1965-66 . . . "Amahl and the Night Visitors" by the glee club was the first opera in Academy history . . . the Dramateers staged three well-received plays . . . The Eagle won its eighth consecutive Medalist rating, the nation's high­ est ... Fourteen musical groups won top rating at district . . . The "M" Club instituted a constitution . . . Both band and glee club performed on TV.

M.M.A. BANDS WERE PRIME ORGANIZATIONS

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The M.M.A. marching band and the concert band were prime factors in the organization of the Academy. The march­ ing band supplied the music for the reviews and parades during the school year. A subsidiary of the band, the drum and bugle corps, marched the cadet corps into mess each day and acted as the band for reviews on the coldest days of winter.

The marching band presented various half-time shows dur­ ing football games here, showing various manuevers while playing and marching. Many cadets praised the show at Homecoming as being the best of the year.

The band made two trips to Columbia, Missouri, this year.

During the M.U. Homecoming, the band marched in the parade with the Fusileers. Along with the glee club, the concert band performed on KOMU-TV.

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The concert band played with the glee club on Mother's Day, May 7. Many mothers said it was the best that they had ever heard.

During the first part of the year, the 1966 Band Commander was Lt. Micheal Leach. This position was assumed later by James Best, then Leach regained the post.

District Music Contest winners of I ratings were Avery Leslie, Ernest Hawkins, Douglas Morrell, James Borders, Ed Canavan, John Paisley, Mike Lugger, Bruce Howe, Michael Campbell, Robert Reynolds, Mark Ferguson, Mark Busse, Steve Bilger,

Jerry Kinnett, George Davison, Dirk Gress, Anthony Wayne, Leach, Jerry Trump, and William Price.

State winners were Morrell, Clarinet solo,- Hawkins, Leslie, Reynolds, Ferguson, Campbell, Howe, in the brass sextet.

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The M.M.A.

40-piece

marching

band is shown en masse on the

parade ground during the Sun­

day review.

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John Meyers

beats the

big

bass drum

during

one of the cold­

weather reviews on the tennis courts.

Major Paul Cherches (above) vigorously directs the concert band in

practice during the sixth period.

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(TOP) The concert band is one of the major groups on campus which furnishes music.

(ABOVE) Wayne Tinkcom was drum major of the marching

band during

the

school

year 1965-66.

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sidiary of the marching band, forms for a mess formation.

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(TOP) Col. Robert Ingalls ques* tions Steve Hackney during the

outside inspection on G.l.

(BELOW) The marching

band

forms an "M" on the football field during

a home football

game.

BANDS: MEMBERS

AND LEADERS

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James

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KOMU-TV,

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the

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THE GLEE CLUB WAS WIDELY-HEARD The M.M.A. Glee Club was one of the foremost singing groups in the state of Missouri. Under the direction of Capt. Fred Mauk, the group sang bn a television program for KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mis­ souri. Capt. Mauk was very ably assisted by Capt. James Marley, accompanist, during the performances and during the year.

The Glee Club was an integral part of the Vespers services held each Sunday night in the Memorial Chapel. Often a cadet or a group of the Glee Club would perform a solo for the service.

This year the Glee Club sang the first opera held on campus, en­ titled "Amah I and the Night Visitors". A Junior School cadet, Billy

Talented pianist, Capt. Jim Marley, has been accompanist for the glee club for

four years.

Martino, performed with the group as the lead, and was praised as a very good singer.

Only a sophomore, Cadet Phil Russell was named the assistant di­ rector by Capt. Mauk. Russell received a I rating in the District Music Contest at Mexico High School. Also receiving I's were cadets Cliff Boer, Tom Blanding, the Boy's Double Quartet consisting of Russell, Blanding, John Paddock, Ray Gammon, Mike Royer, Mark Wood­ mansee, Lan Burch, and Kent Kinball.

ROW I: Martino; Bean,- Bland, D.; Eggerichs,- Sherwood; New; Payne, D.; Mavis; Martinko ROW II: Kimball; Jacobs,- Woodmansee, Koths,

L.; Wrenn, R.,- Wrenn, M.; Phillips,- Paddock; Russell ROW III: Dillon; Klinepeter,- Boer,- Burch; Dotson,- Von Rump; Latreille,- Ubach; Ortega ROW IV: Seabaugh, R.; Royer,- Gammon, R.; Blanding,- Derringer,-

Green; Capt. Mauk.

Mike Glenn and Major Joe

Bailey

look

over

the

"M" Club Constitution.

“M” CLUB, DRAMA GROUPS IMPORTANT The "M" Club is one of the campus' most vital organizations.

It provides a means of competition and an incentive to earn a varsity letter in some sport. Members of the club earn money to sponsor trips to places such as the state basketball finals in

"Mystery at the Depot", Dan Wormhoudt, Tom Bedell, Steve Rockel and Wesley Gammon try to explain a sudden noise outside the train depot.

Members of the "M" Club are STANDING MacLellan,

J.,

Rovik, J.

C.,

Passick,

Glenn,

Leach,

Royer,

Ince,

Vincel, McGee, and Major Joe Bailey, sponsor. KNEEL­ ING: Best, Cosgray, Penning, Rovik, J. A., Park, and

Nigro, J. The

criminal

starring

is

Steve

apprehended

Goebel,

Jim

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"Crime

Doyle, Wesley

Conscious" Gammon,

and Tom Bedell.

Jim Doyle, Charles Duncan, Steve Rockel, Steve Goebel, and Tom Bedell play in "J. Caesar," a modern version.

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Members of the 1966 Eagle staff were, STANDING, James Goldin, Carl

ling, III, adviser, and board of control Neil Thomas, Bill Shoemaker, Bob

Geisel, Scott Soder, Larry Woltzen, Jim Goldman, Tom Sullivan, Carl Willen-

Morris, and John Meyers. Pictured on the wall behind them are the various

brock, John Schweiger, Dowell Holdgraf, Robb Means, George Louis, Robert

awards their newspaper has won.

Hubbard, Tomas Simmons, and Mark Winer. SEATED, Major Charles Strib-

Junior John Meyers, a newly-elected member of the board of control of the

Eagle, and the editor of two sections of the yearbook, plans for the day's

work.

During the year, the publications group did one of its best jobs ever.

The Eagle ranked high in the contests in which it was entered. It received a special excellent in the Missouri Inrerscholastic Press Associa­ tion contest. In the Columbia Scholastic Press Association it was awarded a Medalist. In the National Scholastic Press Association contest, the Eagle received a rating of All-American.

The 1965 Taps was awarded a Superior rating in the Missouri Inter­ scholastic Press Association contest. Each year the annual is printed by the Senior Class, financed by the parents and • businesses in the Mexico area and around the world. Cadets themselves sometimes buy ads for the book.

The publications staff works during the sixth period each day, and cadets sometimes give up their free time to complete some critical part or section. The course is strictly voluntary. Cadets receive a credit for the first year in the course.

Adviser to the staffs of both the Taps and the Eagle is Major C. R. Stribling, III. His able assistance enables the staff to do much of its fine work.

The Eaglet is a Junior School production advised by Major Derrell Kuhlman. The staff is manned mainly by eighth grade students, and the Eaglet becomes page 8 of the Eagle. Many Eaglet staff members join the Eagle when they reach the upper school.

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The three members of the board of control of the Eagle were Robert Morris, Kansas City, Missouri; Bill Shoemaker Sacramento, California; and Neil Thomas, St. Louis, Missouri.

The three exhibit the Eagle's newest earnings.

Members of the 1966 Taps staff were, STANDING, Carl Geisel, Ri­ cardo Guedez, Scott Soder, Mar­ shall Weems, James Serbin, Larry Woltzen, James Goldman, Bill Wil­ son, Tom Sullivan, Carl Willenbrock, John Schweiger, Gary Hardin, John Rovik, Robb Means, George Louis, John Meyers, Robert Hubbard, Tomas Simmons, and Mark Winer.

SEATED, Major Charles Stribling, III, adviser; co-editors Neil Thomas and Bill Shoemaker; business man­ ager Robert Morris, and advertising manager Jeff MacLellan.

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JOURNALISTS WON STATE NATIONAL HONORS

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members

Jim Best,

president-elect, Richard

Matthews, valedictorian; Dwane White, Ken Tinkcom, Ed Vogelpohl, Dean

Winer, Richard Els, Chuck Ince, Tom Troll, James Goldin, Douglas Morrell, and President Jeff MacLellan.

Grimes, James Forsyth, Dirk Gress, John Meyers, George Davison, Mark

The 1966 At Ease Staff: Tomas Simmons, editor; Bill Shoemaker, Mike Rockel, John Meyers, Neil Thomas, Dowell Holdgraf, associate editors; Lt. James Brindell, adviser.

Vespers readers for 1965-66 were: Jeff MacLellan, Kent Kimball, John Meyers, Jerry Mothershead, Jerry Kinnett, Alan Nelson, Larry Wibbles, Cliff Boer, and Avery Leslie.

DELTS, ‘AT EASE’ STAFF, READERS PRAISED Delta Phi, the scholastic fraternity at Missouri Military Academy, provides a reward for constant academic excel­

the campus literary magazine, At Ease. This year the publica­ tion was the "best ever", as rated by many cadets. Sponsored

lence on the part of those members and those who wish to enter.

Capt. Lynn Shaw, '53, a past president of the fraternity,

by Lt. James Brindell, it enveloped the works of 44 cadets.

Sophomore Tomas Simmons did a fine job as the editor of the publication while his associate editors Dowell Holdgraf and John Meyers also did much of their share of the work during their own free time.

The booklet was much larger this year and decorated with

spoke at the thirty-seventh Delta Phi banquet May 19. The banquet was highlighted by an initiation of six associate mem­ bers into the society and a presentation by Colonel C. R. Stribling of Delta Phi keys to seniors Jeff MacLellan, president of the fraternity; Douglas Morrell, Dwane White, and Richard

Rafael Ortega's modern art. It was truly a work to be proud of.

One senior, four juniors, one sophomore and three mem­ bers of the Junior School acted as vespers readers at one time or another throughout the year. The job required that prayer be written and presented by the reader along with verses from the Bible. The job was one of high distinction.

Matthews.

In the organization, advised by Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm, there has been much done in the way of providing educational en­

joyment.

Another campus organization is the hard working staff of

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DANCING ENDED FAST The dancing started slow but ended fast at Missouri Military Academy during 1965-66.

Four formal military balls were strategically located on the Academy calendar, designed to offer a social oasis for some who thought Mexico a rather arid area for females.

At the Dad's Day Ball, flags draped from the ceiling keyed the decor. At the twenty-ninth annual Valentine Ball, sponsored by

the juniors, a relatively small crowd appeared to marvel at the eleventh graders' production. Some thought this due to the week­ end break only six days before.

Then the gym began to rock. The couples at the twenty-first Tulip Ball, the seniors' speciality, likely broke attendance records for this spring formal. And the numbers at the Commencement

Ball nearly equaled those at the Diamond Jubilee ball two years before. A surprise attraction, the Jokers Wilde, appeared at intermission and packed the floor.

John Rovik—Editor Senior Jim Goldman charms the girls and Wayne Matt­ hews at Intermission of lhe Commencement Ball.

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Col. and Mrs. C. R. Stribling lead the grand march through the arch of sabers at the Tulip Ball.

Billy Shoemaker, noted junior terpsichorean.

It's their last grand march for these officers at the Commencement Ball.

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Eugene Lamm intro­ duce cadets and dates to Major and Mrs. Paul Cherches in the receiving line.

As the last couples pass beneath the arch during the grand march, cadet officers prepare to case their sabers and indulge in the gala occasion.

DAD’S DAY ATTRACTED MANY FOR 1st FORMAL Appearing to have fun and relaxation, cadets, parents and faculty enjoyed

the eighteenth annual Dad's Day Ball October 16. As it was the first formal military ball of the year, first-year cadets experienced the first of four formats scheduled.

The first Dad's Day Ball in 1949 offered a barbecue in the afternoon at Mismilaca preceding the dance. This year the dance featured the Fred Simmons orchestra, draped flags, and fun for all.

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In the second time around the grand march cycle (above) Jeff MacLellan

and other dignitaries lead a file to the arch of sabers. Below, Richard

and Sandi Shoemaker, Joe Nigro and Cynthia Paladino, Dan Passick and

Matthews, Bill Latreille, Chris Reno and Lt. Col. E. R. Jackson dance, chat

LeEllen Grob, John Rovik and Linda White, Mike Leach and Sue Gerling

and smile with impressed dates.

VALENTINE BALL AIDED BY LOYAL SUPPORT What turned out to be the twenty-ninth annual Valentine Ball (though it was thought to be number 23) was one of the best, thanks to better supervision by the class sponsor, SFC Vallie Furlow,- president, John Meyers; decorations, and the loyal support of each junior who helped decorate during his free time. Each eleventh grader contributed- a fee to help pay for band, decorations and custodian. The first Valentine Ball in z37 was a dinner-dance affair. The gym was decorated with white streamers, maroon trimmings and a large lighted heart. The music was by a local band. This year's Ball featured red and white streamers, hearts, cupids and a Valen­ tine queen. Music was provided by the Freddy Simmons or­ chestra of Columbia.

Finishing a fast Charleston, Lt. Col. G.

David

Bailey escorts Mrs.

Dan

Muckier from the dance floor.

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Avery Leslie and dale, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Muckier introduce themselves to Col. and Mrs. Denmark Jensen

and Col. and Mrs. Eugene Lamm at the head of a long receiving line.

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Marching under sabers, Col. and Mrs. C " C. “ R. Stribling start the Valentine Ball while Joe Nigro, Jeff MacLellan and other cadet officers faithfully form the arch

Miss Marlene Wesack and Jim Best, Miss Ann Smith and Ken Tinkcom,

Queen Cynthia Paladino and John Meyers happily dance after the corona­

Miss Lee Ellen Grob and Lan Burch, Miss Ellen Denton and Bill Shoemaker,

tion of Miss Paladino.

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Marching under the arch formed by cadet officers to "Washington and Lee Swing", cadets and their dates

prepare to indulge in the festivities at the Valentine Ball, a winter formal.

MISS PALADINO CROWNED QUEEN OF THE 29th ANNUAL VALENTINE BALL John Meyers (right), Junior Class president, crowns Queen Cynthia Paladino at the 29th

Valentine Ball.

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Enjoying the occasion, cadets, dates, parents, alumni dance to the music of the Freddy Simmons orchestra.

Attendant Ellen Denton, escorted by Bill Shoemaker.

Attendant Lee Ellen Grob, escorted by Lan Burch.

Attendant Ann Smith, escorted by Ken Tinkcom.

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Attendant Marlene Wesack, escorted by Jim Best.

SENIORS SPONSORED 21st ANNUAL TULIP BALL It was in April, 1945, when the first Tulip Ball was introduced by the Senior Class. The Ball has been sponsored every year since, on down the line to this impressive twenty-first annual Tulip Ball, sponsored by the class of '66. The gym was attractively decorated with blue and yellow crepe paper streamers hung from the peak of the ceiling, over to the wall and down to the floor.

Artificial tulips were placed around the dance floor as souvenirs for the ladies. An impressive throne was erected on the west end to be used during the crowning of the queen who, this year, was attractive Miss Marlene Wesack from Ames, Iowa, crowned

by Cadet Dan Passick. The Mark Lieberstein Orchestra from St. Louis, playing for the third time at M.M.A., provided the music.

Queen Marlene Wesack, Ames, Iowa, clutches bouquet, wears crown as she

dances the "queen's dance" with President Dan Passick.

In the receiving line partying cadets, dates and parents are greeted by Lt. Thomas McKnelly, senior sponsor; Col. Denmark Jensen, Col. C. R. Stribling and their wives, and Major Charles Stribling.

Senior Class

officer Wayne

Tinkcom

enjoys the

dancing with Miss Marty Gibson, Peoria,

honor of

Illinois, following

Cadet officers swing into the grand march; it class; their faces reflected this thought.

her election as attendant.

The dance floor was crowded as dancers did a turn following their trip through the arch of sabers (right).

Royalty at the Tulip Ball included Miss Carol Hawkins, Dallas, Texas; Cadet

Mike Glenn; Miss

Cynthia

Paladino,

Parkville, Missouri;

Lellan; Queen Marlene Wesack; President Dan

Cadet Jeff Mac-

Mexico; Cadet Mike Royer; Miss Marty Gibson, Peoria, Illinois; Cadet Wayne Tinkcom.

Passick; Miss Sue Gerling,

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THE GRAND MARCH 5 CROWNING OF THE QUEEN ADDED TO AN ENJOYABLE EVENING

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Popular Miss Carol Hawkins, sister of Cadet Ernest Hawkins, Music of Mark Leiberstein drew dancers to the floor in droves.

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is escorted by Mike Glenn after her election as an attendant.

Under the arch of sabers go Tom Chase and his date, followed by

line of march and of their efforts in promoting

other seniors in dinner jackets, proud of their precedence in the

formal, best-attended of the year.

the

successful

'Jose Ubach, David Burke, Mark Woodmansee, and John Paddock enjoy a slow dance.

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Poker-faced Joe Nigro bangs the tambourine as the Jokers Wilde, best band

Steve

on campus, play for dancers. Lt. Col. E. R. Jackson (below) and Mrs. James

weeks of lessons. Randy Rodes (below) and partner go

Giles enjoy chaperonage.

into orbit.

Rickhoff

shows

Junior

School

style

after

eight

INFORMAL DANCES MEANT FUN For many cadets, an informal dance at the lounge or Mismilaca was the best way to relax. A mixer for upper school recruits and selected town girls served to introduce newboys to the local social scene. This frolic was followed by frequent classsponsored parties. Though attendance often was light, spirits were high, as the noted "Jokers Wilde" or the latest recording kept the beat going. The Junior School, encouraged by dance lessons during the winter for 60 of its cadets, was active, too, with two informals at the lounge.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL ON PARADE In drill, athletics, scholarship, barracks, and in loyalty the Junior School showed itself outstanding.

"We had a higher quality boy this year than in years past", was Col. G. David Bailey's comment about the Junior School's performance in '66.

On the drill field "B" Company, led by Captain Bob Brickley, often amazed and angered upper school companies by winning the honor flag at review.

In athletics, football was won by the Lions but the Eagles came back and won basketball. Mark Fraizer was credited partially with the Lions' victory in football. Another outstanding Lion was Kirby Crossett, who won a letter in football, on outstanding accomplishment by a sixth grader.

On a testing program the corps was far above the national average.

Jerry Mothershead was the first seventh grader to ever win recognition

by Delta Phi. Organizations abounded. A racing group, a science club, a speech club and a dancing group flourished in "B".

Alan Nelson, the top cadet scholastically in the sixth

grade, goes up the steps to headquarters.

Mark Frazier runs a touchdown

Col. Bailey inspecting Cadets Steve Rickoff and Tim Muckier with their Fathers on

for the Lion football team.

Dads Day.

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Bob Brickley wins

the ice; he won many other

honors the past year in the Junior School.

The first year of the racing club, '66 abounded in new organizations.

The drill competition was tough this year, and the company always looked

sharp.

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FACULTY HELPED WITH PROBLEMS Lt. Col. G. David Bailey, commandant and math teacher, was always happy to help and advise ca­ dets. Colonel coached cadets in rifle marksmanship and spent much of his free time working with them.

In math he had great success in making cadets see the fundamentals of algebra. He was a favorite of most.

Mrs. Nathalie Richardson (far right) was the sixth grade teacher and instructor in seventh grade litera­ ture. Her pet peeve is incomplete work. She at­ tended Southwest Missouri State, from which she received her B.S. degree in education.

Major Darius Richardson was the coach of most varsity sports in the Junior School and was the science teacher. He challenged the minds of cadets and worked with them both in classes and in his new Science Club.

Major Derrill Kuhlman, principal and literature teacher, was also a favorite of cadets. It was through his instruc­ tion that boys developed their first real appreciation of literature.

s.

Major Robert Piper (left) was in charge of drill, drama, science, social studies, tennis and swimming.

He was a cadet at M.M.A., knows their problems, and coped with them always with understanding and sometimes with a helping hand. He was ad­ viser to the Brigadiers and head of the Junior School military department.

Major George Piper (above), history teacher, assistant commandant, and director of athletics, was one source for news of current events from the "outside world." He has been at M.M.A. for 23 years and is still going strong. Cadets will always remember the benefits they reaped from his instruc-

Capt. Kenneth Mortensen guided seventh and eighth graders through the problems of the English language. He has been at M.M.A. for nine years and has coached football, softball, track, basketball and P.T.

JUNIOR GRADS WERE LEADERS

Rodger Abernathy Phillip Baney

The eighth grade class long will be remembered by both cadets and faculty. A dark horse last year, Bob Brickley of Louisville, Kentucky, quickly rose to become company commander. Don Thomp­ son, who was third-ranking, was in charge of Head­ quarters.

The other two commissioned officers, Ken Pautler, a four-year veteran of the corps, and Steve Rick­ hoff, second only to Brickley, functioned, too.

The graduating class of '66 will leave a sharp imprint on M.M.A/s Junior School. Lower classes always will remember that sharp tradition of lead­ ership which was carried on.

Donald

Basinger

Victor

Berquist Brian Boje Robin

Boyer

Robert

Brickley John

Brownfield

William Connors

Russell

Faust

Dennis

Fessel Mark

Frazier

Paul Gillette

Junior School

leaders

led

"B"

Company

dur­

Tom

ing '66. From left to right Don Thompson, Steve

Ginsberg

Rickhoff, Jack Lee, Ken Pautler, and Bob BrickRobert

Gray

Eighth graders not pictured: Gary Sweaney

John Bailey Paul

Phillip

Douglas

Scott

Michael

Hach

Hall

Hannon

Harris

Hogan

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Dani

Homrich Gregory

Howard Rusty Johnson

Dean

Lake

Keith Lance

Wen Lee

Jp. p

James Miller

Lawrence

Norton Kenneth Pautler

I: Jerry

John

Rick

Dennis

Kenneth

Stephen

Larry

Stevens

Stephens

Toylor

Thompson

Tucker

Wahler

Wibbels

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Lowell Barham

Rodger Barrett

Thomas Bateman Phillip

Beaumont

James

Bland Buff Chance

"B" Barracks (above), where all eighth graders and most seventh graders roomed during 1965-66.

Ralph

Conrath Eighth grader James Serbin (left) carried the "B" Company guidon high during the school year.

Stephen

Coon

SEVENTH GRADE COMBINED WORK, PLAY AND LOYALTY

* I Daniel

Gregory

Stephen

Robert

Davis

Davis

Downtain

Duarte

The seventh grade excelled in all fields during '66. Jerry Mothershead, for instance, racked up more honor points than any other Junior School cadet. In drill, Buff Chance was again on top, winning the best-drilled cadet plaque on Dad's Day for the second year in a row.

Although not the best, seventh graders in sports always were trying. Javier Pinson, Grant Maass and Chance were among the best athletes.

Seventh graders were on their toes to do their best and become leaders in 1966-67. Strong candidates for some of the posts, at the year's end, appeared

to be Mothershead, Chance and Maass.

Others prominent in the class were the vocal Steve Downtain,- Bob Heriford, the quietest; Scott Bateman, the "Batman"; and Bob Duarte from Mexico, D.F. 171

Seventh Graders Not

Pictured:

Thomas Winterer Jerry Nuoci

SEVENTH GRADERS WORKED HARD FOR NEXT YEAR

£? F r- r o a

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Daniel

Michael

Clarence

Kenneth

John

Richard

Craig

Follucco

Foelsch

Foxall

Gordon

Hensel

Heriford

Hill

Dennis

David

Johnson

Long

Informal dances were popular with seventh graders during '66. Above is the party ending the dancing

William

John

McCarthy

McClenahan

classes.

David Nicholson

Javier Pinson Steven Ratteree

Grant

Michael

Jerry

Maass

Martino

Mothershead

Richard Stein

Michael White Gary Wifthaus

CLASS OF ’72 WAS ACADEMY’S YOUNGEST Bruce Horwich James Jacobs

Kirby

Charles

Kim

Cliff

Crossett

Fowler

Hall

Hartley John Josendale

Douglas Keyes

James Kufdakis

Timothy Muckier

Alan Nelson Scott Spielberg

The sixth grade displayed its loyalty this year in many fields.

Although a small class, it worked hard in all areas and reaped the results.

The top sixth grader academically was Alan Nelson, who in the end had racked up fifty-three honor points. Kirby Crossett, a sixth grader, was the first in the Junior School who

won a letter in football. More rank appeared in the sixth grade than in years past.

The loudest sixth grader was James Kufdakis and the best

Kirby Crossett, an outstanding sixth grader, gets a haircut from "Peck" Osterhout.

known was Alan Nelson.

Sixth graders not pictured.

Oscar Fitch

David Walvoord

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FOOTBALL FOES FOUGHT IT OUT Mark Frazier ana . ~es s' were the mein drive behind the v^o-'o^s foe* ba - ons, who won three, tied one, and lost one game to f.-'s ’~e second straight year as champions.

For the Eages, \i: ■' Bercu'st, Company Commander Bob B'ickley, Russell Fa~ and John Stephens led the attack against ‘re bions. The - e cages, early in the season, were favored to *ne cna—o’orship. This prediction was based on two main elements, Bob Brickey's football ability, and the fact that the Lians were defending champions. The Eagles did, in fact, show some strength, but it was too late in the season to be very ben encicL

As Capt. Ken Mortensen, coach for the Eagles summed it up, 'The boys, in my opinion, did not put forth their full effort u" . ‘he ar of ‘he season. On our team, there are many boys with a large potemia . Next year, you will see the Eagles with the championship."

In a sjghtly-less revengeful attitude, Maj. Darius Richardson said, ‘ thought the boys played well, both as defensive and offensive units. The team played fair, cooperated well, and seemed to want to win. Another asset was the fact that they worked together as a team."

Lettermen for the winning team, the Lions, were Kirby Crossett, Dennis Fessel, .Mark Frazier, Greg Howard, Russell Johnson, Jack Lee, James Miller, Larry Norton, David Rousey, and Richard Taylor.

Lettermen for the Eagles were Victor Berquist, Bob Brickley, John Brownfield, Buff Chance, Bill Connors, Russell Faust, Javier Pinson, Pedro Tods, and John Stephens.

Members of the

1965-66

Lions, first-place team,

were, TOP ROW, McCarthy, Miller, J. A., Howard Frazier,

Fessel, Crossett,

and Coach Richardson;

SECOND ROW, Davis, D., Lee, Baney, Foelsch, Gins-

Foxall, Stophons, J. M., Show, Brownfield, Maass, Gray, and Gor­

Members of the 1965-66 Eagles, second-place football team, were: TO? ROW, Pinson, Rickhoff, Riojas, Faust, Brickley, Connors, Ber-

don; BOTTOM ROW, Chanco, Thompson, Fowlor, Duarte, R., Bar­

quist, Poutler, Hach, and Coach Mortensen; SECOND ROW, Reiser,

rett, R., Johnson, D., Mothorshood, Muckier, and Bateman.

Mark Frazier eludes tacklers for

a ten-yard gain.

berg, Rousey, Taylor; BOTTOM ROW, Josendale,

Hogan, Hensel, Johnson, R., Nicholson, Hill, and Martino.

Bob Brickley sweeps around the end with Buff Chance, number 12, and Javier Pinson, number

14, blocking.

Mark Frazier is stopped in his tracks by an un­

identified player while number 26, Russell Faust, backs up his tackling teammate.

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LIONS, EAGLES TIED IN BASKETBALL TOURNEY The Lions and Eagles, who were divided into six groups—the 8A, 8B, 8C, 7A, 7B, and 6th grade teams, tied in their number of tourna­ ment winnings.

The eighth grade teams were pretty close in the A League. The Lions scored 18 points and the Eagles 21. But in the second game, the Lions came back to win by 26—14. The final blow came when the Lions continued their good luck and beat the Eagles, 20—10.

The tables turned in the 8B league, when the Eagles won all three games at scores of 20—18, 26—14, 8—5.

The 8C teams of Lions won their two games with scores of 14—10

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Seventh graders manipulated the same way. The 7A team of Eagles won two games, 30—14 and 12—7, but the B teams didn't do as well. They lost both to the Lions, 12—17 and 14—6.

The sixth grade Eagles won victories over the Lions with ease.

They scored, 21 — 14 and 22—0.

Principal scorers of the eighth grade A teams were Faust, 20; Taylor, 15; Frazier, 13; Fessel, 12; and Berquist, 10.

High scorers on the B and C teams of eighth graders were Pinson with 15, McCarthy with 12, and Foelsch and Maass with 10 points each.

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Two cadets soaked up most of the sixth grade points. They were Fowler, with 24 points, and Muckier, with 18.

Lettermen were Frazier, Rousey, Fessel, Taylor, Lee, Miller J. A., Faust, Berquist, and Gray.

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Eighth grade Lions are Coach Dariu

Richardson, Miller J. A„ Fessel, Frazjer Lee,

Rousey.

In the FIRST ROW an

In the TOP ROW of eighth grade Eagles are Capt. Ken Mortensen, Riojas, Brickley, Berquist, Faust, Rickhoff;

In the TOP ROW of seventh grade Eagles ore Bloc-

BOTTOM ROW are Stephens, J. M., Gray, Brownfield, Reiser, Thompson.

Coon, Maass, Pinson, Davis G. |n the BOTTOM #•’

e

Norton I., Taylor, Shevelson, Johnson

In the TOP ROW are the sixth grade Lion team's Hensel, Martino, Davis, D. Winterer, Long, and in the

R. and Sweaney.

BOTTOM ROW are Hill, Falluca, McClenahan, Ratteree, and Downtain.

5

are Nuoci, Bateman, Duarte, Witthaus, and Chance.

The sixth grade Eagle team consisted of Partley, Muckier, Crossett, Fowler, Keyes, Nelson, Josendale,

Fitch, Horwich, and Spielberg.

Cadets Kirby Crossett and Michael White find time for a chat and at Mrs. Ralph Ward's cadet lounge.

d

I

■ 'B" Barracks stands by glumly as "A" wins

the flog for best drilled company

i Sunday review.

Major George Piper checks progress of his art class with Cadets Dani

Homrich and Michael White.

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Buff Chance receives a plaque for best drilled old cadet from Lt. Col. G. David Bailey during Dad's Day competition

Bob Brickley, an eighth-grader from Louisville, Kentucky, was cap­

MUTLE

tain, the ranking man in the Junior School for 1965-66.

Eighth grader Robert Gray and four other Junior School boys built an incubator

and successfully hatched three chicks in Major Darius Richardson's science lab.

Major Derrill Kuhlman tells his spring track squad what

of them in an early practice.

he expects

CADET LIFE HAD MAM FACETS, PROVED FRUITFUL FOR MOST

Jerry Mothershead and Russell Johnson pursue the scientific urge.

exci tine

One

events during the school yeai is

.v.__

the

coming

of

f~-

KiffiBsil

spent drilling^ for Sunday Reviews and competition at the State Drill

Cadets visit Mark Twain's Cave annually. Buff Chance

Many hours each week

(rear) and Dan Fallucca (front) are the tourists.

Meet held at Columbia, Missouri.

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furloughs.

FURLOUGHS AND FIELD TRIPS HIGHLIGHTED THE YEAR Every year the Junior School looks forward to the trip to Mark Twainzs Cave in Hannibal, Missouri. After a guided tour the boys are turned loose to go where they

Wen

Lee

and

Ken

please. Spelunkers such as Bob Brickley, Ken Pautler, and Wen Lee lost their skill and were rescued by Lt. Col. G. D. Bailey, who knows the inside of the cave thoroughly.

Pautler

(above) board a bus.

One of the newest additions to the Junior School activities program was the Science Club led by Major Darius Richardson. The boys fulfilled the scientific urge by building crystal radios and working with steam engines.

The Brigadiers this year were led by Bob Brickley, company commander from Louisville, Kentucky. Bob

taught the Brigadiers much and did an outstanding job by leading them in winning the compliments of all at the state drill team contest at Columbia, Missouri. Major

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Robert Piper commented, "In my opinion the boys did an outstanding job for their size and what little practice they have had. I hope that every year in the future of the Junior School the brigadiers will do as well as they

. ri

_ ..3S Capt. Thomas O'Brien taught the Junior School

typing Monday through Friday.

In the fore­

have done the last few years."

ground is Gregory Howard.

The Junior School had a chance to learn about our country's heritage on the educational tour. Above, Jim Miller, Keith Lance, and Mike White make photos of

the White House.

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Members of the swimming squad for 1966 were, FRONT ROW, Fitch, Jacobs,

Josendale; MIDDLE

ROW, McClenahan,

Walvoord,

Brownfield,

Winterer,

Shevelson, Mothershead; FOURTH ROW, Major Bob Piper,

Faust, Frazier,

Berquist, Fessel, Miller, Sweaney.

Chance, Fowler; THIRD ROW, Maass, Rousey, Davis, D., Pinson, Abernathy,

Cadets of the Junior School were great cheerers

Members of the '66 rifle team, coached

at varsity sports events.

Thompson, Shevelson; BACK ROW, Shaw, Berquist, Pautler and Faust.

by Lt. Col. Dave

a

Bailey, were, FRONT ROW,

WRESTLING, SWIMMING, RIFLE HIGHLIGHTED “B” SPORTS

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Cadets Thompson, Gray, Norton, Serbin, Pinson, Taylor, Harris, and Fessel await their awards at the winter sports banquet.

Wrestling, under Coach Derrill Kuhlman, was a popu­ lar winter sport. Below, Josendale and

action.

Fessel and Hannon go to the mat in their division of the Junior School's wrestling tournament.

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Hensel

see

JUNIOR SCHOOL IN SPOTLIGHT DURING FINAL WEEKS

In a surprise presentation during graduation,

Lt. Col. G. David Bailey gave N.R.A. expert rifleman medals to four in the Junior School,

including Kevin Shaw and Ken Pautler in the foreground.

In the panel below, left, Pautler receives a red

rose from his mother, Mrs.

Mother's

Day; left

commands a center, the drill

Paul

platoon

at final

Brigadiers perform

at, Missouri

Pautler, on

center, Donald

University;

Thompson

parade;

right

an exhibition

right,

Sergeant-

Major Robert Moon judges best-drilled compe­

tition

at

Commencement.

The

winners

were

Larry Norton and Grant Maass.

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8

Bailey, John Michael (Home: 5079 Moor Mont Dr. Salt Lake City 17, Utah)

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7

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7

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10

9

Bilger, Stephen Nordal 41 Blackthorn Drive St. Louis 23, Missouri Bland, Donald Larrimore

11

Brown, John Howard 934 Briarwood Lane University City, Missouri

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(D) 121 520 Clemens Ave. Kirkwood 22, Mo.

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Bland, James Michael (J) 520 Clemens Ave. Kirkwood 22, Mo.

11

Blanding, Thomas Walter 6910 So. Platte Canyon Road Littleton, Colo.

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Bleyer, Ransom Paul 480 Sheridan Road Evanston, Illinois Blount, Stephen Harry 4416 Ingersoll Des Moines, Iowa

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Baughman, Jerry Dean (Home.- 421 N. Madison) Bloomfield, Iowa

10

Bean, Stephen Merle 4026 Clinton Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

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Beaumont, Philip William II 5419 Pawnee Lane Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Beezley, John Bruce 1522 Virginia Springfield, Mo. Bedell, Thomas Robert 558 Briar Ridge Frontenac 31, Missouri

Bergquist, Victor Niles (Home: 29 Edgewood Lane Centralia, III. 62801) Best, James Franklin Eldred, Illinois

8

8

Connors, William Carlyle 2417 Crystal Quincy, Illinois

Bryant, David Martin (D) Box 74 Hartley, Texas 79044

7

Conrath, Ralph Harrison 409 Oliver Lee Belleville, Illinois

Bryant, Steven Carlisle (S) Box 74 Hartley, Texas 79044

7

Coon, Stephen Michael 815 Keswick St. Louis, Missouri

Bunchman, Donald Allyn = 1 Linden Lane Springfield, Illinois

9

Cornick, Linn Albert R.R. #1 Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Burch, Lan (L) Box 765 Hughes, Arkansas

11

Corpe, David Franklin R.R. =4 Rushville, Indiana

Burke, David James (D) 3023 Nebraska Sioux City, Iowa

12

Cosgray, Craig Harold 315 Holiday Hill Drive Florissant, Missouri

Busse, Mark Alex Otto 6040 No. Barnard St. Chicago 45, III.

12

Cramer, John William (J) 395 Zephyr Street Lakewood, Colo.

10

Creed, David Arthur 655 Highland St. Wethersfield, Conn.

Boddy, Francis Vernon, Jr. (Skippy) 705 Harrison Brunswick, Missouri

11

Campbell, Michael Eugene 88 Pebblebrook Creve Coeur, Missouri

12

Canavan, Edward James 5315 Donovan Ave. St. Louis, Mo. 63109

6

Crossett, Kirby Randolph 9754 Big Bend Blvd.

Crestwood 22, Mo.

Chance, Albert Buford R.F.D. #4 Centralia, Missouri

7

Davis, Daniel James (D) 3538 Northlawn Park Alma, Michigan

Chase, Thompson Robert

7

Davis, John Gregory (G) 4209 Northwest 21st St. Oklahoma City, Okla.

Boer, Cliff Philip 9247 Cordoba St. Louis 26, Mo.

Boje, Brian D. 105 Hillcrest Carroll, Iowa

7

Borchert, Frederick Charles

12

(Tom) 353 No. Ayrshire Lane, Inverness, Palatine, Illinois

Borders, James Andrew 4520 West 65th Street Prairie Village, Kansas

11

Christiansen, Richard Eugene 4520 Panorama Dr., S.E. Huntsville, Alabama

10

Clarkson, Daniel Lee 11 1 Ridge Crest Drive Chesterfield, Missouri

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11

Boyer, Robin Craig (Home: R.R. 2) Iola, Kansas

9

Brownfield, John E. 110 So. Menard Mason City, III.

11

332 So. Michigan Chicago, Illinois

9

Conley, Steven Earl 2604 E. 46th PI. Tulsa, Okla.

Boardman, Larry Lee (Home: 102 So. West St.) Valley, Nebr.

Dearborn, Michigan

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9

Bragg, Douglas Gray 1206 West 58th Street Kansas City, Missouri

12

Brensing, Henry George Mullinville, Kansas

8

Brickley, Robert Burch 3522 St. Germaine Court Louisville, Kentucky

10

Davison, George Frederick, Jr. Box 98, Mercer, Missouri

12

Derringer, Richard Graham, Jr. 7 Webster Knolls Webster Groves 19, Mo.

Clasen, Robert Arthur (Home: 6553 Walsh) St. Louis, Mo.

11

Diggs, Thomas Dale 1 104 Danforth Drive Columbia, Mo.

Coleman, Floyd Dean (Home: 534 Linda Lane) Lemay 25, Mo.

10

Dillon, Charles Herbert 402 No. Elm Tuskegee, Alabama

Cadet Koster 1965-66 7

Downtain, Stephen Charles 3337 South Park Springfield, Illinois

10

Doyle, James Robert 1207 W. Tennessee Midland, Texas

12

Duarte, James B. (J) Sierra De Las Vertientes 660 Mexico 10, D.F., Mexico

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Fessel, Dennis Keith 2356 Ingleside Drive Louisville 5, Kentucky

6

Fitch, Oscar 37 C. Septien G. Quererto, Qro., Mexico

Dotson, Deane Allen 2234 No. 22nd St. St. Joseph, Missouri

11

Duarte, Robert Paul (R) Sierra De Las Vertientes 660 Mexico 10, D.F., Mexico

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Forsyth, James Clark III 114 Shady Valley Drive Chesterfield, Missouri

Duggan, John Michael (Home.- 2809 N.W. 35th) Oklahoma City, Okla.

6

Fowler, Charles Hilton 2319 Erie North Kansas City, Missouri

Duncan, Charles Irwin 1 108 Danforth Drive Columbia, Missouri

7

Foxall, Clarence Wayne 3140 McKelvey Road Hazelwood, Missouri

Eaton, James A. Newton, Illinois

Eberhart, Roy Harmon II dp 15 Grantwood Lone St. Louis 23, Missouri Eggerichs, Emerson Edwin (Eddie) 828 So. Harmon Highway Peoria, Illinois

7

Hall, Kim Courtney (K) 8926 Wenonga Road Leawood, Kansas

Goldin, James Howard 6108W. 90th Overland Park, Kans. 66207

8

Hall, Walter Phillip (P) 1220 No. Main Sand Springs, Okla.

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Goldman, James Michael 8743 Teasdale University City, Mo. 63124

Gonzalez-Bascar, Javier (J) Talleres Siboney Calle Zamora y la Fe Puerto la Cruz, Anzoategui, Venezuela

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Harper, Edwin Grierson 353 Nelda Avenue Kirkwood, Missouri

(R) Av. Alvaro Obregon di300

Friedman, William Campbell Via Giovanni Mayr 2

8

Harris, Scott Palmer 22101 Lindy Lone Cupertino, Calif.'

6

Gray, Robert Paul 195 Fairview Road Glencoe, Illinois

Hartley, Clifford Lloyd 4030 Ridgemoor Shreveport, Louisiana

10

Green, Webster Gordon 12329 Tempo Drive Creve Coeur 41, Missouri

Hawk, Byron Wayne 8120 W. 66th Terrace Merriam, Kans.

11

Hawkins, Ernest Winfield 3600 Lexington Ave. Dallas, Texas

Gordon, Kenneth Leo 9931 Cedar Overland Park, Kansas

66207 8

11

Fallucca, Daniel Henry 2416 So. Glenwood Springfield, III.

9

Faust, Russell Dean 5608 West 101st Street Overland Park, Kansas

12

Feese, James Ford 725 So. Mansion Sullivan, Mo.

8

Penning, James 7630 Baltimore Kansas City, Missouri

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10

Gammon, Wesley Arthur (W) 8257 S. Blackstone Ave. Chicago 19, III.

Geisel, Carl Rudy 2015 West Grace St. Chicago, Illinois

Gerth, John Frederick III 319 So. Washington Memphis, Missouri

Gillette, Paul Egbert 130 Dawn Way, Route dpi New Lenox, Illinois Ginsberg, Thomas Edward 1220 West 67th Kansas City, Missouri G\azer, Steven Yale 2202 East 26th Place Tulsa, Oklahoma

11

Greife, Richard Clark 1109 West State St. Jacksonville, III. 62650

7

Hensel, John Potter, Jr. Edelstein, Illinois

7

Heriford, Richard Eugene (Ricky) 510 Lawn Kansas City, Missouri

7

Hill, Craig Alan 9807 Grandview Road Kansas City, Missouri

Grob, Ronald Craig 3435 Hawthorne Blvd.

St. Louis 4, Mo.

8

Hogan, Michael Patrick 4546 Karole Manor Drive Berkeley, Mo.

Guedez, Ricardo Apartado 7627, Correos de Nueva Granada, Caracas, Venezuela

9

Hogle, Stephen Philip (Home: 18630 Avon Road)

10

Gress, Dirk William 313 So. Thomas Columbia, Illinois

11

Grimes, Dean Christopher (Home: 1216 Oakmont Dr.)

Springfield, III. 10

10

Hannon, Kim Douglas 5906 No. Graceland Peoria, Illinois

Hardin, Gary Robert 910 East Yampa Colorado Springs, Colo.

Gonzalez-Flores, Ricardo

Col. Jardin, H. Matamoros, Tamps, Mexico

Hall, Richard Wayne (W) 3311 Wauwatosa Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

12

Chicago 19, III.

Faeth, James Richard (Ricky) 1414 N. Woodlawn St. Louis 22, Mo.

Ferguson, Robert Mark 375 Allan Drive Florissant, Missouri

Hackney, Steven Lynn 7424 Raleigh Drive St. Louis 23, Missouri

6

(R) 8257 S. Blackstone Ave.

Els, Richard E. 1776 Switzer St. Louis, Missouri 63147

12

Goebel, Stephen David (S) 661 Parkside Elmhurst, Illinois

Frazier, Mark Dennis 1063 Wilson Avenue University City, Missouri

Gammon, Raymond Wesley

Hach, Paul Frederick Box 907 Ames, Iowa

9

Milan, Italy 10

8

Goble, Joseph Dale (J) Westfield, Illinois

7

9

Glenn, John Michael 9218 Cherokee Place Leawood, Kansas

9

Foster, Michael Newton Box 748 Dalhart, Texas

9

9

Foelsch, Michael George 200 Union Avenue Moberly, Missouri

12

Detroit, Mich. 48235

Cadet Roster 1965-66 11

Holdgraf, Dowell Edward 864 Boal Parkway Winnetka, III. 60093

6

Josendale, John David 8 Country Club Road St. Joseph, Missouri

12

Leach, Michael Heathman (Home: Highway 63 South) Moberly, Mo.

8

Homrich, Dani Chris 2538 Crooks Road Royal Oaks, Mich. 48073

6

Keyes, Douglas Alan 1109 Azure Blue Springs, Missouri

8

Lee, Jack Wendell, Jr. WSAZ TV Huntington, West Virginia

Harwich, Alan Robert (A) (Home.- 1201 No. Grove, Oak Park, III)

10

Kimball, Kent Wilson 102 Shady Valley Chesterfield, Missouri

11

Kinnett, Jerry Wayne Alexander, Illinois

10

Kleissle, Lee Ray 9950 Ney Street Houston, Texas

10

9

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Horwich, Bruce Franklin (B) (Home: 1201 No. Grove, Oak Park, III)

10

1063 Half Day Road Highland Park III.

9

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Howard, Gregory Kent 7338 Agnes Kansas City, Mo. Howe, Bruce Jay 105 So. 12th St. Dunlap, Iowa

12

Hubbard, Robert Theodore Herrcke 1025 Marquette LaSalle, III.

10

9 11

Hupprich, Lester Stephen

(Steve)

Klinepeter, Gary Ray Ebb Tide Apts.

100 Market St. Galveston, Tex.

Leslie, Avery R.R. #1 Millstadt, Illinois

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Matthews, Wayne Evan (W) 726 Westfield Drive Red Bud, Illinois

10

Mattice, Ronald Roger 102 8th St. Sioux Rapids, Iowa

11

Mavis, Curt Joseph

McCarthy, William Nelson 3411 W. 87th Leawood, Kans.

R.R. #2 Rochester, Illinois 9

McClellan, Jack Carl (JC) 216 Via Orviefo Newport Beach, Calif.

Means, Garry Robb (Home: 4343 Brentwood) Independence, Mo. 74502

11

Meyers, John Patrick (JP) 400 East 52nd Nev/ York 22, Nev/ York

McClenahan, John Robert 7448 Cromwell Drive Clayton, Mo.

10

Miller, Jason Arthur (J) 10600 Hickman Hts. Road Kansas City, Mo.

McCormack, James Martin 3204 Sherwood Avenue Peoria, Illinois

8

St. Louis, Mo. 63109

Jacobs, Alan K. (A) 9001 Delmar Overland Park, Kansas

10

Jacobs, James Leonard (J) 936 Smithshire Ferguson, Missouri

Lanham, James Thomas 421 West Lawrence Av. Springfield, III.

11

LaScelle, John Byron 852 Jeannette Des Plaines, III.

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9

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Lasley, Jimmy Duane Rural Route 1, Box 147 Dalhart, Texas

(D) 5111 Capitol Avenue Omaha, Nebr.

9

Latreille, William George

Johnson, Russell Dale (R)

9

418 Bellavista Drive Grand Blanc, Mich.

Laws, Joel A. 7108 Dale Ave. Richmond Heights, Mo.

Miller, James Attebery (JA) 7227 Fisher Road Dallas, Texas

McElwain, John Emmet 551 Central Kirkwood, Mo.

11

Johnson, Dennis Bernard

Box 474 Ottumwa, Iowa

12

Saratoga 125 Lomas Hipodromo Mexico 10, D.F., Mexico

10

8

Matthews, John Richard (R) Dawson, Illinois

Louis, George Wilcox 606 So. 52nd Omaha, Nebr.

(J)

Kufdakis, James Nicholas 2116 lllini Road Springfield, III.

Lance, Keith Ray (Home.- 5625 Walsh)

Jenkins, Douglas Ray (Home: 6124 Hancock, Berkeley, Mo.)

12

MacLellan, Byron Jeffrey

8

Martino, William Michael 519 So. Rammer Ave. Arlington Heights, III.

Mason, Robert Loren 625 West 5th St. Waterloo, Iowa (Home: 908 Cataract)

12

Ince, Charles Edward 305 So. 21st Blue Springs, Mo.

7

10

Lugger, Michael Sheldon Joseph 8520 Korea Drive Vinita Park, Mo.

Lake, Dean Alan 400 So. Cedar St. Shelbyville, III.

Martinko, Michael Joseph 5012 Dobson Street Skokie, Illinois

Long, David Wayne 49 Aaron Drive Belleville, III.

11

8

10

Martyn, John Ryan 3513 Gillon Dallas, Texas

Koths, Larry Alan (L) 24260 Melody Lane Taylor, Michigan

Hutton, Robert Kevin 7520 Clayton Road St. Louis, Mo.

Maass, Grant Edward 3276 Bellacre Court Cincinnati 11, Ohio

12

11

Kramer, Don E. (D) 3120 N.W. 43rd St. Oklahoma City, Okla.

7

Licht, Michael John 1249 East 5th St. Fremont, Nebr.

Koths, Kerry Ray (K) 24260 Melody Lane Taylor, Michigan

109 N.E. Roanoke

Peoria, Illinois

Levens, Bruce Eliot 8601 Delmar Lane Prairie Village, Kans.

McNeil, George Michael (M) 1441 Maple Avenue Galesburg, Illinois

10

McGee, Patrick Wolcott Paradise Road, R.F.D. 29 Kansas City 67, Missouri McNeil, Charles Lachlan (C) 304 W. Chestnut Mason City, III.

12

Miller, James Howard (JH) 313 Highv/ay 82 West New Boston, Texas

10

Miller, John Wayne (JW) 17 Ridge Crest Drive Chesterfield, Mo.

12

Morrell, Douglas Wayne 1317 North Morgan Street Rushville, Indiana

L>aaer Koster 1965-66 10

Morris, Cary Rual (C) 204 East Home Vandalia, Missouri

10

Morris, Jeffrey David (J) (Home: 2154 East 31st Place) Tulsa, Oklahoma

12

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Morris, Robert Eugene (R) 803 W. 48th, Apt. 902 Kansas City, Mo. Mothershead, Jerry Lynn Box 23 State Hospital Farmington, Mo. Muckier, Timothy John 10480 Starhill Acres Dr. St. Louis, Mo. 63128 Myers, Allan Sheldon (A) 24800 Cubberness St. Clair Shores, Mich.

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10

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Myers, Pou! Edwin (P) 11675 West 31st Place Lakewood, Colo

12 6

Nelson, Alan C. (A) 2527 Meadow Lane Cape Girardeau, Mo.

8

10

Nelson, Richard L. 11180 Jerries Lane St. Louis 36, Mo.

10 10

New, Richard Casey

Route 1 Nevada, Iowa 9

7

Nicholson, David Scott 1848 So. Clay St. Denver, Colo. 80219

10

12

Nigro, Sylvester Joseph (J) 821 East Doris Ave. Kansas City 18, Mo.

11 11

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Nigro, Lorie Francis (L) 1055 West 55th St. Kansas City, Mo. Norton, Lawrence Alvah (L) 22589 Raven East Detroit, Mich.

Nuckolls, Derek Thomas 4119 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa

7

Nuoci, Gerard Joseph (Jerry) 330 No 2nd Douglas, Wyoming

9

7

Ortega, Rafael Pantoja (Home: 139 Brasil Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico)

Owens, Robert 25775 Franklin Pork Drive Franklin, Mich.

Paddock, John R., Jr. 1770 Bluehill Boulder, Colo.

11

11

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Portillo-Boyer, Erick Transporte Pertillo Avenida Municipal No. 122 Puerto la Cruz, Edo. Anzoategui Venezuela

Price, James Owen (J) 112 Rolling Wheels Ellridge, N.Y.

Price, Robert Edward (R) 4005 Nancy Drive, Apt. 7 Florissant, Mo.

9

Price, William Dee (WD) Box 77 Mt. Dora, New Mexico

Paisley, John Edward 897 E. Fremont Galesburg, III.

12

Rovik, John Charles (JC) 42 Waukegan Road Glenview, III.

12

Royer, Michael Keith 1534 Linden Ames, Iowa

10

Russell, Philip Randolph 1704 Coventry Lane Oklahoma City, Okla.

10

Schiffman, Donald William 9746 Big Bend Road Crestwood, Missouri

8

Schleeter, Kenneth Francis 217 Nauvoo Park Forest, III.

9

Schultz, Robert Ernst 40 Lake Forest St. Louis 17, Mo.

i2 Park, Peter N. 2501 Westover Road Austin, Texas

Price, William Starr (WS) 7214 West 71st St. Overland Park, Kans.

7

Parmalee, Alex Harold 1012 S. Pickwick Springfield, Mo.

Ratteree, Steven Michael (Home: 3928 Canterbury) St. Louis, Mo. 63121

8

Reiser, Ralph Scott (Home: 704 N. 76th St.) E. St. Louis, III.

11

Schweiger, John Park 12507 So. 29th St. Omaha, Nebr.

11

Reno, Christopher Barnes 102 So. Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, Iowa

12

Seabaugh, Jerry Albert (J) Walnut Hill Farm Chesterfield, Mo.

Pautler, Kenneth Paul 9810 Witcomb St. Louis, Mo.

11

Reynolds, Robert Leroy 3225 West 98th St. Leawood, Kans.

9

Seabaugh, Richard Dean

Payne, Douglas Robert (D) 1001 So. 13th Ave., West Newton, Iowa

8

Passick, Dan Ivan 4027 Columbia Des Moines, Iowa

Payne, James Martin (J) (Home: Box 853) Columbia, Mo.

Payne, John Mark (M) (Home: Box 853) Columbia, Mo.

Pellicer, Manuel Vincente Av.- Avila, Qta. Hildamar Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela

Phillips, Jeffry Ross 103 Shady Valley Drive, Route 4 Chesterfield, Missouri Pinson, Javier Altamirano (Beco) CB & I Co., Ltd. P.O. Box 214 Concorcio Guri, Apartado

24 Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela

11

8

Rickhoff, Stephen Nicholas 38 Ridgetop Drive St. Louis 17, Mo. Riecken, Craig Frank 2015 Clark Ames, Iowa

Riojas, Pedro Jose 3545 Lafayette

(R) Walnut Hill Farm Chesterfield, Mo.

8

10

10

Roberts, Roy M. Ill (Home: 672 No. Spring St.) Harrison, Ark.

Rockel, Michael Stephen

7418 Carleton Ave. University City, Mo.

8

Rousey, David Francis 4501 Tower Grove Place St. Louis 10, Mo.

12

Rovik, Joseph Andrew (JA) 42 Waukegan Road Glenview, III.

Sexton, Richard Bruce Old Woods Mill Road R.R. #2 Chesterfield, Mo.

8

Shaw, Kevin Lee Daniels 9501 Mesa Olivette, Mo.

11

Sherwin, Wayne Charles (Home: 233 No. 6th St.) Douglas, Wyoming

St. Louis, Mo.

11

Serbin, James Scott 2224 Warson Road Springfield, III.

9

Sherwood, Michael Victor 8422 Stanford University City 32, Mo.

8

Shevelson, James Allen 411 No. Elmwood Oak Park, III.

11

Shippey, Dean Ure 10 Juanita Place Belleville, III.

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Cadet Koster 1965-66 9

Sullivan, Thomas Edward, Jr. 419 W. 56th St. Kansas City 13, Mo.

Simmons, Tomas Pendleton 3616 Hamilton Drive Fort Worth, Texas

8

Sweaney, Gary 7217 A Burrwood Drive Normandy, Mo.

Smith, Donald Ray 1 126 Des Peres St Louis, Mo. 63119

8

Taylor, Richard Mark 1709 Kenilworth Drive Brentwood, Mo.

11

Shoemaker, William Leo 7000 4th Parkway Sacramento, Calif 95823

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12

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Snowden, William Grant U.S. Army Hospital 5 Goethals, Fort Leonard

10

Wood, Mo. 9

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9

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12

Thomas, Howard Young (H) 205 McDonald Place Webster Groves 19, Mo.

Spielberg, Scott Dean 8133 Tulane University City 30, Mo

12

Thomas, Neil Stuart (N) 4643 Redfield Court, Apt. 3B St. Louis, Mo. 63121

Spindler, Mark Steven 1233 Forest Road LaGrange Park, III.

Thompson, Donald Edward Hawk Point, Mo.

Spooner, Frederick Howard (Home: 5 Circle Drive) Paris, III.

11

Tinkcom, Kendall Loren (K) 9202A Rhode Island Wurtsmith AFB, Mich.

Spurlock, John J. 2501 No. Glenstone Springfield, Mo.

12

Tinkcom, Teddy Wayne (W) 9202A Rhode Island Wurtsmith AFB, Mich.

11

Torres, Alejandro B. Av. 23, No. 66-69 Maracaibo, Venezuela

Stephens, John Marshall

8

Stevens, Jerry Allan (JA) 840 So. 2nd DeKalb, III.

9

Stoddard, William Phillips 326 Simmons Webster Groves, Mo.

10

Troll, Thomas Martin Box 352 Kansas, III

11

Trump, Jerry Dwight 19 Belle Plaine St. Charles, Mo.

8

11

Strawn, Gregory Lee 96 No. Chambers Galesburg, III. 11

10

Stuart, Charles Franklin (Home: 1700 Kingsbury Lane) Oklahoma City, Okla.

10

Vincel, Stephen DuBois 5103 Donovan St. Louis 9, Mo

11

Vogelpohl, Edward Lawrence 4813 Beech Bellaire, Texas

12

Tucker, Kenneth Wesley 4522 No. Locust Kansas City, Mo. Tubbesing, Gregory Lewis 5865 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, Mo.

Ubach de la Garza, Jose Manuel 56 Victoria H. Matamoros, Tamps, Mexico

Von Jenef, H. Danforth 1814 West Baldwin Road Palatine, III.

10

Wilkie, John Roger (Jack' 712 North Ashland Peoria, III.

12

9

Wilkinson, Douglas Archibald (Home: 1007 Westover Road Kansas City, Mo.;

11

Willenbrock, Corl John 8022 MacKenzie Road Affton 23, Mo.

12

Wilson, William Joseph 1835 No. 30th Kansas City, Kansas

9

Winer, Mark Allen 8625 Mayflower Court University City 32, Mo.

7

Winterer, Thomas Edwin 750 Florence Ave. Webster Groves, 19, Mo.

Von Rump, Elliott Herman

558 Olive Court Webster Groves 19, Mo. 10

8

Stein, Richard Alan (Home: 2136 Blue Hills Road) Manhattan, Kans.

Verkier, Thomas Edward 201 1 Vawter Urbana, III.

12

Soder, Scott 5544 Old San Jose Road Santa Cruz, Calif

(JM) (Home: Route 1) Pacific, Mo.

10

Thanhouser, Edwin N. (Ned) 514 West Friar Tuck Lane Houston, Texas

9

von Winitzky, Roger Puerto Ordaz, Apartado 85 Edo. Bolivar, Venezuela

Waeckerle, Robert Christopher 1205 W. 95th St. Kansas City, Mo 64114

Wisdom, Thomas Craig 1328 No 14th DeKalb, III.

11

7

Witthaus, Gary Dwayne Box 184 Wright City, Missouri

8

Wahler, Stephen Fulton 2107 W. 17th St. Davenport, Iowa

6

Walvoord, David Fletcher 700 Fairacres Road Omaha, Nebr.

11

Woltzen, Lawrence Bartruff 5926 North Sherwood Drive Peoria, III.

Wayne, Anthony Carl

12

Woodmansee, Mark Morgaiin 820 Greenway Terrace Kansas City, Mo.

1 1

Wormhoudt, Dan Richard 3600 North Court Road Ottumwa, Iowa

10

303 Westridge Columbia, Mo.

9

Weems, Marshall Allen 47 Fairview Drive E. St. Louis, III.

12

White, Dwane Kent (D) Route 3, Box 405A Independence, Mo

9

Wrenn, Jack Mitchell (Mi 505 West Lake Marceline, Missouri

7

White, Michael Lloyd (M) R.F.D. =3, Windswept Farm Wooster, Ohio

9

Wrenn, R. Michael (R; 505 West Lake Marceline, Missouri

8

Wibbels, Lawrence Evans #7 Montgomery Place Decatur, III.

10

Wiese, Jeffrey Kent 1205 Waverly Drive Champaign, III.

11

Yonke, Robert Joseph (Home: 828 E. 110th St.) Kansas City, Mo.

11

Zimmerman, Theodore Thomas (Tom) P.O. Box 129 Whitewater, Kansas

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TAPS, ’66 They

smiled,

they

frowned,

they

cried,

and

they

laughed at the sound their ears longed for all year—

the sound that they dreamed about, the sound they were never to forget—the sound of a battalion com-

mander's strong voice bellowing "Dismissed!"

Over three hundred cadets clad in blue ran for cars, buses and finally burned a road toward home.

The day was almost over as the sun was setting.

Only a few signs of cadet life were left: Old hats, for­

gotten books, and a few disregarded personal articles remained on the barren campus. It was as though a

terrible air raid warning had been heard and the entire town had gone underground—everything was still, there

were no bells, no bugles, no sounds of sad and happy

voices—nothing.

Three months later the campus is destined to thrive

once more with loyal, lonesome, and fun-loving cadets.

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