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Vol. 39 The annual publication of Missouri Military Academy Mexico, Missouri 65265 >f

1 • Taps 1994

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Chronicling the year at M.M.A. Staff Cadets, from left, Ran Shuler, Jim Schweickert Chris Nelson and Brian Hackett pose with the M.U. Tiger mascot during the corps' annual trip to the University of Missouri's Faurot Field.

Contents Introduction

Companies

159

Academics

Commencement

163

Individuals

Class History

168

Organizations

Roster

170

Sports

Events

180

Military

Advertising

119

192

Junior School

The Last Page

129

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Editor Marco Scherer Staff Writers Carlos Anda John Auffenberg Bobby Creviston Wil Everts Justin Jobe Carlos Reyes Brandon Rullan Jim Schweickert Ran Shuler Rob Welty Junior School Staff Wes Thompson Sean Gold Nick Workman Contributing Photographers Marco Scherer Sebastian Csaki CPT Willis Kleinsorge MAJ Robert Fedora Mr. Richard Cerretti Ms. Elizabeth Heinze Cover photo: Mr. Scott Spangler Advisor LT James F. Offner

Cadets Jarrod Beaty and Dustin Orloske stroll toward the campus exit to head toward town during Cadet Time shortly before Christmas furlough.

Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon outlines some do's and don'ts, as Com mandant of Cadets LTC Robert Samples observes.

The M.M.A. Marching Band leads the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown St. Louis March 12. The band won a first-place trophy that day.

As we were, and always will be Faces, leaders changed, but

M.M.A.'s mission stayed

the same.

aces come and faces go in the lifetime of an institution. Some might say that the faces are the lifeblood of the institu tion, that it is the people behind the institution that make it work. So be it, with Missouri Military Academy. M.M.A., completing its 105th year of operation, has seen a lot of people in highly visible places come and go in its lifetime. Fortunately, for M.M.A., some of those people

have made a marked difference in the health of the institution. From its birth in 1889, when Missouri Gov. Charles H. Hardin and COL A.F. Fleet, the first M.M.A. president, led a group of Mexico citizens to form a military academy in the middle of the state, M.M.A. has benefited from the guidance of numerous visionaries. One of the Mexico citizens who banded with the governor and COL Fleet to organize their military academy was Benjamin

R. Cauthom, great-grandfather of COL Charles Stribling, III, who just prior to the 1993-94 school year passed the torch to another generation of M.M.A. leaders, in the person of COL Ronald J. Kelly, a member of the faculty since 1969. COL Fleet steered the young Academy safely through its crucial earliest years at its first location in Mexico, establishing many of the traditions that survive today. He also guided M.M.A. successfully through its 3 * Introduction

first disaster, the Great Fire of 1896. which, according to the M.M.A. Centennial history. Soldiers, Scholars, Gentlemen, reduced M.M.A. to a “smoldering mass of ruins.” COL A.K. Yancey rebuilt the Acad emy on its present site following the fire, starting with three buildings now known as Stribling Hall and B and C Barracks. COL W.D. Fonville nurtured M.M.A.'s growth and shaped its character for nearly a decade after the institution was rebuilt on its current site. COL Walter R. Kohr, in his tenure as president, emphasized the military traditions of the school and focused efforts on increas ing its enrollment and strengthening its financial viability. COL Emmette Y. Burton focused, in part, on expand ing the physical plant, including two new ban-acks and a cadet hospital, to seven buildings. Enter the Striblings. COL Charles R. Stribling, Jr., presided over M.M.A. for 35 years from 1933-68. COL Stribling took over the reins with a determina tion to rescue the school from bankruptcy and turn M.M.A. into an exemplary military school. With the help of his son, COL Charles Stribling, III, ’44, and successor as president, 1968-93, M.M.A. became that and more. Joining the Reserve Officers Training Corps 4

when it was established in 1917. cadets earned their first Honor Rating in 1930. Its symbol, a white star, was a constant decoration until it turned gold in 1971. when the Army awarded its first Honor Rating with Distinction. Ranked first among 200 Midwestern Junior ROTC schools, M.M.A. frequently holds that position as the school has earned the Honor Rating with Distinction 23 times since 1971. But the pinnacle came in 1985, when the U.S. De partment of Education designated M.M.A. as one of the nation’s 65 Exem plary Private Schools, the only military school so honored. Physically, the M.M.A. campus has continued to grow. With the addition of the Centennial Gymtorium and Natatorium complex and “D” Barracks, the 228acre campus bears little resemblance to its compara tively meager genesis. The seventh major building project in the last 14 years is now complete, with the dedication of the new baseball complex, Brad Calvert Field. But it won't stop there. In March 1994, plans were approved for construction of a new “C” Barracks. Demolition of old “C”, which had stood since 1901, began soon after Commencement. It is the first phase of a building and modernization program that will transform an M.M.A.

campus that already is the envy of boarding schools nationwide. And now, COL Ronald J. Kelly, who in August 1993 assumed his role as eighth president of M.M.A., is guiding the Academy into that promising future. The 1993-94 school year brought a great many new faces into the Academy. The upper and Junior School faculties welcomed five newcomers, the Mili tary Department added a new staffer and more than 150 new recruits enrolled. In sports, the soccer Colonels continued what has become a tradition of late: They won their postseason district tourna ment and finished among the top eight teams in the state. Along the way, senior midfielder Tomas Gonzalez amazed everyone by lead ing the state in scoring by a wide margin and finishing as M.M.A.’s all-time scoring leader. The school punctuated that accom plishment by retiring his uniform after the season. The football Colonels overpowered Kemper Military School in the 99th anniversary meeting be tween the schools, thereby winning back the Gold Football after a one-year absence. The M.M.A. rifle team maintained its tradition of dominance, going unbeaten for the third consecutive season. The Academy continued to build on its reputation for

educational excellence, placing all 52 1994 gradu ates in colleges and univer sities, many of whom earned scholarships. And, for the first time ever, M.M.A. cadets won fouryear ROTC scholarships from all four major branches of the U.S. mili tary. Tradition remains vital to M.M.A., and the Academy’s traditions continued to evolve. Dad’s Day, Homecoming, Even song, Mother’s Day and Commencement, and their related festivities, drew family and friends of M.M.A. to the campus from all over the world, just as they had in previous years. Formal balls, those special social events that help set M.M.A. apart from other institutions, were well attended and received. Miss Missouri Amber Green once again was special guest at the Valentine Ball. All of which culminated with the 105th Commence ment, as M.M.A. sent another group of future leaders into the world. Senior Jim Beckley summed up his M.M.A. experience: “My years at M.M.A. were great. There may have been times when all that was demanded of me may have caused me to doubt that. But, at the time, I was not aware of just how much I could expect of myself. M.M.A. brought that out, and I’ll always appreciate that.”

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Teaching and Learning

‘Good teachers not only give an swers; they also never stop asking questions. ’ -LTC Frank Meredith

adets filled the Assembly Hall to take their English trimester cams Nov. 19, capping a week of testing in all major core Jbjects. The fall trimesters were the first wave of major exams r cadets during the academic year. There were three sets of mester exams, for the fall, winter and spring terms.

Teachers, students teamed up

As we learned lines of demarcation be II tween teacher and student ■ are clear in most schools. M The teacher imparts infor mation, facts, figures and analysis. The students listen, take notes, ask questions, study material and complete assignments outside class. Those lines are hazier at M.M.A. Not that teachers and students don’t know their respective roles; indeed, any M.M.A. student will recount very clearly the routine of “Atten—tion!!” at the begin ning of class and “Dis—missed!!” at the end of the period. The military courtesy students and faculty alike accord one another makes that distinction abundantly clear. But teachers are not merely authority figures at M.M.A. They are facilitators, who work closely with students, making themselves available al all hours, in some cases. They guide students through specially structured study halls, provide extra help before the regular school day begins and monitor the progress of each student via biweekly grade reports. 6 * Academics

LTC Frank Meredith, Academic Dean of the upper school, put his administrative duties aside during fifth period each day to teach World Geography.

MAJ Paul Baum gives an emphatic reading to his Spanish class. Biology teacher Mrs. Dianne Maguire answers Carlos Ochoa's question as Marco Antonio Miravete-Exsome looks on.

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LTC Robert Samples, commandant, addresses ca dets during Orientation. To his right is CPT Mark Vaughan, assistant commandant.

Experiments were common in MAJ Ron Rosendahl’s Biology class. Here, he examines the work of cadets Zack Chedwick (center) and Jeremy Bowman. COL Ronald Kelly, the new president of M.M.A., meets with cadets at the first all-school assembly.

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Food service manager Mr. Tim Larson cuts some lettuce, preparing a meal in the mess hall. Academy barber Mr. Don Dick gives Jason Parker a trim to start oft the school year.

Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh, office man ager, handles one of many phone calls that goes into the main office every day.

Everyone understands the role of the teacher and the student, including the Academy's new president, COL Ronald J. Kelly. “I don’t think a year went by in which I didn’t learn, right along with my students,” he said. Other M.M.A. adminis trators started their careers in the classroom, including Admissions Director MAJ Roger Hill and his assistant, CPT Roger Mick. And former M.M.A. presi dent, COL Charles R. Stribling III, who still serves as consultant and chairman of the Board of Trustees, spent years in the classroom at M.M.A., teaching English and Journalism. As facilitators - those who make the complex seem simple - the adminis trative support staff ranks 8 * Academics

second to none. The staff includes accountant Mrs. Kathy Brooks, Admis sions Secretary Mrs. Kathy Diederich, Development and Publicity Secretary Mrs. Nancy Seelow, and Mailing Secretary Ms. Jennifer Russom. They work under the supervision of office manager Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh. The facilitators of health at M.M.A. can be found in the Cadet Hospital. Acad emy physician Dr. H. Peter Ekern, who was honored for 25 years of service to M.M.A., is backed by Head Nurse Barbara Williams and nurses Martha Hill, Marian Haynes and Donna Denham. Together, they stress to cadets the impor tance of good health. And, of course, they are always there to nurse a sick cadet back to health.

The Quartermaster staff is perhaps the most notewor thy among the facilitators on campus. The QM pro cures clothing, books and all materials necessary for learning. MAJ Harry Flynn heads the department that includes bookkeeper Mrs. Cathy Dailey and seamstresses Mrs. Nannie Blue and Mrs. Winnie Barker. Academy barber Mr. Don Dick does his part to keep the outer man in order. Cadets visit his shop for a trim - perhaps more every other week. Responsible for the students’ welfare and morale, LTC Robert Samples, commandant of cadets, and his assistants, CPT Mark Vaughan and CPT Richard Treadway, teach cadets important lessons in self-discipline,

responsibility and account ability. CPT Todd Greenberg assists the commandant’s staff in counseling cadets. Joining them in counseling are two other staffers adept at listening and advising. Chaplain Rev. Richard Ash serves as a spiritual guide for cadets, and LTC Walter Sullivan helps them help themselves solve life’s riddles. LTC Sullivan also helps students gain entrance into the college of their choice by steering them through the obligatory myriad of tests, application forms and official procedures. LTC Frank Meredith is dean of the high school. But LTC Meredith finds time in his busy administra tive schedule to teach a course in World Geography.

MAJ Harry Flynn directs traffic in the Quartermaster office during registration.

Below, CPT Roger Mick, assistant admissions direc tor, spent much of his time during registration wel coming family members of new cadets.

Quartermaster bookkeeper Mrs. Cathy Dailey up dates her log of cadet purchases as part of her routine.

At left, Accountant Mrs. Kathy Brooks and cadet Wes Roodhouse help the family of Thomas Moore get through the maze of registration procedures.

Nurse Martha Hill, above, enters a record of medica tion into the books.

Dr H. Peter Ekern and head nurse Barbara Williams check a cadet's foot injury.

Mrs. Carla Hobbs, academic secre tary, is keeper of grade sheets and other key files. But that is but a minute segment of her overall function. It is Mrs. Hobbs who keeps the apparently endless river of academic paperwork Bowing smoothly, prods teachers for grade reports and seems to be always available to answer questions from cadets and faculty alike. Once in a while, she acts as a kind of traffic cop in the hallway outside her office. New cadets who are not yet familiar with the daily routine often turn to Mrs. Hobbs for directions to a classroom. Academics * 9

MAJ Sam Mounger explains a passage to one of his senior English students, Ben Lagarda.

• B PJ MAJ Richard Twells follows the script of a play he and his sophomores are studying

At an institution such as where many cadets speak both Spanish and English, knowledge and apprecia tion of language strikes a particularly significant chord. In a sense, students become facilitators, with old boys who are more fluent in English serving as teachers as well as translators for those

who are relatively new to the language. At M.M.A., the study of English plays a particularly acute role, and the English Department staff is wellequipped to challenge its students.

Faculty newcomer LT Shawn Stromberg explains the beauty of poetry to his junior English class.

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Director of Admissions MAJ Roger Hill enters some information on a prospective cadet on his computer.

MAJ Hill spends much of his time on the recruitment trail. Below, he takes a prospective cadet and his father on a tour of the campus.

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Mailing secretary Ms Jennifer Russom, left, sur rounded by stacks of the latest Eagle, puts address labels on each copy of the paper to be sent out. Admissions secretary Mrs Kathy Diederich readies a letter to be sent to prospective cadets.

Mr. Greg Morton, director of buildings, grounds and security, receives thanks from Mrs. Charles E. Selecman at dedication ceremonies for Brad Calvert Field May 7. Mr. Morton, honored for 10 years of service to M M A., directed construction of the new baseball complex.

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a MAJ Ron Rosendahl, sixth from left, took his Advanced Biology class into the field to trap and study beavers. LTC Henry Matlosz, below, explains the Renaissance to his World History class.

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Freshmen get a fast start in the study of English in CPT Greg Pauley's classes. Their journey on the road to erudition continues in MAJ Richard Twells’ sophomore-level courses. LT Shawn Stromberg, new to the faculty this year, and MAJ Sam Mounger, de velop juniors’ and seniors’ appreciation of literature. For some who desire an additional challenge, LT Stromberg and MAJ Mounger teach Advanced 12 * Academics

Placement courses. MAJ Paul Baum, a member of the Class of 1962, teaches a language foreign to his students, be it Spanish or English. His Spanish students also have the chance to earn college credit through Advanced Placement. International students learning English come to lean on MAJ Baum, as he also serves as their advisor. MAJ Bob Fedora adds to the foreign language cur-

riculum by teaching French and English as a Second Language. In addition to English, there’s a discipline that many consider Greek to them: mathematics. MAJ Joe Ableman, LTC Ray Campbell, LTC John Reddick, LTC David Steinmetz and LTC Hubbert Leverett are well-versed to teach and explain its nuances. LTC Steinmetz starts students with Pre-Algrebra

and Algebra I. LTC Reddick takes them through Geometry and the advanced formulae that comprise Algebra II. MAJ Ableman, who also serves as athletic director, starts students with Algebra I and takes them through the realm of statistics. LTC Campbell challenges cadets in Algebra II, Pre-calculus, and Calculus, as well as computer literacy. The related field of science can confuse and

Cadets Marco SchererandTony Ehler use the computer in the college place ment office. Cadet Jim Schweickert receives his Senior Ring from MAJ Sam Mounger, as cadet Jason Bryant and CPT Todd Greenberg look on. Below, Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo works on a project in Mrs. Becky Erdei's Art class.

At left, Jim Schweickert edits some video for the Journalism class’ monthly TV program, M.M.A. Presents.

Above, Jose Wunsch, left, and Sol Manzilla, team up on an Art project

At left, Dr. Louanna Furbee, chair of the department of anthropology at the University of Missouri, takes Interamerican Studies II students through a slide show during her visit to M.M.A. Oct. 8. MAJ Joe Nunez, left, the course’s instructor, and Manuel Obregon watch intently.

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LTC Walter Sullivan fields a question in his Psychology class.

Below, CPT Marvin Mumm explains molecular structure of sugars in his Chemistry class.

confound some students. But M.M.A. teachers facilitate the study in a number of areas. Many students start with Physical Science, taught by CPT Marvin Mumm and Mrs. Dianne Maguire. Mrs. Maguire and MAJ Ron Rosendahi teach Biology, the latter of whom offers an advanced class. Students also can explore Chemistry with CPT Mumm or Physics with LTC Leverett. 14 * Academics

There are other sciences, those that venture outside a lab setting. They deal with human interaction, land, culture, politics and eco nomics. MAJ Kevin Shaddox teaches about the land and peoples of the earth in World Geography and demonstrates how the nations of the world inter act in Government and Economics. LTC Henry Matlosz builds on the students’

cultural awareness in his World History classes, and LTC Walter Sullivan leaches about the mind and behaviors of man in Psy chology and Sociology. LTC Jerry Leadabrand focuses on the United States’ extensive role in the world theater in U.S. History, starting with the birth of the nation and working up to the present day. Learning is more than core subjects, and electives

are an important part of the curriculum at M.M.A. “Electives enable our students to sample various areas of study and, perhaps, begin serious assessment regarding where their interests and talents lie,” LTC Meredith said. “No one expects most students to discover their career paths in high school, but our electives help them get to thinking about it.” Indeed, elective courses offer students al M.M.A.

CPT Chris Piccone, left, and CPT Greg Pauley share a laugh while helping out in QM during registration.

Below, secretary Nancy Seelow gives the copy machine a workout as part of her routine.

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At right, art student Eddie Salinas applies some detail to one of his creations in Mrs. Becky Erdei's class.

Below, Mrs. Roberta Sanders takes her Keyboard ing students through an exercise.

spice, variety and interrelated knowl edge. The business courses, such as Accounting and Keyboarding, taught by Mrs. Roberta Sanders, add insight to economics in addition to the mechanics of the subjects them selves. Journalism, advised by faculty

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newcomer LT Jim Offner, informa tion director, is a direct and effec tive use of English and communi cations skills. Here the students are facilitators, disseminating informa tion through the newspaper, year book and radio and TV shows. Music Director LTC Dana Reynard received the Army Achievement medal from M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly Sept. 26.

ecretary Mrs. Carla Hobbs keeps TC Frank Meredith, academic dean f the upper school, updated on grades.

LTC Hub Leverett makes the complex seem easy in his Mechanical Drawing class.

LTC David Steinmetz, above, works a problem in his Algebra class. MAJ Kevin Shaddox, at left, explains a worksheet assignment in Government.

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Matt Abby sends back-to-school greetings to a pass erby during Registration.

Below, cadets Chris Campbell and Federico Villarreal hustle to finish a Geography assignment.

Above, LTC Ray Campbell helps students through a problem in Calculus. MAJ Bob Fedora and MAJ Harry Flynn, quartermas ter, take a break during a busy registration rush.

At right, MAJ Joe Ableman checks on a stairway he and maintenance workers poured during the sum mer. MAJ Ableman was involved in a number of improvement projects around campus during the summer months.

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LTC Ray Campbell makes ample use of the board in explaining a formula for Pre-calculus students.

Cadets learn about Latin American political and social culture in MAJ Joe Nunez’s Interamerican Studies class.

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Above, cadet Zack Gershen rehearses a solo for Evensong with vocal music teacher Mrs. Ruth Na tion. CPT Greg Pauley searches for a switch for the stage before a Dramateers rehearsal.

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LT Jim Offner, information and publications director, readies an Eagle for the press.

Art instructor Mrs Becky Erdei provides some assis tance for Johan Padilla, left, and Jose Wunsch.

They also are given the chance to provide commentary and analysis on issues of the day. LTC Dana Reynard, music director, and Mrs. Ruth Nation, vocal music director, help students discover the joy of expressing themselves through song. Mrs. Becky Erdei works with creatively inclined students through her Art classes. CPT Greg Pauley examines various cultures in Humanities. LTC Leverett instructs in a different kind of art. Mechanical Drawing. MAJ Joe Nunez directs the Interamerican Studies Program, which covers various aspects of Latin AmeriAcadcmics * 19

Rafael Tirado, left, and Bruno Belsasso check the bulletin board in the Aca demic Bjuilding. Mrs. Carolyn Steinmetz aids a group of Junior School cadets in the Learning Resource Center.

can culture. This year, an advanced class was added. The learning nerve center of the campus is the library, directed by Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton and Mrs. Nancy Archer. A key resource is Mrs. Carolyn Steinmetz, who guides the Learning Resource Center. Students having difficulty with some aspect of a class meet with her during their study halls, gelling needed assistance to keep up with the workload. The educational ex peri -

n Librarian Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton makes herself available to students. To her left, cadet Luis Esparza works on a computer. 20 * Academics

Teachers relax between classes in the lounge. Clockwise from top: CPT Greg Pauley, LTC Ray Campbell, LT Shawn Stromberg, MAJ Kevin Shaddox, LTC Jerry Leadabrand, MAJ Paul Baum, MAJ Ron Rosendahl, Mrs. Dianne Maguire and CPT Todd Greenberg.

Below, LTC John Reddick, a member of the faculty since 1958, shows that some things, including explaining theo rems, don’t change.

Above, Wil Everts, center, shares some information on computers with two classmates.

LT Jim Offner interviews soccer coach MAJ Richard Twells after the Colonels won the district tournament. Academics

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MAJ Paul Baum, a 1962 M.M.A. graduate, congraC lates senior Forest Yule during the Senior ceremony in September.

Maintenance workers Mr. Larry Anthony and Mr. Ron Cowell install shelves in the Junior School Library during a summer renovation.

Cadets Eric Shepard, left, and Alex Barney confirm class schedules during registration in September.

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ence never ceases, LTC Meredith says. It transcends the classroom, even the institution. What is learned in one stage of life is carried over into the next. Knowledge acquired in one classroom can - indeed, must - be used in another. Students get an important push along that road to learning during their time at

M.M.A. And they take it with them long after gradu ation.

M.M.A. undergoes evaluation ISACS/NCA takes close look at Academy's

total program

very once in awhile, a school has to take a good, hard look at itself and come to some sort of conclusion on its performance. That time arrived during 1993-94, as M.M.A. underwent the ISACS/NCA joint evalua tion. Some 20 faculty com mittees - some including students - were formed for the purpose of evaluating M.M.A. The groups prepared reports on all facets of the school - from curriculum to facilities and prepared a summary for a group called the Independent Schools

Association of the Central States (ISACS), which sent a team of representatives to M.M.A. Feb. 20-23. The group was headed by Mr. David Jones, headmaster of Morgan Park Academy in Chicago. “They did an assess ment of the Upper and Junior schools,” said LTC Henry Matlosz, chairman of the ISACS task force at M.M.A. “It was a joint evaluation, really, because the upper school was assessed by the North Central Association (NCA), which evaluates a lot of public schools, and ISACS. And the Junior School was assessed by

ISACS. It’s a huge undertak ing, getting ready for them.” MAJ Mike Menneke coordinated evaluation efforts in the Junior School. LTC Matlosz said the most difficult aspect was the self-evaluation. “Most of the hard work was done by the lime the team arrived on campus,” he said. That work, evidently paid off. The committee left M.M.A. with numerous commendations, noting among them the school’s student/teacher ratio, devel opment plans and adherence to traditions. “It’s an impressive opera tion,” Mr. Jones said.

Above, LTC Henry Matlosz, chairman of the ISACS task force, and the report he submitted to evaluators.

Mr. David Jones, headmaster of Mor gan Park Academy in Chicago, who headed the ISACS/NCA evaluation team that visited M.M.A. in February, meets with the faculty in November.

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Dad’s Day: Together again For most, Dad’s

Day reunites cadets, parents

for first time since summer

Above, Academy president COL Ronald Kelly addresses a con vocation during Dad's Day.

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loud cover and 1 drizzle persisted, but spirits were sunny, as Dad’s Day Oct. 15-17 brought cadets and parents together for the first time since the school year had begun. Loaded with athletic events, fund-raising meetings, teacher parent conferences, drilldown competi tions, reviews and a formal ball, the weekend drew more than 1,000 parents from 24 states and 10 foreign countries to the M.M.A. campus. “The parent-teacher conferences helped us

At right, he Color Guard leads the corps at the Dad’s Day Review.

get a little better insight into each of our stu dents,” said LTC Henry Matlosz, social studies teacher in the upper school. On Saturday, cadets reacted to orders during the competitive drilldowns to find the best-drilled old and new cadet of the upper and Junior schools. The best-drilled new high school cadet was Kent Cull. Marco Antonio Tavarez was the bestdrilled old high school cadet. The best-drilled new Junior School cadet was Chris Shy. His counterpart among old Junior School cadets

was A.W. Smith. The Colonels football team lost to Brookfield, 49-12. The Dad’s Day Ball capped Saturday’s activities. The weekend concluded Sunday with a review, Fusileers drill team performance and evening vespers. “The whole program was well-organized,” said Mrs. Elizabeth Woods Bradbury, mother of M.M.A. juniors Slade and Trask Bradbury.

SFC Domie Ballesteros of the Military Department evaluates finalists during drilldown.

Mrs Kathy Diederich and Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh greet guests during Dad’s Day registration

Academic progress is the topic, as CPT Marvin Mumm confers with the father of one of his students. CPT Richard Treadway inspects ca det Jason Parker early on Dad’s Day.

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Marco Scherer and his date lead the way during tfe Grand March at the Dad's Day Ball.

HHH' Below, cadet Herb Lemmons flashes a smile, as guests look over his quarters.

COL Ronald Kelly, right. Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon, and Parents-Alumm Committee Co-Chair Mr. Joe Marchbein troop the line.

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LTC Henry Matlosz meets with parents to discuss their son’s progress in World History.

Below, Jim Taylor and his dad enjoy lunch with Junior School Comman dant MAJ Jonathan Eastman in the mess hall.

CPT Roger Mick talks with members of the Parents-Alumni Committee at the Mexico Country Club.

Chris Campbell, Eric Fowler, Bill Nootens and the rest of the corps put several weeks of drills into practice at the review.

Fathers had a chance to eye the corps from close range at the Dad's Day Review.

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You never really leave M.M.A.'

M School spirit ablaze, as alumni

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ore than 180 alumni and their spouses traveled from 17 states to participate in M.M.A.'s Homecoming Nov. 5-6 on the campus. Graduates, including members of 12 Honor Classes celebrating 10th to 65th anniversary reunions, were greeted by the Cadet Corps for 1993-94. Cadets paid tribute to the guests al a battalion review, honoring five-year reunion classes back to 1928. In drill competition for the graduates, Jim Arce, ’83,

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Above, former cadet musicians joined the M.M.A. Drum and Bugle Corps for mess formation. At right, Colonels coach MAJ Joe Ableman and his players welcome the Gold Football back after a 42-6 victory over Kemper Military School.

At right, COL Charles Stribling III, '44, was presented with a gift of crystal by alumni for 41 years of service to M.M.A.

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Bridgeview, HL, won first place. Mark Weaver, ’78, Batavia, Ill., was awarded the Sweepstakes plaque over the 10 best cadet and 10 best alumni partici pants. “E” Ban-acks was judged best-decorated for Homecoming by a com mittee of wives of Associa tion board members, headed by Mrs. Annie Baran, the wife of the outgoing Alumni Associa tion president, Dr. Richard Baran. Mr. Greg Morton, direc tor of buildings, grounds

and security, was honoree by the alumni at halftime the M.M.A.-Kemper football game for 10 yeaj as head of the maintenamc staff. Running back Eric Shepard scored four TD.s in the Colonels' 42-6 victory over Kemper in nh Gold Football game. “It was nice to get back here and see all of the changes that had taken place,” said Nick Winzenried, ’70. “Meme ries came rushing back. I goes to show, you nevei really leave M.M.A.”

At left, M.M.A.'s band helped to keep the Homecom ing pep rally livened on a cold Friday night, playing fight songs. Below, former M.M.A. football stars Chuck Foley, Mackie Johnston and Dick Baran led the cheers at the pep rally.

Above left, cadets cheered, as the M.M.A. Alumni Association cited Mr. Greg Morton, director of build ings, grounds and security, for 10 years of service. Above, LTC Ernest Allen, Senior Army Instructor, put Alumni through their paces in competitive drills.

At left, Eric Shepard clutches the Gold Football, surrounded by teammates Nathan Parker, left, and Andrew Deon.

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Christmas Evensong

Below, Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon served1 reader for Evensong

Service for the soul Evensong, first presented at M.M.A. within days of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. reminds all of the miracles of God and the coming of the Messiah in Scripture and carols. “It’s a challenging program of music to put together, because it needs not only to be religious, but it has to be a lesson,’’ said Mrs. Ruth Nation, director of vocal music at M.M.A. There were a number of traditional carols in the 13-piece musical program, including solos of “O Holy Night” and an English Carol. “The Christ Child Lay on Mary’s Lap.” The Evensong choir, comprising the upper school and Junior School glee clubs, began rehearsals about a month before the service. A committee selected Manuel Obregon and Jason Bryant as readers and Ross Patterson as alternate. Rev. Richard Ash, chaplain, determined the Scripture passages. Middle right, Glee Club director Mrs. Ruth Nation leads Milton Flores, center, and Justin Kuo through a carol during a dress rehearsal for Evensong.

The Glee Club performed 13 pieces of music, including two solos, during Evensong.

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Santa, a.k.a. Eric Shepard, listens to an extensive list of wants from a cadet, as David Good, left, waits for his turn.

The band dropped in on the several Christmas parties going on across cam pus, playing carols.

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At left, Zack Gershen performs a solo of 'O Holy Night.’

Above, cadets feasted on turkey and ham during their Christmas buffet in the dining hall.

“It’s a very inspira tional, beautiful service, and I think it gets the cadets thinking very seriously about the meaning of Christmas,” said Rev. Ash. who conducted the service. “The Memorial Chapel, of course, is deco-

rated for the season and lighted by candles. I think everyone gets a great deal out of e,xperiencing Even song.”

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Dancing the night away...

Cadets, faculty, quests show

some style at formal balls

ormal balls are perhaps the Academy’s signature social events. Cadets, faculty and their guests dress in their finest and mingle and dance to some of the finest music around. In keeping with tradition, there were four formal balls during the 1993-94 school year: the Dad’s Day Ball Oct. 16; the Valentine Ball Feb. 12; the Tulip Ball April 16; and the Final Ball May 28. All were held in the Gymtorium. Perhaps the most eagerly awaited of the four, from the cadets’ perspective, are the

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Above, Miss Laura Beck of Florissant, Mo., is surrounded by Miss Missouri Amber Green and attendants after Beck's coronation as queen of the Val entine Ball. From left, are Zack Gershen, Felicia Reum, Marisa Gar ner, George Ludewig, Miss Missouri, Beck, Eddie Salinas, Matt Robertson, Megan Meythaler, Jeremy Bowman and Kelly Blackwell.

Above right, Jose Bours and Eric Shepard show their dates a few steps at the Final Ball.

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At right, faculty greet cadets and guests in the reception line prior to the Dad’s Day Ball, another tradition at M.M.A. formal affairs.

Valentine and Tulip bails. The junior class of ’95 sponsored the Valentine Ball and decorated the Gymtorium along the theme, “A Classic Touch of Love.” Decor included a city skyline under a full moon, a three-stage fountain and working street lamps that threw a faint glow over the dance floor. The seniors took center stage in the Tulip Ball, which helps to usher in the spring season. “There is a lot of work to do in putting one of these balls together,” said Eddie Salinas, junior class president, whose duty it was to escort Miss Missouri Amber Green at

the Valentine Ball. The year’s first ball, on Dad’s Weekend, gave many attendees their first taste of the reception line, where they meet member, of the faculty and staff, ar: the Grand March, which concludes by passing undi an Arch of Sabres formed by the cadet officers. Together with the four informal mixers - two of which were held at M.M.A. and two at St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, Ill. - formal balk gave cadets many opportunities to exercise their social skills and dancing expertise.

The Grand March traditionally kicks off every M.M.A. formal ball, including the one below, on Dad’s Day.

Below, Miss Missouri, Amber Green, is escorted under the Arch of Sabres by junior class president Eddie Salinas at the Valentine Ball.

Left, Daniel Soares mingles with guests at mixer held with St. Mary's Academy of Nauvoo, HL, Sept. 11 on the M.M.A. tennis courts.

Not all dances at M.M.A. are formal. Above, cadet Mike Tune seems quite pleased, as he dances with his partner at the mixer with St. Mary's in Septem ber.

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A weekend for Mothers

M Moms bring a touch of home to cadets, as year winds down

other’s Weekend, May 7-8, is a welcome milepost along the yearly M.M.A. journey. It is welcome not only for the visiting parents, who this year crowded the campus, but for the indication it gives to the cadets that the journey is near its end. Indeed, Mrs. Betty Marchbein, mother of senior Mike Aubuchon, reminded cadets at the Mother’s Weekend Vespers service that the end of the journey was little more than two weeks hence. But it was more than the year’s end that was on the minds of cadets; Mother’s Weekend was filled with activities. It started Saturday afternoon, with dedication of Brad Calvert Field, M.M.A.’s new baseball facility named in honor of a former cadet who died in 1987 at age 27. Calvert’s mother, Mrs. Charles Selecman of Palm Coast, Fla., attended the dedication with her husband and other family members, including Brad’s son, Christopher Calvert. “Brad was here just one year, but he loved M.M.A.,” Mrs. Selecman said. “We’re very honored

Above right, mothers got a chance to examine cadet artwork throughout the weekend at the Festival of the Arts in the Centennial Gymtorium. Far right, inexperienced dentist Chris tian Campbell beckons reluctant pa tient Tim Hodge to the chair in Surgery, one of five one-act plays in the Dramateers’ The Good Doctor.

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Above, a brass quartet of Joshua Headley, Nathan Woodring, Richard Millhouse and Steven McDavid per formed at the Festival of the Arts.

that he could be remembered this way.” On Saturday night, M.M.A. staged its annual Festival of the Arts, featuring a concert by the high school and Junior School bands and glee clubs, an art display and five one-act Dramateers performances. The Dramateers’ performance of Neil Simon’s The Good Doctor, featuring five one-act plays, kept the audience howling. The Sneeze showed that even the best intentions can do more harm than good, as proletariat meets aristocrat at a theater performance. When the former, portrayed by Chris Nelson, inadvertently sneezes on the latter, played by

Andrew Deon, he goes to ridiculous lengths to make amends. The slapstick of Surger\ had the audience roaring with laughter and applause at a dental neophyte, Christian Campbell, and a: apprehensive priest, Tim Hodge. In The Drowned Man, 2 dockside con artist, Trask Bradbury, convinces a passerby, Dan Kriegermeier, to watch hii feign drowning - for a nominal charge. AQuiet War focuses on two elderly Russian war veterans - an Army man, played by Greg Rysterski, and his Navy counterpart, Matt McGill, who have nothing better to do than watch the sun rise and argue about lunch.

Ian Zwach gets a flower and a kiss from his mother during the traditional Flower Ceremony on front campus.

Below, Mike Aubuchon and his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marchbein, see the humor in something at the Senior Reception at the Mexico Country Club. Mrs. Marchbein later addressed the corps at Vespers.

Mothers lined the perimeter of Colo nels Field during the review on Mother's Day.

Above, Andrew Deon, one of four win ners of the Superior Cadet Medal fo 1993-94, gets a congratulatory hui from his mother during the Mother’ Day Review. Manuel Obregon Sebastian Csaki and Rob Welty wer the other winners.

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Ed Tour leads cadets to Chicago orty-three cadets and two members of the faculty spent three days exploring America’s Second City, Chicago Feb. 13-15. on M.M.A.’s annual Educa tional Tour. The itinerary was very busy, said MAJ Joe Nunez, who along with MAJ Paul Baum, accompanied the cadets on the excursion. On the trip, cadets were able to squeeze in a lot of varied activities, ranging from experiencing the Omni Max Cinema to climbing the Sears Tower, the world’s tallest building. Day 1 started Sunday, February

Above, one of the stops at the Museum of Science and Industry featured a space exhibit. Here, Steven McDavid examines actual suits worn by astronauts on space missions.

At right, Dan Beach, left, and Jim Schweickert enjoy the view from the observation deck of the world’s tallest building, the Sears Tower.

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13, when cadets took a chartered bus to the Days Inn in downtown Chi cago. That night, they attended the Drury Lane Dinner Theater, which featured the comedy. Don't Dress for Dinner. Day 2 started out with the Mu seum of Science and Industry, of which the President’s Report in 1988 said, “This museum strives toward inspiration and learning.” Cadets then traveled to the Omni Max Cinema, which is said to have the most sophisticated film and sound system for motion pictures in the world. That day, cadets also saw the Apollo 8 Spacecraft; a captured

German Submarine from World War II; and a full-scale replica of a coal mine; and the exhibits on Modern Technology. Also included was the Vertical Mall at the Water Tower and an Untouchables Tour of Chicago, a so-called mobster tour of the city, complete with machine guns. On Day 3, cadets visited the Sears Tower Observatory, then took the bus back to school. “This trip gave cadets a chance to see Chicago in a way that just visiting won’t,” MAJ Nunez said.

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‘We work together for the benefit the corps and the individual cadet. ’ - Manuel Obregon Battalion Commander Cadet Richard Millhouse sounds the call to noon mess. Millhouse, a junior from Deerfield, III., served as the corps’ primary bugler for the entire school year.

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‘We have to set the example. ’ - Hector Allende The senior class officers include Hector Allende, President; Miguel Sainz, Vice President; and Juan Carlos Gastelum, Secretary.

Seniors prove to be strong leaders eing a senior has its advantages, such as privi leges, but it also comes with its responsibilities. “We have to set the ex ample,” said Hector Allende, president of the Class of ’94. ’’There are underclassmen and

new boys who look to us for leadership.” Assisting Allende in the role of leadership is Miguel Sainz, vice president. Along with Secretary Juan Carlos Gastelum and Cadet Council Representa tive Chris Underwood, they look to their sponsor, CPT

Todd Greenberg, for guidance. The seniors’ first duty among many is leadership, Sainz said. But there are other responsi bilities, including sponsoring the 48th annual Tulip Ball April 16 in the Centennial Gymtorium. The theme was “A River of Dreams.”

Manuel Obregon Aguilar It is incredible how quickly our stay here at M.M.A. has passed. Il is unlikely that all of us will ever be together again; therefore we must do our best to remain in contact. The friendships we have gained here can last a lifetime. I will not mention any specific names, because if I would, I would have to mention all of you faculty and cadets. If you need any help or advice of any kind, write me and, believe me, I will answer. Thank you, God, M.M.A.. Mom and Dad and Father Greg, for guiding me through this great stage of life!

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Battalion Commander-Major Academic Fourragere 2,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 2,3,4. Delta Phi 2,3,4. Glee Club Ribbon 2,3,4 Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 4 Vespers Reader 4 Cadet Council 4. Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong Reader 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2.3 Mili tary Wreath 2,3. Superior Cadet 3.4 First Order Private 2. Posture Bar 2 Soldiers Bar 2,3,4 Maroon Bar 2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Junior Var sity Cross Country 3.4 Junior Varsity Track 3. Physical Training 2,4. Horseback Riding 2 State Military Rifle 3.4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3. Scholarship Honor Medal 2,3,4. Discinpline Honor Medal 2.3.4 Glee Club Honor Medal 2,3,4. Military Honor Medal 1.2.3. Athletics Honor Medal 3.4 Barracks Honor Medal 3 GEN Douglas MacArthur Award 4. NRA Rifle Bronze Medal 4 1st Place Rille Team, NRA Medal 4. District Choir Medal 3.4 Expert Small Bore Rifle 3,4. Sharpshooter Small Bore Rifle 2 Sophomore Leadership Medal. AMCS 2. BestGroomed 1st-Year Cadet 2. Discipline Mentas Plaque 2,3, 4 Phillip Russell Award 2. Echo Company Marksmanship Medal 3 Delta Phi President 4. Outstanding Rifleman Tro phy 4. Sharpshooter Small Bore Pistol 4. LTC Eugene Lamm Plaque 4. Wall Cup 4. Legion of Honor 4 Battalion Marksmanship Medal 4.

Hector Allende Ayala Three years, three long years of my life I spent in but I don't regret them. M.M.A. has taughtme many valu able things. 1 thank God, my parents and family for this lifetime opportunity and for all their support. I LOVE YOU ALL. I’d like to thank my friends (broth ers): Flores, C.; Yarza, Sainz, Rullan, Gastelum, Alverde, Davila, A.; Tavarez, M.; Wunsch, Villarreal, F.; Contreras, Badiola, Zwach, Verduzco, Ortiz, Padilla, F.; Blancas, Lagarda, Olimon, and everyone I failed to mention. A special thanks to LTC Matlosz. We made it, Class of ’94.

1st Lieutenant. Alpha Company Executive Officer. Senior Class President Academic Fourragere 2,3,4. Foreign Lan guage Ribbon 3. Delta Phi 2,3.4. Glee Club Ribbon 3. Cadet Council 4. Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong 3.4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4. Military Wreath 2,3,4. First Order Private 2. Honor Guard 2,4. Posture Bar 2,3,4. Sol diers Bar 2,3.4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Color Guard 2. Fusileers 4. Posture Bar 2.3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 2.3,4. Guematona! Ribbon 3 Varsity Soccer4. Intramural Football 2,3. Intramu ral Basketball 2 Physical Training 3.4 Intramural Volleyball. 2 Intramural Softball 2 Intramural Soccer 2 State Military Soccer 4 District Soccer 4 Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Com mendation Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2. Mili tary Honor Medal 3. Scholarship Honor Medal 2,3,4 Athletic Honor Medal 4

Bernardo Alverde And now the day is over!! I only want to thank those people who made this happen, especially my parents, brothers and sister and also my friends. They all are what I value most in my life. I want to wish good luck to: Sainz, Allende, Rullan, Belsasso, Wunsch, Flores, Scherer, Davila, Gastelum, Ferrando, Manzanedo, Manzilla, and for the underclassmen Badiola. Ortiz, Zwach, Blancas, Verduzco, Ochoa, Jordi, Arellano, Garcia, Gonzalez, R.; Ayala, and Granaditos.

Staff Sergeant Charlie Company 1st Sergeant Fine Arts Ribbon 3 Band Ribbon 3.4 Cadet Council 2 LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4 Honor Guard 2.3. Posture Bar 2.3,4. Soldiers Bar 2.3 Maroon Bar 2,3. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Soccer 4 Varsity Cross Country 3. Varsity Wrestling 2.3.4. Varsity Golf 2 Intramural Football 2 Intramural Bas ketball 2. Physical Training 4. Intramural Volleyball/Soccer State Military Wrestling 2,3,4 State Military Soccer 4. State Military Golf 2. District Soccer 4. District Wrestling 3 Record Holder (140 push-ups) 4. Ambassadors 3.4. Commendation Ribbon 2.3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.3,4 Barracks Honor Medal 2. Discipline Honor Medal 3. Military Honor Medal 3 Band Honor Medal 4

Michael J. Aubuchon Well, it’s finally over. I have com pleted another challenging stage in my life. The tough lessons of life learned here won’t be forgotten. I wish to thank all who made it happen. Heading the top of the list would definitely be Mom and Dad. Without their encouragement and support, I could never have been this successful. Mom, ‘you were right.’ Thank you both and I love you. Thanks, Mrs. Williams, for understanding. Also, to all my friends here and in St. Louis: Baby, Pattymelt, Mr. Yule, Rafo, Jaime, Trask, Slade, Clifton, and everyone else, thanks. Peace.

Captain. Echo Company Commander Olson Award. Vale dictorian 4. Alumni Plaque 4 Science Plaque 4 Science Medal 4 Danforth Plaque 4 Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award 4 Bohm Medal 4 Hooton Fellowship Cup 4. Aca demic Fourragere 3,4. Delta Phi 3.4 Fine Arts Ribbon 4. Art Ribbon 3.4 Vespers Reader 4. Cadet Council 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Military Wreath 3.4 Posture Bar 2. Soldiers Bar 3.4. Maroon Bar 4. MU Parade Ribbon 3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Football Captain 3.4 Var sity Basketball Captain 4. Varsity Baseball Captain 4 Var sity Football 3.4. Varsity Basketball 2,3,4 Varsity Baseball 2.3.4. Intramural Football2 State Military Football 3,4. State Military Basketball 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4. Scholarship Honor Medal 3.4 Military Honor Medal 3.4. Athletic Honor Medal 2.3.4 Bar racks Honor Medal 2,3.4. American Legion Medal of Excel lence 3 M-Club Medal 3,4. Bausch & Lomb Science Award 4. Boys State 4 Army ROTC Scholarship (4-year) 4 Navy ROTC Scholarship (4-year) 4. Air Force ROTC Scholarship (4-year) 4. M-Club President 4. Cadet Council Chairman 4 Delta Phi Vice President 4. Dean K. Ahistrand MVP Award

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Adam Baranski First of all. I would like to thank my parents! Mom and Dad: I love you very much and thank you for all your support. I could never have made it without you. M.M.A. changed my life for the better. I've met friends here that will be with me for life. I'll miss you, Sam. You and I have shared experiences together dial I'll remember for life. Good luck to you and Nick. It’s been four LONG years, and I made it. The CLASS OF '94 ROCKS! Well. I guess it’s goodbye for now. Later. '94.

1st Lieutenant Charlie Company Executive Oflicer. Band Ribbon 1.2,3,4 Distnct Solo & Ensemble 2,3 Chapel Worker 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2,3,4 Posture Bar 1,2,3.4 Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Guberna torial Ribbon 3 Varsity Baseball 1. Varsity Rifle 4. Varsity Swimming 2 Intramural Football 3 Lifesaving 2.3 Intramu ral Volleyball/Swimming 1.2 State Military Swimming 2 State Military Rifle 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4 Company Competition Ribbon 3 Athletic Honor Medal 3 Band Honor Medal 1,2,3. Marksmanship Medal (Rille) 3 Marksmanship (Pistol) 4 Jackson Music Award 4

Daniel Beach I'd like to thank LTC Samples, CPT Mumm, Mrs. Steinmetz, LTC Reynard, and my parents for the support they have given me during my years at M.M.A. I'd also like to thank a few of these close friends: my four brothers, Sam, Forest, Carl, Owen. Billy, and Greg (there's only one way to rock; we’ll always love Panama). Finally, Jay and Eric. Thanks for always being there, Guys. Semper Fi!

Master Sergeant Drum Major. Fine Arts Ribbon 3,4 Band Ribbon 2,3,4 State Solo & Ensemble 3 Distnct Solo & Ensemble 3 Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 4 Chapel Worker 3,4 Cadet Council 2 Evensong 2,3.4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2. First Order Pnvate 2. Posture Bar 2,3,4 Soliders Bar 2,3 Maroon Bar 2. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Football Captain 2.3 Var sity Basketball Captain 2.3 Varsity Football 2,3,4 Varsity Basketball 2.3. Varsity Track 2 Boxing 2,3,4. Horseback Riding 4 State Military Football 4 State Military Basketball 3. State Military Track 2 Battalion Boxing 3,4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3 Company Competition Ribbon 2 Eagle Scout 4 District Ensemble Honor Medal 3 State Ensemble Honor Medal 3 Investment Club Medal 4 Streep Brothers Band Award 4 Sousa Award 4. Excellence in Music Plaque 4.

James Howard Beckley

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In my three years at the Academy, I learned a lol about life’s game. Life has its ups and downs, its tragedies and its successes. Here you learn to survive. I'd never have made it if it weren’t for some people. I would like to thank my parents and grandparents for my education and future. I owe you. Good luck to Brad, Mike, Dan, Tony, Adam, Eric, Bernie, Sam, Jason, Ross, Manuel, and Bradley. Thanks for al ways being there. If I missed anybody, I apologize. Finally, to Michael W. Beckley. I will always love and remem ber you.

First Lieutenant Provost Marshal. Academic Fourragere 2 Fine Arts Ribbon 3. Glee Club Ribbon 2,3,4 Slate Solo & Ensemble 3. District Solo & Ensemble 3 Evensong 2,3,4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. First Order Private 2. Honor Guard2,3.4 Piosture Bar2.3.4 Soldiers Bar2.3.4 Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Military Police 2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3.4 Gubernatonal Ribbon 3. Varsity Swimming 4. Physical Train ing 2.4. Horseback Riding 2 Commendation Ribbon 2,3,4 Company Competition Ribbon 2.3 Glee Club Honor Medal 2,3,4 Military Honor Medal 2,3,4 Athletic Honor Medal 4. Barracks Honor Medal 2 All-Distnct Choir 3.4. Marksman (Pistol) 4. Amvets Medal 4. MP of the Year Award 4.

Bruno Belsasso Minvielle M.M.A. was a great change in my life. I would like to thank especially my parents, for giving me this opportunity and support in these three years of my life. They were tough ones but worth while. I also want to thank all the people that supported me in these years, like both Steinmetzes, LTC Samples, LTC Meredith, and all my friends. I’ll never forget you, especially Bernie. I would like to say thousand things, but I can't. Just do the best you can, always.

Captain. Charlie Company Commander. Academic Fourragere3,4 Band Ribbon 2,3,4 Vespers Readers. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3,4. Posture Bar 2.3. Soldiers Bar 2,3,4 Maroon Bar 2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Baseball Captain 4. Varsity Baseball 2,3,4. Varsity Swim ming 4. Intramural Basketball 3. Physical Training 2 State Military Baseball Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Com petition Ribbon 3 Band Honor Medal 2,4 Discipline Honor Medal 2,3,4. Athletic Honor Medal 3,4. COL Cherches Plaque (Outstanding Cadet in *C’ Company) "C" Company Marksmanship Award 4. Mentas Discipline Plaque 4. Kersey Posture Trophy 4 McConnell Korean Trophy 4.

Samuel Dean Blair Il all started with ‘Roll of nineteen hundred and eighty nine’ (Remember that, Marco?)... six years past. Every year had its highlight: Price-the wreck, Hodge-campout, Lopata-lhe shed, Baranski-RUMORS and ‘wart’, and Nicky-four years! Dan, you rock; Marco, long, long time; Brandon, thanks; Brant, you’re late; Forest, Mister Yuuule; ETC Allen, backwards?; MAJ Baum, gracias por todo; Tim, next year; Mrs. Sanders, thanks; LTC Reynard, Class of ’94: Goodbye, Good Times, and Good Luck!

2nd Lieutenant Echo Company Platoon Leader. Academic Fourragere 1,2,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Delta Phi 1.2,3.4. Band Ribbon 1,2,3,4. State Solo & Ensemble 2,3 District Solo & Ensemble 3 Vespers Reader 1,2,3,4 Chapel Worker 1.2 Cadet Council 3 Evensong 2,3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2.3.4 Military Wreath 1 Posture Bar 1.2,3.4 Maroon Bar 1,4 MU Parade Ribbon 1.2,3,4 Guber natorial Ribbon 3 Varsity Rifle Captain 4 Varsity Cross Country 1,2. Varsity Rifle 1,3,4. Intramural Basketball 2 Intramural Archery 1 State Military Rille 3.4. Ambassadors Ribbon 1. Band Honor Medal 3.4. Military Honor Medal 1 Scholarship Honor Medal 1,2,3.4 Most Dedicated Archer 1. DAR American History Medal 3. Phelps Award (Outstanding 11th Grade Student) 3. Gillette Award (Outstanding Brass Musician) 3 Memorial Award (Bugler) 3 *C* Company Marksmanship Medal 3 Expert, Small Bore Rifle 2,3,4. Expert, Small Bore Pistol 4 Eagleton Plaque 4. Most Versa tile Cadet Plaque 4 Cooper Plaque 4 Bryan Essay Medal 4

Jose F. Bours Guerra Hey everyone, it’s finally over! Through my years here, I learned many important things, one of them being the value of my friendships. I would have never made it without the support of my friends and family. If it were possible, I would name every one of you but I don't have enough space. I would like to thank my parents for all their support and love. Thanks also to Primo, Trevi, Change, Verde, Wil, Chinos, Miguel, Chichi and many more, thank you! But especially Susana: Without you, I would have never made it. I love you.

Sergeant 1st Class Echo Company 1st Sergeant. Art Rib bon 4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4 Posture Bar 2 Soldiers Bar 3.4 Maroon Bar 4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Varsity Swimming Captain 3. M-Club Ribbon 2,3,4 Varsity Track Captain 4. Varsity Cross Country Captain 4 Varsity Football 3. Varsity Cross Country 4 Varsity Swimming 2.3.4 Varsity Track 2,3,4. Intramural Volleyball/Swimming 2. State Military Swimming 2,3,4 State Military Track 2,3,4. Battalion Swimming Medal 2,3,4. Battalion Track Medal 2,3,4. State Track 4 Swimming Record Holder (4 x 50-meter freestyle relay) 2 Track Record Holder (4 x 400 relay, 300 intermediate hurdles). 3rd place in state track meet 4 Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4. Company Competition Ribbon 2.4 Athletic Honor Medal 2,3,4.2nd Order Private 2. Marks manship medals 2,3,4. Sectionals. Track 3,4. Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award 4. Aztec Warrior Chief Award 4

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Jason Robert Bryant Special thanks to COL Kelly, Jack Fritsche. Mrs. Williams and staff (the “B” hive), Ma and Pa Clark (I love you!). Now forthose in the light: Peace and good luck to Thrash and Slash Bradbury, Baby Ross, Underwear, Mr. Yool (take off that mask), Marco, Sol, Rupaul, Sainz, Blair, Rafo, Zwach, Clifton (class, ten-hut), David Vaughan, Pierre the squirrel. Cedillo (4 years we’ve been brothers). I love you, Victoria!! To Mike Aubuchon and Tony Williams, I leave a huge thanks. You helped me out and were always there for me. Take care and keep in touch.

Sergeant 1 st Class. Academic Fourragere 1,2,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Delta Phi 1,2,3. Journalism Rib bon 3. Quill & Scroll 2 Vespers Reader 2 Chapel Worker 2,3. Evensong 3.4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2.3,4. Military Wreath 1. Honor Guard 3. Posture Bar 1.2 Soldiers Bar2.3,4. Maroon Bar3 Color Guard 1.2,3 Fusileers 1,2,3 MU Parado Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. M-Club Ribbon 1.2.3.4. Varsity Track Captain 4 Varsity Football 1,2,3,4. Varsity Basketball 1.2,3,4. Varsity Track 1.2,3.4. 10K Run 1. State Military Track 1,2,3,4 State Military Football 4. State Military Basketball 1,2,3,4 Battalion Track Medal 3,4. Distnct Track 3.4 State Track 3 Track Record Holder (high jump) 4 Osage Invitational Track Record Holder (200-meter dash) 4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3 Scholarship Honor Medal, Discipline Honor Medal, Athletic Honor Medal, Barracks Honor Medal Bailey Bronze Eagle Award 4. Bailey Award 4.

Christian H. Campbell I just want to say thanks to God, my family, and my love, Kristine, for help ing me through these past two years. I have changed so much since my first day here at M.M.A. From a teen-ager who had no recognition of what self discipline, education and maturity of the mind mean to one, and his future, to an adult who has succeeded in learning these traits and prepared for the next step in life.

Corporal Delta Company Squad Leader. LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4. Posture Bar 4 Maroon Bar 4. MU Parade Ribbon 4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Track 3.4 Intra mural Basketball 3. Horseback Riding 4. Intramural Volleyball/Swimmmg 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4.

Guillermo Cedillo Pedroza Four years is a long way. I made it through. Considering the kind of friends I met here, it was worth it. I want to thank, first of all, my mother: Without her I don't think I would’ve made it through. I would like to thank all my friends who supported me and trusted me in everything: Goodbye, guys, and don’t give up. Good luck to Manzilla, Tono, Enano, CJ, Indio, Berry, Lopez,G., Memo, Scherer, Badiola, Ballesteros, Ferrando, Tomas. And the only two left from the Alamo; Bryant and myself. Thanks, Mom! I LOVE YOU!!! 42 * Seniors

Master Sergeant Delta Company 1 st Sergeant. Art Ribbon 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2,3.4. Posture Bar 1,2,3.4. Soldiers Bar 2.3. Maroon Bar 1,2.3,4. Military Police 1. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Baseball 2. Intramural Football 1.2,3,4. Physical Training 1.2,3,4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 1.2,3,4. Athletic Honor Medal 2. Barracks Honor Medal 1,2,4. Marksman Award (Rifle) 2,3. Marksman Award (Pistol) 4.

Daniel Chavez I want to thank my mother who al ways encouraged me and motivated me, Thanks, mother! I want to wish good luck to all my friends of the senior class: Reyna, Pena, Cedillo, Del Bosque, Ramirez, Reniu, Prieto, Yarza, Kuo, and others and to my Junior friends: Leal, Poo, Blancas, Munoz, P.; Zwach, and others. Never think in the past; always think in the future.

Private 1 st Class. LET Military Class Ribbon 4. Posture Bar 4. Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4. Color Guard 4. MU Parade Ribbon 4 Varsity Swimming 4. Intramural Football 4. Physi cal Training 4. Battalion Swimming 4.

Pablo Contreras Thanks to the advice of my parents and specially of you, Nardo! I MADE IT! The most important value of M.M. A. is all my friends. Thanks to LTC Leadabrand, LTC and Mrs. Steinmetz, Pena, Reyna, Marquito, Wunsch, Alex, Cedillo, Leonardo, Davila, Salvatore, Lemmons, Doctor, Charlie, F.; Charlie, M.; Turkey, Gastelum, Hector, Chavelo, Berny, Fredy, Orejon, Aubuchon. Miguel, and Oso, Pato, Chaparrito, Cesar, CJ's, Tono, Vega, Ricardo, Mariano, Johan, Lopez, G., Willy, Ramon, Macias, Laredo!, Boris, Pavel, Kuo. (Ian, Beto, GOOD LUCK!)

1st Lieutenant. Echo Company Platoon Leader. Art Ribbon 3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4. Posture Bar 2,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Tennis 4. Varsity Swimming 3,4. Intramural Basket ball 2. Physical Training 2,3 Intramural Tennis 2,3. State Military Tennis 4. State Military Swimming 3,4. Battalion Swimming Medal 2,4. Barracks Honor Medal 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4. Discipline Honor Medal 3 Ath letic Honor Medal 3,4. Marksmanship Award 4.

Alberto Davila First, I want to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity; it helps me value what I really have. I want to thank the Academy for teaching me to live with stress and responsibility. Best of luck to all my friends Vega, Pavo, Tomate (thanks for the lessons), Villarreal, Lagarda (Jean), Olimon, Cucho, (Drive, Pera, Gastelum, Marco T., Badiola, and all the rest. Remember, never give up. Life is too short; enjoy it and be happy. SENIORS, CIAO “In the long run, men hit only what they aim at.’’ - H. Thoreau

Master Sergeant. Alpha Company 1st Sergeant. Academic Fourragere 3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2,3. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Honor Guard 3,4. Posture Bar 2,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3,4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Fusileers 3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Golf Captain 4 Varsity Golf 2,3,4. Intramural Football 2,3,4. Physical Training 2,3,4. State Military Golf 2,3,4. Battalion Golf Medal. 2,3,4. Distnct Golf 2,3,4. State Golf 2,4. Ambas sadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2 Military Honor Medal 3.4. Discipline Honor Medal 4 Athletic Honor Medal 2,3,4. Charles Foley Plaque (Most Valuable Golfer) 3.4.

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Fernando Del Bosque First, 1 would like to give thanks to the most important persons in this world: my father and mother, for this great opportunity they have given me and for all the support I have received from them during my three years at M.M.A. 1 would also like to give thanks to all the members of the senior class for their support and friendship during my years at M.M.A., but especially to those who helped me, including Pena, Reniu, Salomon, Lagarda, Chavez, Leal, Prieto, Alverde, Tavarez, Padilla, Lemmons, Munoz, Contreras, and Villarreal. Thank you for a fine year.

Sergeant. Echo Company Platoon Sergeant LET Military Class Ribbon 2 Posture Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Company Competi tion Ribbon 2,3,4.

Carlos Ferrando Espinoza Finally the dream is over. Dad, thank you for the great opportunity and sup port you gave me. I wouldn't have made it without you. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. Ma and Gera, I wouldn’t have made it without your support. Thank you, and don’t forget that I love you, too. Compadrito, finally it's over. I wouldn’t make it without you and Pitt. Thanks. I love you. I could not have done it without my friends: Pato, Paul, Boris, Beto, Nayo, Indio, Tlacuache, Cejota, Enano, Tono, Raul, Cunao, Papa, Tomate, Turkey. VIVA MEXICO.

Staff Sergeant. Echo Company Administrative N C.O. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Posture Bar 2,4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2.4. MU Parade Riubbon 2,3,4. Gubernatonal Ribbon 3. Varsity Swimming 4. Intramural Football 2,4. Intramural Basketball 3. Physical Training 2,3,4. Intramural Tennis 3. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3 Barracks Honor Medal 3.

Carlos Flores Three long years of my life here at M.M.A. and 1 am finally done. Thanks to my parents and my grandparents for giving me the great opportunity to gradu ate from M.M.A. I want to thank my best and loyal friend, Allende, for the big support and the great friendship that he gave me “Tomate, we made it.” I will always remember you, Sainz, Rullan, Gastelum, Zwach, Yarza, Badiola, Villarreal, Tavarez, Davila, Loco, Wunsch. You guys have been my brothers, my family. Good luck to all the juniors. Thanks, LTC Matlosz, for everything. You are the very best. 44 * Seniors

Staff Sergeant. Alpha Company Administrative N.C.O. Fine Arts Ribbon 4 Ari Ribbon 4. Glee Club Ribbon 3. Cadet Council 3. Evensong 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 4 Posture Bar 4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2. MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Cross Country 4. Intramural Football 2.3. Intramural Basketball 2.3. Physical Training 2.3,4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 4. District Cross Country 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Military Honor Medal 4. Com pany Competition Ribbon 3.

Brant Garner In my years at M.M.A., I feel like I have learned many lessons, including self-sufficiency. Overall, the experi ence has been great. I would like to thank my family for the great opportu nity and support they have given me. Special people to me are MAJ Rosendahl, LTC Matlosz, and Mrs. Steinmetz. I want to give best wishes to my friends: Sam, Dan, Mr. Yuuule!, and Adam. Oh, don’t forget the rumors. Good luck to the M.M.A. Rifle Team. Thanks for the experience, LTC Allen! So long, Class of 1994!!

Corporal. Band Ribbon 2. LET Military Class Ribbon 4. Posture Bar 2,3. Color Guard 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Rifle 2,3,4. Intramural Basketball 1 Physical Train ing 3.4 State Military Rifle 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2.4. Band Honor Medal 2. Athletic Honor Medal 4.

Juan Carlos Gastelum My three years at M.M.A. taught me how to live with stress and responsibil ity. I know this experience will help me in the future. I want to thank my mom and dad for their support and friendship, which helped me to accomplish my three years at M.M.A., three of the hard est and greatest years of my life. Best of luck to Marco, Hector, Carlos, Alejandro, Alberto, Franciso, Federico, Javier, Pablo’s, Mariano, Ian, Guillermo, Jose, Sol, Miguel, Camilo, Brandon, Leonardo, Bernardo. We DID IT.

Sergeant. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Posture Bar 2.3,4. Maroon Bar 2.3 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Varsity Swimming Captain 4. Varsity Swimming 3.4 Intramural Football 3.4 Physical Training 2.3.4. State Military Swim ming 3.4 Battalion Swimming 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.

Guillermo Gonzalez All I can say is, “Finally”. I'd like to thank all my friends and my family for helping me get through these two years here at M.M.A. I have learned how to be responsible, how to value things like my home and family, GOOD LUCK, ECHO. Work hard. I’d like to thank: LTC Matlosz, LTC Leadabrand, LTC Reynard, Aubuchon, Reyna, Anda, Olimon, Contreras, Manzanedo, Macias, Orive, Padilla, F.; Vega, Tomas, Ferrando, Gastellum, Padilla, A.; Ramon, Pichulin, Miravete, Kuo, Davila, A.; Mancebo, Alvarez DC., Cedillo and Lopez, G.

Sergeant 1st Class. Supply Sergeant. Echo Company. Foreign Language Ribbon 2. Art Ribbon 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,4. First Order Private 2. Honor Guard 2.4 Posture Bar 2,4. Soldiers Bar 4 Maroon Bar 2.4. Fusileers 4 MU Parade Ribbon 2.4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Baseball 2. Varsity Tennis 4. Intramural Basketball 4. Physi cal Training 2. State Military Baseball 2 State Military Tennis 4. District Tennis 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2.4. Military Honor Medal Discipline Honor Medal. Athletic Honor Medal Squad Fusileer Ribbon 4. Nationals Fustleer Ribbon 2,4. Marksmanship Medal. Richard Hall Memorial Award 4 Mentas Discipline Plaque 4

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Tomas Gonzalez My three years at M.M. A. have been the best of my life. Here, I found out that life is not easy at all. I want to thank my parents forgiving me the opportunity to be here. Seniors, good luck in the fu ture: Roomy. Willy. Cedillo. Manzilia, Allende, Yarza, Villareal. F., Marcelo, Rojo, Patterson. R.; Cuarra, Scherer, Sainz, Bernardo, and also good luck for next year to Chava, Jogi, Gomez DC, Padilla, A.; Acebal. Borja, Olimon, (Drive, Rush, Pichulin, Badiola. Special Thanks to MAJ Twells and CPT Greenberg. Good luck to next year’s soccer team.

2nd Lieutenant Delta Company Platoon Leader. Art Ribbon 4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4 Posture Bar2,3. Soldiers Bar 2,3 Maroon Bar 2.3.4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Guber natorial Ribbon 3 M-Club Ribbon 2.3.4 Varsity Soccer Captain 4 Varsity Tennis Captain 3.4. Varsity Soccer 2,3,4. Varsity Tennis 2,3,4 Phyical Training 2,3,4 State Military Soccer 2,3,4 State Military Tennis 2,3,4 Battalion Weightlifting 3 District Soccer 3.4 District Tennis 2.3.4. State Soccer 3. State Tennis 2,3,4. Soccer Record Holder (47 goals, season. 82 goals, career) Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4 Athletic Honor Medal 2,3,4 Military Honor Medal 2 Discipline Honor Medal 2 3.4 Barracks Honor Medal 2,3 Soccer Most Valuable Player 4. Soccer Most Improved 4. Soccer Best Goal of Season Award 3,4. Tennis Most Valuable Player Award 3.4 Best 120-pound Athlete Award 2 Soccer Jersey No 11 retired 4. Red Ireland Trophy 4

David Tucker Good The first thing I would like to say in this quote is thanks to some teachers. MAJ Baum. LTC Matlosz, LTC Steinmetz, you guys saved my life three years ago, and I owe a lot to you. To LT Flynn, who isn’t here anymore, thanks for teaching me how to write. I’d also like to thank some really good friends that have been great to me over the years. Thanks to Forest. Ross. Chris Underwood, Jason Bryant, Marco Scherer. Jose Bours, both Blairs, Raph, Tomas, and Marco Vega.

Sergeant First Class Academic Fourragere 2,3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2,3,4 Delta Phi 2,3. Glee Club Ribbon 2.3. District Solo & Ensemble 3 Vespers Reader 4. Even song 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3,4 Military Wreath 2. Posture Bar 2.4 Soldiers Bar 2.3,4 Maroon Bar 2.3. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3 M-Club Rib bon 3.4 Varsity Cross Country Captain 4 Varsity Cross Country 3,4. Varsity Track 3.4 Varsity Wrestling 2,3.4 Physical Training 2. State Military Cross Country 3,4 State Military Track 3.4. Battalion Wrestling Medal 3 District Track 3,4 District Cross Country 3.4. Barracks Honor Medal 2. Military Honor Medal 3.4 Athlteic Honor Medal 3,4 Schol arship Honor Medal 2.3. ROTC Summer Camp 4

Gregory Scott Harris Bubbas, it’s final. M.M.A. has done its way with me. Il has taught me some valuable lessons and prepared me for the bad times, even though I don’t plan on having any. Il also has awakened me to see the humor in all frustration. I hope the Joes to come can experience what I have. I’m now out and about to do my thing. So, to all my chumps and V.H. fans, when in doubt, don't do. I plan to be sitt’n ringside, so give me a cappuccino and a glazed donut - To Go!!

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Lance Corporal. LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4. Posture Bar 3.4 Maroon Bar 3.4. MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Baseball 3 Physical Training 3.4. Lifesav ing 4 State Military Baseball 3. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 3 Marksman Medal (Rifle) 4. Investment Club Medal 4

Justin Liang-Ten Kuo This part is over; the other part just begins. Those three letters mean a lot to me. I would like to thank all the faculty and my friends. I wish good luck to the class of ’94 and ’95. Best wishes to: Aubuchon, Barney, Blair, S.; Bours, Chavez, Contreras, Culbertson, Del Bosque, Dickey, Lopata, Pena, Prieto, Reniu, Reyna, Shepard, E.; Underwood.

Captain BattalionOperationsOfficer AcademicFourragere 3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2 Fine Arts Ribbon 4. Drama Ribbon 3. Glee Club Ribbon 3.4. District Solo & Ensemble 4 Vespers Reader 3. Evensong 3.4, LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2,3.4. Posture Bar 2.3,4 Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 2,3.4. Military Police 3 MU Parade Ribbon 1,2.3,4. MClub Ribbon 4 Varsity Swimming Captain 4. Varsity Cross Country 4 Varsity Swimming 2,3.4. Intramural Football 2.3. Boxing 2.3. Physical Training 4 Lifesaving 2. State Military Swimming 2.3. Battalion Swimming Medal 2,3.4 Battalion Boxing Medal. Company Competition Ribbon 1.2.3,4. Mili tary Honor Medal 2,4. Glee Club Honor Medal 3.4. Athletic Honor Medal 2,3.4. Discipline Honor Medal 2.3. Scholarship Honor Medal 3. Barracks Honor Medal 3 Rifle Award (ROTC Camp) 2. DAR ROTC Academic Award 4

Bradley Dean Lopata To M.M.A.: You taught me the will to survive. I will always use what 1 learned. To my family: If you didn’t care so much, I don’t know where I would be today. Thank you for always being there and believing in my suc cess. I will never forget my friends. To Greg, Camilo, Chris, Eric, Sam, Dan, Tony, and Mike: I hope life treats you well. Stay in touch. Most of all, I wish good luck to Jim: Without you, I don't know if I would have made it. We must always keep in touch. Good Luck, ’94!!!!!

Sergeant 1st Class MP Section Leader. LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4. Posture Bar 3.4. Soldiers Bar 4 Maroon Bar 4 Military Police 4 MU Parade Ribbon 4 Physical Training 3.4 Battalion Golf Medal 4 Company Competition Ribbon 3.4 M.P Ribbon 4

Leonardo Manzanedo I DID IT!! Special thanks to my mom and dad for the great sacrifice, they made to give me this education. I have been waiting to graduate for a long time; three years have passed by too fast and soon. Good luck to all of my friends: Contreras, Alverde, Ferrando, Allende, Harris, Munoz,G.; Rullan, Sainz, Underwood, Villareal, F.; Wunsch, Yarza, Flores, C.; Gastelum, Tavarez, M.; Scherer, Lopata, Zwach, Badiola, Blancas, Mancebo, Ortiz, Verduzco, Garza, R.

Sergeant. Glee Club Ribbon 3.4 Chapel Worker 2 Even song 3.4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Posture Bar 2.3.4. Maroon Bar 3.4. Color Guard 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2.3.4. Gubematonal Ribbon 3 Varsity Cross Country 3.4. Varsity Swimming 3.4. Varsity Track 4 Physical Training 2.3. State Military Cross Country 3.4 State Military Swim ming 3.4 State Military Track 4. Battalion Swimming Medal 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4 Glee Club Honor Medal 3.4 Athletic Honor Medal 3.4. Barracks Honor Medal 2.3,4. Marksmanship Award 3.4

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Sol C. Manzilla Gudino Finally! Time did go fast. I wish the best to Lagarda. Salomon, Tavarez, Scherer, Bryant, Camilo, Zwach, Rullan. Sainz, Badiola, Csaki, Wunsch, Munoz, Gonzalez, T.; Pena, Alvarez, Gomez, Vega, Cedillo. Martinez, Padilla, A & J; Kriegermeier, Gastelum. Davila, and all the rest that I didn’t mention. I hope I'll see you again. Special thanks to MAJ Mounger, LTC Sullivan, MAJ Nunez, Mrs. Erdei, and SFC Mitchell. Mom and Dad, thank you. I owe you everything; I love you. These years have been the hardest but THE BEST. too. I will not forget any of you.

1st Lieutenant Della Company Executive Officer Aca demic Fourragere 4 Fine Arts Ribbon 2.4 Art Ribbon 2,3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4 Posture Bar 2 Soldiers Bar 3 Maroon Bar 2.3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernato rial Ribbon 3. Varsity Cross Country 4 Varsity Swimming 3. Intramural Football 2,3 Intramural Basketball 2 Boxing 2 Physical Training 3,4 State Military Swimming 3 Ambassa dors Ribbon 4 Company Competition Ribbon 2,4 Barracks Honor Medal 2 Military Honor Medal 2. Scholarship Honor Medal 2 Marksmanship Medal (Rifle) 2 10K Run 4 Cre ative Art Award 4 Military Order of World Wars Award 4.

Bill Nootens Well boys, the bombing’s over. It’s good to experience unusual things dur ing your life, and we’ve completed one of them - M.M.A. This place will take care of itself; there will only be different people to frequent back campus. I’d like to wish good luck to MAJ Twells and M.M.A. soccer. 1 also thank anyone who has ever helped me out. To Greg and Dan, enjoy your ringside.

Lance Corporal. Ari Ribbon 3 LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4 Posture Bar 3 Color Guard 3. MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Varsity Soccer 4. Varsity Swimming 4 Varsity Track 4 Intramural Football 3. Lifesaving 3 State Military Soccer 4 10 K Run 4. State Military Track 4. District Soccer 4 Company Competition Ribbon 4 Marksmanship Honor Medal (Rifle) 4 Investment Club Team Captain (2nd place in region) 4.

Francisco Padilla First, I would like to thank my par ents for giving me the opportunity to attend M.M.A. and for all their support in my three years away from my family and friends. M.M.A. gave me the opportunity to make many friends like Gastelum, Allende. Davila, Villarreal, Yarza, Flores, C.; Tavarez, M.; Salomon, Polio, Pato, Pareja, Cucho, Pablo, Sol, Halfhead, Loco, Sainz, Rullan, Tomi, Willi, Vega, Wunsch, Sanchez, Beckley, Scherer, Tune, Ross, Yule, Zwach and Hormiga. Hermano, you can do it. jjVIVA MEXICO!! 48 * Seniors

1st Lieutenant Alpha Company Platoon Leader Foreign Language Ribbon 2. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2.3,4 Honor Guard 3,4. Posture Bar 2.3,4 Soldiers Bar 2,4 Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Fusileers 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2.3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Football 4 Varsity Tennis 3,4 Intramural Football 3. Intramural Basketball 2,3,4. Horseback Riding 2 Intramural Softball 2. State Military Football 4 State Military Tennis 4. State Military Drill Team 2,3 Battalion Tennis Medal 3,4. Ambas sadors Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2. Disciplin ary Honor Medal 3. Athletic Honor Medal 4. Military Honor Medal 4. Fusileer Squad Ribbon 4. National Fusileer Ribbon 2.3,4.

Ross Patterson This is definitely an adventure that I will never forget. Thanks and good luck to: Aubuchon (I couldn’t have done it without ya), Bryant (enjoyed the com pany commander and staff meetings), Allende, Belsasso, Obregon (Nice Teeth), Underwood (nice ceiling in English class), Yule (get a rope), Vega, Gonzalez, T. (Zao Baby), Good (nice trenchcoat), Beckley, Slade and Trask (later), Yarza, Reyna, Rafo Reniu (80), Villarreal, F.; Rullan, Sainz (Victory Dance), Lopata, Scherer, Deon, Gershen, Chedwick, Hackett and all not mentioned here (that’s you, Clifton).

Captain Battalion Adjutant Academic Fourragere 2.3 Glee Club Ribbon 2.3. Cadet Council 4. Evensong 3.4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4. Military Wreath 3,4. First Order Private 2 Posture Bar 2,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3,4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Rille 3.4 Varsity Track 3. Intramural Football 2,3. Intramural Basketball 2. Association of United States Army Award 4. Physical Training 4 State Military Rifle 3.4. Am bassadors Award 4 Company Competition Ribbon 3.4 Military Honor Medal 3.4. Athletic Honor Medal 3,4. Schol arship Honor Medal 2.3 Barracks Honor Medal 3. LTC McLure Rille Trophy 3. Sharpshooter (Small Base Rifle) 3. Marksman (Pistol) 4.

Pablo Pena I’d like to thank all the people who gave me the support I needed, and espe cially my parents and brothers. I came for my father and I did it by myself. I want to thank you for this and for the patience you had. I love you so much. As a cadet, I had a few problems with the commandant, but I finished what I started three years ago. I hope that those who know me may remenber me as I remember them.

Sergeant 1st Class LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Pos ture Bar 2,4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatonal Ribbon 3. M-Club Ribbon 4 Varsity Cross Country 4. Varsity Swimming 4. Intramural Football 2,3. Boxing 2,3,4. Physical Training 2,3 10K Run 4. Battalion Weighlifting Medal. Battalion Boxing Medal 4 Battalion Swimming Medal Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4 Best Boxer Award 4

Jose A. Ramirez Three special and long years have come to the end, finally. In these three years at M.M.A., I’ve learned so many things that I wouldn’t have learned if I had not been there. I want to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity and all the support they have given me. Ali, thank you for all your help and support. It’s over; we made it. I love you very much. To all the faculty members, thank you. I wish good luck to Peralta, Villarreal, B.; Vielledent, Villarreal, A.; Prieto, Astiazaran, Topo and Acebal.

Sergeant. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Posture Bar 2. Maroon Bar 4 Color Guard 4 MU Parade Ribbon 2.3.4 Gubernatonal Ribbon 3. Varsity Track 2. Intramural Basket ball 2. Physical Training 3,4. Intramural Tennis. Company Competition Ribbon 2

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Rafael Federico Reniu HI After five years, it’s finally over. Mom. Dad, I did it. I will never forget all the hard work and sacrifices that you did for me. It finally paid off. Without your support. I would have never made it through. Thanks. I would like to wish good luck to Mike, Danny, Chavez, Hernandez. Campbell. Anda, Reyna, Chango, Scherer. Blair, Yule. Bryant, and to Mrs. Williams and the other nurses. Thanks for all the help you gave me over the years. And for the Breakfast Club. And to all the people that I did not mention, good luck.

2nd Lieutenant. Echo Company Platoon Leader. Glee Club Ribbon 2,3,4 District Solo & Ensemble 3,4 Evensong 2,3,4. Military Class Ribbon 1,2.3,4. Posture Bar 1.2,3,4 Soldiers Bar 3.4 Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Football Captain 4. Varsity Wrestling Captain 4. Varsity Track Captain 4. Varsity Foot ball 1.2.3.4. Varsity Track 3.4 Varsity Wrestling 2,3,4 Physical Training 1.2. State Military Football 4. State Military Wrestling 2,3,4. State Military Track 3,4. Battalion Wrestling Medal 2 Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3,4 Athletic Honor Medal 2,3,4 Glee Club Honor Medal 3.4. Barracks Honor Medal 3,4.

Camilo Reyna The big dream is slowly coming to an end. Il was hard, but good things in life don't come easily. It meant a big sacrifice formany people. Special thanks to my parents for all their support. Good and bad things all together in just three years. But everything has turned to memories now. Seniors, it is time to hit the road. Good luck to Abulon, Chavez, Contreras, Willy, Pena, Lopala, Reniu, Del Bosque. Vega, Sol. Sainz, Rullan (King of Anarchy), Scherer, Wunsch, Allende, Yarza, Villarreal. La papa to all the juniors, Anda.

1 st Lieutenant Echo Company Executive Olficer Academic Fourragere 4 LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2.3,4. Honor Guard 3,4 Posture Bar 2,3,4 Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Fusileers Commander 4 Fusileers 2,3,4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3 Varsity Rifle 4 Var sity Wrestling 3 Intramural Football 2,3,4 Boxing 2 Physi cal Training 2,3,4. State Military Drill Team 2,3. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4. Honor Company Honor Medal 3 Athletic Honor Medal 4. Scholarship Honor Medal 4 Disci pline Honor Medal 4. Rifle Expert (Small Bore) 3.4. Intramu ral Football All-Star 3,4. Fusileer of the Year Award 4

Brandon Antonio Rullan If I weren’t writing this. I’d probably be somewhere without a future. Mom & Dad, thanks. I love you. Sainz, Terrazas, Miravete: You helped me most. I will never forget you, Tweety. Allende, Turkey, Marco, Damian, Fede, Yarza, Sol, Gordo, Bernardo, Leonardo, Munoz, Reyna, Zwach, Enano, MAFIA. Baby, Sam, Yule, Chris, Popeye, Wunsch. Life is what you make of it; I will succeed.

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Pnvate Academic Fourragere 2,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 2. Delta Phi 4. Delta Phi Associate Member 3,4 Delta Phi Pledge 2,3 Vespers Reader 4. Chapel Worker 3. Evensong 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3.4. Military Wreath 2 Honor Guard 2,3,4. Posture Bar 2. Maroon Bar 4. Color Guard 2.3 International Color Guard Commander 2,3. Fusileers, 2,3 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Soccer 3.4. Varsity Tennis 2,3 Varsity Swimming3.4. Varsity Track 2 Physical Training 2.4 State Military Soccer 3,4. State Military Swimming 3,4. State MilitaryTrack 1 Battalion Track3. District Soccer3.4. State Soccer 3. Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Commendation Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2,3. Athletic Honor Medal 2,3,4. Military Honor Medal 2,3,4. Scholarship Honor Medal 2,3,4 Barracks Honor Medal 2,4. Eagle Ribbon 4. Physical Training Ribbon 2. ROTC Summer Camp 2. Fusileers Nationals Ribbon 2,3. Fusileers Squad Ribbon 2.3. State Military Drill Team 2,3. Junior Class President 3. Cadet Council 3. Marksmanship Medal (M-16) 3. Marksmanship Medal (Small-Bore Rifle) 4.

Miguel A. Sainz Class of’94, it’s over! I'd like to, first of all, thank my family - most of all my mother and father. I couldn’t have done it without you. Turkey, To mato, Damian, Gordo, Ortiz, Sol, Zwach, Marco Scherer, Villarreal, Fish, Wunsch, and most of all, I’d like to thank Brandon and Bernardo for every thing. Tomato, remember “Samy’s”. Loco, La BOOM! Zwach, Acapulco rules. Ortiz, Canta Bar! Marco & Sainz, grandfathers ’94. Turkey, what about the DJ? Gastelum, sorry about that! Brandon, thanks for being there, (fish), 1 won’t forget you!!

Sergeant. SeniorClass Vice President Academic Fourragere 3.4 Delta Phi 4 Delta Phi Associate Member 3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4 First Order Pnvate 3. Honor Guard 3.4 Posture Bar 3.4 Soldiers Bar 3.4 Maroon Bar 3.4. Color Guard 3.4. Fusileers 3.4 MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Gubernatonal Ribbon 3. M-Club Ribbon 3 Varsity Football 3 Varsity Soccer 4. VarsityGolf3. Intramural Basketball 3.4 Physical Training 4. State Military Golt 3. State Military Dnll Team 3. State Military Soccer 4 District Soccer 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3.4 Scholarship Honor Medal Military Honor Medal. Athletic Honor Medal Barracks Honor Medal. Fusileeers Nationals Ribbon 3.4 Fusileers Squad Ribbon 3.4 State Military Drill Medal 3 Wallace Fry Cup 4.

Javier A. Salomon Vega I want to thank my parents for the opportunity they gave me and the sacri fices they made so I could come to M.M.A. In my two years I’ve learned that life is what you make of it, and only you can control your destiny. Good luck to the class of ’94 and all the faculty members at M.M.A.

Sergeant 1st Class Squad Leader. LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4 Honor Guard 3.4 Posture Bar 3,4. Soldiers Bar 4 MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Varsity Baseball 3 Intramural Football 3.4. Intramural Basketball 3.4 Physical Training 4 State Military Baseball 3.

Luis Jacobo Sanchez Thanks to my mom and dad for their support during my two years at M.M.A. This has helped me to become a better person. Good luck to Davila, J.; Fernandez, Gil, A.; Gonzalez, R.; Lagarda, Lopez, A.; Verduzco, Vielledent, Badiola, Blancas, Mancebo, D.C.; Martinez, Ortiz, Padilla, A.; Padilla, J.; Tavares, R.; and Zwach. Goodbye! Best wishes to the Class of ’94 and especially to Allende, Flores, C.; Gastelum, Padilla, F.; Salomon, Tavarez, M.; Villarreal, F.; Yarza, Alverde, Wunsch, Ferrando, Obregon, Vega, Manzanedo, Reyna, and Manzilla.

Lance Corporal. Glee Club Ribbon 4 Evensong 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4 Honor Guard 3 MU Parade Ribbon 3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Football 4. Intramural Football 3 Intramural Basketball 3. Physical Training 3.4. State Military Football 4. Athletic Honor Medal 4

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Marco Eduar Scherer Dad, Mom: I love you both and thank you for always being there. Blair, Yule & Reniu; Villarreal, F.; Tavarez, M.; Sainz, Rullan, Cedillo, Wunsch, Manzanedo, Gonzalez, T.; Vega, Cedillo (We had the best co.!!); Reyna, Patterson, Ludewig, G., Apache & An tonio Padilla, Zwach. Sol, thanks for your friendship. I am indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Puckett and their wonderful daughter Jennifer, who will never leave my heart. MAJ Fedora (Have fun with the ’Vette!), LT Offner (Thanks for believing in me), and CPT Greenberg for always listen ing. Remember Brazil class of ’94!!!

Captain. Delta Company Commander. Academic Fourragere 1 Fine Arts Ribbon 3 Journalism Ribbon 3 Quill & Scroll 3,4 Vespers Reader 1.2,3.4 Chapel Worker 1.2.3. Cadet Council 1.4. Evensong 1.2.3,4. Sen. Christopher Bond Award 4. Whitney Journalism Award 4. Wilson Journalism Scroll 4 Daedalian Award 4. Cooper Plaque 4 Harris Cup 4 LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Military Wreath 2 Honor Guard 2 Posture Bar 1,2 Soldiers Bar 1,2,4. Maroon Bar 1.4. Military Police 1,2.3 Fusileers 1,2,3 MU Parade Ribbon 1.2,3,4 . Gubernatorial Ribbon3. Varsity Cross Coun try 3. Intramural Football 1,2,4 Intramural Basketball 2,3. Physical Training 4 Intramural Archery 1 Winter Soccer 1. Ambassadors Ribbon 1.3. Commendation Ribbon 1.2,3,4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,4. Military Honor Medal 1,2 Athletic Honor Medal 1,3. Barracks Honor Medal 1 Eagle Honor Medal 3.4 Eagle Ribbon 3.4 Rifle Honor Medal 1 Discipline Honor Medal 1.4. Aviation Wings 2. Freshman Leadership Plaque 1 Provost Marshal 2.3. Head Chapel Worker 3. Eagle Editor 3.4. Taps Editor 3,4. Cadet Council Vice-Chairman 4 Marksman Medal (Pistol) 4 Marks man Medal (Small-Bore Rifle) 1 Sharpshooter (M-16) 1 Freshman Class President 1. Sophomore Class Vice-Presi dent 2 ROTC Summer Camp 1 PT Ribbon 1 M M A. Presents 3.4. M M A. This Week 3.4

James Schweickert Three years here can really trans form someone’s life for the better. M.M.A. was tough, but I made it! I love you, Mom. Dad and Christy. Thanks for everything. It was worth the effort. Mr. Kriegermeier: We’re best friends for life!!! St. Louis was fun! Thanks to Stuart, Chedwick. Rullan, Sainz, Popeye. See ya, Swacket, Gershwin, Deon, Baby B., Manzilla, Zwach, Salas, Scherer, Peugnet. Thanks, MAJ Baum. LTC Samples, LTC Matlosz, and LTC Allen for all your support!

Sergeant 1st Class. Delta Company Discipline N.C O. Ca det Council 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. First Order Private 2 Posture Bar 2. Soldiers Bar 4 Maroon Bar 2,4 Color Guard 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Football 3. Varsity Baseball 3.4. Intramural Basketball 2 Horseback Riding 4 Company Competition Ribbon 2.4 Physical Training 2.3. Crain-Jorishie Jazz En semble Award 4

Eric Gregory Shepard I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the most influential people in my life, my parents. I needed support throughout my three years at M.M.A., and you were always there to give it. Alison, you kept me going my senior year. Thank you. Love. I don’t think I could have done it without you. All of my friends will be kept in my heart forever; you guys know who you are. I’ve learned that M.M.A. may not be the best place to be, but it's the best place to be from. Good luck, class of 1994. We did it!

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Sergeant 1st Class Echo Company Drill Sergeant Art Ribbon 4 Vespers Reader 4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Posture Bar 2,3. MU Parade Ribbon 3.4. Gubernato rial Ribbon 3. Varsity Baseball Captain 4. M-Club Ribbon 3.4 Varsity Football 3.4. Varsity Baseball 3,4. Varsity Swim ming 3.4. Intramural Basketball 2. State Military Baseball 3.4. State Military Football 3,4. State Military Swimming 3. Battalion Swimming Medal 3. Battalion Diving Medal 3.4 Distnct Football 4 Football Record Holder (yards in sea son). Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4. Aztec Warrior Chief Award 4 Best Athlete Award 4.

Marco Tavarez Three years, it has been a long time and a hard road. 1 will never forget the good and bad times at M.M.A. Thanks to my parents for giving me the opportunity to attend M.M.A. and to my brothers for all their support, and to the most important thing that I had at M.M.A.: my friends. GOOD LUCK, GUYS: Alejandro, Ian, Kurt, Mariano, Marco, Federico, Rush, Rullan, Juan Carlos, Hector, Carlos, Javier, Johan, Alberto’s , Mancebo, Pablo, Bernardo, Manzanedo, Munoz, Gil, Miguel, Sol, Fernando, Ricardo, and to all the others that I didn’t mention.

2nd Lieutenant. Delta Company Platoon Leader. Art Ribbon 2. LET Military Class Ribbon 2. Military Wreath 4. Posture Bar 2 Soldiers Bar 3.4. Maroon Bar 2.3,4. Military Police 2. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Horseback Riding 3. Battalion Weightlifting 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.4 Disci pline Honor Medal. Marksmanship Medal 2.

Michael Allen Time Well, it’s over. My four years here have been the best I will ever have. I would like to thank LTC Allen for all the support he’s given me. I would like to say thank you to my friends Tigger and Piglet: You guys are the best. To SSG Hawkins: Thank you for the moti vation to become the best MP that 1 can be. And finally, to my parents, a very special thank you. You guys pushed me to do my best, and I did. I love you. And, to the Class of 1994, we’re outta here!

Staff Sergeant Charlie Company Supply Sergeant. Fine Arts Ribbon 4. Band Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Distnct & Solo En semble 2. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2.3.4. Posture Bar 1,2,3.4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3.4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Horseback Riding 3,4 Lifesaving 1,2. Company Competi tion Ribbon 2.3. Band Honor Medal 2,3,4

Christopher Underwood Well, what can I say? It was a short but sweet stay. I’ve learned a lot of things and made a lot of friends. No more knifing everything. Thanks, M.M.A.! Echo 1st floor rocks! I want to thank Yule, “Mr. Hue.’’ See you at whatever college we end up at; Patterson: Nice table; Bours: Thanks for getting me started; Bradbury, T.: wax paper, leather football; Lopata: When can I be an MP?; Rullan: Spring Break ’94; Sainz: Victory dance; Abby: Apple Core. Oh Fishy!; Chedwick: silver tuna.

Pnvate 1st Class. Academic Fourragere 4. Foreign Lan guage Ribbon 4. Cadet Council 4. Presidential Classroom 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 4 MU Parade Ribbon 4. Varsity Track 4. intramural Football 4 Company Competition Rib bon 4.

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Marco Antonio Vega During my three years at M.M.A., I've learned that the things that are worth something are the ones that are not achieved easily. I thank my parents, my brother and sisters for all their sup port and also M.M.A. for helping me achieve a goal that at some point of my life seemed unreachable. My years at M.M.A. have been the most rewarding years of my life. Good luck to Tomy, Willy, Manzilly, Davilota, Padilla, Reyna, and to Indian, Padillita, Zuacha, Chicken, Roomy, and The German on their senior year. The best of luck to classes of '93 and '94.

1st Lieutenant Delta Company Platoon Leader. Art Ribbon 1 Glee Club Ribbon 1 LET Military Class Ribbon 1,3,4 First Order Private 1. Posture Bar 1. Soldiers Bar3,4 Maroon Bar 1,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3 Varsity Swimming 1.3.4 Intramural Football 4. State Military Swim ming 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3 Discipline Honor Medal 1,4 Barracks Honor Medal. Athletic Honor Medal Marksman ship Award 3. Expert 4.

Federico Villarreal Gomez I will never forget the years I spent at M.M.A., especially I will never forget those people who helped me through these years. The most helpful was my family, who gave all their support and this opportunity. Thank you. Good luck to Yarza, Blancas, Munozes, Reyna, Tomate, Turkey, Contreras, El nino, Davila, Sainz, Rullan, Loco, Tavarez, M., Scherer, Sol, Padillas, Wunsch and all of those that I didn't mention.Thanks, CPT Greenberg, MAJ Twells, and LTC Matlosz. I will always remember you guys and Alpha Staff. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Captain Alpha Company Commander Legion of Honor 4, Academic Fourragere 4 Delta Phi 4. Vespers Reader 4 Chapel Worker 3.4, Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong 3.4 LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3,4. Military Wreath 3.4 First Order Private 2 Honor Guard 2 Posture Bar 2.3,4 Soldiers Bar 2.3,4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4 Military Police 2,3 Dorsey Anderson Trophy 4 Outstanding Company Com mander Plaque 4 MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Soccer Captain 4 M-Club Ribbon 4 Varsity Soccer 2,3,4. Varsity Baseball 2.3. Varsity Swim ming 3 Intramural Basketball 2. Boxing 3. Physical Training 4. Intramural Soccer 10K Run 4. District Soccer 3,4 State Soccer 3 Crawford Award for Military Courtesy 4. Commen dation Ribbon 2 Company Competition Ribbon 2.3. Military Honor Medal 3,4. Athletic Honor Medal 3,4. Scholarship Honor Medal 4 Discipline Honor Medal 2,3,4 Barracks Honor Medal 3. Meritus Award for Discipline 2,3. Most Improved Soccer Player 4 Marksmanship Award (Pistol) 4 Investment Club Medal 3 Cadet Challenge Medal 4.

Tony Williams First of all, thanks to Les, Helen, and Grace Broad for making my four years here at M.M.A. a reality and a big suc cess. Thank you very much; I wouldn't be the person I am without you. Next, thanks, Mom, for believing in me. I love you! Mrs. Dailey for being there, I'll never forget ya. Mrs. Hill, LTC Sullivan, thanks, guys. Jason, Mikey, Marco, Matt, and Jeremy thanks for making my life here easier and more enjoyable. Jason and Matt, you’re like brothers. Don’t forget me. Chemo Crew Rules. To Jennifer, thanks for believing in me, Love!!

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Master Sergeant Charlie Company Platoon Leader. Fine Arts Ribbon 1,2,3 Drama Ribbon 2.3. Band Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Vespers Reader 4 Cadet Council 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1.2,3,4. Posture Bar 1.2,3.4. Color Guard 1 MU Parade Ribbon 3.4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Wres tling Captain 4 M-Club Ribbon 4 Varsity Football 2,3.4. VarsityTrack4 Varsity Wrestling 1.2,3.4. Physical Training 2.3. Lifesaving 1. State Military Wrestling 1,2,3.4 State Military Football 4. Battalion Wrestling Medal 2.3,4. Battal ion Swimming Medal 4. District Wrestling 2.3.4 Ambassa dors Ribbon 3,4. Athletic Honor Medal 1.2,3,4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3.4 Discipline Honor Medal 1.2. Band Honor Medal 2.3. Color Guard Honor Medal 1. M-Club Medal (3 varsity letters in year) 4. Physical Fitness Medal KeatonTrophy (Best Wrestler) 4.10K Run Winner (ages 1718) 3.4. State Military Wrestling Champion (140,145 pounds) 2.3.4.

Jose Wunsch Mom, Dad, I don’t have the words that express how much I love you and appreciate the advice that you gave me. I couldn’t have made it without your support. Thank you very much for this great opportunity and all those things that you ever gave me. Thanks to all my friends who made my three years seem like a month: Bernardo, Emilio, Miguel, Granados, Allende, Flores, C.; Badiola, Yarza, Sainz, Rullan, Ortiz, Manzilla, Scherer, Blancas, Contreras, Gastelum, Mancebo, Lagarda, Ferrando, Solis. LTC and Mrs. Steinmetz, thanks.

First Lieutenant. Charlie Company Platoon Leader. Foreign Language Ribbon 2 Art Ribbon 2. Band Ribbon 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Posture Bar 3,4. Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 3. Color Guard 2. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4 Gubernatorial Ribbon 3 M-Club Ribbon 3.4. Varsity Soccer Captain 4. Varsity Tennis Captain 4. Varsity Soccer 3.4. Varsity Tennis 3.4 Varsity Swimming 2.3. Physical Training 2.4. State Military Soccer 3.4. State Military Swimming 2,3. State Military Tennis 2,3,4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 2. District Soccer 3.4 District Tennis 3,4. State Soccer 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.3.

Alejandro Yarza 1 look back and I must say: I DID IT! Goals, challenges, discipline, and all there is to know I have learned it here. Three long years have finally come to an end. I could not have done it without the help of my friends. I’m gonna miss you, Allende, Freddy, Gusy, Marco, Flores, Gastellum, Cuarra, Blancas, Badiola, and all that I forgot to mention, THANK YOU! Good luck to the 1995 class!! Now, I especially want to thank my parents and family who helped me and gave me this great opportunity. Never forget that I LOVE YOU ALL.

1 st Lieutenant. Platoon Leader Academic Fourragere 2.3.4 Foreign Language Ribbon 3. Delta Phi 4. Glee Club Ribbon 3 Cadet Council 4. Evensong 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Honor Guard 3 Posture Bar 2,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3,4. Maroon Bar 2,3,4. Color Guard 3. Fusileers 4. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Varsity Swimming 3.4. Intramural Football 2,3,4. Boxing 2. Physical Training 2.3.4. State Military Swimming 3. Ambassadors Ribbon 3.4. Athletic Honor Medal 3.4. Scholarship Honor Medal 4. Sharpshooter (Pistol) 4. Marksmanship (Rifle) 2

Forest Adam Yule Thanks to the following for all of their help throughout the years: Underwood (Don’t lose the remote; I'll see you in Austin); Blair, S. (Thanks for all the years); Scherer (Thanks for the ruler and friendship); Aubuchon & Bryant (for the midnight parties); Tho mas remember ZOU baby ; Vega (I hope we had a good time at Breckenridge); Alverde (Keep dancing); Sainz & Rullan (victory dance); Bruno (see you in D.F.); Baranski (remember Lake Powell). The staff that will live in infamy and anyone else who got cut out.

Cadet 2nd Lieutenant. Battalion Logistics Officer. Academic Fourragere 1,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 3.4 Band Ribbon 1,2,3 Slate Solo & Ensemble 2.3 District Solo & Ensemble 2.3. Vespers Reader 2,3,4. Chapel Worker 3. Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong 2,3,4 LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Military Wreath 3. Posture Bar 1.2,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3. MU Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. Intramural Football 1.2. Intramural Basketball 1. Boxing 1,2,3. Physical Training 3,4. Horseback Riding 1.2. WinterSoccer/Volleyball/Swimming 1,3,4. Ambassadors Ribbon 1,4 Company Competition Ribbon 1,3. Academic Honor Medal 1,3. Band Honor Medal. Military Honor Medal. Marksmanship Award (Small-Bore Rifle) 3 Marksmanship Award (Small-Bore Pistol) 4. Softball 1,2

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Postgraduates march in step with corps ostgradu- Mexico, enrolled as ate postgraduates during the 1993-94 school educa tion at year. Postgraduates, M.M.A. involves a who already have their number of facets diplomas in hand, familiar to the regular come to M.M.A., high school cadets. generally, to study Two M.M.A. English. But, along the cadets, Gustavo way, they learn much Munoz of Juarez, Chih., Mexico; and more. Ricardo Prieto of “Basically, postgraduate programs Chihuahua, Chih.,

are usually a chance to bone up before going on to college,” said LTC Frank Meredith, academic dean of the upper school at M.M.A. “But here, they’re learning En glish. They’ve gone to high school already in Mexico and earned their diplomas.” But life for postgraduates is no

different than that of the regular high school students. “They’re gener ally considered se niors,” LTC Meredith said. “It’s just like being in ninth grade or any other grade in high school.” That means a well-rounded academic experience for post graduates at M.M.A.

Gustavo Munoz First I would like to thank my dad and mom for giving me this opportu nity. for all the support and all their patience. Thanks for believing in me. I LOVE YOU. Pablo, thanks for being there when I needed you, thanks for being my brother. Thanks to the third platoon of Delta, Yarza. Blancas, Badiola, Manzilla, Har ris, Zwach, Partner (Ortiz), Miravete. Villarreal, F.; Villareal, A.; Lemmons, Johan, Rullan, Nunez, Prieto, Chavez and all those who I forgot to mention. I LOVE YOU ALL.

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Ricardo Prieto First, I want to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity that other people cannot have, and for their sup port. I want to thank my brothers and all my family. M.M.A. has been tough, even though I was a postgraduate. I learned a lot of different things. I want to thank all the faculty members, but especially MAJ Baum, LTC Leadabrand and SFC Ballesteros. I want to wish good luck to all my friends: Leadership. Danny, Chavez, The Munozes, Al, Leal, CJ and others. Postgraduate: Number ONE.

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Lance Corporal. Foreign Language Ribbon 4. LET Military Class Ribbon. Posture Bar. Maroon Bar. MU Parade Rib bon. Intramural Football. Physical Training.

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The junior class officers are, from bottom, Eddie Salinas, Presi dent; Raul Badiola, Vice President; Ian Zwach, Secretary; Javier Cesena, Cadet Council Representative; SFC David Mitchell, faculty sponsor.

‘We are doing our best to prepare to be leaders. ’ - Cesar Martinez

Learning to lead is their chief goal he Class of 1995 officially launched its tenure as leaders of the M.M.A. Corps of Cadets during Senior Review at Commence ment. Leading the class through its junior year are Eddie Salinas, President; Raul Badiola, Vice Presi dent; Ian Zwach, Secretary; and Javier Cesena, Cadet Council Representative. SFC David Mitchell, class sponsor, provided leadership from the faculty side. Junior year is

perhaps the most opportune time for a cadet to make his mark at M.M.A. It is during this time that leaders for the following year’s corps emerge. Starting at the top, there will be the need for a new battalion commander, adjutant, operations and logis tics officers, company commanders, platoon leaders and first sergeants. Each of M.M.A.’s varsity sports will need new captains. The same is true for many of the Academy’s activities and organizations,

Delta Phi, Fusileers, Cadet Council, MClub, Eagle, At Ease and Taps. Juniors, perhaps more than any other class, must be focused on responsibilities both present and future. But junior year isn’t just hard work; there are plenty of good times, as well. The group started with a campout at Mismilaca, followed by participation in the fall mixer with St. Mary’s on the M.M.A. tennis courts. Shop ping trips to Columbia and St. Louis and a class trip to Six Flags

followed in the spring. The juniors banded together to sponsor the annual Valentine Ball Feb. 12 in the Centen nial Gymtorium. The class also performed community service, making regu lar visits to the local home for retired veterans. “To be a junior at M.M.A. means a lot to me, because next year, 1 will be a senior and the senior year is going to be our year,” Cesar Martinez said. “We have to do our best, because we are going to be leaders.” Juniors * 57

Matt Abby Federico Acebal Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo Carlos Anda Salvador Arellano Raul Badiola

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Bobby Creviston Sebastian Csaki John Culbertson Bill Dean Garrett Dickey Jeff Dietrich

Ryan Dougherty Miguel Fernandez Milton Flores Eric Fowler Zack Gershen Alejandro Gil

Gustavo Gomez da Costa Ricardo Gonzalez Brian Hackett John Holland Aaron Irizar Benjamin Lagarda

Hugo Leal Herb Lemmons Alex Lopez Gerardo Lopez George Ludewig Ezequiel Macias

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Alberto Olimon Luis Oronoz Fernando Ortiz Antonio Padilla Johan Padilla Jordi Planella

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Taylor Boetticher is congratulated by LTC Frank Meredith, academic dean, after winning the High School Individual Spelling Contest Feb. 2 in the Assembly Hall. Boetticher spelled the word ‘immunology’ to win the contest over the other finalist, freshman Tony Ehler.

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To be Cadet Major: Obregon To be Cadet Captain: Villarreal, F . /Scherer/Aubuchon/Be 1saaso/Kuo/ Patterson, R, To be Cadet First Lieutenant: Provost Marshal: Beckley A Company: Al lende/Yarza/Pad 11la, F. C CompaAy: Baranskl/Wunach D Company: Manz 11la/Vega E Company: Reyna/Cont reras To be Cadet Second Lieutenant: Battalion Staff: Yule D Company: Gonzalez, T./Tavarez, M. E Company: Renlu/______ Blair, S. To be Cadet----Sergeant „----- Major: —Csakl (Battalion Comnaiinder Designate 1994-95) T " ‘ To 'be Cadet Master Sergeant: A Company: Davils, A./Cershen (Company Coaoaiinder Designate 1994-95) C Company: Williams, A./Beach, D, D Company: Cedi 1lo/Ollaon (Company Comunder Designate 1994-95) E Companyi ________ Salinas (Company Contender Designate 1994-95) To be Cadet Sergeant First Class: A Company: Hackett (Platoon Leader Deaignste 1994-95)/Salooon C Company: Bryant, J./Reynard (Battalion Adjutant Dealgnate 1994-95)/ Rodenbaugh (Band Commander Designate 1994-95) D Company: Cood/Padl1la, A. (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/Zwach (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/Flores, M. (Battalion Operations Officer Designate 1994-95)/Schwelckert E Company: Bours/Conzalez, G./Anda (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/ Shuler (Battalion Logistics Officer Designate 1994-95)/Lopata/Pena/Shepard, E. To be Cadet Staff Sergeant: A Company: Flores, C./Ludewig (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/Verduzco C Company: AIverde/Tune Bad Iola (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/Abby D Company: E Company: Campbell, L. (Platoon Leader Designate 1994-95)/Culbertson/ Ferrando To be Cadet Sergeant! A Company: Gastelum/Alvarez, D.C. C Company: Bowman D Company: Sainz/Vi1larreal, B./Young, J./Ramirez/Deon/Chedwlck E Company: Del Boaque/Sherment/Lopez , C./Zuniga, D./Manzanedo/Mancebor D.C. To be Cadet Corporal: A Company: Lopez, A./Patterson, S./Gonzalez, R. C Company: Magliocco/Millhouse/Slsael D Company: Campbe 111, C./Carner/Young, A./Sunder/Blancas Dickey (Platoon (. Leader Designate 1994-95)/Greene/Tavares, R. E Company: To be Cadet Lance Corporal (listed alphabetically): _____ _ /Bracy/ Aceba1/Beaty/Bor |a Bryden/Cameron/Cast 1 Ho/Castro/Dwyer/Ehler/Ellzondo, D./Esparza/Everts/ Fernandez, M,/Garcia, D./Garduno/Gi1lette/Gomez da Costa/Harrls/Hlcks, J./ Irlzar/Jobe/Kalb/Khan/Lara/McCallister, J./McDavld/McNlven/ Munoz, P./NeIson, C. D. /Noo ten a/Nunez/Ochoa/Or tlz'/Pad ilia, J./Parker, J./Paul/Poo/Prleto/Reyes/ Rush/Sa Idana/Sanchez/So area/Stuehmer/Suro/Tapia/Vlllarreal, A./Wagner, J. / Wells/I.'elty To be Cadet Private First Class (listed alphabeticslly): Arellano/Ast1azaran/ Auf fenberg/Barney/Dednara/Boetticher /Bradbury, S./Bradbury, T./Caba1lero/ Cannyn/Carter/Cesena/Chavez/Creamcr, G./Cull/Dale, J./Davila. J./Dougherty/ Edwards/Elder/Fish/Garza, R./ CH, A./ Gil, G. / Gill, J,/ Grissom/Gutierrez/Hart/ Head ley/Hernandez/ Holland/1 barrola/Lea1/Lemmons/Loew/Love/Maclaa/Mart Inez, C./ Menchaca/Mitchell/Munoz, G./O'Neal, R./Orive/Oronoz/Parker, N./Peugnet/ Planella/Romero/Salas, J./Schnurr/Tirado/Underwood/Vlelledent/Villarreal, J.F./WHlenbrock/Wood ring/Wood ruf f/ Wyatt To be Cadet Private (listed alphabetically): Badley/Bales/Beach, T./Boza/ ClIfton/Crevleton/Dean/Dletrich/Forester/Fowler/Frazeur/Frlese/Gray/ Krlegermeler/Lagsrda/Layne/HcG 111/Meers/Mlravete Exsome/Nelsen, C.O./O' Neal, D. /Orloske/Porath/<lobertaon/Ru1lan/Ryterskl/Sa1 as, A./Schweppe/Stochl/ Sullivan, B./Taylor, O./Waltrip/Wllliams , B. By Order of the President

Robert P. Samples LTC, ROTC Commandant of Cadets Distribution!

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Sophomores Class of 1996 ‘This year is the beginning of the best years of my life. ’ - Troy Savetz The sophomore class officers include Steve Sherment, Trea surer; Dan Kriegermeier, President; Andrew Deon, Vice Presi dent.

Sophomores prepare for key year t is said that in big families, it’s often the middle child who feels somewhat lost in the shuffle. Perhaps the same can be said of sopho mores in the high school setting. Freshman and seniors have somewhat special roles in the school scenario, with the former represent ing a new generation just beginning its trek toward graduation and the latter leading the

current student body. Juniors, of course, are working hard to position themselves for leadership roles for the following year. Sophomores, on the other hand, already have experienced the anxieties of their first year and are somewhat wiser. But there’s still much to be learned. Under the leadership of the class officers, President Dan Kriegermeier, Vice President Andrew Deon, Treasurer Steve

Sherment and Cadet Council Representative Drew Bednara, and with the guidance of faculty sponsor LTC Hubbert Leverett, the Class of 1996 accomplished much. Trips to the St. Louis Zoo and Six Flags were part of their agenda. Sprinkled in the mix were campouts at Mismilaca, mixers and other social events. Sophomores also started to think about their futures, with

many opting to take college placement tests for the first time, if only “for practice.’’ “Being a sopho more opened a new world,” Troy Savetz said. “As a freshman, 1 was not sure about anything. Since then, I have learned things that will help me succeed in life. I know where 1 am headed. I am learning how to work with other people as a team. This year is the beginning of the best years of my life.”

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Juan Carlos Astiazaran Robert Bales Treavor Beach Drew Bednara Leonel Borja Zak Boza

Richard Cannyn Alonso Castillo John Dale Andrew Deon Chris Edwards Brad Elder

Luis Esparza Wil Everts Tom Fish Treavor Forester Brandon Friese Daniel Garcia

Jorge Garduno Rolando Garza Gerardo Gil Matt Greene Lawrence Hart Josh Headley

Jeff Hicks Justin Jobe Habib Khan Dan Kriegermeier Carlos Lara Mike Layne

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The freshman class officers are Ryan O'Neal, Treasurer; Tim McNiven, Secretary; Chris Nelson, Vice President; and Daniel Soares, President.

Freshmen get involved in a hurry new odys sey began for approximately 50 first-year high school students at M.M.A. Sept. 7. For most, it was a time to soak in a lot in just a little time. Many were fitted for uni forms at the Q.M., said good-bye to family and friends for a couple of months and said hello to roommates and other fellow freshmen and groped their way 64 * Freshmen

around the unfamiliar surroundings. It was, indeed, a new chapter in their lives. Even for veterans of M.M.A.’s Junior School, high school presented an entirely new challenge. “They do things a little differently over here in the high school,” said Daniel Soares. “You have a lot more responsiblities. The training and prepara tion we got in the

Junior School is put to use more and more.” Before they knew it, the freshmen were into the routine and as comfortable as any upperclassman. Privileges came with their new status. For the first time, they were eligible to com pete in varsity sports, Dramateers and other activities usually reserved for high school students. They also were no longer 50 individuals; they were the Class of

1997. And, just like the other classes, they had responsibilities to live up to. They also elected as officers Daniel Soares, President; Chris Nelson, Vice Presi dent; Tim McNiven, Secretary; Ryan O'Neal, Treasurer; and Bert Gillette, Cadet Council Representa tive. Guided by faculty sponsor LT Shawn Stromberg, the fresh men helped to steer the Academy toward the next century.

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Getting Involved Mm ‘One of the real assets of M.M.A. is that a student can contribute to the well-being of both himself and the Academy in the vast number of programs open to him. ’ - CPT Todd Greenberg Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon and staff members, from left, Ross Patterson, David Good and Forest Yule, lead the corps around the track at Faurot Field prior to the University of MissouriSouthern Methodist football game Oct. 2.

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Joshua Headley blows Assembly during noon mess formation Jan. 24.

The Pep Band performs during halftime of the Homecoming football game. The band plays Christmas tunes during a stop at a local nursing home in mid-December.

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he marching band, with three perfor mances a day, plus reviews and special engagements, had plenty of opportunities to perfect their material. 4 ‘They were an excellent band this year,” LTC Dana Reynard said. “We had a lot of depth, particularly in the lower brass and woodwinds.” The band comprises numerous other organiza tions, including the March ing, Pep and Jazz bands, the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Evensong ensembles. The Marching Band was busy this year, starting in September, as it led the The Marching Band performed at halftime of the Missouri-S.M.U. football game at Faurot Field in Columbia Oct. 2. At right, M.M.A. musicians play as they led the cadet corps around the track.

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The M.M.A. Marching Band. Front: LTC Dana Reynard, director; Shepard, C.; Williams, A.; Soares, Williams, B.; Baranski, Fowler, Beach, Ibarrola. Row 2: Parker, N.; Gillette, Taylor, O.; Rodenbaugh, Gutierrez, Fish, Zabenco. Row 3: Belsasso, Alverde, McDavid, Robertson, Millhouse, Stuehmer, McCallister, J. Row 4: Woodring, Headley, Blair, S.; Holland, Blair, D. Row 5: Sissel, E.; Reynard, Morski, Magliocco. Back: Bryden, Ehler, Waltrip.

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annual Soybean Festival Parade in Mexico. The band then participated in a massive halftime show, with bands from 17 other high schools in the region, at the S.M.U.University of Missouri football game Oct. 2. The band also accompanied the Fusileers to M.U. for a halftime performance at the Southeast Missouri State Missouri basketball game Feb. 23. M.M.A. musicians also performed at Christmas, both on campus and at area homes for senior citizens, and participated in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown St. Louis. Late in the year, the band played at Six Flags, near St. Louis.

M M.A.'s band led the way in the city o Mexico's annual Soybean Festival Parade Sept. 18.

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At right, the Fusileers perform for alumni at Homecoming. Below, Francisco Padilla makes an adjustment for commander Camilo Reyna prior to the group’s peformance at Mexico High. Director CPT Mark Vaughan offers a few words of encouragement before the M.U. performance.

Drilling home precision

It is they who, through hard work, skills and disci pline, are able to showcase the kind of cadet that has built M.M.A. into one of the top military academies in the country. All cadets learn the Infan try Drill Regulations, the manual of arms; the Fusileers go beyond that, via the exhibi tion drill. That features the spins, throws, and formations not normally seen in the routine marching seen daily around the Academy. There are only 22 spots available on the Fusileers squad and only 17 who qualify will make the first string, so Unit commander Camilo Reyna leads the Fusileers during halftime of a basketball game at Mexico High School.

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competition is keen. The long hours of practice pay off at schediuled performances. The team showcased its skills twice in the fall, at Dad’s Day and Homecoming, and thrice in the spring, at Mexico High School Feb. 11, the Univer sity of Missouri-Southeast Missouri State basketball game Feb. 23 and Com mencement May 28. Competition is the squad’s real focus, however. It is that intensity that earned the Fusileers the champion ship of the Ozark Regional Drill Meet, beating out teams from five states, March 4-5 in Joplin. Mo. The team also captured second- and third-place trophies at the national drill meet in Champaign, Ill. April 23. Junior Raul Badiola placed seventh in a field of more than 100 in individual competition. The Fusileers made their annual appear ance at the University of Missouri Feb. 23, peforming in front of 13,000 fans during halftime of the Tigers-Southeast Missouri State game

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At right, Denisovich (Andrew Deon), who endures his sentence by honing his carpentry skills, dis cusses escape with Tyurin (Slade Bradbury).

Below, from left, guard Volkovoy (Dan Kriegermeier) checks on the inmates, from left, Gopchik (Rob Welty), Tyurin (Slade Bradbury) and Buynovsky (Nick Boyle) in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich.

Below, Denisovich (Andrew Deon) approaches guard Volkovoy (Dan Kriegermeier), center, and warden (Trask Bradbury).

The Dramateers: Bringing art to life ringing the world of makebelive to the reality of the M.M.A. stage is the task of the school's acting troupe, the Dramateers. The Dramateers presented three productions during the school year, beginning December 4, with a one-act comedy, Take Five. Take Five is actually a play within a play. It focuses on a cast of actors who think they are in a dress rehearsal, when in reality, it is the opening night for their performance. It shows a side of theater that most people don’t see: rehearsal. “It's a story of a play 72 * Dramateers

in which everything goes wrong,” director CPT Greg Pauley said. “The actors believe it's opening night, but nobody seems to have told the technicians. So, the set is not finished, the props are not onstage, one of the actors doesn't show up, and so one of the stagehands is pressed into service as an actor. There's a live phone on stage and so an audience member gets called up out of the audience to talk to his wife.” Dan Kriegermeier plays the beleaguered husband. The play also featured Zack Gershen and Rebecca Treadway. “This is our best play yet,” cast member Trask Bradbury said. The Dramateers took a

different turn in February, presenting One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. Denisovich is an adaptation from the novel of the same name written by Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Set in 1951 in a Siberian work camp, it focuses on the impulsiveness of two prisoners who wish to make a break for freedom and the level-headed advice of one of their friends - the title character, played by An drew Deon - to slay and endure the sentence. Although the plot takes place in only one place, a bunk room in the work camp, it ventures across the spectrum of the human condition - from the quiet dignity displayed by Denisovich to a yearning

for freedom so strong, on the part of other inmates, as to make all risks associated with attempted escape seem trivial. The final production of the year was a compila tion of five short comedies, The Good Doctor, by Neil Simon. It was all part of the annual Festival of the Arts May 7 in the Centennial Gymtorium. “Our guys took on some difficult assignments this year,” CPT Pauley said. “There was nothing ‘standard’ about anything they did. They worked hard on their projects and carried them off quite well.”

Behind every good performance is its technical crew. At left, director OPT Greg Pauley checks the lights before Take Five.

The Dramateers. Front: Welty, Ryterski, Boyle, Hodge, Bradbury, T.; CPT Greg Pauley, sponsor. Back: Bradbury, S; Deon, Campbell, Nelson, Kriegermeier, Willenbrock, Gershen, Bryden, McGill

Above, Trask Bradbury, who plays a crew member in Take Five, finds that the phone does work.

At left, Zack Gershen discovers an inordinately large news hole in his pa per, as beleaguered audience mem ber Dan Kriegermeier tries to placate his combative wife on the phone in Take Five.

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Singers hit high note in auditions, programs /F usic touches /■ virtually I I every -Jk. ▼ program and event at M.M.A. Indeed, it would be diffi cult, if not virtually impos sible, to imagine an Acad emy program, service or event that did not include some musical element. With that in mind, it’s easy to see how closely tied M.M.A.’s vocal music program - its upper and Junior School glee clubs have become to the overall success of the Academy. From Sunday evening vespers and Christmastide’s Evensong to the spring Pops Concert and selected statewide vocal competi tions, M.M.A. singers bring emotion and artistry to Academy life. Seven members of the 74 * Glee Club

upper school Glee Club helped get the school year off to a fast start, particpating in the North east Missouri All-District Choir program Sept. 25 in Columbia, Mo. The seven were basses Jim Beckley and Lee Haynes; baritones Manuel Obregon and Milton Flores; first tenors Justin Kuo and Rafael Reniu; and second tenor C.M. Mitchell. Like the band, M.M.A.’s Glee Club had regular performances throughout the school year, most notably at weekly vespers services in the Memorial Chapel, at which it per forms the sacred half of its repertoire. Evensong, which recounts the miracles of God and the coming of Christ, is its most presti gious sacred performance

Above left, vocal music instructor Mrs. Ruth Nation leads the Junior School Glee Club through a rendition of “Rocky Top." at the Pops Concert.

of the year. The singers showcased their talents with popular and traditional secular music at the Pops Concert on the eve of Spring Fur lough March 17 and at the Festival of the Arts on Mother’s Weekend. M.M.A. singers experi ence being part of a larger ensemble at the district choir auditions, which this

Above right, Zack Gershen belts out a solo in the Pops Concert.

Above, the upper school Glee Club, under the direction of vocal music in structor Mrs. Ruth Nation, sings ‘Coney Island Baby’ in the Pops Concert. It was one of two Barbershop pieces the group presented.

year were held April 16 in Moberly. Divided by grades, the singers from schools statewide met for a day, learned their material and the dynamics of sing ing in a large group, then performed a concert that night.

At left, the Evensong Cross is comprised of the high school and Junior School glee clubs. Left (front to back): Hernandez, Manzanedo, Creamer, Love, Garcia, D.; Flores, M.; Dickey, Mrs Ruth Nation, director; McCoy, Obregon. Right: Elizondo, D.; Sanchez, McNiven, Clifton, Kuo, Mitchell, Gershen, Rev. Richard Ash, chaplain; Beckley, Remu. Below, Garrett Dickey performs ‘Go ’Way From My Window' at the Pops Concert. His was one of several solos by Glee Club singers.

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Glee Club. Front: Creamer, G.; Clifton, Hernandez, Elizondo, D.; Sanchez, McNiven. Row 2: Garcia, D.; Mitchell, Dickey. Love, Manzanedo, Flores, M.; Kuo. Back. Mrs. Ruth Nation, director, Beckley, Gershen, McCoy. Remu. Obregon, Rev. Richard Ash, chap lain.

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Delta Phi. Front: Blair, S.; Obregon, LTC Frank Meredith. sponsor; Aubuchon, Rullan. Row 2: Ramstein, Reynard, Salinas, Cannyn, Olimon, Allende, Sainz, Mendez, E. Back Sissel, E.; Greene, Csaki, Flores, M.

Delta Phi leads by its example elta Phi, the academic honor society at M.M.A., is comprised of students who rank at the top among all students at the Academy. Getting there is difficult, said Delta Phi secretary Sam Blair. But staying there is at least as great a challenge. “You have to have the grades to get there, but you can't let them fall once you are there,” he said. “It’s also our respon sibility to help others.”

Above.keynote speaker JohnF Reddick, '73. a chief warrant officer in the United States Coast Guard, addresses Delta Phi members at their spring banquet in the M.M.A. Dining Hall.

Above right, Sam Blair is awarded a Senior Key for member ship to Delta Phi from LTC Frank Meredith, academic dean and Delta Phi sponsor, at the spring banquet.

At right, Delta Phi president Manuel Obregon introduces the organization’s officers for 1994-95, Sebastian Csaki, presi dent; Alberto Olimon, vice president; and Milton Flores, secretary/treasurer.

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Cadet Council. Front: Allende, Obregon, Aubuchon, Scherer, Yarza. Back: Soares, Bednara, Gillette, COL Ronald Kelly, sponsor; Salinas, Stockdall, Mendez, E.

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Creative juices F*"W"*^echnically. the staff of/Az I Ease, M.M.A.’s annual I literary magazine, was M comprised of only four cadets, plus advisor MAJ Sam Mounger. But. in reality, the magazine was as much a product of the entire corps as any other publication at the Academy. ‘ ‘There are as many types of works submitted as there are works,” MAJ Mounger said. Editor Ross Patterson and staffers Ran Shuler and Matt Greene solicited some material; other pieces were written for credit in various English classes. The Art Department contributed drawings, and the Eagle staff even played an illustrative role, with photo graphs. “I wanted to take some pictures, to give it some variety,” said Shuler, a member of the journalism staff. The final product reflected the corps’ creativity, with poetry running the gamut, from free verse to formalistic. 78 * At Ease

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M.M.A. art students learn to be disciplined and detailed in their work.

Art program finds cadets drawing from their own sense of creativity impulses. Modus operendi mattered tudents in Mrs. not, be it pastel, charcoal, pencil or Becky Erdei’s Art photography. classes didn’t have ‘That’s about all to bring expertise into there was to getting ‘This project has be the studio each day; started in this class,” come my constant they needed only a she said. desire to express The program companion.’ themselves from the showcased its best soul. work in the 25th Cadet Matt Abby Mrs. Erdei’s annual Epple Art

expertise guided cadets through the rudiments, allowing students learn how to unlock their own creative

Exhibit Feb. 12-13 and the Festival of the Arts exhibit May 7-8 in the Centennial Gymtorium. Art instructor Mrs. Becky Erdei, left, and judge Mrs. Mary Franco evaluate some of the work at the Epple Art Exhibit. Michael Fugate, four-year art student at Mexico High School, also served as a judge. It was the first time in Epple Exhibit history that a student judge had been involved.

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Journalism tells the M.M.A. story ictures may be worth a thousand words, but that alone hardly was sufficient to tell the M.M.A. story. The Journalism pro gram. advised by faculty newcomer LT James F. Offner. Director of Infor mation and Publications, made a number of improve ments in the quality of its products. The staff, numbering as few as six through much of the year, was comprised of Marco Scherer, Ran Shuler, Justin Jobe, Jim Schweickert, Carlos Reyes, John Auffenberg, Wil Everts. Rob Welly, Bran don Rullan, Carlos Anda and Bobby Creviston. Il was their responsibility to convey information on all things M.M.A. The monthly Eagle, which received a facelift, emphasized more balance in news, features and topical commentary. Missouri's oldest school publication also had a crisper look, with bigger, bolder headlines and a modular layout. This book. Taps, contains more balance between pictures and copy than in recent years, to more-fully tell the story of the year at M.M.A. The broadcast side of

the program also made key strides, particularly with the TV production, M.M.A. Presents. The show was produced monthly but aired every Wednesday evening on Mexico cable channel 3. Making use of studio upgrades and new equip ment provided by the city, M.M.A. Presents was able to provide more video footage, on-the-spot news reports and features than ever before. The program also produced special features for local cable, most nota bly telecasts of Evensong, which were shown nightly during the week preceding Christmas, and the Univer sity of Missouri Symphonic Winds Concert. The weekly radio production, M.M.A. This Week, provided news, features and commentary every Monday on KXEO. In April, the depart ment moved to new quar ters in old Delta Barracks, as part of a shift engen dered by demolition of “C” Barracks. Top: Marco Scherer shoots some video at a basketball game for M.M.A. Pre sents. Middle, Journalism staff. Front: Rullan, Scherer, Schweickert. Row 2. Jobe, Hedin, Reyes. Row 3: Shuler, Creviston, Everts, Anda, Welty. Back: LT James Offner, advisor; Auffenberg.

At right, Carlos Reyes proofs a page of an upcoming Eagle for mistakes.

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Playing to win

‘The real goal of the athletic pro gram at M.M. A. is not simply to learn how to win on the field but in -MAJ Joe Ableman

1.M.A. head football coach MAJ Joe Ableman is doused with yater by celebrating players after the team’s victory over jngtime rival Kemper Military School at Homecoming.

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shape. They had a 1-0 lead, a W vocal standing-room-only three ▼ ▼ minutes home crowd behind them in left in their state the first playoff game of quarterfinal match with any kind ever played at Springfield Greenwood. M.M.A. and. in the words M.M.A.’s soccer Colonels of their coach, were playing appeared to be in good “solid defense.

Above, Tomas Gonzalez, who led the state in scoring, ties the district cham pionship match on a penalty kick.

At right, the team celebrates shortly after beating Smithton on the road for the district title.

Jose Wunsch, the Colonels’ assist leader, works the ball near the side line.

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A second straight trip to the Class 1A-3A Final Four seemed immi nent. But everything came apart in the final minutes of regulation. Greenwood scored the match-tying goal on a penalty kick, forcing overtime. Then, the Blue Jays turned aggressive, controlling play through

three extra 10-minute periods, and scoring the winning goal from a crowd in front of the M.M.A. net and eliminating the Colo nels from the tournament. M.M.A.’s season ended with a 10-6-1 record. It was a bitter way to end the campaign, said MAJ Twells. But a short time

later, MAJ Twells was examining the season in a slightly different light. “We had a very good season, with only four people coming back from last year’s team that made the Final Four,” he said. “To finish in the top eight in the state was remarkable. It would have been nice to finish in the top four again.

Above, Chris Clifton works around the Smithton defense in the district champi onship match. Left, Colonels players leave little doubt as to who they think is the best team after the district title match.

like we did last year, but to finish in the top eight, I think, is still quite an accomplishment.” The loss to Green wood also brought to an abrupt end a dream season Sports * 83

Tomas Gonzalez intercepts the ball between Sedalia Smith-Cotton players.

Below, Alex Barney controls the ball upfield.

Tomas Gonzalez beats the Fulton goalkeeper for one of seven goals he scored in the match. Gonzalez had two seven-goal performances in the season.

for midfielder Tomas Gonzalez. The senior from Garza Garcia. N.L.. Mexico, scored his 47th goal of the season - tops in the state - in the finale. He came close to No. 48 in the first overtime, which would have won the game for the Colonels, as he got loose in 84 * Sports

front of the Greenwood net, but his shot hit the near goalpost. The victory was a reversal, of sorts, in that M.M.A. had eliminated Greenwood with an over time victory in the 1992 quarterfinals. M.M.A. had earned

Zack Gershen (24) and Salvador Arellano (8) converge on the ball against Kemper.

a berth in the quarterfinals by defeating Smithton, 3-2, in the District 5 champion ship match at Smithton, Mo. Gonzalez scored two goals and Chris Clifton the other. The quarterfinal loss aside, MAJ Twells said the

M.M.A. soccer program would benefit from the experience it gained. After the season, Gonzalez’s jersey No. 11 was retired. “It’s a fitting trib ute,” MAJ Twells said.

At left, Hector Allende breaks toward the Smith-Cotton goalkeeper.

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Golden Year three times in ’92, totaled 138 this season and was never blanked. The team was in contention in all but M.M.A.’s football team had one of its games, including to overcome, a 3-5 record a 45-6 loss to Springfield isn’t that bad a showing, its Greenwood, in which the Colonels trailed only 19-6 coach says. in the third period. M.M.A. did reach a Perhaps one key to number of objectives set this year’s improvement before the season began. The Colonels won the Gold was a noticeable reduction Football back from Kemper in injuries. The Colonels kept all of their key person Military School; they won the state military champion nel in place throughout the ship; and they improved on season. last year’s showing by two And, of course, Eric victories against the same Shepard, the team’s senior running back, virtually opponents that had dealt them a 1-7 record in 1992. carried the offense in every All in all, M.M.A. game. Shepard, a 5-foot-9, head coach MAJ Joe 185-pounder from Fremont, Ableman said, it was a Calif., rushed for more than pretty good year. 1,100 yards and scored 12 “The kids didn’t of M.M.A.’s 18 touch give up; they played their downs for the season. He hearts out all year long,” he scored in all but one game said. “And it was the - a 19-8 loss at state-ranked seniors who provided the Grandview - but set up the leadership we needed. For lone M.M.A. score in that that, they’ll have my ever game with a long gainer to lasting gratitude.” the Grandview 1-yard line. A cursory check of “Our offensive line the statistics will reveal deserves all of the credit,” several improvements over the 1992 campaign. The coaches monitor from the side M.M.A., which scored only lines. From left are assistants LT Shawn Stromberg and CPT Marvin Mumm and 53 points and was shut out head coach MAJ Joe Ableman. 86 * Sports iven all of the obstacles

Tony Williams (36) and a teammate bring down a Kemper ball carrier in the Homecoming game at M.M.A.

Shepard said. “We had a lot of people working hard out there. I really think this is the best football team M.M.A. has had in many years.” Shepard seemed to save his best effort for the season finale, rushing for more than 180 yards and

Colonels quarterback Jason Bryant hands off to running back Fernando Ortiz against Kemper. Ortiz scored a touchdown later in the game, as M.M.A. breezed to victory.

scoring four touchdowns one on an interception return - in a 42-6 pasting of archrival Kemper. The victory brought the Gold Football back to the M.M.A. trophy case after a one-year absence. Prior to that, the Colonels had held the Gold Football for 20

straight years. “I felt like I had to do something to get that gold ball back because I lost it last year,” Shepard said after the victory over Kemper. “It's back where it belongs.” What this season portends for next year is

anybody's guess, but MAJ Ableman says the M.M.A. program will keep improv ing. “I really think we’ve turned the corner,” he said.

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At right, Mike Aubuchon carries the ball against Crystal City.

Below, Jason Young stops a Kemper gain in the Homecoming game.

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Jason Bryant is all smiles as he carries the Gold Football off the field after the Colonels' 42-6 victory over Kemper.

Mike Aubuchon catches a Kemper ball carrier, as Jason Bryant converges.

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team flashed what its coach described as some “hopeful signs” for the future in its performance in the District 4 meet Oct. 30 at Lakeview Park in Mexico. No one made the cut to qualify for the state meet, which required a top15 finish in the field of some 100 entries; yet, M.M.A. coach MAJ Kevin Shaddox saw some promise in his team, which placed sixth overall in the eight team meet. ‘ 'There are some hopeful signs out there, judging from our efforts,” he said. “Milton Flores and Wil Everts both ran good races. Plus, we had some other good showings in some adverse weather.” The conditions were less than ideal - cloudy, windy, with temperatures hovering in the lower 20s but Flores and Everts came

close to state-qualifying efforts. Flores, a junior, paced the Colonels with a 21st-place finish, at 19 minutes, 3 seconds. Everts, a sophomore, finished 23rd, at 19:17. The 15th and final state qualifier clocked in at 18:12. “They were close, but more importantly, they will get even better next year,” MAJ Shaddox said. Indeed, much of the coach’s optimism stemmed from the fact that he had a relatively young team that would have to spend its first season together gain ing competitive experience. Senior Jose Bours, running his final race in an M.M.A. uniform, was 29th, at 20:06. David Good, also in his final competition, was 42nd, at 21:07. Follow ing him were sophomore Sean Patterson (47th, 22:00), junior Peter Magliocco (49lh, 22:33) and junior Antonio Padilla (51st, 23:16). Wil Everts stays ahead of a Marshall opponent in the district meet.

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1993 Cross Country Colonels. Front: Pena, Bours, Kuo, Manzanedo, Manzilla, Flores, C.; Obregon, Gonzalez, A.; Good. Row 2: Blair, D.; Magliocco Flores, M.; Rodenbaugh, Padilla, A.; Perez Holder, MAJ Kevin Shaddox, head coach. Back: Patterson, S.; Garcia, D.; Williams, T.; Everts, Wagner.

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Intramural all-star team. Row 1 (from left): Kassel, Alvarez, D.C.; Cedillo. Row 2: Blancas, Reyna. Beaty. Row3: Verduzco, Zwach, Davila, A. Row 4: Dougherty, Sullivan, C.

Balance a strength in intramural grid league, but in the end,

Blue beats all t was the firm conviction of Blue coach LTC Henry Matlosz that any team could be beaten on any given day in the 1993 intramural football season at M.M.A. That day never came for the Blue team, which capped a perfect 4-0 season with a 26-0 win over the Red team in the title game Nov. 2 al Colonels Field. “We had a good group this season and learned a lot,” said LTC Matlosz, whose team led the title game, 20-0, before halftime. Quarterback Chris Sullivan scored three touchdowns - the first of which was set up by a fumble he recovered - for the Blue team, which had won its regular-season matchup with the Red, 22-6, on Dad’s Week end. Sullivan gave the Blue a 6-0 lead early in the game, when he recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff at the Red 5. On the next play, Sullivan kept the ball and ran it in for a score. 92 * Sports

Blue made it 12-0 in the second quarter, as Sullivan carried 30 yards for a TD. Sullivan rushed for another TD later in the period on a sweep, and Blue was well on its way to the victory, up 18-0 at the half. Blue finished up the scoring in the third quarter on a reverse to Luis Zuniga, who romped 30 yards for a touchdown. The ensuing two-point conversion was good, as Jarrod Beaty took a pilch from Sullivan and carried the ball into the end zone. “They played a very good game,” Red coach MAJ Ron Rosendahl said. Talent abounded in the intramural program. Indeed, coaches agreed, many varsity football players came from the intramural ranks. “One of the goals of the intramural program is to encourage players to play varsity football,” MAJ Rosendahl said. The standings Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo, the Green team's quarterback, looks for an opening against the Blue team.

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reflect the balance of talent that exists program-wide. Even the Gold team, which fell out of title contention early in the 1993 season with three straight losses, had the makings of a winning team, LTC Mat losz said. “About three years ago, we used to have the league set up by companies,” he said of the makeup of the league. “We found out that companies like Delta would have a huge advantage over

smaller companies. In a new system, we had a draft at the beginning of the year. It worked because the teams are relatively wellbalanced. So, the level of competition has evened out. In the last two years, any team has been capable of winning.” There were no easy games, coaches agreed. “Any team in this league can beat any other on any given day," said LTC Matlosz.

But that did not mean that all teams employed the same strategy. Some kept their offense on the ground: others preferred to pass. It all depended on the type of personnel a particular team possessed. "Our team was a little bit bigger, so we moved the ball on the ground,” LTC Matlosz said. “The Green passed quite a bit more than we did. They were smaller but extremely quick.” Bernardo Alvarez del

Castillo, Carlos Mancebo del Castillo and Seann McKenna led the attack for the Green. Quarterback Camilo Reyna led the Red offense all season. But the team came alive after Scott Trittschuh, a tackle, and Alejandro Yarza came back from injuries, going 2-0 with them in the lineup. “Reyna was one of my best backs and a good quarterback,” MAJ Rosendahl said. “If you got Sports * 93

SFC David Mitchell, coach of the Gold team, takes his players through a workout at practice.

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because he was so fast and strong. Verduzco, Zwach and Del Bosque also did their job. We didn't always get the blocking we needed, but we worked hard on it.” The following players were selected from the intramural football league as the league's all-stars: Blue Team: Sullivan, C.: Blancas; Beaty; Davila. A. Red Team: Reyna: Zwach; Verduzco. Green Team: Alvarez, D.C.; Kassel. Gold Team: Cedillo; Dougherty.

LTC Henry Matlosz takes a breather with a few of his players during the Dad’s Day game with Red. The Blue team won, 22-6.

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The Blue Team. Front: LTC Henry Matlosz, coach; Bell, Paul, Johnson, M.; Zuniga, L Row2: Garcia, D.; Uribe, Lagarda, Suro. Row 3: Davila, A.; Gomez da Costa; Chavez; Poo. Row 4: Kalb, Loew, Beaty, Elizondo. Back: Sullivan.

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The Green Team Front: Culbertson, Kassel, Stephens, Mancebo, Alvarez D.C. Row 2: Bednara, Gonzalez, R.; McKenna, Reyna, Lauerman. Row 3: Romero, Olimon, Fernandez, Woodruff. Back: Astiazaran, Hernandez, Lopez, G.; Lafontaine, SFC David Mitchell, coach.

The Gold Team. Front: SSG Domie Ballesteros, coach; Oronoz, Munoz, G.; Ferrando, Anda, Tavarez M. Row2: Minguillo, E., Ibarrola, Zuniga, D.Salomon. Row 3: Orloski, Garduno, Macias, Munoz, P. Back: Dougherty, Prieto, Irizar, Minguillo, C.

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Diver Eric Shepard goes end over end in a meet with Chaminade.

Blend of new, old helped M.M.A.’s swimming team to

Make a big splash wimming its way through one of its most challenging schedules in recent years, M.M.A.’s swim team finished 7-3. Even though the team did not qualify anyone for the postseason, coach MAJ Ron Rosendahl said he was pleased with the Colonels' showing. “We had a number of very good performances this year," he said. “We had a couple of people who made state consideration in events but just fell short of state qualification.” Senior diver Eric Shepard and junior sprinter Rob Welty each qualified for state meet consideration but missed the final cut. The Colonels won their first two meets, both on the road. M.M.A. opened with a 96-87 win at Sedalia Smith-Cotton, then beat John Burroughs and Westminster Christian, 128-103-69. Newcomer Welty made state consideration time in the 200 individual medley in that triangular, 96 * Sports

with 2:22.93. M.M.A. split a double dual Jan. 8 at Springfield Hillcrest, beating Spring field Central, 106-78, but losing to Hillcrest, 95-88. M.M.A. made its home debut two days later, beating Fort Zumwalt North, 108-78. Welty won the indi vidual medley and 100 backstroke and participated in first-place medley and 400 freestyle relays. Jose Bours won the 100 freestyle and swam in winning medley and 200 freestyle relays. The Colonels sand wiched losses to Chaminade and Quincy around a victory over Westminster Christian, then finished the season with a home win over SmithCotton, 106-82. “We ended the season with a 7-3 record, which was very good, considering our tough competition,” MAJ Rosendahl said. Daniel Chavez was one of the Colonels’ most consistent divers.

Justin Kuo battles for the lead in a medley relay.

The gun sounds, starting the 100 fly in a meet against Chaminade.

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1993-94 Swimming Colonels. Bottom: Olimon, Ferrando, Taverez, M.; MAJ Ron Rosendahl, coach; Kuo, Gastelum, Wagner, Everts, Ryterski, Love, Chedwick. Row 2: Chavez, Zwach, Welty, Lopez, G.; Cesena, Millhouse, Dickey, Waltrip. Top: Bours, Nootens, Pena, Manzanedo, Vega, Rullan, Contreras, Belsasso, Shepard.

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Head coach CPT Marvin Mumm cov ers some strategy during a timeout against Silex.

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Shoot for future the first quarter and never let up. | M.M.A. So ended the campaign basket for the Colonels, who had ball program envisioned only two seniors on the any state titles for the 1993- roster. 94 season. “We had a young Indeed, head coach team with players who had CPT Marvin Mumm said gotten little playing lime the he knew going in that his year before,” CPT Mumm team would take its share of said. “It was goal this year lumps. to give these kids a chance The team’s final to come to the forefront and record of 4-15 bore him improve as they gained out. experience. And, I think “We had a young they did.” team with players who had Indeed, there were gotten little playing time bright spots. Guards Slade the year before.” CPT and Trask Bradbury led the Mumm said. “It was our team in steals. Junior post goal this year to give these Jason Young, at 6-feet-5, kids a chance to come to also helped inside, leading the forefront and improve the team in scoring and as they gained experience. rebounds. And. I think they did.” Slade Bradbury’s lastPerhaps the most second layup, following a telling blow to the team steal, gave M.M.A. a 33-32 came in the final game of victory over Kemper Mili the season, a 103-39 loss to tary School and a sweep of host team Macon in the the teams’ season series. M.M.A. also beat district playoffs. Wellsville, 51-39, on the The Tigers pounced road Feb. 15. lending some early, forcing turnovers on hope for the playoffs. the Colonels’ first four possessions and opening a 10-0 lead. Macon built that Zack Gershen puts up a shot against Madison, as teammate Milton Flores edge to 35-9 by the end of heads for the hoop.

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The determination needed to win can be seen on the face of 189-pounder Brian Hackett, who qualified for sectionals.

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Big moments he numbers say that M.M.A.’s wrestling season didn't go so well, with a 4-8 record in duals. But the key to the Colonels’ season is found beyond the numbers, to wit: M.M.A. beat Kemper Military School to win the state military title; senior Rafael Reniu came back from a knee injury sus tained in football to ad vance to the state sectionals in the heavyweight divi sion; and three of the team’s underclassmen came to the forefront to advance in the postseason. And there were gutsy performances like that of Tony Williams, 145-pound senior, who won first place in the Centralia Invitational after sustaining a dislocated finger. “He was going against a Versailles wrestler who had beaten him earlier this year,” coach MAJ Richard Twells said. “I wanted to

slop the match and the referee thought it would be a good idea to stop it. But Tony said, ‘No, I want to finish this.’ He asked (assistant coach) CPT (Greg) Pauley to pull the finger out. “Then, Tony went back and wrestled with even more determination and ended up winning the match and the champion ship.” MAJ Twells likened his team to a first-year program. “But the younger wrestlers can use the experience next year,” he said. “We should have a lot stronger team next year.”

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Below, Ryan Dougherty goes for a quick pin.

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The 1993-94 Wrestling Colonels. Front: Team captains Williams, Reniu, Blair, D. Row 2: CPT Greg Pauley, assistant coach; Jobe, Soares, Patterson, S.; Gutierrez, Bales, Kalb, Barney, Culbertson, Rodenbaugh, Bowman, Dougherty, Robertson, Hackett, Good, MAJ Richard Twells, head coach. Back: Fish, manager; Ehler, Alverde, Bracy, Ochoa, Garcia, D.; McKenna, Del Bosque, Holland, Willenbrock, Nelson, C.O.; Gillette, Porath, Magliocco.

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Head coach LTC Ernest Allen reviews targets with shooters, from left, Manuel Obregon, Sebastian Csaki and Jeff Dietrich.

The Undefeated r I 1 hat M.M.A.’s I rifle team shot I its way to J another unde feated season should likely come as no shock. But what may surprise some observers is that the Colonels did it with a largely different - and somewhat younger - team than in previous years. Is it the coaching? “No: they’re the ones who have to hit the tar get,” said LTC Ernest Allen, senior Army in structor and head rifle coach. Perhaps M.M.A.’s best performance came Jan. 22, at a regional NRA

meet in Highland, Ill. Colonels shooters finished first in the four-team event, and carried away indi vidual honors in both open and military categories. Sebastian Csaki took second place overall in all categories, scoring 374 of 400 possible points. Manuel Obregon, placed third, with 373. In the JROTC division, Brant Garner and Sam Blair scored 368 to finish on top of all rivals. This was not the same team that had gone un beaten the two previous seasons, however. “As a team, this was one of the best groups we've had here,” LTC Allen said. The Colonels carried their dominant shooting Jan. 29, as they beat St. John’s Military School, 1,025-948, in Salina, Kan. What was unique about this Colonels team? “This was a very good team insofar as no indi vidual shooter domi nated,” LTC Allen said.

Manuel Obregon makes adjustments on his rifle for the next round against Kemper

Sam Blair checks the targets during a midseason match with Kemper.

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The Gold team’s Javier Salomon (20) works the ball up the court against Green, as teammate Eddie Salmas (21) looks for a pass in the champion ship game.

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Green strikes Gold points to lead a balanced attack that featured four double-figure scorers. Jet J Stromberg, after Gill, Francisco Padilla and the Green team, coached by Jesus Alberto Romero LTC Walter Sullivan, beat contributed 15, 11 and 10 LT Stromberg’s Gold team, points, respectively. 73-50, to win M.M.A.’s Javier Salomon, who had intramural basketball been Gold’s scoring corner championship. stone all year, scored 22. “They were a solid team Eddie Salinas had 20. up and down,” LT The Red team (1 -8). Stromberg said of the coached by CPT Todd Green, who played a Greenberg, made its only perfect 9-0 season. win count. It was Green’s third Brian Grissom’s 18 victory in as many tries points and Antonio over Gold (6-3), which Padilla’s 10 led Red past posed the only serious Blue (2-7), 57-47, for challenge to Green for third place. league supremacy. Green Wasted in the losing earlier had defeated Gold, effort for MAJ Kevin 67-56 and 57-46. during the Shaddox’s Blue team were regular season, the latter in Brandon Friese’s 33 points. a match of hitherto un Five Green players were beaten teams. named to the all-star team: “The team played well Gill, Sainz, Francisco and seemed to get better as Padilla, Gabriel Peugnet the season progressed,” and Treavor Forester. The other all-stars were LTC Sullivan said of the Green, whose only blemish Bert Wyatt, Salomon and on the year was a 50-36 Salinas from Gold; Grissom loss to M.M.A.’s JV. and Antonio Padilla of Red; Miguel Sainz set the pace and Friese from Blue. for the Green in the title game, as he had all season. Gold's Danny Zuniga shoots over leap ing Green defender Aaron Waltrip in the Sainz, a senior, scored 27 championship game. ^^W"^he third time

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Blue players huddle around their coach. MAJ Kevin Shaddox, who maps out strategy.

Brandon Friese, one of the top scorers in the league, lets fly a three-point attempt in the consolation game.

Gold coach LT Shawn Stromberg gives some instructions to Chris Meers in a team workout

Above, Green’s Miguel Sainz shoots over a leaping Blue defender in an early-season game At left. Red's Lawrence Hart shoots a free throw, as teammate Gerardo Gil (25) and Green's Carlos Reyes (11) wait behind the key.

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At right, Brian Grissom of Red grabs the rebound in the consolation game against Blue.

Below, Gold players Eddie Salinas (21), Bert Wyatt (27) and George Ludewig (19) crowd the key.

Above, Blues Dustin Orloske (21) stretches to block a shot by Green’s Miguel Sainz

Above, Green coach LTC Walter Sullivan positions his players against Red. At right, Blue's Brent Lauerman lets a shot fly.

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The GoldTeam. Front: O'Neal, R.; Salinas, Salomon, Ludewig Row 2: Khan, Villarreal, B ; Villarreal, J.F., McCoy. Row3:LT Shawn Stromberg, coach; Meers, Wyatt, Sissel, E. Back: Schweppe, Salas, J.

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The Blue Team. Front: Salas, A. Layne, McCallister, Nelson, C.D. Row 2: Astiazaran, Hernandez, Boyle, Stochl. Back- MAJ Kevin Shaddox, coach; MiraveteExsome, Creamer, G.; Orloski, Friese.

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Into heavy metal ’W’ "W" 'Y'eight lifters W / prove year w/ W/ in and year ▼ ▼ out that perhaps the most difficult opponent an athlete can face is himself. And. in most cases, each lifter is outnumbered. Because he is trying to convince two foes - his body and his mind - that he can reach his goals. “Your body won’t do anything the mind won’t permit it to do,” said SFC David Mitchell, who worked with lifters in the Physical Training program and helped direct the Battalion Weightlifting competition. Lifters start from scratch, learning the correct and safe ways to lift. They also learn the importance of spotters, who are there to help,just incase. Coaches encouraged lifters and corrected me chanical flaws. Winners in the 1993-94 competition were Carlos Anda, in the 206-220 weight class; Jose Nunez, 196-200; Jose Wunsch, 177-185; Gustavo Munoz, 165-175; Carlos Flores, 148-158; Fernando Ortiz 140-142; and Adam Porath, 90. 108 * Sports

Above, Johan Padilla strains with the weights, as spotter Pablo Munoz ob serves.

At right, SFC David Mitchell monitors Jose Wunsch's effort. Below, Adam Porath prepares to lift, aided by spotter Pablo Munoz.

The faculty’s MAJ Joe Ableman tries to work the ball around leaping defender Forest Yule in the annual Faculty-Senior basketball game Feb. 25 in the Gymtorium.

Faculty teaches Seniors lesson in hoops rivalry he Class of ’94 had a numerical advantage in players, but it was the Faculty which posted better numbers on the scoreboard in a 61-37 victory in the annual Fac ulty-Senior basketball game Feb. 25 in the Centennial Gymtorium. An ample roster enabled the seniors to use fresh players throughout. The Faculty, on the other hand, was forced to rotate players

regularly, just to keep its players rested. Indeed, the Seniors stayed with the Faculty stride for stride early, playing to a 10-10 tie after one period. The game remained close through the end of the first half, with the teachers holding a 23-20 edge at the buzzer. But things started to change in the third quarter. Fouls cost the Seniors a couple of key players, and the Faculty pulled away. Mr. Greg Morton drives for two points to pad the faculty lead in the second half.

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Wil Everts runs a leg of a distance relay against Warrenton.

Bours’ 3rd-place state finish, younger competitors keep Colonels

On track he M.M.A. track team didn’t win any state titles in 1994; indeed, only two members of the team got as far as the state sectional meet in indi vidual competition. And only Jose Bours, who won the 300 intermediate hurdles in 39.4 seconds at the sectional, reached state. Bours, who never lost in the 300 intermediate hurdles during the regular season, went on to post a third-place finish at state. But the team showed its coach, MAJ Kevin Shaddox, something perhaps more important in a 9-5 season. “We proved we could compete with the big boys and do well,” he said. “We went to some big meets at Orchard Farm, Osage and Mexico High School against some very good teams, and we were pretty consistently in the middle of the pack. It’s a good standard for us.” The Colonels also won the state military title, defeating Wentworth and 110* Sports

Kemper, 101-56-15. M.M.A. placed 10th in the 15-team district at Mexico High and ad vanced two athletes to the sectionals. Bours won the 300-meter intermediate hurdles, at 40.6, and junior Rafael Badiola finished third in the shot put, at 46 feet, 31/4 inches. In the Osage Invita tional, hurdler Jason Bryant broke 1993 M.M.A. graduate Adrian Thomas' year-old meet record of 23.7 in the 200 dash, with a 23.6. M.M.A. finished fifth in the field. “We have different standards for success, and by any measure, we had a good season,” MAJ Shaddox said. Below, David Good, cheered on by Jose Bours, nears the finish line on the third leg of the 4 x 800 relay.

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Jason Bryant clears the high jump in the Colonels’ season-opening dual against Warrenton.

Below, pole vaulter Greg Ryterski goes airborne against Warrenton.

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Mike Aubuchon waits on a pitch in the season opener against Kemper.

Baseball team goes 4-6, as it literally rebuilds the program

From ground up egardless of its final record.the 1994 season marked a renaissance, of sorts, for the baseball Colonels. Whatever else hap pened, this season will be noted as the one in which the program was rebuilt, literally, from the ground up. The team christened Brad Calvert Field, its new home facility on the northeast edge of campus. “It’s fun to play there; the field’s crowned well, it has good drainage, it’s smooth, and you get true hops on grounders,” head coach MAJ Ron Rosendahl said. The Colonels also rebuilt their roster to some degree, and with some success. Freshman Gabe Peugnet stepped into the third base slot and batted .385 with a team-leading two home runs. “He told me he took about 800 swings over Spring Furlough,” MAJ Rosendahl said of Peugnet. “He was only a freshman, but he has played a lot of baseball. He loves to play. 112 * Sports

You need to love to play and play a lot, in order to get good at this game.” A double-find, of sorts, came in the person of right-handed pitcher John Dale, who brought a sealing fastball and an effective curve in his pitching repertoire. Dale also led the team offen sively, batting .682. Senior Mike Aubuchon, a three-year first-baseman, batted .485 with one homer and seven runs scored. Another find was left handed pitcher Slade Bradbury, who, MAJ Rosendahl said, blossomed on the mound during the season. “He’s always been a good outfielder, with good speed, but his control was questionable on the mound,” MAJ Rosendahl said. “But this year, he started pitching the ball where he wanted it and was getting people out.” Catcher Eric Shepard, another senior, batted .414 and scored 12 runs. “Several coaches we played against told me that Eric was the best catcher

Freshman third baseman Gabe Peugnet tags out a sliding Kemper baserunnc in the season opener at Brad Calvert Field.

they had seen this season,” MAJ Rosendahl said. The season itself was a success, in spite of the sub.500 record, the coach said. “We could have had a winning team, but we lost a couple of really close games,” he said. “Beyond those, we would have had a

winning season. We also were rained out of anothe game, and I’m sure we would have won that one. “But we played well We were in most of the games, and that’s impor tant.”

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Louisiana Blair Oaks M.M.A. 13-9 Louisiana M.M.A. 5-8 Community R-6 M.M.A. 2-19 Mexico (District)

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1994 Baseball Colonels. Front: Hackett, Dale, J.; Wells, Belsasso, Shepard, Aubuchon. Bradbury, S ; Gershen, Chedwick. Row 2: Dwyer, Culbertson, Ehler, McDavid, Bowman, Woodruff, Taylor, O.; Parker, J. Back: MAJ Ron Rosendahl, head coach; Schweickert, manager; Peugnet, Bryden, Suro, LT Shawn Stromberg, assistant coach.

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Alberto Davila, who qualified for state, sends a drive down the fairway under the watchful eye of coach LTC Ray Campbell.

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M Campbell, the M.M.A. golf coach, has begun to set yearly goals for his team that extend well beyond winning the stale military champion ship. After all, winning the military title has become something of a tradition for the Colonels, who in 1994 made it 13 in a row with a 340-367 victory over Wentworth. That’s an impressive accomplishment in itself, LTC Campbell admits. But he has his eyes fixed on the state tournament. And in ’94, one of his players made it to the annual event in Columbia. In fact, it was the second trip to state in three sea sons for senior Alberto Davila. “Every part of his game was solid,” LTC Campbell said of Davila, who finished 76th in the 130-entry state field, with a two-day total of 85-86I7l over 36 holes. 1995, LTC Campbell hopes, will be even better, 114* Sports

with a number of younger players back. The Colonels placed seventh in the 11-team district tournament in 1994. But the overall performance of the team’s younger golfers gave its coach reason to look forward eagerly to 1995. “Our junior varsity players picked up their games and improved, and that showed in our record,” he said of the team’s 7-3 dual record for the regular season. Consistency was a main concern prior to the season. But the younger golfers, in particular, assuaged LTC Campbell’s trepidation in a hurry. Davila led the Colo nels all season, of course, but others also upgraded

their consistency. “The freshman, Eli Rush, has come along really well,” LTC Campbell said. Rush carded an 81 on the par-72 course at Arthur Hills in Mexico against Wentworth. “It was an excellent performance by Rush,” LTC Campbell said. “The course was in excellent shape, the greens and fairways were in good shape, the wind was not a

problem; it was just an excellent day to play golf.” Others showing promise for next year were junior Carlos Anda, who was chosen as team captain for 1995; and junior Rex Rodenbaugh. Both regu larly shot top-3 scores for the team, either in the JV or varsity lineup. “They learned a lot this year,” LTC Campbell said of his team. Below, David Badley attempts to drop a 12-foot putt on the first green at Arthur Hills.

At left, freshman Eli Rush chips his way out of the sand at Arthur Hills.

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Antonio Padilla sends a shot back to his opponent in the Colonels’ opener.

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Net gains ood teams never rest on their accom plishments; they relent lessly search for areas to further improve. That was the game plan employed by the tennis Colonels in the 1994 season. And, as the results indicate, it worked. The team posted a 120 regular-season record, including a 5-4 victory over perennial power Jefferson City in the finale. The Colonels also won the district tournament and placed their top singles player, Antonio Padilla, and the doubles duo of Tomas and Guillermo Gonzalez, in the state tournament. Padilla fin ished third and the Gonzalezes sixth at state. But all wasn’t perfect; indeed, as head coach LTC David Steinmetz said, the team had some glaring holes to fill before the season. “We had areas of our play that we needed to work on all season,” he said. “We started with a pretty solid top two singles 116* Sports

players and worked from there.” Most notably, the team had to work on doubles. One remedy LTC Steinmetz employed was to break up the duo of Gonzalez and Padilla. “It was a sacrifice for them, because they played so well together,” LTC Steinmetz said. “But they did what we needed, and it worked out well.” The doubles entries of Padilla and Jose Wunsch, the Gonzalezes and Eddie Salinas and Carlos Lara soon ranked among the team’s most consistent winners. By late in the season, M.M.A. was regularly sweeping its doubles matches. Opponents weren’t easy, either, LTC Steinmetz said. Among those on the schedule were traditionally strong pro grams from Jefferson City Helias, Sedalia SmithCotton and Mexico High School. But the Jefferson City match proved to be the crucial test of the team’s level of talent, LTC Steinmetz said.

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Jose Wunsch helped to solidify the Colonels’ doubles game. He teamed wit Antonio Padilla for most of the season.

“Padilla and Gonzalez had to step up their game a notch, and they responded well,” he said. “Very quickly, they were both up 6-1 on their opponents and finished with solid perfor mances.” The team, he said, responded that way all season.

“I honestly felt we would be fortunate to finisl at .500,” LTC Steinmetz said. “Give the credit to team captains Padilla, Tomas Gonzalez and Wunsch, who set a fine example, both on and off the court.”

At left, Tomas Gonzalez backhands a return against Mexico High School.

Tomas Gonzalez and Antonio Padilla present the district championship plaque to COL Ronald Kelly, Academy president, during noon mess.

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Boonville Fulton Osage Quincy Helias Smith-Cotton Mexico Marshall Wentworth Hannibal Osage Jefferson City District

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1993-94 M-Club. Front: Sainz, Shepard, Good. Reniu, Aubuchon, Bryant, Bours, Wunsch, Kuo, Villarreal, F.; Gonzalez, T Row 2: Young, J.; Padilla, A ; Csaki, Gershen, Zwach, Badiola, MAJ Joe Ableman, sponsor. Back: Flores, M.; Everts, Dickey, Ortiz, Blair, D.

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ink I ship to the M-Club, ! M.M.A.'s athletic -Ahonor society, by simply making a varsity team. MClub members, indeed, are a cut above the crowd. The Cadet Handbook states that a cadet must letter in two varsity sports in order to merit member ship in the M-Club. And, once there, a cadet loses his status as a member if he fails to earn a varsity letter for two consecutive athletic seasons in which he is eligible. A member also could be voted out by a two-thirds majority of active members if he breaks training rules 118* Sports

sanctioned by the athletic depart ment. The rules are strict; yet M-Club membership during 1993-94 was robust, to say the least. But the M-Club is more than a roster of names of cadets who happen to participate in varsity athletics at M.M.A. The organiza tion is active, both on and off campus. During the Christmas season, members distributed food to the less-fortunate around the Mexico area. The club also held its annual auction in January, selling mem bers’ services to the cadets at large.

If there were boots to be polished or even tours to be served, M-Club members were available to handle the tasks. Proceeds from the auction weir toward the club’s spring trip. The 1993-94 M-Club included David Good, Eric Shepard, Tony Williams, Jason Bryant, Mike Aubuchon, Rafael Reniu, Jose Bours. Federico Villarreal, Tomas Gonzalez, Justin Kuo, Jason Young, Antonio Padilla, Sebastian Csaki, Raul Badiola, Trask Bradbury, Dan Blair, Milton Flores, Ian Zwach. Zack Gershen, Slade Bradbury, Fernando Ortiz, Garrett Dickey and Wil Everts

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Cadets spent the day before F.l. preparing for the inspection. Above, cadets Justin Kuo, Brandon Rullan, Marco Tavarez and Fernando Ortiz shake blankets. Right, Jim Schweickert polishes his boots. Lower right, Mike Fargo spot checks for dust in his room.

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didn’t know until Com mencement exactly how well it performed in the eyes of U.S. Army repre sentatives who conducted the annual Formal Inspec tion April 29. But LTC Ernest Allen, senior Army instructor at M.M.A., whose staff spent eight months preparing the cadets for the one-day inspection, felt comfortable enough to make a predic tion: “They’ll do as well as they always do,” he said. Indeed, the corps made good on LTC Allen’s prediction. So, the 106th Corps of Cadets will wear the Gold Star as an Honor Unit with Distinction for

the 23rd time in 24 years. Cadets had a first-hand opportunity to see just why they had spent so many hours practicing proper military deportment, study ing in L.E.T. classes and preparing for inspections week after week, when the inspection team arrived. “I feel F.L is a lot of work, but in the end, when we receive the Gold Star, it will have been well worth it,” sophomore Ted Love said. F.L began for cadets with reveille at 4:55 a.m.

The seven-member inspec tion team from the Univer sity of Missouri-Columbia, headed by LTC Eric Cunningham, arrived at 8:30 a.m. After inspecting

LTC Eric Cunningham looks over the U.S. Color Guard, starting with Chris Nelson, holding flag, and Slade Bradbury.

At left, LTC Cunningham asks Honor Guard member Ian Zwach a couple of preliminary questions shortly after the team's arrival. Below, Hector Allende and Francisco Padilla clean out a weapon during final F.l, preparations.

the Fusileers honor guard, talking with COL Ronald Kelly. Academy president, and being briefed by the battalion staff, inspectors moved into the barracks. It was there that the cadets realized just how closely the team would examine them. CPT Keith Krause was greeted by “E” Company commander Mike Aubuchon, just before he entered the barracks. He asked Aubuchon how far off the ground the cuffs of a cadet’s trousers should hang. He asked other members of the “E” staff questions about the uniform and chain of command. Then, they all headed inside. CPT Krause entered a CPT Keith Krause takes a close look at “E" Company staffer Camilo Reyna, just before an inspection team enters the barracks.

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At right, inspectors fanned out to look over each cadet during in-ranks inspection.

Below, Rolando Garza stands rigidly at attention in the presence of inspector OPT Keith Krause.

room, where cadets John Culbertson and Gabe Peugnet were standing at attention. CPT Krause checked the press, shoes and Culbertson’s dress uniform for any irregulari ties. Everything was in order. “When was M.M.A. founded?” he asked Culbertson. “1889, sir,” came the answer. The inspectors poked, prodded, probed and crawled around on their hands and knees. Fingers searched for moisture in canteens, caressed corners for dirt. Even the vaguest irregularity caught their trained eyes. Conformity was the rule, and no detail was too small, even a toothbrush that faced the wrong way. All the while, inspec122 * Formal Inspection

tors fired questions, asking cadets to name their squad leaders, what the JROTC patch signifies, what M.M.A.’s crest stands for, what the colors of the U.S. flag represent and a myriad of other questions. Replies were immediate and con cise. An inspection in ranks followed inspection of the barracks. Cadets fielded questions about weaponry throughout. Inspectors also eyeballed the Academy’s facilities and military department before and after lunch. During the noon meal, cadets across the mess hall scanned the table where the inspectors sat, looking for any clue as to how the corps was faring. After the meal, LTC Cunningham offered a

positive hint as to how the corps was performing. “Sergeant Major [Ricardo] DeHoyas, who’s a very tough grader...said they’re a lot better than last year, if that gives you some kind of hint how you’re doing,” he said. “I think they’re im pressed with what they’ve seen,” said SFC David Mitchell of the M.M.A. Military Department. The Fusileers per formed, the corps held platoon drill competition and capped the inspection with a review. After the review and a change into garrison uni forms, the corps headed to a critique assembly, where they heard words of praise from COL Kelly, LTC Ernest Allen, senior Army instructor; LTC Robert Samples, commandant;

An inspector questions a member ( the band during in-ranks inspection.

MAJ Jon Eastman, com mandant of the Junior School; and Manuel Obregon, battalion com mander. “You are all to be congratulated,” Obregon said. “We all worked very hard to do well in F.I.”

SGT Chris Jones checks the press in a cadet's quarters in Delta Barracks.

Seventh-graders Dustin Weller and Tom Moore stand by, as an inspector checks the orderliness of their desk.

LTC Ernest Allen and COL Ronald Kelly, M.M.A. president, show the in spectors to their seats for the briefing by the battalion staff. Boots await polishing before inspec tion.

At left, cadets Jose Ramirez, Christian Campbell and Marco Vega get the dust out of a blanket in Delta Barracks.

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At right. Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon opens the briefing with some general information. Below, LTC Eric Cunningham, flanked by senior Army instructor LTC Ernest Allen and Fusileers director Camilo Reyna, looks over the Honor Guard

SSGT Chris Jones waits for Bravo Company’s Greg Saksa to answer a question during in-ranks inspec tion.

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LTC Cunningham begins in-ranks inspection with a question to Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon. Behind Obregon are Mike Aubuchon and Ross Patterson.

SSGT Chris Jones checks "B" Com pany Commander Emilio Herrera’s quarters.

Below, the Fusileers perform for the inspection team.

I Below, Charlie Company commander Bruno Belsasso accepts the BestDrilled Platoon plaque from LTC Cunningham for the “C" Company first platoon.

At left, the U.S. Color Guard marches past inspectors at the battalion review.

Above, CPT Keith Krause questions Gerardo Lopez about the Academy.

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A cadet tries to cross the Salt River' via rope in a military exercise.

Echo Company practices a drill in the Field House as part of the corps' Satur day morning routine.

Below, as senior Army instructor, it was the duty of LTC Ernest Allen to present the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award to the 1994 winner, Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon.

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I Missouri MiliI tary Academy. M And. along those lines, the functions performed by senior Army instructor LTC Ernest Allen and his staff are crucial to the well-being of the institution. The staff’s effective ness serves as a barometer of the efficacy of M.M.A. in a number of ways. Perhaps the first to come to mind can be found on the right side of each cadet’s chest. That’s the Gold Star, signifying M.M.A. is an Honor Unit With Distinc tion, as judged by the U.S. Army. It’s an award M.M.A. has earned in 22 of 126 * Military

the last 23 years. That’s no accident, as LTC Allen explained. “It takes a lot of hard work to get that gold star, and it’s a matter of pride and now, tradition - to maintain that standing each year,” he said. It is the responsibility of the military department, staffed by LTC Allen, SFC David Mitchell, SFC Domie Ballesteros and SSG Michael Hawkins, to give direct guidance to the battalion staff and company commanders in leadership training. Through the battalion staff and company commanders, it organizes and prepares for such functions as Sunday review and the awards given

during parades, Dad's and Mother’s weekends, Homecoming, and Commence ment, reviews and drills. M.M.A.’s Junior ROTC unit is the reason for For mal Inspection. LTC Allen, who retired from the military in 1992, completed his second year at M.M.A. His staffers are part of today's Army, attached to the Second ROTC Region Headquar ters, Fort Knox, Ky. In addition to teaching LET courses, the military staffers serve as coaches in the intramural program, perform official duties and supervise M.M.A.’s mili tary police and color guards. MPs are perhaps the

most noticeable cadets on campus whenever M.M.A. is hosting an event. The hours are long and some times tedious, as MPs direct traffic, maintain order and even answer questions of newcomers to campus. Color guard members act in unison, carrying the flags of the home countries of all M.M.A. cadets. Both the U.S. and international color guards performed with the Fusileers Drill Platoon and Marching Banc numerous times over the course of the school year.

At left, SFC David Mitchell provides some final ad vice, as Manuel Obregon steps toward the end of the diving board during the Ranger Swim Test. Below, Obregon takes the plunge, blindfolded and clutching his weapon.

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Above, one of a MP’s many duties is to direct traffic on campus, as Sean Patterson demonstrates during Registration. At left, senior Greg Harris presses the weights, as SFC David Mitchell observes in battalion weight training. Above left. Bill Nootens works on the weights during Physical Training, under the suvision of military staff personnel.

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Right, SFC David Mitchell oversees a little controlled pugilistics during a military exercise in the Field House. Below, the Color Guard greets special guest Mr. George Davison, a member of the Class of '68 and Chairman of M.M.A.’s Board of Visitors during the board’s annual stop on campus Jan. 23.

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Phis photo of a Junior School campout, shot at Mismilaca in November, won first prize in a contest sponsored by Horizons, a national newsletter for accelerated readers. The boys, pictured clockwise 'rom top, are Chris Shy, Shelby Field, Sean Gold, Luis Elizondo, Billy Bravo and Dan McNamer.

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Half a century later, COL Piper leaves his mark on Academy f | ^hen-LTC 1 Robert I Piper sat J down to discuss his upcoming retirement with a reporter and. grinning, said, “I’ve reached that ‘magic, golden age,’ as they say.” Those words also capture the essence of the man who has been an integral part of M.M.A. for half a century. Many people approach retirement as a time in which they’ve simply “had enough” and are ready to take it easy. Not so, for the tireless COL Piper, 64, a member of the M.M.A.’s Class of ’47, who in February announced his retirement after 41 years on M.M.A.’s faculty. In May, LTC Piper was promoted to the rank of full colonel, as a gesture of appreciation by the institu tion he had served long before many of its current faculty members were born. “It’s been a very interesting experience, and I’ve enjoyed it,” COL Piper said. “Having gone to school here, I think I had a pretty good idea about what goes on.” The list of COL Piper’s accomplishments at M.M.A. seems endless. In addition to having taught 130 * Junior School

COL Robert O Piper, a fixture at M.M.A. since 1953 and a member of the Academy’s class of '47, retired after the 1993-94 school year.

every subject in the Junior School curriculum, he has coached nearly every sport in the athletic program; served as commandant for 22 years - doubling as head for the last seven of those years - and founded the Brigadiers, the Junior School’s precision drill platoon. But humility, perhaps, hinders COL Piper from rattling off his own achievements. “I guess my proudest accomplishments are seeing

the various individuals who have come to the school in September - not very good in academics or athletics and sometimes not getting along with their peers - and noticing them once again in May, when they have accomplished many things, overcoming those obstacles they had in September.” The student always has come first on COL Piper’s list of priorities. After serving as head of the Junior School, he decided to retire - after returning to

the classroom for a year in 1992-93. Then, at the behest of the school, he returned as headmaster for one more year, 1993-94. Change is inevitable over a 40-year span. But COL Piper said much had remained unchanged from the time he had first arrived at M.M.A. “Well, there are mam similarities,” he said. “The boys coming in in Septem ber still need to accomplis! much by the time we reach May, and the same fact wai true 40 years ago. I think maybe the individuals today sometimes don’t take as much responsibility for their actions as individuals did 25, 30, 35 years ago. They tend to want to blame their actions on someone else other than themselves. But hopefully, by the time they’ve finished at least on year of the Academy, they recognize the fact that the} are responsible for their own actions.” Originally from a small town north of Kirksville, Mo., COL Pipe lived in Palmyra, Mo., thre years, before arriving in Mexico. “I’ve stayed here eve since, except for the time I was in college and the timi I was in the Marine Corps,” he said.

LTC Piper says his first love was teach ing. Below, he is shown helping a Jun ior Schooler with a reading assign ment in 1957.

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The Junior School faculty featured two Pipers in 1958. Front: LTC Dave Bailey. Back: MAJ George Piper, MAJ Derrill Kuhluman, Mrs. Darius Richardson, MAJ Darius Richardson, CPT Bob Piper, and CPT Kenneth Mortenson.

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replace on the faculty. “There’s always somebody to take your place and probably do a better job,” he said. Colleagues would contest that point. “He is the Junior School,” CPT Chris Piccone said. “He was the reason I look this job. He told me, ‘Boys will be boys,' and I always remem ber that whenever there’s a problem. Boys will be

LTC Piper coached virtually every Jun ior School athletic program, including the swimmers, above, in 1964.

boys, they're just kids, and you can’t make anything more than what they are.” LTC Piper said he hoped he would be remem bered kindly. “I hope they got their money’s worth out of me and that the boys got a good education,” he said. “That’s what’s important.”

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voice intense pride about their accom plishments. Success comes at a orice, that being hard work. But rewards for that work ire bountiful, as any cadet who has climbed the ranks would attest. For many, that climb Degins in the Junior School. A number of chal

lenges presented them selves to Bravo cadets during the 1993-94 school year, ranging from the ISACS evaluation that affected the entire Acad emy, to Formal Inspection in April. In between, there were other projects to be handled, including the Christmas Play, A Christ mas Carol', fall and winter leadership training; and, of course, the usual schooltime routine of

athletics, field trips and academics. Academic standards are high. The Accelerated Reading program has helped cadets enhance their skills and build their love of books. Reading achievement awards were presented to cadets at all Junior School Awards Banquets during the schoa year. “The reading pro gram has been a huge success,” said COL Robei

Above, Junior School cadets take ad vantage of an opportunity for a little sustained silent reading in Mrs. Amy Auwarter’s class. At right, Brenlee McKnight gets a little work done on one of the computers in the Learning Resource Center

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At left, cadets Enrique Rojas, Carlos Salgado, Taylor Gundy and Shane Johnson peek inside the boyhood cabin of Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, in the Junior School's annual trip to Hannibal, Mo., and Florida, Mo., Clemens’ birthplace.

Below left, MAJ Mike Menneke leads the way, as cadets explore Mark Twain cave on the Hannibal trip.

Below, Mr. Joe May, publisher of the Mexico Ledger, talks about the news paper business in a visit to the Junior School in February.

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Piper, headmaster. Goals permeate the Junior School program, as was noted in the ISACS evaluation in February. The Junior School was cited among M.M.A.’s chief assets. “It seems to me that we are doing the job that

we say we are doing and that needs to be done at the present time,” COL Piper said. Human resources, of course, are the key to any school, and the Junior School boasted a faculty that was nothing if not versatile. Most staffers

carried numerous responsi bilities, including COL Piper, who served as both administrator and teacher. MAJ Jon Eastman, the commandant, also spent part of his day in the class room, teaching literature. CPT Chris Piccone taught composition in

Above, LT Ken Koster discusses aca demic progress with a student’s par ents during Dad’s Weekend.

grades seven and eight and doubled as advisor for the Junior School journalism aspirants. Mrs. Renae Stumpe carried multiple responsi bilities in the Learning Resource Center, assisting cadets who had difficulties in specific subject areas. Junior School * 133

At right, LT Ken Koster, new to the Junior School faculty, assists cadet Jon Avitt. Below, OPT Willis Kleinsorge poses a question to his Science students.

Resource Center, assisting cadets who had difficulties in specific subject areas. MAJ Mike Menneke, who taught seventh- and eighth-grade math, took on the added responsibility of coordinating the self evaluation process in preparation for the ISACS visit in February. Mrs. Amy Au warier helped lay the verbal foundation for younger students, teaching reading and writing in grades four through six. CPT Willis Kleinsorge’s Science classes focused on handson learning. “Captain K“ often had experiments going. Supremely devoted to the cadets, he served as the Junior School’s unoffi cial photographer and carried his camera to all events involving Bravo 134 * Junior School

students. He displayed the pictures in his classroom. LTC Jim Garrett taught Social Studies. LTC Garrett had a keen com mand of both history and geography that meshed well, cadets said. MAJ Joe Nunez, M.M.A.'s Interamerican Studies director, came over from the upper school every day to teach eighth graders Spanish. Assistant Comman dant LT Andrew Wittekind directed the Brigadiers, the Junior School’s precision drill platoon. LT Wittekind also coached, as did other Junior School faculty members. The Junior School welcomed three newcom ers, as well. LT Ken Koster taught sixth grade, as well as fourth- and fifth-grade math.

MAJ Mike Menneke steers John Gillespie through a math problem

Ms. Beth Heinze taught drama and, as housemother, served a variety of roles. Ms. Heinze ensured that cadets were where they were supposed to be and in the correct uniform and with the correct materials. Like any mom worthy of the title, she made sure cadets

washed behind their ears and brushed their teeth. She also served as their evening study hall keeper. The other newcomer was secretary Mrs. Susan Norton.

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‘Watch them work together, and you can’t help but realize that Bravo Company is much more than just a bunch of kids. ’ -MAJ Jon Eastman

Recruit Francisco Gonzalez takes instructions on proper military deportment from Bravo Company commander Emilio Herrera during Orientation in September.

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Eighth Grade Ty Book Chris Bruce Campbell, C.E. Matt Davison Karn Dhingra Daniel Freeh

Felipe Garza John Gillespie Francfeco Gonzalez Taylor Gundy Emilio Herrera Nick Howard

Mike James Brett Johnson Shane Johnson Ricardo Martinez Dan McNamer Eduardo Mendez

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Brett Johnson checks out a World War II submarine during a stop at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on the Edu cational Tour.

Seventh Grade Chris Coleman Patrick Crawford Terry Dorr Luis Elizondo Alex Estep Manolo Garcia

Mauricio Garza Sean Gold Chase Hughes Bill Jordan Allin Kimbrough Juanjo Menendez

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Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon pins the M.M.A. crest on cadets Daniel Freeh (center) and Felipe Pimiento during a noon time ceremony Oct. 13. Freeh and Pimiento were promoted to Recruit 1st Class after having successfully completed Junior School Recruit requirements. The two henceforth were recognized as ‘old boys.’

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Sixth Grade Jon Avitt Johnny Botkins Billy Bravo Blake Crews Michael Erdman

Allen Lavaty Andy Rindge Edward Sirilarbanan Nick Workman

Fifth Grade Shelby Field Mike Hoggins Stuart Otis Tony Semino

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Seventh-grader Tom Moore sings a solo during the Talent Show in February at the Centennial Gymtorium.

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Above, Junior School cadets enjoy themselves at the first cookout of the year at Mismilaca, the lake and lodge adjacent to the Academy.

At left, cadet Carlos Campbell finds magnetics at the St. Louis Science Center to be a hair-raising experience.

“R’s”, there was an impor tant “T” to be tapped. That’s “T”, as in Twain, Travel, Theater and Thrill. In other words, educa tion only began in the classroom. It took root in activities. Activities give stu dents the chance to show off their new talents, whether it be before their friends at the Christmas party, for their parents at Dad’s Weekend and Mother’s Weekend, or in

The Brigadiers brought their precision drill routine to halftime of a University of Missouri women's basketball game. Shown at the performance are Billy Bravo, Karn Dhingra, Luis Elizondo, Juanjo Menendez, Manolo Garcia, Chris Shy, Josh Stockdall, Carlos Salgado, Sean Gold, commander Emilio Herrera, Chris Bruce, Enrique Rojas, Felipe Pimiento, Daniel Freeh, Josh Schultz and Ricardo Martinez.

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Below, Junior Schoolers await their turns to serve as guides to new cadets during Registration.

Above, Juanjo Menendez and Luis Elizondo note the various flora and fauna at the Missouri Botannical Garden in St. Louis.

Al right, Mrs. Amy Auwarter conducts a reading session with Brad Byers and Krystian McKeown.

front of a crowd at a Uni versity of Missouri basket ball game. Activities take many forms, both inside and outside the classroom. They - . can take place just outside the Junior School Aca“ demic Building, as did the L J demonstration on fire i prevention conducted by members of the Mexico Public Safety Department. Or, they can take place far away from campus, as did the annual trips to places like Mark Twain Country in Hannibal, Mo., or the zoo and Missouri

Botannical Gardens in St. Louis. There were also trips to Amish Country in Vandalia, Mo., and Union Electric’s nuclear power plant near Fulton, Mo. But Junior School activities also involved the social and recreational sides of life, in annual ballroom dance lessons, Halloween and Christmas parties and shopping trips in and out of town. Junior Schoolers also had ample opportunity to showcase their skills in the visual and performing arts, with artwork on display at Junior School * 141

Above left, Chris Shy and Matt Ott blow the biggest bubble of their lives at the Magic House in St Louis.

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Top, with the help of a guide, cadets Francisco Gonzalez. Robert Blickenderfer, Josh Schultz, Eduardo Mendez. Greg Saksa and Brett Johnson examine a display at the Mark Twain Museum.

Above, Mr. Joe May, publisher of the Mexico Ledger, talks to Mrs. Amy Auwarter's class about the newspaper busi ness.

Junior Schoolers pose in front of the St. Louis Science Center, which was one of the most popular field trips of the year.

the Epple Art Exhibit in February and the Festival of the Arts in May. Bravo cadets also performed Charles Dickens’s A Christ mas Carol, during the week preceding Christmas fur lough. On May 18, Junior Schoolers again displayed 142 * Junior School

their stage skills in a talent show in the Assembly Hall. The Brigadiers also performed at halftime of the Oklahoma-Missouri women’s college basketball game Feb. 25 at the Hearnes Center in Colum bia, Mo. Campouts were nu-

merous and well-attended events, especially during warm-weather months. Games of all types reigned at those events, along with music and, of course, food. During warmer-weather campouts, cadets took advantage of the conditions to canoe and fish.

Perhaps the most memorable campout of the year for eighth-graders was their annual spring campou at Mismilaca. For one day and one night, cadets roasted hot dogs, told stories and enjoyed their last memories of Junior School campouts.

;bove, Stuart Otis and Krystian deKeown row across the lake during a ampout at Mismilaca. ■ar right, cadets peak inside the boyood home of Samuel Clemons, a.k.a. dark Twain, in Florida, Mo. It was part if the Junior School’s annual trip to dark Twain Country, which includes le Hannibal, Mo., area. The cadets ilso got a chance to visit the Twainriented sites in Hannibal and nearby dark Twain Cave.

Some trips give cadets a chance to :atch some sleep. At right, Patrick Crawford makes the most of the opporbnity on the two-hour bus ride back om Six Flags Over Mid-America.

COL Robert Piper and TC James Garrett orgalized the event as a kind of :hange of pace, following he rigors of Formal Inspecion. “It was awesome, lecause everyone had a ;ood time and got very vet,’’Armando Prida said. Cadets watched novies, such as Sneakers nd Ernest Scared Stupid or a quick fix of laughter nd suspense. “It was a great way to

end the year,” Matt Ott said. On May 10, Junior Schoolers joined their high school counterparts to view one of the rarest phenom ena in nature: an annular eclipse. The weather cooper ated, with a sunny sky. But while high school cadets viewed the eclipse with the help of alar-tinted safety glasses and other contrap tions on front campus, the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-

grade students took a trip to the Runge Conservation Center to observe the event with similar tools. “We got to go hiking, see a movie about snakes and see the eclipse,” Allen Lavaty said. “I enjoyed it.” One advantage to viewing the eclipse at the conservation center was in observing animals’ reac tions to the event. “I thought it was interesting, because I've never seen an eclipse,” Jon

Avitt said. “It looked like a doughnut.” The trips, campouts and other assorted activities were designed to combine learning and fun, perhaps as a way of showing that one can go with the other. “The cadets make the connection between the two,” CPT Chris Piccone said.

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They’re taking it one step at a time Dance lessons a social boon to cadets

wave of bodies move in sync across a wide floor. “One-two-three, onetwo-three,” dance instructor Mrs. Janet Graham called out, as she guided Junior School cadets through a fox trot lesson. That was but one of numerous dance steps Bravo cadets learned in their annual dance lessons. With four formal balls scheduled throughout the school year at M.M.A.,

knowing how to dance becomes something more than a luxury. And cadets are taught from fourth through eighth grades. Dance lessons, de signed to help round out cadets’ overall expertise in the social graces, took place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on five Thursday nights in January and February in the Centennial Gymtorium. The lessons culmi nated with a party with the girls from Mrs. Graham’s studio who helped with the lessons. It was at the party

that cadets got a chance to put to use what they had learned. Most of the girls at the party were from the Mexico area and nearby Centralia, Mo. Numerous faculty members attended dance lessons, as well as the party, including MAJ Jon Eastman, commandant; and Ms. Beth Heinze, house mother. “The dance lessons were great for how much we learned,” sixth-grader Allen Lavaty said. “Il was

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Felipe Garza and partner try a few of the latest steps. Below, Johnny Botkins and his date enjoy a slow song at the party.

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Above, Allen Lavaty entertains his part ner - and those around them.

Brad Byers takes a photo break with his guest at the Valentine Ball. Dance les sons enhanced cadets' enjoyment of the balls.

the opportunity to learn some of the basic dance steps and even a few of the new ones. They also pro vided an opportunity to make acquaintance with girls from the area, perhaps enabling them to invite the girls to any upcoming formal ball.

great to know how different dances were done. The dance party was one of the best things we did in the classes. I liked it very much and hope to have it again at M.M.A.” The lessons gave cadets

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Friendships form; friendships last Bravo cadets learn, live fellowship

M.M.A. stands above the crowd in numerous ways, but perhaps no more noticeable than in the friendships that form among its students. At M.M.A., it is common to see a cadet strolling down Promenade Avenue with another, both engaged in what appears to be deep conversation. But it isn't off campus where friendships are formed; it is in the bar racks, at the mess hall table, during extra duty or in the Student Center.

Perhaps most often, cadets get to know one another in the barracks. In a sense, perhaps, that is why “B” Company stands out among the other companies on campus. Every Junior School cadet is a member of Bravo Company, whereas the high school students are distrib uted among four barracks. “There is a unity in Bravo that is noticeable,” said LT Andrew Wittekind, assistant commandant of the Junior School. For many - perhaps all

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Above. LTC James Garrett assists ca dets Jason Ramstein, Emilio Herrera and Josh Jenkins at the drink cooler during the Junior School cookout in September at Mismilaca.

Above right, CPT Willis Kleinsorge pre sents Mike Sirilarbanan with a sports award at a Junior School banquet.

At right, faculty and families enjoy some outdoor food at the Junior School cookout in September. From left are Nick Menneke, MAJ Mike Menneke, Mrs. Amy Auwarter, Mrs. Susan Kleinsorge, Mrs. Ruth Ann Menneke, Mr. Mark Auwarter, LTC James Garrett and CPT Willis Kleinsorge.

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- students in the Junior School, their M.M.A. experience is the first they have had away from the cocoon of home. The comfort and consolation their parents had provided is now hundreds - even thousands - of miles away. They are suddenly thrust into a situation with 70 strangers. Then, M.M.A. works its magic. Friendships form first with roommates then with cadets down the hall. Then, on the next floor. Bravo students go to class

Above left, Shelby Field does a flip, diving into the Natatorium pool during the Junior School's Hallow een party. Above, Francisco Gonzalez relays his Christmas wish list to Santa, a.k.a. senior Eric Shepard At left, cadets Carlos Salgado, Mike Erdman, Shelby Field, Nick Workman and Jim Taylor take a break for snacks during the Halloween party held in the Cen tennial Gymtorium and Natatorium complex.

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At right, cadets enjoyed an authentic Mexican lunch, courtesy of the Interamerican Studies Program, as part of the Columbus Day observance in October.

Mike Sirilarbanan, Krystian McKeown and Mrs. Amy Auwarter demonstrate the adage, ‘A watched burger never broils.'

Shane Johnson, Wes Roodhouse, Chris Shy, Chris Coleman, Dan McNamer, Jason Ramstein and Sean Gold wrap up a night of frivolity at Mismilaca.

together, compete together, take field trips together, study together, eat together, prepare for inspections together and participate in activities together. Common experiences lead to unity and fellowship in Bravo Company. Before long, every 148 * Junior School

Junior School cadet knows every other Junior School cadet. “Even when I’m down, there is always a friend of mine here,” cadet Dustin Weller said. Some say the routine that requires Bravo cadets to function as a unit brings

Junior Schoolers get into formation for a review.

them closer to one another. “I made a friend at M.M.A., and after we left for vacation, we stayed in touch,” Patrick Crawford said. Other cadets say they like always having some one around who will listen to them.

“I feel comfortable here, because there is always someone I can talk to,” Juanjo Menendez said. Leaders in the com pany say they feel a par ticular responsibility for the well-being of their fellow cadets. “Other cadets often

Wes Thompson, a Junior School journalist and one of the more expressive cadets in Bravo Company, shows his musical side. Eduardo Mendez, Nick Workman, Karn Dhmgra, Josh Schultz and Enrique Rojas find some stability against the boards on a skating trip in Jefferson City.

I "he Junior School Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Ruth Jation, performs at the Festival of the Arts.

■ome to me for help or idvice, and we always vork something out,” said Emilio Herrera, Bravo Company commander. It is not an uncommon ight to see a cadet conversng with a faculty member it either about chool or some non-aca-

Matt Ott takes some time out make a telephone call to his parents.

demic topic. Teachers say they are happy to oblige. “I think the cadets trust me if they have a secret or something they need to talk about,” said CPT Willis Kleinsorge, who teaches Science in the Junior School.

Mrs. Amy Auwarter, who teaches fourth and fifth grade, said cadets often confide in her. “Through writings and discussions in class and on an individual basis, the fourth- and fifth-graders communicate quite openly with the faculty," she said.

“When there is a problem here, the faculty is always willing to help,” cadet Sean Gold said. “Here, every faculty mem ber is like a counselor.” But when it comes to sharing secrets, there seems to be nothing quite like being able to trust a good Junior School * 149

Johnny Botkins, Mike Erdman, Josh Stockdall, Dan McNamer, Matt Ott and Chase Hughes find the hippo's mouth at the St Louis Zoo.

Tony Semino, Stuart Otis, Mrs. Amy Auwarter and Mike Hoggins, get the fire going on the grill at Mismilaca.

friend, many cadets say. “I am confident that I can talk to almost any cadet about anything and they will always back me up,” Matt Ott said. “Other cadets and I have a lot of fun on free time, and we always get along.” Even erstwhile loners find themselves in the inner circle at M.M.A. “At my old school, I was a total outcast, but here, I fit in like family,” 150 * Junior School

Fletcher Wagner said. Not that homesickness doesn’t set in once in awhile; it does. But for each cadet, there is always a friend nearby to help smooth the rough times. “I get homesick sometimes, but when I do, there is always someone nearby to help me,” Chase Hughes said. Perhaps no one on campus is more privy to the cadets’ problems in Bravo

Company than Ms. Beth Heinze, the house mother. “I always use positive reinforcement, look at the good side of a bad situa tion,” she said. “This makes cadets feel better about themselves and the situa tion. I give lots of hugs; those are my favorite.” Emilio Herrera and Jason Ramstein, foreground, and Guillermo Garza get some help from LTC James Garrett at the fall cookout at Mismilaca.

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At left, Ms. Beth Heinze, house mother, and Luis Elizondo, Mauricio Garza and OPT Chris Piccone enjoy the greenery at the Missouri Botannical Gar den.

Mrs. Roberta Sanders helps Chris Cotta through the maze of registration in September.

Chris Shy, best-drilled new boy at Dad's Day, shows off his plaque with MAJ Jon Eastman, commandant.

At left, CPT Willis Kleinsorge and Nick Workman work on their sack lunches on the parking lot of Six Flags.

Junior Schoolers enjoy a sunny, warm October day at the University of Missouri-Southern Methodist football game. At left, Jim Taylor gives Gene Remer some advice on posture during Orientation.

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Eduardo Mendez boots the ball out of the defensive zone during a Junior School soccer match. Soccer was one of the most popular athletic activities among Bravo cadets.

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^^lT"^he world p loves a ||| good game. M And the Junior School gives its students plenty of opportu nities to compete in a wide variety of sports throughout the school year. With a menu that features baseball, flag football, soccer, tennis, track, golf and horseback riding, there are activities for virtually every interest. The focus is on enjoy ment, but first there are the obligatory fundamentals to be mastered. Some coaches even throw in a little extra. “I include cardiovas-

cular training as regular part of our routine,” said CPT Chris Piccone, who with LT Ken Koster coached baseball. Soccer and tennis are two perennially popular sports. So popular are they that cadets who played soccer and tennis in the fall now have a chance to try again in the spring. “I got my second provisional letter in the fall and, hopefully, I’11 get a letter or medal this spring,” cadet John Gillespie said early in the season. Cadets worked hard in all sports, in order to exact the most enjoyment. “It was hard, because

you had to learn the moves of different people,” cadet Nick Workman said of his work in tennis. Many cadets had to learn the rudiments of the game before they were able to compete. “This year was the first time for me to touch a soccer ball,” cadet Patrick Crawford said. “I have triec many other sports.” The international students, many of whom have been playing soccer a long as they can remember prove to be helpful in acclimating newcomers to the game. “A lot of them have been playing with a soccer

Mike Sirilarbanan clears out the ball in a soccer game.

Below, Junior School cadets populated the tennis courts every afternoon.

Seventh-grader Luis Elizondo goes airborne in the triple jump event in a Junior School track meet. At left, Matt Ott takes a big swing in a baseball league game.

Above: Emilio Herrera takes a shot, as Fernando Gonzalez pursues. At left, Manolo Garcia sends a shot back to his opponent on the tennis courts.

ball since before they could walk,” said CPT Willis Kleinsorge, who coaches in the soccer program. COL Robert Piper coached the tennis participants. All of the cadets worked hard in their sports. But they had a good time, as well. “Even though tennis was hard, it was still a lot of fun and I learned from it, too,” Workman said. COL Piper coached the tennis players and LT Andrew Wittekind guided the golfers. Junior School * 153

It isn’t horsing around ids from the ages of 5 to 55 love horses. Hence, the popularity of the riding program among Junior School cadets. The program is con ducted in the fall and the spring. Mrs. Diane Newberry and MAJ Mike Menneke teach the class the basics of Western riding, so they can venture through the trails of M.M.A.’s back campus. “I think horseback is a skillful and relaxing sport,” eighth-grader Ty Book said. Cadets in the program are challenged to know how to saddle, brush and rein their horses without any help. Newcomers to the program say that they are glad to learn the basics, so they can master the trails more easily. “I am in horseback because it is an adventurous and skillful activity that M.M.A. offers,” eighth grader Wes Roodhouse, a second-season rider, said. Not only does the sport teach cadets how to ride, but it also teaches 154 * Junior School

Ryan Rauckman finishes saddling his horse before taking a ride. Cadets learned all the rudiments of riding in the program.

Cadets make their way out of the paddock to the back campus. For many, the Junior School’s riding program was their first exposure to horses.

them how to get closer to nature by being outdoors. “I am learning how to get balance and control on a horse,” fourth-grader David Byers said. Not only do cadets get

a kick out of the sport, but the teachers enjoy teaching them. “It’s a great activity if you love animals and the outdoors,” Mrs. Newberry said.

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‘May I present the eighth-grade class...having completed the course of study outlined by the Board of Trustees and the state of Missouri, I recommend that they be awarded their diplomas. ’ - COL Robert O. Piper

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Junior Schoolers look ahead to new challenges

ommence ment seems to bring out the pride in everyone. Junior School cadets have worked hard for nine months, drilling, studying, tidying, competing and otherwise participating at a level never experienced previously in their lives. It has been a time of tremen dous growth, and, for many Bravo cadets, the year has given them their first real peek into their true poten tial. It hasn’t been an easy road to travel; indeed, what worthwhile learning adven ture is? At times, cadets may wonder whether they can shoulder the responsibilities

and hard work that go hand in hand with maturity. But, somehow, it all comes into focus at Com mencement - that special time when all the work done during the year seems worth it. The hours of study seem worth it when stu dents are awarded plaques for highest scholarship in their grade levels, such as were awarded to Edward Sirilarbanan, fourth through sixth grade, and to Luis Elizondo, seventh-grade. The most important winner of a plaque for highest scholarship is an eighth-grader, the valedic torian of the Junior School’s graduating class, who, in 1994, was Eduardo Mendez, a member of Delta

Phi, M.M.A.’s academic honor society. But there is more to graduation. There’s a Brigadiers’ performance, then the eighth-grade and underclassmen drilldowns, which were won by eighth grader Josh Schultz and seventh-grader Sean Gold. Pride reigns when the parents descend from the stands to be with their sons as they receive winner's plaques. There are the awards, presented at the final awards assembly and at graduation itself, May 28 and 29. Mendez received the Stribling Cup for highest efficiency in the Junior School, and Felipe Pimiento got the Gov. Christopher S. Bond Awai

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At left, with just a little help, Kryst McKeown drags some of his belo ings to a waiting car.

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ter being the outstanding underclassman. Karn Dhingra received the Improvement Plaque for his development over the past year. There are activity awards, such as the Art Achievement Award, won by Gene Remer and the Cadet Council Certificates, presented to Emilio Herrera, Mendez, Felipe pimiento and Josh Stockdall. The glee club

At left, MAJ Jon Eastman points out a mistake in ranks during the undergraduates’ drilldown.

Below, MAJ Eastman, always the teacher, explains an error to Francisco Gonzalez during the drilldown.

Above, emotions run high as Junior School cadets say good-bye to each other and teachers.

At left, Josh Schultz and Gene Remer stand alone as finalists in the eighth-grade competitive drills. Schultz won the competition.

and band members are recognized, as are Junior School journalists Wes Thompson, Gold and Nick Workman, who contributed to the Eagle, the broadcast programs and this volume. Military awards play a big part, too, in building pride, such as the Maroon Triangle for Posture, which went to Matt Davison, Dhingra, Michael Erdman, Daniel Freeh, Herrera, Brett Johnson, Dan McNamer,

Mendez, Pimiento, Jason Ramstein. Greg Saksa, Carlos Salgado, Josh Schultz, Jon Avitt, Chris Bruce, Patrick Crawford, Luis Elizondo, Felipe Garza, Mike James, Ricardo Martinez, Juanjo Menendez, Stuart Otis, Matt Ott, Armando Prida, Chris Rich, Remer, Enrique Rojas and Wes Roodhouse. Of course, the top military award is the Harris Shield for most soldierly

qualities, and that went to Freeh. Shooting awards are also important, as are the athletic awards, such as the MAJ George L. Piper Trophy, which went to the Junior School’s outstanding athletes, Prida and Saksa. But the pride is also in sharing with others and not just in the awards earned for oneself. There’s pride in shedding tears when COL Robert O. Piper, the Junior School's retiring headmas Junior School * 157

At right, cadets get in a final good-bye, just before loading a van with luggage.

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School’s retiring headmaster, re ceived the Heimos Trophy, the annual award to a faculty member voted by his colleagues to have done the most for the cadets during the school year. There’s pride in shedding tears when saying goodbye to friends whc might not be seen again in the near future. There’s pride in succeeding and moving on, whether it’s on to high school or a notch upward in the Junior School. “I am very excited and looking forward to new leadership positions next year,” Gold said.

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D' Barracks residents Tim McNiven, Salvador Arellano and Brannon Wells team up on a cleanup detail during preparations for Formal Inspection.

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Members of “C" Company, the march-

The Pops Concert, on the eve of Spring Furlough, gave musicians like Sar Blair and Nathan Woodring a chana to blow their own horns.

Company life enhances sense of achievement Work gets done at here’s a lesson to be M.M.A. on all levels, from individual efforts to team learned by accomplishments. And the working, living and sharing together: M.M.A. system is set up to reward both. The Honor A sense of teamwork Company competition pits develops; friendships are all three high school com born. panies against one another Many of those friend for supremacy. Pride in ships never die. That comes about as a one’s company runs high, direct result of hundreds of as is evident after Sunday reviews, when members of young men living the M.M.A. life together over a each company shout out nine-month span. “M.M.A. gave me the Cadets strain to get a closer look at the diagram of the new “C” Barracks and opportunity to make many other changes planned for the campus friends,” senior Francisco before the turn of the century. The plan was unveiled at an all-school assembly Padilla said. in March.

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low, LTC Jerry Leadabrand at noon mess hacks a traditional hunk of shirt tail ni Sebastian Csaki in honor of the aviation scholarship winner’s solo. LTC =adabrand did the same to Manuel Obregon. Both pilots received their wings =>ng with their shirt tails.

The cadet officers and the Rev. Jerry Trump, an M .M.A. alumnus and former Academy chaplain, closed the formal activities of COL C.R. Stribling Birth day by placing a wreath at his graveside, below.

their company names in unison. Academic contests, such as the Company Spelling Contest, help give members of each barracks a sense of teamwork. There are also individual awards for accomplishments, such as year-end academic achievement awards, the Legion of Honor and A cadet puts up a shot amidst a crowd of teachers in the annual Senior-Fac ulty basketball game in the Centennial Gymtorium.

various military accolades. Companies are like families, each with a head of the household, of sorts. Alpha Company in 1993-94 was headed by Federico Villarreal. Commander of Charlie was Bruno Belsasso. Marco Scherer led Delta, and Mike Aubuchon commanded Echo. Bravo, the Junior School company, was led by Emilio Herrera. Company Life * 161

At right, Kyle Menchaca helps Brennan Dwyer with a uniform adjustment prior to the Fusileers’ perfor mance at the University of Missouri February 23. The Student Center, on the ground level of Stribling Hall, serves as a haven for cadets during free time. There, they can watch TV, play video games or socialize over snacks and soft drinks.

The Companies and their Staffs Alpha Company staff: Juan Carlos Gastelum, Alejandro Yarza, Federico Villarreal, com mander; LTC Henry Matlosz, advisor; Hector Allende, Francsico Padilla.

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For seniors, an end - and beginning or many cadets, graduation marks an end. either to a particular school year or a stage of life. But it’s called Com mencement Weekend, because it marks more than the end of high school studies; it’s a time when seniors embark on a new stage of life. Commencement Weekend al M.M.A. is spiced with a plethora of activities, ranging from the social to the cerebral.

Commencement ’94 started May 27 with the W. Wallace Fry Public Speak ing Contest, this year won by senior Miguel Sainz, whose essay, “A War Called Us Against Them” had many in the audience of approximately 1,000 parents, relatives and friends pondering racial injustice in America. Sebastian Csaki. the Battalian Commanderdesignate for 1994-95, won the Westminster College/ Winston Churchill Award with his speech, “Should the United States Act as a

World M.P.?” The festivities contin ued May 28, beginning with drill competitions. Kent Cull, who had won in the fall competitions, was once again the best-drilled new cadet. Luis Campbell was the best-drilled old cadet. In the Junior School competitions, Josh Schultz was the best-drilled gradu ate and Sean Gold the bestdrilled undergraduate. Alpha won the com pany drill competition, but Delta captured the Honor Company designation, which was announced at

the final awards assembly. At that ceremony, it ■= ! was announced that M.M.A. had been recom mended to the Army to retain the Gold Star as an ROTC Honor Unit with Distinction, after having scored high marks in April’s Formal Inspection. After a dress parade, the Final Ball concluded the day’s activities. Senior Review began a full morning of events May 29, as the Academy hon ored graduates. The events hit their peak with the presentation of diplomas.

LTC Dana Reynard leads the corps the singing of ‘Old M.M.A.' at the co elusion of graduation ceremonies.

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Dr. James F. Traer, resident of Westminster ollege, Fulton, Mo., the uest speaker, urged graduLes to learn all they could ■om life. “You will make your ,ay with your own talent, nergy and good conduct,” e told them. He also reminded iem that Commencement

Dr. James F. Traer, president of Westminster Col lege and guest speaker at Commencement, troops the line during Senior Review.

Manuel Obregon, Battalion Commander for 199394, hands the Davison Saber to Sebastian Csaki, who will lead the corps in ’94-95.

is, indeed, a beginning. “The education, training and experience you acquire can serve as your lever, helping you to enter a career or profession and to use your abilities and resources well," he said. A short time later, at Final Formation, graduates and undergraduates alike discovered that a sense of

conclusion also comes with the end of another school year. Many hugged; others wept unashamedly. Their long ride together had come to a close.

Above left, Battalion Commander Manuel Obregon leads the cheers after the announcement was made that M.M.A. had been recommended to re tain the Gold Star as an ROTO Honor Unit with Distinction. Parents with cameras were common sights throughout Commencement Weekend activities, as shown above at the Senior Review.

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Senior class valedictorian Mike Aubuchon gets a congratulatory kiss from his mother, Mrs. Betty Marchbein, as he receives his diploma.

COL Ronald Kelly presents Legion of Honor awards to Manuel Obregon and Federico Villarreal. The Legion of Honor is the highest award that can be conferred upon a cadet.

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Above, the Fusileers perform one last time on Saturday morning. At left, COL Ronald Kelly and wife Susan lead a parade of guests through the arch of sabres at the Final Ball.

Bernardo Alverde and a friend say goodbye at the conclusion of Com mencement.

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The Class of 1994 — A History Editor's Note: This history was read at the 11th annual Senior Ban quet May 4 by its author, cadet Sam Blair, who completed his sixth and final year al M.M.A. during 1993-94. ^^4 ix years - one-third of my life - all wrapped up in one brief sum mary. Knowing where to start is the easy part; selecting the most important memories and facts that’s what is really forcing me to pick through the mountain of images, names, faces and experiences. It's not easy, and I'm sure to leave something or someone out. So, for that, I’m sorry. So much has happened, so many people have come and gone, and it’s so hard to believe that the end is here. This is the history of the Class of ’94, as I recall it. The summer of ’88 had ended and I bid farewell to life as I had known it. I was scared and curious, as my family began the long drive to M.M.A. from Colorado. I did not know exactly what to expect, and I was nervous, but time was passing nonetheless. I remember arriving on campus, and being in awe of the huge, castle like buildings. A bit of excited antici pation filled me, as I stepped out of our van. There was chaos outside. There were people everywhere, cars parked wherever one would fit, and there were what seemed to be hun dreds of kids my age. The first cadet I met acted as my guide for the day. I was taken through the normal sequence of events: the haircut, the QM, where I first met CPT Menneke; the interview with LTC Piper, the Junior School com168 * Graduates

mandant; the speech by COL Strib ling, the president; and, finally, the long and sad goodbye to my parents. The journey to ’94 was under way. The first night in the strange, dark “B” Barracks was my worst. I had three roommates, one of whom was an international student (I had never been around a “real Mexican” before, and it was sure to be an interesting experience). We all wept

‘It’s time, now, to slow down and look around us. This was our life at and it’s coming to a close. ’ silently that night, not talking to one another, and finally crying ourselves to sleep. The next morning, I was awakened by the most horrible sound I’d ever heard: the bell. That morning, I was introduced to all of my leaders. The Bravo Company Commander was 2nd LT Roger Remling. He influenced me a great deal. I’m not sure exactly when I met Marco Scherer, but I know that it was within the first few days. I had no idea at that time that he would end up being such a big part of my life. It was the Centennial Year, and we were supposed to take more pride in our corps than any of the past. The

Centennial emblem was displayed everywhere, and all cadets were issued the Centennial patches and the Centennial medals. “The 100th corps.” We were all intensely proud to wear that title. Arriving on campus from church one day, my brother and I were rushed into the “old Delta” by Chris Durand. We were told that there was a terrible fire in the Junior School Annex. A lot of the Junior School rooms had water and smoke damage; a few were totally burned up, and they were finding us another place to stay. We spent the next few weeks in the “old gym.” About 30 beds and 30 presses were set up, all in two rows, and this became our barracks. Soon, temporary walls were con structed, and roommates were chosen. With curtains serving as doors, we made the best of what we had. It turned out to be a pretty fun time. The next year, as a platoon leader, I was introduced to my subor dinates, among whom were two more of my current classmates and good friends: Forest Yule and Rafael Reniu. I remember Rafael as being very similar to the way he is now, ant Forest was quite a character. I would become close friends with both. In 1990, we entered the “dreaded” high school, not knowing what exactly to expect. Many specifu things stick out in my memory about that year. First of all, there was the terrible wreck involving three of my best friends and me, which occurred while failing to follow the rules. By the grace of God, none of us was severely injured. Then, the battalion commander left, and the Charlie Company Commander, Greg Center

-e members of the Class of 1994 gathered in front of the high school Academic Building just before the 11th annual Senior Banquet.

ok his place. And finally, my most Tzed memory of that year was our i<s campout.. .what a night! That year, we were introduced to ■ veral more members of our class: Jam “The Russian” Baranski; ^on “Baby” Bryant; Guillermo edillo; Brant “The Snake” Garner; stin “Ninja” Kuo; Mike “Transrmer’’ Tune; Marco Vega and Tony illiams. They, too, were scared freshmen. Jong with these cadets, that year 'ought many memories. In the 1991-92 school year, my current members of this class --rived: Hector Allende, Bernardo ilverde, Mike Aubuchon, Dan i?ach, Jim Beckley, Bruno Belsasso, .-jse Bours, Pablo Contreras, Alberto Davila, Fernando Del Bosque, Carlos errando, Carlos Flores, Juan Carlos Gastelum, Willy Gonzalez, Tomas jonzalez, David Good, Leonardo lanzanedo, Sol Manzilla, Manuel j’oregon, Francisco Padilla, Ross Wson, Pablo Pena, Jose Ramirez,

Carlos Reyna, Brandon Rullan, Jim Shakespeare!). Schweickert, Eric Shepard, Marco Well, here we are, a year later, Tavarez, Freddy Villarreal, Jose with a new president and four new Wunsch and Alejandro Yarza. They members of the senior class: Chris all joined the ranks and are now, three Underwood, Daniel Chavez, Gustavo Munoz and Ricardo Prieto - the latter years later, leading them. As for some highlights from that two of whom are actually postgradu ates. Together, we’ve already com year, the most important thing that pleted the most difficult part of our happened was the official opening of senior year. The rest is all downhill. the new Delta Company Barracks, or It’s time, now, to slow down and “The Hilton,” as we called it. look around us. This was our life at Every other senior in this room, M.M.A., and it’s coming to a close. with the exception of a few, arrived Where to now? Though 1 am last year. As the year began, it be able to write our class history, only came evident that it would be a long and very competitive year throughout, we as individuals can write our future. During these final weeks, we with each of us struggling to achieve need to all enjoy each other's com the same goal: to get designated. pany, for it will be over soon...too Sometimes, every day seemed to soon. And, after May 29. I bid the drag, but each weekday became a little easier by sitting through English entire class goodbye, good times, and III with LT Flynn. In the end, though, good luck. the entire class pulled together and prepared for the best senior year possible (Unfortunately, nobody could have prepared us for the Senior English taught by a southern Graduates* 169

Roster of Cadets Ona, FL 33865

Abby, Matthew 1004 North K Street Tacoma. WA 98403

Bednara, John Andrew Route 1, Box 1210 Osage Beach, MO 65065

Acebal Canney, Federico Apartado Postal #487 Cd. Satelite Naucalpan. Edo. de Mexico, 53102 Mexico

Belsasso, Bruno 30-Piso 10B Lomas Palmas Mexico, D.F. 011000 Mexico

Allende, Hector Santa Barbara #39 Club de Golf La. Hda. Eco. de Mexico, 54500 Mexico

Blair, Samuel 4765 Beacon Drive Decatur, IL 62521

Blancas, Guillermo 4209 Hampshire St. El Paso, TX 79902

Alvarez del Castillo, Bernardo Retomo De Leones #52 Las Aguilas, D.F. 01710 Mexico Alverde, Bernardo 1733-B Av. Instituto Politecnico Nacional Col. Mexico. D.F. 07300 Mexico

Anda, Carlos 517 E. George St. McAllen. TX 78501 Arellano, Salvador Lopez Cortilla No. 760 2o. Piso Col. Del Valle, C.P. 03100, Mexico, D.F. Mexico Astiazaran, Juan Carlos Javier de Leon No. 806 Hermosillo. Sonora. Mexico

Aubuchon, Michael 14755 Chesterfield Trails Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017 Auffenberg, John 7221 Maryland St. Louis. MO 63130

Avitt, Johnathan 3723 E. 29th Des Moines, IA 50317 Badiola, Raul

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Cadets with baggage in tow head for the buses parked just off campus, as Spring Furlough begins.

Bosque de Pino #124 Col. Bosques de las Lomas Mexico, D.F. 11700 Mexico

Boetticher, Taylor 4240 Cedarbrush Dallas, TX 75229 Book, Tyler 6704 Cottonwood Court Peoria, IL 61604

Badley, David 3409 S. 101st St. Omaha, NE 68124

Borja, Leonel 10 Avenida 18-35, Zona 11 Guatemala 01011 Guatemala

Bales, Robert 3404 E. Highway 252 Huntington, AR 72940

Botkins, John 4966 Township Trace Marietta, GA 30066

Baranski, Adam P.O. Box 418 Anna, IL 62906

Bours, Jose 9297 Siempreviva Road Suite 20-358 San Diego, CA 92173

Barney, Alex 1253 Sailor Circle Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Beach, Daniel & Treavor 9171 S. Morning Mist Court Sandy, UT 84093 Beaty, Jarrod 2109 Timbercrest Springfield, IL 62702

Beckley, James Route #1, Box 132-A

Bowman, Jeremy 3197 Tallmon St. Marina, CA 93933 Boza, Izaak 1210 Towanda Bloomington, IL 61701

Bracy, Patrick 703 Evergreen Nixa, MO 65714

M.P. Richard Millhouse assists some visitors to campus during Registra tion in September.

Bradbury, Slade & Trask 2463 Copper Beech Drive Town and Country. MO 63131

Bravo, Billy Bosque de Olinala #44 La Herradura Mexico, D.F. CP 52760 Mexico Bruce, Christopher 6684E Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30360 Bryant, Jason Rural Route #1. Box 132 Jacksonville. IL 62650

Bryden, Matthew 803 Brooks Drive North Augusta, SC 29841

Byers, David 16 Lantern Hill Road Little Rock, AR 72207

Caballero, German Prolongacion Independencia Pte. 310 Tehuacan, Puebla 75600 Mexico Cameron, Sean

4018 Brookfield Drive Springfield, IL 62703 Campbell, Christian 2403 Willow Lake Houston, TX 77077

Campbell, Carlos & Luis 1008 Eden Lane Laredo, TX 78041 Cannyn, Richard 2937 Gayle Drive Garland, TX 75044

Carter, Alan 49 Piney Ridge Court St. Charles, MO 63304 Castillo, Alonso Plan de Barrancas #99 Mexico, D.F. 11950 Mexico Castro, Juan Roberto G. Sada 205 PTE Garza Garcia. N.L. Mexico Cedillo, Guillermo Galeana #433 Col. Centro San Luis Potosi. S.L.P.. 78000 Mexico

Cesena, Javier P.O. Box 26171 El Paso. TX 79926 Chavez, Daniel 315 Acueducto Col. Valle Contry CD Guadalupe, N.L. 67174 Mexico Chedwick, Zachary 1196 Casa Marcia Place Fremont, CA 94539

Clifton, Christopher 14234 Cindy wood Drive Houston. TX 77079

Coleman, Christopher P.O. Box 912 Belen. NM 87002 Contreras, Pablo 39 Gustavo Baz Xocoyahualco Tlalnepantla Edo. de Mexico. 54080 Mexico

Cotta, Christopher 6979 21 1/2 Ave. Lemoore. CA 93245 Crawford. Patrick Roster of Cadets * 171

Route #1. Box 360 Jay, OK 74346

Creamer, George 1113E. 18th St. Texarkana, AR 75502 Creviston, Bobby R.R. 1. Box 174B Lovington, IL 61937 Crews, Blake 527-20 1/4 Road Grand Junction, CO 81503

Csaki, Sebastian Kampsirassc 88 45772 Marl. Germany

Culbertson. John 371 McGill Ave. Ventura. CA 93003 Cull. Kent 2720 Sandgate Springfield^. IL 62702 Dale, John 7000 Regency Square #100 Houston. TX 77036

Davila. Alberto Paseo del Lago #37 Campestre La Rosita Torreon. Coah.. 27250 Mexico

A thrice-daily ritual for cadets was mess formation, seen here at noon early in the school year.

Dickey, Garrett 1619 Cypress Drive Irving. TX 75061-2347

Dietrich, Jeffrey Route 4, Box 201 Mountain Home, AR 72653 Dorr, Terry 8860 Edge wood Drive North Royalton, OH 44133-1100

Dougherty, Ryan 6113 Westlane Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Dwyer, Brennan 430 Richmond Road La Canada. CA 91011

Davila, Jorge Paseo Del Campestre #500 Torreon, Coah.. 27250 Mexico

Edwards, Christopher 224 S. Phelps Ave. Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Davison, Matthew 11350 North Oak Trail Drive Peoria. IL 61615

Ehler, Tony 1308 S. 9th Ave. E. Newton. IA 50208

Dean, William 14461 While Pine Ridge Lane Chesterfield. MO 63017

Elder, Bradley 28339 Pine Trail Conifer. COL 80433

Del Bosque, Fernando P.O. Box 3475 Calexico, CA 92231

Elizondo, David & Luis Montserrat #185 Garza Garcia, N.L., Mexico

Deon, Andrew 2308 Olive St. Texarkana. TX 75501

Dhingra, Karn 13035 Wickersham Lane Houston, TX 77077

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Erdman, Michael 902 Pershing College Station, TX 77840 Esparza, Luis Bogota 324 Valle Dorado

Tlalnepantla, 54020, Mexico

Estep, Alex 14202 Lake Scene Trail Houston, TX 77059 Everts, William 1817 E. Redfield Road Phoenix, AZ 85022

Fargo, Michael 2929 E. 84lh Tulsa, OK 74137

Fernandez, Miguel Apartado Postal 151 Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Ferrando, Carlos 6153 Desierto De Los Leones Mexico, D.F., 01800, Mexico Field, Shelby Pivot Rock Road Rte. 4, Box 53 Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Fish, Thomas 2710 Ridge Road Bloomington, IL 61704

Flores, Carlos Plan de Guadalupe #218 Fracc. Constitucion Pachuca, Hgo., Mexico Flores, Milton Panama 1227 Sur Cd. Juarez, Chih., Mexico

Forester, Treavor 12104 N. Capri Ave. Littleton. CO 80127

Fowler, Eric 403 Concordia Katy. TX 77450 Frazeur, Allen 2914 Seahorse Ave. Ventura, CA 93001

Freeh, Daniel 115 Carrizalijo Col. Valle de Chipinque Garza Garcia, N.L. 64250, Mexico Friese, Brandon 8164 E. 17th Tulsa, OK 74112

Garcia, Daniel 10 Lilas Jardines de la Florida Naucalpan 51310, Mexico Garcia, Manuel 307 N. 2nd St., Suite 64-199 McAllen, TX 78501-2503

Garduno, Jorge Benito Gonzalez 1048 Irapuato, Gto., Mexico Garner, Brant Rte. 3, Box 49 Dexter, MO 63841

Alamo, CA 94507

Gil, Alejandro 214 Valle Del Yaqui Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico

Gundy, Taylor 4712 E. 105th St. Tulsa. OK 74137

Gill, Jet 1703 Oakview Road Okmulgee, OK 74447

Gutierrez, Jeremy5907 Ruthergen Houston, TX 77096

Gillespie, John 8677 E. Windrose Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85260-5327

Hackett, Brian 14854 Sycamore Manor Drive Chesterfield, MO 63017

Gillette, Bert 1537 Athens Drive St. Peters, MO 63376

Harris, Gregory5343 E. 92nd St. Tulsa, OK 74137-4004

Gold, Sean 909 Rochdale Drive Kirkwood, MO 63122

Hart, Laurence 5500 Kite Tail Drive Austin. TX 78730-1418

Gomez da Costa, Gustavo Estatuto Juridico #330 Col. Jardin San Luis Potosi. SLP 78270, Mexico

Headley, Joshua 2796 Willowren Way Pleasanton. CA 94566 Hernandez, Rafael 101 Hickory Lane

Gonzalez, Francisco 1856 Paseo Colon Nuevo Laredo. Tamps.. Mexico

Garza, Mauricio 901 Conslitucion San Nicolas, N.L., Mexico Garza, Rolando Florencio Morales y P. Trevino Col. Coahuila Sabinas, Coah., Mexico

Gonzalez, Tomas Rio Guadalaquivir #240 Ole. Colonia del Valle Garza Garcia. N.L., 66220. Mexico

Gastelum, Juan Carlos Isla de Guadalupe 1649 Col. Las Quintas Culiacan, Sin., 80060, Mexico

Good, David 802 W. Highland Springfield, MO 65807

Gershen, Zachary 200 La Colina Drive

Grissom, Brian 22847 Lazy Trail Road Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Gil, Gerardo Xicotencatl 730 Veracruz, Ver., 91700, Mexico

Gonzalez, Guillermo Allende Sur 84 Cherna#1613 Boca del Rio, Veracruz. Mexico Gonzalez, Ricardo Allende Sur 84 Toluca 50130, Mexico

Garza, Felipe 2320 Stewart, Apt. 40 Laredo. TX 78042

Greene, Matthew 29314 13th Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003

Gray, Che 905 Dogwood Drive Sullivan, MO 63080

Slade Bradbury and friend find a quiet place to talk during a mixer with St. Mary's Acad emy in December in the Centennial Gymtorium.

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St. Charles, MO 63304 Kuo, Justin 5 Deveron Circle Quincy, IL 62301

Lagarda, Benjamin Boulevard Navarrete #204 Pte. y Herrerias Hermosillo, Sonora, 83250, Mexico

Lara, Carlos Vicente Yanez Pinzon 201 Res. Colon Toluca. 50120, Mexico

Lavaty, Allen 500 13th Ave. Rock Falls, IL 61071 Dan Beach conducts the M.M.A. Jazz Band through a number during the Pops Concert in the Centennial Gymytorium.

Laredo. TX 78041

Condominos Los Alamos Culiacan. Sinaloa. 80060. Mexico

Herrera, Emilio Av. Alfonso Reyes #2202 Norte Col. Bella Vista Monterrey. N.L.. 64000. Mexico

James, Michael 4084 Quincy St. St. Louis, MO 63116

Hicks. Jeff 9326 S. Erie Tulsa. OK 74137

Jobe, Justin 324 N. Davis St. Wataga, IL 61488

Hodge, Timothy 1951 Newburyport Road Chesterfield, MO 63005

Johnson, Brett 34 Bonnie Court Springfield, IL 62704

Hoggins, Michael 6427 Lee St. Arvada, CO 80004

Johnson, Shane 115 Exeter Court Springfield, IL 62704

Holland, John Rte. 1. Box 398A Sikeston. MO 63801

Jordan, William 7121 SW41st PL Davie, FL 33314

Howard, Nicholas 743 Clevelend St. Bushnell, IL 61422

Kalb, R.T. Rte. 1, Box 41-Al Robertsville, MO 63072

Hughes, Chase 114 Electra Houston. TX 77079

Khan, Habib Aramco P.O. Box 9839 Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia

Ibarrola, Victor Grijalva #212 Sur. Vaile Monterrey 66220. Mexico

Kimbrough, Allin P.O. Box 386 Meadville, MS 39653-0386

Irizar, Aaron Blvd. Culiacan #2600

Kriegermeier, Daniel 332 Laramie

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Layne, Michael P.O. Box 126 Park Hills, MO 63601

Leal, Hugo L. Cardenas 1006 Col. Zapata Monterrey, N.L., 64620, Mexico Ledford, Adam 39350 Zacale Ave. Fremont. CA 94539

Lemmons, Herb 350 Third Ave. #417 Chula Vista, CA 91910

Loew, Stephen 2905 Dartmoor Court Springfield, IL 62704 Lopata, Brad 268 S. Ogden St. Denver, CO 80209

Lopez, Alex ' P.O. Box 4744 Brownsville, TX 78520 Lopez, Gerardo 8 Gral. Prim San Andres Tuxtla, Ver. 95700, Mexico

Love, Ted 806 E. Palace Santa Fe, NM 87501 Ludewig, George 77 E. Missouri #34 Phoenix, AZ 85012

Macias, Ezequiel Santa Julieta #7 Fracc. La Virgen Edo. de Mexico Toluca, Edo. de Mexico, 50251, Mexico Magliocco, Peter 1406 Debbie Lane Macomb, IL 61455

Mancebo Del Castillo, Carlos Cazon 33 Cancun, Quintana Roo, 77500, Mexico Manzanedo, Leonardo P.O. Box 6213 Laredo, TX 78042

Manzilla, Sol 124 Ashton Loop Laredo. TX 78041 Martinez, Cesar Rinconada Atlamaya 26 Mexico, D.F., 01760, Mexico

Martinez, Ricardo c/o Mrs. Rio Nilo 216 Colonia Roma, Monterey Nuevo Leon. Mexico

McCallister, Justin P.O. Box 381 Bowling Green, MO 63334 McDavid, Steven Rural Route 2, Box 161 Bonaparte, IA 52620 McGill, Matthew 724 E. Main Jackson, MO 63755 McKeown, Krystian 1825 Venetian Point Clearwater, FL 34615

McKnight, Brenlee Leland Idlewilde Estates Idlewilde Drive Onalaska, TX 77360 McNamer, Daniel 9335 Windsor Parkway Tinley Park, IL 60477

McNiven, Timothy 2082 E. Oak Manor Drive Sandy, UT 84092

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I A member of the NCA/ISACS evaluation team visiting the M.M.A. campus in February, watches from inside the mess hall, as the cadets, seen reflected in the window, march toward the building for noon mess.

Meehan, Darby 1710 N. Leonard Road St. Joseph, MO 64506

Meers, Christian 1112 Tulane Drive Arlington. TX 76012 Menchaca, Kyle P.O. Box 73322 1129 Old Mill Lane Houston. TX 77273 Mendez, Eduardo Grieta No. 181 Colonia Pedregal de San Angel Mexico, D.F.. C.P. 01900. Mexico

Menendez, Juanjo 13 Pte. 1308 Puebla, Pue., 72000. Mexico Millhouse, Richard 722 Elm Deerfield, IL 60015

Miravete Exsome. Marco Av. 5 De Mayo No. 1321 Veracruz, Ver., 91700, Mexico

Mitchell, C.M. 305 Tanner, P.O. Box 309 Sikeston. MO 63801-0309 Moore, Thomas 602 E. Chestnut Harrisonville. MO 64701

Munoz, Gustavo & Pablo 992 Rio Danubio CD. Juarez. Chih., 32350 Mexico

Nelsen, Cassidy 5400 Myrtle Lincoln. NE 68506

Nelson, Christopher 2149 E. Nottingham Springfield, MO 65804 Nootens, Bill

P.O. Box 223 Downers Grove. IL 60515 Roster of Cadets * 175

Nunez Perez. Jose 1348 La Diagonal NTE Victoria City. Tamps., Mexico

Planella, Jordi Lamartine 248-501 Polanco Mexico, D.F. 11560, Mexico

O'Neal. David & Ryan 7025 Delmonico Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1221

Poo, Ramon Xicotencatl 711 Veracruz, Ver., 91700, Mexico

Obregon, Manuel San Bemardino #616 Residencial La Jolla Garza Garcia. N.L.. 66200 Mexico

Porath, Adam 10413 Treeridge PL The Woodlands, TX 77380 Prida, Armando Parque Industrial 2000 Calle E No. 6 Puebla, Pue., 72220 Mexico

Ochoa, Carlos 51 San Carlos Mexico, San Juan Del Rio. Qro.. Mexico Olimon. Alberto Cipres 316 Toluca. Mexico 50120 Mexico

Orive, Mauricio Quintana Roo #711 Sur Toluca, Edo. de Mexico 50120, Mexico Orloske, Dustin 219 S. Brown Thrush Circle Wichita. KS 67209 Oronoz. Luis 2405 Presa Obiachic Chihuahua. Chih. 31280 Mexico

Ortiz, Fernando 36-A Jose Ives Limantour CD. Satelite, Naucalpan Edo. de Mexico, CP 53100, Mexico Otis, Stuart 5 Legion Drive Fairview. OK 73737

Ott, Mathew 325 Midway Kirkwood, MO 63122

Padilla, Antonio & Francisco Chalco #10 Cuaulitlan Izcalli, Edo. Mexico, Mexico Padilla, Johan 5919 Via Zurita La Jolla, CA 92037

Parker, Jason

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A common sight around campus was a local taxi, which was the primary means of trans portation for cadets who were headed up town. Here, several cadets board a Yellow Cab van during a Wednesday afternoon General Leave in late March.

Prieto, Ricardo 2405 Roselilla St. Chihuahua, Chih., 31280, Mexico

P.O. Box 200 Hanna City, IL 61536

Ramirez, Jose 123 La Rivera Centro Lagos De Moreno, Jal., 47474, Mexico

Parker, Nathan 26932 FM 2978 Magnolia. TX 77355

Ramstein, Jason 7398 Windridge Way Brownsburg. IN 46112

Patterson, Ross 4765 Farthing Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Rauckman, Ryan 304 Elmwood Drive Champaign, IL 61821

Patterson, Sean 6503 Prue Road Sand Springs, OK 74063

Remer, Gene 7412 Benton Drive Des Moines, IA 50322-4609

Paul, Jason 1011 Linden Texarkana, AR 75502

Reniu, Rafael Santa Anita y Chilapa Nuevo Laredo Mexico

Pena, Pablo C/. Principe de Vergara No. 13-5-C Madrid 28001 Spain Pcugnet, Gabriel 7555 Byron PL. #3N St. Louis, MO 63105-2779 Pimiento, Felipe Andres Diagonal 128 B No. 20-38 Apto. 602 Santafe de Bogota, Colombia

Reyes, Carlos Quelzales #554 Col. San Jemo Monterrey. N.L. 64640, Mexico

Reyna, Camilo 737 Rio Parana Col. Del Valle Sec. NTE Garza Garcia, N.L. 66220, Mexico Reynard, Keith 111 Meadowlake Drive Mexico, MO 65265

Rich, Christopher Rural Route 2. Box 78-2 Fritch. TX 79036

Rindge, Andrew 818 N. Alexandria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029

Robertson, Matt 2412 Claymoor Chesterfield, MO 63017 Rodenbaugh, Rex 901 Virginia Court Mexico, MO 65265

Rojas, Enrique Simon Bolivar 2070 Monterrey, N.L., 64460, Mexico Romero, Jesus Alberto N. Acuna Nte. 130 Saltillo, Coah., 25000, Mexico

Roodhouse, Weston 10049 Settlement House Road Spring Valley, OH 45370 Rullan, Brandon Centro Int. Acapulco P.O. Box D-60 Acapulco. Gro., 39851. Mexico Rush, Eli Atenco 20

Club de Golf Hacienda, 52959, Mexico Ryterski, Gregory P.O. Box 474 Lake Ozark, MO 65049 Sainz, Miguel P.O. Box 9771 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Saksa, Gregory 449 Londonary Drive Ballwin. MO 63011 Salas, Alexander 2035 Sherman Drive Pleasant Hill. CA 94523

Salas, Joaquin Manuel Zorella 185 Col. Yucatan Veracruz, 93600. Mexico Saldana, Carlos 1406 Ebano CD. Victoria, Tamps.. 87026. Mexico

Salgado, Carlos 166 Alpes IV Secion Lomas Verdes Mexico. Edo., de Mexico. 53120. Mexico Salinas, Eduardo 108 Utah Circle Laredo, TX 78041

Salomon, Javier Sonora 637 Sur Cd. Obregon. Sonora, 85000. Mexico

Sanchez, Jacobo Uruyen 55-45 Col. Torres Lindavista Mexico. D.F. 07708. Mexico Savetz, Troy Michael 630 Valley Point Lane St. Louis, MO 63021

Scherer, Marco Rua Cravo #25 Chacara das Rosas Jacupiranga, S.P. 11.940.000 Brazil Schnurr, Jonathan Richard 6506 Riverview Lane Dallas, TX 75248

Schultz, Joshua 8403 Little Fawn Lane Dallas, TX 75249 Schweickert, James 11711 NE 41st St. Kirkland. WA 98033 Schweppe, Jack 5125 Blackpool Road Westminster. CA 92683

Semino, Tony 6513 W. Aster Drive Glendale, AZ 85304

Shanken, Court 210 E. Flamingo Apt. 213 Las Vegas. NV 89109 Shepard, Eric 730 San Carlos Court Fremont. CA 94539

Sherment, Stephen 2311 E. 161st St. Bixby. OK 74008

Shuler, Rand P.O. Box 955 Friendswood. TX 77546

Cadet Ted Love and his date look over the various pieces of artwork on display at the 25th Kathryn Epple Art Exhibit, which was held on the weekend of the Valentine Ball in the Centennial Gymtorium. Love, himself an art student, won two second-place ribbons in the exhibit.

Shy, Christopher 2709 Blue Quail Pass Edmond. OK 73013

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Sirilarbanan, Edward & Mike 1530 S. Harris Ct. Anaheim. CA 92806

Guaymas, Sonora, 85440, Mexico

Sissel, Eric 4911 Larkwood Road Lincoln. NE 68516

Tirado, Rafael Zacatecas 882 NTE CD. Obregon. Sonora 85010. Mexico Tseleshev, Vitaley 34539 Hurst Ave. Fremont. CA 94555

Soares, Daniel 14780 Glencairn Road Miami Lakes. FL 33016

Tune, Michael 11363 SE Hazel Hill Road Clackamas. OR 97015

Villarreal, Baltazar Cjon del Calvario #315 Torreon, Coah., Mexico

Stochl. Christopher I 158 Hampton Court Iowa City. IA 52240

Underwood, Christopher 5351 Springmeadow Dallas. TX 75229

Stockdall. Joshua P.O. Box 697 Ottumwa. IA 52501

Vega, Marco

Villarreal, Andres Bosque del Emperador No. 9 Mexico City, D.F. 53920, Mexico

Villarreal, Federico C. Gonzalez No. 81 Col. Los Angeles Torreon. Coah.. 27140, Mexico

Stuehmer, Cory 10725 N. Main* Kansas City. MO 64155

Villarreal, Fernando 247 L. Navarro Torreon, Coah., Mexico

Sullivan, Bryan 11521 Canterbury Circle Leawood. KS 66211

Wagner, Fletcher 3480 Winnifred Eureka. MO 63025

Sunder, Peter 1210 Lockett Lane Kirkwood. MO 63122

Wagner, Jaime 150 Calzada Del Valle San Pedro, Garza Garcia, 66220, Mexico

Suro, Pavel Los Claveles 302. La Florida Naucalpan, Edo. de Mexico. 53160. Mexico Tapia, Walter 323 Ramon Carona Tehuacan, Puebla. 75760, Mexico Tavares, Rolando Ignacio De La Torre #92 y Nayarit Hermosillo. Sonora, Mexico

Tavarez, Marco P.O. Box 1398 Chula Vista, CA 92012 Taylor, James 2025 Maine Street Quincy. IL 62301 Taylor, Owen 17 Finlay Fields Manchester, MO 63021

Thompson, Wesley 416 St. Marks Court Peoria, IL 61603

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Waltrip, Aaron 924 Hawthorn St. Sikeston, MO 63801

Mrs. Ann Meredith, center, wife of academic dean LTC Frank Meredith, was honored in a special review Jan. 9 in the Field House. The day was proclaimed ‘Ann Meredith Day’ by COL Ronald Kelly, right, Academy president. The honor was bestowed upon Mrs. Meredith, who, according to a special order issued by COL Kelly, ‘has for the past 10 years volun teered her personal time to help cadets in their academic subjects individually and dur ing guided study hall and.. .served frequently as a volunteer substitute teacher.’

Weller, Dustin R.R. 1 Dunlap. IL 61525

Wells, Brannon Route 6, Box 558D Sheridan, AR 72150

Welty, Rob 3306 Shady Glen Lane Missouri City, TX 77459

Hidalgo #242 Lagod de Moreno Jalisco, CP 47400. Mexico

Wiles, Justin 7910 85th East Ave. Tulsa. OK 74133

Verduzco, Mariano Calle Del Mar 377 Plaza Azal 28200 Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico

Willenbrock, Brian 3100 Gravois St. Clair. MO 63077

Vielledent, Javier Alvaro Obregon 238 Col. Miramar

Williams, Tony 920 E. Jackson Mexico, MO 65265 Williams, Brad 1326 Mirandy Court

Cadet Jarrod Beaty shows a prospective student and his father the ins and outs of the barracks during an open house. A number of students volunteered to show parents and prospective cadets around the campus.

Si. Louis, MO 63146 Woodring, Nathan 1200 Willow Lane Galesburg, IL 61401 Woodruff, Nathan 2358 Yorkwood Fayetteville. AR 72703

Workman, Nick 10026 S. 91st E. Ave. Tulsa. OK 74133

Wunsch, Jose Santiago #166 San Jeronimo Lidice Mexico, D.F., 10200, Mexico Wyatt, Bert 2019 Woodhaven Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Yule, Forest 7703 Danwood Drive Austin, TX 78759-3632 Zuniga, Daniel 511 Martens Road Laredo. TX 78041 Zwach, Ian Rubia #5 Super Manzana 3 Cancun. Q.R. 77506. Mexico

Cadets Ricardo Gonzalez, Ezequiel Macias and Carlos Anda admire one of the vehicles on display at an auto show Jan. 14 at the Cervantes Convention Center in St. Louis. Faculty automobile aficionado MAJ Bob Fe dora accompanied about a dozen cadets to the show.

Yarza, Alejandro Bruselas 102 Col. Sn. Isidro Torreon, Coah., 27100, Mexico Young Adam & Jason 6336 Pershing Drive Omaha, NE 68110 Roster of Cadets * 179

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Observing, experiencing

Sophomore Mauricio Orive, in a Sea Hunt mode, helps a friend try out an underwater camera during a swim in the Natatorium pool.

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‘Life is a wellrounded experi ence, and we hope M.M.A. is an ac curate reflection of that experi ence. ’ - LT Janies F. Offner

adets learn from nature’s wet, dark side y any accounts, 1993-94 was a time ■onder the natural forces ■md and beyond us. For many cadets, =ecially those raised in ■met climes of Latin nerica, just peeking out ■ s barracks window on a -dry winter day and zing a blanket a snow ering the buildings and -Rinds on campus for the it time is a noteworthy ml. For those cadets, even hat to most might seem an

insignificant dusting of snow becomes a compel ling invitation outside. But for veterans of Midwest winters, a mid Missouri snowfall comes as naturally a ringing sum mons by the bell to class in the morning. All cadets had a chance to experience some of nature’s rarest phenom ena during the year. In early October, relentless summer rains pushed rivers and streams across the region over their banks and resulted in massive flooding.

In late summer, nu merous faculty members had spent time sandbagging in nearby river towns, hoping to hold back rapidly rising waters, particularly along the Mississippi River. In central Missouri, a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 70 over the Missouri River and adjacent bottomland was closed when water reached the pavement. Closer to home, in Mexico, more than 7 inches of rain that fell in one night, pushed the Salt River, which runs behind the M.M.A. campus, over its

banks. A stretch of U.S. Highway 54 near campus was closed due to the flood. Cadets worked fever ishly, with maintenance workers, to secure all materiel stored in the Field House, which was threat ened by the rising river. The river came within just a few feet of the Field House before backing down. The football and soccer fields were not so lucky. Both were under water, as was much of the back campus. For many areas in the

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The edge of the Salt River crept to within a few feel of the Maintenance Department, above.

A section of U.S. 54 near campus was shut down b> flooding that followed a 7-inch downpour.

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At right, flood water from the Salt River reaches the scoreboard on Colonels Field. Below, the Field House juts into the area flooded by the swollen Salt River.

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region, the Flood of ’93 was the worst ever. Eventually, the rain pattern abated and the region dried out somewhat. On May 10, cadets witnessed another rarity: an annular eclipse. The Mexico area happened to be in the prime viewing area for this eclipse, and cadets were allowed to view the event from the front campus. They had to make the 182 * Events

most of the chance, because the next such eclipse wouldn’t take place until 2017. It seemed, there were practically as many ways of viewing the eclipse as there were cadet imaginations. They crowded the area next to the Academic Buildings, manipulating contraptions designed to help them view the eclipse safely. The weather cooperated, with a clear sky and mild tempera-

ture.

Some took turns observing the eclipse through specially tinted safety glasses. Others observed birds and other wildlife for their reactions to the sudden darkness. Still others, instead of directly observing the eclipse, gazed at the crescent shaped shadows it threw through the leaves of trees and bushes. At about noon, day

turned into dusk, as the moon crossed in front of the sun, shielding the earth below from as much as 89 percent of its light. Junior School cadets took a trip to the Runge Conservation Center to observe the eclipse. “It was an interesting experience; I had never seen an eclipse like this before,” cadet Richard Millhouse said. “It was pretty cool.”

Some cadets came up with inventive ways of viewing the eclipse. At left, several bounce the its reflection off their wristwatches onto a wall in the Academic building.

Below, the eclipse, as seen through specially tinted glasses, reaches its peak at about noon.

Some cadets held up cardboard with small pm holes in order to see the crescent-shaped image of the eclipse.

Chris Cotta views the eclipse through mylar-tinted safety glasses at the Runge Conservation Center, as Mike Sinlarbanan awaits his turn.

Above, the eclipse cast crescent-shaped shadows through trees and bushes.

At left, Eric Sissel and Darby Meehan eye the eclipse through perforated paper plates.

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At right, the Gymtorium fills up with music lovers, as the St. Louis Symphony prepares to perform.

Rounding out the experience of education M.M.A. experi 3 ence focuses on I much more than M books. The Acad emy goes much further to enhance the cadet’s experience and enjoy ment of the world around him. Toward that end, the Academy brought in several guest speakers, sponsored the Presidential Class room and hosted its sixth annual Concert Series. The Concert Series in 1993-94 began Sept. 26 with a return perfor mance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. That was followed Feb. 7 by the University of Missouri's Symphonic Winds Ensemble and March 30 by the USAF Air Mobility Command Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble. “The community loves to come to the concerts,” said LTC Dana Reynard, director of music at M.M.A. “The Gymtorium is an ideal facility. We want to establish an overall culture for the cadets, and we look for groups with a myriad of music.” In February, cadets Manuel Obregon, Federico Villarreal, Ross Patterson, Forest Yule and Chris Underwood were among more than

The USAF Air Mobility Command Band Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble performs in front of a full house at the Gymtorium in March.

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53,000 high school students nationwide who particiaated in the Presidential Classroom in Washington, D.C. The seniors, who ranked at the top of their Government class, studied first-hand the three branches of the U.S. gov ernment and met represen tatives thereof. One of those officials, Rep. Harold Volkmer, who represents Missouri’s 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Repre sentatives, returned the favor by visiting M.M.A. and discussing the issues with cadets at the Gym torium. “This was the 25th /ear for the Presidential Classroom, and we’re one Df only 20 or so schools ‘hat have participated each /ear,” said LTC Frank

At left, cadets Federico Villarreal and Manuel Obregon were among five from M.M.A. who participated in the Presi dential Classroom in Washington, D.C. At left, Ran Shuler, the Battalion An nouncer, introduces the Fusileers Pre cision Drill Platoon during their perfor mance at the University of Missouri.

Below, Taylor Boetticher spells ‘immu nology’ for Jim Beckley to win the Indi vidual Spelling Contest Feb. 2 in the Assembly Hall. At left is other finalist Tony Ehler.

Above, Mexico Ledger publisher Mr. Joe May presents its Community Lit eracy Award to M.M.A. Chairman COL Charles Stribling, III. At left, Rep. Harold Volkmer, D-Mo., who represents Missouri’s 9th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, visited M.M.A. April 25 in the Centen nial Gymtorium to discuss issues with cadets.

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At right, M.M.A.’s band marches in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Louis. The band's performance earned a firstplace trophy. COL Ronald Kelly congratulates se nior Dan Beach, as the latter receives his Eagle Scout medal in January.

■KI Meredith, academic dean at M.M.A. “We’re very pleased with the educa tional experience it pro vides for cadets.” In March, the Mexico Ledger presented M.M.A. Chairman COL Charles Stribling, III, with its Community Literacy Award during the North Central Missouri Salute to Literacy program at Presser Hall in Mexico. “In my mind, he is the epitome of literacy,” Led ger publisher Mr. Joe May said of COL Stribling. 186 * Events

The program also honored several other people connected to M.M.A. for their contribu tions to literacy in the community, including Mrs. Ann Meredith, wife of LTC Frank Meredith, academic dean; Mrs. Susan Kelly, wife of M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly; and former M.M.A. librarian Mrs. Carolyn Johnson. Cadets had ample opportunity to get involved actively, or simply as observers, during the course of the school year.

The music department combined its vocal and instrumental talents to perform in the Pops Con cert in March and the Festival of the Arts in May. Numerous vocalists and musicians also performed in district and state contests late in the year. The Fusileers and Junior School Brigadiers drill platoons performed at school functions on campus and at special events else where. The top spellers in the school competed for indi-

vidual and company honors in spelling contests. All of which, and more, added up to a full year of academics and activities designed with one purpose: to build the cadet’s cultural experience and knowledge base. “This institution is about growth of the indi vidual in as many ways as possible, and we feel the total educational experience at M.M.A. serves that need in preparing young men foi college and career,” LTC Meredith said.

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-X ▼ JL Trust ees in the spring approved a plan to replace the campus’ 93-year-old “C” Barracks with a new facility of four floors housing 88 cadets. COL Ronald J. Kelly, Academy president, un veiled the plan at an all school assembly March 15. It is the first step in a progressive long-term building program. Subse quent steps in the plan would include the follow ing projects: • replacement of “B” Barracks; • renovation and expansion of Stribling Hall; • transformation of “A” Barracks into a library/ classroom facility; • an academic building for either the upper or Junior School near Memo rial Chapel; • a new fine arts building. Formal approval of each step in the long-range plan will be subject to circumstances such as financing, needs, enroll ment trends and other factors, COL Kelly said. But he said he was optimistic that each step

e Above, artist’s rendering shows changes brought about by master build ing plan.

COL Ronald Kelly, Academy presi dent, unveils the long-range building plans at an all-school assembly March 15.

would unfold in the years to come. “The long-range plan is designed to try to deter mine what the school should be like in the future. That’s very difficult to do, because you don’t know what tomorrow is going to bring. “To get to this point, we’ve had to do a lot of things right for a long, long time, and that’s why this

school is in much better shape than other military schools.” COL Kelly also showed an artist’s render ing of the “new” campus, and he answered questions of the cadets. Demolition of the old “C” Barracks was to begin in early autumn of 1994. The old “C”, con structed in 1901, is one of the campus' original build

ings, along with Stribling Hall and “B” Barracks. The new barracks, designed by Wilson & Company, the same archi tectural firm which de signed the 3-year-old “D” Barracks and the Centen nial Gymtorium, will go up on the site of its predeces sor but will house twice the old facility’s capacity of 44. “All cadets will be living in first-class housing before the turn of the century under this new plan, which creates one of the very best boarding facilities in the U.S.,” COL Kelly said.

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Index Abby, Matt 18,58,79 Ableman, MAJ Joe 12, 18, 28, 81,86. 88, 89, 109, 111, 118 Accelerated Reading Program 132 Acebal. Federico 58 Alberto, Jesus Romero 104 Allen, LTC Emest 29, 102, 103, 119,123,124.126 Allende. Hector 38, 39, 71, 76, 77, 85, 121, 162 Alvarez del Castillo, Bernardo 13, 58, 75, 92, 94, 95, 103, 117 Alverde. Bernardo 39. 69, 85, 101, 162, 167 Anda. Carlos 2, 58, 71, 80, 95, 108. 1 14. 1 15 Anthony, Mr. Larry 22 Archer. Mrs. Nancy 20 Arellano, Salvador 58, 84, 85 Art 78,79 Ash. Rev. Richard 8, 30, 31.75 Astiazaran. Juan Carlos 62. 95, 107, 115 Junior School cadets take advantage of warm late-April weather to do some At-Ease 57, 78 fishing at Teardrop Lake. Aubuchon, Mike 34, 35, 39, 76, 77, 88. 89,99. 112, 113, Baum, MAJ Paul 7, 12,21,22, Brad Calvert Field 34. 112 118. 121, 124, 161, 162, 166 36 Bradbury, Slade 24, 58. 72, 73, Auffenberg, John 2. 65, 80 Beach. Dan 36, 40, 69, 89, 128, 83, 85, 98,99, 112, 113, 121 Au waiter, Mrs. Amy 132,134, 162 Bradbury, Trask 24, 34, 58, 72, 141, 142, 146. 148, 149, 150 Beach, Treavor 62 73,85,98,99, 128 Avitt.Jon 134,138,143.157 Beaty, Jarrod 3, 65, 92, 95, 111 Bravo, Billy 129,138,141 Beckley, James 4, 40, 74 Brigadiers 141, 156 Bednara, Drew 61,62,63,77, Brooks, Mrs. Kathy 8 95,107,115 Bruce, Chris 136, 141, 157 Belsasso, Bruno 20,41,69,97, Bryant, Jason 13,31,42,87,89, Badiola, Raul 57,58,71,89, 1 13. 161. 162 99, 110, 111, 118 110, 111, 118 Blair, Sam 41.69,76, 102, 103, Bryden, Matt 65. 69, 73, 89, 113 Badley, David 58, 115 160, 168 Byers, David 138, 141, 145, 154 Bales, Robert 62, 101 Blancas, Guillermo 58 Ballesteros, SFC Domie 25, 95, Blue. Mrs. Nannie 8 126 Board of Visitors 77, 128 Band 31,68,69, 126, 160, 167 Boctticher, Taylor 58, 59, 78, 95 Baranski, Adam 40, 69, 103, Caballero, German 58, 85 Book, Ty 136,154 162, 191 Cadet Council 57, 77 Borja, Leonel 62, 1 17 Barker, Mrs. Winnie 8 Cameron, Sean 58 Botkins, Johnny 138, 145, 150 Barney, Alex 22, 65, 84, 85, Campbell, Carlos 136,140 Bours, Jose 41,90,91,96,97, 101, 111 Campbell, Christian 18,34,42, 110, 111, 118 Baseball 112,113 73, 111, 123 Bowman, Jeremy 7,32,58, 101 Basketball 98, 99 Campbell, LTC Ray 12,18,19, Boza, Zak 62 21,22, 114, 115 Battalion Weightlifting 108 Bracy, Pal 65, 101

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Campbell, Luis 58,71, 164 Cannyn, Richard 62, 76, 103 Carter, Alan 65, 89 Castillo, Alonso 59, 62,63 Castro, Juan 65, 95 Cedillo, Guillermo 42, 92,94, 162 Cesena, Javier 57, 58, 85,97, 128 Chavez, Daniel 43, 95,96,97, 128 Chedwick, Zack 7, 58, 97,113 Clifton, Chris 58,75,83,85,99 Coleman, Chris 137, 148 Color Guard 24, 125, 128 Commencement 126, 164-167 Contreras, Pablo 43,97, 117, 162 Cotta, Chris 138,151 Cowell. Mr. Ron 22 Crawford, Patrick 137, 143, 148, 152, 157 Creamer, George 65, 75, 107 Creviston, Bobby 2, 58, 80 Crews, Blake 138 Cross Country 90, 91 Csaki, Sebastian 2, 35,58,75, 76. 85. 102, 103, 118,161, 164 Culbertson, John 58,95,101, 122 Cull, Kent 24,65, 111, 164

D Dad’s Weekend 24, 92,94, 126, 133,140 Dailey, Mrs. Cathy 8, 9 Dale, John 62,75, 112, 113 Dance Lessons 144 Davila, Alberto 43,71,92,94. 95, 114, 115 Davila, Jorge 65 Davison, Malt 136,157 Dean, Bill 58 Del Bosque, Fernando 44,94. 95,101 Delta Phi 57, 76 Denham, Ms. Donna 8 Deon, Andrew 29, 34, 35,61. 62, 72, 73,89, 110, 111 Dhingra, Karn 136, 141, 157 Dick, Mr. Don 8 Dickey, Garrett 58,75,97,111.

118 Riederich, Mrs. Kathy 8 ■ietrich, Jeff 58, 102, 103, 115 =orr. Terry 137 Dougherty, Ryan 58, 92, 94, 95, 101 Dramateers 34, 64, 72, 73 Drum and Bugle Corps 28 Dwyer, Brennan 65, 79. 113, 162

122,123, 124, 125, 132, 143 Fourth Grade 138 Fowler, Eric 27, 58, 69, 89 Frazeur, Al 65 Freeh, Daniel 136, 137, 141, 157 Freshmen 64- 66 Friese, Brandon 62, 104, 105, 107 Fusileers 24, 57, 70, 71, 121, 122, 124, 126, 162, 167

E ™agle 27, 57, 78, 80, 206 Eastman, MAJ Jon 122, 133, 135, 144, 147, 151 Educational Tour 36, 136 Edwards, Chris 62, 107 Ehler, Tony 13,59,65,69. 101 ZEighth Grade 136 Skern, Dr. H. Peter 8, 9 Elder, Brad 62 Elizondo, David 65,95, 107, 157 Elizondo, Luis 129, 137, 141, 151, 153, 156, 157 Epple Art Exhibit 79 'Erdei, Mrs. Becky 13, 19, 79, 158 Erdman, Michael 138, 147, 150, 157 Esparza, Luis 62 Estep, Alex 137 Evensong 30, 31,74 Everts, Wil 2,21,62,78,80,90, 91,97, 110, 111, 118

Garcia, Daniel 62,91,95, 101 Garcia, Manolo 137,141,153 Garduno, Jorge 62, 95 Gamer, Brant 45, 102, 103 Garrett, LTC James 134, 143, 146, 150 Garza, Felipe 136, 145, 157

Glee Club 30,74,75, 156 Gold, Sean 2, 129, 137, 141, 148, 149, 156, 157, 164 Golf 114, 115 Gomez da Costa, Gustavo 58, 95 Gonzalez, Fernando 153 Gonzalez, Francisco 135, 136, 142, 147 Gonzalez, Guillermo 45,71, 107, 116, 117 Gonzalez, Ricardo 58, 95 Gonzalez, Tomas 4, 46, 82, 84, 85, 116, 117, 118, 162 Good, David 31,46,67,90,91. 101, 110, 111, 118 Gray, Che 65, 111 Greenberg, CPT Todd 8, 13,21, 38,67,82, 85, 104, 107 Greene, Matt 62, 75, 76, 78 Grissom. Brian 65, 85, 104, 107 Gundy, Taylor 133,136

I Ibarrola, Victor 65, 69, 95 Interamerican Studies 134 Intramural basketball 104 Intramural football 92, 94 Irizar. Aaron 58, 95 ISACS/NCA 23, 132. 133

F Faculty-Senior basketball 109, 161 iFargo, Michael 65, 120 Fedora, MAJ Robert 2, 12, 18 Fernandez, Miguel 58 Fernandez, Victor 95 Ferrando, Carlos 44, 95, 97 Festival of the Arts 74, 79, 149 Field, Shelby 129, 138, 147 Fifth Grade 138 Final Promotion Order 60 Fish, Tom 62, 69, 101 Flores, Carlos 44,91, 108 -lores, Milton 30, 58, 74, 75, 76, 90,91,98,99, 111, 118 Flynn, MAJ Harry 8, 18 Football 86,89 Forester, Treavor 62, 104, 107 Formal balls 32 Formal Inspection 120,121,

126, 127 Haynes, Marian 8 Headley. Joshua 34, 62, 68. 69 Heinze, Ms. Beth 2. 134, 144, 151 Hernandez, Rafael 65, 75, 95. 107 Herrera, Emilio 132, 135, 136, 141, 144, 146, 149, 150, 153,157,161 Hicks, Jeff 62 Hill, MAJ Roger 8 Hill, Mrs. Martha 8, 9 Hobbs. Mrs. Carla 9, 17 Hodge. Tim 34,65,73 Hoggins, Mike 138.150 Holland. John 58.69,89, 101, 111 Homecoming 28.88, 126. 151 Horseback 154 Howard, Nick 136 Hughes, Chase 137, 145. 150

Miguel Sainz, winner of the 62nd annual Wallace Fry Public Speaking Contest, holds his trophy with Mr. Paul Siegfried, one of two judges. Sainz’s speech was entitled ‘A War Called Us Against Them.’ Sebastian Csaki won the Winston Churchill Memorial Award with his speech, ‘Should the United States Act as a World M.P.?’

Garza, Guillermo 150 Garza, Mauricio 137,151 Garza, Rolando 62, 103, 122 Gastelum, Juan Carlos 38, 45, 62, 95, 97 Gershen, Zack 19, 31, 32, 58, 72, 73,74, 85,98, 99, 113, 118 Gil, Alejandro 58, 95 Gil, Gerardo 62,85, 105, 107 Gill, Jet 65, 104, 107 Gillespie, John 134, 136, 152 Gillette, Bert 64, 65, 69, 77, 89, 101

Gutierrez, Jeremy 65, 69. 75. 101. 117

H Hackett, Brian 2, 58, 89. 100, 101, 113 Hamilton. Mrs. Marilyn 20 Harris, Greg 127,162 Harris, Gregor}' 46 Hart. Lawrence 62. 105. 107, 115 Hawkins, SSG Michael 108.

James. Mike 136,157 Jobe. Justin 2.62,80. 101 Johnson, Brett 136. 142, 157 Johnson, Shane 133,136.145. 148 Jordan, Bill 137 Journalism 80 Juniors 57-59

Kalb. R.T. 65,95. 101 Kathy. Mrs Diederich 11, 25 Kelly. COL Ronald 3,4. 7. 8, 15. 16. 24, 26, 77, 121, 122, 123. 131, 164, 165. 166, 167 Khan. Habib 62. 107 Kimbrough. Allin 137 Kleinsorge. CPT Willis 2, 134. 139, 146, 149, 151. 153 Koster. LT Ken 133.134 Kriegermeier, Dan 34, 61,62. 72, 73 Kuo. Justin 47.74,75.91,97. 118, 120. 162 Index * 189

Lagarda, Benjamin 10. 58, 71, 95,128 Lara, Carlos 62. 116. 117 Lavaty. Allen 138.143,144,145 Layne. Mike 62 Leadabrand. LTC Jerry 14, 21, 161. 162 Ledford. Adam 138 Lemmons, Herb 26, 58 Leverett, LTC Hubbert 12, 14, 17, 19,61, 162 Loew. Stephen 65 Lopala. Bradley 47 Lopez. Gerardo 71, 95. 97, 117, 125.128 Love, Ted 62,75,97, 120 Ludewig, George 32,89, 107. 128

M M-Club 57, 118 MacArthur Award 126 Macias. Ezequiel 95, 107 Magliocco. Peter 59. 69, 90, 91, 101. 1 1 I Maguire. Mrs. Dianne 7, 14, 21 Mancebo, Carlos Del 59 Mancebo del Castillo, Carlos 71, 95, 111 Manzanedo. Leonardo 47, 75, 91,97, 111. 128 Manzilla, Sol 13.48,162 Mares, Taylor 138 Martinez, Cesar 57,59, 128 Martinez, Ricardo 136,141.157 Matlosz, LTC Henry 12,14,23, 24, 26, 92, 94, 95, 162 McCallister. Justin 65,69, 107 McDavid. Steven 34, 36. 65. 69. 89 McGill, Malt 34, 62, 73 McKeown, Krystian 138,141, 143,148 McKnighl, Brenlee 132 McNamer, Dan 129,136,148, 150, 157 McNiven, Tim 64, 65 Meehan, Darby 62 Meers, Chris 65, 105, 107 Menchaca, Kyle 65, 162 Mendez, Eduardo 76, 77, 136, 142, 152, 156, 157 Menendez, Juanjo 137,141, 148, 157 Mcnneke, MAJ Mike 23, 133, 134, 146, 154

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Eric Sissel and Jason Parker lead a parade of cadets participating in M.M.A.’s riding program during the fall semester.

Meredith, LTC Frank 5, 6, 8. 14, 15. 17. 22.56. 59, 76 Mick, CPT Roger 8, 9, 27 Military Staff 126, 127, 128 Millhouse, Richard 34. 37, 59, 69, 89, 97, 127 Minguillo, Carlos 95 Minguillo, Eduardo 95 Miravele Exsome, Marco 62, 95, 107 Mitchell, C.M. 59, 74, 75, 89, 107 Mitchell, SFC David 57, 94, 95, 108, 122, 126, 127, 128, 166 Moore, Tom 123, 137, 139 Morski, DJ. 65,69,95 Morton, Mr. Greg 11,28, 29, 109 Mother’s Weekend 34, 74, 126, 140 Mounger, MAJ Sam 10. 12, 13, 78, 162 MPs 126, 127 Mumm, CPT Marvin 14,25.86, 88, 89, 98 Munoz, Gustavo 56,95, 108, 128 Munoz, Pablo 59,95, 108

N Nation, Mrs. Ruth 19,30,74, 149

Nelson, Cassidy 62, 107, 115 Nelson, Chris 34, 64, 66, 73, 85, 101, 121, 128 Newberry, Mrs. Diane 154 Nootens, Bill 48,85,97, 111, 127 Norton, Mrs. Susan 134 Nunez, Jose 62, 108 Nunez, MAJ Joe 13, 19, 36, 134

o Obregon, Manuel 3, 13, 26, 30, 35, 37, 38, 67, 74, 75, 76, 77,91, 102, 103, 122, 124, 126,127, 137, 161, 166 Ochoa. Carlos 7, 62, 63, 85, 101 Offner, LT James 2, 16, 19, 21, 80 Olimon, Alberto 59, 75, 76, 95, 97,115 O’Neal, Dave 66 O’Neal, David 107 O'Neal, Ryan 107 O’Neal, Ryan 64, 66 Orientation 151 Orive, Mauricio 62, 117 Orloske, Dustin 3, 66 Orloski, Dustin 95, 107 Oronoz, Luis 59, 95 Ortiz, Fernando 59, 86, 87, 108, 111, 118, 120, 128 Olis, Stuart 138, 143, 150, 157 Oil, Matt 136, 142, 149, 150,

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p Padilla, Antonio 59,90,91,104. 116,117, 118 Padilla, Francisco 48.70,71,89 104, 107, 117, 121, 162 Padilla, Johan 19,59,108 Parker, Jason 8, 25, 66, 89, 190 Parker, Nathan 66, 69, 89, 111 Patterson, Ross 8, 31,49,67, 78 124 Patterson, Sean 62, 90,91,101, 111 Paul, Jason 62,95, 111 Pauley, CPT Greg 12,15,19. 21,72, 73, 100, 101 Pena, Pablo 49,91,97, 162 Peugnel, Gabriel 66, 104, 107. 112,113, 122 Physical Training 108 Piccone, CPT Chris 15, 131. 133.143, 151 Pimiento, Felipe 137, 141,147, 156,157 Piper, COL Robert 129,130. 131.133.143, 153 Planella, Jordi 59, 85 Poo, Ramon 59, 95 PopsConcert 160 Poralh, Adam 66. 101, 108 Postgraduates 56

Prida, Armando 136, 143, 157 Prieto, Ricardo 56, 95

R Ramirez, Jose 49, 123, 128 Ramstein, Jason 76, 136, 146. 148, 150 Ranger Swim Test 127 Rauckman, Ryan 137, 154 Reddick, LTC John 12,21 -Registration 127, 141 iRemer, Gene 136,151,156, 157,158 ®Reniu, Rafael 50, 74, 75, 89, 100, 101, 111, 118 Reyes, Carlos 2, 62, 80, 95, 105 Reyna, Camilo 50, 70, 71,92, 94, 95, 103, 121, 124, 162 Reynard, Keith 59, 75, 76 Reynard, LTC Dana 16, 19, 69, 162,164 Rich, Chris 137, 157 Rifle 102, 103 Rindge, Andy 138 iRobertson, Matt 32, 59, 69, 101

IRodenbaugh, Mrs. Brenda 8, 25 IRodenbaugh, Rex 59, 66, 69, 91, 101, 114, 115, 162 Rojas. Enrique 133,136,141. 157 Romero, Jesus Alberto 66, 107 Roodhouse, Wes 136, 148, 154, 157 Rosendahl, MAJ Ron 7, 12, 14, 21,92, 95,96, 97, 112 Rullan. Brandon 2,50,71,76, 80, 85,97, 120 , Rush, Eli 66, 107, 114, 115 Russom, Ms. Jennifer 8, 11 Ryterski, Greg 34, 66, 73, 97, 107, 111

S Sainz, Miguel 38, 51,71,76, 85, 104, 105, 107, 164, 167, 118, 189 iaksa, Greg 124, 136, 142, 157 •alas, Alex 66, 107 •alas, Joaquin 62,95, 107 aldana, Carlos 63 algado, Carlos 133,136,141, 147,157 alinas, Eddie 32, 33, 57, 59, 75, 76,77, 104, 107, 116, 117 jlomon, Javier 51,95, 104, 107 jinples, LTC Robert 3, 7, 8, 122

Sanchez, Jacobo 51, 89 Sanders, Mrs. Roberta 16, 151 Savetz, Troy 61,63 Scherer, Marco 2, 13, 26, 52, 77, 80,95, 161, 162, 206 Schnurr, Jonathan 66 Schultz, Josh 136,141,142, 156,157, 166 Schweickert, James 2, 13,36, 52, 80, 113, 120 Schweppe, Jack 63, 107 Semino, Tony 138,150 Senior Class History 168 Seniors 38-55 Seventh Grade 137 Shaddox, MAJ Kevin 14, 17, 21, 90,91, 104, 105, 107, 110, 111 Shanken, Court 136 Shepard, Eric 22, 28, 29, 31, 52, 86, 89, 96,97, 112, 113, 118, 147, 162 Sherment, Steve 61,63,89 Shuler, Ran 2,59,78,80, 107 Shy, Chris 24, 129, 137, 141, 142, 148, 151 Sirilarbanan, Edward 138 Sirilarbanan, Mike 138, 146, 148, 153, 156, 157 Sissel, Eric 63, 69, 76, 107, 190 Sixth Grade 138 Soares, Daniel 7, 33, 64, 66, 69, 77, 89, 101 Soccer 82,84, 85 Sophomores 61-63 Steinmetz, LTC David 12, 17, 116, 117 Steinmetz, Mrs. Carolyn 20 Stochl, Chris 59, 107, 128 Stockdall, Josh 77, 137, 141, 150,157 Stribling III, COL Charles R. 3, 4, 8, 28 Stromberg, LT Shawn 10,12, 21,64, 86. 89, 104, 105, 107, 113 Student Center 162 Stuehmer, Cory 29, 59. 69. 89 Stumpe, Mrs. Renae 133 Sullivan, Bryan 63 Sullivan, LTC Walter 8, 13, 14, 104, 107 Sunder, Peter 63 Suro, Pavel 63,95, 113 Swimming 96, 97

Talent Show 139 Tapia, Walter 66

Taps 57,80 Tavares, Rolando 59, 107 Tavarez, Marco 24, 53, 95, 97, 120, 162 Taylor, Jim 27, 137, 147, 151 Taylor, Owen 59, 69 Tennis 116, 117 Thompson, Wes 2, 136, 157 Tirado, Rafael 20,59, 107 Track 110, 111 Treadway, CPT Richard 8, 25 Tseleshev, Vitaley 136 Tune, Michael 33, 53 Twells, MAJ Richard 10, 12, 21, 66, 82, 83,84, 100, 101

U Underwood, Chris 38, 53, 77, 111

Vaughan, CPT Mark 7, 8, 70, 71 Vega, Marco 54, 95. 97, 123, 162 Verduzco, Mariano 59, 92, 94, 95, 107 Vielledent, Javier 63, 117 Villarreal, Andres 59 Villarreal, Baltazar 59, 107, 115, 128 Villarreal, Federico 18.54,85, 118, 161, 162, 166 Villarreal, Fernando 66, 107

Weller, Dustin 123, 137, 148 Wells, Brannon 59, 99, 113 Welty, Rob 2, 35, 59, 72, 73, 78, 80, 96, 97 Wiles, Justin 136 Willenbrock, Brian 59, 73, 89, 101 Williams, Mrs. Barbara 8, 9 Williams, Brad 63, 69, 89 Williams, Tony 54, 69, 87. 89, 100, 101, 111 Wittekind, LT Andrew 134. 153 Woodring, Nathan 34, 59, 69, 95, 107, 160 Woodruff, Nathan 63, 95. 107 Workman, Nick 2, 138, 147, 151, 152, 157 Wrestling 100, 101 Wunsch, Jose 13. 19, 55, 82, 83. 85, 108, 116, 117, 118, 162 Wyatt, Bert 63,95, 104, 107

Yarza, Alejandro 55,77.95. 162 Young, Adam 63, 89 Young, Jason 59,88,89.98,99, 118 Yule, Forest 22, 55, 67

Z Zuniga, Daniel 63.71,95, 104 Zuniga, Luis 92, 95 Zwach, Ian 35,57.59,71,92, 94.95,97. 111. 118, 121

Wagner, Fletcher 136 Wagner, Jaime 66,91,97 Waltrip. Aaron 65, 66. 69. 97, 104, 107

New M.M.A. graduate Adam Baranski basks in his moment of triumph, as his dad loads their van with his belongings, minutes after the conclusion of Commencement.

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Karn, You did it! We’re proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom & Millie

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What a wonderful year you have had! You really have been “true to yourself." Be proud of all your ac complishments; we sure are! Best wishes as you enteryour Senior year. We hope it is another stepping stone to your dreams. We know you will achieve all your goals. J

Memo, Mi sacrificio de no verte por muchos dias, se ve recompensado por el esfuerzo que has realizado. Feliciadades!!!! Tu Mama y tu Hermana

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Juan Carlos: Lo lograstes, estamos muy orgullosos de ti Felicidades! Te queremos mucho. Tus papas y hermanos.

Que el exito que has tenido en tus estudios y en tu preparacion como hombre del futura se reflejen en un compromise de ser util tanto en tu familia como a la sociedad en que te corresponda actuar. Tu abuelo Juventino. /

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Con esfuerzo y dedicacion has logrado terminar tus estudios en el Bachillerato lo que significa un gran merito. Tu abuela Nena y yo te felicitamos y hacemos votos para que continues con el mismo entusiasmo y dedicacion hasta al canzar tu realizacion como hombre y buen ciu da dano. Tu abuelo Mariano. 196 * Advertising

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Mike, There are many wonderful school memories, beginning with your first day in the first grade and continuing through your senior year. We are very proud of you and love you so very much. Congratulations! ! Love, Mom, Dad, Leslie, Janis and Marty

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1994 Echo Company Commander From your first steps on the grounds of M.M.A. in August 1990, you have grown in so many wonderful ways. Now that you have graduated, our hearts are filled with awe and pride at all you have accomplished. Michael, you have set your goals high and exceeded them all. It is with great pride and love that you are con gratulated on your graduation. You are an inspiration to us all! We love you so very much... Love, Mom and Joe CONGRA TULA TIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’94!

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Manuel Obregon Battalion Commander

Manuel: We don’t have the words to express all the happiness and meaning that you have given to our lives. We are very proud of you and ad mire you a lot. God bless you for being the way you are. Love, Dad Y Mom

Alberto: Te felicitamos por tu esfuerzo y entusiasmo, sigue adelante. Te queremos y apoyamos Tus Padres Francisco Y Norma

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Eddie: Far away, there in the sunshine, are your highest aspirations. Look up and see their beauty, believe in them and try to follow where they lead. You have done great, and we are very proud of you. Love, Dad, Mom and Rick

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Fer: Ha pasado otro ano y te felicitamos por tu gran esfuerzo sigue siempre adelante. Te quieren, Papa, Mama, Waby, Jessy y Vic tor Jr.

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Leonardo Manzanedo You finally did it!

Junior: Estos tres afios en M.M.A. los vas a recordar toda la vida, lucha por tus ideales, ten Fe, y cree en ti mismo mantenga buenos valores y acepta los retos con una actitud positiva, sigue siendo un buen hijo, unfiel amigo, y an gran ser humano. Te queremos mucho, y estamos muy orgullosos de ti, Que Dios Bendiga Siempre. Martha, Glenda y Leo

Being confident of this very thing that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

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David Good enjoys a steak dinner with his classmates at the annual Senior Banquet.

Brandon: It seems difficult to believe that the years have gone by so cpdckly. You are now a young man graduat ing from high school! We are so very proud of you and all of your accom plishments and great attitude toward your future. May God bless you and keep you well. With much love, Mom, Daddy and Brian Brandon Rullan...at age 6.

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Rex, You ’ve come a long way. Congratulations on another great year, and good luck for the next, your Senior year. We 're very proud of you and love you very much. Mom, Dad and Brooke

We salute the Class of 1994!

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Joaquin, Admiramos tu decision firmeza y valentia, con que afrontastes esta (con todo respeto) Aventura Estudiantil en un Pais extrano, de idioma y de costumbres diferentes al nuestro, felicidades por haber logrado tu primer objetivo en la Academia. Nos agrada ver que cumplistes. Gracias, hijo Tus Padres

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Cjustavo: May (godcontinue, to hetp change your potential into realties. “Me are very proud of you and wish you the very best in yourfuture. Love, Mom and. Dad

Ricky te felicitamos por tus esfuerzos, sigue adelante, te queremos y apoyamos. Anny, Papa y Mama

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Ilex Lopez (right) and friend Salvador Arellano at the top d the Sears Tower on I.M.A.’s Educational Tour n Chicago.

Drew: Alex: Congratula Keep on tions on a doing it year welldone. Keep it right. up. We love We are so you, and proud of you! Love, we’ll always Mom and be here for Dad you. Mom and Dad

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Congratulations to the Class of 1994 from the M.M.A. Journalism staff

Congratulations on a fine year at M.M.A. Keep up the good work.

Felicitaciones a la Clase de 1994

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The Last Page nother corps of cadets has come and gone, leaving behind only the great memories embedded in the sidewalk and the walls of the barracks. The 105th corps of cadets arrived in September — many of its members leaving home for the first time and experiencing the anxiety and trepidation that goes with all new experiences. But by the time the cadets had left in May, they had learned much in and out of the classroom. They had formed friendships that would endure for years to come. They had worked together, relied on and opened their lives to one another. They learned and lived a life of discipline, tradition and honor. They focused on their educa tion as perhaps they had never done before and picked up study habits that would serve them well into their college years. In that short span stretching from September to May, the cadets stock piled memories that will never leave them. The friendships that arose strongly within the corps will always be in the hearts of those who stood in formations time and time again, be they in the heat of late summer or the snows of winter’s “Dark Ages.” This year was pivotal in the ongoing evolution of M.M.A. Cadets

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_ 11 Marco Scherer edits an issue of the Eagle.

saw the last of the 93-year-old “C” Company Barracks, which was scheduled to be razed in the autumn of 1994. But, like the phoenix, a new “C” Barracks will rise in the next year or so, as the first step of M.M.A.’s building plan for the future takes shape. The corps also saw a transition at the top of the administration of M.M.A., as 60 years of leadership by the Stribling family came to a close. In August, COL Ronald Kelly took the reins, ready to steer M.M.A. toward the 21st century.

M.M.A., once again, underwent evaluation by NCA/ISACS, which sent a team of representatives in February for three days of interviews, observation and discussion. The team left with many words of praise for M.M.A.’s cadets, tradition and total program. Each cadet learned and experi enced a great deal during the course of the school year. At times, perhaps, little may have made much sense. But now it is all so clear. There were the teachers of all ages and ranges of experience. Some focused on teaching the basics; others enhanced under standing of the fundamentals with something deeper. We may be but a few of thou sands of cadets who have passed in review, marched to mess and grew into manhood here. But, like those who went before us, we will never forget those rules and regulations that were drilled into our heads over and over again. This yearbook directly reflects its theme, As We Were. It reflects what has gone about this year in shaping the corps into the welltrained and focused unit it was at Formal Inspection and Commence ment. Marco Scherer Editor