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TAPS '91: CONFIDENTIAL

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Reflections in a wall: Missouri Military Academy students imagine the life stories that lie hidden behind the faceless names engraved in the Illinois Vietnam Memorial... and ponder their own futures. Photo by John Davis

Much of who we are remains . . . CONFIDENTIAL, even to those who know us well. To friends, teachers, family, and acquain tances, our lives — often — appear to be just reflections of our real self that is hidden in our hearts.

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To The Searcher of Men's Hearts O God, our Father, Thou Searcher of men’s hearts, help us to draw near to Thee in sincerity and truth. May our religion be filled with gladness and may our worship of Thee be sincere. Strengthen and increase our admiration for honest living and clean thinking. Encourage us in our endeavor to live above the common level of life. Help us choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong. Endow us with the courage that is born of loyalty to all that is noble and worthy. Protect our homes, our loved ones, and those engaged in defending the liberty of our nation. All this we ask in the name of the Great Friend and Master of Men. Amen. - "The Cadet Prayer" from the "Missouri Military Academy Cadet Handbook 1990-91, p. 1 "The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us." - I Corinthians 2:10-

"The purposes of a man's heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." Proverbs 20:5 "When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. For now we see but a poor reflection; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." I Corinthians 13:12

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Open File: 1990-91 Reflections Company Cookout Pileup!: Amon Austin supervises athletic activity during fall cookout.

Deep in thought: Alejandro Yaber concentrates as he creates in art class.

"This is one of your early Fords, gentlemen.": Tour guide explains detail of classic car during Winter Ed Tour in Florida.

"Line up for steaks, guys.": Food service director Richard Calhoon divies out steaks during Company Cookout on back campus. The early

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fall gatherings featured Frisbee and football games, a hearty steak din ner and a great deal of just plain fun!

Flyin' Fukuda!: Track and field star, Oscar, turns loose a jump that even caused the tape crew to take notice.

Frisbee fun: Company cookouts featured "Ultimate" — Frisbee football on Colonels Field.

Hamming it up for the camera: Tom Jarrett, center, and Will Andrews, right, feign sleep prior to 7th period assembly. "I'm not get ting involved," Asher Austin ad vises.

Plenty of smiles on a dreary day!: Cadets make their way to barracks for cadet time after morning of winter classes.

Keyboard concentration in typing class, left to right: Ricardo Had dad, Rafael Diez Pineyro, Craig Meller.

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Open File: 1990-91 Reflections Winter moon casts a peaceful light on the Centennial Gymtorium and snow-covered lawn. Photo by John Davis

Enjoying the Epple Art Exhibit during Valentine Ball, Col. Charles Stribling III, '44, MMA president, and Miss Missouri Sherry Traylor.

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Commencement Crowd!: A large gathering of family, relatives and friends at graduation ceremonies in Gymtorium.

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"How much did you say one of these babies costs?": Maj. Robert Fedora, Academy French Instructor and resident car aficionado "test drives" a new 1991 Corvette during St. Louis Automobile show. Maj. Fedora, Col.

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Ronald Kelly and Capt. Harry Flynn and wife, Pamela, served as chaperons for the trip taken by several cadets.

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Mighty Matt at Bat!: Matt Lackey moments before connecting with the baseball in Colonels Field ac tion.

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Christopher Durand installs "brain cord" on the uniform of a □ smiling UU lill5 J JasonV&JCUlt BryantMUA1AI£ duringLSlllB Delta Phi Banquet as Nathan Clark, left, Roger and R °ger Remling watch.

"Gooooo Colonels!": Cadets enjoy MM A football game on Colonels Field. Spring Weekend parent-teacher conference: Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz confers with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Clark regarding the progress of son, Nathan.

"Thanks, sis. : 59th W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest winner Joshua Sussman receives congratulations from the sweetest of all, little sis ter, as mom watches.

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Open File: 1990-91 Reflections Battalion Commander Gregg Cen ter presents plaque to U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanter conductor dur ing intermission of the group's dy namic show.

"Farewell, my friend!"

"Take your time, Mr. Dick," Leon ard Gonzalez says, "I'm not in any hurry to get back to class." Juan Sangochian gets haircut.

"YeeeeHahhhh! Thanksgiving Spanish style": A group of international cadets, accompanied by Maj. and Mrs. Paul Baum and Lt. and Mrs. Kevin Lee, traveled to a Mexican restaurant in Columbia, Mo., for a south-ofthe-border meal on the eve of Thanksgiving. Enjoying the company of

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the ristorante hostess, left to right, Jorge Padilla, Luis Caballero, Conrado Bermea, Juan Serrano, Adrian Terrazas, Sergio Humphrey, and Bernardo Angel.

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"Does this look right, Pablo?": Jus tin Hildebrand practices discus technique with the critical assis tance of Pablo Durazo. Art deco-ration, left to right: Will Sanders, Mrs. Becky Erdei, in structor. Iordan McPeek, Michael

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"NOBODY messes with Lt. Col. Leadabrand's Stunt Van," or so say history field trip van passengers, 1 to r, Mark Thomas, Hogan Crecelius, John Davis.

"When I say Whoa, I mean WHOA!": John Moore, right, tries to teach an old horse new tricks as Mark Phillips steers clear,

"What if this one decides to go?" wonders Nadeem Malik. Mrs. Diane Maguire's biology class chickens hatched on cue.

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Open File: 1990-91 Reflections Picasso Pumpkin?: Harvest art projects coincided with fall foot ball season. Beat Kemper? You bet, we ate their lunch!

"Whoa! You sure scared me!": Mrs. Barbara Williams, Academy nurse, supervises evening health class. Photo by Danny Jung.

Touchdown ... again!: Rolling up a big lead against Kemper on the football field brought lots of cheers in the stands.

Working hard or hardly working? Maintenance crew of one of the finest-looking private school campuses either side of the Mississippi taking a much-needed break, left to right, Carl Steelman, Henry "Whadda you doin'?" Goff, and Robert David. The 1991 TAPS staff extend their

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best wishes to Mr. Goff who retired after the school year and is battling *’ * praying ' for you, ” “ ---- Goff - -cancer. ’We're Henry!*” Hang *in there. (Ed. Note: Mr. died July 26, 1991.)

Librarians share a laugh: Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton, left, and Mrs. Nancy Archer at graduation. State Military Soccer Champs!

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Baums and braun?: Maj. Paul Baum and family accompanied ca dets on bicycle trip along with Maj. Robert Fedora. Where is he? Taking photo!

Preschool Pool Painting Prepara tion

Foundation of "D" Barracks un derway: Col. Charles Stribling III, '44, MMA president, right, and Dennis Zimmerman, Epple Con struction, look at blueprint.

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MMA Superintendent Col. Ron Kelly thanks Dr. Peter Ekern during Veteran's Day ceremony.

Hoop action: Capt. Kevin Shaddox and Lt. Col. David Steinmetz try to block shot during Senior vs. Faculty basketball game. Capt. Mark Vaughan looks on.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder: Maj. Dana Reynard cuts cake during Operation Desert Storm going-away party. Super Bowl Smile (right): NFL & Univ, of Missouri star running back Tony Gal braith shares a laugh with Lt. Col. Robert E. Weeks after student assembly.

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The Faculty and Staff Formula for inspiration: No secret to faculty and staff at Academy

Chit-chatting in the mezzanine: Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz, Col. Charles Stribling III, and others enjoy refreshments during the Tulip Ball. "You have ten seconds": Maj. Samuel Mounger monitors the time and the let ters during battalion spelling contest.

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A dminis tra tion Col. Charles Stribling, Pres. Col. Ronald Kelly, Supt. Lt. Col. Robert E. Weeks

Maj. Robert P. Samples Maj. Roger Hill Lt. Col. Frank Meredith

MMA President Col. Charles Strib ling III, left, and Col. and Mrs. Ron ald Kelly enjoy Tulip Ball. Maj. Roger Hill, right, chats with Maj. Joe Ableman in Gymtorium lobby during MMA dance.

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Maj. Joe Ableman Chaplain Richard Ash Staff Sgt. Domie Ballesteros

Mrs. Consuelo Baum Maj. Paul Baum Mrs. Kathy Brooks

"Do you see all this paperwork?": Mrs. Kathy Brooks tackles the paper tiger.

Dancing on air!: Maj. Robert Samples demonstrates one of the benefits of leadership.

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Maj. Raymond Campbell Mrs. Cathy Dailey Mrs. Kathy Diederich

Maj. Walter Diehl Mrs. Becky Erdei Maj. Robert Fedora

Maj. Robert Fedora guides French student through his new textbook early in the school year. "Campbell is the name, computers are the game": Maj. Ray Campbell tackles high-tech puzzles.

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Capt. Harry Flynn Master Sgt. George Foxworth Lt. Todd Greenberg

Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton Mrs. Martha Hill Mrs. Carla Hobbs

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Keeping things together: Ms. Nannie Blue makes alterations for cadet uni forms.

Quartermaster Capt. Harry Flynn al ters uniform of Junior Schooler Juan Sangochian.

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Mrs. Janet Lain Lt. Col. Jerry Leadabrand Lt. Kevin Lee

Lt. Col. Hubbert Leverett Mrs. Diane Maguire Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz

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Maj. Samuel Mounger Capt. Marvin Mumm Mrs. Ruth Nation

Lt. Gregory Pauley Maj. Dana Reynard Lt. Col. John Reddick

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Maj. Walter Diehl demonstrates tra ditional psychological tests for his students.

"How much do I hear for this new speech student?": Lt. Gregory Pauley holds an auction in class.

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Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh Maj. Ronald Rosendahl Mrs. Roberta Sanders

Capt. Kevin Shaddox Capt. Michael Smith Mrs. Carolyn Steinmetz

Maj. Ron Rosendahl holds parent teacher conference during Dad's Day Weekend.

"Yep, we better send a posse out after 'em.": LTC Frank Meredith. Mer edith and Capt. Shaddox ponder the disappearance of the cross country team. Photo by Danny Jung.

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Lt. Col. David Steinmetz Capt. Richard Treadway Capt. Richard Twells

Capt. Mark Vaughan Ms. Barbara Williams

Tom, you did an outstanding job. : Lt. Col. Robert Weeks presents rifle trophy to Tom Berry. "Delta was dynamite.": Lt. Todd Greenberg presents company bas ketball trophy to his winning team.

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What a ball!: Cadets and their dates enjoy a dance during the Dad's Day Ball.

Winners of the Homecoming Barracks Decoration Contest selected by Alumni Association wives was Delta Company.

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Cadet leaders return their sabres to their sheaths following gravesite service hon oring Col. C. R. Stribling.

Valentine Ball romance?: Cadets and zdates, faculty and wives, enjoy slow dance at 1991 heart-day event.

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Dad's Weekend: Info exchange with parents For the first time since their arrival on campus, cadets had the opportunity to "share information" face to face with their dads and moms. Approximately 1,000 parents, families members and guests of cadets filled the campus to celebrate the 43rd annual Dad's Weekend. Four cadets won awards in competitive drills: Jose Ortiz, Tampico, Mexico, and Jason Bryant, Jacksonville, Illinois, were selected the best-drilled high school cadets. Javier Menendez, Miami, Florida, and Carlos Gonzalez, Nubia, Mexico, were selected the best-drilled Junior School cadets. The varsity Colonels soccer squad scored three goals in the first half against a tough Buchanan High defense and upped their record to 7-3 with a 3-0 win over the Trojans in athletic action. Concurrently on the back campus, the MMA cross country team clinched the State Military title, placing

five of six top finishers against Kemper Military. The intramural Echo Gol den Warriors' quarterback sweep touchdown and points after proved to be the only points scored in their 80 victory over the Alpha Green Wave. The Junior School Eagles edged out the rival Lions 6-0. In a tough-fought gridiron contest, the Wentworth Military Academy Red Dragons beat the varsity Colonels 136. Twenty-two cadets were presented the coveted Academic Wreath and Star dur ing Dad's Weekend review in recognition of their ranking in the top 10 percent of ROTC classes for the 198990 year. Dad's Weekend ceremonies concluded at 6:30 p. m. Sunday evening with a Vespers service conducted for cadets, parents and guests by MMA Chaplain Richard Ash and cadets Jeffrey Schweickert and Steven Mitchell.

Dad's Day Recap: Clockwise from top left: Best-Drilled New Cadet Jason Bryant and mom pose for picture at fieldside award ceremony; Quarterback Chandler Moore pitches football to Nick Turner at the Dad's Day football game against Wentworth — the play carried the ball to the opponent's one-yard line shortly before halftime; New cadets line up for the drill down; Daniel Blair leads Bravo Company passing in review during the Dad's Day festivities; Matt Beach and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Beach, Salt Lake City, Utah, enjoy the Dad's Day Saturday afternoon picnic lunch; Kent Irwin, Mark Thomas, and dates enjoy the Dad's Day Ball; The MMA Band performs during halftime of the MMAWentworth gridiron showdown, center photo.

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Football games and battalion review on Colonels' Field, picnicking and family gatherings on front campus, sharing laughter and thoughts about the year ahead: Dad's Day!

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Hey, Jon, leave some for us! : Jon Lesher loads up on Dad's Day vittles as family and friends follow suit.

Grrrl: Lions roar after Eagles during Dad's Day gridiron action.

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Hom ecoming! Approximately 200 MMA alumni and guests from 26 states and several foreign nations enjoyed a traditional Homecoming Oct. 22. Robert Steinmetz, '84, St. Louis, was winner of the alumni competitive drilldown. Sweepstakes competition between the best-drilled alumni and the best current cadets was won by Luis Garcia-Flores, '89, Mexico City, Mexi co. Wives of Association directors, headed by Mrs. Phil Baum, voted Com pany "D," with its "Old MMA" theme, to be best-decorated. Under sunny skies, the Alumni Association dedicated the Homecom-

Winner of the Class of '55 plaque for best per centage of grads at Homecoming was . . . the Class of 1955!

Company Commander Jeff Price leads Alpha Company past the reviewing stand during the traditional Homecoming Review.

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ing review to the memory of two past presidents, the late Walter A. Weisert, Jr.,'36, and the late John C. Kloeppner, Jr., '38. At a colorful bonfire-pep rally Friday evening before the "big game," Alumni President Phil Baum, '63, encouraged the cadet corps and football squad to do their best. Ideal playing conditions on Colo nels Field, however, did not translate into ideal playing quality for the MMA varsity gridders. They fell to the Milan Wildcats 46-6. A smile and a bribe: Craig Warner, '55, was un able to win the Alumni Drilldown inspite of

Standing for the kickoff: Alumni, families and cadets await start of Homecoming football game against Milan Wildcats. Robin Boyer, '70, is consoled by his daughter after being eliminated from the drilldown competition.

Cushion Wars: Milan football fans demon strate proper use of brand new stadium seat cushions donated by the Class of 1960. Ten Hut!: John Gillespie adopts proper mili tary posture "in front of all those people" dur ing Homecoming Review ceremonies.

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A wards/ Events The 1990-91 school year at MMA was filled with events and awards, both traditional and seasonal. In December, the Glee Club per formed for the 50th Evensong, singing several older pieces, including a hymn written by Franz Joseph Haydn, a Re naissance anthem by Gastoldi, and a 15th-century Latin carol featuring or ganist Mr. William Daly. Glee Clubbers Hogan Crecelius, Jorge Gonzalez, Jon Lesher and Mark Thomas had a treat the evening of April 14 when they sang with the LJ. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. "In the beauty of the lilies Christ was bom across the sea," they sang out 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' with the Chanters. "As he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free, his truth is marching on."

Glee Club members, left to right, sing with Sea Chanters: Mark Thomas, Jorge Gonzalez, Ho gan Crecelius, and Jon Lesher.

One of many "Academy Awards is the Sol dier's Bar, here presented by Maj. Robert Samples to Jeff Price.

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EVENSONG: Junior School and upper school Glee Clubs, readers Christopher Durand, left, and David Rocchio, Mrs. Ruth Nation and Chaplain Richard Ash prepare for worship.

Missouri "Salute to Our Troops" in the Capitol Rotunda welcoming home the heroes of Operation Desert Storm: MMA Band in foyer, Gov.

John Ashcroft and dignitaries below, family members of veterans on stairwell.

Awards/ Events The MMA Band, accompanied by Gov. John Ashcroft and conducted by Col. Paul Cherches, presented a musi cal tribute to Missouri military person nel serving in Operation Desert Storm, March 4, in the State Capitol Rotunda. Before a standing room only crowd and a regional television audience, the Academy Band performed a medley of U. S. armed services anthems, includ ing "Anchors Aweigh," "When the Cassions Go Rolling," "Semper Paratus," "The Marine Hymn," and the "Air Force Anthem." On May 24, the 59th W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest kicked off the 102nd Commencement Weekend. Contestants included Samuel Blair, Jeff Moe, Mark Stoltzfus, Ramon Rubio. W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest Winners, left to right: Second Place and the Winston Chur chill Memorial Cup went to Kent Irwin, First Place to Joshua Sussman, Third, Eirik Price.

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Cutting the rug with mom, dad, little sister and a hot band: Rick Dehlinger and family enjoy ball music.

Shake down: Casey Fuller and Tracy Twells glide across the gym floor.

Captain at arms: Capt. Willis Kleinsorge and wife, Susan, lead the way through the traditional arch of sabres.

Mid-court rendezvous: Cadets and dates pass through the arch of sabres before taking to the dance floor.

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Have Dad's Day, Valentine, Tulip, & Final Ball

Ball! You might have paraded through the arch of sabres, thrill ed the crowd with your dance steps or just hung around the punchbowl with your friends. But however you chose to enjoy the Academy's formal dances, you responded to the opportuni ty to take a break from the rou tine: "Hey, let's have a ball!" Formal dances at MMA during the 1990-91 year included the Dad's Day event, Oct. 20, the Junior class' Valentine Ball, Feb. 9, the Seniors' high-tech Tulip Ball, April 13 (complete with lazer lights, fog machines, columns of clear balloons with mini-lights . . . and a hot band), and the tra ditional Final Ball to wrap up a grand year of dancing, entertain ment and memories.

"Do you know the two step, my dear?": Chandler Moore takes the dance floor for an Adventure in Babysitting. Hey guys, I'm dancing with the Tulip Ball Queen: Senior Kent Irwin makes the most of his post as Senior Class President.

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Mothers Day Traditional Mother's Day ceremo nies, an open house, and preliminary tours of the Academy's new dorm facil ity drew a large crowd of visitors to the MMA campus May 11-12. Weekend events included the Flower Ceremony, a drill team per formance, battalion review, senior re ception, dress parade, and a spring fes tival of the arts called "Renaissance Plus/ The Academy Dramateers high lighted the Saturday evening entertain ment with their colorful presentation of "Everyman," a medieval morality play directed by Lt. Gregory Pauley. The drama troupe was preceded by the mu sic of the high school and Junior School bands and glee clubs.

Checking out the new dorm: Trey Underwood and parents, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Johnson III, admire new furniture in the new Delta Barracks during Moms' Day tour.

In honor of those whose mothers are deceased: Four cadets line up to receive flowers from

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Reflecting on a busy weekend: Mrs. Gudbjorg Chesnut, native of Norway and mother of '91 graduate Eirik Price, takes a break during Se nior Reception.

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Flowers for Alpha: Mothers of "A" Company cadets pin red carnations on their sons during traditional Mothers' Day Flower Ceremony.

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Visiting moms honored their sons Sunday morning during the colorful Mothers' Day Flower Ceremony on front campus. The event was followed by a Preliminary Inspection Tour of the new $1.9 million "D" Barracks, and a superb performance by the Fusileers drill team. Sunday afternoon, mothers formed a reviewing party and were honored during the annual Mothers' Day Review on Colonels' Field. The 1990-91 Superior Cadet ribbons, awarded to the top-ranking cadets in academics, athletics and military, were given to Christopher Durand, Alan Cover, Jayson Danziger, and Ralph Guigou.

"Everyman, your Good Deeds are lacking": Ev eryman (Jeff Schweickert, kneeling in uni form) pleads with Confession (Ricardo Had dad) as Knowledge (Philip Chapman, with rec ords) listens. Good Deeds (Ramon Rubio, right) remains bound by inactivity.

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Art tribute to the Desert Storm forces: Sen, J.K. Anderson shows off his drawing ol U.S. fighter pilot.

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Ricardo Haddad works to become "keyboard literate" under the skilled tutelage of Mrs. Roberta Sanders.

"Company, present arms": Charlie Compa ny makes its way to evening mess during in clement weather conditions.

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1991 Senior class officers, left to right: Gerardo Patino, representative; Mrs. Becky Erdei, sponsor; Lt. Gregory Pauley, sponsor; Ricardo Uriegas, sec-tres; Jose Amarante, vice president; and Kent Irwin, president.

Gregg A. Center This year has definitely been exciting- I appreciate all of you who have gone through it all with me. It seems like yesterday we had our 0600 baptism in senior pond. A word of thanks goes to LTC Weeks, who helped me through one of the most trying times of my life; Col. Cherches for helping the band and sharing himself one last time; Col. Kelly and Maj. Samples for having the trust in me that they did. Another thank you goes out to Kent (Quif), Alan, and Ramon- without vour help I would have 7 r 3, 4. LET ribbon never made it. Mike, Chandler, Chris, Too, Mark, and the QBT crew (Dave and Jeff). And to the greatest group of guys: Charlie Company even though we did not come out on top, I am still proud of you. You showed me things I would have nev er experienced. Thank you Mom and

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Dad for giving me the opportunity to be my best- I love you. My final thanks goes to the one above. I thank the Lord for being by my side through the good and the bad. Finally, a message from me to you: keep a positive attitude and Carpe Diem (seize the day), because if you put your mind to it, anything, ANYTHING can happen.

Battalion Commander. Cadet Council 4. Posture bar 2' 3' 4- Parade bar 3, 4. MU parade bar 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2, 3 captain, 4. All-State Military baseball 2, 3. Basketball 2, 3. MVP baseball 3. M-Club 2, 3, 4 Presi dent. Stage band 2, 3, 4. Drum and Bugle corps 2, 3, 4 commander. Maroon Bar 3, 4. Soldier's Bar 3, 4. Wreath and star 3. Chapel worker 2, 3. MU halftime show 2, 3, 4. Vespers reader 3, 4. Outstanding new cadet band member 2. Best jazz musician 3. Ferguson Aviation Schol arship 4. Ambassador ribbon 4. Pistol Sharpshooter 4. Fine arts ribbon 3, 4.

Jay M. Allen The academy has been a very thinking of you. CARPE DIEM! strong lifeline in a time when I need ed something strong to hold onto. I Echo Company Commander. Company foot want to give thanks to the members ball 2. Company basketball 2. Varsity soccer of the faculty in molding me to what 3. Varsity swimming 3. Softball 4. MP 2, 3. worker 3. MP Commendation ribbon I am today, and I want to thank my Chapel 2. Military wreath and star 3. Maroon bar 3, family for the support they have giv 4. Soldier's Bar 3, 4. Junior Class Vice Presi en me through the rough times along dent. Cadet Council 4. Rifle Marksman 3. Pis with the good times. Brett, I'll be tol Sharpshooter 4. Dramateers 3, 4.

Jose G. Amarante In my three years at MM A I have learned a lot, especially that if you want something, you need to fight for it. I want to wish the best to Axel Z., Sergio M., Too J., Fidel M., Alan C., and I wish that the best of your past will be the worst of your future. I wish good luck to Gavo, Bebe, Yaber, Favre, Ortiz, and especially to An-

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Jerome K. Anderson I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over rne and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing, only I will remain! Well bros, that's my philosophy, and I suppose we can say it's just the beginning. Can't really say how much this experience has helped me. But I would like to take time out to thank my grandmother, J. O'Mara, for making it all possible. I probably won't be remembered for the good

things I've done, but I will always re member Jary Dawson, Bryan, Mike, Brett, F. O., Jamil, Kent, MD. B., M. B., Chandler, Mark T., Dave (Ma rines) Grelle, and last but not least, the Moreno bros (thanks), and the Trevino bros E & V. Beckie, 1 love you very much!!! It's not just a life it's an adventure. Semper Fi do or die. Thanks to all my roommates,

Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4, State Military 4, All Conference 4, Best Defensive Back 4; Boxing 2, 3, 4; Pistol Sharpshooter 4; M. P. 2, 3; Academic Fourragere 4r; Art 4; M Club 4; Wrestling Manager 4.

Rene Aoki I thank my family for the opportunity they gave me to come here. I learned many good things. I love you all. I would like to thank my friends back home for their support. Too; George "la Pera"; Letty; Lucy and Marrito. Also my friends that helped me here at school: Rolando Gonzalez; Shalley; Vampiro; "Chuleto"; Pipo; Caballero; Fuffy; Ian; Rojo Sali nas; Jay; Tolosa; all the Rest of the Norteos; and Oswaldo Arias! Special thanks to Maj. Reynard; Col. Cherches; and all the faculty members that helped me out! Oh, yes! How can 1 forget my best friend?! Oscar Uribe: this year you have been my best friend and you have , helped me in any way you could. If

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I would write "thank you" for everything you did for me, there wouldn't be enough paper in this yearbook or the next one put together! You will always be someplace in the back of my mind. I hope we get together some time in the future. And just remember: Chihuahua forever!!! Good luck, Oscar!

Gubernatorial Parade 2. St. Louis halftime show 1. Hannibal parade 1, 2, 3. Stage band 2, 3, 4. Marching band 1, 2, 3, 4. Football pep band 1, 2, 3, 4. Company basketball 1. MU pa rade 2, 3, 4. Drum and Bugle corps 2, 3, 4. Sol dier's Bar 3. LET ribbon 1, 2, 3, 4. Christmas ensemble 3, 4. Evensong 4. Intramural soccer 4. Archery 1, 3. PT 2, 3, 4. Centennial Pageant 2. State Capitol Veteran Inauguration 4. Chillicothe parade 4. Soybean festival parade 2, 4. Desert Storm troop support convocation 4.

Matthew D. Beach Two outstanding years at MMA Tommy, and Greek. have been a great learning experience Posture Bar 3, 4. Maroon Bar 3, 4. Military for me. Thanks to all my great teach wreath and star 3. M-Club 4. Varsity football ers and leaders who have helped pre 4. All-State Military football 4. All-conference 4. Varsity basketball 4. All-State Mili pare me for a successful life. I'd also football tary basketball champions 4. Company bas like to thank my family's friends who ketball 3. Horseback riding 3. Softball 4. Sol supported me through this time. dier's Bar 4. Glee Club 4. Rifle marksman 3. Good luck to Jeff, Moore, Brooks, Art 3, 4.

Conrado Bermea Vazquez In my only year at MMA I have garda, Seldner, Lopez, J.z Salinas, M., Sarabia, learned many things, for which I am Caballo, ~ ~ • and Trevino, MA. very grateful. I would like to give spe cial thanks to my whole family for the support they ~ gave me. Good luck to LET ribbon 4. Maroon Bar 4. Posture Bar 4. Anderson, J., Santos, R., Canales, La- Company basketball 4. Baseball 4.

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Steven C. Chesser Having spent five years here, one year in the Junior School, I have learned a lot of things. I would like to give thanks to Maj. Samples and Cpt. Treadway for keeping me in line. Also Mrs. Steinmetz, LTC Mere dith, and Maj. Saxon for being there when I needed help in school. I would have never made it without them and LTC Leadabrand as my company advisor. I wish good luck to the Class of '91, but especially to

Gregg Center, Brett Swade, Kent Ir win, Ramon Rubio, Jay Allen, Suss man, and Woycke. I hope Crook, Lesher, Wolf, B., Aragon, and all the Class of '92 have a great 91-92 school year. Also, I would like to thank my parents for this different experience. Eagle Scout. Parade ribbon 2. LET ribbon 1, 2, 3, 4. Swimming 2, 3, 4. Company football 2. PT 2, 3, 4. Basketball manager 2, 4. Archery 3. Winter soccer 1. Gubernatorial parade 3.

Alan L. Cover My three years at MMA were an unforgettable experience and I want to thank my parents for this opportu nity and their support. I want to give special thanks to LTC Weeks and the military department, LTC Meredith, Maj. Samples, Maj. Ableman, and all the faculty for their support. To my friends the staff (tench hoi!!!), the Cancun Crew (jOiga usted!), the whole senior class, and all those oth er friends I made here. Good luck to the Class of '91 and those to come. Have a great life and make the most out of it. Farewell MMA.

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Battalion Operations Officer. Superior Cadet 4. Delta Phi 2, 3, 4. Academic Fourragere 2, 3, 4. Fusileers 3, 4. Military wreath and star 2, 3. Honor guard 3. Posture Bar 2, 3, 4. Soldier's Bar 2, 3, 4. Second Order Private. Summer camp 2. Physical Fitness Ribbon 2. M-16 Sharpshooter 2. Small Bore Rifle Marksman 2, 3. Pistol Expert 4. MU Halftime 3, 4. MU Pa rade 2, 3, 4. Presidential Classroom 4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Vespers Reader 3. NMSU Academic Festival 3,4. Company Basketball 2,4. Lifesav ing 2. Cross Country 3. Wrestling 3. Track 3, 4. Football 4. Inaugural Parade 2. Honor Medal 2, 3, 4. Honor Company 2, 3.

Jary W. Dawson My four years at MMA have been quite an experience. I feel MMA has prepared me for what's ahead. I would like to thank my mother be cause she gave up a lot of what she had to give me a better chance in life. I love her dearly for that. I love you

Mom! Goodbye to Capt. Twells, Lt. Col. Steinmetz, Maj. Diehl, Maj. Samples, Lt. Pauley, Don, J. K., Vic tor, Edgar, Brett, Jeff, Bruce, Chan dler, Jason, Greg, Jorge and anybody I forgot to mention.

Christopher L. Durand After countless days, I am leaving my three-year home with a sense of deep pride in the academy and what I have learned and accomplished here. I want to thank most of all each and every member of Delta Company 1990-91; thanks for all your efforts, guys- you're the greatest! Special thanks go to all my staff: Dave, Jose, Axel, and all the rest . . . Also, thanks to all the faculty mem bers that helped me through my three years- they know who they are. And to my family for all their support. Now some little odds and ends for those in the light: Attention KMart shoppers! D. B. stock crash. "Halt! Who goes there?" Rush #1. Styrac rulez. The list goes on and on ... For those returning next year, keep Delta number one. Good luck

to all my friends, especially JJ (Delta Bell Vice Pres.), Nino (Where's my book?), JO (tact!), AY, RS, DV, (and the rest of Delta Co.), JD.. Best of luck to the Class of 1991 (BS, KI, AC, RR, CM, GC, JA, JJ, TM, DS, and all my other friends..) "Click- You're gone ..." Delta Company Commander. Superior Cadet 2, 3, 4. Delta Phi 2, 3, 4 President. Highest scholarship 2, 3, 4. DAR Medal 3. Baush & Lomb Science Award 4. Spanish Honor Soci ety 2, 3, 4. Spelling Champion 4. M-Club 3, 4 Sec. Cross Country 3, 4, State Qualifier, Cap - -3, tain. Wrestling 3, 4. Track 2, 3, 4, Captain 4. Most Valuable Cross Country Runner 3, 4. Company Basketball 2 All-Star. Honor Roll for Track 2. State Military Cross Country Cham pion 3, 4. Color Guard Commander 3. Cadet Council 3, 4 Chairman. Evensong Reader 4. Chapel worker 3. Talent Show winner 3. Eagle editor 4. White essay contest winner 2, 3, 4.

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Michael J. Federici Well, I have achieved the unachieveable and I have been through a lot during my four years here !!! It goes to show that you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. Well, Bryan, it looks like we each must take our road to success or whatever comes out of life. John, all I can say is "Thick and Thin" Buddy. Good luck to all my friends. You know who you really are. Gregg, I couldn't have done it without you! Thanks a lot, Red! Well, I guess that's

it. Re-Re, Ric-Ric. We're outta here fi nally.

Charlie Company Platoon Leader 4. Drum Major 4. Company Basketball 3. Company Football 1. Marching Band 1, 3, 4. Stage Band 1, 3, 4. Drum and Bugle Corps 1, 3, 4. St. Louis Cardinals Halftime Show 1. Maroon Bar 4. Sol dier's Bar 4. Marksman 4. Hannibal Music Fes tival 1, 3, 4. Evensong Ribbon 1, 3, 4. Varsity Swimming 4. Varsity Track 4. Summer Camp 1. LD 1, 3, 4. Parade Ribbon 1, MU Parade 1, 3, 4. Posture Bar 4. Physical Fitness Ribbon 1.

Norberto Galindo Two years at MM A needs a lot of space to write about all the things that one has learned and the experi ences one has acquired. What I want to say is thanks to my parents for letting me be here. It was great. Also, I want to wish good luck to Arturo Camara, Beto Da-

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nache, Virgilio Garza, Genara Solis and Gabriel Velasco. International Color Guard 4. Glee Club 4. Art 4. Gubernatorial Inauguration Parade Ribbon, ROTC Commendation Ribbon, State Military Soccer 4. State Military Swimming 4. State Military Tennis 3, 4.

David Grelle My two years at MMA have truly been an experience I will not forget. It has been a good learning experi ence. I have grown to appreciate the many good things in life. I would like to give special thanks to my mother and father for all the support they have both given through my two years here. I couldn't have made it through this far without you. Also, to my special love, Kelly, for staying by my side through the

long journey. We made it! To all my good friends, farewell and thanks for all the good times. Al pha Company, Brett, Chandler, Mark, John, Brian, Samoto, Malik, Trey, and J. K., see you in the Ma rines, bro. Soccer 1, 2. Swimming 1. Boxing 1. P. T. 1. M Club 1. Boxing Medal, Battalion Weightlifting, Battalion Diving, LD Bar, Art Bar, Company Comp, Posture Bar, M Club Bar.

Alonso Gutierrez In the two years at MMA, I spent and good luck to the Classes of '91 the greatest times of fun and hard and '92. work as a cadet. I learned a lot of things and made good relationships. Echo Company Squad Leader 4. ROTC Com I would like to thank my mother and mendation Ribbon 3. Military Honor Medal 3. father and girlfriend, Evelin, for their Military Wreath and Star 3, 4. Maroon Bar 4. Ribbon 3, 4. Company Comp Ribbon 3, support and for giving me this oppor LET 4. Posture Bar 3, 4. International Color Guard tunity. Ribbon 3. MP Ribbon 4. Art Ribbon 4. Art I wish good luck to Sarabia, Ro- Show Third Place 4. Company Football 3. driguez R. G., Salinas M., Cervantes, Cross Country 4. State Military Cross Country Suro, Gonzalez L. E., Aoki, Moune- 4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 4. Athletic tou, Caballo, Fukuda, McConnell, Honor Medal 4. Mini man, Lopez A., Sangochian,

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Justin Hildebrand Looking back on the memories of my years at MMA, I've had a lot of good times. One can dwell on the bad if he chooses, I myself cannot. I'd like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity and support throughout my career at MMA. I'd also like to say thanks Maj. Baum for being my role model. 1 only hope I can be as good a person as you. To Chris, Nick, Jeff, and Chandy: we could have missed the pain but we would have had to miss the dance. I'll see you all in Malibu. Speaking of Malibu, don't forget Spring Break '91. Col. Kelly: Thank you for every

thing. I only wish there was a way to pay you back for all you have done for me. Mrs. Sanders: My Debits = My Credits. Brett and the World: Let's leave some blue up above us, let's leave some green on the ground, it's only ours to borrow so let's save some for tomorrow (earth). To any one I've missed: Carpe Diem! Lord help us to remain above the common level of life. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Wrestling 1, 2, 4. Baseball 1. Lifesaving 2. Track 4. Delta Phi 4. Academic Fourragere 3, 4. Fusileers 3. Color Guard 2, 3. Military Police 2, 3. M Club 2, 3, 4. Summer Camp 1,2. Platoon Sergeant 4. First Sergeant 4. Platoon Leader 4.

Kent Irwin Four, count 'em, four years — and here we stand. What a cool cul ture. Good luck to my fellow class mates: the future leaders of America. We've been through peace, war, re construction, perestroika, recession, and drastic global change. Man, it feels great. Muchas gracias to my 'rents, Moik, Chandy, Skinny-G (BC on the M. 1. C.), Alan (Thaa . . .) Uncle Moan (Melon Man), D-Rock, Bryan, Mike, Jeff, Pete, Jayme, Dr. Don, Parmen ter, Jay, Christina, Ted, Scott, and a big thanks to R. E. M. (Michael Stipe) and Jane's Addiction (Perry Farrell) for their lyrical motivation. As Perry once sang, "1 want to be more like the ocean. No talking, all action." "I cut myself, I said so what . . ." Life gets bigger, n'est pas? "Everything

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is temporary anyway ..." - Edie BrickelL Stipe said it best: "Offer me solutions, offer me alternatives and I decline." Remember, Carpe diem. Hasta. "Here we go . . ." Battalion Adjutant. Davison Trophy for Ra dio and Television, 2. Senior Class President. Sophomore Class Secretary. Cadet Council Secretary 4. 1st Place Talent Show 4. MIPA 1st Place Editorial 2. 2nd Place Wallace Fry Speech Contest 2. Wallace Fry Speech Finalist 3, 4. Battalion Announcer 1, 2. Presidential Classroom 4. Academic Fourragere 4. Vesper's Reader 4. ROTC Commendation Ribbon 1, 2. Maroon Bar 3, 4. Soldier's Bar 3, 4. Posture Bar 3, 4. MU Halftime Show 1, 2. VFW Speech 2nd Place 4. Inaugural Parade 2. Cheerleader 4. Color Guard 3. Pistol Expert 4. Rifle Sharp shooter 3. Quill and Scroll 3, 4. Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4. Taps Editor 4. Eagle Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. Taps Staff 1, 2, 3, 4.

Jose Antonio Jayme In the four years at the Academy, I learned to be a gentleman, I got more mature, I met lots of people, and made lots of friends. This was one experience that I well never for get. "I have been through good times and bad times but all this leads into regular life." "One thing I learned the most is that whatever you do, never give up." I'd like to thank my parents for this great opportunity and for all their support. 1 also want to thank all

the faculty that helped me and supported me through these years. Charlie Company Commander. Soldier's Bar 1, 2, 3, 4. MP 1. MP commendation 1. MP honor guard 1. Military wreath and star 3. Company football 1. PT 4. Football 3. Cross country 4. Swimming 1, 3. Golf 1, 3, 4, state 1. State Military cross country 4. State Military golf 1, 3, 4. State Military swimming 1, 3. Cheerleader 4. M-Club 3, 4, treasurer. Class Sec-Tres 1. Maroon Bar 1, 3. Chapel worker 1. Chapel reader 1. Art 1, 3, 4. Ambassador rib bon 3. Posture Bar 3. LET ribbon 1, 3, 4.

Sergio Madrigal Quintana My very best wishes to La CuIn two years at MMA I spent the greatest times. It was a great experi caracha Jayme, Mendoza, Mi Cuence. There were times of fun and nado, Amarante, Ortiz, and all the hard work, but I learned a lot of rest. Good luck to the Class of '91. things, I met a lot of friends, and I learned self-discipline and good rela District Track 3. State Military Track 3. tionships. 4. Most Improved Morning Thanks to all the faculty mem Weightlifting Workout 3. Company Football 4. M Club 3, 4. bers who supported me. I would like Glee Club 4. International Color Guard 3, 4. to thank my parents for this opportu LET Ribbon 3, 4. Posture Bar 3, 4. Marksman nity. 3. ROTC Commendation.

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Jose Fidel Mendoza My three years at MMA have been the most important years that I could have had. I learned a lot of self discipline and had good experiences. I would like to thank my parents for their support and Maj. Abelman, Lt. Col. Weeks, Col. Kelly, Maj. Samples, Staff Sgt. Ballesteros. I wish the best of good luck to Cordero, Maupome, Uribe, Renato, Leo (Chango), Borga, Nino (Ander-

son J), El Sapo, Austin A. S. Also, good luck to Alpha Company. Company Football 2, 3. Varsity Football 4. Swimming 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3. Weightlifting 4. ROTC Commendation, Honor Guard, MU Pa rade, Gubernatorial Inaugural Parade 2. Marksmanship 2. Pistol Expert 4. Soldier's Bar 4. Fusileers 3, 4. Maroon Bar 2, 3, 4. Posture Bar 2, 3, 4. Company Competition Bar 2. P. T. Ribbon 3.

Tomas Miledi I have spent the hardest two years of my life at MMA, during which I had the best experiences of my life and I will always remember them. During my two years at MMA, I learned especially to accomplish my goals, no matter how hard they are, and to never give up. I would like to thank my parents for giving me their support and the best education possible. I would like to thank all the faculty members who helped me during this time, espe cially Lt. Col. Weeks, Lt. Col. Mer edith, Lt. Col. Matlosz, Capt. Treadway, Capt. Smith, Capt. Twells, Lt. Greenberg, Lt. Pauley, Master Sgt. Foxworth, Staff Sgt. Thames, and Staff Sgt. Ballesteros. My very best wishes to Yabero, Nino, Coyote, Rata, Abuelo, Burro,

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l_Res, Cacahuate, De Jodido, Lanchero, Sapo, Capulina, Benito Juarez, La nariz, Mounstruo, Rojo, Loco, Chino, Felon, Reloj, Guero, Mariposo, Fufi, Maestro Vega, Rojo Grande, Meccha, Topio, Teto, Chuleto, Durand, Amarante, Bermea, Phillips, and especially to Delta Company — you are the best. Good luck to the Class of 1991.

Sharpshooter 3. MP 3, 4. MP Squad Leader 4. MP Honor Guard 3, 4. MP Commendation 3, 4. LET II-III 4. Military Honor Medal 3, 4. Honor Company 3, 4. Art 3. Dramateers 4. Company Football 3, 4. Wrestling 4. Battalion Wrestling Champion 4. P.T. 3, 4. Presidential Classroom 4. Cheerleader 4. Commendation Ribbon 3, 4. LD Ribbon 3,4. Honor Guard Rib bon 3, 4. Maroon Bar 3. MP Ribbon 3, 4. Com pany Competition Ribbon 3, 4. Dramateers Ribbon 4. Posture Bar 3, 4.

Stephen Chandler Moore In my five years at MMA I have learned a lot and 1 have spent the best times of my life here. It has been a great experience. I made a lot of friends and I am going to miss them. I want to thank my parents for send ing me here and to my sister Wendi tor being close by in case I needed her, and to Mrs. Erdei, LTC Weeks, and MAJ Ableman. I especially want to thank Megan for all the help she

Nick, Fidel, Jose. Good luck Alpha! To Mark, Fat, and Leonard: keep the H. H. alive!! I'll miss you all!! Alpha Company Commander. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain. Golf 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain. State Mili-

tary Football Champions 1; Medal 3, 4. State

Military Golf Champions 1, 2, 3, 4; Medal 1, 2, 3, 4. Freshman Leadership award. Soldier's x Maroon Bar 1, 2,3, 4. Class PresiBar 1, 2, 3, 4.

dent 1, 2. Class Secretary 3. Cadet Council 1,

2 Secretary. Color Guard'l. Color Guard Com-

gave me and for sticking it out with mendation 2. Art Bar 1, 2, 3, 4. Company Bas me. I know it was hard, Meg, but we ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; All-star 1, 2, 3, 4. Battalion 1,2,3,4. M-Club 1,2,3, 4. Chapel Worker did it. 1 love you very much!! I wish Golf 2. Drama 2. Posture Bar 2, 3, 4. Ambassador good luck to: Mark, Fat, Leonard, Ribbon 3, 4. Parade Ribbon 2, 3, 4. MU Parade Gregg, Jay, Dave, Brett, Kent, Ortiy, 1, 2, 3, 4. Chapel Reader 4. LET Ribbon 1, 2, Jayme, J. K., Matt, Jeff, Chris, Hildy, 3, 4. PT award12, 3.

Rodolfo Morales Pazos During my two years at MMA I had many experiences that I will not be able to forget. These experiences forged my character and prepared me for life. I would like to thank my par ents for all the effort required these years. It was not in vain. "Papa, Mama, Mariana (Familia), Gracias por todo, los quiero mucho." I would like to wish good luck to

all my friends, in particular to my roommates (Nib) and to the Class of 1991. Also thanks to MAJ Samples, LTC " Weeks, ’ ' 'LTC Leadabrand, LTC Matlosz, MAJ Baum, and MAJ Fedora for the support the past two years, Guidon bearer 4. Posture Bar 3, 4. English Bar 4. Fusileers 4. M-Club 3, 4. Football 3. Swim-

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Gerardo Patino "To choose the harder right in stead of the easier wrong" is one of the most important things I have learned from MMA during this year, and I will keep its memories fresh in my mind and close to my heart. I want to thank the faculty and staff, as well as Mario Trevino, Jayme, Amarante, and Mendoza for their great support and understanding, and es pecially to a person that means a lot to me: Thank you, Veronica. I wish the best to the next generations to come and to all of you in your futures.

In closing, I just want to say that I love my parents very much and I thank them for giving me the best ed ucation and caring I could have. Senior Class Representative, Fusileers Bar 4. First Place GTTWDM, International Color Guard 4. Honor Color Guard 4. Parade Ribbon 4. ROTC Commendation Ribbon 4. Soybean Parade 4. Tennis 4. Weightlifting 4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 4. Battalion Swimming Medal 4. Battalion Track 4. Art Ribbon 4. Art Show, First and Second Place 4, MU Ribbon 4. LD Ribbon 4. Posture Bar 4. Soldiers Bar 4. Cadet Council 4.

Christopher Petersen Well, I took the challenge, stum bled a little, but finally made it. The past three years have been the most difficult, but also the most rewarding in my life. Thanks to all of the people who stuck with me, especially my family; I would have never made it without you! Maui, good luck next year. P. S. I have a case of stresstabs you can have, you'll probably need them! Mitch, keep the Kenny G. tradi tion alive. Justin, to my fellow ego, Ya'll have fun trying to find a hat store that sells "our" size. Remember, "Be not could kill . . . I'll see you in G. Q. It comes to Colorado, or it gets the hose! Bill you're alive! Why don't you roll over . . . Never forget P. C. and Ft. Lauderdale! Finally, thanks to all of my friends, Chandy, No! Jary, Mark, Re nato, Chiquitin, Brett, Foo-Fee, Dan,

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Jose Feo, Gabriel, and everyone I left out. Special thanks to Capt. Twells, Lt. Pauley, Mrs. Twells, and Tracy (that lady and her daughter who al ways followed us to McDonalds’), the nurses, and a big Gracias to Maj. Baum!!! Oh, Lt. Col. Steinmetz, thanks for clearing up any doubt in my mind! Good luck to the 1991-92 wrestlers! To Capt. Mumm, "It's bet ter to have wrestled and lost, than to have played basketball." "Yoda!" Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; State Qualifier 3, 4; Most Improved Trophy, 3. District Cham pion 4; Sectional Champion 4. Baseball 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4. Kicked Off Football 4. Tennis 2. M Club 3, 4. Delta Phi 4. ROTC Scholarship 4. Spanish Honor Society 2, 4. Junior Class President 3. Academic Fourragere 2,3, 4. Soldier's Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4. Quill and Scroll 2. Band 3, 4.

Eirik Price At first I didn't want to come Chris, Allan, JDU, Josh, Ramon and here, but now I'm glad I did. I've Brett, have fun in college guys, I made a couple of friendships that will know I will miss you guys. Who has last a lifetime. I want to say thanks the most fun?! Alpha!!! to Maj. Ableman, Master Sgt. Fox worth, Lt. Pauley, Lt. Col. Meredith, Cross Country 4. State Military Track 3. State Lt. Col. Leadabrand, Capt. Shaddox, Military Cross Country 4. Track 3. Weightliftand Maj. Baum. Thanks for all your ing 4. Dramateer 3, 4. Summer Camp 3. NEMSU Academic Festival 4. Marksman Mhelp. Good luck to Ricardo, Emilio, 16, Small-Bore Rifle 4. Posture Bar 2, 3. Fine Arts 3. Company Comp 2. P.T. Bar 3. Chapel Jon, Leonard, Jeremiah, Jeff, James, Reader 4. ROTC Commendation Ribbon 3. LD Jose, Allan, Leiichiro and Matt. And Ribbon 3. Company Basketball 2. MU Parade party hard Jordan! Hey Gregg, Jay, 2.

Jeffrey Price After three long years, it has finally come to the end. It couldn't have been done without the help of Lt. Col. Weeks, Maj. Ableman, and Maj. Baum, and to them I give a spe cial thanks. I would also like to thank my brother who has given me such good advice to survive three years. Thanks, Heather, for being _ there. I would like to wish good luck to: The QBT Crew (D-Rock & Greg), Sir Charles Barkley, Matt, Chandy, Curls, Kent, Hildy, Orange Peel, J. D„ „ ' 0 b , r> Suro, Nannie & Winnie, and Bryan. Take advantage of all opportunities l-x z-x z* i « e* t II because xyou'll never know when

they'll end #44 . . . "No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings." - William Blake

Davison Trophy . . 3. Academic ,, Fourragere „ - , 4.„ Y3™* F°0,b311 “ana,8" 2' Y3”1*3' 2, 3; Captain 4. Varsity Baseball 3, 4. M Club 4. Tennis 2, 3. Softball 2. Military Wreath and Star 3, 4. MU Halftime, Battalion Announcer 3. Col. Stribling Scholarship 3. Chapel Worker 2. Maroon Bar 3, 4. Soldiers Bar 4. Journalism 3- 4- Company Football 4. Vespers Reader 4: Ac?ba5,Sa,d°1rSm n T, a r 1 'r a gleStaff2,3,4. Color Guard 2,3. Color Guard Commendation 3. Eagle Sports Editor 4. Quill & Scroll 3. Spanish Honor 4. Academic Festival O 1 I TT'T* — H 1 3, 4. LET Ribbon 2, O3, 4.

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Jasyn Randazzo Well, I think I'll do this the easy way (since I can't think of anything to say and I don't want to leave any body out!? BYE Y'ALL-HAVE FUN! - (Pork Rind) Delta Company Supply Sergeant. Wrestling 1, 2. Company Football 3. Company Basket ball 3, 4. Track 4. Honor Company 1, 2, 3.

Archery 1, 2, 3. Boxing 2. Summer Camp 1, 2, 3, 4. ROTC Commendation 1, 2, 3, 4. P. T. 1, 2, 3, 4. LET 1, 2, 3, 4. MU Halftime 3, 4. Fusileers 1, 2, 3, 4. Squad 3, 4. GTTWDM 3, 4. Na tional Drill Meet 3, 4. Academic Fourragere 1, 2, 4. Company Comp 1, 2, 3, 4. Expert Pistol 4. Expert Small-Bore Rifle 3. Sharpshooter 2, 3, 4. Maroon Bar 1. NEMSU Festival 3, 4. Pa rade 2. Inaugural Parade 2. Honor Guard 3, 4.

David Rocchio "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." This is a good quote for my years at MMA. Along with my failures came some large achievements. Good luck to the QBT crew!: Jeff and Gregg, don't start it, finish it. Bry an, Creech, Kent I., Mark T. And to end, remember the wis dom of the Beav: Beaver, "Gee, there's something with just about ev erything, isn't there Dad?" Ward,

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"Just about, Beav." Carpe Diem, Hasta. Delta Executive Officer. Color Guard 2, 3; Commander 2, 3. Summer Camp 2. Soldiers Bar 3, 4. Academic Fourragere 4. Golden Wreath 2, 3. Spanish Bar 3. Baseball 2, 3; Cap tain 4. Basketball 3, 4. Cross Country 3; Cap tain 4; State Qualifier 4. Bailey Award for Most-Dedicated Athlete 3. Vespers Reader 2. Evensong Reader 4. M Club 3, 4. Maroon Bar 2, 3, 4. Gubernatorial Parade 2. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Honor Company 1, 2, 3.

Cesar Maurico Rodriguez In my two years at MMA I've learned a lot of things that I will never forget in my life. Also, my two years here have made me a more mature and respon sible person. I would like to thank my parents for their support and for the best education. I would like to wish good luck to the wrestling team, to Alan, Ber-

nardo, Mark, Renato, Canales, Lopez J., and especially to Jorge Cordero: You are the best friend I could have asked for and I'll always remember you. Company Football 3. Wrestling 3,4. State Mili tary 4. Battalion Wrestling 4. Soccer 4. Boxing 3. P.T. 4. English Bar 3. Posture Bar 3, 4. Ma roon Bar 3, 4. Eugene Lam Award 3. Glee Club 4.

Ramon Rubio I would like to thank all of my friends; you know who you are.

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Miguel Salinas My four years at MMA are some thing that I won't forget in my life. I spent the good and bad times, I learned a lot about myself. 1 thank to my parents for giving me this opportunity and I also thank Lt. Col. Leadabrand for his advice, Maj. Samples, Lt. Col. Weeks, Mrs. Erdei, Capt. Smith, and all the faculty members who supported me. Good luck to my brother, Mario, Caballo, Jayme, Chinto, Cervantes,

Padilla, Grillo, Lopez, Miniman, Seldner, Diez, Sivelli, Urioste, Mur guia, Fufi, and Echo Company Third Platoon. Thank you Mom, Dad, for giving me this opportunity that I won't forget. Thank you Alex. Soldiers Bar 3, 4. Maroon Bar 1, 2, 3, 4. Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4. Swimming 3. P. T. 1, 2, 3, 4. Softball 1. Art Bar 3, 4. Glee Club 1. Private Music 1, 2, 3. LD Ribbon 1, 2, 3, 4. Company Comp 1, 2, 3, 4. MU Parade 3, 4. Posture Bar 3, 4.

Will Sanders Although I've only had one year at MMA, I've had a lot of experiences that will help me later on in life. I would especially like to thank my grandmother and my father for all they have done to help me. I have made more friends this year than I ever thought possible.

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Best wishes in everything you do: Jones E., Unnerstall, Lackey, Al len and all those not mentioned who will always be my friends. I wouldn't take anything for this year at MMA. Company Football 4. Riding 4. Posture Bar 4. Company Comp 4. Archery 4.

Ricardo Santos Vela In these two years at MMA I son J., Favre, Velasco, Yaber, Wright, have learned quite a lot of myself and Bermea, Ortiz, Lagarda, Trevino R, others. This was a great experience and Amarante. that I will never forget. Special thanks to my parents for giving me this opportunity and also Academic Fourragere 4. English Bar 3. Expert to the faculty members who support Marksmanship 3. Posture Bar 3, 4. Color ed me and helped me in all aspects. Guard 3. MU Parade 3. Cross Country 4; State I wish good luck to Canales, Ander- Military 4. P.T. 3, 4. Honor Company 3, 4.

Jacinto Sarabia In my two years I spent in MMA (Oregon), Salinas M., (Supo), and a I learned a lot of things that in a nor- lot of others I don't get to mention, mal school I wouldn't have learned. I would like to thank my parents for this opportunity. I want to wish Company Comp 3, 4. Posture Ribbon 3, 4. LET good luck to Gutierrez A. (Penco), II 3,4. Softball 3, 4. Winter Soccer 3. Company Cervantes (Tuckan), Rodriguez R. G. Basketball 4. P.T. 3, 4.

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Don Stewart As the time for graduation drew near, the "Old Boys" who have al ready gone through a graduation anxiously anticipated the playing of Echo Taps and the B.C. yelling "dis missed!" The seniors were forced to think back over their years at MMA and write their final words. For me, at least, these are the hardest words to write because I want to cover every thing yet don't know what to say.

All I really have to say is, "Make the best of it." Especially to you peo ple who always say "I'm definitely not coming back," and always do end up coming back. If you just do what you can to have fun and stay out of trouble, life here won't be so bad. Delta Phi 4. MP 4. Company Football 3, 4. Company Basketball 3, 4. Honor Company 3, 4.

Joshua Sussman One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belong ing to him, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He no ticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and sad dest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the

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most troublesome times of my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I need ed you most, you would leave me." The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." - Margaret Fishback Powers Thank you to MMA, my family and friends, without whom I'd still be walking the beach wondering about both sets of footprints. Alpha First Sgt. LET Bar 2. Maroon Bar 2, 3. Drama Bar 2, 3. Honor Company 2. Ambassa dor Bar 3. Posture Bar 3. Rifle Team Bar 4. Pa rade Bar 2. Pistol Expert 4. Cheerleader 3, 4. Company Football 4. Rifle Team 4. At Ease Ed itor 4. Athletic Honor Medal 4.

Mario Arturo Trevino All this time at MMA, I learned who helped me in one way or anoth how to achieve goals and how to be er. Good luck second floor. Have come a better, mature person. I will fun!!! never forget my three years here, I re Echo Platoon Leader. Fusileers 3, 4; Com ally enjoyed them even though I had mander 4; Bar 3, 4; National Bar 3, 4; Squad rough times. Bar 3, 4; Honor Guard 3, 4. MU Bar 3. Aca I would like to thank my parents demic Fourragere 3. English Bar 3. Maroon Bar for their support and also to a special 3, 4. Posture Bar 2, 3. Company Comp 3, 4. person who was always waiting for Gubernatorial Parade Bar 2. Soldiers Bar 3, 4. Art Bar 4. LD Bar 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Mostme. She knows who she is. Improved 4. State Military 4. Swimming 4. Good luck to my best friend Boxing 2, 4. Small-Bore Rifle 3. Track 3. P.T. Rojo, also to Rojo Grande, Chino, 2, 3. Scholarship Honor Medal 3. Varsity Patio, Jayme, and to all those persons Honor Medal 3, 4.

John D. Unnerstall I have had my ups and downs; I have learned lots of things here. Well, I would like to thank the faculty who put up with me these last three years, and Maj. Samples. 1 want to also thank my parents for sporting me the dough to come here and for my sis for always understanding. Good luck next year to Thomas, Rubio, Sanders, Price, Quack, A, Mr. Lackey, SIA, Fat, the three Brain Deads and all the others who were partners in crime.

A special wish of luck to the J So ciety: take care of B. C. for me. (N. N.) Dune Kune take care you rebel. Later days MMA! Real later! 100 miles and running (WWA)! USA and AOC for ever ha ha ha ha rebels! Varsity Soccer 4. Horseback Riding 2, 4. Sum mer Camp 3. P. T. 3. ROTC Commendation 3. Dramateer 4. Glee Club 3. Chapel Reader 2. Parade Bar 2. Company Comp 2. Posture Bar 2,3, 4. LD 2,3, 4. Centennial Medal 2. Compa ny Basketball 2. Company Football 3. Archery 4. Swimming Manager 3.

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Ricardo Uriegas I'd like to thank my mother for this opportunity of coming to MMA. I also want to thank all the faculty who helped me get where I am today! Many great things have hap pened in my life, but never have I met so many people. I want to wish good luck to all of my class. Special wishes of luck to all my buddies: Ralph, Nick, Gregg, Pete, Kent, Cover, Zwach, Pippo, Chino, Rojo's — Salinas's, Ramon, Swade, Eliseo, Bermea, Santillos, Canales, Nicho, Gonzo, Caballo, D. Rock,

Chris D., Too, Lobito, Federico, Ho gan, Cordero, Mendoka, Shamoradi, Jose A., Miletski, Salazar, Diez, Charur, Beach, Mario, Stewart, Car los, Peuretas, Jeffrey, Chandler, Woycke, Cervantes, Suro, Eirik, Rodriguez, Jay, Jary, J. K., Monnos, and Vega. And also to all of those I forgot to mention. Thanks for your friendship; I'll never forget anyone that attended MMA. I forgot about Ahumada, Alverde's, Arana, Mur guia. See you sometime!

Jose Urioste Three years have passed and I can say that these have been the best three years of my life. I met very interesting people and I learned the best of each one. This academy is the best thing that could happen to a guy like me. It was hard but who said life was easy? During this year I have lost a love but I have found the basis for my future. Thank you all. Master Sgt. Foxworth, Maj. Samples, thanks for teaching me to never give up. I'll never forget you. To my Charlie fellows, keep on going, guys. Oscar, Miguel, go for it guys. Nusha, Jonton, thank you, really, I love you both. To the Echo Mutants (you know who you are) Federici, Aoki, Chuleto, Rojo (los dos), Rool,

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Axel, Fufi, Vega, Arias, Miledi, the rest of the gang, thanks and good luck; I'll never forget y'all. To all my bros, thanks for being with me all the way. Vero, I love you, I really do. Alan, Loros, summer's here, let's cruise again!!

Band 3, 4; Ribbon 3, 4; Honor Medal 3, 4; Drum & Bugle Corps 3, 4; Gubernatorial Pa rade 2; MU Parade 2, 3, 4; MU Halftime 3, 4; Soybean Parade; Chillicothe Parade 4; Mark Twain Festival 3; Veterans Groundbreaking 4; Operation Desert Storm Rally 4; Pop Concert 3. Art 4; Ribbon 4; Mechanical Drawing 2. Chapel Reader 4. Festival of the Arts 4. Talent Show 4. Posture Bar 2, 3, 4. LD Ribbon 2, 3, 4. Swimming 2, 3, 4; State Military Medal 2, 3, 4; Battalion Medal 4; Lessons Assistant Coach 3. Cross Country 4. Boxing 4. Centenni al Medal 2. Archery 2.

Jose Javier Vega During my two years at MMA, I have done more than in my other fifteen years of life. I have proved that people can change and start over again. If those two years were not the best years of my life, at least I'm sure that they were the most satisfactory years for me and for my family. I want to give thanks to my Dad and to my Mom; I love you and you know that I would be nothing with out your support. I also want to give thanks to Lt. Col. Meredith forgiving me back a year of my life. Also to Maj. Baum for his support and to Lt. Col. Weeks. I also want to give thanks to Capt. Treadway, Falo and Yabero for

their friendship. I want to wish good luck to Ortiz, Nino, Pito Del Baile, Terrazopo, Abuelo, Funny Bunny, Gabo, Varo, Cordero, Renato, Tiburones, Uribe, Loco Salinas, Gonzo, and to ALL the Class of 1991. I want to wish luck to everybody and long life to DELTA, the honor company.

MP Commendation 4. Honor Guard 4. LET Service Ribbon 1, 2, 3. Maroon Bar 2. MP 4. Company Comp 2, 4. Ambassador Bar 4. Glee Club 2, 4. Cadet Reader 4. Evensong 2, 4. Pos a Battalion Swimming 4; State Militure Bar 2, 4. tary 4. Soldiers Bar 4. Honor Medals (Barracks, Glee Club, Athletics, and Military)

Daniel Ward Discipline is a very strong word and it takes a lot of heart and a lot of guts to stick through this school. I've seen many friends come and go and I'll never forget any of them. These are probably the best loved people next to family that I will ever know. For the future leaders of MMA there is probably only one thing I could convey by example and that is

never quit and always remember dis cipline can be very harsh but it is the best thing you will ever walk away with from the Academy.

Company Football 1, 3, 4; All-Star 4. Company Basketball 1, 3. Boxing 3; Champ 3. Football 2. Track 1, 2. Wrestling 4. Weightlifting 2; Champ 2. Lifesaving 4. Drama 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Community Service Award 1. NEMSU 4. Drum & Bugle Corps 2, 3, 4.

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Ian S. Wolfe Ever since my eighth-grade year, I've had my ups and downs. But overall, this school has helped me with many things, including grades. I now come face to face with many challenges and very important deci sions to make. I wish the best of luck to John, Oscar, Rickety, Ricardo, and Oki. It's just the beginning, and re member what is publicized is not al ways the truth. P.T.C.L.

Fourragere 1, 2, 3, 4. VFW Speech 3. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 All-conference football. Basketball 2, 3. Swimming 4. Track 2, 3, 4. M-Club 3, 4. State Military track 2,3,4. State Military swim ming 4. Military wreath and star 3, 4. Marching band 1, 2, 3, 4. Stage band 2, 3, 4. Drum and Bugle Corps 2,3, 4. Jazz Band 1, 2, 3, 4. St. Lou is Halftime Show 1. Chapel Worker 2. Maroon Bar 2. Soldier's Bar 2, 3. Summer Camp 2, 3. MU performance 2, 3, 4. MU parade 1, 2, 3, 4. Gubernatorial Inaugural Parade 2. M-Club medal 3, 4. Marksman 1, 3. Sharpshooter 2. PT ribbon 2, 3. Spanish Honor Society 3, 4. Solo Flight 4.

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John K. Woycke Well, MMA was a big mental chal lenge in my life. I never thought I would survive three years here. I would like to thank Matt, Jary, Borja, A. K., and the rest of first floor for

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making my last year easier. If there was one thing I learned here, it was that life moves fast- if you don't stop and look around every once in a while, you miss something.

Bryan Wright "You attain wisdom right after it is needed."- The Wright Quote, sen ior English (ree-ree) Thanks to Dave, Mike, and Jake. It wasn't as bad as it seemed with y'all around. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Allen for everything. "The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell,

and a hell of a heaven!" (Credit to some poet dude we studied in Eng lish.) Have a good time in "prison camp" this summer, Mike. Love ya Ma and Pa. To all the others, Texas is better! Laters. Delta Co. Football 3, 4. Delta Co. Basketball 4. Delta Phi 3, 4.

Axel Zwach Preparing for the future is A very important thing you learn. The way you live here you always Remember that there is tomorrow. In 3 years I have lived things I Can remember for my whole life, I Know this is the best experience you can have. Patrick, I will never forget you.

I want to thank my parents, Grandparents, and all the friends that were here with me in MMA. Good luck to the Class of '91.

Platoon Leader. Maroon Bar 3. Cross country 3, 4. Track 3. Swimming captain 3, 4. Boxing 2. Company football 2. Pistol expert 4.

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Gabriel Velasco Tom von Weise Chris Ware Andrew Wilbraham Brian Wolf Alejandro Yaber

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Sophomores Emilio Alverde Miguel Alverde Jose Arana Amon Austin Tom Berry Paul Brackman Luis Caballero

Jorge Cajiga Carlos Calderoni Arturo Camara Jorge Canales Pedro Carreras Kwakou Casselle Phillip Chapman

Jose Charur Francisco Creo Nathan Crumley Jayson Danziger Rick Dehlinger Rafael D. Pineyro Pablo Durazo

Bernard Fernandez Juan Fernandez Anthony Freeman Oscar Fukuda Carlos Galvan Alonso Garfias Virgilio Garza

Alejandro Gastelum Federico Gonzalez Gonzalo Gonzalez Joseph Goodman Gustavo Granados Ralph Guigou Ricardo Haddad

George Harb John Horton Sergio Humphrey Todd Jacobs Allan Johnson Elliott Jones Richard Jones

Benjamin Lagarda Luis Lopez Doug Lower James McConnell Lawrence Magdovitz Nadeem Malik J. Martin-Johnson

Jorge Martinez Luis Martinez Jose Mesquita Chris Mills J. Miravete Exsome Enrique Moreno Luis Moreno

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Mike Roberts Jay Rogers Emilio Sada-Paz Federico Safi Vincente Salazar Aram Sangochian Enrique Sivelli

Nathan Smith Genaro Solis John Spears Jay Sulsberger Adrian Terrazas Adrian Thomas Oscar Tolosa

Edgar Trevino Ramiro Trevino Evan Trump Trey Underwood Bernardo Villagran Hivels Zavala Adam Zucco

Sophomore class officers, left to right: Jorge Canales, representative; Luis Moreno, vice president; Enrique Moreno, president; Kwakou Casselle, sec-tres

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German Ahumada Bernardo Angel Oswaldo Arias Daniel Arredondo

Joe Baker Adam Baranski Samuel Blair Brian Brooks

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Matt Mehlhorn Craig Meller Ryan Price Rafael Reniu

Marco Scherer Juan Serrano Michael Tune Marco Vega

Chris Welsh Tony Williams Scott Wolfgang Forest Yule

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What's the matter with poor 'ol Felix?: "Odd Couple" cast ponders the question during performance in Gymtorium. Precision performance: Fusileers put on show for the MU Hearnes Center crowd during televised basketball game.

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Fusileers Competing against eleven drill squads from schools and colleges in the midwestern United States — including Purdue University, and University of Kentucky — the MMA Fusileers suc cessfully defended their Gateway to the West Drill Meet (GTTWDM) champi onship, March 30, in St. Louis. "The Fusileers have improved a great deal since the beginning of the year and certainly worked very hard to achieve this championship," Capt. Mark Vaughan, director, said. The Academy drill team, winners of the 1990 GTTWDM Honor Platoon Trophy, brought home the cup for a second straight year as Rafael Beverido led the team to a first place in the Infan try Drill Regulation Without Weapons and Mario Trevino commanded the squad to a first place in the Platoon In fantry Drill Regulation With Weapons. Making a list and checking it twice: GTTWDM judges grade MMA Fusileers during St. Louis competition.

Rifles up!: Fusileers display rifle maneuver at Centennial Gymtorium during halftime of MMA basketball game.

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4th Jacobo Miravete-Exsome, Jose Mendoza, Ramiro Trevino, Borja Aragon; back, Luis Moreno, Capt. Vaughan, Mario Trevino, Oscar Fukuda

Drill Team Facing much, much stiffer compe tition, the Fusileers matched their skills against those of UCLA, the Air Force Academy and the Citadel at the U. S. A. F. Academy in Colorado Springs, April 20-22. In preparation for the out-of-state meet, the MMA drill team performed during halftime of a Mexico, Mo., High School basketball game. The crowd was awe-struck by the teams' perform ance, according to many in attendance. "These young men gave a flawless performance that had the packed house up on their feet many times with stand ing ovations," a local physician wrote to the area newspaper. 'It takes a LOT of practice": Jose Ortiz tells KOMU-TV reporter of the rigorous routine and discipline necessary to compete.

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Band: Play it again The MMA Band had a busy year, playing for the annual Soybean Parade in Mexico, Mo., twice for Gov. Ashcroft in Jefferson City and, of course, for Uni versity of Missouri football and basket ball games. At the now-famous "fifth down" MU versus Colorado football contest at Faurot Field in Columbia, the band led the entire Academy Corps in a pregame march around the field. During halftime of the MU-Alaska basketball game, they provided musical accompa-

Gov. John Ashcroft (above, center) receives award from Missouri Veterans as Director of Music Maj. Dana Reynard leads band. Soybean sounds: MMA Marching Band takes to the streets of Mexico, Mo., during the annual Soybean Festival Parade.

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niment for the Fusileers Drill Platoon. On two occasions, Gov. John Ashcroft extended a personal invitation to the MMA Band to participate in mili tary ceremonies at the State Capitol. The first was the Veterans' Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony in November. The second was a salute to the forces of Operation Desert Storm in March. J. C. Hardaway (right) belts out a saxophone tune.

The MMA Band (top left) from left to right, front row: Roger Remling, Adrian Thomas, Kory Bonselaar, Adam Baranski, Ricky Jones, Evan Trump, Jay Rogers Second row: Jose Urioste, Samuel Blair, Rene Aoki, John Davis, Dan Ward, Michael Federici, Steve Mitchell, Hans Hansen Third row: Fernando Galvan, Forest Yule, Francisco Arias, Jay Sulsberger, Lee Merrill, Nick Turner, Nathan Clark Top row: Company Commander Gregg Center, Chris Petersen

Nick Turner (below) cranks up the sound dur ing Soybean Parade.

"Ladies and gentleman, the 1990-91 Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets": MMA Band, in white helmets, leads corps at MU.

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"Yes, Smith is the name": William Blore (Dan Ward, left) gives false name to Rog ers, the butler (Paul Brackman).

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My dear, this is quite a predicament we all are in": Judge Lawrence Wargrave (Adrian Thomas) informs Vera Claythorne (Tracy Twells) of danger during "Ten Little Indians" production.

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Dramateers The MMA Dramateers brought laughter to the Cen tennial Gymtorium stage with Neil Simon's "Odd Cou ple," thrills and drama with Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians," and a 500-year-old medieval morality, "Every man." "With such big name celebrities writing for us this year, we'll have a tough act to follow in 1991-92," Lt. Pau ley said.

Academy Dramateers for 1990-91, pictured top left, from left to right: Front row, Lt. Gregory Pauley, supervisor, Dan Ward, John Unnerstall, Joe Baker, Paul Brackman, Adrian Thomas, Jayson Danziger, Casey Fuller, Nathan Smith; Back row, Ricardo Haddad, Jary Dawson, Brian Brooks, Phillip Chap man, Ramon Rubio, Jeffrey Schweickert, Jay Allen, Eirik Price, Tomas Miledi.

Ten Little Indians and a mysterious letter: Judge Wargrave reads letter of accusation as captive guests and mantle-piece In dians look on.

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MMA Glee Club forms a cross in the Memorial Chapel, symbolic of the inspirational music they sang for weekly Vespers services. Junior School Glee Clubbers line the aisles of the chapel, while the upper school members pose at steps of sanctuary with Mrs. Ruth Nation, director.

Upper school Glee Club, left to right: Front row, Jose Lopez, Alan Maupome, Marco Vega, Adolfo Del Valle, Scott Wolfgang Second row, Brian Wolf, Pablo Durazo, Emilio Sada Paz, Edgar Trevino, Norberto Galindo, Hogan Crecelius; Third row, Sergio Madrigal, Jose Vega, Todd Jacobs, Leonard Gonzalez, Jon Lesher, Ricardo Salinas; Back row, Jorge Gonzalez, Will Sanders, Joseph Goodman, Matthew Beach, Mark Thomas

Acolytes Asher Austin, left, and Hogan Crecelius, right, with Chaplain Richard Ash.

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Delta Phi: Scholastic Honor Society

Delta Phi members, left to right: First row, seated, Brett Swade, Alan Cover, Don Stewart, Christopher Petersen, Christopher Durand, Justtin Hildebrand, Roger Remling; Second row, standing, Lt. Col. Frank Meredith, sponsor, Rex Rodenbaugh, Milton Flores, Steven Mitchell, Mairk Phillips, Nathan Clark, Brian Wright, Jason Bryant, Samuel Blair

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Cadet Council: Voice of the Students

Cadet Council, left to right: Front row, seated, Justin Mulford, Luis Moreno, Enrique Moreno, Kent Irwin, Christopher Durand, Nicholas Turner; Second row, standing, Marco Scherer, Matthew Mehlhorn, Jeremiah Jahn, Jay Allen, John Davis, Col. Ronald Kelly, superintendent, Don Stew art, Justin Hildebrand, Kwakou Casselle, Jordan McPeek, Max Palomeque

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The Missouri Military Academy Board of Visitors at their annual meeting, Jan. 20, in the Academy's Alumni-Visitors Lounge. Clockwise around the table from left front are: Randal Adler, '77, Steve Erdei, Maj. Paul Gillette, '70, Wynn C. Ferrel, '81, Les Barnard, '48, George F. Davison, '68, vice-chairman, George T. Cline, Jr., '46, chairman, Col. Charles Stribling III, '44, president, Col. Ronald Kelly, superintendent, Joel Block, '72, Osborn Johnston III, '55, Silvio Lombardi, '55, Robert C. Albright, '49, John P. Quail, '51.

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Fifth-period art class, left to right: front row, kneeling, Enrique Sivelli, Marco Vega, Carlos Calderoni, Ignacio Ruizesparza, Miguel Salinas; Second row, Bernardo Fernandez, Mario Trevino, Jacinto Sarabia, Gerardo Patino, Christian Murguia, Rodolfo Morales; Back row, standing, Julian Martin-Johnston, Nathan Crumley, Matthew Beach, Chandler Moore, Jose Urioste, Allan Johnson, David Grelle

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Sixth-period art class, left to right: Front row, kneeling, Jorge Martinez, Ryan Price, Dionisio Gonzalez de Castilla, Alejandro Yaber; Second row, Elliott Jones, Roel Rodriguez, Alonso Gutierrez, J. K. Anderson, Segundo Salinas, Genaro Solis; Back row, standing, Thomas von Weise, Jorge Padilla, Axel Zwach, Jose Jayme, Ricky Uriegas, Jorge Cordero

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Now THAT'S art: Oscar Uribe, left, James Walsh, center, and Jordan McPeek, admire art ... and Miss Missouri 1990, Sherry Traylor.

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Up for grabs: Matt Beach struggles to re gain control of the ball in hoop contest against Wellsville.

Alley Oop!: John Lesher completes backdive during swim meet against Kemper as judges look on.

It's mine, I say: Mark Thomas takes ball from Hickman player; Academy staff on sidelines "make observations." Straining for the pin: Colonels' grappler Chris Petersen works to pin 171-pound Marceline opponent.

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Gotcha!: Colonels defenders tackle Milan running back deep in his own territory as referee looks on.

Ready, aim ...: Ralph Guigou reaches for more ammo during rifle team practice ses sion.

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Bueno!: Mario Trevino breaks through the Hickman defensive line as he weaves his way down the field.

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Excelante!: Rafael Beverido (28) heads the ball over Winfield defender Mike Mazzola as Mario Trevino looks on, right.

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Oh my, oh my!: Brett Swade (8) wonders what to do as a Hickman forward and Brian Wolf (22) hone in on the ball, above.

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Front row, left to right: David Grelle (1), Gustavo Granados (3), Carlos Peugnet (11), Cesar Rodriguez (14), Brett Swade (8), Mario Trevino (13), Miguel Salinas (15), Norberto Galindo (18), and Brian Wolf (22)

Second row: James Anderson (24), Alan Maupome (26), Jorge Cordero (10), Mario Suro (7), Renato Rodriguez (12), Luis Gonzalez (5), Alejan dro Yaber (9), Rafael Beverido (28), and Oscar Fukuda (19)

Third row: Mark Thomas (23), Gonzalo Gonzalez (6), Rafael Diez Pi neyro (30), Carlos Galvan (25), Hivels Zavala (17), and Enrique Sivelli (20) Top row: Assistant Coach Lt. Todd Greenberg, Fernando Morfin (27), Vincente Salazar (16), Manager Roberto Quintanilla, Manager Jorge Gonzalez, and Head Coach Capt. Richard Twells

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Football: Sneakin' it in Moore rushed seven times The only way the MMA and completed four passes Colonels' football squad for 31 yards. Turner pulled seemed to be able to score down two passes and rush during the first half of a ed for 20 yards. Hildebrand tough 1990 season was to and Petersen each caught sneak it into the end zone. The year began with two one pass, the latter going for a 21-yard gain. hard-fought losses — the opener against the quick Key defensive players for the first two games includ striking Crystal City Hor ed Hildebrand with 14 nets, 26-0, and the second against the huge Warren tackles and 6 assists, Daw son eight and 16, J. K. An County Warriors, 34-0. "The Hornets' quarter derson with three and 18, Edgar Trevino with nine back threw the ball very and seven, and Matt Beach well and caught our sec ondary by surprise," Coach with four and 10. In a much closer game Lt. Col. David Steinmetz said. on Dad's Day, MMA lost to MMA initiated some the Wentworth Red Dra changes in their offense be gons 13-6, but found the fore the second game — end zone with a Victor Tre the home debut against vino interception. Warren County. MMA did indeed surprise the visiting team with a San Francisco 49er's-style no-huddle offense during their first series. Executing five straight plays without a break, the Colonels moved from their own 34 to the Warren County 34. The unquestioned bright spot against the Warriors was MMA's version of "The 'Fridge," 292-pound senior "Mad Dog" Jary Dawson. He bulled over a number of would-be tack lers on his way to over 100 yards rushing. Quarterback Chandler Moore, Wingback Justin Hildebrand, and Fullback Chris Petersen also made impressive contributions to the MMA offensive attack.

Come back here!: MMA defenders Steve Mitchell, 86, and Gabriel Velasco, 58, chase elusive Milan Wildcat running back.

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Scrambling for the score: MMA Quarterback Chandler Moore, 14, sweeps right against Kemper for the go-ahead touchdown.

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Amassing 253 yards total of fense, the MMA football Colo nels shut out the Kemper Yel lowjackets 23-0 at Boonville, Nov. 2, to retain the coveted Gold Football for the 21st straight year. Leaving the Kemper defense behind on a reverse, wide re ceiver Victor Trevino opened up a 6-0 lead for MMA with a 20-yard run eight minutes into the first quarter. Playing cor nerback on defense, Trevino also intercepted two passes. Academy quarterback Chandler Moore completed five of eight passes for 106 yards and guided the team to several scoring opportunities. Playing his last game for the gridiron Colonels, the MMA senior kicked a 21-yard field goal to put his team up 9-0. In the second quarter, Moore fooled the Kemper defense twice for touchdowns — once with a six-yard quarterback bootleg and later with a thread-the-needle 58-yard pass to receiver Ian Wolfe with 47 seconds left in the half. The reception was Wolfe's lone catch of the season, but it went the distance! MMA guard Matt Beach and tackle Jar}' Dawson — moving back to that position from fullback — bulldozed gaping - holes in the Yellowjacket defensive line to make room for tailback Nick Turner and wingback Justin Hildebrand. Both . averaging nearly four yards a carry, the pair gained 98 yards on 25 carries. The Colonels defense also rose to the occasion, holding Kemper to 77 total yards and picking off three interceptions and a fumble.

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Down goes Victor: Wide receiver Victor Trevino, 45, gave Kemper fits with his reverses and receptions. Here, a swarm of Yellowjackets are required to bring him down.

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Whew!: Benjamin Lagarda crosses the finish line out of breath but ahead of Kemper opponent, top.

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And they're off!: Running away from the sun, Colonels and Indians begin 3.2 mile MMA cross country course, above.

X-conn try The MM A Colonels cross country squad finished an outstanding season with a 6-1 record, losing only to Cen tralia. Finishing tenth and eleventh in the district meet at Troy, team captains David Rocchio and Chris Durand qualified for the State meet in Jefferson City. The team took the State Military title Oct. 19 — plac ing five of the top six runners against Kemper. Durand and Rocchio took the top two spots, followed by Ricardo Sali nas, Benjamin Lagarda and Jasyn Danziger. "Overall, the team practiced well, ran hard and did a great job," Coach Shaddox said of the year. 1990-91 Colonels Cross Country Team (below): Front row, left to right: David Rocchio, Chris Durand, Lee Merrill, Jose Uribe, Ricardo Salinas, Jayson Danziger, Jorge Martinez, Jose Amarante Second row: Alcala Gutierrez, Eirik Price, Emilio Sada Paz, Enrique Moreno, Eliseo Martinez, Luis Lopez, Axel Zwach, Jose Jayme, Jose Urioste Top row: Manager Ricky Uriegas, Jose Cervantes, Ricardo Santos, Roger Remling, Benjamin Lagarda, Jeremiah Jahn, Humberto Danache, Coach Capt. Kevin Shaddox

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Now listen up!: Coach Foxworth hammers home his message to attentive Delta players in a huddle during halftime.

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Delta Company Blue Devils

"D" pigskin players, left to right: Front row, Miguel Padilla, Genaro Solis, Mark Stoltzfus, Jeffrey Schweickert, Nathan Smith, Chad Rudkin, Matthew Mehlhorn; Second row, David Varela, Guillermo Cedillo, Adrian Terrazas, Oscar Tolosa, Sergio Madrigal, Brian Wright; Back row, Master Sgt. George Foxworth, Federico Gonzalez, Don Stewart, Michael Roberts, Tom von Weise, Adolfo Del Valle, Tomas Miledi

Echo Company Golden Warriors

"E" Company gridders, left to right: Front row, Christopher Welsh, Bill Bosch, John Woycke, Nathan Crumley, Matthew Lackey, Adam Zucco, Borja Aragon; Second row, Roel Rodriguez, Will Sanders, Carlos Kazen, Paul Duffield, Paul Brackman; Third row, Kwakou Casselle, Rick Dehlinger, Amon Austin, Maj. Ron Rosendahl, coach

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Human dolphins: State Military meet swimmers display their amphibious starting block styles.

Up and over: Jon Lesher demonstrates backdive as judges grade his precision.

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. . . get set, Go! (right): MMA and Kemper swimmers launch from their starting blocks during meet in Natatorium.

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1990-91 Colonels Swim Team (right, top): Front row, left to right: Jose Urioste, Oscar Uribe, Julio Favre, Jose Mendoza, Rodolfo Morales, Jose Vega, Borja Aragon, Jon Lesher, Lee Merrill, John Davis, Hans Hansen, Axel Zwach, Todd Jacobs, Mike Federici, Ian Wolf, Ricardo Salinas, Jay Sulsberger Second row, kneeling: Alan Maupome, Jose Amarante, Carlos Calderoni, Carlos Cassab, Arturo Camara, Juancarlos Fernandez, John Unnerstall Back row: Manager Jay Allen, Steve Mitchell, Allan Johnson, Oscar Tolosa, Jorge Cajiga, Norberto Galindo, Mario Trevino, Marco Vega, Alejandro Gastelum, Rodolfo Caballero, Adam Zucco, Ber nardo Fernandez, Ignacio Ruizesparza, Chris Welsh, Alfonso Serrano, Alonso Molina, Manager Chance Horton, Coach Maj. Ron Rosendahl.

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Backstroke contrail: MMA swimmer makes waves during backstroke competi tion.

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i. sY Takin' it to the rim: Mario Suro (14) goes up for the two-pointer against St. Thomas.

The long shot: Luis Gonzalez takes aim and shoots against the Tigers.

Do wrong to D. Rocchio!: St. Thomas de fender stuffs senior David Rocchio as he goes up for the shot.

Up, up and away (right): Victor Trevino (13) goes sky high for rebound.

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The unquestioned highlight of the Colonels 8-7 season was back to back wins over St. Thomas at mid season — the beginning of a five game winning streak which carried them into district competition. The first match went into overtime as the MMA squad struggled to capture a 40-38 victory. The Corps in the Gymtorium exploded with excitement as the final seconds expired. 1990-91 Colonels Varsity Basketball (top right): Front row, left to right: Luis Gonzalez, Leonard Gonzalez, Jeff Price, David Rocchio, Victor Trevino Back row: Manager Steve Chesser, Bill Bosch, Matt Beach, Mario Suro, Coach Capt. Marvin Mumm, Jeff Moe, Matt Lackey, Manager Enrique Moreno

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Nick Turner (right): goes for the takedown against Wentworth opponent during State Military competition in the Gymtorium.

Ohh Baby!: Heavyweight Jary Dawson squeezes the dickens out of Wentworth's big man during State Military meet.

The right stuff (above): Chris Petersen puts finishing touches on a textbook match against Marceline 171-pound grappler. Argh! (right): Mike Roberts falls prey to the "You're not gonna pin me, I'm gonna pin you" move at Centralia meet.

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The 8-4 Colonels 1990-91 Varsity Wrestling Squad which sent sev en to sectionals and four to State (right, top): Front row, left to right: State qualifiers Nick Turner, Jary "Mad Dog" Dawson (5th in State, District and Sectional Champion), Chris Petersen (District and Sectional Champion), James Anderson Second row: Adolfo Del Valle , Justin Hildebrand, George Harb, Renato Rodriguez, Daniel Arredondo , Luis Lopez, Casey Fuller, Benjamin Lagarda Third row: Roel Rodriguez, Emilio Sada Paz, Jacobo Miravete-Exsome, Nathan Clark, David Varela, Federico Safi, Adrian Thomas, Chris Duvall, Sei Samoto Back row: Assistant Coach Lt. Gregory Pauley, Tony Williams, Ra mon Rubio, Mark Phillips, Brian Wolfe, Jorge Martinez, Ricardo Haddad, Dan Ward, James Walsh, Mike Roberts, Coach Capt. Rich ard Twells

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Hold on amigo!: Benjamin Lagarda grinds his man into the mat for a pin with an Olympic headlock.

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"A clean rifle is a happy rifle": So says team captain Carlos Peugnet as he locks his weapon into place.

1990-91 Rifle team, left to right: front row, Jeff Schweickert, Tom Berry, Carlos Peugnet, Jorge Cordero, Jose Ortiz; Second row, Joshua Sussman, manager, Chad Rudkin, Pedro Carreras, Ralph Guigou, Lt. Col. Robert Weeks, coach

If you shoot Rudkin in the foot again, I'm going to take away your rifle": Col. Weeks advises Jeff Schweickert of safety consid erations.

Top three shooters, left to right: Tom Ber ry in prone position, Carlos Peugnet, kneeling, Jeff Schweickert, standing.

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It would be hard to imagine a more successful sea son than the 1990-91 MMA Rifle team posted. Compil ing a 9-1 record, the Colonels shooters blew away Quin cy 2061-1862 on Dec. 17 to begin the season and never looked back. The keen-eyed squad amassed a stunning team av erage of 512 points per match and three shooters held a 500-plus average for the entire season: Schweickert, Berry and Peugnet. "That's the highest average for an Academy team in over 13 years, and they're all juniors and sopho mores," Coach Weeks boasted during the Winter Sports Banquet. "We are aiming for an undefeated season next year."

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"Did Schweickert hit my foot again?": Jorge Cordero checks damage to his right boot before continuing a practice round.

"Let's see, does the little bullet face THIS direction or THAT direction": Chad Rud kin contemplates proper loading.

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Though not playing for large Gymtorium audiences or the thrill of inter-school rivalry, the company basket ball season featured plenty of action as Delta streaked by Echo and Alpha to retain the championship. Char lie's team had a lot of fun and proved that a small (in number) and small (in player height) team could be rea sonably competitive. When the whistle blew to begin each game, you could count on one thing: ACTION!

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Delta Company Blue Devils

Front row, left to right: Ruben Ramirez, Jasyn Randazzo, Jordan McPeek, Mark Stoltzfus; Second row: Coach Lt. Todd Greenberg, Conrado Rprmpa PaGoi Rovorirtn, ,,D^nzche; Bermea, Cahrtoi Gabriel v*>iacrr» Velasco, Rafael Beverido, m Humberto Danache; Third row: Nathan Smith, Jose Charur, Tom Jarrett, Alonso Garfias

Echo Company Golden Warriors

Front row, left to right: Fernando Morfin, Eliseo Martinez, Jose Cervantes, Jose Mesquita, Jacinto Sarabia; Second row: Coach Capt. Kevin Shaddox, Jorge Padilla, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Jayson Danziger, John Woycke, Hivels Zavala; Back row: Rick Dehlinger, Francisco Creo, Bill Bosch, Jorge Gonzalez

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Alpha Company Green Wave

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1990-91 Colonels Track Team, left to right: Front row, Nicholas Turner, Justin Hildebrand, Brian Wolfe, Christopher Durand, Ian Wolfe, Kent Irwin, Ramon Rubio, Alan Cover, Bruce Root, Adrian Thomas; Second row, Todd Jacobs, Jon Lesher, Jeremiah Jahn, Nathan Crumley, Oscar Fukuda, Adrian Terrazas, Borja Aragon, Ricardo Salinas; Third row, Francisco Creo, Lee Merrill, Alejandro Yaber, Jose Amarante, Steven Mitchell, Jason Bryant; Back row, Capt. Kevin Shaddox, coach, Jasyn Randazzo, Jay Sulsberger, Chad Rudkin, Dionoisio Gonzalez de Castilla, Pablo Durazo, Jorge Martinez, Capt. Marvin Mumm, coach.

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Catcher in the rye grass: Gregg Center warms up relief pitcher Brian Brooks dur ing a mid-season game.

Nothin' but air: Benjamin Lagarda swings ... and misses.

Close call at second: Jeff Price stretches to reach the bag as Community R-6 oppo nent pins down the tag.

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1991 Varsity Baseball Colonels, left to right: Front row, Conrado Bermea, Chris Petersen, Rodolfo Mor ales, David Rocchio, Jeff Price, Gregg Center; Second row, Benjamin Lagarda, Gabriel Velasco, Victor Tre vino, Mario Suro, Asher Austin, Casey Fuller, Jeff Moe, Matthew Lackey, Ralph Guigou; Third row, Mark Stoltzfus, Adam Baranski, David Varela, Carlos Calderoni, Joe Goodman, Edgar Trevino, Brian Brooks, Doug Lower, Brian Elder; Back row, Maj. Ron Rosendahl, coach, Jose Vega, Julio Favre, Lt. Col. Da vid Steinmetz, coach.

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Comin home: Casey Fuller crosses home plate as the umpire marks the score.

Here's the windup, and ... : Gabriel Velasco delivers a zinger.

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Tennis number one spot. Bev and Rod are both juniors, so . . . maybe next year! The Colonels sinking of the Hannibal Pirates 8-1 April 26 was typical of many matches during the stellar season. Capturing five of six singles matches and all three doubles contests, they left their riverside opponents fishing for driftwood in the Mississippi after all was said and done. Francisco Arias defeated his Hannibal opponent 6-0, 6-0; Juan Carreon 6-1, 6-2; Beverido 6-1, 6-1; Rodriguez 6-2, 6-0; and Matt Crook 6-0, 6-3.

A perfect season? It was no secret to anyone that the Colonels tennis squad was the team to watch. Finishing 11-0, the varsity netters qualified four players for the State Tournament during District play. The doubles team of Rafael Beverido and Renato Rodriguez took first in District, Francisco Arias and Matt Crook finished second. And at the State level? The dynamic duo of Beverido and Rodriguez finished third, suffering their only loss of the year in a heartbreaking doubletiebreaker loss to the defending state champs. Add to that the fact that Bev erido was just recovering from the flu and figure that the Colonels tandem was just a heartbeat away from the

Whoosh!: Francisco Arias makes the tennis ball talk as he makes a lightning quick return during singles match on home court. Dynamic Duo: Move over Batman and Robin, make way for Renato Rodriguez, left, and Ra fael Beverido — third in state ... and first in character.

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Hooo Yahh!: Rafael Diez Pineyro connects a high-speed serve.

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Smash!: Matt Crook rearranges the molecular composition of the tennis ball with a solid forehand return. Tennis made easy, part 1, with Rafael Beverido: "Keep your eye on the ball," Bev says.

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"Oh well, at least this is a nice setting for the match": Parents of a losing team con sole themselves at MMA.

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Undefeated Tennis Colonels, left to right: Standing, James Anderson, Matt Crook, Chris Ware, Rafael Diez Pineyro; Seated, Francisco Arias, Luis Seldner, Jose Charur, Gustavo Granados, Arturo Camara, Jose Arana, Luis Caballero, Rafael Rodriguez (standing), Juan Carreon, Rafael Rodriguez (standing), Adolfo Del Valle, Bernardo Angel, Norberto Galindo, Alan Maupome

Tennis Anyone? We mean anyone!

Tennis made easy, lesson two, with Ra fael Beverido: "Hit the ball very hard, and very accurate," the man says.

"That's the way, partner": Granados cheers on Diez Pineyro during doubles practice.

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Sand trap style: Chandler Moore demon strates proper ... well, oops!

"Whew! I sure need a soda!" says Jorge Pa dilla at Arthur Hills Golf Course after watching Jose Jayme drinking a cold Coca-Cola on a hot day. Putting-green pet?: Chandler Moore pets neighborhood dog who frequents the Ar thur Hills course.

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1990-91 Golf Colonels, left to right: Front row, Emilio Alverde, Oscar Uribe, Will Andrews, Jose Jayme, Chandler Moore, Sergio Humphrey, Jorge Padilla; Second row, Maj. Raymond Campbell, Trey Under wood, Rick Dehlinger, James McConnell, Jeff Schweickert, Bill Bosch, German Ahumada, Craig Meller

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In the shadow of the flag: Jose Jayme tees off at hole #1.

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Alpha Company Staff

Left to right: Front row, Jeffrey Price, Jose Amarante, Chandler Moore; Back row, Mark Thomas, Justin Hildebrand, Will Andrews, Joshua Sussman, Maj. Joe Abelman

Charlie Company Staff

Left to right: Front row, Ricardo Uriegas, Jose Jayme, Michael Federici; Back row, Daniel Ward, Ian Wolfe, Christopher Petersen, Rene Aoki

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Delta Company Staff

Left to right: Seated, David Rocchio, Christopher Durand; Back row, Rodolfo Morales, Jasyn Randazzo, Axel Zwach, Jose Amarante, Maj. Sam uel Mounger

Echo Company Staff

Left to right: Seated, Mario Trevino, Jary Dawson, Jay Allen; Back row, Jorge Padilla, Lt. Col. Hubbert Leverett, Miguel Salinas, Matt Crook, John Woycke, Lt. Col. Jerry Leadabrand

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1990-1991 Battalion Staff

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The "M" Club

Left to right: Front row, kneeling, Oscar Uribe, Bruce Root, Nicholas Turner, Brett Swade, Brian Wolf, Jon Lesher, Rodolfo Morales; Second row, standing, Jary Dawson, Gregg Center, Jose Jayme, Christopher Petersen, Chandler Moore, Carlos Peugnet, Oscar Fukuda, J. K. Anderson, Gabriel Velasco, Rafael Beverido, Jayson Danziger, Lee Merrill, Maj. Joe Abelman, sponsor, Christopher Durand; Back row, standing, Ian Wolfe, Renato Rodriguez, Mario Suro, Jeff Moe, David Rocchio

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Concert Band

Left to right: Front row, seated, Brian Elder, Leo Sordyl, Steve Mitchell, Lee Merrill, Michael Tune, Andrew Wilbraham, Christopher Petersen; Second row, seated, Forest Yule, Fernando Galvan, Nathan Clark, Oscar Arias, Nicholas Turner, Adrian Thomas; Back row, standing, Col. Paul Cherches, director, Brant Garner, Samuel Blair, Michael Federici, Rene Aoki, Daniel Ward, John Davis, Carlos Peugnet, Adam Baranski, Gregg Center, Jay Sulsberger, Evan Trump, George Guigou, Ian Wolfe, Roger Remling

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C Left to right: Front row, Roger Remling, Adrian Thomas, Kory Bonselaar, Adam Baranski, Rick Jones, Evan Trump, Jay Rogers; Second row, Jose Urioste, Samuel Blair, Rene Aoki, John Davis, Daniel Ward, Michael Federici, Steven Mitchell; Third row, Fernando Galvan, Forest Yule, Oswaldo Arias, Jay Sulsberger, Lee Mitchell, Nicholas Turner, Nathan Clark; Back row, Gregg Center, Christopher Petersen

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SMSU Conductor Robert Scott introduces the school's award-winning musicians during a concert at MMA, March 16, in the Centennial Gymto rium.

U. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters

"Sailing, sailing .. . The Navy singers absolutely brought the house down with an exciting concert April 14 in the Gymtorium — despite heavy rains outside. The concert included everything from "America the Beautiful" to "When the Saints Go Marchin' In."

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John Daniecki, left, as Nemorino, listens to Belcore (David Small) during the 'Elixir of Love.' The K. C. Lyric Opera brought their production to the Gymtorium stage Oct. 13 — the final performance of their touring season.

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... and twelve foreign nations: Interna tional Color Guard proudly displays the flags of those cadets from around the globe who attended MMA in 1990.

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"First to fight for the right and to build the Nation's might, and the Army goes rolling along. Proud of all we have done, fighting till the battle's won ..."

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Recognized for service to MM A by Lt. Col. Weeks, left, and Col. Kelly, are, left to right: Maj. Robert Samples, Mrs. Kathy Brooks, "Slim" Wilkerson, Mrs. Nancy Archer. ARMY DAY!: Senior Jary Dawson, named Best Athlete for '91, anchors Echo tug-owar team. They lost the tug to Bravo and the Gold Boot to Delta.

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The Missouri Military Academy Junior ROTC program includes everything from uniform to mar ching, inspection to classwork, responsibility to dis cipline: "A Ten Hut!" Before breakfast, lunch and supper, the cadets form up by platoon, company and battalion in mess formation. The band marks time and carries the tune that leads the group, in an orderly manner, down to the meal. Every Saturday morning, sugar-coated Sugar Bombs cereal and Bugs Bunny cartoons? No, inspec tion and drill. The cadets clean their rooms and their dorms for inspection by the military staff — and once a year by the Army ROTC. Then drill practice and practice and practice brings precision and excellence to Sunday Review.

Army JROTC "We're in the Army now."

Flags of other nations on display in Strib ling Hall. Every review these flags are car ried in honor of the foreign nations repre sented by cadets of MMA. Meal formation: The view from Stribling Hall steps as Alpha and Echo form up for mess.

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M. P. s & Color Guard The Military Police stood in the shadows for numerous events all year, providing service and security for visitors and the Academy students and staff. At the Dad's Day, Valentine's Day, Tulip and Final Balls, they were there, directing traffic, pro viding answers, keeping an eye open. One visitor to the campus dur ing Dad's Weekend commented on the M. P. who stood at the top of MMA's front drive, blowing the whistle and directing traffic, "I sure would hate to be that kid who stands there in the driveway and guards the cannon." Fortunately, the M. P. s rotated their duty posts. Yet, their work was challenging and they carried it out with honor and dignity. The International and U. S. Color Guards "carried the flag" for the Academy all year, literally. Marching as a colorful reminder of heritage and love of nation to

those at the University of MissouriUniversity of Colorado football matchup, they led the way for the entire battalion around Columbia, Missouri's Faurot Field. It was a proud day!

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Lt. Col. Robert E. Weeks shares a laugh with Winifred Brown, left, and Super Bowl veteran Tony Galbraith after the two spoke to upper school cadets.

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Military Staff, left to right: Lt. Col. Robert E. Weeks, senior army instructor, Master Sgt. George Foxworth & Staff Sgt. Domie Ballesteros, instructors.

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M. P. Don Stewart guards decorative box dur ing Valentine Ball. "All in a day's work," Mr. Stewart acknowledges.

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Fancy footwork for Foxworth: "This is how it's done, gentlemen," Sgt. F demon strates for LET Ill's & IV's at Ft. Wood.

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out" obstacle. "Hey, Heyz Jary!": Cadets offer advice, condolences to Mr. Dawson as he tries to tackle Ft. Wood's "Belly Buster."

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Yeah! What could be more fun than skipping Sat urday morning inspection and drill, putting on some | army field regs and heading down to Ft. Leonard Wood to make a day of it. Six Flags was never quite like this. The meal was great, the bus rides down and back were fun, but nothing compared with that old Obsta cle Course. Boy howdy! There were giant ladders you had to climb up to the sky, barbed wire pits to crawl through, the notori ous Belly Buster — nearly impossible to go over, and rope climbing and swinging. And to top it all off, Sgts. Ballesteros and Fox worth accompanied us and "showed us how it was done." It really was "Some Fun!" Photos by Lee Merrill

LET III & IV at Ft. Wood "Six Flags was never this fun (or this messy)!"

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"Hey coach, what do I do now?": Rookie rope swinger pauses for directions from Master Sgt. Foxworth. "Wheeeee! Betcha can't guess whose feet those are!": Carlos Peugnet, left. Chandler Moore, center, and Mark Thomas, pause for humor break during obstacles.

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Formal Inspection Heavy rains forced Honor Guard and Battalion Review presentations in doors during MMA's annual Formal In spection, May 3, but did not detract from the corps overall performance. Lt. Col. Ronald Rold, Maj. Eric Clark, Capt. James Crocker, Sgt. Maj. Gerard Counts, and Capt. David Bent ley, respectively, conducted inspec tions of the Echo, Alpha, Charlie, Delta and Bravo Company barracks. The five officers were members of the U. S. Sec ond ROTC Region and are based at the University of Missouri-Columbia. The inspectors probed every as pect of MMA's high school ROTC pro gram and Junior School with the pur pose of assigning it one of four ratings; the Academy again received the high est award: the coveted Gold Star, sym bolic of an "Honor School With Distinc tion."

"Better hold that laughter for later, Sulsberger.": Staff Sgt. Domie Ballesteros, right, warns Jay to maintain a stern disposition during

Charlie Company dorm inspection. Mean while, at the back of the room, Capt. James Crocker inspects Adam Baranski.

"You call these shoes clean, soldier?": Capt. Crocker takes a critical look at Evan Trump's polishing job.

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Last minute check before in-ranks inspection in the Field House: As the rain pounded on the roof, Joe Baker, left, adjusts helmet height to help Doug Lower prepare. Yes! Yes!: A jubilant B. C. Gregg Center is congratulated by Lt. Col. Weeks and Maj. Abelman after the announcement at Final Assem-

bly: "The Gold Star is ours for '91."

Formal Inspection Following an inspection of the Honor Guard and Colors, the five in spectors conferred with Col. Charles Stribling and were briefed by the Bat talion Staff in the Alumni-Visitors Lounge. Cadets Gregg Center, Alan Cover, Kent Irwin, and Ramon Rubio served as escorts for the Army officials for de tailed barracks and in-rank inspections, along with Col. Ronald Kelly, Maj. Robert Samples, Staff Sgt. Domie Bal lesteros, and Lt. Col. Robert Piper. After a lunch of roast beef, baked potatoes, green beans, salad and apple pie, the inspectors acted as judges for the Platoon Drill Competition. Battalion Staff Briefing: Army inspectors, at ta ble, Kent Irwin and Alan Cover, foreground in chairs, listen to B. C. Center.

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The Four Musketeers?: Posing on hillside during field trip, left to right, Marcelo Calderoni, Luis Dominguez, Javier Tru jillo, and Michel Nickin. Field trip to Optec D. D.: Ms. Burkemper explains fiber optics wire process to Jun ior School group.

Hamming it up with a chicken wing: Jus tin Mulford, left, and Carl Shepard "cut ting up" with dissected fowl in science class.

Dr. Mutt and Dr. Jeff: Sean Krauss, left, (standing) and Trey Rice explain chemical process during class presentation.

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Capt. Jon Eastman Maj. James Garrett Capt. Willis Kleinsorge

Maj. Mike Menneke Lt. Andrew Moore Mrs. Lola Miller

Congratulations, Menendez! : Capt. Eastman escorts Dad's Day drill down winner Javier to reviewing stand. Jason Young, left, and Richard Mill house receive swimming medals from Lts. Moore and Winkelmann.

Ladies' Staff Pow-Wow, left to right: Mrs. Pat Piper, Mrs. Lola Miller, Mrs. Renae Stumpe.

Taking pride in students' work: Mrs. Mary Saxon with John Auffenberg at Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest.

"Well sir, what do you think?": Maj. Samuel Saxon listens attentively to cadet concern.

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Mrs. Patricia Piper Lt. Col. Robert Piper Maj. Samuel Saxon

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Mulford, old boy, receive instruc tions from Col. Piper on Day 1.

"Lunch, anyone?": Col. Piper and Lt. Winkelmann pass out sack lunches during Cahokia Indian Mounds field trip.

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"George was an outstanding hoop player this year for us.": Capt. Jon Eastman presents bas ketball medal to Mr. Guigou. Rex Rodenbaugh and Milton Flores receive medals from Maj. Saxon during Junior School Awards Assembly as Mrs. Piper looks on.

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Rodrigo Arias John Auffenberg Daniel Blair Michael Boeing

Patrick Bracy John Brickey Jonathan Browning Christopher Bruce

Marcelo Calderoni Richard Carpenter Xavier Castro de la Maza Ian Cover

Fletcher Davis Karn Dhingra Luis Dominguez Gilbert Downing

Jason Downing Dustin Feldman Michael Feldman Nicholas Fisher

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Milton Flores Alejandro Garcia Daniel Garcia Zachary Gershen

Garrett Gibson John Gillespie Carlos Gonzalez Inigo Gonzalez de Cosio

George Guigou Jeremy Guiterrez John Hardaway Joshua Hart

Joel Hausmann Shane Hufford Edward Huttel Oliver Ifergan

Jorge Juarez Gerry Kaigh Clyde Keller Sean Krauss

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Daniel Kriegermeier Keith Kuhlman Merek LeGrand Dario Lopez

Toho Lopez George Ludewig Vaughan Ludewig Zachary MacLeod

John Marsac Javier Menendez Richard Millhouse Richard Moffit Dawson

Kenneth Moore Justin Mulford Michel Nickin Adam Nord

Alejandro Ocejo Fernando Palomeque Agustin Patino Wesley Ramey

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Trey Rice Ryan Ritz Curtis Robertson Rex Rodenbaugh

Juan Sangochian David Shahmoradi Carlton Shepard Samuel Sikes

Daniel Soares Charles Steinhauser Ky Sturges Randall Suratt

Christopher Terenzoni Javier Trujillo Michael Uhland Jose Velarde

Nicholas Wadenstorer Adam Young Jason Young James Robert Young

Glee Club members should have, well, GLEE!: The Junior School vocalists pause and pose before performance.

"Hey, doesn't this guy have excessive non-regs?" ask Feldmans Dustin & Mike of Roger Rabbit at Epcot Center during Ed Tour 1991 in sunny Florida.

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The Junior School calendar for 1990-91 was filled with athletic events for every season, military drills and performances, field trips close to home and far away, and seasonal events for every phase of the year. The soccer team had a very successful year under the athletic tutelage of Capt. Kleinsorge. They defeated the Fulton team on their home field and "improved all season," the coach said. The military drills and marching began Day 1 and continued with Dad's Day, Homecoming, Mother's Day and Commencement performances. Field trips took Junior School cadets to the Hanni bal hydroelectric plant, the St. Louis Zoo, Cahokia Indi an Mounds, Optec D. D. manufacturing — and vacation trips to ski resorts in the Rockies of Colorado and vaca tion parks in Florida.

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"Alright men, we're going to teach you how to march, and march well," explains Lt. Col. Piper to Third Platoon of Bravo Company.

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Eagles Rule!: Junior School football at its finest pitted the soaring Eagles against the roaring Lions in a Dad's Day showdown with the former squeaking out a victory.

"Is this what the Indian ruins used to look like?": Jeremy Gu tierrez next to artist's rendition of ancient Native American civilization during Cahokia Mounds field trip.

SHHH! Any moment now an official Army ROTC inspector is go ing to be here: Sam Blair and Max Palomeque ready for F. I.

"Don't mess with me," says Brigadier George Guigou shortly before performance at MU women's basketball game. "This Missouri Tiger is my buddy, (and he's armed’)"

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Activities Football, inspections, Brigadiers, field trips, speeches, fun!

Junior Schoolers take their football seriously. By the way, so do their coaches’ The traditional rivalry between the Eagles and the Lions was as fierce and en thusiastic in 1990 as ever. Turning the tables on the 1989 season, Lt. James Winkelmann's Eagles took their first possession of the season Dad's Weekend and drove sixty yards to hit pay dirt. Their five-yard quarterback keeper proved to be the game winner as the talon group shut out the Capt. Jon Eastman's clawed squad 6-0. The Eagles turned in two more very close victories to end the season Nov. 1 at 3-0. The Brigadiers drill squad saw some exciting action of their own as they performed at halftime, then witnessed a dynamic Uni versity of Missouri women's bas ketball come-from-behind victo ry over the University of Colo rado.

With nerves of steel and the concentration of a panther, John Gillespie prepares for drilldown competition.

"That's what I said and I said what I thought and that's about it!": Speech Contest finalist Rex Rodenbaugh completes oration.

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"Wheeeewwww! I'm getting diz zy!": Junior Schoolers wait for turn on the infamous Momentum Ma chine during trip to St. Louis.

"Wow! I haven't had this much fun since I was a ... well, I guess I am still a kid!": Junior School kids at McDonald's.

Mother's Day Glee Club performance: Looking sharp and sounding even better, the Junior School choir blends a song for moms, dads and

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And a one and a two": Maj. Dana Reynard leads Junior School Band.

Boom! Junior School kickers move the ball down field in match against Fulton.

"Hey, he's just faking it and he'll get up in a minute.": 4th and 5th graders practice search & rescue during Mismilaca campout.

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"It was all just like a dream," John Brickey says of his dance during the annual Tulip Ball.

"Wow! They're all blank! What'd I do? Where'd all those bullets go?": Junior riflers check their scores.

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"Hey, this is no big deal; It's just like dancing with my sister!": Jer emy Gutierrez wonders what all the grownups see in this stuff.

Jason Downing delivers Homecoming tune with real pizzaz dur ing halftime performance.

"Let's see that rifle, soldier": Army ROTC inspector checks Bravo Company during Formal Inspection in-ranks inspection.

"Here you go, Ian": Capt. Kleinsorge awards provisional letter to Mr. Cover.

"Now THIS is food, people": Carl Shepard give nod of approval to Trimester Sports Banquet vittles — roast beef, corn, rolls, potatoes, yum!

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"Hey, this is harder than it looks," claims Justin Mulford during Winter Athletics.

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"How tall are you supposed to be, anyway? I think this yardstick is off': Weights and Measurements class does just that.

"I think I'm going to call my turtle Fred; can I keep him in my lock box?" wonders Chris Bruce after discovering potential pet.

"Okay you Hooligans, shape up, your moms are watching": Capt. Eastman reminds recruits to start toeing the line.

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Final Assembly: Glee Club performs for parents, guests and visitors during Commencement.

3® a >0 -I John Brickey, left, and Wesley Ra mey sweat under the keen eye of the Army inspector during F. I.

Hippity Hop and we're off to ath letics: Warm spring weather puts a skip in the step of cadets as they head for sports action.

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"This is quite a predicament, Holmes": Starring in the Junior School production, "Sherlock Holmes' Christmas Goose." left to right, Alex Garcia, Dan Blair, Mi chel Nickin. BRAVO COMPANY!, left to right: front, Dan Blair, Max Palomeque; back, Rex Rodenbaugh, Randy Suratt, Jason Young, Inigo Gonzalez de Cosio, Maj. Sam Saxon.

ft Speech Contest Finalists, left to j right: Dan Blair, Mrs. Pat Piper, .Chris Terenzoni, John Hardaway, George Guigou, Rex Rodenbaugh, John Gillespie, Capt. Jon Eastman, Zach Gershen.

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Best-drilled Junior Schooler, Dad's Day Weekend, with proud parents: Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Gon zalez Ferro with son Carlos.

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JuniorSchoolJuniorSchoolJuniorSchool George Guigou was presented the Harris Shield for Most Soldierly Cadet by Lt. Col. Robert Piper, '47, during Commencement.

Preparing for in-ranks inspection: Trey Rice and rest of Bravo tensely wait in Field House.

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Mother's Day 1991: Paying respect for those cadets whose mothers are deceased during the traditional Flower Ceremony on front campus.

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"And the winners are . .. Trey Rice, tall, and Sean Krauss, not as tall, with their Science Fair project "Making Gas from Wood and Coal."

"DRINK PEPSI!" says John Auffenberg during field trip picnic.

The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah . . . ": Junior Schoolers and chaperons are dwarfed by Cahokia Indian Mounds.

"WHERE is Gillespie? Have you seen a short little guy with dark hair, glasses, and a LOT of ener gy?": Bravo Co. at St. Louis Zoo.

Stairway to the sky: Lt. Winkelmann and Maj. Saxon tackle last dozen steps up stair steps at Caho kia Indian Mounds.

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"We are very proud of you, son!": Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Patino Zamudio congratu late their son, Gerardo, New Cadet Drill down Champion.

Emotion-packed moment!!!!!!!: Final For mation on front campus Graduation Day. New Delta Barracks represents the future as the leaders of yesterday say "Farewell."

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"Hey hey, Jeff, you did it!": Lt. Col. Robert Weeks presents Best-Drilled Old Cadet plaque to Jeff Moe, the lanky took second in Dad's Day drilldown.

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Arch of sabers: Christopher Du rand hold saber during Final Ball Grand March. One last tune: MMA Band performs during Senior Review.

Reception Line: MMA faculty chit chat with parents during Final Ball.

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"The Gold Star is ours!": Col. Stribling and B. C. Gregg Center read announcement from Army ROTC regarding assessment of MMA from F. I.

Fusileers show their best during Commencement performance.

t. . "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Class of 1991!": Senior class marches onto Colonels Field to the cheers of family, friends and underclassmen.

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Lt. James Winkelmann presents Junior School Commencement awards during Final Assembly as Capt. Willis Kleinsorge emcees.

Col. Stribling receives large check for new dormitory from Mr. & Mrs. Donald Chesser, co-chairs of Parents-Alumni Committee.

Delta marching with an eye for victory during Company Compet itive Drills. However, Alpha took home the prize after final tally.

"One more time, fellas. : Col. Cherches leads band through another round of graduation processional music.

"Everybody who is anybody was there, darling/': The Final Ball featured a packed house in the Centennial Gymtorium.

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Open Fo r jm Americai society needs change Editor, Ledger I am a cadet from Leon Guanajuato, Mexico, and 1 have been here in Mexico, Mo., since September. I am re ally surprised and concerned about two things that the American society is dealing with. My first point is to con gratulate the efforts that everyone of you is doing to keep your environment here in excellent condition. You are creating more green areas, and a good system of containers for the trash. That really sur prises me because in mv coun-

try containers for trash really do not exist. Also in my coun try, there are a few cities like Mexico City that have some of the highest levels.of pollution in the world. So many people are having breath problems and other kinds of sicknesses.

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one directly or indirectly in a society where each one deals with everyone else. The American society needs a change to keep growing as a country because the education and the thoughts of the youth are turning to the wrong ways. In my country those prob lems exist, but in lower dimen sions. I think that the people try to find the solution by easy ways, they do not want to make any effort In my coun try one of the main factors that helps to control those prob lems is the morality of its peo ple. Most of the parents trans mit healthy ideas and act with a good example for their child ren. This really could help any society to keep growing tow ard its goals. Let’s go ahead and encour age young people of the U.S. and Mexico to become lead ers, healthy people who can help in the near future their country because those people will be the workers, the scien tists, and the doctors in the next century. We want young people to feel proud of their society, their neighborhoods, and especially their country. ELISEO MARTINEZ Leon, Mexico

To The Searcher of Men's Hearts Divine Counselor and Merciful Father, we have made mistakes in our daily lives; we have satisfied too much our own personal and selfish desires. We have left undone those things we ought to have done and we have done those things we ought not to have done. Have mercy upon us offenders, and forgive us who sincerely confess our faults to Thee. Give us courage to be strong in the face of temptation; give us strength to be of service in spite of selfish desires; give us the will to do what we know is right, for the glory of Thy Holy Name. Amen -from the "Missouri Military Academy Cadet Handbook 1990-91, p. 4 "Who can discern his errors? Forgive me my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will 1 be blameless, innocent of great transgression. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:12-14

"There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops." - Jesus Christ - Matthew 10:26b-27 "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." Hebrews 4:12-13

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Ahumada, German 119 Allen, Jay 39, 75, 79, 99, 121 Alverde, Emilio 64 Alverde, Miguel 64 Amarante, Jose 38, 39, 93, 99, 111, 120, 121 Anderson, J.K. 36, 40, 81, 91, 122 Anderson, James 62, 63, 103, 117 Andrews, Will 5, 62, 91, 109, 119 Angel, Bernardo 117 Aoki, Rene 40, 72, 120, 123 Aragon, Borja 62, 76, 97, 99, 111 Arana, Jose 64, 117 Arias, Francisco 62, 72, 117 Arias, Oswaldo 76, 96, 123 Arias, Rodrigo 142 Arredondo , Daniel 103 Auffenberg, John 142 Austin, Amon 4, 64, 97 Austin, Asher 5, 62, 91, 109, 113

B Baker, Joe 75 Baranski, Adam 72, 109, 113, 123 Beach, Matt 24, 41, 77, 80, 90, 91 Bermea, Conrado 41, 108, 113 Berry, Tom 64, 91, 104 Beverido, Rafael 62, 85, 87, 108, 122 Blair, Dan 24, 142, 157 Blair, Sam 31, 67, 72, 76, 78, 123

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Boeing, Michael 142 Bonselaar, Kory 62, 72, 96, 123 Bosch, Bill 62, 97, 108, 119 Brackman, Paul 64, 75, 97 Bracy, Patrick 142 Brickey, John 142 Brooks, Brian 75, 91, 113 Browning, Jonathan 142 Bruce, Christopher 142 Bryant, Jason 7, 24, 78, 91, 111

Caballero, Luis 64, 99, 117 Cajiga, Jorge 64, 99 Calderoni, Carlos 64, 80, 99, 113 Calderoni, Marcelo 142 Camara, Arturo 64, 99, 117 Canales, Jorge 64, 65 Carpenter, Richard 142 Carreon, Juan 117 Carreras, Pedro 64, 96, 104 Cassab, Carlos 62, 99 Casselle, Kwakou 64, 65, 79, 91, 97 Castilla, Dionisio Gonzalez de 62, 81, 91, 111 Cedillo, Guillermo 97 Center, Gregg 8, 38, 72, 113, 122, 123 Cervantes, Jose 62, 93, 108 Chapman, Phillip 64, 75 Charur, Jose 64, 108, 117 Chesser, Steven 42, 80 Clark, Nathan 7, 72, 78, 91, 103, 123 Cordero, Jorge 62, 81, 87, 104 Cosio, Inigo Gonzalez de 143, 157 Cover, Alan 42, 78, 91, 109, 111 Cover, Ian 142

Crecelius, Hogan 9, 62, 77, 91 Creo, Francisco 64, 108, 111 Crook, Matt 62, 117, 121 Crumley, Nathan 64, 80, 97, 111

Danache, Humberto 62, 93, 108 Danziger, Jayson 64, 75, 93, 108, 122 Davis, Fletcher 142 Davis, John 6, 9, 36, 62, 72, 76, 79, 99, 123 Dawson, Jary 43, 75, 88, 90, 91, 103, 121, 122 Dehlinger, Rick 32, 64, 97, 108, 119 Del Valle, Adolfo 62, 77, 97, 103, 117 Dhingra, Karn 142 Dominguez, Luis 142 Downing, Gilbert 142 Downing, Jason 142 Duffield, Paul 97 Durand, Chris 7, 43, 76, 78, 79, 93, 111, 121, 122 Durazo, Pablo 64, 77, 111 Duvall, Chris 67, 91, 103

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Galindo, Norberto 44, 77, 87, 99, 117 Galvan, Carlos 64, 87 Galvan, Fernando 72, 123 Garcia, Alex 143, 157 Garcia, Daniel 143 Garfias, Alonso 64, 91, 108 Garner, Brant 109, 123 Garza, Virgilio 64, 91, 96 Gastellum, Alejandro 99 Gershen, Zach 143, 157 Gibson, Garrett 143 Gillespie, John 143, 157 Gonzalez, Carlos 24, 143 Gonzalez, Federico 97 Gonzalez, Gonzalo 87, 108 Gonzalez, Jorge 62, 77, 87, 108 Gonzalez, Leonard 62, 77 Gonzalez, Luis 62, 87 Goodman, Joe 64, 77, 113 Granados, Gustavo 64, 87, 117 Grelle, David 45, 80, 87 Guigou, George 123, 143, 157 Guigou, Ralph 64, 104, 113 Guiterrez, Jeremy 143

Gutierrez, Alonso 45, 81, 93

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Haddad, Ricardo 5, 37, 64, 75, 96, 103 Hansen, Hans 72, 99 Harb, George 64, 76, 103 Hardaway, John 143, 157 Hart, Joshua 143 Hausmann, Joel 143 Hildebrand, Justin 9, 36, 46, 78, 79, 90, 91, 103, 111 Hodge, David 67 Horsman, Scott 67 Horton, John 64, 99 Hufford, Shane 143 Humphrey, Sergio 64, 96, 109, 119 Huttel, Edward 143

Kaigh, Gerry 143 Kazen, Carlos 97 Keller, Clyde 143 Krauss, Sean 143 Kuo, Justin 67

I Ifergan, Oliver 143 Irwin, Kent 24, 33, 38, 46, 76, 79, 111

Jacobs, Todd 64, 77, 99, 111 Jahn, Jeremiah 62, 76, 79, 93, 111 Jarrett, Tom 5, 62, 91, 108 Jayme, Jose 47, 81, 93, 119, 120, 122 Johnson, Allan 64, 80, 99 Jones, Elliott 64, 81 Jones, Rick 64, 72, 109, 123 Juarez, Jorge 143

Lackey, Matthew 62, 97, 113 Lagarda, Benjamin 64, 93, 103,113 Lesher, Jon 62, 77, 96, 99, 111, 122 Lopez, Jose 62, 77 Lopez, Luis 64, 93, 103, 109 Lower, Doug 64, 113

M Madrigal, Sergio 47, 77, 97 Magdovitz, Lawrence 64, 76 Malik, Nadeem 9, 76, 96 Marti, Arturo 67 Martin-Johnston, Julian 64, 80 Martinez, Eliseo 93, 108 Martinez, Jorge 64, 81, 93, 103, 111 Martinez, Luis 64, 96, 109 Maupome, Alan 62, 77, 87, 99, 117 Maza, Xavier Castro de la 142 McConnell, James 64, 119 McPeek, Jordan 9, 62, 63, 79, 81, 108 171

Mehlhorn, Matt 67, 79, 97 Meller, Craig 5, 67, 119 Mendoza, Jose 48, 91, 99 Menendez, Javier 24 Merrill, Lee 62, 72, 76, 93, 99, 111, 122, 123 Mesquita, Jose 64, 108 Miledi, Tomas 48, 75, 97 Mills, Chris 64 Miravete-Exsome, Jacobo 103 Mitchell, Steve 24, 62, 72, 78, 91, 99, 111, 123 Moe, Jeff 31, 62, 113, 122 Molina, Alonso 99 Moore, Chandler 33, 49, 80, 88, 89, 90, 91, 109, 119, 120, 122 Moore, John 9, 76 Morales, Rodolfo 49, 80, 99, 113, 121, 122 Moreno, Enrique 65, 79, 93 Moreno, Luis 64, 65, 79, 91 Morfin, Fernando 62, 87, 108 Mounetou, Andres 65 Mulford, Justin 79 Murguia, Christian 65, 80

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Ortiz, Jose 24, 62, 96, 104

Padilla, Jorge 62, 81, 108, 119, 121 172

Padilla, Miguel 65, 97 Palomeque, Max 79, 157 Patino, Gerardo 38, 50, 80 Pena, Enrique 65 Petersen, Chris 50, 72, 78, 91, 103, 113, 120, 122, 123 Peugnet, Carlos 62, 87, 104, 122, 123 Phillips, Mark 9, 65, 78, 80, 103 Pineyro, Rafael Diez 5, 64, 87, 117 Price, Eirik 51, 75, 93 Price, Jeff 51, 76, 96, 113, 120 Price, Ryan 67, 81

Quintanilla, Roberto 76, 87

Ramirez, Ruben 65, 108 Randazzo, Jasyn 52, 108, 111, 121 Remling, Roger 7, 65, 72, 76, 78, 93, 123 Reniu, Rafael 67, 91 Rice, Trey 145 Ritz, Ryan 145 Roberts, Mike 65, 97, 103 Robertson, Curtis 145 Rocchio, David 52, 76, 93, 113, 121, 122 Rodenbaugh, Rex 78, 145, 157 Rodriguez, Cesar 53, 87 Rodriguez, Renato 62, 87, 103, 122

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Varela, David 63, 97, 103, 113 Vega, Jose 59, 76, 77, 99, 113 Vega, Marco 67, 77, 80, 99 Velarde, Jose 145 Velasco, Gabriel 63, 80, 91, 108, 113, 122 Villagran, Bernardo 65, 96, 109 von Weise, Tom 63, 81, 97

Walsh, James 81, 96, 103 Ward, Dan 59, 72, 75, 76, 80, 96, 103, 120, 123 Ware, Chris 63, 109, 117 Welsh, Chris 67, 97, 99 Wilbraham, Andrew 63, 109, 123 Williams, Tony 67, 103 Wolf, Brian 63, 77, 87, 103, 111, 122 Wolfe, Ian 60, 90, 91, 99, 111, 120, 122, 123 Wolfgang, Scott 67, 77 Woycke, John 60, 97, 108, 121 Wright, Bryan 61, 78, 97

Yaber, Alejandro 4, 63, 81, 87, 111 Young, Adam 145 Young, James Robert 145 Young, Jason 145, 157 Yule, Forest 67, 72, 123

Zavala, Hivels 65, 87, 108 Zucco, Adam 65, 91, 97, 99 Zwach, Axel 61, 81, 93, 99, 121

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