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MMA Life The Whole 9 Yards This book is

dedicated to those who perished, and those who survived the

TRAGEDY OF 9/n.

May THE AMERICAN SPIRIT FOREVER BURN BRIGHTLY FOR ALL THE

WORLD TO SEE, AND MAY THE II3TH MMA CORPS OF CaDETS PRODUCE LEADERS WHICH

WILL HELP TO MAKE THE ENTIRE WORLD SAFER FROM THE TERRORIST ACTS

OF THOSE INVOLVED IN ATTACKING AMERICA.

Looking Through the Eyes of Life By Christopher L. Towers, ‘02 A new morning, an autumn dawn. Dew on the grass, children at play, A small speck in the morning sky, A dot growing ever bigger. Bringing unseen terror within, A flying bird of enormous girth. Screaming terror on giant wings, A roar of flame as it hits the window, Seen from below and from afar, A screen of forever-unseen pain and death... A man and family. At home, already about and Ready for work to start the day, A chance looks at the TV, Breaking story. Terror unknown. Live scenes. Raining fire and smoke. Aghast al the unfolding horror Wondering if friends are ok...

A medic, a fireman, and a policeman, Ealing breakfast together as friends, Savoring what they don't know Will be their last meal together. Forever... A call over the radio, All three hear at the same moment. Running, Breathless, Disbelieving. Looking up they see it all...

In your office, reading the paper. Satisfied with your morning. Cup of coffee. Getting ready to see the boss About this weekend's get-together With your family and his... Sudden impact. Screams and moans, Macabre sounds fill the air, You cannot see anymore Because your eyesight is Growing dim with a Fading light, you see Memories flash before Your eyes...

A fireman lies dead. His big red hat lying near him, The units number unable to be seen. With a hose on his shoulder still. And the implements of his trade Are scattered about him, A pool of blood forming Around him... That nice policeman, Who was always generous and Kind to the kids, Lays with his arms still wrapped Around the innocent little child, Both perfect and still in quiet, mutable Death...

On the floor, feeling sleepy. Remembering your life, That first night you Were married. The first kiss. Your first love. Anger and desperation Fill your every breath, Your body will not move. Breathing becomes harder. You feel wet all over your body. Something is terribly wrong...

Outside under the sun. Feel it on your face, Tears streaming down cheeks. Covered in ash. Clean and fresh air to breathe. Looking around for friends That will never be there again. Thankful to be alive when So many no longer are... You look around and stare At what has happened. People are being helped And carried. No matter as to the differences In each other's lives, Just knowing that help is needed and You rush to help anyone in need...

Bodies are everywhere. Your friends are thrown heller skelter, A medic lies dying. His white shirt stained and black, No longer able to see his Hospital of residence on his shoulder. Next to the man He was trying to save...

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Opening Our story starts here.

Cadet Ricardo Guerra swears in cadets Chad Marotti, Chris Zippmann, and Richard Preston, the 2001-02 company commanders.

COL Ronald J. Kelly presents cadet Ricardo Guerra with the Davison Sabre.

As a Company Commander, Chris Zippmann was one of the year’s first officers.

Cadet Chris Towers takes theMMA oath.

Congratulating Ricardo Guerra (and his father Armcngol) after he was designated the Battalion Commander for the 113th MMA Corps of Cadets, were staffmembers Ms. Betty Harris, Mrs. Peggy Reynard, and Ms. Beth Smith.

CPTMcClarey, CPT Giuseffi and CPT Pemberton eagerly await the beginning ofthe year’s first faculty meeting.

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CPT Larry Bradshaw i helps Jesus Rodriguez i get his gear at the Quartermaster.

Cadet Zach Day checks his mailbox, and finds books for his classes for the upcoming year.

LTC Janies Medley briefs the new seniors on the upcoming year.

Cadets Brandon Bays, Clayton Whittle, Tom Givens, Mike Jensen, and Eduardo Solis, raise their right hands, and take the Honor Code Pledge.

Recruit Nick Collison takes his first trip to the MMA Barber Shop after checking in.

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September ELEVENTH

The battalion salutes the flag at the special noon mess formation.

The flag is lowered to halfmast in honor of those who died in the attacks on the US.

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Cadet Chris McDannel assists Mike Scheele and Chris Towers (not pictured) in folding the US flag after the tragic day.

The 2001-02 battalion honors those who died in the attacks on America.

Cadets Diego Espada, Alex Salva, and Mike Jensen show their respect for the victims and their families on Sept. 11.

Brad Amador and Gerardo Ayala salute the US Flag as it is lowered to half-mast.

Senior Rings The presentation of the Missouri Military Academy Senior Ring is a time-honored tradition. For some it represents the hard work they have put into their career at the Academy. For all it is a token of the hard work and diligence they will need to finish the year and become a graduate of MMA. Cadet Ricardo Guerra receives his senior ring from COL Ronald J. Kelly, while fellow Battalion Staff members Cesar Garza and Yannik Suro stand by.

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Cadet Chad Marotti assists SFC GregNorfus in presenting Scott Hemenway with his senior ring.

Cadets Jesse Parsons and Richard Preston assist LTC Paul Gillette and CPT Kevin Kronquist in presenting cadet Brad Johnson his senior ring.

Cesar Garza likes the feel ofhis senior ring on his finger.

Cadet Matt McKenzie and Edelmiro Martinez receive their senior rings from CPT Robert Munson and 1SGT Randy Johnson.

The Battalion Staff and Company Commanders await being awarded their well deserved senior rings.

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Home c o m i n g COL Kelly leads the Alumni in trooping the lines at the Homecoming Sunday Review.

Below, Chris Free, ‘01. won both the Alumni Drilldown and the Sweepstakes Drilldown at Homecoming 2001.

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COL Jim Medley joins with cadets Jesus Vizcarra and Mauricio Espinosa in showering the MMA football team with enthusiasm at the Homecoming Pep Rally.

Alumnus Bill Daniel, ‘72, the father ofCharles Daniel, ‘04, holds up a picture of the 1972 Football team as COL Ron Kelly, the MMA football team, and the Academy band look on.

The MMA Class of 1941 was represented by E. B. Feutz.

Inducted into the MMA Sports Hall of Fame were wrestler Jary Dawson, ‘91; the 1983 MMA Swim Team; and the 1992 MMA Soccer Team.

Representing the winning golfteam were John Park, ‘86, his wife Geraldine of Sarasota, Florida, and Matt Rollings, ‘86, of St. Louis, Missouri.

Congratulating incoming Alumni President Carl Ade ‘52, is outgoing Alumni President JeffCrain, ‘76.

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ball for a touchdown in the Homecoming Football Game versus Kemper Military School.

The2001 50th year Golden Jubilee Class of 1951 was represented by Ellis Cokes, Allen Roberts, Ken Baker, Tom Richmond, Keith Lowery, Forrest Greene, Dan Galvin, Quentin Raspberry, Paul McLain, and Norm Middleton.

Alum LTCPaul Gillette ‘70, inspects the rifle movements of the alumni that participate in the annual Homecom ing Drill Down.

Mr. Ted Tressen, ‘46, and his wife at the DinnerDance.

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Cadet Scott Hemenway hikes the ball to Tom Wang with Paul Wellman in the backfield.

The Class of1950 was represented in the Band by trumpeteer Jim Pit man.

The drum corps shaped up around cadet Taylor Volz featuring alums from across four decades.

Dr. Ty Sanders, ‘81, plays the horn, along with Tony Eilers.

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Jorge Paulin, Carlos Guerrero, and Luciano Peralta pose for a picture at the ball.

Juan Luna drives forward during the Dad's Day ‘Mud Bowl' Soccer game.

Victor Garibay and former MMA Director of International Relations Joe Nunezpose for a picture during Dad’s Day lunch.

S-3 Yannik Suro inspects recruit Eric Melchert. Christian Tucker, 1SG RandyJacobson, and Juan Carrillo are also pictured.

COL Kelly and the Battalion Staffescort the fathers to review the corps.

Mike Andrus and his father chow down during the luncheon.

Mrs. Stephanie Vogt and Mrs. Sue Long tend to an MMA family during Dad’s Weekend.

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The Fusileers perform fora captivated Dad’s Day crowd.

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Weekend

Cadet Guerra and Whitney Foster dance the night away.

Junior School cadet John Stevenson gives his father some love with the ubiquitous behind-the-headpeace sign.

Matt McKenzie and Ms. Lauren Welch share a smile

Drew Parsons finds his match made in heaven.

Due to wet weather, Mark Stephenson and his mom Sandra grab a bite to eat in the MMA library.

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Mr. Jason Terrill looks anxious to get his turn to talk to Santa.

CHRISTMAS Christmas is many things at MMA. It signifies the end of the first half of the year, and allows all cadets a chance to reflect on their goals, and accomplishments for the first half of the year. A week-long series of events is capped with Evensong, a student production of music and scripture which recounts the miracles of God and the coming of the Messiah. Only the faces have changed in the yearly celebration of Evensong which was first held after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

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Cadets Tony Crawford, Oscar Flores, Jaime Obando, and Justin Schwartz aren’t worried about their weight as they pile food on their plates at the Christmas Buffet.

Cadet Ralph Leavy spends some sitting on Santa’s lap.

Travis Ellison and Tom Wang enjoy some face-time with Santa.

L Cadet Clayton Whittle enjoys his talk with Santa way too much for his age.

MMA Christmas Guests from the Missouri School for the Deaf.

Cadet Taylor Volz, deep in thought, tries to think ofwhat it is he wants for Christmas.

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Concerts

Central Missouri State University Concert Band visitedMMA January 21st, 2002. They were directed by Patrick Casey.

Battalion Commander Ricardo Guerra presents CWO2 Peter Gillies with a plaque for directing the US Army’s 399th Band, which performed at MMA on April 1,2002.

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The MMA corps ofcadets paid special tribute to servicemen on Veterans Day, November 11. Below, Cadet Brandon Allen lowers the flag to halfmast. Further below, local

The Battalion Staffjoins with COL Ronald Kelly and Father Fallis in paying respects to the late COL C.R. Stribling, Jr. Cadets leave the Memorial Chapel after stop-day services for the late Charles Stribling, Jr.

T°ny Serna and Sanders Roth meet with Board of Visitors member Yoest, *77.

The Board of Visitors met at MMA in January.

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Cadet Scott Hemenway is dwarfed by a statue at the St. Louis Art Museum.

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The MMA corps ofcadets marches around Faurot Field at the University of Missouri as part of pregame activities.

Cadet Jesse Parsons looks so happy being the designated coat person at the Missouri vs. Texas football game.

Members of the Academy's art classes take a picture while visiting the St. Louis Art Museum in St. Louis, Misso-ui

Cadets on the “Ed Tour”pose i front of the White House i Washington, D. C.

The MMA National Color Guard presents the colors before an MU exhibition basketball game.

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LTC Jim Medley gives las minute instructions to a grout of cadets headed to “Phantom of the Opera." j front are Jaime Obando, Ton Serna, and Devon Barker.

Jonathan Popp, Scott Hemenway and Jeremy Popp pose in front ofthe Statue of Liberty on the Educational Tour. J

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Ambassadors Jose Carrillo, Rogelio Ramos, Ricardo Burgos, Jorge Hawach, Pablo Fernandez, Christian Tucker, and Alex Pierce, enjoyed their dinner at the Great Wall of China in Columbia, Missouri.

These LET II cadets traveled- to the VA home in Mexico: J. P. Herring, Tom Hoppenrath, Peter Dolan, Mike Andrus, Tito Salome, Tony Crawford, Tyler Hollman, Tony Serna, and SFC Greg Norfus.

Guests a Members of the Army ’ Inspection team from the University of Missouri take a briefrespite during review. Pictured are MAJ Jason Coster, MSG David Parker, SFC John Dohe, and CPT Andrea Sampson.

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This National Guard member visited campus for Escape and Evasion, and found at least three cadets.

!“ Chris Zippmann is inducted into the MMA Alumni Association by Association President Carl Ade, ‘52.

Missouri Lt. Governor Joe Maxwell spoke at graduation.

One of two R a n g e r s visiting MMA for the Ranger awards cookout returns a salute from Hubert Gomez.

Photographer Scott Smith was a common sight at MMA, especially during the formal balls.

Miss Missouri visited the Valentine’s Ball.

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f Tito Guerra, brother ofB.C. Ricardo Guerra, gets an early start on MMA balls.

Making a (court) list and checking it twice is David Paul. Jeremy Popp, and Tayl Volz.

Cadets Scott Cardin and Wells Jackson and their dates take time to rest up. Cadet Andres Suarez de Real finds that it is best to bring a date to the MM balls.

LJ> r__ The Grand March, an MMA tradition.

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Officer Ricky Garza raises his sword for the Arch of Sabers to end the Grand March. (Chad Marotti is in the background.)

Jacky Yeung tries his hand at gtt>it directions at the ball.

Sean Crawford and his date.

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I The 2002 Tulip Ball Court consisted ofLaura Rice, Chris Towers, Whitney Foster, Ricky Garza, Queen Hannah Winchester, Chad Marotti, Amanda Greer, Paul Wellman, Libby Caldwell, and Raul Calderon.

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5 I r ____ Miss Missouri Jennifer Hover and cadet Jeremy Popp crown the Valentine Ball Queen Kara Wyatt.

The 2002 Valentine’s Ball Court with Mike McDannel, Tom Wang, Jeremy Popp, Mark Stephenson, and Taylor Volz.

Yannik Suro and Raul Calderon check out a friend at the Final Ball.

Tom Hoppenrath with date. Tom Wang with date.

Scott Cable with date.

Tommy Givens with date.

Sanders Roth with date.

Paul Long with date.

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Miss Missouri and COL Ronald Kelly.

Scott Cardin with date.

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Our Barrack* "See Mom, I do study!” says Chris

7i7o Salome. Under the floor monitor’s desk in Charlie Barracks for some reason.

Brandon Bays continues his scholarly research ini the history and evolution ofthe video game.

Peter Dolan eagerly dons his trench coat after a long hard day in Journalism Class. (Well we got it halfright!)

If it is horseplay, Clayton Whittle is sure to be involved. The surprise is that Jorge Hawach has the upper hand.

Travis Ellison “reflecting" in his room.

The drum and bugle corps form up prior to noon mess in front of “Alpha ” barracks.

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Alex Salva, Carlos Carrillo and Ricardo Burgos scare offpassing cars.

Chris Zippman has better things to do than waste time lookingout the window.

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Chad Marotti and Tom Wang spend a Saturday night playing basketball at thegymtorium.

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Cadets Eduardo Solis, Victor Garibay, Ricardo Guerra, Mario Moreno, Tom Wang, Ricardo Burgos, Chris Tucker, and Carlos Carrillo take a minute for a picture between Charlie and Delta companies.

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Our Awarp* Fall Sports Banquet 2001 Most Improved Runner (Cross Country) John Bozarth Most Valuable Runner (Cross Country) Clayton Whittle Best Offensive Lineman (Football) Boyd Baxter Best Defensive Uneman (Football) Scott Hemenway Best Running Back (Football) Tony Crawford Best Defensive Back (Football) Drew Parsons Best Defensive Player (Football) Peter Dolan Goal of the Year (Soccer) Emilio Avalos Most Goals in a Game (Soccer) Carlos Hernandez (7, vs. Southern Boone County) Most Improved Player (Soccer) Richard Preston Most Valuable Players (Soccer) Juan Capistran and Emilio Avalos

Winter Sports Banquet 2002 Best Defensive Player (Basketball) Jeremy Popp Best Offensive Player (Basketball) Ricky Garza Most Improved Player (Basketball) Victor Garibay Most Valuable Player (Basketball) Ricky Garza Most Improved Wrestler (Wrestling) Kane Weinberg Best First-Year Wrestler (Wrestling) Vince Duncll Most Valuable Player (Wrestling) Tony Serna Best Breaststroker, Best Sprinter and Best Swimmer (Swimming) Peter Dolan Best Freestyle and Best Butterfly (Swimming) Zack Day Best Long-Distance Swimmer and Most Improved Swimmer (Swimming) Jonathan Popp Best Diver (Swimming) Michael Andrus Best Intermediate Medley (Swimming) Tom Givens Best Prone Shooter and Best Standing Shooter (Rifle)

Chris Horton Best Kneeling Shooter (Rifle) Dane Wiesman Most Valuable Player (Rifle) Chris Horton and Dane Wiesman

Spring Sports Banquet 2002 Most Inspirational Player (Tennis) Richard Preston Ming-Lee Lowe Most Valuable Player Award (Tennis) Bernardo Cubedo Foley Most Valuable Player Award (Golf) Dany De la Puente Most Versatile Player (Baseball) Mike Dement Best Utility Infielder (Baseball) Pablo Fernandez

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Best Pitcher (Baseball) Paul Charbonneau Most Valuable Player (Baseball) Cesar Garza Dick Noonan Most Valuable Field Member Award (Track) Tony Crawford Jack Carr Most Valuable Track Member and Kelce Track Award (Track) Ricky Garza

Final Assembly 2002 Acolyte Certificate Cesar Garza, David Paul, Alex Salva and Yannik Suro Alumni Plaque, Senior Voted Most Likely to Succeed Richard Preston American Legion Leadership Medal for Leadership Improvement Eduardo Solis Art Achievement Award Alberto Gonzalez Association of US Army Medal for Determined Leadership Jacky Yeung At Ease Certificate Andy Bushnell, Bill Bushnell, Alex Pierce, Grant Smith and Chris Towers Award for Outstanding Contribution to Men's Chorus Steve Collison Joe D. Bailey Award for Most Dedicated Varsity Athlete Bill Bushnell Batallion Marksmanship Medal Chris Horton Best Athlete Ricky Garza Elmer Bohm, T5, Medal for Graduating Athlete of Highest Scholarship Ricky Garza Broadcasting Certificate Clayton Whittle MAJ Wm. Bryan Essay Medal for Excellence in Writing Chris Towers Councilmen Scott Cable, Raul Calderon, Vince Duncll, Ricky Garza, Ricardo Guerra, Chad Marotti, Jeremy Popp, Sanders Roth, Tony Serna and Taylor Volz Chapel Worker Certificate Raul Calderon, Jose Carrillo, Tony Crawford, Peter Dolan, Pablo Fernandez, Victor Garibay, Cesar Garza, Ricky Garza, Victor Gonzalez, Ricardo Guerra, Scott Hemenway, Esteban Marcos, Jesse Parsons, Mark Stephenson, Yannik Suro, Taylor Volz and Tom Wang COL Paul Cherches Award for Most Valuable Band Member Tyler Newbold Class of 1950 Scholarship Chris Horton Class of 1968 Freshman Leadership Award Vince Duncll Jeff Crain-Jeff Jorishie, '76, Award for Outstanding Member of a Jazz Ensemble David Cooke Master Sergeant Billy Crawford Memorial Award for Military Courtesy Yannik Suro Creative Art Award Luciano Peralta Sen, John C. Danforth Plaque for Outstanding Knowledge and Appreciation of Constitutional Government Richard Preston Daughters of the Revolution Award for Patriotic Understanding of the Importance of the ROTC Chris Towers Dramateer Certificate Arnaud Enrique, Scott Austin, Julien Descamps, Sam Dressier, Travis Ellison, Eduardo Inigo, Sergio Lujan, Mario Moreno, Richard Preston, Alan Reynoso, Evaristo Salome, Justin Schwartz, Steve Strehl and Kane Weinberg Eagle Certificate Boyd Baxter and Chris Horton Wm F. Enright, Jr., '37, Proficiency tn Business/Computers Award Victor Garibay

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Our Awarp^ Evensong Reader Certificate Boyd Baxter and Jorge Porras Fusfleer of the Year Award Chris Zlppmann Paul Gillette, '70, Award for Outstanding Brass Musician Jacky Yeung Richard Hal Memorial Award for 'E' Company Gentleman Cesar Garza JROTC Recruiting Command Achievement Award Leonard Stephens LTC E.R. Jackson Music Award for Distinguished Service to the Music Program Bill Bushnell Eugene Lamm Award for Most-Improved Student of English as a Foreign Language Juan Capistran MP of the Year Award Peter Dolan Markmanship Medal Dane Wlesman (C Company), John Earl (D Company) and Chris Horton (E Company) Meritas Plaque for Excellence In Discipline Peter Dolan, Cesar Garza, Danny Gutierrez, Sanders Roth, Evarlsto Salome, Leonard Stephens, Mark Stephenson, Yannik Suro, Chase Wieben and Jacky Yeung Curt Milbum, '55, Memorial Award for Bugler Kyle Yoest Military Order of the World Wars Award for Junior Showing Improvement Chris McDannel Plaque for Best-Groomed Flrst-Year Cadet Thomas Givens Plaque for Excellence tn Music Jacky Yeung Plaque for Neatest Room Alberto Gonzalez and Brian Nedblake Reserve Officers Association Medal for JROTC Academic Excellence Ricardo Guerra Retired Officers Association Medal for Junior Who Is Highly Motivated Tyler Newbold Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dramateer Scott Austin Phillip RusselL '68, Award for Outstanding First Year Member of Cadet Chorus Dany De la Puente Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Cesar Garza Science Medal Peter Dolan Science Plaque Sanders Roth Senior Band Certificate David Cooke, Bill Bushnell, Jesse Parsons, Justin Schwartz and Jacky Yeung Senior Cadet Chorus Certificate Steve Collison, Gerardo Martinez, Alan Reynoso and Alex Salva Spelling Plaque Taylor Volz Sons of the American Revolution Medal for LET 2 Evarlsto Salome Sophomore Pilgrimage Award Tony Serna Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band Jesse Parsons Streep Brothers Band Award Bill Bushnell, Kyle Yoest and Tyler Newbold Stribling Dramateer Trophy for Best Single Performance Evaristo Salome Taps Certificate Cesar Garza, Peter Dolan, Jesse Parsons, Matthew McKenzie and Grant Smith US Army Reserve Command Medal for Cadet Scholar-Athlete Richard Preston Vesper Reader Certificate Boyd Baxter, Brandon Bays, Andy Bushnell, Tony Crawford, Mike Garcia, Luis Gonzalez, Victor Gonzalez, Ricardo Guerra, Jorge Hernandez, Chris Horton, Fernando Humphrey, Chad MarottI, Chris McDannel, Matthew McKenzie, Jesse Parsons, David Paul, Jeremy Popp, Richard Preston, Leonard Stephens, Yannik Suro, Chris Towers, Taylor Volz, Kyle Yoest and Chris Zlppmann

Louts White, '74, Virtuoso Award for Outstanding Jazz Musician Jacky Yeung David Whitney, '54, Conservation Plaque Thomas Givens Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award Boyd Baxter Lyle C. Wilson, 17, Journalism Scroll Boyd Baxter Wittman Plaque for Displaying Faith Through Action Mohamed Shlha

Graduation 2002 Dorsey Anderson, 1895, Cup for Cadet Exerting Gentlemanly Example Yannik Suro Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Relations Victor Garibay and Mohamed Shiha Certificate of Appointment to US Military Academy Ricky Garza Class of '84 Plaque/Unheralded Leader Award Emilio Avalos Community Service Award Raul Calderon Richard Cooper '82, Plaque for Senior with Longest Tenure Jesse Parsons and Chris Zlppmann LTC Grey Davis, '71, Delta Phi Honor Award Cup Ricardo Guerra Sen. Thomas Eagleton Plaque for Excellence In English Chris Towers Fritsch Plaque and Stipend for Service to the Academy Leonard Stephens COL Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities Ricardo Guerra Don Hooten, 19, Fellowship Cup Chris Zlppmann Red Ireland, '41, Trophy for a Fighting Heart Richard Preston COL Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy Yannik Suro Wm. S. Lowe Trophy for Senior Showing Greatest All-Around Improvement Chris Zlppmann COL Veon McConnell Korean Trophy Jesse Parsons Medal of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the US for Sophomore Possessing Potential for Positive Leadership Tony Serna Jack Meyers, '39, Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet Scott Cardin Plaque for Highest Scholarship in Freshman Class John Earl Plaque for Highest Scholarship tn Sophomore Gass Travis Ellison Plaque for Highest Scholarship tn Junior Class Leonard Stephens Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet Ricky Garza Plaque for Outstanding Performance as a Cadet Company Commander Richard Preston ROTC Distinguished Service Award Raul Calderon Steve Walker Memorial Award for Outstanding Flrst-Year Cadet Emilio Avalos Charles L Wall Cup, '22, for Service, Scholarship, Leadership and Character Ricardo Guerra Legton of Honor Inductees Ricardo Guerra and Yannik Suro Valedictorian, Class of 2002 Ricardo Guerra

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Mohamed Shiha practices up on his Broadway dance skills while waiting for the corps to form up for lunch.

Brandon Allen, trumpet in hand, prepares to fall into formation with the Drum and Bugle Corps.

Delta Company second platoon shows offtheir brotherhood.

Wells Jackson dresses right on squad leader Johnathan Popp as Jacky Yeung looks on.

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Taking a ribbing from Kyle Yoest, Tommy Givens gives the camera a smirk.

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Our Nuht* Show Me the Money! - Cadets Rogelio Ramos, Esteban Marcos and Cesar Garza the night after bank line.

Cadet Dany De la Puente, Roberto Paras, and Jorge Paulin drifting through a wintery Missouri evening.

Ricky Garza flashes his smile at a sports banquet.

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Cadet Michael Garcia and CPT Kevin Kronquist show their bright faces. Beware the Alcove! A prudent warning in 2002, as you could regularly count on Clayton Whittle tojump out ofan alcove and scare you, as Jose Carrillo found ou t first hand.

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Faculty/Senior Basketball Game Faculty members CPT Gerardo Sena, MAJ Joe Ableman, CPT Andrea Nunziante, and MAJ Willis Kleinsorge celebrate the close win.

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Seniors feel the sting ofa close loss.

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Seniors gather after the game fora rally cry... otherwise known as the Senior Call!

Scott Austin clearly won the award as the most creatively dressed cadet.

CPT Mike Pemberton brings the ball upcourt as CPTFrank Giuseffi hustles up the floor.

Jose Jimenez battles with CPT Frank Giuseffi for a rebound as Cesar Garza comes to his aid.

Clayton Whittlejammed the ball home AFTER the game was over (with a little help from his friends).

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MP Vince Duncil welcomes the inspection team to campus.

Chris Zippmann Above left, accompanies LTC Avalle as he inspects the Fusileers, including Mark Stephenson and Yannik Suro. Left, the inspection team meets with the Battalion Staff. Right, David Cooke runs the MMA multimedia program.

Making an Honor Unit

Formal Inspection Formal Inspection by the US. Department of the Arniy is an annual event at Missouri Military Academy.

In a normal year it is the busiest day of the year. In the week leading- up to the inspection, cadets’ sched

ules are modified to guarantee they are adequately pre pared. Polishing rifles, drill, and studying handbooks ac

count for many hours. On the eve of inspection, the cadets spend the vast majority of the day working* to clean their

rooms and dorms to perfection. When the day finally comes for the inspection, every one is prepared.

Getting recognized as an honor unit with distinction

helps to unify the corps. To cadets, the gold star is a sym bol of the hard work and effort it takes to be the best.

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Above, Pablo Fernandez shows a smile after winning platoon competition during FI. Left, Scott Hemenway stands ready to greet inspectors in Charlie Company.

I Esteban Marcos looks ahead at Jorge Hawach as platoon member Fernando Humphrey is drilled with questions by SFC John Dohe.

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Jimmy Triplett is inspected by CPTAndrea Sampson as Jacky Yeung stands at attention.

Above, LTC Avalle congratulates winners ofthe JROTC LET award. Left to right are Yannik Suro, Victor Garibay (saluting), Cesar Garza, and Jesse Parsons.

LTC Avalle addresses the corps at the noon meal.

Above, even the Color Guard was given the once over at Formal Inspection. Here LTC Avalle looks at Jason Mattingly and Mark Stephenson. Left, Jesse Parsons escorted SFC David Parker through the Junior School including the inspection of Tyler Warhurst.

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Mother's Day The cadets at MMA usually rank Mother’s Day Weekend as one of the top events of the year. It is a special time at MMA when mothers and sons can bond together prior to graduation, and cadets can reflect upon the past few months. On Mother’s Day, MMA hosts a special 9:45 am. flower ceremony. It is a very emotional time for the corps because they are pinned by their mothers and weai1 the flowers in honor of then* mothers. Cadets whose mothers have passed were recognized by Mrs. Susan Kelly, and Mrs. Bertha Guerra.

eJose Jimenez proudly leads “E” company with the MMA Honor Company flag at Mother’s Day Review.

Scott Cardin and Jesse Parsons enjoy some good food at the Senior Reception.

Sam Ground shares a moment on front campus with his mother aftei the flower ceremony. Family and friends enjoyed the weekend to snap quick photo’s of sons and brothers. Here, cadet Michael Flores is the target.

Superior Cadets for 2002pose with their mothers. Pictured are Mrs. Jan Esche, mother of Captain Chris Zippmann; Mrs. Gail Stephens, mother ofSFC Leonard Stephens; Mrs. Amy Jo Dolan, . mother ofMSG Peter Dolan; and Ms. Kevin B. Roth, mother of PFC Sanders Roth.

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The corps ofcadets "uncover" after their mothers presented them with red flowers.

Seniors Christian Tucker and Jesus Vizcarra enjoy some relaxing time with Mrs. Peggy Reynard at the Senior Reception.

Steve Collison gave a solo performance of John Paton’s edition of "Danza, Danza, Fanciulla Gentile/Solfeggio” before the large weekend crowd at the Festival of the Arts.

ia Bugler Kyle Yoest officially begins the flower ceremony.

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Senior Drew Parsons enjoys a bite to eat with his dad during the Senior Reception in Stribling Hall.

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Graduation CEREMONIES Graduation is an emotional time for all cadets. For some, graduation signals the start of a tliree month break, for others it is an end to a chap ter of their life, for others it is the closing of a career, but for all it is the end of relationships, and a tune to reflect on accomplishments.

DIPLOMA! Cadet Juan Luna accepts his MMA diploma.

* Missouri Lt. Governor Joe Maxwell, 2002graduation keynote speaker, implores graduates to rely on the high moral standing they have been taught at MMA.

Chris Zippmann accepts the William S. Lowe Trophy for the senior showing the greatest allaround development.

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Cadets stand in preparation to leave the Awards Banquet.

Cadet Eduardo Solis at seated attention as ceremonies prepare to get underway on the final day q commencement.

I Chad Marotti of West Memphis, Arkansas is presented with the certificates for the 2002 Cadet Councilmen from COL Ronald J. Kelly.

Daniel Betts was ready for the end of school.

Victor Garibay and Mohamed Shiha were the winners of the Aztec Warrior ChiefAward for Positive International Relations.

Ricardo Guerra was awarded the Dr. Janies C. Olson Cup and named Valedictorian for the Class of2002.

Accepting diplomas during graduation are seniors Scott Hemenway (left), Cesar Garza (center), and Steve Collison.

B.C. Ricardo Guerra brings the seniors into the Centennial Gymtorium for Commencement.

The MMA Corps ofCadets, led by the National Color Guard, pay respect to Legion ofHonor winners Ricardo Guerra and Yannik Suro.

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The High School Old-Boy Drill Down winner was Cadet Chris Towers ofChandler, Texas.

SFC GregNorfus keeps a sharp eye out for error during the h igh school new boy drill-down.

The High School New-Boy Drilldown winner was Bladimir Martinez.

MMA Life LTC Paul Gillette checks a cadet’s rifle.

The Fusileers final performance of 2002 was in the Fieldhouse, Commencement Weekend.

Seniors Clayton Whittle, Scott Hemenway, Chad Marotti, and Esteban Marcos stop during the Final Ball to reflect on the year.

Providing cadence for the drill downs were drummers Grant Smith and Bill Bushnell.

Jesus Vizcarra and Pablo Fernandez smile for the MMA cameras one last time.

The Final Ball was packed with people as evidenced in this picture of the eight-by-eight in the Grand March.

r Cadet Captain Chris Zippmann, with his parents, accepts the Commencement Weekend Award for Best Drilled Company on behalfofD Company. (Tony Crawford and Drew Parsons are in the background.)

& Alex Pierce during drill, with Mike Dement, Vince Duncil, and Josh Grassl in the background.

Adversity strikes at odd times, Jesus Vizcarra discovered during drill competition (Sean Crawford in the background).

Scott Cardin and his mother Doris share a proud moment on front campus. This unidentified boy already has the look ofan MMA new boy written all over him.

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Cory Moore holds the Davison Sabre prior to Senior Review.

Missouri LT Governor Joe Maxwell pars his respect as the MMA Color Guard passes in review.

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Ricardo Guerra passes the Davison Sabre, and command of the Battalion, to Leonard Stephens during Senior Review.

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Cadets march their way onto front campus for F i n a I Formation.

Cadets Victor Garibay, Christian Tucker, and Pablo Fernandez mob Ricky Garza front campus. Chad Marotti gives a tearful good-bye hug to a classmate.

The final order of “Dismissed!" started a campus-wide frenzy.

Cesar Garza proudly leads Echo Company onto front campus for the final command of2001-02.

Kaul Calderon obtains some lasting MMA memories. Graduating Cadet Jacky Yeung shakes the hand of Esteban Marcos (Scott Hemenway is in the background).

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Varsity Blues

Enrique Arnaud ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4, Men’s Chorus Ribbon 4, Evensong 4, Drama Ribbon 4, Maroon Bar 4, Parade Ribbon 4, Com mendation Ribbon 4, Company Competition Ribbon 4, Varsity Rifle 4.

Sergeant First Class Enrique Arnaud Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico 1 -year Cadet

Scott Austin MMA was like a long, winding road that is going to take me to places I thought I was never going to see. I finally learned that hard work really does pay off. maybe not at first, but after awhile good things come. First, I have to thank all of my best friends that helped me stay sane, Richard, I couldn’t have done it without you man. Thanks. Oh, yeah, sure, “I’m checking one out.” Zipp, “Forsheez!” McKenzie, “Uhhh, wanna play a game?” Chad, where are you? Tony (Oh God Yeah). Cardin and Betts, nice 2-person cliche. Oh yeah, Betts, can I buy one? Scooter Bob, you’re really not fat. Bigsby. Ahhhh yeah! You made it buddy. Good luck to Wellman, Garibay, Luna, Cubedo, Marcos, Garza, Ricky G., Guerra, and all of you other seniors I missed. Chris Miller, you were there almost all the way. Work hard. We love and miss you. Spring Break 2002! Now I would like to thank my family that got me through it all and has supported me 110%. Sam and Terri, good luck with the baby, and congratulations. To the faculty that have inspired me. CPT Kronquist, thanks for the advice. LTC Gillette, LTC Medley, 1SGT Jacobson, SFC Norfus and CPT Brown, don’t let me catch you in Charlie next year. CPT Kartye, you have inspired me more than anyone. I won’t be forming any study groups in college. Good luck to all of you Juniors next year. Hang in there. I would like to go saying, “Which dreams indeed are ambition, for the every substance of the ambitions is merely the shadow of a dream.” - Wil liam Shakespeare. Good luck to everyone preparing for a successful life! Go Hogs!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Foreign Language Ribbon 3; Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dramateer 4; Fine Ans Ribbon 4; An Ribbon 3; Drama Ribbon 3,4; Small Bore Marksmanship Medal 3; LET Service Ribbon 3,4; Ambassador’s Ribbon 3; Commendation Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 4. SPORTS - Varsity Cross Country 3, Varsity Baseball 2, 600 lb. Weightlifting Club 3. 1.200 lb. Weightlifting Club 3, Basketball 2, JROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon 3.

Sergeant First Class Scott Austin Fort Smith, Arkansas 3-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Emilio Avalos Well, this is it. We have just finished one more step in our lives, and we have to get ready for the next one. 1 want to thank God for giving me the life I have had and for taking care of my loved ones. I also want to thank my parents and all my brothers and sisters. My year at MM A would have been a lot more diffi cult without the help of my leaders and my friends on the floor! D2 is the best! To Wang and Hernandez, enjoy MMA! Crawford. McKenzie and Tucker, good luck, and have fun in college. Like Miller said. “We are all brothers!"

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4. Delta Phi Full Member 4, Delta Phi Associate Member 4, Delta Phi Pledge 4, Small Bore Rifle Marksmanship Expert Medal 4, Art Ribbon 4, Posture Bar 4. Maroon Bar 4, Company Competition Ribbon 4. Parade Ribbon 4, Academic Insignia. Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Bar (4 star). Class of ‘84 Plaque: Unheralded Leader Award 4, Steve Walker Memorial Award for Outstanding First-Year Cadet 4. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 4, Varsity Tennis 4, Physical Training 4, All-State Military selection 4 (Soccer), State Military Champion 4 (Soccer), Soccer MVP 4, Best Goal of the Year 4 (Soccer).

Sergeant Emilio Avalos Mexico City, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Boyd Baxter Thanks to all the faculty who helped me get past these three years. Stephenson. Petey described you best when he called you walking attitude, boy. Thanks for trying to keep my head level these 3 years, and for being a good bud. Popp, lay off the BANANAS!!, Stevens, GET OFF MY ACCELERATOR. NOW'!! Stephenson, Popp, I’m sure y’all remember that inci dent, and Stevens, that moment will probably be in your mind especially for a long time. Seniors, y’all were cool; we are outta here. It’s finished, done, thank God. Maj. Baum said it best when he said. "MMA is a great place to have been." Sir, I can now understand that. For y’all I left out, sorry, good luck, and in the words of the great General Robert Edward Lee in his farewell address. “I bid you all, an affectionate fare well.” And finally some words that help me understand how to get through life and helped me get through here. There is a road/no simple highway/between the dawn and the dark of night/and if you go/no one may follow/that path is for/your steps alone. Ripple, The Grateful Dead

Second Lieutenant Boyd Baxter Columbia, Missouri 3-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Men's Chorus Ribbon 3; Vespers Reader 4; Evensong 3,4; Honor Guard 4; Lyle C. Wilson, ‘17, Journalism Scroll 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3; Military Wreath 2; Posture Bar 2,3; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Fusileers 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; JROTC Summer Camp 2; Company Competition Ribbon 4; Commendation Ribbon 4; Soldiers Bar 4; Journalism Ribbon 4; LET Service Ribbon III 4; Fusileers Fourragere/Ribbon 4; Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in English 3; Eagle Certificate 4; Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award 4; Marksman Medal 3; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3; JROTC Academic Insignia 3. SPORTS - Varsity Football 3,4; Physical Training 2,3; All-State Military selection 4 (Football); Best Offensive Lineman 4; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4.

Brandon Bays I can’t believe that I have actually been at this school for four years. Even though I was very anxious to leave. I don’t regret coming here at all. I would not trade my years or my friends here for anything. I just want to say, ‘"AYYYY YAAAA.” Austin and Preston, you know what I am talking about. Marotti, where are you dude? Czizzy Zippmann, thanks for that fat spring break. I will never forget it. Miller, don’t worry dude, it will all work out because no matter what you will always have the clique. Tony Crawford, 1 know I can’t cut it, I should just leave, dude. Daniel and Brown - you arc my favorite underclassmen? To all my friends, Tony C.. Mackinenzie. Richard. Milla tha Killa, Czizzy. Calderon, Chaz. Brown, Mironov, Wellman, Ricky, Muddy. Paul. Richard. Tommy, Tito, and last but not barely the least. Bamcy. You guys are the best in the world and I will never forget any of you. I also want to thank my sister and my parents. I love you guys. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you. Well I am out - Laaaaaaaatttttteeeeer.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 1.3,4; Foreign Language Ribbon 3; Delta Phi Full Member 4; Delta Phi Associate Member 3,4; Delta Phi Pledge 3,4, Art Ribbon 4; Band Ribbon 1,3: Vespers Ribbon 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 1,3.4: Military Wreath 3; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 1,3,4; Best Drilled Platoon 1: Company Competition Ribbon 1,3,4; Academic Insignia 4; LET Service Ribbon III 4; LET Service Ribbon // 3; Sharpshooter Marksmanship Medal 3. SPORTS - Varsity Track 4; Varsity Baseball 1,3: Intramural Soccer 1,3,4; Rangers 1; All-State Military selection 1,3 (Baseball): All-State Military selection 4 (Track); State Military Champion 1.3 (Baseball): State Military Champion 4 (Track).

Staff Sergeant Brandon Bays Bainbridge Island, Washington 4-year Cadet

Daniel Betts Well, I want to thank Cardin and everybody that is somebody to me. Thanks to everyone for all the business. I love my company for all the love they give me. Good luck next year to Popp. Stevens, and all the guys. Later. Betts

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Art Ribbon 4. Parade Ribbon 4, Small Bore Marksmanship Expert Medal SPORTS - Ranger Bar 4.

Private First Class Dan Betts Traer, Iowa 1-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Tacher Burgos Well, this is my senior year, after all that trouble of being an immature boy. learning the way to be ma ture. It was not easy. I'm proud of myself because I could handle this for 3 years. I think I met a lol of friends in my 3 years and I learned about other people. I learned something that I am never going to forget: FRIENDSHIP! I also want to thank my dad and my mom. Well. 1 also want to thank my friends here at the academy. They were more than friends to me, they were my brothers: Carillo. Salva. Hawach. Cubedo. Ramos, Marcos, Solis. Gutierrez. Fernandez. Garza, Tucker, Garibay, CPT Brown. Calderon. Ibarra. Martinez. Jimenez. Hemenway, Garcia, Whittle. Towers and Marotti. To the underclassmen, Peter Dolan. Carrillo. Garduno. Ayala. Paulin. Perez, Zaragoza, Jiminez, Ancona and Marcos, gracias.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Fine Arts Ribbon 4; Art Ribbon 3: LET Military' Class Ribbon 4; Maroon Bar 2; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; LET Service Ribbon Hl 4; LET Service Ribbon // 3; Sharpshooter Medal 3. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 2; Varsity Track 2,3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 4; Intramural Football 4; Intramural Basketball 2,3; Physical Training 4; All State Military selection (Track) 2; District 100m Medal 3; District 8 x 400m Medal 3.

Sergeant Tacher Burgos Metepex, Edo. de Mexico 3-year Cadet

Bill Bushnell A lot has happened over my two terms of service here. Most of it I am proud of, but there are some smudges here and there. Overall, it has been a fun lime. There isn’t much to do in Mexico, MO so we made our own fun... and an occasional few bucks. POOF! You are all from Oklahoma and 21! No, I am not CPT Munson, so stop calling me that! Burgos, we are NOT investing in Playboy! Here is my two cents: I have learned a lol over the last two years and even though I don’t know everything. I think I have a few bits of advice to pass along. Andy -You were always there for me. don’t let me down now. Andrew -Shoot for the stars, you never fall shorter than when you don’t try. Kyle -Keep your cool, watch those ears and you can go far. Grant -take care of my base next year, only the best get it. Tyler -watch those drummers, they can be crafty. I am running out of space so here goes—Loooonng, Mad Dog. Pugsly/Ellison. Baloo's sis. Nibble/Givens, Crazy Chris T.. Cadet Master Lieutenant Colonel Staff Sergeant Zippmann, CPT Munson, CSM Will iams. SFC Norfus, CPT Nunziante, and everyone else who helped me survive. “Veni, Vici. Vinci.” (1 came. 1 saw. I conquered.) —Julius Caesar Master Sergeant First Class Bill Bushnell Elmhurst, Illinois 2-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Delta Phi Pledge 4; Art Ribbon 3; Band Ribbon 34; Senior Band Certificate 4; JROTC Summer Camp Shield 3: Summer Camp Ribbon and Physical Ribbon 3: Band Ribbon (I star) 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4; Military Wreath 3; Posture Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 3,4; MAJ Win. Brian Essay 3; At Ease Editor 3,4; CMSU Creative Writing Honorable Mention 3; Commendation Ribbon 3; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Academic Insignia 4; LET Service Ribbon II 4; Company Competition Bar (4 stars) 4; LTC E.R. Jackson Music Award 4: Streep Brothers Award 4; Joe D. Bailey Award for Most Dedicated Varsity Athlete 4. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 4; Varsity Captain 4 (Cross Country); Varsity Cross Country 3,4; Varsity Track 3,4; Rangers 3,4; State Military Champion 4 (Cross Country); Most Valuable Runner 3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; Ranger Bar 3,4.

Raul Calderon I want to give thanks to God for letting me finish high school here at MMA. I want to thank my family (Papa, Mama) for all their support. Thanks to all my friends that were with me all the times that I needed them.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS ■ Art Ribbon 2; Men's Chorus Ribbon 3; Chapel Worker 4; Cadet Council 4; Evensong 3; JROTC Summer Camp 2; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3.4; Honor Guard 4; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Fusileers 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Evensong Ribbon 3; Cadet Council Ribbon 4; Soldiers Bar 3; Community Service Award 4; ROTC Distinguished Service Award 4; LET Service Ribbon III 4; National Drill Meet Ribbon 4; Cadet Council Ribbon 4; Fusileers Fourragere/Ribbon 4; Expert Marksmanship Medal 3. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 3,4; Varsity Captain 3,4 (Tennis); Varsity Captain 4 (Soccer); Varsity Soccer 3.4; Varsity Tennis 2,3,4; Intramural Soccer 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Physical Training 2,3; Weightlifting 4; Rangers 4; All-State Military selection 2,4 (Tennis); All-State Military selection 3.4 (Soccer): Slate Military Champion 2,4 (Tennis): State Military Champion 3.4 (Soccer); Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; District Tennis Medal 3.

First Lieutenant Raul Calderon Victoria, Taumalipas, Mexico 3-year Cadet

Scott Cardin Hey Guys, I just wanna say that I appreciate ALL the friends that I’ve made. To Gozy, Good Luck at NEME! To Pilcher, Hoovah, see ya soon? To Betts. Woca Yea! To Austin and Preston, keep up the partyin’ guys. Be sure not to drown in your own puke though! Shiha. love ya man. Stephens, watch those calories!! Triplett, were you bom in Cambodia? I had some fun at times but always remember, it’s better than rehab!! To all those I miss. I’m sorry my hand is tired, but you know who you are. Peace guys, and don’t eat the food!! Love You Mom and Dad!! Semper Fi!!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Fine Arts Ribbon 3,4; Art Ribbon 3,4; Military Police 4; Rifle Team 3; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3.4: Military Police 3,4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; 1st Place Escape &. Invasion 3; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; LET Service Ribbon II 4; MP Ribbon 4; Small Bore Marksmanship Medal 3; Rifle Team Ribbon 3; Jack Meyers, '39, Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet 4. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 3.4: Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Rifle 3,4; Physical Training 3.4; Rangers 3,4; Ranger Bar 3; President's Physical Fitness Award and Certificate 3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3.4.

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Staff Sergeant Scott Cardin Germantown, Tennessee 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Jose Carrillo Three good years have passed, and I can’t believe that at last I am going to graduate from MM A. Here at MMA I have had good and bad experiences, but I know that someday all these experiences will help me to go on in my new life. 1 would like to thank Marcos E.. Ibarra, Ramos, Hawach. Burgos, Garibay. Suro. Fernandez, Calderon, Paras O.. Garcia A.. Espinosa M.. and to all my friends 1 forgot, thank you for your support. I would like to thank my family. I love you all. Thank God for all the people that stood with me since the beginning. 1 know you will be with me always. A new life is about to start. Enjoy it

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS- Art Ribbon 3; Men’s Chorus Ribbon 3: Chapel Worker 4; Evensong 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 2; Posture Bar 3,4; Parade Ribbon 2,3.4; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; LET Service Ribbon Hl 4; LET Service Ribbon // 3. SPORTS - Varsity Basketball 2; Varsity Golf 2; Varsity Baseball 4; Intramural Football 3; Intramural Soccer 2,3,4; Physical Training 3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3; Weightlifting 3,4; President's Physical Fitness Award and Certificate 3.

Second Lieutenant Jose Carrillo Mexico City, Mexico 3-year Cadet

Steve Collison The finish line is here. The end has come; I have completed the race that I have been running for so many years. I have run into hazards and at times I have wanted to give up, but with God’s help and with the help of my state-of-the-art parents, I couldn’t help but finish strong. Ben. Glen, Char and Shoada, thanks for the times you made me laugh. Without you guys I don’t know where I would be. To the Cov. Youth group, you guys are like another family to me. Keep the good times rolling. “I will extol the lord at all limes; his praise will always be on my lips.” Psalms 34:1.

Private First Class Steve Collison Kirkwood, Missouri 1-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Cadet Chorus 4. Evensong 4, Parade Ribbon 4. Small Bore Rifle Marksmanship Expert Medal 4, Chorus Ribbon 4. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Chorus 4, Expert Marksmanship 4. SPORTS - Ranger 4, Physical Fitness Ribbon 4, Ranger Bar 4.

David Cooke After five years in a military school I begin to under stand that nothing really changes anywhere. So here’s to all my friends... Frusha, sorry about the comforter. “From the sublime to the surreal.” Popp, I want my own room. To “D”, who will probably never read this, “Woman was God's second mistakc.”-Friedrich Nietzsche. Lary. watch out for Whittle on alumni weekend. And speaking of Whittle, never forget Echo tough love. And thanks for being the most original person I’ve ever met. TLB forever. To Jesse, I want my Jesse flame-broiled. Hcmenway, wasn’t drill much more fun with me around? To CPT Kanye, the rea son Beowulf died was because he didn’t form study groups. To COL Reynard, oh go ahead... give Jackie all the awards why don’t you? Three minutes in the microwave! To Poppa Fatly, thanks for being my friend all these years. You’ve always been there in a pinch...and I’m OUT! Here are some final quotes:

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 3: Fine Arts Ribbon 3; Band Ribbon 3,4; State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon 3,4; Evensong 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3,4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 3; LET Service Ribbon IV 3,4; Band Ribbon (I star) 4; Senior Band Certificate 4; Jeff Crain-Jeff Torishe. ‘76, Award for Outstanding Member of Jazz Ensemble 4; Expert Marksmanship Medal 3. SPORTS - Varsity Football 3, Varsity Rifle 4, Intramural Football 4. Physical Fitness Ribbon 4, Intramural Basketball 3.

“1 have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” -Thomas Alva Edison “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” -Napolean Bonaparte

Staff Sergeant David Cooke Franklinton, Louisiana 2nd-year Cadet

Tony Crawford First off 1 would like to thank my loving mother, my grandma, Glenn and Farrell for all their suppon as family. Don Danforth, I believe that it is you I owe my suc cess to sometimes as much as myself. The Opplands whom I know love me dearly. And now for my bud dies throughout these two long years. Miller, I love you man. CZ. I trusted you more than I trusted my self here. Hemenway, Garza R., “Barrr,” you’re an awesome athlete. Tucker. Marotti, Hernandez J. Wang, good luck! Bays, you can cut it. Kizzy, all I can say is the most hilarious moments I have had are with you. Preston, our bipolar friendship has lasted for 9 months. Austin, “bring it on, come on” - you're wild. Daniel, “sophomore" means “wise fool.” Alex - “hey. there you are” - you are the deepest weirdo I have known. CPT Giuseffi, all of my intellectual confusion has been solved through our Socratic discussions. I base my life now on discussions like the ones we have had. Thanks. Ms. D., you have changed who 1 am as an artist and as a person. CPT Brown, ol’ school we gotta work on your game. And here goes...to anyone else I forgot, I’m sorry. I am glad to be gone, but sad to say goodbye.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS- Academic Fourragere 4; Vespers Reader 4; Chapel Worker 4; Evensong 4; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Physical Fitness Ribbon 4; Parade Ribbon 4; Academic Insignia 4; LET Service Ribbon II 4; Art Ribbon 4; Sharpshooter Medal 3. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 3,4; Varsity Captain 4 (Football); Varsity Captain (Track) 4; Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Varsity Track 3,4; All State Military selection 4 (Football); All-State Military selection 3,4 (Basketball); All-State Military selection 3 (Track); State Military Champion 3,4 (Basketball); State Military Champion 3 (Football); Best Offensive Player 3; Best Running Back 4.

Second Lieutenant Tony Crawford Normandy, Missouri 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Bernardo Cubedo During the year I felt like I was in jail, but I learned a lot of things and now 1 appreciate all the time that 1 have had here. Also. I need to thank my parents. 1 know you had to sacrifice a lot to send me here. I want to thank my friends: Luna. Garibay, Panguero. Cesar Garza, Fernandez, Solis. Marcos. Carrillo, Garcia. Sidas. Arnaud. Tarriba. Alvarez. Aguilera. Avalos. Calderon. Burgos, Salva. Mochitas, Shiha. Anderson. Wellman. Ibarra. Ramos. Peralta. Baxter.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Chapel Worker 4, Posture Bar 4, Maroon Bar 4, Company Competition Ribbon 4, Academic Insignia 4, LET Service Ribbon Il 4, Art Ribbon (1 star) 4, Soldiers Bar 3. Ranger Bar SPORTS - Varsity Tennis 4; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; Rangers 4.

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Sergeant Oscar Cubedo Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Pablo Fernandez Finally it is over. Freedom has come and our new lives has started. It is hard to explain how I feel - all the hard work, the good and bad times that I had at MMA are over. There are some good and bad things. The good thing is that I'm out of MMA; the bad things are that I will miss it, and I will probably never see all the friends that 1 made here again. I really had a good time at MMA and all this was because of my friends (gracias, compas). All the things that happened to me these 3 years away from home - friends. MMA, everything - are things that I’m proud of it and that I will never forget. They will always be in my mind. I want to give thanks to Carrillo J., Ibarra, Calderon, Garza C., Garibay, Zippmann, Garcia A.. Ramos. Marcos E., Marotti, Cubedo. Jimenez J., Luna. Martinez G.. Tucker. Daniel. Hawach, Vizcarra, Solis, Burgos Salva and Paras. I also want to wish good luck to Aguilera, Robinson, Valenzuela, Tarriba, Urrea and everyone else. Fernandez

Second Lieutenant Pablo Fernandez Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Ari Ribbon 3; Chapel Worker 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 3, Military Wreath 3; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 3,4: Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Academic Insignia 4; LET Service Ribbon II 4; Art Ribbon (I star) 4; Soldiers Bar 3. SPORTS - Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Baseball 4; Varsity Tennis 3; Rangers 3,4; Ranger Bar 3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; All-State Military selection 3 (Basketball).

I just want to say thanks to all the people that helped me in my two years.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Art Ribbon 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4; Maroon Bar 3,4; Fusileers 4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; LET Service Ribbon II 4; Company Competition Bar 4; Small Bore Marksmanship Medal 3; Rifle Team Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Rifle 3; Varsity Baseball 3; Intramural Soccer 3,4; Ranger Bar 4, Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; Physical Training 3,4.

Master Sergeant Arturo Garcia Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Victor Garibay And now we have come to the end. We are finally done after all this waiting. Seniors, this is it. And in spite of all the bad moments we went through, we now realize that all these years at MMA weren’t just three years of high school, but an experience that turned me into the person that I am now. I can now face life with no fear, and with confidence in myself. I would like to thank not my friends, but my broth ers at MMA that gave their support and their time, and that let me be more than just a friend to them. I will never forget you guys. You will always be a part of my heart, and I will see you soon. And this not the end...this is only the beginning. Garibay

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Foreign Language Ribbon 2; Vespers Reader 4; Color Guard 3; Honor Guard 3; Chapel Worker 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Honor Guard 2,3,4; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Color Guard 3; Fusileers 2,3,4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; First Order Private 2; Platoon Company 2; Ambassadors Ribbon 3; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Wm. F. Enright Jr., '37, Proficiency in Business/Computers Award 4; Color Guard Fourragere/Ribbon 3; Aztec Warrior Chief Award 4; LET Service Ribbon III 3,4; National Drill Meet Ribbon 4; Fusileer Fourragere/ Ribbon 2,3,4. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 4; President's Physical Fitness Award and Certificate 3; Varsity Cross Country 3,4; Varsity Basketball 2,3,4; Varsity Track 4; Intramural Soccer 2; Intramural Basketball 2; Physical Fitness Bar 2,3,4; Weightlifting Rangers 2,3; All-State Military selection 4 (Cross Country); All-State Military selection 4 (Basketball); State Military Champion 4 (Cross Country); State Military Champion 3.4 (Basketball): Most Improved Player Medal 4 (Basketball); District Cross Country Medal 4; District Basketball Medal 4.

Captain. Victor Garibay San Ysidro, California 3-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

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Cesar Garza I cant believe 1 am finally done. I’ve been here three years and it's finally over. I’ve learned a lot of things here that are going to be important in life, but for me the most important thing was the friendship I made with a lot of the cadets here. Some of them were more than friends, they were like brothers, and I will never forget them. 1 would like to thank them for everything they did for me: Avalos. Calderon, Carrillo J.. Crawford. Cubedo, Fernandez, Garcia A., Garibay. Garza R.. Hawach, Ibarra. Jimenez J.. Luna. Chad, Martinez G.. Ramos, Solis. Suro, Guerra. Wellman, Zippman and Preston. I also would like to wish the very best of luck to the underclassmen, especially Capistran. De la Puente, los Paras. Popp. Wang. Espada D.. Los Aconas, Bladimir. Long and Urrea. I also want to thank the faculty for all the support you gave me, especially SFC Norfus, Mrs. Reynard (Thank you for every thing you did for me when I had a hard time, 1 will never forget it). To everybody that 1 did not men tion, thank you also. Last but not least I would like to thank my best friend Esteban Marcos for everything he did for me.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Foreign Language Ribbon 2; Vespers Reader 4; Chapel Worker 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Honor Guard 2,3,4; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Color Guard 3; Fusileers 2,3,4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; First Order Private 2; Platoon Company 2; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Marksman Medal 3; Soldiers Bar 3,4; Evensong Ribbon 3; Commendation Ribbon 3; Acolyte Certifcate 4; Taps Certificate 4; Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline 4; LET Service Ribbon HI 3,4; Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award 4; Richard Hal Memorial Award for “E" Company Merit and Exemplary True Gentleman 4. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 4; Varsity Cross Country 3,4; Varsity Basketball 2,3,4; Varsity Track 4; Intramural Soccer 2; Intramural Basketball 2; WeightLifting Rangers 2,3; All-State Military selection 4 (Cross Country); All-State Military selection 4 (Basketball); State Military Champion 4 (Cross Country); State Military Champion 3,4 (Basketball); Most Improved Player Medal 4 (Basketball); District Cross Country Medal 4; Physical Fitness Ribbon 2,3,4; District Basketball Medal 4; Varsity Captain 4 (Baseball).

Captain Cesar Garza Ciudad, Victoria, Tampaulipas, Mexico 3-year Cadet

Ricky Garza

First Lieutenant Arturo Garza Cicero, Illinois 4-year Cadet

Seniors

First and foremost I would like to thank my mother and father for the sacrifices that they have made, and continue to make everyday, otherwise I would not be where I am today. I know I’m not always the best son I can be, but 1 also know that I love you guys with all my heart and am truly thankful for everything that you have done for me. You both have served as my greatest source of motivation to achieve in the class room and elsewhere. It was a tough four years away from home. Now that 1 am done I can’t believe it’s over. MMA was a never-ending roller coaster filled with ups and downs. It brought feelings of joy and happiness and of sad ness and distress, but overall it brought me accom plishment and success. It also brought me a leviathan of friendships that were so close that they seemed like family. Friendships that I will never forget, no matter where life may lead me. Thanks to all my friends who made my stay at MMA a lot smoother. Paul, what can I say? You’re like my brother who was always there through the good and the bad and I'll never forget you or lose touch no matter what. Anthony (Tony C.), you’re a one of a kind. I’ll never forget you. Chris Zippmann. my favorite roommate. Chad Marrotli and Richard Preston. I love you all. Bays, McKenzie, Miller. Par sons J., Parsons D., Hemenway, Austin, Burgos, Garibay, Garza C., Hawach, Marcos, Paras Solis, Suro, Tucker, and Vizcarra: you guys were the best group of seniors I could have ever graduated with.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 1,2,3,4; Foreign Language Ribbon 2,3,4: Delta Phi Full Member 2,3,4; Delta Phi Associate Member 2; Delta Phi Pledge 2; Fine Arts Ribbon 3; Art Ribbon 2.3: Men's Chorus Ribbon I; Journalism Ribbon 4; Vespers Reader 1,4; Chapel Worker 2,3,4; Cadet Council 2,3,4; Evensong 1,4; Military Police 2; Commendation Ribbon 2; Parade Ribbon 3; Plaque for Most Versatile Cadet 4; Senator Christopher Bond Award 4; Company Competition Bar 2,3; Elmer Bohm, '15, Medal 4; JROTC Academic Insignia 3; Maroon Bar 2; Parade Ribbon 2,4; LET Service Ribbon IV 4, Soldiers Bar 2,3; Maroon Bar 3. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 2,3,4; Varsity Captain 4 (Football): Varsity Captain 3 (Basketball); Varsity Football 2,3,4; Varsity Basketball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Track 1,2,3.4; Intramural Football 1; All-State Military selection 3,4 (Basketball); All-State Military selection 2,3,4 (Track); State Military Champion 2,3 (Football); State Military Champion 1,3,4 (Basketball); State Military Champion 1,2 (Track); Record Holder 4 (Basketball); Basketball MVP 4; Best Offensive Player 4 (Basketball); Best Athlete 4; President's Physical Fitness Award and Certificate 3,4.

Tommy Givens Honestly, this year has been the best experience that I have ever known. It was only one year but I know it has been the most significant in my life and one which I’m never going to forget. I want to thank God for letting me finish high school at MMA. I want to thank my grandparents for all their support. I don’t know where or what I would be without you. Popp, I would like to thank you for inspiring me to work hard and strive to reach my full potential. Granmama, thank you for sending me here. Mom, thank you for all the support you have given me. I would like to thank you three for standing by me and not giving up on me throughout the past years. I would like to thank my teachers here at MMA for their advice and for their role in my success. Mrs. Reynard, you were an awesome advisor. LTC Rosendahl, I enjoyed swimming on your team. Mrs. Ray, your English class was the best!!! I would like to mention some very good friends who became like brothers to me. Scott Cardin (Sem per Fi), Bozarth, Fountain, and Ancona, keep up the good work. Sean Crawford, keep it real Memphis Bro!!! Schwartz the Eskimo. Day the Indian. Dolan, keep up the good work!! Mironov, good luck next year at NMM! Echo is number one!!! "Life begins at 120 MPH, so hit the glass and fly!!!”

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Posture Bar 4; Maroon Bar 4; Parade Ribbon 4; Drama Ribbon 4; Dramateer Certificate 4; David Whitney, '54, Conservation Plaque 4; Plaque for Best-Groomed First-Year Cadet 4 SPORTS - Varsity Swimming 4, Intramural Soccer 4, Rangers 4, Physical Fitness Ribbon 4, Ranger Bar 4.

Sergeant Tommy Givens Murray, Kentucky 1-year Cadet

Ricardo Guerra It’s hard to believe what you can accomplish if you try Was it really worth four years of hard work? Definitely! I would like to first thank my family for their love and support, especially my parents, my brothers Armi and Tito, and my grandparents. Without you none of this would ever be possible. I would like to thank my friends, especially Jacky Yeung, Shiha M.O. and Miu Chow. You all really pushed me to succeed. To quote George Washing ton, “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” I would also like to thank Preston, Whittle. Garza R., Zippmann, and Marotti who were with me since my freshman year. Suro, Terry, Garza C., Calderon, Garibay, Crawford T., Cardin, Hawach, Marcos E. and Solis; good luck to you all. To the juniors, especially Wang, Stephenson, Fuchigami, and McDannel, I wish you all the best next year. I would like to thank my teachers and faculty for their support including LTC Rosendahl, CPT Radford, Mrs. Reynard, LTC Gillette. COL Reynard, CPT Kronquist, CSM Williams, Nurse Williams, LTC Med ley, and COL Kelly.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 1,2,3.4; Delta Phi Member 1,2,3,4; Men's Chorus Ribbon 1; Journalism Ribbon 3: Vespers Reader 2,3,4; Chapel Worker 4; Cadet Council 4; Evensong 1,4; Bausch and Lomb Science Medal 3; Sophomore Science Award 2; Fritsch Plaque (SI,200 stipend) 3; Military Police 3; Eagle Certificate 3; LET Military Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Military Wreath 1,2,3,4; Superior Cadet 1,3; Honor Guard 2; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4; Military Police 1,2,3; Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Commendation Ribbon 1,2,3; Company Competition Ribbon 1; JROTC Camp 3; Sophomore Leadership Award 2; Academic Insignia 3,4; LET Service Ribbon IV 4; LET Service Ribbon III 3; LET Service Ribbon II 2; Cadet Council Ribbon 4; Lyle C. Wilson, '17, Scroll for Journalism 3; COL Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities 4; Reserve Officers Association Medal for JROTC and Academic Excellence 4; Soldiers Bar 2,3,4; Military Police Fourragere/Ribbon 3; LTC Greg Davis, ‘71, Delta Phi Honor Award Cup 4; Charles I. Wall, ‘22, Cup for Service, Scholarship. Leadership and Character. SPORTS - Varsity Cross Country 2,3; Varsity Swimming 2,3,4; Varsity Wrestling 1; Ranger Ribbon 1; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3,4; Varsity Tennis 2; Intramural Soccer 4; Lifesaving 3; Physical Fitness Ribbon 4.

Captain Ricardo Guerra Laredo, Texas 4-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Danny Gutierrez Well, first of all. 1 want to thank God. I also would like to thank my parents for giving me this opportu nity. I am always going to love you. Thanks for not letting me give up. Thanks for your support to my sister. I had a great lime here at MMA. Being here helped me a lot to build my bases for the future. Good luck to all the Seniors, laateeer . .

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS ■ Foreign Language Ribbon 4, Intramural Soccer 4, Maroon Bar 4, Parade Ribbon 4, Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline SPORTS - Physical Fitness Ribbon 4.

Sergeant Danny Guitterrez Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico 1-Year Cadet

Jorge Hawach r?

Master Sergeant Jorge Hawach Ciudad, Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico 3-year Cadet

Seniors

First of all 1 would like to say thanks to my parents for not letting me down during these three long years. I also want to thank the faculty, especially SFC Norfus (1 am going to smoke you, I am going to miss ED). CPT Brown (This is Echo, no games), CSM Williams (relax) and Maj Treadway (sir, sir, sir). Seniors, this is it. Thanks to Marcos E., Carrillo J., Ramos. Fernandez. Calderon R, Burgos, Garza C.. Hemenway, Salva. Solis, Tucker, Suro. Whittle. Gutierrez, Parsons J.. Ibarra, Martinez G. and Perez.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Art Ribbon 2; Men’s Chorus Ribbon 3; Vespers Reader 3; Evensong 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 3: Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; LET Service Ribbon III 3,4; Sharpshooter Medal 3. SPORTS - Varsity Wrestling 3, Varsity Baseball 2, Intramural Soccer 4, Intramural Basketball 4, Weightlifting 4, State Military Champion 3 (Wrestling).

Scott Hemenway 1 do not know where to start so I will start with thank ing all of the people that have helped me survive MMA. Mom, I thank you the most for knowing what was the best for me when I did not see it, and Dad, even though you were against me coming here in the first place, I think you have supported me the most and helped me to succeed. To all of my teachers, thank you. All of you have my utmost respect and gratitude. This part is for all of my friends: Horse, I am going to move into your bay house. Chad, nice story. Preston, chill out. You are going to die of a heart attack. Mac, stop playing video games. Bays, move your big head. Austin, oh God yeaaaaaaaaaaa! Whittle, I moved to the dark side of cheese. T.C., go eat some rice, and to all of the other people that I did not mention, good luck next year at school and don’t let the man get you down. Oh yea. I have to give a shout out to my lost soldier Chris Miller. Stop looking at yourself in the mirror. You look like an ape.

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES ■ Art Ribbon 3.4; Jour nalism Ribbon 4; Chapel Worker 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 3; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3.4; Parade Ribbon 3.4; Company Competition Ribbon 3.4; Plaque for Neatest Room 3; Expert Medal 3; Soldier's Bar 3.4; MMA Leadership Camp Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Captain 4 (Football); Varsity Foot ball 3.4; Varsity Golf 4; Intramural Football Cham pion 3; Physical Training 3,4; All-State Military se lection 3,4 (Football): State Military Champion 3 (Football); Best Defensive Lineman 4.

First Lieutenant Scott Hemenway St. Louis, Missouri 2-year Cadet

Tom Hoppenrath Even though 1 have only been here for a year and a half, it feels like an eternity. Throughout my time here I’ve done things I would never have been able to do anywhere else. After six months. I’ll finally be getting Corporal, and hopefully SSG by the end of the year. I think MMA helped me by presenting me with overwhelming challenges to overcome. Once you conquer those challenges it is the best feeling in the world. Good luck to Hobbs, Smith, Towers, Gonzalez L., Long, Mattingly, Dolan, Preston, Zippmann, Marotti, Crawford S., Tony C., Garcia F., Salome, Serna, Wiesman. Kelleher. D-money, Nedblake (PFC for life?), Rendon, Avalos, Perez J.D., Harryman, Bushnell A., Bushnell B. (probably my best friend). Volz, Whittle. Jesse, and Calderon R. (Tell your brother I said "Hi”). I’ll never forget you guys! Everyone else, see ya!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Delta Phi Pledge 4; Fine Arts Ribbon 4; Company Competition Bar 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 3.4. SPORTS - Intramural Football 4. Intramural Soccer 4. Intramural Basketball 4, Rangers 3.

Corporal Tom Hoppenrath Edwardsville, Illinois 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Esteban Ibarra Well, it is finally here. First. I would like to thank my family for always supporting me. Also, thanks to God for giving me the strength to finish these two years at the Academy. Seniors, get ready; now a new life starts for us. Also 1 would like to give thanks to all of my friends: my Platoon Leader Carrillo J.. Garcia, my roommate Paras O.. Salva, Calderon, Fernandez. Marcos E., Garibay. Ramos, Garza C., Hawach, Jimenez J„ Solis, Tucker, Obando. Burgos, Zippmann, thanks for all. Also, I would like to give thanks to Mrs. Ray and SFC Norfus. Well, its time to say good bye to everybody and good luck.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Art Ribbon 3; LET Military' Class Ribbon 3; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3,4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Com pany Competition Ribbon 3,4. SPORTS - Varsity Baseball 4; Rangers 4: Varsity Ten nis 3; Physical Fitness 3,4.

“Love the world, respect nature, be gentle with the earth.”

Ibarra

Sergeant First Class Esteban Ibarra Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Jose Jimenez Thanks to my parents for paying for the school, and to my friends for the support, even when I didn’t fit within the "rules" of MMA. Finally. I learned some thing.

Thanks to God

Lance Corporal Jose Jimenez Metpac, Edo. de Mexico 2-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Parade Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Ranger Bar 4 (Iron Man).

Brad Johnson Well guys, it has been nice knowing you. After three years of this school I am glad to be getting out of here. Juniors, hang in there and stick it out for one more year. For all of my friends here, good luck and have fun. Billy, have fun in real life and try not to bite anyone. Shiha, good luck in getting into an American college. Hope you make it. We had a lot of fun together. Cardin, I hope you do well in college, and it is good to see you going to college. Austin, don’t gel too waxed, you might miss all the hot girls at the party. Preston, good luck at A&M. I might see you three in a couple of years. Towers, hope you get a good job, you’re gonna need it. Mironov, I will see you next year at NMMI. For the rest of you, good luck. CPT Daugherty, just remember, “Ad Infinitum.”

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Ari Ribbon 2,3; Lead ership Development Service Ribbon 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Honor Guard 4; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3,4; Color Guard 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Expert Rifle Medal 4; Sharp Shooter Medal 2,3; Com pany Competition Ribbon 2,3,4. SPORTS - Intramural Football 4; Intramural Basket ball 3,4.

Sergeant First Class Brad Johnson Azle, Texas 3-year Cadet

Juan Luna On this day I want give thanks to ali the people who supported me this year, especially my Company Com mander Preston and Platoon Leader Wellman, who supported me when I arrived at this school.

SPORTS - Ranger Bar 4.

Sergeant Juan Luna Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

First I would like to thank my parents for giving me this great opportunity. I know that I am never going to forget all my friends that I met here. Next I want to say goodbye to the seniors, especially Solis. Porras. Fernandez. Salva. Martinez G.. Suro. Garibay. Vizcarra J., Calderon R.. Tucker, Whittle. Hemenway. Sergio G.. Ibarra. Hawach. Ramos. Arnaud, Marotti. Guerra and Cubedo. I would also like to wish good luck to McDannel and Popp next year. I also wish good luck to Mier C.H.. Andy Espadita. Macias, Martin, Guerrero. Urrea, Fierro. Robinson. Nuza and Paulin. Also good luck to Kelleher and Allen. Good luck to everyone!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Chapel Worker 4, Expert Medal 3, Parade Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Swimming 3,4; Intramural Soccer 3; Rangers 3,4.

First Lieutenant Esteban Marcos Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Chad Marotti ‘Sup? Although I’ve experienced severe ups and downs. I’m glad I stayed in the game. To Mom and Dad. words can’t express my neverending thanks for all the sacrifices you’ve made. Faculty COL Kelly, LTC Gillette (nice cough). LTC Medley. MAJ Treadway (HEEEYY), MAJ Flynn, Mrs. Trembley, CPT Brown (where my company com mander at?!), 1SG Jacobson (ceeeeasefawr!) and SFC Norfus. Underclassmen: Dolan, McDannel, Stephenson, Popp, Wang, Nedblake and Roth. Past cadets: Leefers, Nedblake, Salinas, Proctor, Rojo, Coleman. Meek. Reed. Chavarri and Calderon. Now to the people who have made this half-decade possible. Without you I'd have lost it long ago: Zippmann, you’re the best friend I could ever ask for, much less have. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you next year. Preston, nice music, nice city, nice face, good luck. Austin, “Ohhhgodyaaaah!’’ Hemenway. go write a book! McKenzie, “Wanna play a game?” Bays, “put it in my yaaaah!” Carillo. "HAAAWHAAAW!” Garza C., “Ayepickitup.” Whittle, “Where my first sergeant at?!” Garza R.. Marcos E.. Hawach. Parsons J., Wellman, Ramos. Salva and Solis. If I forgot you. chances are I won’t lose any sleep over it.

Second Lieutenant Chad Marotti West Memphis, Arkansas 5-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Journalism Ribbon 2; Vespers Reader Bar 3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 2,4; Councilman 3,4; Chapel Worker Certificate 3; D Com pany Marksmanship Medal 3; Honor Guard Ribbon 4; Commendation Ribbon 2,3; Leadership Develop ment Service Ribbon 3; Soldiers Bar 3.4; Rifle Team Ribbon 3; Maroon Bar 2,3; Parade Ribbon 2,3; Com pany Competition Bar 2; Small Bore Rifle Marks manship Medal 3; JROTC Academic Insignia 3; Fusileer Fourragere/Ribbon 2,3,4; National Drill Meet Ribbon 2; Expert Award 2; Varsity Captain 4 (Rifle) 4.

erardo Martinez First of all, I would like to thank my parents for giving me this opportunity to learn English in this school. I am really happy I got to know a lot of good friends that helped me in all kinds of ways. Friends like: Cesar Garza, Esteban Marcos, Ramos, Hawach, Carrillo, Calderon, Porras, Solis and Salva. Underclassmen: Jumphrey, Espinosa, De la Puente, Richard, Metelsky, Markitos, Ancona, Olmos, Robinson, Valdez and Espadita. Also I would like to wish good luck to Torreon, Victoria, Ensendad, Mexico DF, Chihuanua. I am sorry if I didn’t put you in my quote, but I tried. Ok. 1 hope I see you later.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - ESL / Foreign Lan guage Ribbon 4, Senior Cadet Chorus Certificate 4.

Sergeant Gerardo Martinez Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Matt McKenzie I finally made it. I graduated more from a political school than a military one. I just want to thank my parents the most for sacrificing the money and time and the encouragement to help me get through my life this far. I love you Mom and Dad, thanks for everything. This school really made me appreciate my Mom for all she has done for me in the past. You’re the best, and thanks for all the good times I had with you, Dad. I just wanted to thank my Grandma and Keith for all their support for me as well. I just know Grandpa Martin is watching over me now. I miss you, Grandpa; wish you were here to share this with me. I guess this school was good for me and will help me be somebody in the future, but I was kind of held back and never really given a chance to be a leader. But for all the underclassmen, hang in there. You may not think military school is good for you but you will see. I just want to say to everyone that you guys are ail my brothers for life. COL “G,” just don’t tell anybody you know who Superman is. Topp, nice music. Good luck to you and your wife. COL Ray, thanks for all the support. CPT Nunziante, good luck to you and your wife with the baby. Thanks for turn ing on the net. All of D-2, good luck, kids. “Some times you’re flush, sometimes you’re bust. And when you’re up, it’s never as good as it seems.” “May the wind always be at your back and the sun in your face, as the wind will carry you to dance upon the stars.” OH GOD YA!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS ■ Delta Phi Member 4. Company Competition Bar 4. Ambassadors Ribbon 4, Vesper Readers Bar 4, Taps Certificate 4. SPORTS - Physical Fitness Ribbon 3, Varsity Captain 4 (Golf).

First Sergeant Matt McKenzie Olathe, Kansas 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Alec Mironov I guess all I can say is. "Wow!” I can’t believe I made it through high school. I can definitely say that this school has changed me, mostly for the better. These last two years have positively been the most productive of my life. I think that through my entire experience here at MMA. the most important thing that 1 have learned is that hard work pays off regardless of how many people notice. The thing I will miss the most about this school is the friendships that 1 have made. The people you get to know here are more than just some of the guys. They are family, and that is what gets you through the worst days, and to leave them behind is the hardest thing of all. So to all of my best buds. THANKS! Whittle, thank you for making sociology and English bearable. Bays. 1 have never met anyone like you before. Just keep doing your thing. Newbold, what am I going to do when I can’t just walk across the hall to chill and have a great conversation about abso lutely nothing? Paul, thanks for the best spring break ever and that whole announcer gig. Givens, I guess AFA wasn’t really for us. huh? To all the seniors, good luck and congrats!!!!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Foreign Language Ribbon 3,4; Delta Phi Associate Member 4; Delta Phi Pledge 4; Band Ribbon 3; LET Military Class Ribbon, 2,3; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Winston Churchhill 3; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Delta Phi Mem ber 4; Art Ribbon 4; Expert Medal 3; Evensong Rib bon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Captain 4 (Baseball); Varsity Base ball 3.4; Physical Training 4; State Military Cham pion 2,3 (Baseball).

Staff Sergeant Alec Mironov San Francisco, California 2-year Cadet

Octavio Paras First of all 1 would like to thank my parents for sup porting me while 1 was here. Thanks to all my friends of Delta First who were like my brothers. Thanks to my platoon leader Jose Carrillo, to my excellent roommale Esteban Ibarra, to Capistran. Obando, Espinosa, Flores. Alejandre, Weinberg, to Sergeant Volz, to El Sapo. Melchert. Earl and to all my friends who helped me get through with MMA. Thanks also to my best friends. Raul Calderon. Esteban Marcos, Pablo Fernandez, Tucker. Cesar Garza. Hawach, Martinez G., Solis, Ramos. Vizcarra, Ivan Tarriba. Martinez B. Perez J.D., and to my brother Roberto. Well I’m going now, but for those who are coming to MMA. do what you can with all your time because when you finish you are going to miss it even if you don’t believe it. Peace Out.

Private First Class Octavio Paras Guadalajara, Mexico 1 -year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Art Ribbon 4. LET Military Class Ribbon 4. Posture Bar 4, Parade Rib bon 4. Company Competition Ribbon 4, ESL I For eign Language Ribbon 4. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 4. Varsity Track 4.

Drew Parsons It’s over, it’s finally over’!! It’s been a long two years that I’ve been here, but overall 1 think it was well worth it. It’s time seniors, time to go on and do better things, college. ROTC service, or whatever path you take. Our time here is over. I, as many other seniors, want to thank some of the faculty for their help and support since I’ve been here. SGT Norfus, for always keeping me in line and focused. MAJ Cannon and CPT Pemberton, for being some of the best coaches that I have ever had the opportunity to play for. 1SGT, for being there to talk to and laugh with. CPT Nunziante, for just being there to hang with and laugh with and laugh at (little man!). Being here has given me the opportunity to make some very good friends and I just want to give a little shout out to some: McKenzie (in memory of Chris Miller and Tray Terry), Cardin, Hemenway, Whittle and Tony C. If I left you out I’m sorry. I want to say good luck to the class of 2003: Wang, pay attention! Popp, good luck. Dolan and McDannel, see ya in K.C. Stephenson, see you around. Good luck to all of you. Seniors, it’s time to leave! Delta 2nd!!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Fine Arts Ribbon 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 3; Posture Bar 3,4; Ma roon Bar 4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Company Competi tion Ribbon 3,4. SPORTS - Varsity Captain 4 (Football); Varsity Foot ball 3,4; Varsity Wrestling Intramural Football 3; Physi cal Training 4; All-State Military selection 3,4 (Foot ball); State Military Champion 3 (Football): 500 lbs Club 4; 1,000 lbs Club 4; 1.200 lbs Club 4; 6x Your Body Weight Club 4.

Master Sergeant Dew Parsons Parkville, Missouri 2-year Cadet

Jesse Parsons Well, I finally did it. Six long years of my life have been spent here at MMA. I have come to realize that it has all been worth it, every last year. I would like to thank my Mom and Dad who have supported me in all these years, and my grandparents who have helped me achieve an education I never thought possible. I feel the past six years have been the best part of my life. MMA has brought me so many friendships, and has given me the opportunity to know people all around the world. I would like to thank some of the faculty and staff for supporting and helping me the past six years: LTC Gillette, MAJ Treadway. LTC Medley, CSM Will iams, 1SG Jacobson, SFC Norfus, CPT Nunziante. CPT Daugherty, CPT Brown. CPT Munson, and COL Reynard, whom I thank very much for his support. Thanks to my friends Austin, Burgos, Cooke. Crawford, Garza R. (Good luck at West Point), Hawach, Hemenway (You did a great job as a pla toon leader). Marotti (You did good), McKenzie (You love MMA too much), Zippmann (It’s been a long six years together, but we finally did it. Good luck in life!), and Whittle (You're the funniest guy I know. Take care, man). To all the other seniors at MMA, CONGRATULATIONS. WE DID IT! Good luck to all the seniors next year, especially Dolan, Wang. Stephens and Newbold (good luck with the band).

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Fine Arts Ribbon 3,4; Art Ribbon 4; Band Ribbon 1,2,3,4; State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon 3,4; Journal ism Ribbon 4; Vespers Reader 2,4; Chapel Worker 3,4; Evensong 2,3,4; LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Military Wreath 4; Honor Guard 3; Posture Bar 1,2,3; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Military Police 3: Pa rade Ribbon 1,2,3,4; JROTC Summer Camp Ribbon 1,2,4; Drama Ribbon 3; Soldiers Bar 3,4; Leadership Excellence Shield 1,2,4; Sharpshooter Rifle Medal 1.2; Ambassadors Ribbon 1,2,3; Commendation Rib bon 2,3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 4; Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Baseball 1,2; Intramural Football 4; Intramu ral Soccer 1,2,3; Intramural Basketball 2; Weightlifting 4; Rangers 3; State Military Champion 1 (Baseball); State Military Champion 4 (Soccer); State Military Champion 3 (Basketball): Physical Fitness Ribbon 1,2,4.

Captain Jesse Parsons Laguna Beach, California 6-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Jorge Porras ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - LET Military Class Ribbon 4, Posture Bar 4, Maroon Bar 4, Parade Rib bon 4, Expert Marksmanship Medal 4. SPORTS ■ Varsity Baseball 4, Intramural Soccer 4, Intramural Basketball 4.

Private First Class Jorge Porras Panal, Chihuahua, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Richard Preston

Captain Richard Preston Dallas, Texas 4-year Cadet

Seniors

Well my friends, there it went. Four long hard years. I have so much to say, and so many people to thank, and such little room, that I hope I can say it all. Zippmann and Marotti, you were there the whole way with me. You all were the originals, and some of the best friends I’ve ever had. Austin, all of the study halls we’ve idled away were some of the best times I can recall here at MMA. It was great that we became such good friends and I'll never forget the furloughs we had together. I have to shout out to the rest of the crew - Hemenway, you’re hardcore, man McKenzie, you want to play a game? Bays, oh God, Bays, ev erything you do. Bays, oh God ya. Miller, Chris, you’re not forgotten, man. You were truly a good friend. Ricky G., come to Dallas sometime. You can wear whatever colored clothing you like without get ting shot at. Good luck at West Point. Wellman, hang 10 and don’t forget our special fling with X-Box. Cardin, Metallica really isn’t that good. Best wishes in life wherever you go. Good luck Tony C., Garibay, Luna, Cubedo, Vizcarra, Jose, Calderon and all the other amigos out there. To all those I missed, good luck. Last but not least, I would like to thank my family. Family is a word that comes hard to some, but you were always there, perpetually seeing to my well be ing. Mom, everything you have done for me has been, for lack of a better word, beautiful. Ten years of loving, caring and teaching has been as hard for you as it has for me. Thank you for the sacrifice and love. Without you, life would have lost purpose and meaning. Well, here we go. Good luck, juniors. Charlie, you were the best. Thank you. To all, best wishes. Goodbye.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 1,2,3,4; Foreign Language Ribbon 2,3; Delta Phi Member 2,3,4; Delta Phi Associate Member 1; Delta Phi Pledge 1; Band Ribbon 1,2,3; Vespers Reader 4; Evensong 3,4; LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Military Wreath 4; Posture Bar 1; Maroon Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4; JROTC US Army Recruiting Command Award for Achievement 3; Delta Phi VicePresident 4; Company Competition Ribbon 1,4; Sol diers Bar 3; Alumni Plaque 4; Dramateer Certificate 4; Senator John C. Danforth Plaque 4; US Army Re serve Command Medal 4; Red Ireland. '41. Trophy for a Fighting Heart 4; Plaque for Outstanding Per formance as a Company Commander 4. SPORTS - Varsity Captain 4 (Soccer); Varsity Cap tain 4 (Tennis); Varsity Soccer 2,3,4; Varsity Tennis 1,2,3,4; Physical Training 4; Rangers 3; All-State Military selection 1 (Soccer); State Military Cham pion 1,2,3,4; (Soccer); State Military Champion 2 (Tennis); Most Improved Tennis Player 3; Most Im proved Soccer Player 4; Most Improved Runner 4; M-Club Ribbon 1,2,3.

Logelio Ramos First of all, I would like to thank God. because of the opportunity to stay alive. He made me make the decision to keep on going in life after all of the diffi culties and problems I had before. I really liked and enjoyed the friendships I gained at MMA, like my friends in Mexico City (Joe Carrillo. Alex and Burgos), my friends from Torreon (Esteban Marcos and Sergio Guitie), my friends from Navojoa and also my friends from Ensenada (Tucker and Garibay). To my friends Gonzalez L., Humphrey, Marcos A. Good luck to my friends at Sinaloa, including Arturo Garcia, to my American friends-Paul, Cardin and Mike Metelskiyand to anyone who shook my hand before I graduate from here. Also, I want to say that in "Ensenada” Baja California, there is someone who is going to be waiting for you with hot girls, food, a house, parties and anything else you want.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4; Foreign Language Ribbon 4; Art Ribbon 4; Men’s Chorus Ribbon 3; Vespers Reader 3; Chapel Worker 4; Evensong 3; Posture Bar 4; Maroon Bar 4; Fusileers 3; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4: Com mendation Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Evensong Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 3; Varsity Baseball 4; Intra mural Soccer 4; District Soccer Medal 3,4; M-Club Ribbon 4.

Staff Sergeant Rogelio Ramos Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Alan Reynoso First, I would like to thank my mom because she gave me the opportunity to learn new things, important things which I could only learn here. I also give thanks to all my friends that have sup ported me in good times and bad. 1 want to wish good luck to all the underclassmen, because they have a long journey in front of them, especially my cousin Moreno who wants to get a platoon. I know he will get a platoon because he’s doing well at this school. Thanks to my advisor, Mrs. Ray. You're the best! When I was in the Ray household I felt like I was home, because they always gave us all the attention and support that we needed. Many times you have a really good time here with your friends. That is one of the most important things you take from MMA is getting to know all kinds of new people. Charlie 3rd is the best at a lot of things at MMA. We are doing pretty well with inspections and at reviews. When I leave I will miss them, and all the things that we have done throughout the year.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 4, Foreign Language Ribbon 4, Senior Cadet Chorus Certificate 4, Dramateer Certificate 4. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 4, Varsity Tennis 4, Ranger 4, Soccer Record Holder 4 (most wins), Maroon Bar 4, Company Competition Ribbon 4. Ranger Bar 4.

Sergeant Alan Reynoso Mexico City, Mexico 1-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Alejandro Salva Well, game over. I’m very happy that finally I’m going to finish high school, and in my two years here. I met a lot of cool people that have made me feel good when I was down and shared a lot of good moments with me. I’m never gonna forget my friends here, especially Carillo J.. Gamos, Burgos. Solis, Hawach. Marcos E., Ibarra. Garcia A.. Fernandez, Garza C. (No man, let’s go to Jamaica), Calderon, Garibay, Urrea y Guerrero, Nuza, Guttierrez, Hemenway. Allen, Marcos A.. Martinez G, Metelsky. Ancona. Garduno, Carrillo C. Givenz and Marotti. To the faculty that made my life here harder (Just kidding), CSM Williams, CPT Brown, SFC Norfus (Let’s have a drink, sergeant), LTC Medley, LTC Ray and Mrs. Ray (Thanks for the DPs). Ms. Thomp son and Ms. Harris (Thanks for your motivation). Mom, Dad. I made it.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Men's Chorus Rib bon 3,4; Evensong 3,4; LET Military Class Ribbon 3; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3,4; Color Guard 4; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 3,4; Acolyte Certificate 4; Senior Cadet Chorus Cer tificate 4; Sharpshooter Medal 3. SPORTS - Intramural Football 3; Varsity Swimming 4; Intramural Soccer 3,4; Intramural Basketball 3; Physical Training 3.4.

Staff Sergeant Alejandro Salva Atizipan, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Justin Schwartz I’m too lazy to write in this space. Thanks for every thing everybody. I made it. Three years is long enough for someone to come here. But I had a good time while I was here.

Corporal Justin Schwartz Seattle, Washington 3-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Band Ribbon 3,4; Vespers Reader 3; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Drama!eer Certificate 4; Senior Band Certifi cate 4; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3; JROTC Summer Camp 2. SPORTS - Varsity Wrestling 2,3,4; Varsity Golf 2; All-State Military selection 2,3 (Wrestling); State Mili tary Champion 2,3,4 (Wrestling); LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Best 120 lb Ath lete 2; Best First-Year Wrestler 2; Physical Fitness Ribbon 3; Ranger Bar 2,3.

I can t believe it’s over. It passed so fast. My first year was kind of hard, but I did not give up. I want to thank my parents for al) the love and trust they gave to me and the chances that they offered to me that nobody else did. Mom, thanks for your love and care. Dad, thanks for your wise advice that you have given. It has really helped me a lot All of this helped to form my personality. Thanks to God for giving me these parents. Thanks to all my friends here. Garibay, you have been a true friend. Cubedo, peace from the Middle East. Ibarra, Burgos, Carrillo and Marcos, see you in Ibiza this summer. Wellman, stop being crazy. Cardin and Belts, good luck to you guys. Juniors, good luck. I am really going to miss all of you. In the end. I want to say thanks to all of the teachers who helped me through the year (you know who you are).

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - LET Military Class Ribbon 4; Honor Guard 4; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 4; Color Guard 4; Parade Ribbon 3.4; Company Competition Ribbon 4; Wittman Plaque 4; Marksman Medal 3; Aztec Warrior Chief Award 4. SPORTS - Lifesaving 4, Ranger Bar 4, Physical Fit ness Ribbon 3.

First Sergeant Mohamed Shiha Cairo, Egypt 2-year Cadet

Eduardo Solis Thank God! After 2 years, at last I am free. Thanks for letting me finish high school here. A lot of good things happened during my time at MMA. I had a really good time. It’s an experience I will never for get. Goodbye and good luck to all my friends. To all seniors: Marcos, Carillo, Hawachera. Guerra, Ibarra, Garcia A.. Calderon, Garibay, Hemenway, Manzana, Ramo, Cubedo, Panguero, Salva, Burgos, Fernandez, Garza, Shiha, Guierrez, Espadilla, Porras, Suro, Paras, Marotti, Viz, Wellman, Chango and to the whole class. To the underclassmen: Juanfry, Markitos, Ancona, Gardu, Lie, Macias, Mochitas, Paul, Popp. Guerrero, Urrea, Mier, Muela, Carillo C. and Espinoza. I’m sorry if I didn’t put you in. To my parents and brothers, gracias! CPT Brown, SGT Norfus and CSM, thanks for every thing. MAJ Treadway, it’s too expensive to be your friend, sir. Mrs. Ray, I will never forget you. Thank you, LTC Ray.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Foreign Language Ribbon 4; Art Ribbon 3,4; Men’s Chorus Ribbon 3; Cadet Council 3; Evensong 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4; Posture Bar 3; Maroon Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 3; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Company Com petition Ribbon 3; Soldiers Bar 3,4; American Le gion Leadership Medal for Leadership Improvement 4; Sharpshooter Medal 3. SPORTS - Varsity Football 3,4; Varsity' Baseball 3; Ranger Bar 4; Weightlifting 3,4.

First Sergeant Eduardo Solis Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Yannik Suro I’ve spent three years at MM A, and the end is in this quote. First. I want to thank God for giving me the opportunity to study at MMA and also give thanks to my family. I want to thank all the faculty, especially CSM Will iams. LTC Medley. LTC Gillette. 1SG Jacobson. MAJ Treadway. CPT Sena. CPT Nunziante. LTC Rosendahl, Mrs. Reynard and to all my friends. Nonin. Charly, Avalos, Garibay. Carrillo, Calderon, Luna, Garza. Garza, Marcos E., Fernandez. Zippmann, McKenzie, Hawach, Nuza, Manzana and all those I didn’t mention, but don't worry 1 won’t forget you all. Good luck next year underclassmen, especially Capistran, Moreno. Bladi. Wang, Mochitas and those I didn’t mention.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Battalion Adjutant (S-I); Academic Fourragere 3,4; Foreign Language Ribbon 2; Delta Phi Full Member 3; Delta Phi Associ ate Member 3; Art Ribbon 3; Men's Chorus Ribbon 2; Vespers Reader 4; Chapel Worker 4; Evensong 2; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Military Wreath 2,3; Superior Cadet 2; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Fusileers 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; JROTC Sum mer Camp Ribbon 3; Ambassadors Ribbon 3; Com mendation Ribbon 2,3; Company Competition Rib bon 2,3; Superior Cadet Medal 2; COL Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy 4; Fusileer Fourragere/Ribbon 4; Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline 3; Aco lyte Certificate 4; Master Sergeant Billy Crawford Memorial Award for Military Courtesy 4; Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline 4; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3; JROTC Academic Insignia 3; Soldiers Bar 2,3,4; Dorsey Anderson Class of 1895 Cup 4. SPORTS - Varsity Soccer 2,3,4; Varsity Swimming 2,3; Varsity Baseball 4; Varsity Tennis 2; All-State Military selection 2,3,4 (Soccer): All-State Military selection 2 (Tennis); State Military Cham pion 2,3,4 (Soccer); State Military Champion 2 (Ten nis); District 3,4 (Soccer); Physical Training Ribbon 3; M-Club 2,3,4.

Captain Yannik Suro Atizapan, Mexico 3-year Cadet

Chris Towers Well guys, this is it. It’s been seven years since I started my journey. There have been a lot of trials and tribulations along the way with a lot of friends to help me and to keep me going. I made friends and lost friends along the road, had some limes where I stumbled off the path, but 1 always tried to keep my eyes on the goal ahead. I want to thank my mom and dad. I could not have done it without the sacrifices you made for me. COL Gillette and all my teachers, my Aunt Mel and family. Aunt Mary, Uncle Cotton, JJ. Adam, Lacy. Zipp, Chad, Jesse. Scott, Brad, Billy, Andrew, Zach (Tigs), CJ. Bo. Sara. Christine, Tony, Victor, Tyler, Boyd. Mark, Mike, Brian (Briana), Shiha Brothers, Andy and Charlie Wolfe (awesome campouts, haha), and so many more that I don’t have enough space for them all. I thank you all for the memories we had together and all the great times. Most of all. J thank God for what he has shown me and what I now have because of him: family and friends, a beautiful girlfriend (I love you. Ashley), and a great outlook on life. Thanks, God. As James Dean once said, “Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you JI die today. " Live your life to the best you can and you will die happy and content. CHARLIE LIVES ON! GOOD NIGHT GUYS!

Sergeant Chris Towers Chandler, Texas 5-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Charlie Company Third Platoon Leader: Foreign Language Ribbon 3; Art Ribbon 3,4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Honor Guard 3; Posture Bar 2,3,4; Maroon Bar 2,3,4; Military Police 2,3; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Expert Marksmanship 2,3; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Com pany Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Color Guard 3,4; Fusileer Fourragere/Ribbon 3,4; Vesper Reader Cer tificate 4; Daughters of the Revolution Award for Patriotic Understanding of the Importance of the ROTC 4; MAJ Win. Bryan Essay Medal 4; At Ease 4; National Color Guard Fourragere/Ribbon 3; Senator Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in English 4. SPORTS - Varsity Cross Country 3,4; Varsity Golf 4; Intramural Soccer 2; Intramural Basketball 2; Physi cal Training 2,3,4; All-State Military selection 4 (Cross Country).

hristian Tucker I give thanks to my parents for the opportunity to come in this school and my brothers who helped me in my three years at MMA. I also want to give thanks to the faculty-1 SG Jacobson, Mrs. Reynard. SFC Norfus, LTC Medley. CSM Will iams, LTC Gillette, Mrs. Ray and MAJ Treadway-for helping me in everything I needed. Finally, guys, we made it. Thanks to all my friends: Carrillo J., Fernandez, Ibarra, Calderon, Garicia A.. Ramos, Garibay. Marcos E., Jimenez, J., Arnaud. Cubedo. Zippmann, Avalos, Crawford, T.. McKenzie, Miller, Suro, Garza, Salva, Burgos. Solis, Porras. Vizcarra J. and all the seniors who graduated this year. Good luck in college. Also, good luck to underclassman like Hernandez, Capistran, Alejandre L., Espinosa M.. Martinez B., Perez. Zaragoza, Obando. Tarriba and all my friends.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Art Ribbon 4; Men's Chorus Ribbon 3; Evensong 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 4; Company Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3. SPORTS - Varsity Baseball 2; Varsity Tennis 4; Intra mural Soccer 2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 2,3,4; Ranger 3.

Second Lieutenant Christian Tucker San Ysidro, California 3-year Cadet

Jesus Vizcarra Thanks to my friends who made these 2 years go as smoothly as possible. Underclassmen, good luck! Remember, you still have one year to go. Last but not least, thanks to the faculty. CPT Kronquist. CSM. LTC Medley. MAJ Treadway. CPT Brown. SFC Norfus, 1SG Jacobson and LTC Ray, thanks for all the things you taught me, and for all the good advice. Thanks for guiding me, and don't for get... “If you just begin, you can continue. If you just trust the winner within you, you will win. If you don't put limits on yourself, you can always keep striving. Search within you. and you’ll find a reason to be lieve.” —Anonymous Later Jesus F. Vizcarra

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Foreign Language Ribbon 3,4; Fine Arts Ribbon 4; Art Ribbon 4; Men’s Chorus Ribbon 3,4; Evensong 3,4. SPORTS - Varsity Baseball 3,4; Intramural Soccer 3,4; Physical Training 3; LET Military Class Ribbon 3,4; Military' Wreath 3; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3; Parade Ribbon 3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 3,4; Com pany Competition Ribbon 3,4.

Sergeant First Class Jesus Vizcarra Culiacan Sinaloa, Mexico 2-year Cadet

Varsity Blues

Paul Wellman This year has been the biggest roller coaster ever with probably more loops than dips. However, 1 had re ally good friends. Preston, just get some huevos and spit game out to the ladies. This goes out to my bro, Rick G. Thanks for always helping me. even when the school tried to take our friendship away. They couldn't do it. C2 will always be the best platoon. Everyone was jeal ous of it. 1 wanna say "Thanks" to my Dad and Erin, my girl, who both pushed me through this, especially my dad. Thanks. Dad. Oh yea. boys, try to gel your fat head smaller, but other than that you were probably one of the funniest and coolest dudes. See ya probably over the sum mer. Hey Zippmann. it was light hangin’ out with you. Crawford T.. even though we always fought we were still close buds. I'll call you later and if you ever go to SD, call me dude. 1 can say more, but too lazy to write, so see you later. The cool cat is gone. Peace out. (Gone back to LA.) Oh yea, my squad Leon and Rodriguez. when 1 needed you for everything. Thanks, LOL.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Charlie Company 2nd Platoon Leader; Fine Arts Ribbon 4; Art Ribbon 4; Chapel Worker 3; Cadet Council 4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Honor Guard 2; Posture Bar 3,4; Maroon Bar 3,4; Color Guard 2; Military Police 3; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Ambassadors Ribbon 3; Com pany Competition Ribbon 2,3,4; Sharpshooter Medal 3; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3; Color Guard Fourragere/Ribbon 2. SPORTS ■ Varsity Captain 4 (Football, Wrestling, Track); Varsity Football 2,3,4; Varsity Wrestling 2,3,4; Varsity Track 3,4; All-State Military selection 2,3,4 (Football, Wrestling); State Military Champion 2,3.4 (Football, Wrestling); District Wrestling Medal 4; Ranger Bar 2; M-Club Ribbon 2,3,4.

Second Lieutenant Paul Wellman Mission Viejo, California 3-year Cadet

Clayton Whittle Haahahahaha! I won! 1 knew 1 would! Hot Dog! Any who. shout-out time. Burgos, ahhhhhh!! Scott Cardin. Cooke. Delashmit. Shelton. George Hawach. Stevie Marcos, nice 12 o’clock raves. Nothing will ever top Echo Chad. Mathis, nice radio show. McDannel. Mike Melelskiy. Mironov, my Wallace Fry was sooooooooo much better. Drew Parsons and the Haze-cam. Jeremy Popp. Robinson, you is my team dude, and Collison. Stephens: How come you get an A?? Chris Towers. Volz, we broke more rules than I knew existed together, so how come only 1 got in trouble?? Yoest. Taylor Ellison, you won’t read this but you were the best friend I ever had. Tom Dudiak, Salamander Lawson. Miller, Kyle Elliot...nuff said. Lastly I’d like to thank Whittle. Even when everyone was against me. Whittle was always there. NO I WASN'T! Yes you were. BE QUIET!! Sorry, sir. Anyway, MAJ Treadway, thanks for keeping me in line. What am 1 saying??? I hate shaving, I HATE it!!! CPT Daugherty, I didn’t start the monster truck thing.

Second Lieutenant Clayton Whittle Arlington, Texas 4-year Cadet

Seniors

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Academic Fourragere 1,2,3,4; Foreign Language Ribbon 1; Delta Phi Full Member 1,2,3; Delta Phi Pledge 4; Evensong 2; LET Military Class Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Military Wreath 2; Honor Guard 3; Posture Bar 1,4; Maroon Bar 4; Mili tary Police 2,3; Parade Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Company Competition Ribbon 1,2,3; Broadcasting Certificate 4; Leadership Development Service Ribbon 3; JROTC Academic Insignia 3; MP Fourragere/Ribbon 3; Evensong Ribbon 2. SPORTS - Varsity' Captain 3,4 (Cross Country); Var sity Captain 2,3,4 (Track); Varsity Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Varsity Wrestling I; Varsity Track 2,3,4; In tramural Soccer 1; Rangers 2,3,4; All-State Military selection 2,3 (Track); All-State Military' selection 3,4 (Cross Country'); State Military Champion 2 (Track); State Military Champion 4 (Cross Country); Ranger Iron Man 3; Wallace Fry Cup 3; 1st Place Ranger 2 miles 3,4; lSl Place Ranger 4 miles 3; 1st Place Ranger sit-ups 3; Cross Country Most Valuable Runner 4; Ranger Bar 3,4; JROTC Physical Fitness Ribbon 3; President's Physical Fitness Award and Certificate 3; M-Club Ribbon 2,3,4.

Jacky Yeung Wow!!! It’s hard to believe I’ve already been at MM A for three years. After these three years, 1 fi nally understand why my parents gave me the oppor tunity to go to MMA-because it has been good for me. I need to thank my mom and dad for always support ing me both physically and mentally. Without your support I wouldn’t have made it. I want to thank Guerra for helping my academics when I didn’t speak very much English. Without you it wouldn’t have been easy to become an officer. Chow, it is not much fun without you in school. Platoon SGT Stephenson, it’s been easier with you helping me with my duty. I hope you can lead Charlie Company to be honor company next year. Thanks to everybody in my platoon for working with me throughout this year. Jackson, why did you always have to give me a hard time? Charlie 1“ is the best platoon!

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Fine Arts Ribbon 2.3,4; Band Ribbon 2,3,4; State Solo & Ensemble Ribbon 2,3,4; Chapel Worker 3.4; Evensong 2.3,4; LET Military Class Ribbon 2,3,4; Military Wreath 3; Posture Bar 2.3: Maroon Bar 3.4; Parade Ribbon 2,3,4; Soldiers Bar 4; JROTC Summer Camp 2; Com pany Competition Ribbon 4; Paul Gillette, ‘70. Award for Outstanding Brass Musician 2,3,4; Jeff Crain-Jeff Tori she. '76, Award for Outstanding Member of Jazz Ensemble 3; Plaque for Excellence in Music 3.4; Streep Brothers Band Award 3; Leadership Develop ment Service Ribbon 3; Senior Band Certificate 4; Louis White. '74, Virtuoso Award for Outstanding Jazz Musician 4; Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline 4; Association of US Army Medal 4. SPORTS - Varsity Cross Country 3; Varsity Basket ball 2,3; Varsity Baseball 4; Intramural Soccer 2; In tramural Basketball 4; Rangers 2,3,4; State Military Champion 3 (Basketball); Ranger Bar 2; Physical Fit ness Ribbon 3.

First Lieutenant Jacky Yeung Los Angeles, California 3-year Cadet

Chris Zippmann After five years of watching past seniors graduate and move on, it is finally my turn to lake the next step in my life. I’ve spent the last six years of my life at this school, and although I am ready to graduate, 1 still appreciate the brothers I have made here, and the lessons learned. I would like to give a shout to all my bro’s. Marotti, I love you, bro. Oh and another thing- where you at? Preston. I will never forget you and your sarcastic remarks. Bays, ohhhyeeahh. spring break 2002. McKenzie, wanna play a game? Miller, you will never be forgotten. Hemenway, why don't you go eat some rice. Austin, oh God yeah!!! Crawford, you always kept me laughing. Garza. I will miss you bro. Have fun at West Point. Good luck Wellman. Calderon. Tucker. Carrillo. Suro. Avalos. Ibarra and Parsons. Also, thanks to the underclassmen. Volz, good luck next year. Wang. McDannel, good luck with the Fusileers. Stephenson, watch that temper. Stephens, Popp. Fuchigami, Gonzalez, Leon, and anyone else 1 missed. I would also like to give thanks to LTC Gillette for putting up with me for six years, and 1SGT Jacobson for putting me in my place when I messed up. Most of all 1 would like to thank my parents for their love and support, and the sacrifices they made to send me here for such a long time. Also, thanks Nick for all you taught me along the way. Well, that about does it. Good luck everybody. I'm out. Peace.

ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS - Della Company Com mander; Academic Fourragere 3.4; Foreign Language Ribbon 1,2; Delta Phi Full Member 3,4; Delta Phi Associate Member 3; Delta Phi Pledge 3; Art Ribbon 4; Vespers Reader 2,3,4; Chapel Worker 2.3; 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; Maroon Bar 1,2,3,4; Color Guard 2; Military Police 1,2; Fusileers 1,2,3,4; Parade Ribbon 1,2.3.4; Fusileer Pla toon Sergeant 3; Fusileer Squad Leader 2; Fusileer Commander 4; Best First Year Fusileer I; Delta Phi Secretary' 4; JROTC Summer Camp 1; Expert Shooter 1,2,3.4; Soldiers Bar 1.2.3.4; Ambassadors Ribbon 2.3; Commendation Ribbon 1.2,3,4; Company Com petition Ribbon 1,2,3,4; Military Order of World Wars 3; Fusileer of the Year 4; Squad Ribbon 2; Leader ship Development Service Ribbon 3; Rifle Team Rib bon 4; Rifle Team Ribbon 3; Fusileer Fourragere/ Ribbon 2,4; JROTC Academic Insignia 4; Honor Guard Ribbon 3,4; Richard Cooper, '82. Plaque for Senior with Longest Tenure 4; Wm. S. Love Trophy 4; Don Hooten, ‘19. Fellowship Cup. SPORTS - M-Club Ribbon 2,3,4; Varsity Captain 4 (Soccer): Varsity Soccer 1,2,3,4; Varsity Rifle 3.4; Varsity Track I: Intramural Basketball 1.2; Weight Training 3,4; All-State Military selection 3,4 (Soc cer); All-Slate Military selection 3,4 (Fusileers): State Military Champion 1.2.3.4 (Soccer); State Military Champion 3,4 (Rifle); State Military Champion I (Track); Physical Fitness Ribbon 3: President's Physi cal Fitness Award and Certificate 3.

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Ricky died in an auto accident on July 28, 2002 when a drunk driver was going the wrong way on an interstate highway. Ricky was a four-year cadet at Missouri Military Academy who received the MMA Honor Unit with Distinction nomination to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He had returned home from West Point when he was taken from us.

Clearly, Ricky had much to offer the world. He was intel ligent, a superior athlete, and he had a personality that was difficult to resist. His friends were great in number. The MMA Eagle, in reporting Ricky's death said, "His classmates, and others agree that Ricky's academic and athletic talents defined him as a cadet, but he will be remembered as much for his winning smile."

Chad Marotti ‘02 I recall my first day at MMA as a gruesome one. I don’t remember everything that happened but Ido remember LTC Gillette, who at the time was the Commandant, having to pretty much bribe me to stop crying and get out of bed. In the course of my first year I met Chris Zippmann, Brandon Bays, Chris Towers, Enrique Arnaud, and Jesse Parsons. Zippmann picked me for some sort of newboy interview during the first week of CPT Brown’s English class, and we’ve remained the best of friends ever since. I was one of 5 new cadets promoted to recruit first class on the first order. This may not sound big, but it was a big deal to me. Little did I know that after you had some rank you still had to follow the rules. To my misfortune I never made it past Lance Corporal. Well Parsons, Zippmann, and I wound up coming back our freshman year and Chris and I were roommates. Our room was perfect. You’ve heard the term you can eat off the floor it’s so clean, well you could conduct surgery on our floor it was so clean. We wound up getting split up for unknown reasons, but nevertheless we remained the best of friends. In the course of that year I met Richard Preston, Ricky Garza, Clayton Whittle, and Ricardo Guerra. I knew Clayton as Mr. Tongue, and we always had good laughs in LTC Steinmetz's class. The following year I returned as a PFC on Echo 3rd floor with Jose Carrillo as my roommate. We had some good times that year, and I learned a lot from him. I also met Cesar Garza, Scott Austin, Jorge Hawach, Paul Wellman, Raul Calderon, Victor Garibay, Yannick Suro, Justin Schwartz, Boyd Baxter, Ricardo

Burgos, Brad Johnson, Christian Tucker, and Jacky Yeung that year. Chris, Ricky, Ricardo, and I were promoted to sophomore Sergeant. The biggest part of my sophomore year was getting designated as a Platoon Sergeant for my junior year. A group that included Preston, Guerra, Calderon, Zippmann, Garza-R, Garza-C, Suro, and I. Wow, our very own respected leadership position. I can sum up my junior year here at MMA into one word: STRESSFUL. From the first day back in the barracks, until Mother’s Day- eyes everywhere watching you and your peers extra carefully to see if your capable, honest, and non-favortist. To see if you were able to be something more. A lot of guys joined our class that year and they included Scott Hemenway, Esteban Marcos, Matt McKenzie, Billy Bushnell, Scott Cadrin, Jose Vizcarra, Eduardo Solis, David Cooke, Tony Crawford, Pablo Fernandez, Arturo Garcia, Esteban Ibarra, Jose Jimenez, Alec Mironov, Drew Parsons, Alex Salva, Thomas Hoppenrath, Mohammad Shiha, and last but certainly not least Rogelio Ramos. Last year our class grew not only in size, but in spirit. Preston and I became very close friends last year as well. Designation season- dreaded by most. The time when your best friend could easily sell you out to take a step forward, the time you get nailed for not working to the fullest, the time the class drifts apart. But you know what... for some reason we didn’t do that. No, our class remained solid. We beat the stereotype. Who would have thought that after our first days here that we would become officers?! That three best friends would become Company Commanders. Well that’s what happened all right. Guerra was appointed Battalion Commander, and Chris, Richard, and I were appointed to run the three companies. Both Garza’s, Suro, and Parsons-J were assigned staff positions. The Platoon Leaders were to be Calderon, Garibay, Carrillo, Wellman, Hawach, Hemenway, Marcos, and Crawford. Back soon enough for our senior year. This year we picked up Emilio Avalos, Dan Betts, Steve Collison, Bernado Cubedo, Tom Givens, Sergio Gutierrez, Jorge Porras, Juan Luna,

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Gerardo Martinez, Octavio Paras, and Alan Reynoso. This year our lives were touched by crisis. Elder generations say "Where were you when John Kennedy was shot?” In 20years we will say to one another “Where were you when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were hit by planes under control of suicide missions ordered by Osama bin Ladin.” Sadly enough there are worse things we’ve yet to facein our lives. It’s odd enough, that our final year was to be our biggest challenge. Not only to graduate, succeed in our tasks, and stick together, but to keep our focus. I, personally, feel that we are among the closest ofsenior classes to graduate from MMA. I have learned many life lessons in the pastyear. Probably the most important is not to cross the people that care most about you, because as little as you show it, you will never be able to forgive yourself. Here we are, 54 of us. The 54 of us would not be here now if it wasn’t for each other. We, as a senior class, have made it this far. We are the future of our countries. We respect each other, and hold the respect of others. Many of us will never cross paths again. Enjoy you last days here, but don't do anything you ’ll regret. I wish each of you the best of luck in perusing your dreams and desires, whatever they may be, and hope you come to find happiness and prosperity in your lives.

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Leonard Stephens

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Taylor Volz

Tom Wang

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John Bozarth

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Karl Karstenson

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Cameron Jonsson

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Pablo Robinson

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Jimmy Triplett

Hector Urrea

Arnulfo Valdez

Oscar Valdez

Luis Valenzuela

Andrew Wiegand

Dane Wiesman

Kyle Yoest

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Jin Han Kini

Jared Halstead

Sergio Lujan

Lee Harrod

Salvador Macias

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Christian Mier

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Roberto Paras

Jose Muela

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Brent Needham

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Designations Battalion Commander Designee Leonard Stephens poses with Missouri U. Governor Joe Maxwell and Academy President COL Ronald J. Kelly after Senior Review.

S-l Yannik Suro reads the promotion list for Designations as Battalion Commander Ricardo Guerra, Battalion Commander Designee Leonard Stephens and Ricky Garza await the announcement ofthe next promotion.

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COL Ronald J. Kelly Mrs. Kathy Diederich

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Accountant

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Academic Dean

Director of College Placement

Academic Secretary

LTC Richard Ray

LTC Lee Pelham

Mrs. Ginni Trembley

Webmaster

Director of Technology

Director of Publications and Information

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CPT Rod Miller

CPT Andrea Nunziante

CPT Michael Daugherty

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Nurses

Academy Physician

Nurses Mrs. Barb Williams and Ms. Laura Young

Dr. Peter Ekern Director of Admissions

MAJ Roger J. Mick

Director of International Relations

CPT Gerardo Sena

Admissions Staff

LT Alex Barney, CPT Sam Blair, CPT Michael Shoemaker, Mrs. Stephanie Vogt, and CPT Dennis Diederich.

Academy Chaplain

i IM The following staffmem bers icere recognized for their tenure at Sunday Battalion Review on May19,2002. MAJ Richard Ticells (20 years), Mrs. Renae Stumpe (25 years), Ms. Penny Cearley (10 years), and LTC Sam Mounger who retired after 26 years at the Academy.

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MAJ Richard Treadway, CSM Charles Williams, CPT Kevin Kronquist, CPT Tony Brown, and CPT Robert Munson.

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LTC Paul E. Gillette

LTC Jim Medley and LTC Paul Gillette, ‘70, spend some time at the grill during the 2002 Escape and Evasion.

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Quartermaster

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MAJ Harry Flynn

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The MMA Laundry Staff

Mrs. Vicki Nash, Mrs. Mary Adams, and Mrs. Winnie Barker

Mildred Clark, Faye Lehnen, Opal Newbrough, and Irene Hard.

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Mr. Greg Morton

Dir. of Food Services

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1st row: David Cross, Ray Heaton, Donald Strube, Charles Stockdall, William Deomellis, Jeff Hilderman and Doug Scott. 2nd row: Lindell Davenport, Eugene Freels, Greg Morton, Charles Stolldall Sr., Larry Anthony and Jim Hilderman.

LT to CPT. Michael Daugherty accepts his captains bars from COL Ronald J. Kelly at the Staff Dinner in August.

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MAJ Richard Treadway never stops grading papers, even taking them to the winter sports banquet.

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Pre Algebra - Algebra 1 - Algebra II - Pre Calculus - Calculus - Geometry

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LT Ananta Khanal

Mrs. Betty Harris

Physical Science - Biology I - Biology II - Chemistry - Physics

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English I, English II, English III, and English IV

English LTC Sam Mounger

MAJ Richard Twells

Ms. Syl Riney

Mrs. Pamela Ray

CPT Gary Kartye

Spanish I, II, III IV, V - French I, II, III, IV, V

Foreign Language Ms. Beth Thompson

CPT Frank Merrill

Mrs. Pamela Ray

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World History, Humanities, US History, US Government, Economics, Geography.

Social Studies COL Hank Matlosz

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LTC Lee Pelham

LTC Richard Ray

CPT Frank Giuseffi

MAJ Larry McClarey

Keyboarding, Accounting I, II, Journalism, Computer Literacy I, II.

Practical Arts Mrs. Peggy Reynard

CPT Andrea Nunziante

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CPT Michael Daugherty

Art, Drama, Private Music, Band

Fine Arts COL Dana Reynard

£ Ms. Vicki Davis

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CPT Gary Kartye

Learning Center, Library

Learning Resources Ms. Betty Harris

CPT Gary Kartye works with Matt McKenzie and Chris Zippmann.

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'That s all good, but can we eat?” asks MAJ Joe Ableman.

MMA newcomers at the annual beginning of school staff dinner included MAJ Greg Piper, CPT GerardoSena, CPT Gary Kartye, Ms. Vicki Davis, CPT Russ Long, LTAnanta Kha nal, Mrs. Pam Ray, LT Ken Climan, CPT Frank Merrill and LT Alex Barney (not pictured).

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CPTMike Pemberton seems to be saying, “Hmmm, this food looks good enough to eat!”

MAJ Terry Cannon, LTC Lee Pelham, CPT Gerardo Sena, and MAJ Joe Ableman share a laugh at the Senior • Faculty Basketball game.

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Jesse Parsons and Tyler Newbold lead MMA’s Marching Band in the Mark Twain Marching Festival in Hannibal, Missouri.

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Directors of Music - COL Dana Reynard Mr. Mike Shoemaker Band Commander-Jesse Parsons Drum Major-Tyler Newbold

PARADES: September The Mexico Soybean Parade - Mexico, MO October The Mark Twain Marching Festival-Hannibal, MO November MU-KSU Football Game-Columbia, MO

CONCERTS: December - Evensong March - Pops Concert April - 399th Army Band May - Festival of the Arts

Cadet Council Truman Foster and Hugh Carnahan enjoy a paddle boat ride on Lake Mismilaca.

The 2001 -2002 CADET COUNCIL

Boy Scouts SCOUTMASTERS: LTC Paul E. Gillette, '70 LTC Ron Rosendahl AWARDS: Chris Towers of Chandler, Texas, became just the third MMA Boy Scout to ever receive his Eagle Scout Award while at the Academy. He joins Ted Esser and Chris Free, '01, as members of that select group.

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SENIORS: Chad Marotti, Raul Calderon, and Ricardo Guerra. JUNIORS: Sanders Roth, Taylor Volz, and Jeremy Popp.

SOPHOMORES: Paul Long and Tony Serna.

FRESHMEN: Vince Duncil and Scott Cable. JUNIOR SCHOOL Representatives: Paulo Castellanos and Tyler Warhurst.

CADET CHORUS CADET CHORUS DIRECTOR: COL Dana Reynard Mr. Michael Shoemaker

CONCERTS: December - King's Daughters - Mexico December - Evensong - Memorial Chapel March - Pop Concert - Centennial Gymtorium May - Festival of the Arts - Centennial Gymtorium PRESIDENT: Ricky Garza

VICE PRESIDENT: Richard Preston

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Chris Zippmann ADVISOR: LTC Richard Ray

FULL MEMBERS: Peter Dolan, Travis Ellison, Ricky Garza, Ricardo Guerra, Richard Preston, Leonard Stephens, Yannik Suro, Taylor Volz, Tom Wang and Chris Zippmann. INITIATES: 14 High School - 3 Junior School

Delta Phi sponsor LTC Richard Ray and this year’s Delta Phi officers: President Ricky Garza, Vice-President Richard Preston, and Secretary Chris Zippmann.

DRAMA DRAMATEERS COACH: CPT Gary Kartye PLAYS: December - "The Lost World" March - "Voices From The Titanic" May-Act IV, Scene III "Henry V' Act I, Scene I "Cyrano De Bergerac" Act V, Scene III "Romeo and Juliet" Travis Ellison and Tommy Givens in "The Lost World."

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International -United States Color Guards COLOR GUARD SUPERVISOR: LTC Paul E. Gillette, 70 NATIONAL COLOR GUARD COMMANDER: Cadet Chris Towers of Chandler, Texas. INTERNATIONAL COLOR GUARD COMMANDER Cadet Brad Johnson of Azel, Texas.

FUSILEER SUPERVISOR: LTC Paul E. Gillette FUSILEER COMMANDER: CPT Chris Zippmann PLATOON SERGEANT: SSG Mike McDannel

COMPETITION Lee's Summit Drill Meet Tri-State Military

AWARDS: 2nd Regulation Drill --Lee's Summit

1 st in Exhibition with Weapons --Tri-Military (MMA) 1 st in Regulation Drill --Tri-Military (MMA) 2nd in Exhibition without Weapons --Tri-Military (MMA) 2nd in Color Guard --Tri-Military (MMA)

1 Oth in Inspection --Nationals (Daytona Beach, FL) 1 1 th in Regulation Drill --Nationals (Daytona Beach, FL) 1 6th in Color Guard --Nationals (Daytona Beach, FL)

1 1 th OVERALL --Nationals (Daytona Beach, FL)

Clubs/Groups

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The PROVOST MARSHAL: Ricky Garza ASSISTANT PROVOST MARSHAL: Peter Dolan Tom Wang

MP SUPERVISOR: LTC Paul E. Gillette

M-CLUB PRESIDENT: Raul Calderon VICE PRESIDENT: Chad Marotti

RANGERS RANGER INSTRUCTOR: SFC Greg Norfus, CPT Tony Brown AWARDS: 2001 Iron Man-JoseJimenez

Most-Push-ups-Jose Jimenez Most-Pull-ups- Scott Cardin

Most Sit-ups - Clayton Whittle Best 2-Mile Run - Jose Jimenez Best 4-Mile Road March - Jose Jimenez Universal Soldier

Band It’s hard to imagine how life at MMA would be without the Band keeping the corps in step. The MMA Band includes the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Marching Band. The band provides music at drill and review, as well as representing the corps at invitationals. It also in stills a sense of team spirit in the corps by providing the cheers for home sport ing events.

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Front Row: Taylor Volz, Sergio Munoz, Grant Smith, Bill Bushnell, Michael Killian, Julian Descamps, Sanders Roth, and Karl Karstensen. 2nd Row: Sam Ground, Adam Harralson, Lee Ressmeyer, Victor Gonzalez, Michael Dement, Stephen Hermann, Jordan Hostetter and Grant Bemis. 3rd Row: COL Dana Reynard, Charlie Wolfe, Brandon Allen, Kyle Yoest, Devon Barker, Chris George, Jacky Yeung and Tyler Newbold. 4th Row: Jesse Parsons, Leonard Stephens, Andrew Bushnell, Andrew Harryman, Julian Alejandre, David Cooke, John Earl, and Justin Schwartz.

Grant Smith challenges anyone to cut in front ofhim in line at the Jefferson Citypizza party.

The MMA Band marches with the corps around Faurot Field at the University of Missouri Columbia.

The band in the Mexico Holiday Parade.

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Drum Major Tyler Newbold directs his squad in competition at Hannibal.

Winners ofSuperior I Awards at the CMC Solo and Ensemble Music Festival were Kyle Yoest, David Cooke, Julien Descamps, Tyler Newbold, and Sergio Munoz. Middle Row: COL Dana Reynard, Grant Bemis, Steve Collison, Jesse Parsons, Jacky Yeung and Bill Bushnell. Back Row: Sanders Roth, Dany De la Puente, and Grant Smith.

Jesse Parsons leads the band in parade.

Jacky Yeung wails on the trumpet.

John Earl on saxophone.

Victor Gonzalez plays thesax, as does Mike Dement. Bill Bushnell bangs the drum all day, and Brandon Allen toots his horn.

Tuba player Leonard Stephens grabs a breath bet ween notes. Grant Bemis plays the xylophone.

Andy Bushnell on the baritone while Lee Ressmeyer plays the clarinet.

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Boy Scouts The Missouri Military Boy Scouts were founded in 1997. It has grown from 15 to 65 members. Boy Scouts meet ev ery Thursday, with high school one week and Junior Schoolers the next week. The primary goal of the troop is to get every member to the rank of private first class. After at taining that they work on merit badges as a group.

Front Row: Cory Moore, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Devin Grin, Camden Pratt, Evan Maconi, and Fox. 2nd Row: Ricardo Guerra, Aaron Hasheeve-Salvato, Hugh Carnahan, Ralph Leavy, Zach Hubbard, and Andy Wolfe. 3rd Row: Jason Stock, Alex Bozarth, Sonny Patel, Grant Bemis, Andy Mateer, Truman Foster, Chris George, John Stevenson, and Martin Karam. 4th Row: Sam Gaines, Charlie Wolfe, Karl Knutson, Tyler Hollman, Josh Grassl, Adam Harralson, Justin Freeman, Matt Graves, Stephen Hermann, Jose Flores, Paulo Castellanos, Ilya Kravtchouk, and Tyler Warhurst. 5th Row: LTCPaul Gillette, John Bozarth, Michael Swain, Jordan Hostetter, Blake Fountain, Juan Chidan, Tommy Givens, Stephen Wang, Sanders Roth, Tito Salome, Zach Bush, and LTC Ron Rosendahl. 6th Row: Ricky Rodrigues, Andrew Harryman, Alex Pierce, Tony Serna, Devon Barker, Chris Towers, Mike McDannel, Mark Stephenson, Boxd Baxter, and Jason Mattingly.

Truman Foster reels in a little one at Lake Teardrop.

Recognized as an Eagle Scout this year at MMA was Chris Towers. He is pictured here receiving his Eagle Scout Award with COL Ron Kelly, and LTCRon Rosendahl, Scoutmaster.

Jun ior School Ca de\ Cory Moore has ( little fun, while LT( Gillette works On ( fishingpole. Working on his line is cadet Andy Mateer.

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Cadet Council Cadet Council met monthly to discuss ideas brought forth by MMA Cadets. Along with COL Ronald J. Kelly, and other class repre sentatives (including the class presidents, presidents of various clubs, the Battalion Com mander, and a representative of the MMA newspaper), the group discussed pro posed options and ideas. When the group came to a decision on a subject, the reporting secretary would announce the results of the meet ing the following day at noon mess. Each class officer was elected to his position by his fellow classmates in his respective grade level.

Seated: Chad Marotti, Vince Duncil, Scott Cable, Tyler Warhurst, and Sanders Roth. Standing: Raul Calderon, Taylor Volz, Jeremiah Popp, COL Ronald J. Kelly, Ricky Garza, Ricardo Guerra, Paulo Castellanos, Andy Wolfe and Tony Serna.

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For the first time in quite awhile both the Cadet Chorus and the Band were under the direction of one person. COL Dana Reynard directed both in 200102 (with late help from Mr. Michael Shoemaker). Few, if any, beats were missed in the transistion from the year before, and the Chorus performed well all year.

FrontRow: Jimmy Triplett and Oscar Flores. 2ndRow: Carlos Guerrero and Carlos Carrillo. 3rd Row: Allen Reynoso and Jorge Hernandez. 4th Row: Gary Leon and Aaron Zaragoza. 5th Row: Paul Charbonneau and Michael Garcia. 6th Row: Andrew Wiegand and Jesus Rosas. 7thRow: Gerardo Martinez, Eric Melchert, Danny De La Puente, COL Reynard, Juan Capistran, Martin Macias and Alejandro Marcos. 8th Row: Steven Collison, Mrs. Reynard and Mauricio Espinosa.

The audience enjoyed hearing Jorge Hernandez as m uch as he enjoyed singing.

Steve Collisonand Gary Leon ready for their singing part.

Who knew Juan Capistran teas a singer?

'iSSOLRi I Paul Charbonneau shows a serious side to singing.

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Delta Phi The scholastic honor society of MMA is Delta Phi. The club en courages students to excel aca demically and to sharpen the skills that will prepare them for college. To be a Delta Phi member a cadet must earn the Academic Fourragere regularly. The “brain cord” is a symbol that he has earned 13 or more academic honor points in his classes. If he accomplishes this twice he is considered a “pledge;” If the ca det can do this three times, he becomes an Associate Member. As an Associate, a cadet can wear the Delta Phi pin and patch on the sleeve of his dress uni form. If the cadet is a senior he also wears the cord worn by fullfledged members. Delta Phi privileges include an extra per mit a week and studying how and when he sees fit.

Front Row: Ricky Garza. 2nd Row: Chris Zippmann and Richard Preston. 3rd Row: Taylor Volz, Leonard Stephens and Ricardo Guerra. 4th Row: Peter Dolan, Matt McKenzie, Emilio Avalos, Mario Moreno and Tyler Warhurst. 5th Row: Grant Bemis. 6th Row: John Earl, Chris McDannel, Jeramiah Popp, Tom Wang, Sanders Roth, Yannik Suro, Travis Ellison and Hector Ayala. 7th Row: Mark Stephenson, Devon Barker, Tony Serna, Adam Gabriel, Gerardo Ramos and Stephen Hermann (Notpictured Alec Mironov).

Emilio Avalos receives his senior key from COL Ronald J. Kelly, Academy President

Delta Phi Banquet guest speaker Jon Young, *01.

Senior members of Delta Phi were Chris Zippmann, Ricardo Guerra, Ricky Garza, and Emilio Avalos. (2nd Row) Richard Preston, Alec Mironov, and Yannik Suro.

The officers for Delta Phi for2002-03; President Tom Wang of Bloomington, Illinois; Vice-President Peter Dolan of Greeley, Colorado; and Jeremy Popp of Balikpappan, Indonesia.

COL Charles Stribling III awards cadet Ricky Garza the Lamm Plaque as Delta Phi president for 2001 - 2002.

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Drama CPT Gary Kartye super vised this year’s edition of the MMA Drama club, “The Dramateers”. Performances in 2002 in cluded “Twelve Angry Men,” “Titanic,” and the Festival of the Arts productions of “Henry V” Act IV, Scene III; “Cyrano De Bergerac” Act I, Scene I; and “Romeo and Juliet” Act V, Scene III.

Sitting: Scott Austin, Richard Preston, Julian Descamps. Mario Moreno, Tito Salome, Jaime Lopez and Alan Reynoso. Kneeling: Sergio Lujan, Tommy Givens, Sergio Munoz, Leopoldo Nunez, Enrique Arnaud, Travis Ellison and Justin Schwartz. Standing: Steve Strehl, Kane Weinberg, Eduardo Inigo, and Sam Dressier.

Ms. Betty Harris, Mrs. Pam Ray, and Ms. Vickie Davis strut their stuff as singers in “TheLost World."

Julien Descamps reads his lines.

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Bret Williams played several roles in "The Lost World," including the paper boy.

Bringing the radio show to life are Travis Ellison, Tommy Givens, Mrs. Pam Ray, Scott Austin, and Mario Moreno.

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Eduardo Inigo works on the plays most important aspect; its sound effects.

Ships Officers Enrique Arnaud and Sam Dressier.

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Eduardo Inigo and Tito Salome did a greatjob ofproviding sound effects for the productions.

Scott Austin reads his lines as Tommy Givens prepares to give rebuttal in the background.

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Fusileers

A command is barked and numerous rifles are sent spin ning into the air and caught with astonishing precision. This sight could only be the MMA Fusileer squad. Over 30 cadets composed the Fusileers, and made for a very successful season.

Front Row: Chris Zippmann and Chris McDannel. 2ndRow: ChadMarotti. 3rdRow: Victor Garribay and Mark Stephenson. 4th Row: Chris Towers, Eldmiro Martinez, Victor Jiminez and Luis Gonzalez. 5th Row: Jason Mattingly andTaylor Volz. 6th Row: Raul Calderon and Cameron Jonsson. 7th Row: Matthew Schwind, Kyle Hobbs, Brian Nedblake and Boyd Baxter. 8th Row: Gilbert Castellanos and LTC Paul E. Gillette. 9th Row: Shuhei Fuchigami, Mohamed Shiha, Hubert Gomez, Yannik Suro, Vince Duncil, Scott Cable, Fernando Humphrey and Zach Bush.

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The Fusileers performing at Mexico High School.

M-Club The M-Club. MMA’s ath letic honor society. The Mclub is composed of the best of the best athletes on MMA’s campus. To be an M-club member a cadet has to earn 2 full var sity letters in 3 consecutive athletic seasons. M-club members help out with vari ous sports-related activities including working the con cession stand, and sponsor ing a blood drive in the MMA Centennial Gymtorium.

Front Row: Yannik Suro, Victor Garibay, Charles Daniel, Tony Crawford, Cesar Garza, Jonathan Popp, Mark Stephenson and Alex Pierce. 2nd Row: Tony Serna, Cory Richard, Juan Capistran, Chris Zippmann, Raul Calderon, Chad Marotti, Chris McDannel and Sanders Roth. 3rd Row: Toni Wang, Peter Dolan, Leonard Stephens, Ricky Garza, Richard Preston, Paul Wellman,VinceDuncil and Clayton Whittle.

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Left, David Paul has that “I’m almost done" smile. Above, Peter Dolan displays his paper airplane for launchingat the M-Club’s annual Paper Airplane Toss held during halftime of the MMA vs. Kemper basketball game. Lower left, Paul Wellman has that “Where am I?" look on his face. Lower center, Scott Cardin enjoys some music while he waits togive blood. Lower righ t, Tom Wang prepares some sandwich spread for those who have given the gift oflife.

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Front Row: Ricky Garza. 2nd Row: Peter Dolan and Tom Wang. 3rdRow: Oscar Nuza and Gary Leon. 4th Row: Bladimir Martinez, Jaime Oban do, Matt Schwind, Kane Weinberg, Tyler Hollman, and Luis Gonzalez. 5th Row: Tony Serna, Gilbert Castellanos, Kyle Hobbs, and Cameron Jonsson. 6th Row: Scott Cardin, Andres Aguilera, Luis Vizcarra, Tito Salome, Travis Ellison, and Vince Duncil. 7th Row: Cory Richard, Michael Andrus, and LTC Paul Gillette.

Right, Gary Leon watches over one of the formal military balls. Below, MP’s Gilbert Castellanos, Tom Wang, Ricky Garza, Matt Schwind, and Gary Leon gather for a pic outside the PA booth.

Peter Dolan and Scott Cardin prepare the stage prior to the MacArthur Award ceremony.

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Bobby Kelleher stands at his post during Graduation.

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Front Row: Clayton Whittle. Middle Row: SFC Greg Norfus, Tyler Hollman, Taylor Volz, Juan Luna, and CPT Tony Brown. Back Row: Scott Cardin, Andy Bushnell, and Shuhei Fuchigami.

Cadets scramble to get to the Field House tn time to depart fora back-campus camping adventure.

Sean Crawford stands at ease as he gets directions from SFC Greg Norfus.

John Bozarth finds out firsthand about punishment Ranger-style.

Juan Rangers Kane Capistran, Jason Weinberg, Mattingly, and Dane Wiesman listen intently to SFC Greg Norfus.

M.C. Leonard Stephens gives a thumbs-up at the Ranger awards cookout.

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International Color Guard The International Color Guard boasted the flags of 7 foreign na tions this year with cadets from far lands such as China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Germany, Egypt, and Great Britain. During reviews and parades, the International Color Guard can be seen directly behind the National Color Guard, clad in white spats and helmets bearing the flags of their respective countries.

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Mark Stephenson was distinguished with the honor of displaying the flag during the MacArth ur Awards ceremony.

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The Color Guard parade.

United States u . Color Guard The National Color guard is the heart of every review and parade at MMA. They also compete against other units from across the country.

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-i The Color Guard marches in at the University ofMissouri Texas football game.

The MMA Color Guard exits theMU field after presenting the colors for former Miss USA Debbye Turner.

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FALL COLONELS SET STANDARD, SOCCER HITS DISTRICT FINALS! State Military Champions! Head Coach: CPT Frank Giuseffi Assistant Coach: LT Alex Barney Captains: Raul Calderon, Richard Preston, and Chris Zippmann Season Record: 15-3 ALL STATE MILITARY Emilio Avalos, Raul Calderon, Juan Capistran, Carlos Hernandez, Juan Luna, Richard Preston, Yannik Suro, and Chris Zippmann. VARSITY LETTERMEN Enrique Arnaud, Emilio Avalos, Raul Calderon, Juan Capistran, Hubert Gomez, Carlos Hernandez, Juan Luna, Salvador Macias, Tyler Newbold, Octavio Paras, Roberto Paras, Jeremy Popp, Richard Preston, Alan Reynoso, Yannik Suro, Jimmy Triplett, Aaron Zargoza, and Chris Zippmann. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Michael Dough, Alberto Gonzalez, Mike Jensen, Martin Macias, Bladimir Martinez, Matt McKenzie, Ivan Tarriba, and Chris Towers. SPECIAL AWARDS: Goal of the Year: Emilio Avalos Most Improved Player: Richard Preston Most Valuable Player: Emilio Avalos and Juan Capistran All District: Emilio Avalos, Juan Capistran, Juan Luna and Richard Preston Honorable Mention: Raul Calderon and Chris Zippmann

Junior Carlos Hernandez tied the MMA record for most goals scored in one game. During a game against Southern Boone County, Hernandez scored a record 7 goals. He tied Tomas Gonzlaez, "84, and Fernando Diez Pineyro, '01.

Head Coach: MAJ Terry Cannon Assistant Coaches: MAJ Joe Ableman, CPT Mike Pemberton, CPT Gary Kartye, and Ms. Beth Thompson Captains: Scott Hemenway and Drew Parsons Season Record: 0-9

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ALL STATE MILITARY Joe Bassett, Boyd Baxter, Tony Crawford, Peter Dolan, Vince Duncil, Scott Hemenway, Drew Parsons, Sanders Roth, Leonard Stephens and Tom Wang. VARSITY LETTERMAN Brandon Allen, Ricardo Alvarez, Joe Bassett, Boyd Baxter, Greg Bereolos, Andy Bushnell, Paul Charbonneau, Tony Crawford, Charles Daniel, Mark Stephenson, Chafen DeLao, Mike Dement, Peter Dolan, Vince Duncil, Victor Gonzalez, Scott Hemenway, Kyle Hobbs, Preston King, Paul Long, Mike McDannel, Chris Miller, Jaime Obando, Drew Parsons, Alex Pierce, Cory Richard, Sanders Roth, Tony Serna, Leonard Stephens, and Tom Wang. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Adam Gabriel, Victor Rodriguez, and Matt Schwind. SPECIAL AWARDS: Best Offensive Back: Tony Crawford Best Offensive Lineman: Boyd Baxter Best Defensive Lineman: Scott Hemenway Best Defensive Back: Drew Parsons Best Defensive Player: Peter Dolan

CROSS COUNTRY Head Coach: MAJ Larry McClarey Assistant Coach: LT Kevin Pettit Captains: Clayton Whittle and Bill Bushnell Season Record: 5-2

State Military Champions!

ALL STATE MILITARY Scott Austin, Devon Barker, John Bozarth, Bill Bushnell, Victor Garibay, Taylor Volz, and Clayton Whittle. VARSITY LETTERMAN Scott Austin, Devon Barker, John Bozarth, Bill Bushnell, Victor Garibay, Taylor Volz, and Clayton Whittle. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Carlos Carrillo, Justin Schwartz, and Stephen Wang.

Most Valuable Runner: Clayton Whittle Most Improved Runner: John Bozarth

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COLONELS’ WINNING WAYS BRINGS WINTER SPORTS TO LIFE!

BASKETBALL Head Coach: CPT Michael Pemberton Assistant Coach: MAJ Joe Ableman and MAJ Terry Cannon Captains: Cesar Garza and Jeremy Popp State Military Champions! Season Record: 8-11

ALL STATE MILITARY ------------- —--------------------------------------------Tony Crawford, Charles Daniel, Victor Garibay, Cesar Garza, Ricky Garza, Gary Leon, Jeremy Popp, Cory Richard, and Tom Wang. VARSITY LETTERMAN Tony Crawford, Charles Daniel, Victor Garibay, Cesar Garza, Ricky Garza, Gary Leon, Jeremy Popp, Cory Richard, and Tom Wang. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Andres Aguilera, Luis Alejandre, James Ballerstein, Greg Bereolos, Jon Casey, Chafen DeLao, Ryan Mathis, and Arnulfo Valdez. SPECIAL AWARDS Most Valuable Player: Ricky Garza Best Defensive Player: Jeremy Popp Best Offensive Player: Ricky Garza Most Improved Player: Victor Garibay

Senior Ricky Garza broke the MMA scoring record for most points in a single basketball game. Garza scored 46 points against Kemper Military Academy on February 4, 2002 at Kemper's home court. The previous record was 40 points which was set on February 4,1956, against Kemper by Bob Gibbons, z56, exactly 46 years earlier.

Head Coach: MAJ Richard Twells Assistant Coach: LT Alex Barney Captains: Tony Serna, Paul Wellman and Leonard Stephens Season Record: 3-13 ALL STATE MILITARY Kane Weinberg, Tony Serna, Leonard Stephens, and Paul Wellman. VARSITY LETTERMAN Vince Duncil, Tyler Hollman, Bobby Kelleher, Justin Schwartz, Tony Serna, Leonard Stephens, Jimmy Triplett, Kane Weinberg, and Paul Wellman. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Devon Barker, Joe Bassett, Joe Brown, Scott Cable, Gilbert Castellanos, Mike Dough, Carlos Guerrero, Eduardo Inigo, and Mike Metelskiy. 118 Athletics

SPECIAL AWARDS Arbogast Award (Best 1st year Wrestler): Vince Duncil Bailey Award (Most Improved Wrestler): Kane Weinberg Keaton Award (Best Wrestler): Tony Serna State Qualifiers: Tony Serna

SWIMMING Head Coach: LTC Ron Rosendahl Assistant Coach: CPT Frank Giuseffi Captains: Peter Dolan and Zach Day Season Record: 7-5 VARSITY LETTERMAN Michael Andrus, Juan Capistran, Scott Cardin, Zach Day, Peter Dolan, Andres Espada, Tommy Givens, Ricardo Guerra, Fernando Humphrey, Esteban Marcos, Mario Moreno, and Jonathan Popp. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Mauricio Espinosa, Shelton Fierro, Oscar Flores, Mike Garcia, Pablo Garduno, Alberto Gonzalez, Luis Gonzalez, Sergio Gutierrez, Martin Macias, Alejandro Marcos, Sergio Munoz, Jaime Obando, Luciano Peralta, Alex Pierce, Victor Rodriguez, and Oscar Valdez. SPECIAL AWARDS Best Swimmer: Peter Dolan. Green-Schmuller Trophy: Peter Dolan Best Breaststroke: Peter Dolan Best Butterfly: Zach Day Best Sprinter: Peter Dolan

Most Improved Swimmer: Jonathan Popp Best Freestyle: Zack Day Best Diver: Michael Andrus Best Long Distance: Jonathan Popp Best Individual Medley: Tommy Givens

RIFLE Head Coach: ISGT Randy Jacobson State Military Champions! Captains: Chad Marotti and Chris Horton Season Record: 6-5 ALL STATE MILITARY Shuhei Fuchigami, Chris Horton, Edelmiro Martinez, and Dane Wiesman. VARSITY LETTERMAN John Earl, Shuhei Fuchigami, Chris Horton, Chad marotti, Edelmiro Martinez, and Dane Wiesman. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Paul Long, Jason Mattingly, Sanders Roth, and Chris Zippmann.

SPECIAL AWARDS Best Prone: Chris Horton Best Kneel: Dane Wiesman Best Stand: Chris Horton Best Overall: Chris Horton and Dane Wiesman Gold Medalists: Wiesman (3), Horton (2), Fuchigami (1), and Roth (1). Silver Medalists: Martinez (4), Horton (1), and Earl (1). Bronze Medalists: Fuchigami (2), Horton (1), Earl (I), Martinez (1), Marotti (1), and Zippmann (1).

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SPRING SUCCESS HAS COLONELS AT STATE IN GOLF AND TENNIS!

Head Coach: MAJ Terry Cannon Assistant Coach: MAJ Joe Ableman Captains: Cesar Garza Season Record: 0-10 ALL STATE MILITARY Carlos Carrillo, Paul Charbonneau, Mike Dement, Cesar Garza, Mike McDannel, Cory Richard, and Mark Stephenson. VARSITY LETTERMAN Brandon Allen, Boyd Baxter, Carlos Carrillo, Paul Charbonneau, Mike Dement, Pablo Fernandez, Shuhei Fuchigami, Cesar Garza, Chris McDannel, Cory Richard, Mark Stephenson, Yannik Suro, and Jesus Vizcarra. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Brad Amador, Grant Bemis, and Oscar Flores.

SPECIAL AWARDS Dean Ahistrand, '82 MVP Baseball Trophy: Cesar Garza The Most Valuable Pitcher Award: Paul Charbonneau The Best Utility Infielder: Pablo Fernandez The Most Versatile Player: Mike Dement

Head Coach: 1SGT Randy Jacobson State Military Champions! Assistant Coach: CPT Andrea Nunziante Captains: Matt McKenzie Season Record: 10-3 ALL STATE MILITARY Jerry Ayala, Dany De la Puente, Matt McKenzie, Brent Needham, Tyler Newbold, Oscar Nuza, and Dane Wiesman. VARSITY LETTERMAN Jerry Ayala, Dany De la Puente, Matt McKenzie, Brent Needham, Tyler Newbold, and Oscar Nuza. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Zach Day, Sam Dressier, Scott Hemenway, Brian Nedblake, Matt Schwind, Dane Wiesman, and Kyle Yoest.

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SPECIAL AWARDS Chuck Foley, '53, Golf Trophy for the Best Golfer: Dany De la Puente Silver Medalist at the State Military Tournament: Dany De la Puente Bronze Medalist at the State Military Tournament: Matt McKenzie Most Improved Player Award: Tyler Newbold State Qualifier: Dany De la Puente

Head Coach: MAJ Larry McClarey Assistant Coaches: LT Kevin Pettit ___ Captains: Ricky Garza, Tony Crawford, and Clayton Whittle Season Record: 4-1

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ALL STATE MILITARY Brandon Bays, Tony Crawford, Gary Leon, Paul Wellman, Ricky Garza, Octavio Paras, and Clayton Whittle. VARSITY LETTERMAN Scott Austin, Brandon Bays, Andy Bushnell, Bill Bushnell, Tony Crawford, Victor Garibay, Ricky Garza, Gary Leon, Octavio Paras, Paul Wellman, and Clayton Whittle. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Devon Barker, Ricardo Burgos, Charles Daniel, Eduardo Inigo, Paul Karstensen, Edelmiro Martinez, Roberto Paras, Sanders Roth, and Chris Towers. SPECIAL AWARDS Lee Kelce, '52, Trophy for the Best Runner: Ricky Garza The COL Joe Bailey Bronze Eagle Award (Most points in a Varsity Meet): Ricky Garza The Jack Carr Award (Most Valuable Overall Team Member): Ricky Garza Most Valuable Team Member in Track Events: Ricky Garza The Dick Noonan Award (Most Valuable Team Member tn Field Events): Tony Crawford

TENNIS Head Coach: CPT Mike Pemberton Captains: Richard Preston and Raul Calderon Season Record: 9-1

Senior Ricky Garza set his second school record when he broke the Academy's triple jump record at district competition on May 13th, 2002. Ricky jumped 42' 31/4".

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ALL STATE MILITARY ------------------------------------------------Emilio Avalos, Raul Calderon, Sean Crawford, Bernardo Cubedo, Jorge Hernandez, and Richard Preston. VARSITY LETTERMAN Emilio Avalos, Raul Calderon, Sean Crawford, Bernardo Cubedo, Jorge Hernandez, Mario Moreno, Richard Preston, and Alan Reynoso. JUNIOR VARSITY LETTERMAN Enrique Arnaud, James Ballerstein, and Jose Jimenez. STATE QUALIFIERS Emilio Avalos, Sean Crawford, and Richard Preston. SPECIAL AWARDS Ming Lee Lowe, '88, Tennis Plaque for the Best Tennis Player: Bernardo Cubedo The Most Improved Tennis Players: Sean Crawford The Most Inspirational Player: Richard Preston The Best Doubles Team: Richard Preston and Emilio Avalos Field of Dreams

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0 Soccer kicks for success! Head Coach CPTFrank Giuseffi

The 2001-2002 MMA Soccer Team

Assistant Coach LTAlex Barney

Manager Jesse Parsons

SOCCER Front Row (Left to Right): Carlos Hernandez, Ivan Tarriba, Roberto Paras, Octavio Paras, Bladimir Martinez, Jimmy Triplett, Alan Reynoso, Alberto Gonzalez, and Juan Luna. 2nd Row: Salvador Macias, Enrique Arnuad, Martin Macias, Emilio Avalos, Mike Dough, Juan Capistran, Raul Calderon, Matt McKenzie, Aaron Zaragoza, and Hubert Gomez. 3rd Row: CPT Frank Giuseffi, Richard Preston, Tyler Newbold, Mike Jensen, Jeremy Popp, Chris Towers, Yannik Suro, Chris Zippmann, Jesse Parsons, and LTAlex Barney.

Co-MVP Emilio Avalos searches fora hole in the defense.

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Co-MVP Juan Capistran directs the Colonels defense from his goalie position.

Roberto Paras hits another Colonel goal against Wentworth.

Hubert Gomez scores a goal, a common sight for the Colonels in 2001.

Yannik Suro strides to the ball moments before he scores on a penalty kick.

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Head Coach MAJ Terry Cannon

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The 2001-2002 MMA Football Team

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Front Row: CPTMike Pemberton, MAJ Terry Cannon, Chris Miller, Scott Hemenway, Drew Parsons, Peter Dolan, Tony Crawford, Boyd Baxter, MAJ Joe Ableman, and Ms. Beth Thompson. 2nd Row: Joe Bassett, Mark Stephenson, Chris McDannel, Victor Gonzalez, Julian Alejandre, Adam Gabriel, Andy Bushnell, Leonard Stephens, Jason Mattingly, and Tom Wang. 3rd Row: Kyle Hobbs, Paul Long, Mike Dement, Preston King, Charles Daniel, Tony Serna, Cory Richard, Sanders Roth, Ricky Alvarez, and Jaime Obando. 4th Row: John Earl, Brandon Allen, Greg Bereolos, Vince Duncil, Alex Pierce, John Herring, Victor Rodriguez, Andrew Wiegand, and David Paul.

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Drew Parsons looks for a hole in the defensive line.

Coach Cannon stands with the captains-elect Peter Dolan, Mark Stephenson, ChrisMcDannel, Tom Wang, Leonard Stephens, and Joe Bassett.

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Coach Cannon and team captains Paul Wellman, Drew Parsons, Scott Hemenway, and Ricky Garza head to mid-field for the coin-toss against Kemper.

Tom Wang hands the ball offto Tony Crawford against Paris.

QB Tom Wang unloads a pass against Paris.

Manager Brett Williams tends to a sore-kneed Mike Dement.

Paul Wellman and Tony Crawford double up on a Paris ball carrier.

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LT Pettit discusses times with the varsity team including Bill Bushnell. Devon Barker crosses the finish line as MAJ McClarey records his time. Taylor Volz strides it out.

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LTPettit hands Clayton Whittle the MVP Plaque. Below, Clayton shows the form that won hint the award as the Colonels’ best runner.

Bill Bushnell rounds his final lap.

MALA runners Victor Garibay, Scott Austin, and Clayton Whittle get out to a fast start at the Bowling Green Invitational.

Victor Garibay finishes first for the Colonels at the Bowling Green Invitational. Scott Austin pushes himself towards the finish line.

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Head Coach CPTMike Pemberton

Assistant Coach MAJ Joe Ableman

Front Row: Andres Aguilera, Cha fen DeLao, Cesar Garza, Arnulfo Valdez, Tony Crawford, Tom Wang, Ryan Mathis, Gary Leon, and Jonathon Casey. 2nd Row: MAJ Joe Ableman, CPTMike Pemberton, Cory Richard, Ricky Garza, Victor Garibay, Jeremy Popp, James Ballerstein, Greg Bereolos, Charles Daniel, Luis Alejandre, Ricky Alvarez, Kyle Yoest, and John Bozarth.

It looks like Cory Richard has perfected the “no-look "pass!

Tony Crawford debates the ref's call.

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Gary Leon, Chas Daniels, and Victor Garibay apply pressure to Kempei players as they attempt to inbound the ball.

MAJ Joe Ableman presen ts Ricky Garza with the MVP Award for Basketball.

MVP Ricky Garza gels the layup and the foul.

Charles Daniel finds an open spot in the defense, and then calls for the ball.

Tony Crawford gets an easy layup, as Victor Garibay and Jeremy Popp wait fora rebound opportunity.

JVmembers celebrate a last second shot by Gary Leon which gave them a one-point home win (scoreboard above) over longtime rival Wentworth.

Left, Cesar Garza turns up the heat with a long range shot against arch-rival Kemper. Above, Jeremy Popp, doing what he does best, battling for a rebound.

Ricky Garza elevates against a trio ofMSD defenders.

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Head Coach MAJ Richard Twells

Front Row: Leonard Stephens and Tony Serna. 2nd Row: Justin Schwartz, Scott Cable, Tyler Hollman, Jimmy Triplett, Carlos Guerrero, Eduardo Inigo, and Kane Weinberg. 3rd Row: MAJ Richard Twells, Mike Metelskiy, Bobby Kelleher, Joe Bassett, Joe Brown, Devon Barker, Mike Dough, Vince Duncil, Gilbert Castellanos, and LT Alex Barney.

Jimmy Triplett looks for a way out of the human press that aCentralia wrestler has encased him in.

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Vince Duncil prepares to restart the match against his Centralia opponent.

Tony Serna accepts congratulations for finishing 8th at state wrestling and a plaque as MMA’s Wrestling MVP.

Paul Wellman takes the over position as he starts a match at home.

Above, Tony Serna grabs a quick breather. Below, Tony fights to stay in the ring against his opponent.

Leonard Stephens shakes the hand ofhis opponent prior to a match. Right, the referee prepares to raise his hand in victory

Paul Wellman s match is stopped fora bloody nose.

Tyler Hollman tries to fight his way out ofa difficult situatio

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Swimmers do more than tread water! The 2001-2002 MMA Swimming Team

Head Coach LTC Ron Rosendahl

Assistant Coach Frank Giuseffi

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Diving Board: Zach Day, Peter Dolan, Scott Cardin, Thomas Givens, Ricardo Guerra, Esteban Marcos, Altjandre Salva, and Danny Guiterrez. In Pool: Jonathan Popp, Jordan Hostetter, Sergio Munoz, Jose Muela, Mauricio Flores, Victor Rodriguez, Alex Pierce. Seated on boards: Andres Espada, Pablo Garduno, Alberto Gonzalez, Shelton Fierro, Martin Macias, Mauricio Espinosa, Jaime Obando, Michael Andrus, Fernando Humphrey. Standing behind the boards: Head Coach LTCRon Rosendahl, Assistant Coach CPTFrank Pemberton, Zach Bush, Julien Descamps, Luciano Peralta, Alejandro Marcos, Luis Gonzalez, Oscar Valdez, Mario Moreno, Mike Garcia, and Juan Capistran.

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Left, swimmer Oscar Valdez towels off after practice. Above, Manager Zach Bush and CPT Frank Giuseffi tabulate the scoring at a home meet.

Peter Dolan swims to the stairs as he prepares to get out of the pool.

Peter Dolan receives the award for being the MVP of the MMA Swim Team.

Zach Day takes a deep breath in mid-stroke.

Zach Day takes a minute to catch his breath after finishing the 100m Butterfly.

Scott Cardin discusses his race at a meet with two teammates.

Peter Dolan and Tom Givens work asjudges in a meet against Sedalia.

Jonathan Popp after finishing 2nd in the 500m Freestyle.

Cadet Peter Dolan exhorts teammate Esteban Marcos as he dives over the tag ofZach Day in the 200Medley relay race.

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Head Coach 1SG Randy Jacobson

Front Roiv: Shuhei Fuchigami, Edelniiro Martinez, Dane Wiesman, and Chris Zippmann. 2nd Row: Grant Bemis, Brian Nedblake, Sanders Roth, Jason Mattingly. Chad Marotti, Chris Horton, Paul Long, John Earl, 1SG Randy Jacobson, and Manager Tray Terry.

Edelniiro Martinez buckles up his shootingjacket before a match.

John Earlsightsin as he shoots from the kneeling position. Chris Horton wheels in the target retrieval system to check his scores.

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Dane Wiesman checks the targets with a scope.

Chris Zippmann looks over practice targets in the Academy’s rifle range.

Chris Horton prepares to shoot from the prone position.

Edelmiro Martinez sights in before firing.

Shuhei Fuchigami bends down to check his scores.

Dane Wiesman pulls his target offofthe retrieval system.

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£ Tracksters run for it!

The 2001-2002 MMA Track Team

Head Coach MAJ Larry McClarey

Front Row: MAJ Larry McClarey, Tony Crawford, Ricky Garza, Clayton Whittle, and LTAlex Barney. 2nd Row: Paul Wellman, Ricardo Burgos, Bladimir Martinez, Octavio Paras, Paul Karstensen, Sanders Roth, and Eddie Delashmit. 3rd Row: Devon Barker, Roberto Paras, Gary Leon, Bill Bushnell, and Eduardo Inigo. 4th Row: Victor Garibay, Scott Austin, Brandon Bays, Charles Daniel, Chris Towers, and Andy Bushnell.

Octavio Paras hands off the baton to Ricky Garza during the 400m relay run.

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Andy Bushnell falls back into the pit after an attempted longjump.

MMA’s best throwing the discus was Tony Crawford.

Paul Wellman strides it out in the 200m run at the Mexico Invitational.

Chris Towers flies through the air in his long jump attempt.

Roberto Paras clears a hurdle at the Mexico “Bulldog Invitational” Relays.

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Chas Daniel takes his turn throwing the shot put.

Victor Garibay keeps his lead during a relay event at the MMA soccer complex.

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Tennis Team Aces Finals! The 2001-2002 MMA Tennis Team

Head Coach CPT Mike Pemberton

Front Row: Andrew Wiegand, Bernardo Cubedo, Raul Calderon, Mario Moreno, Jorge Hernandez, and Christian Tucker. 2nd Row: LTC Jim Medley, Jose Jimenez, Emilio Avalos, Sean Crawford, James Ballerstein, Alberto Gonzalez, Richard Preston, and Coach CPT Mike Pemberton.

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Jorge Hernandez checks his scores in with Coach Mike Pemberton. Right, Richard Preston sneaks toward the net after serving.

Richard Preston looks to return a volley.

MAIA Tennis players Raul Calderon, Mario Moreno, Bernardo Cubedo, Coach Alike Pemberton, Richard Preston, Sean Crawford, Emilio Avalos, and Jorge Hernandez rejoice after winning the District Championships inMarshall, Missouri.

Emilio Avalos backhands a volley over the net.

Bernardo Cubedo hits a serve.

Raul Calderon thinks about his oncourt strategy.

Bernardo Cubedo returns a serve.

. "Volley this!" says Sean Crawford.

A Emilio Avalos contemplates what is next after winning his singles competition.

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Baseball Season Goes to Full Count! Head Coach MAJ Terry Cannon

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Carlos Carrillo awaits a throw at second base.

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Paul Charbonneaus) nvsgood form at the plate.

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Pitcher Paul Charbonneau throws to first baseman Carlos Carrillo with a pick-off move.

Alec Mironov waits to catch the next pitch.

MALA scored its first run ofthe year when Carlos Carrillo came home safely on this wild pitch.

Centerfielder Mike the infield.

Ttel throws the ball back in to

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Golfers swing for State! The 2001-2002 MMA Golf Team

Head Coach 1SG Randy Jacobson

Assistant Coach CPT Andrea Nunziante

Front Row: Matt Schwind and Oscar Nuza. 2nd Row: 1SG Randy Jacobson, Tyler Newbold, Scott Hemenway, Matt McKenzie, Kyle Yoest, Brian Nedblake, and CPT Andrea Nunziante. 3rd Row: Scott Austin, Dane Wiesman, Jerry Ayala, Zach Day, Brent Needham, and DanyDe la Puente.

Oscar Nuza surveys a green before making a putt.

Dane Wiesman has that “Where did that shot go?” look on his face.

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Matt McKenzie studies his putt.

FOLEY GOLF TROPHY Tyler Newbold scans out a chip (left), before relaxing on the teebox of the following hole (below).

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Golfer Brent Needham picks up his ball after holing out.

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Jerry Ayala calculates which club to use.

Scott Hemenway walks the course.

Scott Austin displays a good follow through to his swing.

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Scott Austin goes for the burn during weight training.

Weightlifting

Raul Calderon takes on the most importantjob in the weightroom, spotting another lifter.

“Stone Cold ” Scott Austin shows offhis pythons for the cameras.

Richard Preston prepares for another set ofreps.

Sanders Roth barely makes a completion, and his team holds on for another down.

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Paul Shapiro finds time to chill with his amigos between quarters in intermural football.

Coach Twells lays down the law following a question able play.

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Juan Carlos Cano

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Sam Gaines

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Mr. Dave Bogdon Mathematics

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LTC James Garrett Social Studies

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MAJ Willis Kleinsorge Science

Mrs. Judy Twells 6th Grade

MAJ Kleinsorge receives the respect due him by his top science students.

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Paulo Castellanos Company Commander

Stephen Hermann First Sergeant, Supply Sergeant and Platoon Leader

Chris George First Sergeant, Supply Sergeant and Platoon Leader

Jordan Hostetter First Sergeant, Supply Sergeant and Platoon Leader

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3rd Platoon - Martin Karam, platoon leader.

Awards Military Honor Medal and Bar Luis Aldrele, Hector Ayala, Juan Carlos Cano, Paulo Castellanos, Juan Carlos Chidan, Brandon Clairday, Nathan Cornelison, Gonzalo Fernandez, Jose Flores, Jose Garza, Chris George, Eugenio Gonzalez, Adam Harralson, Stephen Hermann, Martin Karam, Sergio Miranda, Corey Moore. Jesus Rodriguez. Diego Rosas, Michael Swain, Tyler Warhurst and Andy Wolfe Barracks Honor Medal and Bar Luis Aldrele, Hector Ayala, Daniel Bensusan, Juan Carlos Cano, Paulo Castellanos, Juan Carlos Chidan. Brandon Clairday. Claudio Espinosa, Jose Flores, Jose Garza, Eugenio Gonzalez. Stephen Hermann, Martin Karam, Sergio Miranda, Corey Moore, Sonny Patel, Jesus Rodriguez, Diego Rosas, Alvaro Sainz, Tyler Shomette, Tyler Warhurst, Andy Wolfe and Charlie Wolfe Discipline Honor Medal and Bar Hector Ayala, Paulo Castellanos, Jose Flores, Marlin Karam, Corey Moore, Jesus Rodriguez and Diego Rosas Scholarship Honor Medal and Bar Hector Ayala. Fernando Benatar, Stephen Hermann, Diego Rosas and Tyler Warhurst Athletics Honor Medal and Bar Enrique Anda, Hector Ayala. Brandon Clairday. Claudio Espinosa, Jose Flores, Eugenio Gonzalez, Adam Harralson, Jordan Hostetler, Zach Hubbard, Karl Knutson, Sergio Miranda. Ricky Rodriguez, Martin Ruy-Sanchez, Alvaro Sainz Michael Swain, Tyler Warhurst and Charlie Wolfe Journalism Honor Medal and Bar Jose Flores, Justin Freeman and Stephen Hermann Advance Reader Program Medals Enrique Anda, Justin Freeman, Karl Knutson, Sergio Miranda. Alex Slirlen. Jason Stock and Jim Thrower ARP Top Reader Alex Stirlen Cadet Council Certificate Paulo Castellanos. Tyler Warhurst and Andy Wolfe Art Awards Enrique Anda. Juan Carlos Cano, Hugh Carnahan, Juan Carlos Chidan. Brandon Clairday. Nathan Cornelison, Truman Foster. Devin Fox. Jose Garza, Devon Grin. Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato. William Kerns. Karl Knutson. Ralph Leavy, Donny Lehman, Evan Maconi, Andy Mateer, Corey Moore, Justin McBride. Sonny Patel. Camden Pratt. Ricky Rodriguez, Martin Ruy-Sanchez. Tyler Shomette. Andres Suarez del Real. Jim Thrower and Andy Wolfe Art Achievement Award Tyler Shomette Junior School Band Certificates Alex Bozarth. Paulo Castellanos. Sam Gaines, Eugenio Gonzalez. William Kerns, Andy Mateer, Corey Moore, John Richardson. Eli Rubel, Alex Stirlen, Michael Swain. Tyler Warhursl and Andy Wolfe High School Band Certificates Chris George, Adam Harralson. Stephen Hermann and Charlie Wolfe Academic Distinction (4th and 5,h Grades) Devin Fox (Reading), Ralph Leavy (Reading), Donny Lehman (English, Math), William Kents (English, Math, Reading, Science)

Academic Distinction (6lh Grade) Andy Wolfe (Math) and Corey Moore (English, Science, Reading Social Studies) Academic Distinction (7th Grade) Fernando Benatar (Reading, French II), Alex Bozarth (Reading). Diego Rosas (Math, Social Studies). Tyler Warhurst (Science. Social Studies, Spanish I) and Hector Ayala (English. Reading, French I. Math, Science and Social Studies) Academic Distinction (8,h Grade) Daniel Bensusan (Math). Oscar Cervantes (English), Sergio Miranda (Math), Alex Slirlen (Literature), Jose Flores (English, Science, Social Studies) and Stephen Hermann (English, Reading, Science, Social Studies) Company Spelling Champion Jim Thrower Science Fair Winners Hector Ayala, Paulo Castellanos, Jose Flores and Tyler Warhurst Maj. George L. Piper Outstanding Junior School Athlete Stephen Hermann and Martin Karam Piper Barracks Award Andy Wolfe President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement Jose Flores President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence William Kerns and Stephen Hermann G. David Baily Discipline Award Martin Karam Best Platoon Leader Award Jesus Rodriguez Rotary Service-Above-Self Award Jose Flores Petit Fellowship Cup Paulo Castellanos C.R. Stribling Jr. Award for Highest Efficiency Paulo Castellanos Harris Plaque for Most Soldierly Cadet Juan Carlos Chidan Hal Heymann All-American Boy Award Charlie Wolfe Faculty Plaque for Leadership, Cooperation and Loyalty Paulo Castellanos Petit Plaque for InterAmerican Relations Luis Aldrele and Stephen Hermann Sen. Bond Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Hector Ayala Improvement Plaque Michael Swain Highest Scholarship Plaque (Grade 8) Stephen Hermann Highest Scholarship Plaque (Grade 7) Hector Ayala Highest Scholarship Plaque (Grades 4,5,6) William Kerns

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Martin Ruy-Sanchez, Stephen HasheeveSalvato, Devon Grin and Camden Pratt stand at right shoulder arms during review.

Jordan Hostetter reports that his platoon is all present and accounted for.

SGTNorfiis and Evan Maconi have a meeting of the minds.

Company Commander Paulo Castellanos leads Bravo Companypast the review stand.

Jose Flores functions as platoon sergeant during Sunday review.

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Jordan Hostetter, after helping to win the company honor platoon flag at review.

MAJ Vaughan watches the line during the company drill-down.

MAJ Vaughan presents Andres Suarez del Real with the plaque for winning the first new boy drill down of the year.

Parade rest for a late October outdoor review.

Evan Maconi stands at parade rest.

MAJ Vaughan inspects rifle movements in preparation for a Sunday review.

A briefmoment ofsilliness between events.

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Devin Fox sits on a homemade hovercraft built by Justin Freeman, Matt Graves and Blake Cylenica.

Juan Carlos Chidan hitting the books in preparation fora big test.

Academic Alex Stirlen, Jose Flores, Adam Harralson and Tyler Shomette portray four of the Greek gods in a skit during Quality Quest week.

Sam Gaines and Eli Rubel work diligently on their science fair project.

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Halloween Eugenio Gonzalez, Jesus Rodriguez and Justin Freeman lead the charge toward the Halloween buffet line.

LTC. Eastman’s advisory group carves their first-place pumpkin for thejack-o-lantem contest.

Charlie Wolfe came to the Halloween commandant, CPTReposa.

Hugh Carnahan decorates a triple-decker Christmas cookie as part ofMrs. Twells’s class.

Corey Moore mugs with a disgruntledlooking Santa.

Junior School cadets with the Cadet Choirprepare to go caroling in the Mexico area.

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Truman Foster marvels at his good luck.

Michael Swain« Dad's Day Ball.

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The suave and debonair Eduardo Cabildo, Cedrick Mier, Ricky Rodriguez and Aaron Goetting.

Eduardo Cabildo steals a dance with Miss Missouri Jennifer Hover at the Valentine’s Ball.

Brandon Clairday and Jordan Hostetter, entertaining the ladies at the Tulip Ball.

Chris George wishes the night wouldnever end.

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Alex Bozarth finds a date he can look up

Martin Karam keeps an eye out for nosy photographers.

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Karl Knutson shows off his mastery ofform on one of MAJ Kleinsorge’s trips to the Mexico Lanes bowling alley.

Stephen Hermann Castellanos perform with the high school band at the Festival of the Arts.

The Junior School band performing during the Commencement Weekend awards ceremony.

Activities CPT Reposa relaxes with an Escape and Evasion team back campus.

Blake Cylenica, Sergio Miranda and Charlie Wolfe show off their first place medals after winning the 2002 Escape and Evasion exercise.

Charlie Wolfe requests permission for the Junior School Brigadiers to use the drill area.

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Claudio Espinosa practicing the motions for a Brigadier field show.

Truman Foster and High Carnahan clown around as part of the Junior Sch ool Dra m a leers ’ spring play.

The Brigadiers practice on Colonels Field for the Commencement Weekend performance.

LTC. Eastman takes a pie in the face from the dramateersat the end of the spring play.

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FIELD TRIPS Sonny Patel climbs a steel spiral at the St. Louis City Museum.

Gonzalo Fernandez finds his way out ofthe City Museum's rope maze.

Chris Hubinger brings a new friend back to MMA from the school trip to Six Flags St. Louis.

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Brandon Clairday and Hector Ayala wrestle at Johnson's Shut Ins on the science/social studies trip.

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Sam Gaines and Alex Bozarth soak up the culture at the Mom’s Day art exhibit.

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Blake Cylenica, Tyler Shomette and John Richardson vamp it up while practicing water safety at Camp Mismilaca.

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CPT Strunk bestows the rifle award for sharpshoots! bar 3 upon Tyler Warhurst.

COL Kelly and MAJ Va ugha n congratulate Corey Moore for winning the drill-down plaque for the new boys.

Ricky Rodriguez receives the honor medal and bar for athletics from Junior School Athletic Director LTC. Garrett.

r5 LTC. Eastman awards the honor medal and bar for scholarship to Stephen Hermann and Tyler Warhurst at the fall awards banquet.

LTC. Garrett presents Eugenio Gonzalez, Alvaro Sainz and Charlie Wolfe with the athletic honor medal at the winter awards banquet.

Paulo Castellanos, Brandon Clairday and Matt Graves accept letters in intramural basketball from MAJ Kleinsorge.

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Mr. Bogdon presents Tyler Warhunt with the Academic Fourragere at a special lunchtime ceremony.

Battalion Commander Ricky Guerra congratulates Martin Karam for earning the prestigious honor medal and bar in discipline.

The seventh grade marches into the assembly hall for the Commencement Weekend awards assembly.

LT Smith names Jose Flores his distinguished 8th grade English studen t for 2002.

Ms. Vicki Davis presents Tyler Shomette with the plaque for Outstanding Art Student.

LTC. Eastman kids around with Alex Stirlen, who is honored for his outstanding reading scores in the ARPprogram.

Claudio Espinosa, Jose Flores, Jordan Hostetter, Ricky Rodrigue: and Michael Swain accept their letters and medals for track.

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B Barracks The debris is cleared and excavation begins on the new barracks's basement level.

The old “B" Barracks is razed during spring furlough in 2001 in preparation for the construction of the new building.

Concrete retention walls are placed, and the basement level begins to take shape.

Bricklayers take only five weeks to complete the building’s facade.

Junior School principal LTC. Eastman watches as faculty and parents tour the inside of the new barracks.

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Reinhardt Construction of Centralia, Mo. begins work on the ground floor, installing window and doorframes.

LTC. Eastman names Paulo Castellanos the winner ofthe Petit Fellowship Cup for 2002.

MAJ Kleinsorge receives the Heimos Award in honor ofhis years of tireless service to the cadets ofMMA.

Graduation LTC. Eastman hands Eugenio Gonzalez his diploma, signifying his promotion to the high school.

Hector Ayala is honored as the winner ofthe Senator Kit Bond Award for Outstanding Undergraduate of2002.

Daniel Freeh, Alan Flores, Pato Flores, Jose Flores and Enrique Rojas, past and present MALA graduates, gathered on campus during Commencement Weekend.

Stephen Hermann patiently awaits the command ‘'dismissed" at final formation.

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LTC. Garrett leads the horseback cadets into the field behind the stables.

Jim Thrower mounts his horse after grooming and saddling her.

Fernando Benatar proves horsemanship each night after classes.

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Blake Cylenica masters the triple jump.

Zach Hubbard, far left, takes offatMNIA's first track meet of the year.

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Juan Carlos Cano rounds the last turn and barrels for the finish line.

Ricky Rodriguez launches the discus into a distant orbit.

Adam Harralson takes flight during competition for the long jump.

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Jose Garza goes for three amid heavy defense from Commu nity R-VI.

Ricky Rodriguez steps back for two points.

Assistant coach Cpt. Reposa leads the basketball squad in a pregame warmup.

Hector Ayala showspoise and skill at the free-throw line.

Maj. Kleinsorge coaches frantically in the face ofoverwhelming odds.

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Wrestling Karl Knutson, Alvaro Sainz and Jorge Gamboa pack up their gear following a wrestling meet.

Andres Suarez del Real works hisman over and prepares for the pin.

Justin Freeman holds on tight, preparing to roll his man onto his shoulders.

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Andrew David Bushnell 235 Larch Avenue Elmhurst. IL 60126 PAGES: 72, 101, 111, 124, 136

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Raul Calderon Nogales #1214 las Huertas Victora. Tamps. 87020 MEXICO PAGES: 17, 35, 38, 45, 103, 108, 109, 122, 123, 138, 139, 145

Douglas John Carwile 1375 Wolf Pack Cove Collierville, TN 38017 PAGES: 78

Robert Paul Callison 928 Gastorf Place Florissant. MO 63031-6547 PAGES: 78

Gilbert Leonardo Castellanos 2050 Panamint Drive Los Angeles, CA 90065 PAGES: 75, 108,110, 130

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Juan Carlos Chidan 2904 Jose Ma. Heredia, Guadalajara. Jalisc 44670, MEXICO PAGES: 102,144, 148,158

Brandon Lee Clairday PO BOX 11 Mountain Home, AR 72654 PAGES: 144,148, 160,164,166

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Norman David Cooke 13839 Huckelberry Lane Franklinton. LA 70438 PAGES: 26,47,101

Charles Edward Delashmit III 12719 St. Lazare St. Louis, MO 63127 PAGES: 75,136

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Michael James Dement 322 Kennedy Drive Sikeston, MO 63801 PAGES: 33, 75, 100, 101, 124, 125, 132, 133, 207

Jorge Claudio Espinosa 1179-9 Calz. Las Aguilas, Mexico, Distrito Federal 01740 MEXICO PAGES: 148, 163, 167

Anthony Crawford 3505 Arcola Normandy. MO 63121 PAGES: 12, 15, 33, 38, 47, 109,124, 125, 128, 129, 136, 137, 144

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Sean Edward Crawford 4326 Burgandy Road Memphis. TN 38111 PAGES: 16, 33, 72, 111, 138, 139, 200

Peter Michael Dolan 3932 West 18th Street Lane Greenly, CO 80634 PAGES: 15,18, 19, 28, 72,105,109, 110, 124, 125,132,133, 207

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Truman Alexander Foster 1948 Lake TenIndependence. MO 64055 PAGES: 2, 96,102, 151, 160,163, 202

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Devin Fox 1092 Oregon Boulevard Waterford. MI 48327-3345 PAGES: 102,151,158

Justin Dewayne Freeman 1318 Lakeway Drive Taylor Lake Village, TX 77586 PAGES: 102, 148, 154, 158, 159, 173

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Aaron Michael Goetting 31250 Lakeview Drive Rocky Mount, MO 65072 PAGES: 144, 150, 160,161

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Alberto Gonzalez Calzada San Pedro #111, Col. Ciudad de los Ninos, Pachuca, Hidalgo 42070 MEXICO PAGES: 76,122, 132, 138, 188

Eugenio Gonzalez Aranjuez 152, Valle San Angel Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon 66290 MEXICO PAGES: 148, 154, 159, 163, 166, 169

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Victor Gonzalez 1733 Vista Real El Paso, TX 79935 PAGES: 73, 100, 101, 124 Joshua Otto Grassl 13424 Wst 70 Terrace Shawnee. KS 66216 PAGES: 33,73, 102

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Devon Taylor Grin

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Joe Brown CONGRATULATIONS!

CLASS OF 2002!

Congratulations Jesse: 7 Years of Hard Work!

VC/e are all

PROUJD of You! Special Thanks to the MM A Faculty and Staff, and to Jesse’s grandparents, Mel and Lu! Jesse Parsons

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Edelmiro Martinez 1202 Lyles Laredo, TX 78045 PAGES: 76,108, 113, 134, 135

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Congratulations! Kyle Hobbs Your Hard Work is Paying Off! Another Great MMA Year!

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Alejandro Antonio Salva HAD Cuyamaloya #9, Fracc. HAD Vallescondido. Atizapan, 52937 MEXICO PAGES: 6,19, 62, 94, 132

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Tony Alfonso Serna 1020 East Seminole Trail Carrollton, TX 75007 PAGES: 13,14,15, 77, 102, 103, 105, 109, 110, 124, 130, 131

Paul A. Shapiro 148 Windsor Court Deerfield, IL 60015 PAGES: 74,150

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Sean E. Crawford Memphis, TN Congratulations on your personal, physical, and mental growth & success you have achieved while attending MMA. We are very proud of you as our son, and as a person. All of Love, Mom & Dad 200

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2001 MVP 2002 MIP 2002 District Champion

' Ricardo Burgos I En las horas de tu vida llenas de angustia 9 y tristeza encontraras a tus padres que te ofrecen amor y compania cuando la tormenta te azote sin piedad tus padres siempre te amaran en tus horas de dolar siempre estam tus padres papra 1 demostrate su amor en las horas de k afliccion o flaqueza tus padres siepre te ■ guiaran y estaran a tu lado. Felicidades por este logro y los futures exitos

Con afecto son los deseos de todo el personal de

Ricardo Burgos

Por el esfuerzo que has hecho por graduarte te deseamos de iodo corazon felicidades y esperamos que llegues a lo mas alto de la cumbre. Son los deseos de tu familia que te quiere mucho.

Familia Burgos

Ricardo Burgos

Teyar S.A. De C.V.

Para todos los companeros de las generacion 2002 de MMA de nuestro hi jo Luis Ricardo Burgos Herera, por su amistad y valiosa compania y como un reccnocimiento a su esfuerzo. A todos sus maestros por su comprension y apoyo por ayudamos a delinear el camino del exito de nuestros hi jos. Un agradecimiento muy especial a los cadetes Jose Carrillo y Alejandro Salva por ser los hermanos que nuestro hijo no tuvo y por llenamos. a mi esposa y a un servidor de tantos momentos tan agradables en nuestras visitas a MMA. Muchas Felicadades

Sra. Lucero H. De Burgos y Arq. Benito Burgos Gomez

Ricardo Burgos El Orgullo Familiar que nos cauda tu logro, es poco a la satisfaccion que brindas a tus papas.

Felicidades por una de las muchas metas que te has fijado. Tus abuelos, Tus tios y primos. Familia Hen-era

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Truman Foster Congratulations on a GREAT YEAR at MMA!

Cadet Captain CHRISTOPHER BRIAN ZIPPMANN D COMPANY COMMANDER MMA Class of 2002 You have worked hard and we are all proud of your accom plishments at MMA. We wish you much happiness and fu ture success as you continue your efforts to reach your life's dreams and goals.

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We Support M.M.A.!

Gerardo Ramos, Jr. MMA Class of 2004

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Eduardo Solis Las Macetas 2678. Fraccion Alamos Culiacan. Sinaloa 80100 MEXICO PAGES: 5, 19,30,38, 63, 124

Leonard Andrew Stephens 4707 Valmeyer St. Louis. MO 63128 PAGES: 28, 34, 74, 80. 101, 105, 109, 111, 124, 130, 131

Mark Eugene Stephenson 2606 #1 Rainbow Avenue Bloomington, IL 61704 PAGES?11,17, 26, 27, 74,102,105, 108. 109. 112, 124, 140, 141 John Mark Stevenson 1122 Old Hwy 63 South Columbia. MO 65201 PAGES: 11,102, 151

Alexander Richard Stirlen 12301 Ronnie Lane Sunset Hills, MO 63127 PAGES: 149,158, 167

Jason Bradley Stock 110 Coral Terrace. Unit #14 Ballwin, MO 63011 PAGES: 102,150

Stephen Francis Strehl 225 Timber Tree Court Wildwood. MO 63011 PAGES: 74,106

Andres Suarez del Real Mina Asluriana #2. Guadalupe, Zacatecas 98600 MEXICO PAGES: 16, 149,157,173

Yannik N. Suro Hacienda de Cuyamaloya #8, Hacienda de Vallescondido. Atizapan, Estado de Mexico 52937 MEXICO PAGES: 2, 7, 10, 17, 26. 27, 32, 40, 64, 80, 105, 108, 109, 122, 123, 140

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Michael Vreeland Swain 5008 N. State Oklahoma City, OK 73122 PAGES: 102, 149, 160,165, 167, 170, 173

Luis Mario Valenzuela Abasolo y Salido 419, Navojoa, Sonora 85870 MEXICO PAGES: 77,140, 144

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Arnulfo Valdez 28 Aldama #1147, Victoria, Tamaulipas 87030 MEXICO PAGES: 77, 128, 140, 144

Oscar Javier Valdez Isal del Peruano #6, Guaymas, Sonora 85450 MEXICO PAGES: 77,132

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YEARBOOK f

"Okay, CPT Daugherty I scanned this picture, now what?” asks Matt McKenzie.

Members of the two MMA Journalism classes during a DP at CPT Daugherty's home. Alec Mironov, Tyler Newbold, Grant Smith, Adam Gabriel, Jesse Parsons, Cesar Garza, Matt McKenzie, Scott Hemenway, and Chris Horton.

Taking time out to pose for a "serious "picture is the Yearbook Class of Matt McKenzie (squatting), Ricky Garza, Peter Dolan, Jesse Parsons, Cesar Garza, and (standing on the rail) Grant Smith, Tyler Newbold, and Adam Gabriel.

r Grant Smith, the king (or so he tends to think) ofsoftware.

Adam Gabriel was highly involved in the computer production ofthe yearbook.

.sj Cesar Garza maps out different strate gies for nam ing the chapters ofthe year book.

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