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A Place of Ideals M.M.A. It began as a dream, an idea.

It became a reality — a place where the ideals of education and young manhood would strive for excellence.

M.M.A. Year after year, a venerable, traditional and historical campus.

But each year brings new faces with new ideas to rejuvenate this dream — the faces of cadets.

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5. Vine-covered gymnasium 6. Blooming dogwood by front drive 7. Sun-lit Administration Building 8. Senior Pond and foliage

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4. Foosball game in Student Center attracts spectators 5. Ed Helt studies in Alpha barracks 6. A Junior Schooler displays Christmas party gift

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1. The Barbershop Quartet in song 2. Dramateers on stage 3. Stained glass at Memorial Chapel 4. Glee Club caroling in St. Louis

5. Crowning the Valentine Queen 6. Cirand March al Dad's Day Ball 7. IXensong rehearsal

A Place to Enjoy Anytime could be fun time at M.M.A. Whenever cadets got together in the right mood, youthful exuberance often provided the spark for play and games.

Sometimes, fun activities were planned — like float trips and cookouts — and sometimes cadets created their own entertainment on the spur-ofthe-moment.

And always, cadets made the challenge of campus life interesting.

1. Tennis players ponder snow-covered courts 2. Echo cadets enjoy cookout at Mismilaca 3. Band cadets ready Homecoming decorations

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1. and 3. Fusileers and Drum and Brass perform at University of Missouri 2. Friendships in the making at cadet mixer 4. The corps at Colonels' Field

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Color Guard at varsity football game Pep rally stirs up spirit Ed tourists in Carribean The B.C. passes in review Drill competition during Dad’s Day

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A Place for Friends

Coming together from many stat and nations, cadets unified into a sing corps.

Part of the unique spirit of this yea corps were the friendships made amo students from a variety of bac grounds.

Friends to laugh with, to share hap moments, to enjoy life were a memo ble part of the school year at M.M.A.

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4. A youngster from Missouri School for the Deaf accepts Christmas gift al Echo barracks party 5. Tom Goessling. left, and Price Laird survey souvenirs on Ed Tour 6. Capt. Bill Young outfits Dave Houx during registration week

Living for Today The best times of the school year came from day-to-day life at M.M.A. Living for the moment — away from the hurried pace of special activities — brought joy to the many small occa­ sions in the daily routine.

Time ... to think ... to reflect. . . to absorb new experiences . . . was a valued possession which each cadet learned to keep to himself at the end of the day.

Time to be yourself in thought and action yielded large gains in personal growth.

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6. Armando,Alanis taking trimester test 7. Cadets perusing magazines in library 8. Russ Thies, left, and Mark Tatom comparing class schedules

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The focal point of cadet life at M.M.A. is t program.

Classwork provides exposure to new ideas skills to master as cadets prepare for college life.

Whether studying the laws of physics or th grammar, students gained meaningful experier The challenge of education at M.M.A. trans for tomorrow’s changing world.

1. Dr. James C. Olson. University of Missouri president, delivers the Commencement address 2. Dean Davison, left, passes the ceremonial saber to bat­ talion commander for 1978-79, Chris Deal 3. B J. Morrish leads the procession of eighth grade gradu­ ates at graduation exercises.

4. Col. Charles Stribling III renders salute to graduates at Senior Review 5. Cadet officers exchange farewell handshakes at Au Revoir 6. The Final Ball featured Grand March for cadets and guests

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Leaving forever, but in memories.

A year of work, learning, building and achieving came to a close at M.M.A.’s 89th Commencement weekend.

Cadets earned scores of awards and honors for their efforts in 1977-78 with the president of the University of Missouri, Dr. James C. Olson, deliv­ ering the graduation address.

The busy weekend provides few opportunities for cadets to reflect on the school year. Between assemblies and drill competition came the 46th

annual Fry Public Speaking Contest, the Final Ball, Baccalaureate services and many more activi­ ties.

Not until Au Revoir — the last formation of the year — did time stand still momentarily for cadets to collect their thoughts and feelings.

For departing seniors, thoughts of college and careers; for underclassmen, the challenge of next year.

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MP FOLLIES — Taking a break during duty on registration weekend are part of Alpha's MP contigent below. Below right. "A” Company carries the honor flag by the reviewing stand at Senior Review.

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COVETED PRIZE — Alpha commander Bill Koons accepts the Honor Company Award from Col. Charles Stribling III at Commencement, above. At right, freshman Ed Helt studies at newly installed shelf-desk unit. At far right members of Alpha’s staff are Major Bill Bryan, counselor. Koons. Derek Carlson. John Pielemeier. Perry* Watersand Phil Haggerty.

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Alpha captures Honor Company Alpha Company residents returned in the fall to find new improvements in the barracks. And the new study units perhaps set the tone for an outstanding year for “A” cadets who captured Honor Company of the year at Commencement.

Commanded by Bill Koons. Alpha was rated first in barracks, discipline and athletics to win the award.

In addition to the battalion staff which lived in Alpha, the barracks also provided leadership in nearly every area of cadet interest. Derek Carlson

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and John Pielemeier were cadet officers with Perry Waters as the top ranking NCO and commander-des­ ignate in 1978-79.

Academic leaders included Dean Davison and Carlson in the senior class. Mark Bunecky. Mike Kostecki. Phil Haggerty and Scott Jennings as under­ classmen.

Alpha cadets also took pride in defending its com­ pany football championship this year.

HOMECOMING WOES — As the Colonel henchman lowers the axe. Salisbury players plead for mercy in Alpha’s Homecoming display, below. At right. Alpha cadets are hosts for visiting young­ sters from Missouri School for the Deaf at Christmas party.

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CHOW TIME — "A” residents partake in cookout steaks at Mismilaca picnic at bottom left. Below is Alpha’s first platoon while the second platoon is pictured at bottom of page.

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COMPANY STAFF — Members of Charlie Company’s staff, shown at right, are from left George Heimos. Bernie Heimos. Chris Spruell. Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, counselor, and Chris Deal. Below left. John Hall settles into his new room in Septem­ ber. The new Drum and Brass Corps performs at Heames Building, below.

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Band cadets earn awards at shows Cadets in Band Company in 1977-78 main­ tained a tradition of serving as school ambassa­ dors in numerous parades and halftime shows while collecting several new trophies in the proc­ ess.

Charlie’s three-year hold on the Honor Com­ pany flag ended this year, but Band cadets accom­ plished the highest scholarship rating and won the spirit award at Commencement.

Cadet leaders included George Heimos who took command of the company late in the school year. Kyle Russell, Chris Spruell and Curt Will who was designated Charlie commander for 197879.

In addition, two cadets from Band were selected as Superior Cade.ts — Chris Deal, who was named battalion commander-designate next year, and Don Scott.

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BRASS QUINTET — Entertaining Alpha cadets with Christmas songs, a band ensem­ ble performs at barracks party below. At right top is Charlie’s first platoon and at right bottom is the second platoon.

BARRACKS DECORATION — Brad Henderson helps complete part of Band Com­ pany’s Homecoming decorations, above. Above left. John Heimos blares on the trumpet in Battle of the Bands.

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‘D’ Company blends recruits, old cadets Delta Company’s school year was marked by a blend­ ing of many new cadets under the helm of old boys who helped recruits learn the system of M.M.A. “D” was commanded by Gary Swanson, the second highest ranked officer in the corps and inducted as the 70th cadet in the Legion of Honor at Commencement.

Other cadet leaders included Rob Herzmark and Kent Stephens as officers while Don Rohwedder was selected as company commander in 1978-79.

Although Delta houses a number of first-year stu­ dents, it earned the plaque as the top military-rated company in the battalion.

“D” cadets also were competitive in sports, placing second in both intramural football and basketball.

Displaying their creative side. Delta residents took top honors in the Homecoming barracks decoration contest.

COLONEL COSTUME — Outfitted with saber and uniform, a ‘Colonel’ keeps Homecoming foes in line in barracks theme at left. Below. Delta’s staff includes, from left. Capt. Samuel G. Mounger. counselor.

Gary Swanson. Rob Herzmark. Kent Stephens. Don Rohwedder and Brad Powell.

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FUN AND GAMES — Finding amusement in different settings are Matt Gall. Kurt Dueren and Billy Arnold at Mismilaca at far left. Andy Durham dressing Halloween pumpkin at left and Dueren. Kent Stephens and Dana Johnson on construction equipment, above.

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POKER GAME — Using Homecoming as a ploy, a group of Echo cadets concentrate on a “poker" game below. At right, members of the “E” staff are. from left. Jeff Beseau. Bill Bilden. Major David Steinmetz and Capt. Bill Young, counselors. Otto Westerfeld and Mark Dowling.

CADET MIXER — Ciro Tovar and dancing partner enjoy dancing music above while Brent Hamm and Byron Harrod relax at company cookout. At far right. Jeff Beseau accepts the best-drill plaque at Commencement from Col. Charles Stribling III and JefQ mother.

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Echo provides contributions Echo Company, largest of the four high school barracks, was the home of numerous cadets who contributed to nearly every' aspect of campus life.

Company leaders this year were Jeff Beseau who assumed command of Echo late in the school year with Otto Westerfeld also attaining officer rank and Bill Bilden and Ian McCravy as senior NCOs. Academic leaders from “E” included Bilden and Brent Hamm in the senior class. Matt Titus in the sophomore class and Gregg Cline in the freshman class.

Among company highlights was selection for the best-drilled company at Commencement for the second consecutive year.

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WHAT’S THAT — Col. John A. Simpson seems to point a curious finger while inspecting the room of Mark Gelino and Manuel Garcia during G.I.. above. On next page. Echo cadets are pictured by platoons.

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PRESIDENTS SOCIETY School president Col. Charles Stribling III. at right, admires development donors plaque in Administration Building.

Below. Lt. Col. Joe Baile\ poses with Doug Jones after fall sports banquet.

Experienced team directs operations The 1977-78 school year was marked by several changes in top administrative personnel who super­ vised school operations.

Col. Charles Stribling HI continues as president, however Lt. Col. Bill Naylor, executive officer, assumed commandant duties near the mid-point of the year.

Departmental affairs were directed by Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, athletics: Lt. Col. Orrval .Maupin, quarter­ master: Lt. Col. Paul Cherches. music: Major John Reddick, academics: and Major Ronald Kelly, admissions.

Three retired faculty members were commended for outstanding service by Homecoming alumni in November. They were Col. C. R. Stribling Jr.. Lt. Col. Elmer Jackson and Major George Piper.

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ON THE JOB — Freshman Cy Watson and his mother receive scheduling information from Major John Reddick during registration, below. At bottom left. Lt. Col. Bill Naylor and Chris Barber converse.

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IN THE CLASSROOM — Using hand gestures to make a point. Capt. Pierce McMartin lectures to math students below. At left. Capt. Samuel Mounger gives facial emphasis in English Department meeting.

LAB EXPERIMENT — Capt. Ron Rosendahl engrosses students in test lube experiment for biology class, above.

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REGISTRATION — International student liaison officer, Lt. James Norton, completes registration for arriving cadet, below. Grading papers occupies English instructor Capt.

Roger Plumskey. bottom right.

COMMITTEEMEN — Three members of the academic committee. Capt. Bill Young.

Major Bill Bryan, and Major John Reddick, enjoy friendly conversation above.

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SIGNING UP — Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, left, and Capt. John Hegwein assist recruit in Junior School during first day of registration in below photo.

English staff experienced

The studies of grammar and litera­ ture were taught by veteran instructors in the English Department.

Capt. Samuel G. Mounger served as chairman with other members includ­ ing Capt. Roger Plumskey. Major Bill Bryan. Lt. Col. Courtney Durham and Mrs. Betty Naylor who conducted two special reading classes.

English also was taught as a foreign language for international students by language instructors Capt. Bob Fedora and Lt. James Norton.

Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, who holds the longest term of service on the faculty, main­ tained a schedule of three American history classes while supervising school sports activities as athletic director.

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Major Bill Bryan taught freshman English classes while doubling in his role as Alpha Company counselor.

He also was a coach in intramural sports.

Major Raymond Campbell earned a promotion at the beginning of the school year. He instructed math courses in addition to serv­ ing as assistant comman­ dant and coaching.

Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, director of music, taught a humanities class and pri­ vate music. He also was counselor for cadets in Charlie Company.

Lt. Col. Courtney Durham’s teaching schedule was devoted mainly to four Eng­ lish courses, although he also instructed one class in world history. He also directed Dramateer produc­ tions during the year.

Capt. Robert Fedora taught three foreign languages — French, Latin and English to foreign students. A fac­ ulty resident in Echo bar­ racks, he was soccer coach in the intramural program.

Capt. John Foster compli­ mented his role of director of public relations with teaching geography and journalism. He was adviser to the school newspaper and yearbook.

Capt. John Hegwein instructed two sets of semester courses — eco­ nomics and government plus sociology and psychol­ ogy while teaching a class in American history. He coached three varsity sports in addition.

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Foreign language courses were divided this year by two officers — Capt. Robert Fedora who completed his fourth year at the Academy and Lt. James Norton, a first-year teacher.

Capt. Fedora taught French. Latin and English to foreign students with Lt. Nor­ ton conducting classes in Spanish and English for Latin cadets.

Lt. Norton, who is one of two M.M.A. faculty members holding Ph.D. degrees, also was sponsor of the Academy’s honor­ ary Spanish society which inducted new members at a formal banquet.

FROM THE BOOK — Locating a passage from the textbook. Mrs. Martha Merritt explains a lesson in modem world history for Rich White.

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Mrs. Jan Higgins worked with ihe creative sides of cadets in high school and Junior School art classes.

She also arranged showings of cadet art and coordi­ nated the annual Epple Ari Contest.

Mrs. Carolyn Johnson served as full-time librarian this year, helping cadets locale books and periodi­ cals to supplement their reg­ ular class work.

Mr. Steve Kellam came to M.M.A. al the mid-point of the school year to become Glee Club director. Bsides leading vocal music at weekly Vespers services, he also helped arrange special concerts.

Capt. Pierce McMartin also was new to the school fac­ ulty in 1977-78. A former Air Force officer, he taught a wide variety of math sub­ jects and coached varsity and intramural sports.

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Social Studies subjects vary The realm of human experience was covered by students in the Social Stud­ ies Department.

Of the five members in the depart­ ment. only Mrs. Martha Merritt was new to the staff, leaching classes in eco­ nomics-government and modern world history.

Other members were Major Kenneth .Mortenson, who was chairman. Lt. Col. Joe Bailey. Capt. John Hegwein and Capt. John Foster.

Government students also gained out-of-class insights through special trips to the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans and the Youth Leg­ islative Forum.

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CHIT CHAT — School librarian Mrs. Catolyn Johnson converses with sen­ ior Chris Spruell.

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MILITARY COURTESY — Assistant commandant Capt. Bob Samples returns salute to a pair of cadets during Commencement weekend.

Science classes offer challenge Two of the busiest instructors in the high school faculty were Capt. Waldo Roberts and Capt. Ron Rosendahl who comprised the Science Department staff.

Observations in the natural sciences — biology, chemistry, physics and sci­ ence — were stressed in both testbook exercises and laboratory experiments.

Cadets also enjoyed occasional field trips to collect specimens and to see nature's work firsthand.

Major Kenneth Mortenson was one of the three high school assistant comman­ dants while instructing two history classes. He also was an intramural coach and supervisor of the Fusileers drill team.

Capt. Samuel G. Mounger took on a new role as fac­ ulty sponsor of the Acade­ my’s Quiz Bowl team which appeared on television. He served as chairman of the English Department and counselor in Delta Com­ pany.

.Mrs. Betty Naylor, wife of the high school comman­ dant. instructed two classes in reading and also contrib­ uted her musical talent on the piano as Glee Club accompanist.

Mrs. Barbara Norton, wife of the liaison officer to international students at the Academy, was part-time library supervisor.

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Math exercises are familiar with cadets Numbers, theorums and practical exercises became familiar topics with cadets in mathematics courses instructed at M.M.A. Four faculty officers composed the math staff with one new member, Capt. Pierce McMartin. joining the department.

Major Raymond Campbell and Major David Steinmetz also were full-time teachers. Major John E. Reddick, director of studies, kept his hand in the classroom by teaching two classes.

PERFECT FIT — Holding up a T-shirt for size. Capt. Ron Rosendahl meas­ ures Sean Kroeger for uniform fitting.

Lt. James Norton handled Spanish instruction during his first year at the Acad­ emy. He also served as Liai­ son officer to international students.

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Capt. Roger Plumskey chaired the Academic Com­ mittee in addition to teach­ ing English classes. An enthusiastic coach in the intramural program, he also was adviser of At Ease.

Capt. Waldo Roberts was a popular campus figure. He taught three different sci­ ence courses and supervised the horseback riding pro­ gram at M.M.A.

Capt. Ron Rosendahl instructed five classes of biology, often using animal specimens brought directly into the class from field and stream. He also coached in two varsity sports.

Capt. Bob Samples, an alumnus of com­ pleted his second year on the staff. He was named an assistant commandant at the start of the year and was known for sponsoring infor­ mal dances al Mismilaca.

Major David Steinmetz continued his busy schedule as math teacher. Echo Company counselor and head coach in three varsity sports.

Capt. Bill Young took on new duties as Echo Com­ pany counselor while teach­ ing business and typing classes. Cadets rated the business classes as the best liked of those in the aca­ demic department.

Activities provide knowledge and skills Completing the schedule of academic offerings were several classes and activities which provided new skills and knowledge for cadets.

Capt. Bill Young taught business, bookkeeping and typing courses while Mr. Jim Valentik contin­ ued as drivers education instructor.

Teaching the broad media course Humanities was Lt. Col. Paul Cherches who also was private music instructor.

Supervisors for sixth hour activities were Mrs. Jann Higgins, art: Lt. Col. Courtney Durham.

Dramateers; Mr. Steve Kellam. Glee Club: and Capt. John Foster, journalism.

OVERSEER — Peering intently over Chris Skinner’s shoulder.

Capt. Bill Young shows mechanical operation of typewriter.

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SAY AH — Dr. H. Peter Ekern. Academy physician, and nurses Mrs. Pauline McCoy, right, and Mrs. Velma Stalcup treat a Junior School patient in cadet hospi­ tal. below.

Dedicated staff provides vital service to cadets Vital services to cadets were provided by dedicated staff members.

Health services were administered by Dr. H. Peter Ekern, school physician, and Mrs. Velma Stalcup and Mrs. Pauline McCoy as nurses.

Mr. Raymond West supervised maintenance and janitorial services while Mr. David Loucks directed food service opera­ tions.

Cadets made twice monthly visits to the barbershop for haircuts from Mr. Dallas Ostergout.

Capt. and Mrs. Loyd Buckley managed the Student Center which added new games for amusement this year.

Mrs. Dorothy Sumpter was office manager while cadet financial records were maintained by Ms. Kathy Noel, accountant. Mrs. Dot Spehr assisted activities in admissions and public relations with Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh serving as academic secretary.

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SECRETARIAL STAFF — Mrs. Dorothy Sumpter, office manager, left, is shown with Mrs. Dot Spehr, Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh and Ms. Kathy Noel at left. Below is Capt.

Loyd Buckley, manager of the Stu­ dent Center.

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TRIM, PLEASE — First haircut of the school year for Tim Sall is given by Mr. Dal­ las Osterhout at left. In above photo, food service director Mr. Dave Loucks is flanked by dining hall staff.

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Seniors are active, talented group The Class of ’78 was one of the most active and talented groups to attend M.M.A. in recent years. Under the sponsor­ ship of Capt. John Hegwein, the class arranged the Tulip Ball in mid-April. presenting one of the most colorful military balls ever. Spring colors dominated the dance floor, along with the traditional windmill, but additional decorations in the base­ ment complemented the theme. A garden scene, complete with fountain and park benches and flowering plants added sparkle to the scenery. Named queen of the dance was Miss Mary Kaufman of St. Louis.

Other senior projects included the repainting and refurbish­ ing of senior pond, an outing to Columbia in the fall, and the Senior-Faculty basketball game, won by the faculty, 58-39, on March 3.

TULIP BEAUTY — Mary Kaufman is crowned queen of the Tulip Ball with other attendants from left are Teri Haberman with Jeff Beseau. Laura Jones with Mark Weaver. Cathy Smith with John Pielemeier. and Libby McCabe with Kent Stephens. Below, officers of the Class of ’78 meet with sponsor Capt. John Hegwein.

Sealed from left are Mark Weaver, vice-president. Mike Sall, president. Jeff Markowski, recruit representative.

Standing is Bill Bilden. secretary-treasurer.

WATCH YOUR FOOT! — Senior Dan Matthews gets a piece of Maj. Ray Campbell’s foot in the Senior-Fac­ ulty game. Other seniors are Mark Thompson and Bill Koons, background.

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Seniors also possessed the rank and leadership positions in the cadet corps. Athletic leaders were also to be found in the senior class such as football captains Bill Koons and Dan Matthews, basketball team leader Jeff Beseau, cross-country captain Guillermo Enriquez, Mark Weaver, baseball captain, and John Pielemeier. captain and top player on the golf squad. Academic leaders included Dean Davison, valedicto­ rian and summa cum laude graduate, Kyle Russell, cum laude and salutatorian, and Brent Hamm, also cum laude and third in academic standings. Four members of the class won the Delta Phi Honor Award for winning the honor cord each of their 36 months in the high school — Hamm, Davison, Rus­ sell, and Garret Swanson.

Enrique Aguirre Sosa Hank began the year quietly, trying to pick up a new language and learn the cadet system. Once he did, he easily adjusted and in the winter became a starter on the basketball Colonels. He was noted for his lively sense of humor and his ability for making friends.

Cadet Private First Class; Saltillo, Mexico; English Ribbon 4; Maroon Bar 4; company football 4; lettered 4; varsity basketball 4; lettered 4; varsity track 4; lettered 4; M-Club4.

You like? Bery Good!

Hank Mucs

Miguel Arias Topete Miguel had a great deal of trouble catching on to the language as a junior, but as a senior he returned with a good attitude and showed his abilities. He was proud of being a Fusileer and also was a company allstar football player.

What good food!

Cadet Staff Sergeant: Tampico.

Mexico: Fusileers 4; state and national drill meets 4: English Rib­ bon 4: company football 3. 4: let­ tered 3. 4: all-star 3. 4; varsity track 3: soccer 4; weightlifting 3. 4; Maroon Bar 3. 4.

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Jeffery Joseph Beseau Jeff moved through (he NCO ranks as a floor commander and finishing the year as Echo Company Commander. He pul a great deal of effort into all that he did and was quite proud of his achieve­ ments. Bozo was also a talented athlete.

Cadet First Lieutenant: St. Louis.

Mo.: Echo Company commander: M-Club 3. 4; Maroon Bar 2. 3. 4; Soldier's Bar 4: company football 2. 3. 4; lettered 2. 3. 4: all-star 3. 4: Eagle Plaque for Best Company Back 4; company basketball 2: let­ tered 2: all-star 2: varsity basket­ ball 3. 4. lettered 3. 4; captain 4; varsity golf 2. 3. 4; lettered 2. 3. 4

I don't think so. Piela-Heni!

Bozo

Troll

William Ottis Bilden, Jr. Bill was BIG. But more than that. Bill had more friends than he could count. He was president of Delta Phi and got plenty of flack when he sat in F for a week. He made a big hit with his portrayal of Maj. Mortenson at the Spring Spectacular.

Does anyone, please, have some toilet paper?

Cadet Master Sergeant; Edina. Minn.: Echo Company floor commander: Honor Cord 2. 3. 4: Delta Phi 3. 4: president 4: Wreath-and-Star 3. 4: Cadet Council 4: senior class trea­ surer: company football 3. 4: lettered 3. 4: captain 4: all-star 4.

Derek Carl Carlson Serving as the mess officer throughout the school year, Muttley held down one of the toughest jobs on campus. He excelled in the classroom, carrying away a number of academic honors at year’s end.

Cadet First Lieutenant; Steven’s Point. WI; Alpha Company floor commander: battalion mess offi­ cer; Honor Cord 1. 2. 3; Delta Phi 2. 3. 4: vice-president 4; NMSU Academic Festival 2. 3; At Ease 4; Quiz Bowl Team 4: Most Valuable to ROTC 2; Wreath-and-Star 2: Company Marksman 4: varsity football 3: lettered 3: varsity golf 2; Presidential Classroom 4; Meritas Plaque 2: Maroon Bar 2. 3. 4.

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“Pipe down, will ya. Building!”

Muttley

David Alan Carlstead Shifty Dave quickly developed a keen interest in music. He followed his brother’s footsteps and entered the Band when he came to the high school. He and friend Jim Vaughn were often mistaken for a pair of moving trees.

Whatdya mean I can’t staple Ray to the ceiling?

Cadet Sergeant First Class: Pal­ myra, Mo.: Wreath-and-Star 2: Marching Band I; Concert Band.

Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2. 3. 4; Presidential Inaugural Parade 3: Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3. 4: company football I, 2, 3. 4: lettered I. 2, 3. 4: company basketball 1, 2: lettered I, 2: varsity basketball manager 3.

4; varsity baseball manager 1. 2: softball 3; varsity track 4: Spring Spectacular 4.

Shifty Dave

Jeffery Joseph Beseau Jeff moved through the NCO ranks as a floor commander and finishing the year as Echo Company Commander. He pul a great deal of effort into all that he did and was quite proud of his achieve­ ments. Bozo was also a talented athlete.

Cadet First Lieutenant; St. Louis.

Mo.; Echo Company commander: M-Club 3. 4; Maroon Bar 2. 3. 4; Soldier's Bar 4: company football 2. 3. 4: lettered 2. 3. 4; all-star 3. 4: Eagle Plaque for Best Company Back 4. company basketball 2; let­ tered 2: all-star 2: varsity basket­ ball 3. 4: lettered 3. 4: captain 4: varsity golf 2. 3. 4; lettered 2. 3. 4.

I don't think so. Piela-Heni!

Bozo

William Ottis Bilden, Jr. Bill was BIG. But more than that. Bill had more friends than he could count. He was president of Delta Phi and got plenty of flack when he sat in F for a week. He made a big hit with his portrayal of Maj. Mortenson at the Spring Spectacular.

Does anyone, please, have some toilet paper?

Cadet Master Sergeant; Edina. Minn.; Echo Company floor commander; Honor Cord 2. 3. 4; Delta Phi 3. 4; president 4; Wreath-and-Star 3. 4; Cadet Council 4; senior class trea­ surer: company football 3. 4; lettered 3. 4: captain 4; all-star 4.

Derek Carl Carlson Serving as the mess officer throughout the school year, Muttley held down one of the toughest jobs on campus. He excelled in the classroom, carrying away a number of academic honors at year’s end.

Cadet First Lieutenant; Steven’s Point. WI; Alpha Company floor commander; battalion mess offi­ cer; Honor Cord I. 2, 3: Delta Phi 2. 3, 4: vice-president 4; NMSU Academic Festival 2. 3; At Ease 4; Quiz Bowl Team 4: Most Valuable to ROTC 2: Wreath-and-Star 2; Company Marksman 4; varsity football 3: lettered 3: varsity golf 2: Presidential Classroom 4; Meritas Plaque 2: Maroon Bar 2. 3. 4.

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David Alan Carlstead Shifty Dave quickly developed a keen interest in music, He followed his brother’s footsteps and entered the Band when he came to the high school. He and friend Jim Vaughn were often mistaken for a pair of moving trees.

Whatdya mean 1 can’t staple Ray to the ceiling?

Cadet Sergeant First Class: Pal­ myra. Mo.: Wreath-and-Star 2: Marching Band 1: Concert Band.

Drum and Bugle Corps 1. 2. 3. 4; Presidential Inaugural Parade 3: Maroon Bar 1. 2, 3. 4: company football 1. 2. 3. 4; lettered I. 2. 3. 4: company basketball I, 2; lettered 1, 2: varsity basketball manager 3, 4; varsity baseball manager 1, 2: softball 3: varsity track 4; Spring Spectacular 4.

Shifty Dave

Stephen Francis Castellano Doots was hassled often about his frizzy hair, but he took it in stride and made a place for himself during his three year stay. He was quiet, but gained a reputation as a ladies man.

Cadet Corporal. St.Louis. Mo.: Art 3. 4: varsity football 2. 3. 4: let­ tered 3. 4; company basketball 4: lettered 4; varsity track 4.

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Doots Ace

David Charles Colby Starting his career at M.M.A. as a sophomore. Ace attended school at home during his junior year, but returned as a senior to become one of the most fun-loving and popular members of the class. He always could be counted on for some form of disorder.

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Cadet Corporal: St. Louis. Mo.; Fusileers 4: Color Guard 4: com­ mander 4: Chape] worker 4; MClub 4; varsity football 2. 4; let­ tered 4; varsity swimming 2. 4: let­ tered 4. varsity baseball 2.

Frank Alexander Draganich Drag was a dependable and diligent worker in Alpha Company.

He was counted on by many for taking duties and was admired for his consistent effort. Most noticeable about Frank were his shoes, usually the best in the corps.

Cadet Staff Sergeant. Granite City.

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“Frank said he ate it.”

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Kikes

Guillermo Alfonso Enriquez Somehow, Bill managed to complete the year without a single lour.

But anything that he won was well deserved. He was an MP and per­ manent Soldier's Bar winner and he also owned one of the neatest rooms in Delta.

You promise not to stick me?

Cadet Staff Sergeant: Chihuahua.

Mexico. MP 3. 4: Soldier’s Bar 3. 4: Maroon Bar 3. 4. cross-country 3. 4; lettered 3. 4: captain 4; company bas­ ketball 3. 4; lettered 3. 4; varsity tennis 3: lettered 3; varsity track 4: lettered 4: English Ribbon 3.4.

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Elton Jeffrey French Persistent and diligent in his duties, Jeff earned a reputation for giving a good effort to improve himself academically. He was an active weightlifter and during each of his six years he went on the Educational Tour.

Cadet Corporal: St. Louis. Mo.: Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica 4; rifle marksman 1. 2: varsity foot­ ball manager 4; weightlifting 4.

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My yearly vacation to the Bahamas.

Jose Edilberto Garcia Jose quickly made a place for himself and as a senior rose in the NCO ranks and won the Soldier’s Bar. He was talented in the physi­ cal sciences and spent many extra hours in the lab with Capt. Rob­ erts.

Well. I jusl don’t know.

Cadet Staff Sergeant: Monterrey.

Mexico: Honor cord 4: Fusileers 4: Marching Band. Drum and Bugle Corps 3. 4: M-CIub 4: Eng­ lish Ribbon 3: Soldier’s Bar 4: Maroon Bar 3. 4: varsity cross­ country 4: lettered 4; varsity wres­ tling 3. 4; lettered 4: varsity track 3. 4: lettered 3. 4.

Manuel Angel Garcia Moose was a friendly and quiet first-year senior who earned first order private and made a definite contribution to the drum section of the Band. He was very popular, both with Latin-Americans and all others in the corps.

Cadet Private First Class: Monterrey.

Mexico; Marching Band. Drum and Bugle Corps 4: Maroon Bar 4: English Ribbon 4; Soldier’s Bar 4: company football 4: lettered 4: company bas­ ketball 4; lettered 4; varsity track 4; first-order private.

Just like home

Moose

Octavio Gomez-Landero Tello Tavo distinguished himself as a friendly and hard-working mem­ ber of Echo’s first floor. For a short time as a junior, he was an MP and for two years was a company basketball player and varsity track performer. a

Ain’t she cute?

Cadet Staff Sergeant: Jalapa. Mex­ ico: English Ribbon 3. 4: Maroon Bar 3. 4 company football 3. 4; lettered 3. 4: company basketball 3. 4; lettered 3. 4: varsity track 3. 4; lettered 3. 4.

Tavo

Brent Randall Hamm Although he had his ups and downs in the Commandant’s office, Brent was a talented student, winning the Delta Phi Honor Award at Commencement. He was intensely loyal to his friends and stood up steadfastly for the things he believed.

Cadet Private: Moberly, Mo.; Honor Cord 1, 2, 3, 4; Delta Phi I, 2, 3, 4; Spelling Champion 3, 4; Marching Band I; Concert Band I; Glee Club 1, 2: Wrealh-and-Star I, 2; riding 1, 2, 4; softball 1, 2; company basketball I, 2, 3; let­ tered 1, 2, 3: company football 4: lettered 4; volleyball 2, 3; Delta Phi Honor Award.

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Been digging for moles.

Hamm, B.

George Adam Heimos George worked hard as a senior and his work eventually earned him a spot as a company commander. He played for his company’s unbeaten basketball team, picking up a few technical fouls, but he was named to the all star team.

Potato chip. Potato chip, munch, munch, munch.

Cadet Captain: St. Louis, Mo.; Marching Band. Concert Band and Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 2, 3, 4: commander 4: Stage Band 4; Honor Company I. 2, 3; company football 2; lettered 2; varsity foot­ ball 3; company basketball I. 2, 3, 4; lettered 1,2, 3. 4: all-star 4; softball 1, 2, 3. 4: Soldier’s Bar 4: Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4; Presidential Inaugural Parade 3; District Music 2; At Ease 3; Band Commander.

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Robert David Herzmark Rob had an eye for the ladies from Mexico, but he took the rib­ bing from his fellow cadets good-naturedly. He roomed with Gary Swanson and their escapades, particularly with the tankful of fish, will not soon be forgotten by the Commandant’s office.

Cadet First Lieutenant: St. Louis.

Mo.; Delta Company floor com­ mander; Maroon Bar 1, 2. 3. 4; com­ pany football 2, 3. 4. lettered 2. 3. 4; varsity swimming 3; lettered 3; varsity track 4; lettered 4; weightlifting 4; medalist 4; company football all-star 4.

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Wayne Leon James Wayne was not particularly outstanding in any one phase of cadet life, but worked hard to improve his grades and could be depended on to complete any task given him. His nickname is owed to his favorite pastime of swapping stories and chewing tobacco with friends.

What a drag.

Cadet Sergeant; Lineville. Iowa; com­ pany basketball 1. 2, 3.

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Stephen Charles Johnson Steve was playful and intelligent, and had a certain knack for developing ways to outsmart the system. He was an outstanding student and musician and filled the role of drum major well.

Cadet Private First Class; Dallas.

Texas. Drum Major: Honor Cord 4; Marching Band. Concert Band 3. 4. Presidential Inaugural Parade 3: Drum and Bugle Corps 3. 4; District Music 3. 4: State Music 3.

4: Outstanding First Year Musi­ cian 3; At Ease 3. 4: company football 3. 4; lettered 3. 4; weight­ lifting 3. 4; varsity track 3: softball 4; first-order private 3

If it only pointed the other way.

Lurch

Don Aldrick Karr Coming to M.M.A. mid-way through the junior year. Lurch had a few problems adjusting to cadet life, but as a senior he returned as a more outgoing member of Delta.

Seniors Rule!

Cadet Corporal: Joliet. Illinois; company football 3. 4: lettered 3.

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William Rhodes Koons Bill made a first at M.M.A. in becoming a company commander in only two years. But four years at other military schools helped him to move up quickly and establish himself as a fine leader.

Cadet Captain: Miami. Fla.: Alpha Company commander: Fusileers 3. 4; national and state Drill Meet 3. 4: M-Club 3. 4: Sol­ dier's Bar 3. 4: varsity football 3. 4: lettered 3. 4: captain 4; varsity wrestling 3. 4: lettered 3. 4: varsity baseball 3: varsity track 4: lettered 4: Presidential Classroom 4: junior executive committeeman: Cadet Council 3.

I'll make weight, coach.

Koon Dog

Mark Aaron Ledford Mark also had his ups and downs, never quite knowing exactly when to keep his mouth and/or lockbox shut, but he certainly was one of the most talented musicians at M.M.A. He somehow gained a knack for falling asleep in class.

Bad cadet. . . go to your cubicle.

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Cadet Private: Detroit. Mich.: Honor cord 2. 3. 4: Delta Phi 2, 4: Sociedad Honararia Hispanica 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Drum and Bugle Corps. Marching Band 1. 2.

3. 4: Battalion Bugler 1. 2. 3. 4: Best Bugler Trophy 2. 3: Concert Band. Stage Band I. 2. 3. 4: Stage Band Award 3: Best First-Year Glee Club Member Award 3: Maroon Bar 1. 2; Fusileers 2. 3. 4: state and national drill meet 3. 4; Barbershop Quartet 4: company football 2. 3. 4: lettered 2. 3. 4: var­ sity wrestling 1. 2. 3. 4; lettered 2.

3: varsity baseball I. 2: softball 4: first-order private I.

Jeffrey Casimir Markowski Casimir quickly established himself as a fine cadet — academi­ cally. militarily and athletically. His views were often outspoken, but he was respected by everyone in the class.

Cadet Private First Class; Fergu­ son. Mo.: Honor Cord 4: Della Phi 4; senior executive committeeman: Cadet Council 4; Soldier's Bar 4: varsity cross-country 4; lettered 4; varsity wrestling 4: varsity track 4; Maroon Bar 4; first-order private

And just where do I fit in to all of this?

Kazmeirz

Mahmod Mosta favi One of several Iranians who spent their first year at M.M.A. in ’78. Mahmod was quiet at first, but as he learned the language, he became a joker of sorts and loved to play a good trick.

Huh???

Cadet Private First Class: Tehran.

Iran: company football 4: lettered 4: varsity wrestling 4: archery 4.

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Robert John Pielemeier John was harrassed aboul more things than any other cadet his hair, his size: his opinions, even his style of basketball. But he did everything with fervor and spirit and his attitude was passed on to those under him.

Cadet Second Lieutenant: Indian­ apolis. Ind.: Alpha Company floor commander: company football 4; lettered 4: all-star 4: M-Club 4: Soldier's Bar 3. 4; varsity basket­ ball 2. 3. 4 lettered 2, 3. 4; varsity golf 2. 3. 4: lettered 2, 3. 4: captain 3. 4; Foley Golf Trophy 2. 3: MP's 2. 3. 4; Provost Marshall 3. 4: Fusilecrs 3. 4: Presidential Inaugural Parade 3: Cadet Council 4: Maroon Bar 3. 4: national and state drill meets 3. 4.

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Piel-a-heni Mopar

Bradley Alan Powell Brad was one of the most unusual sorts in the senior class. He loved cars — to drive them, to fix them, to tear them apart, and more than once he returned from furlough with tales of his latest accident.

1 swear I'll jump. I swear it!!!

Cadet Corporal: Branson. Mo..

Dramateers 3.

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Elmo Ruffo Osegueda Elmo served as a liaison for Latin-Americans in Delta Com­ pany and was a fine student when he set his mind to it. A verypersonable and enjoyable character. Rufini never seemed to quit smiling.

Cadet Sergeant: Ensenada. Mex­ ico: Maroon Bar 3. 4; English Rib­ bon 3: company football 3. 4: let­ tered 3. 4: best drilled new cadet 3: varsity tennis 3: varsity track 4. weightlifting 3. 4: soccer 3: varsity wrestling 4.

Leave me alone. Paz!

Rufini

Kilo

Kyle Erwin Russell An excellent student. Kyle not only finished second in the class, but also demonstrated a myriad of other talents. He was an accom­ plished drummer, three limes winning firsts at state.

Welcome to Walden.

Cadet Second Lieutenant: Colum­ bia. Mo.: floor commander: Honor cord I. 2. 3. 4: Delta Phi I. 2. 3. 4: National Math medal 3: Marching Band. Drum and Bugle Corps 1. 2. 3. 4: Presidential Inau­ gural Parade 3: Presidential Class­ room 4: Al Ease 3. 4: co-editor 3: Chapel staff I. 2. 3. 4: Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica 3. 4: Most Valuable to ROTC 2: Soldier's Bar 3: Maroon Bar I. 2. 3. 4: Meritas Plaque I. 2. 3: varsity uresiling I. 2: varsity swimming manager 3. 4.

Ronald Arthur Schacht Ron began slowly as a recruit, but picked up steam in the second half of his junior year. He spoke Spanish well, having lived in LatinAmerica for several years.

Cadet Corporal. St. Louis. Mo.: MP's 3. 4; Fusileers 4; slate and national drill meets 3. 4: Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica 3. 4: secre­ tary 4; Chapel staff 4: Maroon Bar 3. 4; company football 4: lettered 4; company basketball 4; lettered

Col. Bailey been through yet?

Ronnie-O Indian

Christopher Ensley Spruell Serious in his duties but freewheeling otherwise. Chris had a tal­ ent for getting the job done. He was a consistent Maroon Bar Win­ ner and as a junior and senior played the tenor drum in the Band.

If my mother could only see me!

Cadet .Master Sergeant. St. Louis.

Mo.; Marching Band 3. 4; Drum and Bugle Corps 3. 4; boxing 2; soccer 2. 3. 4: company football 2: lettered 2; company basketball 3.

4: lettered 3. 4; archery 3; softball 4

Kent David Stephens Grub loved to have fun. During his first couple of years at M.M.A., he found that having fun often got him into tours. But as he matured, he became a dependable leader, and later was named an officer.

Cadet First Lieutenant; Cincinnati.

Ohio; floor commander: Cadet Coun­ cil 4; recording secretary 4; Spring Spectacular 4; Soldier’s Bar 4; Boxing I; varsity wrestling I. 2. 3. 4; lettered 2. 3. 4; company football 3. 4; lettered 3, 4; softball 1. 2; Maroon Bar 2. 4; varsity track 4; horseback 2; battalion track 4.

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Pablo Eduardo Suess Pablo slowly learned the nuances of the system, but gained confi­ dence in himself. He had many friends and spent hours with them talking about girls, stereos, girls, motorcycles, and girls — not nec­ essarily in that order.

I can’t wait

Cadet Corpora^ Monterrey. Mex­ ico: horseback 3. 4: rifle sharp­ shooter 3.

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Garret Clifford Swanson Perhaps the most admired man in the senior class, Gary came from a one-room schoolhouse as an eighth-grader to the intricacies of M.M.A. as a freshman and made a marvelous adjustment. He was a top rifleman and football player and had a chestful of medals, all of which he stubbornly refused to wear.

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Cadet Captain; Valentine. Neb.; Delta Company commander; Honor cord I. 2. 3. 4; Delta Phi I. 2. 3. 4; secretary-treasurer 4; soph­ omore class treasurer; Journalism I, 2; Fusileers 2. 3. 4; state and national drill meets 2. 3. 4; Maroon Bar I, 2. 3. 4; M-Club 3, 4; trea­ surer 4; Soldier’s Bar I. 2. 3. 4; Wreath-and-Star 2, 3; varsity foot­ ball 3, 4; lettered 3, 4; Japp Plaque for Best Lineman 4; company foot­ ball 1, 2; lettered 1. 2; varsity rifle 3. 4; lettered 3, 4; captain 4; box­ ing 3; riding 4; 70th member of the Legion of Honor.

Legion of what?

Swannee Beanhead

Mark Richard Thompson Mark loved to complain, no matter what the topic. But more often than not, it was done in good fun. Beanhead had good musi­ cal and leadership abilities, and although he did spend his share of time in tour study hall, he learned to get along with Maj. Morten­ son.

Play misty for me.

Cadet Sergeant; Lake St. Louis.

Mo.; Marching Band. Drum and Bugle Corps- Concert Band. Stage Band. Jazz Band 3. 4; Presidential Inaugural Parade 3: varsity base­ ball 3: lettered 3; company basket­ ball 3. 4: lettered 3. 4; all-star 3. 4; company football 4; lettered 4; allstar 4; Gillette Plaque for out­ standing brass musician 3.

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Darryl Robin Toussaint Following a brother at M.M.A.. Darryl put together a fine record in two years and had a lot of fun in the process. Had he been able to keep his lockbox locked more often, he might have even won the Maroon Bar.

Cadet Sergeant: St. Louis. Mo.: Fusileers 4; state and national drill meets 4; MP’s 3. 4: Wreath-andStar 4: Soldier’s Bar 4: company football 3. 4: lettered 3. 4; all-star 3. 4: Eagle Plaque for Best Com­ pany Lineman 4.

Yes. . .Yes. . .Yes!

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James Ray Vaughn Styx stood taller than most any other cadet in the senior class and often stuck out in a crowd. He wasn’t much for the military aspect, but loved athletics and as a senior became an M-Club member.

Col. Stribling, meet my date . . .

Cadet Corporal: Houston. Texas: Honor Cord 3: Marching Band.

Concert Band 2. 3. 4: Stage Band 3. 4: Drum and Bugle Corps 4; Maroon Bar 2. 3; varsity basket­ ball 2. 3, 4; lettered 2. 3. 4: varsity track 3. 4: lettered 3. 4: company football 3. 4; lettered 3. 4: Presi­ dential Inaugural Parade 3.

Mark Steven Weaver Beav served capably as the battalion adjutant during the year. He had his ups and downs, but after Christmas he returned with a good attitude and became an officer and Soldier’s Bar winner.

Cadet Second Lieutenant; Oak­ brook, Ill.; battalion adjutant; Honor Cord I. 2; sophomore class president; senior class vice-presi­ dent; Cadet Council 2; Fusileers 1, 2, 3, 4; national and state drill meets 1, 2, 3, 4; company basket­ ball 1; lettered 1; Presidential Inaugural Parade 3; Presidential Classroom 4; varsity baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4; captain 4; var­ sity wrestling 2, 3, 4; lettered 2, 3, 4; varsity football 2, 3; lettered 2, 3; Soldier’s Bar 4; Maroon Bar 1, 2; Wreath-and-Star 2, 3; M-Club 3, 4; vice-president 4.

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Otto Henry Westerfeld, Jr. Otto was noted for a number of things, one being his stirring por­ trayal of Maj. Steinmetz in the Spring Spectacular and another was his leadership as a floor commander in Echo. In between hassles with the nurse, he had a good disciplinary record.

Maj. Campbell will never find it here.

Cadet First Lieutenant; Kansas City, Mo.; floor commander; MClub 3, 4; Cadet Council 4; Maroon Bar 4; varsity basketball 2. 3. 4; lettered 2, 3, 4; varsity ten­ nis 3; lettered 3; varsity baseball 4; lettered 4; Spring Spectacular 4; At Ease 4.

Harold Dean Davison Deano spent seven very productive years at M.M.A. He was proud of the institution and was proud of his achieve­ ments.

He was often kidded about his devotion to his job and to the school, but he was able to stand up under the pressure. His proudest moment came when he, along with friend Garret Swanson, was elected to the Legion of Honor.

Dean also had fun, participating in three varsity sports.

Although he had a cast on his right from January until mid­ May, he still lettered on the varsity basketball team and was a solid half-miler on the track squad. He and Derek Carlson could often be found playing a trick on some unsuspecting lieutenant or even sergeant-major, at least during the last two weeks of school.

Dem© Cadet Major: Mercer. Mo.; Battalion Commander; Honor Cord 1, 2. 3. 4: Delta Phi 1. 2. 3. 4; Eagleton English Plaque 3; NMSU Academic Festival 1, 2. 3; Scholarship Plaques 1. 2. 3; W. Wallace Fry Speech Finals 3; winner 3; Churchill Memorial Award 3; Journalism 1. 2, 3; Eagle 1. 2, 3; editor 3; Taps 1,2. 3.4; editor 4; Wilson Scroll for Journalism 2: Davison Radio-TV Trophy 4; Cadet Council 4; vice-president 4: DAR History Medal 3; Fusileers I, 2. 3, 4; commander 4; state and national drill meets 1. 2, 3. 4; 2nd Individual DrillDown State 2; MP’s I, 2. 3; provost marshall 2. 3; Most Valuable to ROTC 1: Soldier’s Bar 1. 2. 3, 4; Maroon Bar 1. 2. 3. 4; Wreath-and-Star 2, 3, 4; MClub 3. 4; secretary 4; varsity football 1. 3. 4; manager 1; lettered 3, 4: varsity basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; lettered 2. 3, 4: varsity track 2, 3, 4; lettered 3. 4; com­ pany football 2; lettered 2; Superior Cadet Medal 1. 2. 3. 4; Sophomore Lead­ ership Medal: A USA Medal 3; Quiz Bowl Team 4.

“Who said I was born at M.M.A.?”

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Commencement Awards PRINCIPAL AWARDS Don Hooton ’19 Fellowship Cup Dean Davison Charles I. Wall ’22 Cup Dean Davison Plaque for outstanding Company Commander . .Garret Swanson Red Ireland ’41 Fighting Heart Trophy Bill Koons Dorsey Anderson ’95, Most Gentlemanly Influence ....

Chris Deal Lowe Trophy for Most All-Around Development. .Otto Westerfeld Korean Trophy for Meritorious Service . . . .Jeff Beseau Kersey Posture Trophy Bill Koons Harris Cup for Most Soldierly Qualities . . Dean Davison Alumni Plaque for Most Likely to Succeed Garret Swanson W. Wallace Fry Cup for Public Speaking. . . .Chris Deal Churchill/Westminister College Speaking Plaque . . . Bill Bilden Richard Hall ’76 Plaque for Gentlemanly Influence in E Co North Charles Most Versatile Cadet Dean Davison

ACADEMIC A WARDS Greg Davis ’71. Delta Phi Honor Award

Highest Scholarship in Junior Class . . . .

Highest Scholarship in Sophomore Class Highest Scholarship in Freshman Class .

Eagleton Plaque for Junior English . . .

Eagleton Plaque for Senior English . . .

Dalton Prize for Governmental Affairs .

Science Plaque Bausch and Lomb Science Medal Mathematics Proficiency Award Dave Whitney ’54 Conservation Plaque Eugene Lamm Plaque for English........

Outstanding Sophomore Citizen Award Art Achievement Award......................

DAR History Medal . .

DAR Patriotism Medal

Dean Davison Brent Hamm Kyle Russell Garret Swanson ........ .. .Chris Deal Matt Titus ............ Gregg Cline Phil Haggerty .......... Donald Scott ........ Dean Davison . . .Garret Swanson ......... Kyle Russell ........ Dean Davison ........ Dean Davison John Didion .. . .Marcos Garcia Matt Titus . . . Michael Thomas Perry Waters .......... Donald Scott Casimir Markowski

JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS Faculty Plaque Hay Heyman “All-American Boy” Award

Improvement Plaque Harris Shield for Soldierly Qualities .

Bond Award for Best Underclassman Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency .

Bailey Discipline Trophy....................

B. J. Moorish B. J. Moorish Lee Wentz Richard Cooper Vince Mirabella John Joyce ........Lee Wentz . . . B.J. Moorish

Walker Memorial Award for Best First-Year Cadet ....

Donald Scott Crawford Memorial Award for Military Courtesy . Kyle Russell Sons of American Revolution Medal . . . Rob Herzmark Reserve Officers Association Medal. . . .George Heimos Retired Officers Assoc. Medal for Best Cadet Officer...

Dean Davison AMCS Medal for Sophomore Leadership Potential ....

Brad Henderson AUSA Medal for Outstanding LD III cadet .Chris Deal AmVets Medal for Diligence in the Performance of Duty Garret Swanson MOWW Medal for Desire to Serve One’s Country Mark Gelino Jack Myers ’39, Cup for Most Creative Cadet Paul Cohagan Fusileer-of-the-Year John Pielemeier Stribling Drama Award John Burton Phelps Prize for outstanding junior cadet. . . .Chris Deal

A THLETIC AND MUSIC A WARDS Don Rohwedder Hank Maupin '65. Award for Glee Club Russell '65, Award for First-year Glee Club Cyril Watson David Peak '64. Best First-year Band Member .. . Donald Scott Gary Moore . .Steve Johnson John Cornett '36. Memorial Band Award . . John Heimos Paul Gillette '70. Best Brass Musician . .

Mark Thompson Plaque for Excellence in Music Kyle Russell Crain/Jorishe ’76. Stage Band Award Mark Ledford Cherches Plaque for Outstanding C Company Cadet .... Chris Deal Don Scott Louis White '74. Virtuoso Award Mark Thompson John Phillip Sousa Band Plaque .

Donald Scott ........ Doug Jones Best Athlete . .

Dean Davison Elmer Bohm'13 Medal .............. . . Dean Davison Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Garret Swanson McDonough Trophy for Best 120-pound athlete. Marc Wilbem Kelce '52. Track Trophy............................................... Bill Koons Carr Honor Roll for Track Doug Jones Bill Noonan '50 Plaque for Field Events Doug Jones Chuck Foley ’53, Golf Trophy.......................... John Pielemeier Jeff Beseau Deno Rolf Gallagher Boxing Trophy

COMPANY A WARDS Honor Company...................................

Scholarship Plaque Military’ Standing Plaque......................

Neatest Quarters Plaque ....................

Discipline Plaque.................................

Athletic Plaque.....................................

Marksmanship Plaque.........................

Spelling Plaque.....................................

M-Club Trophy for Varsity Lettermen Wiles Spirit Trophy

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VALENTINE BALL — Miss Mis­ souri of 1978. Jayne Mara Scherder crowns Miss Georgeanne Bird as queen of the Valentine Ball which was sponsored by the junior class, ai right. S/Sgt. Nick Day. class sponsor, is shown wilh junior class officers in above right phoio.

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Bill Bishop Biff Bonfoey Tim Brill

Mark Bunecky John Burton Tim Carier

Randy Chapman Tom Childs Paul Cohagen

Chris Deal Ali Dehghan-N Pedro DeLeon

Juniors total largest class The Junior Class comprised the largest grade level group at M.M.A. this year and the contributions of individual juniors were felt in all aspects of cadet life.

In addition to planning class trips and activities, juniors also sponsored the colorful Valentine Ball in Febru­ ary which featured a visit from the reigning Miss Missouri.

Junior classmen tabbed for lead­ ership positions next year included the battalion staff of Chris Deal as commander and Ezra Guzman as adjutant.

Santiago Fernandez Raul Fragoso Steven Foley

Mark Gelino Babak Ghaznavi Julio Giacoman

Bucky Gunter Ezra Guzman Todd Haberman

Byron Harrod Bernie Heimos Doug Jones

Jon Koenig Eddie Kreutz Kevin Kronquist

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Bobby Kusha Mike Lakin

Hodie Langston Marion Lewis

Kelly Loyd Ian McCravy

Raul Maciel Vince Marshall John Meerdink

Mariano Melendez Hooman Mir-Fakhraie Mehrdad Mohammadi

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Gary Moore Ruben Morales Bill Moran Mario Nardoni Jose Negrete

Jay Paussa Francisco Porragas Tom Potter

Deno Rolf AH Sabouhi Tim Sall

Pedro Rodriquez Don Rohwedder

Kent Smith

Don Scott

Eric Spellman Rob Straith Jorge Suess Kevin Walker Perry Waters

Curt Will

Steve Will David Winchell Tim Winchell Dime Younge

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Craig Andert Cesar Barboza

Fernando Bellinghien Brad Bourn

Bill Brine Bill Bruton

Tim By ran Brad Byington John Didion

Francisco Dominquez Mark Dowling David Doyle

Sophomores had fun

SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ( apt. Roger Plumskey. class sponsor, is shown with sopho­ more claw officers, from right. Brian Sims. Brad Henderson and Kurt Holmberg. Not pic­ tured is Mark Dowling.

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Whilejuniors had their hijinks during the school year, cadets in the sophomore class were equals in find fun and diverseions.

“Sophomore-itis" was the unofficial name of the penchance cadets in this class often had for extra­ curricular activities.

But when competition in sports and academics started, sophomores were among the keenest play­ ers.

In addition to several group activities planned during the year, sophomores are likely to remem­ ber one trip cancelled by snowy weather — a trip to Columbia to see the Harlem Globetrotters.

Mark Gray Rocky Green

Carlos Esponda Ted Fore Jason Fought

Stuart Heck Brad Henderson

Kurt Holmberg Scott Hunt

Marcos Garcia Ton Goessling Victor Gonzalez

CAMERA MAN Mark Porter takes a peek through television camera viewer during visit to a St. Louis station.

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z\T THE HELM — Ed Tourist Kurt Holmberg takes the wheel of the M.S. Boheme in Caribbean Sea below while Tom Goessling paddles a different type of vessel on fall float trip down Curreth River al right.

Darryl Locust

Fernando Menendez Hoolan Mir-Fakhraie

Dana Johnson

Rob Kelley

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Derek Kennedy Lester Knapp

Mike Kostecki Price Laird

Charles Myer Greg Parker Mark Porter

SPIT AND POLISH — Fernando Menendez concentrates on shoe shining at left while S/Sgt. Nick Day looks over recruits during initial drill session below.

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Joe Allen Phillip Andrews

Billy Arnold Luis Barquin

Ed Bauerle Kurt Bilsel

Pal Cain Ned Carter North Charles Gregg Cline

Salvador del Villar Scott Dodge Kurt Dueren Andy Durham

FRISBEE FORM Delta Company freshman Andy Dur­ ham. left, and Bob Marshall enjoy frisbee game at Mismilaca cookout. left.

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Eduardo Guizar Phil Haggerty John Hall Matt Hall

Freshman cadets faced a major challenge of adjusting to campus life and after a few weeks of learning their way. recruits soon became veter­ ans.

Making their presence felt in many aspects of cadet activities, this year’s freshmen were especially strong academically with several cadets earning membership in Delta Phi.

MAP SKILLS — Reading a map legend for geography assignment are Scott Gaines, left, and Paul Johnson.

Ed Heli John Heimos

Jeff Hunt Mike Jacobs

Scott Jennings Paul Johnson

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Rick Philp Jason Price Ty Sanders Pat Saylor

CLASS OFFICERS — Freshman class sponsor Capt. Pierce McMartin is sur­ rounded by class officers from left Pal Saylor, Scott Jennings, Kun Dueren and John Kaufman.

John Kaufman Kevin Kil

Joe Lenox Perry Lowrey

Buzzy McDonald Joe Millard Gumersindo Paz

Mike Mannisi Bob Marshall

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Ralph Vesci Cy Watson

Dennis Schmadeke Mike Schuster David Scott Scott Sieron

Russ Thies Paul Toedebusch Gustavo Torres Raul Balconi

David Weber James White

Rich White Pat Wilson

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Directed by Lt. Col. Courtney Durham, the group staged three shows during the school year. In the fall. Dramateers acted out a burlesque comedy. “Never Kick a Man’s Shin.”

In the winter, an enjoyable western entitled “Summer comes to the Diamond O.” The final production was a study of communist tyranny called “The Stones Cry Out.” John Burton was named to the Stribling Trophy for the best single dramatic performance of the year.

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NEITHER RAIN. NOR SNOW — In the cold and snow of November, the Fusileers march in downtown Jefferson City, below. Al right. Curt Will (left) and Mark Bunecky lead as the team completes the MU halftime show.

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Commanded by Dean Davison, the team worked out several new movements and rearranged the sequence to make it more colorful and add more variety. They achieved their goal as they received ovations at halftime of the MU-Kansas State basketball game and from judges at both the State and National Drill Meets.

The 1978 Fusileers brought home many trophies, including first-place finishes at both the NMSU Homecoming and Jef­ ferson City Christmas parades, second place in overall compe­ tition at state, first-place in squad I DR. second in platoon exhibition and I DR at the National Meet held in Champaign, Illinois. April 7 and 8. Mark Ledford also won third in indi­ vidual competition at the state meet in Lexington.

The Squad was a new addition in ’78. Ten of the top Fusi­ leers joined together under the command of Jeff Mattingly, forming an I DR squad and with less than a dozen practice sessions, took first-place in Class A at the National Drill Meet.

Following their Commencement performance, the team honored Major Kenneth Mortenson, supervisor, for ten years in that position, decorating him with a fouragerre and medal, naming him an honorary Fusileer. Also, his wife, Marsha, was given roses in thanks for her assistance to the team.

THROW-AWAY — Above, the Fusileers execute throw-away and at left per­ form in the line sequence. At top left, rifles fly in the Hearnes Building in Columbia.

ARTS AND CRAFTS — Art instructor Mrs. Jann Higgins assists cadets with crafts project above while observing student work on pottery wheel at right.

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ART C LASS — Members of the high school art class, shown at left are. scaled from left. Paul Cohagcn. Jason Fought and Jason Price. Standing from left are Kurt Bilscl. Steve Castellano. Bobby Kusha, Mrs. Jann Higgins, instructor. Perry Waters. Hootan Mir-Fahkraie. Tim Sall and Russ Thies.

ETCHINGS — A pair of Junior School art students share a drawing board for outdoor assignment belowleft Below, campus visitors admire art display during Mother's Day.

Cadets learn creative arts Learning creative expression io a variety of media, students in Mrs. Jann Higgins' art class carfted works in pot­ tery, wax, jewelry, charcoal, ink and paint.

Cadets displayed their works at several exhibits during the school year and also competed for prizes in the annual Epple Art Contest.

Art students also added to campus spirit by creating posters for the dining hall before each football game in fall.

Other drawings were made for sports banquets as table placards.

Two cadets were named to the art achievement award at Commencement — Mike Thomas and Perry Waters.

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ON THE AIR — Mike Kostecki. moderator of M.M.A.’s monthly TV show chats with guests Roh Herzmark (center) and Kent Stephens before air time. Journalism staffers shown below are. from left. Kos­ tecki. John Didion. Rich White. Capt. John Foster, advisor. Byron Harrod and Kurt Holmberg.

Journalism covers news Providing news coverage of school activities was the job of M.M.A.’s Jour­ nalism Class instructed by Capt. John Foster.

Cadets were active in publishing the school newspaper and yearbook in addition to photography and broad­ casting assignments.

Byron Harrod was editor of the Eagle and received the Wilson Scroll.

Dean Davison edited TARS and also earned the Davison Radio-TV Trophy.

Publications students were honored at a spring banquet where state and national newsmedia awards also were announced for the year.

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CONGRATULATIONS — Byron Harrod receives a pin as an initiate of Quill and Scroll from Dean Davison at Publications Banquet at left. Above. Harrod accepts Eagle staff cer­ tificates from Capt. John Foster at Commencement. Above right, photographer Kurt Holmberg is pictured on the opposite side of the camera.

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CONCERT BAND — Members of the Concert Band are pictured below while the Marching Band at right parades in Hannibal at the Mark Twain Band Festival. At bottom left. Todd Haberman (left) and Randy Chapman lead the drum section at a performance in the Heames Building.

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Band earns outstanding reputation This year’s bandsmen, directed

by Lt. Col. Paul Cherches, enhanced the school’s outstand­ ing musical reputation through campus performances and offcampus shows.

Band units collected trophies in parades at Northeast Missouri State University, the Jefferson City Christmas Parade and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis.

A new Drum and Brass Corps also appeared with the Fusileers at the Hearnes Building in Columbia.

On campus, “C” cadets per­ formed music at daily mess for­ mations and played at special concerts and at the Spring Spec­ tacular.

Cadet leaders were George Heimos, Band Company com­ mander, Steve Johnson, drum major, and Kyle Russell, Drum and Bugle Corps commander.

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HOLIDAY SONGS — Glee Club singers lift voices in song during Christmas season appearance at Plaza Frontenac in St. Louis at right. Above, pan of the choral group sings at Even­ song rehearsal. At top of page, members of the high school Glee Club are pictured with Mr. Steve Kellam.

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COMMENCEMENT PERFORMANCE — Providing a musical interlude during the final awards assembly.

Glee Club singers give one of their final performances below. At bottom of page, high school and Junior School choral singers form cross at Memorial Chapel.

Glee Club active unit Cadet vocalists in this year’s Glee Club shared songs and the Christmas spirit with a series of Yule performances culminating in the Academy's 37th annual Evensong before furlough.

The unit sang at the Pin Oaks Nursing Home in Mexico follow­ ing a trip to St. Louis early in December to perform carols at the Plaza Frontenac.

Also during the Christmas sea­ son was a singing program at the First Christian Church in Mex­ ico.

The Glee Club led singing at weekly Vespers services at Mem­ orial Chapel and joined other cadet units for special perform­ ances at several campus concerts.

Mr. Steve Kellam directed the unit after his appointment in the middle of the school year.

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Four units give service Four important groups of cadets were campus organiza­ tions which provided service to fellow cadets during the school year.

The Cadet Council, sponsored

by Col. Charles Stribling HI, made recommendations for improving cadet life. The council also produced the successful Spring Spectacular with cadet skits.

Members of Delta Phi. M.M.A.’s academic honorary, served as tutors during evening study hall. Major John E.Reddick was faculty sponsor.

Military policemen gave many hours of their time on special duly during special campus events. Lt. Col. Williams Naylor was MP supervisor.

Lt. Col. Joe Bailey sponsored the M Club for varsity lettermen who acted as canteen supervisors.

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SERVICE GROUPS — Members of the Color Guard at far left are Dave Colby. Don Rohwedder. Doug Jones and John Burton. Chapel workers shown at left are Bernie Heimos. Kyle Russell and Colby while members of the AT Ease staff pictured below with Capt. Roger Plumskcy. adviser, are Phil Haggerty. Russell and Scott Jennings.

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COMPETITIVE DRILLS — Marking his checklist for drill flaws. S/Sgt. Nick Day judges platoon drills below. At right are members of the senior office corps. Second-order-privates are congratulated in ceremonies before the corps at below right.

Year of transition for military staff.

1977-78 was a year of arrivals and departures in the military department which conducted Junior ROTC training for cadets.

Lt. Col. Lawrence Lawson began the year as senior Army instructor, but was called back to active duty with S/Sgt Nick Day stepping into the role during the last month of the school year.

Another member of the department. SFC Car­ roll Futrell, was re-assigned during the year and his replacement, S/Sgt. Joe Mann arrived in time to observe the annual formal inspection.

The department instructed leadership develop­ ment classes and supervised battalion reviews and parades as well as helping in barracks inspections.

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ROTC program earns distinction “Honor Unit with Distinction" was achieved again by the Academy's Junior ROTC program for the eighth con­ secutive year.

The Army's highest efficiency rating was announced during Commencement to the approval of the cadet corps.

The rating was based on the school's Annual Formal Inspection conducted in April by a team of visiting Army officers who reviewed campus facilities and training of the cadet corps.

Highlights of the day featured an inspection of quarters, battalion review and dress parade, platoon drill competi­ tion and an in-ranks inspection.

EAGLE EYE — Chief of the G.I. inspecting team. Col. John A. Simpson, looks over a cadet rifle during in-ranks inspection, above. Al right. Dean Davison gives a briefing to the visiting inspectors while Capt. John Knightly inquires about Scott Hunt’s musical instrument at top of page.

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The Final Promotion Order HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF CADETS MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Special Order) No. 65)

Mexico. Missouri

17 May 1978

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

a. To be Cadet Major: Davison b. To be Cadet Captain: Swanson; Koons. Heimos. G. c. To be Cadet First Lieutenant: Beseem; Stephens; Carlson; Herzmark; Wcsterfeld d. To be Cadet Second Lieutenant: Weaver (Battalion Adjutant): Pielcmeier; Russell. K. e. To be Cadet Sergeant Major: Deal (Battalion Commander Designate 1978-79) f. To be Cadet Master Sergeant: A Company: Waters. P. (Alpha Company Commander Designate 1978-79) C Company: Spruell; Will. C. (Charlie Company Commander Designate 1978-79) D Company: Rohwedder (Delta Company Commander Designate 1978-79) E Company: Bilden: Heimos. B. (Echo Company Commander Designate 1978-79) g. To be Cadet Sergeant First Class: C Company: Carlstead; Haberman E Company: McCravy (Echo Floor Commander Designate 1978-79): Nardom h. To be Cadet Staff Sergeant: Guzman (Battalion Adjutant Designate 1978-79) A Company: Winchell, T: Draganich; Koenig C Company: Garcia. J. E. D Company: Rolf. D.; Winchell. D.; Fragoso (Mess Sergeant Designate 1978-79); Jones. D.; Enriquez E Company: Spellman; Harrod; Smith. K.i/ir/ar. M.: Gomez-Landero i To be Cadet Sergeant: A Company: Kusha: Potter; Toussaint C Company: Chapman. Thompson D Company: Krcutz: James: Ruffo E Company : Burton j. To be Cadet Corporal: A Company: Schacht: Colby; Bruton; Bruner: Mir-Fakhraie. Hootan; Green; Cohagan; Lakin. Suess. P.: Moran; Bunecky; Thiret: Menendez C Company: Henderson; Marshall. V.: Vaughn; Loyd; Lewis; Laird: Bryan. T.; Sims: Bourn; Hunt. S. D Company: Karr: Parker: Bonfoey; Paussa: Gonzalez. V.; Powell E Company: Kennedy; Knapp. DeLeon; Dowling; Titus; Mir-Fakhraie. Hooman: Gray: Carter. T.; Barberena: Andert; Castellano; French; Waters. T.: Didion; Tovar: Straith. R.; Rodriguez; Skinner, C. k. To be Cadet Private First Class (listed alphabetically): Aguirre; Alanis; Allen. J.; Andrews; Arnold; Barboza; Barquin. Bauerle; Belhnghien; Bilsel; Britt: Byington: Cain; Carter. N.: Charles: Childs. Cline: del Villar; Dodge; Dominguez. Doyle: Durham. A.: Eichelmann. H.; Esponda; Fernandez; Foley. S.: Games. Garcia. M. A.: Garcia. M. V.; Gelino; Ghaznavi; Giacoman; Goessling: Guinn; Gunter; Haggerty; Hall, J.; Hall, M.; Heimos. J.; Helt; Holberg; Hunt, J.; Jacobs; Jennings; Johnson. P; Johnson. S.; Kauf­ man: Kelley: Kostecki: Kronquist: Lenox. Locust; McDonald; Maciel; Mannisi; Markowski: Marshall. R; Melendez: Mohammadi: Moore. Morales: Mostafavi: Negrete: Paz; Philp; Porragas: Price; Rhodes: Sall. T.; Sanders. T.; Saylor: Scott. D ; Scott. W.; Schuster: Seidler; Sieron; Suess. J.; Tatom: Taylor: Thies; Thomas; Toedebusch: Torres; Watson. C: Weber; White. J.; White. R.; Will, S.: Willbern; Wilson. Younge. T l. To be Cadet Private (listed alphabetically): Balconi; Barber; Bishop: Dehghan-Nejad; Dueren; Fore; Fought: Golden; Guizar: Hamm; Heck: Johnson. D.; Kil: Langston: Ledford: Lowrey; Meerdink. J.; Millard; Myer; Porter: Sabouhi; Schmadeke: Vesci: Walker. K. R.

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Size, inexperience plague Colonels Third-year head coach Major David Steinmetz faced a challenge with the opening of summer football camp on Sept. 1. He had only one returning starter from offense from 1976 and had only four players who had more than just limited action during that 6-3 campaign. So he, along with assist­ ants Capt. John Hegwein and Capt. Ron Rosendahl started from scratch to build a football team. Inexperience hampered M.M.A.’s efforts as did size — the largest Colonel starter in the offensive line was 175-pound Gary Swanson and all the other linemen were either sophomores or juniors. The squad played with heart but in at least five of the varsity’s games the team was overpowered and out-classed. But yet in many ways the 1977 season was a success, with a tie with Wentworth and winning the Gold Football for the seventh straight year from Kemper. “To most, a 1-7-1 season would not be called a success, but with the performances against the rival military schools and individual and team development over the season, it was,” said Major Steinmetz at the Fall Sports Banquet.

ONE MORE YARD — Above. Jeff Mattingly, senior tailback for part of the season, spins for an extra yard at MSD while al right, defensive cap­ tain Dan Matthews and Maj. Steinmetz discuss strategy. At top right.

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Mark Dowling. Kurt Bilsel. Steve Foley, Kevin Kil. Pat Saylor. Mario Nardoni. and Babak Kusha. Second row: Tom Potter. Tim Carter, Don Hand, Garret Swanson. Steve Castelano, Dan Matthews, Bill Koons, Dean Davison.

Jeff Mattingly. Doug Jones. John Burton, and Kent Smith. Third row: Jeff French, manager, Gustavo Torres, manager. Robert Tovar. Julio Giacoman.

Malt Titus. Vince Marshall. Ian McCravy, Mario Barberena, Dime Younge,

Tim Britt, Chris Skinner. Kenny Johnson. Will Kirchner. Capt. John Hegwein. assistant. Major David Steinmetz, head coach, Capt. Ron Rosendahl. assistant. Back row: Chris Deal, manager, Kelly Loyd, manager. Carlos Esponda. Kevin Kronquist, Ezra Guzman. Ed Bauerle, Ruben Morales, Tim Bryan. Brad Henderson. Don Seidler. Greg Parker. Dave Colby. Fernando Menendez and Hooman Mir-Fakhraie.

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Jayvees lacked offensive punch Having trouble putting points on the board, as did the varsity, the junior varsity Colonels posted a winless record during their four-game schedule.

Sept. 19 the team dropped a 12-0 game at Van-Far in a rather lackluster performance by both teams. Two weeks later, on Oct. 3, they dropped a 20-6 decision to MSD at Fulton.

Ezra Guzman, a junior tailback, scored what turned out to be the only points during the sea­ son for the jayvees.

The team came home for their final two games, losing the first by a score of 2-0 to Mark Twain High School. A blocked punt in the Colonel end zone for a safety was the only scor­ ing, although late in the game the squad reached the 11-yard line only to have a 28-yard field goal attempt by Hooman Mir-Fakhraie fall short.

Centralia came to Mexico on Oct. 17 for the final game of the season. The Panthers got in front early and never let down their guard in the 50-0 mauling of the jayvees.

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SIDELINE CONFERENCE — QB Dean Davison and Capt. John Hegwein. lefi. and Major David Steinmetz confer at MSD. al left. Going clockwise: Colonels and Wentworth Dragons alike scramble for a fumble; Doug Jones punts against Van-Far; Bill Koons (20) falls against Blair Oaks and. at upper left. Koons breaks free against the Van-Far Indians.

Team improved, but competition stiffened Dan Matthews put the Colonels on the scoreboard for the first time in 1977 with a 60-yard punt return early in the Sept. 30 meeting with MSD in Fulton. MSD quickly countered with a scoring drive and at the half led 14-6.

M.M.A. did not fold, but came back in the third period with an 80-yard scoring drive, kept alive by Eagle penalties. Senior quarterback Dean Davi­ son capped the drive with a two-yard plunge. The conversion attempt failed, but the Colonels continued to threaten throughout the fourth period, until the final play of the game a 77-yard run by MSD’s John Manning iced the victory.

In a game postponed because of torrential rains, the Colonels displayed little enthusiasm and the Westran Hornets capitalized with a 34-6 victory on Oct. 8 in Huntsville. Bill Koons did the only heroics for the squad as he ran a kick-off 68 yards for a TD early in the game.

Warrenton was a site of the Colonels fourth road game in a row on Oct. 14 and the defense stuck with the Warriors through the first half, holding them to a. 14-0 lead. But the defense wore out and Warrenton star Elwood Moore scored four TD's and six conversions in the 56-6 blitz. Dan Mat­ thews scored for M.M.A. in the fourth quarter on a 40-yard run.

Dad’s Day brought the Colonels home, but did not bring good fortune as the Falcons from Blair Oaks shut-out the young team. The Falcons built up a 28-0 halftime lead and although the Colonels threatened on several occa­ sions, they were unable to capitalize as Blair Oaks won 34-0.

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Banquet caps season Varsity players and coaches were honored at the annual Fall Sports Banquet in the Academy dining hall on Nov. 20. Major David Steinmetz was the featured speaker and presented varsity and provisional letters to 44 of his players.

As traditional, jerseys were given to senior co-captains Dan Mat­ thews and Bill Koons and junior guard and punter Doug Jones was recognized as the captain for the 1978 season. Receiving full letters from the head coach were Tim Carter. Steve Castellano. Dave Colby. Dean Davison, Steve Foley. Ezra Guzman. Don Hand. Brad Henderson, Doug Jones. Ian McCravy, Vince Marshall, Koons, Matthews. Jeff Mattingly. Fernando Menendez, Hooman MirFakhraie, Tom Potter, Garret Swanson. Matt Titus, and Ciro Tovar.

In concluding his presentations, the Colonel mentor named full­ back Dan Matthews and tackle Garret Swanson as winners of the Len Japp plaque for best back and lineman, respectively.

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Anticipation of the meeting with rival Wentworth Military Academy brought renewed enthusiasm to Colonel practice ses­ sions. With work on the passing game and new defensive alignments, the squad gained a bit of confidence and spirit that had been lacking in previous weeks. Although ham­ pered by poor field position throughout the Oct. 29 game, the Colonels salvaged a 6-6 tie in the contest at Lexington. The Red Drag­ ons moved freely against M.M.A. defenders until they got within striking distance of the goal line, when the Colonels tightened up enough to hold WMA to just one score. A draw play in the fourth quarter by Dan Mat­ thews tied the score, but an offsides penalty nullified the extra-point attempt.

The Colonels returned home for Homecoming on Nov. 5 and were riddled by a quick and talented Salisbury squad 41-0. The Panthers dominated all but the first offensive series and held the Colonels to less than 100 yards total offense in the victory.

The Gold Football was at stake in the final game, played Nov. 11 at Colonel’s Field.

Kemper Military School came to Mexico, but left emptyhanded as Bill Koons and the Colonels netted 242 yards on the ground and 30 more through the air. The senior tailback scored twice and Matthews added the third in the 19-14 win. M.M.A. held the Golden Knights scoreless until the junior varsity defense allowed two Kemper scores in the final two minutes of play.

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START AND FINISH — Accelerating from the starting line in below left photo. M.M.A. and Centralia runners begin a race on the Colonels’ back campus course. Below. Guillermo Enriquez takes a number as he crosses the finish line.

M.M.A.’s cross country team posted a 2-3 record in the fall under first-year coach Capt. Roger Plumskey.

Colonel harriers opened with a pair of victories over New Bloomfield, but closed out with two losses to Centralia and another defeat to Monroe City.

Consistent top finishers for M.M.A. included Guillermo Enriquez. Jose Garcia. Rocky Green, Fransisco Porragas and Tommy Waters who received varsity letters at the Fall Sports Banquet.

Other cadets receiving full letters were Bill Bruton, Jeff Markowski and David Scott with Bill Bruner. Mark Bunecky, John Heimos and Nike Lakin earning provisional letters.

VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY — Members of the cross country squad are. front row from left. Francisco Porragas. Bill Bruton.

David Scott, Tommy Waters. Jose Garcia. Bill Bruner and Mike Lakin. Back row. from left, are Victor Gonzalez. Guillermo Enriquez^ Mark Bunecky. Randy Chapman. Rocky Green. Jeff Markowski and Capt. Roger Plumskey. coach.

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SILHOUETTE — Drawing a bead on range targets, a pair of riflemen prac­ tice in kneeling position al left. At bot­ tom of page, senior Garret Swanson takes aim. Rifle team members pic­ tured below are. front row from left.

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Swanson. Jeff Mattingly. Kent Smith.

Chris Deal and Will Kirchner. Back row. from left. Mark Gelino. Gary Moore. Dan Matthews. Brad Bourn and Vince Marshall.

Riflemen finish with win streak Varsity riflemen completed another winning season this year under coach Lt. Col. Lawrence Lawson by posting a 4-2 match record.

After beating rival Kemper Military School in their opening match. M.M.A. lost a pair of meets to St. Louis high schools — CBC and St. Louis University High.

Colonel shooters, however, came back to win matches against both squads and another victory over Kemper.

Highlighting the season was a first place finish in a ROTC postal match and a third place in the Camp Perry competition.

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HEADS UP — Jeff Besea (12) looks for an open passing lane while Dime Younge moves to set a pick at right.

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JUMP SHOT — Mark Bunecky launches a jump shot al right. Above, basketball team members are. front row from left, Scott Hunt, manager. Todd Haberman. Otto Westerfeld. Mark Bunecky. Jeff Beseau and John Pielemeier. Back row. from left. David Carlstead. manager. Dean Davison. Dime Younge. James Vaughn. Kevin Walker. John Burton and Major David Steinmetz, coach.

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TOSS UP — Stretching to control the tip. Otto Wcsterfeld bat­ tles opposing player at left. Below. Jeff Beseau snaps off a chest pass.

Basketball opens strong, but fades Colonel basketball players began the year with initial successes over their rival military teams to post a .500 mark going into Christmas furlough.

Spirit, however, began to lag after a lop-sided loss to Hallsville and a close defeat to Westran.

Team defense was the strong point of M.M.A.’s effort. The team ranked first for several weeks in an area poll, but the squad lacked consistent offense to match its defensive.

Jeff Beseau was the leading scorer and team captain. Also receiving varsity letters were Hank Aguirre, Mark Bunecky, John Burton, Dean Davi­ son, John Pielemeier. Bernie Heimos. James Vaughn, Otto Westerfeld and Dime Younge.

Jayvee letters were awarded to Derek Kennedy, Chris Skinner and Tommy Waters.

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John Hegwein, coach. Joe Lennox. Brad Henderson. Giro Tovar. Tommy Walers. Buzzy McDonald. Dar­ ryl Locust and Paul Toedebusch. Back row. from left, are Rocky Green. Matt Titus. Pat Cain. Derek Ken­ nedy. Chris Skinner and Rob Marshall.

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Capt. John Hegwein’s squad began the season weak in fun­ damentals. but the group of promising freshman and sopho­ more players developed rapidly.

The team scored easy wins over Kemper on two occasions, but did not have an opportunity to square off against Went­ worth.

Although the team had a tendency to fall behind in the early going, jayvee players usually played inspired basketball in the second half to play interesting games.

One example was the second contest against Missouri School for the Deaf which handily beat M.M.A. in their first meeting.

Jayvee Colonels were trailing 42-19 going into the last quar­ ter. but they shut out their opponents with a fierce press and came within two points of sending the game into overtime.

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WARM UPS — Glancing at the cameraman, John Pielemeier goes through pre-game warm up at left. Below, Mark Bunecky lofts the ball toward the basket for a close range shot.

Jayvee Scoreboard M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A.

54 42 23 40 58 34 41 56 48 38

Kemper St. Thomas MSD MSD Kemper Hallsville Westran S. Callaway St. Thomas Madison

12 55 52 42 12 60 50 50 36 46

EASY TWO — A St. Thomas player scores a layup at left while Tommy Waters hustles for rebound in jayvee game, above.

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M.M.A. racked up their two wins at the expense of rival Wentworth Mili­ tary Academy, both at Lexington and at home in the Academy pool. St. Louis schools Principia and Priory and state swimming powers Columbia Hickman and Sedalia Smith-Cotton dominated meets with the team. Two Colonel

THEY’RE OFF — A race begins as referee Quentin Bakke looks on, at right. Above at right, an M.M.A. swimmer is the first into the water as Capt. Bob Fedora, left, times the event.

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swimmers, Meerdink and Menendez, earned trips to the district meet, but did not finish in the top dozen in their events and thus did not win a chance to compete in state competition.

Coach Rosendahl presented full var­ sity letters to top swimmers Chris Bar­ ber. Ned Carter. Tim Carter. D. Colby.

Babak Kusha. John Meerdink. F. Men­ endez. Mike Sall, and Perry Waters.

Provisionals were granted to Russ Thies. Phil Andrews. Mario Barberena.

Ed Bauerle. Fernando Bellinghieri.

North Charles. Tom Goessling, Phil Haggerty. Hootan Mir-Fakhraie, Tim Sall, and James White. Also at the Winter Sport Banquet. Capt. Rosen­ dahl named Waters and Meerdink as captains for the ’78-’79 season.

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Tom Goessling. Mario Barberena. Fernando Menendez. Chris Barber. Phil Andrews. Russ Thies. Tim Sall.

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At the Winter Sports Banquet, Coach Bailey pointed with pride to the victory in January over Wentworth, which had beaten M.M.A. early in December.

Juniors Doug Jones and Tom Potter were the team’s top wrestlers and served as team co-captains and were elected captains for the ’78-’79 varsity team.

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Presented varsity letters by the Colonel mentor were Billy Arnold, John Didion, Jose Garcia. Matt Guinn, Doug Jones, John Kaufman, Jon Koenig, Bill Koons, Mike Kostecki, Ian McCravy, Tom Potter. Kent Stephens, Mark Weaver and Marc Wilbern. Provisional letters were given to Mark Dowl­ ing, Kurt Dueren, Babak Ghaznavi, Mehrdad Mohammadi, Ali Sabouhi and Brian Sims.

Serving as assistant coach for the team was Capt. Pierce McMartin.

STUCK! — At left. M.M.A. Colonels jump in jubilation after Ian McCravy pins an R-2 foe. Al far left. John Kaufman looks for a take­ down and at near left. Kent Stephens and a Wentworth Dragon jockey for position at the start of a match.

Wrestling Scoreboard M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A.

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ARRRGH — Above, Marc Wilbern may be having problems with a Wentworth opponent while, above at left. Gumersindo Paz looks for a way out At left, the 1978 wrestlers are. front row, from left: John Kaufman. Marc Wilbern. Tom Pot­ ter. Ian McCravy. Doug Jones. Jon Koe­ nig. Bill Koons. Mark Weaver. Kent Ste­ phens. Jose Garcia and Bill Arnold. Sec­ ond row: Capt. Pierce McMartin. assist­ ant coach. Perry Lowrey. Ah Sabouhi.

Babak Ghaznavi. Kurt Dueren. Mark Porter. Mike Kostecki. Mehrdad Moham­ mad i. Mark Dowling. John Didion. and Matt Guinn, along with Lt. Col. Joe Bai­ ley. head coach. Jayvee wrestlers are seated in the third and fourth rows.

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DARN! — Sophomore Bill Bruion. below, walks away from the plate dejectedly after striking out in the home game. At right. Dan Matthews rounds third.

Diamondmen progress M.M.A.’s varsity baseball coach Capt. John Hegwein, had two major problems this year — he had only a handful of returning lettermen and the Missouri weather did not stabilize until the final days of the season.

But the team progressed well during the short campaign and showed spirit and determination in two come-frombehind wins on Colonel’s Field.

The squad suffered from anemic hitting, but three players, Rob Golden, Bill Bruton and Mark Porter, all sported aver­ ages well over .350. Golden, team captain and four-year letterman Mark Weaver, and senior Otto Westerfeld shared the pitching duties for the team. Capt. Roger Plumskey served as assistant and coached the outfield.

Coach Hegwein. at the Spring Sports Banquet, granted full varsity letters to underclassmen Bruton. John Burton, Golden.

Bemie Heimos. Kevin Kil. Porter. Mike Rhodes. Don Seidler, Chris Skinner, Eric Spellman. Paul Toedebusch, and Ciro Tovar along with seniors Weaver and Westerfeld. Junior Curt Will was presented a letter and named captain of the ’79 team.

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SAFE! — Ciro Tovar crosses the plate safely with a run for the Colonels. Above are the 1978 varsity baseball Colonels. Front row from left: John Didion. manager, Mark Schuster, Mark Porter, Buzzy McDonald. Paul Toedebusch. John Hall. Ciro Tovar and Rich White, manager. Second row: Eric Spellman. Curt Will, Otto Westerfeld. Dan Matthews. Bernie Heimos. John Burton. Mark Weaver. Tom Potter. Bill Bruton. Top row: Pat Wilson, manager, Kevin Kil. Don Seidler. Todd Haberman. Cyril Watson. Rob Gol­ den. Mike Rhodes. Chris Skinner. Capt. Roger Plumskey, assist­ ant. and Capt. John Hegwein, head coach.

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BACKHAND FORM — At right, junior Ezra Guzman works backhand form while below, Mark Bunecky. tennis captain and player, stretches on a serve.

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SUNNY SPRINGTIME — Tennis try-outs roll snow off the courts in early March. At bottom right, freshman Russ Thies serves.

Tennis Scoreboard M.M.A. 3 M.M.A. 5 M.M.A. 0 M.M.A. 3 M.M.A. 4 M.M.A. 0 M.M.A. 2 M.M.A. 6

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Tennis team ‘surprising9 Major David Steinmetz, tennis coach, termed the 1978 varsity tennis team as “quite surprising.” The coach did not have much optimism as the season began with only one returning starter and faced with a foot of snow on the courts. But the young squad, made up entirely of underclassmen, played well enough to knock off perennial powerhouse Jefferson City Helias and Brookfield. But the Colonels had their pratfalls, too. as Mexico and Fulton shut out of M.M.A.. 9-0 in separate matches.

Mark Bunecky was the only returning letterman and played number one.

Not only did bad weather plague practice sessions at the start of the season, but during late April the team had a week lay-off due to preparations for Annual Formal Inspection. The week following, the team dropped three straight matches.

At the spring banquet. Major Steinmetz awarded full varsity letters to Bunecky. Francisco Dominguez, Tim Carter. Ezra Guzman and freshmen John Heimos and Gustavo Torres. Not to be outdone by the golf team.

Bunecky presented a gag prize to the coach — well over 2.000 fluid ounces of Pepsi.

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VARSITY TRACK — Members of the varsity track team are. front row from left. Kent Stephens. Fernando Bellingheiri. Tom Goessling, Jason Price. Francisco Porragas. Mike Lakin. Matt Titus. Fernando Menendez, Elmo Ruffo, Octavio Gomez, Steve Castellano. Jeff Markowski, Gregg Cline. Chris Deal and Marc Willbern. Second row, from left. Randy Chapman, Hank Aguirre, Raul Maciel, Guillermo Enriquez. Rob Herzmark, Tommy Waters, David Scott, Ned Carter, Jose Garcia. Chris Taylor, Mike Kostecki and Jason Fought. Back row. from left. Capt. Pierce McMartin, assistant coach. David Carlstead, Vince Marshall. Dave Colby, Chris Barber. Rocky Green, Kevin Walker. Dean Davison, James Vaughn, Ted Fore, Doug Jones. Dime Younge, Ian McCravy, Bill Koons, Manuel Gar­ cia and Lt. Col. Joe Bailey, head coach.

HAND OFF — Showing picture form, Tomm Waters (left) and Mike Kostecki exchange baton in relay race, above. At left, Doug Jones clears the high jump bar with plenty to spare while Capt. Pierce McMartin discusses preparations with Jones and Bill Koons in above left photo.

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Track team wins in rebuilding year 1978 was supposedly a rebuilding year for varsity trackmen, but by season’s end, the team compiled a win­ ning 4-3 record with impressive triumphs over military school rivals.

Coached by Lt. Col. Joe Bailey and Capt. Pierce McMartin, the squad possessed experienced performers plus a number of first-year cadets who contributed to the team success.

Team captain Doug Jones was a consistent three or four event winner and set records in the indoor and out­ door triple jump. He was named to the Noonan and Carr awards at the end of the season.

Another multiple winner in track events was Bill Koons who earned the Kelce trophy.

Track Scoreboard M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A. M.M.A.

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Van-Far North Callaway MSD Kemper Wentworth Wentworth Kemper

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GAINING GROUND — James Vaughn moves to the outside of the track to pass a Wentworth runner during home meet, above. At top left. Bill Koons is photographed at the point of release in discus throw.

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WHO RIPPED OFF MY BALL? — John Pielemeier looks quizically at his ball during a match, below, while at bottom, Jeff Beseau. left, and Derek Kennedy wait to load their clubs in Major Campbell’s Blazer.

Led by returning lettermen Jeff Beseau and John Pielem­ eier, co-winners of the Foley Golf Trophy, the varsity Colo­ nels golf team enjoyed a highly successful season. The team sported a 16-4 record and a second-place tie in the Palmyra Invitation Golf Tournament and a fourth-place finish in dis­ trict competition in Mexico, one of their best finishes ever.

Coached by Major Raymond Campbell, the Colonels also dominated tri-military competition, outdistancing rivals Kem­ per and Wentworth by nearly 40 strokes. In that military meet Pielemeier shot a three-over-par 73 for medalist while at the Palmyra tourney Beseau carded a 74 on the par-70, sand green course.

Coach Campbell added a touch of levity to the Spring Sports Banquet as he interviewed the 9th Green from Arthur Hills Golf Course (Bill Bilden). Pielemeier and Beseau count­ ered with humor of their own in awarding the coach with several gag prizes. On a more serious note. Major Campbell complimented the entire team, especially for downing cross­ town rival Mexico in district competition after dropping two dual matches to the Bulldogs.

Winners of full letters were Pielemeier and Beseau, both seniors, sophomore Derek Kennedy, captain for ’79, and jun­ ior Hodie Langston. Provisionals were granted to junior Don Scott and freshmen Paul Johnson and Ed Bauerle.

VARSITY GOLF — Golfers are from left. Hodie Langston, John Pielemeier, Derek Kennedy, Ed Bauerle, Jeff Beseau, John Meerdink, Scott Gaines. Tom Childs, Scott Dodge. Paul Johnson. Don Scott and Major Ray Campbell, coach.

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ALL-S I AR MEDAL Della's Dana Johnson accepts a company football all-star medal from Lt. Col. Joe Bailey , athletic director al Fall Sports Ban­ quet.

Alpha wins company football championship Alpha's football team, coached by Major Bill Byran. won the battalion football title for the third year in a row with a three win - one lie record.

Only a 6-6 tie with Echo kept the Green Wave from a per­ fect record as Alpha defeated Band 2-0 and Delta twice. 28-0 and 20-6 in the title game.

Four players for Alpha won selection to the all-star team — quarterback Jeff Beseau. halfback John Pielemeier. lineman Jon Koenig and Darryl Toussaint. Beseau and Toussaint also were named to the Eagle Plaques as best back and lineman in the league respectively.

Delta capped off a 2-2 season under coach Major Kenneth Mortenson, posting 6-0 victories over Echo and Band.

Three players on the second-place finishers. Rob Herzmark. Deno Rolf and Dana Johnson, won all-star medals for outstanding play.

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Kurt Dueren and Man Guinn. Back row. from left, are Major Kenneth Mortenson, coach. Mike Jacobs. Billy Arnold. Raul Fra­ goso. Bucks Gunter. Scott Dodge and Grant Goldberg.

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BAND COMPANY — Members of Band Company’s team are. front row. from left. David Doyle. Buzzy McDonald. Marc Willbern. Brian Sims. Second row. from left, are S/Sgt Nick Day. Mark Ledford. Bemie Hei­ mos, Don Scott, and Todd Haberman.

Back row. from left, are Curt Will, Manuel Garcia. David Carlstead. and James Vaughn.

Band wins consolation game for only victory Charlie Company, winless in regular season play, pulled out a 6-0 victory over Echo in the consolation playoff game.

Mark Thompson scored the only touchdown of the contest as the Red Raiders finished the season on a win­ ning note for S/Sgt. Nick Day. Charlie players selected for the battalion all-star team were Thompson and Marc Willbem.

Echo, meanwhile, slipped to a 0-3-1 record. Capt. Bob Samples’ squad, however, pulled out a 6-6 tie with league champs Alpha to keep them from a perfect mark.

Bill Bilden and Miguel Arias were named to the allstar team from the Golden Warriors.

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BALL CARRIERS — Dana Johnson of Delta in left photo falls to the ground after a Band tackler latches on from behind. Below, a pair of Alpha players pursue on a kickoff return.

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Mark Schuster. Mark Thompson.

George Heimos. Don Scott and Curt Will Second row, Jeff Hunt. Manuel Garcia. Tim Bryan. Randy Chapman.

John Hall and Chns Spruell. Below, at right, tiny John Hall throws up a lay­ up while a defender waves his arms to no avail in the background.

Final Standings Charlie Delta Echo Alpha

Won 8 5 2 1

Lost 0 3 6 7

Charlie dominates Delta close behind Charlie's Red Raiders were the dom­ inant force in the Battalion Basketball League for 1978. Coached by Capt.

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upset as the Raiders won 52-51. Other regular starters for Charlie were George Heimos. Mark Schuster and John Hall.

Coached by Capt. Sam Mounger, the Delta Blue Devils boasted one of the tallest and hottest shooting players in the league paced by junior Don Rohwedder. With the offense built around Rohwedder, Delta compiled a 5-3 sea­ son record, losing all three times to Charlie. Other top players for the Dev­ ils were Raul Fragoso, Bill Enriquez, Kevin Kil. Charlie Myer and Don Karr.

FROG JUMPS — Raul “Frog” Fragoso, at left, pops up with a short jump shot for Delta while below, Mark Thompson (35) of Charlie prepares to bat away a shot from Delta’s Bill Enriquez. At bottom, Delta Company Blue Devils are from left, front row: Capt. Sam Mounger, coach, Fran­ cisco Dominguez, Raul Fragoso, Don Rohwedder, Bill Enriquez and Kevin Kil. Second row: Ed Kreutz, Biff Bonfoey, Charlie Myer, Brad Powell and Don Karr. Third row: Gustavo Gunter, Vic­ tor Gonzales. Salvador del Villar and Mariano Melendez.

Company Basketball Scoreboard Echo Delta Delta Charlie Charlie Charlie Charlie Echo Delta Charlie Charlie Charlie Delta Alpha Charlie

40 Alpha 37 Echo 22 Alpha 46 Delta 53 Echo 53 Alpha 40 Delta 38 Alpha 44 Alpha 69 Echo 44 Alpha 66 Alpha 49 Echo 36 Echo Championship 52 Delta

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Roger Plumskey, coach, Julio Giacoman, Gus Torres, Kurt Holmberg, Jorge Suess, Pedro Rodriguez and Eduardo Guizar.

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BODY ENGLISH HELPS — George Heimos (31) of Band drives to the hoop at left. Below, members of Alpha’s Green Wave pose for a team picture. They are, front row, from left: Maj. Bill Bryan, coach, Paul Cohagan, Santi­ ago Fernandez, Kevin Kronquist, Jose Negrete and Francisco Porragas. Second row: Ron Schacht, Tim Winc­ hell. Raul Maciel, Raul Balconi, Cyril Watson and Bill Moran.

Echo ends at 2-6; Alpha finishes 1-7 All-star Eric Spellman led the Echo Golden Warriors as they fin­ ished third in company standings with a 2-6 campaign. A disap­ pointing double-overtime loss to Alpha in the consolation game of the year-end tournament dropped them to last place for that tour­ ney. The Warriors were coached by Capt. Roger Plumskey and other leading players for the squad included Byron Harrod, Paul Johnson, Octavio Gomez, Julio Giacoman and Lester Knapp.

Maj. Bill Bryan’s Green Wave from Alpha had not won a game throughout the season until they reached the final game of the post­ season tournament. There they upset Echo in two overtime periods 36-34 on a twenty-foot jumper by Raul Maciel. That left Alpha with a I-7 season record and a third place finish in the tournament.

Starters for the Green Wave were Kevin Kronquist, Paul Cohagan, Francisco Porragas, Tim Winchell and Cyril Watson.

UP AND IN — Kevin Kronquist (28) of Alpha, puts up a jump shot against Red Raiders Manuel Garcia and Chris Spruell (20) in a B game.

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GOOD FRIENDS — Alpha barracks-mates Mike Kostecki. left, and Darryl Tous­ saint hammer away in battalion boxing meet as SSG Joe Mann officiates below.

After the match, the combatants congratulate each other, below left.

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AND THEY’RE OFF — Contestants in foot race try for quick get-a-ways dur­ ing battalion track meet, below. At bottom right, weightlifters not tired out by the weights can get more exercise putting away the mats.

Intramurals competitive Fall, winter and spring intramural sports provided exercise and competi­ tion for scores of non-varsity athletes.

Over a dozen intramural offerings plus tournaments in swimming, weight­ lifting. boxing and wrestling also gave cadets opportunities to earn medals and letters for athletic skills.

Other sports scheduled during the year included soccer, horseback riding, softball, archery, tennis, volleyball and senior lifesaving.

Top scorers on physical fitness tests earned medals at the Spring Sports Banquet.

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MUSCLEMEN — Don Seidler (on bench) and Gregg Cline work out on weight machine at fieldhouse, below. At right. Brad Bourn gallops along back campus trail.

ONE-TWO FINISH — Rocky Green on right strides to the finish linejust ahead of a racing rival in battalion track meet.

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POWER LIFT — Matt Hall braces himself for the final snatch in battalion weight­ liftingcompetition below.

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SCIENCE EXPERIMENT — Capt. Duane Shutter supervises water testing of saltwater aquarium at right. Above. Junior Schoolers arrived at Ozark amusement park on spring trip. Members of the Junior School staff and Li. Col. Derrill Kuhlman and Lt. Col. Robert Piper are shown at upper right.

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Although the Junior School operates separately from the high school, younger cadets maintained an active schedule of classes, drill, athletics plus a variety of hobbies and activities.

The younger cadets also took pride in their own military rank system which recognized top cadets in athletics, academics, barracks, military and disci­ pline.

Junior Schoolers joined their upper school counter­ parts for many school events, but also had opportuni­ ties to take class trips on their own.

During free time, cadets found adventure in the rec room, backcampus or at Mismilaca where campouts were planned frequently in fall and spring months.

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WEAPONS TOSS - Brigadiers drill team members execute a weapons toss during performance at Hearnes Building in Columbia, below. On opposite page are Junior School platoon photos.

WHAT'D YOU GET? Gift unwrapping at Junior School Christmas party draws mutual interest al above right. Above. Lt. Col. Robert Piper judges drill contestants.

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READY. MOVE — Brigadiers supervisor Capt. Ron Green smiles with satisfaction during a practice session by the drill team.

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SFC Herbert Painter, a 23-year Army veteran, was the only new addition to the staff as Saturday afternoon OC. Lt. Col. Derrill Duhlman was headmaster and reading teacher. Veteran commandant Lt. Col. Robert Piper instructed speech and science classes.

Capt. James Garrett, social studies teacher, also doubled as athletic director while Capt. Mike Menneke instructed math and coached.

Other teacher-coaches were Capt. Duane Shutter, sci­ ence instructor, Capt. Ron Green English and reading, and Lt. Charles Laniak, English.

Barracks counselor for younger cadets was Ms. Penny Cearley.

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SERVICE AWARD — Lt. Col. Robert Piper was honored for completing 25 years of service to M.M.A. at a special battalion review, below. Col. Charles Stribling III. right, and Mrs. Piper present a citation to him.

FRIENDLY OC — Surrounded by several of his troopers. SFC Herbert Painter gets acquainted with cadets at fall football game, above. At above right, Capt. Duane Shutter points out fish species in a saltwater aquarium in his science lab.

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TOP STUDENT — Academic leader of the eighth grade class.

Peter Skinner, is congratulated by Dr. James P. Olson at gradu­ ation exercises after Col. Charles Stribling III. right, and Lt. Col. Derrill Kuhlman, headmaster, confer diploma.

Doug Dolan Tim Durham Tom Greenwood John Hammond

Alejandro Apellaniz Gerardo Arroyo Brian Bell

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B. S. Borden Billy Branscom Jon Cook

Rich Cooper Stephen Creason Todd Creviston

Arthur Hogan David Houx Juan Hoyos Eric Johnston

Morrish commands Bravo Randy Jones Mike McCarthy Bob Miller Vince Mirabella

The 33-cadel eighth grade class was divided into two sections with 21 members as first-year cadets and 12 students who had completed at least two years in the Junior School.

One cadet. Randy Jones, finished his fifth year at M.M.A. Ranking class members were B. J. Mor­ rish. captain and company commander. Pla­ toon leaders were Billy Branscom. Vince Mirabella and Peter Skinner.

Skinner also was academic leader of the

B. J. Morrish Chris Neville Danny Patterson

Freddie Perdomo Pat Prouty Peter Skinner

class and received the scholarship plaque at Commencement. Other major awards were won by Lee Wentz who won the Stribling Trophy for highest efficiency and shared the Heyman “All-American Boy" Award with Morrish.

Morrish earned the Faculty Plaque while John Joyce was named to the Gov. Bond Award as outstanding underclassman. Mira­ bella received the Harris Shield and Rich Cooper was awarded the improvement plaque.

Dan Smith Brian Stephenson Brian Straith

Eduardo Trespalacios Ely Vivas Lee Wentz

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Tony Clark Guillermo De La Garza

Randy Estabrook Gordon Green Brian Hendricks Keven Hendrickson

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David Mitchell Luis Molina Doug Phillips Luis Rivas Troy Trice

John Victor Mike Walker Charles Watters Kenny Winkler Neal Young

AR I CRAFTS - Spools of yarn and patience go into crafts instructed as a new activity this year by Miss Penny Cearley. Ely Vivas displays his handiwork to Neal Young.

Laurence Bryan Paul Bye Rusty Courson

Steve Dotson J. J. Kays Jeff Kays

Sean Kerns Ruben Martinez Everett Patterson

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FIRST FORMATION — First-sear cadets in the Junior School get a onceoser look from old boy. above. Al right, cadets and guests enjoy dancing les­ sons in gym.

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SPECIAL UNITS — Pro­ viding entertainment for the enjoyment of cadets on campus and for audiences off-campus were the spe­ cialty of three Junior School organizations. Above are members of the Glee Club, at left is a portion of the intermediate band and below are the Brigadiers drill team shown with unit superviser, Capt. Ron Green.

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LIONS — Members of the Lions football squad arc. front row from left. Bobby Barker. Eleazar Vivas. Brian Hendricks. John Hammond. David Mitchell. Joe Webbe and Sean Kroeger. Second row. from left. Tim Robertson. Dan Smith. John Joyce. Luis Rivas. Charles Watters and Kenny Winkler. Back row. from left. Capt.

Ron Green, coach. Rich Cooper. Freddy Perdomo. B. J. Morrish. Brian Strailh, Billy Branscom and Ruben Martinez

Eagles win title again The annual rivalry' between the Lions and Eagles football teams almost resulted in a tie this year.

In fact, four of the five games ended in lie scores and one game decided the championship as the Eagles won a close victory.

This year marks the sixth con­ secutive title for the Eagles who were led by three medal winners — Lee Wentz. Vince Mirabella and Bob Miller.

The Lions, meanwhile, made it a close race and had several opportunities in the final two games to put points on the board only to come away emptyhanded.

Billy Branscom. Freddy Per­ domo and B. J. Morrish were medal winners for the Lions.

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EAGLES — Members of the championship Eagles squad are from left, front row. Tony Clark, Rodney Bruer. Jeff Kays. Steve Creason. David Christiansen. Doug Dolan and Laurence Bryan. Second row. from left. David Liefer. John Vietor. Mike Walker. Vince Mirabella. Juan Hoyos. Gerardo Arroyo. Mike Miszcak and Lt. Charles Laniak. coach. Back row. from left. Eduardo Trespalacios.

Guillermo De la Garza. Bob Miller, Chris Neville. Lee Wentz and Alejandro Apellaniz.

CLOSING IN — Vince Mirabella of the Lions looks downfield for yardage as pursuers close in at right

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ARM AND LEG — Contestants in a wrestling match struggle for the superior position as Capt. Mike Menneke officiates below. Al right. Rusty Courson practices his dribbling before a Lions-Eagles basket­ ball encounter. Eagles basketball players are pictured with coach Lt. Charles Laniak at far right while Lions basketball players and coach Capt. Duane Shutter are shown at far right center.

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My Most Memorable Year Thanks to those who have made the last seven years the most enjoyable and rewarding of my life.

People often ask why I have spent so much time at M.M.A. and never have I given a straight answer.

But now I have one: It is a part of me.

My most sincere wishes for continued success to the members of the Class of ’78 who have made this year my most enjoyable at M.M.A.

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Andrews Bill Ator, '41 Mr. and Mrs. W. Walter Bishop, Jr.

Dixie Branscom Mr. and Mrs. James M. Castellano Centralia Dairy Queen

Charlie's C. B. Radio Sales Lindell and Jean Cooper

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Deal Pedro de Leon

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1977-78 Roster of Cadets ENRIQUE AGUIRRE Chiapas = 247 Saltillo. Coah.. Mexico ARMANDO ALANIS Rio Rhin. 635 PTE. Colonia de Vail Monterrey. N.L.. Mexico JOSEPH LANCE ALLEN 10228 Locust Kansas City. Missouri 64I31

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PHILLIP CAREY ANDREWS 1405 South 32nd Street Parsons. Kansas 67357 ALEJANDRO CAMPO APELLANIZ Saratoga #345 L Hipodromo Mexico 10. D.F.. Mexico MIGUEL ARIAS

Ebano #719 Colonia Petrolera Tampico. Tamps., Mexico

WILLIAM JOSEPH ARNOLD 1712 Maple Street Alton. Illinois 62002 GERARDO M. ARROYO Cerezos 220. Col. Aguila Tampico, Tamps.. Mexico

IVAN RAUL B ALCON I. JR. Bosque de Oyameles 180 Mexico 10. D.F.. Mexico

CHRISTOPHER BRONK BARBER RFD =3. Macedonia Road Mayfield. Kentucky 42066

P.O. Box 1509 Columbia, Missouri

FERNANDO BELLINGHIERI 51 Fuente De Jupiter Tecamachalco. Mexico JEFFREY JOSEPH BESEAU 22 Club Grounds. South Florissant. Missouri 63033

WILLIAM OTTIS BlLDEN. JR 5005 Bruce Avenue Edina, Minnesota 55403

KURT AHMET B1LSEL 25 Huntleigh Woods St. Louis. Missouri 63131

1020 East 5th Avenue Monmouth, Illinois 61462

JOHN PAGE BURTON P.O. Box 48 Leadville. Colorado 80461 PAUL MARTIN BYE 8605 North Main Kansas City. Missouri 64155

RICHARD JOHN COOPER 1826 Seminary Alton. Illinois

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BRADLEY DEAN BYINGTON 3733 South Pleasant Independence. Missouri 64055

WILLIAM RUSSELL COURSON 417 Monroe Street Rawlins. Wyoming 82301

PATRICK JOHN CAIN 479 East I laze) wood Street Morion, Illinois 61550

STEPHEN LOWELL CREASON 220 West Washington Millstadt. Illinois" 62260

DEREK CARL CARLSON 2005 Division Street Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481

TODD MICHEL CREVISTON 1901 Barberry Springfield, Illinois 62704

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HAROLD DEAN DAVISON Box 498 Mercer. Missouri 64661

WILLIAM WALTER BISHOP. Ill 609 Bellerive Estate Drive Creve Coeur. Missouri 63141

215 Church Palmyra. Missouri

B. WILLIAM BONFOEY 800 East Illinois Kirksville. Missouri 63501

NED ALAN CARTER 54 Aberdeen Place Clayton, Missouri 63105.

BORDEN S. BORDEN 707 Hidalgo Street Celayo. Gto.. Mexico

TIMOTHY PATRICK CARTER I 1890 Sheffield Florissant. Missouri 63033

PETER BRADLEY BOURN 3206 Marsh Avenue Hannibal. Missouri 63401

STEPHEN FRANCIS CASTELLANO 6657 Oleatha Avenue St. Louis. Missouri 63139

GUILLERMO DE LA GARZA Colon 104, Despacho414 Tampico. Tamps., Mexico

RANDY LEIGH CHAPMAN Chapman Lane Yates Center. Kansas 66783

PEDRO DELEON 606 Cbnstitucion Nuevo Laredo. Tamps., Mexico

NORTH KEENEY CHARLES

SALVADOR DEL VILLAR 121-A CTO Economises C.D. Satelite Edo. de Mexico. Mexico

WILLIAM EUGENE BRANSCOM 802 East Patterson Kirksville. Missouri 63501 TIMOTHY NORMAN BRITT Villa B-6 LAIAG Compound B-C-D Jeddah. Saudi Arabia

706 Neosho Parsons. Kansas

63461

CHARLES CHRISTOPHER DEAL 708 Plato Road Duncan. Oklahoma 73533

67357

ALI DEHGHAN-NEJAD 196 Shady Lake Estates Columbia. Missouri 65201

RODNEY JOSEPH BRUER Box 233 Catoosa, Oklahoma 74015

THOMAS WESLEY CHILDS. JR. 431 I South Sandusky Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

JOHN WILLIAM DI DION 3421 Free Ferry Road Ft. Smith. Arkansas 72902

WILLIAM CARLBRUNER III RFD =5. Box I 10 Hope. Arkansas 71801

DAVID K. CHRISTENSEN 33 Harwood Circle North Madison.. Wisconsin 53717

SCOTT BRADLEY DODGE 447 Wildwood Parkway Ballwin. Missouri . 63011

WILLIAM BENNETT BRUTON 495 Brightspur Lane Ballwin. Missouri 63011

TONY CLARK 424 Somerset Webster Groves, Missouri

DOUGLAS LEE DOLAN Route #3. Box 79 Trenton. Missouri 64683

ROBERTCHARLES BARKER. JR. 2700 North Shore Drive Clear Lake. Iow-a 50428

TIMOTHY ALAN BRYAN 5636 Winona St. Louis. Missouri 63109

GREGG TIMOTHY CLINE 8 Fairlake Drive Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

LUIS FELIPE BARQUIN 2124 Diaz Miron Veracruz. Ver.. Mexico

WILLIAM LAURENCE BRYAN 111 1515 Pollock Road

PAUL MARTIN CO HAGAN RFD #2. Box 273 O'Fallon. Missouri 63366

MARIO A. BARBERENA Fuente de Los Aguilas No. 237 Lomas de Tacamachalco Mexico 10. D.F.. Mexico CESAR AUGUSTO BARBOZA Ave. 25. =67-61 Maracaibo. Venezuela

Mexico. Missouri

JAMES MARTIN BAUERLE 1936 Oak Hills Drive Cape Girardeau. Missouri 63701

BRIAN WESLEY BELL

i8<

65201

63II9

65265

VOLODYMYR MARKO BUNECKY 805 — 6th Street Vienna. Illinois 62995

DAVID CHARLES COLBY I 130 Hollin Court Des Peres. Missouri 63131 JONATHAN MARK COOK

FRANCISCO JAVIER DOMINGUEZ 97 Farallon Mexico, D.F.. 20. Mexico

STEVEN DOUGLAS DOTSON RFD #l. Box 97-C Wright City. Missouri 63390

CHRISTOPHER WAYNE DOWLER 2252 Washington Road Washington, Illinois 61571

MARK ANTHONY DOWLING Wyandotte East Apts. IO75C Great Oak Drive Columbus. Ohio 43213

DAVID SCOTT DOYLE 2352 Charlemagne Maryland Heights.

Missouri 63043 FRANK ALEXANDER DRAGANICH .2713 Grand Avenue Granite City. Illinois 63040

KURT DUEREN 2021 Claudine St. Louis. Missouri

63138

COURTNEY ANDREW DURHAM 1IMOTHY BURLESON DURHAM 1310 Pollock Road . . Mexico. Missouri 65265 HECTOR EICHELMANN

395 Naranjos

Monterrey. N L.. Mexico MANUEL ANGEL GARCIA Cozumel = 145. Col. Vista Hermosa Monterrey. N.L.. Mexico

TOD AARON HABERMAN RFD = I Arenzville. Illinois 6261 I

WILLIAM SCOTT HUNT JEFFREY BRIAN HUNT 12412 Woolworth Omaha. Nebraska 68144

PHILLIP JOHN HAGGERTY 1949 Bates Springfield. Illinois 62704

MARCOS VINICIO GARCIA Av. 17, No. 17-15 Maracaibo, Venezuela

JOHN LYNN HALL Brewster. Nebraska 68821

MARK SHANNON GELINO 5933 East 27th Tulsa. Oklahoma 741 14

MATTHEW FRANCIS HALL 212 Kadlec Drive Belleville. Illinois 62221

BABAK GHAZNAVI

501 SQ. Bandar Mahshahr. Iran

BRENT RANDALL HAMM 426 Tara Park Moberly. Missouri 65270

JULIO JORGE GJ ACOMAN J.I. Jimenez No 289 Colonia Los Angeles 9 Torreon. Coah . Mexico

JOHN FREDERICK HAMMOND RDF #4 Moberly. Missouri 65270

THOMAS JAMES GOESSLING 1636 Monticello Drive St. Louis: Missouri 63138

BYRON ANTHONY HARROD 10014 South Seeley Avenue Chicago. Illinois 60643

OCTAVIO GOMEZLAN DERO T. Zamora 9 Jalapa. Veracruz, Mexico

STUART WESLEY HECK 800 South Sequoia Drive Horseshoe Bend. Arkansas

San Luis Potosi. Potosi. Mexico

GUILLERMO A. ENRIQUEZ Tintero #3000 Lomas del Santuario Chihuahua. Chih.. Mexico

CARLOS ESPONDA MORALES Paseo del Campestre — 1 11 - C Queretaro. Qro.. Mexico RANDYTODD BELCHER ESTABROOK

2317 Ise it Muscatine. Iowa

Venezuela MARK STUART GRAY 45 Windsor Drive Belleville. Illinois 62223

EDWIN JAY HELT 208 Rainbow Circle Rockwall. Texas 75087

STEVEN EUGENE FOLEY 408 Lakeshore Drive Washington. Illinois

ROBERT FRANCIS GOLDEN 2127 Park Forest Drive Chesterfield, Missouri 63017

BRADLEY LAWRENCE HENDERSON RFD - 1. Box 189 Decatur. Illinois 62526

JASON PALMER FOUGHT 501 North Glenwood Avenue Peoria. Illinois 6160) RAUL V1VES FRAGOSO ■: Apdo. Postal #39-168 Mexico 9. D F.. Mexico

JEFFREY FRENCH ’ Box 24624 St. Louis. Missouri 63141

DONALD SCOTT GAINES 14541 Tra mo re Chesterfield. Missouri 63017 JOSE EDILBERTO GARCIA San Lorenzo #294 Col. Vista. Hermosa

DANA EMMANUEL JOHNSON 2325 Thetford Court Charlotte, North Carolina

GORDON FITZGERALD GREEN 1 171 D Appleseed St. Louis. Missouri 63132

ROCKY LYNN GREEN P.O. Box 667 Gillette. Wyoming 82716 THOMAS JACK GREENWOOD. JR. 2235 Suzanne Drive Dubuque. Iowa 52001

M ATTH EW DODD G UIN N P.O. Box 459 Paris. Tennessee 38242

EDUARDO C.GUIZAR 1200 Granero Street Chihuahua. Chih.. Mexico GUSTAVO GUNTER Lafontaine69 Polanco Mexico 5. D I'., Mexico EZRA A. GUZMAN Felix Cuevas 329 Edificio "C" - 602 Mexico 12. D.F.. Mexico

CHARLES BRIAN HENDRICKS 3269 Palm Avenue Longwood. California

2821 1

PAUL KELLY JOHNSON 5319 Arrow head Pass Ft. Wayne. Indiana 46804

STEPHEN CHARLES JOHNSON 5708 Caladium Drive Dallas. Texas 75230

ERIC BENJAMIN JOHNSTON P.O. Box 63/J KT Jakarta. Indonesia GREGORY DOUG LAS JONES 379 Briarwood Lane Palatine. Illinois 60067 RANDALL SCOTT JONES

Normal. Illinois

61571

TED FORE Rt.3 .Toriganoxee,: Kansas. 66086

SCOTT MILO J ENN INGS 115 North 10th Street Yakima. Washington 98901

702 Chester

52761

SANTIAGO FERNANDEZ Bosque de Ebanos 56 Bosques de las Lomas Mexico 10, D.F., Mexico

W A Y N E L EON J A .M ES RFD =2 Lineville. Iowa 50147

72512

BERNARD JOHN HEIMOS G EO R G E A D A M H EIM OS JOHN GERARD HEIMOS 8 Westminster St. Louis. Missouri 63126

VICTOR ERIE GONZALEZ Calle La Fe # 20 Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui.

MICHAEL DENNIS JACOBS 15112 Isleview Drive Ballwin. Missouri 6301 I

61761

JOHN PAUL JOYCE 6532 Pernod St. Louis. Missouri 63139 DON ALDRICK KARR 2602 Wayne Avenue Joliet. Illinois

90262

KEVEN GENE HENDRICKSON 2521 South College Springfield. Illinois 62704

ROBERT DAVID HERZMARK 357 Summerdale Lane St. Louis. Missouri 63132 WILLJAM ARTHUR HOGAN 813 East 35th Street Sioux Falls. South Dakota 57105

KURT LENNART HOLMBERG Route 1. Box 227 Fairhope. Alabama 36532

JOHN MARK KAUFMAN 190 Herworth Drive Chesterfield. Missouri 63017 JEFFERY RICHARD KAYS 1645 Uthoff Drive Fenton. Missouri 63026 JEROME OTTO KAYS 4115 Sunset Lane Skiatook. Oklahoma 74070

ROBERT WILLIAM KELLEY. JR. 612 Magnolia Drive Rochester. Illinois 62563

DAVID LEONARD HOUX 7404 East 98th Street Tulsa. Oklahoma 74133

DEREK SANFORD KENNEDY 2007 Sherwood Monroe. Louisiana 71201

JUAN GUILLERMO HOYOS 258 Garzon Cossa Veracruz. Ver.. Mexico

SEAN JOSEPH KERNS 7807 Keswick Place St. Louis. Missouri 63119

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KEVIN LOUIS KIL 2417 South Eighth Springfield. Illinois 62703 LENARD LEO KLl CK 1511 Stafford Ames. Iowa 50010

LESTER STL ART KNAPP III 15285 Golden Rain Chesterfield. Missouri 63017 JONATHAN ARI HUR KOENIG 587 Brookside Road Barrington. Illinois 60010

P.O. Box 774 Marianna. Arkansas

72360

KELLY SHAWN LOYD 6 Charleroi Place Lake St. Louis. Missouri 63367 MICHAEL EUGENE MCCARTHY. JR Virginia Country Club Virginia. Illinois 62691 IAN KEITH MCCRAVY 907 St. Paul Lane O'Fallon. Missouri 63366

W ILLIAM RHODES KOONS 5025 Southwest 102 Place Miami. Florida 33165

HARRY CHARLES MCDONALD II 13 Northern Oaks. RFD = I Pekin. Illinois 61554

MICHAEL JOSEPH KOSTECKI 6240 Famous St Louis. Missouri 63139

RALL EDLARDO MACIEL 239 Rigel Col. Contry Monterrey. Nuevo Leon. Mexico

EDWARD CHARLES K RE UTZ 62 Portland Drive St. Louis. Missouri 63131

M1KEANTHONA MANNISI 10241 Bauer Road St Louis. Missouri 63128

SEAN MICHAEL KROEGER 4417 North Walrond Kansas City. Missouri 64117

JEFFREY CASIMIR MARKOWSKI 900 Dye rd ow n A v e n u e Ferguson. Missouri 63135

KIA IN DALE KRONQU 1ST Box 363 Quincy. Illinois 62301

BABAK KUSH A Shahpur Chemical Companv PO Box 193 Abadan. Iran

PRICE KEMPER LAIRD Route 2. Anderson Drive Paris. Tennessee 38242 MICHAEL GLEN LAKIN RFD =8 Box 278 Greenfield. Indiana 46140 HAROLD DIBRELL LANGSTON 20 Nob View Circle Little Rock. Arkansas

72205

MARK AARON LEDFORD 18900 Steel Detroit. Michigan 48235

JOSEPH WILLIAM LENOX 2700 Surfside Court Columbia. Missouri 65201 M ARION TAL.MADGE LEWIS 303 Warren Holdenville. Oklahoma 74848 DAVID ALBERT LIEFER Route = 1 Red Bud. Illinois 62278

DARRYL LANCE LOCUST 489 Barchester Drive Westland. Michigan 48185

PERRY LAS DOX LOWREY

ROBERT DUANE MARSHALL Box 283. Wells Street Buffalo. Illinois 62515

VINCENT WILLI AM MARSHALL P O. Box 250 Paris. Tennessee 38242 Rl BEN E. MARTINEZ B. Aires y Guadalajara =43 Moncjova. Coah.. Mexico DAVID MICHAEL MEERDINK JOHN WILSON MEERDINK 3204 Mulberry Muscatine. Iowa 52761

HURTADO MARIANO MELENDEZ Cerro del Creslan = 138 Colonia Campestre Churubusco Mexico 21. D.F.. Mexico FERNANDO MENENDEZ Madrid =668 Torreon Coah Mexico

JOSEPH NESTER MILLARD. JR 76 Countrv Club Place Belleville. Illinois 62223

ROBERT JAMES MILLER 2358 Outlook Drive St. Louis. Missouri 63136

VINCENT JOSEPH MIRABELLA 12938 Weatherfield St. Louis. Missouri 63141

HOOM.AN MANSOOR MIR-FAKHRAIE HOOT AN MANSOOR MIR-FAKHRAIE Yousef Abbad-Khiaban Mohammad Reza Shah Khiaban Bisto Haftom. No. 24 Tehran 14. Iran

MIC H.A E I. J O S E P H M1S Z C A K 860 Shoreham Grosse Pointe Woods.

Michigan 48236 DAVID ALAN MITCHELL 711 Linden Court Bolingbrook, Illinois 60439 M E H R D A D M O H A M M A DI 3/75 Nader Shah Avenue Tehran. Iran

LUIS JORGE MOLINA Homerd = 1303. Optica Elma. S.A. Mexico 5. D.F.. Mexico

GUMERSINDO PAZ Calle Antonio De Mendoza No. 94 \ eracruz. Ver.. Mexico

FREDDY RAFAEL PERDOMO Avendida Motatan Rcsidencia Canaima Edificio Cayaurima Pent House Colinas de Belle Monte Caracas. D.F., Venezuela EARL DOUGLAS PHILLIPS Route =6 Warrensburg. Missouri' 64093

RICHARD KELLY PHILP 540 Concord Lane Barrington. Illinois 60010 ROBERT JOHN PIELEMEIER 5331 Broadmoor Plaza Indianapolis. Indiana 46208

GARY MAR UN MOORE 818 Lee Street Branson. Missouri 65616

FRANCISCO JORGE PORRAGAS Loma Bomia =116 Fracc. Lomas de Vista Hermosa Mexico 10, D F.. Mexico

RUBEN A MORALES Calle la 811 Agua Prieta. Son.. Mexico

MARK LEONARD PORTER 10509 Rancho Los Cerritos Covina. California 91724

WILLIAM JOSEPH MORAN 356 Hampden Drive Cedar Rapids. Iowa 52402

THOMAS HADDON POTTER 1502— IOlh Street Coralville. Iowa 52241

WILLIAM JOSEPH MORRISH 1000 East 8th Gillette. Wyoming 82716

BRADLEY ALAN POWELL 7C Lakewood Estates Branson. Missouri 65616

M AHMOD MOST A FAX I NMSU. co Robert L. McKinney.

International Student Adviser Kirksville. Missouri 63501

JASON MARK PRICE 5909 South Atlanta Tulsa. Oklahoma 74105

CHARLES OMER MYER 16 Crestwood Drive Edwardsville. Illinois 62025

M ARIO ALBERTO NARDONI Aparlado Postal =113 Queretaro. Qro.. Mexico JOSE ANGEL NEGRETE Ave Diaz Miron No. 518 Veracruz. Ver.. Mexico

CHRISTOPHER KENNETH NEVILLE WTndmont R.R. 7. Box 63 Evansville. Indiana 47712

PATRICK ALLEN PROUTY 23 17 Grandview Drive Plano, Texas 75075 MICHAEL EDWARD RHODES 705 North 79th Street East St. Louis. Illinois 62203

LUIS ENRIQUE RIVAS P.O Box 14 Leon. Nicaragua. Central America

WILLIAM TIMOTHY ROBERTSON 5320 Canewood Memphis. Tennessee 38134

GREGORY SCOTT PARKER RFD =3. Box 4 .Monticello. Indiana 47960

PEDRO MANUEL RODRIGUEZ Venencia =411 Leon. Gto.. Mexico

DANIEL ERIC PATTERSON EVERETT NEAL PATTERSON P.O. Box 309 Rawlins. Wyoming 82301

DONALD FREDERICK ROHWEDDER RFD =1 Rochester. Illinois .62563

JAY EVAN PA USSA 901 Skylark Drive LaJolla. California 92037

DENO ALLISON ROLF4327 Gertrude St. Louis, Missouri 63116

JAMES ALAN

ROTHENBUECHER 6 Oakwood Drive

Belleville. Illinois

DANIEL ALAN SMITH 827 Rebecca Peoria. Illinois 61606

62223

PAUL ANTHONY TOEDEBUSCH 1514 South Rock Hill Road St. Louis. Missouri 63119

Ensenada. Baja California. Mexico

K ENTON G A R LON SM ITH Villa De Fuente 7146 E Buena Terra Way Scottsdale. Arizona 85253

GUSTAVO TORRES Monclova = 1764 Saltillo. Coah.. Mexico

KYLE ERWIN RUSSELL 1210 West Broadway Columbia. Missouri 65201

ERIC MICHAEL SPELLMAN I I I Park Place Lincoln. Illinois 62656

DARRYL ROBIN TOUSSAINT 117 Riviera Drive Granite City. Illinois 62040

ALI AKBAR SABOUHI 196 Shady Lake Estates Columbia. Missouri 65201

CHRISTOPHER ENSLEY SPRUELL

Cl RO ROBERTO TOVAR Torre a Vereos 11.

Piso6° Ofic.603 Caracas 101. Venezuela

ELMO RUFI-O OSEGUEDA

Espinoza =724

3212 Slone Henge St. Charles. Missouri

TIMOTHY R SALL 12431 South 76 Avenue Palos Heights. Illinois 60163 TY YOUNG SANDERS 1517 Northwest 30th. Apt. 120 Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma

73118

PATRICK JOSEPH SAYLOR 404 Marion Lane Lee’s Summit. Missouri 64063

RONALD ARTHUR SCHACHT P.O. Box 201 Aguada. Puerto Rico 00602

DEN N IS TODD SCH M ADEKE 2641 South Lyon Sioux City. Iowa 51106 STEVEN IAN SC HO K KER 1649 El Chapparel Columbia. Missouri 65201 MICHAEL J. SCHUSTER 500 South East Street New Athens. Illinois 62264

DON ALD WRIGHT SCOTT 12 East Walnut Street Harrisburg. Illinois 62946 WALTER DAVID SCOTT 1407 Pine Road Omaha. Nebraska 68144

DONALD EUGENE SEIDLER cZo Tamimi-Fouad-Atkinson Box 335 Dhahran Airport Dhahran. Saudi Arabia SCOTT DAVID SI ER ON I 16 Country Club Place Belleville. Illinois 62223

BRIAN KEVIN SIMS 3010 Court Street Pekin. Illinois 61554

CHRISTOPHER EDMUND SKINNER 449 W'est 67th Terrace Kansas City. Missouri 64113

PE I ER RENE SKINNER 2500 Della Avenue Alton. Illinois 62002

63301

KENT DAVID STEPHENS 9157 Ranchill Drive Cincinnati. Ohio 45231

EDUARDO TRESPALACIOS 3007 Virgenes y Boquilla Chihuahua. Chih.. Mexico

BRIAN A M. STEPHENSON Route = 1 Mexico. Missouri 65265

GEORGE RAN DALL TROY TRICE

BRIAN MURRAY STR.A1TH JOHN ROBBSTRAITH

R.R =3. Lakeshore Road St. Catharines. Ontario. Canada

Route 3. Box 320 A Columbia. Missouri

65201

ERIC LEETR1MPE 851 East Patten Dove Palatine. Illinois 60067

CHARLES HENRY WATTERS RFD =1. Box 40 Robertsville. Missouri 63072

MARK STEVEN WEAVER 47 Devonshire Drive Oakbrook. Illinois 60521 JOSEPH MICHAEL WEBBE III 78 Old Slate Road Glencoe. Missouri 63038

DAVID JOSEPH WEBER RFD = 2 Hastings. Nebraska 68901

LEE TERRENCE WENTZ 710 West Fourth Street Julesburg. Colorado 80737 OTTO HENRY WESTERFELD 5434 Fairway Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66205 JAMES MICHAEL WHITE 9328 Sonora Avenue Brentwood. Missouri 63144

RICHARD EDWARD WHITE

Route 19 Eminence. Missouri

PA BLO EDU A R DO S U ESS JORGE SUESS Av Tercera = 111 Colonia Cumbres Monterrey. N.L.. Mexico

GARRET CLIFFORD SWANSON Star Route = I Valentine. Nebraska 60201 MARK STUARTTATOM 9941 Riley Overland Park. Kansas (>6212

CHRISTOPHER ALBER T TAYLOR

Lake Plantation Hughes. Arkansas

72348

OTTO.MAR STEPHEN THEISSEN I 1016 Beacon Kansas City. Missouri 64134

RUSS MICHAEL THIES Glen Eden Drive Glasgow. Missouri 65254 ROBERT PAUL TH I RET 2770 South Elmira Denver. Colorado 80216

MICHAEL ANDREW THOMAS Apartado. Aereo 95067 Medellin. Colombia

MARK RICHARD THOMPSON 7 Cognac Drive Lake St. Louis. .Missouri 63367 MA Fl HEW DAVID TITUS 5504 Doliver Drive

Houston. Texas

77027

DAMON DWAYNE VAMTER 210 East Chestnut Gillespie Illinois 62033 JAMES RAY VAUGHN 1118 Marne Lane Houston Texas 77090 RALPH MATHEW VESCI 2345 Zippel Granite City. Illinois 62040

JOHN RICHARD VIETOR 365 Forest Drive. S.E Cedar Rapids. Iowa 52401 ELEAZAR JOSE VIVAS Urb. Los Olivos Calle 72 =61 Maracaibo, Venezuela

KEVIN RICARDO WALKER 5035 North Kingshighway St. Louis. Missouri 63115 MICHAEL DAVID EDWARD WALKER

2000 Shoal Creek Drive Joplin. Missouri 64801 WILLIAM CRAIG W AS MU I H 19 Bellerive Acres St. Louis, Missouri 63121

65466

CURTIS ALAN WILL 409 Hazel Avenue Belleville. Illinois 62223

STEPHEN ERICH WILL 7507 Byron Place Clayton. Missouri 63105 MARC DOUGLAS WILLBERN 1507 West 4th Coffeyville. Kansas 67337

ANTHONY PATRICK WILSON Eminence. Missouri 65466

DAVID CHARLES WINCHELL TIMOTHY GRANT WINCHELL I 1722 Holly Springs Drive Creve Coeur. Missouri 63141 K ENN E l H DEN N IS WINKLER = 21 Oleander St. Louis. Missouri 63128 NEAL JAMES YOUNG 1341 Andrew Drive Glendale. Missouri 63122

TORQUE ERNEST YOUNGE 1617 North 46th East St.Louis. Illinois 62204

PERRY MICHAEL WATERS THOMAS BRUCE WATERS 519 South Walnut Rochester. Illinois 62563

CYRIL CARVELL WATSON Centerline Gardens 28490 Mound Road Apt = 6B Warren. Michigan 48092

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