1976 Missouri Military Academy Taps Yearbook by Missouri Military Academy

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TAPS '76 Missouri Military Academy

We Celebrate the Past in the spirit of seventy-si SIX

There was an enormous force which strengthened the colonies, which exists today, and which has carried America through its great history. That force is known to us all to be the "Spirit of ’76.” What was that spirit — and indeed what is

It is a SPIRIT OF LIBERTY and the knowl edge that one man’s freedom is more important than anything else on earth.

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It is the SPIRIT OF INDIVIDUALISM — acknowledging a birthright of opportunity and freedom drawn from the strength of our fathers.

Indeed the "SPIRIT OF ’76” was, and is, many things, each of which has been a building block of our national greatness. Our country grew on that spirit and prospered on that spirit. When all else fails it is that spirit that will be there to guide us and keep us strong.

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MISSOURI MILITAR Y A CADEMY MEXICO, MISSOURI

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CONTENTS

Companies

Academics

Seniors

Un derclassm en

Organiza tions

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Athletics

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Military

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Junior School

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Advertising

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TAPS STAFF Editor —

Bob Conklin Business Manager — Roger Anderson

Chief Ph o tograph er — Don Hand WRITERS - Matt Beene, Ron Block, Brad Bowen, Dean Davison, James Hamilton and Carter Higgins PHOTOGRAPHERS - Darin Bracken and Gar ret Swanson

ADVISER - Lt. John Foster

CAMPUS VIEW - This was home for every cadet for nine months of the year. Pictured below is an aerial view of the M.M.A. campus. More familiar to the corps is the walk in front of Echo Company, immediately below, and the flag pole in front of the administration building, at right.

PANORAMA OF ROLES - Cadet life was an active, ever-changing role. Byron Harrod, at left, dresses in colonial American costume for the stage production ”E Pluribus Unum." Below, Kent Stephens strolls with his family during a campus visit while the Glee Club, at bottom left, sings during the traditional Evensong service before Christmas furlough.

The Bicentennial The Bicentennial - America’s 200th birthday - provided the theme for scores of activities during the 1975-76 school year at Missouri Mil itary Academy. From special classroom pro jects to a Bicentennial stage production, this celebration touched on the lives of every cadet. The TAPS staff hopes this yearbook reflects the spirit of the Bicentennial in the best tradi tions of M.M.A. and in remembrance of the heritage of this great land.

Cadets visit historic sites The highlight of M.M.A.’s Bicentennial school year came in February with a tour of historic sites along the east coast of the U.S. Visiting some of America’s most famous landmarks, cadets traveled through James town, colonial Williamsburg, Richmond, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Concord and Lexington. The Bicentennial Tour also included stops at points of interest in the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C. Accompanied by Major Ronald Kelly and Capt. John Hegwein, the cadet group cov ered 369 years of U.S. history to visit some of the visible reminders of America’s herit age.

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SKYLINE - Capt. John Hegwein and a pair of Bicentennial Tourist above left peer New York's famed skyline from a ferry. Above rigHi cadet stands in reference at the gravesite of slain President John F. nedy at Arlington National Cemetery. At right, a group of tourists , time from the travel schedule to feed pigeons in Philadelphia.

REACHING FOR HISTORY - Steve Carlstead touches the Liberty Bell, at left, America's most famous symbol of freedom. Below, cadets witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C.

Bicentennial centered on campus activities ON THE GO - A beautiful fall Sunday provides the setting for cadets walking in front of administra tion building at right. Below, a Colonel cross country runner competes with two New Bloomfield runners on M.M.A.'s rustic backcampus trail. Above right, first-year cadet Bill Moran visits with his parents on a late afternoon visit to cam pus.

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In addition to off-campus trips, the Bicentennial celebration at M.M.A. centered on scores of campus activities. Nearly every department emphasized the Bicentennial and cadets were involved in both classroom and extracurricular pro jects. Cadets wrote Bicentennial essays, learned about Ameri ca's flag history at a special assembly and participated in con certs and plays featuring Bicentennial themes. Each of these projects made cadets aware of the unique herit age and traditions of America and why this generation should contribute and add to the best ideals of this nation.

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IN THE SPIRIT - The M.M.A. Drum and Bugle Corps, Missouri's official drum and bugle unit for the state-wide Bicentennial celebration, and Fusileers above perform during halftime at a MU basketball game. At top, Major David Steinmetz discusses classwork with two math students.

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September rush opens school year The hectic rush of early September marked the opening of M. M. A . 's 1975-76 Bicentennial school year. Warm, late summer weather welcomed new recruits and returning old boys who arrived for a busy orientation week of unpacking, tests, uniform fitting and settling in new quar ters. On hand to greet the corps were cadet officers. Paul Gant took command of the corps while Mark Dowling and Brian Sims were leaders in the Junior School. Also arriving for the first time were five new faculty mem bers including a new executive officer, Lt. Col. William Naylor. A new assistant in the military department, S/Sgt. Carrol Futrell joined the Academy staff shortly after the start of classes. New friends and old traditions combined in the opening days of the Bicentennial school year.

NEW RECORD - For the first time in the school’s history, four brothers enrolled for the same aca demic year. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Waters regis ter sons Jim, Chris, Perry and Tommy at far left. At left, Cesare Chiaradonna is introduced at a Colonel pep rally while Todd Rogers of the Junior School gets his initial haircut of the school year from barber Dallas Osterhout in below photo.

THE BUMP - Mark Ledford the date engage in the latest dance step, the Bump, during the first social mixer in the new Student Center at left. Above, Lt. Col. Eugene Lamm and Capt. David Denton. welcome Latin cadets during orientation week.

Dad's Weekend draws visitors Three busy days of football games, drill com petitions, a formal ball and an awards ceremony marked the 28th annual Dad's Weekend on Oct. 17-19. A beautiful fall weekend with sunny skies and cool temperatures welcomed campus visitors to the first major event of the school year. Highlights of the weekend included the Dad’s Day battalion review with hundreds of Dads troop ing the line and forming a reviewing party as their sons marched by. The weekend also provided an opportunity for parents to meet with faculty instructors to review their sons’ academic progress. Parents also were treated to a victory by the football Colonels who came from behind to defeat the Montgomery' R-2 Wildcats. Scores of cadet parents also joined their sons and dates at the Dad's Day Ball and on the follow ing day viewed presentation of military awards to top cadets in last year’s Junior ROTC classes.

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OUTDOOR BUFFET - A brisk, but brilliant day found Dad's Day visitors, at left, enjoying an outdoor buffet dinner. Below, Lt. Col. Joe Bailey chats with cadet par ents during the first of two parent-teacher conferences scheduled during the week end.

LINEUP - Cadets line up for drilldown competition while cadet parents watch from stands at far left. Above, varsity Colonels in Maroon and Gold receive kickoff from Montgomery R-2 Wildcats. At left, parents and visitors register for weekend activities with Mrs. Dorothy Sumpter in Alumni-Visitors Lounge.

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Fall activities were plentiful Fall activities for the corps, both on and off-campus, were plentiful. In addition to a busy schedule of reviews, classes, drill and meetings, cadets also practiced hard for spe cial events. One of the busiest groups was the band which opened the school year early with a performance in St. Louis where over 40,000 Cardinal football fans and a national television audience heard the unit play the National Anthem. The Marching Band also appeared in the Mark Twin Band Festival in Hannibal and joined the Fusileers for Northeast Missouri State University’s Homecoming Parade. On campus, the band. Glee Club and Dramateers gave a sparkling performance in the Bicentennial pro duction, "E Pluribus Unum. ” Other fall highlights included a trip to Kemper by the entire corps which cheered the football Colonels to vic tory over their arch-rivals. Both varsity and intramural competitors were honored at the Fall Sports Banquet. After trimester exams in early November, the corps took a welcomed rest during the first open weekend of the year.

SURPRISE CEREMONY - Lt. Col. Joe B-a’1 below, was honored by Homecoming a-H during halftime of varsity Colonel gaJ Mackie Johnston, president of the M.^ Alumni Assn. , presented a plaque to Col- 1 ley commemorating 35 years of service Academy. At left, alumni form up to troop corps while Col. Paul Cherches strikes up Marching Band at bottom left.

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Bicentennial memorial dedicated Dedication of a campus memorial in observance of the nation’s Bicentennial was among the highlights of Homecom ing on Nov. 8. With the entire corps and over 100 alumni present for the ceremony, a block of native limestone from the original campus of the Academy was unveiled by Mackie Johnston, president of the alumni association, and by Wanen O. McIntyre, a longtime booster of M. M. A. The limestone block also was dedicated to Mr. McIntyre’s father, a former cadet and later a faculty officer at the orig inal Academy which burned in 1896. Other Homecoming activities included a surprise tribute to

the Academy’s long-time athletic director, Lt. Col. Jo Bailey, during halftime of the varsity football game. Over a score of his former players took part in the cere mony which featured a musical tribute by the Academy's Pe Band directed by Lt. Col. Paul Cherches who was similarJ honored at Homecoming last year. Homecoming alumni also were on hand to view colorfu decorations erected at each of the five barracks on campus The barracks decoration award was voted to Delta Compan by a panel of alumni wives. The corps also paid tribute to alumni by passing in revie’ in honor of the campus visitors.

BARRACKS DECORATIONS - Alpha Company cadets at right pose in front of the barracks to greet Homecoming alumni at ’’Colonels’ Res taurant.” Below, participants in the Bicenten nial memorial ceremony flank the block of native limestone dedicated at Homecoming. From left are Col. C. R. Stribling, Mackie Johnston, Warren McIntyre and Col. Charles Stribling III.

Christmas celebration precedes furlough The pace of the Bicentennial school year began to slow down by December when thoughts of the corps began dwelling on Christmas furlough which started Dec. 19. That was the day cadets dropped their books and picked up their bags for the long-awaited trip home for Christmas. Before the buses departed however, the corps enjoyed the traditional round of festivities - barracks parties, tree deco rations, caroling and a visit by Santa Claus - which culmi-

nated in the 35th celebration of Evensong in the Acaderr Chapel. Many cadet parents arrived the evening before fu lough to join the corps in prayer before leaving with the sons on the following day. A special feature of the Evensong service was instrument music which accompanied the singing of nearly 60 cade who participated in the celebration. And then the magic day arrived for the ride home.

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GEE WHIZ! - Josh Henkle, below, expresses pleasure with toys he received at Junior School Christmas party. Below right, a merry band of travelers let out a yell as bus departs on Christmas furlough. At left, Perry Speese joins in caroling in Delta Company while Alpha Company cadets, at bottom left, listen to instrumental music played by band members. At far left, the Double Quartet lead the Glee Club in song at tradi tional Evensong services in Academy Chapel.

MISS MISSOURI - Mike Wrage, junior class president, has the honor of dancing with Miss Becky Rives, Miss Missouri of 1976, at the Valentine Ball at right. Below, upper school winners in the Epple Art Contest admire entries.

CAMPUS VISITOR - L. C. Hansen, chairman c the M.M.A. Board of Visitors, takes a campi tour with guides Tod Minnigerode and Tom Blac at left.

Campus activities resume in January A return from furlough in early January meant the return of a full schedule of campus activities for the corps. First on the calendar was an orientation trip to Fort Leonard Wood for 23 cadets. Other January activities included the Battle of the Bands won by the Radical Sounds. February was a busy month starting with the annual Board of Visitors meetings and continuing with the tra ditional Valentine Ball and Epple Art Contest. Off-campus trips took cadets to as far as Concord, Mass. , on the 1976 Bicentennial Tour of historic sites along the east coast of the U.S. Five cadets partici pated in the Presidential Classroom for Young Ameri cans in the nation’s capital while individual classes made field trips to near-by attractions. The M.M.A. Fusileers and Drum and Bugle Corps made a return engagement at University of Missouri basketball game halftime show and won applause from nearly 10,000 Tiger fans.

BICENTENNIAL TOUR - Cadets on the 1976 Educational Tour find a resting spot on the itinerary above. At left center, four ’’trainees” practice their throwing arms during a visit to Fort Leonard Wood.

Win ter months prelude furlough The long winter months of January and February gradually gave way to the month of March when thoughts turned to another furlough - the last break before the final rush of Spring. Before packing bags, the corps were occupied with more extra-curricular activities plus class work, athletics, military and a dozen other rou tine events in the life of a cadet. Special events of the month were a Dramateer performance, appearances by the band in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis, the Miss Audrain County Pageant and in a pop concert with the Glee Club on the eve before furlough which started on March 19. Also presented in March was a cantata by Glee Club members and local singers who rendered a pulpit musical on the story of Christ.

ATTENTIVE CLASS - Capt. Roger Plumskey, below, holds the attention of students who put on the spoof for the benefit of the cameraman. Harder-working cadets, Matt Benne, Ron Block and Garret Swanson, keep busy with journalism assignments at upper left. At bottom left, cadets grope for answers on a test in the assembly hall, the setting for the company spelling contest in which entrants heed instructions from Major Red dick at left. At top of page, players in the Con cert Band accompany Glee Club singers during a Pop Concert.

Few "breathers for corps in spring ”Ah, Spring!” was a collective sigh of cadets when warm weather set in after the last furlough of 1975-76. Ice skates and trench coats gave way to frisbees and cutoffs in the little free time cadets had on their hands. For with spring came a multitude of special events. First off was the all-important G.I. on April 9 when visit ing Army inspectors took a close look at school training and facilities. Then came Mother's Day with reviews and flower-pinning ceremonies. Following was a round of banquets for cadets participating in campus activities. The Junior School made their annual spring trip to see the Freedom Train in Jefferson City while musical groups prepared for the Spring Concert and the Dramateers gave their final performance of the year. A significant achievement came in April for the Fusileers drill team which captured the National Invitational Drill Team Championship for the second time since 1972. And just when the schedule should have had a "breather,” it was time for the last hectic weekend of the year - Com mencement.

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DRILL CHAMPIONS - Performing in the spotlight at top page, the Fusileers march at close-ranks at the Natio Invitational Drill Meet in which they won the Govern ( Trophy. Above, cadets whose mothers are deceased rece white carnations during Mother's Day ceremonies.

TULIP QUEEN - Ralph Riess at left has the honor of the first dance with Miss Jodine Greiner, queen of the Tulip Ball. Below, a G.I. inspector examines the weapon of an Echo Company cadet. Junior Schoolers line up for admittance to the Freedom Train on a spring trip to Jefferson City at bottom of page.

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NEW BC - Paul Gant passes the traditional sword 16 Keith Weaver , battalion commander designate for 1976-77 in below photo. At bottom left, cadet officers lead the processional during the Grand March at the Bicentennial Ball.

Commencement ends 776 Bicentennial year The climax of Missouri Military Academy’s 1976 Bicentennial year came on May 21-23 with 87th Commencement exercises. Diplomas were awarded to 51 seniors and 23 eighth grade cadets who, along with nearly 2,000 campus visitors, heard Missouri's attorney general, John C. Danforth, deliver the graduation address. Top honors in the high school were shared by Paul Gant and Jeff Crain while Alan Haberman was declared valedictorian of the graduating class. Junior School honors went to Erik Mostar, Tommy Waters, Brian Sims and Mark Dowling. Commencement activities opened with the annual W. Wallace Fry contest won by Jon Kaiser with Matt Benne receiving the Churchill Memorial Plaque. Other weekend activities included the Bicentennial Ball, Baccalaureate services and a dress parade. Underclass cadets paid tribute to their departing classmates at Senior Review when command of the corps was passed from Gant to Keith Weaver. Other officer designates took over new responsibili ties for a brief period before the seniors resumed command for one last time at the final formation.

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NEW GRADUATES - With diplomas in hand, seniors exit Field House following graduation exercises at upper left where Alan Haberman at left receives congratulations from Col. Charles Stribling III and Atty. Gen. John C. Danforth. Below center, seniors form a reviewing party during Senior Review while Matt Benne, below, delivers his speech in the Fry speech contest.

AU REVOIR - The last formation of the 1975-76 school year was Au Revoir when cadets exchanged handshakes and farewells. As the strains of ’’Taps" wafted across the front campus, the memories of the Bicentennial year echoed through the minds of cadets. But the reflection was only momentary as the final "Dismissed’* lifted the spirit of the corps. Above, the band plays "Auld Lang Syne" while exuberant cadets above rushed to give their outgoing commander Paul Gant a watery tribute at left.

COMPANY STAFF - Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, Band Company counselor, poses with members of the company staff at left. Below, players in the Radical Sounds give the winning perform ance in the Battle of the Bands contest. At bottom right, the Marching Band leads the corps to Kemper’s football field after parading through downtown Boonville.

Band wins honor company For the second year in a row, Band Company was named Honor Company of the year based on top standings in scholarship and discipline. Commanded by Jeff Crain, Band Company also boasted the most number of cadet officers in Ron Castle, Steve Carlstead, Alan Haberman and Gary Phillips. Ranking NCO in the company was Tom Merick while Ed Coultas was drum major. As traditional, cadets in the company served as traveling ambassadors for the Academy, appearing in numerous parades and other off-campus appearances. Part of the company’s activities centered on the Drum and Bugle Corps which was Missouri's officially designated drum and bugle unit for the state-wide Bicenten nial celebration. Among appearances this year were a pre-game show at Busch Stadium which was televised on national network TV. Other engagements were at the Northeast Missouri State University Homecoming Parade, the Mark Twain Band Festival, the St. Patrick's Day Parade in St. Louis and a halftime show at a University of Missouri basketball game. In addition, for the fifth consecutive year, the Marching Band won top honors in the annual Jefferson City Christmas Parade. Cadets winning Commencement honors were Crain who was named to the Cherches Plaque as outstanding ”C" Company cadet, Ken Baker, recipient of the first Curt Milburn Memorial Plaque, the Sousa Band Award and co-winner of the Excellence in Music Award with Philips, and Sean Adams who won the Peak Music Award for first-year cadet.

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FORMATION - Band Company cadets march in a different kind of ''formation” in above photo. At left, the Marching Band performs during halftime of the Homecoming game.

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DECORATIONS - Bernie Heimos and Alan Haberman siuff tissue paper into a display for Homecoming in above photo. At right, Lt. Col. Paul Cherches directs the Concert Band during a performance in the gym. At top of page, the Marching Band assembles for a group photo on Colonel’s Field.

HONOR COMPANY - Band Company's staff members for next year carry the Honor Company guidon during Senior Review in below photo. At bottom of page, "C"’s second platoon poses in front of the company.

CANTEEN CUSTOMERS - a trio of Alpha residents, Mark Thorne, Mick Jones and Ken Kaufman, await service in the newly remodeled Student Center from Mrs. Kay Wortman below. At right, Alpha's first platoon poses in front of the barracks while "A" Company counselor Capt. wayne Brad ford, awards a marksmanship medal to Alpha's Dave Swinney at bottom right.

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’’COLONELS’ RESTAURANT-- - Homecoming visitors are enticed to patronize Colonels’ Restaurant where the main dish was Salisbury Steak in below photo. At

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PASSING IN REVIEW - Alpha passes the reviewing stand during Senior Review unde_ command of next year's staff at bottom of page. This year's staff and Capt. Wayn= Bradford, company counselor, are pictured below. At below left, Mike Harb°accepts a company award from Col. Charles Stribling III on behalf of the comp^11" during Commencement.

Delta unifies many recruits

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Despite opening the 1975-76 school year with a high percentage of first-year cadets, Delta Company quickly became a unified body of cadets under the command of Sam Markuly. Residents of the ’’Alamo” won the top military standing award and was judged the best-drilled com pany during competition at Commencement. ”D" Company also boasted the highest percentage of varsity lettermen in the corps although talented cadets participating in varsity athletics kept the company teams from placing well in battalion foot ball and basketball play. One of Delta’s highlights this year was winning the best decorated barracks contest at Homecoming. Other officers in the company were Ralph Riess and John Pye while Tod Minnigerode was the ranking NCO.

BEST DRILLED - Sam Markuly accepts the plaque for Delta Company as the best drilled unit in competition at Commencement. Sam’s mother looks on at the ceremony at top of page. Above, Capt. David Denton, company counselor, poses with the company staff in front of the barracks.

FAST FINISHER - Delta’s Mike Wrage stretches for the finish line to anchor a relay race against MSD below. At bottom of page is Delta's second platoon.

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BP' TOP BACK - Echo’s Jeff Nedblake at right shows the run ning form that led to his selection to the district honorable mention team. Above, Oscar Prieto and friend enjoy the first mixer of the school year in September. At top of page is Echo’s staff with counselors Major David Steinmetz and Major James Marley and the late Rich Hall, at far left.

AT EASE - Augie Tetzlaff, below, takes the liberty of prop ping up his feet and turning up a stereo on a Sunday after noon. At left, first-year cadet Dwight Hom was a frequent winner of the academic fourragere presented by Major John Reddick.

Echo suffers loss of Rich Hall Echo Company, which houses the largest number of cadets of any of the upper school barracks, suffered the tragic loss of its com mander, Rich Hall, who died in December following a brief illness. J. D. Waters, a floor commander in Echo, was faced with the task of taking over com mand of the company in place of Hall who was widely admired and respected on cam pus for his sincere attitude and positive leadership abilities. Throughout the school year, Echo blended a variety of talents of many cadets in the

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company in many areas such as academics, military and extra-curricular activities. Echo also produced a number of top ath letes and at the end of the school year won the plaque for best overall athletic record. Other leaders in the company were Raul Casso who attained the rank of officer in his third year, and Cesare Chiaradonna who was the top-ranking NCO. Echo also had the honor of producing three of the four upper school company command ers for next year - Randy Adler, Vince Lind wedel and Oscar Prieto.

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PENSIVE COACH - Capt. Roger Plumskey, coach of Echo's com pany basketball team, watches action from the sidelines in below photo. At bottom of page is one of Echo's platoons.

TOP FUSILEER - Echo's Kevin Hamlett, left, accepts the Fusileer of the Year Award at Commencement from Major Kenneth Mortenson on behalf of his co-winner, the late Rich Hall.

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WINTER PASTTIME - A nearby recreation spot for Echo cadets is Teardrop Lake which provides a natural skating rink in winter at above right. Above, Echo barracks is bedecked as a fortress during Homecoming.

The Final S.O. HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF CADETS MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Mexico, Missouri 11 May 1976 SPECIAL ORDER

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Upon the recommendation of the promotion board, the following appointments are hereby authorized in the Corps of Cadets: All previous appointments are rescinded.

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To be Cadet Major: Gant To be Cadet Captain: Crain; Waters, J.; Harbor; Markuly; Hamlett c. To be Cadet First Lieutenant: Riess; Benne; Greiner d. To be Cadet Second Lieutenant: Castle; Casso, R.; Carlstead, S.; Haberman, A.; Pye; Phillips e. To be Cadet Sergeant Major: Weaver, K. (Battalion Commander Designate 1976-77) f. To be Cadet Master Sergeant: A Company: Yoest (Charlie Company Designate 1976-77) C Company: Merick; Halmich; Coultas; Baker E Company: Chiaradonna; Adler (Echo Company Commander Designate 1976-77); Lindwedel (Alpha Company Commander Designate 1976-77); Prieto (Delta Company Commander Designate 1976-77) To be Cadet Sergeant First Class: gC Company: Mason; Wise, P.; Jackson D Company: Minnigerode; Speese (floor commander designate 1976-77); Wrage (floor commander designate 197677); Lanham (Mess Steward) E Company: Rose, J.; Tetzlaff; Elizondo h. To be Cadet Staff Sergeant: A Company: Sieben; Waters, C.; Vidor; Griffith C Company: Luckinbill; Johnson, M.; King; Jorishie; Parker (Drum Major Designate 1976-77) D Company: Warnock i. To be Cadet Sergeant: C Company: Matteson; Bass; Bekins D Company: Gay; Block (Battalion Adjutant Designate 1976-77) E Company: Casso, A.; Mesta; Conklin; Duran; Lowenstein; Trujillo; Rose, R. j. To be Cadet Corporal: A Company: Davison; Mattingly; Jones, M.; Weaver, M.; Thorne; Kiss; Mainini; Anderson; Williams, D.; Fletcher; Taylor, M.; Carrico C Company: Matthews; Russell; Carlstead, D.; Cota; Heimos, G.; Ohlemueller; Ernest; Gallo; Ledford; Cole; Kenderish D Company: Swanson; Higgins; Sanders, B.; Stephens E Company: Blunck; Hand; Eichelmann; Nedblake; Schnitzler, J.; Kruse; Bruns; Pardo; Morales; Hamm; McAfee; Nieto; Hyams k. To be Cadet Private First Class (listed alphabetically): Allen, C.; Bard; Beltran; Berrios; Bertorello; Beseau; Bilden; Black; Bodine; Bordner; Bowen; Bunecky; Burton; Carlson; Carter, E.; Chapman; Corral, F.; Cotner; Deal; Draganich; Eckles; Ellington; Frederick; French; Galvan; Haberman, T.; Hamilton, J.; Heimos, B.; Horn; Huddleston; Jennings, W.; Jere; Jones, D.; Kaiser; Kawaski; Kirchner; Kreutz; Lathum; Loyd; McCravy; Montemayor; Moran; Mundy; Nardoni, M.; Nelson, B.; Oberhaus, G.; Olendorf; Payne; Pielemeier; Pile; Porragas; Porte; Rodriguez; Rohwedder; Ruiz; Schnitzler, M.; Smith, J.; Soldwedel; Spruell; Steinhoff; Stiles; Straith; Taylor, S.; Todd; Torres; Walker, K. R.; Ward; Waters, P.; Westerfeld; Wiethop; Will, C.; Williams, M.; Winchell, D.; Winchell, T.; Wise, K.; Wright, Zamora, M. Distribution:

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By Order of the President Major Kenneth Monenson Commandant of Cadets

“1 would not hesitate to say that the United States is the finest society on a grand scale that the world has thus far, Droduced.” ' Alfred North Whitehead

Academy guided by veteran team A veteran team of administrators oversaw Academy opera tions during the Bicentennial school year under the direction of Col. Charles Stribling III, president. Still active in school affairs was Col. C. R. Stribling Jr., board chairman. Two major changes in the administration were effected this year. Lt. Col. William Naylor was appointed executive officer and Major Kenneth Mortenson was promoted to com mandant. Other department heads continuing in their posts this year were Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, athletics, Lt. Col. Orrval Maupin, quartermaster, Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, director of music, and Major Ron Kelly, admissions, and Major John Reddick, academics. One faculty member, Col. Bailey, was honored by the Academy and homecoming alumni in November for 35 years of service to M.M.A. with a surprise ceremony during half time of the varsity football game. At the end of the school year, Mrs. Madge Graham, secre tary to the president, retired after 26 years at the Academy.

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HOLIDAY PARTY - Major Ron Kelly presents a miniature T.-shirt to Cardinal baseball star Al Hrabosky at the St. Louis holiday dinner at upper left. At upper right, Lt. Col. Joe Bailey awards the Arbogast Trophy to Doug Jones at Commencement. Lt. Col. Wil liam Naylor, new executive officer this year, counsels an incoming cadet at right.

BICENTENNIAL MONUMENT - Col. C. R. Stribling Jr., far left, and Col. Charles Stribling III, far right, flank participants in dedication ceremonies of a new Bicentennial Monument during Homecoming at left. Below, Major John Reddick reviews records with new secretary, Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh. At bottom of page, Major Kenneth Mortenson enlivens a school dance to the delight of cadets and dates.

New to the M.M.A. fac ulty this year was Lt. Col. William Naylor who instructed sections of mod ern history and economics and government. Col. Naylor also was busy with counseling duties as execu tive officer.

American history was the teaching domain of Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, who dou bled in the role as director of athletics. The longtime M.M.A. faculty member was honored at Homecom ing for 35 years of service to thousands of cadets.

Capt. John Hegwein was a familiar face to all seniors enrolled in economics and government and a section of sociology. Capt. Heg wein also maintained an active role in athletics, coaching in three varsity sports.

World geography students were divided into four classes, one instructed by Mrs. Betty Naylor, one by Major Kenneth Mortenson and two by Lt. John Foster who also was journalism instructor and adviser to the school newspaper and year book.

Projects planned in Social Studies Bicentennial projects were conducted in nearly every aca demic department of the high school, particularly in the Social Studies Department which covered a broad range of subjects from American history to sociology. Members of the department this year were Lt. Col. Wil liam Naylor, Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, Major Kenneth Mortenson, Major Bill Bryan, who instructed a section in American his tory along with four English courses, Mrs. Betty Naylor, Capt. John Hegwein and Lt. John Foster who served as department chairman. One highlight of the school year in addition to Bicentennial projects was a field trip to Jefferson City by five seniors who participated in the Youth Legislative Forum.

READY TO ROLL - Capt. John Hegwein takes roll on one < the St. Louis-bound buses departing on Christmas furlough.

^ASs project - Major William Bryan of the English

parhnent chats with Kelvin Wise in the M. M. A. Library.

Two instructors join English staff Two new instructors, Major William Bryan and Lt. Sam Mounger, joined the high school English Department this year which was chaired by Capt. Roger Plumskey. Also on the English staff was Lt. Col. Courtney Durham. In addition to instructing traditional grammar, literature and composition, the English staff also became involved in Bicentennial projects by assigning essays which reflected his torical topics. Special work was supervised by Col. Durham who directed Dramateer productions and Capt. Plumskey who served as adviser of ”At Ease" literary magazine published in the spring. Special English classes also were conducted again this year by Capt. David Denton, foreign language instructor who also taught an introductory English class for first-year Latin cadets.

New to the English Depart ment this year was Lt. Sam Mounger who holds a Ph. D. degree from the University of Virginia. Lt. Mounger instructed three junior Eng lish courses and one senior English class.

Completing his third year at M.M.A. in 1975-76 was Capt. Roger Plumskey who also served as adviser of the M.M.A. literary maga zine. A popular instructor among cadets, Capt. Plumskey also was assistant coach on the varsity base ball team.

Veteran English instructor Lt. Col. Courtney Durham taught three senior English classes this year while directing productions staged by the Dramateers.

Also new to the Acad emy this year was Major Bill Bryan, a 23-year officer in the U.S. Air Force. Major Bryan instructed three fresh man English classes and entertained cadets on stop days with slide shows of his travels across the world.

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION - Capt. Raymond Camp bell of the Math Department gives Paul Gant a brief introduction to computer technology at the Mexico Livestock Center.

A full schedule of five math courses was only part of the job for Major James Marley who was a counselor in Echo Company and Supervisor of Glee Club activities.

Math instructors keep busy schedule. A full range of math courses ranging from pre-algebra to geometry and college prep math was offered by the Mathe matics Department. Major James Marley served as chairman of the department this year with Major David Steinmetz and Capt. Raymond Campbell as other full-time instructors. Also on the math staff was Lt. Dan Beeson who divided his time between math and science courses. Doug Kruse was the top-scoring cadet on the National Math Test while Sam Markuly won the Slide Rule for Proficiency in Math awarded at Commencement.

Another Echo Company counselor, Major David Steinmetz was coach of varsity football, basketball and tennis teams this year. Rounding out his daily schedule were four math classes.

M.M.A.'s faculty golf buff, Capt. Raymond Campbell also was active in intramural sports plus teaching four math classes. A resident in Echo bar racks, Capt. Campbell also took on additional duties as assistant commandant this year.

IN THE BOOK - Lt. Ron rosendahl of the Academy Science Department shows slide compar isons to J. D. Waters and Perry Wise doing microscope work in Lt. Rosendahl's advanced biology class below. Known as the favorite OC of cadets, Capt. Waldo Rob erts served as chairman of the science department while instructing chemistry and freshman science. Capt. Roberts also was in charge of the Academy's horseback riding program.

Science projects interest cadets Peering into microscopes and working chemistry experi ments came under the heading of the M.M.A.’s Science Department chaired again this year by Capt. Waldo Rob erts. Other members of the science staff were Lt. Dan Beeson who instructed courses in physics and electronics as well as two math classes and Lt. Ron Rosendahl, first-year instructor, who taught beginning and advanced biology classes. Lt. Rosendahl, an avid outdoorsman, involved several cadets in trapping projects to catch small game for expe rimentation in the biology lab.

New to the M.M.A. fac ulty this year was Lt. Ron Rosendahl who instructed five biology classes. He also was an assistant varsity football coach and swim ming coach outside of the classroom.

M.M.A.'s ever-popular electronics course was taught by Lt. Dan Beeson who oriented cadets to cir cuit boards and TV repair projects. Lt. Beeson also coached varsity track and cross county.

BUILDING TOUR - Capt. David Denton, Academy Spanish instructor, points out items of interest in the Alumni-Visitors Lounge to a visiting teacher.

Capt. David Denton func tioned in a dual capacity again this year as Spanish instructor for American stu dents and English instructor for Latin cadets. He also served as Delta Company counselor and assistant wrestling and track coach.

Three languages instructed Appreciaton and comprehension of lin guistics was the responsibility of the Academy's Foreign Language Depart ment. Capt. David Denton was department chairman and instructed four Spanish classes for American cadets and a special English class for Latin cadets during their first year at the Academy. Capt. Denton also is the coordinator of a Mexican study program for several cadets who attended summer classes at

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the Institute de Estudios Iberoamericanos in Saltillo, Mexico. The other member of the Foreign Lan guage Department was Lt. Robert Fedora who taught two sections in both French and Latin. In addition to classroom work, both officers helped arrange several off-cam pus trips for students to use their newlyacquired language skills in recreational settings.

A bachelor resident in Echo barracks, Lt. Robert Fedora completed his second year at M.M.A. as Latin and French instructor and coaching in the intramural program.

I CHERCHES PLAQUE - Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, director of music, awards the Cherches Plaque to Jeff Crain at Com mencement.

Elective classes provide variety. A variety of specialty courses provided interesting elec tives for cadets to complete their academic schedules. Business education courses were taught by Lt. William Young. Typing, bookkeeping and business problems skills were useful tools learned by many cadets. Mechanical drawing was instructed two nights a week by Mr. Charles Havener. Also instructed in evening classes was drivers training by Mr. Jim Valentik. Lt. Col. Paul Cherches tutored students in private music as well as instructing the popular Humanties class. Creative efforts in cadets were stimulated by Mrs. Jann Higgins, art instructor, who arranged several art showings during the school year.

A loyal following of tal ented cadets has sought art instruction from Mrs. Jann Higgins who taught both high school and Junior School art classes during activity periods.

A 24-year Army veteran, Lt. William Young joined the M.M.A. faculty as instructor of business edu cation courses. He also taught a typing class for several Junior School cadets.

One of the busiest faculty officers on campus, Lt. Col. Paul Cherches was director of music and instructor of the Humanities class. Col. Cherches was supervisor of all instrumen tal music on campus and arranged music for numer ous off-campus perform ances by cadet musicians.

MENU MASTER - Mr. Dave Loucks, food service director, left, works on weekly menu items to please the appetites of cadets. Below, maintenance superintendent, Mr. Raymond West, left. Jewel Stoneberger and George Lewis arrange new furni ture in the Student Center. At bottom of page, cadets utilize the facilities of the Academy library.

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Staff gives vital service Vital services in many forms were provided io the corps by a number of helpful staff members. Dr. H. Peter Ekern looked after the health and well-being of cadets. Mr. Velma Stalcup returned as head nurse to dispense medication at the infir mary along with Mrs. Pauline McCoy. Library services were under the supervision of Mrs. Carolyn Johnson who was assisted by Mrs. Nadine Hel wig. Mr. Dave Loucks directed the food service staff while the maintenance staff was under the supervision of Mr. Raymond West. Mr. Dallas Osterhout was school bar ber and Mrs. Kay Wortman was hostess of the Student Center. Mrs. Madge Graham, who retired at the end of the school year after 26 years of service, was in charge of the business office staff of Mrs. Sara Heberer, Mrs. Dorothy Sumpter and Mrs. Barbara Stuart. Academic Department secretary was Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh.

Senior trait is leadership The keystone characteristic of the 1975-76 senior class was leadership in all phases of cadet life from athletics to academics. Paul Gant was battalion commander and senior of the 14 cadet officers and over a score of NCOs. Kevin Hamlett was adjutant while company com manders were Mike Harbor, Jeff Crain, Sam Markuly and J. D. Waters who succeeded the late Rich Hall. Seniors planned and sponsored the traditional Tulip Ball in April with other activities organized by class officers under Ralph Riess, class presi dent.

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CLASS OFFICERS - Senior class officers are pictured at left with class sponsor, Capt. Wayne Bradford. From left are Paul Gant, Ralph Riess, the late Rich Hall and Juan Ber rios. Below left, members of the senior class form up during the traditional Senior Review at Commencement.

SUPERIOR CADETS - Upper school superior cadets at bottom left include J. D. Waters, MT IV, at left. Other cadets honored were Keith Weaver, Dean Davi son and Chris Deal who stand beside their mothers. At left, senior members of the varsity football team join in surprise ceremonies feting Lt. Col. Joe Bailey at Homecoming. Below, Ralph Riess places crown atop the head of Miss Jodine Greiner, queen of the Tulip Ball.

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Paul Anthony Gant Hometown: Yorba Linda, Calif. Company football 1, lettered 1; varsity foot ball 2, 3, 4, lettered 2, 3, 4, captain 4; varsity baseball 1,2,3. 4, lettered 3, 4, captain 4, first team all-district 4, most valuable player 4; varsity track 1, 2, 3, 4, lettered 1, 2, 3, 4, captain 3: highest freshman scholar ship, academic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4; Military Wreath and Star 2, 3, 4; Superior cadet award 1, 2: sophomore leadership award; Assn, of the Army Leadership Award 3; Soldier's Bar 1, 2, 3, 4; Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4. freshman representative; junior class president; senior class secretary-treasurer; Cadet Council 1, 2, 3, 4, secretary-3, 4; Delta Phi vice-president 4; M-Club 2, 3, 4, vice-president 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Eagle staff 2; Fusileers 1, 2, 3, 4, commander 4; State Music Festival 1, 2, 3; Excel lence in Music Award 1, 2; Walker Memorial Award 1. best-drilled cadet award 1; Cherches Plaque 3; Presidential Classroom for Young Americans 4: Davis Delta Phi Honor Award 4; Most Versatile Cadet Award 4; Carr Honor Roll for Track 4; Noonan Track Award 4; Plaque for Best Athlete 4. Alumni Plaque to Cadet Most Likely to Succeed 4; Class of 1976 salutatorian; battal ion commander.

Whitey The best adjective for this year’s BC, Paul Gant, would have to be talented. Not only was Whitey an able cadet leader but was a talented student, athlete and musician among other traits. Following the footsteps of his father and two brothers as M.M.A. cadets, Paul had the distinction of receiving the Alumni Plaque voted to the cadet most likely to succeed from his own father who was president of the Alumni Assn, this year. Paul leaves M.M.A. for an appointment at the U.S. Air Force Academy. ■

FATHER AND SON - Paul Gant received the Alumni Plaque voted to the cadet most likely to succeed from his father, president of the M.M.A. Alumni Assn, for 1975-76.

Roger Lynn Anderson Maggot could never trace the origins of his unusual nickname which stuck with him during his three years at the Academy. A dedicated corporal during his junior and senior years, Roger kept life interesting in Alpha barracks with his poor jokes and zany antics.

Hometown: Mt. Sterling, Ill. Company basketball 2, 3; lettered 3; varsity football 4: varsity wres tling 4: battalion wrestling 3, 4; rifle marksman 2, 3; rifle expert 4: Publications class 3, 4; Eagle Honor Medal.

At last, a good seat.

Maggot

Bake Kenneth David Baker A five year cadet in Band Company, Ken was known as quiet and courteous, but most of all as a truly talented musician. With his friendly ways, Bake attained the rank of master ser geant and collected several major musical awards at Com mencement.

Hometown: Cape Coral, Fla. Var sity swimming 1, 2; lettered 1, 2; company football 2, 4; letteres 2, 4; company basketball 3, 4; let tered 4; academic fourragere 2,4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Ensembles 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4; Head Bugler 4; Outstanding Brass Player 2, 3; Excellence In Music Plaque 3, 4; State Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Sousa Band Award 4; Gillette Award 4: Milburn Memo rial Plaque 4. I

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Patrick Carl Bass A three-year cadet in Band Company, Pat was one of the faster talkers and top con men on campus. Always ready with a new joke, Fish was a canteen worker and cymbals player who finally made sergeant after a long struggle. Hometown: Omaha, Neb. Com pany basketball 3, 4; company football 4: lettered 4; rifle sharper shooter 2, 3; rifle marksman 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Marching Band 3,4: Concert Band 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3,4.

Never a dull moment.

John Melvin Bekins Another native of Omaha, John took life at M. M. A. nice and slow. Beke never saw much of tours, even though he was fond of joking around, and he even earned the rank of sergeant after two years. Hometown: Omaha, Neb. Varsity ten nis 3; lettered 3: varsity swimming 3, 4; lettered 3, 4: co-captain 4: varsity track 4; rifle sharpshooter 4: rifle marksman 3; Glee Club 3, 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 3, 4: Glee Club Dou ble Quartet 4; Marching Band 3, 4: Maroon Bar 3.

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Arab and Beke.

Matthew John Benne Quiet-spoken and gentlemanly, Matt will forever be remem bered by his Alpha platoon for his favorite saying, ’’You gotta love it.” Matt achieved his top goal of winning an appointment to West Point’s prep school. Hometown: Overland, Mo. Varsity football 4: lettered 4; varsity wres tling 2, 3, 4; lettered 3, 4; varsity track 3: company football 2, 3; lettered 3; boxing 2, 4: judo 3; academic fourragere 2, 3, 4: Delta Phi 2, 3, 4: Military Wreath and Star 3, 4: Soldier's Bar 3, 4: rifle marksman 2; sharpshooter 3; expert 4: Maroon Bar 2; M-Club 4; Glee Club 2; Quill and Scroll 3, 4: Pub lications class 3,4; Eagle Editor 4: Vespers Reader 3, 4: W. Wallace Fry Speech finals 2,4; Color Guard Commander 3; At East Staff 2, Anderson Trophy 4.

We're lost again.

Matt

Bererios Juan Hector Berrios A first-year cadet, Juan was elected executive committeeman of the senior class and had many friends in his short stay at M.M.A. Residing in Delta barracks, Juan often acted as a liaison between Latin and American cadets. Hometown: San Salvador, El Sal vador C.A. Varsity football 4; let tered 4; company basketball 4; let tered 4; captain 4; softball 4: rifle marksman 4; English Only Club; Glee Club 4; Cadet Council 4; Maroon Bar 4.

Who me? Nervous?

Stephen Earl Carlstead Steady Steve enjoyed talking about most anything, but par ticularly horses and was a top wrangler in the horseback riding program. Steve attained the rank of second lieutenant his senior year and won the Soldier’s Bar twice. Hometown- Palmyra, Mo. Horseback riding 1, 2, 3, 4; wrangler and top hand 4: company basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2; varsity golf 1, 3; rifle marksman 1, 2, 4; sharpershooter 3; Soldier's Bar 4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4: Lowe Trophy 4.

Nice horsey.

Wiley- Coyo te Michael Steven Carrico Mike was one of Alpha’s freeist spirits and one of his best friends at the Academy was the night watchman. Mike loved his country music and cadets loved his country sense of humor. Hometown: Greencastle, Ind. Company basketball 2, 3, 4; let tered 2, 3, 4; company football 3, 4; lettered 3, 4; varsity track 3; lettered 3: battalion swimming 4: battalion track 3, 4: rifle sharper shooter 2: expert 3: marksman 4; drama.

Where is he?

Alfonso Ignacin Casso,Jr. Joining his cousin Raul, Poncho came to the Academy for his junior and senior years. A competitive athlete, Poncho became an MP and earned the rank of sergeant. Hometown: Laredo, Tex.

Don't blink!

Poncho

Ra ul

Raul Casso IV A regular winner of the Soldier’s Bar and MP commander, Raul was a three-year officer and commander of a floor in Echo Company. Raul spoke both Spanish and English and won many friends on campus. Hometown: Laredo, Tex. Kersey Posture Trophy 4.

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Ronald Ross Castle A pleasant disposition was a trademark for Ron whose constant habit of smiling led to his nickname, Smiley. Band Company’s XO this year, Smiley was a former head bugler and commander of the Bicentennial Drum and Bugle Corps. Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. Varsity football 3, 4; lettered 4: varsity rifle 4: lettered 4: Military Wreath and Star 2, 3: head bugler 2, 3; Drum and Bugle Corps commander: Band Company executive officer.

Only at M. M. A.

Smiley

Mario

Cesare Anthony Chiaradonna Echo Company’s good natured first sergeant, Cesare had his ups and downs his senior year, but never let things bother him. Cesare received a lot of kidding about his nationality, but he was always quick to return an insult. Hometown: Riverton, Ill. Varsity football 1, 2, 3, 4: lettered 1, 2, 3, 4; varsity track 1, 2,3 ,4; let tered 1, 2, 3, 4; weightlifting 1, 2, 3, 4; medal winner 1, 3, 4; Delta Phi 2, 3, 4; academic fourragere 2, 3, 4; rifle marksman 2; M-Club2, 3, 4; treasurer 4.

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Robert Charles Conklin Editor of the 1976 TAPS, Bob went through several stages of motivation before applying himself to the task. Bob enjoyed ever yone's company and achieved one of his fervent goals as a senior winning the academic fourragere. Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa: Intra mural tennis 2, 3, 4: company basketball 2, 4: soccer 3: softball 2, 3; volleyball 4: Quill and Scorll 2, 3, 4: president 4; Publications class 2, 3, 4; sports editor 3; Taps editor 4; academic fourragere 4.

AHonkie Tonk Conk

Edward James Coultas Ed was drum major of the Marching Band this year, but his chief claim to fame was his ability on the drums and he spent many hours during general leave practicing on his set. Hometown: Park Forest, Ill. Com pany football 3, 4; lettered 3, 4: company basketball 3, 4: lettered 3, 4: varsity swimming 2; lettered 2; boxing 2; varsity baseball 4: let tered 4; rifle sharpershooter 2; marksman 3; expert 4; Maroon Bar 2, 3, 4: Marching Band 3,4; Stage Band 4; Concert Band 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 4; Drum Major; Art 2.

Look out. Buddy Rich.

Can 1 leave . . . now9

Jeffrey Alan Crain Energetic and ambitious, Jeff displayed many leadership traits which made him an outstanding commander of Band Company. Attaining the second highest ranking in the corps, Jeff also won many awards at Commencement.

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Hometown: Mounds, Ill. Varsity basketball 4; lettered 4; varsity tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; company basket ball 1, 2, 3: company football 2; academic fourragere 3, 4; Soldier's Bar 2, 3, 4: Military Wreath and Star 1, 3: rifle mark sman 1, 2, 3: expen 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: State Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concen Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4: Drum Major 3: Presidential Class room for Young Americans 4: Cherches Plaque: Most Valuable MT IV; Dalton Prize; Wall Cup; Hooten Cup: Band Company com mander.

We've got rhythm.

Roberto Duran Mendoza Bob was a hard worker and a member of the MPs during his two years at M.M. A. A regular winner of the Soldier’s Bar, Bob used his free time wisely with good music and good times. Hometown: Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, Mexico. Company football 3, 4; company basketball 3; varsity track 3; weightlifting 4; boxing 4; Soldier's Bar 4: Maroon Bar 3, 4: English Only Club: Military Police 4; Fusileers 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Color Guard 4.

Dynamite.

Scott Alan Frederick For a first-year cadet, Scott quickly learned his way about campus and turned in a strong academic record as a senior. Scott enjoyed telling stories to his fellow cadets, especially about his home state, Colorado. Hometown: Greeley, Colo.

What's her number?

Jerry Lee Gay, Jr. Jerry was a two year cadet who took to life in Delta barracks. Despite joining in on a lot of the antics, he was a serious student when he applied himself and won the academic fourragere on several occasions. Hometown: Oakhurst, Okla.

Smile I said.

Jonathan Scott Greiner Jon, following the examples of his two older brothers, attained the rank of officer his senior year and was busy in several extracur ricular activities. To split up the school year, he was off on several medical furloughs. Hometown: Grosse Pointe, Mich. Company football 1, 2, 3, 4; let tered 2, 3, 4; varsity basketball manager 1, 2, 3; rifle marksman 1; expert 2; Fusileers 2, 3, 4: Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3.

Who me, Goldbricking?

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Th om a s Nes ter Griffi th Griff was one of those cadets who enjoyed many pleasures of nature and was found backcampus on many general leaves taking in the view. A top marksman, Griff maintained a steady eye to win the battalion marksmanship medal.

Hometown: Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Varsity rifle 4; lettered 4; company football 2,4: most valu able back 4: company basketball 2, 3: boxing 2, 3, 4: battalion marksmanship medal 4.

Staff sergeant, ha!

Ted Alan Haberman An unassuming type of cadet, Alan accomplished much while at M.M.A. including the rank of second lieutenant. Al was active in Band and sports and capped off a successful career at M.M.A. by being designated valedictorian. Hometown: Arenzville, Ill. Com pany football 1: varsity football 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4: varsity wrestling 1, 4: lettered 4: aca demic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4: rifle sharpshooter 1, 2; expert 3, 4; Military Wreath and Star 2; Delta Phi 1, 2, 3, 4: secretary-treasurer 4: M-Club 4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Con cert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4: State Music 3; Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4: Soldier’s Bar 4: DAR History Award: Bohm Medal; class valedictorian.

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It ain't worth it.

Roger Roger Charles Halmich With a pleasant disposition, Roger was one of the best liked cadets in Band Company and finished up his career as one of the company's top ranking NCOs as master sergeant. A sports enthu siast, Roger served as manager on several athletic teams. Hometown: Sullivan, Mo.

Only in dreams.

James Kevin Hamlett Kevin was an active if not free-wheeling battalion adjutant as well as participant in several activities, notably the Fusileers and rifle team. With a little concentration, Kevin also worked to become a Delta Phi pledge. Hometown: Laddonia, Mo. Varsity rifle 3,4: lettered 3,4: boxing 3, 4: company basketball 1, 2; let tered 1, 2; company football 3, 4: lettered 3, 4: Tri-MU. Rifle Med alist 4: academic fourragere 4: Military Wreath and Star 3: rifle marksman 3; expert 2, 4; Soldier’s Bar 4: Barracks Repr. 4; Delta Phi Pledge: Fusileers 2, 3, 4; An 1: Vespers Reader 3, 4; Cadet Council 4; Battalion Adjutant 4: Color guard 2, 3; commander 3; Gov. Bond Award: McConnell Korean Trophy: Fusileer of the Year co winner.

Hey, I was only joking.

Hammy

Herby

Michael William Harbor Herbie was a popular cadet on campus and commander of Alpha Company during his senior year. Despite a variety of duties, Herbie maintained his interest in tennis and was captain of the squad. Hometown: Aberdeen, Miss. Varsity baseball 1: lettered 1: varsity tennis 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4: captain 4: com pany basketball 3, 4: lettered 3, 4: all-star 4: Soccer 1, 2; Soldier’s Bar 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Double Quartet 3; State Music Contest 1, 2, 3: Cadet Council 4: Military’ Police 3: Maroon Bar 3, 4; Reserve Officers Assn. Medal: Alpha Company commander.

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Scott Louis Henderson A two-year cadet, Scott started his career at M.M.A. on a hig note, but spent much of his time as a senior in the commandant doghouse and in tours study hall. Hometown: Decatur, Ill.

My identity is revealed.

Henry James Carter Higgins Another two-year cadet, Carter was known as a hard worker who achieved the goals he went after. With a sincere attitude, he enjoyed life at M.M.A. and enjoyed debating many issues with his friends. Hometown: Littleton, Colo. Cros scountry 3; varsity track 3, 4; company basketball 3: company football 4; soccer 4: Ft. Leonard Wood summer camp; Maroon Bar 3; rifle marksman 4; Publications Class 4.

I’m in love!

David Lynn Huddleston Dave was another first-year cadet from Colorado and liked to talk about his home state along with Scott Frederick. Whenever he could, Dave always enjoyed a good game of chess whenever he could. Hometown: Greeley, Colo.

Down in front.

Dave

David Dave Allen Hyams Dave was active in many sports and worked hard in academics to be nominated to a service academy appointment. In his off hours, he spent much of his time playing his bass guitar. Hometown: Shawnee, Okla. Var sity track 3: swimming 3; company football 4: varsity wrestling 3, 4; rifle expen 4; Dramateers 4.

Watch the toes, Twinkie.

Miles Evan Jackson Miles was a three-year who rose to the rank of sergeant first class and was very proud of that fact. Always kind and consider ate, Beef was well liked in Band Company. Hometown: Borger, Tex. Varsity football 3; varsity rifle 2, 3, 4: lettered 2, 3, 4.

Keep in line, will 'ya.

Kurt Allen Jensen Although a first-year cadet, Kurt got to be well-known in Alpha for his ways of ’’getting things done.” Kurt spent a lot of his free time viewing the scenery backcampus cultivating his interest in nature. Hometown: Knoxville, Iowa.

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And they're off.

Jeffrey Joseph Jorishie Arab transferred from another military school to M.M. A. and quickly established himself as a character in Band Company. Jeff enjoyed conversation and debates and would argue on any subject imaginable.

Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. Varsity baseball 3, 4; lettered 4; varsity swimming 4; lettered 4: company basketball 3, 4: lettered 3, 4: Mil itary Wreath and Star; rifle expen; Marching Band 3, 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3, 4; Cornett Memo rial Award.

Some mouthpiece.

Kaufee Pot

Kenneth Carl Kaufman A firm believer in Southern power, Ken was the down-home type who was a friend of nearly every cadet on campus. He was head waiter as a junior and had the distinction of becoming battalion mess officer as a senior. Hometown: Little Rock, Ark. Soc cer 1; tumbling 1; boxing 2, 4; company basketball 2, 3, 4; softball 3; intramural tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi 3, 4; secretary-trea surer 4; Military Wreath and Star 2, 3; rifle sharpshooter; At East 1, 2; Publications Class 1, 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 2, 3; Evensong Reader 4; head waiter 3; mess officer 4; Alpha Company executive officer 4.

Mortgaged April 22, 1976.

Douglas John Kruse Doug was one of the sharpest students at M.M.A. and was one of two seniors named commended students in national merit testing. When not studying in his corner room in Echo, Doug liked to linker with electrical gadgets. Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa. Aca demic fourragere 3, 4; Delta Phi 3, 4: Maroon Bar 3: Military Wreath and Star 3: Eagle Honor Medal: Publications Class 3: Mili tary Honor Medal 3; Scholarship Honor Medal 3, 4: Vespers reader 3, 4; National Assn, of Mathema ticians and Actuaries Award.

Rank ain't everything.

Doug

Lonny Lon Jay Lowenstein Lonny was well adjusted to his surroundings at M.M.A. and got along equally well with his fellow cadets. Lonny was active in sports and won the Meritas Plaque in his first of two years at the Academy. Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. Var sity tennis 3: varsity golf 4; swim ming 3: soccer 4; Cadet Council 3: Meritas Plaque 3.

Ease off, kid.

Sotirios Nicholas Markuly Sam culminated his successful career at M.M.A. as commander of Delta Company. A top student in his class, Sam was president of Delta Phi and was active in many other activities. His primary interest outside the classroom was a good game of tennis. Hometown: Belleville, Ill. Varsity tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4: varsity swimming 1, 2: lettered 1, 2: varsity basketball 4; lettered 4; company basketball 3; lettered 3; academic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi 1, 2, 3, 4: president 4: Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4; Soldier’s Bar 3, 4; military police 3: First Order Private 1: Fusileers 3, 4: rifle sharpshooter: sophomore class president: M-Club 2, 3: Cadet Council 2, 3, 4: vice-chairman 4: Publications Class 2; Quill and Scroll 2; Slide Rule for proficiency in math: Sons of the American Revolution Medal: Delta Company commander.

Aw, Mom.

Fat Cheeks

Da vi d James Ma son Quiet and friendly, Dave was a six-year cadet who worked hard in his studies and won the academic fourragere many times. A res ident in Band Company, Dave enjoyed music and tinkering with CB radios. Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa. Aca demic fourragere 4: Delta Phi 4; rifle expert 3, 4: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4: State Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4.

It’s all in the lips.

William Thomas Merick Tommy, first sergeant of Band Company, was an outgoing cadet who was always there when duty called. One of the top wrestlers on the mat team, Tom was active in intramural sports and with band activities. Hometown: Catron, Mo. Varsity football 1: lettered 1; varsity wres tling 2,, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4; company football 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4: company basketball 1; lettered 1; battalion wrestling medals 2, 4: rifle expert: Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4.

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Eugenio Mesta-Soule Pacelley was a vivacious resident in Echo Company who called most every cadet in the corps his friend. He starred in company basketball play and was a member of the Fusileers andMPs. Hometown: Chihuahua, Mexico.

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Tod David Minnigerode Tod was one of the most gifted cadets in the corps when he set his mind to the task. Active in many areas, Scrode devoted much of his energy his junior and senior years to setting school swimming records. Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. Varsity swimming 1, 2, 3, 4: lettered 1, 2, 3, 4: captain 2, 3, 4; varsity tennis 1, 2, 3; lettered 2; cross country 3; academic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi: spelling cham pion 2, 4: Military Wreath and Star 1, 2: rifle sharpshooter: Soldier's Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3: freshman class president; M-Club 2, 3, 4; Publi cations Class 1, 2; Quill and Scroll 2: Cadet Council 1, 3, 4: chair man 4; Evensong reader 3; Fusileers 3,4: McDonough Trophy: Eagleton English Award 4.

Eat your heart out.

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Jaime Nieto A two-year cadet, Jaime got off to a slow start at M.M.A. before finding his way about campus. He enjoyed clowning around with his friends and will be remembered for his smile and sense of humor. Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico. Swimming 3: weightlifting 3, 4. horseback riding 3: softball 4: company football 4; rifle expert: English Only Club 3.

Get Jaime!

Gary Dale Phillips A three-year second lieutenant in Band Company, Gary was truly one of the nice guys on campus. Bufe applied himself to his studies and earned his way into Delta Phi while continuing his interest in music. Hometown: Dexter, Mo. Company football 2, 3, 4: lettered 2, 3, 4: company basketball 3, 4; varsity wrestling 2: academic fourragere 4: Delta Phi 4: Cadet Council 4: Marching Band 2, 3, 4: Stage Band 2, 3, 4: Concert Band 2, 3, 4; Sol dier’s Bar 4; Cornett Memorial Award.

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John Kennedy Pye John was rewarded for his leadership in Delta Company by being promoted to second lieutenant at the end of the school year. A three-year cadet, he was commander of the Color Guard as well as a Delta floor commander. Hometown: Springfield, 111. Var sity swimming 2, 3: lettered 2, 3; varsity track 3, 4: varsity rifle 4; company football 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4; all-star 4: lifesavings 2, 3: battalion wrestling medal 4; fencing; Fusileers 3, 4; Color Guard 3, 4: commander 3, 4: rifle expert: Maroon Bar 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; State Music Contest 3; Dramateers 2, 3; Delta floor com mander.

Nice try, Pye.

Ralph William Riess Ralph was not only one of the best liked cadets at M.M. A., but also one of the most respected for his leadership ability. He was promoted to the rank of officer midway through the school year and made many contributions in Alpha and Delta companies. Hometown: St. Louis, Mo. Varsity football 4: lettered 4; varsity golf 1, 2, 3, 4: lettered 1, 2, 3, 4: varsity rifle 3, 4; lettered 3, 4; Soldier's Bar 4: Maroon Bar 4: Cadet Council 4: junior class vice president: senior class president: Glee Club 1, 2; Dramateers 3, 4; Crawford Memorial Award: Harris Cup; DAR Patriotism Award.

These shorts are killing me.

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John Alfred Schnitzler John was the most ardent fisherman at school this year, but a game warden made sure he had a license. A two-year corporal, John also enjoyed loud music and a good time in the barracks. Hometown: Lorain, Ohio. Whitney Conservation Award.

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Philip Ganes Siebert Phil wasn’t much into the military routine, but whatever the occasion, he had a knack for having a good time. Seeb was active in sports and other activities along with his roommate, Paul Gant.

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Steven Barton Taylor A first-year senior, Steve didn't take his studies too seriously at first, but came out in good shape at the end of the year. Steve palled around with two other first-year seniors, Scott Frederick and Dave Huddleston and made a spot for himself on the varsity basketball team. Hometown: Wichita, Kan. Varsity basketball 4: lettered 4.

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Hector Jose Trujillo A three-year cadet who graduated one year after his brother Rudolfo graduated, Hector was an old hand in Echo barracks and kept life interesting with his less-than-serious attitude. Hometown: Maracaibo, Vene zuela. Swimming 2, 3; wrestling 2; soccer 2, 3; softball 3, 4; com pany basketball 4: horseback riding 4; An 2: English Only Club 2,3.

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Matthew M. Warnock Known for his patience with fellow cadets, Matt was quiet and soft-spoken, but a very determined type of guy. Matt was one of the best weightlifters on campus and kept in shape by pumping weights. Hometown: Huntington, W. Va.

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James Darnell Waters J. D. compiled an impressive record for his three younger brothers to follow. Jim took over command of Echo Company midway through the school year and was named best commander at Commencement. He also was active in sports and other activities. Hometown: Rochester, Ill. Varsity football 1, 2, 3, 4: lettered 1, 2, 3, 4: varsity basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; lettered 3, 4; varsity tennis 1, 2, 3; lettered 1, 2, 3; varsity track 4; lettered 4: academic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi 1, 2, 3; Military Wreath and Star 2; rifle expert: Soldier's Bar 3,4; senior class vice president: M-Club 2, 3, 4; Fusi leers 2, 3, 4; Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4; battalion swimming medals 3, 4; best lineman award; plaque for best company commander; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award.

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Perry Joe Wise Perry kept busy with a variety of interests and had a creative mind. P. J. was a member of band units and the Fusileers and for a hobby he avidly pursued photography in his free time. He also rated highly in scholarship in his class and was a frequent winner of the brain cord. Hometown: Springfield, Ill. Var sity swimming 1, 2, 3, 4: lettered 1, 2, 3, 4: cross country 3,4; let tered 4; varsity tennis 1, 2, 3: var sity track 4: academic fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi 3; Military Wreath and Star 1, 2; Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3: Fusileers 2, 3, 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; District Music Contest 1, 2, 3: Publications Class 1, 2; Chapel worker 1, 2, 3, 4: Science Plaque; Science Medal.

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CLASS OFFICERS - Lt. Ron Rosendahl, junior class sponsor, is pictured with class officers from left Tom Black, Jack Parker, Keith Weaver and Mike Wrage.

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BROADWAY JOE - Jose Eichelmann was typical of the junior class with his Hustler magazines and a carefree attitude.

Jaime Eckles Joe Eichelmann

Lorenzo Elizondo Rob Ernest

This year’s junior class displayed many and various abili ties in areas ranging from athletics to academics. Mike Wrage was elected class president at the start of the school year and Keith Weaver, class vice-president, was selected battalion commander-designate for 1976-77. Brian Sherry, Carl McAfee and Ron Block were academic leaders in the class and battled throughout the year for top position in scholarship rankings. In sports, the junior class made several invaluable contrib utions to M.M.A. athletic teams. Jeff Nedblake, who was named to the honorable mention district team, starred with Mike Wrage and Oscar Prieto who were named tri-captains of next year's team. The junior class also sponsored the traditional Valentine Ball in February and put a lot of effort in decorating the gym in a colorful motif. Miss Missouri of 1975, Becky Rives, assisted Wrage in crowning Miss Debbie Hetridge as queen of the ball. Lt. Ron Rosendahl was class sponsor and helped plan a number of class-sponsored activities during the school year.

Jorge Estrada James Gallo

Dwight Hom William Jennings

Gerald Jerez Mark Johnson

ARCH OF SABERS - Cadets and guests pass under the arch of sabers at the Valentine Ball.

Jon Kaiser Jim Kenderish

Tony King Brent Lanham

Vince Lindwedel Clint Luckinbill

Carl McAfee Andy Mainini

Mark Matteson Jeff Nedblake

VALENTINE QUEEN - Miss Debbie Hetridge is crowned queen of the Valentine Ball by Mike Wrage and Miss Becky Rives while other members of the court surround the platform.

Brad Nelson John Oberhaus

Marco Pardo Jack Parker

Abelardo Porragas Hector Porte

Oscar Prieto John Rose

Randy Rose Brian Sherry

Perry Speese Augie Tetzlaff

Rick Vidor Jack Ward

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Chris Waters Keith Weaver

Dale Williams Mike Wrage

Chns Yoest Rudolfo Zamora

SURPRISE - Juniors Tony King, center, and Jack Parker, right, ham it up for the photographer during an informal gathering in the Student Center.

SOPHOMORE OFFICERS - M/Sgt. Joseph Whitworth sopho more class sponsor, poses with class officers from left, Dean Davison, Garret Swanson, Mark Weaver and Kelvin Wise.

Sophomores top scholars This year’s sophomores boasted some of the top scholars in the upper school. Dean Davison and Kyle Russell fin ished first and second in academic standings with other top students in Garret Swanson, Don Hand and Derek Carlson. Sophomores also made contributions in other areas such as music. Tony Cota and Mark Ledford were top sing ing vocalists and Sean Adams was a leading instrumentalist in the band. Sophomores also played big roles in Colonel athletic successes this year. Dan Matthews was a leading hitter on the baseball squad while John Pielemeier starred on the golf squad and Kel vin Wise started on the tennis team among top sophomore athletes.

Sean Adams Jeff Beseau

William Bilden Jack Blunck

Craig Bodine David Carlstead

Derek Carlson Steve Castellano

Dave Colby Jose Corral

TENNIS LETTER - Sophomore Kelvin Wise receives a varsity tennis let ter from Major David Steinmetz at the Spring Sports Banquet.

Tony Cota Dean Davison

Frank Dragnich Joe Fletcher

Kelly Freeman Jeff French

Kevin Frietsch Alberto Galvan Brent Hamm Don Hand

George Heimos Rob Herzmark Wayne James Mick Jones

ACADEMIC FOURRAGERE - Sophomore Tony Cota receives the aca demic fourragere from Major John Reddick, director of studies.

Alex Kiss Mark Ledford Dan Matthews Jeff Mattingly

Luis Montemayor Paco Morales Casey Mostar Bill Ohlemueller

John Pielemeier John Pile

Brad Powell Kyle Russell

Brad Sanders Greg Sanders

LEADERSHIP MEDAL - Dean Davison receives the Assn, of Military Colleges and Schools Medal at Commencement from Col. Charles Stribling III.

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Chris Spruell Kent Stephens

Garret Swanson Dave Swinney

Mark Taylor Mark Thome

Juan Tones Keith Weaver Otto Westerfeld

Mark Wiethop Mark Williams Kelvin Wise

FRESHMAN OFFICERS - Lt. Dan Beeson, freshman class sponsor, poses with class officers, from left, Carleton Cotner, Paul Chaney, Rob Ell ington and Chris Deal.

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Cun Allen Mau Benorello Bill Bordner

Brad Bowen Darin Bracken Mark Bunecky

John Bunon Randy Chapman

Paul Cohagen Frank Corral

Carleton Cotner Chris Deal

MERITAS PLAQUE - Chris Deal accepts the Me* tas Plaque from Major Kenneth Mortenson= Commencement.

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Rob Ellington Jason Epelley

Todd Haberman James Hamilton

Byron Harrod Bernie Heimos

Doug Jones Jerry Kawaski Royal Kirchner Eddie Kreutz

Kelly Lathum Kelly Loyd Ian McCravy Bill Moran

NO HANDS' - Rob Ellington, manager of the var sity track team, clowns around during a practice session.

John Mundy Mario Nardoni Greg Oberhaus Bret Olendorf

Frankie Payne Pedro Rodriguez Don Rohwedder Dino Rolf

Joe Ruiz Mark Schnitzler

Champ Sill Cal Skinner

James Smith Kent Smith

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Cadets of all classes uti lize materials in the Academy library.

Kent Soldwedel John Sieinhoff

Stephen Stiles Rob Straith

Jack Todd Mike Trino

NOT PICTURED: Tad Appel and Jeff McKee.

Kevin Walker Perry Waters Curt Will Dave Winchell

Tim Winchell Jay Woolums Scott Wright Mauricio Zamora

Organizations “Before we put down our bets on a revolution ary movement, we have a right to ask that it, like ours, have the broad goals of freedom and human welfare clearly before it ... ” Clinton Rossiter

TROPHY CASE - Fusileer commander Paul Gant and Major Kenneth Mortenson at right admire trophies collected by the unit this year. Below, Fusileers per form at Commencement.

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Fusileers win national title For the second time in five years the M.M.A. Fusileers won the National Invitation Drill Meet at the University of Illinois, competing mostly against college-level units. Commanded by Paul Gant, the Fusileers won hon ors as the top-rated exhibition and individual drill platoon and carried away the coveted Governor’s Trophy as the best drill team in the nation. The national title was a fitting climax of a busy year during which the Fusileers performed in numer ous halftime shows, parades and campus appear ances . The unit took second place in the Missouri drill team competition in Columbia, returning from a previous performance in Columbia at a University of Missouri basketball halftime show. Other highlights of the year were marching in the Jefferson City Christmas Parade, the homecoming parade at Northeast Missouri State University and for campus visitors during Commencement. Supervising the Fusileers again this year was Major Kenneth Mortenson.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT - Outlined by a spotlight at left center, the Fusileers perform during the National Invitation Drill meet. At bottom left, members of the unit surround Gov. Christopher Bond, left, and Lt. Gov. William Phelps before the Jefferson City Christmas Parade. Below, Fusileers display precision movements at an MU basketball game half time show. At bottom of page, Major Kenneth Mortenson and Fusileers pose for a unit photo.

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Band units enjoy memorable year An unforgettable year for cadets in M.M.A.’s band units began early in the school year with a performance at a St. Louis football Cardinal pre game show that was televised to a national audi ence. The Stage Band, Marching Band and Drum and Bugle Corps also represented the Academy at numerous other off-campus performances under the direction of Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, director of music. Special appearances by the Drum and Bugle Corps, Missouri’s official Bicentennial drum and bugle unit, added to the year’s highlights. Cadet leaders in Band Company were Jeff Crain, company commander, Ron Castle, com mander of the Drum and Bugle Corps, and Ed Coultas, drum major.

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BAND UNITS - The Stage Band, above, Drum and Bugle Corps, left center, and Concert Band, left, provided entertainment for thousands both during on-campus and off campus performances scheduled this year.

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HOMECOMING PARADE - M.M.A.’s Marching Band at left was a crowd favorite at many parades and shows during the school year including the Northeast Missouri State University Homecoming Parade. Below, the March ing Band performs at halftime of the M.M.A. homecoming game.

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Dramateers join in pa tri otic show Joining in M.M.A.’s Bicentennial celebration was the Academy Dramateers who participated with the Glee Club and band in the 1776 production, ”E Pluribus Unum.” The Dramateers provided reenactments of famous dia logues between the nation’s founding fathers while the band and Glee Club accompanied with patriotic music and song. Directed by Lt. Col. Courtney Durham, the Dramateers also staged two series of one-act plays later in the school year including an original play written by Augie Tetzlaff entitled, ’’Who’s Bananas?” Other productions presented were ’’Monday Morning in Maloney's Court,” ’’Four on a Heath,” ’’Worlds Apart,” and ’ ’ A Game of Chess. ’ ’ Members of the Dramateers were Tetzlaff, Ralph Riess, Jon Kaiser, Royal Kirchner, Dave Hyams, Mike Carrico, Byron Harrod, Mike Haynie and Sia Kusha.

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ON STAGE - A panorama of patriotic characters fill the stage in the ”E Plu ribus Unum" production above. At right, Augie Tetzlaff recites his lines from a chair in "A Game of Chess.” At top of page, Royal Kirchner deliv ers a stately address.

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SOAPBOX - Mike Haynie at below right takes to a soapbox as he portrays Abe Lincoln in ”E Pluribus Unum." At left, Ralph Riess takes a phone call in ’’Worlds Apart.” Below left, members of the Dramateers are pictured with Lt. Col. Courtney Durham, director.

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Pu bli ca ti ons s taff covers activities School activities were covered through a wide range of print and broadcast media this year by the Publica tions staff. The journalism class, instructed by Lt. John Foster, published both the yearbook and school newspaper, The Eagle, which celebrated its 75th year in 1975-76. Cadet activities also were covered on weekly radio shows and a monthly TV program broadcast in the Mex ico area. Bob Conklin served as editor of the 1976 TAPS while Matt Benne was editor of the Eagle. Don Hand was in charge of cadet photographers. Ron Block and Dean Davison shared duties on broadcast programs. Davison was awarded the Wilson Scroll for Journalism at Commencement while other cadets were recognized at the annual Publications Banquet at the end of the school year.

ON THE AIR - Ron Block interviews Ralph Riess on "M.M.A. Pres ents,” a monthly TV program, in above photo. At top of page, Matt Benne accepts Eagle certificates from Lt. John Foster at Commencement.

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EAGER BEAVERS - Brad Bowen and James Hamilton, first-year journalism students plead for story assign ments in above photo. At left, Lt. John Foster peers over the shoulder of Dean Davison who is typing yearbook copy drafts. At top of page, the Publica tions Class is pictured with Lt. Foster, class adviser.

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CADET COUNCIL - Members of the Cadet Council are pictured at right with Col. Charles Stribling HI. At far right are members of M Club with sponsor Lt. Col. Joe Bailey.

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MPs - Major Kenneth Mortenson and members of the Military Police are pictured below. At left is Major John Reddick and members of Delta Phi, academic honorary society.

Four units show talent Four specialty units displayed a variety of talents during the Bicentennial school year. The Film Club, supervised by Lt. Col. Courtney Durham were expert operators of the Academy’s audio-visual equip ment. Art students were organized by Mrs. Jann Higgins who arranged several art exhibits and the Epple Art Contest for both high school and Junior School cadets. Support for Colonel athletic teams was the enthusiastic job of M.M.A. cheerleaders. The At Ease staff, supervised by Capt. Roger Plumskey, edited the school literary magazine.

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FILM CLUB - A larger-than-ever Film Club is pictured with Lt. Col. Courtney Durham above. At right are the M.M.A. cheerleaders with senior Dave Hyams in center of group.

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ART CLASS - Mrs. Jann Higgins, Academy art instructor, poses with art students below. At left is Capt. Roger Plumskey and members of the At Ease staff.

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THANKSGIVING SERVICE - The Glee Club leads the cadet con gregation in song during traditional Thanksgiving services at right. Below, Major James Marley is shown with members of the Junior School Glee Club while the Double Quartet is outlined by the spotlight in photo at bottom of page.

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a Glee Club active in music One of the most active campus organizations was the Glee Club which sang at weekly Vespers services and for special observances including the annual Evensong services held the evening before cadets depart for home on Christmas furlough. Major James Marley was Glee Club director and Chapel organist and the arranger of vocal music performed by cadets during the school year. In addition to Evensong, the Glee Club also performed the cantata "Celebrate Life" and participated with local singers and musicians in the production of "The Story of Christ." Glee Club members also joined in the staging of several concerts and sand in the production of the Bicentennial play "E Pluribus Unum."

GLEE CLUB - Members of the high school Glee Club are shown above with Major James Mar ley. At left are instrumentalists who performed for the first time during Evensong services this year. At left is Major Marley and at right is Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, Academy director of music.

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VESPER READERS - Vespers readers during the 1975-76 school year are pictured at bottom of page with Major James Mar ley. Below left are acolytes Ron Block and Randy Adler. At below right are chapel workers Don Hand, Jack Parker, Perry Wise and Kyle Russell.

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- Major David Steinmetz, new coach, posed with team captain picture day below. At right, Cal for extra yardage on a punt return.

Season of change for Colonels The 1975 edition of the varsity football Colonels can only be summarized as a team of change. The most obvious change came even before players donned practice pads for the first time. Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, who guided the Colonels to a perfect 10-0 record the previous year, stepped down as head coach after 30 years. In his role, Major David Steinmetz was promoted after nine years as assistant coach. Added to the coaching staff with Capt. John Hegwein was Lt. Ron Rosendahl. Change also was evident in the challenge of rebuilding the remnants of the 1974 powerhouse team which placed several graduating seniors on the all-district squad. Only eight lettermen were returning to provide experience and lead-

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ership. And one of those lettermen, senior captain Paul Gant, was sidelined early in the campaign and missed the first four games. After an unsure start that left M.M.A. win less in their opening five games, the Colonels made steady improvement. Then the final change took place as the team turned-about. The Colonels jelled to win their last four games including the ”big ones.” M.M.A. treated Dad’s Day and Homecoming crowds to victories and posted wins over rival Kemper and Wentworth schools. It had to be a season that all Colonel players and fans could be proud of. From an uncertain beginning, the Colonels worked and learned from their mistakes to make 1975 a successful year.

DETERMINATION - Struggling against an arm-tackler, Mike Wrage shows the determination which became a trademark of the 1975 Colonels who closed out the season with four straight victo ries.

M.M.A. COLONELS - Front row, from left: Mark Bunecky, Rob Ellington, Jim Kenderish, Kenton Smith and Kelvin Wise. Second row: Roger Anderson, Alan Haberman, Cesare Chiaradonna, Jim Waters, Paul Gant, Phil Siebert, Ron Castle, Juan Berrios, Miles Jackson, Scott Frederick and David Huddleston. Third row: Roger Halmich, manager, Perry Speese, man ager, Major David Steinmetz, head coach, Oscar Prieto, Mike Wrage, Randy Adler, Ron Block, Matt Warnock, Matt Benne, Tom Black, Joe Bruns, Jeff Nedblake, Randy Rose, Eric Carter, Capt. John Hegwein, assistant coach, Lt. Ron Rosendahl, assistant coach, and Jay Woolums, manager. Back row: Poncho Corral, Mark Weaver, Don Hand, Andy Mainini, Vince Lindwedel, Steve Castellano, Doug Jones, Mike Hay-

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Home games end in losses The Colonels opened their season with a pair of home game disasters and a loss on the road. The squad played spirited football, but lacked the offensive punch to score points. The debut of new head coach, Major David Stein metz, was ruined by Warrenton as the Warriors shut out M.M.A. , 41-0. The Colonels were hampered by faulty ball-handling and costly turnovers which put the Warri ors in good field position all day. Andy Mainini sparked the Colonel effort as leading rusher and led the teams with 12 tackles from his linebacker spot. M.M.A. revamped its backfield in its next game against Paris, but the experiment failed to keep the Coyotes from a 54-0 victory. The Colonels played solid ball in the first half and sustained a long march that came within five yards of the team’s first score. But the drive stalled and Paris put the game out of reach with 40 points in the second half. The Colonels finally managed to score in their next outing at Bowling Green, but the Bobcats still pre vailed, 41-14. Highlighting M.M.A.’s showing was Jeff Nedblake's 200 yards in punt and kickoff returns.

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Mistakes hurt Colonel effort Poor ball-handling again became the Colonels’ worst enemy on Oct. 4 when M.M.A. lost its fourth game to Van-Far 48-0. Capitalizing on five Colonel fumbles and three interceptions, the Indians gained excellent field position to push across 34 points after halftime. Meanwhile, M.M.A. mustered only 49 yards in total offense. A fumble on the opening play by the Colonels set the momentum in M.M.A.’s next outing as the Missouri School for the Deaf coasted to a 42-6 win. The MSD game marked the return of Paul Gant to the Colonel lineup and Gant sparked M.M.A. to a first-quarter score with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Nedblake. But that was the last hurrah for the Colonels as the balanced Eagles pulled away to the victory.

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BACKFIELD IN ACTION - Colonel backs hit their stride by the Montgomery R-2 game as Mike Wrage, at far left, eludes Bobby Murdock of the Wildcats. At left, Jeff Nedblake moves upfield against Van-Far while Andy Mainini, below, confronts an Indian tackler.

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TURNING IT ON - Jeff Nedblake, above, turns on the speed on one of his five touchdown romps against Wentworth. Above center, Paul Gant shakes hands with Kemper team captain Dan Stone. In photo at above left, Gant shows his running form at Wentworth.

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Colonels steamroll Kemper, Wen tworth After their first taste of victory against Montgomery R-2, the Colonels chewed up their last three opponents, racking up 89 points while allowing only 16 on defense, a remarkable turn-a-round from early-season games. A fired-up M.M.A. squad went on a scoring spree against Wentworth on Oct. 25 on the loser’s field to post a 44-8 win. Jeff Nedblake and Mike Wrage both rushed over the 100-yard mark for their second consecutive game while Nedblake hit paydirt five times. The Colonel express also steamrolled rival Kemper Mili tary School 24-8 in a Nov. 1 away game. Cheered on by the entire corps of cadets, M.M.A. broke open a tight game which featured hard-hitting line action on Wrage’s outside rushing. The swift halfback netted 170 yards on the day and one TD while Matt Warnock, a lineman turned fullback, bulled over for another score. Nedblake also tallied three points on a 22-yard field goal. Only a touchdown with eight seconds remaining in the con test averted a shutout by the Colonels which captured the Gold Football for the fifth consecutive time.

NEW DIMENSION - Jeff Nedblake added a new dimension to the Colo nel offense this year with his kick ing game. At left, he puts up an extra point in M.M.A.'s Homecoming victory over Salisbury. At upper left, Paul Gant stretches for a two-point conversion after a touch down at Wentworth.

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Coloners last game was best of season The Colonels’ last game of the 1975 season also was their best game of the year as M.M.A. combined out standing offensive and defensive effort. Major Steinmetz, the coaching staff and players finally put behind them the frustrations of early games when the Colonels shut out the Salisbury Panthers 21-0 before an enthusiastic Homecoming crowd. Fittingly, it was a team victory with outstanding blocking and line play plus individual effort by Mike Wrage who rushed for over 200 yards and two touch downs. A third TD by Wrage, a 79-yard romp, was called back as well as a field goal by Jeff Nedblake. This time, however, M.M.A. overcame its mistakes to close out the season on a far happier ending.

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Colonels honored at sports banquet The climax of the long gridiron season for the varsity football team came at the Fall Sports Ban quet in November. Recapping the 1975 highlights, Major David Steinmetz pointed to the Colonels' victories in the three big games of the year. By defeating Kemper and Wentworth, M.M.A. retained the state military school football championship and a win at Homecoming topped off a turn-a-round year. The last cheers of the season were for football letter winners and to J. D. Waters and Jeff Nedblake who shared the Len Japp Plaque as the team's best lineman and back, respectively. Nedblake also won post season honors as an honor able mention player on the all-district team.

GOLD FOOTBALL - Riding atop the shoulders of jubilant Colonel players, Major Steinmetz holds aloft the coveted Golf Football won by M.A.A. with its win over Kemper Military School. In above photo, Coach Steinmetz chats with tri-captains designated for next year. From left are Oscar Prieto, Jeff Nedblake and Mike Wrage.

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Ha rri ers compete for second season A larger squad and tougher schedule marked the sec ond season of competition for the varsity cross country team coached again this year by Lt. Dan Beeson. M.M.A. harriers broke even in dual meet competi tion, winning a pair of meets against North Callaway, but failed to keep up with opponents in their only tri meet of the season. Augie Tetzlaff, captain of next year’s team, was the most consistent Colonel runner. Also receiving varsity letters were Dave Mason, Abelardo Porragas, and Perry Wise. Provisional letters were awarded to John Pile, Hector Porte, Mark Taylor and Kim Webber.

RUSTIC TRAILS - Abelardo Por ragas dogs the footsteps of a New Bloomfield runner in a cross country meet at M. M. A.’s backcampus course. At left, Perry Wise is a solitary figure on the trail. At top, Lt. Dan Beeson poses with squad members.

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Rifle team retains military school titie M. M. A.’s varsity rifle team saw its three-year unde feated streak end this year, but finished the season with a winning 4-2 mark and retained the state military school team championship. Colonel shooters beat Kemper 1,171 to 1,083 with freshman Royal Kirchner leading the way with a 250 score. M.M.A.’s only losses this year were to a pair of top St. Louis schools, CBC and St. Louis University High. The Colonels, however, avenged the defeats by beating both schools in dual matches later in the season. The team, coached for the second year by M/Sgt. Joseph Whitworth, closed out their year with competi tion in the Camp Perry Match. Other varsity letter winners besides Kirchner were Ron Castle, Tom Griffith, Kevin Hamlett, Kelly Lathum, Clint Luckinbill, Miles Jackson, Mark Johnson, Ralph Riess and Ken Smith.

TOP SHOOTER - Freshman Royal Kirchner in top photo wins con gratulations from Coach Joseph Whitworth for receiving both the Moon and Peak Awards as outstanding kneeling and standing shooter on the varsity rifle squad this year. M/Sgt. Whitworth poses with team members in above photo.

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Gagers post wins o ver m Hi tary ri vals Major David Steinmetz's varsity basketball squad took to the courts with little size or experience this year, but paced by senior captain Paul Gant, Colonel eagers played with excitement and won the unofficial state military basketball crown. Highlighting a 4-14 season for M.M. A. were a pair of road vic tories against Kemper and Wentworth. Rebounding from early def icits, the Colonels put on their best displays of passing, scoring and teamwork. Throughout the regular season, however, M.M.A. was plagued by inconsistency and scoring lulls which allowed opposing teams to build up leads too big for M. M. A. to recover. Gant’s all-round excellent play led to his selection to the first team all-district squad voted by area sportswriters and casters. Gant topped the Colonels in rebounding and led all area scorers with a 23.3 point average. Other varsity letter winners besides Gant were Jeff Crain, Phil Sieben, Steve Taylor and three juniors named tri-captains for next year - Jeff Nedblake, Oscar Prieto and Mike Wrage. Provisional letters went to Rick Vidor and Otto Westerfeld.

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ALL-STAR - M.M.A. Paul Gant at left shows the shooting form which led to hisselection to the first team of the all-district squad this year. Below, Jeff Nedblake moves the ball upcourt against Kemper.

AERIAL BALLET - Mike Wrage, above, drives the lane for a layup while Jeff Crain leaps for a jump ball at right center. At left, Major David Steinmetz poses with members of the varsity basketball squad.

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Jayvee team shows fla sh es of fin e pla y M.M.A.’s jayvee basketball team began the sea son in a similar position as the varsity with a little experience and lack of size. And just as the varsity version of the Colonels, the jayvee showed flashes of fine play which helped the team to a 5-8 mark during the season. Freshman Bret Olendorf lead the junior varsity in both scoring and rebounding and is tabbed to be on the varsity squad next winter. Team leadership also was provided by sophomore Jack Blunck who held down one of the starting guard posts. In addition to winning four games over the mili tary school rivals, JV players also beat St. Thomas for the first time in three years in one of the team’s best efforts during the season. Capt. John Hegwein, junior varsity coach, awarded letters to Blunck, Olendorf and sophomores Dean Davison, Tony Cota and John Pielemeier.

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REBOUND - Sandwiched between two Kemper players, J. D. Waters at left grabs a rebound. At far left, Jeff Nedblake shoots over the outstretched defender’s hand. Major David Steinmetz at uppper left plots strategy during a timeout. Above center, Jack Blunck concentrates on a freethrow while Mike Wrage drives for another two points against Went worth in above photo.

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Wrestlers enjoy 8-3 record M.M. A.'s varsity wrestling squad finished with one of the best records of the athletic squads this year with a team laden with underclassmen. Coached again this year by Lt. Col. Joe Bailey and Capt. David Denton, the mat team has 10 of the 12 starters returning next year which has promise to improve this year’s 8-3 mark. In addition to winning the tri-military wrestling title, matmen also placed second in the Mexico Quad Tournament for the sec ond consecutive year.

Post-season honors went to Vince Lindwe del and Doug Jones who were named to the Keaton Trophy as best team wrestler and best freshman wrestler respectively. Returning with Jones and Lindwedel next year are lettermen Ron Block, Jim Kenderish, Tony King, Andy Mainini, Augie Tetzlaff and Keith Weaver who was re-elected co-captain for next year with Lindwedel. Senior lettermen were Matt Benne, Pon cho Casso, Alan Haberman, Dave Hyams, Dave Mason, Tom Merick and John Schnitz ler.

IN A BIND - John Schnitzler at right keeps a firm hold on his opponent in a home match for the wrestling Colonels. . Above, squad members pose for a team picture.

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PREDICAMENT - Vince Lindwedel at top left strains to put his foe into a pin ning position. At top right, Andy Mainini in the up position awaits the starting signal while Steve Nardini is conscious of the camera while grap pling with a 98-pound class wrestler in above photo.

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Minnigerode, Adler pace swimming team Team captain Tod Minnigerode and Randy Adler shined on an otherwise lackluster varsity swimming squad which finished with an 0-6 record this year. Lt. Ron Rosendahl, coaching the swimmers for the first season, built the squad around a handful of returnees from last year plus a number of first-year competitors. The team lost twice to Wentworth and a pair of matches each to perennial powerhouses Columbia Hickman, which later took the state swimming team title, and Sedalia Smith-Cotton. Adler and Minnigerode both fared well at District com petition in St. Louis with Adler finishing 13th in the backstroke and Minnigerode 11th in the breast stroke. Receiving varsity letters at the Winter Sports Banquet were John Bekins, Perry Wise, Kevin Will, Abelardo Porragas, Minnigerode and Adler, next year’s captain.

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WATER BOUND - An unidentified diver at far left comes out of his tuck to survey a watery landing. Lt. Ron Rosendahl and swimming team members pose for a group shot at poolside at bottom left. At left, John Pye surfaces for air in a meet while Wentworth and M.M.A. swimmers jump from the blocks at start of race below. At bottom of page, Kevin Will splashes into the pool after executing a dive.

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Varsity golfers, playing for Coach Raymond Campbell enjoyed one of their finest seasons ever this year with a 10-1 dual meet record and a victory over tri-military opponents. Only the Centralia Panthers, playing on their home course, were able to defeat the golf Colonels who later avenged their only defeat in dual play with a one-stroke victory at Arthur Hills, M. M. A. *s home course. Highlights of the season included M.M.A.'s first win over cross-town rival Mexico for the first time in at least eight years and the tri-military crown over Kemper and Went worth . Playing in the top positions for the Colonels were two returning players, team captain Brian Sherry and John Rose, and three first-year players who came through with consist-

ently low scoring throughout the season - John Pielemeier, Jeff Beseau and Bret Olendorf. All five won varsity letters along with senior Ralph Riess while provisional letters went to Derek Carlson, Jon Kaiser, Lonny Lowenstein and Randy Rose. Earning individual honors this year was Sherry who quali fied for the state golf tournament by finishing second in dis trict play with a 77 for 18 holes. Overall, the Colonels placed fifth in a 21-team field in district competition for one of the team’s best-ever finishes. Another highlight in tournament play was a second place finish in the annual Palmyra Tournament. Host-team Pal myra was the only school to outshoot M.M. A. for top honors.

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SERVE AND VOLLEY - Freshman Kent Soldwedel at upper right gets ready to pull the trigger on first serv ice. At far right, Kelvin Wise takes aim on a return volley while tennis team captain Mike Harbor lines up a forehand return at right. Major David Steinmetz and members of the varsity tennis squad are pictured above.

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Balanced tennis team wins tri-military meet A balance of experienced players and talented freshmen carried the varsity tennis squad to a 6-4 mark this year including the trimilitary championship. Coached by Major David Steinmetz, M.M.A. netmen took first place in both singles and doubles play in tri-military action to edge Wentworth 6-4 while Kemper was held pointless in the match. The Colonels' No. 1 player Tony King edged Mike Harbor for the singles crown and the team of Kent Soldwedel and Sam Markuly paired up for the doubles title. M.M.A. entries also made a strong showing in the district com petition with all four entries advancing into the second round before being eliminated. King and Harbor played in the singles bracket while Soldwedel-Markuly and Cal Skinner-Mark Bunecky were teamed in doubles play. Colonel netmen also participated in the Hannibal Tennis Tour nament this spring and finished fifth in an eight-team field. Three singles players, Habor, Bunecky and Kelvin Wise, scored wins in their opening matches before falling in the second round. All three doubles teams posted opening victories only to lose in the next round. Varsity letters awards were presented to Bunecky, Jeff Crain, Harbor, Markuly, Skinner, Soldwedel, Wise and King who was elected captain of next year’s team.

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ONE-TWO FINISH - Paul Gant at left and Mike Wrage at right lunge for the finish line for a one-two finish against Wentworth runners in photo at left. Track team members group for a squad photo at far left.

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Colonel bats go silent Double trouble - weak hitting and sporatic pitching meant a long season for the varsity baseball team this spring as the Colonel diamondmen closed out with a 1-7 record. Capt. John Hegwein's squad managed only a .194 batting average this year with most of the hits coming from the bats of Andy Mainini and Dan Mat thews. Last year the team pounded enemy pitchers for an above .300 mark during a 5-5 season. Another handicap for the M.M.A. squad was a depleted pitching staff which often found trouble in frequent walks and a porous defense. Besides Mainini and Matthews, other varsity letter winners this year were Ron Block, Jack Blunck, Tony Cota, Ed Coultas, Jim Kenderish, Jack Parker, Oscar Prieto, Jack Ward, Mark Weaver, Jay Woolums and Jeff Cole who was elected co-captain with Matthews for next year.

ON THIRD - A watchful Colonel runner edges toward home while a teammate takes his stance at left. Above, Colonel diamondmen pose for a team photo in new uniforms worn for the first time this year.

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HEADING HOME - Andy Mainini at left gets the green light for home from Capt. John Hegwein at left. Below, a Colonel runner dives back to the bag ahead of a pick-off throw. At bottom left, pitcher Jim Kenderish follows through while an enemy batter fouls off the pitch.

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BIG GAINER - Alpha’s Jack Ward tries to highstep awa;. from Echo tacklers after a big gain in below photo. Alpha’s championship team and Coach Wayne Bradford are pictured at bottom of page.

Running game carries Alpha to championship Alpha Company’s Green Wave, carried by the running game of Jeff Mattingly and all-stars Jack Ward and Tom Griffith, domi nated competition in the battalion football league, finishing with an undefeated 4-0 record. Coached by Capt. Wayne Bradford, Alpha possessed both the top scoring offense and toughest defense this fall allowing only 12 points during the season. Echo Company, having the quickest overall squad in the league, took second place with a 2-2 mark with both losses coming at the hands of Alpha. Pre-season favorite Band Company won third spot by defeating Delta in the consolation game in playoff action. Band's Red Raiders, coached by M/Sgt. Joseph Whitworth, had the necessary experience going into the season, but Alpha surprised Band 18-6 in the league opener. The Green Wave went on to shut out Echo 14-0 and to trounce Delta 24-6 to gain a berth in the championship game. Echo rebounded to qualify for the title game with a 14-0 win over Della and a narrow 8-6 victory over Band. Band closed out the year with a 2-2 mark while S/Sgt. Carroll Futrell’s inexperienced Delta Blue Devil’s occupied the cellar with an 0-4 season’s record.

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DEFENSE - A powerful charge by Alpha’s defensive line drops Band’s Tony King after a short gainer at left. Below, Delta’s Jerry Gay looks for an opening in Echo’s defense. Echo Golden Warriors and Coaches Roger Plumskey and William Bryan are pictured at top of page.

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PILE-UP - John Pye at right plows through the Red Raider line for a short gainer in playoff action.

CONFERENCE - Jack Parker talks strategy with Band Coach Joseph Whitworth at right. Above, Band team members pose with M/Sgt. Whit worth for a squad picture.

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STOPPER - Band's Ed Coultas drops his shoulder into Jerry Gay of Delta during action in league consolation game in below photo. At bottom of page, S/Sgt. Carroll Futrell poses with Delta team players.

Alpha capitalizes on Echo fumbles Cashing in on costly fumbles by Echo, Alpha's Green Wave ran away to a 26-0 win in the league championship game on Nov. 7. Tom Griffith picked up a Golden Warrior fumble on the opening kickoff and later put the ball across the goal line for the first score in the game. Echo's Steve Taylor broke for a long gainer on the next series from scrimmage only to fumble on Alpha's three-yard-line. Alpha then sustained a 97-yard drive with Griffith again getting the call for the TD which seemingly put the game's momentum on the Green Waves’ side. Band Company, meanwhile, shut out Delta in the Consola tion game, 12-0, with John Navrat and Dan Matthews scoring for the Red Raiders. John Pye provided most of Delta's yard age from his quarterback position, but could complete only one of 13 passing attempts. Alpha's Griffith and Chris Waters topped all-star selection as winners of Eagle Plaques as the best back and best lineman respectively in the league. Other all-star backs were Pye, Jack Ward and Ed Coultas while other linemen selections were Jon Kaiser, John Schnitzler, Ken Baker, Mark Johnson, Jorge Estrada and Bret Olendorf.

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JUMP SHOT - Joe Eichelmarm at upper right takes a short jump shot in an early season victory for Echo. At right, John Pile and Eugenio Mesta battle for a rebound while Perry Speese dribbles into scoring position in above photo. Echo’s squad, minus Coach Roger Plumskey is pictured at top of page while Alpha's Green Wave with Coach Wayne Bradford is shown at far right.

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Echo finds fatal fate in final game Echo's dream for a perfect season in company basketball competition was shattered by Alpha with a 50-47 loss in the finale of league play. Capt. Roger Plumskey’s squad posted a 6-0 mark in regular season play and won the opener in playoff action only to fall to the Green Wave. Echo ended the season with a 7-1 mark while Alpha, which dropped their only encounters with Echo, finished with a 6-2 record. Mike Harbor and Mike Carrico led Alpha’s attack and later were the finalists in the one-on-one competition with Carrico emerging as the victor. Band Company was paced by Ed Coultas and recorded a 3-5 mark while Delta’s Blue Devils, led by Perry Speese and Alberto Galvan, the league’s top free-throw shooter, finished the sea son without a win. Harbor and Carrico represented Alpha on the all-star team. Other selections were Coultas of Band Company and Eugenio Mesta and Jeff Beseau of Echo.

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TOSS-UP - A pair of opposing players struggle for ball control during a company basketball game at right. Above are members of the Delta Blue Devils with Coach William Bryan while Band Company's squad with Coaches Sam Mounger and Carroll Futrell are shown at bottom of page.

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The manpower strength of the Academy’s Military Depart ment was increased this year with the arrival of S/Sgt. Car roll Futrell who joined the staff of Capt. Wayne Bradford, senior Army instructor, and M/Sgt. Joseph Whitworth, assist ance SAI. In addition to instructing military training classes along with Major Kenneth Mortenson, commandant, the military staff was in charge of regular inspections of quarters and supervising reviews and parades. Working through cadet leaders, the Military Department also worked in preparation for the annual spring inspection by a team of visiting Army officers which rates the Academy’s facilities and training and appearance of cadets.

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Tour of duty ends for Capt. Bradford 1975-76 marked the end of nearly four years of serv ice to M.M.A.’s Military Department by senior Army instructor, Capt. Wayne Bradford. The corps of cadets paid tribute to the departing SAI at a special battalion review on April 18 during which Capt. Bradford was awarded the Army Commencdation Medal (fourth oak leaf cluster) for ’’exceptional meri torious service” during his tour of duty at M.M. A. M/Sgt. Joseph Whitworth was named head of the Mil itary Department for the remainder of the school year. During his tour at M.M.A. , Capt. Bradford not only continued the school's long tradition of receiving honor ratings, but became an invaluable teacher and friend of hundreds of cadets. He was Alpha Company counselor and served as coach on numerous Green Wave intramu ral athletic teams. His rapport with cadets made his job as senior class sponsor a pleasant chore as he gained the respect and admiration of seniors and underclassmen alike. Thanks, Capt. Bradford, for a job well done and more importantly, thanks for being a friend.

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UNDER THE GUN - Visiting Army inspectors below and at bottom center question cadets about their manual of arms during G.I. At right, Paul Gants leads the way for Col. Russell E. Baugh, chief of the visiting team on an inspection of an honor guard which greeted the Army officers. At far right, J. D. Waters and Raul Casso present arms before Col. Baugh and Col. Stribling begin a barracks inspection in Echo Company while Mike Harbor gives a briefing on the Alpha Company unit organiza tion at bottom right.

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A year’s work and preparation for a one-day inspection of school facilities and cadet training seemingly is an impossible task, but the 1975-76 corps came through with an honor rating for the 47th consecutive year. Results of the annual Government Inspection placed the corps among the top schools in the Army's Second ROTC Region with a 99.11 per cent rating. Announcement of the rating came at Commence ment and shortly after the school year ended, confir mation was received of M.M.A.’s sixth consecutive honor rating with distinction - every year the award has been available to Junior ROTC programs. Areas covered by the three-officer team included knowledge of the M14 rifle and ceremonies, weapons maintenance, platoon competition, battalion review, barracks inspections and in-ranks inspec tion.

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DRILLDOWN - Capt. Wayne Bradford and mem bers of the military staff at bottom keep a wary eye on cadets competing in drilldown competition during Dad’s Weekend. Below, M/Sgt. Whitworth awards the battalion marksmanship trophy to Jeff Crain of Band Company. At right is the M.M.A. Color Guard which functions at numerous campus activities.

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Young cadets keep busy pace An integral pan of campus life was the M.M.A. Junior School for boys in 4th through 8th grade. Although the Junior School operated separately from the upper school, younger cadets maintained a full and active schedule of class work, military, athletics and activities. Cadet life also included special off-campus trips to Mark Twain Cave and other nearby points of interest. Junior Schoolers joined their upper school counterparts in celebrating the Bicentennial with class projects and the entire Junior School toured the Freedom Train in the spring. In off-duty hours, cadets spent many hours at play in the backcampus area. Supervised trips also were planned at the roller rink. Camp Mismilaca was a popular recreational spot for swimming, boating, fishing and overnight campouts for Junior Schoolers.

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WELCOME ABOARD - Lt. Col. Derrill Kuhlman welcomes John Tinnin and family to M.M.A. at registration at right. Above, Mrs. Nathalie Richardson confers with a visiting mother.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS - Capt. Mike Menneke has eager assistants helping unwrap a gift at Christmas party in below photo. At bottom right, Major Robert Piper awards the best-drilled plaque to Brad Henderson while proud parents look on.

Veteran faculty guides programs Veteran administrators and a capable faculty coordinated and supervised Junior School activi ties. Lt. Col. Derrill Kuhlman was headmaster and oversaw academic work while Major Robert Piper served as commandant and head of military train ing for Junior Schoolers. Other faculty members were Mrs. Nathalie Richardson who completed her 25th year as teacher and housemother at M.M. A. , Capt. James Garrett, who also doubled as athletic director, Capt. Mike Laux, Capt. Mike Menneke and Capt. Duane Shutter who also served as coaches in Junior School sports programs. Joining the Junior School staff this year was Capt. Loyd Buckley who served on the officer-incharge duty roster.

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Brad Byington Mark Dierberg Mark Dowling David Doyle

John Dyer Robert Ford Ernesto Gonzales Mark Gray

Diplomas awarded to 27 Eighth grade diplomas were conferred to 27 Junior School cadets dur ing Commencement exercises in May. Top honors academically went to Erik Mostar who graduated first in his class and was named to the Stri bling Cup for highest efficiency in the Junior School. Other Commencement honors were awarded to Brian Sims who won the Harris Shield, Tommy Waters who won the Hal Heyman All-American Boy Award, Rocky Green for greatest improvement and Mark Dowling who won the Faculty Plaque.

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Rocky Green Brad Henderson Kevin Kiefer George Lawrence Erik Mostar

Kevin Mroczkowski Todd Rogers Brian Sims Chris Skinner John Tinnin

Kerry Walker

Tommy Waters

David Watson

Scott Wintie Luis De la Vega, above, was not pic tured in 1975 TAPS.

NOT PICTURED: Scott Zike

Joseph Allen Warren Bethel Ronnie Bryant

Ned Carter Duke Crawford Kurt Dueren

Andy Durham Tony Gonzales Matt Guinn

Phil Haggerty Matt Hall William Hamilton

Scott Hawkins Edwin Heli Steven Huck

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Scon Jennings Tim Kohler Joel Laird

John Metcalf Kevin Perkins Jason Price

Trey Russell Ty Sanders Ron Sorensen

Little cadets big in spirit A big part of Junior School life was the contributions of younger cadets in the lower grades. Though small in size, these cadets were big in spirit and participated in every aspect of Junior School programs. Many of these cadets were recognized at the Final Awards Assembly at the end of the school year while several others were designated for top honors including William Hamilton who was the first recipient of the Gov. Bond Trophy as the outstanding Junior School underclassman. Academic leaders in the lower grades were John Metcalf in seventh grade and Paul Bye in 4th through 6th grade.

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John Stoeber Mike Totta Keith Voss Barry Waters

David Weber James White Richard White Pat Wilson

NOT PICTURED: Mike Harwood

Tim Durham Bryan Gibson Mike Miszcak

George Anderson Willie Aior Mike Beckmann Paul Bye Jeff Kays

Randy Jones B. J. Monish Greg Calvin Luis Rivas

Peter Skinner Scott Spalding Josh Henkel Charles Watters

Ronnie Conner Rich Cooper Ruben Martinez Tom Wessley

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Lions and Eagles matched in series Junior School Lions and Eagles were matched in a series of team sports again this year which was highlighted by another undefeated season for the football Eagles under Capt. Mike Laux. The two teams were also matched in basketball and baseball series in the winter and spring sports seasons. The Junior School sports program also included individ ual competition in wrestling, swimming, track and tennis and several tournaments were scheduled for cadets to compete for medals in grade and weight class divisions. Several cadets also were involved in horseback riding during the year.

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WINTER SPORTS - Basketball, swimming and wrestling were the main sports attractions at the Junior School during winter. Below left are players on the Lions roundball squad coached by Capt. Duane Shutter while Eagle players are shown below with Capt. James Garrett. Below right, two contestants squirm for position in a wrestling tournament match.

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The Class of 1976

Aro Sheet Metal & Blow Pipe Co. We Invite Specialty Work

1101 Tyler St.

St. Louis, Mo. 63106

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PATRONS' LISTING Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Kaufman

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Appel

Myrtle S. Ledford

Mr. and Mrs. George D. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Block Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowen Mr. and Mrs. James M. Castellano

Howard and Nellie Chapman Consolidated Electric Cooperative Steve Crain, '73 Drs. George and Jean Davison Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Dyer

Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Frietsch

Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. Gray

Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Linder

Mr. and Mrs. John W. McKee Mr. and Mrs. William A. Merick

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde T. Morrish Mr. and Mrs. William J. Mundy

Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Hector Porte M. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Siebert

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sims C. M. Straith Dr. and Mrs. A. O. Tetzlaff

Mrs. Carol M. Henkle

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Trino

Walter R. Hom

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Vidor Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Huddleston Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. Jennings Rodolfo Jerez S.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Jorishie

J. Yvonne Walker Mr. and Mrs. James F. Waters Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Watters Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Wise

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Life, Health, Group Insurance Annuities, Pension Plans

EDWARD C. COULTAS,

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 20280 Governors Highway Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461 Phone: 748-5300 Chicago Phone: 264-7688 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY "We Issue the New Low-Cost Term-Life Policies for High School and College Students. Call Me or Write Me fora Quote."

THOENEN'S SPORTING GOODS Your Quality Sports Center

ELLINGTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC

124 W. Jackson St. Mexico, Missouri

Post Office Box 4630 Telephone 387-3351

Blagank OF MEXICO MISSOURI

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Monroe, Louisiana 71201

LA WRENCE DRUG CO.

SAFFORD SHOE STORE John Lucy Shoes

Walgreen Agency 119 South Washington

LAWRENCE DRIVE-IN PHARMACY 200 East Jackson St. Mexico, Missouri

"Shoes Properly Fitted" East Side Square Mexico, Missouri

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Our Best to the Class of '76

SoT^f The TAPS Staff Complim en ts of Gary and Dean Brentlinger 815 E. Liberty St. 177

ELDON WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC For New Homes or Good Investment Lots 20 Minutes From St. Louis Call or Write

Mem ber of N.H. A. B. Route 2, Box 729

Arnold, Mo. 63010

Phone 296-5187 296-5178

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VER HOVEN CHEVROLET INC. 13832 Van Dyke Detroit, Michigan 48234

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From the Parents of

Cadet Sam Markuly

LOGAN PHARMACY The Rexall Store

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581-1223

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Pittsburgh Paints RESTAURANT & DRIVE-IN

GAMBLE PAINT & GLASS CO. 1415 E. Liberty Mexico, Mo.

108 W. Promenade 581-4231

RELCO EXPLORATION CO. INC. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

RELCO PIPELINE CORPORATION Pipeline Construction, Operation, Leasing

1630 Transco Tower

Houston, Texas

77027

1908 Roselawn Ave.

Monroe, La.

71201

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Best of Luck to Jeff and Classmates

MOUND CITY WAREHOUSE CO. Mound City, Illinois

James W. Crain, President Steve Crain, '73, Manager

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HANOVER From

ANDERSON 66 SER VICE Mt. Sterling, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson

Acknowledged Leaders In Making Uniform Shirts For Mili ta ry Sch ools

HANOVER SHIRT & UNIFORM CO. Division of Sanford Shirt Co. Congra tula tions to the Class of 1976

DR. AND MRS. FORREST G. CARLSTEAD 182

Baltimore, Maryland

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THE SHOREWOOD APARTMENTS 5603 Shorewood Drive Louisville, Kentucky

In Memoriam

RICHARD BENTON HALL December 7,1957

December 9,1975

Our Beloved Son and Brother Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hall Donn, '74, and Barbara

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PROFESSIONAL OPTICIANS, INC. The Finest in Eyewear Serving Your Eye Physician

Cadet Miles Jackson and

The Class of '76 MR. AND MRS. AUBREY COLLARD of Borger, Texas

Rm. 202 Professional Bldg. Ill Church Street Ferguson, Mo. 63135 Phone: 524-1188

Northland Medical Bldg. in Northland Shopping Ctr. Phone: 261-3998

Rm. 100 Christian Hospital Northeast Medical Bldg. 11155 Dunn Road St. Louis, County, Mo. 63138 Phone: 741-1580

Rm. 109 Christian Hospital Northwest Medical Bldg. 1245 Graham Road Florissant, Mo. 63031 Phone: 838-6500

Real Estate Co. Realtors Las Vegas, Nevada

Best Wishes to the Bicentennial Class of 1976

Belinda A. King Owner, Realtor 84

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PERKINS PANCAKE HOUSES OF ST. LOUIS

PERKINS CAFETERIA Offices St. Louis, Mo.

1269 S. Laclede Station Rd.

Congra tula tions Matt and Classmates

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HAROLDS SUPERMARKET The Friendly Folks

From MR. AND MRS. A. J. BENNE

516 E. Liberty Mexico, Mo.

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Congratulations to an Outstanding School on the Completion of Its 87th Year of Service to Young Men

CROWN LA UNDR Y AND CLEANING COMPANY Mexico, Missouri

Since 1891

Best of Luck John and to All the Graduates of the Class of 1976

STEPHENSON MOTEL

From the Family of

Cadet John Pye

Best Western 808—528-1234 Lounge — Dining Room — Pool

1010 East Liberty St. 314-581-1440 i

Bob - Joyce Stephenson Owners

BAR-L-RANCH Merle Luckinbill 186

Guthrie Center, Iowa Phone 515-747-3887 Ages 8-16 - Brochure Available

Good Luck to the Class of 1976

SULLAIR OF ST. LOUIS INC. F #2 Tetrad Court

Lake St. Louis, Mo.

63367

Rotary Screw Compressors in Stock

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1975-76 Roster of Cadets Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Sean Stephen Adams 226 E. Main Milan, Michigan 48160

Jeffrey Joseph Beseau 22 Club Grounds South Florissant, Missouri 63033

Randal Noah Adler 8721 Cherokee Lane Leawood, Kansas 66206

Warren T. Bethel 3308 S. 93rd E. Avenue Tulsa, Oklahomtt 74145

Curtis Harlan Allen 261 Park Lane Dr. Galesburg, Illinois 61401

66208

David A. Anderson 645-H Dauphne Court Elk Grove, Illinois 60007 George Roger Anderson, Jr. 9573 Madelaine Manor Berkeley, Missouri 63134

Charles William Ator 1058.W. College Jacksonville, Illinois

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Kenneth David Baker 4803 Sunset Court Cape Coral, Florida 33904, Manuel Alejandro Barberena-Cruz Fuente de Los Aguilos No. 237 Lomas de Tecamachalco Mexico 10, D.F. Mexico

Jeffrey Beckham Bard 933 W. Rodney Cape Girardeau, Missouri Patrick Carl Bass 832 N. 123 Plaza Omaha, Nebraska

63701

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Michael Eugene Beckmann Rt. #1 - Box 613 Winfield, Missouri 63389 John Melvin Bekins 409 S. 93rd Street Omaha, Nebraska 68114 Ernesto Rafael Beltran-Zamudio Cristobal Colon #428 Veracruz 16, Ver., Mexico Matthew John Benne . 11245 Midland Overland, Missouri 63114

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Alfonso Ignacio Casso, Jr. 2002 Clark Laredo, Texas 78040

Bradley Wallace Bowen 627 Pearl Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

Stephen Francis Castellano 6657 Oleatha Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63135

Darin Lee Bracken 34 Belsize Road London N.W. 6 England .U.K.

Ronald Ross Castle

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Jose Ignacio Corral Narajano #5 Querataro, Qro. Mexico

Alaric Corvacho Nieve #150 Jardines Del Pedregal, San Angel Mexico 20, D.F. Mexico Elbert Anthony Cota R.R. #1, Box 60 Virginia, Illinois 62691

James Carleton Cotner 304 South Cottonwood Richardson, Texas 75080 Edward James Coulias 20280 Governors Highway Olympia Fields, Illinois 60461

Jeffrey Alan Crain Rt. # 1, Box 102 Mounds, Illinois 62984

Harold Dean Davison Box 498 Mercer, Missouri 64661 Charles Christopher Deal 708 Plato Road Duncan, Oklahoma 73533

100 Castle Drive Rt. #2 Florissant, Missouri

Ensenada, Baja California Mexico

William Dale Crawford 129 Midland Boulevard Royal Oak, Michigan 48073

Raul Casso IV 1920 O'Kane Street Laredo, Texas 78040

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Mark Joseph Dierberg 12951 Meadow Hill St. Louis, Missouri 63128

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Randy Leigh Chapman Chapman Lane Yates Center, Kansas 66783

Joseph Heavner Bruns 3510 North 51st Street Kansas City, Kansas 66104

Cesare Anthony Chiaradonna 945 East Adams Street Riverton, Illinois 62561

Timothy Alan Bryan 5636 Winona St. Louis, Missouri 63109

Paul Manin Cohagan Rt. #2 - Box 273 O’Fallon, Missouri 63366

David Scott Doyle 2352 Charlemagne Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043

Ronnie Dale Bryant 208 West 8th .West Liberty, Iowa

David Charles Colby 1130 Hollin Court Des Peres, Missouri 63131

Frank Alexander Draganich 2713 Grand Avenue Granite City, Illinois 62040

Volodymyr Marko Bunecky 805 - 6th Street Vienna, Illinois 62995

Jeffrey Alan Cole 14551 Eddington Chesterfield, Missouri

Kurt Dueren 2021 Claudine St. Louis, Missouri

John Page Burton P.O. Box 48 Leadville, Colorado

Roben Charles Conklin 141 Woodlawn Road Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Danny Jerry Brown 1502 Donna Drive Belleville, Illinois

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Bradley Dean Byington 3733 S. Pleasant Independence, Missouri

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Ned Alan Carter 54 Aberdeen Place Clayton, Missouri 63105

William Charles Bordner 101 Hackberry Lee's Summit, Missouri 64063

Paul Martin Bye 8605 North Main Kansas City, Missouri

Juan Hector Berrios, Jr. 1031 Sylvan Place Kirkwood, Missouri 63122 Mathew John Bertorello Dowell Schlumberger P.O. Box 2276 < Jakarta, Indonesia

63135

Craig Roben Bod inc Suite 110 4550 W. 129th Street Shawnee Mission, Kansas

41051

Michael Steven Carrico Rt. # 4, Box 134 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 John Eric Carter 54 Aberdeen Plaza Clayton, Missouri 63105

Jack Clair Blunck, Jr. 2326 - 37th Ave., SW Seattle, Washington 98126

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Tab Ray Appel 17 Walnut Hall Drive Independence, Kentucky

Stephen Earl Carlstead 215 West Church Palmyra, Missouri 63461

James Thomas Black 3408 Woodrail Terrace, Apt. 1 Columbia, Missouri 65201

Ronald Allyn Block 1316 Hendrick Dr. Ferguson, Missouri

54481

David Alan Carlstead 215 West Church Palmyra, Missouri 63461

William Ottis Bilden, Jr. 5005 Bruce Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55424

Joseph Lance Allen 5920 Mission Drive Shawnee Mission, Kansas

Roger Lynn Anderson 211 E. Franklin Mt. Sterling, Illinois

Derek Carl Carlson 2005 Division Street Stevens Point, Wisconsin

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Gregory Edward Calvin 1853 Lakeshore Drive

64155

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Mark Anthony Dowling Wyandotte East Apts. 1075C Great Oak Drive Columbus, Ohio 43227

63138

Roberto Duran-Mendoza Hidalgo #21 Tlaxcala, Tlax., Mexico

Ronnie Eugene Conner . 1471 Wilton Lane . Kirkwood, Missouri 63122

Courtney Andrew Durham 1310 Pollock Road Mexico, Missouri 65265

Richard John Cooper 1826 Seminary . Alton. Illinois 62002

Timothy Burleson Durham 1310 Pollock Road Mexico, Missouri 65265

Francisco Javier Corral Calle 8 #125

John David Dyer 4 Melwood Drive

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r< Belleville, Illinois

2505 Sherwood Springfield, Illinois

62223

Edgar James Eckles, Ill 8110 Old Poplar Pike Germantown, Tennessee

Ernesto Gonzalez Zuloaga #462 Col. Los Angeles Coah, Mexico

38130

Jose Luis Eichelmann-Gomez . 395 Naranjos, Sah Luis Potosi, Mexico

Mark Stuart Gray 1905 Van Reek Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63131

Lorenzo Elizondo, Jr. 185 Montserrat Col. Jeronimo Siller Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Rocky Lynn Green P.O. Box 667 Gillette, Wyoming

Robert W. Ellington, III Rt. #4, Box 36 Moriroe, Louisiana 71201

60072

Jorge Luis Estrada Colima #-250 Pte. Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Joseph Edward Fletcher 114 South Jackson Waukegan, Illinois 60085

Robert Lee Ford III 2810 Springridge Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63129

Scott Alan Frederick 2034 - 26th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631

Jeffrey French Box 24624 St. Louis, Missouri .63141

Paul Anthony Gant 5672 Grandview Yorba Linda, California Jerry Lee Gay, Jr. P.O. Drawer G. Oakhurst, Oklahoma

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Bryan .Keith Gibson 5600 West 25th Tulsa, Oklahoma '74107

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Edwin Jay Helt 14635 Rogue River Drive Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

Randall Scott Jones 702 Chester Normal, Illinois 61761

Matthew Dodd Guinn Rt. #4, Owens Drive Paris, Tennessee 38242

Bradley Lawrence Henderson R.R. #1, Box 189 Decatur, Illinois 62526

Jeffrey Joseph Jorishie 550 South Hudson Tulsa, Oklahoma 74112

Ted Alan Haberman Route 1 Arenzville, Illinois 62611

Scott Louis Henderson R.R. #1, Box 189 Decatur, Illinois 62526

Jon Alan Kaiser Maltrostveien 52 Oslo, Norway

Todd Aaron Haberman Route 1 Arenzville, Illinois 62611

Joshua Beiss Henkel 1309 Elm Road Anchorage, Kentucky

Kenneth Carl Kaufman 2616 Arkansas Valley Drive Little Rock, Arkansas 72207

Phillip John Haggerty 8 Long Bay Springfield, Illinois 62707

Robert David Herzmark 357 Summerdale Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63132

James Kevin Hamlett Box 38 Laddonia, Missouri 63352

Enrique Alberto Galvan-pox Jalisco #1607 Piedras Negras, Coahuila Mexico

Leonard Scott Hawkins 75 Schooner Lane Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Thomas Nester Griffith 1300 South Oxford Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236

William Edward Hamilton 211 South Main. Afton, Oklahoma 74331

Janies Gallo 357 North 12»h Street Clinton, Indiana 47842

Gerold Jerez P.O. Box 351 Managua, D.M. Nicaragua

Michael Truett Jones 379 Briarwood Lane Palatine, Illinois 60067

James Lemuel Hamilton 211 South Main Afton, Oklahoma 74301

Kevin Edward Frietsch 6302 North Imperial Drive Peoria, Illinois 61614

Michael-Troy Harwood 2132-Black Avenue Springfield, Illinois 62702

George Adam Heimos 8 Westminster St. Louis, Missouri 63126

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Roger Charles Halmich R.R. #1 Sullivan, Missouri 63080

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Kun Allen Jensen V.A. Hospital Building, 11E Knoxville, Iowa 50138

Gregory Douglas Jones 379 Briarwood Lane Palatine, Illinois 60067

Matthew Francis Hall 212 Kadlec Drive .221 Belleville, Illinois 62221

George Kelly Freeman 10 Boundbrook Paris, Tennessee 38242

Byron Anthony Harrod 10014 South Seeley Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60643

Bernard John Heimos 8 Westminster Sr. Louis, Missouri 63126

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Jonathan Scott Greiner 3 Lake Side Court Grosse Pointe, Michigan

Jason Frank Epelley 9426 Westchester Drive Jennings. Missouri 63136

Robert Scott Ernest 8914 Hickory Lane Ringwood, Illinois

62703

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James Carter Higgins 5826 Roxbury Place Littleton, Colorado 80123

Dwight David Horn %Shahpur Chemical Company P.O. Box 1521 Tehran, Iran

Steven Robert Huck 4128 S.W. 26th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50321 David. Lynn Huddleston 1805 - 27th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 David Allen Hyams 25 Chickasaw Shawnee, Oklahoma

Brent Randall Hamm 426 Tara Park Moberly, Missouri 65270

Miles Evan Jackson 1500 Gawain Road Borger, Texas 79007

Donald Everett Hand. 2222 Westerland - #132 Houston, Texas 77042

Wayne Leon James R.F.D. #2 Linevile, Iowa 50147

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Jerry L. Kawaski 16 Ridge Avenue Decatur. Illinois

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Jeffery Richard Kays 1041 Green Arbor Fenton, Missouri •, 63026

James Michael Kenderish 943 Main Street Sayreville. New Jersey 08372 Kevin Thomas Kiefer Perryville, Missouir 63775 Anthony Randall King 4439 Sun Valley Drive Las Vegas, Nevada S9121

Royal Philip Kirchner 505 Lake Shore Drive, Apt. 5003 Chicago, Illinois 60611

Alexander Thomas Kiss 267 Park Drive Palatine, Illinois .60067 Edward Charles Kreutz 62 Portland Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63134 Douglas John Kruse 1675 Glen Oak Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001

Donald Everett Hand . , 2222 Westerland #132 Houston, Texas 77042

Scott, Milo Jennings 115 North 10th Street Yakima, Washington

Michael William Harbor $305 South Long Street Aberdeen, Mississippi 39730

William Francis Jennings 225 Gould Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240

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Siamak Kusha Shahpur Chemical Company P.O. Box 193 Abadan. Iran

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Kansas City, Missouri

Joel.'Hardy Laird 5O7.Easteru Avenue Stanton, Iowa 51573

Daniel Craig Matthews 11031 Jerries Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63136

•. Brent Nemo Lanham ___ 64 Maple Grove .. -jojs Springfield. Ulin*

Kelly Lee Lathum 29008 S. E. Preston Way Issaquah, Washington 98027

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Mark Aaron Ledford ’ 18900 Steel Detroit, Michigan 48235

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Gregory Lawrence Lieber 201 New Salem Drive Creve Coeui, Missouri 6.3141

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Carl Owen McAfee 1524 - 21st Bettendorf. Iowa '. 1722 lari Keith McCravy = ' 907 St Paul Lane O'Fallon, Missouri 63366

Jeffrey Meers McKee^&>

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V ZMainini . Andreas Werner 10 Palmer Rdad •; Framingham, Massachusetts 01701

Ruben E.,Martinez I 43 . ^Aircs y Guadalajara Nd. fcHclova. Coah, Mexico Mohcloj

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Pedro Manuel Rddriguez Venecia #411 Leon, Guanajunto, Mexico

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Todd Alan Rogers 1217 Brentwood Muncie, Indiana 47304

Charles Michael Mostar Route #1, Box 210 Higginsville, Missouri 64037

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Jeffrey Bradford Nedblake 5612 Oak Ridge Court

Hector Luciano Pone Venezuela No. 342 Col. Vista Hermosa Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Bradley Alan Powell BY' A*y«i622 Center Street Apartment #13 #;?Eniporia, Kansas 66801 ■■ r Jason'Mark Price 1323;East .41st Place

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Deno Allison Rolf 6601/X Alabama St. Louis, Missouri

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John Douglas Rose 601 East Eastwood St Marshall, Missouri

Randall James Rose 755 South Linda Hobart, Indiana 46342

Jose Manuel Ruiz 1719 Laredo Steect Laredo, Texas 78040

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Abelardo Porragas Lomas Bonita 116 Franco, Lomas de Vista Hei Mexico 10. D.F. Mexico

John Christopher Mundy 21 Grantwood Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63123 'ir,3

Steven Louis Nardini 9001 Greenwood Niles, Illinois 60648

Robert John Pielemeier 5331 Broadmoor Plaza Decatur, Illinois 62521 • I JY'Jo

John Marshall Pil 462 East Idlewoot Morton, Illinois 61550

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William Adam Ohlemueller, Jr. P.O. Box 1438 San Antonio, Texas 78295

Marco Antonio Pardo

j , John Kevin Mroezkowsid.f 1300 Lindsay Lane Wffc, Florissant, Missouri 63031

Sotirios Nicholas Markuly 22 Chamberlain Court\ Belleville All linois 62223

Luis Enrique Rivas Nicaragua Sugar Estates, Ltd. Ingenio San Antonio Nicaragua, C.A.

Luis Javier Montemayor- Varona Pasteur ^31 None Jack Jack H ugh Parker!I Parker!! Queretaro, Qro., Mexico r -7f 2438 Salem Road Brentwood, Missouri 63144 FrancE^MoralK-Puron Ave. Lomas Del Valle #445 Franklin Louie Payne Monterrey, Mineral Area Inn srrey, N^ N.L. Mexico b '' •. Desloge , Missouri 63601 William Joseph Moran 35fLHampden Drive, *N.E. Kevin Duane Perkins Cedar Rapids, Ic£a- 52402 \ Rdute *1, Box 158-12 Osage Beach, Missouri 65065 *■ "‘^’william Joseph MonishI

Erik Karl Mostar <';Route #l?.Box 210 Higginsville.,,Missouri

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Ralph William Riess 6202 Tanzmar Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63129

Bret Carr Olendorf 4005 Park Lane Decatur, Illinois 62521

Papantla, Ver. .‘Mexico

Kelly Shawn Loyd .6. Charleroi Place Lake St. Louis, Missouri

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John Kennedy Pye 2007 Club View Drive Springfield, Illinois 62704

John Allan Oberhaus 829 Vcrgo Lane St. Louis, Missouri 63125

John Warner Metcalf 161 Auld Spanish

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Oscar Cruz Prieto Calle Sucre Res. Don Emilio Apt. A-10, Chacao, Edo. Miranda Caracas, Venezuela

Jaime Nieto Hda. Corralejo #43 Bosques De Echecaray Edo. de Mexico, Mexico

William Thomas Merick Route # 1, Box 39 Catron, Missouri 63833

George Harold Park Lawrence 9810 Midland Overland, Missouri 63114

Lon Jay Lowenstein 11200 Summit Kansas City, Missouri

Richard Bradley Nelson 16 Longhenrich Florissant, Missouri 63031

Jeffrey Alan Mattingly 983 North Avenue Des Plaines, Illinois (60016

Apartment 97 Tulsa, Oklahoma

64151

^eSapaeB lavic 1126 Morgan Drive tan, Oklahoma

Gregory Thomas Sanders 2917‘Gunnison Trail V \ Z Apartment 1061 Fort Worth, Texas :Ty Young Sanders

Berryville’, Arkansas

72616

John Alfred Schnitzler Harbonown Mobile Home Lo't 178

1975-76 Roster of Cadets Stephen Craig Stiles Rt. #1, Box 198 Marianna, Arkansas

Poorman and Lake Road Vermilion, Ohio 44089 Mark Anthony Schnitzler Harbortown Mobile Home Lot 178 Poorman and Lake Road . Vermilion, Ohio 44089

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Brian C. Sherry Route #2 Pleasant Plains, Illinois

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Philip Ganes Siebert ► 29 Hawthorne Lane .Springfield, Illinois Walter F. Sill III R.R. #7 Benton, Kentucky

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John Robb Suaith 4820 N. Adams Road Troy, Michigan 48084

David Kenneth Swinney 2933 Sullivan St. Louis, Missouri 63107

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Brian Kevin Sims 3010 Court Street Pekin, Illinois 62554

Mark Mitchell Taylor 1401 N. Jefferson Crystal City, Missouri

John Calvert Skinner 3426 South Florence Place Tulsa, Oklahoma 74105

Steven Barton Taylor 4100 E. English Wichita, Kansas 67218

Christopher Edmund Skinner 449 West 67th Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64113

August C. Tetzlaff 6525 Granada Drive Prairie Village, Kansas

Peter Rene Skinner 2500 Della Avenue Alton, Illinois 62002

Mark Andrew Thorne 255 Circle Court Palatine, Illinois 60067

65287

Kenton Garlon Smith 6506 Fairweather Drive Middleburg Heights, Ohio

44130

r- William Scott Spalding R.R. #2 ; Manito, Illinois 61546

1 ; • Peny Neal Speesc 1011 Chatham Place Rocky River, Ohio 44116

Christopher Ensley Spruell 9757 Conquistador Walk St. Louis, Missouri 63136

John Calvin Steinhoff 1603 Chilton Avenue Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Kent David Stephens 9157 Ranchill Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

65201

Kevin Ricardo Walker 5035 N. Kingshighway St. Louis, Missouri 63115

Curtis Alan Will 409 Hazel Avenue Belleville, Illinois

62223

John La mon Ward 167 Lake Park Birmingham, Michigan

Kevin Dale Will 409 Hazel Avenue Belleville, Illinois

62223

48009

Matthew McGinnis Warnock 226 - 12th Avenue Huntington, West Virginia 25701

Dale Earl Williams Rt. #3, 14 Lakeview Drive Hillsboro, Missouri 63050

Barry Dyer Waters 1808 Wistoria Court Mt. Prospect, Illinois

Mark Williams 2030 Barcelona Florissant, Missouri

60056

David Charles Winchell 11722 Holly Springs Drive Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141 Timothy Grant Winchell 11722 Holly Springs Drive Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141

Perry Michael Waters 519 S. Walnut Rochester, Illinois 62563

66208

Scott Grant Wintie 2156 E. Hackamore Mesa, Arizona 85203

Thomas Bruce Waters 519 S. Walnut Rochester, Illinois 62563

Kelvin William Wise 18717 Appoline Detroit, Michigan 48235

David Ryder Watson 64 Fairmount Addition Alton, Illinois 62002

Michael John Trino Rt. #2, Box 130 25 Chickasaw Trail Lockport, Illinois 60441

Charles Henry Watters Rt. #1, Box 40 Robertsville, Missouri 63072

Keith Robert Weaver 16 W 771 - 56th Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Perry Joe Wise 1301 E. Lake Shore Drive Springfield, Illinois 62707 --

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Jay J. Woolums 300 W. Center Street Cambridge, Illinois 61238

60514

Michael Ansel Wrage Valentine, Nebraska 69201

Juan Pablo Torres-Yanez Paseo de Jurica #201 Querataro, Qro., Mexico

Mark Steven Weaver 16 W 771 - 56th Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Michael Allen Totta 3308 Norton Independence, Missouri

David Joseph Weber R.F.D. #1 Hastings, Nebraska 68901

64052

63033

Anthony Patrick Wilson Eminence, Missouri 65466

James Darnell Waters z'519S. Walnut Rochester, Illinois 62563

Jack Harold Todd II Rt. #2 Rogers, Arkansas 72756

Ronald Eugene Sorensen, Jr. 3006 South. 12th Springfield, Illinois 62703

Mark Charles Wiethop 12100 Regency Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63128

Christopher Waters 519 S. Walnut Rochester, Illinois 62563

63019

David John Tinnin Rt. #1 Pacific, Missouri 63069

Kent David Soldwcdel 867 Gainsborough Drive Pasadena, California .91107

John Joseph Stoeber P.O> Box 46 Belleville, Illinois 62222

Garret Clifford Swanson StarRt. #1 Valentine, Nebraska 60201

62707

James Tucker Smith -Route # 1 Wooldridge, Missouri

Kerry John Walker 401 Brewer Columbia, Missouri

72360

60514

John Scott Wright 7061 Westmoreland University City, Missouri

Christopher John Yoest R.R. #2, Box 96C Camdenton, Missouri 65020

Hector Jose Trujillo Calle 76 - #16-142 Maracaibo, Venezuela

Roy Thomas Wessley P.O. Box 14 Gasquet, California 95543

James Ray Vaughn 1118 Marne Lane Houston, Texas 77090

Otto Henry Westerfeld, Jr. 5434 Fairway Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205

■Richard Scott Vidor 97 Linden Lane Illinois Springfield, Illir

James Michael White 9323 Sonora Avenue Brentwood, Missouri 63144

Rodolfo Zamora-Dominguez Cerro de Ids Remedies ®73 Colonia Campestxe Churubusco Mexico 21. D.F.. Mexico

Richard Edward White Route 19 Eminence, Missouri 65466

Scott Douglas Zike 8637 E. Turney Scottsdale, Arizona

Keith Bryan Voss Rt. #1 Painton, Missouri

62707

63772

Mauricio Zamora-Dominguez Cerro de los Remedies #73 Colonia.Campestre Churubusco Mexico 21, D.F., Mexico

85281

The legacy passes As the strains of the final ’’Taps” gently wafted acrosstl front campus, Missouri Military Academy’s 1975-76 Bicer tennial year came to a close. But in the end is the beginning for departing seniors wl leave a legacy of tradition and spirit which is passed along j succeeding classes. ”. . . Our hearts are bound to thee I In love and loyalty Steadfast thy sons shall be For M. M. A. . . . ” I

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