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Missouri Military Academy 204 Grand, Mexico, MO 65265 Volume 45 1

COL Ronald J. Kelly, Acad emy President awards Jared Leefers and Miguel Salinas, III with the Legion of Honor Award.

The Legion of JARED LEEFERS

HONOR

he Legion of Honor is awarded on a year-by-year basis at M.M.A. to senior cadets who attain a high level ofleaderhsip. The Legion of Honor Award was established in 1924 by COL C. R. Stribling, Jr. Awardees must have attended MMA for two consecutive years and be in the graduating class. Cadets must excel in some phase of student activity, and above all demonstrate industry, integrity, and display an abiding sense of loyalty to M.M.A. Two inductees in one year has become uncommon in recent years, happening only three times since 1959.

MIGUEL SALINAS III

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Above, Senior Cadets Eduardo Castellanos, Eric Motazedi, and Chris Glazer check out the names on MMA’s Senior Walk. Right, Cadet Carlos Sainz marches with the Junior School during Mothers Week end.

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Marching on the Millennium. It seems hard to believe that the Below, Cadet Anthony Bocardo picks up his check for the 1999-2000 school year from Commandant Jim Medley. Bocardo was the Fritsch Plaque award winner for 1998-99 and just for show ing back up at MMA recieved a check for $340.00

year 2000 is upon us. For the cadets at MMA that

means a lot of opportunities are

just around the comer.

For seniors the excitment of

graduating and moving forward into the “real world”.

For juniors, working toward becoming a cadet leader will envelop

them in the near future. All students have a busy school year to look forward to, and before you know it we will have Marched

in to the Millennium... and Beyond!

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The March on the Millennium begins... Even beginnings have a start as was true of the 199900 school year. The faculty and staff arrived well before the corps to prepare classrooms and to participate in seminars designed to refocus after a summer of other re sponsibilities.

The days of registration saw both the cadets and faculty transformed from their civilian roles into a unit that moved in a measured gait toward each oftheir responsibilities as students and teachers.

Battalion Commander. Jared Leefers, takes his oath of office and pledges his fealty to the Cadet Honor Code.

LTC Lee Pelham, new Dean, preps the high school faculty.

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Z J , COL Ronald J. Kelly prepares the corps for the year at the beginning of school assembly.

Opening Day at MMA The opening days of school establish the pace for the entire year. Promoting the cadet leadership and providing them special training in leader-

Buffets are best for hungry arrivals.

ship techniques take place before the first recruit arrives on campus. The Cadet Code of Honor is taught early to cast a positive shadow of charac ter throughout the leadership that im bues the hue of rightness within the corps.

Jorge Andrade brings a taste of Nebraska to cam pus.

Left, Miguel Salinas recieves his promotion from Battalion Commander Jared Leefers.

Above, Miguel Salinas, Mike Besemer, and Chris Hanna vowing their oath to MMA before being promoted.

The corps begins to gel as it learns how to fall in to formation. 5

A11 School Picnic

The first few days of school are con sumed with a cadet’s time spent learn ing where his classes are. what his teach ers expect, and how best to fit into bar racks life where he must learn to share and be responsible to, and for, other guys who up until now were complete strangers. The All-School Picnic breaks the ice and gives the cadets and faculty some time together that is simply designed for fun. This year’s picnic followed the Soccer Colonels defeat of Thomas Jefferson Academy and the Football Colonels valiant effort on the gridiron against Paris High School. Hamburgers and Hot Dogs were grilled for the cadets and the lawn un der the giant sycamore tree near the field house served as table and chair for most of the corps.

Steven /kmador and George White give all they have for the company effort. Charlie 3rd Platoon builds confidence under the direction of Chris Hanna.

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Ivan Sanchez and Jared Leefers lean on each other after playing some touch football, OR do their clean shirts bespeak manage ment duty?

Greg Whalen and Benny Zirlin pull for their side in the Tug-OWar!

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The New Century ‘^Rings^ In for Seniors RADITION stepped toward the new century at MMA, on Tuesday, Sept, 14th, when the Class of '00 took possesion of their senior rings.

The noon ceremony was held in front of Stribling Hall with the battalion staff and the company commanders leading the way, includ-

Charlie Company Mike Besemer, Justin Kappel, Eduardo Marquez, Raul Martinez, Jamey Mathers, Quino Sanchez, Ricardo Sotomora, and Leif Svensson.

ing Jared Leefers, Chris Hanna Josh Shafer, Miguel Salinas, An thony Bocardo, Craig Yoest and Bret Zimmerman,

Echo Company Jose Balanza, Dallas Dekle, Jose Flores, Rodrigo Giacinti, James Jones, Bebe Riuz, Cameron Simmons, Dickson Stauffer IV, lazenek Suro, Connor Veblen, and Alexander Wilkins.

Delta Company Estaban Gonzalez, John Owens, Ivan Sanchez, and Salvador Silveyra.

Above --Rodrigo Giacinti recieves his senior ring from SFC Greg Norfiis, assisted by “E” Company Commander Miguel Salinas. Right -Alumnus and MMA SAI, LTC. Paul Gillette, ‘70, does the honors for Ricardo Sotomora.

The Senior Ring Symbolizing the responsibili ties of seniority and leadership that weigh upon the class as it sets an example for lower classmen. 8

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Chris Hanna assists LTC Paul Gillette, 70, in presenting Leif Svensson his senior ring.

Jose Balanza reports in to recieve his senior ring from SFC Greg Norfus.

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HOMECOMING teams from the 1962 and 1963 sea Homecoming at MMA personi sons into the MMA Athletic Hall of fies the Academy and its missions Fame. in a nutshell. Also inducted was Mexico City, The 1999 Homecoming was no Mexico's Raul Badiola, Class of exception. Alumni from 23 states, 1995. who holds the school record the District of Columbia and three in the shot put, foreign nations at- __________ and multi-sport tended. reac athlete Mackie quainted. and solidi Homecoming ‘99 Johnston, Class of fied friendships both Hall of Fame Inductee’s: 1955. Johnston old and new. captained While the Raul Badiola MMA’s varsity Homecoming foot Mackie Johnston football, basket ball game wasn’t ball and baseball fruitful. MMA lost to teams and was Orchard Farm 46-0, named to the All the weekend was a Central Missouri huge success. Conference team. A highlight of the weekend was Homecoming Review honored Saturday's induction of four confer the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, ence co-champion MMA football 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969. 1974, 1979, teams (1930, 1941, 1947 and 1952), 1984 and 1989. and MMA’s undefeated wrestling

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Wives of the Alumni Association check out the winning signs, for the Homecoming Barracks Deco rations Contest, hanging from Delta Company.

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Cadets gather on the steps of Stribling Hall in preparation for the annual pep rally. 10

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Cadet Jeremy Popp (26) looks for a place to run. Cadet Chad Marotti, Battalion Announcer, takes his place be hind the microphone.

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Above. Members of the Class of 1949 honored during Homecom ing. Band Member Craig Prazak readies to bang the drums dur ing the Homecoming game.

Respect at MMA fronts itself in many ways, here cadets (Brian Bowling foreground) stand at parade rest as this nations col ors come forward for the na tional anthem.

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David Nevels enjoys the traditional Dad’s Day Picnic on the front campus with his family. Steve Amador and Kate Whalen enjoy a quiet moment during the Dad’s Day Ball.

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r " • Junior School Cadets Jackson Hanks, Shane Stemple, Jaun Fierro, and Aaron Gillaspie were the finalists in the new boy Junior School drill down. Jackson won the crown.

1SGT Randy Jacobson looks back on a potential mistake by an old boy during Dad’s Day drill down.

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Dad's Day Weekend ore than 450 family members came to campus October 16th17th, for MMA’s 52nd Annual Dad's Day Weekend. Dad’s Day is the first lime parents of New Boys have seen their sons since registration. Parents are usually pleasantly surprised with the confidence their sons display after having last seen them during registration, when uncertainty and apprehen sion were, more often than not, the order of the day. Parents registered in Stribling Hall and were given in formation about where to meet with teachers.

The cadets honored their fathers at the Annual Dad's Day Review, and the parents cheered for their sons during the drill downs. Harry Rogers won the Best-Drilled Old Boy, and Scott Austin won for Best-Drilled New Boy in the High School. In the Junior School competition, Evan Deyo was best Old Boy, and Jackson Hanks won the New Boy honors. The Annual Dad’s Day Picnic was held at noon on the front campus, where nearly 1000 guests, cadets, faculty, and staff members took advantage of the luncheon cuisine. The bright fall

day was the perfect setting for MM A families to be together for a quiet time after the busy morn ing activities. The MMA Marching Band and Color Guard led the corps onto Colonels Field for the opening ceremony for the foot ball game between MMA and St. Charles Lutheran. The Colonels did not prevail, but did show the home crowd that they could com pete The Dad's Day Military Ball capped off the day with the traditional receiving line and mu sic provided by the St. Louis based jazz band, “Fanfare”. The Sunday review hon ored the 1998-99 Military Wreath jMand Star winners placing in the top military classes. I] Mr. Chris Yoest. ‘77, fa-

'' ’’ther of Craig Yoest, ‘00, helped KJ close out the weekend activities H as the vespers speaker.

Brad Nedblake, ‘01, has lunch with his brother Brian; father Mr. Jeff Nedblake, ‘77; sister Brittany and his mother Mrs. Susan Nedblake.

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MARINE BIRTHDAY BALL Novem celis ber 10th was ebrated ev 224TU an important ery year as date on the Annual a special MMA calen day set MabjNl dar in 1999. It aside to re E’IG.TUDAY marked the kindle the day in which enthusiasm the Academy Marines Band per acquire in formed in Jefferson City. Mis boot camp, recharging the souri. for the 224lh Annual batteries that provide en Marine Birthday Ball. ergy to ’Esprit de Corps. The Marine Birthday Ball

"adet Chip Lewis gives his best wind to the larinet. Chip was the solo Junior Schooler hosen to play at the Ball. MMA Drum Major Craig Yoest accepts Ma rine Corps League Cetifiactes of Apprecia tion from U.S. Marine LTC (retired) Bill Fine, as MMA Bandmaster COL Dana Rey nard looks on. 14

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COL Dana Reynard direvets the MMA Band during the Marine Birthday Ball.

PAINTBALL Paintball. Ranger Campout. Crooked Creek Campground. 6 November 1999 FUN! Enough said.

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SFC Greg Norfus fills up the paintball cannister of Cadet Jim Lyman, while Juan Fierro waits his turn.

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Christmas on Campus Giving of one's self and sharing your earthly possessions with those who are less fortunate is the theme of the Christmas spirit. No less is the theme of Christmas at M.M.A. The Junior School collected money to purchase presents for the Salva tion Army and the Boys Town of Missouri and the High School cadets raised money to provide toys for the Mexico Human Development Corpo ration. The highlight of the Christmas giving season on campus for the high school cadets each year is the ban-acks parties held the Wednesday evening before furlough when the youngest children from the Missouri School for the deaf are invited to come to the campus. Each barracks adopts a couple of the children for the night, gives them a gift and entertains them in the recreation rooms of the ban-acks. Santa drops by to visit with the children and the cadets and to generally spread good cheer. An instrumental ensemble from the M.M.A. music department plays car ols in each of the barracks and then they retire to the Music Building for a pizza party later. The Junior School Christmas party for the Junior School cadets was more elaborate with Christmas skits and a performance by the Junior School band in the Gymtorium. Santa spends time with the Junior School cadets after their performances and all share the traditional Christmas cuisine of cookies and punch as the Christmas means giving and recieving. Hen finale of the night. Left, Junior School Cadets pose with the presents they have bought for each other held high(on the back steps of Stribling Hall).

Cadets Michael McQuery, and Rolandc Rodriguez are checking out the recieving end ol the Christmas buffet in the Academy dining hall.

Celso Martinez, Ricky Guerra, Rodrigo Valdes, and George White opting out of a ping-pong game for some holiday pizza.

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Santa visits with Cadet Justin Brown during Christmas Supper.

Cadets Jon Young, Brian Bowling, and Scott Hamilton pose along with workers from local Mexico retailers, displaying the toys the cadets have raised for the area children.

Giving and Receiving Sharing does wonders for everyone’s spirit. The Children from the Missouri School for the Deaf have been attending the M.M.A. barracks par ties longer than anyone can remember. Their delight in coming is only outweighed by the personal reward the cadets receive in giving something of themselves.

These MSD (Missouri Schoolfor the Deaf) students certianly enjoyed the time they spent with the MMA Santa Claus!

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COL Dana Reynard and the MMA Band string up some Christmas cheer at the King’s Daughters Nursing Home in Mexico.

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Cadet Joe Warhurst and his mother, M Marti Warhurst, loading his gear into # family van.

Christmas FURLOUGH

Mrs. Peggy Reynard saying good-byes to Cadet Jared Leefers as he boards a Mid-American bus headed for St. Louis at Christmas furlough. A

Cadets Scott Smith, Andy Hoock, Daniel De Los Rios, and Jeremy Newbold pose outside of Delta before heading home for the holi days.

Cadets Carlos Herrera and Jose Flores stow their gear. 18

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T*A*L*E*N*T S*H*O*W 1st PLACE ?? Alejandro Reyes is a state award winning pianist, BUT... is he good enough to win the MMA Talent Show?

a little MAGIC anyone? Junior School Cadet Aaron Gillaspie won 3rd Place with his magic show.

not quite RINGO STARR ...yet! Humberto Martinez during a performance at the 2000 Tal ent Show. He was the drummer in the group *‘2X and a Soldier’s Bar’’.

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The Awards Jamey Mathers, one of the organizers of this year Talent Show (along with Mike Besemer) awards Alejandro Reyes with FIRST PLACE.

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Board of Visitors Each January the Acad emy hosts the MMA Board of Visitors for two days of discussions about the school. The Board was created in the early 70’s by the President of the school, and now Chair man of the Board of Trust ees, COL Charles R. Stribling, III, *44, to assist the administration in insuring MMA remains virile, inde pendent, excellent. Current President, COL Ronald J. Kelly received a report from the Visitors at the conclusion of the 2000 meet ing. in which recommenda tions were made for adjust ments in the Academy’s pro gram.

Cadets Ricky Garza and Josh Shafer share some insight about MMA with Visitor, Dr. Gary Smith, Director of Ad missions, University of Mis souri-Columbia.

Cadet Bret Zimmerman shared his perspective of ca det life with Mr. Jeff Nedblake, ‘77.

Cadet Eduardo Castellanos explains his role at MMA to Board member and National Public Radio personality, Mr. Joel Block, *62..

Mr. Tom Berry, ‘57, well known restaurateur from Adel, Iowa, listens to Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega’s ideas for the school year 2000-01.

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Jniversity of Missouri Head Football Coach Larry Smith in itribling Hall announcing that Mizzou will be holding their fall wo-a-day practices (Camp Larry) on the MMA Campus.

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Dr. Lewis Sorley, Executive Di rector of the Association of Mili tary Colleges and Schools of the United States, enjoys the final formation along with COL Ronald J. Kelly, after giving the keynote address at the 111th Commencement.

U.S. 9th District Missouri Representative Kenny Hulshoff toured the Academy and spoke with cadets about U.S. politics.

Every year the Academy has several special guests which drop in on the campus. In 1999-2000 the guests included a politician, a football coach, and a couple of prominent writers.

William Truesdale, author of a book about military schools across the United States, joined MMA for a week to obtain information about the Academy.

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The AMBASSADORS DINE Before you can be a guide how “The MMA Ambassadors do a wonderful ever, cadet recruits are needed. Stu job of showcasing the school, whether it be to dents are also allowed into the Am prospective students, or parents, they are an bassadors if they invaluable part of our re recruit at least cruiting program.” says “They one cadet who MAJ Roger Mick, are an invaluable part isn’t a family MMA Director of Ad member for the missions. of our recruiting upcoming An Ambassador is a program” school year. cadet who serves as an - - MAJ Roger Mick In 1999-2000 entertaining and infor Esteban mative Academy tourist Gonzalez did the guide, at least once dur best job of recruiting new cadets. ing the school year.

MAJ Roger Mick congratulates Esteban Gonzalez for recruiting the most new ca dets.

MAJ Roger Mick and a group of Ambassa dors just inside the swinging doors at Chevy’s. Left to Right, Pedro Ruiz, Alejandro Reyes, Anthony Bocardo, Chip Lewis, Ricardo Sotomora, Kris Clifton, Alan Buckrucker, Esteban Gonzalez, Ryan Buckhout, Scott Hamilton, Nathan Rice, Michael McQuery, Will Miller, Bernardo Cueva, Tyler Newbold, Oscar Uribe, Jon Young, and MAJ Roger Mick.

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Carlos Leon and Adrian De Los Rios enjoy the food at Chevy’s Mexican Restaraunt in Columbia.

r i: Hey, Pancho Villa? No, it’s lazenk Suro in the Mexi can hat crackinga smile along with (1-r) Cadets Josf Lozano, Carlos Rivas, (Suro), Manuel Herrera, ant Raul Martinez.

operation i iger was a iiiii-scaie renearsai oi me Normandy Invasion. Nine German E-boats evaded the US-Britain patrols on April 28, 1944, and sank several transport ships, killing 551 army and navy soldiers. Many were from Missouri.

Cadet Alex Moden, with bugler Jesse Parsons in the background, during w reath laying services in Mexico for Operation Tiger.

Above, Father Jim Fallis, Acad emy Chaplain, prepares to of fer a prayer while cadet offic ers, Jared Leefers and Bret Zimmerman, along with the of ficer corps, render honors at the grave site of COL C. R. Stribling, Jr. on the Colonel’s 103rd birthday.

Left, LTC Hub Leverett speaks to the MMA corps about being a cadet himself in the corps at West Point when GEN Douglas MacArthur gave his farewell address to his alma mater. Cadets Ivan Sanchez, Rodrigo Giacinti, Esteban Gonzalez, and Jose Flores escort the surviving members in Audrain County of Operation Tiger.

Paying Respect Each January at MMA the Cadets and Staff pay their respects to the man generally considered to be the mod ern-day founder of the Academy. COL C. R. Stribling, Jr. rescued the school from bankruptcy and placed it on solid financial footing.

Cadets Jose Balanza and Rodrigo Giacinti escort family members to pay their respects to loved ones lost in Operation Tiger.

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VAT FNTTNF. BALL Right. Cadet Kris Clifton and Tara Blentlinger on the dance floor. Far Right, Valentine Ball Queen Casey Burch and Ca det Scott Hamilton share a moment.

The Valentine Ball Court (from left to right) Miss Tricia Prather, Cadet Jose Lozano, Miss Kristy Lensing, Cadet Manuel Chavarri, Queen Casey Burch, Cadet Scott Hamilton, Miss Tara Blentlinger, Cadet Kris Clifton, Miss Molly Diemeke, and Cadet Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega.

II COL and Mrs. Ron Kelly walk through the arch of sabres.

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Faculty - Student Basketball Game

CPT Scott Wilkinson drives in for a lay-up for the faculty.

For the second time in three years the

Seniors won the Faculty-Student Basketball Game. Behind the strong play of Nick Nelson,

Bret Zimmerman, Carlos Rivas, Josh Shafer, and a host of other

seniors, the student team outmanned the faculty. The Faculty team started

out well, but after a knee injury

Cadet Nick Nelson pre pares to take a shot from the charity stripe as LTC Lee Pelham and MAJ Willis Kleinsorge look on.

to CPT Scott Wilkinson the of

fense sputtered. The win marked just the

second time in the 90’s that the

Cadet Nick Nelson drives the lane, while Cadet Bret Zimmerman looks for a rebound.

students beat the faculty.

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OVER THE TOP The Annual M-Club Blood Drive is one way the cadets of MMA help the mid-Missouri area flourish. It’s also a way for the cadets to enjoy a worth while cause. MMA Head Nurse Ms. Barbara Williams says the community wide blood drive was a bug success. “Anytime you hit your goal in a blood drive you have to consider yourself susccessful, and we topped our goal of 90 units.”

Donating blood is no big deal, as seen here on the faces of Cadets Bret Zimmerman, left, and Nick Nelson, top. The rumour that Nick had to be strapped to the chair is completely false... unless of course you consider being duct taped into a chair as being “strapped”.

1999-2000 M-Club Blood Drive Even the MMA Faculty took part in the Blood Drive. MAJ Willis Kleinsorge seems way too happy to get stuck.

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MMA BLOOD Drive Legend has it a lack of blood will drive you mad. Apparently cadets Jamey Mathers and Ricardo Sotomora were “a little low on fuel” already.

Ivan Sanchez sucks on his pen to pass the time, while lazenk Suro waits his turn. Meanwhile, Ricardo Sotomora continues to size-up the situa tion. Left, Carlos Rivas enjoys giving blood. Carlos Leon (right) is not so sure.

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Members of the Army Reserves loaded the cadets, including Adam Freeman, into trucks and transported them to Mismilaca.

SFC Greg Norfus barks instructions to ready the cadets for the Escape and Evasion training.

P.O.W. Camp An annual event at MMA, Escape and Evasion is a good measuring stick

for those cadets interested in a military lifestyle. Cadets are taken to back Harry Rogers, with his back to the camera, discusses strategy with his fellow cadets Jamey Mathers and Peter Conway.

campus and put through overnight escape and evasion training . Winners of the 1999 Escape and Evasion pictured with SFC Greg Norfus included (1-r), Pancho Mijares, Esteban Gonzalez, Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega, Fernando Diez-Pineyro, and Diego Reyes.

Winners of the 1999 Escape and Evasion pictured with SFC I Norfus included (1-r), Quino h Sanchez, Dane Wiesman,! Yaccine Bekka, Celso | Martinez, and Jorge Stewart. I

No Escape and Evasion training would be right without a little face paint. Here Jose Flores applies shoe polish to Nick Larrabee as Tyler Hollman looks on.

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Winners of the 1999 Escape and Evasion pictured with SFC Greg Norfus included (1-r), Jeremiah Pilcher, Dane Wiesman, Luke Gosnell, Ricardo Burgos, and Anthony Pupillo.

Cadet Ricardo Sotomora correctly spells a word in the Company Spelling Contest. Nail-biting time. Brad Coleman versus Jay Wesberry. Charlie versus Echo.

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8 Above Right, Cadet Brad Coleman spells a word early on in the competition. Above, LTC Lee Pelham congratulaes Cadet Jay Wesberry after he won the Company Spelling Contest.

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GRANDPARENTS WEEKEND...

Grandparents Weekend is another busy time on the MMA Campus. Not only are grandparents welcomed to the Academy, but this year Open House was also held. Add on to that ParentTeacher Conferences for the ca dets, and the campus was packed with people. Saturday started with parent teacher conferences, and wound down with the Tulip Ball. Sunday, Grandparents re viewed the corps with a special trooping of the line held inside the Field house because of a spring shower.

Mrs. Stephanie Vogt, and Mrs. Sue Long helped register grandparents, and coordinated the Open House.

The MMA Color Guard leads the way at practice review held on Colonels Field Saturday.

Mrs. Amy Auwarter talks with a parent.

LTC Hub Leverett enjoys a chance to meet a cadets parent: V. ;j__ J

...means Marching and Dancing! Saturday cadets practice review in prepa ration for Sunday’s Grandparents review. 1 After practice cadets relax at the third MMA I Formal Ball of the year.

I Above, Grandparents troop the line at the An nual Sunday Grandparents Review. Below, Chris Hanna and guidon Chris Glazer lead Charlie Company onto the practice field.

Jared Leefers and Kelly Samples of Jacksonville, Illinois lead the procession, two by two, of the Grand March.

Left, the MMA Band stands at ease during Sunday Grandparents Review.

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The 2000 Tulip Ball Queen and her court. Pic tured , 1-r, are cadets Nick Nelson, Esteban Gonzalez. Ricardo Sotomora (es corting Queen tricia Prather). Jose Flores, and Anthon) Bocardo.

The receiving line at the 2000 Tulip Ball.

Cadets Enjoying A Dance

Left, Tony Gruenewald and Molly Deimeke, James Jones and his date (above left), Justin Schwartz and Joy Hayes (above right), and Adam Miller with Jor dan Orscheln.

Fl PREPARATION

Above, Cadet Carlos Sainz explains how much he loves to prepare for Formal Inspection. Right, Echo Company shows Charlie Company proper form and technique in cleaning blankets (OR Echo is doing a poor job of sending smoke signals).

Room inspection is a big part of readying for the over all inspection. Here cadets Esteban Gonzalez (left) , and Shazeb Daredia (right), being checked by Jose Balanza, Ivan Sanchez, Alejandro Reyes, and Anthony Bocardo.

Charlie Company readies itself for Formal Inspection. Cadets Juan Coral and Greg Whalen hold the blanket, while Eduardo Vlarquez a) practices his “serve”, b) shows his buddies where the dirt is, or c) cleans the blanket.

Cadets Fransisco Loaiza (top), Celso Martinez and Quino Sanchez (bottom) work on their bedside manner.

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Cadet Ricky Guerra, an MMA MP, unlocks the campus gate to allow entrance to the Formal Inspection Cadre.

COL Bob Avalle is greeted by Chris Hanna, the Fusileer Commander on front campus.

Nick Nelson explains to the cadre his role in the battalion staff.

Cadre Leader COL Bob Avalle inspects the colors after greeting LTC Paul Gillette, ‘70, on the MMA front campus.

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INSPECTION Fusileer Clinton Randolph stands at at tention while undergoing room inspec tion from MAJ Keith Rauitio (left). Below, COL Bob Avalle addresses the corps during noon mess.

lazenk Suro accepts the award for best-drilled platoon, after Echo 3rd edged out Charlie 3rd to take the honors.

MSG Lawrence Stewart checks the weapon of Junior Schooler Travis Callaway as Nick Horton looks on.

The school-wide inspection included the barracks of the junior school. Here Tony Serna and Nick Larrabee stand-by in their 3rd Floor Stribling room.

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Mother’s Day he year wouldn’t be com plete without paying tribute to the ladies in our lives, and at M.M.A. that means show ing respect to Dear Old Mom.

WHITE FLOWERS RED FLOWERS Mothers give red flowers to cadets by their mothers.

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White flowers are given out to cadets whose ” mothers have passed away.

Far left, David Nevels smiles as his Mom finishes pinning a red flower on his lapel. Left, Arturo Yacaman pauses to thank his mother after being “pinned”. Top Left, Bugler Jesse Parsons awaits his cue to begin the flower pinning ceremony on Mother’s Weekend. Top Middle, Brad Coleman recieves a white flower from Mrs. Kelly. Top Right, Mrs. Leefers assists Mrs. Ron Kelly in pinning a white flower on Cadet David Hall. Waiting his turn is Cadet Zack Cook.

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MAJ Joe Nunez aligns cadet mothers for “trooping the line.”

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Cadet winners of the Superior Cadet A wards (given to the top cadet from each LET CLass) pic tured with their mothers were Jared Leefers. Jonathon Young. Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega, and Yannik Suro.

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ROAD TRIPS Across the World The MMA Educational Tour traveled to Spain in February.

Right. All 41 cadets on the Educational Tour to Spain pose for a photograph in the Plaza in Sevilla. Below, Cadet John Owens asks for directions (or that’s what he said he was doing!).

Across the State Below, the corps opened the pre-game with a march around the track at Faurot Field, then they settled into the stands to root the Tigers to victory. Right, David Hall learning some moves from MU, to put on Colonels opponents (photo by Harry Rogers).

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The entire corps traveled to Faurot Field in Co lumbia, Missouri, to root for Mizzou against Texas A & M!

In Town LT Michael Daugherty’s Journalism Class headed to downtown Mexico and checked out the facilities of the Mexico Ledger.

The Mexico Ledger publisher Mr. Joe May intro duces the Journalism class to a newspaper (left). Below, Mr. May explains the different components of |a newspaper page, and how it is put together.

Out of Town The MMA Band went to Winter Park, Colo rado, for their annual Ski-Music Festival.

Cadet Kyle Becker waits to meet Missouri Gover nor Mel Carnahan.

Upper Left. The MMA band performs at the Music Festival. Above, Cadet Scott Hamilton unloads his band instrument off the chartered bus. Left, Glad to be off the bus and breathing the Colorado air. Cadets Humberto Martinez, Vic tor Gonzalez, Ricky Garza, and Kyle Becker pause for a photo op.

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Below, MAJ Richard Treadway gets out of the way as Cadets Celso Martinez, Ivan Sanchez, and Nick Nelson begin to “Henan sus platos” (fill their plate).

ay a The fifth of May is a traditional Mexican holiday commemorating the defeat of the French Army by the Mexicans at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Primarily a re gional holiday in Mexico throughout the state of Puebla. In modern times it has become Mexican celebration of freedom from the rule of the Emperor Maximilian.

MMA keeps the significance of the day alive throughout the day. Pictured are cadets enjoying a Mexican Buffet during lunch.

Above, Anthony Bocardo gets just the right amount of nacho cheese on his taco. Above Middle, Christian Tucker looks to see what he might have missed at the buffet line.

Right, Jose Carillo heaps on the food as Fidel Maldonado watches.

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CONCERTS Cadets were treated to a variety of music this year through various concerts. The Southeast Missouri State Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Central Missouri College Jazz Ensemble, and The United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants all per formed in the Centennial Gymtorium.

The Southeast Missouri Wind Ensemble got some piano accompaniment with the help of this baby grand (above). Left, Central Missouri College Jazz Enzemble put on a great show in May, and MMA pre sented Dr. Ronald Shroyer with a plaque of apprecia tion (left). I

Above, A cadet crowd favorite was the xylophone work of the US Air Force Band.

Below Right, The Centennial Gymtorium stage was packed with performers when the USAF Band appeared in concert.

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Marching into Commencement Weekend BEFORE Nathan Rice deliver ing his speech in the W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest.

AFTER Nathan Rice display ing the awards he re ceived after winning both the W. Wallace Fry Award and Win ston Churchill Memo rial Award.

Bret Zimmerman leads the High School New Boys down the line in the Fieldhouse for the final drill down of the year.

Cadet Ricardo Sotomora along with his parents, and guidon Chris Glazer after leading Charlie Company to an upset win in the company drill competition.

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Left, Cadet Jared Leefers leads the eight-by-eight.

Below, Cadet Leif Svensson enjoys a slow dance with

Left, the receiving line speeds along as LTC Lee Pelham and his wife, Susan, greet Cadet Mike Besemer and his date.

Bret Zimmerman. Conga Line. Enough said.

Right, Nick Nelson enjoyed play ing traffic cop (notice he kept his broken arm hidden from the camera behind his back). Middle Right, Cadet Sean Heflin and his dance partner seem to be enjoying the Final Ball.

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111th MMA Commencement Right, , the corps inarches onto Colonels Field for the last time as the Class of 2000. Below. The Senior Class salutes in review before parents, grandparenst and friends.

Left, Battalion Commander Jared Leefers hands Ser geant Major Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega the Davison Saber, and with it control of the corps in final review ceremonies.

Dr. Bob Sorley troops the line along with COL Ron Kelly.

Above, Cadets await the order to take their seats as they march into the Cen tennial Gymtoriumn for Graduation Excercises.

Right, Cadet Carlos Rivas leads the se nior class in exiting the Gymtorium. Pictured following Carlos are Cadets Chris Hanna, Celso Martinez, and Steve Amador.

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Above, MAJ Willis Kleinsorg congratulates LTC Ro Rosendahl after LTC Rosendal was named the winner of th Heimos Trophy.

FINAL FORMATION! The final march as an MMA cadet for the Class of 1999-2000 is to front campus. Within min utes the class is transformed into alumni.

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Cadet Chris Glazer enjoys a final laugh as a cadet!

Cadet Jose Balanza finds out good-byes aren't always easy.

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Commencement Awards Senator Christopher S. Bond Award for Cadet Councilman: Bret Zimmerman Otto F. Ferguson Aviation Award (first to solo): Jose Flores The Wittman Plaque (faith through actions): Salvador Silveyra George Davison, '68. Trophy for Radio-Televi sion: Chad Marotti Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award: Ricardo Guerra The Lyle C. Wilson, ‘17 Scroll for Journalism: Chris Glazer The An Achievement Award: Rodrigo Giacinti The Creative An Award: Brad Nedblake The Alumni Plaque ( Senior voted Most Likely to Succeed): lazenk Suro The Daughters of the American Revolution American History Award for Excellence in US History: Brad Coleman The DAR JROTC Academic Award: Jon Young The Spelling Plaque: Jay Wesberry III David Whitney, ’54, Conservation Plaque (ca det showing interest in, and appreciation of con servation): Ricardo Sotomora Major William Bryan Essay Medal (excellence in writing): Taylor Ellison William F. Enright, Jr., ’37, award (proficiency in business and computers): Miguel Salinas III The Science Plaque: Ricardo Guerra The Science Medal (junior showing science po tential): Brad Coleman Sophomore Pilgrimage Award (outstanding citi zenship and leadership): Arturo Garza Senator John C. Danforth Plaque (outstanding knowledge and appreciation of constitutional government) Kyle Becker Eugene Lamm Award (most improved student of English as a foreign language): Fernando Diez Pineyro Award for Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Chorus: Jared Leefers Phillip Russell, ‘68, Award for Outstanding FirslYear Member of Men’s Chorus: Ivan Sanchez Stribling Dramateer Trophy (best single perfor mance): Adrian De Los Rios Rockwell Plaque (Most Versatile Dramateer): Jamey Mathers Jeff Crain-Jeff Jorishie. ‘76, Award (Outstanding Member of the Jazz Ensemble): Mike Besemer Louis While. ‘74, Virtuoso Award for Outstand ing Jazz Musician: Jacky Yeung LTC E.R. Jackson Music Award (distinguished service to the music program): James Jones Curt Milburn, ‘55. Memorial Award for Bugler: Jesse Parsons John Philip Sousa Award for Outstanding Contri

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bution to Band: Kyle Becker Paul Gillette, ‘70, Award for Outstanding Brass Musician: Jacky Yeung The Plaque for Excellence in Music: Alejandro Reyes The Streep Brothers Band Awards (for studies, loyalty, active participation, punctuality, good performance, and attention to qualities to be good band members): Sophomore: Jacky Yeung Junior: Tony Gruenewald Senior: James Jones The COL Paul F. Cherches Award for the Most Valuable Band Member: Craig Yocst The Amvets Medal for Diligence in Performance of Duty: Miguel Salinas III Master Sergeant Billy Crawford Memorial Award for Military' Courtesy: Miguel Salinas III The Military Order of the World Wars Award: Brad Nedblake The Association of United States Army Medal: Josh Shafer The Retired Officers Association Medal: John Owens The Sons of the American Revolution Medal (LET 2): Carlos Leon The MP of the Year Award: Nick Nelson The Junior ROTC Recruiting Command Achieve ment Award: Brad Coleman Th e Reserve Officers Association Medal: An thony Bocardo The US Army Reserve Command Medal: Rodrigo Giacinti The Plaque for Best-Groomed First Year Cadet: Kyle Becker The Plaques for Neatest Room: Nathan Rice and Santiago Urquiza The Class of 1968 Freshman Leadership Award: Mark Stephenson The Richard Hall Memorial Award for “E” Com pany Cadet Who Best Exemplifies the True Gentleman: Francisco Patino Senator Thomas F. Eagleton Plaques for Excel lence in English: Brad Coleman and Ricardo Sotomora Plaque for Highest Scholarship Freshman Class: Shazeb Daredia Sophomore Class: Arturo Garza Junior Class: Brad Coleman The Stribling Cup (Highest Efficiency in the Jun ior School): Nick Horton Senator Christopher S. Bond Award for Outstand ing Junior School Underclassman: Joe Warhurst The COL Jerome G. Harris Shield for Most Sol dierly Cadet in the Junior School: Tony Serna The Improvement Plaque: Jorge Andrade

The Faculty Plaque for Leadership, Cooperation and Loyalty: Alejandro Orozco Paul Petit Plaque for Best International Rela tions in Junior School: Carlos Batiz and Dane Wiesman Hal Heyman. ’52, All-American Boy Award Casey Moore Petit Fellowship Cup: Alejandro Orozco Community Service Award: Bret Zimmerman and Jon Young Medal of Association of Military Colleges and Schools for Sophomore Possessing Potential for Positive Leadership: Ricardo Guerra Steve Walker Memorial Award for Outstanding First-Year Cadet: Gianfrancesco Caterina Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive Interna tional Relations: Ivan Sanchez and Jared Leefers The Jack Meyers, Class of 1939, Memorial Cup for a Most Creative Cadet: Jamey Mathers Ri chard Cooper, Class of 1982, Plaque for Senior with longest Tenure: Jared Leefers, Josh Shafer. and Alex Wilkins The COL Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy: Clinton Randolph Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet: Bret Zimmerman The Dorsey Anderson, Class of 1895, Cup for the Cadet Exerting a Gentlemanly Example: Conner Veblen The COL Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities: Miguel Salinas III The Red Ireland. Class of 1941, Trophy for a Fighting Heart: Bret Zimmerman The ROTC Distinguished Service Award: Ricardo Sotomora The William S. Lowe Trophy for the Senior show ing greatest all-around development: Nick Nelson Plaque for outstanding performance as a Cadet Company Commander: Miguel Salinas III The COL Veon McConnell Korean Trophy: Craig Yoest The Don Hooton, Class of 1919, Fellowship Cup - voted by the high school Corps to be the Most Valuable to the Institution: Bret Zimmerman The Charles I. Wall Cup, Class of 1922, for Ser vice, Scholarship, Leadership and Character: Jared Leefers Plaque for Highest Scholarship 4lh, 5lh and 6,h grades: Diego Duran-Balsa 7lh grade: JoeWarhurst 8lh grade: Trent Gillaspie The Plaque for the Highest Scholarship and Dr. James C. Olson Award (Senior with the Highest Academic Grade Average): Rodrigo Giacinti

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The 1999-2000 Senior Class Officers (left to right): President Ricardo Sotomora, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Bocardo, and Rep resentative Esteban Gonzalez.

The 1999-2000 Battalion Staff (from left): Battalion Commander Jared Leefers, Battalion Adjutant Anthony Bocardo, Battalion MilitujPolice Commander Nick Nelson, Battalion Operations Officer Eric Motazedi, Battalion Logistics Officer Bret Zimmerman, and BattaliQ Band Commander Craig Yoest.

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SCHOOL Company Staffs Charlie Company Staff (left to right): Company Commander Ricardo Sotomora, Executive Officer Christian Hanna, guidon Christopher Glazer, 1st Platoon Leader Josh Shafer, 3rd Platoon Leader Celso Martinez, 2nd Platoon Leader Quino Sanchez, and Staff Sergeant Steve Amador.

Delta Company Staff (left to right): 3rd Platoon Leader Jose Balanza, Staff Ser geant Salvador Silveyra. Executive Officer Michael Besemer, Company Commander Ivan Sanchez, 1st Platoon Leader John Owens, 2nd Platoon Leader Esteban Gonzalez, and guidon Richard Zaleskie.

Echo Company Staff (left to right): 1st Platoon Leader Rodgriso Giacinti, 3rd Pla toon Leader Conner Veblen, 2nd Platoon Leader Jose Flores, Company Commander Miguel Salinas III. Executive Officer lazenk Surd. Staff Serseant Francisco Ruiz, and guidon Alex Wilkins.

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From, the desk of the B.C. JARED LEEFERS “For every ending there is a beginning.” Let’s not look at this as the end of our brotherhood, but as the beginning of our life long friendship. I would like to thank my family for all their love and support-especially my mom, dad. and brother. Thanks for the wonderful experience it sure has paid off! Dad. thank you for always pushing me to achieve my goals. To my senior friends Balanza, Bocardo. Flores (Cancun), Giacinti, Esteban(step-on), Celso(Delta 1), Motazedi, Rivas, Ruiz, Torito(espana), Quino. Suro, Veblen, Yoest, and Zimmerman. Charlie 1!!!)-Thanks for being there with me. I will never forget you guys! To my best friends and my two brothers; Sali nas (hey we need to smile) thanks for being there for me and being on my side throughout the year; Nelson, whom I am going to miss the most and I will never forget, you know that I will always be there for you. All you have to do is pick up the phone and call and

CADET MAJOR Maroon Bar - 1.2,3,4. LET Bar - 1,2,3,4. Delta Phi Pledge - 3. Delta Phi Member- 3,4. Delta Phi President - 4. Academic Fourragere - 2,3,4. Pa rade Ribbon - 1,2.3.4. Soldier’s Bar - 1,2,3,4. Journalism Ribbon - 1. Men’s Choir Ribbon 2.3.4. Evensong - 2,3,4. Vespers Reader - 3,4. Ambassador - 3. JROTC Summer Camp - 2. Aca demic Wreath - 1,2,3,4. Freshman Leadership - 1. Sophomore Leadership Medal - 2. JROTC Achievement Medal - 3. Marksmanship Medal 2.3.4. Company Competition Bar - 1,2,3. Foreign Language - 1. Cadet Council - 4. Vice-Chairman Cadet Council - 4. Varsity Swimming - 2,3. Var sity Tennis - 2,3,4. Varsity Cross Country - 4. Varsity Rifle - 4. Meritas Plaque Discipline 1.2.3.4. Sophomore Citizenship Award - 2. MacArthur Award - 4. Posture Bar - 1,2,3. Intra mural Soccer - 1. Stale Military Tennis - 2. PT Ribbon - 2. Leadership in Excellence - 2. Supe rior Cadet - 4.

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I will be there(BFFE). You guys remember that there will always be a friend waiting for you on the beaches of Florida! To my underclassman friends, Chavarri, Del Valle(a bajo.). Herrera(beans), Lee, Lozano, Oaf, Nedblakc(Cancun?), Tommy(LA), Ale Sole, Suro Y., and Diez-Pineyro; 1 will always remember the HOOK!. Parsons, Reed, Rojo, and Ruiz(porcel), Good luck to all of you!! Thanks to Mrs. Reynard for being my mom at MMA. Mrs. Emerick, LTC Medley (the Air Force? ), 1SG(which woman?), CSM Williams(thanks for the advice), MAJ Treadway(12 years?), and LTC Gillette who helped me out and gave me advice through out the past Five years; Thank You!! Life is not easy at MMA, but life is not easy anywhere. There are bad limes and there are many good limes. Life at MMA is all in what you make of it. If you try your best then it will pay off. Of course there are hard limes, but you must roll with the punches. There will be many hard times in life and MMA is just a taste of it. There are also many good limes here that you will never forget. 1 met people from all over the world that have become some of my best friends. I have made some of the best friends that a person can have, but they are not only friends, they are brothers. I for one will miss all of my friends that I have made here. I would like to say farewell to MMA and thank you to everyone here. This whole experience has made a tremendous impact on my life.

Steven R. Amador

Roberto Arechandieta

Jose Luis Balanza Carrera

My personal thanks to all the faculty and ca dets who have made me the person I am today: MAJ Twells and CPT Kronquist. Svenn (Fat Sweaty Svenny!) thanks for all the good limes when we were roomies, Raul Martinez for being a cool pla toon leader (Charlie 1“ forever!!), James Jones thanks for the competition in intramural b-ball and keep in touch, Kappel (Snappie) stay laid back like you always are, Pilcher thanks for all the laughs, Veblen stop acting immature! (ambassador’s ban quet), While G. it was cool being roomies with you I hope that you do well in life, Dennis keep rappin’ dude you got some talent, Herrera CA no mames! I did not forget about you! Whalen thanks for letting me take your sister to the ball Mathers (snappy) I hope that you and your band make it big because you guys rock. Glazer keep speaking your mind it will do some good in due time. Besemer (Big Bessie) don’t forget about me when Indemo becomes famous. Scheele even though we did not talk much this year you are still cool. Moden (what’s up Alex?) don’t stop your ways because cool guys go a long way. Zippman (horse, go eat your hay!) thanks for the sarcasm. Dudziak (balding teenager?) something is wrong here . hope that you have a good senior year. Brad (my wuss brother), McDannel have a good year next year. Wesberry (stork) keep playing b-ball and have a great senior year. Wilkins (spaz, what? I didn’t do it!!) have fun in college, and anybody else I forgot to mention. Class of 2000 is # 1!!!! "Dawn of a New Generation" Peace out!

First I would like to say thanks to my parents for giving me the opportunity to come to MMA (Gracias papa y mama los quiro mucho). One year in this academy went by fast and I will never forget this experience. I want to wish the best of luck to all my friends especially to: “Seniors” Flores (Nutria), Gonzalez, E (Hil ler), Sanchez, I (No soy toro, soy torito). Suro, I (Yoga flame), Giacinti, Martinez, R . Ruiz F., Sali nas (Nino de cobre). Slewart (Que feo senor!!!), Martinez, C (Anciano), Mendoza ( Cara de cochi), Loaiza (Chapaneco), Sanchez Q, Rivas (mariashi), Mendez, Guidnio (copino), Castellanos. “Underclassman” Garza RJ (Cuida a tu hijo!’!), Lozano (Lozambo), Ale Solo (SSSS No limites), Valdez, Quiroz, Martinez, A, Dabdoub, Valenzuela, Chavarri (Negra), Herrera, M (Tocino), Trujillo (Truquino), Ruiz, P, Garza. RE, Carillo, Rojo, Alvarez, Sanchez, J . Also 1 would like to thank the following fac ulty members: MAJ Nunez, LTC Medley, MAJ Treadway, CPT Wilkinson. CPT Pemberton, LTC Reynard, 1SG Jacobson.

Thanks God for watching me and protecting me all the lime that I was here, and for being with me and listening in my more difficult moments. I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for sending me to MMA. and for all their support and advice that they gave me during the two years that I was here. I would like to thank all my family too, for the same reason. And a special thanks to my English teacher “Enoc” from Mexico, for all that wise advice that he gave me before coming here. He really helped me and I really appreciate it. “Gracias Amigo”. Thanks to all the faculty mem bers of MMA for all their hard work. MMA was a real challenge for me and it taught me leadership, dedication, discipline, perseverance, honor, self-respect, pride and love for my country. It is proof for me and others that I can do things correctly. Il also changed me. and now I know that I’m more prepared for my future. I am really going to miss this place, but it is going to be in my memory forever. Good luck next year for all the Juniors. Papa tenias razon.” no hay dia que no se cumpla”, ten por seguro que el liempo que estuve en la Academia lo aproveche a Io maximo Mama. Io logre!!! Gracias por todo. los amo.

1st SERGEANT Charlie Co. 1SG - Color Guard Commander. Academic Fourragcre - 3,4. Delta Phi Pledge - 3. Delta Phi Associate Member - 3. Delta Phi Mem ber - 3,4. Evensong Ribbon - 3. LET Military Class Ribbon - 3,4. Military Wreath - 4. Honor Guard - 3,4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. Color Guard - 3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3,4. Var sity Soccer - 3,4. All-State Military Soccer - 3. All-District Soccer Honorable Mention - 3. Goal of the Year Award, Soccer - 3. Varsity Baseball 4. Varsity Wrestling - 3. Intramural Basketball - 4. Intramural Soccer - 2,3. Ambassador’s Ribbon 3,4. Company Competition Ribbon - 2,3. Expert Small Bore Rifle - 4. Academic Wreath - 4. Choir

LANCE CORPORAL Cadet Council - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 4. Posture Bar - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Football - 4. Varsity Basketball - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 4. Foreign Language Rib bon - 4. Parade Bar - 4 First Order Private - 4. Band Ribbon - 4. Maroon Bar - 4.

1st LIEUTENANT Delta 3rd Platoon Leader Art Ribbon - 4. Fine Art Ribbon - 4. Foreign Language Ribbon - 4. Band Ribbon - 3,4. Ves pers Reader - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 3.4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3,4. M-Club Ribbon - 4. Varsity Basket ball - 3,4. Stale Military Basketball Champions - 3. Best First-Year Player Award. Basketball - 3. Var sity Football - 4. Slate Military Football Champi ons - 4. Varsity Cross Country - 3. Rangers - 4. Brain Cord Ribbon - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 3.4. Commendation Ribbon - 4.

Kyle Jedrich Becker

As the days gel longer, I realize lhai my time al MMA is coming to a close. All I can say is, "Finally!” I have spent all my time this year work ing towards graduation and I am ready for a break. It was obvious at the beginning of the school year that I would have to overcome a lot of chal lenges to be able to survive on this campus. There is a quote which says, “High school is the best of times and the worst of limes." Well, my first two years were sheltered and basically enjoyable, my third year was paradise, and my senior year... well, it was here. Talk about a wake-up call! I can hon estly say that 1 have learned how to be a soldier, but also stay the same old Kyle. There is only one person to whom I can give credit for this accomplishment. My beloved Nikki has supported me through all my trials and troubles, both at home and al MMA. Without the focus she helps to provide. I would have lost all dignity. Thanks Nik! I would also like to thank the faculty who helped me through this long year. C’ya on the flip side!

SERGEANT Delta 3rd Squad Leader Academic Fourragere - 4. Delta Phi Pledge - 4. Fine Arts Ribbon - 4. Band Ribbon - 4. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship - 4. Evensong - 4. Military Wreath - 4. First Order Private - 4. Posture Bar - 4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. M-Club Ribbon - 4. Varsity Football - 4. Varsity Baseball -4. Varsity Rifle - 4. State Military Football Champions - 4. Company Com petition Ribbon - 4. Expert Marksmanship Medal - 4.

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Michael J. Besemer

Anthony Rafael Bocardo

Well the time for me to write this has finally come. Il feels like just yesterday that I walked on to the campus of MMA, and now it is almost time for me to leave again. As hard as these two years have been, and as much as I have missed out of at home, I can say with no doubt in my mind that these have been the two best years of my life. First I would like to thank my parents for all that they have done for me, not only at MMA but for my whole life. Mom. thank you for your orga nization and keeping me in line through all of my hard limes. I never could have done it without you. Dad. I have always held you to the highest admiration and even though 1 did not always show it, you have always been my inspiration for every thing that I have ever done. Both of you are the greatest thing that I ever could have hoped for. Now, for all my friends at MMA, you guys are like no other friends I have ever had. We have built a brotherhood of friendship that will last a lifetime. Snappy (you are insane Indemo forever) Glazer (you stupid impulsive Nome, get your tours off) Shafer (phatty clan and cubical master) Sotomora (lay off the pasties) Hanna (you big eared German spectacle) Sullivan (you are dumping to morrow) Sanchez (meatball looking bull) Motazedi (no more caffeine) Yoest (figure out what car you want) Stuaffer, Simmons and Done, the seniors that did not make it, and to all the other SENIORS I left out, good luck next year!!!!

Three years over already? I guess that the saying, “Time flies when your arc having fun,” is true. I can’t believe that I am finished with high school and have succeeded at this academy. I would like to give my biggest thanks to my family. They gave up so much to give me an education to be proud of. 1 want you to be proud of all of my accomplishments. I love you two. I would like to thank MAJ Baum. LTC Matlosz for leaching me more about Spanish. History, and the Arts, than I thought 1 would ever know. I would also like to thank 1SG Jacobson (Top) for being the friend that he was. Good luck to all of the seniors wherever you are going. Especially. Bret (YEAH!), Besse, Sanchez, 1. (Minotaur?), Sotomora, Salinas (I need my ring). Shafer (How did YOUR day go?). Motazedi (go to SLEEP), Glazer & Mathers (good luck), Gonzalez, E.. Nelson (GERONIMO!!), Yoest, Leefers, Sullivan. Svensson. Rivas. Flores (don’t throw chalk). Giacinli. Ruiz, F., Sanchez, Q., Martinez, R. (go on duty), and of course Hanna (GROW UP!). Good luck to all of the underclassmen: Hamilton. Gruenewald, Lozano. Rojo, Chavarri. Ellison, Miller, W. (OAF!!), Parsons, Reed (keep your shoes), Lee, Caterina (Half Life), Van Valen. Gordon, and Garza. Have fun.

1st LIEUTENANT Delta Co. Executive Officer Academic Fourragere - 4. Delta Phi Pledge - 4. Delta Phi Associate Member - 4. Delta Phi Mem ber - 4. Band Ribbon - 3,4. Evensong - 3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 3,4. Military Wreath - 3.4. First Order Private - 3. Posture Bar - 3. Soldiers Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3,4. M-C)ub Ribbon - 4. Commendation Ribbon - 4. Varsity Football - 3.4. Varsity Football Captain 4. Varsity Baseball - 4. Varsity Rifle - 4. Varsity Golf - 3. Physical Training - 3. State Military Football Champions - 3,4.

2nd LIEUTENANT Battalion Adjutant Academic Fourragrre - 2,3,4. Foreign Language Ribbon - 2. Glee Club Ribbon - 3.4. Vespers Reader - 4. Evensong - 3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3,4. Military Wreath - 3,4. First Ordci Private - 2. Posture Bar - 2.3. Soldiers Bar - 3.4 Maroon Bar - 2,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 2.3,4 Varsity Golf - 3,4. Intramural Football - 2.3. In tramural Soccer - 2,4. Physical Training - 2 Ambassador’s Ribbon - 4. Commendation Ribbor - 3. Company Competition Ribbon - 2,3. Joht Fritsch Award - 3.

Well now to start my life. SEE YA!

Eduardo Castellanos

Peter Charles Conway

Finally high school is over! It is hard to think about leaving this place after spending three years of my life here, but it is time to move on and face other challenges. First 1 want to give thanks to god for every thing that happened to me the past three years; the good and the bad. Thanks to all the people that gave me support these last three years. Some back home and others here on campus. Especially to my parents, that always, no matter what, were there to support me, and to give me all their love. “Los Amo, gracias por todo.” Also lo a very special person, that gave me all her love and support for the last year and nine months. Here at MMA I learned a lot about some as pects of life, such as partnership and friendship, because here I started some of the best friendships I have ever had. I want to wish the best to my friends Quino Sanchez, Rodrigo Giacinti, lazenk Suro, Celso Martinez, Josh Shafer, Esteban Gonzalez. Ivan Sanchez, Raul Martinez, Celso Martinez, lazenk Suro. To those who have more years to go until they too graduate: Del Valle, Lozano. Chavarri, Suro Y., Clifton (take it easy). Rojo, Pineyro. Good luck next year. To the faculty that always helped me: LTC Medley. CPT Kronquist, LTC Matlosz, CPT Radford -Thank You! I’ll never forget this place, nor will I ever forget anyone of you!

My year at MMA has taught me a lot. 1 learned the value of friendship, especially when you are away from home. I would like to thank the following for mak ing the best out of this year. Mendoza, for being my roommate and teaching me Spanish swear words. Wesberry for being my best friend Baxter for being a Kiwi. McDannel for being a smelly lime. Stephenson for being the walking attitude boy. Julio for being my lil’ Rat! Free cuz he is funny like that. Heflin for being the Jefe. Dennis for being black. Smith for being a cheap skate. Bowling for the tours. Welch and Preston for keep ing me up at night with hangar Tights. Coral for being a stupid Orangutan. Sotomora for being my platoon leader. Chelcho for being huge. Hanna for borrowing my guitar. Frederickson for being the fearless hall and rear commander. Owens for being a worm. Van Hoozer for losing my first senior quote, and everyone else because I forgot them. Oh yeah, Bocardo just cuz’.

SERGEANT Military Wreath -2. Soldier’s Bar 2-3. Maroon Bar - 3 Men’s Choir Bar - 2,3. Evensong Bar - 2,3. Posture Bar - 3. Company Competition Bar - 3. Parade Bar - 2,3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4. Marksmanship Rifle Medal - 2. Sharp shooter Medal - 4. Cross Country Team - 3. Track Team - 3. Swimming Team - 4. Intramural Foot ball - 2. Intramural Soccer - 4. Weightlifting 2,3,4. Cadet Council Ribbon - 4. Cadet Council Secretary - 4. Class Vice-President - 3. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Choir - 2.

LANCE CORPORAL Squad Leader Drama Ribbon - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 4. Posture Bar - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Baseball - 4. Varsity Swimming - 4.

Thank You All!

Jose Antonio Flores Palestine

I made it!!!!! First, I would like to thank God and my par ents for all the support I needed, and for giving me the opportunity to come to this school so I can show who I really am. I also would like to let my father know that all of this has been done dedicated for him and my well being, so he knows that I have changed. Papa y Mama los quiero mucho! Seniors! Por favor, hasta la palabra lo dice jovenes ‘'The End”. To all my friends I wish you the best of luck in your lives. Gonzalez, E(MiniHitler Rodriguez wanna be), Sanchez, I(albondiga), Leefers(aaaahh!!), Martinez. C(Droopi), Stewart(cabezon), Suro, I(YogaFlame). Sanchez,Q(alba...)» Martinez. R(presta pa’ andar igual). Giacinti(mal amigo), Rivas (aventuras), Mathers (Sacaloooo!!), Salinas(nino de Cobre), Arechandieta, Ruiz, F (ruiiz). “Underclassmen" Good luck next year. Lozano(Lozambo), Chavarri(ponte calcetines), Rojo(Sirenita). Garza, RE(Chango feo!!, boy-scout jajaja), Marotti(Mi PC!!!), De Los Rios(deeeelossss!!). Herrera, M(Tocino), Ale Soto(Guarro Vip), YOPO(un lalquito pa' los pies, “papa” cuida a tu hijo!!), Martinez, A.

2nd LIEUTENANT Platoon Leader Academic Fourragere - 4. Foreign Language Ribbon - 3 Ferguson Aviation Scholarship-4. Vespers Reader-4. Chapel Worker-4. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3,4. Military Wreath - 3.4. Superior Cadet - 2. First Order Private - 2. Honor Guard - 2,3,4. Company Competition Ribbon 2.3.4. Posture Bar - 3,4. Soldiers Bar-3. Maroon Bar-3. Color Guard Ribbon - 3. Fusileers - 2.3. MU Parade Ribbon - 2.3.4, Rangers Ribbon - 2.3. Men's Choir Ribbon - 4. M-Club Ribbon - 3.4. Varsity Cross Country - 3. Varsity Swimming - 3.4. Varsitj Track - 3. Varsity Soccer - 2. Commendation Ribbon - 2.3. State Military Drill Champions - 2.3. Tri-Military State Drill Champions - 2.3 2nd Place Individual Drill Down (Wentworth Meet) - 2. Track State Military Cham pions - 3. National Ribbon - 2.3. "Iron Man" - 2. Rangers 100 Miler Club - 2. Sharp Shooter Medal - 2 Expert Marksmanship Medal - 3,4.

Seniors

Rodrigo Giacinti Gil

It is finally over; for the Seniors of course. Echo first (EL MEJOR) thanks for the support that you have given me, and 1 hope that you have en joyed this year as 1 have. Il was good to have you guys. Well, not all the time. I will never forget these two years at MM A I really enjoyed them. Mom. thanks for the big sacrifice that you made to give me the chance to be here. It was hard, but I did it (for you). To all my family, thanks for your help, especially to my brother (El pony). SENIORS 00'...the last class of the millen nium. I want to wish the best of luck to all the seniors, and especially: Sanchez Q (partner), Sanchez I (torito). Gonzalez E. Suro I (yoga fire), Celso. Loaiza (draculin), Mendez, Arechandiela, Ruiz (sofiiaaa), Sotomora. Rivas. Flores (la nutria), Castellanos, Martinez R (abuelito), Shafer (vodka??), and to those that I can't remember right now. good luck too. Juniors and underclassmen, take charge. I hope you guys do well next year especially Ale Soto (el brother), Lozano (Lazarito), Trujillo, Martinez H, Lillo (orejon). Lee (el chino), todos los Garza. Surito. Herrera M (tocino), Los Calderon. Alvarez, Martinez. Diez-Pineyro (el pollp), and thanks for letting me be your friend. Ya saben que lienen su casa en Mexico conmigo ..It is time to say good bye.

Thanks again mom. I love you. And Dad, I love you too. Mucha suerte y nos vemos.

1st LIEUTENANT Echo 1st Platoon Leader Academic Fourragerc - 3.4. Foreign Language Ribbon - 3. Delta Phi Pledge - 3. Delta Phi Associate - 3. Delta Phi Mem ber - 3.4. Fine Arts Ribbon - 4. Art Ribbon - 3,4. Vespers Reader-4 LET Military Class Ribbon - 3.4. Military Wreath - 3.4. First Order Private - 3. Posture Bar - 3.4 Soldiers Bar 3.4. Maroon Bar - 3.4. Color Guard - 3.4. Military Police - 3. MU Parade Ribbon - 3.4. M-Club Ribbon - 3.4. Varsity Soccer -3.4. Varsity Soccer. Captain - 4. State Military Soccer • 3.4. District Soccer - 3.4 Varsity Swimming - 3.4. Varsity Track - 3.4. State Military Track - 3.4. Battalion 4x100 Swimming Medal - 4. Ambassador's Ribbon - 4. Commendation Ribbon - 3. Company Competition Ribbon - 3,4. Expert Marksman Medal - 3.4. Outstanding New Boy - 3.

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Christopher K. Glazer

The select few who are original, don’t wear two faces, but promote their true selves. What they dream, they live. What they think they say, but when these thoughts and dreams are expressed the iron fist of a machine crushes them for I speak the truth and only the truth I thank you for all of the friendships formed. Motazedi “Total World Domination." Sotomora “Fluffy Hippie” fine you’re fuzzy.. .” Snappy “Vujj Vujj we now embark on our greatest jour ney.” Besemer “I may be stupid but I'm right, “ Shafer “the claw,” Ivan “ALBONDIGA!” Sullivan "Da Chef,” Bocardo "Hampster," Nelson “old man,” Bretty “ I love you mini-me!” Celso “Do you see this big rock?" Quino. Marotti “Glazah, WHAT?!?!” Dennis "You have all the talent in the world, so don’t waste it!” Van Valen, Gordon. Maldonado "Hey Norm. I’m white!” Sweeney “pudgy pigeon" Abdel “my Arabian prince” Mookie, Elliot “sorry bout the hangers" Ellison “Casper" Fredrickson “Afghanistan.” Let us dismiss this part in our lives and step into a world full of opportunity and hope. Orwellian ideals are scattered before us, but as we walk into the horizon those dreadful Ministries just slowly fade away. LONG LIVE INDEMO...

Estaban Rafael Gonzalez I want to thank my parents, who always sup ported me and gave me the best, and to whom I dedicate all the success that I have had in this school and in life, Los Quiero Papas! To all my friends I want to say that I’ll never forget you guys and thanks for your friendship and support that you gave me. WE MADE IT GUYS! Remember, I’ll be waiting for you in Victoria. Torito, Suro I. (yoga-flame), Leefers, Flores (raspaquesos), Rivas (mariashi), Arechandiela (flotis), Garza RJ (Yopo... cuida a tu hijo!), Giacinti (mal amigo), Salinas (nino de cobre), Castellanos, Slewart (Que feo abuelito), Quino (chilango want to be). Celso (drooppi), Martinez R (chapparro). Nelson (gin?), Ruiz F. (nunca se te quito Io mandilon), Motazedi, Zimmerman, Yoest. Best of luck to all the underclassmen: Lozano (nalga), Rojo (Sirenita), Chavarri (ponle zapatos1). Ale Solo (guapo), Charlie, Diez-Pineyro (felicidades). Lee (nunca abriste los ojos), Herrera M (tocino), Cano O (nunca volviste mugroso!), Nedblake (Airduster?) The faculty members who supported me, LTC Medley (Comanche), CSM Williams, CPT Kronquist, SFC Norfus. 1SG Jacobson (Jacobo). LTC Matsloz, Mrs. Reynard (D.P.?), LTC Rosendahl (saaa!), Y el 007 Major Nunez. To all of them THANKS! VIVA MEXICO!

I came, I saw, I conquered...

-Julius Caesar-

LANCE CORPORAL Charlie Co. Guideon Academic Fourragere - 3.4. Delli Phi Pledge - 4. Delta Phi Associate - 4. Delta Phi Member - 4. Journalism Ribbon - 4. Vespers Reader - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 3,4. First Order Private 3.4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3.4. Intramural Football - 4. Intramural Basketball - 4. Intramural Soccer 3.4.

2nd LIEUTENANT Delta 2nd Platoon Leader Academic Fourragere - 4. Chapel Worker - 4. Cadet Council - 4. Senior Class Cadet Council Representative - 4. Varsity Soccer - 3,4. State Military Soccer Champions - 3.4. All-Slate Mili tary Soccer Champions - 3,4. Varsity Swimming 3,4. M-Club Ribbon - 4. LET Military Class Rib bon - 3,4. Posture Bar - 3,4. Parade Ribbon - 3.4. Ambassador’s Ribbon - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 3,4. Band Ribbon - 3-4. Vespers Readei - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Military Wreath - 3,4. Expert Marksman Medal - 3. Sharp Shooter Medal - 4.

Efrain Gudino Infante

This is my first and last year in this academy. 1 enjoyed this year as a senior. The only reason I came to this academy was to learn io speak En glish. I want to thank my mom and dad {Los quiero mucho papas} for giving me the opportu nity to study here. Thanks for the support that you are giving me while I continue my studies. Thanks to my Platoon Leader Esteban Gonzales, Platoon Sergeant Hamilton and my Squad Leader Ellison {The Best} because of you all helped me become the best cadet in Delta Company Sec ond Floor where 1 lived during the year. Next I would like to thank some of the faculty who helped me a lot: LTC Medley, MAJ Treadway, SFC Norfus. I would also like to thank my friends, without them I can’t walk: Herrera C.E. {Guino},Esteban Gonzales, Cano T. {Tommy}, Villalobos {Chavallo}, Daniel Quiroz, Patrie Gonzalez, Saul Lee, Niembro {El cojo},Mendez, Martinez M {Cas tor}, Christian Tucker {Tucanazo}, and Rodrigo Valdez.

CORPORAL Academic Fourragerc - 4. LET Military Class Rib bon - 4. Posture Bar - 4. Soldiers bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. Company Competition Bar - 4. Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Track - 4. Varsity Swimming . 4. Intramural Soccer - 4. Ranger - 4.

Christian Johann Hanna This is it! It’s over guys, and we lived through it. Though some of us thought we wouldn’t. I know I couldn’t of done it without a few people To those I would like to thank now. Mom, thank you for making me stay. MAJ Treadway for being there on the days I didn’t shave. LTC Medley, ASU is tenfold better than U of A. CPT “K” (wrong answer). LTC Gillete, 1SG Jacobson, SFC Norfus; thanks for being behind me in my endeavors. On to the Class Y2K. Soto, Shafer, Glazer, Mota, Besemer... MAJ McClarey will never forget us. Nelson, we get to retire soon. Leaf, Yoesl, all soda and pains for Dr. Ranney! Snappy, Maroon Ninja’s rule the night. Let’s move sideways to the Class of *01 Nedblake, Young, Rojo, Lozano, all four of you, good luck next year. While. “Mr. Always Here in a Pinch’’, you did it. Don’t throw it away or be like Owens next year. Dolan, your really not fat. Meek I need a fan brush. Bobby! I’ll never forget you! For all those I forgot, forgive me. and deal with it. Zippman. one word. Oats

James L. Jones

1st LIEUTENANT Charlie Co. Executive Officer Ari Ribbon - 4. Vespers Reader - 4. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1.2,3.4. Military Wreath - 1,2,3.4. Honor Guard - 1.2,3,4. Posture bar - 1,2.3,4. Color Guard - 1,2.3. Military Police -1,2. Fusileers - 1,2,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Varsity Rifle - 1.2,3,4. Varsity Rifle Cap tain - 4. Varsity Football - 2. Varsity baseball - 3. Intramural Football - 3. Lifesaving - 2. Slate Mili tary Fusileers - 3. State Military Baseball - 3. Ex pert Marksmanship Medal - 3. Commendation Ribbon - 1.2,3. Company Competition Ribbon

1,2,3. Moon Trophy - 3.

Seniors

Justin Levi Kappel Well first off I would like to thank my parents for their support my three years here. I would also like to lhank the rest of my family for their support while I’ve been here. Next I would like to thank the following: Scott A. thanks for being there when I need you. Scott H. 1 will always remember that rifle trip. Nick B KC will never seem the same with out ya man. Robert W. hope next year is better for ya. and thanks for letting me visit during Thanksgiving. Leif, what’s to say... enjoy college! Steve, lay off the Surge! Marotti, keep it up man. only 2 more haha! Kris, need to grow, and your not THAT big! Snappy, good luck with your band, love what you’ve done so far. Bese, take care man, and stay out of trouble. Glaze, enjoy yourself cause you deserve it. Jndemo, good luck in the future! Den nis, slay cool... and oul of trouble. Maldonado, lay off the robo1 Tom D. Hope to see you in the future, oh slay bald! Also good luck io anyone lhai I forgot to list. Juniors, good luck next year! Also, best of luck to all of the SENIORS!

Francisco Loaiza Cuevas

This year has been difficult for me, but here I learned a lot of things that 1 wouldn’t have learned anywhere else. I want to give thanks to my parents that were always with me, even in the hard moments. I also want to thank all the faculty members that were always helping me. Thanks to all my friends here al the Academy; Reyes (gonorrea). Lee (chinito), Lillo (orejon), Floris (raspaquesos), Giacinti (tatigo), Chavarri (negro), Sanchez 1. (torito), Gonzales E., Coral, Sotomora, Wang, Chow, Alvarez, Ruiz F., Castellanos, Ruiz P., Nedblake, While R., Martinez C.. Young J., Lozano, Rojo, and all the cadets that were with me.

Good Luck to All of You!

Eduardo Marquez

Finally I’m through with high school, after three years I’m out of here. I’d like to thank all the people who helped me through this big step. First of all, my parents, if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be here, my sister. Irene for her love and suppon To my cuz Adriana and my aunt Adriana, to both of them thanks for all the disciplining and care. Gina and Armando, who were willing to put up with me anytime I needed them, and the rest of my family to which I will never forget. My friends Raymond (Pimo), DJ, Ely (ojilos), Ely Chavez, Diana, Harlem, Luigui, Alex Ledezma. Alex Salazar. Miriam, Memo, Ceci, Tania, Aly, Polo, Ana, Sandra, and everybody else who was there for and with me. Pete, Adam, Smithy, Carlos, Chow, Jackie, Harry, Ted, Justin, Scott, and most importantly, Greg Whalen (pajaro con sombrero), Mrs. Smith (loco woman), Ms. Thompson, SFC Norfus, Mrs. T., Mrs. Hamilton, LTC Gillette, Fr. Fallis, and LTC Steinmetz. To my grandfather: This accomplishment is for you and forever, thank you for caring about me, and teaching me all I needed. I love you and miss you. GO CLASS OF 2000!!!!

SERGEANT Glee Club Ribbon - 4. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3.4. First Order Private - 4. Color Guard - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 2,3,4. Varsity Rifle - 4. Intramural Football - 2. Company Com petition Ribbon -2. Expen Marksman Medal - 3,4.

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PRIVATE, FIRST CLASS Charlie Co. 3rd Squad Leader Academic Fourragere - 4. Vespers Reader - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 4. First Order Private - 4. Honor Guard - 4. Posture Bar - 4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Color Guard - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Basketball - 4. Physical Training - 4. In tramural Soccer - 4. Rangers - 4.

SERGEANT, FIRST CLASS LET Military Class Ribbon - 1. Parade Bar - 1. Academic Fourragere - 1. Maroon Bar - 3. Com pany Competition - 2. Posture Bar - 1. Fine Arts Ribbon - 1. Rangers - 1.

Celso Javier Martinez Bleizeffer

Raul Enrique Martinez Aurin

First of all I would like to thank my parents and all my family for their support. I also want to wish all my brothers (seniors) a good luck con las morritas. I learned a lot of things these two years, especially what friendship really is; you guys don’t know how much I’m going miss you. it was a fun year after all. PAPAS LOS QUIERO UN CHI.. . Thank you for giving me your support. Also, thank you for the effort you put in sending me here and giving me the best of you always. This one goes for the MMA RAZA!!! Stewart (mi compadre cabezon), Raulin (el avion compadre), Quino (lanzate por los cheskos no?). Flores (raspaquesos), Mendoza (coricochi), Giacinti, Salinas (cerillo). Suro (primera vez), Lozano (una caminada compadre). Leefers (Cancun 2000). Rojo (fresco), Chavarri (Negrito), Castellanos (Junior). Quiroz (cachora), Valdes (alacran). Balanza (papa). Ruiz, F. (la Sofia). Arechandieta (viejito) Yopo (Carnicero). Bekka (Navy SEAL), De Los Brothers (puro locochon), Ruiz. P.-Gory (unas tortitas). Ale Soto (Mr. Universo), Sweeney (Pigeon), Gonzalez (pubertad). Charlie (ese mi chilango), Tortito (escele albondiga). Solomora, Snappy, and Glazer (4:20) y para todos los demas que no me acuerdo ahorita. Oye raza y que siga rifando la raza en MMA, see you all later, you don't know what this year meant io me PAPAS no se olviden que los QUIERO MUCHO! Don't forget you have a friend wailing for you in Huat. Son. ARR1VA SONORA LOKOS!!!!!!!!

Three years, and finlly over. First, 1 want to thank my family especially my parents. Dad thank you for all of your support, I couldn't have made it with out you. Mom. thank you for everything. I love you both. 1 would like to wish the best of luck to all the seniors: Sanchez Q (hermano), Martinez C (rucocacheton. ciego, el pelicano!), Salinas M fosforo. Ruiz F (Sofia, realame una funda porfa, pero perfunada, ok). Flores (rarpaquesos). Giacinti (latigueiro), Suro ( mi primera ves, Espana), Leefers (el pumon), Sanchez 1 (mr. Function, no te claves). Castellanos (el jeep frexa) Rivas (ese tic, ya quilatelo), Mendoza (avionado), Gonzalez E (el dedo). And to all the friends, that 1 made at M.M.A.: La pareja dinamica, Valdes (ya calmate loko), Quiroz, Martinez A (pirana), Dabdoub (ponte a dieta cunao), Lozano (zambo, te veo en Myt). Carrillo (te espero en Mva). Chavarri (e hijo!). Ale Soto (el carita), Garza R.J. (y to hijo?), Valenzuela (me saludas a la majo. And all those that 1 forgot. Good luck to everybody, and remember, be have!!! Gracias por todo tu apoyo Michelle, te quiero nina!!! Papas, BB. Los Quiero Mucho !!!

1st LIEUTENANT Charlie 3rd Platoon Leader LET Military Class Ribbon - 3,4. Posture Bar - 4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Fusileers - 3. MU Parade Ribbon - 3,4. Varsity Track - 3,4. Intramural Football - 3. Intramural Soccer - 3. State Military Track Cham pions - 3.4. State Military Drill Champions - 3. Ambassador's Ribbon - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 3. Rangers - 3,4.

MASTER SERGEANT Charlie 1st Platoon Leader LET Military Service Ribbon - 2,3,4. Company Competition Ribbon - 2.3. Ambassador Ribbon 4. Men’s Chorus Ribbon - 3,4. Evensong Ribbon - 3. Posture Ribbon - 2.3.4. Rifle Ribbon - 3.4. Maroon Bar - 2.3,4. Soldiers Bar - 2,3,4. Expert Marksman Medal - 3.4. Sharpshooter Medal - 3.4. Varsity Rifle - 3.4. Varsity Tennis - 3. Intramural Football - 3.4. Intramural Soccer - 2.3.4. Physical Training - 2.3. Horseback Riding - 2.3.4.

James M. Mathers Well the time has come, my little Droogs. for us to finally smash this old photograph and take some new pictures. The Snappy Renaissance has now begun. I don’t really know what to say it has been a long and strenuous four years. But it's over, that's all that really matters. So moving along now, oh yes. to all of the faculty that thought they could break me, HA HA! Don't cry about it. at least you tried. To all of my bros who graduated before me. Rob and the rest of the original Agent Orange crew, to all of the midnight eve. and the weekly POW Wows. To Chris (Cursh Cursh) “dear god man what have I told you about going to Afghanistan.” To Mike (Heavy B) “thought you were on a diet. WAAA! We've captured the clubhouse.” To Soto, “Attention all Guatemalans.. The plane is off to Hubbard County don't miss the KB. I'm sorry I took the money. To Bretty, “Where is my magic juice?" To Brad, someday you will cook for the band. To Nick and Craig and Josh, have you looked in the mirror lately, I think you might be color blind. To Oaf and my little S pal Casper. And to De Los Rios, farewell my ebony-skinned friend. Sweeney, good-bye my pudgy little pigeon. Den nis don’t forget we will be playing Madison Square Garden together someday. To all the teachers who dedicated their time to help me be a successful stu dent. And last but not least of all the underclass man. just remember, "Those who will not reason are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not are slaves"(Lord Byron). So fare well my brothers. LONG LIVE INDEMO!!

SERGEANT, FIRST CLASS Class President - 2.3.4. Drama Ribbon - 2.3.4. Fine Arts Ribbon - 3.4. Cadet Council - 2.3.4.

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Juan Sebastian Mendez Obregon

Finally I did it. Il seemed that it was going to last forever but now I’m done. First of all I want to tell my parents and sister “I love you", and thank you for all the sup port that you gave me while I was here. Thank you mom and dad for giving me this life lasting oppor tunity at M.M.A. I want to thank my uncle and cousin Manolo for making this a lot easier. I want to thank the guys that became my best friends and helped me when 1 needed it: Ale Soto (utsss), Patrick Gonzalez (afectale), Zippman (thank you). Nedblake (uta); you four guys were my best friends. Dolan, Tito Sanchez. Villalobos, Nelson. Reed. Quiroz, Giacinti, Coral, Gudino, Niembro. Sanchez Q.. Lillo. Valdes. Ruiz P., Bornnemann, Carrillo. Memo. Carlos y C. Ernesto Herrera. Lee, Wittwer. Caterina, Wellman, Mendoza, Reyes. Cano T.. Meek. Alvarez, the De Los Rios brothers. Chavarri. Flores. Rojo, Gonzalez E., Arechandieta, Ricky Garza, Van Valen, Gor don, and the ones that I forgot about. Gracias por iodo papa, mama y hermana los quiero muchisimo.

SERGEANT Delta Co. Academic & Disciplinary, NCO Art Ribbon - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 4. First Order Private - 4. Honor Guard - 4. Posture Bar - 4. Color Guard - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Soccer - 4. State Military Soccer Champi ons - 4. Most Valuable Goal of the Year. Soccer 4. Intramural Football - 4. Intramural Basketball 4.

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Luis Enoc Mendoza

One year at MMA has taught me many things. 1 received a good education, good disci pline, and also learned the value of my home. I would like to thank the following for mak ing my year at MMA even better: Seniors- Celso (cachetaurios), Ruiz (Fat), Stewart (Balanzita), Martinez, R. (get off the plane iuff). Quino (cachon), Loaiza (yury-mury). Mendez, Guidino (copino), Sotomora (saka), Sanchez, I. (lorito), Flores (raspaguesos), Arechandieta (conastero). Under classmen- Valdes (don’t be a pirate), Martinez, A., Ruiz, P.. Dabdoub (gory), Garza. R.J., Quiroz (no), Reyes, Charley, Valenzuela (pedro), Alvarez (paisano), Chavarri (Negra). 1 would also like to thank all of the faculty especially SFC Norfus, LTC Medley, and MAJ Ranney.

Eric J. Motazedi

“The credit belongs to the man who is ac tually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood: who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, who knows the great en thusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best, knows the triumph of high achievement. an who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”

-- Theodore Roosevelt

My four years here were by no means pleasant or simple. I would however like to thank all those that made that ever so rocky road just a little smoother. Glazer (Mr. Impulsive), Bocardo (squeak). Mathers (good luck), Besemer, Shafer (Slim Shaddy), Dennis (things are looking up), Gonzalez (put that stick down), Ivan (women really do dig fat guys), Svensson (wheel chair), Leefers (Cancun), Chavarri (brush your teeth), Zimmerman (go take your Ritalin), Salinas. Parsons (go clean my bathroom), Rojo (have fun next year), Sotomora. and Hanna.

CAPTAIN Battalion Operations Training Officer Fine Arts Ribbon - 4. Art Ribbon - 3. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship - 4. Chapel Worker - 4. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1,2,3,4. First Order Private - 1. Honor Guard - 2. Posture Bar - 1,2,3,4. Soldiers Bar - 3. Maroon Bar - 2,3. MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. Varsity Rifle - 2,3,4. Varsity Wrestling - 3,4. Physical Training - 2.3,4. Ranger - 3,4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3. JROTC Rifle Ribbon - 3,4. Expert Marks man Medal - 2.3,4.

Nicholas C. Nelson

John Robert Owens

The lime has finally come! Four years of my life spent here, and 1 leave with great memories. 1 finally understand what my dad always tried to tell me, about taking care of my grades, and every thing else in life will follow. I know you will probably still be crying by the time you read this Mom, but your little boy is grown up now. I would like to give special thanks to LTC Medley (southpaw) for being like my dad away from home. To CPT Pemberton for those fun bball games and trips to Subway. I want to wish the best of luck to my fellow seniors. Soto (ex-roomy), Hanna (nice teeth), (Carl) Rivas, Besy, Gonzo (hands-off), Sanchez, I (use weight ganner), Jona, Sveco, and Squeek. To my three closest friends, Craig, we have been bud dies, dudes, homies, call it what you want, but what we have is great (you ain’t gotta lie Craig). Jared, you have been there for my ups and downs, and I appreciate it more than anything. To my Iowa boy, Bretty, you’ve been there for me here and at home. We have some really great times together. I just gotta say NICE CAR. I’ll c-ya at Ricks. Good luck and best wishes to my girls from Mexico High. You made this town enjoyable for Bret and I. Thank You. I can’t forget the underclassmen, Reed (you can’t dunk, so stop trying), Cano (my teddy bear), Moden (it’s a tan AL), Nedblake (my camera), and Zippman (Donk 2). PEACE OUT! SENIOR CLASS of 2000!

Well, I have finally made it, and I am out of here after four long years that now seem like noth ing. It was nice, but now I'm leaving. And with all my sorrows (yeah, right), I would like to thank all my past friends that I have made here at the Acad emy, like Svensson (Piggy), I’ll miss you man. and “Mota,” didn’t think both of us would make it. Snappy, have fun in your band with the “Gnome” Glazer and "Bessie” Mike, and Garza, have fun guys and good luck. And Steinbauer, I’ll miss you man, and the background on your computer. Zaleskie “Brain” and Whittle “CpI. Cadaver,” have fun next year. Elliot have fun trying to be Dr. Evil. “Tiny Tim,” have fun man, with Ellison, how can 1 forget you of all ghosts. Reed have fun. or at least try to. And to Moden, "my buddy,” stop eating leaves you turtle. Adam, say hi to Valerie for me. Maj. McClarey, I thank you wife, and you still have no friends, but your cool anyway. Andreasen, have fun while your still here teaching chemistry. Thanks LTC G. for all of the advice, and SFC Norfus, make them run in the "red zone.” Esser, you need to learn how to dance. De Los Rios (both), all I wanted was a G’nouls. “Meatball," have fun in your next life out of here, because, man, you need it. Shafer, man, all I can say is you need help, because you have been here way too long. See ya later LTC Medley, I’m going to the U of A for college. To all the faculty and cadets I have missed, see you later, and fun next year, wherever you are. Delta 1" all the way! REMEMBER THE ALAMO!

1st LIEUTENANT Battalion Provost Marshall Drama Ribbon-3.4. Glee Club Ribbon - 2,4. Journalism Rib bon-3. Evensong - 2.4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1.2,3,4. Honor Guard-2,4. Posture Bar-1. Soldiers Bar-3.4. Maroon Bar-4. Military Police - 1,2,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. M-Club Ribbon - 2.3. Varsity Basketball - 1,2,3. Varsity Bas ketball Captain - 3. State Military Basketball - 1,3. All-Dis trict Basketball - 1,2.3. Varsity Soccer - 2.3. Stale Military Soccer-3. All-District Soccer - 3. Varsity Track - 2.3. State Military Track - 2,3. Battalion Track Medal - 2,3. Intramural Soccer -1,4. Commendation Ribbon - 2. Company Competi tion Ribbon - 1,2,3.

2nd LIEUTENANT Delta Co. 1st Platoon Leader Fine Arts Ribbon - 3. Art Ribbon - 1. Drama Ribbon - 3.4. Ferguson Aviation Scholarship - 3. Vespers Reader - 3. Chapel Worker - 3. Cadet Council - 3. Evensong Ribbon - 3. LET Military Class Ribbon-1.2.3.4. Posture Bar- 1.2. Soldiers Bar -3. Maroon Bar - 1.2. Military Police 2. MU Parade Ribbon - 1.2,3,4. M-Club Ribbon -4. Varsity Cross Country - 3,4. Varsity Swimming - 3.4. Varsity Track - 4. Varsity Wrestling - 1. State Military Track - 4. Stale Military Wrestling - 1. In tramural Football - 1.2. Rangers - 2.3,4. Physical Training - I. Company Competition Ribbon - 2,3.4. Ranger - 2.3. Drama Ribbon - 3. Sharpshooter Medal - 3.4.

Clinton Aaron Randolph

PRIVATE. FIRST CLASS Art Ribbon - 4. Military Wreath - 4. First Order Private - 4. Honor Guard - 4. Posture Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. Military Police - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Wrestling - 4. Intramural Basketball - 4. Lifesaving - 4. Rangers - 4. Com pany Competition Ribbon - 4. Expert Shooter Medal - 4. Ranger Bar - 4.

Seniors

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Carlos Arturo Rivas Martinez

Here is the end. 1 want to give thanks to my parents who al ways helped me and showed me the right wayTHANKS! Los quiero mucho! Also thanks to Mrs. Reynard, MAJ Nunez, LTC Medley for all their help. Flores (nutria), Suro.I (Dhalsim), Gonzalez.E (Hitler). Arechandieta (Maracas), Yopo (mal padre!), Salinas (Cerillo). Stewart (manzanita). and Sanchez (albondiga).

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Francisco Javier Ruiz Santini

Miguel Salinas

Well first I would like to say thanks to my parents and all of my family. (Mama y Papa los Queiro mucho) Thanks for giving me the oppor tunity to attend MMA and gel a good education. Well, for some underclassmen this is only the be ginning, but, for the seniors, it is the end of three years in MMA. Y esto es para mis amigos de MMA, well, you have a good friend in "HUATSONMEX!!!”: Martinez, C. (cacheion); Stewart (wimpy); Flores (nutria); Suro. I. (sida); Gonzalez, E. (hitler); Martinez. R. (enano); Sanchez, Q.; Sanchez. 1. (torito); Mendoza (caradecochi); Loaiza (chikis); Giacinti (latigo); Leefers (pulmon); Rivas (mentiroso); Castellanos (fresa); Mathers (loko); Salinas (duracel); Mendez; Arechandieta (jamones). 1 would like to say thanks to the faculty: 1SG Jacobson; MAJ Treadway (sir, sir); SFC Norfus (E.D.. son); MAJ Nunez (mentiroso); CPT Kronquist; LTC Medley (chespirito); Ms. Young; CSM Williams; LTC Matlosz; Mrs. Smith. I want to say good luck next year to the fol lowing underclassmen: Martinez, A.; Lozano; Dabdoub; Valenzuela; Sanchez, J.; Chavarri; Rojo; Alvarez; Kuroda; Garza, R.E.; Garza. R.J.; De Los Rios A.; Garibay; Carillo; Valdez; Quiroz; Hawach; Ale Soto (monstruo): Herrera, M.; Calderon. H.; Suro. Y.; Trujillo. Ruiz. P. I would like to say these words to everybody. Take care of yourselves and I will never forget any of you. I will miss you all. Arriba Huatson, Sonora, Mexico y el Norte.

First of all, I would like to thank my family for always supporting me, and I would like to es pecially thank them for everything they’ve done to give me a great education. Gracias Papa. Mama y hermanos por todo su apoyo durante estos anos que eh estado aqui en la escuela. Gracias mil Gracias y siempre recuerden que LOS QUIERO MUCHO! After all the lime I’ve spent here 1 also want to thank my friends for all their support and help during this lime: Seniors- Stewart. Jared. Ruiz, Yoest, Nellie. Bret, Flores, Rivas. Raul. Quino. Ivan. Bocardo, Suro. Juniors- Lozano, Chavarri, Rojo. I would also like to give thanks to all of the faculty especially LTC Medley. MAJ Treadway, CPT Kronquist. CSM Williams, Mrs. Reynard, and Mrs Trembley. Well it is time to say good bye to every one. I appreciate everyone’s help on everything and thank you for your support, too. Gracias nuevamete Papa y Mama por esta educacion tan grandiosa que me han brindado durante estos anas. Recuerden que los Quiro Muchos y que en iodo momenlo se los agradecere.

1st SERGEANT Echo Company Supply Sergeant Maroon Bar - 4. Company Competition Ribbon 3.4. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 2.3.4. Color Guard - 3. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3,4. Posture Ribbon - 2,3,4. Fusilcer - 4. Com mendation Ribbon - 3. Honor Guard - 3. Men’s Chorus Ribbon - 3. Ambassador’s Ribbon - 3. National Ribbon - 4. Soldiers Bar - 2. Military Wreath - 2. Marksmanship Award - 2,3. Sharp shooter Award - 4. Intramural Soccer - 2.4. Intra mural Ranger - 3. Varsity Baseball - 3. Varsity Swimming - 4. State Military Baseball Champions - 3. State Military Fusileer Champion - 4. Rangers 100 Miler Club- 3.

CAPTAIN Echo Company Commander Maroon Bar - 2,3.4. Company Competition - 3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3,4. Posture Ribbon - 3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. Ambassador Ribbon - 3. Drama Medal - 4. Men’s Choir - 3.4 Evensong Ribbon - 3.4. Academic Wreath - 3. Aca demic Fourragere - 2,3,4. Delta Phi Pledge - 3 Delta Phi Associate - 3.4. Delta Phi Member - 3.4 Soldiers Bar - 2,3,4. Military Order of World Wan Award- 3. Varsity Track - 2. Varsity Football - 4 Varsity Swimming - 3.4. Intramural Football - 4 Intramural Soccer - 3. 850-lb Weight Club - 4 Weight Lifting Medal - 4.

Ivan Sanchez Pineda First of all, I would like to thank my parents who supported me and helped me a lot during these three years. Also, to my brother who pro tected me and was a big help during my first year. GRACIAS, LOS QUIERO MUCHO. Papa. Mama hay muchas cosas que quiciera decides pero ya saben que no puedo expresarme. Gracias por todo, por ayudarme en todo lo que ha estado a su alcance. In the three years I spent here 1 had a lol of good experiences. I made a lol of new friends that I will never forgei. My best wishes to my fellow seniors CLASS of 2000: Leefers (Cancun 2000), Esteban (ya deja al Flores). Flores (raspaquesos), Rivas (Rural), Arechandieta (ED Tour), Ruiz, F. (Mandillon), Nelson, Martinez, R., Shafer, Castellanos (AA), and Bocardo (Squeck). I’d also like to thank the fol lowing faculty members: Mrs. Reynard, LTC Med ley, LTC Matlosz, MAJ Nunez. 1SG Jacobson. CSM Williams. MAJ Treadway. CPT Kronquist, and LTC Gillette. And the underclassmen that I will always remember: Rojo (sirenita). Chavarri (funciona), Lozano (nalga). Nedblake (liar), a todo la raza de Victoria, Yopo (tu hijo). And all those I left out. you will always be in my mind and heart too. DELTA’S #1!

CAPTAIN Delta Co. Commander Academic Fourregerre - 2,3,4. Delta Phi Pledge - 3. Delta Phi Associate Member - 3,4. Delta Phi Member - 3,4. Delta Phi Vice-President - 4. Glee Club Ribbon - 4. Vespers Reader - 4. Chapel Worker - 4. Cadet Council - 2. Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3.4. Military Wreath - 3. First Order Private-2. Honor Guard-3. Posture Bar - 2,3,4. Soldiers Bar - 3.4. Maroon Bar - 2.3,4. Fusilccrs - 3. MU Parade Ribbon 2,3.4. M-Club Ribbon - 4. Varsity Football - 4. Varsity Bas ketball 3,4. Varsity Baseball - 3.4. Intramural Football - 3. intramural Basketball - 2. Physical Training - 2. State Mili tary Baseball - 2,3. State Military Basketball - 3. State Mili tary Football-4. Ambassador's Ribbon - 3.4. Commendation Ribbon - 3,4. Company Competition Ribbon 2.3,4. Best Drilled New Boy - 2.

Joaquin Sanchez Guillen

Well, Mom and Dad, I finally made it!! Finally after three years I have completed one of my first goals in life. During these three years. I have learned so many things, like the meaning of friendship, the rewards of hard work, but I think the most important thing is to know how valuable my family is. 1 can’t believe this is over but I have to accept it. I know that everything I have accom plished at MMA I could not have completed with out the support that I have always received from my family (Papa, Mama. Liza and Blanca). I will never forgei the sacrifices that you made so that I could have the best education possible. Also I want to give thanks to cousins and friends for all the support you gave me. First I want to give thanks to Leyva, Pettigrew, Vielledent, and Leon for everything you taught me. Now I want to give thanks to my friends: Suro, Celso, Caste, Giacinti, Ivan, Glazer, Raul, Mendez, Rivas, Balanza, Mendoza. Ruiz F, Flores. Leefers. Sullivan, Shafer, Mathers, Esteban, and Stewart. Remember friendship never ends Well I want to wish good luck to all of those underclassmen: Lozano. Ale. Arturo, Dabdoub, Charlie, De los A and D, Rogers, Reyes, Guerra. Van Hoozer, Pedro. Sweeney, Bekka, Nedblake. Rojo. Carrillo, Garza RJ, Chavarri, Valdes and Quiroz (brother). Also to Mrs. Reynard. McClarey. LTC Matlosz and CSM Williams. Finally to the cadets of Charlie 20d Platoon. We will always be #1. Class of 2000. we are gone, fellas. MMA is history!!

1st LIEUTENANT Charlie 2nd Platoon Leader Varsity Basketball - 2,3,4. Varsity Basketball. Captain - 4. State Military Basketball Champions - 3. All-State Military Basketball Team - 4. Varsity Cross Country - 2 Varsity Ten nis - 3. Varsity Football - 4. State Military Football Champi ons - 4. 750-lb. Weight Club - 2.3,4. Intramural Football - 3. Academic Fourragere - 4. Delta Phi Member - 4. Delta Phi Associate - 4. Delta Phi Pledge - 4. Foreign Language Ribbon - 2. Fine Arts Ribbon - 4. Vespers Readers - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3,4. Honor Guard - 3. Posture Bar - 2.3,4. Physical Training-2,4. Maroon Bar - 3.4. Fusileer-3. Parade Ribbon - 2.3.4. Nationals Ribbon - 3 Sharpshooter Medal 2. Soldiers Bar - 3,4. Ambassador’s Ribbon - 4. Commenda tion Ribbon - 3. Company Competition Ribbon 2.3.4. 850-lb. Weight Club - 4. All-State Military Drill Team - 3.

Joshua M. Shafer

Well, the day has finally arrived. The thing that 1 will miss most of all are my friends. If not for them, I would not have made it through the last five years. It is hard to imagine myself leaving after spending my teenage years in this environ ment. 1 would like to thank my parents for all their support. I would like to say what’s up to my closest friends at home; Jason. Ben, Tony. Pete, and most of all Robert. To all the seniors : Glazer (Backstreet Boy). Motazedi, Besemer (phatty, senior party?), Sanchez. Q. (I get the computer), Yoest. Sanchez, I. (Taco), Martinez, C.. Snappy. Hanna (cheer), Sotomora (cheers). Zimmerman (go back to Iowa), and Bocardo (Day Go), and Veblen. To three se niors that were very close: Done, Simmons, and Stauffer. To all the underclassmen: Chavarri (troll), Abdel (Abby. thanks for everything. I will miss you most of all), Cano. Blaylock. Dolan (Ken), Coleman, and Maldonado(fatty. I’ll miss you dawg). Good luck to everyone in DELTA, and on Charlie 1st Floor.

1st LIEUTENANT Delta Phi Pledge - 3. Delta Phi Associate - 3. Delta Phi Member - 3.4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2.3.4, MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. Academic Fourragere Ribbon - 3,4. Company Competition Ribbon - 2.3,4. Soldiers Bar - 1. Marksman Medal - 3. Foreign Language Ribbon - 3. Evensong - 4. Art Ribbon - 3. Vespers Reader - 4. Posture Rib bon - 1,2.3. Ambassador’s Ribbon - 2.4. Maroon Ribbon - 1,2. Choir Ribbon - 4. Varsity Baseball - 2,3,4. Varsity Baseball. Captain - 4. Intramural Football - 2.3. Intramural Basketball - 2,3.4. In tramural Soccer - 4. State Military Baseball Cham pions - 3.4. Community Service Award - I. Basbeball MVP - 4.

Seniors

Salvador Silveyra

The day for me to leave this school is near. I am aware of what 1 am going to do and experience in real life. 1 think this school taught me how to be prepared and how to be aware of my actions. Il corrected me when 1 was doing wrong. I tried to do my best, especially in academics, in which 1 became a Della Phi member and ended in 4th place in class rank. Also, I ihink this school taught me how io respect my elders and how to manage diffi culties when they are present. The education 1 received in this school is so important and valuable to me that 1 feel I will be able to do well in college. I want to congratulate LTC Matlosz. CPT Andreasen. LTC Campbell. MAJ Ableman, and LTC Rosendahl for their excellent leaching, and all the rest of lhe faculty, including those who were present when I was a new-boy sophomore, but aren’t any more I want to wish lhe best lo all lhe future class graduates and leaders, as well as my little brothers, who hopefully are going to be here in the years

Steven Michael Smith At first, I cringed al lhe ihoughi of military school. For those first couple of months my thoughts seemed justified, but things got easier as lhe year passed thanks to a lol of great friends and leaders (you guys know who you are). There have been a lot of hard times this year, but also a lot of once in a lifetime experiences, that I’ll never forget. To my family, thank you for loving me enough to send me and for backing me up the whole way. Well this is it, good-bye high school. It’s time to begin lhe rest of my life.

2010 and 2013.

Ricardo Jose Sotomora

“What a long strange trip it has been” Jerry Garcia, 1942-1995 Well what should I say? Peace to all that have come and gone in my years. To my fellow seniors. Snappy - blur to the four, our chopped tree and el bano on E-3. Glazer - relax, release, and chillum. Sullivan - um? furlough and 2 liter bottles of “water”. Bcscmer - “renuses”, ketchup, vroom1 Shafer - fuzzy bunny, mismilaca, Hanna - “Lum Ryms” the beach, and the roof. Motazedi - No Doz BAD. Bocardo - have fun. Nelson - nikky, good luck and be calm. Zimmerman - slop coughing, later. Back Campus - it’s been great. Forever live the Dankman. Para los vatos - que todo vaya bien y adios. To all the others. We are DONE! For my underclassmen. Young you’ve been great, Miller (Oaf) it’s all right. Nedblake - hello?, Coleman one word, valium, Hamilton - dolphin noises, oops did I shoot better, Dennis and Maldonado PASTIES, Bekka it’s all mental, and Fredrickson brain cells. To the rest GOOD LUCK. Props to C3. One last thing. “Going to leave this broken down pal ace. On my hands and knees I will roll, roil, roll. Make myself a bed by the waterside. In my time, in my time, I will roll, roll, roll.” --Brokedown Palace, Robert Hunter

SERGEANT, FIRST CLASS LET Military Class Ribbon - 2,3.4. Company Com petition Ribbon - 2.3,4. Academic Bar - 2,3.4. Maroon Bar - 2,3,4. Evensong - 3. Men’s Choir 3. Journalism Bar - 2. Vespers Reader - 2. Posture Bar - 3. MU Parade Bar - 2,3,4. Ambassador’s Bar - 3. Delta Phi - 4. Drama Bar - 4. Chapel Worker - 4. JV Cross Country - 3.4. Varsity Track - 3. Rangers - 3. Intramural Basketball - 3,4. Expert Marksman Medal - 3.

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CORPORAL

CAPTAIN

Ranger Ribbon - 4. Parade Ribbon - 4. LET Mili tary Class Ribbon - 4. Varsity Baseball - 4. Sharp shooter Award - 4. Brain Cord - 4.

Senior Class President Delta Phi - 4. Intramural Soccer - 1. Intramural Basketball -1. Varsity Football - 1.2,3,4. Varsity Rifle - 2,3,4. Varsity Track - 3. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1,2,3,4. Commendation Ribbon-2. Summer Camp Ribbon - 2. PT Ribbon - 2 Honor Guard-2,3.4. MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2,3,4. Maroon Bar - 1,4. M-Club - 2,3,4. Nationals Ribbon - 2,3,4. Squad Ribbon 2,3,4. Fusileer Ribbon - 2,3,4. Senior Class Vice-President4. Military Police - 2. Color Guard - 2,3.4. Company Compe tition - 1,2,3. Ambassador Ribbon - 4. Vespers Reader - 3.4. Evensong - 3.4. Posture Bar - 1,2,3. Soldiers Bar - 4. Chapel Worker-2.3. Marksmanship Medal - 1.2. Expert Marksman ship Medal - 3.4. Varsity Football, Captain - 4. Varsity Rifle. Captain - 4. Academic Wreath • 2.

Jorge Hernan Stewart Sanez

First of all, I would like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to come to MMA. Gracias Papa y Mama por esta gran oportunidad y por haberme apoyado en iodo y a toda mi familia en gral.: “LOS QUIERO MUCHO.” I would like to the faculty: MAJ NUNEZ. MAJ RANNEY, SFC NORFUS(E.D. SON!!), MAJ TREADWAY. LTC MEDLEY, LTC MATLOSZ, CPT ANDREASEN SENIORS: Salinas(CERILLO). Suro. 1. (DHALSIM), Sanchez, 1. (SAP1TO), Rivas (MARIACHI). Martinez,R. (SAKALO PELON), Martinez, C(CACHETON), Ruiz. F(SOFIO), Flores (RASPAQUESOS), A rechand ieta( MAR AC AS), Balanza (PAPA), Garza, RJ(V... DE MARRANO), Mendoza(CARA DE C0CH1), Gonzalez, E(H1TLER,JR!), Sanchez, Q, Leefers, Yoest, Zimmerman. Bocardo(CUNADO), Shafer(DON’T DRINK), Nelson. And NOW... the underclassmen. Chavarri(NEGRA), Lozano(LOZAMBO), Rojo(MI HNO CASTE), Martinez, A (PERICO), Dabdoub(BOCHON), Marotti(M ANZANA BRO!!), Alvarez(VAQUERONNN), Herrera, M(TOCINO), and those 1 didn't mention Next year is yours!!!!!!! Thank you everybody and Good Luck... JUNIORS!

Suro Nigo

Svensson

I DID IT!!!! First of all. I want to give thanks to God and to my parents who gave me their love and support dur ing these three years. Thanks to my brothers, my grandmother(nanita), and my brothers. Muchas gracias por su apoyo y los quiero mucho. Thanks to MAJ Treadway (tio), CPT Kronquist, CSM Williams, Mrs. Reynard. LTC Steinmetz. LTC Rosendahl (sir!1!), LTC Matlosz, MAJ Nunez(007), SFC Norfus (feel the pain son!!!), and all the faculty I didn’t mention. Thank you to my friends who I look al as my brothers: Flores(Nutria), Sanchez I(Mr. Function), Sanchez Q(sol). Ruiz F(Sofio), Rivas(little Nunez), Stewart(papita), Martinez(Celso y el Pelon), Leefers, Salinas(no te amargues). Gonzalez E(Hitler), Giacinti(latigator), Arechandieta(maracas). Garza RJ(papa), Loaiza y Castellanos(leporochos), Zimmerman(loco). Nelson(no tomes). Yoest. and those of you I didn't mention. Good luck to the UNDERCLASSMEN: Lozano(ONAPAFA), Marotli(Mr. Fix-it), Gordon Garza -Van Valen(NOP’s). Rojo(fresa). Lee(limon), Ruiz P, Valenzuela(sucio), Leon(Leonor), Chavarri (probation). Garibay(Gariweey!!), Coleman(maguito), Ale Soto(terraceria). Del Valle(otra ruquita), Alvarez, Diez Pineyro(Espanita). and those of you I didn't men tion. And how can 1 forget my brother Yannik: good luck for the next 18 months and keep up the good job. ECHO 3rd FOREVER!!!

What’s up seniors. Well, never thought this time would come. I am going to miss you all. espe cially the 4-year seniors. I want to send my love out to my dad and mom for giving me such a great education. Love you guys. I’d also like to send my respect to Jeff and James Jones, and Dudziak the most. To the future soccer teams of MMA, don’t forget, that the ball is round. To the seniors who know what’s up, always check your coffee for things. Can’t forget Randolph, you’re going to be a Ranger, no worries bro. To Young, the best basketball player, have fun next year. I wish Snappy, Glazer. Besemer, and Garza the best of luck with Indemo. Don’t forget about DJ Freeze While. Keep it real bro. Also, to Dennis, best of luck with your music career. Dennis, you’re the “coolest cat” out there, keep it real. Nelson and Zimmy, you two are the funniest people 1 know. To the biggest commie I know. Hanna, good luck with college. Keep it real. I want to wish Hamilton the best of luck with next year, and whatever he plans to do. To Veblen, Dekle. Glazer, Marotti, Robertson. Neiman, and the best teacher CPT Doyle That was the best class ever. And to the biggest geek in the world. Amador. 1 had a lot of fun living with you. PEACE!!!! And my biggest thanks goes to Yoest for help ing me out when I needed it most. Your a true friend.

SERGEANT Squad Leader Evensong - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 4. Military Wreath - 4. First Order Private - 4. Pos ture Bar - 4. Soldiers Bar - 4. Maroon Bar - 4. MU Parade Ribbon - 4. Varsity Track - 4. Intramural Soccer - 4. Ranger - 4. Company Competition

1st LIEUTENANT Echo Company Executive Officer Echo 3rd Platoon Leader Varsity Swimming - 3.4. Varsity Tennis - 3,4. Varsity Tennis, Captain - 4. M-Club - 3,4. Fusileer - 2.3. Ambassador - 4. Expert Marksman Medal 3. Marksmanship Medal - 2. Men’s Choir - 4 Brain Chord - 4. Honor Guard Ribbon - 2.3. Com mendation Ribbon - 2,3. LET Military Class Rib bon - 2,3.4. Parade Ribbon - 2.3,4. M-Club Rib bon - 3,4. Maroon Bar - 2.3,4. Posture Bar - 4. Company Commander Bar - 2,3,4. Evensong - 4. Squad Exhibition Bar - 3. Soldiers Bar -4. Delta Phi Pledge - 4.

CORPORAL Foreign Language Ribbon - 3. Band Ribbon 1,2,3,4. Vespers Reader - 4. Evensong - 2.3,4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1.2,3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 1.2,3,4. Varsity Soccer - 4. Physical Training - 3,4. 850-lb Club - 4. Intramural Soccer - 2.3. State Military Soccer - 4. Sharpshooter Medal - 3.

Ribbon - 4.

Seniors

Conner T. Veblen

Alexander W. Wilkins

Day in and day out we all live the same life and experiences. The same joy and pain. You gain friends over the years who are there to help with problems, and be there for memorable moments. Time changed, rank changed, attitudes changed, but those true friends where there forever. With two years at MMA behind me 1 have gained many friends, but few best of friends. Without them I wouldn’t have been able to succeed and strive. You know who you are. Thanks for the two years of memories. Special thanks to David, who was not only a roommate and friend, but fell like a brother 1 never had. Time changed, but we changed with it. We all have been around 17. 18. 19 years, and a majority of that time has been spent in school. We have finally finished and are moving to the next step in life. The next step is adapting past experiences and events, to shape our future. Good luck Class of 2000 in the future, and Class of 2001 next year.

Its been a long, hard five years, and I’m very glad that it is over. The time that 1 have spent here at M.M.A I cannot take back and forget. I know that I have complained endlessly about this school when I was here, but I know that it has prepared me for what lies ahead. I would like to thank everyone that has help me gel through this school. Plus wish good luck to the class of 2001. I would like to wish the best to my friends and faculty that help me out the most. These people know who they are if not they should have helped out or I should have told them they did. My friends are the ones that I spent the most lime with and they should know who they are. Echo was and will be the best company. Thai’s all I have to say about that. 1 made it thank god and now I can gel out of this place. This was my senior quote and now I will say

1st LIEUTENANT Echo Company 3rd Platoon Leader Academic Fourragere - 4. Band Ribbon - 3.4. Evensong - 3.4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 3,4. Military' Wreath - 3. Posture Bar - 3. Soldiers Bar - 4 Maroon Bar - 3.4. MU Parade Ribbon - 3.4. M-Club Ribbon - 3,4. Varsity Football - 3.4. State Military Football - 4. Varsity Baseball - 3,4. Var sity Baseball. Captain - 4. State Military Baseball 4. Intramural Basketball - 3.4. Ambassadors Rib bon - 4. Commendation Ribbon - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 3,4.

SERGEANT, FIRST CLASS Varsity Soccer - 4. Varsity Wrestling - 1,2,3.4. Intramural Football - 1. Intramural Soccer - 1.2,3. Art Ribbon - 2,3.4. LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3.4. Ambassador's Ribbon - 2. MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3.4. M-Club Ribbon - 4. Military Wreath - 2.

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Well guys, it is finally over! It feels like a month ago I was a freshman who was overwhelmed by the different environment 1 found myself in. I had no idea of the challenges that 1 would face in the years to come, nor did I predict I would ever make such close friends. But even though my friends I am so glad it is over, and I am ready to move on to the next stage oi my life. Even as I go into college 1 will always have memories of my close friends who are like brothers to me, and 1 will never forget you guys. I want to say what’s up to Jared. Salinas (Fire). Nick. Brett, Josh (Shaf-dog), Motazedi, Glazer, Bocardo. Besemer, Ivan (Meatball). Hanna. Sotomora. Suro, Sanchez. Q., Mendez, Abdel Aziz, and Veblen. I would also like to say good luck to Hamilton, Gruenewald, Nedblake. Lozano. Chavarri, and espe cially to my brother Kyle who will be a freshman next year. And I want to say thanks to Susan who stuck with me through everything and was always there when I needed someone. And I would like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunities they have by sending me here. Finally I would like to wish everyone good luck in the rest of their lives.

CAPTAIN Band Commander/Public Relations Officer Academic Fourragere - 2. Foreign Language Rib bon - 3. Band Ribbon - 1,2,3.4. District Solo & Ensemble - 1. Vespers Reader - 4. Evensong 2.4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1.2.3.4. Military Wreath - 2. Posture Bar - 1. Soldiers Bar 2.4. Maroon Bar - 2.3,4. MU Parade Ribbon - 1,2.3,4. Varsity Cross Country - 4. Varsity Track - 4. In tramural Football - 1. Intramural basketball - 1.2.4. Intramural Soccer - 1,3. State Military Track - 4. Company Competition Ribbon - 1,2,3.

Bret Andrew Zimmerman

Mom and Dad, 1 have finally completed my 4 years. Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime. Cheryl 1 love you. Tony Ehler, hey buddy, I owe all of my success to you. You showed me the way to lead and the way to succeed, thanks. To all my fellow seniors, good luck and have fun. Jared, you’ve been a great friend. Under classmen have fun and good luck next year. ). Kristen and Ashley, you’ve both become two of my best friends, you have taken lime to hang out with 2 awesome cadets. Thanks. LTC Medley, you’ve been like a dad to me this year. Finally I would like to say good-bye to my closest friend, Nick. I have known you for 3 years now, you have been like a brother to me and al ways will be I'll miss you buddy. And good luck. (Let’s go to Rick’s).

CAPTAIN Battalion Logistics Officer Academic Fourragcre - 3.4. Delta Phi Pledge - 4. Delta Phi Associate - 4. Drama Ribbon - 1.2,3,4. Chapel Worker - 4. Cadet Council - 4. LET Military Class Ribbon - 1.2,3.4. Honor Guard-3. Posture Bar - 1.2. Soldiers Bar - 3.4. Military Police -2.3. MU Parade Ribbon - 1.2.3,4. M-Club Ribbon - 2.3. Var sity Soccer - 2,3,4. Varsity Soccer. Captain - 4. State Military Soccer - 2,3.4. District Soccer Honorable Mention - 4. Varsity Wrestling - 1,2,3.4. Varsity Wrestling. Captain - 3.4. State Military Wrestling - 1.2.4. Battalion Wrestling Medal - 2.3. State Wres tling 4. Best Wrestler - 4. Varsity Track - 3.4 Varsity Track. Captain 4. State Military Track - 3,4. Battalion Track Medal - 3.4 Best Runner - 3.4. Most Points in Varsity Track Meet - 4.Physical Training - 3. Intra mural Soccer - 1.2. Commendation Ribbon - 4. Company Competition Ribbon • 1,2,3. Best 1201b Athlete - 2 DAR Award for U.S. History - 3. Distinction - Physical Science - 1. Distinction - U.S. History - 3.

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

Cadet Major: Leefers Cadet Captain: Salinas/Sanchez, 1/Zimmerman/Sotomora/Motazedi/Yoest Cadet First Lieutenant: Suro. 1/Besemer/Giacinti/Hanna/Nelson/Shafer/Balanza/Martinez, C/Sanchez, Q Veblen Cadet Second Lieutenant: Bocardo/Flores/Gonzalez, E/Owens Cadet Sergeant Major: Rojo (Battalion Commander Designate 2000-2001) Cadet First Sergeant: Ruiz, F/Amador, S. Cadet Sergeant First Class: C Company: Young (Charlie Company Commander Designate 2000-2001 )/Clifton (Battalion Provost Marshall Designate 2000-2001 )/Mathers/Marquez D Company: Nedblake (Delta Company Commander Designate 2000-2001 )/Reyes, A (Battalion Operations Officer Designate 2000-2001 )/Silveyra E Company: Lozano (Echo Company Commander Designate 2000-2001)/Coleman (Battalion Adjutant Designate 20002001 )/Rivas/Wilkins h. Cadet Staff Sergeant: C Company: Rogers, H D Company: Gruenewald (Band Commander Designate 2000-2001 )/Chavarri (Battalion Logistics Officer Designate 2000-2001)/Calderon, H (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001 VEllison (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001) E Company: Gordon (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001 )/De Los Rios, A (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001) i. Cadet Sergeant: C Company: White, R (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001 )/Ruiz, P (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001) Guerra/ Mendoza/Kappel D Company: Diez Pineyro (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001 )/Miller, W/Jones, JL/Becker/Villalobos/Zippmann/ S t e i n b a u e r/Mendez/Castellanos E Company: Ale Soto (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001 )/GosneIl (Platoon Leader Designate 2000-2001) Garza, RE/ Leon/M arott i/Alvarez/Stewart/Hall j. Cadet Corporal: C Company: Svensson/Dabdoub/Preston/Sweeney/Heflin/Smith, S D Company: Cook/Whittle/Gudino/Esser/Parsons E Company: Van Valen/Kuroda/Hoock k. Cadet Lance Corporal: Arechandieta/Conway/Day/Glazer/Gonzalez. V/Harryman/Herrera, CA/Hoover/Horton: C/ Li Ho, Martinez. H /Meek/Miller. A/Moden/Newbold/Pilcher/Scheele/Trujillo/Valenzuela/Van Hoozer/Zirlin 1. Cadet Private First Class: Amador, B/Austin/Baxter/Bushnell/Calderon, R/Cano/Carrillo/Caterina/Charur/Daredia/De Los Rios, D/Del Valle/Dolan/Dudziak/Elliott/Frederickson/Free/Fulton/Garcia/Garibay /Garza, RJ/Gonzalez, P/Hawach Johnson /Loaiza/Martinez. A/Martinez, M/McDannel/Niembro/Patino/Popp /Randolph/Reed/Rice/Salazar/Sanchez, J I Schwarlz/Siegel/Stephenson/Suro, Y/Terry/Tucker/Urquiza/Volz/Wellman/Whalen/White. G/Yeung, JC m. Cadet Private: Abdel Aziz/Adams/Ash/Baker/Barrington/Blaylock/Burgos/Bush/Chow/Cope/Coral/Garza. C/Gonzalez, A Herrera, M/Hudson/James/Kloecker/Lamb/Lawson/Lee/Littlebear/Lyman/Maldonado/Martinez, R/Mattingly Murphrey Patlerson/Paul/Stephens/Uribe, O/Wang/Wesberry, J/Wittwer/Zaleskie Cadet Recruit: Dennis/Martin/McDonough/Quiroz/Valdes a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

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Medaling at various ‘99 season meets at either the var sity or junior varsity level were Cadets John Owens, Jeff Jones, Kris Clifton, Luke Gosnell, and Ahmed Abdel Aziz,

L-R, Front Row: John Owens, Harry Rogers, Jeff Jones, Kris Clifton, and Clayton Whittle. 2nd Row: Luke Gosnell, Ricardo Guerra, Craig Yoest, Jared Leefers, Brian Bowling, Nick Blaylock, and Tay lor Ellison. 3rd Row: Andy Bushnell, David Hoover, Andy Hoock, Benny Zirlin, and Ahmed Abdel-Aziz. Back Row: Salvador Silverya, Bradley Johnson, Chuck Ash, and MAJ Larry McClarey.

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AWARDS Captains 1999: Brad Nedblake, Ricardo Sotomora, and Tony Gruenewald. Captains Elect 2000: Tony Gruenewald, Jose Lozano, Brad Nedblake, and Manuel Chavarri. All-Military Team: Mike Besemer, Manuel Chavarri, Scott Hamilton, Brad Nedblake, Cameron Simmons, Dickson Stauffer, Ricardo Sotomora, Conner Veblen, and Paul Wellman. Top Offensive Lineman: Manuel Chavarri Top Defensive Lineman: Mike Besemer Top Defensive Back: Brad Nedblake Top Running Back: Dickson Stauffer Most Valuable Player: Dickson Stauffer

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WRESTLING Wrestlers see huge improvement, finish 11-8 This years varsity wrestling team was a huge improvement over last years, from 3-11 to 11 -8, and is the best MMA wrestling team in 16 years. Led by Captains Bret Zimmerman and Tony Gruenewald, they overcame major obstacles, and captured the All-State Military title. Head Coach MAJ Richard Twells said, “Prior to the

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Missouri Military Academy defeated Wentworth in Wrestling to claim the Missouri All-State Military title. Four MMA wrestlers advanced from districts to the sectional tournament - Seniors Alex Wilkins (4th at 152-lb) and Bret Zimmerman (4th at 145-lbs). junior Tony Gruenewald (2nd at 215-lbs), and freshman Justin Schwartz (3rd at 103-lbs). Both Gruenewald and Zimmerman finished fourth at sectionals and advanced to the state tournament. While neither placed, both have the distinction of being among the 16 best 1A-2 A wrestlers in the state.

Captains 1999: Kris Clifton, Tony Gruenewald, and Bret Zimmerman. Captains Elect 2000: Humberto Calderon, Tom Dudziak, and Tony Gruenewald. Arbogast Trophy (Best First-Year Wrestler): Justin Schwartz Bailey Trophy (Most Improved Wrestler): Tony Gruenewald Keaton Trophy (Best Wrestler): Bret Zimmerman All Military Team: All District (1 st Team): All-District (Honorable Mention): State Qualifiers: Tony Gruenewald and Bret Zimmerman

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Swimming Swimmers produce winning stroke, end 10-2 The 1999-2000 Swim Team was a stroke of suc cess. The team wound up 10-2 on the season. The teams only losses were to Springfield Hillcrest (by 1 point), and St. Louis powerhouse Chaminade. Head Coach LTC Ron Rosendahl says he was ex tremely pleased with the swimmers, and depth was a contributing factor to the Colonels team strength. A mix of new talent and returning swimmers provided for the strongest team in sev eral years.

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Inconsistency hurts hardwood hopes It was a frustrating season on the hardwoods, as the Colonels finished a disap pointing 3-17. Head Coach Cpt. Scott Wilkinson said in consistency hurt the ball club, and it was hard to say “which Colonels team would show up” for any particular game. This year’s club was a young team with room for improvement, and the fresh men and sophmore classes have some talent.

Carlos Rivas lead the team in scoring, and was aided by Jose Alvarez. Bennie Grodon, Ricky Garza, and Jose Balanza pro vided valuable minutes. The season came to an end against Hallsville in district action, as the Indians de feated MM A 71 -46. Senior forward Carlos Rivas netted 23 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.

Below, Coach Scott Wilkinson draws up some halftime strategy. Right, Ricky Garza goes in for the uncontested layup. Above Right, Richard Reed puts one up in the lane.

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Scoreboard Dec. 2 Sunnydale Dec. 4 Maplewood Dec. 7 MSD Dec. 9 Montgomery County Dec. 10 Community R-6 Dec. 14 WENTWORTH Jan. 11 St. Thomas Jan. 14 Prairie-Home Jan. 20 Madison Jan. 21 Wellsville Jan. 22 Community R-6 Jan. 24 Kemper Jan. 25 Mark Twain Jan. 27 St. Thomas Jan. 28 Tipton Feb. 1 Tipton Feb. 4 Winfield Feb. 8 New Hope Church Feb. 10 DOUGLASS Feb. 17 Kemper Feb. 19 Thomas Jefferson Feb. 21 Wentworth Feb. 24 Douglass ■

AWARDS Captains 1999: Carlos Rivas and Quino Sanchez Captains Elect 2000: Jose Alvarez and BennieGordon All-Military Team: Jose Alvarez, Carlos Rivas, and Quino Sanchez Best First Year Player: Jeremy Popp Most Improved Player: Benny Gordon Best Defensive Player: Carlos Rivas Best Offensive Player: Jose Alvarez Most Valuable Player: Carlos Rivas

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Rifle Experience leads the way for successful season 1SG Randy Jacobson was very proud of his rifle teams effort this year, as well he should be. The MMA Rifle unit finished 4-2 on the year. Both losses came to Quincy High School, in Quincy, Illinois, while im pressive wins were notched against St. John’s Military School of Salina, Kansas; Leavenworth, Kansas High School, and two victories over St. Louis University High. Team captains Chris Hanna, Ricardo Sotomora, and Scott Hamilton led the way. The addition of Kyle Becker and improvement of Raul Martinez and Scott Hamilton also helped this year’s rifle team.

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Cadets Ryan Rogers and Chad Marotti shoot from the kneeling position, left, and then check their scores with 1SG Randy Jacobson, below.

AWARDS Scoreboard Quincy, IL St. Louis U. High Leavenworth, KS St. John's Military Quincy, IL St. Louis U. High

Captains 1999: Scott Hamilton, Chris Hanna, and Ricardo Sotomora. Captains Elect 2000: Brad Coleman Best First-Year Shooter: Kyle Becker. McClure Trophy (Most Improved Shooter): Raul Martinez. Best Standing Average: Ricardo Sotomora Best Prone Position Average: Scott Hamilton Moon Trophy (Best Kneeling Average): Ricardo Sotomora Peak Trophy (Best Rifleman): Ricardo Sotomora

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Baseball Team struggles with youth and defense The Missouri Military Shafer who hit .421, led the Academy baseball team team in stolen bases with nine, wrapped up their season Sat- and was the number-one starturday May 13 with a district ing pitcher; Infielder Mike road loss to North Callaway Besemer, who led the team High School. The loss with a .667 average; and Kyle dropped the team record to 1- Becker who hit .435, and led 12. the team in triples. MMA's only win was an Pedro Ruiz and Rich Fulton important one over Kemper provide the only pitchers due Military School. 16-9, to back next year, open the season. Pitching depth and fielding errors hurt Coach CPT Scott Above, MVP Josh Shafer brings Wilkinson's ballclub. one home. Below Left, Kyle CPT Wilkinson is optimis Becker looks for a pitch he can tic about next year. “The new hit. Below Right, CPT John players have improved Brown addresses the team before greatly since the beginning of they take the field against Comthe year.” He adds, “This will munity R-6. make for a stronger team next year.” Back next year will be jun ior Pedro Ruiz, who hit MMA’s only homerun while batting .600, sophomore g Ricky Garza who hit .444, junior Mark Stevenson with a .667 batting average in lim ited action, and Best First Year Player freshman Rich Fulton who hit .412, and ' showed poise on the mound. b Seniors finishing their J MM A careers in notable fash- 1 ion include pitcher Josh i I 106

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AWARDS Captains 1999: Conner Veblen Captains Elect 2000: Jeremiah Pilcher and Pedro Ruiz All-Military Team: Rich Fulton. Pedro Ruiz. Josh Shafer, and Conner Veblen Best First Year Player: Rich Fulton Dean Alstrand ‘82 Tropy (Most Valuable Player): Josh Shafer

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Track Tracksters never give up, keep improving This year’s MMA Track team was one that would never say die; consistently posting better and better times and distances, week after week. A feat that wasn’t lost on MMA Head Track Coach CPT Roger Andreasen, “We just kept battling. The heart in these kids was phenomenal, they just kept plugging away, and for their effort they saw con tinuous improvement.” High school track meets continue to grow in size, ex plaining MMA’s 1-2 record. The majority of track meets are now multi-team events. MMA posted several high

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finishes, including winning the State Military Track meet, and winning the fivejteam Hallsville Invitational Track Meet.

In the twelve team Districts at Orchard Farm May 13th, MMA placed well in several areas, posting a fourth place in the 4 x 200m Relay, and a fifth fifth in the 4 x 100m Re lay. MMA placed sixth in sev eral events, including Discus, Long Jump, and the 4 x 400m Relay Team.

Below, Bret Zimmerman flies through the air in the Long Jump.

Above, Nordin Ale Soto lets one fly in the Discus competition. Below, Richard Reed, Rodrigo Giacinti, Nick Nelson, and Bret Zimmerman stay warm before running in the relay events at the MMA Track Meet.

AWARDS Captains 2000: Nathan Steinbauer, Clayton Whittle, and Bret Zimmerman. Captains Elect 2001: Tony Gruenewald. Nathan Steinbauer, and Clayton Whittle. All-Military Team: Ahmed Abdel-Aziz, Humberto Calderon, Rodrigo Giacinti, Bennie Gordon, Luke Gosnell, Tony Gruenewald, Richard Reed. Harry Rogers, Nathan Steinbauer, Clayton Whittle, Craig Yoest, and Bret Zimmerman. Lee Kelce Tropy (Best Runner): Bret Zimmerman Col. Dick Noonan ‘50 Award for Field Events: Tony Gruenewald Bailey Bronze Eagle Award (for Most Points Scored in a Sea son): Bret Zimmerman - 163.

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Tennis Inexperience, Lack ® of speed slows Netters improvement The Missouri Military Acad- was held by the team captain, emy tennis team wrapped up senior lazenk Suro, who had an their season with a 2-6 record, overall record of 5-2. His The Colonels suffered two one brother, sophomore Yannik point losses. Suro, held the number five seed This year's varsity squad had with an impressive record of 7only two returning players with 1. Junior John Lamb and Junior varsity experience, and several Fernando Diez-Pineyro rotated others with no experience in ten- in and out of the sixth spot, nis competition. At District Tennis in Marshall, MMA Tennis Head Coach Missouri, Richard Preston LTC Dave Steinmetz wrapped scored first and second round up his final year at MMA, retir- victories, before losing in the ing after this season. quarterfinals. The doubles team According to LTC Steinmetz of Jay Wesberry and Raul this year’s biggest drawback Calderon received a first round was team speed. “We just don’t bye, then defeated have a lot of team speed, which Mexico’s doubles is evident in our number one guy, team before losing to who is definitely our best tennis Kirksville in the player, but also perhaps one of quarterfinals, our slowest.” The number one position was Above, Jay Wesberry held firmly by junior Jay and Raul Calderon Wesberry. Sophomore Raul were a successful team. Below, Brothers lazenk Calderon held the number two (left) and Yannik Suro spot, posting an overall record (right) provided good of 5-2. Sophomore Richard depth for the Colonels. Preston held the number three position. The number four seed 110

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Golf Golf squad continues successful ways Losing golf seasons were virtually unheard of during retiring Head Golf Coach Lt. Col. Ray Campbell’s 32 years, and this season was no different as the team finished 10-5. It marks 27 of 32 seasons that Lt. Col. Campbell has had a winning season. This year’s team, led by Roberto Niembro and team captain Carlos Leon, found consistency during the last

half of the season and seemed poised to make a run in district play. Saul Lee. Santiago Urquiza, Justin Meek, Leon and Niembro all seemed to be hitting their stride. However a rough round by Leon at the district course in Troy, Missouri, proved to difficult to overcome, as the linksters finished 7th out of 10 teams.

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Above, Cadet Saul Lee works on his driver. Below, the team warms up on the driving range.

AWARDS Captains 2000: Carlos Leon Captains Elect 2001: Justin Meek All-Military Team: Saul Lee, Carlos Leon, Justin Meek, Roberto Niembro, and Santiago Urquiza. Foley Golf Trophy (Best Golfer): Roberto Niembro. MMA

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Front Row: Will Miller, Chris Zippmann, Alex Moden, Josh Mertens, and Victor Lillo. 2nd Row: Joe Manning, David Paul, Juan Mendez, Tito Sanchez, Shazeb Daredia, Chris Glazer, and MAJ Larry Ranney. 3rd Row: Salvador Silveyra, Christian Tucker, Miguel Martinez, Zack Cook, Josh Schafer, and CraigYoest.

Freshman/Cophomoro Team

Front Row, L-R: Victor Garibay, Tom Wang, Nick Blaylock,Kyle Elliott, Ted Esser, Nordin Ale Soto, and Julio Valenzuela. 2nd Row: Alex Corona, Michael Van Valen, Jason Mattingly, Max Frederickson, Aldo Gonzalez, and MAJ Joe Ableman 3rd Row: Santiago Urquiza, Ricardo Burgos, Miu Chow, Chuck Ash, Jacky Yeung, Will iam Hudson, and Jesse Parsons. 4th Row: Nathan Rice, Chris McDannel, Scott Austin, Darius Dennis, Daniel Quiroz, Charlie Del Valle, and Raul Calderon. Charlie Company Team

Front Row, L-R: Jeff Robinson, and Daniel Del Los Rios. 2nd Row: Adam Freeman, Rodrigo Valdes, and Leif Svensson. 3rd Row: Travis Pemberton, Carlos Herrera, MAJ Willis Kleinsorge, and Fidel Maldonado. 4th Row: Sean Heflin, Pedro Ruiz, Jon Young, and Steven Amador.

Echo Company Team

Front Row: Tim Edwards, Jorge Andrade, and Jeremiah Pilcher. 2nd Row: Michael James, Chad Lawson, Colin Phelan, and Jon Murphrey. 3rd Row: Luke Gosnell and MAJ Larry McClarey. 4th Row: Dane Wiesman, Conner Veblen, Jeff Jones, and Thad Barrington.

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THE GOLD TEAM (Sitting) Alan Buckrucker. Front Row: Craig Prazak, Chris Glazer, Daniel Armendariz, Sam Borboila, and Danny Bell. Back Row: Leonard Stephens, Shazeb Daredia, Coach MAJ Richard Twells, James Jones, Gianfrancesco Caterina and Zack Cook.

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THE WHITE TEAM Front Row: Luis Mendoza, Michael Andrus, Chip Lewis, Chris Littlebear, James Dominguez, Hector Orendain, and Victor Gonzalez. Back Row: Tom Dolan, Juan Mendez, Miguel Martinez, Coach LT Frank Giuseffi, Tomas Cano, Trent Gillaspie, and Travis Pemberton.

White Team QB Adam Freeman rolls out with James Dominguez looking for a pass in the flat.

THE RED TEAM Front Row: David Paul, David Tapia, Carlos Sainz, Matt Smith, and Tito Salome. Back Row: Thad Barrington, Arturo Martinez, Daniel Quiroz, Sean Heflin. Justin Patterson, Tom Wang, and Coach MAJ Larry Ranney.

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2000 Sports Awards Wrestler TIward MAJ Richard Twells awards JUSTIN SCHWARTZ of Seattle, Washington, with the Best First-Year Wrestler Award at the 2000 Winter Sports Banquet.

Basketball TIward CPT Mike Pemberton awards JEREMY POPP of Sugarland, Texas, with the Bas ketball Newcomer of the Year Award at the 2000 Winter Sports Banquet.

Rifle TIward 1SG Randy Jacobson awards RICARDO SOTOMORA of Little Rock, Arkansas, with the Peak Trophy for Best Rifleman at the 2000 Winter Sports Banquet.

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“M” Medalists “M” Medals Awarded for Lettering in Three Varsity Sports were presented to (left to right), Brad Nedblake, Kyle Becker, Toni Dudziak, Tony Gruenewald, Michael Scheele, Bret Zimmerman, Rodrigo Giacinti, and Ricardo Sotomora.

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MAJ Joe Ableman directs the attention of Alejandro Garcia-Cacho and Victor Gonzalez to the equations on the chalk board.

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Math Seven members of the MMA faculty kept busy teaching math. Math is a core class, meaning every student must be enrolled in a math class. Those in charge of adding it up were:

MAJ Joe Abelman LTC Ray Campbell LTC Hub Leverett LT Rick Radford Mrs. Peggy Reynard Mrs. Beth Smith LTC David Steinmetz LTC Ray Campbell helps some ca dets graph their way through some homework.

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LTC David Steinmetz shows Cadet Jim Lyman how to calculate a2 over b2.

Who would have thought the strain of lifting a burner would get to CPT Roger Andreasen? Or maybe Salva dor Silveyra is just getting impatient.

CPT Mike Pemberton hands back the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Science Three Science teachers handled the duties of enlightening young minds as to how the world around them works. Through hands-on experiments and text books, these men helped take cadets from Physical Science, to Biology, Chemistry, and Physcics:

LT Mike Pemberton CPT Roger Andreasen LTC Ron Rosendahl

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MAJ Richard Treadway lectures to his En glish II class, with Michael Scheele and Fran cisco Patino paying close attention.

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Where two, and many one on the same page. From times more, worlds collided English as a Second Lan was in the Foreign Language guage, to French and Span Department. With cadets ish, these were the people be from around the world, for hind the words: MAJ Paul Baum eign language can some MAJ Larry Ranney times be the one we speak. Ms. Beth Thompson Four instructors worked MAJ Richard Twells hard this year to get every

“Old Man” by Rodrigo Giacinti

The Festival of the Arts gave many cadets a chance to show off their creative skills to family and friends. Above, Cadet Benny Zirlin discusses his work with his mother.

Art Art is what you make of it, and one MMA teacher made the best of the 99-00 school year. Teaching and helping to find the cadets creative side was:

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Judging from the smiles on these two (Cadet Eric Motazedi and MAJ Larry Ranney), Eric has obviously been working on writing comedy scripts for his English papers.

MAJ Sam Mounger leans over Cadet Chris Glazer to get a better look at his paper. Somehow you assume this is a paper about music.

English From freshmen, to senior, the objective is still the same. Teach English, and teach it well, in both written and verbal form. Four teachers made up the MMA English Department, including:

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LTC Sam Mounger MAJ Larry Ranney Ms. Sylvia Riney MAJ Richard Twells

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Social Studies History is the evolution, of not only our lifetime, but the lives before us. Help ing to guide cadets through their world travels of history, sociology, psychology, government, economics, geography, world history and humani ties were:

LTC Henry Matlosz MAJ Larry McClarey CPT Frank Giuseffi LTC Lee Pelham 4

Above, LTC Henry Matlosz finds a creative way to educate his cadets.

Below, MAJ Larry McClarey uses his hands to get the point across, as Cadet Bennie Gordon looks on.

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LTC Ray Campbell and Cadets Richard Salazar and Reese Terry discuss the ins and outs of computing.

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Mrs. Peggy Reynard explains the art of “keyboarding” to Miu Chow.

Practical Arts Life Skills are something we all must use everyday to survive. Keyboarding, accounting, computer literacy and technology, journalism, and the learning center were all a part of insuring cadets are ready for life after MMA. Teaching life skills were:

LTC Ray Campbell LT Michael Daugherty Mrs. Aria Emerick Mrs. Peggy Reynard Mrs. Beth Smith

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BAND always a challenge; from marching in parades, to concerts, to the pep band and drum and bugle corps, to all the instrumentalists in between. Year in and year out, COL Dana Reynard has managed to

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package together the best of the best, highlighting the corps musi cal strengths. At this years Festival of the Arts, parents and cadets were treated to a piano solo, a violin duet, a saxophone trio, and a per cussion quintet.

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The 1999-2000 MMA Men’s Chorus L-R, Front to Back: Nick Nelson and Justin Kappel, Ivan Sanchez and Jim Lyman, Fernando DiezPineyro and Miguel Salinas III, Taylor Ellison and Clayton Whittle, Jorge Stewart and Jeremiah Pilcher, David Hall and Manuel Chavarri, Rodrigo Rojo and Josh Shafer, Celso Martinez and lazenk Suro. Back Rows: Anthony Bocardo, Federico Dabdoub, Ms. Janice Carter, Saul Lee, and Humberto Calderon. Jared Leefers, Alejandro Reyes, Nick Blaylock, and Pedro Ruiz. Francisco Lozano, Michael Adams, Jon Young, and Yannik Suro.

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The Men’s Choir, led by Ms. Janice Carter, performs at 1999-2000 Commencement Exercises.

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JAMEY MATHERS Mr. Popularity for the Dramateers, Jamey was, like many of MAJ Ranney’s cadets, capable of many different roles.

FRANKENSTEIN Cadet Jamey Mathers, left, as Victor Frankenstein tells of his search for “The Created" to Cadets Daniel De Los Rios and Jason Martin while Mexicoan Larry French listens intently. Right, Cadets Alex Moden and Sean Heflin mull over Frankenstein's fate.

COL Charies R Stribling, III Class of -44 Chairman of the Boardof Trustees COL Stribling has been connected with MMA since his childhood. His father, COL Charles R. Stribling, Jr. joined the Acad emy in 1920, and became it’s 6th President in 1933. COL Stribling graduated from MMA in 1944 and since that time has spent more than 30 years on the faculty at the Academy. He assumed the Academy’s presidency in 1968, and under his leadership MMA has built a reputation as a superior program, rec ognized nationally and internationally. In 1993 COL Stribling became Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and has main tained that position since then, aiding COL Ron Kelly in continuing to build on the success of the past.

COL Ronald J. Kelly Academy President COL Ronald J. Kelly is currently serv ing his 31 st year at Missouri Military Acad emy. The last seven of those have been as Academy President. COL Kelly came to MMA after graduat ing from Fresno State University in 1969. He has been a teacher, coach, cadet coun selor, superintendent and director of admis sions. In 1993 he became the 8th Academy President, following in the footsteps of COL Charles R. Stribling III, ensuring solid lead ership for MMA well into the new millen nium.

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High. School Faculty and Staff MAJ Joe Ableman CPT Roger Andreasen Mrs. Winnie Barker MAJ Paul Baum Mrs. Penny Bealmcar

Ms. Nannie Blue Mrs. Kathy Brooks LTC Ray Campbell Ms. Janice Carter CPT Bill Chrismer

LT Michael Daugherty

Multi-talented LTC Jim Medley, High School Commandant, shows off his cooking skills.

These Faculty-Stall members were recognized by the corps and COL s Ron Kelly and Charles Stribling. May 21st for significant tenure or retirement. Left to right. COL Kelly. LTC David Steinmetz. Ms. Nannie Blue, LTC Hub Leverett, LTC Sam Mounger, Mrs. Barbara Williams, LTC Ron Rosendahl, Mr. Doug Scott, MAJ Richard Treadway, and COL Stribling.

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CPI Dennis Diedench Mrs. Kathy Dicdcrich Dr. H. Peter Ekern Mrs. Aria Emerick Father Jim Fallis

I MAJ Harry Flynn i LTC Paul Gillette

LT Frank Giuscffi : Mrs. Marilyn Hamilton 1SG Randy Jacobson

LTC Lee Pelham, High School Dean, relaxes at the Faculty Picnic, immedi ately following the school year.

Left, What's Greg Morton doing with all that ROPE? Center, Cook ing up a good time in the MMA Dining Hall Randell Benton and Ron Williams. Right, Stephanie in Admissions looks a little puzzled, but she knows it ALL!

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High. School Faculty and Staff CPT Kevin Kronquist Mrs. Beth Lea LTC Hubbert Leverett Mrs. Sue Long LTC Henry Matlosz

MAJ Larry McClarey LTC Jim Medley MAJ Roger Mick CPT Rod Miller Mr. Greg Morton

SFC Greg Norfus checks on the physical fitness of the cadets. Below Center, CPT Mike Pemberton studying the playbook (sure hope he took that car-sickness pill).

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Mr. John Orscheln LTC Lee Pelham CPT Mike Pemberton MAJ Larry Ranney COL Dana Reynard

Mrs. Peggy Reynard Ms. Syl Riney LTC Sam Moungcr MAJ Joe Nunez LTC Ron Rosendahl

There are Parties, and then THERE ARE PARTIES! MAJ Richard Treadway celebrated the B-I-G 50 with some cake and punch in May.

Happy Birthday to me! Secretary Penny Bealmear cel ebrated her 29th birthday (that’s what she said!) May 5th. She even shared her cake with the office staff!!!!

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High. School Faculty and. Staff LTC David Steinmetz Mr. Jason Terrill Ms. Beth Thompson MAJ Richard Treadway

Mrs. Ginni Trembley MAJ Richard Twells Mrs. Barbara Williams Ms. Lora Young

LTC Lee Pelhham and High School Comman dant LTC James Medley wait behind Cadet Jim Lyman to get to the buffet for Cinco de Mayo. Right, LTC Hank Matlosz enjoys a game of horse shoes during the faculty picnic. Below, COL Hub Leverett, CPT Mike Pemberton. LTC Ray Campbell, and LTC Ron Rosendahl enjoy a healthy lunch in the dining hall.

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Cadet Council Cadet Council. The two words explain a lot in them selves. A council for the cadets, by the cadets, that meets to improve cadet life at MMA. Sponsored by COL Ron Kelly, the council meets monthly in its quest to make life easier away from home. Membership is composed of the President and Class Officers of each high school class, a representative of each barracks, three Junior School Representatives, the Battal ion Commander, the Delta Phi President, the “M” Club President, an Eagle representative, and a faculty sponsor. Scott Hamilton and later Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega served as Chairman of this years Cadet Council. He presided at all meetings, and as president had the right to finalize any and all decisions made by the council. 1999-2000 Cadet Council ideas which will reach fruition next year include the bussing of cadets to church services in town, and the corps will enjoy cafeteria style dining at each meal beginning in the mil. Other issues which were addressed included the success of the general leave bus, the positive feedback on the Cadet Council trips, possibly adding a snack machine outside the student center, and possibly adopting a casual uniform for some field trips (such as to Six Flags). Cadet Jamey Mathers doing his best Richard Nixon impression. Mathers’ band “Indemo” played at a Cadet Council Mixer.

The 1999-2000 MMA Cadet Council

“Hi, my name is Michael Besemer and I’ll be your host for the evening.”

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Front Row, 1-r: Jared Leefers, Bret Zimmerman, Ricardo Sotomora, Esteban Gonzalez, and Cadet Council academic sponsor COL Ron Kelly. 2nd Row: Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega, Ricky Garza, Francisco Lozano, and Eduardo Castellanos. 3rd Row: Carlos Leon, Manuel Herrera, Humberto Martinez, and David Tapia. 4th Row: Jorge Andrade, Chip Lewis, and Aaron Gillaspie. 5th Row: Adam Freeman, and Vincent Duncil.

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Banquet Speaker Dr. Gary Smith. Director of Admissions at the University of Missouri, emplores Delta Phi members to push themselves to a new academic level.

MM A celebrated the 71st An niversary of the Academy’s Delta Phi chapter, with its annual Banquet and Initiation Ceremony held May 3rd. Held in the Academy’s dining hall to honor the scholastic society of Missouri Military Academy, the meeting was brought to order by Delta Phi President Jared Leefers. After a catered banquet meal, Delta Phi officers initiated the new mem bers with a sprig of spruce and the yellow Delta Phi Cord and Bar. Thirty-two new inductees were welcomed to Delta Phi including 26 underclassmen.

New members include Michael Besemer, Gianfrancesco Caterina, Zach Cook, Shazeb Daredia. Daniel De Los Rios, Timothy Edwards, Taylor Ellison, Alejandro Garcia, Ricky Garza, Trent Gillaspie, Chris Glazer. Patrick Gonzalez. Nick Horton, Ricardo Jimenez, Carlos Leon. Humberto Martinez, Pancho Mijares, Francisco Patino, Travis Pemberton, Richard Preston. Nathan Rice, Miguel Salinas, Joaquin Sanchez, Salvador Silveyra, Ricardo Sotomora, Nathan Steinbauer, Ryan Sweeney. Santiago Urquiza. Jesse Wesberry, George White. Joe Warhurst, and Benny Zirlin.

The 1999-2000 Delta-Phi Leaders President Jared Leefers Vice-President Ivan Sanchez Secretary-Treasurer Brad Coleman.

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Bottom Row (1-r): Rodrigo Giacinti, Steven Amador, Jon Young, Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega, Brad Coleman, Ivan Sanchez, and Jared Leefers. Row 2: Ricardo Jimenez, Travis Pemberton, Patrick Gonzalez, Francisco Patino. Bennie Zirlin, and Miguel Salinas III. Row 3: Pancho Mijares, Clayton Whittle, Taylor Ellison, Nathan Rice, Jesse Wesberry, Richard Preston, and Mike Sweeney. Row 4: Alejandro Garcia, Ricardo Guerra, Ricky Garza, Nathan Cook. Nathan Steinbauer, and Shazeb Daredia. Row 5: Tim Edwards, Nick Horton, Humberto Martinez, Trent Gillaspie, Gianfrancesco Caterina, Santiago Urquiza, and Salvador Silveyra. Row 6: Mike Besemer, Quino Sanchez, Josh Shafer, Ricardo Sotomora, and Chris Glazer. Row 7: Daniel De Los Rios. Robert White, Carlos Leon, Joe Warhurst, and Humberto Calderon.

The 2000-2001 Delta-Phi Leaders President Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega Secretary-Treasurer Brad Coleman Vice-President Jon Young.

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K/|-£lue> The M-Club is MMA’s athletic honor soci;ty. Membership is awarded to those with 'arsity letters in two different sports.. Annually, the M-Club sponsors a Blood Drive. This years event was Community-wide and held in the Centennial Gymtorium. MMA helped the Community Blood Service raise 94 pints of blood. The M-Club also holds an auction every year. Donating cadets’ services for bids to raise money to help purchase athletic equipment.

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Front Row, L-R: Conner Veblen, Rodrigo Rojo de la Vega, Bret Zimmerman, Ricardo Sotomora, Jose Flores, and Rodrigo Giacinti. 2nd Row: Tom Dudziak, lazenk Suro, Esteban Gonzalez, Jose Balanza, Kyle Becker, and Richard Preston. 3rd Row: Gianfrancesco Caterina, Tony Gruenewald, Brad Nedblake, Jeremiah Pilcher, Harry Rogers, and Kris Clifton. 4th Row: Michael Scheele, Robert White, Carlos Leon, and Alex Wilkins. 5th Row: MAJ Joe Ableman (M-Club Sponsor)

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Michael Van Valen standing guard at Dad’s Day.

If it’s special, and it’s at MMA; they’ll be there. If you need di rections, or help opening a door; they’ll be there. They are the MMA Military Police Squad. The MP's. Alongstanding tradition at Missouri Military Academy. This year’s group of MP’s was especially good according to MP Sponsor and Senior Army In structor COL Paul Gillette, Class of ‘70; “This group conducts themselves in an appropriate man ner. Their appearance at drills and reviews is always immacu late, and the group as a whole is very accountable for their ac tions.”

Cadet Ricky Garza on duty at the Final Ball. MP Kris Clifton receiving his 2nd Academic Wreath from LTC Paul Gillette, as Brad Coleman waits his turn for the same recognition.

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The 1999-2000 MMA Military Police Front Row: Nick Nelson, Clinton Randolph, George White, and LTC Paul Gillette. 2nd Row: Justin Meek, Tom Dudziak, and Ricky Garza. 3rd Row: Taylor Ellison, Michael Van Valen, Ricky Guerra, and Adam Miller. 4th Row: Clayton Whittle, and Alex Moden. 5th Row: Bennie Gordon, and Richard Reed.

Cadet Taylor Ellison in front of Stribling Hall during Commencement Weekend.

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THE U.S. COLOR GUARD Brad Nedblake, Steven Amador, Jus tin Kappel, Bobby Wittwer, and Chris Zippmann.

THE INTERNATIONAL COLOR GUARD Alejandro Reyes, Juan Mendez, Adrian De Los Rios, Saul Lee, Michael Scheele, Paul Wellman, and Jose Trujillo.

The MMA Color Guard leads the corps onto Colonels Field during Dad’s Day Weekend. StAV&l

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Color Guard Cadets Brad Nedblake, Jamey Mathers, Brad Sullivan, Dickson Stauffer, and Chris Zippmann lead the MMA Marching Band during the Mexico Christmas Holiday Parade.

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Above, Cadets Chris Zippmann and Will Miller spack up before the Royals game.

i Right, Brad Nedblake, Jamey Mathers, Will Miller, David Hall, and Chris Zippmann present the colors prior to a Kansas City Royals major league base ball game.

Below, The MMA Color Guard presenting the col ors in Kansas City.

Color Guard The U.S. and International Color Guards are the cen terpieces of MM A. Literally. The Color Guards take front

and center in weekly Sunday Reviews, special Dress Parades, and annually present colors away from campus.

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Kansas City Royals in September, University of Missouri football team in October, the St. Louis Rams Superbowl Victory Parade in Janu

ary, the Veteran’s Home on Veteran’s Day. and Mexico High Graduation in May. Plus their

regular meets with the Fusileers; the KU Invita Cadets Ricardo Sotomora, Jamey Mathers, Bobby Wittwer, and Chris Hanna are graded on their technique at the Kansas In vitational Drill Down.

tional. the Ozark Invitational in Joplin, and Na tionals in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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Left, Fusileers Chris Free and Jose Alvarez prepare for Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Below, The Fusileers perform at Nationals.

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Above, The Fusileers lead the MM A procession in the Mexico Christmas parade.

he Fusileers are Missouri Military Academy’s preci sion drill team. This years team struggled at inopportune times. They finished second at the State Military Drill Meet, and failed to crack the top 20 at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. However, the team per formed flawlessly at Formal Inspection, and was excep tional in a performance at

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The Color Guard, (consisting of Ricardo Sotomora, Jamey Mathers, Bobby Wittwer, and Chris Hanna), are put through their paces at Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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The 1999-2000 Fusileers Front Row (L-R): Brad Nedblake, Brad Coleman, Francisco Loaiza, u Ricardo Sotomora, and Chris Hanna. 2nd Row: Tom Dudziak, Francisco Ruiz, and Chris Free. 3rd Row: Chris Zippmann, Chad | Lawson, Jose Alvarez, and Chad Si Marotti. 4th Row: Adrian De Los Rios, Darius Dennis, Nathan Rice, Juan Coral, and Julio Valenzuela. 5th Row: LTC Paul Gillette, Michael Scheele, Jason Mattingly, Brent g Kloecker, and Mike McDannel. 6th Row: SFC Greg Norfus, Charlie '7'J Del Valle, and Jose Trujillo. QS 7th Row: Victor Garibay, and Ted 1 Esser.

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The third year of Rangers has proven one thing. Cadets like Rangers. The very popular ac tivity is available to cadets as an afternoon activity. Led by SFC Greg Norfus, Rangers is a way for cadets to become more familiar with the military lifestyle. Rangers is both a mental and physical activity, with require ments of doing 42 push-ups in two minutes, 53 sit-ups in two minutes, six pull-ups, and run 2 miles in under 15:54. Plus ca dets must plot three out of five spots on a map, and complete a four-mile road march in boots and BDU’s in less than 40 minutes. This year’s group, number ing 43, was the biggest yet.

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The 1999-2000 MM A Rangers Front Row: Alejandro Reyes, Humberto Calderon, Hector Orendain, Taylor Volz, Juan Fierro, Mick McDonough, and Nick Horton. 2nd Row: Jim Lyman, Justin Schwartz, David Tapia, Francisco Loaiza, Jorge Charur, and Ricardo Jimenez. 3rd Row: Clayton Whittle, Eduardo Marquez, Paul Wellman, Jacky Yeung, Rolando Rodriguez, Casey Moore, and Isidro Ovejas. 4th Row: Michael Adams, Jose Trujillo, Brent Kloecker, Miu Chow, Victor Garibay, Alejandro Garcia-Cacho, and Andy Bushnell. 5th Row: Jorge Stewart, Nathan Steinbauer, Efrain Gudino, Bobby Wittwer, Chris Smith, and Mike Sweeney. 6th Row: Federico Dabdoub, Celso Martinez, Benny Zirlin, Francisco Patino, Daniel De Los Rios, and Carlos Leon. 7th Row: Clinton Randolph, Patrick Gonzalez, SFC Greg Norfus, Juan Coral, and George White.

Tony Serna and Donn Olson l-o-v-e Rangers.

Juan Fierro and Diego Reyes collect leaves for the fire, while SFC Norfus relaxes in the chair.

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Below, Cadets Alan Hoff and Jackson Hanks try their luck making roasted marshmallows and burning sticks.

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Above, Cadet Aaron Gillaspie and Justin Freeman try their luck with the rod at Robert M. White II Conservation Area. Below, Cadet Bernardo Cueva prepares to cook dinner. Who would have thought they would adapt to eating snakes so soon?

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Ron Rosendahl takes time to reflect at a <sndlaca Boy Scout campout.

| B2y Sc2Hts LTC Ron Rosendahl is MMA’s Scoutmaster. MMA comprises one of the largest troops in the state of Mis souri. In 1999-2000 65 ca dets enrolled in Troop 39, and Pack 39. This was the first year for a Webelos Pack 39, with 4th5th graders participating.

The 6th through 12th graders are divided into three separate patrols. Patrols are half fun, half work, with camp-outs and canoe trips strategically placed by Lt. Col. Rosendahl, so that ca dets can take part in both Boy Scouts and Athletics at MMA.

Above, Cadets (left to right) Bernardo Cueva, Hec tor Orendain, and David Sainz hold up a piece of ice, while scouting around mismilaca. Above Left, Cadet Joe Warhurst works on his ca noeing skills. Left, LTC Paul Gillette and Juan Fierro enjoy fish ing on “OP Teardrop".

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Junior School LEADERS 1999-2000 Bravo Company Staff L-R: MAJ Mark Vaughan, Grant Smith, Diego Reyes, Alejandro Orozco, Jorge Andrade, Corbin Glover, Nick Horton, Carlos Batiz, and LTC Jon Eastman.

r; ? Boy Scout Juan Fierro in Alejandro Orozco paces the jun- his BDU’s. ior school cadets through drill down at Dad's Day Weekend, as Battalion Announcer Chad Marotti watches.

Right, Chris George and Joe Warhurst go from Recruit to Private. Far Right, MAJ Mark Vaughan, along with help from Preston Lucero, awards the Brain Cord to Alejandro Orozco. Travis Pemberton is next in line.

Below, In February ceremo nies Eric Motazedi and Jared Leefers pin Nick Horton and Alejandro Orozco with the rank of Warrant Officer.

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1 Above, Cadets Nick Horton, Carlos Batiz, Alejandro Orozco, and Jorge Andrade gather pose during the Designee Picnic at mismilaca in May.

Aaron Gillaspie recieves an award from MAJ Mark Vaughan at the Junior School Final Assem bly during Commencement Weekend.

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Ryan Buckout

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Ricardo Jimenez

Chip Lewis

Pancho Mijares

Donn Olson

Alejandro Orozco

Isidro Ovejas

Tylcr Hollman

Nick Horton

Tyler Hunt

Ad Casey Moore

David Nevels

Craig Prazak

Anthony Pupillo

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Diego Reyes Rolando Rodriguez Tito Salome Tony Serna

Grant Smith Matthew Smith Shane Stemple Fred Wesberry

Andrew Wiegand Dane Wiesmann Arturo Yacaman

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Daniel Armendariz

Danny Bell

Brandon Chase

Kevin Cotton

Bernardo Cueva

Gary Dickerson

Vincent Duncil

Alonso Duran

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The Junior School Choir in action at the Festival of the Arts.

Grant Smith, Trent Gillaspie,and David Nevels just “Playin’ in the Band.’’

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Drew Bishop Derek Blackburn Diego Duran Justin Freeman

Chris George Aaron Gillaspie Jackson Hanks Stephen Hermann

Jordan Hostetter Jeremy Langley Nick Larrabee Sergio Ramirez

Tommy Ray Zak Roach Jorge Silva Charlie Wolfe

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JUNIOR SCHOOL Faculty CPT John Brown doing some work on the chalk board with cadets Joshua Mertens and Vincent Duncil.

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Mrs. Amy Auwarter Ms. Penelope Cearly LTC Jon Eastman

LTC James Garrett MAJ Willis Kleinsorge Mrs. Gay Mathews

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LTC Mike Mennckc CPT Charles Rcposa CPT Bernard Strunk

Mrs. Renae Slumpe Mrs. Judith Twells MAJ Mark Vaughan

Mrs. Renae Stunipe reads a portion of a book as Aaron Gillaspie and Chris George look on.

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MAJ Willis Kleinsorge works in the science lab with cadets Craig Prazak and Ryan Buckout.

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Amy Auwarter's 4th and 5th Grade Class helped out at the Veterans Hom^ throughout the school year. Pictured are. front row, 1-r: Cody Gullet, Travis Callaway, and Jesse Sharp. Back row Jake Granata, Michael McQuery, and Preston Lucero. Cadet Jake Granata helps a veteran during an afternoon bingo game.

Bernardo Cueva. Juan Fierro, and Ricky Gomez at the St. Louis Westward Expan sion Museum. Chris George at Robert M. White Conservation Area.

Field Trips

The Junior School took several official Field Trips, as well as several local day trips in 1999-2000 just to spice up the life of the junior schoolers.

Juan Fierro and David Tapia at Mexico’s Plunkett Park skateboard area.

Above, Hector Orendain and Bernardo Cueva at the Junior School Ski Trip in Febraury. Left, Chip Lewis shows off his skiboarding skills!

Craig Prazak and Juan Fierro at Cahokia Mounds Indian Burial Ground in October.

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PREPARE TO BOWL: Jun ior Schoolers Ricardo Jimenez, Craig Prazak, Alan Buckrucker, Joe Warhurst, Nick Horton, Travis Pemberton, and Sam Ground enjoy some time on the lanes during the Bowling Trip in January.

The Awards The Honor Medal and Bar was awarded to Derek Blackburn, Travis Pemberton, Diego Duran, Tim Edwards, Stephen Hermann, Trent Gillaspie, Michael McQuery, Nick Horton, Aaron Gillaspie, and Joe Warhurst.

Arturo Yacaman and Sam Borbolla are awarded by Mrs. Judy Twells as 8th Grade Outstanding Readers.

•‘I won this award, and this award,, says' and this... Cadet Trent Gillaspie as he looks over the shoulder of Junior School Comman dant LTC Jon* Eastman.

Shane Stemple and Joe Warhurst are recog nized as Outstanding Readers by LTC Eastman.

CPT Charles Reposa awards David Nevels with a certificate for his hard work as Manager of the Junior School Basketball Team.

Above. Marksmanship Rifle Awards awarded by.CPT Strunk went to Tony Serna. Charlie Wolfe. Daniel Armendariz. Drew Bishop. Sam Borbolla, Derek Blackburn, Rvan Buckhout. Tyler Hollman. Trent Gillaspie, Pancho Miiares. Corbin Glover. Travis Pemberton, David Tapia. Joe Warhurst, and Arturo Yacaman.

Chip Lewis likes to win.

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Travis Callaway and Jesse Sharp have ruined this calendar!

Cadet Danny Bell displays the water purification project which he built along with Joshua Mertens and Alonso Duran.

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The second full week of April was a test for cadets in the Junior School. A test known annually at MMA as Junior School Science Week. A week when cadets are asked to challenge the sensory skills of their fellow cadets and instructors. Travis Pemberton, Nathan Perry, and Joe Warhurst won overall gold with their “Mold and Bacteria affected by light and dark” display. This is the first time ever that the 7th grade has won the overall competition.

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Ryan Buckhout and Craig Prazak watch closely as Tim Edwards displays his science project, a rag on fire, but which doesn’t burn. Science, or Magic?

Hector Orendain and Bernardo Cueva show off “The Effects of Humidity” project which netted them 2nd Place in the 7th Grade Science Fair.

Alan Hoff and Jeff Robinson working on their project.

Tony Pupillo and Isidro Ovejas demonstrating the viscosity of Pancake Syrup to their classmates.

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MMA Junior School i Quality Quest Week Quality Quest is a week of anomalies in the junior school. The first part of the week starts with the taking of the Stanford Achievement test in the morning. Then as a break cadets are allowed to work on a single project of their choice (with prior approval), with a mentoring teacher. The testing ends by Wednesday, but students continue to receive a break in the morning and in the af ternoon through Thursday to finish up projects. Friday students take place in a read-in, while the projects are evaluated. The student is given a week’s grade determined by the work ascerted into the project. Quality Quest Week gave the cadets a chance to turn the tables on the MMA staff. Above, 4th/5th Grade Instructor Mrs. Amy Auwarter is about to begin a taste test with Cadet Michael McQuery, as Cody Gullett stands by with a towel. Below, Journalism Instructor LT Michael Daugherty gets involved in another taste test with Randy Campbell, as Travis Callaway and Jake Granata look on.

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jMoni is never going to let me into the -dchen again!,” says Chris George after *°rking on his volcano display.

Who would have thought cough syrup has viscosity? Apparently it didn't slip past Cadets Ryan Buckhout and David Nevels.

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Above, Aaron Gillaspie and Jackson Hanks show off their battlefield, while (below) Cadets Carlos Sainz, Bernardo Cueva, and Hector Orendain construct a first place Quality Quest project in “The Mexican Pyramids”.

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‘‘Hey, I found this cutie, leave us alone,” says Cadet Jeremy Langley to Alan Buckrucker.

Aaron Gillaspie and a couple of female companions trying to catch the rhythm of the beat.

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“Don’t tell n parents but I kii| of like this dan; ing thing,” sa; Chris George.

“Okay, now Dad said the first step to slow dancing.., hmm... something about eye contact., probably should avoid that un til I can remember the rule,” says Craig Prazak.

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MMA’s 6th-, 7th-. and 8thgraders sometimes feel like the luckiest guys on campus. Every' year the cadet council tries to hold dance mixers for the Junior School. This year cadets mingled with the girls from Janet’s Dance Studio in Mexico.

Stephen Hermann says, “Man, have you seen these cool speakers?”

You’ve got to start somewhere Preston!

A “So. have you tried the new Pepsi One?” asks Cadet Tyler Hunt during a mixer in the MMA Canteen.

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Brigadiers AGE. Many in die Brigadiers would tell you diat’s the only dif ference between a Fusileer and a Brigadier. Not quite old enough to be in the high school, they participate in the Junior School Brigadier drill team.

This year’s team performed several times, including an ova tion-filled performance in Feb ruary at the halftime show of the University of Missouri Lady Tigers versus Texas Tech Bas ketball game.

The Brigadier Commander for 1999-2000 was Cadet Chip Lewis of St. Louis, Mis souri.

Left, The Brigadiers prepare to perform before a University of Missouri basketball game. The 1999-2000 MMA Brigadiers Bottom io Top, L-R: Chris George, Chip Lewis, and Ryan Buckhout; Charlie Wolfe and Juan Q Fierro; Aaron Gillaspie and Stephen Hermann; Trent Gillaspie and Pancho Mijares; Diego Ej Reyes and Derek Blackburn; CPT Charles Reposa, Casey Moore, Grant Smith, Arturo J? Yacaman, and MAJ Mark Vaughan.

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Top, The Brigadiers march in formation on the Hearnes Center floor in February. Below, as the Brigadiers finish their performance the march off the Hearnes Center floor. Left, After the performance at Mizzou a few Brigadiers pose with CPT Charles Reposa, Juan Fierro, Diego Reyes, Pancho Mijares, Arturo Yacaman, and James Dominguez.

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Team wraps up season 4-4 CPT John Brown’s 19992000 Junior School Basket ball Team wound up their season just where they started it. At the .500 mark, with a 4-4 record. Along the way were some very competitive games, and a 3rd Place finish at the highly contested South Callaway Tournament.

The stalling five for most of the season was center Dane Wiesman. forwards Corbin Glover and Craig Prazak, and guards Jorge Andrade and Matt Brock. Center Teddy Marchant was the first one off of the bench. CPT Charles Reposa was the asistant coach.

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JS Wrestlers mirror varsity success LTC Mike Menneke’s Junior School Wrestlers mirrored the success of their High School counterpails in 19992000. with over 50% of his wrestlers finishing with a winning record. Junior High does not keep track of wins and losses, but considering that only three of the 28 junior school wrestlers had ever stepped onto a mat before, you would have to say the Junior School Wres tling program was a big suc cess.

Right, Carlos Batiz discusses strategy with Assistant Coach CPT John Brown. Far Right, Evan Deyo has his oppo nent doubled over in pain.

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Leaders for LTC Menneke’s squad were Vince Duncil, Joe Warhurst, and Fred Wesberry. The most talented wrestlers were Tony Serna, and Tyler Hollman. The Assistant Coach was cpy John Brown,

Daniel Armendariz pre pares to wrestle by jumping rope.

Carlos Batiz earns a medal at the Junior School Wrestling Tournament.

Joe Warhurst tries to get lever age under the watchful eye of the referee.

Fred Wesberry grappling with an opponent.

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Tony Pupillo takes a handoff from Corbin Glover.

Daniel Armendariz helps out with the shot put by measuring and recording throws.

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The 1999-2000 MMA Junior School Track Team Front Row: David Nevels, Juan Fierro, Pancho Mijares, Corbin Glover, Rolando Rodriguez, Joe Warhurst, and Brandon Chase. 2nd Row: Dane Wiesman, Jorge Andrade, Bobby Dias-Kelleher, Alejandro Orozco, Daniel Ossola, and Tony Pupillo. 3rd Row: Matt Brock, Alan Hoff, Ryan Buckhout, Diego Reyes, Nick Horton, and Tony Serna. 4th Row: LTC James Garrett, Ricardo Jimenez, Arturo Yacaman, Casey Moore, Teddy Marchant, and MAJ Willis Kleinsorge.

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Track Squad succeeds with determination and desire THE MMA Junior School held their first-ever Track Meet in 1999-2000, and the reuslts were a rousing success. The JS Track Colonels fin ished third of four teams, but the first three places were seperated by just 3-1/2 points. Earning Track Letters were Jorge Andrade, Ryan Buckhout, Ricardo Jimenez, Dane Wiesman hands the baton to Matt Brock in the relay event.

Pancho Mijares, Casey Moore, Tony Pupillo. Diego Reyes. Rolando Rodriguez, Tony Serna and Dane Wiesman. Earning provisional track letters were Bobby DiasKelleher. Juan Fierro, and Joe Warhurst. Earning track certificates were Matt Brock, Brandon Chase, Alan Hoff, Nick Horton. David Nevels, Alejandro Orozco, Daniel Ossola. and Arturo Yacaman.

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■^bdel Aziz, Ahmed Fattah —2 Sorya Street ^lohandesseen, Cairo SGYPT

Ash, Chuck Wayne 108 Curtis Street Delaware, OH 43015

Bishop, Michael Drew 218 Country View Lane Crandall, TX 75114

-Adams, Michael Brent ■715 Prairie Vista Drive Bettendorf, IA 52722-1835

Austin, Scott Jacob 8216 Cleburne Court Fort Smith, AR 72903

Blackburn, Derek Ray 3705 Gillon Avenue Dallas, TX 75205

-Ale Soto, Nordin Karim Paseo De Los Cipreses 190 Colonia Paseo De Taxquena Mexico, DF 04250 MEXICO

Baker, Jacob Daniel 1009 North 8lh Marysville, KS 66508

Blaylock, Nicholas P.O. Box 1104 Paris, TN 38242

Balanza, Jose Luis Carrera #312 Manuel Gutierrez Zamora Frac. Ref. Tehuacan, Puebla MEXICO

Bocardo, Anthony Rafael 2801 Cascade Drive Plano, TX 75025

Barrington, IV, Thad Alexander 208 Wilshire Drive Coppell, TX 75019

Borbolla, Gerardo Samuel San Augustine #119 Queretaro, Qro. 76158 MEXICO

Amador, Steve Robert 7280 Elkhorn Road Las Vegas, NV 89131

Batiz, Carlos Gustavo Valenzuela 399 Bahia del Colorado Los Mochis, Sin 81240 MEXICO

Brock, Matthew Justin 7601 El Verano Drive Bakersfield, CA 93309

Andrade, Jorge E. 1627 Hackberry Drive Norfolk, NE 68701

Baxter, Boyd Ray 5851 East Thompson Road Columbia, MO 65202

Buckhout. Ryan Edwin 329 North First Harrison, AR 72601

Andrus, III, Michael Robert 1911 Falling Tree Court Chesterfield, MO 63005

Becker, Kyle Jedrich #22536 Cty. Road #306 Oran, MO 63771

Buckrucker, Kevin Alan 7500 King Road Holt. M064048

Arechandieta, Roberto Doctor Cantu 209 Esq Con Naranjos, Colonia los Naranjos Reynosa, Tamp. 88630 MEXICO

Bell, Daniel James 73 Cherry Hills Farm Drive Englewood, CO 80110

Burgos. Ricardo Paseo Santa Rita No. 02 Metepec Edo. Mexico 52172 MEXICO

Armendariz, Daniel J.I. Jimenez 520 Col. Los Angeles Torreon, Coahuila 27140 MEXICO

Besemer, Michael James 359 Pebble Acres Drive St. Louis, MO 63141

Bush. Zachary Andrew 562 Calumet Ranch Trail St. Peters. MO 63376

Alvarez, Jose Aramillas POB 2736 Calexico, CA 92231-2736

Amador, Brad Matthew 4343 West Red Coach Avenue | North Las Vegas, NV 89031

Roster

185

Bushnell. Andrew David 235 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

Chavarri, Manuel Noche Buena #214, Fracc. Los Colorines San Pedro, Garza Garcia NL CP 66270 MEXICO

Chow, Miu Calderon. Humberto 2002 Crimson Lane Nogales #1214 las Huertas Victoria Tamaulipas 87020 MEXICO Bloomington, IL 61704

Cummings, Trevor Shane 55 Landsdowne Court St. Charles, MO 63303

Dabdoub, Federico Nuevo Leon 913 Nte. Cd. Obregon Sonora 85010 MEXICO

Calderon. Raul Nogales #1214 las Huertas Victoria Tamaulipas 87020 MEXICO

Clifton, Kristopher 469 County Road 285 Gainsville, TX 76240-8550

Daredia, Shazeb Barkat 2613 Brookside Drive Irving, TX 75063

Callaway. Travis Christian 2295 Kemp Road Beavercreek, OH 45431

Coleman, Bradley Woffard 2509 River Forest Bryan, TX 77802

Day, Zachary Anderson 820 South Adams Street Denver, CO 80209

Cano, Tomas Ave. Fuentes del Valle 415 Oriente Colonia Fuentes del Valle, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon CP 66220 MEXICO

Conway, Peter G. 3123 Subida Circle Camarillo, CA 93012

De Los Rios, Adrian 2400 Avila Camacho Tlalnepantla Edo. Mexico CP 54040 MEXICO

Carrillo, Jose Cerro de Jesus #126 PTE. Col. Country Club Mexico DF 04220 MEXICO

Cook, Zachary Edward 16703 Starboard View Friendswood, TX 77546

De Los Rios, Daniel 2400 Avila Camacho Tlalnepantla Edo. Mexico CP 54040 MEXICO

Castellanos, Eduardo Fernando 15 Texas Street, Col Napoles Mexico DF 03810 MEXICO

Cope, Michael Carl 2161 South Owasso Tulsa, OK 74114

Del Valle, Carlos Paseo De Valle Escondido #91, Club De Golf Valle Escondido, Atizapan De Zaragoza Estado De Mexico 54500

Caterina, Gianfrancesco 1070 Satin Leaf Street Hollywood, FL 33019

Coral, Juan Manuel Londres #204 Aguascalientes, Ags. Mex. 20080 MEXICO

Dennis, Darius Calvin 707 West Waveland #1703 Chicago, IL 60613

Charur, Jorge Elias PMB #145 1001 South 10,h Ste. G McAllen, TX 78501

Cotton, Kevin Jame 508 Halifax Lane Coppell, TX 75019

Dias-Kelleher, Robert John 259 Whetsong Hill Road Somerset, MA 02726

Chase, Brandon Lee 1451 Lila Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70820

Cueva, Bernardo Circuito Madrigal 1372 Colinas de San Javier Guadalajara, Jalisco MEXICO

Dickerson, Gary Allan 602 South Somerset Nixa, Mo 65714

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Esser, Theodore Bryant 109 Forest Club Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005

Garza, Arturo 2712 South 60 Court Cicero, IL 60804

Dolan, Thomas Crawford 3932 West 18th Street Lane Greeley, CO 80634

Fierro Zaragoza, Juan Pablo 1005 Quinta Antigua El Paso, TX 79912

Garza, Cesar Eduardo Privada los Gobemadores #15 Victoria Tamaulipas MEXICO

Dominguez Menchelli, Jaime 4Cotorro, Vallescondido Atizapan 54500 MEXICO

Flores Palestino, Jose Antonio Callejon de las Peidras 221 Colonia Campestre la Rosita Torreon, Coahuila 27250 MEXICO

Garza, Rodolfo Javier 112 East Coma PMB 188 Hidalgo, TX 78557

Dudziak, Thomas Joseph 2301 Wilkes Court Colleyville, TX 76034

Frederickson, Maxwell Anders 5606 SW Reeder Street Topeka, KS 66604-2714

George. Christopher Monroe 2605 South Highlands Drive Nashville, TN 37221

Duncil, Vincent Carl 535 Park Drive St. Clair, MO 63077

Free, Christopher Michael 404 Meltzer Walnut, IL 61376

Giacinti, Rodrigo Pestallozzi 1164-801 Col del Valle Mexico DF 03100 MEXICO

Duran-Balsa, Alonso 21046 Chase Drive Novi, MI 48375

Freeman, Adam Harrison Floyd 220 North Creekwood Drive Mansfield, TX 76063

Gillaspie, Aaron Marvin 7445 South Kendall Blvd. Littleton, CO 80128

Duran-Balsa, Diego 21046 Chase Drive Novi, MI 48375

Freeman, Justin Dewayne 1318 Lakeway Drive Taylor Lake Village, TX 77586

Gillaspie. Trent Andrew 7445 South Kendall Blvd. Littleton. CO 80128

Edwards, Timothy Michael 122 Highgrove Lane Chesterfield, MO 63005-7114

Fulton, Richard Evan 9211 Cherry Brook Lane Crestwood, MO 63126

Glazer, Christopher Kenneth 13664 Hannibal Circle Apple Valley, MN 55124

Elliott, Kyle Robert 1602 Lincoln Knolls Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025-4120

Garcia Cacho, Alejandro Lascurain Sierra Nevtana 260 Mexico DF 11000 MEXICO

Glover. Corbin Andrew 2145 Mint Spring Lane Wildwood. MO 63038-1161

Ellison, Taylor Samuel 1408 South Chestnut Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74012-4717

Garibay, Victor PMB 8358 4492 Camino De La Plaza San Ysidro. CA 92173-3003

Gonzalez. Aldo Ivan C-Paraje Av. la Paz #26 Villas Guaymas Sonora 85440 MEXICO

^>iez Pineyro, Fernando "9y 10SLP #880 Valle de Aguayo, Cd. Victoria Tamps. 87000 MEXICO

Roster

187

Gullett, Cody Ryan Gonzalez. Esteban 973 Sandstone Drive Cerrada de los Gobernadores #10 Orange Park. FL 32065 Residencial Los Naranjas #10, Cd. Victoria, Tamps CP 87028 MEXICO

Hoff, Alan Graham 632 North Mosley Road Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Gonzalez. Patrick Paseo de Vallescondido #63 Club de Golf Vallescondido Atizapan Mexico 52937 MEXICO

Hall, David Ray 2536 Quint Lane Columbia, IL 62236

Hollman, Tyler Jay 13 Knoll Ridge Court O'Fallon, MO 63366

Gonzalez, Victor 1733 Vista Real El Paso, TX 79935

Hanks, Jackson Walton 728 Haverford Avenue Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Hoock, Andrew Christopher 10642 Leebur Drive St. Louis, MO 63128

Gordon, Jr.. Bennie Richard 22 Morning Hill Drive Ballwin, MO 63021

Hanna, Christian Johann 4601 North 102nd Avenue, Unit 1068 Phoenix, AZ 85037

Hoover, David Michael 8886 Forest Breeze Drive Cordova, TN 38018

Gosnell, Luke Kennyson 325 Polk Warsaw, IL 62379

Harryman, Andrew MacGregor 14103 Remington Road Marion, IL 62959

Horton, Christopher David 2633 South Terwilleger Tulsa, OK 741 14

Granata, Jeremy Joseph 19034 Melody Oak Drive Cottonwood, CA 96022

Hawach, Jorge Juan B. Tijerina Sur #448 Colonia Guadelupe MaineroCd. Victoria, Tamps. CP 87100

Horton, Nicholas 2633 South Terwilleger Tulsa, OK 741 14

Ground, Samuel Travis 1424 North Mulberry Street Maryville, MO 64468

Heflin, Sean McCloud 270 North Garfield Lombard, IL 60148

Hostetter, Jordan Scott MacLeod 203 1st Montgomery Blvd. Thorndale, PA 19372

Gruenewald, William Anthony 6513 West Aster Drive Glendale, AZ 85304

Hermann, Stephen Soren 11184 Antioch Road Overland Park, KS 66210-2420

Hudson, William Byrd 8573 Candlewood Drive #638 Oklahoma City, OK 73132

Gudino, Efrain Cuauhtemoc #371 Tecoman Colima 28100 MEXICO

Herrera, Carlos Antonio Tabasco 333, Col. Las Rosas Gomez Palacio, DGO 35090 MEXICO

Hunt, Tyler Charles 15788 West 147th Street Olathe, KS 66062

Ricky Guerra 312 Windsor Road Laredo, TX 78041

Herrera, Manuel Guillermo Tabasco 333, Col. Las Rosas Gomez Palacio, DGO 35090 MEXICO

James, Michael Lee 60 Jerrys Point Hillsboro, MO 63050

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Lee, Saul Casilla #2049 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BOLIVIA

Maldonado, Fidel Leonardo 99 Blue Bird Hill Lane Foley, MO 63347

Johnson, William Bradley 6409 Silver Creek Azle Road Azle, TX 76020

Leefers, Jared Austin 1 Carmel Court Jacksonville, IL 62650

Marchant, Teddy Kaikai American Embassy Phnom Penh Box P., APO AP 96546

Jones, James Lindsey P.O. Box 100 Dewey, OK 74029

Leon, Carlos Juan Alvarez 3017 Tehuacan Puebla MEXICO

Marotti, Chad Stewart 68 Westchester Court Mountain Home, AR 72653

Kappel, Justin Levi 7261 Quail Street Arvada, CO 80005

Lewis, Jr., Charles O’Fallon 23 Overbrook Drive St. Louis, MO 63124

Marquez Ramirez, Eduardo Arturo 321 Ajusco Toluca, Edo de Mexico 52140 MEXICO

Kloecker, Brent Adam 755 International Blvd.#84 Houston, TX 77024

Lillo Bertoldi, Victor de Jesus Costeria Guitarron #112, Casa #2 Colonia Brisas Guizarron Acapulco Guerrero MEXICO 39670

Martin. Jason James 2025 Quarton Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-2320

Kuroda, Jesus Armando Ignacio Ramirez #936 Culiacan Sinoloa MEXICO

Littlebear, Christopher Paul 6324 Waggoner Drive Dallas, TX 75230

Martinez, Arturo Col. Los Juris Huatabamps Sonora 85900 MEXICO

Lamb, John Venice 210 South Hewitt Street Carbondale, IL 62901

Loaiza, Mariano Francisco Camino Lindavista No. 126 Fracc. Los Remedios, Durango, DGO CP 34100 MEXICO "

Martinez, Celso Javier Col. Los Juris Huatabamps Sonora 85900 MEXICO

Langley, Jeremy James P.O. Box 500 Searcy, AR 72145-0500

Lozano Morales, Jose Francisco Lomas del Valle #449 Col. Lomas del Valle Garza Garcia, NL 66220 MEXICO

Martinez, Humberto Andres Sierra Baja No. 125-5J Colonia Sierra De Valle Garza Garcia, NL 66286 MEXICO

Larrabee, Nicholas Michael 1805 Lillie Drive Bosque Farms, NM 87068

Lucero, Preston Anthony 31044 Red Arrow Road Rocky Mount, MO 65072

Martinez, Miguel Ramon 600 Gregory Avenue El Paso, TX 79902

Lawson, Chad Adams P.O. Box 971 Ingleside, TX 78362

Lyman, James Richard 18 Stelte Lane Springfield, IL 62702

Martinez, Raul Enrique Monterrey y Guatemala No. 410 Monciova. Coahuila 25750

-Jimenez, Ricardo Avenida Independencia 1850, 1 Piso Fracc.Jardines de La Concepcion II, Aguascalientes, Agua. MEXICO

Roster

189

Mathers. James Michael 204 Carriage Trail Wylie, TX 75098

Miller, Adam David 7 Yonder Hill Drive Carbondale, IL 62901

Niembro, Roberto Paseo de los Chopos 220-3 Aguascalientes, Ags. 20138 MEXICO

Mattingly, Jason Andrew 403 East Sunset Drive Lebanon, TN 37087

Miller, William Andrew 2024 Stadium Blvd. Jefferson City, MO 65109-1964

Olson, Donn Andrew 14932 Bennett’s Mill Lane Sugar Land, TX 77478-0911

McDannel, Christopher Michael 101 Jasmine Circle Smithville. MO 64089-8267

Moden, Alex Joseph David 6707 Gura Road Athens, OH 45701

Orendain. Hector Paseo Royal Country 5598-45 Zapopan, Jalisco CP 45116 MEXICO

McDonough, K. Michael 8413 East Otero Circle Englewood, CO 80112

Moore, Casey Benjamin 425 East Madison Kirkwood, MO 63122-4550

Orozco, Alejandro 215 Zacatecas Nte. Cd. Obregon Sonora 85000 MEXICO

McQueary, Michael Joshua 6312 Hickory Hill Drive Dallas, TX 75248

Motazedi, Eric Jacob 11570 Heidemann Road Franktown, CO 80116

Ossola, Daniel Joseph 208 Pine Lake Road Collinsville, IL 62234-4924

Meek, Justin Scott 6300 South Cedar Avenue Broken Arrow, OK 74011-4105

Murphrey, Jonathan Ross 5649 B Hunters Valley Court St. Louis, MO 63129

Ovejas, Isidro Etchegaray Fuler 137 Int 302 Polanco Mexico, D.F. 11560 MEXICO

Mendez, Juan David Alfaro Siqueiros #266 Saltillo, Coahuila CP 25253 MEXICO

Nedblake, Bradley Greydon 8013 Timbercrest Place Parkville, MO 64152

Owens, John Robert 3636 North Kings Highway Douglas, AZ 85607

Mendoza Alvarez, Luis Enoc Calle Octava y Riveroil #786 Ensenada, Baja California 22800 MEXICO

Nelson, Nicholas Christopher 1147 Vulcan Avenue NE Solon, IA 52333

Parsons, Jesse Michael 6520 83rd Place SE Mercer Island, WA 98040

Mertens, Joshua Raymond 2007 Wakefield Farm Road Wildwood, MO 63038-1213

Newbold, Justin Tyler 3314 Lakeview Marion, IL 62959

Patino, Francisco Retorno del Grillo #33 Club de Golf Vallescondido Atizapan de Zaragoza MEXICO

Mijares, Francisco Jose Medicina #14, Lomas Anahuac Edo. de Mexico 52760 MEXICO

Nevels, David Len 1112 NW Weatherstone Drive Blue Springs, MO 64105-6303

Patterson, Justin Michael 790 Central Parkway Florissant, MO 63031-1808

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^□ul, David William 33 Vincent Avenue Metairie, LA 70005

Randolph, Clinton Aaron 206 Walnut Washington, IL 61571

Rogers, Harry Graham 8232 Pine Hollow Court Grand Blanc, MI 48439

“emberton, Travis Andrew 511 North Loma Vista —lesa, AZ 85213-5566

Ray, Tommy Floyd 2073 Calle Francesca San Dimas, CA 91773

Rojo de la Vega, Jose Rodrigo 1414-20 Desierto de los Leones Mexico, DF 01700 MEXICO

^erry, Nathan Phillip ■947 ChoiTO Street Ban Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Reed, Richard David 1708 Montclair Court Norman, OK 73071

Ruiz-Santini, Francisco Javier P.O. Box 79 Huatabampo, Sonora 85900 MEXICO

Pilcher, Jeremiah Edward 20187 Road 17 Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Reyes, Alejandro Jose Diag. 140 N. 67-30 Casa 43 Bogota, COLOMBIA

Ruiz, Pedro Olea 5 de Febrero #853 Nte. Obregon, 85000 MEXICO

Popp, Jeremiah Michael 14141 Southwest Frwy Sugar Land, TX 77478-3465

Reyes, Diego Diag. 140 N. 67-30 Casa 43 Bogota, COLOMBIA

Sainz, Carlos Paseo Atlas Colomos #3000 P. Orquideas 15 Guadalajara, Jalisco 45110 MEXICO

Prazak, Craig Michael 518 South Edson Lombard, IL 60148-2423

Rice, Nathan D. 2512 Newcombe Street Lakewood, CO 80215

Salazar, Richard P. O. Box 10840 Brooksville, FL 34603

Preston, Richard Alexander 9022 Lydgate Dallas, TX 75238

Rivas, Carlos Arturo Juan Escutia #16 Parral, Chih. 33800 MEXICO

Salinas. Ill, Miguel 3535 East 14lh Street Brownsville, TX 78520

Pupillo, Antonio Zaccaria 3590 Yaeger Road St. Louis, MO 63129

Roach, Zachary Robert 30 Harbor View Drive Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

Salome, Evaristo Fuente de Hercules 8 Tecamachalco Naucalpane Estado de Mexico 53950

Quiroz, Daniel Distribuidores Taisa S.A. Venado #63 Col. Los Olivos Tlahuac Mexico DF CP 13210 MEXICO

Robinson, Jeffrey Jordan 7007 East Golddust #1024 Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1411

Sanchez Pineda, Ivan Valentin Sierra Gorda 15 y 16 #108 Cd. Victoria, Tamp. 87027 MEXICO

Ramirez Cabanas, Sergio Ignacio Calz. de los Leones 180 Mexico DF MEXICO

Rodriguez, Rolando Hacienda de la Gavia #34 Echegara Naucalpan Edo de Mexico 53310 MEXICO

Sanchez Guillen. Joaquin Priv las Fincas #21, Col. Chipitlan Cuernavaca, Morelos 62070 MEXICO

Roster

191

Sanchez. Jose Ricardo Rio de las Canas 250 Nte. Mochis Sinaloa 81200 MEXICO

Smith, Steven Michael 718 East Lynnwood Lane Longview, TX 75604

Sweeney, Ryan Lee 3300 Thunderbird Drive Hays, KS 67601

Scheele, Michael David 15137 44th Lane NW Williston, ND 58801

Sotomora, Ricardo Jose 25 River Ridge Circle Little Rock, AR 72227

Tapia, David P.O. Box 577 Miguel Aleman #600 Nte. Cd. Obregon Mex 85000 MEXICO

Schwartz. Justin Grant Unin 6511 40,h Avenue SW Seattle, WA 98136

Steinbauer, Nathan Andrew 3020 Rose Wind Drive Henderson, NV 89014-6966

Terry, III, Reese S. 2006 Orchard Country Lane Houston, TX 77062

Serna, Tony Alfonso 1020 East Seminole Trail Carrollton, TX 75007

Stemple, Timothy Shane 2945 South Jonathan Court Springfield, MO 65807

Trujillo, Jose Vasquez 21 Rubi Fracc. Real de Arcos/Metepec Toluca, MEXICO 52140

Shafer, Joshua 219 North Blanchard Street Findlay. OH 45840

Stephens, Leonard Andrew 4707 Valmeyer St. Louis, MO 63128

Tucker, Christian P.M.B. #815 482 West San Ysidro Blvd. #2 San Ysidro, CA 92173

Siegel, Sean Jacob 450 Flora Road North Aledo, TX 76008

Stephenson, Mark Eugene 2606 #1 Rainbow Avenue Bloomington, IL 61704

Uribe, Alexis Retorno del Grillo 30 Club de Golf Vallescondido Atizapan, Edo. MEXICO 52937

Silva Rubio, Jorge Pitagoras 1143 House D Colonia del Valle Mexico City CP 03100 MEXICO

Stewart Sanez, Jorge Hernan Olivos #718 Ciudad Obregon, Sonora CP 85000 MEXICO

Uribe, Oscar Retorno del Grillo 30 Club de Golf Vallescondido Atizapan, Edo. MEXICO 52937

Silveyra de la Garza, Salvador Priv. Savotino 7 Col. Valle de Sta. Engracia Garza Garcia, NL 66250 MEXICO

Suro, lazenk Hacienda de Cuyamaloya #8 Hacienda de Vallescondido Atizapan, Edo. de Mexico 52937

Urquiza, Santiago Robles 103 Jurica Queretaro, Qro. 76100 MEXICO

Smith, Grant Weston One Riverpointe Plaza #808 Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Suro, Yannik Hacienda de Cuyamaloya #8 Hacienda de Vallescondido Atizapan, Edo. de Mexico 52937

Valdes, Rodrigo Ave. Pedregal Sur No. 410 San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL 66280 MEXICO

Smith, Matthew Scott 102 East Washington Loda, IL 60948

Svensson, Leif Lennart 303 26th Avenue Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Valenzuela, Julio Abasolo y J. Salido #419 Navojoa, Son. Mexico 85870 MEXICO

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“^an Hoozer, James Thomas —3329 North 70th Street Kansas City, KS 66109

Whalen, Gregory John 6838 Berry Bush Lane Evergreen, CO 80439

Yacaman. Selim Arturo Tuxpan #54 Colonia Roma Mexico DF CP 06760 MEXICO

""Van Valen, Michael A. 2829 Franklin Street Denver, CO 80205-4510

White, George Thomas 1608 South Jefferson Street Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Yeung, Jacky Chun Kei 121 South Hope Street #427 Los Angeles, CA 90012-5018

White, Robert Lawson 4018 Alcorn Bend Drive Sugar Land, TX 77479

Yoest. Craig Adam 209 North Service Road W Sullivan, MO 63080

Veblen, Conner Thorstein 4170 Hunt Court Boulder, CO 80303

Villa Lobos, Juan Whittle, John Clayton Washington #98, Colonia San Ysidro 3501 Yachtclub Court Torreon Coah. CP 27000 MEXICO Arlington, TX 76016

Young, Jonathan 4304 Hopewell Road Wentzville. MO 63385

Volz, Jonathon Taylor 135 Pine Street Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Wiegand, Andrew James 310 Senate Court St. Charles, MO 63303-8445

Zaleskie, Jr., Richard Thomas 2695 Diamond Cut Drive #6 Beavercreek, OH 45431-3708

Wang, Tom Chow 2002 Crimson Lane Bloomington, IL 61704

Wiesman, Thomas Daniel 2835 Sawyer Bend Road Franklin, TN 37069

Zimmerman. Bret Andrew 512 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240

Warhurst, Joseph Andrew 2791 Gravois Road St. Clair, MO 63077

Wilkins, Alexander Warren 10111 West Bridgeport Way Hanna City, IL 61536

Zippmann, Christopher Brian 73 Colonial Hills Drive Creve Coeur. MO 63141

Wellman, Paul Scott 27572 San Blas Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Wilson, Aaron Bradley 1016 West Avenue Fulton, MO 65251

Zirlin. Benjamin Charles 8845 Fenchurch Dallas, TX 85238

Wesberry, Jr., Fred Cox 2675 Meadow Hill Cove Germantown, TN 38138

Wittwer, David Robert 1830 North 143rd Street East Wichita, KS 67230

Wesberry, III, Jesse Malpass 3205 Club Breeze Memphis, TN 38125

Wolfe, Charles Albert 11809 Oak Branch Drive Austin. TX 78737

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Index

4 ^bdel-Aziz, Ahmed Fattah “AHMED” 72, 94, 101, 109, 185 Ableman, MAJ Joe 97,115, 122, 137, 146

Adams, Michael Brent “MICHAEL” 80, 97, 101, 132, 152, 185

Ale Soto, Nordin Karim “NORDIN” 72, 108, 109, 115, 185 Alvarez , Jose Aramillas “JOSE” | 45,72, 103, 150, 151,185 ’ Amador, Brad Matthew “BRAD” 86, 97, 111, 185

Amador, Steven Robert “STEVE” 6, 12, 44, 51, 53, 107, 115, 131, 145, 148,185

Ash, Charles Wayne “CHUCK” 86, 94, 109, 115, 130, 185 Austin, Scott Jacob “SCOTT” 80, 107, 115,185 Auwarter, Mrs. Amy 30, 164, 1 70

B Baker, Jacob Daniel “JAKE” 86, 99, 105, 107, 130, 185 Balanza (Carrera), Jose Luis “JOSE” 9, 23, 33, 45, 51, 53,97, 103, 130, 146,185

Barker, Mrs. Winnie 137 Barrington, IV, Thad Alexander “THAD” 86, 115, 117, 185

Bates, Alex - 97, 131

Bekka, Karim - 93 Bekka, Yaccine - 28, 101

Brown, Justin - 1 7 Bell, Daniel James “DANNY” 116, 161, 168,185

Benton, Mr. Randell 138 Besemer, Michael James “MIKE” 5, 43, 46, 51,54,96,97, 105, 107, 130,144,145, 185

Bishop, Michael Drew “DREW 162, 167, 185

Blackburn, Derek Ray “DEREK” 162, 167, 174,185

Andreasen, OPT Roger 99, 109, 119, 123, 137

Andrus, II, Michael Robert “MICHAEL” 117, 159, 185

Blaylock, Nicholas “NICK” 80, 94, 107, 115, 122, 128, 132,185

Blue, Ms. Nanie 137

Arechandieta, Roberto “ROBERTO” 53, 103, 185

Armendariz, Daniel “DANIEL” 116, 161, 167, 178, 180, 185

Batiz, Carlos Gustavo Valenzuela “CARLOS” 46, 158, 159, 178, 179,185

Bocardo, Anthony Rafael “TONY” 3, 22, 32, 33, 40, 46, 50, 54 105, 113, 132,185

Baum, MAJ Paul 124, 137

Borbolla, Gerardo Samuel “SAM” 7,116, 130, 159, 160, 167, 185

Baxter, Boyd Ray “BOYD” 80, 97, 185

Bealmer, Mrs. Penny 137, 140

Becker, Kyle Jedrich “KYLE” 39, 46, 54,97, 106, 107, 119, 130, 146,185

Buckhout, Ryan Edwin “RYAN” 22, 153, 159,165,167, 168, 171, 174, 180,185 Buckrucker, Kevin Alan “ALAN” 22, 116, 159, 166, 172, 185 Burgos, Ricardo “RICARDO” 28, 80, 109, 115, 185

Bush, Zachary Andrew “ZACH” 86, 111, 185

Bushnell, Andrew David “ANDY” 86,94, 109, 130, 152,186

Blackwell, Tracy - 97, 99,107

I Andrade, Jorge E. “JORGE” 5, 46, 115, 144, 158, 13?, 176, I 180,185

Brown, OPT John 106, 164, 178

Bowling, Brian -11, 17, 94, 105 Brock, Matthew Justin “MATT” 159, 176, 177, 180, 181 185

c Calderon, Humberto “HUMBERTO” 45, 72,99, 109, 127,132, 145, 152, 186 Calderon, Raul “RAUL” 80, 110, 111, 115, 186 Callaway, Travis Christian “TRAVIS” 35, 163, 166, 168, 170,186

Campbell, LTC Ray 113, 119, 122, 128, 129, 137

Campbell, Randy - 7, 1 70 Cano, Oscar - 93 Cano, Tomas “TOMAS” 80, 101, 117, 186

Brooks, Mrs. Kathy 137

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Carillo, Jose “JOSE” 40, 80, 87, 113, 186 Carter, Ms. Janice 132, 137 Castellanos, Eduardo Fernando “EDUARDO” 3, 20, 55, 100, 101, 144, 186

Caterina, Gianfrancesco “GIAN” 46, 86, 97, 101,116, 145, 146, 186

Cook, Nathan -145 Cook, Zachary Edward “ZACH” 80, 136, 97, 114, 116, 186 Cope, Michael Carl “MICHAEL” 86, 113, 186 Coral, Juan Manuel “JUAN” 33, 86, 87, 101, 123, 151, 152, 186

Corona, Alex - 97, 115

Cearly, Ms. Penelope 164

Cotton, Kevin Jame “KEVIN” 161,186

Charur, Jorge Elias “JORGE” 80, 99, 152, 186

Cueva, Bernardo “BERNARDO” 22, 161, 166, 169, 171, 186

Chase, Brandon Lee “BRANDON” 161,180, 186

Cummings, Trevor Shane “TREVOR” 161,186

Chavarri, Manuel “MANUEL” 24, 45, 72, 76, 97, 99, 109, 132, 186

Chow, Miu “MIU” 86, 88, 115, 129, 152, 186

D Dabdoub, Federico “FEDERICO” 45, 72, 109, 132, 152, 186

Chrismer, CPT Bill 137

Daredia, Shazeb Barkat “SHAZEB” 33, 46, 86, 97, 114, 116, 134, 145 186

Clifton, Kristopher Ross “KRIS”

Daugherty, LT Michael 129, 137, 170

22 24, 45, 72 76, 94, 95, 9?, 146, 147, 186 Coleman, Bradley Wofford “BRAD” 29, 36 46 72 76 92 93, 105 145, 147, 150, 151,186

Conway, Peter G. “PETER” 28, 55, 101, 107, 134, 186 196

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18, 80, 82, 111,115,134, 135, 145, 152, 186

Duran-Balsa, Diego “DIEGO” 46, 162, 167,187

Dekle, Dallas - 97

Del Valle, Carlos “CHARLIE” 80, 81,93, 115, 151,186 Dennis, Darius Calvin “DARIUS” 81, 115, 151,186

Deyo, Evan - 178

Dias-Kelleher, Robert John “BOBBY” 161, 180, 181,186

Dickerson, Gary Allan “GARY” 161, 186

E Eastman, LTC Jon 158, 164, 167

Edwards, Timothy Michael “TIM” 115, 145, 159, 167, 168 187 Ekern, Dr. H. Peter 138 Elliott, Kyle Robert “KYLE” 15,81,115,134,187

Diederich, CPT Dennis 138, 139

Ellison, Taylor Samuel “TAYLOR” 46, 72, 94, 124, 132, 133, 145, 147,187

Diederich, Mrs. Kathy 138

Emerick, Mrs. Aria 129, 138

Diez-Pineyro, Fernando “FERNANDO” 28, 45, 46, 72 92 93, 111, 132 187

Esser, Theodore Bn/ant “TED” 81, 115, 134, 151,187

Dolan, Thomas Crawford “TOM” 81,117, 187 Dominguez Menchelli, Jaime “JAMES” 117, 159, 175,187

Day, Zachary Anderson “ZACH” 86, 101,113,186

Dudziak, Thomas Joseph “TOM” 72 93, 99, 119, 146, 150, 151 187

De Los Rios, Adrian “ADRIAN” 22, 46, 72, 134, 148, 151, 186

Duncil, Vincent Carl “VINCE” 144, 161, 164,187

De Los Rios, Daniel “DANIEL”

Duran-Balsa, Alonso “ALONSO” 37, 131, 161, 168, 187

Evans, Adam - 93

F Fallis, Father Jim 23, 138 Fierro Zaragoza, Jaun Pablo “JUAN” 12, 15,152,153,158, 161,166, 174, 175,180, 193

Flores (Palestine), Jose Antonio “JOSE” 18, 23, 28, 32, 46, 51, 55, 100, 101, 146,187

ALEX WILKINS f&

ALEX, We are proud of all of your accomplishments. All of “God’s Blessings” in your future. MM A Class of 2000!

Love from your family, Mom, Dad, Victoria, Priscilla, Penelope, and Melissa!

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Bennie R. Gordon, Jr FROM FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Ms. Pamela Hooper Irving Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Martin Mrs. Annie Ruth Humphrey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gibbs Ms. Twyla Gibbs Mr. Doug E. Russell Flynn, MAJ Harry 138 Frederickson, Maxwell Anders “MAX”

G Garcia-Cacho, Alejandro Lascurain “ALEJANDRO” 86,97, 101,122, 145, 152 187

Garibay, Victor “VICTOR” 81, 115, 125, 151, 152, 187

Giacinti (Gil), Rodrigo “RODRIGO” 8, 23, 46, 51,56,93, 100, 101, 108, 109, 119, 145, 146, 187

Garrett, LTC James 164, 180

Gibson, Michael - 97

73, 115, 130, 187 Free, Christopher Michael “CHRIS” 73, 101, 134, 150, 151, 187

Freeman, Adam Harrison Floyd “ADAM” 28, 115, 117, 144, 159 187 Freeman, Justin Dewayne “JUSTIN” 162, 172, 187

Fulton, Richard Evan “RICH” 81, 83, 101,107, 130,187

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George, Christopher Monroe “CHRIS” 158, 162, 165, 166, 171, 172 174, 187

Garza, Arturo “RICKY” 20, 39, 45, 46,80,81,97 102, 103, 109, 144, 145, 147 187

Gillaspie, Aaron Marvin “AARON” 12 19, 144, 158 162 165 167, 171, 172, 174,187

Garza, Cesar Eduardo “CESAR” 81, 103, 107, 123,187

Gillaspie, Trent Andrew “TRENT” 46, 117, 145, 159, 162, 167, 174, 187

Garza, Rodolfo Javier “RODOLFO” 81, 103, 130,187

Gillette, LTC Paul 8, 34, 138, 139, 147, 151, 153

Giuseffi, LT Frank 93, 99, 117,127, 138 Glazer, Christopher Kenneth “CHRIS” 3, 31, 42, 45, 46, 51,56, 114, 116, 126, 145,187

Glover, Corbin Andrew “CORBIN” 158, 159, 167, 176, 177, 180 187 Gomez, Ricky - 166

Gonzalez, Aldo Ivan “ALDO” 81, 115187 Gonzalez, Estaban Rafael “ESTABAN” 22 23, 28, 32 33, 50, 51, 56,1 93, 101,130, 144, 146, 188 Gonzalez, Patrick “PATRICK”

61, 93, 101, 145, 152, 188

Gonzalez, Victor VICTOR” 59, 86, 97, 117, 122 130, 188

Gordon, Jr., Bennie Rich ard ‘BENNIE” 73, 97, 103, 109, 127, 147,188

Sosnell, Luke Kennyson ‘LUKE” 28, 73, 94, 109, 115, 130 188 Granata, Jeremy Joseph ‘JAKE”

32 46, 73, 75, 76, %, 97, 99, 109, 119, 130, 146, 188

Hamilton, Scott -17, 22,24 39, 97, 105, 134

Gudino (Infante), Efrain 57 “EFRAIN” 109, 152, 188

Hanks, Jackson Walton “JACKSON” 12, 162, 171,188

Guerra, Ricardo “RICKY” 16, 34, 46,81,94, 95,81, 94, 95, 101, 111, 145, 147,188

Hanna, Christian Johann “CHRIS” 5, 6, 9, 31, 34, 44, 51, 57, 105, 134, 149, 150, 151, 188

Gullett, Cody Ryan “CODY” 163, 166, 170, 188

Harryman, Andrew MacGregor “ANDREW” 86, 130, 188

163.166, 170, 188 Ground, Samuel Travis "SAM” 161.166, 188

Hall, David Ray “DAVID” 36, 38, 73, 97, 132, 149 188

Gruenewald, William Anthony “TONY”

Hamilton, Mrs. Marilyn 138

Hermann, Stephen Soren “STEPHEN” 7, 160, 162, 167, 173, 174 188 Herrera, Carlos Antonio “CARLOS” 18, 86, 87, 97,99, 115, 130, 188

Herrera, Manuel Guillermo “MANUEL” 22, 86, 87, 109, 144,188 Hoff, Alan Graham “ALAN” 161,169, 180, 188

Hawach, Jorge “JORGE” 15, 81, 107, 188

Hollman, Tyler Jay “TYLER” 15, 28, 153, 159, 167 188

Heflin, Sean McCloud “SEAN” 43, 73, 115, 117, 135, 188

Hoock, Andrew Christo pher “ANDY' 18, 73, 94, 188

Bennie Rlc fiard Gordon Mr. John Delaney Ms. Ola Neil Williams Mr. Humphrey Moore, Jr. Dr. Odetta B. Horne Ms. Cheryl A. Hill Ms. Coutrney Cooper Ms. Sheila Cash Carter Mr. Norris D. Davis Ms. Dena Spain

Ms. Modi Delgado Ms. Dorothy Cook Ms. Venita Colbert Ms. Maxine Samuels Ms. Maryam Muhammad Ms. Barbara Moses Ms. Crytsal M. Adair Ms. Jo Ann Davis Mr. Peter Collins, Jr. Ads/Index

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Ooswja Micwael SPAEEft. You have met many challenges in your years at MMA and your perseverance is admirable. Your family loves you and we wish you the best in the future.

Shoot for the Moon! Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.

Mom and Dad

Rodrigo Giacinti Gil Hijo, Gracias por todos tus logros, por las ganas que has puesto a tu paso en estos 2 anos por M.M.A. Toda la familia estamos muy pero muy orqullosos de ti. Todo espuerzos tiene su recompensa y esta es de la primeras importantes, apecante hijo aun nos facta camino por andar.

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Tu padre desde el cielo esta contigo. Siempre estaremos a tu lado con mucho amor. Pony, Abuella, tios y sobre todo yo tu mama. A 200

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^over, David Michael &AVID” fl, 94,130, 188

Kappel, Justin Levi “LEVI” 58, 105, 132, 133, 148, 189

forton, Christopher David CHRIS” 87, 97, 105, 107, 188

Kelly, COL Ronald J. 2, 4,21,24, 136, 137, 144,

Horton, Nicholas "MICK” 35, 46, 145, 152, 158, 159, 166, 167, 180,188

Hostetter, Jordan Scott MacLeod “JORDAN” 162,188

i Hudson, William Byrd “WILLIAM” 87,111, 115, 188 Hunt, Tyler Charles “TYLER” 159,171, 173, 188 1 ! Izguerra, Gabino - 97 i

J Jacobson, 1SG Randy . 12,104, 105, 113, 118, 138 i

Kelly, Mrs. Ron 24, 36

Kleinsorge, MAJ Willis 25, 26, 44, 115, 164, 165, 180, Kloecker, Brent Adam “BRENT” 15, 87, 105, 151, 152 189

Marchant, Teddy Kaikai “TEDDY” 161, 176, 177, 180, 181 189

Leverett, LTC Hubbert 23, 30, 137, 139

Marotti, Chad Stewart “CHAD” 11, 46, 82, 104, 105, 151, 158, 189

Lewis, Jr., Charles O'Fallon “CHIP” 4, 22, 117, 144, 159, 166, 167, 174,189

Kronquist, CPT Kevin 139 Kuroda, Jesus Armando “JESUS” 45, 73, 107,189

Littlebear, Christopher Paul “CHRIS” 87, 97, 99, 117, 189

L Lamb, John Venice “JOHN” 15, 73, 111, 189

Jimenez, Ricardo RICARDO” 145, 152, 159, 166, 180, 189

Larrabee, Nicholas Michael “NICK” 28, 35, 162, 189

73, 115, 151 Lawson, Chad Adams “CHAD” 73, 115, 151,189 Lea, Mrs. Beth 139

Jones, Jeff-32. 94, 95,115

Leon, Carlos “CARLOS” 22, 27, 46, 80, 81, 83, 93, 113, 144, 145, 146, 152, 189

Lillo (Bertoldi), Victor de Jesus “VICTOR” 45, 73, 93, 114,189

Langley, Jeremy James “JEREMY” 162, 172, 189

Jones, James Lindsey “JAMES” 46,57,93, 116, 130, 189

Leonardo “FIDEL” 40,81,115, 189 Manning, Joe -114

Kennedy, Matthew -97,101

James, Michael Lee “MIKE” 87,109, 115, 134, 188

Johnson, William Bradley “BRADLEY” 81,94, 189

Leefers, Jared Austin “JARED” 2 4 5 6 18 23 31, 37, 43 44 45, 46, 50, 52, 94, 105, 111, 132, 144, 145, 158,189

Lee, Saul “SAUL” 45, 73, 112 113, 132 148, 189

Loaiza (Cuevas), Mariano Francisco “FRANCISCO” 33, 58, 151,152, 189

Long, Mrs. Sue 30, 139 Lozano (Morales), Jose Francisco “JOSE” 22,24, 45, 73, 97, 101 132, 144, 189

Lucero, Preston Anthony “PRESTON” 158, 163, 166, 173189 Lyman, James Richard “JIM” 15,87,98, 107, 122, 132, 152, 189

M Maldonado, Fidel

Marquez (Ramirez), Eduardo Arturo “EDUARDO” 33, 58, 111, 152, 187

Martin, Jason James “JASON” 87, 101,134, 135, 189

Martinez (Bleizetfer), Arturo “ARTURO” 74, 101, 111, 117, 189 Martinez (Bleizetfer), Celso Javier “CELSO” 16, 28, 33, 40, 44, 51, 59, 109, 132, 152,189

Martinez, Humberto Andres “HUMBERTO” 19, 39, 86, 87, 103, 130, 144, 145,189 Martinez, Miguel Ramon “MIGUEL” 82,97, 114, 117, 189

Martinez (Aurin), Raul Enrique “RAUL” 22, 59, 105, 189 Mathers, James Michael “JAMEY” 19, 27, 28, 46, 59,97, 105, 134, 135, 144,148, 149, 151,190

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Mathews, Mrs. Gay 164

Matlosz, LTC Henry 127, 139

Mijares, Francisco Jose “PANCHO” 28, 131, 145, 15?, 167, 174, 175, 180,190

Mattingly, Jason Andrew “JASON” 87, 115, 151,190

Miller, Adam David “ADAM” 32 82, 93, 98, 109, 123, 147 190

McClarey, MAJ Larry 94, 109,115, 127,139

Miller, CPT Rod 139

McDannel, Christopher Michael “MIKE” 87,97, 115, 151, 190

Miller, William Andrew “WILL” 22, 74, 107, 114, 149,190

McDonough, K. Michael “MICK” 87, 152, 190

McQueary, Michael Joshua “MICHAEL” 16, 22, 163, 166, 167, 170, 190

Medley, LTC Jim 137, 139 Meek, Justin Scott “JUSTIN” 74, 93, 99, 112, 113, 147 190

Mendez (Obregon), Juan Sebastian “JUAN” 60, 93, 114, 117, 148, 190

Mendoza (Alvarez), Luis Enoc “LUIS” 60, 103, 11 7, 190 Menneke, LTC Mike 165

Mertens, Joshua Raymond "JOSH” 114, 161, 164, 168, 190

Mick, MAJ Roger 22,139 202 Ads/Index

Moden, Alex Joseph David “ALEX” 23, 74, 92 93, 101, 107, 114, 134, 135, 147, 190 Moore, Casey Benjamin “CASEY” 7, 46, 152, 159, 174, 180,190 Morton, Mr. Greg 138, 139

Motazedi, Eric Jacob “ERIC” 3, 50,60, 105, 113, 126, 158 190 Mounger, LTC Sam 126, 137, 140

Murphrey, Jonathan Ross “JON” 107, 115, 190

N Nedblake, Bradley Greydon “BRAD” 3, 46, 74, 75, 76, 95, 97, 103, 119, 146 148, 149, 150, 151, 190 Nelson, Nicholas Christo pher “NICK” 7, 25 25 32 34 40 43 45 50

61,108, 109, 132, 133, 134, 147, 190 Nevels, David Len “DAVID” 12 36, 15?, 162 167, 171, 180, 190

Newbold, Justin Tyler “TYLER” 18, 22,87,93, 103, 113, 130, 131,190 Niembro, Roberto “ROBERTO” 82, 87, 101, 113, 119, 190

Norfus, SFC Greg 8, 9, 15, 28, 139, 151,152

Nunez, MAJ Joe 37, 140

o Olson, Donn Andrew “DONN” 152, 153, 159, 190

Orendain, Hector “HECTOR” 117, 152 161, 166 169, 171, 190

Orozco, Alejandro “ALEJANDRO” 46, 158, 159, 180, 190 Orscheln, Mr. John 140

Ossola, Daniel Joseph “DANIEL” 161,180, 190 Ovejas, Isidro Etchegaray “ISIDRO” 152, 159, 169, 190 Owens, John Robert “JOHN” 38, 46, 51, 61,94, 101, 109, 134,190

p Parsons, Jesse Michael “JESSE” 23, 36, 46, 82, 107, 115, 130, 146,190 Patino, Francisco “FRANCISCO” 46, 82, 101,124,145,152, 190

Patterson, Justin Michael “JUSTIN” 74, 117,190 Paul, David William “DAVID” 88, 114, 117,191

Pelham, LTC Lee 4, 25, 29,43,138,140 Pemberton, CPT Mike 97,103,109,118,123,139, 140

Pemberton, Travis Andrew “TRAVIS” 115 117, 145 158 161, 166 167 191 Perry, Nathan Phillip “NATHAN” 131, 161,191

Phelan, Colin - 107, 115 Pilcher, Jeremiah Edward “JEREMIAH” 28, 74, 93, 107, 115, 132 146 191

Popp, Jeremiah Michael ’’JEREMY” 11,88,97, 103, 118

Prazak, Craig Michael “CRAIG” 11, 116 159, 165 166 168 173 Preston, Richard “RICHARD” 82 93, 99, 111, 130, 145, 146

Pupillo, Anthony “TONY” 28, 159, 169, 180

Q Quiroz, Daniel “DANIEL” 82, 111, 115, 117, 191

R Ramirez (Cabanas), Sergio Ignacio “SERGIO” 162,191

Reed, Richard David “RICHARD” 74, 102, 103, 108, 109, 147 191

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Reposa, CPT Charles 165,167, 174, 175, 176 Reyes, Alejandro Jose “ALEJANDRO” 12, 19, 22, 33, 36, 46, 74, 76 99, 131,132, 148,152,159, 162, 167, 171, 180,191 Reyes, Diego “DIEGO” 23 127, 152 158 160 170 174 175, 180, 181, 191

Randolph, Clinton Aaron “CLINTON” 35, 46, 61,147, 152, 191

Reynard, COL Dana 14, 17, 130, 131,140

Ranney, MAJ Larry 114 117, 126, 134, 140

Reynard, Mrs. Peggy 18, 129, 140

Ray, Tommy Floyd “TOMMY” 162,163, 191

Rice, Nathan D. “NATHAN” 22, 42, 46, 82, 83, 115, 134,

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Riney, Ms. Sy! 126, 140 Rivas (Martinez), Carlos Arturo “CARLOS” 22, 27, 44, 62,97, 103, 191

Roach, Zachary Robert “ZAK” 162, 191 Robinson, Jeffrey Jordan “JEFF” 115, 161, 191

“BEBE” 51, 62, 101, 151, 191 Ruiz, Pedro Olea “PEDRO” 22, 45, 74, 107, 115, 132 191

s Sainz, Carlos “CARLOS” 3, 33, 117, 161, 171, 191 Salazar, Richard “RICHARD” 75, 111, 128, 130, 191

Rodriguez, Rolando “ROLANDO” 16, 152, 160, 180, 191

Salinas III, Miguel “MIGUEL” 2, 5, 8, 46,51,62,97, 101, 132, 134, 145,

Rogers, Harry Graham “HARRY” 28, 38, 74, 94, 95, 101, 109, 146, 191

Salome, Evaristo “TITO” 117, 160,191

Rogers, Ryan - 104, 105 Rojo de la Vega, Rodrigo “RODRIGO” ~

20, 24, 28, 37, 44, 45, 72, 74, 76, 93, 100, 101,132, 144, 145, 146, 191 Rosendahl, LTC Ron 44, 101, 123, 137, 140 Ruiz (Santini), Francisco Javier

Sanchez (Pineda), Ivan Valentin “IVAN” 6, 23, 27, 33, 40, 46, 51, 63, 97,132, 145,191

Sanchez (Guillen), Joaquin “QUINO” 28, 33, 51, 63,97, 103, 145, 191 Sanchez, Jose Ricardo “TITO”

82,97, 107, 114, 192

117, 160, 192

Scheele, Michael David “MICHAEL” 82, 93, 99, 119, 124, 146, 148, 151,192

Smith, Scott - 18, 107

Schwartz, Justin Grant Unin “JUSTIN” 32, 88, 99, 113, 118, 152, 153, 192, Scott, Mr. Doug 137

Serna, Tony Alfonso “TONY” 35, 46, 98, 152 153, 160, 167, 180, 181 192 Shafer, Joshua M. “JOSH” 20, 46,51,63, 9?, 106, 107, 114, 132, 145, 192

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Sotomora, Ricardo Jose “RICARDO” 8, 22,27,29,32,42,46,50, 51, 64,73,96,97,105,118, 119,144,145,146,149,151, 192 Stauffer, Dickson - 97,101, 148

Steinbauer, Nathan Andrew “NATHAN” 75, 97, 109, 145, 146, 152 153 192 Steinmetz, LTC David 111,122,137,141

Sharp, Jesse - 166, 168 Siegel, Sean Jacob “SEAN” 88, 109,192 Silva, Jorge “JORGE” 162, 192

Silverya de la Garza, Salvador “SALVADOR” 46, 51, 64, 94, 114, 123, 134, 145, 192 Simmons, Cameron - 97,99

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Smith, Steven Michael “STEVE” 64, 192

Smith, Mrs. Beth 122, 128, 129

Smith, Chris - 152

Stemple, Timothy Shane “SHANE” 12, 160, 167,192 Stephens, Leonard Andrew “LEONARD” 88, 99, 116, 130,192

Stephenson, Mark Eugene “MARK” 46, 88,192 Stewart (Sanez), Jorge Hernan “JORGE” 28,65, 109, 132, 152,192

Storm, Michael - 97

Stribling,III, COL Charles R. ~ 136, 137

Smith, Grant Weston “GRANT” 130, 158, 160, 162, 174, 192

Smith, Matthew Scott “MATT”

Strunk, CPT Bernard 165, 167

Stumpe, Mrs. Renae 165

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Bvensson, Leif Lennart =‘LEIF” =9, 43, 65, 93, 115, 130, 192 -45, 152 zSweeney, Ryan Lee “RYAN” 75, 97, 145, 152, 192

Twells, MAJ Richard 93, 99, 116, 118, 141

Vogt, Mrs. Stephanie 30, 138

Twells, Mrs. Judith 165, 167

Volz, Jonathon Taylor “TAYLOR” 15, 88, 130, 152,193

u Uribe, Alexis “ALEXIS” 161, 192 Uribe, Oscar “OSCAR” 22, 88, 101, 192 Urquiza, Santiago “SANTIAGO” 46, 87, 88, 97, 113, 115, 145, 192

Tapia, David “DAVID” 15, 117, 144, 152, 153, 161, 166, 167, 192

Valdes, Rodrigo “RODRIGO” 16, 75, 97, 115, 192 Valdivieso, Chris - 97

Terrill, Mr. Jason 141 Teriy, 111, Reese S. “TRAY” 82, 109, 128, 192 Thompson, Ms. Beth 141

Treadway, MAJ Richard 40, 124, 137, 140, 141

Trembley, Mrs. Ginni 141 Trujillo, Jose Vasquez “JOSE” 86, 88, 97, 148, 151, 152, 192

Tucker, Christian “CHRIS” 40,82, 107, 114, 123, 192

Valenzuela, Julio “JULIO” 45, 75, 115, 151, 192 Van Hoozer, James Tho mas “TOMMY” 75, 193

Van Valen, Michael A. “MICHAEL” 82, 97, 109, 115, 147, 193

Vaughan, MAJ Mark 158, 165, 174 Veblen, Conner Thorstein “CONNER” 46, 51, 66,97, 107, 115, 130, 146, 193

Villalobos, Juan Lobos “JUAN” 45, 75,87, 101, 111, 193

w Wang, Tom Chow “TOM” 88, 115, 117,193

Warhurst, Joseph Andrew “JOE” 18, 46, 145, 158, 161, 166, 167, 179, 180,193 Welch, John - 93, 116

Wellman, Paul Scott “PAUL” 83, 97, 99, 148, 152,193

Wesberry, Jr., Fred Cox “FRED” 160, 179,193 Wesberry, III, Jesse Malpass “JAY” 29, 46,75,103, 110, 111, 145, 193

Whalen, Gregory John “GREG” 6, 33, 75, 76, 93, 103, 130 193 White, George Thomas “GEORGE” 6, 16, 75, 130, 147, 152 193

White, Robert Lawson “ROBERT” 75, 97, 101, 113, 145, 146 193

Whittle, John Clayton “CLAYTON” 83, 94, 109, 132, 145, 147, 152, 193

Wiegand, Andrew James “ANDREW” 111, 160, 193 Wiesman, Thomas Daniel “DANE” 28, 46, 115, 160, 176, 177, 180, 181,193

Wilkins, Alex ander Warren “ALEX” 46, 51, 66,93,99, 146, 193 Wilkinson, CPT Scott 96, 97,102, 103

Williams, Mrs. Barbara 137,141

Williams, Mr. Ron 138

Wilson, Aaron Bradley “AARON” 161,193 Wittwer, David Robert “BOBBY” 83,97, 105, 148, 149, 151, 152, 193

Wolfe, Charles Albert “CHARLIE” 162, 167, 174,193

Yacaman, Selim Arturo “ARTURO” 36, 160, 167, 174, 175, 180 193 Yeung, Jacky Chun Kei “JACKY” 46, 74, 83, 115, 130, 152, 193 Yoest, Craig Adam “CRAIG” 14, 46, 50, 66, 94, 109, 114, 130, 193

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FINAL FORMATION This project has taken a lot more time and energy than I could have ever imagined. It is a challenge from day one, or in my case from day three hundred and five. Coming on board in April for a yearbook is no easy task. I will admit next years book will look different. Time and resources were limited at times. That's not meant , to downgrade the quality or importance of this book. / Having a yearbook under my belt and a few months at the academy will help to ensure that yearbooks in tne r * immediate future will be better. Better organized, £>etter thought out, better prepared. V It is quite an accomplishment to put a yearbook to gether, and I am proud to put my name on thisione. J Proud of the cadets who survived to graduate in the year 2000, and help MMA March in to the Mellenniiim. f To those Wrat that helped in small ways or large, COL Ron I ", Mrs. Aria Emerick, MAJ Joe Nudez, Cadets Tommy y Kelly, Van Hoozer, Brad NedbLake, and Chi wis. Thank You. ■

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