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Taps 1995 Standing Tall

Vol. 40 The annual publication of Missouri Military Academy Mexico, Missouri 65265

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Standing Tall

The year at M.M.A. Staff Cadets, faculty, parents and guests launch the Dad’s Weekend Ball with the Grand March Oct. 22 in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Contents Introduction Registration Academics Individuals Organizations Sports Junior School

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16 37 71 85 131

Companies Commencement Class History Roster Events Advertising The Last Page

164 167 172 174 184 195 216

John Dale Bill Dean Jorge Green Carlos Lara Scott Morrison Johan Padilla Sean Patterson Carlos Reyes Marcus Rhodes Carlos Saldana Wes Thompson Mariano Verduzco Baltazar Villarreal

Junior School Staff Alex Estep Marcelo Garza Sean Gold Andy Leger Felipe Pimiento Contributing Photographers LT James F. Offner Mr. Dean Davison, '78 CPT Willis Kleinsorge Mr. Richard Cerretti MAJ Robert Fedora Scott Morrison Mr. Dean Patrick Carlos Reyes

Dir., Information/Publications

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M.M.A.’s mission 106 years stronger rom its founding in 1889, Missouri Military Academy has stressed to the world that it is not just another school.

One hundred six years later, those claims still are made, still evidently heard the world over.

More than 320 students traveled to Mexico, Mo., from 28 states and nine foreign lands to study in grades 4 through 12 at M.M.A. during the 199495 academic year.

The reasons students came to M.M.A. varied as widely as their backgrounds. Some traveled from the other side of the world to learn and live the English language. Others arrived to carry on family traditions begun by fathers, uncles and grandfa­ thers. Still others came to develop or

nurture a solid work ethic that would serve them throughout their lives. But all were here to prepare for college.

That's the way it has been since the beginning of the Academy, whose first corps comprised young men "from every congressional district and from 20 states," according to school catalogues.

M.M.A. was founded by Missouri Gov. Charles Hardin and first presided over by COL A.F. Fleet.

In 1896, the school burned to the ground, and COL Fleet, with no campus, moved the corps to Indiana and took over the new Culver Military Academy.

With the help of a number of Mexico businessmen, M.M.A. was rebuilt in 1900 on a bluegrass knoll called Bellvue Place on the east side of

Top, LTC Walter Sullivan, academic dean, confers with senior Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo about the latter’s class schedule.

Above, M.M.A. generations compete, as senior Jason Young and Richard Zahnow, ’72, face off in the finals of the Sweep­ stakes drill competition at Homecoming.

Young won.

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Above left, Alex Lopez carries the ball in intramural football play. Above, a parent shares a laugh with Art instructor LT Ruffy Lim. Left center, Tony Semino gets some help from his dad during Registration. Below left, cadets Ian Zwach, Erik Caballero, Herb Lemmons, Mariano Verduzco, Federico Acebal and Raul Badiola enjoy lunch outside on Dad’s Day.

town.

An administration building, which now is known as Stribling Hall and which still serves as the administra­ tive center of campus, was the first building to go up, immediately followed by "B" and "C" barracks.

M.M.A. was led by several administrators in its early years; then, the arrival of COL C.R. Stribling, Jr., provided the stability necessary to guide the Academy through perilous years of depression, wars and economic uncertainty.

In spite of those obstacles, M.M.A. thrived. Expansion continued. An Academic Building went up in 1958, followed by a chapel in 1961, an administration building annex in 1963, a hospital in 1965, a Field House in

1967, new barracks buildings in 1968 and 1991 a Natatorium and Junior School addition in 1982, a Centennial Gymtorium in 1988, an outdoor track in 1992 and a new baseball complex in 1994.

Students continued to arrive from all points, near and far.

Suddenly, into its second century, age would mandate gradual replace­ ment of the oldest buildings.

In the fall of 1994, with a massive building plan in place, the first phase got under way, with demolition and subsequent replacement of 93-yearold "C" Barracks.

Growth continues and the mission of the Academy remains focused.

1994-95 was an important step along the way.

Standing Tall Living and Learning

LTC Frank Meredith, director of guidance and college placement, signs a form for senior German Caballero.

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Registration starts cadets onjourney ackground doesn't matter when you arrive at M.M.A. Whether you travel 10,000 miles or 30 to get to the campus, the experi­ ence of Registration is the same for all.

I found that out. I'm a brand new cadet.

I didn't travel very far to get here, so it isn't so tough for me. There are others here who have come from clear across the world to get here. Talk about a change! Some don't even speak English, but the school says they'll learn it in a hurry, because, after the first couple of weeks, everyone they deal with in and out of class will speak only English.

It didn't take me long to figure out why they call us "new boys," because it took me a little while to get used to the routine.

As a new boy, I arrived Tuesday, Sept. 6, the first day of three-day Registration. I was a little concerned at first - after all, here I was, a stranger about the embark on a new journey with a bunch of people I didn't know.

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Top, MAJ Harry Flynn, quartermaster, con­ veys instructions to cadets awaiting their turns during the Reg­ istration rush. Left, senior Rob Welty, who served as provost mar­ shal, mans his post during Registration.

Top, cadets just back from summer vaca­ tion, greet each other outside the barber shop. Left, seamstresses Mrs. Winnie Barker and Ms. Nannie Blue take care of alterations during the Registration rush.

Bottom, senior guide Antonio Padilla leads a new cadet’s family to the commandant’s office.

But my worries eased, when I saw the crowds of other boys my age, all accompanied by parents, all stum­ bling around wide-eyed, not knowing what to expect next.

The school seemed to sense that, and administrators appeared to go out of their ways to make sure we felt welcome at our new home.

My parents and I had no sooner entered the gates of the campus and approached Stribling Hall, an impres­ sive ivy-covered building with a huge dome and tall columns, when we were waved around back by a snappy and sharp-looking M.P. We pulled around back and parked.

I got out and glimpsed an impres­ sive array of buildings, beyond which was an expanse of lush greenery.

Inside Stribling Hall, we were greeted and warmly welcomed by MAJ Roger Hill, the director of admissions and his assistant, CPT Roger Mick. CPT Mick, who had

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Above left, barber Mr. Don Dick trims the summer growth from John Gillespie’s head.

Above, cadets await a turn to meet with academic dean LTC Walter Sullivan. Left, new teacher LT Charles Dimovitz helps new cadet Jose Figueroa try on a garrison cap, as senior guide Rolando Tavares grins.

visited our house, remembered who I was, which made me feel good.

There, we were introduced to a veteran cadet in uniform, who was to serve as our guide for the day.

The first stop was the business office, where accountant Mrs. Kathy Brooks, asked some questions about tuition. Mrs. Brenda Rodenbaugh, office manager, collected some forms from us. Two other office workers, Mrs. Kathy Diederich and Mrs. Alice Edwards, helped with the paperwork.

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Above, newcomer Tom Clouse and his parents unload the car. Right, MAJ Bob Fedora assists freshman Mike James in the QM. Below, admissions director MAJ Roger Hill welcomes parents.

The secretaries checked my registration card, and we went on our way.

The next stop was the office of the president, COL Ronald Kelly, who beckoned us inside with a smile and warm welcome.

Inside, COL Kelly did his best to ease the tension and outlined the general routine.

I asked if I could have a stereo in my room.

He smiled and said yes, but that I should remember that I'd have a roommate to work things out with.

COL Kelly asked if I or my parents had any questions. He was quick to emphasize that, although everything seemed so new all at once, I would get used to the new routine in no time.

That proved to be reassuring.

Next, our group was led to the commandant's office, where we met with LTC Bob Samples, a 1955 graduate of M.M.A., and assistants CPT Mark Vaughan and CPT Richard Treadway.

LTC Samples issued me my room assignment and told me who my roommate would be. He said my

roommate was an "old boy," and that he would arrive later. LTC Samples also gave me a copy of the Cadet Handbook, which contained all of the rules. He then urged me to direct any questions to him or his assistants.

As I exited the commandant's office, I was issued a nametag. My guide helped me pin it on my shirt.

The guide then led us to the dining hall for something to eat. It was a buffet lunch, and there was plenty enough for seconds, even thirds.

There was even more than enough dessert for me.

Afterward, we ventured to the barber shop for my first M.M.A.

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Top, newcomer Erik Saldana’s smile seems to be a positive reflection on Mr. Dick’s haircut. Far left, MAJ Flynn fits Lupe Martinez for a uniform. Left, Garrett Dickey and John Powell transport their gear from the QM to the barracks. Above, M.P. Gabe Peugnet gives some directions to a par­ ent.

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haircut.

The barber, Mr. Don Dick, is a reserved type, but he made me feel at home. The first clump of hair that drifted to the floor was a little traumatic to me. But, with a cut scheduled every two weeks, I'd have plenty of time to get used to the routine.

At this point, I was beginning to feel like bona fide cadet; with a fresh haircut, I certainly looked like one.

The orientation continued with a trip to the Military Department.

Senior Army Instructor LTC Ernest Allen, a battle-toughened veteran of the U.S. Army, welcomed us with a firm handshake and twinkle in his eye. He handed me new fatigues and combat boots.

But the real outfitter is the quarter­ master, MAJ Harry Flynn, and his department was the next stop.

MAJ Flynn handed me a big basket and told me to follow him. Around the department we went in a routine fashion indicative of the thousands of times MAJ Flynn must have done it.

At various stops along the way, I picked up shirts, pants, blankets, sweats and other miscellaneous items necessary to the daily routine. MAJ Bob Fedora, who teaches French, helped me find a hat that was just the right size.

Mrs. Cathy Dailey and faculty assistant Mrs. Dianne Maguire checked me out of the department, which was probably the busiest center of activity on campus.

Before leaving the QM, I stopped in the tailor shop. Ms. Nannie Blue and Mrs. Winnie Barker took my pants, which MAJ Flynn had marked with chalk. Mrs. Blue hemmed one pair and gave them back. She said I could

Top, COL Ronald Kelly, Academy president, meets with teachers just prior to Registration. Above, senior German Caballero chats with LTC Jerry Leadabrand.

pick up the others later.

Back in my room, I put on my light blue summer garrison uniform for the first time.

Now, I looked the part of the cadet I was beginning to feel.

A short time later, I stopped in at the Cadet Hospital. Head nurse Mrs. Barbara Williams took my health

record. Another nurse asked if I had any special medication. Dr. Peter Ekem, the school's own physician, would be at school every morning for sick call, the nurse said.

The guide later led me to the academic building, and we ventured to the office of LTC Walter Sullivan, who as the high school's new aca-

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Left, MAJ Ron Rosendahl and MAJ Kevin Shaddox pro­ cess senior Brian Willenbrock in the QM. Below left, LTC Ray Campbell enters Carlos Mancebo’s class schedule into the computer sys­ tem. Below right, new cadet Jeff DeJarnett finds that his first haircut isn’t such a frigtening experi­ ence.

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Top, senior Rex Rodenbaugh has a question answered by academic secretary Mrs. Carla Hobbs, as old cadet Carlos Saldana, along with new cadet Eduardo Ruiz and his father, await their turns meeting with LTC Walter Sullivan. Above, admissions secretary Mrs. Kathy Diederich fields one of many phone calls to come into administrative offices during Registration. Left, Mrs. Alice Edwards processes some forms.

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Top, Alex Barney checks some forms in the QM with bookkeeper Mrs. Cathy Dailey and picks up another from Mrs. Dianne Maguire. Left, newcomer Steve Day and his dad, with guide Stephen Loew, meet with LTC Frank Meredith. Above, Brian Willenbrock, back for his senior year, unloads his computer.

demic dean, likely was getting acclimated to a new routine himself.

LTC Sullivan handed me my class schedule and advised me to contact him or his secretary, Mrs. Carla Hobbs, if there were any conflicts. He said they'd work out any problems.

The last stop of the day, at about 3

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p.m., was the office of LTC Frank Meredith, director of guidance and college placement. It must be a big job, given the vast amount of material he has on display in his outer office. He told me there are catalogues, videos and computer programs designed to find the right college fit for each

M.M.A. cadet.

He asked me what college I wanted to attend and talked with my parents about the many ways I could find the best college by making use of the many resources in his office.

LTC Meredith invited me to contact him if I was having any

Top, Administrative Assistant LT Jason Fuller and Assistant Admissions Director CPT Roger Mick, with battalion staffer Keith Reynard standing by, greet parents in Stribling Hall, the first step in the Registration process. Above, new cadet H.D. Wells and his mother meet with Academy President COL Ronald Kelly.

problems. Or, if I wasn't comfortable talking to him, LT Mike Brown, the chaplain, was available. LT Brown, another newcomer to the campus, is a professional counselor, LTC Meredith said, and could be a valuable sound­ ing board.

I met my roommate the next day.

He seemed very methodical in the way he got settled in, like he'd done it a hundred times before.

My roommate helped me get further comfortable with my new surroundings and routine and introduced me to some of his friends, and he helped me load my press

according to the Handbook.

I was advised to read the Handbook cover to cover. I'd be tested on it in the coming weeks. They said if I did well on the test, I might make First Order Private.

I couldn't think of a better way to get off to a good start at M.M.A.

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Top, COL Ronald Kelly, Academy presi­ dent, addresses cadets at an assembly on the first day of classes. Right, LTC Frank Meredith, director of guidance and college placement, outlines the academic program at a meeting of new students.

Bottom, Academic Dean LTC Walter Sullivan, with LTC Meredith and MAJ Paul Baum in the background, talks to new students about the daily routine.

Just like that, classes begin V A TFe began the first day B /% / of classes with an ■ / %/ assembly that told T ¥ us what it took to graduate. It takes 22 units: four in English, one in algebra, one in geometry, one-half in computer literacy, three in history and social studies, three in science, one in fine arts, one in practical arts and 81 /2 in electives. A unit equals a full year's course.

We ran an abbreviated schedule that day, but normally the classes run 47 minutes. We have three minutes to get from one class to another. Fortu­ nately, most of the classes are in the same building. We also get a break in the morning, which allows us a little time to return to the barracks.

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Above, MAJ Joe Ableman helps C.M. Mitchell work through a Statistics prob­ lem on his classroom’s newly installed computer system. Above right, music director LTC Dana Reynard and new chap­ lain LT Mike Brown observe the Drum and Bugle Corps during noon mess formation on the first day of classes. Right, LTC David Steinmetz assists Tom Clouse and Pat Bracy in Pre-Algebra. Bottom left, LTC Ray Campbell monitors Carlos Reyes and Jason Parker in his Algebra II class.

Bottom right, LTC John Reddick offers some help to Gustavo Rico.

Shortly after noon, we break for lunch, following a formation, of course. Sometimes at the formations, they announce promotions or present special awards. Then, we march to the dining hall, to music of the Drum and Bugle Corps, as we do for all meals.

We get a little free time after the noon meal. It's called "Cadet Time," and it's set aside for mail line and a little break in the barracks. Sometimes, I eat so much at lunch, I think Cadet Time exists just to let my food settle.

I met my teachers on that first day.

Their expertise varies from area to area, but they all seem to have one thing in common: They are all knowledgeable and appear to be keenly interested in teaching us what they know.

Mathematics was first. LTC John Reddick teaches Geometry. He has been teaching at M.M.A. since 1958, longer than anyone else on the faculty.

LTC Dave Steinmetz also teaches math, specifically Pre-algebra and

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algebra. He also coaches varsity tennis and Physical Training. He is an avid runner, and he looks quite natural leading P.T. cadets on long jogs off campus after school.

LTC Ray Campbell, a computer guru, shares his expertise with students in Computer Literacy. He also teaches Pre-Calculus and Algebra II. LTC Campbell also serves as golf coach and directs and officiates in the intramural basketball league. He's also in charge of the Investment Club, which enables cadets to compete against students from other schools in Missouri and learn about the stock market. He posts a computer printout with the latest results of investments on the door of his classroom.

Another member of the math faculty is perhaps one of the busiest people on campus. MAJ Joe Ableman, who serves as head football and basketball coach, assistant track coach and athletic director, teaches algebra and statistics and is one of the first teachers to integrate the new com­ puter technology into his classroom.

Top, MAJ Bob Fedora draws a parallel between numbers and the months of the year. Right, MAJ Paul Baum, international student advisor and Spanish teacher, explains the class routine for new stu­ dents in Spanish. Bottom left, MAJ Kevin Shaddox compares economic systems, as Carlos Anda listens intently. Bottom right, World History teacher LTC Henry Matlosz answers a question for Taylor Boetticher.

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Below, faculty newcomer LT Eric Atherton discusses literature in the context of American history. Right, MAJ Richard Twells accepts a completed essay from Carlos Mayer. Bottom, MAJ Sam Mounger demonstrates to his seniors that he can find poetry in any lyrics, even those of Metalica.

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Left, Cory Stuehmer demonstrates how to shine shoes in CPT Greg Pauley’s Speech class, as John Culbertson, Ramon Poo, and CPT Pauley watch. Below, Mr. Tim Larson, food service manager, prepares a dish for a horde of hungry cadets at the Christmas buffet. Center left, Chris Crabtree practices on the gui­ tar for his teacher, LTC Dana Rey­ nard. Center right, MAJ Joe Nunez discusses the Mexican economy with his Interamerican Studies II students.

Bottom, Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton, li­ brarian, keeps busy on the com­ puter during study hall.

In the summer, MAJ Ableman can be found working on various improvement projects that always seem to pop up around the campus.

M.M.A. stresses that everyone should take a foreign language. We can select from among French, taught by MAJ Bob Fedora, and Spanish, taught by MAJ Paul Baum, who graduated from M.M.A. in 1962. They both also teach English as a Second Language to our international students.

We also have a chance to learn about the culture of many of our international students, in our Interamerican Studies Program. MAJ Joe Nunez teaches Interamerican Studies I and II, which enlighten us about the history, politics, culture and mores of our neighbors in Latin America.

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Top, Mrs. Roberta Sanders works with Ramiro Cantu in Keyboarding. Above, faculty newcomer LT Charles Dimovitz sheds some light on what’s in the Chem­ istry text. Bottom center, Mrs. Dianne Maguire gives some examples of genetic quirks in her Biology class. Bottom right, Mike Bingham assists Ricardo Martinez in the Learning Resource Center.

ics, and the school places particular emphasis on the knowledge of it.

MAJ Sam Mounger, MAJ Richard Twells, CPT Greg Pauley and LT Eric Atherton, who is new to the faculty this year, teach all of the English classes. CPT Pauley also teaches Speech and Drama and directs the school's actors, the Dramateers.

MAJ Twells and CPT Pauley also coach in the varsity athletic program, with MAJ Twells heading up the soccer and wrestling programs and CPT Pauley assisting him in both.

We have a choice of various electives, among which are account­ ing, mechanical drawing, art, vocal music, band and journalism.

Mrs. Roberta Sanders teaches Keyboarding and accounting. LTC Hub Leverett teaches mechanical drawing. Faculty newcomer LT Ruffy Lim, who monitors the newly installed academic computer system on campus, teaches art to Junior School and high school students, as well as humanities. Mrs. Ruth Nation is vocal music director. LTC Dana Reynard conducts the band. LT James Offner, who teaches journalism, is

Director of Information and Publica­ tions. The journalism class produces the newspaper, the Eagle; the year­ book, Taps; and weekly radio and monthly TV programs.

If we have any problems in our classes, we can go to the Learning Resource Center, which is run by Mrs. Carolyn Steinmetz. She can help us with practically any subject. She also helps prepare cadets for the SAT and ACT tests for college.

The social studies department covers history, sociology and psychol­ ogy. LTC Walter Sullivan, the academic dean, and LTC Frank Meredith, director of guidance and college placement, teach Psychology/ Sociology, changing course from their usual duties.

LTC Jerry Leadabrand teaches U.S. History, a subject he seems to love.

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Top left, Dr. Peter Ekern, Academy phy­ sician, was a regular at Colonels football games. Top right, MAJ Ron Rosendahl reviews an assignment with Al Frazeur.

Above left, faculty members LT Charles Dimovitz, CPT Greg Pauley, LT Jason Fuller and LT Mike Brown watch from the doorway of the Academic Building, as cadets march to noon mess. Above right, students open a week of trimester exams in mid-November with math tests in the Assembly Hall.

Government and Economics.

LTC Henry Matlosz teaches world history. He also works with varsity athletes in their weight-training program.

Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton and Mrs. Nancy Archer run the library, which this year has become more important than ever, with the addition of a new

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bank of computers. There, as soon as the system is fully operational, I will be able to access information in libraries the world over. The computer system already has proven to be invaluable in my research projects.

Rounding out the academic program is science. MAJ Ron Rosendahl, who coaches intramural football and varsity swimming and baseball, teaches biology. His classes often can be seen gathering specimens in or around Teardrop Lake or along the Salt River adjacent to campus, for analysis.

Mrs. Dianne Maguire also teaches biology. On campus in the mornings, she teaches two classes of biology and one of physical science.

LT Charles Dimovitz, new to the faculty, teaches physical science and chemistry. He also serves as assistant coach in the varsity football and basketball programs.

After the regular class day, we

have what's called a "military period," in which we meet in Leader­ ship Education Training classes, taught by military instructors LTC Ernest Allen, SFC David Mitchell or SSG Michael Hawkins. If we have special events to prepare for, we sometimes use that period for military drill practice.

The athletic period allows us to develop our physical skills. Varsity athletes spend the period getting ready for competition against other schools. Non-varsity athletes spend the time getting in shape or competing against one another in intramurals.

In any event, it's a full day, and I'm ready to call it a night after study hall.

For those who want to spend just a little extra time brushing up for tests or catching up on homework, there is Honor Study Hall, for an hour after taps.

As for me, I'm ready to turn in. It has been a busy first day.

Students program for success I ^or more than 10 years, the rH computer has been central to JL the academic experience at M.M.A. But in 1994-95, with the campus library fully automated and the initial components of a system that will link M.M.A. cadets to the so-called “information superhighway" up and running, the computer became as fundamental to the academic routine as textbooks and lectures.

The sight of students, sometimes three or four at a time, manning computer stations in the library and elsewhere, became common.

Cadets are central to a Technology Committee report on implementing the computerization of the campus.

“The objectives," the report states, "are designed to supplement the proven classroom techniques at M.M.A." Those objectives include providing automated library resources for cadet use; expansion of research resources; access to local library resources on­ line from the M.M.A. libraries and barracks; automation in classrooms; and access to Missouri and worldwide learning resources and the informa-

Top, cadets Ethan Stephenson, Brennan Dwyer, Marcus Rhodes, Jaime Wagner and Lupe Martinez work on the new bank of computers in the library. Above, cadet Wes Thompson puts the technology to use in doing a term paper.

tion superhighway.

The heart of the plan is a Novell computer network, which was installed over the summer. The network includes a file server with Novell 3.12 operating system, three internal CD-Rom players to provide multiple users with continual access to large volumes of reference material, and a variety of software to provide word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics capabilities.

Seven computer work stations were placed in the library to allow students access to the system. Two of these work stations have telephone modems for access to the local county library system. Additionally, five

work stations were set up in math teacher MAJ Joe Ableman's classroom to allow computer-based instruction and applications for his Statistics and Algebra courses.

An additional work station was placed in the faculty work room for teachers to use to develop classroom applications and for faculty training.

The system puts M.M.A. at the cutting edge of education, project planners point out.

Multimedia capability is available at all stations.

“This system is revolutionizing education at M.M.A., giving students instant access to information," said LTC Walter Sullivan, academic dean. * 23

Top, fathers lined the perimeter of Colonels Field to be honored by the corps during a special Dad’s Day Review. Cen­ ter, C.M. Mitchell enjoys a bite to eat with his mother on front campus. Bottom, one mother photographs noon mess formation on Friday.

Dad’s Day

a family affair I parents and cadets were I reunited - in many cases, -1for the first time since summer and the only time until Christmas - during the 47th annual Dad's Day Weekend Oct. 21-23.

For cadets, it was a chance to spend time with family; for parents, it was an opportunity to see their sons in action in reviews and on the athletic field, as well as meet with teachers face-to-face.

"It was good to see my parents," said cadet Mark Laurenzi, a freshman from Dallas.

Some cadets saw Dad's Weekend as a chance to show parents how much hard work could pay off.

"I saw my dad and hoped he was

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proud of how I was doing," freshman John Morgan of Camdenton, Mo., said.

Others said they appreciated the break from routine.

The schedule of Dad's Weekend events was loaded with activities.

Families who arrived early on Friday, Oct. 21, watched Junior School athletics on Colonels Field. An intramural football game followed.

Parent-teacher meetings and inspection launched Saturday activities.

Later that morning, cadets reacted to orders during competitive drilldowns to determine the bestdrilled old and new cadets of the high school and Junior School. The bestdrilled new high school cadet was David Riffey of Eden Prairie, Minn.

The best old high school cadet was Daniel Zuniga of Laredo, Texas. The best-drilled old Junior School cadet was Bill Jordan of Davie, Fla. The bestdrilled new Junior School cadet was Artie Sandoval of Carmel, Calif.

Afterward, cadets and parents enjoyed lunch on front campus.

In varsity athletics, the football Colonels dropped a 14-0 decision to rival Wentworth at Colonels Field.

That night, the first formal ball of the year was held in the Centennial

Top left, Mrs. Carla Hobbs, academic secretary, helps parents locate a classroom. Top center, LTC Ernest Allen, senior military instructor, looks over Alejandro Gil during inspection. Top right, parents check into some of the material in the Office of College Placement. Above, CPT Willis Kleinsorge discusses a student’s academic progress with a parent in his Junior School science classroom.

Gymtorium. It began with guests going through the reception line, in which cadets introduced their families and dates to the faculty. Then, everyone participated in the grand march, featuring an arch of sabres held by battalion staffers.

Sunday began with church call, with an outside review in the after­ noon.

It all culminated with vespers that evening. Then, it was time to say good-bye to parents and return to the business of education.

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Top, Sebastian Csaki and Eddie Salinas and their dates, lead the grand march at the Dad’s Day Ball.

Above, faculty, parents and cadets hit the dance floor.

Right, parents watched Gold take on the junior varsity in intramural football. Far right, Vitaley Tseleshev stands at attention, as LTC Ernest Allen and SFC David Mitchell judge drill compe­ tition.

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Top left, Parents climb the steps of Stribling Hall early on Dad’s Day. Top right, MAJ Sam Mounger meets with a parent, one of many conferences he had scheduled Saturday, as indicated by the sign-up sheet posted outside his classroom. Middle right, Dr. and Mrs. Donald C. Nelson confer with MAJ Joe Ableman about son Chris’ math progress. Left, the Fusileers perform in the Field House. Above, fathers troop the line at the Saturday review.

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Academy family reunites omecoming Oct. 29 was an opportunity for the M.M.A. family to come home for a reunion.

More than 100 graduates, along with spouses, families and guests, did just that.

It also was a time for current M.M.A. cadets to take the spotlight, sometimes side by side with their alumni counterparts.

Cadets decorated barracks along a "Beat Greenwood" theme. Alumni wives judging the contest gave the prize to Echo.

But "C" Barracks held most of the attention. Many former residents of the old "C" came to bid their old home good-bye, as well as take part in official ground-breaking ceremonies for its replacement, due to be com­ pleted in the summer of '95.

Also among the focuses of atten­ tion over the weekend were M.M.A. Chairman COL Charles Stribling III and classmates from the Class of 1944, who celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation from the Acad­ emy.

"Homecoming is a time for cadets to show alumni that, although the traditions and the mission of the school have remained the same, many

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Top, Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki and Adjutant Keith Reynard greet COL Ronald Kelly, M.M.A. president, and Mr. Ron Baran, Alumni Association president, as they lead graduates past current cadets at the review on Colonels Field. Above, LTC Bob Samples, ’55, commandant, adjusts Aaron Irizar’s belt during inspection.

improvements have been made in the campus and facilities," said LTC Robert Samples, commandant of the upper school and a member of the Class of '55.

Graduates had a chance to show how well they could still handle a weapon in the alumni drilldown. Jim Arce, '83, won for the second straight year.

But it was the cadets' turn in the sweepstakes drill, as the top five cadets competed against the top five graduates for drill supremacy. Senior Jason Young won that title.

The Alumni Association also had its annual meeting during Homecom­ ing. LTC Paul Gillette, '70, who had

just returned to M.M.A. full-time as Junior School commandant, was elected president for 1994-95.

That afternoon, the Colonels football team defeated Springfield Greenwood, 40-20.

During halftime, the Association honored MAJ Paul Baum, '62, for his 15 years of service as a member of the M.M.A. faculty.

The alumni got together in the evening for their annual dinner-dance.

"The one thing that hasn't changed is the cadet corps' spirit," said Ralph Peck, '52. "You still feel that the excellence in academics is the primary function of the academy, and that's where we have the most pride."

Top left, current cadets and alumni compete against each other in the Sweepstakes Drill. Top right, more than 1 00 alumni and guests joined the corps of cadets at official ground-breaking for the new ‘C’ Barracks. Center, a cameraman from KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo., gets some footage at the varsity football game. Above left, graduates and guests gather outside Stribling Hall.

Above right, the Fusileers perform in the Field House.

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Top, Garrett Dickey and a guest from the Missouri School for the Deaf examine a toy the child received at one of the barracks Christmas parties held on cam­ pus. Above, Sebastian Csaki reads one of the lessons at the 54th annual Evensong service in the Memorial Chapel.

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s December dawned, a lot of talk among the cadets gravitated toward the upcoming Christmas furlough.

But there was much to do before the last bus loaded with vacation­ bound cadets pulled away.

Much of that activity centered on Evensong, the 54th edition of which took place Dec. 15 in the Memorial Chapel.

M.M.A. chaplain LT Mike Brown; readers Sebastian Csaki and Milton Flores; Mrs. Ruth Nation and the Chapel Choir; and music director LTC Dana Reynard spent weeks preparing for Evensong.

More than 20 cadets auditioned Nov. 20 for two spots as Evensong readers, Chaplain Brown said.

"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," Mrs. Nation said.

Evensong, founded by three members of the M.M.A. faculty as a Christmas gift to the cadets and the Mexico community, was first per­ formed within days of the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It was designed

to remind all of the miracles of God and the coming of the Messiah in Scripture and carols.

There were a number of traditional carols in the 13-selection musical program. But the Evensong choir also performed pieces that originated in the 12th, 13th and 14th centuries.

"All of my students worked very hard on the music; this program is very important to them," Mrs. Nation said.

For LT Brown, a first-year chaplain at M.M.A., Evensong was an essential program.

"It gives Christmas more meaning than just the commercialism that seems to bombard everyone at that time of year," he said. "It gets people to think about why we have Christ­ mas."

A brass ensemble of M.M.A. musicians also shared their Christmas sounds with the community in other ways, LTC Reynard said. The group performed at the King's Daughters Home in Mexico and nightly before Taps on the steps of Stribling Hall.

The ensemble also roamed from barracks to barracks, performing at Christmas parties.

Top left, Mrs. Ruth Nation, vocal music director, conducts the Junior School choir at Evensong. Top right, cadets line up for the annual Christmas banquet in the din­ ing hall. Left, Carlos Anda entertains a friend from the North Pole at the Christ­ mas banquet. Above, Zack Gershen sings a solo at Evensong.

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Balls: Academy’s nights out

Top, M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly and wife Susan lead the grand march through the arch of sabres to open the Dad’s Day Ball. Center, Richard Millhouse and date take a break from the dance floor at the Dad’s Day Ball. Above, Zack Gershen, John Holland, Trask Bradbury, Slade Bradbury and Chris Stochl pose for female guests taking pictures at the Dad’s Day Ball.

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f the Academy's four formal military balls, the Valentine Ball, sponsored by the Junior Class Feb. 11, and the Tulip Ball, April 15, are the most eagerly anticipated.

There is a lot of work, as well.

"We did the Valentine Ball last year, and I still can't believe the amount of work needed to put one together," senior Eddie Salinas said.

The juniors bear the responsibility of organizing the Valentine Ball. The honor of escorting Miss Missouri, Miss Arm Marie Sun, to the ball went to Class President Andrew Deon.

The seniors put on the Tulip Ball.

The year's first ball, at Dad's Day, introduced attendees to the reception line, where they met members of the faculty and staff, and the grand march, which concluded by passing under an arch of sabres formed by the cadet officers.

The biggest crowd of the year, including many relatives and guests of graduates, gathered at the Final Ball over Commencement Weekend.

Top left, Andrew Deon, junior class president, shares a dance with Miss Missouri 1994, Ann Marie Sun, at the Valentine Ball. Top right, Cory Stuehmer leads a parade of dancers at the Tulip Ball. Middle left, Queen Nikki DeNui of Fulton, Mo., reigns with her court at the Tulip Ball. Above, the reception line is another tradition at all balls. Here, LTC Frank Meredith extends a warm greeting to Brenton Stuehmer and his parents at the Dad's Day Ball. Left, Jeremy Bowman and friend share a section of the dance floor at a December mixer held on the mezzanine of the Centennial Gymtorium. M.M.A. teamed up with St. Mary’s Academy, Nauvoo, III., to hold several mixers during the year.

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Left, cadets, in the rear, file past the tomb of Revolutionary War na­ val hero John Paul Jones at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Below left, cadets join a crowd of visitors climbing the steps to the Lincoln Memorial. Bottom, the author and fellow ca­ dets examine an ancient cannon at the restored Jamestown settlement.

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Ed Tourist’s daily account values surprise Editor's note - Eagle/Taps staff writer Scott Morrison was among 33 cadets and two M.M.A. instructors who explored the East Coast, specifically, the Washington, D.C., area; Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown in Virginia; Fort McHenry in Baltimore; and Independence Hall in Philadel­ phia. What follows is a day-by-day account of the trip, including highlights of various sites the group visited.

T knew M.M.A.'s annual Educational Tour, which | in 1995 took us to the East Coast, would be a JL learning experience.

But the trip's true value, I think, was in meeting the unexpected.

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Day 1, Feb. 12 I sat on that Boeing 737 earlier today, excited, for the Ed Tour had finally begun. I wished that the flight would end quickly and we could start the sight-seeing. After about two hours in the air, the plane landed.

After the plane landed, all 33 cadets and two faculty members, LTC Henry Matlosz and MAJ Joe Nunez, filed onto a bus we had rented for the week. We headed straight for the Lincoln Memorial, then to the Vietnam Memorial, known as The Wall.

At The Wall, I saw something Hl never forget. Just as we were about to leave the memorial, I noticed an aged man caressing a name on the black slab in front of him. The longer I watched, the more pain-stricken the man’s face seemed to grow. After another couple of seconds, he burst into tears. I knew The Wall was an emotional place, but I had never expected a scene like that.

Day 2, Feb. 13 After a quick breakfast at the hotel, we left for Colonial Williamsburg.

Once there, the group was given a tour of the preserved 18th century city.

After a walk through the capitol building, where several important decisions were made concerning the Declaration of Independence and other important issues, we toured a doctor's office, wig shop, blacksmith,

Left, cadets watch precise movements of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Above, LTC Henry Matlosz, M.M.A. history instructor, points out an ancient stone cannon ball on display at the Naval Academy.

the powder magazine and the Governor's Palace, a beautiful mansion.

From Williamsburg, we proceeded to Jamestown, the first permanent English-speaking settlement in the New World. Here, we saw a recre­ ation of an Indian village, replicas of the three ships that brought the settlers over and the famous recon­ struction of the Jamestown settlement.

I feel like I learned a little something about the harshness of colonial life.

Day 3, Feb. 14 Today, I spent a lot of time in three of the Smithsonian museums: the National Air and Space Museum, American History Museum and the Natural History Museum. The Air and Space Museum was my favorite, with displays of old and new flying machines.

The American History Museum had a huge collection of artifacts and several displays of war scenes. The Natural History Museum had

hundreds of fossils and even the Hope Diamond, the second-largest diamond in the world.

That night, we had dinner at a theater and saw a nice performance of The Pirates ofPinzance.

Day 4, Feb. 15 The first stop today was the Bureau of Engraving, the production center of all the cash money in the U.S. It was astonishing to see so many bills printed so quickly. I sure couldn't figure out how the employees kept from walking out with some of it until I saw a special agent practically incinerate a target with his submachine gun at the FBI building. I think that would have motivated anybody to stay on the good side of the law. A friend of mine got the target as a souvenir.

Nearby is Ford's Theater. Once there, we walked through its museum, built to commemorate the assassina­ tion of Abraham Lincoln. We saw some macabre artifacts from the * 35

We departed to Philadelphia that night. Because there was nothing else to do, I and a couple of friends decided to take a stroll down busy South Street, where we were intro­ duced to East Coast cuisine. We ate at an exquisite steak house, which made the best steak sandwich that one could buy.

Day 6, Feb. 17

The author engages in a little hands-on experimentation at an exhibit at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.

assassination, including a blood­ stained pillow used to rest Lincoln's bloody head on, and the murder weapon.

The National Archives was our next stop. Here, we saw the original copies of the Declaration of Indepen­ dence and Constitution. Also on display was the Magna Carta.

The National Archives building contains major governmental docu­ ments dating to 1775, ranging anywhere from the papers mentioned above, to old land grants.

We were able to squeeze in a tour of Mount Vernon, which was George Washington's home. Not only did we see the Washington mansion and estate, his tomb was also open to public viewing. Knowing the impor­ tance of George Washington, I expected his house to be very elabo­ rate. But, like the man, it was surpris­ ingly modest.

Day 5, Feb. 16 Iwo Jima, or the Marine Memorial, completely surprised me with its colossal size and appearance. It was so detailed that I could see the fatigue in the men's faces, as well as sense their pride in raising the American flag.

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Americans should be proud of.

Next, we walked through Arling­ ton National Cemetery to see the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This site contains the graves of unknown fallen from the world wars, Korea, and Vietnam. Everybody was amazed to see how precise the guard's move­ ments were and how serious they took their jobs.

Then, off we went to the Capitol.

Now, that was a sight to see! The crest of the dome rose some 250 feet above our heads. There were extraordinary paintings on the walls, and terrifically designed arcs leading into several corridors.

After a quick walk-through tour, we sat in on a congressional session. It was impressive to see them in action, but it seemed that the congressmen could spend a little less time on a single topic.

Our next stop was Annapolis, the Naval Academy, which was, without a doubt, the most impressive campus I had ever seen. We walked through several buildings, including the chapel, mess hall, and barracks. Since I'm interested in attending Annapolis, this tour gave me some key insight.

Philadelphia has too many attractions to see all in one day. We did, however, visit the most important sights, which were Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and several museums.

I was surprised to learn that the Liberty Bell was used not only during the Revolutionary War period, but also approximately 40 years after the war. Excessive use actually caused the bell's famous crack.

Independence Hall was where many discussions were held and some of the actual writings of the Declara­ tion of Independence were performed.

I was awed by standing in the building where these actions took place. I feel we didn't spend enough time at this site, and would like to return.

On to Baltimore!

Day 7, Feb. 18 We left for the National Aquarium, which was located on the Baltimore inner harbor, at about 9 a.m. This was my favorite stop of the whole trip. Not only did it contain the greatest aquarium I had ever seen, it also had an actual rainforest growing in the upper level of the building. This was the most awesome sight I had ever seen.

In the harbor, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter and a U.S. World War II submarine were open for touring, and we visited both.

Our next stop was Fort McHenry, the inspiration for Francis Scott Key's "Star Spangled Banner." We toured the fort and learned of the attack on it.

I'm certain that, if we had tried, two friends and I could actually have fit in the firing hole of one of the large cannons.

At 5:25 p.m. that afternoon, we departed Baltimore and headed back to St. Louis.

The annual Ed Tour was a com­ plete success. All the expectations that I had were not only met but, in some cases, exceeded.

Standing Tall

Members of the corps

Senior Brian Willenbrock concentrates on a reading assignment during an evening of studying in his ‘A’ Barracks room.

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The senior class officers included Zack Gershen, secretary/treasurer; LT Charles Dimovitz, faculty sponsor; Raul Badiola, vice-president; and Alberto Olimon, presi­ dent.

Seniors Class of 1995

Seniors make most of leadership role or three years, the Class of 1995 had worked to­ gether, in relative obscurity, contributing what they could to the overall good of the student population and building the skills they would need to lead the corps.

In the Fall of '94, their turn to lead the student body finally arrived.

"We have to set the example," said Alberto Olimon, president of the Class of '95. "There are underclassmen and

new boys who look to us for guidance and leadership."

Assisting Olimon in the role of leadership was Raul Badiola, vice president. Along with Secretary Zack Gershen and Cadet Council Represen­ tative Gustavo Rico, they looked to their sponsor, LT Charles Dimovitz, for guidance.

The seniors' first duty among many was leadership, Olimon said.

"Before you can lead, you have to learn how," he said. "There are

lessons here that you must learn to get through life. It's not easy, but once you learn them, you'll never forget Leadership is only part of a senior's daily life. Much of the routine centers on each individual student preparing for college and beyond. He has to make some tough choices regarding where and what to study.

But there are other responsibilities, including sponsoring the 49th annual Tulip Ball April 15 in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Sebastian Matthias Csaki We did it! Years of challenge, fun and distress at M.M. A. - our home for years.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for mak­ ing this possible and believing in me.

I will never forget my friends: Keith - for being there; Chris - B.C. '97; Eddie, Zack, Betto for all the help. Peter, Rich­ ard, Cory, you guys are great (SIDDAATHA).

Rex (How's it hanging), Milton (Chi­ cago is nice). Antonio (best S-4), George, Luis (keep building). MAJ Fedora, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Malone, COL Allen thanks for everything. Butch, good luck.

To the Corps of 1994-95: You were the best! Thank you. Good luck and all the best to the Class of '95!

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Battalion Commander - Major. Academic Fourragere 1-4. Foreign Language Ribbon 1-4. Delta Phi 1 -4. Fine Arts Ribbon 2. Journalism Ribbon 1 -2. Quill & Scroll 2. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 3. Vespers Reader 3-4. Chapel Worker 1-3. Cadet Council 4.

Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong 3-4. LET Class Ribbon 1-4. Military Wreath 1-4. Superior Cadet 1-4.

First Order Pnvate 1. Honor Guard 2. Posture Bar 1 -2.

Soldiers Bar 1-4. Marroon Bar 1-4. Military Police 1-2.

M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. M-Club Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Rifle Captain 4. Varsity Soccer 3-4. Varsity Rifle 1-4.

Intramural swimming and volleyball 1 -2. State Military Soccer 3-4. State Military Rifle 2-3. District Soccer 3.

Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Commendation Ribbon 1-2.

Company Competition Ribbon 1. Journalism Honor Medal 1 -2. Freshman Leadership Award 1. Sophomore Pilgrimage Plaque 2. Eagleton Plaque 3. Churchill Award 3. M.P. of the Year 2. D.A.R. American History Award 3.

American Legion Scholastic Medal 3. Sons of the American Revolution Medal 3.

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Matthew Abrachinsky The years are our years and we've had our fun now thank God our time's done.

To all my friends and accomplices and those in whose eyes I was the "Old Man." Though the road's never been easy, I offer one word of advice to all who follow: Keep your head high and walk with pride.

I close with a word of thanks: To my parents, who could never imagine how great a time I had, aside from the count­ less times I might have complained.

Last but not least, my bros: Slade, Trask, Brannon, Owen, Porath, Creamer and youngens.

Master Sergeant. Art Ribbon 3-4. Cadet Council 1. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Maroon Bar 4. Military Police 1 -4.

Gubernatorial Ribbon 3. M-Club Ribbon 2. Varsity Foot­ ball 1. Varsity Wrestling 1. Physical Training 2-4.

Lifesaving 1. Intramural Swimming/Volleyball 3-4. P.T. sit-up record (1,500). Ambassadors Ribbon 2-3. Com­ mendation Ribbon 1. Company Competition Ribbon 1,4. Athletic Honor Medal 1 -2, Barracks Honor Medal 1.

Scholarship Honor Medal 1. Military Honor Medal 1-4.

Sharpshooter (M-16) 1. Cadet Challenge winner 1.

Eagle Scout.

Federico Acebal Canney Son, the time passes, and it would never come back and he wouldn't wait for you. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for believing in me, when I decide to fix my life. Alex, I love you. Eduardo, Johnny, thank you for your support and friend­ ship. Also, to all the people who trusted that I would change. It was very hard, because at M.M.A., I discovered the things that were missing in my life. I would like to thank all the people who helped me. Rico, Anda, Oronoz, Orive, Campbell, Gonzalez, Olirnon, Macias, Flores, A.; Cueva, Cesena, SFC Hawkins.

I love you all.

Staff Sergeant. Platoon Sergeant. Foreign Language Ribbon 3. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Honor Guard 3. Posture Bar 3-4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. Color Guard 4. Military Police 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Intramural Swimming 4. Physical Training 3-4. Horseback 4. Am­ bassadors Ribbon 4. Commendation Ribbon 4. Com­ pany Competition Ribbon 4. Barracks Honor Medal Discipline Honor Medal. Physical Training Bar 4. Sum­ mer Camp Bar 4. Honor Squad 3.

Pedro Aera Negrete First of all, I would like to thank Mom and Grandma for this opportu­ nity and their love. The most important value of M.M.A. is all my friends.

Olirnon, thanks for all. Orive, Gonzalez, R.; Macias, Badiola, I will never forget you. Leal, Padilla, J.; Padilla, A.; Zwach, Ortiz, I always will be there. Lopez, G.; Poo, Mancebo, Zaragoza, Gill, G., thanks for your friendship. Flores, A., remem­ ber that in me you have a friend. Suro, Blancas, Munoz, Gil, A., Alvarez, Rico.

Pili, thanks for being there when I needed you.

Private 1st Class. Foreign Language Ribbon 4. LET Class Ribbon 4. First Order Private 4. Posture Bar 4.

Maroon Bar 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 4. Intramural Football 4. Intramural Basketball 4. Lifesaving 4. Intramural Soccer 4. Intramural Tennis 4.

Bernardo Alvarez DC Finally, my life at M.M. A. is over. I'm free again! First, I would like to thank my parents for making possible this oppor­ tunity. To my entire family for support­ ing me until the end. I love you all! To those guys who always supported me: Olimon (thanks for the advice), Blancas, Jerry, Mancebo, Fernandez, Badiola, Munoz, Ortiz (N. Y.C., we'll be back), Gil, Emilio, Zaragoza, Zwach, Rico, Leal, Pa­ dilla, Verduzco, Gonzalez, Aera, Anda.

Good luck in the future. LTC Allen, LTC Matlosz, thanks. Seniors: Enjoy freedom.

Remember that life is short. Never regret what you may do in the future. Ciao forever...

1st Lieutenant. Alpha Company Executive Officer.

Academic Fourragere 2-4. Foreign Language Ribbon 2.

Delta Phi Full Member 4. Delta Phi Pledge 2-4. Art Ribbon 2-3. Chapel Worker 3. Presidential Classroom 4.

Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 1-4. Military Wreath 34. Honor Guard 4. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 2-4.

Maroon Bar 2-4. Fusileers 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4.

Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Foot­ ball 4. Varsity Tennis 2-4. Varsity Rifle 3-4. Intramural Football 2-3. Physical Training 2. State Military Drill Team 4. State Military Tennis 4. State Military Rifle 3.

Battalion Tennis Medal 2-3. District Tennis 4. Ambas­ sadors Ribbon 3-4. Company Competition Ribbon 4.

Military Honor Medal 4. Scholarship Honor Medal 3.

Athletic Honor Medal 3. Presidential Fitness Award 4.

Rifle Team Ribbon 3-4. National Fusileer Ribbon 4.

National Drilldown (7th Place). Alpha Company Marks­ manship Medal 3-4. Battalion Marksmanship Medal 4.

Expert (small-bore rifle) 3-4. 1st Place NRA Medal (3position) 4. 2nd Place NRA Medal (4-position) 4. MClub medal 4. Intramural Football All-Star 3. Wallace Fry Speech finalist 4.

Carlos M. Anda Siller Four years is a very long time,but I made it. It was worth it. I would like to give a lot of thanks to my father for all the support and advice he has given me.

And I learned that no matter how far your goal is,ifyou want it badly enough, you can reach it. I also would like to thank SFC Mitchell, Rico, Oronoz and Badiola.

1 st Lieutenant. Vespers Reader 2. Cadet Council 4. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Honor Guard 1,2,4. Posture Bar 1 4. Soldiers Bar 1-4. Maroon Bar 1-4. Military Police 2.

Fusileers 1-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Golf Captain 4. Varsity Football 1.

Varsity Track 2. Varsity Golf 1 -4. Intramural Football 24. Physical Training 1-4. State Military Golf 1-4. State Military Football 1. Battalion Golf Medal 2-4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 3. District Golf 3-4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3-4. Commendation Ribbon 3. Company Com­ petition Ribbon 1 -4. National Drill Award 1 -4.

Raul Badiola Padilla It's now time to say good-bye. To my family: Thanks. I love you. There are many things to remember from M.M. A., but friends are forever. Memo (you're the brother that I never had and my future compadre), Chaparro (thanks for the good times), Pablo (my future part­ ner), Pedro, Beto (thanks, Mr. Candi­ date), Pato, Pichu (arriva Veracruz), Zwach, Charlie, Pareja (see you in Canada), Cucho, Jerry, Polio, Leal (see you at the beach), Pavel, Boris, Omar, Rammstein, Menchaca, Poo, the U.S. Color Guard, and to whomever I forgot.

"The Bear" will always be there for you.

I'll see you all later. Peace.

First Lieutenant. Delta Company Platoon Leader. Aca­ demic Fourragere 4. Delta Phi 4. Vespers Reader 4.

Cadet Council 4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Honor Guard 24. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 2-4.

Fusileers commander 4. Fusileers 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 24. Varsity Football Captain 4. Varsity Track Captain 4.

Varsity Track 2-4. Varsity Wrestling 2. Intramural Basketball 4. Physical Training 3. 10K Run 2-3. State Military Football 2-4. State Military Wrestling 2. State MilitaryTrack 2-4. Battalion Track 2-4. DistrictTrack 24. Varsity Track Record Holder (school record in shot put, 49 feet, 4.5 inches; Osage Invitational record in discus, 143 feet) 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 2. Commen­ dation Ribbon 2. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4.

Athletic Honor Medal 2. Scholarship Honor Medal 4.

Dick Noonan Award for Field Events 2-4. Honor Roll for Track 4. Battalion Weightlifting champion 4. Honor Guard Commander 4. State Military Drill Team 2,4.

Battalion Swimming 4. M-Club President 4. Cadet Coun­ cil Secretary 4. Junior Class Vice-President 3. Senior Class Vice-President 4. Top 10, National Drill Meet IDR 2-3. Most Valuable Player in Football 4. All-Conference Football 2. All-State Military Football 2-4. Marksman­ ship 2-4. Fusileer Squad 3-4.

Dave Robert Badley Two years at M.M.A. is plenty for me. I'm grateful to my parents for giv­ ing me this wonderful opportunity. The final day is arriving and now it's that time to say good-bye to all of those who make this the place it is: Taylor, Timmy, Chris, Sean, Zack, both Georges, Brian, Mike, Trask, Slade, Raul, Eddie and Alberto.

Corporal. Alpha Company Guidon. LET Class Ribbon 34. Posture Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Swimming 4. Varsity Golf 3-4. Physical Training 3.

State Military Golf 4. Battalion Diving 4. Battalion Swimming 4. Best Diver Medal 4. Low Scores, State Military Golf 4.

Guillermo Blancas Our years at M.M. A. are over. I thank God and my family for this lifetime opportunity and for all your support.

Special thanks to Badiola (Godfather, do you like peas?), Munoz (remember all our fights), Ortiz (Nicole Miller), Zaragoza (Anne is waiting), Alvarez (dream on, my son) and Omar. Thanks for being there when I needed you. I'll always remember you. Thanks to my other brothers Alberto (politician), Zwach, Jerry, Johan, Charlie, Lemmons, Verduzco, Ricardo, Tono, Slade, Tavarez, Aera, Leal (chicken), Anda, Gil, A.; Milton, Rico, Baltazar, Poo. See you in the Thanksgivings, Spring Breaks and Woodstocks to come.

Sergeant. Damage Control N.C.O. LET Class Ribbon 24. Honor Guard 3-4. Posture Bar 2 -4. Fusileers 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Basketball 2. Varsity Cross Country 2. Varsity Track 2, 4. Intramural Football 3. Boxing 3. Physical Training 34. Intramural Swimming/Volleyball 4. State Military Track 4. State Military Drill 3-4. Distnct Track 4.

Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4. Athletic Honor Medal 2. Barracks Honor Medal 2 Marksmanship (small-bore rifle) 3-4 National Drill Rib­ bon 3-4. Battalion Swimming 2. Top 10 in National Drill Meet IDR 4. Battalion Weightlifting 2. Battalion Wres­ tling 2. Battalion Track 2,4. Fusileers Squad Ribbon 4.

Taylor L. Boetticher Well, our youth's almost over. Or, is it just beginning? If it's already finished, it's been too short. I guess we'll see.

Mom, Dad, Nick and Claire: Thank you for everything. I love you. Best wishes and thanks go to: Dave, Tim, Sean, Chris, Owen, Rolando, Eddie, Brian, Slade, Trask, LTC Matlosz, Class of '95, Brian, Becca, Griff, Schnurr, Jimmy and every­ one else I can't put down due to space limits. I wish I could write something profound, but I don't think I'd know what I meant. Later on.

"Hey, you, look over your shoulder..."

-J. Mascis

Corporal. Alpha Company Academic N.C.O. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. First Order Private 3. Honor Guard 3-4.

Posture Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 4. Color Guard 3-4.

Fusileers 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Intramural Foot­ ball 3. Intramural Basketball 4. Lifesaving 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4. Fusileer Squad 4.

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Jeremy Michael Bowman Well, seniors, we finally made it. I would like to thank my friends Trask Bradbury, Matt Boertson, Owen Taylor, Cory Stuehmer, Rex Rodenbaugh, Alex Barney, Steve Bemert, Neal Smith, Brad Lopata, Jim Beckley and, last but not least, Jeremiah Kundel and everyone I missed, for helping me through my years at M.M.A. I would also like to thank MAJ Twells, MAJ Rosendahl, LTC Allen, MAJ Baum and LT Dimovitz for helping me along. To all the underclassmen, good luck. It comes before you know it, so take advantage of it. Mom and Dad, thanks for the experience of a lifetime.

Sergeant. Echo Company Academic N.C.O. Academic Fourragere 3-4. Band Ribbon 2-4. Evensong 3-4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernato­ rial Ribbon 2 M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Baseball 3-4.

Varsity Cross Country 4. Varsity Wrestling 4. State Military Wrestling 2-4. State Military Baseball 2-4.

State Military Football 3. District Wrestling 4. Sectional Wrestling 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3-4. Commendation Ribbon 3. Company Competition 2. Band Honor Medal 4. Military Honor Medal 3. M-Club Medal 4. Marksman­ ship 2, 4. 1st place, Boonville Quad Wrestling 2.

Physical Fitness Ribbon 3. Summer Camp Ribbon 3.

Slade Bradbury Well, 1 can't believe it's over. First, I would like to thank God, my family and especially my brother, Trask. My family has always been there for me. Thanks also to my roommate, Hugo Leal, Owen Taylor (I'll never forget the trip to Worlds of Fun), Zack Gershen (you are always someone I can look up to), Chris Stochl (the best of the color guard), Brian Hackett (maybe we should just buy that house of yours), Sean Cameron (I'll never forget you, bro) and Jack Schweppe (looks like you'll have to take care of my business now). I would also like to thank Badiola, Lemmons, Anda, Poo, Cesena, Olimon, Mancebo, Zwach, Ortiz and the rest. I love you all, Class of '95.

Private. Intramural Football 2. Varsity Basketball 2-3.

Varsity Wrestling 4. U.S. Color Guard 2-4. Varsity Soccer 3-4. Varsity Soccer Captain 4. Varsity Basket­ ball Captain 4. All-District Soccer 3-4. M-Club 3-4.

Varsity Baseball 4. Dramateers 4.

Eben Trask Bradbury II I'd like to start off by saying that there will never be a better floor than first floor North side of Echo! Thanks to Barney (my dog Redford and favorite soccer buddy) and the rest of you guys on first floor who were there my senior year. Now, for the boys whom I can't forget: We sure had a ball. So be true to yourself and you will never fall! To my mom and sisters: Thank you deeply for keeping the faith. I love you all! To MAJ Twells: You helped me the most.

Thanks!! Shannon: I love you.

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Corporal. Battalion Announcer. Fine Arts Ribbon 3. Art Ribbon 2-3. Drama Ribbon 3. Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 2-3. Military Wreath 2-3. Color Guard 2-3.

Military Police 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. M-Club Ribbon 2-4. Varsity Basketball Captain 4. Varsity Basketball 24. Varsity Football 2. Varsity Soccer 3-4. State Military Soccer 3-4. District Soccer 3-4. Company Competition Ribbon 2-3.

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German Caballero Three long years of my life I spent at M.M. A., but I don't regret them. M.M.A. has taught me many valuable things. I thank God, my parents for giving me this great opportunity and for all their support. I love you all.

I would like to thank the faculty members, especially MAJ Rosendahl, for the hard lessons he taught me. MAJ Baum, LTC Matlosz and CPT Treadway, thank you, sirs.

I want to wish the very best luck to Eduardo Salinas, Romero, Balandrano, Cantu, Elizondo, Lara and especially my brother. "You can do it, brother."

Sergeant. Echo Company Staff, Inspections/Drills. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Posture Bar 2-3. Maroon Bar 2.

Fusileers 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Soccer 3-4. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Baseball 2-4. Intramural Basketball 2-3. Physical Train­ ing 4. State Military Baseball 2-4. State Military Soccer 3. Battalion Golf 4. District Soccer 3. District Baseball 4. Sectional Soccer 3. Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Com­ mendation Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3.

Physical Training Ribbon 4. Summer Camp Ribbon 4.

National Drill Ribbon 4. Rifle Medal (small-bore) 4.

Sean Cameron To start off, I'd like to thank the people who made this possible, my parents.

Thank you for always being there for me, believing in me and helping me achieve my goals. I'd also like to thank my grandma, brother and sister and my friends at home, whose words of en­ couragement always helped. It has been a fun two years and they've gone by quickly, but I can't say it's been too quick. To Owen Taylor, Dave, Chris, Zack, Trask, Slade, Brian, George and Steve (two more years - ha!): I hope all your dreams come true. Shannon, I'll love you forever!

Sergeant 1st Class. Alpha Company Platoon Leader.

LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Posture Bar 4. Soldiers Bar 4.

Maroon Bar 3-4. Military Police 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 34. Boxing 3. Physical Training 3-4. Horseback 3-4.

Commendation Ribbon 3. Company Competition Rib­ bon 3-4. Marksmanship 3. VFW Speech (2nd place) 4.

Platoon Competition 4.

Luis E. Campbell I did it!!! I want to thank my mom and dad for the opportunity they gave me and the sacrifice they made to send me here to M.M.A. This experience re­ ally made a difference in my life. I also want to thank and wish good luck to my friends Cesena, Acebal, Mancebo, Oronoz, Badiola, Zwach, Alvarez, Olimon, Lopez, A.; Blancas, Anda, Taveres, Ludewig, Verduzco, Padilla, A.; Aera. I also want to wish good luck to the seniors next year: Danny, Rafa, Freddies, Jeremiah, Balderas and espe­ cially the very best of luck to my brother.

Have a good one and remember: jjViva Laredo!!

1 st Lieutenant. Echo Company Platoon Leader. Foreign Language Ribbon 2. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Honor Guard 3-4. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2-4.

Fusileers 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Track 2. Physical Training 2-4. Intra­ mural Soccer 4. 1 OK Run 2. State Military Drill 4. State Military Track 2. Athletic Honor Medal 2. Barracks Honor Medal 3. Discipline Honor Medal 3-4. State Military Drill IDR (4th place) 4. Best-Dnlled Old Cadet, Commencement 3. Marksmanship Award 4. Fusileers Squad Ribbon 4. National Drill Ribbon 3-4.

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Javier M. Cesena Two years have gone by like two weeks. These two years have been full of ups and downs. I would like to thank my mother and father for, first of all, sup­ porting me in everything that I've done and for giving me this opportunity. I'd also like to thank my brother and sister for all of their support and my brother-inlaw, Maritza, and to my second brother, Carlos. And to my friends whom I wish the best of luck: Tapia, Jerry, Antonio, Johan, Alex, Luis, Charlie, Ramon and Sol. Mom and Dad, thanks and I love you!

Staff Sergeant. International Color Guard Commander.

Art Ribbon 4. Cadet Council 3. LET Class Ribbon 3-4.

Honor Guard 4. Posture Bar 3-4. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 3-4. Color Guard 3-4. Fusileers 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Soccer 3. Varsity Swimming 3-4.

Intramural Football 4. Intramural Soccer 4. State Mili­ tary Soccer 3. State Military Drill 4. Battalion Swimming 4. District Soccer 3. Company Competition Ribbon 34. Marksmanship Honor Medal 4. Intramural Football All-Star 4. Intramural Football Captain 4. Varsity Swim Team Diving Coach 4. VFW Regional Speech (1st place). VFW District Speech (2nd place). Intramural team championship. Disciplinary N.C.O.

John Culbertson Jr. I made it through the good and the bad, and, boy, I'm so glad. I could not have done it without my parents.

Thanks, Mom and Dad. I love you. I cannot forget Creamer, Lanford and his fish, George, Millhouse, Zack, Owen, MAJ Twells, CPT Pauley, Mrs. Steinmetz, MAJ Rosendahl, Hackett, Trask, Slade, Eddie, Bowman, Abby, Peter, Rex, Anda, Dickey, Sebastian, Cesena and "E" Company.

Sergeant 1 st Class. Supply Sergeant. Drama Ribbon 4.

LET Class Ribbon 4. Honor Guard 4. Soldiers Bar 4.

Posture Bar 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 4. M-Club Ribbon 4.

Varsity Football 4. Varsity Baseball 3-4. Varsity Wres­ tling 3-4. State Military Wrestling 3-4. State Military Baseball 3-4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4.

William C. Dean Ah, those long, hard days at M.M.A. are coming to a close, finally. Thats our high school career. But, of course, we will have to open new doors in the fall, when we become freshmen again. I'd like to thank my parents and my family for making my two years at M.M.A. the biggest learning experience of my life. I love you all.

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Staff Sergeant. Disciplinary N.C.O. LET Class Ribbon 34. Posture Bar 4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 4. Intramural Basketball 4. Horseback 3. Intramural Softball 4. Intramural Swimming/Volleyball 4. National Drill Ribbon 3.

Garrett Dickey It's been three long years, but now it's all over for us seniors at M.M.A. It's time for us to go on our separate ways.

Thanks for all the great times. Best wishes to all seniors.

Class of '95

Master Sergeant. Echo Company 1 st Sergeant. Aca­ demic Fourragere 2-3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2.

Glee Club Ribbon 2-4 State Solo & Ensemble 4. District Solo & Ensemble 3-4. Vespers Reader 3. Evensong 24. M-Club Ribbon 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Guber­ natorial Ribbon 2. Posture Bar 2-3. Maroon Bar 2-3.

Soldiers Bar 3, First Order Private 2. Varsity Cross Country 4. Varsity Swimming 2-4. Varsity Track 2-4.

Intramural Swimming/Volleyball 2-3. State Military Swimming 2. State Military Track 2, 4. Battalion Swim­ ming 2-3 Battalion Track 2-4. Glee Club Honor Medal 2-4. Company Competition Ribbon 2-3. Commenda­ tion Ribbon 4. Scholarship Honor Medal 3. Athletics Honor Medal 3. Barracks Honor Medal 2.

Miguel Fernandez Thanks to Mom, Dad and Janet for believing in me and always supporting me in this for the two years that I've been here. I made new friends from all parts of Mexico and the U.S. Thanks to all my friends for making my life easier at M.M.A. I'm never going to forget the time that we spent on the beach: Lopez, Alvarez, Jerry, Leal, Gil, Badiola, Vielledent, Bojorquez, Munoz, Zaragoza, Padilla, Lemmons, Ramos, Ortiz, Rico, Cueva, Colello, Balderas, Menchaca, Boetticher, Badley and all you guys whom I forgot to mention.

Garza, keep it up. Ciao.

Sergeant. Drama Ribbon 4. LET Class Ribbon 3-4.

Maroon Bar 3-4. Fusileers 4. Posture Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Intramural Basketball 3. Physical Training 3-4. Intramural Soccer 4. Company Competi­ tion Ribbon 4. State Military Drill 4.

Milton Axel Flores "Tell me what I can do, and I shall disappoint you. Tell me what I cannot do, and I shall conquer the world."

I love you, Mom and Dad. I would not have made it without your support.

Here are some of the greatest people in the world who were always there for me and whom I shall never forget: Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Blue, Mrs. Hobbs, Mrs. Rodenbaugh and CPT Kleinsorge. I wish the very best to Zack, Chris, George, Raul, Javier, Rodrigo, Xavier, Adan, Josey, Eduardo, Jason, Dan and Sebas­ tian. Rex, I promise, I will return some­ time sooner than you think. After six years of rain and thunder, tomorrow's forecast looks breezy and warm.

Captain. Battalion Operations and Training Officer.

Academic Fourragere 1 -4. Foreign Language Ribbon 1 4. Delta Phi Full Member 1 -4. Fine Arts Ribbons 3. Glee Club Ribbon 1-3. District Solo & Ensemble 2. Vespers Reader 2-3. Presidential Classroom 4. Evensong 1-4.

LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Military Wreath 1,3. Posture Bar 1. Soldiers Bar 1 -3. Maroon Bar 1 -3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatonal Ribbon 2- M-Club Ribbon 2-4. Var­ sity Cross Country Captain 4. Varsity Basketball 3-4.

Varsity Cross Country 1 -4. Varsity Track 1 -3. Intramu­ ral Basketball All-Star 1-2. Physical Training 4. Overall champion, 10K Run 1 -2. State Military Cross Country 24. Battalion Track 1-3. District Cross Country 2-4.

District Track 2-3. Glee Club Honor Medal 1-3. Com­ mendation Ribbon 1. Scholarship Medal 1-4. Barracks Medal 1. Military Medal 1. Athletics Medal 1 -4. Invest­ ment Club Regional Champion 2-3. Overall winner, American High School Mathematics Exam 2-4. M-Club Medal 3.

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Zachary Gershen When Michael Stype of REM wrote the words, "offer me solutions, offer me alternatives, but I decline," he spoke for M.M. A. seniors. Thank you to my friends: George (remember swimming to Hardees together), Chris (we'll always be the Gangstas of Love), Owen (next time, we better yell, "look out below"), Sean (I'll always be louder), Brian (remember driv­ ing the Daytona off the cliff), Slade (al­ ways save shotgun for me), Trask (re­ member the Rockin' Reeler), Sebastian, Milton, Eddie, Keith, C.M. Jamie, you will always be the love of my life. I love you, Mom, Dad, Leslie and Jen. So long, M.M.A.

Captain. Alpha Company Commander. Academic Fourragere 2-4. Delta Phi Pledge 2,4. Fine Arts Ribbon 2-4. Drama Ribbon 1 -4. Glee Club Ribbon 1,3,4. State Solo & Ensemble 3-4. Vespers Reader 3-4. Chapel Worker 2. Cadet Council 4. Evensong 1,3.4. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Posture Bar 1 -4. Soldiers Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Baseball Captain 4.

Varsity Soccer 3-4. Varsity Basketball 1-4. Varsity Baseball 1-4. State Military Soccer 3-4. State Military Baseball 2-4. District Soccer 3-4. District Baseball 4.

State Soccer 3. Company Competition Ribbon 1,4. Glee Club Honor Medal 1,3,4. Athletics Honor Medal 2-4.

Scholarship 2-4. All-District Choir 4. 4-year ROTC Scholarship 4. State Solo (1 rating) 3. State Quartet (2 rating) 4. District Solo (1 rating) 3. District Quartet (1 rating) 4. State Military Soccer 4. State Military Base­ ball 4. Most Valuable Glee Club Member 3-4. Most Versatile Dramateer Plaque 2,4. Drama Performance of the Year Trophy 3-4. All-District Baseball 4. M-Club Medal 3-4.

Alejandro Gil Above all, I would like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to make something of myself and for always believing in me. At M.M.A., I am grateful for the opportunity to make friends from all parts of the world. Best of luck to Pablo, Ortiz, Badiola, Leal, Alvarez, Gonzalez, R.; Verduzco, Oronoz, Jerry, Blancas, Fernandez, es­ pecially to Lopez, A. All of you helped me to lay back during night mess. I also want to wish good luck to the people who come back next year. Good luck to Vielledent, Coello, Balderas, Rush, Menchaca and all my friends.

Sergeant. Intramural Football 3. Intramural Swimming/ Volleyball 4. Varsity Wrestling Manager 4. Softball/ Volleyball/Soccer 3-4. Fusileers 4. Physical Training 3.

Ricardo Gonzalez Well, it's over! It's time to move on.

I'd like to thank my parents, but it would take more than 100 words. I love you both. Anny, thanks for the support. To all the people who make this place a nice memory: Ortiz, Cunoma, Zaragoza, Al­ varez, Blancas, Badiola, Zwach, Lopez, both Gils, Garza (God help you), the Echo third floor corner, Flores, Rico, Oronoz, Acebal, Anda (enjoy), Munro (Good luck, men) Aera and the redbook, Orive (talk with her). For you, Macias, thanks for worrying. Olimon, we made it! See you in class, Mr. Candidate.

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Sergeant 1 st Class. Echo Company 3rd Platoon Leader.

Academic Fourragere 2,4. Foreign Language Ribbon 2.

Cadet Council 4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Posture Bar 24. Soldiers Bar 2. Maroon Bar 2-4. Military Police 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Track 4. Intramural Football 2-4. Boxing 2-3. Physical Training 2-4. Ambassadors Ribbon 2-4. 1st place, Investment Club (district) 3. Intramural Football AllStar 2.

Brian Kirk Hackett The first time I came to M.M.A., I didn't even want to get out of the car!

But when that day was over, I knew that I was going to spend the next four years of my life here.

I would like to thank my mom and dad (they made me get out of the car), Marti, John and Maggie (you guys are the greatest), Zack, George, Slade, Trask, Owen, Stochl, Cameron, Taylor, Dave, John, Keith, Rob, Brandon, Ott, Nelson, Wes, Deon, Dale, Lenz, Peugnet and Brandt (I won't forget any of you).

LTC Matlosz, Mrs. Steinmetz, LT Dimovitz, MAJ Ableman and MAJ Rosendahl, thanks for everything!

Master Sergeant. Alpha Company Platoon Leader. Aca­ demic Fourragere 3. Art Ribbon 3. Drama Ribbon 4.

Chapel Worker 3. Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 1-4.

Posture Bar 1-4. Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1 -4. Varsity Football Captain 4. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Football 1-4. Varsity Baseball 3-4.

Varsity Track 2. Varsity Wrestling 2-4. Horseback Riding 1. 1 OK Run 2-3. State Military Football 3. State Military Baseball 3. State Military Wrestling 3-4. District Wrestling 4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,4. Dave Whitney Conservation Award 3.

John Martin Holland Well, boys, it's been a long three years. I want to start by thanking my mom, dad, pop and Meme for always wanting the best for me. I love you. Now for the buds: Powell, the sleep talker; Crabtree, the trip was fun; Ty, thanks for typing this; Peter, you know what you are; Dan and Eric, for always being there; the faculty, for keeping me in line.

And Jill, who took all of my lip and apologies. I love you. And to all of the buds whom I can't fit into 100 words, you know who you are.

Staff Sergeant. Band Ribbon 2-4. Chapel Worker 3.

Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 1-4. Posture Bar 2 Soldiers Bar 2. Maroon Bar 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4.

Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Football 3-4. Varsity Track 2-3. Varsity Wrestling 3-4. Intramural Football 2.

Intramural Basketball 4. Physical Training 2. 1 OK Run 23. State Military Track 2-3. State Military Wrestling 3 State Military Football 3. Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Com­ mendation Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.

Athletics Honor Medal 3. Military Honor Medal 3. Physi­ cal Fitness Bar 3. Marksmanship Medal 4. Summer Camp Bar 3.

Aaron Irizar Varela I've finished, at last, my three years at M.M.A.! I want to thank my whole family for their great support and care, which they gave me through these three years.

I also want to thank the senior class for the good times we had this year, and I wish them the best for the future that is to come.

Staff Sergeant. Echo Company Duty N.C.O. Fine Arts Ribbon 3-4. Art Ribbon 2-4. LET Class Ribbon 2.

Posture Bar 2-3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Varsity Footall 4. Varsity Track 2. Intramural Football 2-3.

Intramural Basketball 2. Physical Training 3.1 OK Run 23. Company Competition Ribbon 2-3. Barracks Honor Medal 2-3.

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Hugo S. Leal Zaragoza I can't belive that I spent two years of my life here at M.M.A. But I don't regret them. My years here are finished and I would like to thank God, my parents and my sister. My girlfriend from home, Daniela, brought me back here to finish my senior year here, so I thank her for the motivation. I also want to thank my se­ nior roommate, Slade, who has been with me for the whole year. I would also like to thank Munoz, Garza, R.; Gil, A.; Fernandez, Rico, Blancas, Zaragoza, Ortiz, Lemmons, Lopez, G.; Padilla, J.; Badiola, Lopez, A.; Alvarez, Oronoz, Mancebo, Zwach, Olimon, Ramos, Anda, Vielledent, Tirado, Lagarda, and all the people whom I forgot. I love you all...

Private 1 st Class. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Honor Guard 4.

Posture Bar 3-4. Color Guard 3. Fusileers 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Football 34. Varsity Rifle 4. Intramural Soccer 3.1 OK Run 3. State Military Football 3-4. State Military Rifle 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3-4. State Military Football Medal 3. NRA Rifle Medal (1st place) 4. NRA Rifle Medal (1st place) 4. NRA Rifle Medal (2nd place) 4. NRA Sectionals Pin (4-position) 4. NRA Sectionals Pin (3-position) 4.

Fusileer Pin 4. Sharpshooters Medal 4. Marksmanship Medal 4.

Herbert L. Lemmons Four long years of my life here at and I'm finally done. I would like to thank God and my parents. Mom, Dad and Sister, I love you very much and thank you for all your support and for pushing me to reach my goal, I could never have made it without you. I've met friends here who mean a lot to me and will be in my heart until I die. Badiola, Blancas, Munoz, Leal, Lopez, G.; Alvarez, D.C.; Bradburys, Ortiz. Think positive and you will succeed. Hope to see you all in the future.

Corporal. LET Class Ribbon 1-4. Posture Bar 3-4.

Soldiers Bar 3-4. Color Guard 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1 4. Varsity Football 3-4. Intramural Football 1-2. Intra­ mural Basketball 1 -4. Boxing 1. State Military Football

Emilio Alejandro Lopez Finally, we got to the day we all wanted to get to: Commencement. Dur­ ing my three years here, I had some good times and bad times. I met people from different countries and made new friends. I will always remember when my friends and I would go to the beach and lay back. Last but not least, I'd like to wish the very best of luck to Badiola, Rico, Leal, Fernandez, Gil, Alvarez, Aera, Anda, Jerry, Blancas, Cesena, Oronoz, Zwach, Verduzco and Mancebo. Un­ derclassmen: Vielledent, Garza, Coello and Balderas for bringing the Cokes.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your support.

Staff Sergeant. Alpha Company 1st Sergeant. Glee Club Ribbon 2. Evensong 2. LET Class Ribbon 2-4.

Honor Guard 3-4. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 3.

Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 3. Fusileers 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Tennis 2-3. Intramural Football 4. Intramural Basketball 2-4. Physical Training 2-4. State Military Drill 2,4. State Military Tennis 2-3. Company Competition Ribbon 2,4.

State Military Drilldown (Sth place) 4. Squad Exhibition Drill Commander 4. Squad Exhibition Nationals (2nd place) 4. Squad IDR Nationals (3rd place) 4. Squad IDR Drill Commander 4.

Geraxdo Lopez I would like to thank my loved ones, the most important people in my life my family - for this opportunity they gave me, that really changed my life and way of looking at the past as an experi­ ence to learn from. Also to my friends who help me, support me and were there when I needed them. I will always remember you, and I hope you remem­ ber me the same way. With all my heart, I wish you the best. Good luck, Class of '95. And good luck to some friends who I wish were graduating with me.

2nd Lieutenant. Delta Company 1st Platoon Leader.

Academic Fourragere 4. Delta Phi 4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Honor Guard 2-4. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 4.

Maroon Bar 4. Color Guard 2-3. Fusileers 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2,4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Swimming Captain 4. Varsity Swimming 3-4. Varsity Wrestling 2. Intramural Football 2-4. Boxing 2,4. Physi­ cal Training 3. State Military Drill 2-4. State Military Swimming 3. Battalion Swimming 3-4. Company Com­ petition Ribbon 3-4. Marksmanship Award 2-3.

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Herbert George Ludewig Brothers: Chris, we're two of a kind; Zack, knew we'd leave together; Sean, stay cool; Grissom, I taught you the ways, little bro, so remember them; Brian, good times; Milton, my longtime brother (six LONG years); And MAJ Fedora, thanks for everything. Thanks to the rest.

Special thanks to Mom, Dad and Grandma, for the love, advice and for being there when I needed you the most.

And to my brother, Vaughn, who stuck with me for four years, you taught me the value of fighting back. I love you.

Private. Vespers Reader 2-3. Chapel Worker 1-3.

Evensong 2-3. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Honor Guard 1 -3.

Posture Bar 1 -4. Soldiers Bar 1. Maroon Bar 1 -4. Color Guard 1-3. Fusileers 1-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4.

Varsity Football 1 -4. Intramural Basketball 2-4. Boxing 3. Physical Training 1,4. Horseback 1. Lifesaving 3.

1 OK Run 3. State Military Football 3. State Military Dnll 3. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 1. Ambassadors Rib­ bon 1 -2. Commendation Ribbon 1. Company Competi­ tion Ribbon 1,4. Summer Camp Award, Expert Rifle (M1 6) 1. Summer Camp Award 1. Physical Training Award 1. Sharpshooter (small-bore rifle). Marksman (small­ bore nfle). State Drill Award 2. National Drill Award 23. Color Guard Commander 2-3. Fusileer Squad 2-3.

Investment Club (2nd in region) 2. Leader, Platoon Competition winner 4.

Ezequiel Macias Tamez I would like to give speical thanks to my mother for giving me this opportu­ nity and the support to finish this year.

I love you and thanks, Mom. Thanks also to my friends: Zwach, Rico, Badiola (Don't get mad), Munoz, Gonzalez, R. (Watch yourself), Tavares, Mancebo, Poo, Padilla, Olimon, Leal, Lemmons, Aera, Oronoz, Suro, Gil, G.; Orive (Don't lose her), Ramos, O.; Alva­ rez, Flores, A. (Don't get excited), Garza, R.; Cueva, Coello, Blancas, Fernandez, Rush. Thanks, all you guys, and good luck.

Staff Sergeant. Squad Leader. LET Class Ribbon 3-4.

Honor Guard 4. Posture Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. Color Guard 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Intramural Football 3.

Intramural Basketball 3-4. Physical Training 4. Horse­ back 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3. National Drill Award 4. Marksmanship Award

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Peter Dale Magliocco There it went, my four long years of high school gone in a flash. I guess they really weren't that long after all. I'd like to thank Maw and Paw for the time, money and love they have put into these past four years. Wil, catch a Dawg. Nobu, pass the mustard. Cory, you are so loud! Take your Ritalin. Rex, what a bunch of freaks!

Sebastian, INDEED! General Bowman, good luck with B.J. And finally, to the boys of Company C, you can take the boys out of Charlie, but you can't take Charlie out of the boys.

Staff Sergeant. Drum Major. Fine Arts Ribbon 3-4. Band Ribbon 1.3,4. State Solo & Ensemble 3. District Solo & Ensemble 3-4. Vespers Reader 4. Evensong 1,3,4. LET Class Ribbon 1,3,4. Posture Bar 1,3,4. Soldiers Bar 3.

Maroon Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1,3,4. M-Club Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Cross Country 3-4. Varsity Track 34. Varsity Wrestling 1,3,4. Horseback 1. 1 OK Run 3-4.

State Military Wrestling 1. State Military Track 3-4.

District Track 3-4. District Cross Country 3-4. Ambas­ sadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,4.

Band Honor Medal 1,3,4. Northeast Missouri All-District Band 4. Marksman Award (small-bore rifle) 4.

Carlos Mancebo DC Mom, I don't have the words that express how much I love you and ap­ preciate the advice that you gave me.

Thanks to you, Dad. I couldn't have made it without your support. I love you, Dad. And to my friends: Zwach, Badiola, Olimon, Poo, Blancas, Ortiz, Verduzco, Leal, Bradbury, S.; Rico, Al­ varez, Gonzalez, Campbell, Padilla, A.; Padilla, J.; Lopez, A.; Lopez, G.; Cesena, Anda, Gil, A.; Zaragoza, P.; Munoz, Gil, G.; Suro, Macias, Orive, Garza, R.; Ramos, Aera, Castillo, Borja, and to all the others I couldn't mention, I will never forget you. Well, that's it. I made it. Don't forget: "See you in Cancun."

2nd Lieutenant. Delta Company Platoon Leader. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Honor Guard 3. Posture Bar 2-4.

Maroon Bar 3-4. Military Police 2. Fusileers 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Soccer 4. Varsity Cross Country 2. Varsity Swimming 4. Varsity Track 3 -4. Intramural Football 3. Intramural Basketball 2. 10K Run 3. State Military Track 3-4.

Company Competition Ribbon 2-4. All-State Military Medal 3. Osage Track Invitational Medal 4. Sharp­ shooter Award 4. Marksman Award 3. Three-time varsity award 4.

Richard Nobu Millhouse The last six years have been some­ thing I will never forget. After six of being a cadet, if s all finally coming to an end. All the fun times and joy we had will just be fond memories. I would like to thank the following people for the fun we had and, all the help they've given me: Matt, Peter, Cory, Rex, Jason, Sebastian, Keith, John, Jeremy, Brian, Alan, Andrew, Adam, Craig and Tatsuro. Most of all, I would like to thank my parents for caring for me enough to send me here. Thank you so much, Mom and Dad.

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Corporal. Head Bugler. Academic Fourragere 2. Band Ribbon 2-4. State Solo & Ensemble 3. District Solo & Ensemble 2-3. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 4. Ves­ pers Reader 2-4. Evensong 3-4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4.

Posture Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 24. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Football 2-4. Varsity Swimming 2-4. Lifesaving 2.

Intramural Softball 3-4. 10K Run 2-3. State Military Swimming 2. State Military Football 3. Battalion Swim­ ming Medal 2-4. Ambassadors Ribbon 2. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4. Band Honor Medal 2-4. Ath­ letics Honor Medal 3-4. Centennial Medal. Marksman Award (small-bore nfle) 4. Final Vespers Reader 4.

Charles Mont Mitchell Thanks to my parents for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. Thanks to Mrs. Nation, Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Sand­ ers for fill of their trusted advice. LTC Matlosz, I would have never made it without you. MAJ Flynn, thanks for all your help and cooperation with me when I made mistakes as supply ser­ geant. Gershen, I'll never forget your vabrato. You are also a wonderful com­ pany commander. Hackett, good luck at SMSU. Boetticher and Badley, I'll never forget you two. Bradbury, T., keep in touch! Taylor, O., thanks for always being there. Guys, don't ever stop in life, no matter what you do. Best of luck, always!

Corporal. Fine Arts Ribbon 4. Glee Club Ribbon 3-4.

State Solo & Ensemble 4. Evensong 3-4. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Physical Training 4. Horseback 2-3. Life­ saving 3-4. Company Competition Ribbon 4. Eagle Scout Award 1 -4.

Pablo E. Munoz I would like to thank my parents and my brother for always being with me, also my other brothers who enabled me to make it. To my New York gang: Badiola, Ortiz, Alvarez (Fifth Avenue promise), Blancas (leader?), Zaragoza (thanks for the good times), Gil, A.; Lo­ pez (wanna swim), Gonzalez, R. (don't talk too much), Leal (Friday Cancun), Oronoz (Juarez Tour'95), Johan (I'll see you), Ramos, Aera (Babeto), Lemmons, Rico, Slade, Olimon, Zwach, Tirado, Schweppe, Fernandez, Mancebo, Acebal, Tavares, Orive, Macias and to all of those whom I forgot to mention.

Love you all. Peace.

Sergeant. Section Leader. Academic Fourragere 4.

Foreign Language Ribbon 3. Delta Phi Pledge 4. Ves­ pers Reader 3. Chapel Worker 3. Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Honor Guard 3 4. Posture Bar 3-4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4.

Varsity Golf 4. Intramural Basketball 3-4. Boxing 3.

Physical Training 3. Horseback 3. Lifesaving 3. Intramu­ ral Soccer 4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 3. Ambassa­ dors Ribbon 4. Commendation Ribbon 3-4 Marksman­ ship Honor Medal 4.

Alberto Olimon Mom and Dad: I will only use the words that say it all: Thank you. Ricardo and Raul: I'll see you in the place where many want to be, a few go and only the best finish. We've gotta make it. To my friends, the only thing that doesn't end when the year ends. Zwach: Good luck in Miami. Charlie, Boris, Gil, G.; Pete, Max, Ramon, Ortiz (engineer?), Alva­ rez, Verduzco, Pichu, Anda, Guillermo, Pablo, Jerry, Antonio, Campbell, Rico, Gil, A.; Rush, Omar and Mariola. Davila: Remember our deal. And don't be all you can be; be better.

Captain. Delta Company Commander. Academic Fourragere 2-3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2-4. Delta Phi Full Member 2-4. Delta Phi Associate Member 2.

Delta Phi Pledge 2. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 4.

Vespers Reader 4. Chapel Worker 3. Cadet Council 4.

Evensong 3. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Military Wreath 3.

First Order Pnvate 2. Honor Guard 2. Posture Bar 2.

Soldiers Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Swimming 3. Varsity Golf 2-4. Intramural Football 3.

Intramural Basketball 2. Physical Training 4. Intramural Tennis 2,4. Battalion Golf Medal 3. District Golf 3-4.

Ambassadors Ribbon 3-4. Company Competition Rib­ bon 2-4. Amencan Legion of Military Excellence Award 3. Neatest Quarters Award 3. Best-Groomed Cadet Award 2. Marksmanship Medal 2,4. Delta Phi VicePresident 4. Senior Class President 4. Cadet Council Chairman 4.

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Luis Oronoz Seijas The Big Dream is slowly coming to an end. It was hard, but good things in life don't come easily. Special thanks to Dad and Mom for all their support and faith in me. But everything has turned to memo­ ries now. Seniors, it's time to hit the road.

I also want to thank a person who helped me reach my goals, and I know that without her support, everytiling wouldn't be that easy. Good luck to Anda, Rico, Campbell, Macias, Orive, Acebal, Munoz, Leal, Gonzalez, Garza, Lopezes, Fernandez, Gils and all those not men­ tioned here. I love you all.

Sergeant. Echo Company Guidon. Foreign Language Ribbon 4. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Posture Bar 3-4.

Maroon Bar 3-4. Color Guard 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 34. Intramural Football 3. Intramural Basketball 4. Physi­ cal Training 3. Horseback.

Fernando Ortiz Martinez Mom and Dad, I don't have the words to express my thanks for always giving me the best. I love you all.

Well, it's about time to say this: I spent three years of my life here, and considering the kind of friends I met here, it was worth it.

1 want to give best wishes to my brothers: Rulo (later, Bro), Bernardo and Pablo (will be back), Alejandro (man­ ager), Ricky (I won't forget you), Zaragoza (Are you mad at me?), Memo (sure?), Aera (thanks for everything), Leal (my letters), Charlie, Ian, Beto, Jerry, Johan, Mariano, Boris, Pichulin, Tatsuro.

Private. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Honor Guard 4. Posture Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2. Color Guard 3. Fusileers 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Football Captain 4. Varsity Track Captain 4. Varsity Football 3-4. Varsity Cross Country 2. Varsity Track 2-4. Varsity Wrestling 2,4. Physical Training 3.1 OK Run 2-4. State Military Football 3. State Military Wrestling 2,4. State Military Track 2-4. Battal­ ion Weightlifting Medal 2-4. Battalion Wrestling Medal 4. District Wrestling 4. District Track 2-4. Athletics Honor Medal 3. Barracks Honor Medal 3. M-Club Honor Medal 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4. Cadet Challenge Award 2. Battalion Track Medal 2-4. Battal­ ion Weightlifting Champion 2-4. All-State Military Foot­ ball 3. All-Conference Football 3. All-State Military Wrestling 2,4. 10K Run Winner 3. All-State Military Track 2-4. All-State Military Drill 4. Marksmanship Award (small-bore rifle) 4. Third place, district wres­ tling 4. Wrestling sectional qualifier 4. Battalion swim­ ming 4. Bailey Trophy (Most Improved Wrestler) 4.

National Drill Ribbon 4.

Antonio Padilla Juarez This is definitely an adventure that I will never forget. Especially, I will never forget my family for giving me this op­ portunity and all their support during my three years.

I would like to wish good luck to Aera, Alvarez, Anda, Blancas, Borja, Campbell, Cesena, Cueva, Deon, Flores, Gils, Gonzalez, Leal, Lemmons, Lopezes, Macias, Munoz, Oronoz, Ortiz, Omar, Reynard, Rodenbaugh, Salinas, Suro, Tapia, Zaragoza, and particularly to CPT Treadway, Badiola, Csaki, Mancebo, Olimon, Johan, Poo, Verduzco and Zwach. Thanks for all the support and help you gave me over these years.

We did it!

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Captain. Battalion Logistics Officer. Academic Fourragere 3. Foreign Language Ribbon 2. Art Ribbon 3-4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Military Wreath 4. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 34. Varsity Tennis Captain 3-4. Varsity Tennis 2-4.

Varsity Cross Country 3-4. Intramural Basketball 2-4.

Intramural Tennis 2. State Military Tennis 2-4. District Tennis 2-4. District Cross Country 3-4. State Tennis 24. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4. District tennis medal (2nd place) 2-3. District tennis medal (1st place) 4. State tennis medal (5th place) 2. State tennis medal (3rd place) 3. Son of the American Revolution Medal 3. Son of the American Revolution Ribbon 3-4.

Rifle Expert (small-bore) 3. Rifle Marksmanship Award (small-bore) 4. Most Valuable Tennis Player Award 24. Delta Company Rifle Expert Award 3.

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Johan Padilla Four long years of my life 1 have spent at M.M. A., and it's finally over. I'd like to give thanks to my parents for all their support that they have given me all those years. M.M. A. has been a good experience for me because I have learned how to be responsible. Seniors, good luck in the future: Lopez, G.; Blancas, Munoz, P.; Padilla, A.; Zwach, Zaragoza, P.; Ortiz, Oronoz, Gil, A.; Badiola, Rico, Leal, Cesena, Verduzco, Mancebo, Macias, Aera, Villarreal and Olimon.

And good luck next year to Suro, Borja, Ramos, O.; Vielledent, Bojorquez.

Staff Sergeant. Fine Arts Ribbon 4. Art Ribbon 4. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Honor Guard 1,4. Posture Bar 1 -4.

Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 1,3,4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Track 2-3. Intramural Football 1,3,4. Intramural Bas­ ketball 1,4. Physical Training 1. Horseback 1-3. Life­ saving 2. Intramural Soccer 4. State Military Track 2-3.

Battalion Weightlifting Medal. Ambassadors Ribbon 4.

Company Competition Ribbon 1 -4. Marksmanship Award

Ramon Poo Gil First off, thanks to my parents for this opportunity that was unforgettable.

Secondly, thanks to the people whom I'll never forget.

Mancebo, Olimon, Zwach, Badiola, Lopez, G.; Verduzco, Anda, Rico, Aera, Padilla, A.; Padilla, J.; Gonzalez, R.; Leal, Ortiz, Zaragoza, Cesena and all of those whom I didn't mention.

The underclassmen like Pichulin, Orive, Flores, A.; Rush,. Suro, Garza, R.; and Willy from the Class of '94.

M.M.A. is over May 28, but these friendships don't have an expiration date. Good luck, Class of 1995.

Staff Sergeant. Academic Fourragere 4 Art Ribbon 34. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Honor Guard 4. Maroon Bar 34. Color Guard 4. Posture Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Swimming 4. Intramural Football 3-4.

Physical Training 3. Intramural Soccer 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3.

Keith Reynard ...and with the resounding cries of victory, the year ends! I bid farewell to my dearest friends, Sebastian, Rob, Eddie, George, Zack, Trask, Slade, Brian, Owen, Chris, Jason, Matt, Pete, Richard, John, Cory, and the remainder of the corps. To Kristina, I thank you for the trouble, and Heather for the help. My parents and family, I owe a debt of gratitude, and God I owe my life. I will now become an alumnus with these final words: I have accomplished your feats of education, climbed your disci­ plinary mountain and fought your battle of morality and have emerged on the smoky summit, victorious!

Captain. Battalion Adjutant. Academic Fourragere 1 -4.

Foreign Language Ribbon 2-4. Delta Phi Full Member 4.

Delta Phi Associate Member 3-4. Delta Phi Pledge 2-4.

Fine Arts Ribbon 1. Drama Ribbon 1. Band Ribbon 1 -4.

State Solo & Ensemble 2 -3. District Solo & Ensemble 1 4. Chapel Worker 3. Evensong 1 -4. LET Class Ribbon 1 4. Military Wreath 2. Posture Bar 1 -4. Soldiers Bar 2-4.

Maroon Bar 1 -4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1 -4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Football 2. Varsity Basketball 2-3.

Varsity Baseball 1. Varsity Rifle 4. Varsity Track 2.

Intramural Football 1,3.4. Physical Training 1,3,4. Com­ mendation Ribbon 2. Company Competition Ribbon 1 3. Band Honor Medal 1-4. Rifle Ribbon 2. Physical Training Ribbon 2. Summer Camp Medal 2. Wallace Fry finalist 4. Westlake Scholarship finalist 4. Southern Christian Leadership Conference Scholarship 4. Who's Who Among American High School Students 4.

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Gustavo Rico de Saro I did it! Thanks to my parents for giving me this great opportunity. Now, I have learned to be responsible.

I also want to thank all my friends for the support: Oronoz, Leal, Garza, Badiola, Ortiz, Zaragoza, Blancas, Anda, Orive, Macias, Gonzalez, Olimon, Lemmons, Poo, Pichulin, Flores, Jerry, Padilla, Ramos, Fernandez, Alejandro Lopez, Munoz, Mancebo, Zwach, Acebal, Aera, Suro and Vielledent, thank you all and good luck in your future.

Private 1 st Class. Cadet Council 4. LET Class Ribbon 4.

First Order Private 4. Posture Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4. Color Guard 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 4. Intramural Basketball 4.

Physical Training 4. Horseback 4.

Rex Alan Rodenbaugh Jr. M.M.A., thank you for everything you've given me. You've taught me how to be a leader and you've prepared me for what lies ahead.

Mom and Dad, you were always there for me. I never could have done it without you.

A word of thanks goes to MAJ Twells, CPT Pauley and MAJ Baum for believ­ ing in me. Mrs. Williams, thank you for being there when I needed someone to talk to.

So long, Peter, Cory (Nose), Rich (F.J.), Sebastian (Uh, I have something to add to that!) and Milton (I'll really miss you, my friend). Best wishes to the Class of '95.

Captain. Band Commander. Academic Fourragere 1-4.

Foreign Language Ribbon 1 -4. Delta Phi Full Member 2.

Delta Phi Associate Member 4. Delta Phi Pledge 2,4.

Fine Arts Ribbon 3. Band Ribbon 1-4. Evensong 1-4.

LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Military Wreath 1 -3. Posture Bar 1-4. Soldiers Bar 1-4. Maroon Bar 1-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 34. Varsity Wrestling Captain 4. Varsity Cross Country 3-4. Varsity Wrestling 1 -4. Varsity Golf 1 -4. Intramural Football 1. State Military Wrestling 1,3. State Military Golf 3-4. District Wrestling 3-4. Wrestling Sectional qualifier 3-4. Ambassadors Ribbon 2. Commendation Ribbon 1 -2. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,4. Band Honor Medal 1 -4. Summer Camp 1 -2. Joe Bailey Award 3. Meritas Award for Discipline 1 -3. All-American Scholar 4. Charlie Company 1st Sergeant 3. Cheerleader 4.

Sharpshooter (M-1 6) 1 -2. Marksman (small-bore) 4. MClub Medal 4. Physical Fitness Award Ribbon 1-2.

Eduardo R. Salinas Four challenging years at M.M.A. are now over. I want to thank my par­ ents and my brother who helped me a lot throughout this four-year experience.

I love you. MAJ Fedora, Ms. Williams, Ms. Malone, thank you for your help and support. Zack, Ludewig, Stochl, Sebastian, Keith, Trask, Jarrod, Culbie, and anybody else I failed to mention, I will never forget you guys! To the Laredo Crew, Rafa, Jeremiah, Pancho, Chato, Freddy and Danny, good luck! Tavares, thanks for the headaches. Luis, we did it! If s finally over. Oh! Joel, you know!

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Captain. Echo Company Commander. Academic Fourragere 2-4. Delta Phi Full Member 2-4. Delta Phi Associate Member 2,4. Delta Phi Pledge 2,4. Art Ribbon 2-3. Chapel Worker 2. Cadet Council 3. Evensong 2-3.

LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Military Wreath 2-3. Posture Bar 2. Soldiers Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Tennis Captain 4. Varsity Tennis 1-4. Intramural Bas­ ketball 1 -4. State Military Tennis 3-4. District Tennis 34. State Tennis 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3-4. Commen­ dation Ribbon 2. Company Competition Ribbon 2-3.

Summer Camp 2. Honor Company 2-3. Best-Drilled Platoon 2. Undefeated Tennis Team 1,3. Physical Fitness Ribbon 2. District Tennis Champion 4.

Christopher Stochl I want to thank my parents, because without them, this wouldn't be pos­ sible. I will never be able to repay you, Mom and Dad, probably because tu­ ition is so high. George, you took me under your wing from the start, best friends forever. Zack, by far the best company commander and friend ever, remember the "Gangsta of Love." Owen, remember the Sunday trips to Hardees.

Sean, roommates for the whole year and the best of friends, remember rap music.

The Braduboys, remember the trip to Joplin. Jenny, you kept me going here, always looking forward to seeing you. I love you.

Sergeant 1st Class. U.S. Color Guard Commander.

Recruit Training N.C.O.I.C. Academic Fourragere 3-4.

Delta Phi Full Member 4. Delta Phi Associate Member 34. Delta Phi Pledge 3-4. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship 4. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. First Order Private 3. Honor Guard 3-4. Posture Bar 3-4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. Color Guard 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4.

Varsity Track 4. Intramural Basketball 3-4. Boxing 3.

Company Competition Ribbon 4.

Cory Shawn Stuehmer To the Class of '95, good luck and keep in touch. To the most important people in the world, Mom and Dad, you'll never regret what you have done.

Pete (You're the best friend a guy could have), Millhouse (who tipped the cow), Rex (How's it hanging?), Csaki (Siddaathaa), Bowman (General), Deon (quit eating my food), Dale (Johnny D), "C" Coimany (I'll never forget you), LTC Reynard (thanks for being there) and Stuehmer, B. (I'll miss you, Bro).

Stay Alive in 1995.

Staff Sergeant. Delta Company Recruit N.C.O.I.C. Band Ribbon 3-4. District Solo & Ensemble 4. Vespers Reader 4. Evensong 4. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Posture Bar 3-4.

Soldiers Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4.

M-Club Ribbon 4. Varsity Football 3-4. Varsity Basket­ ball 3-4. Varsity Baseball 3-4. 10K Run 3-4. State Military Football 3. State Military Baseball 3-4. Ambas­ sadors Ribbon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4. Band Honor Medal 4. Marksmanship Award 4. District En­ semble (2-rating) 4. Mother's Day Vespers Reader 4.

Third-Order Private 3. Drum & Bugle Corps member 3-

Rolando Tavares Bernal Well, I finally made it. After three long years, I would like to thank my parents for all the support they gave me during this time. I want to wish good luck to my senior friends, including Campbell, Anda, Gonzalez, R.; Salinas, Blancas, Badiola, Irizar, Oronoz, Macias, and Villarreal. Same wishes to those coming back, including Garcia, Zuniga, Hernandez, Bojorquez, Vielledent and Astiazaran. Also, thanks to all the fac­ ulty members who helped me in these three years. LTC Leadabrand, thank you for all your support and advice. And finally, to Echo Company First Floor: Good luck, guys.

2nd Lieutenant. Echo Company 1st Platoon Leader.

Foreign Language Ribbon 4. Art Ribbon 3. Glee Club Ribbon 4. Evensong 4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. First Order Private 2. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 2. Maroon Bar 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2.

Intramural Football 2. Intramural Basketball 3. Boxing 2. Physical Training 3-4. Horseback 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 3. Company Competition Ribbon 3. Discipline Honor Medal 2. Barracks Honor Medal 3.

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Owen Taylor - 1

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It's crazy, the way things end. Looking forward, my three years here had to have seemed like an eternity; looking back, it was a blink of the eye. I've made many close friends here, and endured many hardships. M.M.A. will always be bittersweet. Mom, Dad, without you I wouldn't have made it. For your sup­ port, I thank you and love you. Zack, always there, best friends (look out be­ low); Stochl, what would Sunday be without the fast food extravaganza; Cameron, what's going on? Slade, Trask, St. Louis forever, no matter where we end up; Hackett, Daytona maniac; Ev­ eryone else, good luck.

Corporal.

Platoon Sergeant. Fine Arts Ribbon 3. Art < Ribbon 4. Band Ribbon 2-3. Vespers Reader 4. LET ‘Class Ribbon 1 -3. Honor Guard 4. Posture Bar 3. Color <Guard 4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. M-Club Ribbon 3-4.

Varsity Football 3-4. Varsity Baseball 3-4. Intramural (Basketball 4. Boxing 2. Physical Training 2. Horseback 3. State Military Baseball 3-4. State Military Football 3.

Rafael Tirado I would like to thank my family for sending me here and for all their sup­ port and understanding. Here, I learned to appreciate a lot of things: my home, my hometown, even the Sonora Desert weather. Good luck to my friends Vielledent, Dominguez, Cueva, Bojorquez, Ramos, Molina, Figueroa, Gila A.;Fernandez,Villarreal, Lagarda, Lopez, G.; Munoz, Gallegos and many others whom I cannot mention here. I'm never going to forget you guys.

Private. LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Posture Bar 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Intramural Basketball 3-4. Intramu­ ral Tennis and Softball 3-4. Company Competition Ribbon 3-4.

Mariano Verduzco Three long years of my life here at M.M.A., and finally the dream is over. I want to thank my parents, grandpar­ ents and Cecilia for giving me the great opportunity to graduate from M.M.A. Thanks to LTC Matlosz, LT Fuller, LT Dimovitz and CPT Treadway.

The most important value of M.M.A. is friendship. I will always remember and wish the very best of luck to Bernardo, Raul, Guillermo, Miguel, the Alejandros, Ricardo, Hugo, Herb, Ezequiel, Carlos, Alberto, the Luises, Fernando, Antonio, Johan, Ramon, Alex, the Gerardos, Rolando, Omar, Ian, Pablo, the Pedros, Mauricio, Rodrigo, Pavel, Javier and Eli.

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2nd Lieutenant. Alpha Company Platoon Leader. Art Ribbon 3. LET Military Class Ribbon 2-4. Posture Bar 24. Soldiers Bar 3. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Football 4. Intramural Football 2-3. Intramural Basket­ ball 2-4. Physical Training 2-3. Horseback 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4. Discipline Honor Medal 2-3.

Leadership Honor Medal 2-3. Intramural Football AllStar 4.

Baltazar Villarreal Mena I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the most influential people in my life: my parents and family. I needed support throughout my three years at M.M.A., and you were always there to give it.

Paola, you kept me going my senior year.

Best wishes to Padilla, J.; Verduzco, Flores, M.; Alvarez, Lopez, A.; Gil, A.; Fernandez, the Garzas.; Cesena, Bad iola, Blancas, Tirado, Csaki, Irizar, Tavares, Artola, Astiazaran, Bojorquez, Vielledent, Borja, Holsworth, Figueroa, Garcia, Lara, Molina, Ramos, O.; Reyes, Varshavsky, Avalos, the Cantus, Lopez, J.; Balderas, Castillo and LT Lim.

Private. Art Ribbon 3-4. Cadet Council 4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Posture Bar 2-4. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. Varsity Golf 3. Intramural Football 4. Intramural Basketball 2-3. Physical Training 4. Horseback 2. Am­ bassadors Ribbon 2-3. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4.

Brannon Patrick Wells The past two years have not always been fun for me, but at least it has been good for me. I would like to specially thank Mom and Pop for always believ­ ing in me and pushing me. To Grandma and Grandpa Blake, Granny, Grandpa Wells and Dad, I did it for all of you. I've felt like Dad and Grandpa have looked down upon me from above. I'd also like to thank God. To my friends Andrew Deon, John Dale, Matt Abrachinsky, Slade and Trask Bradbury and everyone not mentioned, it's been fun. Matt, it was awesome liv­ ing together.

Staff Sergeant. Section Leader. LET Class Ribbon 3-4.

Military Wreath 3. Posture Bar 3. Maroon Bar 3-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. M-Club Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Football 4. Varsity Basketball 3-4. Varsity Baseball 3-4. Intra­ mural Swimming/Volleyball 3-4. State Military Basket­ ball 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3-4.

Robert Welty Two years. Probably the worst two I've had to date, but next year, I'll miss it. Thanks, Mom, for believing in me and supporting me through this. My senior friends, good luck in college. My junior friends, hope you enjoy this all again. My sophomore friends, well I feel sorry for you... not! It's all over and time to go on to the next challenge that life throws me. So, thanks to all. Patterson, next year have fun with the military popsicles. Nicki, I love you. To the rest of you, good luck.

Sergeant 1st Class. Provost Marshal. Academic Fourragere 4. Drama Ribbon 3. Journalism Ribbon 3.

LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Military Wreath 3. Superior Cadet 3. First Order Private 3. Honor Guard 3. Posture Bar 3.

Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 3-4. Military Police 3-4.

M.U. Parade Ribbon 3-4. Varsity Swimming 3-4. Am­ bassadors Ribbon 4. Commendation Ribbon 3-4. Com­ pany Competition Ribbon 4.

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Brian Willenbrock Tliis year for me has been a success. It was very long but fun. I would like to thank my friends for being there for me in the trials of tliis year. Special thanks to Richard, Adam, Matt, Joe, Chris and John, for all of the advice. Good luck to you guys next year. Last but not least, I would like to thank my dad. Thanks for sending me here. It has made me what I am today.

Thanks for being there for me. In the words of Jerry Garcia, "What a long strange trip it's been." I'm out of here!!!

Private 1st Class. Drama Ribbon 4. Vespers Reader 4.

LET Class Ribbon 3-4. Posture Bar 3. M.U. Parade Ribbon 3. Varsity Wrestling 3-4. Physical Training 3.

Horseback 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4.

Jason Allan Young I passed from thy halls, to walk in other ways, but I left with a sense of reverence toward thee. With seven years, you have taught me things that no other would teach. I have learned that, to stand up to the test, whatever it be, and to put out your best is victory.

To the underclassmen, remember that this school is just a step in your life and your life is what you make of it, and to take it one step at a time will lead you to success. So march on, ever forward, to victory.

Farewell!

Sergeant 1 st Class. Supply Sergeant, Academic N.C.O. Glee Club Ribbon 1-3. Vespers Reader 1. Evensong 13. LET Class Ribbon 1 -4. Posture Bar 1 -4. Soldiers Bar 2. Maroon Bar 2-4. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M.U. Parade Ribbon 1-4. M-Club Ribbon 2-4. Varsity Basketball Captain 4. Varsity Football 1 -4. Varsity Basketball 1 -4.

Varsity Track 1-4. State Military Football 3-4. State Military Basketball 3-4. Battalion Weightlifting Medal 4.

District Track 4. District Basketball 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 1. Athletics Honor Medal 1-4. Barracks Honor Medal 1-3. Truman Banquet Escort 4. NRA Banquet waiter 2; Senior Class Historian 4. Marksman Award 1,3,4. Student Center 1-4. All-State Military Football Champions 3.

Ian Kurt Zwach Finally, the dream comes to an end.

M.M. A. has been an experience alright.

Family, I cannot tell you what an expe­ rience this was, but thanks a lot. M.M. A. and friends, I wish that we never forget each other as what we are, only friends.

Mancebo, Alvarez, Gil, A.; Gil, G.; Lo­ pez, Verduzco, Aera, Badiola, Blancas, Bradbury, S.; Castillo, Ortiz, Leal, Lo­ pez, Munoz, Olimon, Padillas, Poo, Ramos, Suro, Zaragoza, Anda, Camp­ bell, Flores, Leyva, Macias, Uribe, and to all who know they are my friends, good luck in life. See you in Cancun anytime, O.K.!!,

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1 st Lieutenant. Delta Company Executive Officer. Ca­ det Council 2,4. LET Class Ribbon 2-4. Military Wreath 4. First Order Private 2. Honor Guard 2-3. Posture Bar 2-4. Soldiers Bar 3-4. Maroon Bar 2-4. Color Guard 23. Fusileers 3-4. Posture Bar 2-4. M.U. Parade Ribbon 24. Gubernatorial Ribbon 2. M-Club Ribbon 2-4. Varsity Football 4. Varsity Cross Country 2. Varsity Swimming 2-4. Varsity Track 2-4. Intramural Football 3. 10K Run 2-3. State Military Swimming 2-3. State Military Track 2-4. Battalion Swimming Medal 4. Sectional Track 4.

Distnct Track 3-4. School track record (discus, 154 feet, 2.5 inches) 4. Company Competition Ribbon 2-4.

Cadet Council Vice-President 4. Sophomore Council Representative 2. Junior Class Secretary/Treasurer 3.

Rifle Award (small-bore) 3-4. Three-times varsity 4.

Postgraduates punctuate their education ostgraduate education at M.M.A. involves a number of facets familiar to the regular high school

cadets.

Two M.M.A. cadets, Alfredo Molinar of Chihuahua, Chih, Mexico; and Pedro Zaragoza of Juarez, Chih., Mexico, enrolled as postgraduates during the 1994-95 school year.

Postgraduates, who already have their high school diplomas in hand, come to M.M.A., generally, to study English. But, along the way, they learn much more.

"Basically, postgraduate programs

are usually a chance to bone up before going on to college," said LTC Walter Sullivan, academic dean of M.M.A.'s upper school. "But here, they're learning English. 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 generally considered seniors," LTC Sullivan said. "It's just like being in ninth grade or any other grade in high school."

That means a well-rounded academic experience for postgradu-

ates at M.M.A. "I learned a lot of new things here at M.M.A.," Zaragoza said. "The year went by pretty fast. M.M.A. is pretty tough, even though I was a post­ graduate."

Perhaps the reason is that post­ graduates are every bit as much a part of the M.M.A. program as anyone else. They work, march, eat and study alongside other students. They earn ribbons, compete in athletics and share the good times and hard work with everyone else.

"I learned many things I won't forget at M.M.A.," Molinar said.

Alfredo Molinar Barraza The time is here. It went too fast, and we have to continue our lives. I learned many things at M.M.A. that I'm never going to forget. I thank my dad, mom and two brothers who believed in me.

To Loew, Cueva, Aguilera, Gunter, Flores, Rico, Acebal, Oronoz, Orive, Anda, Gonzalez, thanks.

Private 1st Class. LET Class Ribbon. M.U. Parade Rib­ bon. Physical Training. Marksmanship Medal (LET 1).

Pedro Zaragoza Delgado The year went by pretty quickly for me, probably because I learned a lot of new things here at M.M.A. I want to say thanks to my parents for this opportunity. I love you. Also, thanks to my cousin, Omar, for being there when I needed him. Good luck next year. I want to say to these four guys that they were like brothers to me: Palito (Bogarts), Memo (Hard rock?), Badiola (T. Cuervo?) and Ortiz (ladies?), I love you.

Thanks to Aera (Alpha), Gil, A.; Leal, Rico, Gil, G.; Suro, Slade, Alvarez D.C.; Jerry, Johan, Lemmons, Tavares, Coello.

Good luck.

Private 1st Class. LET Class Ribbon. Posture Bar. Maroon Bar. Fusileers. Posture Bar. M.U. Parade Ribbon.

Intramural Football. Intramural Basketball. Intramural Soccer. Company Competition Ribbon.

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Standing Tall

Juniors Class of 1996 The junior class officers are Erik Caballero, Cadet Council representative; Daniel Zuniga, vice-president; Andrew Deon, president; Wil Everts, secretary/treasurer; SSG Michael Hawkins, sponsor.

Juniors get set to lead the corps ommencement isn't just an important occasion for Seniors. Juniors also reach a milestone, of sorts, when the class ahead of them steps into the ranks of alumni.

At that point, each member of the current Junior class becomes a leader of the Academy corps. Years of preparation go to work at that moment.

Leading the Class of 1996 through its third year of high school were Andrew Deon, president; Daniel Zuniga, vice president; Wil Everts, secretary/treasurer; and Erik Cabal­ lero, Cadet Council representative.

SSG Michael Hawkins, class sponsor, provided leadership from the faculty side.

Junior year is perhaps the most opportune time for a cadet to make his mark at the Academy. It is during this time that leaders for the following year's corps emerge. Starting at the top, there will be a need for a new battalion commander, adjutant,

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operations and logistics officers, company commanders, platoon leaders and first sergeants. Each of M.M.A.'s varsity sports teams will need new captains.

The same is true for many of the Academy's other organizations, including Delta Phi, the Fusileers, Cadet Council, M-Club, publications and the band. All of those organiza­ tions need strong leaders, and junior year is when those future leaders grasp those opportunities.

Juniors, perhaps more than any other students, must balance responsi­ bilities for the present and future. It is during junior year that most students begin to make final selections for colleges, investigate scholarships and take placement tests.

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 participa­ tion 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 Worlds of Fun, a theme park in Kansas City, followed in the spring.

The juniors banded together to sponsor the annual Valentine Ball Feb. 11 in the Centennial Gymtorium.

"To be a junior at M.M.A. means a lot to me, because next year, I will be a senior and the senior year is going to be our year," Zuniga said. "We have to do our best, because we are going to be leaders."

Junior year, some cadets say, is perhaps the most difficult because there is so much to do.

"We have been here, in some cases, four or five years already," Sean Patterson said. "We have tried to stay concentrated on what we have to do.

Senior year is where a lot of the rewards start to come to us. We are leaders; we get to wear the Senior Ring; and we are getting ready for college. A lot of work has to be done before we can reach those goals."

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

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E Company : Tavares To be Cadet Sergeant Majors Peon (Battalion Commander Designate 1995—96) To be Cadet Master Sergeant: A Company: Hackett D Company: AbrachInsky E Company: Dickey/Zuniga (Company Commander Designate 1995-96) To be Cadet Sergeant First Class: A Company: Welty/Stochl/Cameron/Cannyn (C Company Commander Designate 1995-96) D Company: Young, J./Dale (Company Commander Designate 1995—96)/Garcia, D. (Platoon Leader Designate 1995-96) E Company: Gonzalez , R./Culbertson To be Cadet Staff Sergeant: A Company x Aetiazaran (C Company Platoon Leader Lopez, A./Young, A-/______________ Designate 1995—96) D Company: Sunder (Battalion Logistics Officer Designate 1995—96)/Magliocco/ Borja (Platoon Leader Designate 1995—96)/Sisse1 (Band Commander Designate 1995-96)/Stuehmer, C./Padilla, J./Cesena/Poo/We1Is, B. E Company: Acebal/Dean/Macias/Holland/Irizar/Lar~a(Platoon Leader Designate 1995—96)/Garduno (Platoon Leader Designate 1995—96) To be Cadet Sergeant: A Company: Greene, M. (Battalion Operations Officer Designate 1995-96)/ Nelson, C./Kalb/Ruah/ Gil, A. Blancas/Munoz/Ehler/Tapia D Company t Everts (Battalion Adjutant Designate 1995—96)/Esparza, L. E Commpany: _________ 1995—96)/Oronoz/Beaty/McDavid/Barney/Elizondo, D. / (Platoon Leader Designate Caballero, G ' ./Bowman/Re yes , C. To be Cadet Corporal: Pat terson/Gris som/Schnurr/Bracy/Mitchel1/Badley/Boet ticher/ A Company t Taylor, O. Lemmons/Saldana, C. (C Company Platoon Leader Designate 1995-96)/ D Company x , N./_____________ Millhouse/Gil , G. Parker , J./Parker ’ __________ E Company: Peugnet/Romero/Ibarrola/Wagner Peugne t/Romero/Ibarrola/Wagner, J./Bradbury, T. To be Cadet Lance Corporal: Schweppe (D Company Platoon Leader Designate 1995-95)/Campbe11, C./Garza, C./Garza, F./Layne/Leyva/MartInez , R./Ochoa/Ott/Porath/ Vielledent/Menchaca/Bruce/Thompson, WTo be Cadet Private Flrat Class (listed alphabetically): Acra/Artola/Avalos/ BaIderas/Be11/Bernert/Bojorquez/Brown, E./Caballero, E./Cadwalader/Cantu, J./ Cantu, R./Castillo/Clouse/Cordero/Crabtree/Creamer/Cueva/Dhingra/Diez Pineyro/ Dominguez, R./El Sayed/Esparza, E./Farnam/Figueroa/Garza, R./Haro/Hermos i1lo/ Hodge/Huson/James/John/Lania/Laurenzi/Leal/Lenz/Loew/Lopez, J./Lozano/Mallynn/ Martinez, L-/Mayer, C./Mayr, E./Metca1f /Mo1ina/Mo1inar/Montoya/Morgan/Morrison/ Perez/Powell/Ramos, O./Rhodes/Rico/Rink/SaIdana, E./Scott/Sewe11/Smith, N.H./ Stuehmer, B./Taylor, B./Taylor, K./Thompson, J./Tople/Trost/Varshavsky / Willenbrock/ Zaragoza, P. To be Cadet Private (listed alphabetically): Aguilera/Alcorn/Anderson/ Armstrong/Beach/Bingham/Book/Bradbury, S./Brandt/Bruni/Burck/CarIson/Coe1lo/ Day/DeJarnett/Dwyer/Espinoza, A. /Fernandez/Fish/Flores , A./Gamster/Garden/ Gill, J./Gonzalez, F./Green, J./Gunter/Hayhurst/Hernandez/Holeworth/Imhof/ Johnson/Keesler/Keyser/Kunde 1/Lanford/Leahy/Li/Llano/Loliva/Ludewig/Lyles/ Lynch/Michener/Nahm/Nakama/NeIson, V./Orive/Ortiz/Pearman/Poff/Ramos, D./ Rams tein/Revis/Riffey/Ruiz/Saunders/Slaughter/Smith , D-N./Stafford/Suro/ Tirado/Villarreal/Walker/Wells, H./WiIson/Young» J.B.

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Standing Tale

Sophomores Class of 1997

The sophomore class officers are LTC Henry Matlosz, sponsor; Eli Rush, vice-president; Chris Nelson, president; and R.T. Kalb, secretary/treasurer.

Sophomores work hard, take on more responsibility he sophomore year is awkward, similar to those difficult transition years that take boys through adolescence to manhood.

Although it doesn't seem to have a purpose, other than to make life trying, it sets the stage for what is to come.

It might be compared to a foundation, for what is done as a sophomore will support the goals and aspirations of the junior and senior years.

Under the leadership of the class officers, President Chris Nelson, Vice-President Eli Rush, Secretary/Treasurer R.T. Kalb and Cadet Council Representative Carlos Mayer, and with the guidance of sponsor LTC Henry Matlosz, the Class of 1997 did quite a bit.

The Class of '97's big outing of the year

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came May 6, when it joined the freshmen on a trip to Six Flags, near St. Louis. It was an all-day trip and proved memorable to the approximately 100 cadets who spent the day at the theme park. The day was warm, but Thunder River and the Log Flume - not to mention the assortment of roller-coasters kept everyone reasonably cool.

But the year was not all fun; it was work, too. The sophomores dedicated themselves to their academics, setting themselves up for the class rankings as juniors and seniors.

They started to think about their futures, about how to reach the goals they had set for themselves in academics, sports and leadership. Some even took their first preparatory college-placement tests.

Seriousness had set in by year's end, but anticipation of what lay ahead certainly was enough to whet their appetites for the future.

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Sophomores Kris Mallynn Lupe Martinez Carlos Mayer Erik Mayr Steven McDavid Kyle Menchaca Luke Metcalf

Jeremy Michener Scott Morrison Tatsuro Nakama Chris Nelson Jason Parker Nathan Parker Gabe Peugnet

Above, Arturo Gunter, Jet Gill and Victor Hermosillo conduct a biology experiment in the Salt River behind the campus. Above right, Santa stops in to visit Jarrod Beaty and Alex Barney during the Christmas buffet. Right, Scott Morrison, one of 14 recruits to earn First Order Private in October, receives congratulations and a certificate on stage from Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki.

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Above, new teacher helps new student, as LT Charles Dimovitz fits recruit Tom Clouse with a garrison cap during Registration.

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Standinc Tali Freshmer Class of 199£

The freshmen class officers are Wes Thompson, secretary/treasurer; Matt Ott, vice-president; LT Ruffy Lim, sponsor; and Karn Dhingra, president.

Freshmen begin journey by setting goals he first order of business for the freshman class was to establish goals, then find the leaders they needed to help the group progress toward those objectives.

The freshmen did that by choosing leaders who were quite familiar with the Academy. The class picked three Junior School graduates, Kam Dhingra, Matt Ott and Wes Thompson, as president, vicepresident and secretary/treasurer. With the help of faculty sponsor LT Ruffy Lim, the Class of '98 appeared to be well on its way to achieving its goals.

The class made a couple of trips together.

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Just before Christmas Furlough, the group ventured to St. Louis for some shopping at the Galleria mall. In early May, freshmen and sophomores teamed up and spent a day at the Six Flags theme park near St. Louis.

Freshman year, for any student, is a time to intensify one's academic load and take on new responsibilities. For the M.M.A. freshman, this seems particularly true.

Many freshman donned the blue uniform for the first time in September, bid family and friends good-bye for the first time and groped their ways around unfamiliar territory.

Even graduates of the Junior School

found more responsibilities and demands.

"A lot more is expected of you as a high school student," Thompson said. "There ar a lot more responsibilities."

But with those responsibilities came mo privileges. Freshmen, for example, were eligible to compete in varsity sports and other activities reserved for high school students. First-year high school students could be found alongside upperclassmen ij Dramateers productions, on varsity rosters and in academic organizations.

And in at least one case, when Jason Ramstein won the annual Individual Spelling Contest, freshmen reigned supren

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Top left, Wayion Imhof is awarded a certificate and the Gold Star as 01 of six recruits who earned First Order Private in the spring. Top right, " Book concentrates on an assignment in the library. Left, H.D. Wells at senior Brian Willenbrock ply their way down the Courtois River on the f canoe trip. Above, Steven Day enjoys the Winter Sports Banquet wi his mother.

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Delta Company members Santiago Montoya, Jose Figueroa, Walter Tupia, Johan Padilla, Rafik Edwar and Gerardo Gil participate in a football pep rally during noon mess formations.

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Top, the Pep Band revs up the corps and alumni at the Homecoming pep rally. Above left, Nathan Parker of the football team dons his saxophone during halftime of the Dad’s Day game. Above right, the band leads the corps to the field at Kemper for the Gold Football Game.

Band plays on, despite changes hey lost their home and a number of key members from the previous year's group, yet M.M.A.'s musicians continued to play.

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previous year, also was without a home during 1994-95, with the demolition of 93-year-old "C" Barracks and subsequent construction of its replacement.

"It's sad, in a way, to lose the old building, but it's out with the old and

in with the new," said LTC Dana Reynard, music director, as he watched the old barracks come down Sept. 27.

"C" had been home to M.M.A. musicians for 26 years.

"It was my home for two years,"

The 1994-95 Marching Band.

Front: Gillespie,Stuehmer, B.; Lynch, Schweppe, Taylor, K.; Ibarrola, Gonzalez, F; LTC Dana Reynard, direc­ tor. Row 2: Riffey, Bruce, Cantu, J.; Bowman, Fish, Parker, N. Row 3: Book, Nelson, Stuehmer, C.; Millhouse, McDavid, Stephenson. Row 4: Dhingra, Sissel, Reynard, Ehler, Powell, Holland.

Back: Magliocco, Wills, Rodenbaugh.

cadet Eric Sissel said.

In spite of that, the band improved, LTC Reynard said.

"We had a lot of talent, and they worked hard," he said of the band.

The band comprises numerous other organizations, including the Marching, Pep and Jazz bands, the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Evensong ensembles.

M.M.A. musicans got a chance to work with a real Army band, spend­ ing a day with the 399th Army Band Sept. 23 at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. The Marching Band launched the year of public performances by participating with 24 other bands in the Mark Twain Marching Festival Oct. 11 in Hannibal, Mo. The band provided music, as the corps marched in front of 38,000 football fans prior to the University of Missouri's game with the University of Kansas at Faurot Field Nov. 19.

The band also accompanied the Fusileers to M.U. for a halftime performance at the Iowa StateMissouri basketball game Feb. 8 and participated in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 11 in St. Louis.

M.M.A. musicians also performed at Christmas, both on campus and at area homes for senior citizens.

The band played in the Ozark Mountain Country Band and Choral Festival April 22 at the College of the Ozarks in Branson, Mo. Individually, senior trombonist Pete Magliocco earned a spot in the Northwest Missouri All-District Band.

Above, musicians play at the first Sunday review of the year. Left, cadets Tony Ehler, Nathan Parker, Cory Stuehmer, Jose Cantu and Chris Bruce listen, as Chief Warrant Officer Jeanne Pace explains the routine of the 399th Army Band at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

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Dramateers practice the art of make-believe Top, director CPT Greg Pauley offers some guidance during a rehearsal for Five In Judgment. Above, Sylvestro (Trask Bradbury) and Scapino (Zack Gershen) mock the romantic longings displayed by Ottavio (Jacob Wilson) and Giancinta (Jenny Armentrout) in Scapino’ Above right, Scapino tries to put one over on Geronte (Tony Ehler).

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he last thing one would expect from M.M.A.'s acting troupe, the Dramateers, is the familiar, their director says.

Indeed, CPT Greg Pauley added, the Drama­ teers ventured into untried waters, even by their standards.

The group opened the season Dec. 3 in the Centennial Gymtorium with a performance of

1994-95 Dramateers.

Front: Fernandez, Hackett, Bradbury, S.; Bradbury, T.; Culbertson, Willenbrock, CPT Greg Pauley, advisor.

Row 2: Ruiz, Barney, Gar­ den, Ehler, Wilson. Back: Martinez, R.; Hodge, Trost, Mallynn, Alcorn, Flores, A.

Five In Judgment, a one-act drama by Douglas Taylor, which tangles with tlie risks of jumping to conclusions and shallowness of attitude.

"It's a kind of clash of cultures, I guess," CPT Pauley said. "I thought it had a really powerful message. It addresses issues that are really current."

The play featured Brian Willenbrock, Tim Hodge, Zack Gershen, Eduardo Ruiz and Alex Barney in primary roles.

Next up for the Dramateers was a rare venture into farce, with a performance of Scapino!

The play begins in a cafe in Naples, Italy, as two brothers, Ottavio and Sylvestre (Jacob Wilson and Trask Bradbury) find out diat dieir father has plans to marry them off to the women of his choice.

This idea was not in the brothers' interest, they decide, so they talk to their willing servant, Scapino, who, in turn, decides to con the father into a change of heart.

"They worked very hard on this play," CPT Pauley said. "Farce was a new kind of play for us, and there were certain challenges involved in pulling it off."

The troupe ventured into more new territory with its performance of Dig 'n Tel, a collection of children's tales by Flora Atkin, during the Festival of the Arts May 13.

"The stories' lessons are quite diverse," CPT Pauley said.

Above, two strangers pass­ ing through town (Alex Bar­ ney and Eduardo Ruiz) talk over their situation with hostile townsmen (Brian Willenbrock and Tim Hodge) in the background in Five In Judgment. Left, the two intruders, accused of rape, are tied up by blood-thirsty locals in Five In Judgment.

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Top, Zack Gershen perfoms a solo during Evensong.

Left, Garrett Dickey sings during the Pops Concert.

Above, Mrs. Ruth Nation, director, conducts the high school glee club in the Pops Concert on the eve of spring furlough.

There's no refrain from singing at M.M.A. fl inging plays a dual role at the Academy.

The vocal music program is designed to feed the soul as well as the heart, as is amply demonstrated by the array of musical programs scheduled throughout the year.

Members of the glee club individually and as a group - carried out most of the singing duties in those 76*

programs.

And it wasn't a snap, said Mrs. Ruth Nation, vocal music director.

"You have to be able to read music, to match pitch and harmonize, and it takes a lot of practice to develop a talent for it," she said.

The group boasted several accom­ plished soloists, including seniors Garrett Dickey and Zack Gershen,

who performed in a number of programs.

But singing with the group presented a unique challenge, Mrs. Nation said.

"You have to concentrate on both yourself and the rest of the group, not to mention the music and the direc­ tor," she said. "What the glee club tries to develop are these skills, in

1994-95 Glee Club.

Front: Carlson, Prida, John, Beaty, Hernandez, Tavares, Bruni. Row 2: Mrs. Ruth Nation, director; Creamer, Frazeur, Metcalf, Deon, Bradbury, T.; Scott. Back: Mitchell, Dickey, Lara, Gershen, Castillo.

1994-95 Acolytes. Keepers of God’s light, they present it at the start of every vespers service.

Pictured above are Dickey, Mrs. Ruth Nation, Gershen.

addition to vocal talent."

While the glee club has daily practice, it also performs weekly at Sunday Vespers, at which it brought out the sacred half of its repertoire.

Evensong, which recounts the miralces of God and the coming of Christ, is its most prestigious sacred performance of the year.

M.M.A. singers perform plenty of popular and traditional pieces, as

well, in such programs as the pre­ spring furlough Pops Concert and the Mother's Day Festival of the Arts.

M.M.A.'s singers also get to be a part of even larger groups at the district choirs, which meet in Moberly during April. Broken down by grades, the singers from schools all across Missouri meet for a day, Mrs. Nation says, then perform a concert that night.

1994-95 Chapel Workers. This group handles such responsibilities as ringing the chapel bell and switching on the lights. Pictured above are Ehler, Barney, Zuniga, LT Mike Brown, chaplain; Greene, M.; McDavid.

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1994-95 Delta Phi. Front: Reynard, Csaki, president; Flores. Row 2: Sirilarbanan, S.; Moreno, D.; John, Salinas, Alvarez, D.C.; Lopez, G.; Hermosillo, Sirilarbanan, E. Back: LTC Walter Sullivan, sponsor; Pimiento, Cannyn, Taylor, B.; Elizondo, D.; Nelson, C.; Morrison, Garcia, M.

Above, Shibu John, a new­ comer to Delta Phi, assists Trevor Beach with an assign­ ment during guided study hall.

Right, among the Delta Phis’ duties was handing out pro­ grams at concerts, as Luis Elizondo, David Elizondo and Richard Cannyn demonstrate at the University of Missouri Jazz Ensemble’s show March 30.

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Delta Phi more than good grades veryone knows that Delta Phi is M.M.A.'s aca­ demic honor society, that its members wear the Delta Phi patch in place of their company patch, and that the members always wear the academic fourragere, or "brain cord."

Indeed, academic excellence is what Delta Phi is all about. Entrance to Delta Phi, established in 1929, means a student must earn nine honor points for two consecutive months with no grade lower than a C. Honor points from activities and military classes don't count.

Having met the standards, he becomes a Delta Phi pledge. To become an associate Delta Phi member, the pledge must repeat his nine-honor-point performance for two more months, again with no grade lower them C. Once a student has met the requirements for both, he becomes a full member.

The benefits are numerous.

Members are exempt from daytime study halls, don't have to stand night formation; they have reserved seats in the library and may check out as many books as they wish. What they do during night study time is pretty much up to them, so long as their roommates are members or not present.

But the benefits vanish if the ninehonor point goal is not met.

And there are responsibilities.

Aside from upholding and encourag­ ing the principles of honor, truth and scholarship, Delta Phis must do their turn in guided study halls.

Assisting the faculty guided study hall proctors with student questions is the Delta Phi's primary function.

While the duty cuts into Delta Phi's own study time, it is a boon for the proctors and students, especially for a teacher of English or social studies who hasn't worked an algebra or geometry problem for some time and for the questioning student who, like the proctor, has worked to the limit of his ability and is baffled.

Top, members of the Council open dis­ cussions with the Board of Visitors. Middle, senior Ian Zwach discusses some con­ cerns with Board of Visitors member and 1962 alumnus Brig. Gen. Carl Tegtmeier.

Bottom, Andrew Deon delivers a report on Council action during noon mess.

Cadet Council: Where big, small decisions are made Tk fTembers of the Cadet I V/1 Council would argue JL ▼ JL with anyone who says that their group accomplished little of substance in 1994-95.

They cite several examples of progress engendered by Council action.

"Our meetings with the Board of Visitors helped them get a view of what we feel like, and that's impor­ tant," said Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki, a member of the Council.

The group also sought ways of boosting morale.

"We proposed more activities," Csaki said.

Among those activities were a springtime non-reg mixer at Mismilaca and two paint-ball wars.

"We also tried to get more military activities," said senior Raul Badiola, secretary. "We passed three or four measures that are really going to make a difference."

Among the other achievements Badiola listed were approval of the Senior Chant, addition of a pin Delta Phi members will be allowed to wear on summer and winter garrison uniforms and more variety on the menu of breakfast cereals.

Cadet Council President Alberto

ZI think.. .they do a fine job.'

- Josh Nahm Freshman Olimon, a senior, admitted that neither the Council nor the adminis­ tration rubber-stamped every idea cadets submitted, but he said both bodies listened to cadets.

"The Cadet Council worked with suggestions," he said. "We really wanted to make a change for the improvement of cadet life.

"If we didn't accomplish all our goals by making changes themselves, then we at least got some input back to the administration."

The Council also provided input to the Board of Visitors, which Olimon said was crucial.

"Each cadet provided different input, because each cadet had different concerns," Olimon said.

Cadets say they realized they shouldn't have expected earthshaking change from the Council, but they gave it credit for effort.

"I think, for what they're supposed to do, they do a fine job," freshman Josh Nahm said.

The 1994-95 Cadet Council. Seated: Sirilarbanan, E.; Rico, Dhingra, Villarreal, Nelson, C.; Gershen, Olimon, president; Csaki, Anda, Cabal­ lero, E.; Gonzalez, F.; Feala, Elizondo, L. Standing: Badiola, Zwach, COL Ronald Kelly, sponsor.

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Art program provides students with creative ways of self-expression he media are not the message in M.M.A.'s art program; they simply provide the student various modes of self-expres­ sion.

Some choose pencil, others charcoal and still others watercolors. Other budding artists choose to build threedimensional works.

Subjects vary, as well. Some students find inspiration in the buildings around them, others in the lush greener}' of the M.M.A. campus.

Look over the shoulder of an M.M.A. artist at work, and there's no telling what you'll find. Some draw tennis courts, others women, others them­ selves.

The Academy's new art teacher, LT Ruffy Lim, intro­

Top, Miss Missouri Ann Marie Sun, and escort Andrew Deon admire the works on display at the Epple Exhibit during the Valentine Ball.

Above, LT Ruffy Lim as­ sists Antonio Padilla with his drawing of a tennis court. Right, students draw inspiration from the cam­ pus during class in Septem­ ber. Far right, Ramon Poo and Javier Cesena perfect their watercolor works, which will go on display.

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duced a new medium photography - through which students could find beauty. LT Lim started an unofficial photo club, which attracted some cadet interest.

Whether of primitive or professional quality, art works produced by M.M.A. students reflect a passion for self­ expression.

More than 100 works went on display at the 1995 Epple Art Exhibit Feb. 11-12 on the mezzanine of the Centennial Gymtorium. Sophomore Jordan Lanford won the top prize.

The artists' other show is held during the Mother's Day Festival of the Arts and includes most of the Epple categories and adds pottery, a second-semester project.

Written word comes to life in award-winning At Ease ■y A yhile drawing, painting or 1/ \ / sculpting serves as a T V kind of conduit for artistic expression, writing remains the primary form of communication.

The written word can convey information and ideas, such as is done in term papers. If s a medium that can convey feelings of love, rage, joy, disgust, togetherness, loneliness, hope and despair.

When writing is good, it can move the reader to tears; when it's bad, it can also cause tears to those who care about the language.

Writing effectively and correctly is one of M.M.A.'s primary concerns, and cadets get a great deal of practice.

A term paper, thoroughly re­ searched, must be written for each class. Teachers of English and journalism hammer home the rules of grammar and organization. They strive to teach clear, concise, interest­ ing writing.

"A writer is a thinker, an orga­ nizer," says LT James Offner, journal­ ism teacher.

Another goal of good writing is creativity, and while research papers can be creative, the information contained in them cannot be. But an outlet for total creativity, whether it be

fiction prose or poetry, is present - At Ease.

The requirements for At Ease, in a sense, are limited by one's own creative aspirations.

"Some of the pieces are quite introspective and serious," says MAJ Sam Mounger, At Ease advisor.

The publication had a small staff in 1994-95, as is usually the case. But, as was the norm, works were accepted from the student body at large.

"It's largely an ad-hoc production," MAJ Mounger said.

The formula, evidently, worked, as the 1994 publication won a Superior rating in a contest conducted by the National Council of Teachers of English.

The staff, as such, was headed by senior Rob Welty, who also served on the journalism staff for the second straight year.

In addition to prose and poetry. At Ease also made use of the talents of art students, who designed the cover and illustrations.

"We have a lot of good submis­ sions, and some really good poetry," Welty said. "We're working hard to make this issue even better than the last couple, which were very good in their own right."

The 1994-95 At-Ease staff. MAJ Sam Mounger, advisor; Greene, M.; Cannyn, Welty, editor; Alcorn.

Top, Editor Rob Welty spends some time on the word processor, a job that is increasingly more time-consuming as more material is submit­ ted late in the spring semester. Middle, advisor MAJ Sam Mounger and staffers Richard Cannyn and Joe Alcorn indicate that there is, indeed, pleasure in their work. Above, Welty assists staffer Matt Greene on the computer.

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Above, the Fusileers per­ form in front of 1 6,000 fans at the ISU-Mizzou men’s basketball game Feb. 8 at the Hearnes Center. Right, George Ludewig performs an in­ dividual exhibition routine at Mexico High. Bottom, commander and Fusileer of the Year Raul Badiola gives some final words of encouragement to his team before a show.

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Fusileers drill the competition I 1 usileers are a special breed of |“H cadet. Discipline is a way of JL life for them, and they try their hardest to be copies of each other, for that's what wins drill competitions.

1994-95 was no different for the nationally known platoon, as they had their fair share of honors, acclamation and performances.

The platoon opened its perfor­ mance season by putting on a show for parents on Dad's Weekend and, the following weekend, for alumni at Homecoming.

But the performance season didn't get under way in earnest until after the Christmas break, as the platoon sharpened its routines and focused its

Below, team members keep their eyes locked on their weapons, as the exhibition platoon performs in a fa­ mous cascade of rifles. Right, Commander Raul Badiola presents M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly with the championship trophy won at the state meet.

attention on the April national meet.

Only days after having returned from Christmas furlough, the Fusi­ leers performed during halftime of the Fulton-Mexico high school basketball game Jan. 7 at Mexico High.

The team took the floor again during halftime of the Iowa StateMissouri men's college basketball game Feb. 8 in the Hearnes Center.

The thundering ovation from the 16,000 fans who jammed the arena indicated that the group had done well in its 21st appearance at M.U. The pace intensified in the spring, as the Fusileers won the Ozark Drill Meet March 4 in Sedalia, Mo. "I was pleased, because we won just about every award and competi­ tion that was available," Fusileers commander Raul Badiola said.

The platoon then proceeded to dominate the competition from Kemper and Wentworth to win the state drill championship April 1 in Lexington, Mo. More than 100 teams took part at the Illinois Invitational Drill Meet April 21-22 in Champaign. The Fusileers finished second in that meet.

The Fusileers performed the following Friday at Formal Inspection, then capped their year with shows on Mother's Day and Commencement.

The 1994-95 Fusileers. Front: Badiola, commander. Row 2: Campbell, L.; Anda, Zwach, Lopez, A.; Mancebo, D.C. Row 3: Loew, Macias, Alvarez D.C.; Blancas, Lopez, G. Row 4: Cesena, Leal, Zuniga, Menchaca, Gil, A. Row 5: Gil, G.; Leyva, Boetticher, Onve. Row 6: Garza, R.; Ortiz, Padilla, J.; Vielledent, Suro. Back: Dwyer, Ludewig, CPT Mark Vaughan, sponsor.

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The 1994-95 Journalism staff. Front: Dean, Villarreal, LT James Offner, advisor; Padilla, J.; Verduzco. Row 2: Patterson, Saldana, Lara, Reyes, C.; Garduno. Back: Rhodes, Thompson, W.

Journalism builds on success

Above, LT James Off ner, Director of Information and Publications, checks some information for a story to be published in the Eagle. Right, Wes Thompson mans the camera, as Bill Dean reads the news during a taping of the monthly TV program, M.M.A. Pre­ sents.

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ear to year, the cadets march, work, compete and relax. The M.M.A. Journalism program is there to chronicle every event for the ages.

In his second year as Director of Information and Publications, LT James Offner worked to build on the successes earned the year before, when the Eagle won an International Second Place Award from Quill and Scroll, the honor society of the University of Iowa's School of Journalism.

The yearbook, Taps, which featured exclusively original layouts and was produced via a desktop publishing system, had a new look in '95, with a full-color section.

In addition, the program produced monthly TV and weekly radio shows, targeted at the local community.

In early February, the Journalism class traveled to Brookfield, Mo., home of Walsworth Publishing, which produced this volume.

Standing Tall

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Soccer team endures pains of rebuilding Top, Gerardo Gil and Ramey El Sayed work the ball toward the goal in the first-round district match against Warrenton. Above, Alex Barney drives toward the goal in an eariy-season match. Above right, head coach MAJ Richard Twells and assistant CPT Greg Pauley monitor the action closely.

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istrict championships the two previous seasons were supposed to serve as the foundation on which M.M.A.'s soccer team was to build to new heights.

This season, however, the Colonels apparently ran into a few unexpected construction costs.

The Colonels, 10-6-1 a year earlier, finished the 1994 season with nearly opposite numbers at 6-9-0.

Punctuating what turned out to be a disappointing season for head coach MAJ Richard Twells was a 7-0 loss to Smithton in the second round of the district tournament.

"We never seemed to find the right combination on a consistent basis/' MAJ Twells said.

M.M.A., seeded second in the district tournament in Fulton, Mo., had defeated Warrenton, 2-1, in the first round.

It was the last peak in what had been a roller-coaster season, MAJ Twells said.

M.M.A. had experienced ups and downs en route to the district, dropping an 8-1 decision to Columbia Rock Bridge but throwing a serious scare into Class 4A power Sedalia Smith-Cotton in a 2-1 loss.

"We weren't sure how well we had progressed after we played Columbia Rock Bridge," MAJ Twells said.

"Then, we watched the game on TV and heard what the announcers were saying about how we were playing.

And we saw what they were talking about. Our players weren't too happy."

Against Smith-Cotton, the Colonels had nursed a 1-0 lead into the final minute - Trask Bradbury had scored the only goal in the first half. But Smith-Cotton got on the board on a disputed goal with 55 seconds left in regulation.

"The linesman had called it offsides, but he was overruled by the

Top, Ramey El Sayed battles a Pembroke Hill player for possession in an early-season match. Above, Zack Gershen and Sebastian Csaki try to take the ball from Smithton in the dis­ trict tournament. Left, Armando Prida goes oneon-one with a Pembroke Hill player.

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Top left, Mike Layne maneuvers between Smithton defenders. Top right, Felipe Garza takes the ball upfield against Warrenton. Left, Colonels players celebrate a goal against Warrenton. Above, goal­ keeper Slade Bradbury stops a Rock Bridge shooter.

MA] Twe’.ls said. ’’Then, our ;t have still had their minds er. that cm". and Smith-Cotton scored re re roe

Nevertheless it was a moraleSxxster tor M-MA h w as a heart-breaking loss, ot coarse but that game proved to me — we co ad max with the big boys."

MA’ Tw ells said. We were so d_sortx' .nrod with our performance 7ca.rts: Rxk Bridge that we wen' cT.'-ood to max intense soccer

from start to finish against Smith-Cotton. .And we did."

The players, too, said they had felt a shot of confidence after that match.

"We played pretty much the way we need to play," said Bradbury, who finished the season with a team-high 12 goals, even though he had missed the first four matches with appendicitis.

Win or lost' in the district, the players slid they were capable* of succeeding.

"We have the best coached team, so if we work haul enough, we will sucoxxl,"

Armando Prida said.

The Bradbun- brothers, Trask and goalkeeper Slade, who made more than 200 saves on the season, were selected the team's MVPs. Next season, the team will have to find replacement parts for the Bradbuns, as well as defender Sebastian Csaki, all seniors.

"We have a lot to build on, I think," MAJ Twells said, referring to young players like Alex Barney, Chris Nelson, Bi ian t a issom, C »erardo Cil and Ramev El Saved.

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Score 2-1 0-5 0-5 2- 1

3- 2 (OT) 0-7 0-6 3- 2 4- 2 1-8 1-2 1- 5 2- 4

3- 2 0-7 Top, Alex Barney beats the Warrenton goalkeeper on a penalty kick in the season opener. Above, Chris Nelson looks for an opening in the district match against Smithton.

The 1994 Soccer Colonels. Front: Huson, manager; Bradbury, S.; Csaki, Bradbury, T.; Gershen; Caballero, G.; Diez Pineyro, Ott, manager. Row 2: Barney, Prida, Elizondo, Loew, Layne, Ochoa, Gil, G.; Garcia, D. Back: Leyva, El Sayed, Forester, Nelson, Grissom, MAJ Richard Twells, head coach; Mayer, CPT Greg Pauley, assistant coach; Garza, F.; Morrison, Lozano.

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Football team just misses .500 season Top, Rolando Garza struggles for a few extra yards, despite a swarm of Springfield Greenwood defenders. Above right, head coach MAJ Joe Ableman gives his team some instructions during a timeout. Above, Andrew Deon leaps for the ball in triple coverage.

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ne might dub 1994 the Year of the Audible with the M.M.A. football program.

Things seemed to be in a constant state of change, and at only a moment's notice. Key players switched roles. Quarterbacks shuffled in and out. And the season itself took a bit of an upand-down ride.

In the end, the Colonels finished 3-5.

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"I'm proud of their accomplish­ ments this year/' MAJ Joe Ableman said. "They worked hard from the first day of fall practice and never quit. And if it weren't for a couple of lapses, things could have been much different."

It took a couple of games for MAJ Ableman to find the right tools, as well. After falling to 0-2, the coach installed career tackle Raul Badiola in the running back slot and moved erstwhile receiver Andrew Deon to fullback.

M.M.A. went 3-3 after the switch.

The results might have been even better, were it not for inability to move the ball at key points in a 14-0 loss to Wentworth in front of a raucous Dad's Day crowd.

"We moved the ball pretty well in that game," MAJ Ableman said. "We just couldn't get it into the end zone."

The Colonels did succeed against their oldest rival, Kemper Military School, in the annual Gold Football Game. But regular quarterback Steven Mcid went down with an injury and missed the next two games.

M.M.A. continued to dominate Kemper in the ancient rivarly, generating 195 yards rushing and 136 passing in a 20-8 victory.

It was the Colonels' first victory of the season - after two losses.

The Colonels' defense forced six Kemper turnovers, including five fumbles and an interception by Fernando Ortiz. M.M.A. carried a 20-0

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Above, Andrew Deon looks for an opening against Greenwood. Left, quarter­ back Steven McDavid drops back to pass against Warrenton.

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Right, Jarrod Beaty rumbles over the goal line for a TD against Greenwood. Below right, the corps and alumni try their hands at The Wave during the Homecoming game. Bottom, Fernando Ortiz picks up 20 yards against Kemper.

shutout into the final two minutes of the game, before giving up a touch­ down and a two-point conversion.

The combination of McDavid and Carlos Mancebo brought the Colonels' offense to life, as well. And the key, MAJ Ableman said, was balance.

"The rushing game produced a lot of big yards for us, but it did so in great part because our passing game worked," MAJ Ableman said of the M.M.A. offense, which completed 8 of 14 passes for 136 yards. "It's always easier to make yards on the ground when your passing game is working."

Jarrod Beaty, a first-year member of the varsity team, rushed for 102 yards and Ortiz 70 to lead the M.M.A. ground assault.

Offense was harder to generate in the first two games. Making the first of only three home appearances, M.M.A. fell behind Warrenton, 12-0, after one quarter and 26-6 at the half, and ultimately dropped a 33-14 decision.

Mancebo, Herb Lemmons and Andrew Deon scored TDs for M.M.A. In the Colonels' opener, not much went well for the visitors, as Crystal City rolled to a 47-0 victory in Festus, Mo. Springfield Greenwood made some big plays early and threatened to spoil M.M.A.'s Homecoming game in front of a big crowd at Colonels Field.

But M.M.A. bounced back quickly and won, 40-20.

After falling behind twice to the

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Blue Jays in the first half, M.M.A. broke the game open with a 30-7 run.

In St. Charles, Mo., M.M.A. gave Deon and Badiola their first-ever starts in the backfield, and the pair responded with a touchdown each in the Colonels' 14-0 victory at St. Charles Lutheran Oct. 15.

Badiola, a senior who had played his entire career to that time at tackle, rushed for 76 yards. He had another TD called back on a penalty.

A break-even season was still within reach with one game left, but Schuyler County ended those hopes with a 46-6 win over M.M.A. in Lancaster, Mo.

Below, manager John Hol­ land videotapes the Kemper game. Right, the players celebrate, clutching the Gold Football, after the vic­ tory over Kemper. Below right, COL Ronald Kelly, LTC Bob Samples and COL Charles Stribling III root from the sidelines at Kemper.

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The 1994 Football Colonels. Front: LT Charles Dimovitz, assistant coach; Zwach, Mancebo, Badiola, Ortiz, Hackett, Alvarez D.C., Lemmons, Leal. Row 2: LT Jason Fuller, assistant coach; Culbertson, Taylor, 0.; Ludewig, Young, J.; Verduzco, Stuehmer, C.; Millhouse, Irizar, Wells, B., manager; MAJ Joe Ableman, head coach; Deon, Dale, Beach, Young, A.; Garza, R.; Bell, Holland, manager; Mitchell, manager. Row 3: Martinez, L.; Peugnet, Beaty, McDavid, Parker, N.; Ehler, Stuehmer, B.; Scott; Hodge. Back: Lynch, Wills, Taylor, K.; Espinoza, A.; Wagner, F.; Revis, Riffey, Stephenson, Morgan. * 93

State qualifier Everts sets pace for runners

Top, MAJ Kevin Shaddox, head coach, clocks Jeremy Bowman and Josef Perez in a meet with Hallsville and Missouri School for the Deaf. Above, Wil Everts opens a lead against Hallsville and M.S.D.

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he young runners of M.M.A.'s cross country team made significant strides in 1994, according to their coach.

But, he said, the best may be yet to come.

Junior Wil Everts, completing his second year with the team, placed 11 th in the District 4 meet at Mexico's Lakeview Park, completing the 3.2mile course in 17 minutes, 48 seconds.

The performance earned Everts a spot in the Missouri Class 4A meet in Jefferson City. The top 15 finishers in the race advanced to the state meet.

Everts placed 146th in the 173-entry state meet, but that didn't diminish his coach's assessment of his performance for the year.

"He has made tremendous improvements this year," M.M.A. coach MAJ Kevin Shaddox said of Everts, who consistently led the Colonels during the season. "He worked out over the summer and came into the season well-prepared. That's what you need to do in order to succeed."

Everts apparently was prepared for the postseason, as well, his coach said.

"He continued to get better," MAJ Shaddox said.

Kent Cull placed 25th in the district race, at 19:01. Josef Perez was 31st, with his season-best time of 19:16. Peter Magliocco (36th, 19:57), Milton Flores (38th, 20:08), Antonio Padilla (39th,

Below, Josef Perez and Milton Flores head toward the finish line at the Mexico Invi­ tational. Right, M.M.A. runners head for the woods on back campus at the start of a race

Results Opponent

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20:10) and Al Salcedo (42nd, 20:24) rounded out the field of M.M.A. participants.

"Our top three runners are underclassmen," MAJ Shaddox said.

"Cull and Perez could be very valuable, with an improved Everts in the lead next season. With them back next year, there is the promise of improved team effort through team leadership, potential and desire."

Everts capped the regular season with a first-place finish in a 15-50 Colonels victory over Wellsville in the season's final dual Oct. 25 at M.M.A. Everts completed the 3.1-mile course on back campus in 18:16. Cull was second, at 18:58. Perez (19:38), Flores (19:40) and Magliocco (20:06) rounded out the top five.

The 1994 Cross Country Colonels. Front: Padilla, A.; Flores, M.; Bowman, Magliocco, Dickey. Back: Cull, Everts, Rodenbaugh, MAJ Kevin Shaddox, head coach; Salcedo, Perez.

'Our top three runners are underclassmen.'

- MAJ Kevin Shaddox Cross Country coach

Everts placed first in another home meet, against runners from Hallsville and Missouri School for the Deaf Oct. 20. Everts led the pack, at 18:48, followed by Cull, who placed third, at 19:23.

In perhaps the most important warm-up meet for district, M.M.A. finished fifth among six teams, with 132 points, in the Mexico Invitational Oct. 18 at Lakeview Park.

Everts earned a medal and finished 13th in that meet, at 18:16. Cull was 25th, at 19:16. Flores (33rd, 20:40), Perez (34, 20:41), Padilla (35th, 20:50), Magliocco (37th, 20:56) and Salcedo (38th, 21:58) followed for the Colonels.

"It served as a pretty good prepa­ ration for the district, even though you never know what the weather will be like, and the weather can be a big factor in any race," MAJ Shaddox said.

Everts led the way once again, as M.M.A. took on Hallsville Oct. 13 on the 2.9-mile course at Hallsville.

Everts, who finished in 17:10, was followed by Perez and Flores (19:08), Magliocco (19:24) and Cull (19:39).

Everts was named Most Valuable Runner Award after the season.

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Top, the Green team s Rodrigo Bojorquez (42) drags three Gold defenders along with him in the Dad’s Weekend game. Left, Gold’s Ricardo Gonzalez, es­ corted by blocker Pedro Zaragoza, finds room to carry the ball. Above, Blue’s Johan Padilla cranks up a pass.

Green wins intramural football title T" t ended just as one might expect | a championship game between JL these particular teams to end: One team was clinging to a precarious lead, and its opponent was on the verge of tying or winning the game as time ran out.

"It was an exciting finish," said SSG Michael Hawkins, whose Blue team dropped a 6-0 decision to the

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LTC Ernest Allen's Green team in the championship game of M.M.A.'s Intramural Football League.

"Both teams played a good game," SSG Hawkins said.

It was a virtual repeat of the teams' regular-season encounter, which Green won, 2-0.

"It was evenly matched, as it had been before," LTC Allen said. "It came

down to who scored first, just like the first time we played."

Javier Cesena scored the game's only points with about 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, carrying for a touchdown on a reverse.

"They completely caught us off­ guard," SSG Hawkins said.

Up to that point, the teams had spent most of their time trading

Top left, Ricardo Dominguez picks up some yards for Blue. Top right, Gold coach SFC David Mitchell goes over a play with his players during a timeout. Above, LTC Ray Campbell monitors the clock from the press box. Right, Green coach LTC Ernest Allen shouts encouragement to his players.

possessions in the midfield region.

But Blue threatened shortly after the touchdown, as quarterback Johan Padilla connected with Dan Johnson with a long pass that brought the ball to the Green 1-yard line with only a few seconds remaining.

There was time for one more play.

Or, so SSG Hawkins thought.

"We took a little too long on the count, and we were out of timeouts," he said.

Time expired. Green had won.

"Our team was disappointed, but I told them they have nothing to be disappointed about," SSG Hawkins said. "Both teams played their hearts out. And our guys still got second place."

More importantly, LTC Allen said, the players gained a deeper apprecia­ tion for football. Some of them, he said, may move up to the varsity level next year.

"I don't know exactly how much they learned, but they had a lot of fun

at what they did learn, and that's the whole point," he said.

Blue had beaten the junior varsity, 8-6, to earn a spot in the champion­ ship game. Green had defeated Gold, 14-8.

Season results follow: Blue 12, Gold 6; Green 12, Junior Varsity 0; Green 8, Gold 6; Junior Varsity 8, Blue 0; Green 2, Blue 0; Gold 22, Junior Varsity 0; Blue 8, Junior Varsity 6; Green 14, Gold 8; Gold 36, Junior Varsity 0; Green 6, Blue 0.

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Right, Blue coach SSG Michael Hawkins critiques his players during a half­ time break. Below, Green’s Javier Cesena carries against Gold. Bottom left, LT Mike Brown, who helped coach the Gold team, takes his players through a full­ contact workout during pre­ season. Bottom right, a parent observes the action during the Green-Gold game during Dad’s Weekend.

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The Blue Team. Front: Martinez, L.; Ramos, 0.; Dominguez, Padilla, J.; Lopez, G.; Tapia. Row 2: SSG Michael Hawkins, head coach; Cordero, Garduno, Johnson, Hodge, Lano. Back: Astiazaran, Lania, James, Salas, A.; Figueroa.

Top, Gerardo Lopez, Blue’s top rusher, carries the ball against Green. Above, MAJ Ron Rosendahl, coach of the JV team, which com­ peted in the intramural league, sends Clint Scott in with a play.

The Gold Team. Front: Kessler, Keyser, Ramstein, Stephenson, Wills, Cabal­ lero, E.; Flores, A. Row 2: Reynard, Gonzalez, R.; Poo, Zaragoza, P..; Cadwalader, Munoz, SFC David Mitchell, head coach. Back: Sewell, Ramos, D.; Coello, Gill, J.; Mayer, Varshavsky.

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Top, M.M.A.’s Richard Millhouse and Armando Prida spring into the water in the 200 individual medley against Westminster Christian. Millhouse won the race. Above, diver David Badley shows first-place form.

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Below, Rob Welty cheers on a teammate during the final lap of a race. Right, sprinter Wil Everts plies his way to victory against Sedalia Smith-Cotton.

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Smith-Cotton Ft. Zumwalt North

Westminster

Smith-Cotton

Affton Tri-Meet Quincy

Score 49-132 96-65 96-86 69-117 104-63 77-106 2nd 67-127

to Quincy Feb. 1 in the Natatorium.

Diver David Badley scored the only first-place finish for the Colonels, finishing with 152.6.

"Some of the races were close, but mostly Quincy dominated," MAJ Rosendahl said.

In what MAJ Rosendahl called the most exciting meet of the season, the Colonels finished second in a tri-meet at Affton, Mo., Jem. 31. Ritenour won the meet, outscoring M.M.A. and Affton, 129-113-58.

"The outcome of this meet came down to the last race," MAJ Rosendahl said. "I'm proud of the cadets. They put their heart into each race."

M.M.A. took three firsts: Wil Everts in the 500 freestyle, Welty in the 100

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The 1994-95 Swimming Colonels. Front: Carlson, Thompson, W.; Nelson, C.; Montoya, Pnda, El Sayed. Row2: Poo, Mancebo, MAJ Ron Rosendahl, coach; Cesena, Ruiz, Layne, Crabtree, Everts. Row 3: Leyva, Powell, Vielledent, Wagner, J.; Ramos, 0. Top: Badley, Dickey, Welty, Lopez, G.; Zwach.

'You're doing well to get state-consideration time, but they almost never have to use state-consid­ eration time to fill the state field, it's so good.'

- MAJ Ron Rosendahl Swimming coach

backstroke and Gerardo Lopez, Jaime Wagner, Ian Zwach and Richard Millhouse in the 200 freestyle relay.

Smith-Cotton defeated M.M.A.,

106-77, Jan. 25 in Sedalia, Mo., despite first-place efforts by Welty in the 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke and Badley in diving.

Welty had a hand in three firstplace finishes against Fort Zumwalt North Jan. 13 in O'Fallon, Mo., but M.M.A. dropped a 117-69 decision.

Welty won the 200 individual medley and the 100 backstroke, while Mike Layne, Everts, Millhouse and Welty won the 400 free relay. Badley won the diving event.

Highlighting the year were twin victories over Westminster Christian Academy of St. Louis.

Before Christmas, the Colonels dropped dual meets to Chaminade and Smith-Cotton but defeated Westminster.

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Right, M.M.A.’s John Dale hooks a shot over St. Tho­ mas defenders, as team­ mate Jason Young positions himself for the rebound.

Below right, Trask Bradbury races St. Thomas players for a loose ball. Bottom, Jarrod Beaty works the ball toward the hoop against Silex.

Hoops team learns some hard lessons new coach, a new system and many new faces on the roster added up to a 1-15 season for the basketball Colo­ nels.

"We learned a lot, though it wasn't the easiest way to learn," said MAJ Joe Ableman, longtime football coach who guided the Colonels for the first time on the basketball court.

The team opened the season with 11 straight losses, before a 51-49 victory over St. Thomas Jan. 26 in Hannibal, Mo., ended the victory drought.

"We did some positive things, but we still have work to do before the postseason," MAJ Ableman said after the victory over St. Thomas.

John Dale scored 21 points for M.M.A. in the win.

But little else fell right for the Colonels, who lost to Madison, 86-26, in their next game and went on to drop their final four, including a 98-33 loss to Highland in the district tournament Feb. 20 in Macon, Mo. Jason Young, who at 6-6 was the Colonels' biggest player inside, hit a

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peak, with 11 rebounds, in the victory over St. Thomas, but he averaged less than double-figures in scoring for the season.

"Young, I thought, had the best game of his career [against St. Thomas]" MAJ Ableman said.

Wentworth Military Academy defeated visiting M.M.A., 75-47, in the annual renewal of their rivalry, after the Colonels had opened a 10-0 lead.

The Red Dragons came back with a 16-2 run to open a 16-12 lead after one quarter. Later, fueled by a 22-6 edge, Wentworth led, 41-22, at the half.

"Our concentration seemed to break in the second quarter," MAJ Ableman said.

M.M.A. also failed to hold a late lead against St. Thomas Jan. 14 in the teams' first meeting of season, at the Centennial Gymtorium.

Below, MAJ Joe Ableman, M.M.A. coach, instructs his players during a timeout.

Right, the Colonels’ Jason Young reaches for a re­ bound against St. Thomas.

Below right, Zack Gershen drives for the basket against Silex.

Results Opponent

Silex

Elsberry Madison

Helias

New Bloomfield Community R-6

Kemper MSD

St. Thomas Wentworth Maplewood

St. Thomas Madison

Wellsville

Score 47-90 32- 63 55-82 40-90 40-11 5 42-85 56- 91 42-76 36-39 47-75 34-97 51-49 26-86 29-53

Kemper

57- 70

*Highland

33- 98

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M.M.A. led, 29-25, after three periods, but St. Thomas outscored M.M.A., 14-7, down the stretch, helped by free throws, to register a 3936 victory.

The Colonels closed out their regular season by falling to Kemper, 70-57, in front of a raucous crowd comprised of both corps in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Dale scored a career-high 23 for M.M.A.

The 1994-95 Basketball Colonels. Front: Stuehmer, C.; Gershen, Bradbury, T.; Young, J.; Wells, B.; Flores, M. Back: Beaty, McDavid, Dale, Lara, Young, A.; Deon, MAJ Joe Ableman, head coach; Mayer, C.

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Top left, 1 89-pounder Nicholas Smith, who qualified for the state meet, brings down a Wentworth foe in the State Military dual. Top right, Jeremy Bowman savors a taste of victory. Left, assistant coach CPT Greg Pauley and head coach MAJ Richard Twells observe a match. Above, Dan Garcia pins his Wentworth opponent.

Wrestlers qualify one for state meet is team finished with a 4-9 record in duals, but M.M.A. wrestling coach MAJ Richard Twells wasn't looking so much at team numbers.

"When it comes down to the bottom line," he said, "this is an individual sport, and that's what the athletes get focused on when they start training."

Team honors, he said, are a happy by-product of indivudal success.

Climaxing all individual efforts was Nicholas Smith, a 189-pound sophomore from Lebanon, Mo., who became the 37th Colonels wrestler in 12 years to qualify for the state Class 104 *

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Smith was eliminated the second day, but just reaching the meet was an accomplishment, his coach said.

"The goal, from the beginning, is to reach the state meet; anything after that is gravy," MAJ Twells said.

The Colonels won the state military championship with a 41-36 victory over Wentworth in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Five of the seven matches won by M.M.A. came by forfeit. Winning on the mat for M.M.A. were 152-pounder Dan Garcia by pin over Chris Pohle and 160-pounder Dan Brandt by technical feill over Jim Duncan.

Individual honors came to the fore in the postseason.

Six Colonels participants advanced to the sectionals in Clayton, Mo., by placing fourth or higher in their weight classes in the Class 1A-2A District 2 meet.

M.M.A. placed fifth in the team standings, with 77 points in the eight­ team meet.

Advancing for M.M.A. were Brandt, who placed second individu­ ally in the 160-pound bracket; Alex Barney, third at 130; Rex Rodenbaugh, third at 171; Fernando Ortiz, third at 140; Jeremy Bowman, fourth at 125; and Smith, fourth at 189.

Results Score 0-78 36-40 15-56 23-50 7th 1 st 10-66 41-36 46-29 Sth 33-39

Opponent Rolla Fulton Versailles Country Day Centralia Inv. Whitfield Inv. Marceline *Wentworth Tipton District Maplewood *State Military

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The 1994-95 Wrestling Colonels. Front: Bernert, Peugnet, Brandt, Barney, Smith, N.; Rodenbaugh, Bowman, Ortiz, Garcia, D.; Stuehmer, B.; Kalb, Porath, Scott. Row 2: CPT Greg Pauley, assistant coach; Bell, Lynch, Tople, Culbertson, Taylor, B.; Patterson, Ehler, Maghocco, Ochoa, Dominguez, MAJ Richard Twells, head coach; Munoz, P. Back: Holland, Beach, Alcorn, Bradbury, S.; Ott, Bracy, Willenbrock, Elizondo, L.; Hackett, Martinez, R.; Trost, Frazeur, Gil, G.; Gil, A.

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Shooting streak ends; rifle team fires right back

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Top, Sebastian Csaki takes aim against St. John’s in the season opener.

Above, Richard Cannyn lines up a shot against St. John’s. Cannyn was consistently among the team’s top scorers.

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"1" A "Then M.M.A.'s rifle team launched a \/ \ I winning streak with a victory over V V Quincy in 1991, it took Quincy three years to avenge the defeat.

Quincy finally got its revenge in December 1994, edging the Colonels, 990-971, and snapping M.M.A.'s winning streak that stretched back to that 1991 match.

"I wasn't particularly disappointed with the way we shot," Colonels coach LTC Ernest Allen said. "We shot well; we just got outshot."

The coach said his shooters hadn't been under any extra pressure to keep the streak alive.

"It wasn't a factor [in the loss]," he said. "The other team just shot extremely well."

It didn't take M.M.A. nearly as long to gain its own vengeance. The Colonels defeated Quincy the next time the teams met.

Richard Cannyn and Hugo Leal each scored 520 out of a possible 600, leading the Colonels to a 2,053-1,972 victory over Quincy Feb. 2 at M.M.A. M.M.A. dominated, particularly in the standing position, in which the Colonels had a 60point edge. But, LTC Allen said, the real differ­ ence in the competition was in the kneeling position.

"They were almost dead-even in the prone position, but we outshot them in the kneeling

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Below, head coach LTC Ernest Allen gets some input from shooter Bernardo Alva­ rez del Castillo, as manager Keith Rey­ nard prepares to hand in score sheets.

Right, Alvarez del Castillo shows a steady eye, preparing to fire.

Results Opponent

Score

St. John’s

917-826

Quincy

971-990

St. John’s

1,023-867

Quincy

2,053-1,972

NRA Invite

2nd

Country Day

1,951-1,536

position, which I think was our biggest improvement [over the team's performance in the December loss]," he said.

In fact, the Quincy loss was the only setback during the season for the Colonels.

"They shot a lot better later in the year than they had early in Decem­ ber," LTC Allen said.

M.M.A. warmed up for its rematch with Quincy by beating St. John's Military School, 1,023-867, Jan. 27 on the M.M.A. range.

Junior Peter Sunder led the Colonels., with 261. Leal was next, at 257.

"Work and practice have helped our shooters," LTC Allen said.

The Colonels scored 1,966 in the

The 1994-95 Rifle Colonels. Front: Sewell, Day, Garza, R.; Thompson, J.; Lyles. Back: Reynard, manager; Alvarez Del Castillo, Leal, Csaki, Cannyn, Sunder, LTC Ernest Allen, head coach.

NRA Tournament in Highland, Ill., at the end of February, but fell 23 points short of Quincy.

However, Leal took top individual honors, with 528 of a possible 600.

Cannyn and Sunder earned medals, with 499 and 494.

M.M.A. closed out its season with a 1,951-1,536 win over Mary InstituteCountry Day of St. Louis.

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Red reigns in intramural basketball hey had spent the entire season positioning them­ selves for a showdown.

That showdown came Feb. 23, when the Blue and Red teams pacesetters all year in the M.M.A. intramural basketball league's regular season - met in the championship game.

There were actually two show­

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downs in the game: team vs. team and scorer vs. scorer. Each team took a 7-1 record into the championship game, fueled largely by the efforts of one sharpshooter.

The scoring leaders matched each other nearly point for point in the finale. But, while Blue's Gustavo Rico scored 28 points and had the support of 10 points each from Raul Badiola

and Alejandro Lopez, Red's Leon Varshavsky hit for 29 points and was backed by at least 9 points from three teammates.

The result: Red opened an early lead and cruised to a 59-49 victory.

Varshavsky scored 12 in the first quarter alone, as Red opened a 20-6 lead.

That edge grew to 36-19 by

Top left, Green’s Lucas Garden (41) jumps for the ball against Red’s Jack Schweppe amidst a crowd of players. Top right, Green coach SSG Michael Hawkins instructs his players between quarters. Above, Green’s Jet Gill (39) tries to strip the ball from Schweppe.

Right, Red’s Victor Hermosillo tries to move the ball around Green defender Mike James.

halftime and 47-31 after three periods.

Rico hit for 13 in the final quarter, as Blue outscored Red, 18-12. But it was too late.

"The boys played great," Red coach CPT Richard Treadway said.

"But he [Varshavsky] was the spirit of the team and the unofficial captain.

Ever since I took over the team, he was the spark."

Victor Artola, Chris Stochl and Jack Schweppe scored 12,10 and 9, respectively, for Red.

In the consolation championship game, Green beat Gold, 42-31, behind Jet Gill's 18 points. Justin Howe led Gold, with 14.

Red also beat Blue in the "B" League title game, 43-35, as Javier Coello scored 15. Rafael Hernandez added 10 for the winners.

Josey Perez paced the Blue team, with 13.

Green defeated Gold, 31-17, in the "B" consolation game, as Mariano Verduzco scored 14. George Ludewig

contributed 9.

Carlos Reyes' 6 points paced Gold.

Earlier in the "A" playoffs, Blue had beaten Green, 59-32, behind the 19 points each from Badiola and Rico.

Schweppe had led Red over Gold, 78-26, with 19. Damian Holsworth and Varshavsky had 16 each.

In the "B" playoffs, Blue had beaten Gold, 45-23, as Howe scored 12; and Red had defeated Green, 4428, behind Pedro Zaragoza's 15-point production. * 109

Right, Green’s Antonio Padilla tries to save the ball from floating out of bounds, as Red’s Leon Varshavsky (30) avoids touching it and Red’s Chris Stochl hopes for a batted pass. But ref­ eree LTC Ray Campbell whistled the play dead. Be­ low left, Blue’s Alejandro Lopez drives for the hoop against Gold’s Ramiro Cantu. Below right, Gold coach LT Mike Brown in­ structs one of his players during a timeout, as Cantu awaits his turn to speak.

Bottom, Blue coach MAJ Kevin Shaddox meets with his players during a game.

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The Red Team. Front: Belandrano, Cordero, Coello, Hernandez, Hayhurst, Hermosillo. Row 2: Clouse, Avalos, Wilson, Holsworth, D.; Zaragoza, P.; Stephenson, CPT Rich­ ard Treadway, coach. Back: Schweppe, Artola, Slaughter, Young, J.B.; Varshavsky, Stochl.

The Blue Team. Front: Salinas, E.; Lopez, A.; Lemmons, Macias, Badiola, Boetticher. Row 2: Padilla, J.; Aera, Suro, Rico, Campbell, C.; MAJ Kevin Shaddox, coach. Back: Espinoza, Perez, Ramstein, Schnurr, Li.

The Green Team. Front: Verduzco, Oronoz, Padilla, A.; Ludewig, Tapia, Gill, J. Row 2: Huson, James, Garduno, Baldaras, Garden, SSG Michael Hawkins, coach. Back: Whitaker, Parker, J.: Nahm, Greene, M.; Sissel, Gamster.

Top, Blue’s Eddie Salinas drives for a layup, as Gold s Karn Dhingra lunges for a block. Above, Gold’s H.D. Wells snatches a rebound away from Blue’s Johan Padilla.

The Gold Team. Front: Dhingra, John, Kessler, Reyes, Molina, Tirado. Row 2: LT Mike Brown, coach; Howe, Creamer, Gonzalez, F.; Parker, N.; Cantu, R. Back: Caballero, E.; Wells, H.; Saunders, Taylor, 0.; Dean, Lania.

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Faculty extends its streak "Sir, on behalf of the seniors, we challenge you to a game of basket­ ball," cadet Zack Gershen said to MAJ Joe Ableman across the mess hall.

"We'll be there," MAJ Ableman replied from the round table in the front of the dining hall.

That is how it began. Subsequently, members of the senior class clashed with selected representatives of the faculty in the annual Senior-Faculty Basketball Game Feb. 23 in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Tradition swirls around the game.

One of the most common traditions boastful predictions of the outcome returned almost immediately after Gershen had issued the challenge to the M.M.A. athletic director.

"I think it will be a great game, and I will be glad when we win," cadet Gustavo Rico said.

But another tradition, of a sort, resurfaced, as the faculty eked out a 55-50 victory in front of a raucous crowd.

It was the sixth straight victory for the faculty over the seniors, whose last victory in the longtime rivalry came in 1989.

Faculty newcomer LT Scott Wilkinson scored 13 points, to lead the faculty. LT Charles Dimovitz, the junior varsity coach, and MAJ Jon Eastman, Junior School principal, added 10. MAJ Roger Hill, admissions director; MAJ Ableman; MAJ Kevin Shaddox, government and economics teacher; and LT Ken Koster of the Junior School faculty also contributed points.

Guillermo Blancas led the seniors, with 8 points. Teammates Raul Badiola, Brannon Wells and Rico also scored.

The game traditionally marks a transition from winter to spring sports at M.M.A. "I can't wait for boxing," Tim Walker said.

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Top, Trask Bradbury meets Mrs. Ruth Nation and MAJ Jon Eastman en route to the hoop.

Left, LTC David Steinmetz shoots between Raul Badiola and Zack Gershen. Above, Raul Badiola shoots over out­ stretched LT James Offner. Bot­ tom: Mrs. Barbara Williams, head nurse, tries a free throw during halftime.

Cadets learn horse sense in the Riding program W A TThen Mrs. Betty B / Newberry vA/ %/ discusses horses, ¥ V she talks in terms of personality, temperament and a willingness to cooperate.

It's as if she were talking about people.

But to Mrs. Newberry, the secondyear director of M.M.A.'s Riding program, horses are not merely beasts of burden.

In a sense, they are individuals with varying mindsets and prefer­ ences and must be respected as such.

That's one of the first lessons cadets learn when they enter the program, long before they ever mount any of the dozen-or-so horses that reside in the M.M.A. stables.

"I tell the boys they need to communicate with them with ges­ tures, talk to them and pet them and let them get to know them," said Mrs. Newberry, who with her husband has trained and bred horses professionally for eight years.

One need look no further than names like Ginger, Peppy, Raindrop and Freckles scribbled over the gate of each stall to get a feel for the variety of horses in the stable. Some names seem to connote a hint of playfulness.

Others conjure images of regality,

stubbornness, even femininity.

One of Mrs. Newberry's duties is to make sure cadets get to know the horses and develop an appreciation for their capabilities.

And they do.

"The boys come in largely inexperi­ enced with horses," she said.

Riding is a complex skill with a wealth of mechanics and techniques that must be mastered. Then, of course, there's the horse, which has a personality all its own.

"Each horse has its own way of doing things," Mrs. Newberry said.

Cadets enter the program largely inexperienced with horses.

And so do some of the teachers who help with the program.

"I'm learning, right along with the cadets," said LT Eric Atherton, firstyear staffer who helps Mrs. Newberry with the high school cadets. "Just like them, I listen to her instructions."

Seventh-grader Matt Henson, from Little Rock, Ark., a newcomer to the program, has been riding for two years. He showed up alone at the stables on a crisp late-autumn Wednesday afternoon.

Henson chose to ride Peppy, whom he led out of a stall to the outside and proceeded to brush down before saddling.

Top left, LT Eric Atherton gives a few grooming pointers to Vern Nelson. Top right, Mrs. Betty Newberry demonstrates the proper way to hold the reins. Above, Jeff DeJarnett guides his mount around the paddock.

Henson said he came into the program without much riding experience. Now, he spends much of his free time at the stables.

"I hadn't ridden very much," he said.

Now, he can ride the trails.

"It's peaceful," he said.

Understanding, Mrs. Newberry says, is the key to success in riding.

"The boys learn quickly that there is a lot you have to know before you can gallop a horse," she said. "Appre­ ciating these animals is what our program is all about." * 113

Track team enjoys record-breaking season

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he 1995 track and field season at M.M.A. certainly was one for the books.

Record books, that is.

Ian Zwach, a senior from Cancun, Mexico, set the tone with a record­ breaking discus throw April 4, shattering a standard that had stood since 1959.

Nearly one month later, teammate Raul Badiola, a senior from Mexico City, broke a 57-year-old school record in the shot put.

Earlier in the month, Badiola had established a meet record for the discus in the Orchard Farm Invita­ tional.

Zwach hurled the discus 154 feet, 2.5 inches in the Colonels' first meet of the season, breaking a school record in the event that had stood since 1959, when Rodney Gartung turned in an effort measuring 146-2.75.

Zwach later became the lone Colonels qualifier for the sectional meet. He didn't advance, but head Top, Raul Badiola sets a school record in the shot put, as teammates and coach CPT Greg Pauley observe. Above left, Ian Zwach lets the discus fly in his record­ setting effort. Left, Peter Sunder lunges for distance in the triple jump.

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coach MAJ Kevin Shaddox said his team made impressive strides during the season.

"We always stress that scheduling tough opponents will make us that much better," MAJ Shaddox said.

Badiola's school shot put record, in a meet against Mark Twain and Southern Boone, traveled 49 feet, 4’/2 inches. That broke the old mark of 4893/4 set by Frank Russo in 1938.

At least one of his coaches said he could see the record building.

"It certainly wasn't a random chance," said MAJ Joe Ableman, who oversees field events and had been working closely with Badiola. "Raul has been working very, very hard, actually, for the past two years."

Badiola's record effort was one of nine first-place performances by the Colonels in a meet they dominated, outdistancing Mark Twain and Southern Boone, 98-55-22.

M.M.A. placed fourth, with 76 points, among seven teams in the Osage Invitational April 21.

The Colonels won medals in the discus relay, the 800 relay, the 200 relay, the 100 relay and the 400 relay, and Pete Magliocco took third, winning a medal, in the 3,200 run (11:12.6).

Below, head coach MAJ Kevin Shaddox offers instructions before a relay race.

Right, distance specialist Wil Everts opens a lead in the first meet of the season. Far right, Fernando Ortiz takes the baton from teammate Freddie Bruni in the State Military meet.

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Results Opponent

Place

Moberly, Louisiana

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Mexico,

Fulton

2nd

Orchard Farm Invit.

State Military

5th

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Macon,

N. Callaway

2nd

Bulldog Relays

8th

Osage Invit.

4th

Mark Twain,

South. Boone District

1 st 12th

M.M.A. placed eighth, with 38 points, in the Bulldog Relays at Mexico High School April 18, with Badiola placing third in the shot put (48-0) and second in the discus (150-3), Zwach third in the discus (147-7) and Garrett Dickey fifth in the 400 dash (55.4).

Quincy, Hannibal and Mexico finished first, second and third in the

The 1995 Track Colonels. Front: Mancebo, Balderas, Barney, Metcalf, Perez, Leahy, Young, J.; Badiola, Stochl, Deon, Parker, N.; Ott. Row 2: Mallynn, Saldana, E.; Zuniga, Taylor, B.; Coello, Beaty, Blancas, Ortiz, Bruni, Magliocco. Row 3: Gonzalez R., Slaughter, Romero, Mayr, E.; Sunder, Bojorquez, Young, A.; Zwach, Saunders, Dominguez, Dickey, Bell. Back: MAJ Joe Ableman, assistant coach; MAJ Kevin Shaddox, head coach; LT Charles Dimovitz, assistant coach.

team standings, with 120,101 and 90.

M.M.A. scored four first-place finishes but fell 1 point short of Macon in a triangular April 13 at home.

Macon won the meet, edging M.M.A. and North Callaway, 831/,82’/2-20.

The Colonels captured the State Military championship with a 97-70-6 victory over Wentworth and Kemper April 10 at M.M.A. The Colonels won 12 gold and five silver medals in the meet.

Gold medals went to Badiola in the shot put, 43-9*/,; Zwach in the discus,

143-111/,; Rhen Leahy in the high jump, 5-8; Freddie Bruni in the triple jump, 36-3; the 800 relay team, 9:26; the 200 relay team, 1:41.3; the 400 relay team, 4:01.1; Wil Everts in the 1,600 run, 4:57; Dickey in the 400 dash, 56.9; Everts in the 800 run, 2:14.4; Fernandez Ortiz in the 200 dash, 25; and Everts in the 3,200 run, 11:09.

M.M.A. finished fifth in the 11team Orchard Farm Invitational field April 8, winning 10 medals.

Badiola paced the Colonels, setting a meet record in the discus, with a toss of 143-81/,.

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Golfers show their streaky side

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Top, Rex Rodenbaugh sends a drive down the fairway at Arthur Hills.

Above, Carlos Anda drives off No. 1 at Arthur Hills.

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o refer to M.M.A.'s golf team as "streaky", perhaps, would be to understate the situation.

The golfers, who finished their regular­ season with a 184-196 victory over Van-Far May 2 on the par-36 course at Arthur Hills in Mexico, extended a couple of lengthy winning streaks along the way.

Eli Rush earned medalist honors with a 7over-par 43 against Van-Far, as the Colonels (11-4) finished up their 23rd consecutive winning campaign. Alberto Olimon, Carlos Anda, Francisco Leyva and Craig Lyles had 45, 46, 50 and 53, respectively, to back up Rush.

Nearly three weeks earlier, M.M.A. secured its 14th straight State Military championship, with a victory over Wentworth and Kemper in Richmond, Mo. The Colonels totaled 354 and Wentworth 373 in that match. Kemper was disqualified, due to a shortage of golfers.

It also was M.M.A.'s 22nd State Military title in LTC Ray Campbell's 25-year tenure as coach.

"It was a good day for golf," LTC Campbell said. "The course was in good shape and the greens were very fast."

David Badley took medalist honors in that match, with a 14-over-par 85. Rush, Lyles, Anda and Rex Rodenbaugh followed, with 86, 89, 94 and 94.

M.M.A. beat Montgomery City, 180-229, April 18 on the road, as Lyles carded a team­ leading 43. Anda, Rush, Badley, Rodenbaugh and David Riffey finished with 45, 46, 46, 47 and 48 on what LTC Campbell described as "a very windy day for golf."

Rush again took medalist honors in the Colonels' 174-194 victory over Hallsville April 17 at Arthur Hills, with a 40. Rodenbaugh and Riffey finished with 44 each, and Badley and Anda had 46 and 47.

"It was a good round for Rush," LTC Campbell said.

Rush paced M.M.A. with a 43 in the 18-team Warrenton Invitational April 13. The Colonels finished 15th in the field, with a 353. Wentzville won the tournament, with 305. Duchesne was second, at 309.

Perhaps the only low point of the season for M.M.A. came with a fourth-place team finish in the Mexico Quad April 8. Mexico won the tournament, at 349, followed by Jefferson City,

Below, Carlos Ochoa chips his way out of the rough at Arthur Hills. Right, Luke Garden lands a putt on the first green at Arthur Hills. Far right, Alberto Olimon drives off the first tee.

Results Opponent

Score

Montgomery City 209-260 Ashland

176-184

Mark Twain

173- 202

Van-Far

183-205

Fulton

170-186

Mexico

188-179

Hallsville

188-211

Mexico Quad

4th

Warrenton Invit.

15th

Hallsville

174- 194

Montgomery City 180-229

State Military

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Van-Far

184-196

District

8th

333; Columbia Rock Bridge, 344; and M.M.A., 362.

Rush and Leyva led the Colonels individually, with 90 on the par-71 course at the Mexico Country Club.

The Colonels finished second to Mexico and ahead of Hallsville in a triangular on the par-35 course at the University of Missouri-Columbia April 6. Mexico won the meet, with

The 1995 Golf Colonels. Stafford, Avalos, Rush, Garden, Ochoa, Badley, Olimon, Anda, Rodenbaugh, Astiazaran, Leyva, Lyles, Wilson, Riffey, LTC Ray Campbell, head coach.

179, ahead of M.M.A.'s 188 and Hallsville's 211.

Lyles and Riffey paced the Colo­ nels, with 43 each. Leyva had 48 and Ricardo Avalos 61 for the Colonels.

"Those were excellent scores for Lyles and Riffey on a course they had not seen before," LTC Campbell said.

The Colonels launched the season in successful fashion, taking advan­ tage of unseasonably warm, dry weather to string five dual victories together.

M.M.A. opened April's competi­ tion with a 170-186 triumph over Fulton April 5 at Arthur Hills.

Badley led the Colonels with a 1-

over 38. Rush, Anda, Rodenbaugh and Lyles followed, at 41,45,46 and 47.

"It was an excellent score by Badley," LTC Campbell said.

Lyles paced the Colonels in the district meet at the University of Missouri-Columbia, with an 82. Rush carded an 88.

But the season ended there for the Colonels, who placed eighth in the 10team tournament.

"We had a lineup of four or five good golfers who all took their turns at the top," LTC Campbell said. "It will be tough to replace the seniors.

But we've been in that situation before and overcome it."

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Tennis success continues ■ postseason success has I —become something of a JL tradition around the M.M.A. tennis program. And in 1995, the Colonels lived up to that tradition.

M.M.A. swept to the district championship and, although beaten

by St. Joseph LeBlond in the sectional at M.M.A., sent a contingent qualifiers to the state meet in Springfield, Mo. The Colonels captured their fourth consecutive Class 1A-3A District 7 title, winning three of the four individual individual state berths at stake in the 10-team meet.

Senior Antonio Padilla made good on his No. 1 singles seeding by winning four straight matches after an opening bye.

"Antonio played extremely well," said LTC David Steinmetz, the M.M.A. coach. "It was great to see him finish on top after placing second the previous two years."

Both M.M.A. entries made the doubles finals. Senior Eddie Salinas and sophomore Leonel Aguilera, the No. 3 seed, defeated junior Carlos Lara and sophomore Ramiro Cantu, 86, for the title. Both teams qualified for state as the top two finishers.

After beating Savannah, 5-0, in the first round of the sectional, however, M.M.A. dropped a 5-2 decision to LeBlond in the championship match.

Padilla, who improved to 17-0 on the season, and Aguilera, in the No. 2 singles position, scored the only victories for the Colonels.

"Our kids gave their best against LeBlond, but LeBlond was the better team," LTC Steinmetz said.

Perhaps the team's April peak, LTC Steinmetz said, came in an 8-1 victory over Mexico April 20 at Mexico.

"This is our best team performance of the year," LTC Steinmetz said.

Padilla swept Dan Scheuler, 6-1, 61; Aguilera beat Jason Schnake, 6-3, 63; and Salinas defeated Jeff Garrett, 61,6-1.

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Armando Prida followed, in the No. 4 singles match, with a 6-2, 5-7, 61 victory over Dain Goedeke.

Bernardo Alvarez DC posted a victory in No. 6, beating Tyler Brett, 6-3, 6-1.

M.M.A.'s doubles teams of Padilla and Carlos Lara, Aguilera and Salinas and Ramiro Cantu and Enrique Diez Pineyro followed with victories.

"I'm very pleased with the performance of the doubles teams for the first time all year," LTC Steinmetz said afterward. "Lara and Padilla played very well together and gave us a very competitive No. 1 doubles team. The other two teams also played very well and could very well be our doubles teams for district."

M.M.A. posted another road 8-1 victory against Sedalia Smith-Cotton April 18, dropping only one singles match en route to the win.

Doubles performances proved to be the Colonels' downfall in a 4-5 loss to Quincy April 13 on the Academy

Top, Antonio Padilla sends a return back to his No. 1 singles opponent from Quincy.

Above, Leonel Aguilera lunges to return a short lob.

Below, Antonio Padilla con­ fers with coach LTC David Steinmetz during a match.

Right, Eddie Salinas follows through on a shot. Far right, Carlos Lara, shows his form on a serve. Below left, Leonel Aguilera awaits the serve from his Quincy foe.

Below right, Armando Prida returns a shot on the run.

courts.

Padilla, Salinas, Prida and Javier Vielledent earned victories in singles play, putting M.M.A. into position to take the match. But all three doubles teams lost, handing the victory to Quincy.

"We had excellent singles play, and I was very pleased with our effort," LTC Steinmetz said. "Antonio Padilla [a 7-6, 7-5 winner over Sayeed Ali] was outstanding in all aspects of the game. His opponent is a serve-andvolley style of player who kept pressure on Antonio."

The Colonels opened April with an 8-1 win over Osage.

All five singles entries scored victories for M.M.A. in the match.

The 1994 Tennis Colonels. Front: Prida, Garza, F.; Diez Pineyro, Artola, Aguilera, Hermosillo, John, Lopez, J.; Cantu, R. Back: LTC David Steinmetz, coach; Alvarez D.C., Padilla, A.; Salinas.

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Top left, Nicholas Smith slides safely into second against Kemper in the State Military championship game. Top right, Owen Taylor takes a big swing against Kemper. Left, Gabriel Peugnet takes a throw to get a sliding Community R-6 runner, as shortstop John Dale backs up the play. Above, Dale, the team’s ace pitcher, delivers a fastball to a Kemper batter.

District win among baseball prizes fter what appeared to be a promising start, M.M.A. baseball coach MAJ Ron Rosendahl had to concede much of the 1995 season to the weather.

Rain had washed away four straight games in late April and early May, slowing the Colonels' progress, as the postseason approached.

"Some years, it works that way,"

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But the rain couldn't wash away one of the most successful finishes the Colonels had logged in years.

M.M.A. won a district tournament game for the first time "in at least 15 years," by MAJ Rosendahl's estimate, en route to a 4-5 finish.

Coming from behind for the second time in the game, M.M.A.

scored twice in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 5-4 victory over Warrenton in the Class 3A, District 7 opener in Warrenton, Mo. A run-scoring double by Nicholas Smith provided M.M.A. with the margin of victory. Gabriel Peugnet's RBI single earlier in the inning had tied the game at 4-4.

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Below, coach MAJ Ron Rosendahl gives instructions to his players during a trip to the mound. Right, Owen Taylor takes a throw on a close play at first against Kemper. The runner barely beat the throw. .

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seven innings and went 2 for 3 at the plate, including a two-run homer - his team-leading sixth of the season.

However, the season came to an abrupt end in the second round of the district, as host Duchesne blanked the Colonels, 10-0 in St. Charles, Mo. Owen Taylor was the lone offen­ sive bright spot, as far as M.M.A. was concerned, with two hits.

Dale paced the team's offense nearly all season, knocking base hits including four home runs - in each of his first 13 official at-bats. He drew walks in all other plate appearances.

"I took a lot of batting practice during spring break, and I play all summer," he said.

MAJ Rosendahl credited M.M.A.'s weight-training program for having

The 1995 Baseball Colonels. Front: Culbertson, Bowman, Taylor, O.; Gershen, Bradbury, S.; Wells, B.; Hackett, Stuehmer, C.; Caballero, G. Row 2: Stuehmer, B.; Dwyer, McDavid, Smith, N.H.; Peugnet, Dale, Bernert, Lanford, Parker, J.; Porath. Back: MAJ Ron Rosendahl, head coach; Ehler, Taylor, K.; Laurenzi, Michener, Armstrong, Mayr, E.; James, LT Scott Wilkinson, assistant coach.

turned Dale into a power-hitting threat.

"This year, he was hitting home runs instead of doubles," MAJ Rosendahl said.

Dale's streak was broken in a 14-0 no-hit loss to Mexico April 17.

Hitting didn't appear to be much of a problem, however, in Colonels victories over Centralia and Madison.

Bradbury, Owen Taylor, Dale and Gabe Peugnet each collected two hits in a 7-2 M.M.A. triumph over Madison April 13.

"We took command from the very first inning," MAJ Rosendahl said.

The Colonels got one run in the first, added two more in the second

and put it away with four in the fifth.

Dale pitched five innings of no-hit baseball, picking up the victory.

Dale hit two homers and pitched four innings, and Zack Gershen scored four runs, as the Colonels bombed Centralia, 14-3.

"This was a very good win," MAJ Rosendahl said. "The pitchers and catcher worked well, the defense played well, and the team hit the ball well."

M.M.A. amassed 14 hits against Centralia's first-year club.

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The 1994-95 M-Club. Front: Stuehmer, C.; Flores, Alvarez del Castillo, Padilla, A.; Wells, B.; Bowman, Culbertson. Row 2: Taylor, 0.; Csaki, Young, J.; Zwach, Gershen, Rodenbaugh, Dickey, Magliocco, Millhouse. Row 3: MAJ Joe Ableman, sponsor; Young, A.; Deon, Dale, Peugnet. Row 4: Barney, Everts, Layne. Back: Ehler, Beaty, McDavid, Mayer, C.

Effort, commitment keys to M-Club adets across the M.M.A. campus covet member­ ship on any of the Academy's 11 varsity

teams.

But mere membership on a varsity team isn't enough to qualify an M.M.A. athlete for a place in the MClub, the Academy's athletic honor society.

Like any honor at the Academy, MClub membership comes at a price, and that price is commitment and effort.

The M-Club is, indeed, an elite group.

According to the Cadet Handbook, a cadet must letter in two varsity sports in order to merit membership in the M-Club. And, once there, a cadet cannot rest on his laurels.

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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 any training rules sanctioned by the Academy's athletic department.

The rules are strict and traps seem many and varied; yet, the roll of MClub members during 1994-95 was robust, to say the least, with nearly 30 members in the spring.

But the M-Club is more than a group of guys who wear M.M.A. varsity letters. The organization is active, both on and off campus.

During the Christmas season, members of the M-Club distributed food to the less-fortunate around the Mexico area.

The club also held its annual auction in January, selling members' services to the cadets at large. If there

were boots to be polished or even tours to be served, the M-Club "members" made themselves avail­ able - for a price - to handle the tasks.

Proceeds from the auction went toward the club's spring trip.

The 1994-95 M-Club included Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo, Raul Badiola, Alex Barney, Jarrod Beaty, Jeremy Bowman, Sebastian Csaki, John Culbertson, John Dale, Andrew Deon, Garrett Dickey, Tony Ehler, Wil Everts, Milton Flores, Zack Gershen, Mike Layne, Pete Magliocco, Carlos Mayer, Steven McDavid, Richard Millhouse, Antonio Padilla, Gabe Peugnet, Rex Rodenbaugh, Cory Stuehmer, Owen Taylor, Brannon Wells, Adam Young, Jason Young and lan Zwach.

MAJ Joe Ableman, M.M.A.'s athletic director, once again served as the group's faculty sponsor.

Standing Tall Soldiers

SSG Michael Hawkins declares Nathan Parker a winner in a pugil stick match held on a Saturday morning in November. The Military Department con­ ducted a number of contests throughout the year. The activity is designed to simulate handling a bayonet, according to LTC Ernest Allen, senior Army instructor at M.M.A.

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This year, however, there seems little mystery about the result. That's because members of the seven-member inspection team began to gush praise for M.M.A.'s corps and facilities even before they had completed their inspection April 28.

"I came back wondering how you could top what we have seen in the past in the three years I've been back," said inspection team supervisor LTC Eric Cunningham, com­ mander of the University of Missouri's ROTC program, as he addressed battalion staffers, COL Ronald Kelly and M.M.A. military staffers at an inspection critique. "But you really have topped it from the opening gun.

The briefing was outstanding. The color guard we started out from was great. It's hard to say about the company drill competition, because they always look so good."

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LTC Cunningham, who conducted F.I. for the third consecutive year, said he had expected to find a sharp unit.

"If we showed up here on any Tuesday, you all would look grand, I'm convinced of that, because of the standards that we see here," he said at the critique. "These are not created overnight for our benefit on the last Friday in April. You guys maintain this. I know what goes on here day in and day out. It's a job well-done."

So, as it was officially announced at Commencement, the 107th Corps of Cadets was recommended to wear the Gold Star as an Honor Unit with Distinction for the 24th time in the 25 years it has been available.

Another job was completed successfully and another milestone reached along the journey of the school year.

Months of work paid off, said LTC Ernest Allen, senior military instructor atM.M.A. "I think you did an excellent job," he said to cadets at a critique assembly at the close of the afternoon, after inspectors had gone. "It went better than last year's.

"The lesson is, you have to start preparing for this inspection in January and not the 27th of April."

F.I began for cadets with reveille at 4:55 a.m. The inspectors arrived at 8:30 a.m.

Top left, Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki and his staff brief visiting inspectors early in the inspection. Top right, Miguel Fernandez and Leon Varshavsky clean weapons during F.I. prep. Above, LTC Eric Cunningham, flanked by Honor Guard commander Raul Badiola and LTC Ernest Allen, checks a uniform. Left, SGM Richard Bohnen checks for dust behind a bunk in ‘D’ Barracks, as Enrique Castillo sneaks a quick glance at the procedure.

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Left, SFC David Mitchell of M.M.A.’s military staff helps inspectors SGM Ri­ chard Bohnen, CPT Keith Krause and CPT Stoney Ross tabulate a score dur­ ing platoon competition.

Below left, CPT Ross quiz­ zes Erik Esparza during in­ ranks inspection. Below right, C.M. Mitchell can only smile after CPT Krause inspects the soles of his shoes.

After looking over the color guard and Fusileer honor guard, talking with COL Kelly and attending a briefing by battalion staffers, inspec­ tors moved into the barracks.

It was there that the cadets realized just how closely the team would examine them.

Each company commander greeted an inspector on the front steps of his barracks and escorted the guest inside.

Eddie Salinas, "E" Company commander, greeted inspector CPT Stoney Ross on the front steps of his barracks and ushered the visitor inside.

CPT Ross entered a room, where cadets stood rigidly at attention.

CPT Ross checked the press, shoes and a dress uniform for any irregulari­ ties. Everything was in order.

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"Where you from?" he asked Francisco Leyva.

"Mexico City, sir," came the answer.

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, inspectors fired questions, asking cadets to name their squad leaders, what the JROTC patch signified, what M.M.A.'s crest stood for, what the colors of the U.S. flag represented and a myriad of other questions. Replies were immediate and concise.

An inspection in-ranks followed inspection of the barracks. Cadets fielded questions about weaponry, chain of command and other militaryrelated topics throughout.

Inspectors also eyeballed the Academy's facilities and military department before and after lunch.

During noon mess, cadets across the room scanned the table where inspectors sat, looking for any clue as to how the corps was faring.

"It's been a lot of work," cadet Jason Parker said. "We all put our best effort into it."

"We did whatever we could," senior David Badley said. "We worked hard and worked together, mainly, and I think we did a good job."

What was the hardest part of

Below, SSG Joe Reddick checks Junior Schooler Edward Sirilarbanan, while, in­ side a room, two other Bravo cadets stand at attention and await inspection.

Right, CPT Keith Krause looks over Brian Grissom’s weapon. Middle, LTC Eric Cunningham, escorted by Battalion Com­ mander Sebastian Csaki, salutes the col­ ors at the review. Bottom, LTC Cunningham congratulates George Ludewig, whose 1st Platoon from Alpha won the platoon competition.

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"Probably the shining of shoes and getting the dust out of the way/' Badley said, grinning.

They didn't have to wait long. LTC Cunningham quelled any doubts they had harbored, as he spoke to them after the meal.

"I remarked to my staff the other day that it would be tough for you to do any better than I've seen you do in the last two years," he told cadets.

"But I can tell you that after today's inspection, so far, and everything we've seen, you've outdone your­ selves, and everyone looks great. The barracks look great. The in-ranks went very well.

"Now, I'm looking forward to my favorite part, the review and company competition."

The 1st Platoon of Alpha Com­ pany, under the command of senior George Ludewig, won the competi­ tion.

"They looked extremely sharp, as did the others," LTC Cunningham said.

The few, the proud the M.P. 's hey are omnipresent at M.M.A. events, so it is, perhaps, ironic that members of M.M.A.'s Military Police squad are often overlooked.

Few in number they may be, but the M.P.'s at M.M.A. are an elite squad, says their sponsor, SFC David Mitchell.

"We want only the best cadets in academics, grades, discipline and bearing," he said of the 12-member squad, whose members man posts at events that draw visitors to campus.

Those involved in the program say many people don't know about most of the functions M.P.'s perform. The squad not only marches in reviews and pulls traffic posts; they are also required to perform duties at formal balls, mixers, sporting events and other programs that bring visitors to the M.M.A. campus.

They also sacrifice much of their free time to pull their duties.

"Sometimes, it's hard for an M.P. to take time from family and friends for their duties during Dad's Weekend," said junior John Dale, a former assistant provost marshal. "But when they decide to, they are justly re­ warded."

Requirements for being part of the M.P. squad are lofty.

"You need a winning attitude, fewer than 15 tours per month and a satisfactory academic record," said senior Rob Welty, provost marshal.

In exchange for performing duties, M.P.'s earn two permits per month.

But there are less-tangible rewards, said Welty, whose duties as provost marshal include assigning personnel to events.

"There is a lot of self-pride in being an M.P.," he said, adding that many M.P.'s volunteer for duty.

Others notice that attitude, said SFC Mitchell, an ROTC instructor.

"There's a lot of prestige of being an M.P.," SFC Mitchell said. "They

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Above, Rob Welty directs traffic behind Stribling Hall. Right, Sean Patterson an­ swers a visitor’s question.

know they are kind of a showcase for the school. I’ve gotten some positive comments at events from parents and visitors who felt the M.P.'s looked sharp and did their job."

M.P.'s also work when not asked to, he said.

"They are dedicated, disciplined and sharp," he said. "They are every bit as sharp as any M.P. squad has been in the past."

M.P.'s rotate frequently on their posts, but over a three-day weekend, an M.P. can spend between 18 and 20 hours on duty, primarily directing traffic.

The M.P. stationed by the flagpole sends a car back with one blast of his whistle, alerting his fellows. As each car makes a turn, it will be directed by an M.P. White gloves snap the correct direction during the day, and light­ batons do the same at night. Two blasts of the whistle mean a car is coming in the opposite direction.

"There is a lot of pride," SFC Mitchell said. "They show it on Sunday afternoons at review. Once it's over with, they pitch in and make sure everything is done, so everyone is out of there at the same time and duty

doesn't fall on just two or three."

There is another group of M.P.s that is comprised of sergeants and corporals in the corps. Not part of the regular force, they can be seen patrolling the streets of Mexico during general leaves.

The uptown M.P.'s are on duty as a reminder to those cadets on leave that they are gentlemen.

The 1994-95 U.S. Color Guard. Taylor, 0.; Stochl, Boetticher, Bradbury, S.

The 1994-95 M.P.'s. Front: Brown, E.; Welty, provost mar­ shal; Patterson. Back, Cordero, Green, J.; Morrison, Varshavsky, Beach, Hermosillo, Crabtree, Bracy, Kalb.

The 1994-95 International Color Guard. Front: Oronoz, Cesena. Back: Aera, Mayer, C.; Martinez, R.; Tapia, Acebal, Orive.

Left, Eric Brown and Sean Patterson man their posts at a Colonels basketball game. Above, R.T. Kalb directs a vehicle toward the rear of Stribling Hall during Registration.

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ROTC staff teaches leadership skills ^".M.A.'s military depart IV /1 ment is an integral part JL V JL of the institution, not just an ancillary part of it.

Of course, LTC Ernest Allen, senior army instructor, and assistants SFC David Mitchell and SSG Michael Hawkins teach the ROTC Leadership Education Training classes.

But they do more. LTC Allen proctors study halls and coaches the varsity rifle team, and all three coach in the intramural program.

"I've never seen a school integrate its military staff into the daily routine like M.M.A.," LTC Allen says. "It makes for a fine all-around program and one of the best I've ever seen in a military school."

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Distinction 24 times of the 25 it has been offered. Preparing the corps for the annual inspection is the military department's primary responsibility, and support and cooperation from everyone makes it a relatively easy task, LTC Allen says.

SFC Mitchell and SSG Hawkins echo those sentiments and add that the cadets are easy to work with.

Because the school is, in many ways, a family, the military staff organizes family get-togethers. It also ensures that the cadets will have their GI equipment and learn useful things in LET classes. When cadets complete the program, they can save a life, find their way out of the woods, follow orders responsibly and lead others.

Top left, SFC David Mitchell points out a slight flaw to Josey Perez during drilldown.

Top right, LTC Ernest Allen gets help from Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo in LET class. Middle, SSG Hawkiins and LTC Allen oversee some controlled pugilistics in the Field House. Above, SSG Hawkins clocks Michael Keyser on the peg board.

Standing Tall

Junior School

LT Ken Koster offers some assistance to Scott Bowen in his sixth-grade Science class.

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LTC Paul Gillette welcomes Jesus Cosme to the Junior School during Registration, pinning a nametag on him, as Cosme’s mother watches.

Bravo's new leader is back in familiar territory LTC Gillette, '70, leaves the Army to lead boys of'B'

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ne of the new faces in Bravo Company is an old hand at doing things the M.M.A. way. He is, after all, a graduate of not only the Junior School but the high school, as well.

He is LTC Paul Gillette, a member of the M.M.A. graduating class of 1970 who since August 1994 has busied himself with his duties as new commandant of the Junior School.

"I always wanted to someday come back and work with the boys at M.M.A., perhaps give some current cadets the kind of opportunities for success in life that I had when I was a cadet here so long ago," said LTC Gillette, a 20-year Army veteran who had directed a helicopter ambulance support service for a combined military and civilian community of more than 100,000 people.

"I was in charge of a helicopter purchase project for the last four years," he said. "I was in charge of $20 million of a $300 million program."

LTC Gillette quickly impressed colleagues on the Junior School staff.

"LTC Gillette has some great ideas and plans for the Junior School. He is a very positive person," said Ms. Beth Heinze, housemother of Bravo Company.

Cadets also gave him high marks.

"By picking good leaders and competing in drill to be better than the high school, LTC Gillette will be an outstanding commandant," cadet Terry Dorr said as the fall term began.

LTC Gillette holds meetings for

leaders every Monday and Friday to discuss problems in the Junior School.

"I think LTC Gillette is a person with a lot of goals, and he is a great commandant this year," cadet Luis Elizondo said.

Among his major contributions, the new commandant arranged for the U.S. Army to donate $50,000 in computer equipment to M.M.A., with much of the material going to use in a new Junior School computer lab.

"The base I had been stationed at was upgrading its computers," he said. "I read about a program in which they were donating computers to schools, and I told COL Kelly I thought we should contact them.

About two weeks later, they contacted us, and we went down and picked up the equipment."

LTC Gillette brought optimism for a successful first year as head of the Junior School.

"It's sometimes trying, as any new situation can be, but it's also very successful," he said.

As a military veteran, LTC Gillette had long since grown used to his role as a leader of men. Did he anticipate problems leading boys?

"I enjoy working with the young guys," he said.

But LTC Gillette wasn't the only newcomer in the Junior School.

Dozens of recruits also had to grow accustomed to a new routine.

"Things are going well, although it's always a little slow in the begin­ ning, with all of the new boys learning to work together," he said.

Top, LTC Paul Gillette confers with MAJ Jonathan Eastman in the principal’s of­ fice. Middle, LTC Gillette, a 20-year vet­ eran of the U.S. Army, observes an activ­ ity in fall Leadership Training camp, as cadet Michael Erdman looks on. Bottom, MAJ Eastman meets with new fourth­ grader Alejandro Corona and his parents during Registration.

Changes mark year for Bravo he mission of M.M.A.'s Junior School remains the same; only its leaders change from time to time.

The 1994-95 was one of those years for major change at the top, as LTC Paul Gillette, '70, opted for Army retirement after 20 years of service and assumed the leadership post of the Junior School as commandant.

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Top left, Junior School staffers CPT Chris Piccone and LT Ken Koster listen intently to COL Ronald Kelly, M.M.A. president, at the first faculty meeting of the year in August. Top right, LTC Paul Gillette meets with a new student during Registration. Middle left, students work on an assignment in Mrs. Amy Auwarter’s classroom, as the teacher offers one of them some help. Middle right, LTC Jim Garrett answers a question for Federico Tamez. Above, parents meet with MAJ Mike Menneke to discuss their son’s progress.

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Piper's departure and became principal.

"It's been a very smooth transition, and we've made a lot of strides," MAJ Eastman said.

Academic excellence has always been the prime focus of M.M.A., and the Junior School, founded in 1930, has always prided itself on its own brand of innovation.

One example is the Accelerated Reading Program, which has helped cadets enhance their skills and build their love of books. Reading achieve­ ment awards were presented to cadets at all Junior School awards banquets during the school year.

"The reading program has taken off; we're very pleased with the response," MAJ Eastman said.

There were other projects to be handled, including the Christmas

Above, CPT Andrew Wittekmd, assistant commandant, looks for mistakes in the Dad’s Day drilldown. Right, Mrs. Renae Stumpe illustrates an answer in the Learn­ ing Resources Center, as Ken Warren and Roberto Zaleta await their turns. Below right, LT Ken Koster shows a parent one of the books his class has been reading.

Bottom, Sean Curley smiles after spelling a word correctly for CPT Chris Piccone, as Felipe Pimiento waits for his turn.

play, Bedlam in Bethlehem, fall and winter leadership training; and, of course, the usual schooltime routine of athletics, field trips and academics.

After attending the annual fall conference of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States Nov. 11-12, MAJ Eastman said he found M.M.A. was meeting the challenges of educating its students in an everincreasingly competitive field of private education.

"The bottom line was, I think, private schools are doing an excellent job, given the many extra responsibili­ ties schools have embraced in the modern era," he said. "I felt we are right in the mainstream, doing an excellent job as a private school. We are doing a lot more for these kids than they are getting in a public school, and that is as it should be."

That success is a result of a lot of hard work by dedicated staffers, he added.

The Junior School boasted a faculty that was nothing if not versatile. Most staffers carried numerous responsibili­ ties, including LTC Gillette and MAJ Eastman, each of whom set his daily

administrative duties aside to teach a couple of literature courses.

CPT Chris Piccone taught composi­ tion in grades seven and eight and doubled as advisor for the Junior School journalism aspirants.

Mrs. Renae Stumpe carried multiple responsibilities in the Learning Resource Center, assisting cadets who had difficulties in specific subject areas.

MAJ Mike Menneke taught seventh- and eighth-grade math and took on coaching responsibilities.

Mrs. Amy Auwarter 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 hands-on learning.

"Captain K" often had experiments going. Supremely devoted to the cadets, he continued to serve as the Junior School's unofficial photogra­ pher and carried his camera to all events involving Bravo students. A wall display of pictures in his class­ room is one of his trademarks.

LTC Jim Garrett taught Social Studies. LTC Garrett had a keen command 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 Spanish and English as a Second Language.

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Assistant Commandant CPT Andrew Wittekind directed the Brigadiers, the Junior School's precision drill platoon. CPT Wittekind also coached.

New to the staff at midyear was LT Scott Wilkinson, who served as Assistant Commandant.

LT Ken Koster taught sixth grade, as well as fourth- and fifth-grade math.

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.

Top left, Mrs. Naomi Goff fits newly ar­ rived seventh-grader Gustavo Luders with a pair of shoes during Registration. Top right, CPT Willis Kleinsorge returns some graded assignments to his Science stu­ dents. Above left, LTC Paul Gillette ob­ serves, as Dustin Weller helps Luis Elizondo, Terry Dorr, Michael Erdman and Ed Sirilarbanan sharpen their salutes.

Above, Marcelo Garza listens to House­ mother Ms. Beth Heinze between bites of pizza at the Junior School Christmas Party.

Standing Tall Members of the Company

MAJ Mike Menneke helps new Junior School student Mike Scheele try on a raincoat during Registration. Guide Chris Coleman, meanwhile, watches the process.

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Eighth Grade Ben Bayless David Cabello Joe Calder Chris Coleman Josh Cowan Sean Curley

Austin Dombrowski Terry Dorr Luis Elizondo Alex Estep Manolo Garcia Marcelo Garza

Sean Gold Chase Hughes Bill Jordan Clayton Knapp Jaime Ledferd

David Moreno Alfonso Moreno Clay Petty Felipe Pimiento Ryan Rauckman Arturo Sandoval

Surun Sirilarbanan Federico Tamez Gerardo Trujillo Chris Uribe Dustin Weller

Bravo Company parades past parents at the Dad’s Day Review.

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Seth Aldrich Jorge Ayala Justin Brunson Jon Avitt Luke Belangee Andy Burden

Lance Dominguez Jesus Cosme Luis Delgado Ryan Doolin Michael Erdman Joey Espinoza

Chris Evdoxiadis Seth Feala Luis Gallegos Matt Henson Vitorio Jove Allen Lavaty

Andy Leger Alex Longoria Gustavo Luders Carlos Olea Juan Pizano Ed Sirilarbanan

Karl Tempest Andres Trujillo Gustavo Valenzuela

Above, Ryan Doolin and eighth-grader Austin Dombrowski enjoy a rustic repast at the Junior School Cookout in September at Mismilaca. Right, LTC Paul Gillette addresses cadets at the Winter Trimester Awards Banquet.

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Sixth Grade Samir Blanchet Scott Bowen Sean Donnelly Scott Hamilton Mike Hoggins

Jeff Jones Chris Landreth Stuart Otis Ty Perkins Tony Semino

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Fourth Grade Alejandro Corona Matt Dellinger Ricardo Lecumberri Oscar Uribe Roberto Zaleta

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Alejandro Corona, Ricardo Lecumberri and Oscar Uribe paddle across the lake during a campout at Mismilaca in April. Junior Schoolers had numerous campouts at M.M.A.’s lake and recreation area during the school year.

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Below left, Chris Landreth and Luis Delgado sample some of the Mexican food at the Columbus Day buffet. Right, the Brigadiers perform at a University of Missouri women’s basketball game Feb. 1 5 at the Hearnes Center in Columbia, Mo. Bottom, Samir Blanchet examines a certificate at the fall awards banquet.

Activities enhance cadet educational life earning and developing interests depends on exposure to many different experiences and disciplines. Junior School cadets get this exposure through extracurricular activities and field trips.

Activities are a regular part of the academic day. Some cadets see the last part of the day as the best.

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agree.

Choice and academic interest also play into the nature of the program.

Cadets decide which of numerous academic areas to get involved in, then dive in.

Seventh-grader Juan Pizano chose Science Improvement with CPT Willis Kleinsorge and Basic Computer Literacy with MAJ Mike Menneke.

Pizano chose these F-PAC pro­ grams, because he needed to learn more about those subjects.

But F-PAC isn't just about learning.

Pizano, for one, said he had a lot of

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fun in F-PAC. "I never got bored in my F-PAC classes," he said.

F-PAC is short for Fine and Practical Arts Classes. The program was launched in 1990 by thencommandant LTC Robert Piper, who wanted to put a more-serious slant on programs that had been considered no more than activities. So, he turned them into bona fide classes. Cadets who participated were graded, just as they were in other classes.

F-PAC options in 1994-95 were varied and included four-day sessions of Art, with LT Ruffy Lim; Band, with LTC Dana Reynard; English as a Second Language, with MAJ Joe Nunez; Glee Club, with Mrs. Ruth Nation; Speech and Drama, with Ms. Elizabeth Heinze; Journalism, with CPT Chris Piccone and LT James Offner; and Academic Improvement, with LTC Jim Garrett.

Other courses designed to help cadets get needed extra help met Mondays and Tuesdays, including CPT Kleinsorge's Basic Science Improvement; MAJ Menneke's Basic Math Improvement; and Mrs. Amy Auwarter's Basic Reading Improve­ ment.

CPT Kleinsorge's Science Project Lab took place Thursdays and Fridays, as did MAJ Menneke's Basic Computer Literacy.

"I like this F-PAC, because we have extra time to do all of my homework, and I can do better in my academics," cadet Luis Delgado said of the program.

Cadets learned a lot of lessons off campus, as well, through field trips.

Aside from the Educational Tour, which took high school and Junior School cadets to the East Coast, there

Top left, cadets gather around a model of an ancient Indian settlement at the Cahokia Mounds museum. Top right, a guide shows cadets an old Indian snowshoe at the museum. Above, cadets make their way up a long wall of steps leading to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

were one-day excursions to such places as the Cahokia Mounds near Cahokia, Ill.; the University of Missouri-Columbia; and other venues.

The trip to Cahokia Mounds, Oct. 17, was a trip back in time. It was a chance, teachers said, to enhance their understanding of American Indians by visiting one of the oldest burial sites on the continent.

"The students needed to learn more about American Indians to really understand Cahokia," said CPT Chris Piccone, who accompanied cadets on the trip and helped to provide some pre-trip instruction.

At the site, cadets got to eyeball artifacts, watch a film about the Indians of the Cahokia area and tour the burial mounds.

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Left, Ms. Elizabeth Heinze and cadets get set to hit the slopes on their ski trip. Below left, Mrs. Ruth Nation, vocal music director, con­ ducts the Junior School Glee Club in the Pops Concert March 1 6. Below right, Ryan Rauckman takes a break from studies with a friend in the Science room.

"The movie and the museum were excellent," teacher LT Ken Koster said.

But there was more, beyond the trip to Cahokia.

Cadets later stood in awe, as they gazed skyward, toward the top of the Gateway Arch on the banks of the Mississippi River in downtown St. Louis.

"It's giant!" eighth-grader Clay Petty exclaimed.

"The museum at the Arch was very

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educational, because of the number of Western artifacts," eighth-grader Sean Gold said.

There were also numerous trips for each class. The sixth-graders ventured to the University of Missouri-Colum­ bia Nov. 18 to check out insects and ancient works of Mediterranean art.

The trip was planned for cadets to test their knowledge of bugs and ancient art. The groups had just studied insects in science class and Mediterra-

nean art in social studies.

"I liked the really old, carved masks," Samir Blanchet said.

Not all trips were educational, in the academic sense, but proved enlightening nonetheless.

Nine cadets, Ms. Elizabeth Heinze and CPT Willis Kleinsorge ventured to Leaps and Bounds, a recreation center in St. Louis in late January.

"The boys really enjoyed them­ selves," Ms. Heinze said. "They played games and ate tons of good food."

Some 15 to 20 seventh- and eighth­ graders hit the slopes of the Hidden Valley resort in Eureka, Mo., Feb. 18 on a ski trip that was a first for a

number of the Junior Schoolers.

The group, supervised by CPT Kleinsorge and Ms. Heinze, got an early start on the activities, departing the campus after morning mess.

"It was a fun trip," CPT Kleinsorge said. "The high school made a similar trip, and we wanted to do something different this year, since we had already gone ice skating."

Some of the cadets had never skied before; others were seasoned veterans.

"I really wanted to go skiing and hadn't gone in at least a month," eight-grader Justin Brunson said.

Top, eighth-graders practice dissection in science.

Left, Manolo Garcia and Felipe Pimiento team up to dissect a chicken. Above, Junior Schoolers and the rest of the corps enjoy the Kansas-Missouri college football game in Columbia.

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Outdoor excitement at Mismilaca sk a cadet to pick out one thing that helps M.M.A. stand above other schools, and listen to the variety of answers.

Some might point out the small student-to-teacher ratio. Others might point to up-to-date athletic facilities or the variety of programs available to cadets.

Somewhere in the mix is Mismilaca.

Mismilaca is the Academy's lake and recreation area, located adjacent to the campus.

It is also home to numerous Junior School campouts and cookouts.

The recreation area offers swim­ ming, camping, fishing or simply a place to relax and enjoy the peace of the great outdoors.

The occasions for campouts vary.

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Top, Chris Cotta and Stuart Otis put their artistic spirits into decorating balloons at the Halloween Party in the cabin at Mismilaca. Left, Samir Blanchet pauses with a plateful of food at the Junior School Cookout in September. Above, Ryan Rauckman baits a line for some fishing at the cookout.

a Halloween party, to mark the coming of spring or even as a reward for performance. Sometimes, the entire Junior School went; other times, individual classes or members academic-oriented programs, like the Accelerated Readers, went.

Activities vary, ranging from games to football to watching videos to eating barbecued delicacies. Good times are the common denominator.

Cadets leave for a typical campout at Mismilaca around 5:30 p.m. on a Friday evening and spend the night there.

They don't return until late Saturday morning, after inspection - a bonus in itself, to many.

"I like being able to relax and not have to worry about cleaning so hard for one Saturday," seventh-grader Ed Sirilarbanan said.

Top left, Luis Gallegos takes his partner for a spin at the dance party. Top right, dancers pair up to try out a step they had practiced for weeks. Left, Ryan Rauckman and partner find they can smile for the camera without breaking their rythmn.

Above, Jeff Jones leads his partner in a new step.

Cadets stay in step with dance lessons Tt is a point of pride that M.M.A. I graduates leave the Academy JL well-prepared for life.

For Junior School graduates, there's a bonus: They leave as better dancers.

With four formal balls scheduled throughout the school year at M.M.A., knowing how to dance becomes something more than a luxury. With

that in mind, Junior Schoolers learn the fine art of ballroom dancing.

Dance lessons, designed to enhance the cadet's command of the social graces, took place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on five Thursday nights in January and February on the mezza­ nine of the Centennial Gymtorium.

The lessons culminated with a party Feb. 9 in the Gymtorium with

the girls from Mrs. Janet Graham's dance studio in Mexico, who helped with the lessons.

At that party, cadets got a chance to put to use what they had learned.

"I had a lot of fun dancing and learning new steps each lesson," eighth-grader Marcelo Garza said.

The part)' was a highlight, not only of the lessons but for the year, many

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Right, Mrs. Janet Graham gives some instructions during one of the lessons. Below left, lessons seem to bring out the serious side of Ryan Doolin. Below right, Chris Uribe’s expertise on the dance floor seems to have impressed his mother at the Valentine Ball. Bot­ tom, Alejandro Corona entertains other dancers with his moves at the Valentine Ball.

cadets said.

"I'm happy, because we met girls and knew more people," eighth­ grader Jose Moreno said.

"I couldn't wait for the party, because I like the marvelous dances and having fun," eighth-grader Chris Uribe said.

Cadets learned various types of dances, from fox-trots to the latest steps. They had a chance to try out both old and new at the party, which Mrs. Graham and LTC Paul Gillette chaperoned.

"I think it was good for every­ body," said LTC Gillette, himself a Junor School graduate. "Some of the dances, I grew up with."

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Above, Luis Elizondo instructs recruits how to properly form up during Orientation. Right, Krystian McKeown takes a break from his waiter duties with Ryan Doolin and Ken Warren at the fall awards banquet. Bottom, parents watch veteran cadets train recruits during Orientation.

Cadet life: a lesson in friendship, life yW".M.A. education engenders innumerable /B byproducts. Never to be overlooked among I I them is friendship.

JL ▼ JL. 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 barracks, 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 distributed among three barracks.

"Unity, working together, achiev­ ing together - it's a primary focus here," said LTC Paul Gillette, com­ mandant.

For many - perhaps all - 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 or 80 strangers.

Then, M.M.A. works its magic.

Friendships form, first with room-

mates, then with cadets down the hall.

Then, on the next floor. Bravo students go to class together, compete together, take field trips together, study together, eat together, prepare for inspections together and partici­ pate in activities together.

Common experiences lead to unity and fellowship in Bravo Company.

Before long, every 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 them closer to one another.

"I plan on keeping in touch with my friends here," eighth-grader Alex Estep said..

Other cadets say they like always having someone around who will listen to them.

"I feel comfortable here, because there is always someone 1 can talk to," Sean Gold said.

Top, fourth-graders Alejandro Corona and Ricardo Lecumberri perform ‘Runaway Train’ in M.M.A.’s annual Talent Show.

Right, Alfonso Moreno and Josh Cowan share a laugh with M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly during Registration. Bottom left, LTC Paul Gillette congratulates an obviously elated Bill Jordan, who won one of the Dad’s Day drilldown competitions.

Bottom right, Luis Elizondo watches Alex Estep help a cadet position his feet on a rope mesh during Leadership Training in September.

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Below, parents watch a Junior School soccer game on Friday of Dad’s Week­ end. Right, Bill Jordan and two parents wait for a recruit to be fitted in the Quartermaster Department during Regis­ tration. Bottom left, Allen Lavaty, Clay Petty and Austin Dombrowski enjoy their repast at the Winter Trimester Awards Banquet. Bottom right, Bravo students perform their annual Christmas play, Bed­ lam In Bethlehem, in the Centennial Gymtorium.

Leaders in the company say they feel a particular responsibility for the well-being of their fellow cadets.

"I do my best to help others in the company," said Felipe Pimiento, Bravo commander.

It is not an uncommon sight to see a cadet conversing with a faculty member at either about

school or some non-academic topic.

Teachers say they are happy to oblige.

"I think it's important to build trust between teacher and student," said CPT Willis Kleinsorge, who teaches Science in the Junior School.

"When there is a problem here, the faculty is always willing to help,"

Gold said. "Here, every faculty member is like a counselor."

But when it comes to sharing secrets, there seems to be nothing quite like being able to trust a good friend, many cadets say.

"Around here, there's always somebody to talk to," cadet Stuart Otis said.

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Left, a visitor from the north solicits Christmas wishes from Luis Gallegos and Juan Pizano. Below, Bravo ca­ dets enjoy feasting at the Winter Trimester Awards Banquet. Middle left, cadets make their way across a river on a rope bridge during Leader­ ship Training. Middle right, Truman the Tiger, M.U.’s mascot, pauses with Brigadiers members Manolo Garcia, Marcelo Garza and Carlos Olea after their performance at the university. Bottom, Chris Cotta in­ troduces his guest to LTC and Mrs. Paul Gillette at the Tulip Ball.

Even erstwhile loners find them­ selves in the inner circle at M.M.A. 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 reinforce­ ment, look at the good side of a bad situation," she said. "This makes cadets feel better about themselves and the situation. I give lots of hugs."

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Left, Bravo athletes play flag football in front of parents on campus for Dad’s Weekend. Below left, MAJ Mike Menneke monitors a wrestling match. Below center, David Moreno com­ petes in a winter swimming meet. Below right, Alex Estep hurls the shot put in the Junior School track meet in February.

Cadets learn how to compete ■ 1 veryone loves to win. The |H Junior School athletic J—1 program focuses on winning, but not simply in competi­ tion. Bravo Company athletes learn how to win in life.

"We try to draw a parallel between athletics and life," said MAJ Mike Menneke, an active coach in the program. "And learning how to deal with disappointments is just as important as taking your place in the winner's circle."

That's an important lesson, he says, because in any competition, also-rans

always outnumber champions.

"You don't have to finish first to be a winner, in games or in life," MAJ Menneke says. "Trying your best is the real objective. I can't complain, as long as you give me your best effort."

The sports menu was varied, to say the least, in 1994-95. In the fall, there was soccer, flag football, tennis and cross country. The winter season brought a tournament that featured wrestling, swimming and basketball, followed by track and field. Spring sports included basketball, tennis, soccer and horseback.

There was also a catch-all program of several activities for those cadets whose interests varied beyond the established roster of sports.

"I liked football, because the teachers taught us a lot of things, and

I had a lot of fun," Luis Gallegos said.

Soccer and tennis usually rank high on the list of favorite pursuits. Indeed, they are popular enough to warrant spring and fall programs.

In the fall of '94, however, tennis failed to draw more than a handful of participants.

"The few dedicated cadets who went out really learned a lot," coach LT Ken Koster said.

Soccer drew many players, particularly international students.

"Captain K taught us the basics of soccer," Juan Pizano said. "He made us work hard."

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Jonathan Eastman coached flag football, which exposed many students to the sport for the first time.

Fourth- fifth- and sixth-graders could run cross country - another new entry on Bravo's fall sports menu. The program's highlight was participation in Mexico's annual Run for the Roses.

Sixth-grader Scott Hamilton won a medal for finishing sixth in the 2-mile race in 16 minutes, 53 seconds.

Wrestling drew most participants during the winter season. For weeks before the tournament, cadets could be heard bragging about impending victory for themselves.

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Top left, CPT Willis Kleinsorge congratu­ lates Austin Dombrowski, who, with Manolo Garcia and Arturo Sandoval, won a letter and medal in basketball. Top right, Ricardo Lecumberri prepares to defend against Silvio Durinzi in basket­ ball. Left, Gerardo Trujillo tries to work the ball past Scott Bowen in soccer.

Above, Allen Lavaty works out in the weight room. Right, Joe Calder wrestles Arturo Sandoval. The latter won the match.

First-place accolades went to Jon Avitt, Luke Belangee, Andy Burden, Terry Dorr, Luis Elizondo, Michael Erdman, Luis Gallegos, Manolo Garcia, Stuart Otis, Felipe Pimiento and Arturo Sandoval.

Swimming winners included David Moreno, in the eighth-grade division; Seth Aldrich, seventh; and Roberto Zaleta, fourth and fifth.

Weightlifting, introduced in 199495, required cadets to work on conditioning in the upper school weight room.

Quality Quest focuses on interests of cadets hink of something you really love - or, perhaps something you'd simply love to know more about.

Then imagine getting nearly a week to learn all you can about that topic instead of going to classes.

That sums up the Junior School's annual Quality Quest Week, which in 1995 ran from April 10-14.

Learning about one particular topic was the chief goal of Quality Quest Week. Indeed, it gave each Junior School student an opportunity to do an in-depth study of some kind on a selected topic.

That objective was not lost on Sean Curley, who said he enjoyed his project.

"I studied concentration camps in Nazi Germany," he said. "I wanted to learn more about them, other than just numbers. I wanted to get an idea of what life was really like for those people that were held prisoner."

Quality Quest Week has been conducted in the Junior School for several years. The key to the program's success is allowing students to explore a particular subject that piques their interest, then letting

them explore it at some length, teachers say.

"It's an excellent opportunity for cadets to do research on what they like," LT Ken Koster said.

LT Koster helped 10 sixth-graders with their project, acting as a kind of guide.

One of his students was Sean Donnelly, who did a report on snakes.

"Quality Quest is going to help me get more information about how to feed and take good care of my pet," said Donnelly, a snake owner.

Students also had a choice in how to present their reports. They could put together a visual display, a poster or even submit a written report.

"Quality Quest is a good concept, where individuals can choose a topic of their liking and really learn a lot about that topic," said CPT Willis Kleinsorge, who supervised seventhand eighth-graders with sciencerelated topics.

One of CPT Kleinsorge's students, eighth-grader Surun Sirilarbanan, chose to study dinosaurs.

"This project will help students learn the things that they really want to learn," he said.

Top, parents of one of CPT Willis Kleinsorge’s science students take a close look at their son’s Quality Quest project in CPT Kleinsorge’s classroom during a parent-teacher conference April 15.

Above, parents eye Quality Quest re­ ports posted on a bulletin board in the Junior School Academic Building.

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Top left, Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki congratulates Surun Sirilarbanan, one of five Bravo newcomers to be honored as First Order Recruit.

Top right, Chris Coleman loads his fishing pole during the back-to-school cookout. Above, dis­ trict band musicians Austin Dombrowski and Joe Calder pose with M.M.A. Music Director LTC Dana Reynard after the latter cited them after a noon mess for their accomplishment. Right, LTC Jim Garrett leads Bravo cadets to the museum at the Cahokia Mounds National Historical Site.

Tying it together: a year of triumphs he year in the Junior School was, by the account of many, a year of triumph.

Achievements were many and varied, reaching into the academic, social and artistic realms.

All served to enhance the cadet's appreciation of himself and the world around him.

Leading the way among the achievers during 1994-95 were the five newcomers honored Oct. 13 as First Order Recruits.

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graders Surun Sirilarbanan and David Moreno and seventh-graders Jorge Ayala, Luis Gallegos and Juan Pizano.

Each had the M.M.A. crest pinned onto his garrison cap by Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki, symbol­ izing a new status as "cadet".

"I feel very proud of myself for getting promoted," Ayala said.

Cadets were lauded on a regular basis for academic and athletic achievements at trimester banquets.

More awards capped the year at Commencement.

Students got ample chances to expand their knowledge base on field trips - both academic and social scheduled periodically.

There was plenty of room for individual accomplishment, as well.

Three were named winners of M.M.A.'s annual Presidents Day Essay Contest Feb. 20. First-prize awards went to Surun Sirilarbanan, Edward Sirilarbanan find Silvio Durinzi.

"I felt surprised and at the same time very happy," Surun Sirilarbanan

said.

Two eighth-grade musicians saxophonist Austin Dombrowski and drummer Joe Calder - performed in the Northeast Missouri Junior High District Band Concert Feb. 18 in Centralia, Mo. "I am very proud of myself for being chosen," Dombrowski said. "I was very honored to have the chance to represent our school. I think we played very well, for a band that had only two rehearsals."

Only a few days later, Calder spelled his way to the third round of competition at the Division 4 Spelling Bee, sponsored by the St. Louis PostDispntch, in Vandalia, Mo. Among the words competitors had to spell correctly were "lackadaisical", "remorseless" and "micrometer".

"I studied hard and tried my best," said Calder, who stumbled on the word "doleful" near the end of the third round.

In addition, the best readers in the Junior School were honored with awards and encouraged to continue in their pursuit of literature of all types.

Readers also were rewarded with campouts at Mismilaca in the fall and spring.

Good grades paid off in good times, for many in the Junior School.

Bravo cadets with good grades in math and science enjoyed a day at Six Flags, near St. Louis, April 21.

With only a relative handful of Junior Schoolers remaining on campus that day, it seemed that something was working in the Bravo academic program.

"We've had a good year," said MAJ Jonathan Eastman, principal.

Top left, Sean Gold and other Bravo cadets stand by during pregame ceremonies prior to the Gold Foot­ ball Game at Kemper. Top right, Scott Bowen, Mike Scheele and Samir Blanchet try a new way to eat apples at a Halloween campout at Mismilaca. Above, Junior Schoolers relax by the bonfire at the Homecoming pep rally. Left, LTC Paul Gillette presents military awards to Ed Sirilarbanan, Felipe Pimiento, Luis Elizondo and Manolo Garcia at the Winter Trimester Awards Banquet.

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Left, teacher and stu­ dent keep busy dur­ ing MAJ Mike Menneke’s math class. Below left, Roberto Zaleta eyes some books from Uraguay on display the Columbus Day buffet. Below right, Seth Aldrich clears the bar in the Junior School track meet in February. Bottom, Mrs. Ruth Nation con­ ducts the Junior School choir during Evensong.

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Bravo grads look ahead to new challenges ommencement Weekend is more than just for graduating seniors of M.M.A.'s upper school. There's another group of M.M.A. students who look forward to this climactic weekend of celebration.

They are M.M.A.'s eighth-graders.

For Junior School graduates, Commencement Weekend is as momentous an occasion as it is for those completing the high school academic program.

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 tremendous growth and, for many Bravo cadets, the year has given them their first real peek into their true potential.

It hasn't been easy; they knew that going in and appreci­ ated it coming out.

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 Commencement - that special time when all the work done during the year seems worth it.

The hours of study seem worth it when students are awarded plaques for highest scholarship in their grade levels, such as were awarded to the three Sirilarbanan brothers - Surun, in the eighth grade; Edward, in the seventh; and Mike, in the fourth through sixth.

Surun Sirilarbanan, a member of Delta Phi, M.M.A.'s academic honor society, as the top-rated student in his graduating class, was the class valedictorian.

But there is more to graduation than celebrating aca­ demic achievement. There's a Brigadiers' performance, then the eighth-grade and underclassmen drilldowns, which were won by eighth-grader Josh Cowan and seventh-grader Mike Erdman.

A year's worth of drilling paid off for those two cadets, when their parents descended from the stands to be with their sons as they received winner's plaques.

There are major academic, athletic and military awards, presented at the Final Assembly and at graduation itself, May 27 and 28. Edward Sirilarbanan received the Stribling Cup for the highest efficiency in the Junior School, as well as the Christopher S. Bond Award for being the outstanding underclassman. Manuel Garcia earned the Improvement Plaque for his development over the past year.

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Oscar Uribe clutches his rifle and stands at attention during the undergraduate drilldown.

Award, won by Alfonso Moreno, and the Cadet Council Certificates, presented to Luis Elizondo, Scott Hamilton, Allen Lavaty, Felipe Pimiento, Tony Semino and Edward Sirilarbanan. Glee Club and band members also garner recognition and perform, as well.

Military awards play a big part, too, in the celebration of achievement, such as the Maroon Triangle for Posture, which went to Seth Aldrich, Jon Avitt, Justin Brunson, David Cabello, Jesus Cosme, Josh Cowan, Luis Delgado, Austin Dombrowski, Terry Dorr, Luis Elizondo, Michael Erdman, Alex Estep, Chris Evdoxiadis, Manuel Garcia, Marcelo Garza, Scott Hamilton, Mike Hoggins, Chase Hughes, Bill Jordan, Clayton Knapp, Seth Landreth, Gustavo Luders, Krystian McKeown, David Moreno, Aflonso Moreno, Stuart Otis, Felipe Pimiento, Juan Pizano, Ryan Rauckman, Arturo Sandoval, Edward Sirilarbanan, Surun Sirilarbanan, Andres Trujillo, Gerardo Trujillo, Chris Uribe, Gustavo Valenzuela and Arthur Zander.

Of course, the top military award is the Harris Shield for most soldierly qualities, and that went to Surun Sirilarbanan.

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 athlete, Erdman.

But cadets also appreciate the roles others around them

Top, Chris Evdoxiadis smiles at LTC Paul Gillette, commandant, as he receives a certificate at the Final Assembly. Middle left, scores of video cameras were humming along at all Commencement events, including the Junior School Final Assembly. Middle right, LTC Gillette congratulates Josh Cowan for having won the eighth-grade drilldown. Above, Mrs. Ruth Nation accompanies the Glee Club at the Final Assembly. Above right, duty doesn’t interfere with fourth-grader Alejandro Corona dancing with his mother at the Final Ball. Right, Cadets and guests enjoy the Final Ball.

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Left, Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki leads eighth-graders to their seats at graduation. Below left, MAJ Mike Menneke embraces ones of his stu­ dents after Final Formation.

Below right, Felipe Pimiento receives congratulations from COL Charles Stribling III after getting his diploma.

Bottom, a cadet, packed and ready to leave with his family, gets a congratula­ tory kiss.

played in their lives over the course of the school year.

Many Bravo cadets shed tears when saying good-bye to teachers and friends whom they might not see again in the near future, if ever.

Of course, many tears are shed by cadets who have succeeded in moving on, whether it's on to high school or a notch upward in the Junior School.

"We learned a lot about teamwork this year," Estep said. "And we learned how it should be applied in a lot of different ways."

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Company competition ignites friendly rivalries massive emotional cheer could be heard wafting up from the parade ground: "YEAH!" That's the cheer heard every two weeks at a noon mess formation. It comes from the company which has won company competition for that biweekly.

"It's basically a contest between all three upper school companies to determine which is the best," cadet junior Peter Sunder said.

Company competition is scored biweekly by means of Saturday morning inspections, general leave inspections and Sunday reviews. The company which does well in all of those categories, plus has high grades and a low tour count, wins.

"I like company competition, because it gives me something to strive for, and I got a ribbon for it," said Armando Prida, Delta Company.

Cadets point to a high degree of pride in their individual companies and say failure to win competition sometimes plays against morale.

"When we lose company competi­ tion, everybody gets depressed," one member of Echo said.

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Winning engenders good habits, cadets say.

"If we were winning, I would want to shine my shoes and keep my room clean," Adam Long said.

The contest reached its climax Commencement Weekend, when Alpha captured the Honor Company title for the year.

"It's something we worked hard to achieve all year long," said Zack Gershen, "A" Company commander.

"There's a lot of pride in this com­ pany, and I think it showed in the competition."

Teamwork is a natural result of M.M.A. life, in which so much depends on the contributions of many individuals.

"There's a lot of hard work, but there are rewards, as well," said German Caballero.

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 various military accolades.

Companies are like families, each

Top, companies competed against each other for various athletic, academic and military titles. In this case, Alex Barney and Neal Smith go to the mat in company wrestling. Above, Luis Esparza, Justin Thompson and the rest of the corps paused to honor those who had given all in defense of the nation on Veterans Day.

with a head of the household, of sorts.

In addition to Gershen of Alpha, Alberto Olimon headed Delta, Eduardo Salinas led Echo and Felipe Pimiento commanded Bravo, the Junior School company.

Top left, residents of Alpha gorge on some barbecued delicacies at their company cookout in September. From left are Pat Bracy, Milton Flores, Sebastian Csaki, Richard Cannyn, Antonio Padilla and Chris Nelson. Above left, ca­ det officers and Chaplain LT Mike Brown closed formal ac­ tivities of COL C.R. Stribling’s birthday by placing a wreath at his gravesite. Above right, Bravo residents Samir Blanchet and Andres Trujillo shake out some blankets on the eve of Formal Inspection. Right, Luke Metcalf escorts U.S. Congress­ woman Karen McCarthy, DMo., into the Truman Library in Independence, Mo. Cadets were on hand to take part in the 50th anniversary of Harry S Truman’s ascendency to the presidency April 12.

Below, Battalion Commander Sebastian Csaki presents a cer­ tificate to Jose Figueroa Oct. 10 in the first monthly Honor Squad ceremony of 1 994-95. Other members of Delta’s 3rd squad, 2nd platoon, are Gerardo Gil, Santiago Montoya and Javier Cesena. Right, the battalion staff leads the corps around Faurot Field at the Kansas-Missouri football game at M.U. in Columbia.

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1994-95 Bravo staff. LTC Paul Gillette, Junior School Commandant; Felipe Pimiento, commander; Luke Belangee, Luis Elizondo, Manolo Garcia, Sean Gold, Alex Estep.

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1994-95 Echo staff. Front: LTC Jerry Leadabrand, advisor, Eduardo Salinas, commander; LTC Hub Leverett, advisor.

Back: Luis Campbell, Carlos Anda, Rolando Tavares, Garrett Dickey, Luis Oronoz.

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The colors come down one last time at the Final Formation May 28 on front campus.

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Above, ‘Dismissed!’ was the command that sent the cadet corps’ hats flying at Commencement’s final formation on front campus just seconds after the final notes of echo Taps drifted away in the wind and the national colors were retired. Below, the 63rd Wallace Fry Public Speaking Contest launched Commencement Weekend May 26. At the lecturn is Andrew Deon, who won the Fry Cup.

Seniors take lessons to their next stage in life Tt's called "Commencement". j| But it's no more a beginning JL than an end point.

"It's both," said Richard Millhouse, a six-year cadet who was among the 61 seniors who received diplomas May 28 in the Centennial Gymtorium.

"I'm looking forward to the next stage in life."

For Millhouse, as for his peers in the Class of '95, that means college and the final preparations for career and adult life.

But Commencement also brought an end to years of work and - for many - a litany of accomplishments.

The 106th Commencement Weekend at M.M.A., in following tradition, was spiced with a plethora of activities, ranging from the social to the cerebral.

Commencement '95 started May 26

with the W. Wallace Fry Public Speaking Contest, won by junior and Battalion Commander-designate Andrew Deon, whose essay, "Welfare Reform: We Can't Go On Like This," had many in the audience of approxi­ mately 1,000 parents, relatives and friends pondering the plight of the poor in America.

Senior Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo won the Westminster College/Winston Churchill Award with his speech, "NAFTA: Mexico's Best Hope For Economic Recovery."

Other finalists who delivered speeches in the contest were seniors Trask Bradbury and Keith Reynard, juniors Richard Cannyn and Luke Garden and freshman Eric Brown.

The festivities continued May 27, beginning with drill competitions.

Luke Metcalf was the best-drilled

new cadet. George Ludewig was the best-drilled old cadet. In the Junior School competitions, Josh Cowan was the best-drilled graduate and Michael Erdman the best-drilled undergradu-

Below, LTC Ernest Allen takes a close look at one of the cadets in the old boys’ drilldown. Right, Alpha Company Commander Zack Gershen holds the Honor Company Cup aloft and cheers at the Final Assembly. Bottom left, battalion staffers for 1 995-96 salute the seniors at Senior Review. Bottom right, Chris Bruce engages his date in some deep conversation at the Final Ball.

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Alpha made a sweep of company honors, winning the company drill competition as well as the Honor Company designation, which was announced at the final awards assembly.

At that ceremony, it was an­ nounced that M.M.A. had been recommended to the Army to retain the Gold Star as an ROTC Honor Unit with Distinction, after having scored 598 out of a possible 600 points 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 honored graduates. The

events hit their peak with the presen­ tation of diplomas.

Dr. George A. Russell, president of the four-campus University of Missouri System, the guest speaker, urged graduates to take responsibility for achieving their highest potential.

“Our nation was not made great by whiners, victims and litigators," he said. “It was made great by people who thought things through, who took responsibility for their decisions, who accepted their failures and who also took responsibility for overcom­ ing their own problems - just as you have been taught at Missouri Military Academy."

He also reminded them that independent thought is the key to that

development.

“Our world continues to change, and we need to think about and anticipate those changes," he said.

“We need to listen to all perspectives, even those that make us most uncom­ fortable. And we need to think selflessly about the whole while taking full responsibility for our part of that whole. That is, of course, the essence of a new social contract for our society."

A short time later, at Final Forma­ tion, 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.

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Top left, seniors Alberto Olimon and Bernardo Alvarez del Castillo visit with Junior Schooler Oscar Uribe, who bore the Davison Sabre at Senior Review.

Top right, outgoing Battalion Commander Sebas­ tian Csaki presents the sabre to his successor, Andrew Deon. Middle left, Csaki and COL Ronald Kelly escort guest speaker Dr. George A. Russell past the colors at the review. Middle right, seniors march into the Centennial Gymtorium for gradua­ tion exercises. Above, Csaki, the class valedicto­ rian, receives his diploma from Academic Dean LTC Walter Sullivan, with Board Chairman COL Charles Stribling III looking on. Right, Music Director LTC Dana Reynard leads the seniors through ‘Old M.M.A.’ one last time.

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A History of the Class of 1995 Editor’s Note: This history was read at the 12th annual Senior Banquet May 3 by its author, Jason Young, who completed his seventh and final year at M.M.A. during 1994-95. eing the senior with the most year stripes on his arm, I was asked to write the senior history, a brief summary of what our class has endured through my tenure at M.M.A. Wrapping up seven years of people and memories into a brief passage isn't easy, so, please, bear with me if I omit something or someone.

Late in the summer of 1988,1 found out I was to go to a "military school in Missouri," where I could be "betterprepared for college and for later life."

That didn't mean much to me at the time. As far as I could figure, I was to leave my home in Omaha, Neb., and go to school where I would later become a member of the Army.

A few days later, we - my brother, Adam and I - set out for our new school.

I can recall that, once we arrived on campus for the first time, I was so scared that I jumped into the back seat of our van, searching for a good hiding place.

After feeling a little foolish, I climbed into the front and began my seven-year career at M.M.A. That first day contained the sort of events that would set the pace for the next seven years of my life. I met many people that day, starting with the president and executive officer, then COL Charles Stribling and LTC Ronald Kelly, and eventually ending up with the housemother, Mrs. Miller.

A cadet had taken us around campus, to show the school building, the "QM", the Bravo barracks and the Headquarters, where my brother and I were to live for the next year or so.

In the barracks, I met my first roommates, a Mexican named Rodriguez and a Japanese-American named Richard "Nobu" Millhouse.

The latter and I became really good friends, after a can of shoe polish and a couple of good swats on the backside from the nightly O.C.

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That same year was the Centennial of the school, and that meant that everybody was to receive a medal for their dress uniforms. This was also the year Stribling Hall caught fire.

On Sept. 26, while stepping out for church squad, the headquarters and annex section of Stribling Hall were set ablaze, reportedly by a homesick recruit.

While forming up for church squad, I recall, I heard the bells of fire alarms clanging wildly and saw people running out of the high school barracks half-naked, in pajamas and towels.

Looking around to see what was going on, I noticed smoke drifting out of a Headquarters room window - a window which was just across the hall from my room.

The next year wasn't as difficult on me as my first year, which, I guess, was to be expected. After all, I had grown accustomed to the routine and my daily responsibilities.

That year, Milton Flores and George Ludewig showed up on M.M.A.'s steps to join the ranks of our class.

Back then, Milton spoke barely a word of English and wouldn't speak at all unless practically forced to do so. Now, it takes a threat of about 10 tours to keep him quiet. George, on the other hand, is pretty much the same guy now he was then.

That second year seemed to move by more rapidly than the first and had fewer surprises. That year, I just had fun with my friends and passed through school without getting into

'...it is important to remember to make the most out of your future and use what M.M.A. taught you about friendship and leadership.'

After church services, we came back to find we were going to have to move into the old gymnasium, a 50year-old building on the site of the present-day "D" Barracks. The old gym was slated to be demolished soon, but for now, it was to be our new home.

The first night in the old building was scary, like the first night of school all over again. There were rows of bunk beds placed on the gym floor and no walls for privacy. Over the next week, temporary walls, a bell, a loudspeaker, presses and even carpeting were installed for our comfort.

The next few months went a lot more smoothly for me. Before I knew it, Formal Inspection had come and gone, soon followed by Mother's Weekend and my first Commence­ ment Weekend.

Excitement was at a climax, as that final weekend approached. I remem­ ber going home for the summer with a real sense of accomplishment.

trouble.

In the eighth grade, I was consid­ ered a leader of the Junior School.

Joining our class that year were Zack Gershen and Rex Rodenbaugh. That was the year of LT Winkelmann and his blue tank.

We launched our high school careers in 1991-92. We were no longer "Junior Schoolers." The new Delta was completed, and we were its first freshman residents. That year, more current classmates joined our ranks, including Matt - formerly Abby Abrachinsky, Carlos Anda, Herb Lemmons, Sebastian Csaki, Johan Padilla, Pete Magliocco, John Culbertson, Keith Reynard, Brian Hackett and Eddie Salinas. That year was nearly as scary as my first year on campus, with new teachers, class­ rooms and classmates to deal with.

But I got along, and things seemed to go OK. Our sophomore year, we wel­ comed the Bradburys, Slade and Trask; Guillermo Blancas, Raul

Jason Young receives his Senior Ring from Delta Company advisor MAJ Sam Mounger during the annual Senior Ring ceremony at noon mess formation Sept.

19. The Senior Ring symbolizes achieve­ ment of a cadet’s ultimate goal at the Academy: graduation.

Badiola, Jeremy Bowman, German Caballero, Luis Campbell, John Holland, Aaron Irizar, Alex and Gerardo Lopez, Garrett Dickey, C.M. Mitchell, Ricardo Gonzalez, Alberto Olimon, Fernando Ortiz, Antonio Padilla, Rolando Tavares, Owen Taylor, Mariano Verduzco and Ian Zwach.

Sophomore year was a time when my friends and I thought we knew more than we actually did know.

Our Junior year, we began to take on leadership roles in the corps. At the beginning of the school year, we were greeted by a new president, COL Kelly. COL Stribling settled into retirement as Chairman of the Board.

For the first time, I saw more of my peers functioning, rather than playing around.

We also added a few more class­ mates to the Class of '95, including Federico Acebal, David Badley, Taylor Boetticher, Javier Cesena, Bill Dean, Miguel Fernandez, Alejandro Gil, Hugo Leal, Ezequiel Macias, Pablo Munoz, Luis Oronoz, Ramon Poo, Chris Stochl, Cory Stuehmer, Rafael Tirado, Brannon Wells, Rob Welty and Brian Willenbrock. This was the year that Csaki was named Battalion Commander and a lot of other juniors were designated to leadership positions for the coming school year.

Our Senior year arrived in a flash, and we welcomed two more class­ mates, including Pedro Aera and Gustavo Rico.

Our final year at M.M.A. required more work than any of the others, in some ways, because we had to set the

example for the rest of the corps. In addition, we had to lay the ground­ work for the transition to college. That required testing, applying and arranging campus visits.

Finally, Commencement is upon us. Everyone is eager for May 28 to arrive, but we shouldn't rush things.

After that day, we will never again see each other together. These last couple of weeks will be our swan song, the last time we will be able to enjoy one another's friendship on a daily basis.

A major chapter in our lives will come to a close May 28. But another will be beginning. It is, after all, Commencement.

So, it is important to remember to make the most out of your future and use what M.M.A. taught you about friendship and leadership.

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Gold, Sean 909 Rochdale Drive Kirkwood, Mo. 63122 Gonzalez, Francisco 1856 Paseo Colon Nuevo Laredo, Tamps.

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Gonzalez, Ricardo Allende Sur 804 Toluca 50130 Mexico

Green, Jorge 7 Meadow Lane Brownsville, Texas 78521 Greene, Matt 29314 13th Ave. S. Federal Way, Wash. 98003

Mexico, D.F. 53950 Mexico

Hackett, Brian 14854 Sycamore Manor Drive Chesterfield, Mo. 63017 Harlin, Jeremy 216 N. Elm St. Arthur, Ill. 61911

Haro, Alejandro Boq. de Secreto #98 Col. Herradura 52760 Mexico

Hartley, Taylor 3502 McFarlin Blvd.

Dallas, Texas 75205 Henson, Matt 519 N. Coolidge Little Rock, Ark. 72205

M.M.A.’s library was the center of aca­ demic activity, both during school hours and during nightly study halls. Above, Luke Garden and Adam Young concen­ trate on math assignments. At right, Mike Saunders outlines a chapter as part of an assignment.

Hayhurst, Graig 10957 N. Black Canyon Court Tucson, Ariz. 85737

Grissom, Brian 22847 Lazy Trail Road Diamond Bar, Calif. 91765

Hermosillo, Victor 349 Los Pinos Mexicali, B.C. Mexico

Gunter, Arturo Fuente Platerias #22 Tecamachalco

Hernandez, Rafael 101 Hickory Lane Laredo, Texas 78041

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Hodge, Tim 1951 Newburyport Road Chesterfield, Mo. 63005

Hoggins, Mike 6427 Lee St. Arvada, Colo. 80004 Holland, John Rte. 1, Box 398A Sikeston, Mo. 63801

Holsworth, Damian 1066 W. 10th St. Jasper, Ind. 47546 Howe, Justin James 14605 University Ave. Waukee, Iowa 50263 Hughes, Chase 114 Electra

Houston, Texas 77079

Huson, James 640 N. Main St. Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 Ibarrola, Victor Grijalva #212 Sur. Valle Monterrey 66220 Mexico

Imhof, Wayion 611 Colony Ave.

Lindenhurst, Ill. 60046-7830

Irizar, Aaron Blvd. Culiacan #2600 Condominos Los Alamos Culiacan, Sinaloa 80060 Mexico James, Mike 4084 Quincy St. St. Louis, Mo. 63116

John, Shibu Mammen 602 Cannon Lane Sugar Land, Texas 77030

Johnson, Dan 5734 Lisette St. Louis, Mo. 63109

Jones, Jeff 1327 E. 27th Place Tulsa, Okla 74114

Jordan, Bill 7121 SW 41st Place Davie, Fla. 33314 Jove, Vitorio Av. de las Fuentes 359 Col. Tecamachalca Mexico, D.F., 53950 Mexico

Kalb, R.T. Rte. 1, Box 41-Al Robertsville, Mo. 63072 Kessler, Mike 5151 Jungle Plum Road Sarasota, Fla. 34242

Keyser, Michael 12537 Villa Hill Lane Creve Coeur, Mo. 63141 Knapp, Clayton 2424 S. Hillsboro Ave. Springfield, Mo. 65804

Kundel, Jeremiah Lee 3314 Adams Davenport, Iowa 52807 Landreth, Chris 219 Manchester Greensboro, N.C. 27410 Lanford, Jordan 12 Twin Lakes Arlington, Texas 76016

Lania, Fabrizio

184 Magdelena St. Ensenada, B.C. Mexico

Llano, Mark 758 Yucca Ridge Lane San Marcos, Calif. 92069

Lara, Carlos Vicente Yanez Pinzon 201 Res. Col. Toluca, Edo. de Mexico 50120 Mexico

Loew, Stephen 2905 Dartmoor Court Springfield, Ill. 62704

Laurenzi, Mark 5340 Castlewood Drive Dallas, Texas 75229

Loliva, Anthony John 5535 W. Sweet Drive Visalia, Calif. 93291

Lavaty, Allen 500 13th Ave. Rock Falls, Ill. 61071

Long, Adam 9306 Rolling Oak Trail Austin, Texas 78750

Layne, Mike P.O. Box 126 Park Hills, Mo. 63601

Longoria, Alex Box 6992 Laredo, Texas 78042

Leahy, Rhen Michael 303 Longbow Trail St. Charles, Mo. 63301

Lopez, Alex P.O. Box 4744 Brownsville, Texas 78520

Leal, Hugo L. Cardenas 1006 Col. Zapata Monterrey, N.L. 64620 Mexico

Lopez, Gerardo 8 Gral. Prim San Andres Tuxtla, Ver. 95700 Mexico

Lecumberri, Ricardo Empresa #87-601 Col. Insurgentes Mixcoac Mexico, D.F., 03920 Mexico

Lopez, Javier Tabasco #207 Col. Las Rosas Gomez Palacio, Dgo. 35090 Mexico

Ledferd, Jaime Rte. 3, Box 35 Petersburg, Ill. 62675

Lozano, Mario Lomas del Valle 449 Col. Lomas Del Valle San Pedro Garza Garcia, N.L. 66220 Mexico

Leger, Andy 1340 N. Cleve-Mass Road Akron, Ohio 44333 Lemmons, Herb 350 Third Ave. #417 Chula Vista, Calif. 91910 Lenz, Nat 2325 Maple Ridge Drive Adel, Iowa 50003

Leyva, Francisco Grillo #143 Vallescondido Edo. de Mexico, 52937 Mexico Li, Fuk-Pong 237 Santiago St. Ayala Alabang Village Muntinlupa, Metro Manila Philippines

Luders, Gustavo Tlaxcala #1050 NTE. Cd. Obregon, Sonora Mexico

Ludewig, George 77 E. Missouri #34 Phoenix, Ariz. 85012

Lyles, Craig Everett 3505 Pinehurst Dallas, Texas 75234

Lynch, James 8328 N. Flora Kansas City, Mo. 64118 Macias, Ezequiel Santa Julieta #7 Fracc. La Virgen Edo. de Mexico Toluca, Edo. de Mexico 50251

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Montoya, Santiao Montpellier 11 Villa Verdun Mexico, D.F., 01030 Mexico

Moreno, David Textitlan 70-2 Tlalpan 14420 Mexico, D.F. Mexico

Moreno, Alfonso Narvaez 126 Col. Mirasierra Garza Garcia, N.L., 66240 Mexico Morgan, John Rte. 1, Box 642 Camdenton, Mo. 65020

Taxi was the preferred mode of transportation for cadets. Above, Gabe Peugnet and others board a cab and head ‘uptown’ during General Leave in mid-March.

Mexico Mallynn, Kris 162 Squires Bend Stafford, Texas 774777

Magliocco, Peter 1406 Debbie Lane Macomb, Ill. 61455 Mancebo Del Castillo, Carlos Cazon 33 Cancun, Quintano Roo, 77500 Mexico

Martinez, Lupe 1200 Longford Woodridge, Ill. 60517 Martinez, Ricardo 216 Colonia Roma Monterrey, N.L. Mexico

Mayer, Carlos Venustiano Carranza 374 Sur Monterrey, N.L., 64000 Mexico Mayr, Erik 4715 S. 39th St. Greenfield, Wis. 53220-4099

McDavid, Steven Rte. 2, Box 161 Bonaparte, Iowa 52620

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Morrison, Scott 760 Woodside Trails #203 Ballwin, Mo. 63021

McKeown, Krystian 11410 74th Ave. N. Seminole, Fla. 34642

Munoz, Pablo 992 Rio Danubio Juarez, Chih., 32350 Mexico

Menchaca, Kyle P.O. Box 73322 1129 Old Mill Lane Houston, Texas 77273

Nahm, Josh 337 Cooperstown Chesterfield, Mo. 63017

Metcalf, Luke 3323 Loudon St. NW Granville, Ohio 43023

Nakama, Tatsuro 435-3 Aza Nakasone Nakijinson, Okinawa 905-04

Japan Michener, Jeremy 16805 Pacland Place Chesterfield, Mo. 63005 Millhouse, Richard 722 Elm Deerfield, Ill. 60015

Mitchell, C.M. 305 Tanner P.O. Box 309 Sikeston, Mo. 63801-0309

Molina, Guillermo Santa Silvia #113 Plazas De San Buenaventura Toluca, 50110 Mexico Molinar, Alfredo Ecuador 315 Col. Panamericana Chihuahua, Chih., 31200 Mexico

Nelson, Chris 2149 E. Nottingham Springfield, Mo. 65804

Nelson, Vem 3502 Augusta Circle Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Ochoa, Carlos 51 San Carlos Mexico, San Juan Del Rio, Qro. Mexico Olea, Carlos Colima 919 NTE Obregon, Sonora 85000 Mexico Olimon, Alberto 316 Cipres Toluca 50120 Mexico

Orive, Mauricio Quintana Roo #711 Sur Toluca, Edo. de Mexico, 50120 Mexico

Oronoz, Luis 2405 Presa Obiachic Chihuahua, Chih. 31260 Mexico Ortiz, Fernando 36-A Jose Ives Limantour CD. Satelite, Naucalpan Edo. de Mexico, CP 53100 Mexico

Peugnet, Gabe 7555 Byron Place #3N St. Louis, Mo. 63105-2779

Pimiento, Felipe Diagonal 128 B No. 20-38 Apto. 602 Santafe de Bogota Colombia Pizano, Juan Puebla #234 Norte Cd. Obregon, Sonora 85000 Mexico

Ramos, Danny Calle Del Cerro No. 7593 Fracc. Rincones De San Marcos Cd. Juarez, Chih.

Mexico

Ramos, Omar Calle Del Cerro No. 7593 Fracc. Rincones De San Marcos Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico Ramstein, Jason 7398 Windridge Way Brownsburg, Ind. 46112

Otis, Stuart 714 N. 7th St. Weatherford, Okla. 73096

Poo, Ramon Xicotencatl 711 Veracruz, Ver. 91700 Mexico

Rauckman, Ryan 304 Elmwood Drive Champaign, Ill. 61821

Ott, Mathew 325 Midway Kirkwood, Mo. 63122

Poff, Steven 13301 Concord Circle Balch Springs, Texas 75180

Revis, Ryan 8879 S. Allison St. Littleton, Colo. 80123

Padilla, Antonio Chalco #10 Cuautitlan Izcalli, Edo. Mexico Mexico

Porath, Adam 10413 Treeridge Place The Woodlands, Texas 77380

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

Padilla, Johan 5919 Via Zurita Alta La Jolla, Calif. 92037

Parker, Jason P.O. Box 200 Hanna City, Ill. 61536

Powell, John 727 Baltic Lane Houston, Texas 77090

Prida, Armando Parque Industrial 2000 Calle E#6 Puebla, Pue., 72220 Mexico

Parker, Nathan 26932 FM 2978 Magnolia, Texas 77355

Rhodes, Marcus 11241 Ferndale Road Dallas, Texas 75238

Rico, Gustavo 740 Lirios Reynosa, Tamaulipas Mexico

Patterson, Sean 6503 Prue Road Sand Springs, Okla. 74063

Riffey, David 17879 Liv Lane Eden Prairie, Minn. 55346

Pearman, David 621 Colgate Drive Altamonte Springs, Fla. 32714

Rink, Ted 112 W. 17th Beardstown, Ill. 62618

Perkins, Ty Dale 8529 Stonebrook Court Fort Worth, Texas 76179

Roddy, Joseph 4018-C Bluebonnet Houston, Texas 77025

Perez, Josey P.O. Box 183 Martinez de la Torre Veracruz, 93600 Mexico

Petty, Clay 4401 Bordeaux Dallas, Texas 75205

Reynard, Keith 111 Meadowlake Drive Mexico, Mo 65265

Rodenbaugh, Rex 901 Virginia Court Mexico, Mo. 65265

Keith Reynard, the battalion adjutant, performs one of his daily duties, as he reads a special order during noon mess formation.

Romero, Jesus Alberto Manuel Acuna NTE. #130 Saltillo, Coah., 25000 Mexico

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Church squads, which formed up every Sunday morning, sent notably large contingents to St. Brendan’s Catholic Church in Mexico, above left. Above right, Rev. Greg Higley, pastor at St. Brendan’s, greets Juan Carlos Astiazaran before mass.

Ruiz, Eduardo Villa Trafalgar #8 Paseo De Las Palmas Huixquikukan Estado de Mexico 52760 Mexico

Schnurr, Jonathan 6506 Riverview Lane Dallas, Texas 75248 Schweppe, Jack 5125 Blackpool Road Westminster, Calif. 92683

Rush, Eli Atenco 20 Club de Golf Hacienda, 52950 Mexico

Scott, Clint 3308 Jeannie Lane Muskogee, Okla. 74403

Saldana, Carlos 1406 Victoria, Tamps., 87026 Mexico

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

Saldana, Erik 206 Malaga Drive Laredo, Texas 78043

Sewell, Martin Box 1031 Dhahran, 31311 Saudi Arabia

Salinas Eduardo 108 Utah Circle Laredo, Texas 78041 Sandoval, Arturo 3360 Thomas Drive Palo Alto, Calif. 94303

Saunders, Mike 4760 Turquoise Circle Colorado Springs, Colo. 80917

Scheele, Mike Box 122, Rte 3 Willston, N.D. 58801

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Sirilarbanan Edward, Mike & Surun 1530 S. Harris Court Anaheim, Calif. 92806 Slaughter, Heath 149 Dartmouth St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Sissel, Eric 4911 Larkwood Road Lincoln, Neb. 68516 Smith, Neal 9207 Arbor Branch

Dallas, Texas 75243 Smith, Nicholas 1521 Lana Lebanon, Mo. 65536

Stafford, Jim 2724 Brush Creek Court Jefferson City, Mo. 65109 Sternquist, Michael James P.O. Box 642 Indianola, Iowa 50125-0642

Stochl, Chris 1158 Hampton Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240

Stuehmer, Brenton & Cory 10725 N. Main Kansas City, Mo. 64155 Sunder, Peter 1210 Lockett Lane Kirkwood, Mo. 63122

Suro, Pavel Hda. de Vallescondido Atizapan de Zaragoza 92137 Mexico

Tamez, Federico Andres Cerrada de Tepeaca 13 Mexico, D.F. 10200 Mexico

Tapia, Walter 323 Ramon Carona Tehuacan, Puebla 75760 Mexico

Tavares, Rolando Ignacio De La Torre #92 y Nayarit Hermosillo, Sonora,Mexico Taylor, Brent P.O. Box 12216 Dhahran 31311 Saudi Arabia

Taylor, Kevin 5423 NWW Platte Purchase Drive Kansas City, Mo. 64151 Taylor, Owen 17 Finlay Fields Manchester, Mo. 63021

Tempest, Karl 3446 Brookbend Sugarland, Texas 77479

Thompson, Justin Rte. 5, Box 299 Mount Vernon, Ill. 62864 Thompson, Wes 416 St. Marks Court Peoria, Ill. 61603

Tirado, Rafael Zacatecas 882 NTE CD. Obregon, Sonora 85010

Tople, Chris 506 S. Kennedy Ave. Aubumb, Ill. 62615

Trost, Adam 1626 E. 32 Court Des Moines, Iowa 50317 Trujillo, Andres & Gerardo Esquira Netzahualcoyotl Tenancingo, Estado Mexico 52400 Mexico

CD. Obregon, Sonora 85000 Mexico Varshavsky, Leon Arcos De Cazatecas #800 Mexicalli, B.C. Mexico

Verduzco, Mariano Fracciortamiento La Punta Quinta Joya 6 Peninsula Santiago 28200 Manzanillo, Colima Mexico

Vielledent, Javier Alvaro Obregon 238 Col. Miramar Guaymas, Sonora 85440 Mexico Villarreal, Baltazar Cjon del Calvario #315 Torreon, Coah.

Mexico Wagner, Jaime 150 Calzada Del Valle San Pedro, Garza Garcia, 66220 Mexico

Walker, Tim 15530 NE 179th St. Woodinville, Wash. 98072 Weller, Dustin Windy Hill Farms 3325 E. Park School Road Dunlap, Ill. 61525 Wells, Brannon Rte. 1, Box 662 Wilmar, Ark. 71675

Wells, H.D. Rte. 2, Box 295 Louisiana, Mo. 63353

Welty, Robert 3306 Shady Glen Lane Missouri City, Texas 77459

Whitaker, John 5709 Mapleshade Lane Dallas, Texas 75252 Willenbrock, Brian 3100 Gravois St. Clair, Mo. 63077

Wilson, Jacob Box 179 Ash Flat, Ark. 72513

Young, Adam & Jason 6336 Pershing Drive Omaha, Neb. 68110 Young, J.B. 134 Sagert Drive West Branch, Iowa 52358 Zaleta, Roberto 210 Estrella Del Norte Cuernavaca, Mor. 62160 Mexico Zander, Arthur 19321 Spring Valley Drive Oregon City, Ore. 97045

Zaragoza, Pedro Plaza De Los Portales 1115 Cd. Juarez, Chih.

Mexico

Zuniga, Daniel 511 Martens Road Laredo, Texas 78041 Zwach, Ian Rubia #5 Super Manzana 3 Cancun, Q.R., 77506, Mexico

Uribe, Chris Rinc. De Los Leones #35-85 Tecamachalco Mexico, D.F., 53950 Mexico Uribe, Oscar Av. Palhira 1900 #5 Cuernavaca, Morelos 62490 Mexico Valenzuela, Gustavo Puebla 748 NTE

Cadet Miguel Fernandez waits for Trask Bradbury to reach him, as they head for the caravan of buses at the start of Spring Furlough March 17.

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Standing Tall Events of the year

Nathan Parker performs a solo at M.M.A.’s annual Talent Night in the Centennial Gymtorium. The show, whose comedy skits were based on the film Forrest Gump, featured musical acts ranging from jazz and rock to classical.

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Above left, prepa­ ration for demoli­ tion of the old ‘C’ Barracks left rooms bare.

Above center, demolition crews claw away at the building. Above right, a cadet watches the demolition work from a distance.

Left, Eric Sissel, a two-year resident of old ‘C’ pauses to watch the building come down. Below, COL Ronald Kelly speaks at a ground-breaking ceremony for the new barracks dur­ ing Homecoming.

Cadets witness the rebirth of a barracks Tn some ways, Sept. 27 seemed 1 like a typical day around the Jl M.M.A. campus.

Cadets, book bags slung over their shoulders, could be seen scurrying along sidewalks en route to class. The shrill call of the bell wafted across the grounds at regular intervals. And teachers conducted their daily lectures and discussions with cadets.

But something was different this day.

An era was ending.

The old "C" barracks was coming down.

Old "C", one of the three original buildings on M.M.A.'s campus, had stood since 1901, serving as the daily center of life for generations of cadets.

By noon, Sept. 28, the building was gone, just another memory for cadets to savor in the years to come.

A backhoe with a long arm clawed the building, section by section, into a heap of rubble. As the giant metal monster went about its assigned task in methodical fashion, and segments of the old building plunged earthward in a cloud of dust, passersby often stopped by to observe. Some clutched

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Construction crews made steady progress throughout the year. Above left, workers prepare to pour the foundation. Above right, the first walls are up before Christmas.

Middle, the first interior fixtures are installed in early January. Bottom left, additional walls and fixtures go up in late January. Bottom right, M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly checks on progress with a crew chief.

cameras, recording the event for the ages.

Among the spectators was LTC Paul Gillette, '70, new commandant of the Junior School. There were hints of tears welling up his his eyes, as he watched the first sections of the old structure crumble.

"It's kind of an emotional thing, seeing the old building come down, because it's such a big part of the history of the institution," he said.

"But a progressive institution such as M.M.A. needs to keep moving into the future. And the new barracks will be one of the finest around."

LTC Dana Reynard M.M.A. music director who served as "C" Company adviser for five years, saw the day as more a beginning than an end.

"In a way, if s sad to see the barracks come down, but then there's hope to get to see a new barracks go up," he said. "I always felt the facility was adequate, but it just wasn't up to the standard I felt was needed. What we're seeing now is the future, and we're getting to see the results of progress."

Cadets, too, had an opportunity to pause briefly and reflect upon their experience as residents of the old barracks.

Junior Eric Sissel, who lived in the building for two years, said the atmosphere in "C" Barracks fostered unity among residents.

"We had a lot of fun in it, and we got along and had a lot of friends," he said. "If s kind of sad to see it coming down, because it was my barracks for two years, but the new building will be much nicer."

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Top left, a second floor takes shape. Top right, workers lay bricks in the building’s interior.

Above left, a third floor rises in early April.

Above right, a worker peeks down one of the new hallways. Left, an artist’s rendering of the finished barracks, scheduled to open in time for the fall se­ mester in 1995.

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Above left, cadets pose in front of the Abilene, Kan., home of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the U.S. Above right, Mr. Joe Basso, a collec­ tor of ancient military weaponry, shows cadets some artifacts he had on display at the Abilene Civic Center. Right, a tour guide shows journalism students Wes Thompson, Scott Morrison and Sean Patterson examples of publications pro­ duced at the plant the cadets visited Feb. 2 in Marceline, Mo. Bottom, Interamerican Studies Program students examine a display of Precolumbian art at the St. Louis Art Museum.

Cadets hit the road to learning T ot all learning is done I I w^^in the confines of the JL Al M.M.A. campus. Indeed, teachers say, some of the most important lessons occur on field trips.

And M.M.A. students went on plenty of them in 1994-95.

In addition to the annual weeklong Educational Tour, cadets ventured, on shorter excursions, to such destina­ tions as the Eisenhower and Truman homes and museums in Abilene, Kan., and Independence, Mo.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; Walsworth Publishing, Co., in Marceline, Mo.; and a research lab at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

"I learned a lot about the presi­ dents," said Carlos Lara, one of the cadets who visited the Eisenhower

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Above, Brian Willenbrock escorts Mis­ souri Gov. and Mrs. Mel Carnahan past a formation of fellow cadets and into the Harry S Truman Library in Independence, Mo., April 1 2 at a banquet celebrating the 50th anniversary of Truman’s becoming U.S. president. Above right, Sebastian Csaki and Richard Millhouse try out a motorcycle at the St. Louis Auto Show in January. Right, Junior Schoolers Oscar Uribe and Roberto Zaleta check out the material on display at the Columbus Day buffet sponsored by the ISP. Below right, Ramon Poo, MAJ Joe Nunez and Luis Espinoza listen to a lecture delivered by M.U. professor Dr. Louanna Furbee in an Interamerican Studies class.

and Truman homes.

Cadets also helped mark the 50th anniversary of Harry S Truman's ascendancy to the presidency, when 50 of them, along with M.M.A. President COL Ronald Kelly and Information/Publications Director LT James Offner, attended a banquet marking the occasion at the Truman Library April 12 in Independence.

Some trips were less academic but educational nonetheless. MAJ Ron Rosendahl and CPT Mark Vaughan helped teach novice campers a little about the outdoors, as they took nearly 30 cadets on an annual canoe trip along the Courtois River near Cuba, Mo., in mid-October. In January, MAJ Robert Fedora, the campus car enthusiast, took a group of cadets to the annual St. Louis Auto Show.

Cadets participating in the Inter-

american Studies Program also traveled to the St. Louis Art Museum to study numerous examples of PreColumbian art on display there.

Meanwhile, the ISP program, under the direction of MAJ Joe Nunez, sponsored Mexican buffets on Columbus Day and Cinco de Mayo.

At the Columbus Day meal, cadets had an opportunity to examine samples of Latin American literature and artififacts in a special display in the mess hall.

Numerous guest lecturers, special­ izing in Latin American culture, economics and the military, visited the M.M.A. campus and visited with ISP class groups.

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Above left, the Univer­ sity Singers from the Uni­ versity of Missouri-Colum­ bia perform in a final stop before competing for na­ tional honors in Washing­ ton, D.C. Above right, Northeast Missouri State’s Wind Symphony, conducted by Mr. Dan Peterson, opens its tour­ ing season at M.M.A. Right, saxophonist Joe Bayer plays one of his numerous solos with the M.U. Jazz Ensemble’s show. Below, M.M.A. Bat­ talion Commander Sebastian Csaki presents an award to Mr. Glen H. Gillis, director of the M.U. Jazz Band, during inter­ mission of the ensembles’ performance.

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Music Jills Centennial Gymtorium ounds of jazz, classical and popular music, from k—J instrumental and vocal ensembles, reverberated around the Centennial Gymtorium, as M.M.A. presented three shows in its seventh annual Concert Series.

Northeast Missouri State's 50-piece Wind Symphony kicked off the series with a performance in front of about 800 persons Feb. 13.

The series continued March 5, with a performance by the University Singers from the University of Missouri. The group's show at M.M.A. came only days before they were to perform in national competi­ tion in Washington, D.C. Two jazz groups - the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band - from M.U. capped the series with a performance March 30. The groups offered classical and contemporary jazz selections.

The Concert Series is well-received, said LTC Dana Reynard, M.M.A. music director who makes arrange­ ments for each show.

"The community loves to come to the concerts," he said. "We also want to establish an overall culture for the cadets, and we look for groups who play various types of music."

A year of living, learning ne of M.M.A.'s chief philosophies focuses on the importance of a wellrounded education. Therefore, the Academy experience goes well beyond the classroom.

With that in mind, M.M.A. brought in numerous guest speakers, spon­ sored the Presidential Classroom and conducted academic contests in various subject areas.

Students also got ample opportuni­ ties to relax, on trips to such places as Six Flags, near St. Louis; Worlds of Fun, in Kansas City; and Silver Dollar City, near Branson. A canoe trip in the fall also proved educational for the approximately 30 cadets and two staff members who went.

Cadets also got actively involved in programs, if only as observers, during the school year. The music depart­ ment combined its vocal and instru­ mental talents to perform in the Pops Concert 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.

Four vocalists from M.M.A. earned trips to the state music contest by scoring honor ratings in the district music competition March 31 at Mexico High School.

The vocal quartet of Andrew Deon, Zack Gershen, George Creamer and Garrett Dickey earned a rating of "1", the top mark, to advance to state. It was the first time since 1976 that a vocal quartet from M.M.A. had reached state, according to Mrs. Ruth Nation, vocal music director.

Seniors Javier Cesena and Sean Cameron captured district honors in an annual speech contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The top spellers in the school competed for individual and company honors in annual spelling contests.

Freshman Jason Ramstein spelled "loathsome" correctly to win the individual title Feb. 1. Alpha repeated

Below, Jose Cantu performs a sax solo at the Pops Concert on the eve of Spring Furlough.

Right, Trask Bradbury offers his rendition of an Eagles song at the Pops Concert. Middle, the band marches through the streets of downtown St. Louis during that city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Bottom: cadets Javier Vielledent, Rodrigo Bojorquez, Rolando Garza and WalterTapia relax by the fire on the fall canoe trip.

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Above left, campus hockey fanatic CPT Roger Mick dons his Boston Bruins garb in his office. CPT Mick put together a trip to an NHL game in April for 37 cadets. Above right, cadets from tropical climes got a chance to learn first-hand about the worst of Midwestern winters, after a storm dumped an unprecedented 20 inches of snow on the Mexico area. Left, Tony Ehler spells a word for Milton Flores in the company spelling contest. Cadets Shibu John and Steven Day examine some documents at the Truman Library in Independence, Mo.

as company champion, as Taylor Boetticher spelled "constituent" correctly to clinch the title April 5.

Senior Milton Flores finished first for the third year in a row and won a Silver Medal among 21 M.M.A. student entries in the American Mathematics Competitions March 6.

Cadets learned something about the game of hockey, when 37 of them traveled with admitted fanatic CPT Roger Mick, along with faculty members LTC Ernest Allen and LTC

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The multimillion-dollar Jumbotron message board acknowledged the presence of the cadets numerous times throughout the game, which the Stars won, 3-2.

"I liked the fights," said cadet Carlos Reyes, from Monterrey, Mexico, who saw his first hockey game ever.

"These kinds of experiences are really nice for those cadets not living in St. Louis and who don't have these types of events at home," CPT Mick said. "This shows the Academy's growing flexibility, allowing cadets to go to events off-campus."

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.

A time for moms and sons r | lhe annual Mother's Week! end at M.M.A. is many JL things to different people.

A few examples: • It's the Festival of the Arts, which spotlights the talents of M.M.A.'s musicians, singers and artists.

• It's the traditional front-campus flower ceremony.

• It's the Fusileers' performance.

• It's the Senior Reception at Mexico Country Club.

• And it's the Mother's Weekend Review, the year's first dress parade and vespers, this year featuring senior Cory Stuehmer and his mother, Mrs. Charlene Stuehmer.

But what Mother's Weekend is built on is the bond between mother and son.

That bond was evident at the Mother's Day Review May 14. With mothers forming a reviewing party that stretched the length of Colonels Field, the cadets marched in their honor.

The review was even more special for four cadets and their families, as

Above, Junior Schooler Terry Dorr gets a Mother’s Day flower and smile from his mom.

Below left, the corps passes in review for mothers lining the perimeter of Colonels Field. Below right, Pete Magliocco performs a solo on the trombone during the Festival of the Arts.

they received the Academy's Superior Cadet Medal, which goes to one member of each class who distin­ guishes himself in academic and military scholarship, leadership, courtesy and character.

In earning the medals, Sebastian Csaki, Andrew Deon, Steven McDavid and Victor Hermosillo distinguished not only themselves but their parents.

M.M.A. held a Senior Reception at the Mexico Country Club following the review, giving seniors and their parents a chance to enjoy one another's company. A dress parade and vespers followed the reception.

Sunday evening marked a return to the routine. But, with Commencement only two weeks away, Mother's Weekend gave many a taste of the celebration to come.

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Drawing Conclusions eiiior Matt Abrachinsky, a longtime art student at M.M.A., served as unofficial cartoonist for the Eagle during the 1994-95 academic year.

On this page are selected cartoons drawn by Abrachinsky that attempted to capture the spirit of the Academy and reflect the attitude of many cadets through the course of the year.

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We support M.M.A.!

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Brannon, We are very proud ofyou and your accomplishments.

Congratulations on your graduation! We love you very much!

Congratulations, Love, Seniors!

Mom and Pop

Chris Stochl M.M.A. Class of 1995 From a “colorful cutie” to a handsome young man...

You have worked hard and accomplished much. May you continue to take pride in all that you do.

Good luck as you begin the next step of your journey.

We love you.

Mom, Dad and Angie

Congratulations, Cadet Danny Zuniga!

Your next year at M.M.A. should bring to reality your first year’s wish.

We’re sure you can succeed.

Love, Mom, Dad & Chato

Congratulations !

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We're so proud of you!!!

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Eddie Salinas helps fellow seniors lead the cheers at an M.M.A. basketball game.

Eddie: With the future at hand, may you continue to pursue excellence.

May wisdom and insight guide you, as you strive to build bridges, not walls.

Celebrate this achievement and always know a blessing is with you.

For the spirit of success is your own.

Love, Dad, Mom and Rick

Ryan: If you are as good, at life as you are at fishing, your life will be something to keep a close eye on, be­ cause we’re sure it’s going to be great!

Love, Mom, Dad and Kacey

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RECONOCIMIENTO POR EL IMPORTANTE LOGRO QUE OBTUVISTE PRODUCTO DE TU ENCO MIABLE ESFUERZO TE QUEREMOS MUCHO Y ESTAMOS MUY ORGULLOSOS DE TI Mama, Papa, Adan y Mayra CADET KRYSTIAN McKEOWN

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LOVE, MOM, DAD & HUNTER

Nathan Parker, cadet # 336.

Nathan: UJe are uery proud of you and of what you haue ac­ complished.

LUe loue you.

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Alex: We congratulate you on a job well done.

We strongly believe in you, and we know you will accomplish all your goals in life.

May the Lord Jesus Christ lighten up your path.

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Army, Mama y Papa “BAGE”

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Luis...4 years old, in kindergarten.

!Gracias tambien a M.M.A. por ser guia y ejemplo de excelencia para nuestros hijos!

Fam. Campbell

Hijo: Gracias, por todos los grandes momentos de orgullo y satisfaction que nos has brindado, todas las lagrimas, separaciones y desvelos de estos 3 anos, dificiles y maravillosos a la vez, hoy han dado el fruto dulce y esperado.

Hoy por fin te has graduado y empiezas la carrera final!

Sabemos que lo lograras tambien!

Siempre estaremos contigo! Que Dios te bendiga, por ser un gran amigo, ejemplar hermano y un entranable y amadisimo hijo jMil Felicidades!

Tus Padres, Abuelos Carlos y la pequena Carolina

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Dear Terry, Congratulations. You have made us so very proud.

Love, Mom and Dad

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Carlos Anda Congratulations And Good Luck In Your Future!

SEAN There are defining moments in one's life, when faced with the choice of giving up or going on...

YOU successfully made that choice and we are proud for you. You remained that unique individual we love so much. Take the lessons learned at M.M. A. and teach others, by your actions, what perseverance is. Now is the time we proudly step aside and watch as you "soar with the eagles."

Always with love,

Mom and Dad

Cadet Andrew Burden Dad and I cherish you for the qualities that make you unique.

Manuel Garcia Garza Felicidades a la gencracion 1993-199? de Junior School Ojala Perdure Su Amistad A Traves Del Tiempo.

Manuel y Qosa Craciela Caccia

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Omar Ramos Zaragoza Great job this year.

Have an even better year as a Senior in 1995-96!

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Owen, As you stand in tomorrow’s doorway, we hope you’ll take the time to look back on how far you’ve come — and feel pride in all you’ve accomplished.

As you look through the doorway toward your fu­ ture, we hope you’ll see happiness, success, interest­ ing challenges, countless opportunities and the bright fulfillment of your dreams all the things we’re wishing for you with all our love.

Congratulations, Mom, Dad and Monica

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You are one very special young man, and we are ex­ tremely proud of you.

We wish for you a future full of happiness and success.

Our love always, Mom, Dad and Brooke

Silvio C. Durinzi, II

Silvio, We are very proud of you.

Keep up the good work.

Love, Mom and Dad

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Index A Ableman, MAJ Joe 17, 18, 23, 27, 90, 91, 92, 93, 102, 103, 112, 122 Abrachinsky, Matt 39, 172, 194 Accelerated Reading Program 134 Aceba 1, Federico 4, 39, 129, 173 Acolytes 77 Aera, Pedro 39, 111, 129, 173 Ads 195-211 Aguilera, Leonel 65 Alcorn, Joe 61, 75, 81, 105 Aldrich, Seth 139, 154, 158 Allen, LTC Ernest 11, 22, 25, 26, 96, 97, 99, 106, 107, 123, 125,130, 192 Alvarez D.C., Bernardo 3, 40, 78, 83, 93, 107, 122, 130 Anda, Carlos 18, 31, 40, 79, 83, 172 Anderson, Jeffrey 61 Archer, Mrs. Nancy 22 Armstrong, K.C. 69 Art 4, 80, 81, 143 Artola, Victor 61, 109, 111 Astiazaran, Juan Carlos 61, 99, 182 At Ease 81 Atherton, LT Eric 19, 21 Auwarter, Mrs Amy 134, 135, 143 Avalos, Ricardo 65, 99, 111, 124 Avitt, Jon 139, 154 Ayala, Jorge 139, 156

Beaty, Jarrod 65, 66, 77, 92, 93, 102, 103, 122 Belangee, Luke 139, 154 Bell, Seth 65, 93, 105 Bernert, Steven 65, 105 Bingham, Mike 21, 69 Blancas, Guillermo 41, 83, 112, 172 Blanchet, Samir 140, 142, 146, 157 Blue, Ms. Nannie 7, 11 Board of Visitors 79 Boetticher, Taylor 18, 41, 83, 111,129, ,173, 192 Bojorquez, Rodrigo 61, 62, 96, 99, 191 Book, Ty 69, 70, 73 Borja, Leonel 61, 62 Bowen, Scott 131, 140, 154, 157 Bowman, Jeremy 33, 42, 73, 94, 95,104, 105, 122, 173,213 Bracy, Pat 65, 105, 129 Bradbury, Slade 32, 42, 75, 88, 89,105, 129, 172 Bradbury, Trask 32, 42, 74, 75, 77, 87, 89, 102, 103, 112, 172, 183, 191 Brandt, Dan 61, 104, 105

Brigadiers 136, 142, 152 Brooks, Mrs. Kathy 8 Brown, Eric 69, 99, 129 Brown, LT Mike 15, 17, 22, 30, 77, 98, 110, 111 Bruce, Chris 69, 73 Bruni, Freddie 61, 77 Brunson, Justin 139, 145 Burck, Jon 65 Burden, Andy 139, 154

C "C" Barracks 185-187 Caballero, Erik 4, 60, 61, 79, 99, 111 Caballero, German 5, 11, 43, 89, 173 Cabello, David 138 Cadet Council 60, 79 Cadwalader, Brett 69, 99 Calder, Joe 138, 154, 156, 157 Cameron, Sean 43, 191 Campbell, Carlos 69, 99, 111 Campbell, LTC Ray 12, 17, 18, 97, 110 Campbell, Luis 43, 83, 173 Cannyn, Richard 61, 78, 81, 106, 107 Cantu, Jose 65, 73, 124, 191 Cantu, Ramiro

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21, 65, 110, 111 Carlson, Jeff 65, 77, 101 Castillo, Enrique 69, 77, 125 Cesena, Javier 20, 44, 83, 96, 98, 99, 101, 129, 173, 191 Chapel Workers 77 Church squad 182 Clouse, Tom 9, 17, 65, 67, 111 Coello, Javier 65, 99, 109, 111 Coleman, Chris 137, 138, 156 Color Guards 129 Commencement 32, 83, 159, 167-171, 173 Computer upgrades 23 Concert Series 190 Cordero, Pablo 65, 99, 111, 129 Corona, Alejandro 133, 140, 141,148, 150 Cosme, Jesus 132, 139 Cotta, Chris 140, 146, 152 Cowan, Josh 138, 150 Crabtree, Chris 20, 61, 101, 129 Creamer, George 65, 77, 111, 191 Cross country 94-95 Csaki, Sebastian 26, 28, 30, 38, 66, 78, 79, 87, 88, 89, 106, 107, 122, 125, 127, 156, 172, 177, 189, 190, 214 Cueva, Alberto 65 Culbertson, John 20, 44, 75, 93, 105, 122, 172 Curley, Sean 2, 135, 138, 155

Clayton Knapp straightens his press, and roommate Ryan Rauckman shines his brass during final preparations for Formal Inspection.

Dad's Weekend 2, 4, 24, 27, 32, 33, 72, 82, 91, 96, 98, 128, 135, 138, 150, 151, 153 Dailey, Mrs. Cathy 11, 14 Dale, John 122 Dale, John 2, 61, 62, 93, 102, 103, 128 Dance Lessons 147 Day, Steven 14,69,107, 192 Dean, William 2, 44, 84, 111, 173,216 Dejarnett, Jeff 12, 69 Delgado, Luis 139, 142, 143 Dellinger, Matt 140 Delta Phi 60, 78 Deon, Andrew 33, 60, 61, 77, 79,90, 91, 92, 93, 103, 122, 191 Dhingra, Kam 68, 69, 73, 79, 111 Dick, Mr. Don 8, 10, 11 Dickey, Garrett

10, 30, 45, 76, 77,95, 101, 122, 173, 191 Diederich, Mrs. Kathy 8, 13 Diez Pineyro, Enrique 65, 89 Dimovitz, LT Charles 8, 21, 22, 38, 67, 93, 112 Dombrowski, Austin 138, 139, 151, 154, 156, 157 Dominguez, Lance 139 Dominguez, Ricardo 65, 97, 99, 105 Donnelly, Sean 140, 155 Doolin, Ryan 139, 148, 149 Dorr, Terry 132, 136, 138, 154 Dramateers 21, 74-75 Drum and Bugle Corps 17, 73 Durinzi, Silvio 140, 154, 156 Dwyer, Brennan 23, 65, 83

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F F-PAC 142 Farnam, Mike 69 Feala, Seth 79, 139 Fedora, MAJ Robert 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 189,214 Fernandez, Miguel 45, 75, 125, 173,183 Festival of the Arts 75, 80, 191 Figueroa, Jose 8, 61, 99 Final Promotion Order 63 First Order Private 15, 66, 70 First Order Recruit 156 Fish, Tom 61, 73

47, 75, 93, 105, 172 Hamilton, Mrs. Marilyn 20, 22 Hamilton, Scott 140,154 Haro, Alejandro 69 Hawkins, SSG Michael 22, 60, 96, 97, 98,99, 109, 111, 123, 130 Hayhurst, Graig 69, 111 Heinze, Ms. Beth 132, 136, 143, 144, 152 Henson, Matt 139 Hermosillo, Victor 65, 66, 78, 109, 111, 129 Hernandez, Rafael 61, 77, 99, 109, 111 Hill, LTC Roger 7, 9, 112 Hobbs, Mrs. Carla 13, 14, 25 Hodge, Tim 65, 75, 93, 99 Hoggins, Mike 140 Holland, John 32, 47, 73, 93, 105, 173 Holsworth, Damian 61, 109, 111, 124 Homecoming 3, 28, 72, 82, 92, 157, 185 Honor Study Hall 22 Howe,Justin 65, 109, 111 Hughes, Chase 138, 152 Huson, James 65, 89, 111

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Flores, Alejandro 65, 75, 99 Flores, Milton 30, 45, 78, 95, 103, 122, 172, 192,214 Flynn, MAJ Harry 6, 10, 11 Football, intramural 25, 26, 96, 97, 98, 99 Football, varsity 90-93 Formal balls 25-26, 32, 33, 60, 147, 148, 152 Formal Inspection 124, 125, 126, 127 Freshmen 68-70 Fusileers 27, 60, 73, 82, 83, 126

G Gallegos, Luis 139, 147, 152, 153, 154, Gamster, Grant 65, 111 Garcia, Daniel 61, 89, 104, Garcia, Manolo 78, 138, 145, 152, 154, Garden, Lucas 109 Garden, Luke 61, 75, 111, Garduno,Jorge 61, 84, 99, Garrett, LTC Jim 134, 136, 143, 156 Garza, Felipe 69, 88, 89 Garza, Marcelo 2, 136, 138, 147, 152 Garza, Rolando 61, 62, 83, 90, 93, 107,

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Gershen, Zack 31, 32, 38, 46, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 87, 89,103,112,122, 172,191 Gibbs, Brian 65 Gil, Alejandro 25, 46, 83, 105, 173 Gil, Gerardo 61, 83, 86, 88, 89, 105 Gill, Jet 65, 66, 99, 109, 111 Gillette, LTC Paul 28, 132, 133, 134, 136, 139, 148, 149, 150, 152, 157, 186 Glee Club/choir 30, 76, 77, 143,144,158 Goff, Mrs. Naomi 136 Gold Football 72, 91, 157 Gold, Sean 2, 138, 144, 150, 151, 157 Gonzalez, Francisco 69, 73, 79, 99, 111 Gonzalez, Ricardo 46, 96, 99, 173 Green, Jorge 2, 61, 62, 129, 216 Greene, Matthew 2, 61, 77, 81, 111, 216 Grissom, Brian 65, 88, 89, 127 Gunter, Arturo 65, 66

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Ibarrola, Victor 65, 73 Imhof, Wayion 69, 70 Interamerican Studies 20, 136,188,189 Investment Club 18 Iiizar, Aaron 28, 47, 93, 173

J James, Mike 9, 69, 99, 109, 111 John, Shibu Mammen 65, 77, 78, 111, 192 Johnson, Dan 61, 99 Jones, Jeff 140, 147 Jordan, Bill 25, 138, 150, 151 Journalism , 62, 81, 84, 143, 188, 216 Jove, Vitorio 139 Junior School 25, 28, 31, 68, 131-159 Juniors 60-62

K Kalb, R.T. 64, 65, 105, 129 Kelly, COL Ronald 9, 11, 15, 16, 28, 32, 79, 124, 132, 134, 150, 172, 173, 185, 186, 189 Kessler, Mike 65, 99, 111 Keyser, Michael 69, 99, 130 Kleinsorge, CPT Willis 2, 25, 136, 142, 144, 151, 154, 155 Knapp, Clayton 138,212 Koster, LT Ken 112, 131, 134, 135, 136,

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L Landreth, Chris 140, 142 Lanford, Jordan 65 Lania, Fabrizio 65, 99, 111 Lara, Carlos 61, 62, 77, 84, 103, 188 Laurenzi, Mark 24, 69, 124 Lavaty, Allen 139, 151, 154 Layne, Mike 61, 88, 89, 101, 122 Leadabrand, LTC Jerry 11, 21 Leahy, Rhen 61 Leal, Hugo 48, 83, 93, 106, 107, 173 Learning Resource Center 21 Lecumberri, Ricardo 140, 141, 150, 154 Ledferd, Jaime 138,215 Leger, Andy 139 Lemmons, Herb 4, 48, 85, 92, 93, 111, 172 Lenz, Nat 69 Leverett, LTC Hub 21 Leyva, Francisco 65, 83, 89, 101, 126 Li, Fuk-Pong 61, 111 Lim, LT Ruffy 4, 21, 68/80, 143 Llano, Mark 69, 99 Loew, Stephen 14, 65, 83, 89 Loliva, Anthony 65 Long, Adam 69 Longoria, Alex 139 Lopez, Alejandro 48, 83, 99, 108, 110, 111, 173 Lopez, Alex 4 Lopez, Gerardo 49, 78, 83, 99, 101, 173 Lopez, Javier 65 Lozano, Alberto 65, 89 Luders, Gustavo 136, 139 Ludewig, George 49, 82, 83, 93, 109, 111, 127, 172 Lyles, Craig 65, 107 Lynch, James 69, 73, 93, 105

M M-Club 60, 122 M.P.'s 7, 128, 129 Macias, Ezequiel 49, 83, 111, 173 Magliocco, Pete 50, 73, 95, 105, 122, 172 Maguire, Mrs. Dianne 14, 21, 22 Mail line 175 Mallynn, Kris 66, 75 Mancebo, Carlos 12, 50, 83, 92, 93, 101 Martinez, Lupe 10, 23, 66, 93, 99 Martinez, Ricardo 21, 69, 75, 99, 105, 129 Matlosz, LTC Henry

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18, 22, 35, 64 Mayer, Carlos 64, 66, 89, 99, 103, 122, 129 Mayr, Erik 66 McDavid, Steven 66, 73, 77, 91, 93, 103, 122 McKeown, Krystian 140, 149 Menchaca, Kyle 66, 83 Menneke, MAJ Mike 134, 135, 137, 142, 153, 158 Meredith, LTC Frank 5, 14, 16, 21, 33, 192 Metcalf, Luke 66, 77 Michener, Jeremy 66 Mick, CPT Roger 7, 15, 192 Military Department 11, 123, 130 Millhouse, Richard 32, 50, 73, 93, 100, 101, 122, 172, 189 Mismilaca 141,146, 157 Mitchell, C.M. 17, 24, 51, 77, 93, 126, 173 Mitchell, SFC David 22, 26, 97, 99, 126, 128, 130 Molina, Guillermo 61, 111 Molinar, Alfredo 59 Montoya, Santiago 69, 101 Moreno, Alfonso 138, 150 Moreno, David 2, 78, 138, 153, 154, 156 Moreno, Jose 148 Morgan, John 25, 69, 93 Morrison, Scott 2, 34, 62, 66, 78, 89, 129, 188 Mother's Day 83, 193 Mounger, MAJ Sam

19, 21, 27, 81, 173 Munoz, Pablo 51, 99, 105, 173

N Nahm, Josh 69, 79,111 Nakama, Tatsuro 66 Nation, Mrs. Ruth 21, 30, 31, 76, 77, 112, 143, 144, 158, 191 Nelson, C. 73 Nelson, Chris 64, 66, 78, 79, 88, 89, 101 Nelson, Vern 69 Nunez, MAJ Joe 20, 35, 136, 143, 189

O Ochoa, Carlos 61, 89, 105 Offner, LT James 2, 21, 81, 84, 112, 143, 189 Olea, Carlos 139, 152 Olimon, Alberto 38, 51, 79, 173 Orive, Mauricio 61, 83, 129 Oronoz, Luis 52, 111, 129, 173 Ortiz, Fernando 52, 83, 92, 93, 104, 105, 173 Otis, Stuart 140, 146, 151, 154 Ott, Mathew 68, 69, 89, 105

P Padilla, Antonio 7, 52, 95, 110, 111, 122, 173 Padilla, Johan 2, 53, 83, 84, 96, 99, 111, 172 Parker,Jason 17, 66, 111, 126

Parker, Nathan 66, 72, 73, 93, 111, 123, 184 Patterson, Sean 2 60, 61, 62, 84, 105, 12ft 129, 188 Pauley, CPT Greg 20, 21, 22, 74, 75, 86 89, 101> 105 Pearman, David 69 Perez, Josey 61, 94, 95, 109, 111, 130 Perkins, Ty 140 Petty, Clay 138, 144, 151 Peugnet, Gabe 10, 66, 93, 105, 122, 180 Pimiento, Felipe 2, 78, 135, 138, 145, 151, 154, 157 Pizano, Juan 139, 142, 152, 153, 156 Poff, Steven 69 Poo, Ramon 20, 53, 99, 101, 173, 189 Pops Concert 76, 144, 191 Porath, Adam 67, 105 Powell, John 10, 61, 73, 101 Presidential Classroom 191 Prida, Armando 69, 77, 87, 88, 89, 100, 101

Q Quality Quest 155

R Ramos, Daniel 99 Ramos, Danny 67 Ramos, Omar 61, 99, 101 Ramstein, Jason 69, 99, 111, 191 Rauckman, Ryan

138, 144, 146, 147,212 Reddick, LTC John 17 Registration 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 67, 129, 132, 133, 134, 136, 137, 150, 151 Revis, Ryan 69, 93 Reyes, Carlos 2, 61, 84, 109, 111, 192 Reynard, Keith 15, 28, 53, 73, 78, 99, 107, 172, 181,214 Reynard, LTC Dana 17, 20, 21, 30, 72, 73, 143, 156, 186, 190 Rhodes, Marcus 2, 23, 67, 84 Rico, Gustavo 17, 38, 54, 79, 108, 111, 112, 173 Rico, Rico 109 Riffey, David 25, 69, 73, 93 Rifle team 106-107 Roddy, Joe 140 Rodenbaugh, Mrs. Brenda 8 Rodenbaugh, Rex 13, 54, 73, 95, 104, 105, 122, 172 Romero, Jesus Alberto 67 Rosendahl, MAJ Ron 12, 22, 99, 100, 101, 189 Ruiz, 101 Ruiz, Eduardo 13, 67, 75, 101 Rush, Eli 64, 67, 124

S Salcedo, Alvaro 95 Saldana, Carlos 2, 13, 84, 99 Saldana, Erik 10, 69 Salinas, Eduardo 26, 32, 54, 78, 111, 126, 172,214 Samples, LTC Robert 9, 28 Sanders, Mrs. Roberta 21 Sandoval, Arturo 25, 138, 154 Saunders, Mike 69, 111, 178 Scheele, Mike 137, 140, 157 Schnurr,Jonathan 67, 111 Schweppe, Jack 73, 108, 109, 111 Scott, Clint 67, 77, 93, 99, 105 Semino, Tony 4, 140 Senior Class History 172 Senior Rings 173 Seniors 38-59 Sewell, Martin 67, 99, 107 Shaddox, MAJ Kevin 12, 18, 21, 94, 95, 110, 111, 112 Sirilarbanan, Edward 2, 78, 79, 127, 136, 139, 146, 156, 157 Sirilarbanan, Mike 140 Sirilarbanan, Surun 78, 138, 155, 156 Sissei, Eric 73, 111, 185, 186 Slaughter, Heath 108, 111 Smith, Nicholas 67, 104, 105 Soccer 86-89 Sophomores 64-67 Stafford, Jim 67

Steinmetz, LTC David 17, 112 Steinmetz, Mrs. Carolyn 21 Sternquist, Michael 140 Stochl, Chris 32, 55, 109, 110, 111, 129, 173 Stribling III, COL Charles 28, 172, 173 Stuehmer, Brenton 33, 67, 73, 93, 105, 124 Stuehmer, Cory 20, 33, 55, 73, 93, 103, 122, 173 Stumpe, Mrs. Renae 135 Sullivan, LTC Walter 3, 8, 11, 13, 16, 21, 23, 78 Sunder, Peter 107 Suro, Pavel 62, 83, 108, 111 Swimming 100, 101

T Talent Show 150, 184 Tamez, Federico 134, 138 Tapia, Walter 62, 67, 99, 111, 129, 191 Taps 21, 84 Tavares, Rolando 8, 55, 77, 173 Taylor, Brent 67, 78, 99, 105 Taylor, Kevin 69, 73, 93 Taylor, Owen 56, 93, 111, 122, 129, 173 Technology Committee 23 Tempest, Karl 139 Thompson, Justin 67, 107 Thompson, Wes 2, 23, 68, 69, 84, 101, 188, 215,216 Tirado, Rafael 56, 111, 173 Tople, Chris 69, 70, 105, 174 Treadway, CPT Richard 9, 109, 111 Trimester exams 22, 70, 174 Trost, Adam 69, 75, 99, 105 Trujillo, Andres 139 Trujillo, Gerardo 138,154 Twells, MAJ Richard 19, 21, 86, 87, 88, 89, 104, 105

w Wagner, Jaime 23, 67, 99, 101 Walker, Tim 67, 112 Weller, Dustin 136, 138, 150 Wells, Brannon 57, 93, 103, 112, 122, 173 Wells, H.D. 15, 69, 70, 111 Welty, Rob 2, 6, 57, 81, 100, 101, 128, 129, 173, 216 Whitaker,John 69, 111 Wilkinson, LT Scott 112, 136 Willenbrock, Brian 12, 14, 37, 58, 70, 75, 105, 173, 189 Williams, Mrs. Barbara 11, 112 Wilson,Jacob 67, 74, 75, 111 Wittekind, CPT Andrew 135, 136 Wrestling 104-105

z Zaleta, Roberto 135, 140, 154, 158, 189 Zander, Arthur 140 Zaragoza, Pedro 59, 96, 99, 109, 111 Zuniga, Daniel 25, 60, 62, 77, 83 Zwach, Ian 4, 58, 79, 83, 93, 101, 122, 173

Y Young, Adam 62, 93, 103, 122, 172, 178 Young,James 111 Young, Jason 3, 28, 58, 93, 102, 122, 172, 173

u Uribe, Chris 138, 148 Uribe, Oscar 140, 141,189

V Valenzuela, Gustavo 139 Varshavsky, Leon 62, 99, 108, 109, 110, 111, 125, 129 Vaughan, CPT Mark 9, 83, 189 Verduzco, Mariano 2, 4, 56, 84, 93, 109, 111, 173 Vielledent, Javier 62, 83, 101, 175, 191 Villarreal, Baltazar 2, 57, 79, 84

Top, Jaime Ledferd and Wes Thompson carry their belongings to buses parked just off campus, as they head for Spring Furlough in March. Above, students come and go in the Academic Building, which was the hub of the weekday routine at M.M.A.

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The Last Page he M.M.A. experience is different things to different cadets. Indeed, there likely are as many opinions, reflections and attitudes as cadets, where life at the Academy is

concerned.

On this page, several members of the Journalism staff share some of their thoughts on the end of the year.

Modes of expression vary - some express themselves in rhyme, others

in prose essays. But all reflect a deep appreciation of their Missoiuri Military Academy experience, as they prepare for their next step in life - be that step college or another year in their journey through M.M.A.

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Academy symbolizes success It's over.

For some, it's a long year ment. School is almost M.M.A.: Those three now complete; for others, over. letters symbolize hard it's the end of another F.I. is a focal point of work, stress, drilling, chapter in life. the year. This is the day friendship and a unique Every cadet has a experience for old boys when all the drilling, different story. They come studying and cleaning and new cadets alike. from all over the world and We were quickly come into play. from just a few miles away. dragged into the Everything you've But they all share the same September swing. We got done is showcased for experience. And it binds uniforms, moved in and the military experts. them.

Relaxation during started another nine We discovered we are months of schooling.

May is the key. Yeah, citizens of the world, Pretty' soon, winter you've done the responsible for one another studying. Commence­ came - "The Dark Ages." as well as ourselves. We are Sometimes it felt that we ment is on the way. a team and individuals. could never get through May 26th. Com­ We all strove to get what it. The time crawled, it mencement Weekend we wanted, to become the seemed. But friendship begins. Summer top of the pile. Some held got us all through it. beckons. Some will come you back, some helped you Then, one day, the back in September, and up. sun shines, and the others have done their Simply put, we've all garrison jacket finds its time at M.M.A. gotten a taste of life as it is way into the closet for Tears of joy and relief in the real world. Some­ the first time since flow on front campus. times it's easier to swallow, October. Spring is You realize where all other times harder. coming. the hard work has gone.

This is a step toward the Spring also marks the It all went so fast. future. We learn to deal start of preparation for Bye-bye, '95! with our superiors and our Formal Inspection and, a - Wes Thompson subordinates. We fight the little later, CommenceFreshman ones who want to stop us, and we thank those who help us. We learn how to shoot for goals. We learn to La Familia live apart from our families reason to pout.

Where is it we all learn in a new, harsh world.

When we look back at about pride, something We accomplished this our military days, we'll genuine and bona fide? feat en route to the next smile and say those weren't It's something crucial in stage in life - even if the so gray. all our lives. next stage is but another Most of us will be proud All people need a strong year at M.M.A. helping hand. to say that we were We find ourselves on the members of the 106th corps, Some choose Fusileers last page of our last year, and that it certainly wasn't and some choose the band. facing a first page of a new a bore.

Motivation is what it's first year.

-Jorge Green - Rob Welty about.

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The End The end has come, We've all gone away.

It's not likely, We'll meet once again.

We've done much, Through good times and bad; We stayed together, and shared all we had.

You were my brothers, Friends so true.

You were my family, And now, it's all through.

With memories shared, And experience remem­ bered, We'll be together 'Til eternity is rendered.

- Matt Greene Junior

Appreciation Even good things have an expiration date.

Yes, M.M.A. is a good thing for all of us. Some might not admit it now, but where would we all be without it?

I've learned to love this place, and everyone else should. I'll take a lot of good memories of M.M.A. life with me.

The Academy has left an indelible impression.

It's part of life to work hard and achieve, and I'm proud to have done it here.

When we're older, we can proudly tell others we are M.M.A. graduates.

- Bill Dean Senior