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by Direction of the President of the United States Member, Independent Schools Association of the Central States Missouri Military Academy is a not-for-profit organization staffed by leading citizens of Mexico, Missouri, and managed by a Board of Trustees. The president is the active head of the Academy.

COL. RONALD J. KELLY PRESIDENT

Taps 2005: Looking Forward, Looking Back A Celebration of 50 Years of the Missouri Military Academy Yearbook

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This 5Oth edition of the Taps year­ book is dedicated in memory of Alain Mauricio Garcia Aknada, '06, of Caborca, Mexico. He was loved by his MMA Brothers and Family.

We shall miss him.

"Alain did not die in combat.

He died during a time in his life when he was fighting to become a well-disciplined man who lived with honor. He was winning the battle. Now, he is on duty with the angels.

"We love this school, and we want you to know that we are taking our son back to Mexico, but we are leaving Alain, in fact, at MMA to remain with you forever.'’’

- Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Garcia

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Missouri Military Academy began its 116th year of operation Sept. I, as cadets old and new began arriving for athletic and leader­ ship camps. After two weeks of preparation and registration, classes began Sept. 10.

Cadets arriving on campus made their way through Stribling Hall, where they signed in with the Admissions Department and conferred with President CoL Ronald Kelly.

Commandant Lt. Col. James Medley laid out the rules of the Academy in a brief meet­ ing before each student visited the barber to get into military fashion. Visits to the Quar­ termaster and the Military Department pro­ vided cadets with new uniform items.

Once all of the cadets had arrived, the fac­ ulty treated them to an all-school picnic. The afternoon included competitions between the companies, including a human pyramid contest, team races, a cheer-off and a sing­ ing contest, with a sleep-in at stake for the winning platoons.

Under the command of Battalion Com­ mander John Earl, cadet leaders reported eagerness to help improve the Corps. 1 think that we can turn this year into something really great/ said "C* Company Commander Vince DunciL "This year's Senior Class has what it takes/

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A-t toP' commandant Lt. Col. James Medleyi swears in new Bat­ talion Commander John Earl during the Honor Code ceremony, as CoL Kelly looks on. At center, Aaron Goetting catches up with old friends prior to the Opening of School assembly Sept. 10. Above, Sergio Lilian and Antonio Gonzalez grab a bite at the Opening Week picnic.

Above, the faculty and staff of Missouri Military Acad­ emy watches as the 116th Corps of Cadets files into the Centennial Gymtorium for the Opening of School Assembly...At top right, Brandon Venhaus, Ryan Harkey and Zach Newland learn to go to dress right on front campus—one of many new movements they learned as new boys...At right, Arturo Fernandez teaches Jeremy Petifurd how to salute during drill in the Field House...At bottom right, MMA barber Mr. Mark Clark gives Junior School new boy Rodrigo Dominguez his new first military school haircut during Opening Week...Below, old boy guide Bryan Edmonds shows new recruit Joshua Vaughn the way to the barracks as they tote all his new Quartermaster gear across campus.

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For FIMA alumni, the term "Homecoming" has a distinctly appropriate ring to it, as for one weekend a year, former cadets return to the school that had been their home for some of the most important years of their lives.

Homecoming 2004 saw the arrival on campus of more than 200 guests, including over 120 alumni from 20 states and three foreign nations. Those on hand for the event Oct. 1-3 had the opportunity to participate in a golf scramble tournament, a Colonels Football game and pep rally, a battalion review, a luau-style dinner-dance, and much more.

Every alumni weekend is full of surprises, and this year's was no different, as CoL Kelly announced that MMA had begun plans for the renovation and expansion of the high school Aca­ demic Building.

"If we are to stay competitive with the best college prep schools in the country," he told alums at the Homecoming con­ vocation Oct. 2, "we need a first-class faculty and a state-ofthe-art learning center. We already have the faculty."

Alums were encouraged to participate in the conceptualiza­ tion and realization of the project, which has been one of CoL Kelly's long-held goals for the schooL While many alums make Homecoming a yearly visit to their alma mater, there are always at least a few who are impressed by the changes to the campus (and to themselves) during their absence. "It's my first time back in 10 years," admitted Manuel Obregon, '94, of Garza Garcia, Mexico. "I'm so proud of being an alum from MMA. You really apply the discipline you leam here. No matter how many times you thought, 'How is this going to help (later in life)?' while you were here, you realize later that it helps. It helps every day."

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At top, during Homecoming weekend, cadets formed up on Colo­ nels Field for one of the first reviews of the year performed with rifles. At center, BC John Earl, Alumni Association President Mr. Chris Yoest, '77, and CoL Kelly led more than 120 alums in trooping the tine. Above, Hugh Carnahan, Zach Newland and Joshua Nichols get "C Barracks fancied up for the barracks decorating contest.

Above, CoL Kelly and CoL Stribling present Mr. Richard A. White, '47, with a plaque honoring his induction into MMA's highest distinguished donor group, the Order of the Regiment...At top right, the Academy offered its thanks to alums and faculty members in the Armed Forces at the Homecoming review. Present for the ceremony were honorees Maj. Peter Zike, '83, Maj. James Krakar, '86, and faculty member Cpt. James Wheeler...At right, Nick Wegman, Glen Weaver and Drew Petty were among the pep band members who performed for the year's first football pep rally...At bottom right, Mr. Larry Pifer, '63, and Mr. John UnnerstaH, '62, reminisce as they examine the newly extended Senior Walk...Below, Lt. CoL Ire­ land inspects the finalists for the sweepstakes drilldown.

Among them were winner Mr. Chris Free, 'Ol, (second from right) and runner-up Oziel Arizpe (far left).

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A month and a half into the school year, cadets' parents had the chance to gauge just how much their sons had learned when they returned to campus for MMA's 57th annual Dad's Weekend Oct. 15-17.

For most, the three-day event was the first time they had seen their sons since school began Sept. IO. "It gives your par­ ents a chance to see your progress," said second-year cadet Eric Brunner. "You haven't seen them in almost two months, and it gives you a chance to show off what you've learned."

While parents had the chance to judge the Corps's military abilities during the year's first drilldown, one of the most important functions of Dad's Weekend is to help them eval­ uate their sons' academic progress. Teachers opened their classrooms to visiting family members for conferences Satur­ day and Sunday morning. The meetings provided parents with a preliminary perspective on students' progress. Additionally, Director of College Placement and Guidance Cpt. Larry Roberts held a college admissions meeting for interested parents in the Academic Building library.

Parents of first-year cadets are often the ones who enjoy Dad's Weekend the most. Margie Bunn, mother of Wade Bunn, reports that she is excited and satisfied with how her son's MMA career is shaping up. "A friend in Columbia, Mo., recommended (MMA) to us, and when we first came to see the campus, we were obviously impressed," she said, "but last night, Wade came up to me and pointed out (how well-kept his uniform was). Before coming here, this was a boy whom I couldn't even get to tuck in his shirt."

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At top, Wade Bunn had the chance to show off his room to his family as he watted for Saturday morning inspection. At center, cadets' fathers lined Colonels Field for the Dad's Day battalion review. Above, Lt. Jennifer Giacinti conducts a parent-teacher con­ ference with Dr. Marcia Levetown, mother of Alex Blum.

Above, Samuel Kovar, with parents Mr. James Kovar and Mrs. Ann Seigfreid...At top right, Ernesto Valdez gets a big hug from his father Mr. Alejandro Valdez after winning the drilldown for high school new boys.

Other winners included high school old boy Kuan-Yu Cheng, junior School old boy Alex Coury, and Junior School new boy Rene Olea...At right, Herman De La Barrera meets his family on front campus prior to the picnic luncheon...At bottom right, for scoring in the top IO percent of his JROTC Leadership Education and Training Class for 2003-2004, Jesus Alarcon received his Academic Wreath during the Dad's Day Review...

Below, Tom Michalski and Alejandro Neyra led the high school old boys onto the field for the drilldown.

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FIMA hosts three formal dances throughout the school year, (the Dad's Day BalL the Valentine Ball and the Final Ball) and one semi-formal dance, the Spring Dance.

Each of the four events has its own unique flair, with Dad's Day giving parents and cadets a chance to get to know one another in a festive atmosphere. The Spring Dance is a semiformal occasion and features a DJ rather than live music. The Final Ball is always a gala occasion, as it boasts the largest turnouts.

However, the Valentines Ball is perhaps the most unique.

This year's 57th annual dance hosted more than 150 partici­ pants, including cadets, their dates and their families. The eve­ ning marked Miss Missouri Whitney Weeks's first return to the Academy's Centennial Gymtorium since her own corona­ tion the previous summer. As the guest of the Junior Class, she participated in the receiving line and the Grand March.

Miss Weeks also crowned Miss Allison Humphrey of Katy, Tx., as queen of the ball. Miss Humphrey, the sister of David Humphrey, was escorted to the stage by Junior Class President Eric Detmer.

Other members of the Valentines Ball court were Miss Diana Cervantes of Mexico City, Mexico (escorted by Adam Harrel­ son); Miss Ellery Bahn of St. Louis, Mo. (escorted by Chris Marcione); Miss Katie Hayes of Jackson, Tenn, (escorted by Hector Sada); and Miss Lee Watson of St. Peters, Mo. (es­ corted by Kolby Murray).

At top, Joshua Kimbrow smiles at Brittney Bunn, sister of Wade Bunn. At center, Scott Cable escorted Jennifer Gallardo to the Val­ entine Ball Feb. 13. Above, Hugh Carnahan escorts his date Megan Lacy through the Arch of Sabers at the conclusion of the Grand March.

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Above, Junior Class President Eric Detmer escorted Allison Humphrey to the stage for her coronation as queen of the Valentine Ball. On hand to preside over the crowning was Miss Missouri Miss Whitney Weeks...

At top right, Lt. Col. Medley poses for a Spring Dance portrait with Jesus Alarcon, Joao Pintoribeiro, Ricardo Virchez and Hector Sada...At right, Gerardo Ramos and Vince Duncil try to prepare their dates for what the Grand March will entail...At bottom right, John Bassett and Winona Maiden get a little closer at the Valentine Ball...Below, Kasey Turnbull finds a partner for the chicken dance.

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Amid holiday food drives, semester exams, and preparing for Christmas parties, the cadets of Missouri Military Academy were especially busy throughout the December holiday season.

Students in the JROTC's Leadership Education and Training courses brought their annual fund raiser to a close Dec. 12 after a month of collecting canned goods and funds in the Mexico community. Cadets amassed more than1,600 items and nearly $500 in cash for the Audrain County Human Development Cor­ poration. ~D~ Company set the example for the school; headed

by Gerardo Ramos, Delta garnered more than 1,000 cans of food for needy area families.

Cadets also donated within their companies to purchase gifts for younger students from the Missouri School for the Deaf.

Every year, children from MSD visit the campus for the annual barracks Christmas parties, where Santa Claus delivers the com­ panies' gifts. This year's parties, held Dec. 15, featured holiday carols provided by the MMA Band.

Not to be outdone, the Junior School held its winter drama production, an adaptation of "1 Want a Dog for Christmas, Char­ lie Brown/ in the Centennial Gymtorium. Produced by Maj. Judy Twells, the play starred Jared Sullivan and Jack Biven. Eager to do their part for the less fortunate, the Academy's youngest cadets donated to Missouri's Boys and Girls Towns.

For their hard work throughout the season, MMA's Dining Ser­ vices crew treated the Corps to a lavish Christmas buffet Dec. 14. Under the direction of Mr. John Tucker, the staff transformed the mess hall into a yuletide vision, complete with a Christmas tree, ice sculptures, and festive table decorations. During the meat the Corps also received a visit from Santa Claus.

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At top, the Cadet Chorus performs for a packed Memorial Chapel during MMA's 64th annual Evensong. At center, Evan Spaulding served as Evensong reader, along with Vince Duncil and alter­ nate John EarL At bottom, Jose Rosales learns sign language from.

Missouri School for the Deaf students Cheyenne and Scotty while Chad Cooke, Justin Warshauer and Josh Gray look on.

1 Above, Junior Schooler Justin Johnson welcomes Santa Claus to MMA; St. Nick paid the school a visit for the Christmas buffet and barracks parties...At top right, John Earl, along with Tom Michalski, Carlos Walther, Sergio Lujan and Jin Han Kim, presents a check for nearly $1,000 to Audrain County Help Center administrator Ms. Kylee White...At right, Mrs. Susan Bozarth, mother of Alex Bozarth, shows Evan Spaulding how to decorate mini Christmas trees. The items were sold at the MMA St. Louis Christmas party, with proceeds going to the Senior Class Project...At bottom right, the "survivors" of MMA's Halloween visit to local haunted house "The Threshold of Darkness" pose for a photo with some of their tor­ mentors...Below, Carter Harris and Brian Clack hollow out their prize-winning pumpkin during the annual jack-

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This year, Missouri Military Academy cadets performed for gov­ ernors, senators, diplomats and foreign dignitaries. In January, the entire Corps of Cadets marched in the inauguration parade of new Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, an event attended by former US Attorney General John Ashcroft and US Senator Kit Bond.

The Corps was also featured as part of a University of Missouri football game in November, with the Academy's Color Guard pre­ senting the colors during the national anthem. In March, the MMA Band and Color Guard won first place at St. Louis's 35th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

While the cadets had many high-profile opportunities to visit other groups this year, they also received a number of visits on campus. Sen. Bond came to MMA in April to participate in Mex­ ico's Salute to literacy program, during which the school was honored for its efforts toward improving students' reading skills.

Sen. Jim Talent also visited with cadets, as he appeared at an election-year press conference held in Stribling Hall by Missouri Speaker of the House Catherine Hanaway.

Three groups of Asian dignitaries -two from China, one from South Korea-toured the school and met with cadets under the auspices of the University of Missouri's Asian Affairs Center.

Three groups of performers entertained cadets in the Centen­ nial Gymtorium this year. Dr. Michael Knight conducted a per­ formance of the University of Missouri Symphonic Band for the cadets' enjoyment. Thanks to the efforts of Lt. CoL Eastman and the generosity of Mr. Richard White, z47, the Glen Road Irish Trio taught students about music theory, the science of instru­ ments, and the history of Irish folksongs. The following month, Mr. White also sponsored a performance by a four-man group of gymnasts and contortionists traveling in the US under the name the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats.

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At top, John Earl and the Battalion Staff leads the Corps of Cadets during the inaugural parade for new Missouri Governor Matt Blunt.

At center, Shale Houston enjoys lunch with Chinese dignitary Mr. Liu jie. At bottom, the Glen Road Irish Trio performed for the MMA Corps of Cadets in December.

Above, The MMA Color Guard presents the colors during the national anthem prior to the start of the University of Missouri's season-closing game against the University of Kansas. Pictured are Jon Roberts, Matt Graves, Jorge Salome, Scott Silverberg, Evan Hollowell, Morgan Josephs and Raul Gonzalez...At top right, Tianjiao Ge and Ruihua Cao show off the ancient art of plate spinning during a per­ formance by the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats in January...

At right, US Sen. Kit Bond serves as the keynote speaker at the Mexico Ledger's annual Salute to Literacy ceremony, honoring MMA, local educators and civic leaders for their efforts toward improving reading skills...At bottom right, some members of the Senior Class pose with an Apache helicopter during a field trip to Whiteman Air Force Base...

Below, Woojai Jang and Joao Pintoribeiro get the thrill of a lifetime at Six Flags: St. Louis.

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Above, Chris Marcione spots David Humphrey on one of the new Samson Equipment benches, part of the $38,000 upgrade of the Centen­ nial Gymtorium weight room...At right, Band trumpeters Peter Aranda, Carleton Krause and Lee Weber perform during the annual Pops Concert, held in April. Aranda and Weber went on to perform at state...At bottom right, John Earl welcomes MU conductor Michael Knight to campus for a special performance by Mizzou's Symphonic Band...Below, Shale Houston wel­ comes his grandmother Mary Porter to campus for Grandparents Day April IO.

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Above, Lt. CoL Rosendahl celebrated 30 years on the FIMA faculty this year. During a special battalion review, CoL Stribling presented him with a commemorative plaque, with additional honors going to Nurse Williams (20 years), CoL Reynard (15 years), Maj. Treadway (15 years), Maj. Strunk (IO years) and Cpt. Kartye, who retired at the end of the term...At top right, Ernesto Anaya takes aim on the opposition during a visit to Battle Creek paintball course...At right, Raimundo Rodriguez can't believe how realistic the Army's virtual reality flight simulators are aboard the US Army Adventure Van...At bottom right, Maj. Vaughan goes for the block against Jon Roberts at the Senior-Faculty Basketball Game...Below, Cpt. Hagan shows off the newly redesigned Student Cen­ ter's gift shop to Konye Agbahiwe and Mark Hollis.

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Cadets ■welcomed their mothers back to campus in style May 7-8, with two days of activities commemorating Mother's Day on the MMA Campus. The last family weekend before Commencement, Mother's Day is always an emotional event for cadets and their families, and never more so than during the annual Flower Ceremo­ ny, held on front campus Sunday morning. Cadets held their hats over their hearts in honor of their parents; mothers, MMA wives and female faculty officers were then invited to pin carnations on the students' uniform jackets in a ceremony unique to MMA. Parents were welcomed to view the results of the Junior School's annual Science Fair, held the week prior to Mother's Day. The Fusileers Precision Drill Team held a performance in the Academy's Field House, showing off the routine they used at the National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona Beach, FL the previ­ ous month. Cadets' mothers were given a front-row seat for the Sunday battalion review, which saw the decoration of the year's Superior Cadet honorees. Battalion Commander John Earl; Chris Marcione; Eric Detmer; and Nevin Harralson were honored for their achievements in their JROTC classes. Their mothers came forward to pin their medals on their uniforms.

The day closed with a battalion parade held in the Field House, and vespers in the Memorial Chapel, during which Earl served as reader and his mother Ms. Kathy Reardon served as speaker.

Throughout Mother's Day, the campus was buzzing about Sat­ urday's Festival of the Arts, an annual showcase of cadet artists, musicians and entertainers. Held tn the Centennial Gymtorium, the event featured skits throughout the night by the MMA Dramateers.

Other performers spotlighted during the night included the Cadet Chorus, which performed three pieces under the direction of Cpt. Michael Shoemaker, and the MMA Band, which played four songs under Bandmaster CoL Dana Reynard.

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At top, John Earl, Chris Marcione, Eric Dehner and Nevin Harral­ son are honored as Superior Cadets. Their mothers were on hand to pin on their medals. At center, Mrs. Adriana Ramos pins a red carnation on her son Gerardo's dress uniform during the Mother's Day Flower Ceremony. Above, Jorge Salome, with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Salome.

f Above, Frederic Pous accompanies his mother Mrs. Elizabeth Pous to the Epple Art Show, held as part of the Festival of the Arts...At top right, Tom Michal­ ski honors his mother's memory as Mrs. Susan Kelly and Ms. Kathy Reardon pin a white carnation on his blouse...At right, Ms. Reardon pins on John Earl's Superior Cadet award as Col. Kelly looks on. Both Earl and Chris Marcione (far right) accepted their second Superior Cadet awards...At bottom right, Phillip Mar­ molejo and Ethan Leavell, along with the rest of the Corps, uncover during the Flower Ceremony...Below, David Humphrey, with his mother Robin and sister Allison during the Senior Reception, held in Stribling Hall immediately following the Mother's Day Review.

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Opposite Page. 1st Platoon -First row: Jesus Alarcon and Hector Sada.

Second row: Julio Gonzalez, Chad Cooke, Justin Warshauer, Morgan Josephs and Giuseppe Poletti. Third row: Zach Newland, Jose Hernan _____ dez, Rene Zuazua, Trenton Holloway, Jorge Martinez and Jose Rosales.

Fourth row: David Parrish, Jacob Goro, Pedro Portilla, Otto Martinez and Alex Graue. 2nd Platoon-First row: Brian Clack and Shale Houston. Second row: Jake Miller, Enrique Valle, Toshihiko Hanabata, Rolani Pastor, Bun Fujita, Jim Arce and Gilberto Garcia. Third row: Jose Flores, Luis Camacho, Charles Carmichael, Allan Martinez, Manuel Mendez, James Chang, and Jorge Ibanez. Fourth row: Carleton Krause, Frederic Pous, Edgar Duran, Richard Johnson, Brandon Venhaus and Anuar Duayhe. 3rd Platoon-First row: Oziel Arizpe and Ismael Cantu. Second row: William Oliva, Mark Peters, Kuan-Yu Cheng. Carter Harris, Diego Ibarra, and Jon Roberts. Third row; Lane Johnson, Stephen Wang, Alfredo Baranda, Kyle Caperton, Hugh Camahan, Josh Wilburn and Vladimir Shelikhov. Fourth row: Carlos Davila, Vincent Chen, Kyle Collins, Colin Hayes, Ryan Harkey, Alex Bozarth and Guillermo Avelar.

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Opposite Page. 1st Platoon-First row: Jose Cardenas and Eric Detmer. Second row: Ricardo Virchez. Robert Kelley, Roberto Cabanas and Kevin Walsh. Third row: Joaquin Merlos, Michael Breedlove, Marcos Andazola and Joao Plntoribeiro. Fourth row: Justin Doyle, Drew Petty, Danny Hickman and Joshua Franks. 2nd Platoon-First row: Joshua Kimbrow and John Bassett. Second row: Manuel Camargo, Cody Callahan, Eric Maytas, Will Kems, Jeremy Williams, Shawn Mueller and Victor Suarez. Third row: lan Eastland, Jesus Dominguez, Rayan Picard, Michael Lee, Timo­ thy Bunn, Scott Silverberg and Jorge Salome. Fourth row: Ernesto Valdez, Frank Huston, Mat­ thew Washburn, Alex Blum, Woo Jai Jang. Nathan Taylor and Keltaro Haga. 3rd Platoon-First row: Antonio Gonzalez and Mark Hollis. Second row: Nevin Harralson, Christopher Nitchman, Aaron Goetting. Victor Caraballo, Javier Pena, Alberto De Lascurain, Francisco Soto, Hector Garza and Jesus Manzano. Third row: Lee Weber, Aaron Weber, Joshua Nichols, Mauricio Ortiz, Sam Kovar, Guillermo Garza, Mauro Lopez and Brandon Faulkner. Fourth row: Matthew Graves, Diego Peraza, Alain Garcia, Tom Michalski, Robert Callison, Stratton King and Alejandro Neyra.

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Echo Staff — Guideon Francisco Carrillo, 1st Platoon Leader Guillermo Avelar, 1st Sgt. Luis Vizcarra, Company Commander Raimundo Rodriguez, Executive Officer Oleksiy Lachev, 2nd Platoon Leader Arturo Fer­ nandez and 3rd Platoon Leader Salvador Macias.

Kyle West has a question for floor chief Matt Burrier.

Battalion Commander John Earl pins on Echo Company Commander Rai­ mundo Rodriguez's new shoulder­ boards in honor of his promotion to second lieutenant.

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Opposite Page. 1st Platoon -First row: Guillermo Avelar and Chris Marclone. Second row: Carlos Dorantes, Yuscanne Campos, Matt Burrier, Edu­ ardo Becerra, Andy Mann and Nick Fajen.

Third row: Ernesto Anaya, Israel Avelar, Kyle West, Peter Ray, Michael Phelan, Josh Vaughn and Ethan Leavell. Fourth row: Francisco Carrillo, Miguel Vasquez, Adrian Pena, Philip Marmolejo, Nick Wegman and Alex Courtney. 2nd Platoon-First row: Arturo Fernandez and Adam Harralson.

Second row: Mike Orzel, Glen Weaver, Jorge De La Pena, Chris Hasheeve-Salvato, Eric Navarrete and Omar Rodriguez. Third row: Jack Davis, Colorado Huppert, Tom Mennemeyer, AJ Vassen and Jose Castro. Fourth row: Kasey Turnbull, Nathan Meek, Corey Filla, Kyle Brown, Jose Valle and Luis Alva­ rez. 3rd Platoon-First row: Salvador Macias and Luis Carrillo. Second row: Jonathan Avelar, Bryan Edmonds, Adrian Martinez, Chris Creasy, Jesse Serna, Andres Villarreal and Alex Cabrera. Third row: Luis Cordero, Gavin Davis, Stephen Doran, Shuichi Yama­ moto, Zachary Rodgers and Konye Agbahlwe. Fourth row: Evan Hollowell, Eduardo Luce, Mauricio Arregul Jeremy PetlfurcL Peter Aranda and Raul Gonzalez.

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At top, alums Cpt. Giacinti and Lt. Col. Gillette show off their Senior Rings alongside John Earl, Scott Cable and Carlos Walther at the Senior Ring Ceremony...At center left, Toni Sampson receives his Senior Ringfrom “C” Company mentor Lt. Col. Gillette...At center right, bearing their rings, Olek-

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siy Lachev and Vince Duncil join in singing “Old MMA”...

Above, Victor Suarez has waited a long time for his Senior Ring, which is presented by alumnus Cpt. Blair and Sgt. Maj. Blachaby.

Konye Agbahiwe explains life as he sees it to Carter Harris on their way back to the barracks.

Edgar Duran celebrates the seniors' basketball victory over the faculty.

Tom Michalski and Gerardo Ramos have each other's backs.

ex Cabrera and Jon >erts power their way downcourt during the )05 SeniorFaculty Basketball game.

Ernesto Anaya and Raul Gon­ zalez sucker in Carlos Walther as they pretend to play the guitar for money, while junior Hector Sada looks on.

ziel A rizpe dances with Miss Missouri at * Valentine Ball.

Platoon leader Brian Clack takes his duties very seriously.

Luis Camacho kicks back luith some nice, relaxing trigonometry problems after a cross-country meet.

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Battalion Commander < F Staff

The Battalion Staff for 2004-2005: Provost Marshall Scott Cable, Operations Officer Jin Han Kim, Adjutant Sergio Lujan, Battalion Commander John EarL Logistics Officer Carlos Walther, Drum Major Evan Spaulding and Band Commander Andrew Cruzen.

Battalion Commander John Earl

Cadet Officers

John EarL Sergio Lujan, Scott Cable, Jin Han Kim, Carlos Walther, Vince Duncil, Jesus Alarcon, Brian Clack, Javier Gonzalez, Oziel Arizpe, Gerardo Ramos, Tom Michalski, Josh Kimbrow, Jose Cardenas, Antonio Gonzalez, Alejandro Neyra, Guillermo Avelar, Ralmundo Rodriguez, Oleksiy Lachev, Salvador Macias, Arturo Fernandez, Andrew Cruzen and Evan Spaulding.

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Konye Agbahiwe Thanks for LET and the advice that kept me sane, 1st Sgt. Seibert.

Thanks, Maj. McClarey and Cpt Kronqulst, for preparing me.

Thanks, Fernandez, for my new boy year.

Holla at me, West.

AC/XDEMICS - George Davison, ‘48, Trophy for Radio-Television (4). Journalism Bar (4) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (4).

Dramateers (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Basketball (3). Varsity Track (3), Basketball State Military Co-Championship (3)

Lance CpL Konye Agbahiwe 2nd Year Cadet

Jesus Alarcon l want to congratulate everyone tn the Corps of Cadets for a hard but good year, and for always trying, even tn the difficult moments. These are the experiences we keep, and which make us better people. I thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to be here, for giving me advice every time I needed it, and for being with me tn my failures and successes. 1 thank aU the people around me, especially my friends and classmates, for devoting your time to me every time 1 asked you-Graue, Kim, Macias, Duncfl, Ramos, Wilburn, Wang Valle, Detmer, Sada, Rosales, Pinto, Camacho, Polettl and Garza among others. I also want to thank and congratulate every member of my floor, because even when we struggled, tn the end we did a good Job and 1 am really going to miss you guys: Parrish, Holloway, Martinez O, Josephs, Zuazua, Portilia, Graue, Polettl, Cooke, Goto, Newland, Warshauer, Rosales, Gonzalez JU, Hernandez, Martinez J, and Sada, who Is an exemplary leader, friend, and person. Thank you for your help while training and leading everyone. My best wishes for next year, platoon sergeant. Cpt. Ramos, thank you for your help last year, and for teaching me everything. Because of you, I learned a lot of things here at MMA. Cpt. Duncfl, it was an honor being tn your company. Lt. CoL Medley, thank you for your help and advice, and for the opportunities you gave me. I will never forget them. Maj. Treadway, 1 will always admire your fairness. All my teachers and advisors, I really learned a lot and enjoyed aU your classes, especially Cpt. Ray, Lt. Frohlich, Maj. McClarey, 1st Sgt Jacobson, Lt CoL Matlosz (You're an excellent teacher. Thank you for all your help), Lt. CoL RosendahL and Cpt. Reynard. My coaches, I Improved a lot because of you. Thank you Lt. CoL RosendahL Cpt. Pemberton and Lt. CoL Medley. 1 enjoyed swimming and playing tennis with you. Thank you for the opportunities you gave me, and the fun I had. I will always remember our tennis matches, especially the ones I won. My parents, sister and family, 1 will always be grateful for all the opportunities you have given me, I love you and 1 will always try to be like you. I REALLY ADMIRE YOU. Thanks for everything. I realty tried to do my best, and I think I achieved and Improved more than I ever thought.

ACADEMICS - Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Senior English (4). Academic Fourragere (4), Delta Phi (2,3). High Honor Roll (4). Math Ribbon (4) ACTIVITIES - Vespers Reader (4).

Evensong (3), ATHLETICS - Joe D. Bailey Award for the Most Dedicated Varsity Ath­ lete (4). Tennis MVP (4). Varsity Swimming (3.4). Varsity Tennis (3,4), Varsity Tennis Captain (4).

M-Club (4). Tennis State Military Champions (4). Cross Country Slate Military Champions (4) MILITARY Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (4), Maroon Bar (4). Soldiers Bar (4).

Military' Wreath (4). Commendation Ribbon (3) MISC -Ambassadors Ribbon (4)

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ACTIVITIES - Evensong (3) ATHLETICS - Varsity Basketball (2.3.4). Varsity Tennis (2). Basketball Slate Military Co-Championship (3) MILITARY - Fusileers (3)

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Sgt. Ernesto Anaya 3rd Year Cadet

It's been three years and I am finally writing one of the most emotional and greatest speeches I win ever write. Mom, thanks for always being there when I needed you the most and for believing tn me. Father, thanks for sending me to a school were you knew I would make it and not regret it. Milton, thank you for always being there in critical times, for giving me the best advice and telling me to always keep my head up. Orlando, thank you for always talking to me about growing up. To my family which I love very much, thank you for sup­ porting me.

MMA brothers-we have spent years together. Don't ever forget the friendships you made at MMA. We had our bad, sad, happy, emotional and great times. I will never forget any of you. DoranteslI You were my brother here. I win always be there for you. Walther, best friends. Carrillo F, always with his weird com­ ments. Macias, one of my most honest friends. Cabrera, yea, yeaa! RauL start caring about something. Vizcarra, keep your head up. Ramos, you know it.

Lujan, you're basically everything. Duran and Andazola, see you back home.

You guys will always have a place in my heart. Suarez, Neyra, Callison, Roberts, Gonzalez, Fernandez, Arizpe, Merlos, and the rest of my fellow senlors-it has been an honor to be able to graduate next to all you guys. Good luck. To the underclassmen: Cantu! My first friend here. You helped me out a lot. I thank you for that. Sada and Johnny, great second year. I had a lot of fun with you. Carrillo L, chemistry class wouldn't be the same with out you. Israel, two more years.

Thanks to Martinez, Navarrete, Castro, Alvarez, Valle, the Pena brothers and VIIlarreaL Becerra, thanks for helping me to not give up. Thanks also to Caraballo, Marcione, Garcia brothers, Ibarra, Davila and De Lascurain. To my friends back home, thank you for always getting my hopes up. To my girlfriend who waited so long for me to come back home, I love you. To Cpt. Kronquist, thank you for everything you have taught me. I win never forget you. To 1st Sgt. Seibert, thank you for giving me a shot. For the rest, don't ever give up. AH you guys deserve everything good that is given to you. The two most powerful words...'I CAN."

Marcos Andazola

Pvt. 1st Class Marcos Andazola 1st Year Cadet

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"The most important function of education at any level is to develop the personality of the individual and the significance of his life to himself and to others. This is the basic architecture of a life; the rest is ornamentation and decoration of the structure."

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Oziel Arizpe

After all the struggle, after three years of hard work. I'm done. I want to thank my family, because I think, after aDL they believed tn me. Mom. Dad. thank you for aU the good advice you gave me, for your support, and for your trust tn me.

Thank you for being with me tn those hard times, and for your unconditional support. Maha, Diana, thank you for staying with me these three years. Also, I want to thank CSM Wffllams-str, thank you for your support and your advice.

Thanks for understanding me, and tolerating every time I messed up. Sgt. 1st □ass Norfus, you're not here anymore, sir, but if one day you read this, I want to thank you for giving me your trust. I hope I never disappointed you. 1 want to thank my floor (C-3 forever!!!) for aU those good times and aU those hard times we passed together. Cantu, bro, you're the best platoon sergeant. Thank you for being with me these three years. I win miss you. and remember, leave that computer alone. Macias, my brother, 1 will see you in college. We survived all those hard times we had, but after all that, we are finally done. After three years of hanging around with each other, we never got ticked off. I hope we stay like this forever. Remember, I will never let you down. I also want to thank all the senlors-Neyra, Suarez, Carrillo, Cabrera, Walther, Dorantes, Gonzalez, Vizcarra, Ramos, Lujan and all those that I did not name. I win never forget you guys. Also, those that stay, the underclassmen-Cantu, Sada, Carrillo, Avelar GU, Caperton, Shelikhov, Davila. Avelar GU-thank you for being with me all this time. Davila, my little kid, I hope you learn a little bit from me, and learn when to argue and when to keep your mouth shut. Thank you for everything, kid.

Thank you, faculty members. Cpt. Ray, ma'am, thank you for aU your help and support throughout the three years that I was in your classes. Lt. CoL Ray, Maj. McClarey, Lt. CoL Matlosz, Lt. CoL RosendahL Maj. Treadway and all those that I did not name, thank you. And last but not least, God, you helped me and gave me support and hope every time I thought I was lost. You showed me the way, and helped me to be better each day I stayed here. I wish luck to all the friends I made at MMA. God Bless You AIL 2002-2005

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ACADEMICS - Fine Aris Ribbon (3). Cadet Chonis (3), Evensong (2,3) ACTIVITIES - Award for Outstanding Contribution to Men’s Chonis (4). Dramatccrs (2.3.4). Chapel Worker (4). Cadet Chorus (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Tennis (4), Varsity Tennis Captain (4) MILITARY - Maroon Bar (4). Sol­ diers Bar (4) MISC - Neatest Room (3), Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

1st Lt. Oziel Arizpe "C" Executive Officer 3rd Year Cadet

Guillermo Avelar "The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people."

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ACADEMICS - Foreign Language Ribbon (2). Journalism Bar (4) ACTIVITIES - Creative Art Award (4), Fine Ans Ribbon (4). Art Ribbon (3), Chapel Worker (4). Ves­ pers Reader (4). Honor Guard (4) ATHLETICS - Most Improved Soccer Player (4). Most Valuable Field Athlete (4). Varsity Swimming (2.3.4). Varsity Track (3.4). Track State Military Champions (4). Raid­ ers (2.3). Varsity Swimming Captain (4), Best Long-Distance Swimmer (4). M-Club (4). Varsity Soccer (4) MILITARY - Maroon Bar (4).

Fusileers (3). Color Guard (3).

Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

2nd Lt. Guillermo Avelar Platoon Leader, E-l 3rd Year Cadet

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ACADEMICS - Science Club (3).

Academic Fourragcre (4), Journal­ ism Bar (4). Broadcasting Certifi­ cate (3) ACTIVITIES - Cadet Council (3).

Evensong (4). Chapel Worker (4).

Cadet Chorus (4). Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (3,4), Varsity Golf (3). Varsity Bas­ ketball (4). Football State Military Champion (3)

succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure."

- Bill Cosby -

Sgt. 1st Class Eric Brunner 2nd Year Cadet

Scott Cable

1st Lt. Scott Cable Provost Marshall 5th Year Cadet

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HIGH HONORS - Freshman Class President (I) ACADEMICS - Foreign Language Ribbon (I). Honor Roll (I) ACTIVITIES - Fine Arts Ribbon (2). Vespers Reader (2). Chapel Worker (2.3). Cadet Council (I), Dramatcers (2.3). Al Ease (2.3) ATHLETICS - Varsity Wrestling (1) . Varsity Football (4), Raiders (2.3). Rangers Bar (2). First Place Red Dragon Challenge (3) MILITARY - The ROTC Dis­ tinguished Service Award for a Distinguished Service Record (4).

Maroon Bar (4), Military Police (2.3). Fusileers (1.2.3). Soldiers Bar (4). Tenth Place in Individual Drill at National Drill Team Championships (2) , Sons of the American Revolulion Medal for J ROTC Training (2). US Army Recruiting Command Award for a Junior LET Student (3).

Small Bore Rifle Marksmanship Expen Ranking (I) M1SC Ambassadors Ribbon (2.3.4). Commendation Ribbon (2)

Wow, here I am sitting here at my computer on a Thursday night tn the final trimester of my SENIOR YEAR!! 1 never thought I'd be here for this long. I remember coming here my eighth grade year scared of everything. I remember all my homesick letters and wanting to quit every day, but I hung tn there. So the first people I want to thank are, of course, my parents. I would not have gotten this far without you guys. You helped me every step of the way from eighth grade aU the way to where I am now. Now of course I have to thank some faculty. Cpt. Kronquist, you were the greatest mentor. Cpt. Riney and Cpt. Ray, I loved your English classes and college credit classes. They helped me a lot. CpL Barnes, you and Cpt. Pemberton were the best science teachers I've ever had.

And of course, how can I forget Maj. McClarey? Government was fun. Seniors, I wish you aU the best of luck tn college next year. John, our bet is stdl on for the White House. Don't forget about our fun times messing around during athlet­ ics. Thanks for everything these past five years. Kim, 1 don't care, you instigate everything (ha ha). Good hick to you tn the future. David, you're my bro, homie.

You better come to Colorado this summer. I'll see you tn Texas. Tom, these three years have been fun. I hope you enjoy football next year and don't forget about the COLORADO CREW! And Davis, you're part of tt too. See you this summer.

Arty, good luck, man, with what you do next year. For sure, we are gonna kick tt this summer. Vince, what can I say? I never expected that you'd turn out to be a nice guy. Ha ha! Good luck next year, man. I'm running out of room, but for the rest of you seniors-Kimbrow, Spaulding, Cruzen, Roberts, Charlie, Walther, Lachev, Clack... There's one more message I want to gtve out: Chris, Adam, take what you get next year and make the best of tt and remember, have fun. Don't let your position get to your head that much. PEACE! I'M OUT! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE I FORGOT TO MENTION!!!

ACTIVITIES - Evensong (4).

Chapel Worker (4). Cadet Chorus (4). Dramatecrs (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Baseball (4), Varsity Basketball (3). Basketball State Military Co-Champions (3)

"Success is not the result of spontane­ ous combustion.

You must set your­ self on fire/ - David Starr Jordan Cpl. Alex Cabrera 3rd Year Cadet

Robert Callison l learned a lot of things here that I will need later on tn life. I met a lot of tight people from other parts of the world whom IT miss, but maybe IT see them again later on. One person that I will miss Is Arce. Maybe IT see you tn Chicago sometime. Humphrey, have fun at college. Erie Brunner, maybe IT see you and Harris some other time. Garza H, my old roommate this year, keep cool when you get out of here. You too, Cpt. Duncfl, and all of the seniors. Have fun when we get out of here. RIP Garcia AM. Peace out to all of the seniors, and for all the underclassmen, have fun at MMA your last years.

ACTIVITIES - Chapel Worker (3).

Dramatecrs (2) Most Improved ATHLETICS Baseball Player (4). Varsity Basketball (2.4), Varsity Baseball (4) MILITARY - Soldiers Bar (4)

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Callison 4th Year Cadet *

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Luis Camacho ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (3), Varsity Track (3.4) MISC - Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

Three years away from my country and away from my family have come to the end. For some people, this might mark the end of a long process of trying everything to graduate; for me, it is Just the beginning of a long way toward my career (medicine). I want to thank my dad, my mom, and my platoon sergeant, because you have helped me throughout this whole Journey. Finally I will be back home with my family and with my friends, but, I have to say to the other seniors, good luck and do your best tn life. It is time for me to start on my way to being a doctor. I want say to my friends Alex Graue and Alarcon that we made it! See you later, homiezl!

Sgt. 1st Gass Luis Camacho 2nd Year Cadet

Jose Cardenas ACTIVITIES - Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Cross Coun­ try (3). Varsity Swimming (3). Var­ sity Track (2,3.4), Cross Country State Military Champions (3,4). MClub (3) MILITARY - Association of United States Army Medal for Determined Leadership (4). Maroon Bar (4)

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"Wisdom is know­ ing what to do next; virtue is doing it."

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Francisco Carrillo First, I would like to thank my parents. Thank you for this opportunity. I will never forget these two years at the Academy. Also, I would tike to thank my brothers and friends. Thanks for all your support. What can I say? At first tt seems so hard, so long, almost Impossible, but the time went by so fast that 1 didn't even notice until today. But the good thing Is that I'm not leaving alone.

I'm not leaving the same way I got here. A lot of memories will stay with me forever.

Well, now It's ttme to go. I had a great ttme with all of you, but now each one of us has to make his own way, and I don't want to make mine without saying thank you! to Ramos, Lujan. Paras, Fernandez, Roberts, Humphrey, Doran, Andazola, Merlos, Suarez and Valle. 1 especially want to thank the people who made it a lot easier and made this year great: Anaya, Arizpe, Avelar GJ, Cabrera, Dorantes, Gonzalez AN, Gonzalez R, Neyra, Vizcarra and Walther. Finally, 1 want to wish the best to all of my classmates and to the underclassmen, tike Valle, Carrillo, Hollowell Luce, the Avelar crew, Cantu, Sada, Rosales, the Gar­ cias, Caraballo and Flores. Macias, you thought I forgot about you, but I'm tn debt to you. Thank you for all your support, and especially your friendship. You are like a brother to me. Again, thank you very much.

1 win miss you all! Good luck! Whenever you are tn Mexico City, don't forget to pass by and say heUo.

ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (3). Dramalccrs (4), Chapel Worker (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (3.4).

Varsity Track (3). Track State Mili­ tary Champions (3) MILITARY - Military Police (4).

MP of the Year Award (4)

Sgt. Francisco Carrillo 2nd Year Cadet

Brian Clack Bye, everyone! 1 had a great time here at FIMA. The three years I was here were great, and 1 had a fun ttme and made some life-long friends that I hope to see here on alumni weekend every year. I'd like to say thanks to my floor, C-2, the best floor tn the battalion. And thanks to Houston, my platoon sergeant. Hope you do great next year. Thanks, Humphrey, for those great times we had tn art class when you first came. Ibanez, my old roommate, and Vizcarra-we had great times. Spaulding, remember that time my dad was sleeping on my bed?

Hollis, for all those times we played Bowman. Harris, "Get it out of my house!"

Brunner, for the great time we had at your house on Winter Break. Kimbrow, for the fun we had last year tn Echo and tn New York. The basketball team, for the great times we had on the bus listening to coach up front. John, for the great floor we had. E-3: that was a great ttme. And to everyone I did not talk about, have a good life, and I hope to see you all again sometime. To aU my teachers, thanks for all the help in school and pushing me to do better. If anyone wants to get a hold of me after I leave, my AIM screenname is clack3O12OO5. I'll see you all next year at alumni weekend.

ACADEMICS - Academic Fourragerc (4) ACTIVITIES - Fine Arts Ribbon (3). Art Ribbon (3), Journalism Ribbon (4) ATHLETICS - M-Club Ribbon (4).

Varsity Basketball Captain (4). Var­ sity Cross Country (4). Varsity Bas­ ketball (2. 3). Varsity Track (3.4), Basketball Slate Military Champions (3.4) , Cross Country State Military Champions (4). Track State Military Champions (4).

MILITARY - Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (4). Ameri­ can Legion General Military Excel­ lence Award (4). Military Wreath (3.4) . Maroon Bar (2.3.4) MISC - Drama Ribbon (3). Soldiers Bar (4). Honor Roll (4). Journalism Ribbon (4)

1st Lt. Brian Clack Platoon Leader, C-2 3rd Year Cadet M

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Andrew Cruzen

Cpt. Andrew Cruzen Band Commander 3rd Year Cadet

High Honors - The Lowe Trophy for die Senior Showing Greatest AllAround Development (4) ACADEMICS - The Maj Bryan Essay Medal for Excellence in Writing (4), Academic Founragerc (2,3.4), Foreign Language Ribbon (2.3).

Delia Phi (2.3.4). Delia Phi Secretary (4), Journalism Ribbon (4), Honor Roll (2.3,4) ACTIVITIES - Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band (4). Streep Brothers Band Award (4), Fine Ans Ribbon (3.4). State Solo and Ensemble Performer (3,4). Ves­ pers Reader (3.4), Evensong (1,2) .

Dramaleers (4), Band Ribbon (2,3.4) ATHLETICS - The Ireland Trophy for a Fighting Heart (4), Bohm Medal for the Senior Athlete with the Highest GPA (4). M-Club (4). Var­ sity Football (2,4). Varsity Wrestling (2.3.4) , Rangers (3). Wrestling Slate Military Champions (3,4). Varsity Golf (4) MILITARY - Military Wreath (4).

Maroon Bar (2,3). Drama Ribbon (3.4) , Soldiers Bar (3.4), Band Ribbon (3), Company Competition Ribbon (2,3)

This is craziness! Not once in my life did I ever think that I would be graduating from a military school I want to first thank my family for their support these past three years. Secondly, 1 gotta thank the friends. Ramos, you're the bestest roommate I have ever had (sorry Garza, ha ha). "You think you're tough...you can finish it." You always put me tn a better mood. Tom, you're one of my best friends. I'm glad we settled our differences early on. I think it made us better friends tn the end. You're my bro. Remember Vassen? Vince, you're like a brother to me. We have lots of memories together, but the sanctuary is where they all started. HA HA! Evan, take a couple deep, deep breaths and relax. It's over! We have done a great Job this year and you know I couldn't have done ft without your help. You know that. Good luck at Norwich. Kimbrow, we got tn a little trouble at the beginning of the year, and it really set the mood for the rest of it John, you did a great job this year and I wish you the best of luck tn college. lH see ya this summer. Sergio, those were some great Gatorades! Humphrey, Fifty Dollars! Aranda. LeaveU, Weber, and Turnbull, make next year crazy. You can do it! Hollis, good luck next year. Thanks to all my friends back home for making furloughs wfldl We had good times. Good luck for all the incoming seniors! To all the teachers, you guys have taught me more than I ever thought I could learn. both tn and out of the classroom. Thank you! My time here is done. Goodbye.

Carlos Dorantes ACTIVITIES - Evensong (3,4), Chorus Ribbon (3), Chapel Worker (4). Cadet Chorus (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (3,4), Varsity Swimming (3), Varsity Baseball (2.3). Football State Mili­ tary Champions (3) MISC - Ambassadors Award (3.4)

Staff Sgt. Carlos Dorantes 3rd Year Cadet

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First, I would like to remember everyone that 1 met during the fastest three years of my life. Thanks to my parents for supporting me through my life at MMA. I want to thank my dad, because he is always supporting me, and I love that about him. I think he and my mom are the best. I win always remember these three years of my life. They were really good days. I win really miss my FIMA friends, my brothers. 1 had to live with them for more than one year. Thanks to my family and my friend Anaya, who was tike my brother. I lived with him and I got my first soldiers bar with him. Another one is Cantu. He is like my little brother. 1 spent a lot of time with him during my last year. Thanks for all your advice. See you around; good luck next year.

To all my brothers at this school-Mactas, you were the best platoon leader I could have had. You are a realty good person and a nice friend. Walther, I lived on the same floor as you for three years. For always being a good friend, I will miss you. I hope I see you in Monterrey. Cabrera, it was nice to be your room­ mate. I hope you have a nice life. You are so peaceful; I will miss you a lot and I will miss your stories. John, good luck next year. It was nice to be with you.

Cantu and Walther, I will never forget you. Raul, it was nice to be your room­ mate and share these last few years with you. Ramos, Lujan and the rest of the LC, I had a really good time with you. Thanks to Suarez, Gonzalez AN, Neyra, Arizpe, Merlos, Kim and Duncil, even if we were always fighting for unreason­ able things. Thanks, also, to the Juniors, sophomores and freshmen; Sada, Garcia, Vazquez and Campos (1 better see you as an Echo Company commander). And thanks to the Class of '04. Alonso, I never break a promise. See you around, brothers. 1 will never forget you. I had good times with you people.

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I'm gone.

HIGH HONORS - Freshman Leadership Award (I), Sophomore Class President (2).

Junior Class President (3) ACADEMICS - DAR History Medal (3), Academic Fourragere (4). Foreign Lan­ guage Ribbon (1). Honor Roll (1,4), Foreign Language Ribbon (1). Delta Phi Pledge (4) ACTIVITIES - Sen. Bond Award for Most Effective Cadet Councilman (4), Vespers Reader (3,4), Chapel Worker (2), Cadet Council (1,2.3.4). Evensong (4). Evensong Reader (4), Dramateers (3,4), Boy Scouts (3). Cadet Council Recording Secretary (3) ATHLETICS - Best Athlete (4), Wrestling MVP (4). Baum Wrestling Leadership Plaque (3.4). Varsity Football (1.2,3.4), Varsity Wrestling (1.2,3,4), Football State Military Champions (3). Wrestling State Military Champions (3), Varsity Wrestling Captain (3,4), Varsity Football Captain (4), M-Club (1.2,3,4), M-Club President (4) MILITARY - Honor Guard (1,2,3.4).

Maroon Bar (4), Color Guard (2). Mili­ tary Police (1), Fusileers (1,2.3.4), Fusileer Commander (4). Soldiers Bar (4) MISC - Cooper Plaque for the Senior with the Longest Tenure as a Cadet (4). Whit­ ney Conservation Plaque (4), Ambassadors Award (3.4)

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Cpt. Vince Duncil Company Commander 7th Year Cadet

Edgar Duran At the beginning of the year, I started off wtth a lot of friends, and for that 1 give aU my thanks to God and also to my family. If ft were not for them. I would have given up a long time ago. I tried to do well tn sports Uke football powerwalking and track, because It helps my platoon out. So don't mess with number 51. If I could change anything at this school I wouldn't change a thing. This school Is a great place and I encourage everyone to come to this school I want to say thank you also to Lt. Ice and 1st Sgt. Seibert because they were always there for me.

One more person I have to thank is Maj. McClarey, because he helped me out as well CSM Williams has also been a big part of my experience here. I would also like to give thanks to the school and the entire staff for making my high school experience a great success, not only toward my later school career but also for my career after college. The school has not only helped me tn that effect, but also tn the sense that I have matured tn mind and spirit because of this school as well I plan to go to college after I am done here, and after that I plan to Join my brother's company tn the United States. 1 truly believe that tf tt weren't for this school I would never have become as successful as I win be someday soon.

Because of this school I will also have friends for life and I win probably stay tn touch wtth them for the rest of my life. I met some really great people here, and because of that I'm grateful This school has changed my life forever and for that it is my pleasure to say that I am a proud graduate of Missouri Military Academy's Class of2005. If there ts one thing I Uked the most about this school tt would be the people that go here and the faculty.

ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (4) MILITARY - Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (3), Fusileers (3). Raiders (3)

Pvt. 1st Class Edgar Duran 1st Year Cadet

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John

Maj. John Earl Battalion Commander 5th Year Cadet

HIGH HONORS -Superior Cadet (3.4).

MacArthur Award (4). Legion of Honor (4).

Plaque for the Most Versatile Cadet (4). Hooion Fellowship Cup (4). Wall Cup for Service, Scholarship. Leadership and Character (4).

Alumni Plaque for Senior Voted Most Likely to Succeed (4). Cadet Council Chainnan/ViceChainnan (2) ACADEMICS - DAR Award for American History (2). Sophomore Pilgrimage Award (2), Spelling Plaque (3), Sen. Eaglcton Plaque for Junior English (3). Highest Freshman Scholar­ ship (1). Delhi Phi Honor Secretary' (1). Spell­ ing Plaque (3), Academic Fourragere (1,2.3.4).

Delta Phi (1,2.3.4). Delta Phi President (4) ACTIVITIES - White Virtuoso Award for Jazz Musician (2). Streep Brothers Band Award (2), Stribling Dramaleer Trophy (2.3), Sen. Bond Award for Cadet Councilman (3). Cadet Coun­ cil (3.4). Evensong (1,3.4), Dramaleers (2.3.4), ATHLETICS - Best Football Defenseman (4). **E” Marksmanship Medal (3). Varsity Football (1.3.4). Varsity' Rifle (1.2.3), Varsity Golf (3.4), Varsity Golf Captain (4). Rifle State Military Champions (3). Golf Slate Military Champions (3) MILITARY - MOAA Medal for a Highly Motivated Junior (3). Fritsch Plaque and Sti­ pend (3), Medal of AMSCUS (2), Soldiers Bar (4) . Commendation Ribbon (1,2)

For the past five years, every time I saw H:U on the clock I would wish that I could hurry up and graduate. But now, at 11:11, I'm only wishing that I didn't have to write this. But, it's a tradition, and we all know how much we cadets love tradition. Anyway, I think the most fitting use of my 400 words would be to thank everyone. First, I gotta thank my whole crew tn STL. You guys are the best thing that ever happened to me, and I don't know where I would be without you. To all my senior brothers tn arms, we have spent some of the best years of our lives together, and though it may not seem like it now, we will always remember these as the good ole' days. We had some crazy times this year, and no matter what you say I win never forget you guys. Charlie, nice pants. Kim, stop messing with Cable. Cruzen, lH never forget the look on your face when I pinned those dots on your shoulders. Tom, don't forget that trick I taught you, bro. Cable, nice biceps. You are almost to your goaL Duncfl, you have been my homie for five years, and one of the best friends 1 ever had, but you are sttD a lunatic. Evan, what can I say? Seriously, what can I say? Ever since you got here it has been the "Evan and John Show." Probably the most important people for me to thank are the people to whom I owe everything, my family. Mom, Dana, Dad, Marya, Marya, Marya, and of course Maddie. Your support over the years has been more than 1 could ever have hoped for. I love all of you so much, and I thank you for all the things you have provided me. Alain Garcia, we win all miss you. RIP, brother. To the entire 116th Corps of Cadets, you gentlemen have made me beyond proud. We had a pretty trying year, yet you ail pulled together and achieved beyond what I thought was possible. Oh yeah, almost forgot-DlSMISSED!

Arturo Fernandez ACADEMICS - Academic Fourragerc (4). Honor Roll (4) ACTIVITIES - Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - The McDonough Trophy for Best 120-pound Athlete (4). Soccer MVP (4), Most Valuable Track Runner (4). Varsity Soccer (3.4) . Varsity Basketball (3), Varsity Track (2,3.4), Soccer State Military Champions (3.4). Basketball Slate Military' Co-Champions (3), M-Club (3.4) , Varsity Soccer Captain (4), Varsity Track Captain (4) MILITARY - Fusileers (3.4). Sol­ diers Bar (4) MJSC - Ambassadors Award (3.4)

1st Lt. Arturo Fernandez Platoon Leader, E-2 3rd Year Cadet 42 Looking Forward, Looking Back i

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First of aD, 1 would like to thank my parents for helping my MMA years go by a little smoother. Dad, thank you so much for everything. 1 know I ticked you off sometimes, but I want you to know that I love you and that everything is ok. Thank you for always being there for me in the good and the bad times. would have been very hard for me to make It without your advice. Mom, 1 promised you 1 would succeed this year and I kept my promise. Alan and Denysse, I missed you very much as wen. I will never forget these three years 31 MMA. Not only did they teach me discipline and academics, but also how to ready for the real world. These were harsh yet wonderful experiences stay with me forever. ECHO SECOND FOREVER1 Walther, Macias, Gonzalez R, Cabrera, Suarez V, Anaya, Dorantes, Carrillo F, Avelar G), Vizcarra, L^an, Ramos, Arizpe, Cable-we had some good times guys, but our time is up.

Good luck to aU, and I hope you all become successful men in the future. Cantu.

Avelar J, Avelar L Rodriguez O, Davis J, Sada, Carrillo L, Martinez AD, Villarreal.

Campos and Vazquez, good luck to all of the underclassmen. I will never forget Monday nights, both the good and the bad stuff. Lt. CoL Medley, sir, thank you for always pushing me the way you did. You reminded me of my father some­ times. Maj. Treadway, sir, thank you for always keeping high standards for me.

That helped me very much. CSM Williams, sir, thank you for your advice and for the talks we had. They were very helpful as weU. Cpt. Kronqulst, sir, tn my worst times at MMA, you were the only one that never lost faith in me. That meant a lot to me. Thank you. In conclusion, GIRLS, GIRLS, what would we do without them? Marya, it was a pleasure getting to know you. We had some great times at MMA. Also, thank you for being there when I was feeling down. Aza, nine long months of love. Thank you so much for everything; I cannot explain how much I missed you during the year. Once again, thanks to everybody. SENIORS '05 forever.

ector Garza "The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence.

To know how to do something well is to enjoy it."

- Pearl S. Buck Lance Cpl. Hector Garza 1st Year Cadet

Antonio Gonzalez "The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves."

- Ray Kroc -

ACADEMICS - Academic Fourragcre (4), Della Phi (2.3.4), Honor Roll (4) ACTIVITIES - Phillip Russell. ‘68.

Award for the Outstanding First Year Member of the Cadet Chorus (4).

Fine Arts Ribbon (2). Evensong (4).

At Ease (2). Dramatcers (2). Junior Class Treasurer (3). Chapel Worker (4). Cadet Chorus (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (2).

Varsity Swimming (3) MILITARY - The Military Officers Association of America Medal for a Highly Motivated Junior (4). The Col. Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy (4). Maroon Bar (3.4). Soldiers Bar (4) M1SC - Ambassadors Award (4)

2nd Lt. Antonio Gonzalez Platoon Leader, D-3 3rd Year Cadet Seniors 2005

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Javier Gonzalez ACADEMICS - Academic Fourragere (4).

Foreign Language Ribbon (3), Honor Roll (4) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (3,4), Evensong (3). Chorus Ribbon (3) ATHLETICS - Best Football Run­ ning Back (4), Varsity Football (3,4). Varsity Swimming (3), Foot­ ball State Military Champions (3), Varsity Track (4) MILITARY - Fusileers (3.4). Sol­ diers Bar (4) MISC - Ambassadors Award (3,4)

"The real leader has no need/y'toI Fl lead - he is content to point the way."

- Henry Miller -

2nd Lt. Javier Gonzalez Platoon Leader, C-3 3rd Year Cadet

Raul Gonzalez ACADEMICS - Journalism Bar (4) ACTIVITIES - Fine Ans Ribbon (4). Art Ribbon (3.4), Evensong (3.4). Chorus Ribbon (3.4), Chapel Worker (4), Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (3), Varsity Swimming (3), Varsity Track (2), Soccer State Military Champions MILITARY - Fusileers (3,4). Color Guard (3) MISC - Ambassadors Award (2)

Sgt. 1st Class Raul Gonzalez 3rd Year Cadet

44 Looking Forward, Looking Back

l would like to give thanks first to God for helping me through these three years at MMA. Thanks also to the people who supported me during the hardest times and who always believed tn me. Some special thanks to my parents for always being there. Thanks to my best friend, Neyra.

This year helped me a lot tn many ways for my future life. 1 have matured I learned not to give up, I learned to be better tn life and never to dwell on the mis­ takes 1 maRe- Special thanks to my mentor, Cpt Kronquist, who always believed 411 me kept me dotn& the correct things, for not letting me stay down tn the bad times and for pushing me aU the way until the end. Thank you, str! To Cpt ^eY for believing in me and giving me her knowledge, to Cpt. Ray for being so nice and for many funny times tn English 4, to Cpt. Lagemann for being so atten­ tive tn art class and for teaching me how to do better-1 will never forget any of you who helped me do better tn life. Thank you aU for everything!.

1 will never forget my friends and aU the great times we had at MMA. Thanks to Walther, Anaya, Sada H. Cantu, Carrillos F and L, Neyra, Suarez V, Macias.

Dorantes, all the Avelars, HoUoweD, Villarreal, Vizcarra, Roberts, Arizpe, Duran, Merlos, Andazola, all the seniors and everybody else 1 am missing.

I had a great time. I will never forget Fusileers and all the meets that we had.

It was a great time; thanks to 1st Sgt. Seibert for coaching the team. Thanks also to 1st Sgt. Jacobson for always showing us a great time, too. I have a lot of memories that I wUl remember for life about what I experienced at MMA, so I am thankful for having this chance to be here.

Good luck to the juniors for next year, especially Cantu, Carrillo L Sada, Avelar ), HoUoweU and everybody else. Enjoy your last year!

Keitaro Haga First of all, I am realty thankful to everyone who has anything to do with Mis­ souri Military Academy. I lived life to the fullest. I will never forget that when I came to MMA on Sept. 4, 2003, I'd never seen or had any contact with the military before, so It was a realty big surprise for me on that day.

If I look back over the past two years at MMA, It went realty fast. I learned a lot of things at MMA. For example: a spirit of cooperation, patience, various cultures, people and languages. I came here mostly for the language Instruction, but MMA gave to me more important things than that. The most important thing that I learned here Is to be patient. I knew how to be physically patient, but what I'm talking about Is mental patience. I think nothing changes without patience.

After 1 graduate, I win keep these things tn mind. I want to make full use of the things that I learned at Missouri Military Academy.

Thank you.

ACADEMICS - Foreign Language Ribbon (3.4). Eugene Lamm Memo­ rial Award for ESL Improvement (3) ACTIVITIES - Art Achievement Award (4), Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon (3.4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Tennis (3) MILITARY - Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (4), The Dorsey Anderson. Class of 1895, Cup for the Cadet Exerting a Gentle­ manly Example (4), Maroon Bar (4)

Master Sgt. Keitaro Haga 2nd Year Cadet

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Toshihiko Hanabata "True friendship consists not in the multitude of friends, but in their worth and value."

- Ben Jonson -

ACADEMICS - Foreign Language Ribbon (2,3) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (3) ATHLETICS - Varsity Baseball (2.3) MILITARY - Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline (4), Maroon Bar (4), Soldiers Bar (4) MISC - Ambassadors Ribbon (2), Neatest Room (2)

Staff Sgt. Toshihiko Hanabata 3rd Year Cadet

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ACADEMICS - Academic Four- The days are whittling down to the one little word I want to hear (Dismissed!).

When I started FIMA last year I did not think I would become so attached ragere (4). Honor Roll (4) ACTIVITIES - Lt. Col. E.R. Jack- to this school I realty would like to thank my grandparents for allowing me son Music Award for Distinguished to come here, along with my mom, dad grandma (who writes to me every Service to the Music Program (4). week), and basically my whole family.

The Rockwell Plaque for Most 1 want to thank the friends 1 made this year and last year who have helped me Versatile Dramaleer (4). Fine Arts through those dark days I had Friends such as Roberts, Harralson (A and N), Ribbon (4). Band Ribbon (3.4). Kim, Cheng, Chang, Clack, Brunner, and basically the whole battalion. MMA Evensong (3.4). Drama Ribbon (4). was great and I will never forget this place.

Chapel Worker (4) ATHLETICS - Cross Country MVP (4). Varsity Cross Country' (3.4). Cross Country- Slate Military Champions (3.4). Basketball Stale Military Champions (4). Track Slate Military Champions (4).Varsity Bas­ ketball (3.4), Varsity Track (3,4).

Varsity Track Captain (4). Varsity Cross Country' Captain (4), M-Club (4), M-CIub (3) MILITARY-Soldiers Bar (4), Com­ pany Competition Ribbon (3) MISC - The Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell Community Service Award (4)

1st Sgt. Carter Harris 2nd Year Cadet

David Humphrey ACADEMICS - Journalism Bar (4) ACTIVITIES - Chapel Worker (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Tennis (2) MILITARY - Military Police (4)

Staff Sgt. David Humphrey 3rd Year Cadet

46 Looking Forward, Looking Back

HeUo, HL I have to admit I have learned a lot being here at the Academy. Dis­ cipline, self-respect, yada, yada, yada. I'm realty gonna miss this place. CABLE! Gonna miss you, man. You're like a brother to me. I will see you this summer.

Michalski keep it real Earl good luck, man. Spaulding, Davis J, Cruze n, Samp­ son, Callison, Yamamoto, Macias.. .gracias. Marcione, Fajen, Serna, Edmonds, Brunner, Suarez, West, Vince, Polettl Hollis, Hanabata, Aranda, LeaveU, Phelan, Graves, Graue, Fujita, Kim, and all the rest out there. Mother, you are by far the best mom tn the world Every day 1 think about how much fun we have had Thank you for everything you have done for me. Mom, you are wicked tight. Without you, I would be lost. Oh, and I love the whole Tony Soprano act.

Thanks. I think Marcione and Cable died laughing. You have been there for me whenever I needed you. I love you. What's better than that huh? Yeah, maybe a new job. DAD!II! Oh my God man, I made it! It feels like just yesterday when you asked me to go to Blockbuster to pick out a movie to watch. Nice one there, pop. But Dad honestly, if it wasn't for you sending me to this school I feel that things would have turned for the worst. Dad you're my whole world man.

You have shown me the door to a better future. Words can't express the love I havefor you, man. The only way you and I could hang out more is if you would stop listing to bluegrass music. I mean, really, It's gotta go. Dad 1 love you man.

"Miss MMA'.. .ha ha, I mean, who saw that coming? Alison, sister, I love you so much. You are the coolest sister in the world Even though some times you like to videotape you and Carly making really odd music videos. But Alison, 1 hear about you every day. Thank you for supporting me, UT sis. Everyone take care.

God bless, all of you. I'm out!!! YEAAAAHHH! Take care everyone.... Peace out.

P.S., Garcia R.LP.

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Jin Han Kim

For all my dedication and hard work. I have made many accomplishments throughout this year. My last year here has been a blessing in disguise. Many seniors would say that the best part of their senior year would be the fact that it's their last year. But for me, it's much different. I am very nervous about leaving a place where I have spent my entire high school and going somewhere unfamiliar to me. I am enthused to leave but worried that I wfll miss this school and its cadets as I go on with my life. I know that being here has changed me and what I am capable of. I have become a better person tn many ways. Some are obvious, such as the way I present myself and how I work around others.

I have not only become a leader, but I am a strong member of a team that will work for my goals no matter the obstacles that may face me tn the future. The not so obvious things would have to be my education, of course; I doubt I could have found better teachers and staff who actually care. 1 have become more than Just another person; I have been enhanced with knowledge that I will use always and never forget.

1 could not have succeeded without my friends, especially everyone in the Senior Class. Harris, I could not have done it without you, MueUer, I win hang out with you one of these days in St. Louis. Avelar GJ, my best assistant S-3. Carrillo F, I'm going to miss you. man. Cable, Clack and Brunner, have fun tn college.

Houston S and Lachev, you were my best squad leaders. Kimbrow, I hope you make it into West Point. Cabrera, lH hang out with you tn Chicago. 1 hope all the juniors get what they wanted like I have. Lastly, I want to say farewell to all the faculty for helping me out, especially to Lt. CoL Ireland, Maj. Treadway, CSM Williams, Sgt. Maj. Blackaby, Lt. CoL Matlosz and Mrs. Trembley.

ACADEMICS - High Honor Roll (4). Academic Fourragcrc (4). For­ eign Language Ribbon (2,3). Della Phi (2,3,4), Math Ribbon (3) ACTIVITIES - Chapel Worker (4).

Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (3) Varsity Cross Country (4). Varsity Swimming (3.4), Varsity Track (2) MILITARY - The Col. Vcon McCo­ nnell Korean Trophy for a Cadet Officer Who Performs his Work with Diligence (4), Maroon Bar (4).

Color Guard (2) MISC - Boy Scouts (3)

Cpt. Jin Han Kim Battalion Operations 4th Year Cadet

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Josh Kimbrow This is to my boy Poletti for times spent in ACT skills class with Cpt. Kartye.

Right now, we are listening to country music blarin' loud. I mean loud. And guess what? He can't hear it. Well this is Just one of the moments that I have truly cherished. It's the small stuff, the stuff that some people forget, that lets us know we are having fun.

1 don't know what I would have done without my friends here, both those who are graduating with me and those whom we are leaving behind. It's going to be weird to come back alumni weekend. One person I will truly miss is Mrs. Trembley. 1 remember spending a lot of time tn her office because she was always there to hear me, ummm, let's say 'speak my mind.' I dedicate my success to her.

Shale, take it easy. I'll come get you and take you to Ole Miss with me. Marcione, trust me, they will allow protein someday. Andy, you and L being yelled at about the Senior/Faculty basketball game. Without us, no one would have had fun. Tom, hope you have fun in college. Maybe you will get your old basketball number back.

ACADEMICS - William F Enright.

Jr.. 1937, Memorial Award for Pro­ ficiency in Business and Computer (4). Spelling Plaque (4), Academic Fourragcrc (4). Foreign Language Ribbon (3). Delta Phi Associate Member/Pledge (4) ACTIVITIES - Dramaleers (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Track (3) MILITARY - LET Military Class Ribbon (4). Soldiers Bar (4) M ISC - Drama Ribbon (4)

1st Lt. Josh Kimbrow ~D" Executive Officer 2nd Year Cadet

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Oleksfy Delta Phi ACADEMICS Member (2.3) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon Chapel Worker (3) MILITARY - Commendation (2), Soldiers Bar (4), Rangers (3)

I would like to thank this fine institution for everything that it gave me. MMA has left a good memory in my heart and a lot of knowledge tn my head. Ttds (4), school opened doors of opportunity for me, for a better future and Hfe. I would tike to thank the entire faculty and staff for their support when I felt like every­ Bar thing was going wrong. When I came to this school, I had one family, but now Bar I have two.

I would like to thank CSM Withams for his unconditional moral support and his advice when it was needed most. Sir, you pushed me hard, and I thank you foe that. You taught me honor, loyalty, respect, courage, duty and integrity. I thank you greatly for the support that you gave me during these three years of hfe at MMA. I guess I was a pretty mad Russkie from time to time. I will miss fit school; all of us wUL We might not acknowledge it now, but we wfll someday.

Marcione, keep up the good work. You are a good leader. After afl, the future fc what you make of it. I know you wfll do great. And if you do feel like you wart to screw up, there is always CSM; he wffl straighten you out. Duncfl, I hope lift treats you well; you are a good guy and an excellent leader. Rodriguez R, I wQ see you this summer tn Europe, so you better get in shape for all those girts who are waiting for us. Parrish, 1 better see you graduating from this place nex! year, and don't give up; that's the worst thing you can do. Pous, I wfll remembe you, and I'll see you tn France this summer. Shelikhov, man, you finally did tt.

You pulled your head out of your backside. Remember, I am your legal guard lan.. .Don’t screw up! Work hard!

Wefl, 1 guess I am done. I am graduating, 1 am ready to make a difference in this world, and to make a mark tn history.

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1st Lt. Oleksiy Lachev "E" Executive Officer 3rd Year Cadet

Sergio Lu jan HIGH HONORS - Junior Class Vice President (3) ACADEMICS - Academic Fourragere (4). Foreign Language Ribbon (2) ACTIVITIES - Evensong (2) ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (3.4). Varsity Basketball (3,4), MClub (3) M1LITARY - Col. Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities (4).

Fusileers (4) M1SC - Dramaleers (1) Honor Roll (4) Commendation Ribbon (3)

2nd Lt. Sergio Lujan Battalion Adjutant 4th Year Cadet 48 Looking Forward, Looking Back

When 1 first arrived at MMA, four years seemed like an eternity, but now I look back and it seems like it was yesterday. I know that 1 would not have been able to get to where I am right now if it was not for the enormous support from my family. Thanks for everything.

I would also like to thank an the brothers I made throughout the years, especially an my boys that were with me tn Echo Second during my Junior year. Special regards to the Class of 2004, especially to the LC. 1 would also like to thank every single one of the seniors who was a part of my day to day Hfe during my final year at MMA, especially John Earl, Charlie, Dorantes, Anaya, Raul, Fernandez, Neyra, Suarez, Arizpe, Cruzen, Duncfl, Lachev, Kimbrow, Roberts, Spaulding, Cable, Clack, Kim and the rest of the seniors.

I would also like to thank several of the underclassmen, like Cantu, Sada Detmer, Garcia A., CarabaUo and the rest.

1 would also like to give special thanks to those faculty members who kept m« on my feet. A special thanks to Lt. CoL Medley and Cpt. Kronqulst for nevei letting me give up; also, to 1st Sgt. Seibert, Cpt. Ray, Mrs. Trembley, Cpt. Rlney Cpt. Reynard, Maj. McClarey, Lt. CoL RosendahL Cpt. Hagan, and to a sopho more English teacher who really helped me out, Cpt. Keveney.

Salvador Macias 2001-2005 I want to thank my parents for giving me this big opportunity, for their love, for the sacrifices that they made for me, and for the other special things that they did for me which helped me to graduate from this school. Thank you for everything; 1 love you. Mom and Dad. During these four years that I spent at MMA, I learned a lot of things, tike how to appreciate my house, my family, my friends, and every chance that my parents gave to me. I will never forget the funny things and the sad things that 1 experi­ enced, both alone and with my friends at MMA. I spent a long time here, but it passed so quickly that I can't believe it. I will never forget these past four years because It was a unique experience that 1 will never duplicate again in my life.

I want to thank MMA for accepting me and giving me this huge opportunity. 1 accomplished everything that 1 wanted.

I want to thank all the faculty members and friends who helped me to accomplish my goals and who supported me in good and bad times. These faculty members included Cpt. Kronqulst, Cpt. Ray, Cpt. Pemberton, 1st Sgt. Jacobson and 1st Sgt. Seibert. Special thanks to my friends Duncfl, Merlos, Gonzalez R, Gonzalez J A, Roberts, Fernandez and Lujan-thanks for everything. To my brothers Arizpe, Neyra, Charley, Dorantes, Anaya, Suarez V and Ramos, thanks for always being there in my hard times, for supporting me and helping me. I wish you the best throughout your lives. You know that I consider you each to be my brother. I love you guys and I will always support you tn hard times and good times. You know that you have a home in Michoacan. Take care and do your best in every­ thing. Thanks for everything. Underclassman, I wish you the best. Don't forget to always do your best in the school I wish the best to Hollowell, Martinez AD, Campos, Luce, Avelar ), Avelar I, Cantu. Sada, Vasquez, VfflarreaL Valle) and everyone else. I will never forget my platoon sergeant Carrillo L because we always worked together. 1 wish you the best next year; never surrender.

I can't leave my girlfriend Ivonne out of this quote, because she always sup­ ported me and loved me. 1 will never forget you, I love you very, very much.

Thank you for everything. Finally, we win be together forever.

Sophomore HIGH HONORS Class President (2) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (1,2.3.4).

Evensong (2). Men's Chorus Ribbon (I), Band Ribbon (1), Chapel Worker (1). Evensong (1). Dramatccrs (4) ATHLETICS - Babe Ruth Sports­ manship Award (4). Most Soccer Assists (4). Varsity Soccer (1.2.3,4).

Varsity Tennis (2.3,4), M-Club (3).

Varsity Tennis Captain (3,4), Soccer State Military Champions (1). Tennis State Military' Champions (3.4) MILITARY - Raiders Bar (I), Honor Guard (2). Maroon Bar (1,2,3), Color Guard (2). Fusilecrs (2.3.4). Military Wreath (2) MISC - Ambassadors Ribbon (2), Company Competition Ribbon (2,3)

1st Lt. Salvador Macias Platoon Leader, E-3 4th Year Cadet

Nathan Meek ACADEMICS - Ail Ribbon (4) MILITARY - Plaque for BestGroomed First Year Cadet (4)

"If I have seen farther than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants."

- Sir Isaac Newton Cpl. Nathan Meek 1st Year Cadet

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ACTIVITIES - Cadet Council (4) MILITARY - Maroon Bar (4) Sol­ diers Bar (4)

"Success is not the key to happiness.

Happiness is the key to success, if you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

- Albert Schweitzer -

Lance CpL Joaquin Merlos 1st Year Cadet

Tom Michalski ACADEMICS - Delta Phi (3) ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (4). Vcspers Reader (2). Evensong (2) ATHLETICS - US Army Recruitmg Command National Scholar/ Athlete Award (4), Basketball Most Improved Player (4). Football MVP (4), Varsity Football (2,3,4), Varsity Basketball (2,4). Football Slate Military Champions (3). Most Improved Basketball Player (4). Varsity Basketball Captain (4). Varsity Golf (4) MILITARY - Military Police (2,3.4) M1SC - Chapel Worker (3). Ambassadors Ribbon (3), Commendation Ribbon (2)

2nd Lt. Tom Michalski 3rd Year Cadet

50 Looking Forward, Looking Back

Mom, Dad, four years ago, none of us thought I would be graduating from this mflitarY school, or any military school for that matter. I did it, with the sup­ port of a loving, caring and compassionate family. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to grow and develop into a man. I love all you so much. Mom, I know you're up there watching over me, each and every day. 1 love you and I miss you. Mom. Andrew, you have always been there for me. We started out as enemies and now we have become the best of friends. Our lifelong frtendship has only begun. Vince, you and I have shared some pretty crazy times; you truly have become one of my best friends here at the school I'm going to miss you bro. Evan, fo' snizzle, wazzle, dazzle! David, you make me laugh everyday.

Spaulding, God we have said some crazy things together. Times were great, and the good times never stopped. Thanks for the experience. Some other people I won't forget: Scott, Jack Graue, Ramos, Lujan, Kimbrow, Meek Earl Taylor, Carter, Edmonds, Stratton, Javier and my Echo famfly. If I missed you. I'm sorry.

Cpt. Kronquist, you have been my mentor, my instructor and my friend. You helped show me the light when I thought there wasn't one. Thank you for your priceless advice and your willingness to help me succeed. Thank you. To the Ray famfly, thank you for your neverending support. Cpt. Riney, thank you for your support, and thank you for pushing me to do my best. I have waited to graduate, and now the time has come. Some of you will never see me again, and I wish all of you luck. Just as my life here is ending, I am starting a new one. To all ol you: God's Speed, and good luck. Trust me, you wfll need it. Thank afl of you foi the experience. I'm Out.

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"Life is a succession of moments. To live each one is to succeed."

- Corita Kent -

ACTIVITIES - Chapel Worker (4).

Cadet Chorus (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (2.3).

Varsity Track (3). Soccer Stale Mili­ tary Champions (3) MILITARY - Maroon Bar (3)

2nd Lt. Alejandro Neyra Platoon Leader, D-2 3rd Year Cadet

Roberto Paras "We don't accomplish any­ thing in this world alone ... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that creates something."

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ACTIVITIES - Evensong (2), Cadet Council (2) ATHLETICS - Soccer MVP (4).

Track MVP (4). Soccer Goal of die Year (.4). Varsity Soccer (1,2.3.4).

Varsity Track (1,2,3,4). Soccer Slate Military Champions (3). Varsity Soccer Captain (4). Varsity Track Captain (4), M-Club (3) MILITARY - Best First-Year Fusileer (3), Fusileers (3.4) M1SC - Honor Roll (4), Drama Ribbon (3.4)

Staff Sgt. Roberto Paras 4th Year Cadet

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Gerardo HIGH HONORS - Superior Cadet (2), The Plaque for Outstanding Performance as a Cadet Company Commander (4) ACADEMICS - Highest Sophomore Scholarship (2), Academic Fourragere (1.4). Foreign Language Ribbon (3). Della Phi (1,2.3.4).

Honor Roll (1.4), Science Club (3) ACTIVITIES -Fine Arts Ribbon (3).

An Ribbon (1.3.4). Vespers Reader (3.4). Evensong (2). Boy Scouts (3) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (1), Varsity Basketball (4), Varsity Base­ ball (2.3.4) MILITARY - Amvets Medal for Diligence in Performance of Duty (4), Soldiers Bar (4). Maroon Bar (4), M1SC - Honor Roll (4). Drama Ribbon (3,4)

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It is 10:48 at night, and I do not know how to explain what this school has done ‘ for me. Where should I begin? I have been waiting for four years to write this 1 emotional paragraph about maturity and brotherhood and I do not know where to start. I would like to start by thanking my parents for their moral support and guidance, and for aU the troubles that I have put them through during these four years of attendance at the Academy. I do not know how to express my feelings ( toward my family, but I have to tell them that I love them so much, especially my brother Alan and my sister It a. I love you guys so much. I finally did It; I hope you guys are proud of me because it wasn't an easy task. Friendships come and go, but the friends 1 met here at the Academy win never be forgotten. I'm about | to describe a person with an enormous heart who was always there for me tn | j the good times and In the bad. Thanks for aU the advice you gave me on how j to improve my company. I will always admire you for this. I recognize you as my best friend and my brother. Thanks, Lujan. Earl Cruzen, Spaulding, Tom and Vince, you guys are something else. I have faith tn you guys that you will succeed in life no matter the circumstances. I had a lot of fun with you guys and it is really hard for me to say goodbye, especially to Cruzen, Anaya, Dorantes, Neyra, Javier, Charley, Garza H. Bob, and anybody I did not mention, I wish you guys the best tn life. Thanks for your friendship and the crazy times we had. You will always have a roof over head back in Laredo. Good luck to the underclassmen. especially Cantu. Sada, Bassett, Detmer, Lopez, Pena J, Caraballo, Ortiz, Garcia AM, and De Lascurain. I hope for the best for you guys and hope you reach aU your goals. I want to give a special thanks to the LC, because if It wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here.

Cpt. Gerardo Ramos Company Commander 4th Year Cadet

Jon Roberts ACADEMICS - Pearl Green Whit­ ney Memorial Journalism Award (4). Academic Fourragere (4) ACTIVITIES - The Stribling Dramatecr Trophy for best single performance (4), Fine Ans Ribbon (4).

Journalism Ribbon (4). Dramaleers (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (3,4).

Varsity Basketball (3,4), Varsity Track (3.4) MILITARY - Soldiers Bar (4).

Maroon Bar (3.4), Color Guard (3.4), Military Wreath (4) MISC - The Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Relations (4). Honor Roll (4). Drama R ibbon (3.4)

Master Sgt. Jon Roberts 2nd Year Cadet

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Well two years. It's not much, but after being here and looking back, it sure does seem like it. I've had two very different years here. Last year, my first year...as a Junior, it was, well in a way, harder, of course, but I had some pretty good leaders. I was on Charlie Second which was a great floor. Obando, I'll never forget those Monday nights! Seniors from last year were really cool We had a good time, Dillon and Barker. I can't forget Winter Break '04 tn St. Louis!

Last year, I also had two reaHy good friends who unfortunately only stayed one year - Guarda and Duran. I would not have made it with out 'em. We were inseparable.

Sports-soccer, basketball and track two times... Soccer got better this year.

We won the district title, and it was a great season! Basketball this year was not that cool but Saturday night pick-up games were always there to make up for it. Color Guard was really great. Hollowell you gotta love those drill meets’ Daytonaaal Seniors: It's been a good year. Not as crazy as last year, but it has been good. This year has flown by and all of you know that. I hope all of you achieve whatever it is you want in life, because after this, a lot of things are possible. Harris, Brunner. Spring Break was the heat. We have to do it again some time! Fusileers, we had some good meets. It was fun going with you guys-Cantu, Walther, Anaya.

Raul Macias, Duncfl, Cable, Yamamoto, Lujan, aU of you! Charlie, I doubt 111 miss that mess haH but we did have some good times down there!

Drama was great this year. Rosales, Spaulding, we had some good shows! Keep up the lime tradition! Cpt. Ray, your class was always a relief; thanks for a good two years! Maj. McClarey, by the way, who ended up getting the Thomas Jef­ ferson Award? Lt. Gtacinti, French was cool1 That is, if we weren't just tired thal day....I enjoyed the talks!

Underclassman, have a good year! Charlie Third, good luck you guys!

Last but not least, I'd like to thank my parents for keeping me here. Dad, I knov> it was a big sacrifice. Thank you! Mom, thanks for aU the advice!

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Raimundo Rodriguez 1 would like to thank MMA for everything that it taught me. I think this school is a unique place, and I am very grateful for the opportunity that I had to attend it.

The faculty is the finest I have known tn my short life. I want to thank Lt. CoL Matlosz, my advisor, for the support he gave me throughout my three years.

He was a very important role model for me; thank you very much, str. To all the teachers that helped shape my future, especially Lt. Frohlich, Maj. McClarey, Maj. Ableman, Cpt. Riney, Lt. Glacinti, Cpt. Ray, Cpt. Giuseffi, Cpt Khanal Lt. CoL Rosendahl, Lt. CoL Ireland, 1st Sgt. Jacobson, Cpt. Pemberton, Cpt. Barnes and Cpt. Syed. AH of the teachers who taught me during these three years were great people, and I am very thankful for their dedication and the time they took to shape a better human being out of me.

Lt. CoL Medley, Maj, Treadway, CSM Williams and CWO Taut, I want to thank aU of you for being there for us, and for always trying to make a better place for us. Thank all of you very much.

Cpt. Kronquist, str, you were awesome. I really admire your dedication to MMA. I really appreciate aU the help you gave me tn Echo. Thank you very much, str.

To aU my senior colleagues-Lachev, Duncfl, Neyra, EarL Kim, Paras, Lujan, Michalski, Walther, Spaulding, Kimbrow and whoever I mlssed-guys, 1 think all of you are great people, and it was great to spend my high school education with you. 1 hope we see each other out tn the real world. AH of you have a friend tn me. Thank you guys.

To Echo Company, guys, you were the finest crew I have ever seen. The platoon leaders-Madas, Fernandez, and Avelar—guys, I am proud of aH of you. We afl worked hard and got Echo running. Vizcarra, take It easy, man. Thanks for your work in Echo. Seniors, we are free!! 1 wish the best for aH of us. We are a few steps ahead of a lot of people thanks to MMA. Underclassmen, Rodriguez, man, you are crazy. 1 hope you finish weH here at MMA. Well be tn touch, man. Mardone, Harralson, CarriHo, don't give up, lead­ ers. I wish you the best for your senior year, guys.

ACADEMICS - American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award for Leadership (4). Academic Fourragcrc (3.4), Delta Phi (2.3,4) ACTIVITIES - Fine Arts (2.3). Art Ribbon (2,3), Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (2), Varsity Swimming (2). Varsity Wrestling (3). Varsity Track (2).

Raiders (3) MILITARY - Military Police (3) MISC - The Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Relations (4)

Cpt. Raimundo Rodriguez Company Commander 3rd Year Cadet

Tom Sampson Wow! I can't beUeve I did it! I could not have done It without the help and guid­ ance from aH my friends and leaders. When I first came to MMA, I wasn't the happiest kid tn the world. I would have done anything to get out of here. I am so glad I stayed and persevered. I have realized that MMA Is the best thing that has happened to me tn my life. I want to thank my mother and father. Without their encouragement I would never have made it. I love and owe y'aH so much.

Mom and Dad. Thanks!! CSM Williams has inspired me so much this year and without him I don't believe I would have ever graduated high schooL I am a completely different person than I was two years ago when I first enroUed at the Academy. I survived! Mark Hollis...man, I'm gonna miss you, bro. Thanks for always being there for me, man. Gray! Nevin! When I was down, you cheered me up and kept my head straight. Thanks, man!! Hang tn there, buddy. You're gonna do great things.

ACTIVITIES - Vespers Reader (4).

Chapel Worker (4), Cadet Chorus (4), Dramateers (4) ATHLETICS - Wrestling MVP (4), Varsity Football (3), Varsity Wres­ tling (3.4), Varsity Baseball (3.4).

Varsity Baseball Captain (4). Best Defensive Baseball Player (4). MClub (3,4)

Staff Sgt. Tom Sampson 2nd Year Cadet

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Evan Spaulding

1st Lt. Evan Spaulding Drum Major 3rd Year Cadet

HIGH HONORS - Senior Class President (4) ACADEMICS - Maj. Bryan Essay Medal (3).

Academic Fourragerc (4), Foreign Language Ribbon (3). Delta Phi Associate Member/ Pledge (4), Honor Roll (4), Drama Ribbon (3,4). Dramatecrs (2,3.4). Boy Scouts (3).

Band (2.3,41. Band Ribbon (2,3.4). Company Bugler (2) ACTIVITIES - Co). Cherches Award for the Most Valuable Band Member (4), Crain-Jorishie Award for Member of the Jazz Ensemble (4), Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dra­ maleer (2.3), Milbum Award for Buglery (2).

Gillette Award for Outstanding Brass Musician (2.3). Streep Brothers Band Award (3). Meyers Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet (3.4).

Fine Arts Ribbon (2.3,4), Band Ribbon (2.3,4), Cadet Council (4), Evensong (4), Evensong Reader (4). Cadet Council (4). Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Football (2,3,4). Var­ sity Basketball (4). Varsity Rifle (3). Varsity Baseball (3.4) Varsity Baseball Captain (4).

Varsity Football Captain (4), Football Slate Military Champions (3). Rifle State Military Champions (3) MILITARY - Walker Award for an Outstand­ ing First-Year Cadet (2), Commendation Ribbon (2) MISC - Wittman Plaque for Faith in Action (4)

Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote, "Everyone who got where he Is began with where he was.' This says a lot about the importance of a man's upbringing. As I sit here thinking about how to describe the last few years of my Ufe, life, I'm struck by how strange a Journey it's been. Uke a Hunter S. Thompson story, my tenure at MMA has been complete with thrilling victories, crushing defeats, and a haphazard look at the man I want to become. Oh, the adventure: I've been whalIng with friends, had Quixotic battles with water fountains, mastered the true art of procrastination, and a myriad of other exhilarating pursuits that I can't mention here because of their graphic content.

I bid a fond farewell to the faculty, my brothers (yes, all of you), the remarkable Misters Ramos and Cruzen, my roommate Tom, my supporting cast (Walsh. Taylor and Hickman) and my fellow thesplans, the constant focus of my anger (Kimbrow...just kiddin'), and of course, my band of scoundrels, scalawags and saxophones. Much luck and best wishes to the underclassmen, and happy futures to my fellow seniors. Perhaps someday you will see me on TV. 1 hope It's not on "Cops.'

Victor Suarez ACTIVITIES - An Ribbon (4), Chorus Ribbon (3.4), Evensong (3.4). Chapel Worker (4), Evensong (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (2,3), Varsity Swimming (2), Varsity Track (2.3). M-Club (3)

Staff Sgt. Victor Suarez 2nd Year Cadet

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I want to thank God and my parents, Francisco Suarez and Blanca Ramirez, who gave me this opportunity. I will never forget it. Also, I don't want to forget someone who helped me when I needed it in the good and bad times-Hector Perez Mendez and my brothers. They were always supporting me.

I want to thank my friends: Carrillo F and Macias, Arizpe, Neyra, Gonzalez AN, Ramos, Cabrera, Valle, Peraza, and those I didn't name. Thank you.

The Faculty members IT remember include Maj. McClarey, CSM Blackaby, Sgt. 1st Class Norfus, Lt. Farabee and Lt. CoL Matlosz.

Finally, I learned how to respect myself. Thank you for these experiences and emotions.

THANK YOU! I'LL SEE YOU IN MEXICO! STAFF SGT SUAREZ V, '05 VIVA MEXICO!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ernesto Valdez "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go but ought to be."

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Lance Cpl. Ernesto Valdez 1st Year Cadet

Enrique VaUe It's very important for me to let the people know that this year was realty good ACTIVITIES - Drainalecrs (4) for me and for my future. In my two years here, I developed friends and learned ATHLETICS - Varsity Soccer (4). things that I will never forget in my life. During my first year at MMA, I didn't like Raiders (3) It here, but with the passing of time, I learned to love my school as my home.

I did leam discipline and a lot of other things. Thank you, my parents, for your decision. Today, I graduated and I am very happy for this, but also because I have a lot of friends whom I will never forget, like Arizpe, Baranda, Brunner, Carrillo F, Caperton, Caraballo, Duayhe, Duncfl, Roberts, Rosales, Rodriguez O, Ibanez, Ibarra, Flores, Mendez, Neyra, Suarez V, De Lascurain, Ortiz-Mena and Lachev.

I know a lot of people helped me with my grades, and for that I want to give thanks to Cpt. Syed, CpL Shoemaker, Cpt. Morgan. Cpt. Farabee and Lt. CoL Rosendahl. 1 would also like to thank the people who helped me with discipline, like CSM Williams, Cpt. Wheeler, Sgt. 1st Class Norfus, Maj. Treadway, Lt. CoL Medley, Cpt. Glactnti and Cpt. Blair.

Finally, I want to thank Alain Mauricio Garcia for his friendship.

Sgt. Enrique Valle 2nd Year Cadet

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Luis V ACTIVITIES - An Ribbon (2.3).

Military Police (1.2). MP Ribbon (2). Vespers Reader (4). Dramatccrs (4) ATHLETICS - Varsity Baseball (3).

Raiders Bar (2)

1st Sgt. Luis Vizcarra 4th Year Cadet

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

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Carlos Walther ACADEMICS - Foreign Language Ribbon (2) ACTIVITIES - Vespers Reader (3.4). Military Police (3) ATHLETICS - Golf MVP (4). Varsity Soccer (3). Varsity Swimming (3.4). Varsity Golf (2.3,4). Soccer State Military Champions (3). Golf Stale Military Champions (3). Varsity Goli Captain (4). Varsity Swimming Captain (4), Best Backstroke (4) MILITARY - Fusi leers (3), Commendation Ribbon (2) MISC - Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

2nd Lt. Carlos Walther Battalion Logistics 3rd Year Cadet

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That's it! I'm done here. I never thought these three years would go so fast. I can't believe that I'm writing my senior quote, I ready can't. But 1 am, so now I Just have a couple of things to say before I head on home for college. First of all, I want to thank my parents. They were there to support me every time that I needed support. They have never turned their backs on me when I asked them for a favor, and they have always been there for me whenever I needed them.

They gave me the opportunity to be tn this school and to prove everyone wrong about who I really was. For once, I know what it is to feel proud of myself and this is all thanks to them. Thanks, Mom and Dad. 1 love you.

Also, I want to thank my sisters. I don't know where I would be without them, their advice, their motivation, their support, and Just their company. I love you guys.

1 also want to thank all the homies that 1 will never forget. I want to wish the best of luck to the juniors. Work hard-1 know you win all get good positions next year. You better!!!

1 had very good times with you all, and even if I had not gotten a saber, or a position, or anything like that, I would still be thankful for coming to MMA and meeting you guys. We are brothers. You guys win always be tn my heart.

I want to thank Lt. CoL Medley for helping me out when 1 needed his help, and for being so nice to me every time. Thank you. Also, Maj. Treadway, thanks for helping me out every time, for being there when I needed to talk to someone, and for motivating me when I was feeling down. CWO Taut, you are also a very special person to me. You always supported me and got my chin up whenever I felt like 'doo doo." Thank you.

I enjoyed these three years at MMA, but it's time for me to head on to the real world. See you around. Take care.

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Stephen Wang ACTIVITIES- Boy Scouts (1) ATHLETICS- Varsity Football (2).

Varsity Cross Country (1.2)

"Leaders aren't bom; they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that's the price we'll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal."

- Vince Lombardi Cpl. Stephen Wang 5th Year Cadet

My two years at FIMA have taught me a lot. 1 learned that If you do work hard there are rewards, and If you don't, there are consequences. I would like to give thanks to Sgt. Major for helping me through my years at MMA. To Lt. CoL Matlosz, for always checking up on me and making sure I was on the right track. To Cpt. Pemberton, for always telling me to keep my head up, even when I was getting the snot beaten out of me tn tennis, thanks Coach. To Alarcon, for being one of my best friends here and being a great doubles partner, congrats on making lieutenant. To Cardenas, for helping me out my first few months, you were my best roommate. To Harris, 'MAWWZERSl' The people that I will miss the most after this year are: Duncll. EarL Spaulding, Gonzalez AN, Ramos, Camacho, Haga, Arlzpe, Clack, Brunner, Hanabata. Kim, Macias, Rob­ erts, Rodriguez R, Suarez, Vizcarra, Walther, Steven Wang, Baranda, Fujita, Mendez, Pinto, Rosales, Turnbull, Cheng, Poletti, Fajen, Graue, Oliva. Carnahan, Hasheeve, Kerns, Mennemeyer, Chen, and anyone else I forgot.

I would like to thank my parents for their support and for trying to do thetr best for me. I love you guys so muchl I already miss a lot of people from last year.

Next year is college and it starts all over again. I will probably never see anyone from here again, except for Alumni Weekend or a random run-in with someone.

I wish the Class of '06 luck; lead the Corps strong.

ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (4).

Vespers Reader (4) ATHLETICS Varsity Football (3.4). Varsity Tennis (3.4). Intramu­ ral Football (3). Football State Mili­ tary Champions (3), Varsity Tennis Captain (4) MILITARY - Maroon Bar (4)

Master Sgt. Josh Wilburn 2nd Year Cadet

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ACTIVITIES - Art Ribbon (3.4).

Band Ribbon (3) .ATHLETICS - Varsity Baseball (2,3) MILITARY - Military Police (3.4).

Fusileers (3). Soldiers Bar (4) MISC -Ambassadors Ribbon (3)

Sgt. Shuichi Yamamoto 3rd Year Cadet

Evan Spaulding brings down the house, performing Lynard Skynard’s “Sweet Home Alabama” during the Pops Concert.

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First of all, I wanted to say Is thank you to all the faculty members who taught me tn classes. My hardest class was Maj. McClarey's government class. Wow, that class was hardcore.

And hey, aU my buddies! Cable, man. I've been saying this for like the whole year, but I'm gonna say It again: I'm the first and you are the second, ok?

My Japanese homies! Haga, Hanabata and Fujita. Hanabata, you were the first Japanese buddy for me at MMA. And Haga, we had some fun times, man!! You know? Fujita, good luck next year.

Fajen!! Thanks for helping me. Humphrey. Aranda, LeavelL..you guys better not break up! Hey Edmonds! You know, we had some fun stuff! Well, aU my friends, specially people from Echo, 111 never forget about you guys! Wed, bye guys. Peace Out!

Class Chronicle 2005 In 1998, Missouri Military Academy was a very different place in my eyes. My first year at the Academy, I was a 12-year-old in the sixth grade, and the fourth, fifth> .and. sixth graders all still lived in Headquarters, which was on the top floor of Stribling Hall. Out of all of the. cadets in the Senior Class, I believe I'm the orily one who ever live> there. At the end of the year, my mother asked if I wanted To return the following year, and I said okay.

The following year, people started expecting more out of me, as is true with all old boys. The responsibility of being an old boy can be somewhat unnerving. You're still unsure of your decisions and yourself. You're not sure if you told that new boy or underclassman the correct answer to his question, and you didn't want to look like a fool for not knowing. But, as time went on, you learn more and more about your surroundings and the school. My mother asked me if I wanted to return at the end of the year, and I said okay.

During my eighth grade year, our class pulled a few more guys out of the water—John (Earl), Scott (Cable), and Steve (Wang). I learned more about leadership that year than I did during any other. Being 15 and in charge of 70 cadets was pretty crazy, especially with Bobby Kelleher, Teddy Marchant, Sam Ground, and Alex Pierce around.

At the end of the year, my mom asked if I wanted to return, and I said OK. Freshman year! To kick off the year with 9-11 wasn't the greatest. I was sitting in Lt. Col Rosendahl's class when we heard the news. Everyone went to the library and watched the news. Some people were already angry, and when that second plane hit, it just made it even worse. Anyway, that's the year Old Bob Callison came to the party, along with Kim, Lujan, Macias, Paras, Ramos and Vizcarra, who left after that year and then came back the following year. At the end bf 2002, my mom asked if I wanted to come back, and I said OK. The summer after, I was sitting at home, getting ready for work, and Chaz Daniels called me. He was crying and told me that Ricky Garza was dead. That was the first time I lost a really good friend due to someone's stupid­ ity. Sophomore year came, and there was a kind of somber mood throughout the old boys. Some had just found out about Ricky when they came back and were still in a state of mourning throughout the beginning of the year.

Then all of us old men started to get to know some of these great guys in here. Anaya, Arizpe, Guillermo Avelar-, Cabrera, Fernandez, Cardenas, Andy Gonzalez, Raimundo, Clack, Hanabata, Humphrey, Andrew Cruzen, Dorantes, Lachev, Tommy Michalski, N eyra;, Raul Gonzalez, Evan Spaulding, Javier Gonzalez and Yamamoto. You're all great guys. At the end of the year my mbm asked if I wanted to return, and I said OK. Junior year was by far the hardest year that we went through. Being platoon sergeants put a lot of strain on us, (along with Cpt. Riney's class). Sometimes the competition for a position split up friendships. But right around Christmas time, we all heard that Zach Day had died. I didn't think it was possible to lose two really good friends to the same thing. It also reminded a lot bf us of how much we depended on each other, and, sad to say it, but it brought us all back together. Last year, we picked up Alarcon, Brunner, Camacho, Carrillo, Haga, Harris, Roberts, Sampson, Valle, and Wilburn. Once again, all great guys, who I am happy to know as people and friends. When we all finally got designated, some of us were a little upset, but we've worked through it and kept our friendship and brotherhood. At the end of the year, my mom asked if I wanted to come back, and 1 said OK. This year has gone'by so fast it's crazy. We re but of here in less than a month. When we lost Alain, I felt an extra burden on my shoulders;When someone told me he had been shot, I thought nothing of it and told them he was probably fine and t® quit whining about it. But then Col. Kelly announced that he had passed, and I wanted to go to the darkest hole and climb in it. To this day, I still haven't forgiven myself for the things 1 said. 1 love you guyS; and don't ever lose touch with each other. And when we're all old, fat, and bald, we will still have these days

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Vince Duncil, "C" Company Commander

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Senior Awar Stribling Dramateer Trophy for Best Single Performance Jon Roberts

Anderson Cup for the Cadet Exerting a Gentlemanly Example Keitaro Haga

Rockwell Plaque for Versatile Dramateer Carter Harris

Class of 1984 Plaque — Unheralded Leader Award Yl

Amvets Medal for Diligence Gerardo Ramos

Red Ireland Trophy for a Fighting Heart Andrew Cruzen

Sen. Christopher S. Bond Award for Most Effective Cadet Councilman Vincent Duncil

American Legion Military Excellence Award Brian Clack

ROTC Distinguished Service Award for a Distinguished Service Record Scott Cable

Wittman Haque to that Cadet Who Displays Faith Through his Actions Evan Spaulding

American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award for Leadership Raimundo Rodriguez

Davison, '68, Trophy for Radio-Television Konye Agbahiwe

Association of US Army Leadership Medal Jose Cardenas

Pearl Green Whitney Journalism Award Jon Roberts

MOAA Medal for a Highly Motivated Junior Antonio Gonzalez

Art Achievement Award Keitaro Haga

US Army Recruiting Command National Scholar/Athlete Award Thomas Michalski

MacArthur Award John Earl Superior Cadet (LET IV) John Earl

Legion of Honor John Earl & Gerardo Ramos

Creative Art Award Guillermo Avelar Alumni Plaque John Earl

The Spelling Plaque Josh Kimbrow

David Whitney, '54, Conservation Plaque Vincent Duncil William Bryan Essay Medal Andrew Cruzen

Enright Award for Business and Computer Joshua Kimbrow Russell Award for Outstanding First Year Member of the Cadet Chorus Antonio Gonzalez

Outstanding Contribution to Men's Chorus Oziel Arizpe

MP of the Year Award Francisco Carrillo

Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Salvador Macias McDonough Trophy for 120-pound Athlete Arturo Fernandez

Bohm Medal for Senior Athlete with the Highest Scholastic Average Andrew Cruzen

CoL Jerome G. Harris Cup for Soldierly Qualities Oleksly Lachev

Lowe Trophy for the Senior Showing Greatest All-Around Development Andrew Cruzen CoL McConnell Korean Trophy for a Cadet Officer Who Performs his Work with Diligence Jin Han Kim

Plaque for Outstanding Performance as a Cadet Company Commander Gerardo Ramos Don Hooton, T9, Fellowship Cup John Earl Charles 1. Wall Cup, '22, for Service, Scholarship, Leadership and Character John Earl Highest Scholarship in the Senior Class John Earl

Bailey Award for Dedicated Varsity Athlete Jesus Alarcon

Dr. James C. Olson Award for the Senior with the Highest Academic Grade Average John Earl

Best Athlete Vincent Duncil

Cpt. Wiles Trophy for Best Company Spirit 'D'

Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Keitaro Haga, Toshlhiko Hanabata, Brian Clack and Jesus Alarcon

M-Qub Trophy -C"

Best Athletic Record for 2004-05

Crain-Jorishie Award for Jazz Ensemble Evan Spaulding

Lt. Gov. Maxwell Community Service Award for Giving of One's Personal Time to Help Others Carter Harris

Lt. CoL Jackson Music Award for Service to the Music Program Carter Harris

Aztec Warrior Chief Award for Positive International Relations Jon Roberts and Raimundo Rodriguez

Highest Military Standings for 2004-05 '??"

Sousa Award for Contribution to Band Andrew Cruzen

Meyers Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet Evan Spaulding

Neatest Quarters for 2004-05 'D'

Streep Brothers Band Awards Andrew Cruzen (senior)

Cooper Haque for the Senior with the Longest Tenure Vincent Duncil

Highest Scholastic Standings for 2004-05 'D'

CoL Cherches Award for Most Valuable Band Member Evan Spaulding

CoL Kersey Posture Trophy Antonio Gonzalez

Honor Company for 2004-05 -D'

Plaque for the Most Versatile Cadet John Earl

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Highest Disciplinary Standing for 2004-05 'D'

Senior Project Throughout the year, The Class of 2005 raised funds to purchase Senior Walk brick pavers for every member of the class. The sale of each $250 brick went to support MMA's endowed schol­ arships.

Above, Robert Callison, Scott Cable and Jin Han Kim serve up seconds at the Senior Class's Val­ entines Day Pancake Breakfast. At left, Carter Harris, Luis Camacho, Raul Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez and Ernesto Valdez were among the seniors who helped decorate miniature Chrstmas trees to be sold at the MMA Chrstmas party.

Proceeds for both events ben­ efited the Senior Project.

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Above, Adam Harralson (center) accepted designation as next year's battalion com­ mander during the final promotion board of the year. There to congratulate him were current BC John Earl, Provost Marshall Scott Cable, Operations Officer Jin Han Kim and Logistics Officer Carlos Walther...At right, cadets led by Matt Burrier file into the Memo­ rial Chapel for the Honor Code Ceremony...At bottom right, Jorge Ibanez lays down some licks during the Pops Concert...At bottom left, Joao Pintoribeiro gives Alex Graue cause to smile at an MMA football game.

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Above: Matt Graves votes for his candidate for Junior Class president. Above right: Josh Franks, Daniel Hickman, Kyle Caperton, Alex Bozarth, and Josh Gray pose for the camera before the Fabulous Chinese Acrobats per­ formance. Right: Nathan Taylor accepts the award for Most Versatile Football Player from Cpt. Pemberton. Bottom right: Mauricio Arregui, Victor Caraballo, Alberto De Lascurain and Andres Villarreal serve as wait­ ers for the Dad's Day picnic...Bottom Left: Wade Bunn and his date Ameera Duncan share a laugh during the Valentine Ball.

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At top, four of the Battalion Staff Designees for 2005-2006: Adjutant Morgan Josephs, Provost Marshall Luis Carrillo, Operations Officer Eric Detmer and Logistics Officer Jose Rosales...At left center, outgoing “C” Company Commander Vince Duncil congratulates his replacement for next year,

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Hector Sada..At right center, “E” Commander Raimundo Rodriguez and “E” Commander Designate Chris Marcione lead Echo to noon mess...Above, next year's Band Commander Drew Petty tries his hand at the drum major's position.

Kasey Turnbull and Nathan Taylor sing ‘'Old MMA ” in the Memorial Chapel.

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Col. Reynard helps Matt Graves tune his piccolo prior to a performance at Teal Lake Retirement Home performance.

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Chris Marcione and Jonathan Avelar cheer on their platoon at the Opening Week Picnic.

Hector Sa da visits with his father, the senior Hector Sada, during Dad's Day.

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First Column Jim Arce Guillermo Avelar Jonathan Avelar Alfredo Baranda

Second Column John Bassett Michael Breedlove Timothy Bunn Matthew Barrier

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Third Column Roberto Cabanas Ismael Cantu Luis Carrillo

Fourth Column Luis Cordero Alex Courtney Eric Detmer Anuar Duayhe

Fifth Column Bryan Edmonds Bun Fujita Alain M. Garcia Gilberto Garcia

First Column Julio Gonzalez Matthew Graves Adam Harralson Daniel Hickman

Second Column Mark Hollis Evan Hollowell Shale Houston Jorge Ibanez

Third Column Diego Ibarra Lane Johnson Morgan Josephs

Fourth Column Stratton King Mike Lee Mauro Lopez Jesus Manzano

Fifth Column Chris Marcione Otto Martinez Manuel Mendez Shawn Mueller

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First Column David Parrish Diego Peraza Drew Petty

Second Column Joao Pintoribeiro Frederic Pous Zach Rodgers

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Third Column Jose Rosales Hector Sada

Fourth Column Francisco Soto Nathan Taylor Kasey Turnbull

Fifth Column Jose Valle Josh Vaughn Justin Warshauer

President

Vice President

Giuseppe Poletti

Secretary

Alex Bozarth

Treasurer

Glen Weaver

Kuan-Yu Cheng Council Rep.

Chris Nitchman

Top: Alex Cheng, the first cadet inducted into the Ambas­ sadors Club, accepts his certificate from Director of Admis­ sions Maj. Dennis Diederich..At left center, Chris Nitchman hands off the baton to a teammate during a relay at the

Opening Week picnic..At right center, Jack Davis accepts his varsity letter in football from Cpt. Pemberton. .Above, wres­ tler Alex Graue goes for a cradle on a opponent from Fatima High School.

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Josh.ua Nichols and Kyle West, friends f°•rever. ‘

artisan Glen Weaver loves shy pumpkin.

Nick Wegnian starts the I morning off with the bugle call

Col. Kelly presents Kuan-Yu Cheng with the "'Best Drilled Old Boy"' plaque during Dad's Weekend.

Baritone player Daniel Hickman depends on Frank Huston, the reluctant human lyre.

Ricardo Virchez had a brief run-in with this ghoul at a Mexico haunted house.

Lt. Col. Medley knows Eduardo Becerra and Omar Rodriguez are up to something.

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William Oliva and senior Josh Wilburn zonk out during a bus ride home.

First Column Luis Alvarez Israel Avelar Eduardo Becerra Alex Bozarth

Second Column Kyle Caperton Kuan-Yu Cheng Kyle Collins Gavin Davis

Third Column John Davis Jorge De La Pena Jesus Dominguez

Fourth Column Ian Eastland Nick Fajen Corey Filla Jose Flores

Fifth Column Joshua Franks Guillermo Garza Aaron Goetting Alex Graue

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First Column Ryan Harkey Colin Hayes Trenton Holloway Frank Huston

Second Column Woojai Jang Sam Kovar Eduardo Luce Adrian Martinez

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Third Column Eric Navarrete Josh Nichols Chris Nitchman

Fourth Column William Oliva Mike Orzel Mark Peters Michael Phelan

Fifth Column Rayan Picard Giuseppe Poletti Pedro Portilia Jorge Salome

First Column Scott Silverberg AJ Vassen

Second Column Andres Villarreal Ricardo Virchez

Third Column Glen Weaver

Fourth Column Aaron Weber Nick Wegman

Fifth Column Kyle West Jeremy Williams

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At top...Senior Raul Gonzalez instructs Stephen Doran on how to correctly go to right shoulder arms with a rifle...At left center, Nevin Harralson receives the Most Improved Runner Awardfrom Cpt Ray during the Fall Sports Banquet..At right

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center, Carlton Krause and Lee Weber perform at the Teal Lake Retirement Home..Above, Kevin Walsh teaches a camper the proper way to salute while serving as a cadet counselor at MMA's Summer Leadership Confidence Camps.

Lee Weber hangs out with his cousin, MMA alumnus Miguel Hernandez, '84, during the Homecoming picnic luncheon.

James Chang makes visiting Chinese dig­ nitaries feel at home during noon mess.

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First Column Peter Aranda Mauricio Arregui Alex Blum Kyle Brown

Second Column Cody Callahan Manuel Camargo Yuscanne Campos Victor Caraballo

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Third Column Charles Carmichael Hugh Carnahan Jose Castro

Fourth Column James Chang Victor Chen Chad Cooke Chris Creacy

Fifth Column Carlos Davila Alberto De Lascurain Stephen Doran Justin Doyle

First Column Brandon Faulkner Alain Garcia Jake Goro Nevin Harralson

Second Column Chris Hasheeve-Salvato Jose Hernandez Colorado Huppert Richard Johnson

Third Column Robert Kelley Will Kerns Carleton Krause

Fourth Column Ethan Leavell Andrew Mann Philip Marmolejo Atlan Martinez

Fifth Column Jorge Martinez Eric Maytas Thomas Mennemeyer Jake Miller

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First Column Zach Newland Maurico Ortiz Rolan i Pastor

Second Column Javier Pena Jeremy Petifurd Peter Ray

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Third Column Jay Serna Vladimir Shelikhov

Fourth Column Miguel Vazquez Brandon Venhaus Kevin Walsh

Fifth Column Matt Washburn Lee Weber Rene Zuazua

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Awards Sophomore Pilgrimage Award for Outstanding Citizenship and Leadership Kuan-Yu Cheng

Louis White, y74, Virtuoso Award for Outstanding Jazz Musician Adam Harralson

Gillette Award for Outstanding Brass Musician Peter Aranda

Plaque for Excellence in Music Michael Orzel Streep Brothers Band Awards Michael Orzel (sophomore), Adam Harralson (junior)

Master Sgt. Billy Crawford Memorial Award for Military Courtesy Morgan Josephs

Sons of the American Revolu­ tion Medal for Merit, Leader­ ship, Soldierly Bearing and Excellence Giuseppe Poletti Daughters of the American Revolution ROTC Leadership Medal Julio Gonzalez

Superior Cadets Nevin Harralson, Eric Detmer, Chris Marcione & John Earl

Daughters of the American Revolution History Medal Eric Detmer

Otto F. Ferguson Aviation Award Morgan Josephs

Wilson Scroll for Journalism Christopher Marcione

Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque for Excellence in Junior English Nathan Taylor Military Order of the World Wars Award Adam Harralson At top, Lt. CoL Ray pins on Nevin Harralson's Superior Cadet medal during Mother's Day Review. At center, cadet aviator Morgan Josephs accepts his pilot's license from EB Feutz, '41. At right, state solo and ensemble contest finalist Peter Aranda accepts his Division ll medal from Col. Reynard.

The Science Plaque for the Sophomore with the Highest Average in Biology Kuan-Yu Cheng

Lamm Award for the Most Improved Student of English as a Foreign Language Jorge De La Pena Bausch & Lomb Science Medal for the Junior with the Greatest Science Potential Eric Detmer Table of Contents

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Awards Fritsch Plaque and Stipend, for the Junior Who Exempli­ fies Honor, Good Discipline, Academic Excellence and Service to the Academy Eric Detmer US Army Recruiting Command Award for a Junior LET Student Showing Outstanding Leadership Traits and Potential for Assuming Increased Responsibility Hector Sada

Plaques for Neatest Room Nevin Harralson I Francisco Soto Class of 1968 Freshman Leadership Award Nevin Harralson

"Walker Memorial Award for an Outstanding FirstYear Cadet Carleton Krause

Best First-Year Fusileer Alexander Bozarth Fusileer of the Year Kevin Walsh

Plaque for Highest Scholar­ ship in the Freshman Class Alex Blum

Plaque for Best-Groomed First Year Cadet Nathan Meek

Plaque for Highest Schol­ arship in the Sophomore Class Kuan-Yu Cheng Plaque for Highest Scholar­ ship in the Junior Class Eric Detmer Richard HaU Memorial Award For An Underclassman Who Best Exemplifies the True Gentleman Nicholas Fajen

Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Nevin Harralson, Mauricio ArreguL Giuseppe Poletti, Christopher Marcione, Evan Hollowell and Eric Detmer

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Medal of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States for a Sophomore Possess­ ing Potential for Positive Leadership Kuan-Yu Cheng At top, Lt. CoL Ray presents Nathan Taylor with the Sen. Thomas Eagleton Plaque for Excellence tn Junior English during the Final Assembly. At center, CoL Kelly congratulates Eric Detmer, the best-drilled high school old boy. At left, Luis Carrillo accepts the MP of the Year Plaque from Lt. CoL Ireland.

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HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF CADETS MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

SPECIAL ORDER ) 17 May, 2005 No. 165 ) Mexico, Missouri Upon the recommendation of the Promotion Board, the following appointments are hereby authorized in the Corps of cadets: a. Cadet Major: Earl b. Cadet Captain: Ramos/Duncil/Rodriguez, R/Kim/Cruzen c. Cadet First Lieutenant: Arizpe/Alarcon/Clack/Lachev/Cable/Fernandez/Kimbrow/Macias/Spaulding d. Cadet Second Lieutenant: Walther/Cardenas/Lujan/Avelar, GJ/Gonzalez, AN/Gonzalez, JA/Michalski/Neyra e. Cadet Sergeant Major: Harralson, A (Battalion Commander Designate 2005-2006) f. Cadet First Sergeant: Vizcarra/Harris/Wilburn g. Cadet Master Sergeant: C Company: Robeiis/Sada(C Company Commander Designate 2005-2006) D Company: Haga E Company: Marcione (E Company Commander Designate 2005-2006) h. Cadet Sergeant First Class: C Company: Brunncr/Caniacho/Cantu (D Company Commander Designate 2005-2006)/Houston, S (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006)/Josephs (Battalion S-l Designate 2005-2006) D Company: Callison/Bassett (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006)/Hollis E Company: Gonzalez, R/Cairillo, L (Battalion S-2/Provost Marshal Designate 2005-2006) i. Cadet Staff Sergeant: C Company: Rosales (Battalion S-4 Designate 2005-2006)/Duayhc (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006) Ibanez (Platoon Leader Designate)/Baranda (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006)/Hanabata Sampson D Company: Paras/Suarez/Detmer (Battalion S-3 Designate 2005-2006)/Petty (Battalion S-5/Band Commander Designate 2005-2006) E Company: Humphrey/Hollowell (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006)/Dorantes j. Cadet Sergeant: C Company: Garcia, G (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006 /Cheng/Poletti/Caperton/Graue/Fujita/Valle. E Warshauer D Company: Taylor/Salome/Lopcz, M E Company: Anaya/Carrillo, F/Yamamoto/Avelar, J/Cordero/Vaughn/Fajen/Weaver/West/Edmonds/Vaile. J k. Cadet Corporal: C Company: Wang/Avelar, GU (Platoon Leader Designate 2005-2006)/Bozarth/Ibarra/01iva D Company: Silverberg/Garza, G/Weber, L/Pintoribeiro E Company: Cabrera/Davis, G/Filla/Orzel/Wegman/Meek l. Cadet Lance Corporal (Listed alphabetically): Agbahiwe/Aranda/Arce/Avelar, L/Breedlove/Camahan/Chang Cooke/Creacy/Franks /Garcia, A/Garza, H/Goetting/Gonzalez, JU/Harralson, N/Hernandez Kems/King/Leavell/Mann/Mennemeyer/Merlos//Mueller/Nichols/PerazaRay/Rodgers/Tumbull Walsh/Weber, L m. Cadet Private First Class (Listed alphabetically): Andazola/Arregui/Becerra/Blum/Bunn/Burrier/Cabanas Callahan/Camargo/Campos/Caraballo/Carmichael/Castro/Chen/Collins/Davis, J/Dc La Pena DeLascurain/Dominguez/Doyie/Duran/Eastland/Faulkner/Flores/Graves/Hashceve, C/Huppert Huston, F/Jang/Johnson, R/Kelly/Kovar/Krause/Lee, M/Luce/Martinez. AD/Martinez, AT Martinez, J/Maytas/Mendez/Miller/Navarrete/Newland/Nitchman/Ortiz/Parrish/Pastor/Pena. A Pena, J/Phelan/Portilla/Pous/Rodriguez, O/Scrna/Soto/Valdez/Vassen/Vazquez/Vcnhaus Villarreal/Virchez/Washburn/Williams, J/Zuazua n. Cadet Private (Listed alphabetically): Alvarez/Brown/Courtney/Davila. C/Doran/Goro/Harkey/Hayes/Hickman Holloway/Johnson, L/Manzano/Marmolejo/Martinez, O/Peters, M/Petifurd/Picard/Shelikhov

By Order of the President James E. Medley Lt. Col., USAF (Ret)

Commandant of Cadets

Table of Contents 81

Above, 1st Sgt. Randy Jacobson instructs Gerardo Ramos, Roberto Paras and lan East­ land on inspection protocol during Saturday morning inspection in "V" Barracks...At right, Col. Kelly shares a laugh with members of the Cadet Council during their monthly meet­ ing in Stribling Hall...At bottom right, Sgt. Maj. William Blackaby (pictured with Drew Petty) assumed the position of "D" Company mentor this year...At bottom left, Lt. Alex Frohlich beams with pride over being named this year's winner of the Abbott-Albright Fac­ ulty Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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Above, Wade Bunn doesn't get Cpt. Chris Hagan's sense of humor, but then, who does?...At top right, Enrique Valle and Edgar Duran spend some qual­ ity time with Assistant Commandant CSM Charles Williams...At right, Peter Ray and Jon Roberts can't keep up with Cpt. Michael Pemberton in an impromptu game of two-on-two in the Centennial Gymtorium...At bottom right, first-year English and Latin instructor Lt. Jennifer Ice discusses Kevin Walsh's classroom performance with his mother during a parent-teacher conference...Below, Admis­ sions Counselor Cpt. Rodrigo Giacinti and French teacher Lt. Jennifer Perkins were married this year.

Here, they share a dance at the Valentine Ball.

Faculty 83

First Column Lt. Col. John Kahl Ireland, Senior Army Instructor; Mrs. Kathy Brooks, Accountant; Cpt. Samuel Blair, '94 Dir. of International Relations

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Second Column Lt. CoL James Medley, Commandant of Cadets; CoL Ronald Kelly, Academy President; Maj. Dennis Diederlch, Dir. of Admissions

Third Column James Berlin, Academy Chaplain; Mrs. Kathy Diederich, Assistant to the President; Cpt. Rodrigo Giacinti, 'OO Admissions Counselor

First Column Cpt. Larry Roberts, Dir. of College Placement Cpt. Andrea Nunziante, Dir. of Technology; Ms. Brenda Simons, Administrative Secretary

Second Column Lt. Col. Richard Ray, Academic Dean; CoL Charles Stribling, III, '44, Board of Trustees Chairman; Mrs. Penny Bealmear, Admissions Secretary

Third Column Mrs. Ginni Trembley, High School Secretary: Lt. CoL Paul Gillette, '70 Dir. of Institutional Advancement; Mrs. Missy Wilson, Switchboard & Database Operator

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Department Chair Maj. Joe Ableman (center), Cpt. Ananta Khanal (top left), Cpt. All Syed (top right), Lt. Alejandre Frohlich (bottom right) Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Visual Basic

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Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences

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Fine Arts Department Chair Col Dana Reynard (center). Practical Arts Department Chair Cpt. Peggy Reynard (top left), Cpt. Michael Shoemaker (top right), Cpt. Marijo Lagemann (bottom right)

Band, Cadet Chorus, Art, Accounting, International Business, Business Law

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Cpt. Chris Hagan

Dr. Peter Ekem

Maj. Richard Treadway

CSM Charles Williams

Sgt. Maj. Bill Blackaby

Cpt. Kevin Kronquist, '77

Valeria Frohlich, Veronica Evans, Mary Ann Dickherber, Heather Brinker and Cpt. Chris Hagan.

Ms. Barbara Williams

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Ms. Laura Young

John Tucker, Melody Morris, Debra Nichols, Marceena Miller, Alice Curtise, Charles Williams, Charles Hubbard and Ron Kemp.

Mr. Jim Swaim

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This year, as FIMA celebrates the 5Oth edition of the Taps yearbook, the cadets, faculty and staff involved in the creation of the school annual felt it was only proper to take a look back at the efforts of the many indi­ viduals who worked so hard over the years to preserve the Acade­ my's memories.

It is important to note that, chron­ ologically, this is not the 5Oth year a Taps yearbook has been published.

The first Taps was printed in 1947; however, due to gaps in the Acade­ my's archives, the current number­ ing system was mistakenly set in 1980 when the staff declared that that edition was the 25th volume in the series.

The cover and general design of this year's Taps are modeled after the MMA catalogues of the l92Os, the precursors to the modem year­ books. Fonts, page texturing and picture frames were selected to reproduce the handmade style of the old editions, while layout work was done through modem means, using Adobe InDesign and Photo­ shop. When possible, the original artwork and framing were scanned and reproduced to match the feel of the '2Os. The following pages contain a gallery of some of the best cover artwork to grace the pages of Taps, beginning with the oldest volume in the collection, 1947, and last year's cover for Taps 2004.

Pg. 93: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964,1965,1968,1970,1974,1975, 1976,1978 and 1979.

Pg. 94: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990 and 1991.

Pg. 95: 1992, 1993, 1989, 1994, 1996, 2003,1997,1998, 2000 and 2002.

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At top left, flight program instructor Mr. Bart Engemann teaches Kyle West to check his air­ plane's oil...At top right, Morganjosephs records data for the biology Stream Team as his fellow students gather more specimens...At right, Republican Evan Spaulding delivers his opening statement during his mock presidential debate against Democrat John Earl...At bottom right, Justin Warshauer, Manuel Camargo, Manuel Mendez, Kasey Turnbull, Justin Johnson, Sebas­ tian Raiff and Cole Gilham get ready for a Cadet Chorus performance...At bottom left, Gilberto Garcia and Gerardo Ramos team up to dissect a shark in Lt. Col. Rosendahl's Biology class.

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At bottom left, Keitaro Haga and Shuichi Yamamoto continue work on watercolor projects in the art studio as they prepare for the Epple Art Show.

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Above, former MM A Instructor Maj. Paul Baum, '62, shows a history class the ways of the American pioneers...At top right, Zach Newland, Guillermo Avelar and Will Kerns work together to figure out a geome­ try problem... At right, mock trial prosecutor John Earl submits a critical piece of evidence to discredit star witness Jesus Alarcon...At bottom right, Josh Kimbrow won this year's Company Spelling Bee for Delta. Lt. Col. Ray served as announcer for the contest...

At bottom left, Francisco Carrillo hits the books in preparation for tomorrow's test.

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Above, the Senior Class poses with a monu­ ment to the B-2 Stealth Bomber during a visit to Whiteman Air Force Base...At right, CoL Reynard directs the MMA Band (including Glen Weaver and Adam Harralson) during a special holiday performance at the Teal Lake Retire­ ment Home...At bottom right, Jeremy Petifurd was one of six journalism class members to pose questions to Sen. Jim Talent and Catherine Hanaway during a press conference held on the MMA campus...At bottom left, Raimundo Rodriguez puts the finish touches on a paper for Cpt. Reynard's accounting class.

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Above, Col. Kelly, Cpt. Giusefft and Lt. Cot Ray look on as Tom Michalski signs his acceptance papers from Bethany University, where he will play on the school's football team... At top right, Michael Breed­ love walks to his next class with a huge smile on his face, knowing that he Just aced his last test...

At right, Robert Albright, '49, speaks with Cpt. Reynard's international business class prior to the Board of Visitors's annual meeting...At bottom right, one of Lt. Drabant's Spanish classes gathers for a photo opportunity...At lower left, spurred on by the prospect of appearing in a yearbook photo, Evan Hollowell and Adam Harralson study with increased vigor on the front steps of "A" Barracks.

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Above, the Corps goes to present arms during the national anthem...At right, Echo Company marches back from a Saturday drill session... At bottom right, Lt. Col. Ireland awaits an answer from Justin Warshauer during a Saturday morning inspection...At bottom left, Battalion Commander John Earl pres­ ents Jin Han Kim with his new shoul­ derboards as he is promoted to second lieutenant.

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Above, Battalion Adjutant Sergio Lujan reports that the Corps is ready for battalion review... At top right. Delta's third platoon faces the battalion staff and the Home­ coming 2004 crowd...At right, Hector Garza adjusts Justin Doyle's tie prior to inspection...At bottom right, the National Color Guard marches in the Soybean Festi­ val Parade on the Mexico town square... At bottom left, Lt. Col. Ray salutes Academic Fourragere recipient Nick Fajen during a review.

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Above, Tom Michalski makes his way across the rope bridge during Army Days, helping "D" Company to win first place...

At right, Ryan Harkey shimmies his way down the overhead beam on the obstacle course...At bottom right, Mark Hollis and David Humphrey try out a flight simu­ lator in an Army Adventure Van...At bottom left, Delta Company cadets shove the worldball around the field during an interplatoon competition.

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Above, Billy Sanchez descends the rappelling tower during Raiders training... At top right, Jose Castro, Jorge De La Pena and Jose Valle sound off as they march to an road march competition...

At right. Matt Burrier, Frederic Pous and James Chang inform 1st Sgt. Seibert of their love for PT...At bottom right, Ernesto Anaya tosses his rifle as part of a Fusileers show at Mexico High School... At bottom left, Josh Kimbrow leads the Raiders team during the shuttle run portion of the first-ever Colonels Cadet Challenge against Smith-Cotton High School and Wentworth.

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At its annual Formal Inspection Apr. 22, the Corps of Cadets impressed guests from Cadet Command and received some of the highest praises ever issued by its chief inspectors.

The culmination of a year's worth of military training, Fl saw an evaluation group from Ft. Leonard Wood's lOth Bri­ gade JROTC office tour MMA's facilities. Cadets' rooms were inspected, as was their knowledge of topics studied in Leader­ ship Education and Training classes. The Corps was evaluated during an in-ranks inspection, a platoon drill competition, and a battalion review held in the Field House.

Longtime Fl inspector Mr. Barry Van Den Berg, lOth Brigade's operations officer, told the battalion staff, "Your performance today is the best I've seen in the five years I've been coming here. I intend to give you the highest score I've ever given anyone."

Final preparations for Fl began Apr. 11 with an assembly in the Centennial Gymtorium. The next two weeks saw cadets studying questions on military topics, practicing drill move­ ments and taking even more meticulous care of the barracks to ensure cleanliness. Special Fl classes were held after eve­ ning study halls to prepare for the big day.

"I want to thank all of you for the obvious effort you put in today," said Col. Tim Pratt, the chief inspector. "Your work did not go unnoticed. It was truly appreciated. The cadet knowl­ edge was absolutely phenomenal—the best any of us have ever seen."

In the end, the long hours of preparation were worth it; at Commencement exercises, Academy President Col. Ronald Kelly announced that the Corps had, for the 34th year, earned the right to wear the gold star as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction.

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At top, Jose Cardenas salutes Master Sgt. Steven Wade after lead­ ing Delta's first platoon to victory tn the Platoon Competition. At center, Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. John Kahl Ireland offers some last minute advice to Color Guard Commander Jon Roberts and Morgan Josephs. Above, Battalion Commander John Earl briefs the inspection team on the history of the Academy.

Above, Daniel Hickman goes to inspection arms as Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Taylor approaches during Fl's in-ranks component...At top right, chief inspector CoL Tim Pratt presents Nathan Meek with the Academic Wreath during the Fl bat­ talion review...At right, members of Delta Com­ pany's first platoon show off their first place medals after winning the Platoon Drill Competi­ tion... At bottom right, Ethan Leaven presents his rifle to Master Sgt. Steven Wade for inspection as Raimundo Rodriguez and Sergio Lujan look on...

At bottom left, Sergio Lujan, Raimundo Rodri­ guez, 1st Sgt. Seibert and Oleksiy Lachev watch as Master Sgt. Wade quizzes Yuscanne Campos.

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Chris Marcione, Joaquin Merlos, James Chang, Alex Cheng, Kevin Lee, Evan Spauld­ ing, Eric Detmer, Vincent Duncil, John Earl, Col. Ronald Kelly, Cole Gilham, Jose Rosales, Kasey Turnbull, Christopher Nitchman and David Lee.

John Earl proposes that the council table a motion under consideration.

Evan Spaulding reads the list of approved motions from the previous night's meeting.

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Cadet Council Chairman 2004-2005 Vincent Duncil

First row: Gerardo Ramos, Jesus Alarcon, Jin Han Kim John Earl Andrew Cruzen Josh Kimbrow and Vince Duncfl. Second row: Chris Marcione and Evan Hollowell Third row: Adam Harral­ son Kevin Lee, Alex Blum Carlos Ayala, Mauricio Davila and Antonio Gonzalez.

Fourth row: Nevin Harralson Will Kerns, Kuan-Yu Cheng, Evan Spaulding, Matthew Washbum and Josh Vaughn Fifth row: Eric Detmer, Lt. CoL Richard Ray, and Nathan Taylor.

Outgoing VP Jin Han Kim welcomes incoming offi­ cers Adam Harralson, Chris Marcione and Eric Detmer.

John Earl accepts the Eugene Lamm Plaque from CoL Stribling for a year of service as Delta Phi presi­ dent.

YEA! IN REVIEW President ('04-05)/Eugene Lamm Plaque Winner John Earl

Vice President ('04'05) Jin Han Kim

Secretary ('O4-'O5) Andrew Cruzen

Vice President ('05-06) Chris Marcione

President ('05-'06) Eric Detmer

Secretary ('O5-'O6) Adam Harralson

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BAND First row: KevinWalsh, Kasey Turnbull Jacob Goro, Andy Mann, Aaron Weber and Frank Huston. Second row: Matt Graves, Eric Maytas, Nick Fajen, Tom Mennemeyer, Nevin Harrel­ son, Adam Harrelson, Glen Weaver and Sam Kovar. Third row: Col Dana Reynard, Will Kerns, Lee Weber, Peter Aranda, Gavin Davis, Hugh Carna­ han, Wade Bunn and Josh Vaughn. Fourth row: Alex Bozarth, Carter Harris, lan East­ land, Carleton Krause, Charles Carmichael and Nick Wegman.

Fifth row: Zach New­ land, Ethan LeaveL Danny Hickman, Drew Petty, Alex Courtney and Mike Orzel Sixth Row: Andrew Cruzen, Trenton Holloway and Evan Spaulding.

The Academy Pep Band gets the Corps all fired up before the football season opener

Kevin Walsh helps the Corps stay in step as the cadets march to mess.

Drum Major Evan Spaulding leads the Marching' Band onto Colonels Field for battalion review.

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Matt Graves marches with the Band in Mexico's annual Soybean Festival parade.

MMA Band Commander Andrew Cruzen salutes the reviewing stand while the band passes.

Bandmaster

Col. Dana Reynard

Band Commander

CoL Reynard conducts the Band's Homecoming half time show, featuring Kasey TumbulL Andrew Cruzen and Kevin Walsh.

Adam Harralson helps play the Corps to mess.

Andrew Cruzen Drum Major

Evan Spaulding

YlEAM 1TN R1ETO1ETW Crain-Jorishie Award for Jazz Ensemble Evan Spaulding

Sousa Award for Outstanding Contribution to Band Andrew Cruzen

Louis White Virtuoso Award for Outstanding Jazz Musician Adam Harralson

Paul Gillette, VO, Award for Outstanding Brass Musician Peter Aranda

Lt. Col. ER Jackson Music Award for Distinguished Service Carter Harris

Plaque for Excellence in Music Michael Orzel

Streep Brothers Band Awards Mike Orzel Adam Harralson Andrew Cruzen

Col. Paul F. Cherches Memorial Award for the Most Valuable Band Member Evan Spaulding

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First row: Vince Duncfl, Sergio Lujan and Scott Cable.

Second Row: Jorge Salome and Guill­ ermo Avelar. Third row: Ernesto Anaya and Carlos Walther.

Fourth row: Arturo Fernandez and Sal­ vador Macias. Fifth row: Roberto Paras, Shuichi Yamamoto, Raul Gonzalez, Matt Graves, Alex Bozarth and Jona­ than Avelar. Sixth row: 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert, Ismael Cantu and Lt. Col Kahl Ireland.

Raul Gonzalez heads the line formation during a performance in the Field House.

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The Corps lined the Field House to watch a Dad's Day perfor­ mance. Here, Sergio Lujan heads the line movement.

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1st Sgt. Greg Seibert Commander

Assistant Commander Scott Cable prepares to enter the "Meat Grinder."

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Best First-Year Fusileer Kevin Walsh

Fusileer of the Year Alex Bozarth Activities

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Color Evan Hollowell, Jon Roberts, Raul Gonza­ lez, Morgan Josephs and Kevin Walsh.

Bun Fujita, Alain Garcia, Joao Pintoribeiro, Jose Rosales, Kuan Yu Cheng, Giuseppe Poletti, Adrian Martinez, Jorge Salome and Alex Graue.

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The Color Guard posts for a sunny Sunday morning review.

Raul Gonza­ lez presents the school flag for the national anthem.

Morgan Josephs and the rest of the unit prepare to march onto the field.

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Members of the Color Guard unit had the honor of presenting the national colors at a University of Missouri - University of Kansas football game.

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ICG Commander

Kuan-Yu Cheng

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First row: Scott ’ Cable. Second row: Vladimir Shelikhov, Tom Michalski, Jack Davis and Luis Car­ rillo. Third row: Gilberto Garcia and Shuichi Yamamoto.

Fourth row: David Humphrey, Anuar Duayhe, Ryan Hark- i ey, Corey Filla, James Chang, Jorge Martinez, David Par- . rish and Yuscanne Campos. Fifth row: Lt. CoL Kahl Ireland.

Alumni Association President Raymond Stotlar, '7"l, elicits smile from the usually stoic MP Jorge Salome.

DavidHumphrey mans the front gate and Senior Walk for Dad's Weekend.

Senior Army Instructor

Lt. Col. John K. Ireland

Y1EA® IK IIWIEW Provost Marshall Scott Cable

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Provost Marshall-Designate Luis Carrillo

MP of the Year Francisco Carrillo

Cadet Chokus First row: Andrew Mann and Colorado Huppert. Second row: Alex Cabrera and Tom Sampson. Third row: Kyle Brown and Victor Suarez. Fourth row: John Bassett and Kasey Tum— buIL Fifth row: Jorge Ibanez and Jacob Goro. Sixth row: Justin Warshauer and Bun Fujita. Sev­ enth row: Kuan-Yu Cheng and Manuel Mendez. Eighth row: Cpt. Peggy Reynard, Manuel Camargo, Oziel Arizpe, William Oliva, Raul Gonza­ lez, Antonio Gonza­ lez, Carlos Dorantes, Corey Fffla and Cpt. Michael Shoemaker.

Ninth row: Eric Brun­ ner and Alejandro Neyra.

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Raul Gonzalez, Manuel Camargo, Carlos Dorantes and Manuel Mendez perform during the Pops Concert under the direction of Cpt. Shoemaker.

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Cpt. Michael Shoemaker

Y1E1AIR ][^t MYIDEW Phillip Russell, '68, Award for the Outstanding First Year Member of the Cadet Chorus Antonio Gonzalez

Award for Outstanding Contribution to Mens Chorus Oziel Arizpe

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First row: Alain Garcia, Jorge Ibanez, Will Kerns, Alex Cabrera, Jose Ros­ ales, Kuan-Yu Cheng, Alex Graue and Jorge Salome. Second row: Cpt. Pamela Ray, Nick Wegman, Luis Cordero, Victor Cara­ ballo, Luis Carrillo, Tom Sampson, Drew Petty, Jose Flores, Luis Vizcarra, Adam Harralson, Carter Har­ ris and Cpt. Sylvia Riney. Third row: Glen Weaver, Jon Roberts, Eric Detmer, Evan Spaulding, And­ rew Cruzen, Vincent Duncil, John Earl, Oziel Arizpe, Joshua Kimbrow, Hector Sada and Jorge Mar­ tinez.

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“No Time for Sergeants" stars Adam Harralson, Jose Rosales and Evan Spaulding, backstage ■with the rest of the cast prior to showtime.

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Adam Harralson and Jon Rob­ erts take a bow at the final curtain of "No Time for Ser­ geants."

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Will Kems and Jorge Ibanez work the sound booth during the spring production.

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Cadet Director Evan Spaulding shows off his ability to read for his "pa/ John Earl.

"Private" Evan Spaulding helps "Colonel" Konye Agbahiwe catch "Ser­ geant" Adam Harralson in the act.

Jose Rosales

YEAK IHV IRlEVlllEW Stribling Dramateer Trophy for best single performance Jon Roberts

Rockwell Plaque for Most Versatile Dramateer Carter Harris

Jack Meyers, '39, Memorial Cup for Most Creative Cadet Evan Spaulding Activities 119

ITY MXuXITB Tom Sampson, Arturo Fernandez, Keitaro Haga, Jin Han Kim, Ismael Cantu, Sergio Lujan, Shale Houston, Matt Hollis, Jesus Alarcon, Guill­ ermo Avelar, Vincent Duncil, Joshua Wilbum, Evan Spaulding, Jose Cardenas, Ale­ jandro Neyra, Brian Clack, Eric Brunner, Jon Roberts, Salva­ dor Macias, Carter Harris and Victor Suarez. Top center: Cpt. Frank Giuseffi.

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Lt. Col. Rosendahl pres­ ents Vince Duncil with the Best Athlete trophy during Commencement Weekend.

Anuar Duayhe donates blood for the Fl-Club blood drive, held twice this year in the Centennial Gymtorium.

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Fl-Club Trophy "C" Company

Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award Salvador Macias

Best Athlete Vince Duncil

McDonough Trophy for l2Olb. Athlete Arturo Fernandez

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Red Ireland Trophy for a Fighting Heart Andrew Cruzen Joe Baily Award for Dedication Jesus Alarcon

Science Team First row: Alex Graue, Nick Fajen, Joao Pintoribeiro and Anuar Duayhe.

Second row: Jesus Alarcon and Javier Gonzalez. Third row: Konye Agbahiwe and Mike Orzel Fourth row: Josh Vaughn, Cpt. Ken M Barnes and Victor U Caraballo.

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Eric Detmer, Brian Clack and Nick Fajen make final adjustments on their catapult the night before the Science Olympiad.

Cpt. Ken Barnes

9 First Place Finalists Eric Detmer, Konye Agbahiwe & Jake Miller, Kuan-Yu Cheng & Mike Orzel and Jesus Alarcon & Eduardo Luce

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YlEAM Jm IRlE^TEIEW Second Place Finalists Konye Agbahiwe & Ernesto Valdez, Anuar Duayhe ad Josh Vaughn

Q Fourth Place Finalists Brian Clack & Nick Fajen

Fifth Place Finalist Mauricio Ortiz

First row: Andres Villarreal and Will Kerns. Second row: RolaniPastor, Kasey Turnbull, Cody Cal­ lahan, Josh Nichols and Pedro Portilla.

Third row: Manuel Mendez, Diego Peraza, Josh Filla, Tom Mennemeyer, Nevin Harralson and Josh Vaughn.

Fourth row: Guill­ ermo Garza, Carlos Dorantes, Carlos Davila, Oziel Arizpe, Victor Suarez and Chris HasheeveSalvato. Fifth row: Joao Pintoribeiro.

Will Kerns and Andres Villarreal were hon­ ored for their scores on the National Latin Exam, with Kerns placing in the top IO% nationally. At the state Latin conven­ tion, he placed third in the state in reading comprehension.

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Summa Cum Laude Performance on the National Latin Exam Will Kerns

Cum Laude Performance on the National Latin Exam Andres Villarreal

Glenn Knudswig Scholarship Lt. Jennifer Ice

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First row: Alex Cheng, James Chang and Nevin Harralson. Second row: Cpt. Sylvia Riney, Adam Harralson, Chris Marcione, Luis Carrillo and Cpt. Marijo Lagemann.

Carter Harris and Nevin Harralson proofread the fi­ nal edition of the magazine.

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Resident weightlifters Chris Marcione and Scott Cable supply the brute force necessary to staple hundreds of copies of "At Ease."

Cpt. Marijo Lagemann

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First row: Chris Marcione and David Humphrey. Second row: Andrew Cruzen and Stephen DoranThird row: Guillermo Avelar, Jeremy Petifurd, Konye Agbah­ iwe and Jon Roberts.

Fourth row: Raul Gonzalez and Frank Huston. Fifth row: Brian Clack and Mark Hollis.

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The assembled Journalism classes of the high school and Junior School with anchorwoman Michelle Linn on the set of KMIZ's news shows.

Journalism Instructor

John Yuan, Raul Moreno, Raul Gonzalez, Jon Roberts and Guill­ ermo Avelar discuss the benefits of an MU education with their Journalism school tour guide.

Cpt. Luke Smith

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Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Award Jon Roberts

Lyle C. Wilson Scroll for Journalism Christopher Marcione Activities 125

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Captains: Vine e Duncil, Tom Michalski & Evan Spaulding

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Most Versatile: Nathan Taylor Best Defenseman: John Earl

The Colonels face off against Brentwood at the Homecoming football game.

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stands ready to block any one looking for the sack.

Lt. Col. Richard Ray Assistant Coach

Above, Vince Duncil accepts his varsity letter from Cpt. Pem­ berton.

Cpt. Michael Pemberton

Assistant Coach

At right, Wade Bunn gets some words of inspiration from manager Matt Burrier.

Cpt. James Wheeler

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Although vastly outnumbered by University Academy defenders, Javier Gonzalez pushes onward.

Team captain Vince Duncil hustles the ball downfield.

First row: Carlos Dorantes, Javier Gonzales, John Earl, Tom Michalski Vince Duncil Evan Spaulding, Andrew Cruzen, David Humphrey and Scott Cable. Second row: Luis Vizcarra, Kuan-Yu Cheng, Eric Detmer, Kasey Turnbull Shale Houston, Mark Hollis, Kolby Murray, Matt Hollis, Ryan Harkey and Diego Peraza. Third row: Alain Garcia. Jorge Salome, Aaron Weber, Alex Bozarth, Jack Davis, Hector Sada, Brandon Venhaus, Wade Bunn and Chris Nitchman. Fourth row: Kyle Collins, Jeremy Williams, Carleton Krause, Cody Callahan, Nick Wegman, Manuel Mendez, Peter Ray, Robert Kelley and Alex Blum. Fifth row: James Chang, Ethan Leavell, Joseph Leavell Andrew Mann, Philip Marmolejo, Jeremy Petifurd, Glenn Weaver, Nathan Taylor and Ricardo Virchez. Sixth row: Lt. Col. Richard Ray, Matt Burrier, Edgar Duran, Joshua Wilburn, Jorge Martinez, Eric Brunner, Kane Williams and Cpt. Michael Pemberton.

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Record: 11-3-0

Captains: Ismael Cantu, Roberto Paras & Arturo Fernandez

occer MVP: Arturo Fernandez & Roberto Paras

Most Improved: Ismael Cantu & Guillermo Avelar

Gilberto Garcia sets up a pass to the midfield.

district champion­ ship plaque to the Corps.

Cpt. Frank Giuseffi Assistant Coach

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Cpt. AH Syed Roberto Paras takes on a defender and prepares a great shot on his strong right side.

Arturo Fernandez takes on the midfielders on his way downfield.

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Gilberto Garcia pushes on hard toward the goat

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Adrian Martinez keeps the ball in constant motion.

Victor Caraballo just barely lets one through during practice.

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First row: Michael Phelan, Arturo Fernandez, Brian Edmonds, Jose Flores and Victor Caraballo. Second row: Yuscanne Campos, Alberto De Lascurain, Israel Avelar, Jonathan Avelar, Cpt. Frank Giuseffi, Adrian Martinez, Salvador Macias, Roberto Paras and Guillermo Garcia. Third row: Cpt. All Syed, Kyle West, Mauricio Ortiz, Jose Rosales, Ismael Cantu, Carlos Walther, Jon Roberts, Raul Gonzalez, Francisco Carrillo, Guillermo Avelar, Alfredo Baranda, Jose Valle, Joaquin Merlos, Jose Hernandez and Lt. Jennifer Giacinti.

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Record: 1-5-0

Captain: Carter Harris

■ ross Countr MVP: Carter Harris

Most Improved Runner: Nevin Harralson

Jose Cardenas leads the pack in the Mexico Bull­ dog Classic at Lakeview Park.

Carter Harris, Adam Harralson, Brian Clack, Jose Cardenas and Jesus Alarcon, on their marks and getting set for the first heat in the MMA - WMA showdown.

Adam Harralson pushes himself hard in the last few yards.

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Nevin Harralson accepts his varsity letter from Cpt. Ray during the Fall Sports Banquet.

Maj. Larry McClarey

Assistant Coach

The Cross Country team prior to a meet: Jesus Alar­ con, Jin Han Kim, Jose Cardenas, Will Kerns, Brian Clack, Adam Harralson and Carter Harris.

Cpt. Pamela Ray

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Brian Clack and his extra long stride lead the way.

Brian Clack and John Bassett chill after a hard run.

Will Kerns and Jesus Alarcon blaze the trail at

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First row: Luis Carillo, Nevin Harralson, Rolani Pastor, Zachary Newland, Giuseppe Polettt, Will Kerns and Luis Camacho. Second row: Cpt. Pam Ray, Carter Harris, Adam Harralson, Jesus Alarcon, Jose Cardenas, Brian Clack, Jin Han Kim, Justin Warshauer, John Bassett and Maj. Larry McClarey.

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asketball MVP: Stratton King

Most Improved: Tom Michalski

Brian Edmonds is calm and cool as he looks for his opening.

Captains: Tom Michalski & Brian Clack

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David Parrish pivots and looks for an open man.

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Assistant Coach Tom Michalski and Emesto Anaya watch as Rob Cal­ lison takes some practice shots be­ fore the game.

Cpt. Ali Syed Assistant Coach Brian Clack Just hopes Sergio Lujan does not trip over him.

Cpt. James Wheeler

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First row: Kuan Yu Cheng, Brian Edmonds, Ethan Leavell, Robert Callison, Jon Roberts, Ernesto Anaya/ Robert Kelley, Carter Harris and Jose Flores. Second row: Cpt. Mike Pemberton, Jack Davis, Shawn Mueller, Stratton.

King, Nathan Taylor, Brian Clack, Sergio Lujan, Eric Brunner, James Chang, Thomas Michalski and Cpt. Ali Syed.

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Record: 2-7-0

Chains: Guillermo Avelar & Carlos Walther

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MVP: Miguel Vazquez

Most Improved: Carleton Krause

Jesus Alarcon pushes himself hard in a free­ style relay.

Giuseppe Poletti prepares for his first dive of the meet.

Jeremy Williams catches his breath in between heats.

Head Coach

When Mauro Lopez gets a full head of steam, there's no stopping him.

Lt. Col. Ron Rosendahl Assistant Coach

Carleton Krause was named MMA's first Athlete of the Month for 2005.

Lt. Jennifer Giacinti

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Lt. CoL Rosendahl gives the team a last minute briefing before a swim meet.

Lt. Giacinti offers Guillermo Avelar a word of advice on his form.

Shale Houston is on the diving block as he prepares to begin the butterfly.

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In the pool: Hugh Carnahan, Miguel Vazquez, Yuscanne Campos, Carleton Krause and Zachary Newland. On diving blocks: Luis Cordero, Jose Valle, Hector Coronado, Shale Houston, Joao Pintoribeiro, Jonathan Avelar, Matt Graves and Frederic Pous. Standing: Lt. CoL Ron Rosendahl, Lt. Jennifer Giacinti, Jeremy Williams, Giuseppe Poletti, Brandon Faulkner, Aaron Weber and Rayan Picard. On diving board: Colorado Huppert, Shuichi Yama­ moto, Manuel Mendez, Jesus Alarcon, Jin Han Kim, Carlos Dorantes and Guillermo Avelar.

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Record: 7-7-0

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MVP: Vince Duncil & Tom Sampson

Captains: Vince Duncil

Most Improved: Ismael Cantu

Drew Petty muscles his opponent to the mat with a chin drop.

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Sada Hector works over his opponent while in the "up" position.

Cpt. Frank Giuseffi Assistant Coach

Alex Blum stares down his opponent from Fatima High School.

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Above: The wrestling team displays their teamwork in their tra­ ditional wrestling pyramid. Top right: Alex Bozarth struggles with his Fatima opponent. Bottom Right: Ryan Harkey needs to remember to arch his back and look up at the ceiling when going for a pin.

The 2004-2005 Wrestling Colonels Captains: Vince Duncil & Tom Sampson

First row: Keitaro Haga, Andrew Mann, Jose Rosales and Chris Nardone. Second row: Alex Blum, Josh Gray, Andrew Cruzen, Chris Nitchman, Chad Cooke, Tom Sampson, Kyle Brown, Eric Navarrete and Luis Carrillo.

Third row: Alex Bozarth, Drew Petty, Adam Harralson, Atlan Martinez, Alex Graue, Mark Hollis, Hector Sada, Vince Duncil, Ryan Harkey, Kolby Murray, Ismael Cantu and Cpt. Frank Giuseffi.

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Record: 5-3-0

aseball MVP: Shawn Mueller

Shawn Mueller winds up before striking out another batter.

Mike Lee and Tom Sampson ready them­ selves for the next play.

Captains: Tom Sampson & Evan Spaulding

Most Improved: Robert Callison

Best Defensive Player: Tom Sampson

Matthew Graves steps in for the big swing.

Alex Cabrera, Jack Davis and Mark Hollis are fired up for the game, and rally the rest of the team as well.

Team captain Tom Sampson makes it safely to third.

Head Coach

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First row: Alex Cabrera, Evan Spaulding, Tom Sampson and Mark Hollis. Second row: Kyle West, Carleton.

Krause, Michael Lee, Thomas Mennemeyer, Shawn Mueller, Matthew Graves and Mike Phelan. Third row: Bran­ don Faulkner, Cpt. All Syed, Wade Bunn, Jeremy Petifurd, Robert Callison, Joshua Franks, William Oliva, Kyle Caperton, Stratton King, Eric Detrner, John Bassett, Shuichi Yamamoto and Will Kerns.

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Arturo Fernandez gets tnto position while Jon Roberts cools down after his race.

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First row: Jose Cardenas, Guillmero Avelar, Javier Gonzalez, Roberto Faras, Arturo Fernandez and Nevin Harralson.

Second row: Israel Avelar, Jose Flores, Jon Roberts, Adam Harralson, Atlan Martinez, Chris Hasheeve-Salvato and Woojai Jang. Third row: Colin Hayes, Hector Sada, Miguel Vazquez, Jorge Salome, Corey Filla, Justin Warshauer and Luis Camacho. Fourth row: Nathan Taylor, Brian Clack, Konye Agbahiwe, Carter Harris, Adrian Martinez and Luis Alvarez. Fifth row: Jake Miller, Maj. Larry McClarey, Lt. Cmdr. Bruce Farabee and Colorado Huppert.

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Record: 7-4-0

ennis MVP: Jesus Alarcon

Captains: Salvador Macias,

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Best First-Year Player: Mauricio Ortiz

For someone with Jesus Alarcon's keen eyes and quick reflexes, the tennis ball just seems to stand still.

Alain Garcia prepares to issue a backhand during his match.

Keitaro Haga looks determined to win his match as he returns the ball

Head Coach

Spectators can see Salvador Macias's determination written all over his face.

Charles Carmichael is just having a good time as he returns a volley.

Cf)t. Michael Pemberton

Assistant Coach

Lt. Col. Janies Medley

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Mauricio Ortiz wonders if he wants to scrape his racquet on the ground or let the ball go.

Maurico Ortiz, Carlos Davila and Javier Pena cheer on their team.

First row: Javier Pena, Joshua Wilburn, Mauricio Ortiz, Bryan Edmonds, Gilberto Garcia, Salvador Macias and Carlos Davila. Second row: Lt. Col. James Medley, Lee Weber, Joao Pintoribeiro, Alain Garcia, Jesus Alarcon, Mau­ ricio Arregui, Manuel Mendez, Oziel Arizpe, Charles Carmichael, Keitaro Haga and Cpt. Michael Pemberton.

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Captains: Carlos Walther

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Alberto Lascuratn keeps Lt. Col. Ray apprised of his progress during a meet against Mexico.

Andrew Vassen lines up a very important putt.

Head Coach

Carlos Wal­ ther is one putt away from a birdie.

Cpt. Pamela Ray Assistant Coach

John Earl's game improves with each drive he makes.

Lt. Col. Richard Ray

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Tom Michalski is hoping for a good bounce on the green.

John Earl and Scott Silverburg have as much fun competing against one another as when they play against other schools.

First row: Cpt. Pam Ray, Ismael Cantu, Andrew Cruzen, Alberto De Lascurain, Glen Weaver, AJ Vassen and Lt. Col. Richard Ray. Second row: Diego Ibarra, Carlos Walther, Tom Michalski, Trenton Holloway, John Earl, Jack Davis, Francisco Carrillo, Ernesto Anaya and Scott Sitverburg.

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Captain: Josh Kimbro*

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Josh Kimbrow shows how it's done as he leads the team on a three-mile run.

The Raider Team for the first Colonels Cadet Challenge: Diego Ibarra, Josh Kimbrow, Josh Meek, Nevin Harrel­ son, Chris Creacy, Mauricio Davila, Jorge Salome, Adrian Marti­ nez, Frank Huston and Shawn Mueller.

Adrian Martinez, Just a few steps from the finish line of the five-mile run.

Head Coach

1st Sgt. Seibert explains the scor­ ing system for the Raider test.

1st Sgt. Greg Seibert

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Nevin Harralson, Rodolfo Davila and Adrian Martinez lead their team tn the Raiders tug of war.

Shale Houston floats through the air just as light as a flower, that daring young man on the MMA tower.

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Kneeling: Mauricio Davila and Chris Creacy. Standing: 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert, Jorge Salome, Josh Kimbrow, Shale Houston and Kevin Walsh.

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Above, Ryan Harkey and Glen Weaver work their biceps with the weight room's new free weights.

At right, Luis Alvarez gives his pectorals a workout.

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Mike Lee opens a path so Vincent Chen can drive his way to the basket in intramural basketball.

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Joshua Franks and Kasey Turnbull show off their team's excellent stats in intramural basketball

Francisco Soto is Just getting warmed up as the powerwalking class gets ready to head back campus.

Getting his horse to take the bit is not the best part of Brandon Venhaus's day.

Alejandro Neyra and Mike Orzel want more PT, more PT, because they like it, love it, and want some more of it.

Otto Martinez pumps iron in the weight room during his off-hours.

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Above, Jack Biven renders a salute during Brigadiers practice in the MMA Field House.

With him are fellow squad members Max Silberman, David Lee and Jared Sullivan...

At right, Andrew Fowlkes wonders what John Yuan and Billy Sanchez are making such a big fuss over during the Halloween cookout...At bottom right, Michael Stowe and Tyler McDaniel square off in the Army Days pugil sticks competition...Below, Company Commander Dan Morgan braves the Steelville rapids alongside his father, Cpt. Keith Morgan, during the fall trip.

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Above, James Bethea keeps Joaquin Almada, Dani Tibi and Xavier Portas amused on the sidelines before a basketball game... At top right, Kevin Lee shares a joke with Marco Lopez during the MUKansas football game...At right, "B'r Company salutes as the reviewing party approaches during Sunday battalion review...At bottom right, Cpt. Reposa presents Isaac Lopez with his Military Honor Medal and Bar at the Fall Awards Ban­ quet while Federico Lemmen-Meyer, Rene Olea and Marco Lopez look on...Below, German De La Barrera hands off to Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato at the Junior School's invitational track meet.

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At center left, Dan Morgan leads “B” Company during a Sunday battalion review..At center right, Alex Coury won the Junior School old boy drilldown during Dad's Weekend.

Honoring Coury were Col. Kelly, his father Paul Coury, and Maj. Vaughan...Above, Francisco Alminidis and Octavio Gutierrez brave the Ninja roller coaster at Six Flags.

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Jack Biven's dancing can't be THAT bad...can it?

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Maj. Strunk gives the first floor of “B” Barracks a quick lesson in tying a double Windsor. Pictured are Jesse Knipker, Alex Coury, John Yuan and Billy Sanchez.

Jorge Vallejo and Joseph Trejo pres­ ent a storybook, their entry in the Richard White creative contest.

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First Column 8th Grade Edgar Acosta Michael Alfieri Joaquin Almada Carlos Ayala

Second Column Mauricio Barrera Jack Biven Clayton Blount Logan Branch

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Third Column Alex Coury German De La Barrera Rodrigo Dominguez

Fourth Column Alexander Flynn Andrew Fowlkes Octavio Gutierrez Stephen HasheeveSalvato

Fifth Column Alex Hoke Jesse Knipker David Lee Federico Lemmen-Meyer

First Column Isaac Lopez Marco Lopez Esteban Luders Phillip Minton

Second Column Raul Moreno Dan Morgan Dennis Newman Rene Olea

Third Column Carlos Quintero Daniel Santa Rosa Eric Schmidt

Fourth Column Jared Sullivan Dani Tibi 7th Grade Fra n cisco JIin i ru dis Marcos Amiga

Fifth Column James Bethea Mauricio Davila Kevin Lee Adam Martz

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First Column Jason Peters Xavier Portas Billy Sanchez

Second Column Max Silbernian Joseph Trejo Jorge Vallejo

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Third Column Josh Yuan 6th Grade Cole Gilhani Randy Goldstrom

Fourth Column Justin Johnson Treavor Ownby Blake Philippi

Fifth Column Sebastian Raiff Michael Stoiue 5th Grade Tyler McDaniel

First Column Cp(. David Bogdon, Mathematics Lt. Daniel Laleman, English/History

Second Column Maj. Bernard Strunk, Asst. Commandant Maj. Judy Twells, Literature, Math Mrs. Renae Stumpe.

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Third Column Maj. Mark Vaughan, Commandant Lt. Col. Jon Eastman.

Principal Ms. Penny Cearley, Housemother

Fourth Column Cpt. Charles Reposa.

Asst. Commandant Maj. Willis Kleinsorge.

Science Sgt. Greg Munson, AssL Commandant

Fifth Column Cpt. Keith Morgan, 5-6th Grades, Computer Science Lt. Aaron Bell, English/Histo ry

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Above, members of the winning Quiz Bowl tournament team scramble to work out a math problem before the final buzzer. Cpt. Bogdon watches as Dennis Newman, Carlos Quintero, Marco Lopez and Jared Sullivan start to sweat...

At right, Carlos Ayala and Rene Olea dabble in chemistry in Maj. Kleinsorge's science lab...At bottom right, Alex Flynn coaches Logan Branch with some research tips in the library...Below, Maj. Kleinsorge's advisees Federico LemmenMeyer, Daniel Santa Rosa, Andrew Fowlkes, Adam Martz and David Lee have a lot to cel­ ebrate, having won the Advisory Spelling Bee.

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Above, Carlos Ayala explains the intricacies of his science project to Jared Sullivan, Logan Branch, Raul Moreno and Dan Morgan...At top right, Federico Lemmen-Meyer cuts a rug with Ms. Janet Graham during dance classes in the gymtorium...At right, Isaac Lopez seeks out help with some homework from Maj. Twells... At bottom right, Cole Gilham and Esteban Luders led the horn section in the Junior School Band's Pops Concert performance...Below, Maj. Kleinsorge explains to Rodrigo Dominguez why he isn't having any luck producing hydrogen gas.

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Above, Mike Stowe traverses the rope bridge at a blazing speed during the Army Days com­ petition...At right, John Yuan and Rene Olea get tips on polishing a rifle from Maj. Strunk in the Junior School armory...At bottom right, Jack Biven leads best-drilled new cadet Rene Olea and the rest of the new boys off the field following the Dad's Day drilldown...Below, Sgt. Munson keeps his fingers crossed as Justin Johnson and Kevin Lee make their way to the top of third platoon's human pyramid during a platoon competition.

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Above, Dan Morgan receives his new warrant officer shoulderboards from his father Cpt. Morgan and Maj. Vaughan during a special pro­ motion board formation...At top right, Lt. Col. Medley and Col. Reynard watch as "B" Com­ pany passes the reviewing stand...At right. Jack Biven and Jesse Knipker get ready to march onto the field for review...At bottom right, Michael Altieri scales one of the climbing walls on the obstacle course--with a little help from his friends...Below, Alex Coury teaches new Quartermaster Cpt. Hagan the proper way to render a salute as Eric Schmidt looks on.

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Above, Joseph Trejo and Cpt. Hagan just can't get enough of the Mr. Freeze at Six Flags...At right, Federico Lemmen-Meyer and Isaac Lopez lead Clayton Blount and Kevin Lee down the rapids during the Junior School fall float trip...At bottom right, David Lee presents Richard White, '47, with a brick for Senior Walk to honor his new membership in the Order of the Regiment. Funds for the brick paver were raised by last year's Junior School class...Below, the Homecoming barracks decoration committee poses with their handiwork, which was judged the winner of the contest by the Alumni Association wives.

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Above, Jared Sullivan, Carlos Ayala, Isaac Lopez, Joaquin Almada and Federico Lemmen-Meyer get ready to hit the slopes during the Junior School's annual ski trip to Hidden Valley...At top right, Raul Moreno's parents came to visit during Dad's Week­ end...At right, Maj. Twells gives Justin Johnson some last minute pointers before opening curtain for "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Other perform­ ers included Jared Sullivan, Adam Martz, Billy San­ chez, Xavier Portas andJackBtven... At bottom right, Dani Tibi and Andrew Fowlkes take the human wheelbarrow race by storm at the Opening Week Picnic...Below, Jorge Vallejo, Joaquin Almada, Jared Sullivan and Alex Hoke met a period reenactment buff at Mexico's Graceland Country Fair Days.

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Above, Billy Sanchez, John Yuan and Francisco Almirudis, friends to the end...At right, Mauricio Davila was among the first new boys to receive his hat patch from Maj. Vaughan at the R-l ceremony, held in the Field House...At bottom right, Alex Flynn and Jesse Knipker raid the box lunches and try to stay warm during the ski trip to Hidden Valley...Below, Jorge Vallejo helps Max Silberman into an antique diving suit, on display at the St. Louis City Museum.

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Above, James Bethea, Isaac Lopez, German De La Barrera, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Jorge Vallejo, Marcos Amiga and Max Silberman show off their advisory's jack-o-lantem during Halloween mess...

At top right, the unofficial MMA bowling squad, consisting of Alex Coury, Octavio Gutierrez, Fed­ erico Lemmen-Meyer, Mauricio Barrera, Isaac Lopez and Daniel Santa Rosa...At right, Kevin Lee and Phillip Minton clown around while helping to build props for the Homecoming barracks decora­ tion contest...At bottom right, Jared Sullivan leads his horse Raindrop back to the bam while JS alum Jesse Sema watches...Below, Mauricio Davila, Alex Hoke and Cole Gilham get ready to party at the Mismilaca Halloween blow-out.

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Above, Dan Morgan leads Bravo Company in singing Old MMA at the end of the Winter Awards Banquet. Joining him are Maj. Strunk, Maj. Twells with her husband Richard, Maj. Kleinsorge and John Earl...At right, Phillip Minton, Alex Coury, Carlos Ayala and German De La Barrera struggle to do four-man push-ups on Colonels Field.. At bottom right, Carlos Ayala, Daniel Santa Rosa and Federico Lemmen-Meyer, all dressed up for Halloween...Below, Francisco Almirudis and Octavio Gutierrez struggle to see who will break in the next game on the Junior School pool table.

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Above, Mauricio Davila and Stephen HasheeveSalvato congratulate German De La Barrera and Daniel Santa Rosa on a well-run track relay...At top right, Isaac Lopez grins in anticipation as he leads Carlos Quintero and the rest of the new boys to their seats at Commencement Weekend's awards assembly...At right, Kevin Lee accepts his junior varsity letter in basketball from Lt. BeU, while Marco Lopez and Esteban Luders look on...At bottom right, Clayton Blount, Jack Biven, Alex Flynn and Alex Hoke get a little wild during the Dance Party...Below, Sgt. Munson keeps a close eye on drilldown contestants Dan Morgan, Marco Lopez, David Lee and Jack Biven.

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Brigadier Commander Dan Morgan asks permission to use Cpt. Reposa's drill area.

Jared Sullivan, Dani Tibi, Jesse Knipker, Carlos Ayala and David Lee toss their rifles to the Brigadiers behind them.

Marco Lopez heads the line during the Mexico High School performance.

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thletics Daniel Fowlkes around spins fellow wrestler Eric Schmidt to get two points.

Stephen HasheeveSalvato clears a path to the basket for John Yuan.

Federico Lemmen-Meyer shoots for two as Jesse Knipker, Joaquin Almada and John Yuan run defense.

Mauricio Davila goes for the long Jump.

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Junior School Wrestling First row: Billy Sanchez, Alex Hoke, Jesse Knipker, Logan Branch and Alex Coury.

Second row: Marcos Amiga, Eric Schmidt, Andrew Fowlkes, Dani Tibi and Daniel O'Hare. Not pictured: Coaches Cpt. David Bogdon and Cpt. Keith Morgan.

Junior School Basketball First row: Stephen HasheeveSalvato and Carlos Ayala.

Second row: Dani TibL Jesse Knipker and Joaquin Almada. Third row: Xavier Portas, John Yuan, Federico Lemmen-Meyer, and Fran­ cisco Almirudis. Fourth row: Alex Hoke. Not pictured: Coaches Maj. Willis Kleinsorge and Lt. Aaron Bell.

Junior School Track First row: Kevin Lee, Rodrigo Dominguez, Francisco Almirudis and Mauricio Davila.

Second row: Federico Lemmen-Meyer, Logan Branch, German De La Barrera, Jason Peters and Phillip Minton.

Third row: Lt. Daniel Laleman, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Daniel Santa Rosa, Jack Btven, Marcos Amiga, Raul Moreno, Max Silberman, Octa­ vio Gutierrez and Maj. Willis Kleinsorge.

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Junior Schodl Honor Medal &. Bar in Military Carlos Ayala, Mauricio Davila, Cole Gilham, Octavio Gutier­ rez, Jesse Knipker, David Lee, Federico Lemmen-Meyer, Isaac Lopez, Marco Lopez, Dan Morgan, Dennis Newman, Rene Olea, Carlos Quintero, Billy Sanchez, Eric Schmidt, Jared Sullivan, Jorge Vallejo and John Yuan Honor Medal & Bar in Scholarship Carlos Ayala, Mauricio Davila, Kevin Lee, Raul Moreno, Dan Morgan, Carlos Quintero and Jared Sullivan

Basketball Letter and Medal Joaquin Almada, Carlos Ayala, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Federico Lemmen-Meyer and John Yuan

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Wrestling Letter and Medal Andrew Fowlkes, Jesse Knipker and Daniel Santa Rosa

Honor Medal & Bar in Athletics Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato

Honor Medal & Bar in Journalism Carlos Ayala, Alex Coury, Raul Moreno and Rene Olea

ARP Top Reader Distinction Andrew Fowlkes Academic Distinctions Carlos Ayala: English, Literature, Math, Science, Soc. Studies, French Mauricio Davila: Reading, Soc. Studies David Lee: English, Math, Soc. Studies Kevin Lee: English, Math, Science Federico Lemmen-Meyer: Reading, Science Dennis Newman: Reading Sebastian Raiff: Literature Billy Sanchez: Science President's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement Rodrigo Dominguez, Federico Lemmen-Meyer, Carlos Quintero and Jared Sullivan

President's Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence Carlos Ayala

Track Letter & Medal Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Raul Moreno and Daniel Santa Rosa

Honor Medal & Bar in Discipline Carlos Ayala and Rene Olea

ARP Medals Carlos Ayala, Mauricio Davila, Andrew Fowlkes, Adam Martz, Sebastian Raiff and Dennis Newman

Honor Medal & Bar in Barracks Joaquin Almada, Carlos Ayala, Mauri­ cio Davila, Rodrigo Dominguez, Cole Gilham, Octavio Gutierrez, David Lee, Kevin Lee, Federico Lemmen-Meyer, Isaac Lopez, Marco Lopez, Phillip Minton, Dan Morgan, Rene Olea, Xavier Portas, Carlos Quintero, Billy Sanchez, Jorge Vallejo and John Yuan

At top, Maj. Judy Twells presents Rodrigo Dominguez with a reading award at the Winter Awards Banquet as Billy Sanchez looks on...At center, Lt. CoL Richard Ray congratulates Isaac Lopez as the only Junior Schooler to play on the high school golf team this year...At right, Maj. Strunk mugs for the camera while presenting Phillip Minton with the Barracks Honor Medal and Bar at the Fall Awards Banquet.

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Honors & Awards Company Spelling Champion Raul Moreno

Science Fair Winners Jack Biven and Phillip Minton G. David Bailey Discipline Award Carlos Ayala Rotary Service-Above-Self Award Phillip Minton

Best Platoon Leader Marco Lopez

Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency tn the Junior School Carlos Ayala

Sen. Bond Award for Outstanding Junior School Underclassman Kevin Lee

Col. Jerome G. Harris Shield for Most Soldierly Cadet in the Junior School Isaac Lopez Improvement Plaque Eric Schmidt

Bozarth Leadership Scholarship Billy Sanchez Maj. George L. Piper Outstanding junior School Athlete Daniel Santa Rosa

Piper Barracks Award Cole Gilham

Petit Fellowship Cup Dan Morgan

Art Achievement Award Octavio Gutierrez

Community Service Pins Alex Coury, Cole Gilham, Randy Goldstrom, Justin Johnson, Tyler McDaniel, Blake Philippi and Mike Stowe.

Derrill S. Kuhlman Award for Extraordinary Academic Achieve­ ment in Science and Math David Lee

Plaque for Highest Scholarship tn 5th and 6th grades Cole Gilham

Plaque for Highest Scholarship in 7th grade Kevin Lee

Faculty Plaque for Leadership, Cooperation and Loyalty Dan Morgan

Plaque for Highest Scholarship in 8th grade Carlos Ayala

Paul Petit Plaque for Best Interna­ tional Relations in Junior School Federico Lemmen-Meyer & Dennis Newman

At top, Maj. Vaughan congratulates Company Commander Dan Morgan for winning the Petit Fellowship Cup, one of the Junior School's highest awards...At center, Xavier Portas thanks Lt. BeU for his junior varsity letter during the Junior School Awards Assembly as Dan Morgan looks on.. ..At left, Lt. Marijo Lagemann thanks Tyler McDaniel for a successful year tn art classes.

Also pictured are Cole Gilham, Randy Goldstrom and Justin Johnson.

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Missouri Military Academy celebrated the graduation of the 51 members of the Class of 2005 during its 116th Com­ mencement Exercises May 27-29.

MMA's 2004-2005 Corps of Cadets welcomed Bolivian Ambassador Joa­ quin Dabdoub back to campus as part of the festivities. A graduate of the school's Class of 1981, Ambassador Dabdoub addressed the seniors during Sunday's graduation ceremony, and was honored at the Senior Review, the final battalion review of the school year.

"After 116 years of proud existence, this institution is imparting to this group of cadets prime material for the global society this world has become," said Ambassador Dabdoub. "Through each of you, MM A is sending an impor­ tant and solemn message of pride and continuity...When you carry on your life as an entrepreneur, politician, or as part of a great company, remem­ ber, the prestige and friendships you At top, the Class of2005 conies forward for the final time have made here will always stay with during the Senior Review, held May 29 in the Field House. you."

At center, MMA's department heads view the Corps during the Saturday battalion review. Above, Ambassador Joaquin R. Dabdoub, '81, addresses the seniors as part of Gradua­ tion.

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Above, 1st Sgt. Jacobson eliminates Edgar Ehiran during the high school new boy portion of the Com­ mencement drilldown...At top right, Col. Kelly and his wife Susan were the first to pass beneath the Arch of Sabers during the Final Ball May 28... At right, Cpt. Shoemaker conducts the Cadet Chorus in a perfor­ mance of "Like an Eagle" during the Final Assembly...

At bottom right, "E" Company Commander-designate Chris Flarcione leads the Echo cadets in review past the Class of2005 during Senior Review. In the review­ ing stand for the event were Col. Kelly and Ambas­ sador Dabdoub...Below, Vince Duncil welcomed his wrestling team co-captain Tony Serna, '04, back to campus for the Final Ball. Serna came adorned in his Citadel cadet's uniform.

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Awards Graduation festivities began Friday, May 27, with the final round of competition in the 73rd annual W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest. Held in the Centennial Gymtorium, the evening saw cadets vie for the Cup for Excellence in Speaking in honor of the late W. Wallace Fry, Jr., MMA. class of 1903. Carlos Walther earned first place, as well as the Winston Churchill Memorial Award, courtesy of Westminster College.

These were the first of many awards presented during Commencement Weekend. Battalion Commander John Earl and "D" Company Commander Gerardo Ramos were elected to the Legion of Honor, the Academy's most prestigious commendation, during a battalion review Sat­ urday, May 28. At awards ceremonies, high school and Junior School cadets were rewarded for their efforts in the fields of academics, discipline and barracks life.

Other events held Saturday included performances by the Fusileers and Brigadiers precision drill teams, indi­ vidual and company competitive drill, and the Final Ball, the last formal military dance of the year.

Sunday's activities began with seniors and their fami­ lies attending Baccalaureate services in the Memorial Chapel. Academy Chaplain James Berlin presided over the ceremony, with Cpt. Frank Giuseffi serving as reader.

At top. Ambassador Dabdoub; Gabriel Haddad, '81; Susan Bozarth; and Col. Kelly were present to congratulate John Earl on being named valedictorian. At center, Brian Clack pauses to savor the moment as he leads the seniors into the gymtorium for Graduation Exercises. Above, Col. Kelly presents Mrs. Trembley with the Heimos Trophy for service to the cadets.

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Above, Vince Duncil led "C" Company to victory in the Company Competitive Drill. Here, Lt. Col. Ireland presents him with a plaque for their victory...At top right, Carlos Walther won both the Wallace Fry Cup and the Winston Churchill Memorial Award for his performance in the W. Wallace Fry Speech Contest.

On hand to congratulate him were judges Mr. Ran­ dall Baker, Mr. Ron Freiburghaus and Mr. Larry Hick­ man... At right, Edgar Acosta accepts the trophy for the best-drilled Junior School eighth grader from Col. Kelly and Maj. Vaughan...At bottom right, John Earl and Gerardo Ramos were named to the Legion of Honor during the Saturday battalion review...Below, Parents-Alumni Committee for MMA Development chairpersons Michael and Susan Bozarth present Col. Kelly with a check for the year's fund raising efforts.

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Senior Review was held on Colonels Field. Ambassador Dabdoub and Academy President CoL Ronald Kelly inspected the cadets and witnessed as Battalion Commander John Earl passed his position, and the Davison Saber, on to next year's commanding officer, Adam Harralson. Harralson then led the Corps of Cadets for 'O5-'O6 in review past the Senior Class.

In addition to Ambassador Dabdoub's keynote address, Graduation Exercises saw the awarding of diplomas to 51 seniors, including this year's valedictorian, John Earl.

Ambassador Dabdoub assisted in the presentations, as did Col. Kelly, Academic Dean Cpt. Richard Ray, and Board of Trustees Chairman CoL Charles R. Stribling, III, '44.

Before an audience of over 1,000 cadets, parents, relatives and friends present for graduation, CoL Kelly announced that, for the 35th year, MMA had again been designated an "Honor Unit with Distinction" by the US Army. The Academy retained the rating in April's Formal Inspection.

Additionally, Susan and Michael Bozarth presented CoL Kelly with a check for $512,620 on behalf of the ParentsAlumni Committee for MMA Development. This sum reflects the results of a year of fund raising efforts on the part of cadets' families, and former Academy students.

Immediately following graduation, the cadets formed up on front campus for the year's Final Formation. After au revoir, during which a bugler plays "Taps" and the colors were lowered, Earl dismissed MMA's 116th Corps of Cadets.

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At top, outgoing Battalion Commander John Earl passes on his position, as well as the Davison Saber, to next year's BC Adam Harralson. At center, Peter Aranda and Carleton Krause (not shown) play "Echo Taps" during Final Forma­ tion. Above, Andrew Cruzen wishes Josh Vaughn good luck for next year.

Above, Col. Kelly, with Ambassador Dabdoub, salutes the Class of 2005 during Senior Review...At top right, Zach Newland hitches a ride on Lane Johnsons shoulders after being dismissed for the summer...At right, John Earl and Vince Duncil lead the final Grand March of the year, followed by Gerardo Ramos, Javier Gonzalez, Jin Han Kim, Andrew Cruzen, Carlos Wal­ ther and Evan Spaulding...At bottom right, John Earl watches as the cadet officers report in for the last time during Final Formation. They were led by com­ pany commanders Vince Duncil, Gerardo Ramos and Raimundo Rodriguez...Below, Carlos Walther bids a fond farewell to Gerardo Ramos at the conclusion of Final Formation.

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Acosta: Lance Cpl. Edgar Torreon. Mexico 154.177

Avelar GU: Cpl. Guillermo Mexico City. Mexico 23. 27. 66

Brown, Pvt. Kyle Jackson. Mo. 27. 76, 117, 137

Agbahiwe: Lance CpI. Konye Long Beach. Ca. 19,27. 29,31.33. 122. 125, 141

Avelar 1: Lance Cpl. Israel Mexico City, Mexico 27. 71, 129. 141

Brunner: Sgt. 1st Class Eric Jefferson City. Mo. 29, 36. 98. 117, 120, 127, 133

Alarcon: 1st Lt. Jesus Mexico City, Mexico

Avelar J: Sgt. Jonathan Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico 65, 66. 112, 129, 135

Bunn: Pvt. 1st Class Timothy Mt. Vernon, Ind. 10, 13,25,63.66, 83, 110, 126, 127, 139

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Burner: Pvt. 1st Class Matt Tomball, Tx. 26, 62, 66. 105, 127

Almada: Pvt. 3rd Class Joaquin Cd. Obregon, Mexico 151. 154, 163. 170, 171

Baranda: Staff Sgt. Alfredo Mexico City, Mexico 23. 66, 129

Cabanas: Pvt. 1st Class Roberto Puebla, Mexico 25, 66

Almirudis: Pvt. 1st Class Francisco Cd. Obregon, Mexico 152, 155, 164, 166, 171

Barrera: Pvt. 2nd Class Mauricio Mexico City, Mexico 154,165

Cable: 1st Lt Scott Aurora, Co. 12.29. 30, 32. 36,61,62, 112. 113, 116, 124, 127.203

Alvarez: Pvt. Luis Chihuahua. Mexico 27, 71, 140. 141. 148

Bassett: Sgt. 1st Class John Vienna, Mo.

Amiga, Pvt. 3rd Class Marcos Techmachalco. Mexico 15, 165. 171

Becerra: Pvt 1st Class Eduardo Cuernavaca, Mexico 27. 70,71

Anaya: Sgt. Ernesto El Paso, Tx. 15, 19. 27, 29,31,34, 98. 105, 112, 113. 132, 133. 145

Bethea: Pvt. 4th Class James North Richmond Hills, Tx. 151.155, 165, 169

Alfieri Recruit Michael Frisco, Tx. 154, 161, 169

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Cabrera: Cpl. Alex Northbrook, 111.

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Callahan: Pvt. 1st Class Cody Highland, 111.

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Callison: Sgt. 1st Class Robert Florissant, Mo. 25,28.37,61, 132, 133. 139

Andazola. Pvt. 1st Class Marcos El Paso. Tx. 25, 29, 34. 107

Biven: Pvt. 2nd Class Jack Liberty, Mo. 150, 153. 154, 160. 161, 163. 167, 168.

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Camacho: Sgt. 1st Class Luis Monterrey, Mexico 23.28.31.38.61, 131. 141

Aranda’ Lance CpI. Peter Wildwood, Mo. 18, 27. 65, 76, 79. 110. 178

Blount: Pvt. 4th Class Clayton Easley SC 154.162, 167

Camargo: Pvt. 1st Class Manuel Mexico City, Mexico 24, 25, 76. 97, 117

Arce: Lance Cpl. James Countryside, Ill. 23, 63. 66

Blum: Pvt. 1st Class Alex Houston, Tx. 25.76, 109. 127, 137

Campos: Pvt. 1st Class Yuscanne Mexico City, Mexico 27, 76. 107, 116, 129. 135

Arizpe: 1st Lt. Oziel Guadalajara. Mexico 9. 22, 23,28.31,32,35, 117, 118, 123, 143,192

Bozarth: Cpl. Alex Scottsdale. Az. 23,63,69.71, 110, 112, 121, 127, 137

Cantu: Sgt. 1st Class Ismael Reynosa, Mexico 23,66. 101, 112, 120, 129, 137, 145

Branch: Pvt. 3rd Class Logan Norman, Ok. 154, 158, 159, 169. 171

Caperion: Sgt. Kyle Walnut Shade. Mo. 23.63.71, 139

Breedlove: Pvt. 1st Class Michael Lisle, HI. 25.63,66, 101, 107

Caraballo: Pvt. 1st Class Victor Mexico City, Mexico 25,63,76. 118. 122, 129

Arregui: Pvt. 1st Class Mauricio Mexico City. Mexico 27 63, 75. 76. 143

Avelar GJ: 2nd Lt. Guillermo Mexico City. Mexico

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Chen: Pvt. 1st Class Vincent Shanghai, Taiwan 23.76, 148

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Carmichael: Pvt. 1st Class Charles Parker, Co. 23, 76, 110. 142. 143

Cheng: Sgt. Kuan-Yu Taipei, Taiwan 23,69. 70,71. 108, 109, 114. 116. 117. 118, 121.

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Coury: Pvt. 1st Class Alex Tulsa, Ok. 152. 153, 154. 161. 165, 166, 168. 169, 171

Carnahan: Pvt. 1st Class Hugh Nixa. Mo. 8, 12.23. 76, HO. 121, 135

Carrillo F: Sgt. Francisco Mexico City. Mexico 26.27,28,39.99, 129, 145 Carrillo L: Sgt. 1st Class Luis Chula Vista, Ca. 2. 27,64, 66, 80, 98, 116. 118. 124, 131. 137

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132, 133, 141, 176

Collins; Pvt 1st Class Kyle Senoia. Ga. 23,71. 121, 127. 169 Cooke: Lance Cpl. Chad Midwest City. Ok. 14. 23. 76, 121. 137, 191

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Davila: Lance Cpl. Rodolfo Chula Vista, Ca. 109, 146. 147, 155. 164, 165. 167, 168. 170, 171

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Davis G: CpL Gavin Fairbanks. Ak. 27.71, 110

Dominguez J: Pvt 1st Class Jesus Torreon. Mexico 25, 71

Davis J- Pvt. 1st Class Jackson La Vela. Co. 27.69. 71. 116. 127, 133. 138, 139. 145

Dominguez R: Stall'Sgt. Rodrigo Mexico City. Mexico 7, 153. 154, 159. 168, 171. 172

De La Barrera : Pvt 2nd Class German Pachuca. Mexico II. 151. 153. 154, 165. 166, 167. 171

Doran: Pvt. Stephen Lake Ozark, Mo. 27, 74, 76, 125. 190

De La Pena: Pvt. 1st Class Jorge

Dorantes: StafTSgt. Carlos Garza Garcia. Mexico 24. 27, 29. 40. 74, 117. 123. 127. 135

Earl: Maj John St. Louis, Mo. 2, 4. 6. 15, 16, 18, 20. 21.26, 28, 30. 32, 42. 62, 97. 102, 106. 108, 109. 118. 119, 121, 127, 144, 145, 174. 176, 177. 178, 179, 181

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Doyle: Pvt. 1st Class Justin N. Lewisburg, Oh. 25. 76, 103.103

Eastland: Pvt. 1st Class Ian La Grande, Or. 25,71,82, 110

Detmer: Stall'Sgt. Eric Rushville. 111.

2. 13, 20. 25. 64. 66. 80, 107. 108. 109. 118. 121, 122, 127. 139

Duayhe: StafTSgt. Anuar Mexico City. Mexico 23, 66. 116. 120, 122

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Duran: Pvt. 1st Class Edgar El. Paso, Tx. 15,23,28,31,41.83, 129, 175

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Fernandez A: 1st Lt .Arturo Golden. Co. 7. 26, 27. 29. 32. 42. 112. 120. 128. 129. 140, 141

Garcia A Pvt. 1st Class Alain Mission. Tx. 25, 77. 114. 118. 121. 142, 143

Gonzalez AN: 2nd Lt. Antonio Mexico City, Mexico 6. 24, 25, 28. 30, 32, 43, 61, 109. 117

Filla: Cpl. Corey Ballwin, Mo. 27, 71. 116. 117, 123. 141

Garcia G: Sgt. Gilberto Mission, Tx. 23,66. 97, 116, 128, 129, 143

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Gonzalez JU: Lance Cpl. Julio Monterrey, Mexico 23, 66

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Garza Fl: Lance Cpl. Hector Montcmorelos, Mexico 25.29,43. 103, 121

Gonzalez R: Sgt. 1st Class Raul Monterrey, Mexico 17.27. 29,31.44.61,74. 112. 113. 114. 115.

117, 125, 129

Fowlkes: Lance Cpl. Andrew Houston, Tx. 150, 154. 158, 163. 168. 169, 170, 171

Gilham: Pvt. 1st Class Cole Rushville, 111.

97. 108. 156, 159, 165, 168, 169, 173

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Graue: Sgt. Alex Mexico City. Mexico 23.62,69,71. 114. 118. 122. 137

Harkey: Pvt. Ryan Jackson, Mo. 7,23.72. 104. 116, 127, 136, 137. 148

Hayes: Pvt. Colin Kansas City, Mo. 23, 72. 141

Graves. Pvt. 1 st Class Matthew Jackson. Tenn.

17. 25. 63.65. 67. 110. 111. 112. 121. 135.

138. 139

Harralson A: Sgt. Maj. Adam Lexington. Mo.

Hernandez: Lance Cpl. Jose Monterrey. Mexico 23. 77, 118, 129

Gray: Pvt. Josh O’Fallon. Mo. 14.63. 77, 137

Harralson N: Lance Cpl Nevin Lexington, Mo. 20,25, 74.77,79, 109, 110, 123. 124, 130. 131, 141, 146. 147

9,27. 62. 64. 67. 100, 101. 109, 110. Ill, 118.

119. 121. 124. 130. 131. 141, 178

Gutierrez: Pvt. 1st Class Octavio Cd. Obregon. Mexico 152. 154J65. 166. 171

Harris: 1st Sgt. Carter Indianapolis. Ind. 23.28. 31.46.61. 110, 118, 120. 124, 130. 131,

Haga. Master Sgt. Keitaro Tokyo,Japan 25. 28.45.98, 120. 137, 142. 143

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Hasheeve-Salvato C: Pvt. 1st Class Chris Bellaire, Tx. 27. 77. 121. 123, 141. 151

Hanabata: Staff Sei. Toshihiko Chiba, Japan 23, 29.45

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Hickman: Pvt. Daniel Florissant, Mo. 25.63,67. 107, 110 Hoke: Pvt. 4th Class Alex Edmond, Ok. 153, 154. 163, 165. 167, 169. 171. 178 Hollis MW: Sgt. 1st Class Mark

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Houston, S: Sgt. 1st Class Shale Shorewood. Minn.

16. IS, 23.65, 67. 120. 127. 135. 147

Johnson L: Pvt. Lane Granite Bay. Ca. 23,63.67, 179

Humphrey: Staff Sgt. David Katy. Tx. 18,21,28.46.58. 104, 112. 116. 125. 127. 193

Johnson R: Pvt. 1st Class Richard Germantown. Tenn.

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Huppert: Pvt. 1st Class Colorado Hiawatha, Ks. 27.77. 117. 135. 141. 186

Johnson J; Recruit Justin Marietta, GA 15.97. 156. 160. 163. 169. 173

Huston F: Pvt. 1st Class Frank St. Louis, Mo. 25. 65, 70. 72. 110. 125, 146. 190

Josephs: Sgt. 1st Class Morgan Houston, Tx. 17. 23. 64. 65, 67. 79. 97, 106. 114, 115. 121

Ibanez- Staff Sgt. Jorge Chilpancingo. Mexico 23.62.67. II7. 118

Kelley: Pvt. 1st Class Robert Olive Branch. Miss.

2.25,75. 77, 107. 127. 133

Ibarra: CpI Diego Mexico City. Mexico 23, 67. 144’ 145. 146

Kems: Lance CpI. Will Franklin. Ill 3.25. 77,99. 109. 110, 118, 119, 123, 130, 131, 139

Jang: Pvt. 1st Class VVooJai Asan City. South Korea 17, 25. 72, 141

Kim: Cpt. Jin Han

Seoul. South Korea 15. 28, 32,47.61.62. 102, 109. 120, 121. 130, 131, 135. 179, 199

Kimbrow: 1st Lt. Josh Southaven, Miss.

12, 24. 25, 29, 32. 47, 102. 105, 109. 118. 121.

146. 147 King: Lance CpI. Stratton St. Louis, Mo. 25. 67, 133. 139

Knipker: Jesse California, Mo. 153, 154, 161, 164. 168, 170. 171, 205 Kovar: Pvt. 1st Class Sam Jefferson City. Mo. 11.25, 72. 110. 121 Krause: Pvt. 1st Class Carleton Arlington Heights. 111.

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Leavell E: Lance Cpl. Ethan Fayette. Mo. 21,27.77. 107, 110, 127, 133

Lee M: Pvt. 1st Class Michael St. Charles. Mo. 25,67. 138, 139. 148 Lee DK: Warrant Officer David Seoul, South Korea 108. 150, 152. 154, 158. 162, 167, 168, 187 Lee K: Cpl. Kevin Seoul. South Korea 108. 109. 151, 155, 160, 162. 165, 167. 168, 171.

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Lemmen-Meyer: Master Sgt. Federcio Garza Garcia, Mexico 4, 151. 152, 154. 158, 159. 162, 163. 165, 166.

168. 170, 171 Lopez 1: Master Sgt. Isaac Cd. Obregon, Mexico 4. 151, 152. 155, 159. 162, 163, 165. 168, 172

Lopez MA: Warrent Officer Marco Zapopan, Mexico 151, 152. 155, 158. 167, 168 Lopez M: Sgt. Mauro Hermosillo. Mexico 25, 67. 134, 135. 183

Luce: Pvt. 1st Class Eduardo Uhuixilucan. Mexico 27. 72 Luders: Pvt. 1st Class Esteban Cd. Obregon, Mexico 155, 159, 167

Lujan: 2nd Lt. Sergio Laredo. Tx. 6, 15, 16.29,32,48. 103, 112, 113. 120, 132.

133, 176, 196, 197 Macias: 1st Lt. Salvador Uruapan, Mexico 26. 27, 29, 32. 49, 112, 120. 129, 142, 143, 204

Mann: Lance Cpl. Andrew Searcy, Ark. 27, 74, 77. 110. 117, 121, 127, 137, 148 Manzano: Pvt. Jesus San Carlos, Mexico 25, 67

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Marmolejo: Pvt. Philip Sierra Madre, Ca. 21,27, 77. 127

Martinez AD: Pvt. 1st Class Adrian Cd. Victoria, Mexico 27, 72, 129, 140. 141, 147 Martinez AT: Pvt. 1st Class Allan Glenview, 111.

23, 77. 114. 137, 141 Martinez J: Pvt. 1st Class Jorge San Pedro. Mexico 23,77. 116, 118, 127 Martinez O: Recruit Otto Pachuca, Mexico 23.67, 149 Martz: Recruit Adam St. Louis, Mo. 155, 158. 163

Maytas: Pvt. 1st Class Eric Troy. Mo. 25,77, 110. 148 McDaniel: Recruit Tyler Villa Ridge. Mo. 150, 156, 169. 173

Meek: Cpl Nathan Peculiar, Mo. 27. 29,49, 107. 146 Mendez: Pvt. I st Class Manuel Uruapan. Mexico 23. 67, 97. 117. 121, 123. 127, 135. 143

Mennemcyer: Lance Cpl. Thomas St. Louis, Mo. 27,77, 110, 123, 138. 139 Merlos: Lance Cpl. Joaquin Tijuana, Mexico 25, 29. 30 .50. 108, 129 Michalski: 2nd Lt. Tom Longmont. Co. 15. 21 ,25, 29. 31,32, 50. 101, 104. 116, 126. 127, 132, 133, 145

Miller: Pvt. 1st Class Jake Tulsa, Ok. 23,75. 141, 194

Minton: Pvt. 1st Class Phillip Flower Mound, Tx. 155, 165, 166. 169, 170. 171, 172

Moreno: Sgt. Raul Garza Garcia. Mexico 125, 155. 159, 163, 171 Morgan: Senior Warrant Officer Daniel Belleville, III. 150, 152. 155, 159. 161, 163. 166, 167. 168, 173 Mueller: Lance Cpl. Shawn St. Louis. Mo. 25,67, 133, 138. 139, 146

Navarette: Pvt. 1st Class Eric Culiacan. Mexico 27, 72. 121, 137 Newland: Pvt. 1st Class Zach Tuba City, Az. 3,7, 8,23. 78,99, 1J0. 131. 135, 179

Newman. Pvt. 1st Class Dennis Climax, Mich.

155. 158

Neyra: 2nd Lt. Alejandro Metepec, Mexico 24,25. 29, 32, 51. 117. 120. 149

Nichols: Lance Cpl. Joshua O’Fallon, Mo. 8, 24.25,70, 72, 123 Nitchman: Pvt. 1st Class Christopher St. Peters, Mo. 25.69, 72, 108. 127, 137 Olea: Sgt. 1st Class Rene Obregon, Mexico 151, 155. 158, 160. 168

Oliva: Cpl. William Nikiski. Ak. 23, 70, 72, 117, 139

Ortiz-Mena. Pvt. 1st Class Mauricio Mexico City. Mexico 25, 78. 129, 143

Orzel: Cpl. Mike O'Fallon, Mo. 27, 72, 110, 122, 148, 149

Ownby: Recruit Treavor Kansas City, Mo. 156,169 Paras: Staff Sgt. Roberto Montemorclos, Mexico 3,24,28. 28,51,82, 112, 113, 128. 129, 141

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Parrish: Pvt 1st Class David Warrenton. Mo. 23.67. 116. 132. 133

Quintero: StafTSgt. Carlos Mexico City. Mexico 155,158

Sema: Pvt. 1st Class Jay Carrollton, Tx. 27, 78. 121, 165

Pastor: Pvt. 1st Class Rolani Toluca, Mexico 23.78, 123. 131

RaifT: Pvt 4th Class Sebastian Pineville, Mo. 97, 156. 169

Shelikhov: Pvt. Vladimir Moscow, Russia 23. 78. 116

Pena A: Pvt. 1st Class Adrian

Ramos: Cpt. Gerardo Laredo. Tx. 2, 13. 15.20,24. 28,31.32. 52, 82.97, 109. 121, 174. 177, 179. 188, 189

Silbcrman: Pvt. 1st Class Max Hidden I fills, Ca. 150. 156, 164, 165, 169. 170, 171

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25, 75. 78, 143

Peraza: Lance Cpl. Diego Zapopan. Mexico 25.30.68, 123. 127 Peters M: Pvt Mark Evanston, 111.

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Peters J: Pvt. 4th Class Jason Evanston. III. 156, 171 Petifurd: Pm. Jeremy Smithville, Mo. 7, 27, 78. 100. 125. 127. 139

Petty: StafTSgt. Drew Tipton. Mo. 25. 64. 65. 68. 82, 107. 110. 118. 136. 137

Phelan- Pvt. 1st Class Michael St. Albans, Mo 27. 72. 129. 139 Philippi: Recruit Blake Silverton, Or. 156, 169 Pintoribeiro. Cpl. Joao Rio de Janiero. Brazil 13, 17. 24. 25, 62. 68. 107. 114. 122, 123. 135

Poletti: Sgt. Giuseppe Vigevano. Italy 23, 69. 72, 114, 131. 134, 135 Portas: Recruit Xavier Mexico City. Mexico 151. 156, 163. 169, 171. 173, 174 Portilla: Pvt. 1st Class Pedro Monterrey. Mexico 23. 72,123

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Ray Lance Cpl. Peter Owensville, Mo. 27,62,74.78,83. 127 Roberts: Master Sgt. Jon Cuernavaca, Mexico 17, 19. 23, 29,31.52, 83, 103, 106. 113. 114. 115.

118, 119, 120, 125, 129. 133, 141 Rodgers: Lance Cpl. Zach Alton, 111.

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Rodrigucz O. Pvt. 1st Class Omar Hidalgo, Tx. 27, 68, 70 Rodriguez R: Cpl. Raimundo Cuernavaca, Mexico 19,26, 29,32, 53.64, 100. 107

Rosales: StafTSgt. Jose Puebla, Mexico 2, 14. 23,64, 68. 108, 114, 118. 121, 129. 137 Sada H: Master Sgt. Hector Calexico. Ca. 13.23,31,64.65, 68. 118. 121, 129. 136, 137

Salome: Sgt. Jorge Naucalpan, Mexico 17. 20, 25. 73, 112, 114, 116. 118, 127. 141, 146, 147 Sampson: StafTSgt. Tom Memphis. Tenn.

22, 29. 30, 53, 117. 118. 120, 137. 138, 139

Silverberg: Cpl. Scott St. Charles, Mo 17, 25,73. 145, 148 Solo. Pvt. 1st Class Francisco Uruapan, Mexico 25, 68. 149

Spaulding: 1st Lt. Evan Camdenton, Mo. 4, 14. 15,28. 30, 32, 54.58,61.97. 108, 109. 110, 111, 118, 119, 120, 127, 139, 179 Stowe: Recruit Michael Grapevine, Tx. 150, 156, 160, 169

Suarez V: Staff Sgt. Victor Nextlalpan. Mexico 25,28.30, 54, 117, 120, 123

Sullivan: Sgt. Jared O'Fallon, III. 150. 155, 158. 159, 163. 165, 168. 185 Taylor N: Sgt. Nathan Burlington, la.

11,25. 63, 65. 68, 80, 109. 121, 127, 132,133, 140, 141

Tibi. Pvt. 1st Class Dani Huntsville, Al. 151, 155. 163, 167. 168, 171

Trejo: Recruit Joseph Flower Mound, Tx. 156, 162

Sanchez: Cpl. Billy Mexico City, Mexico 105. 150. 153. 156, 163. 164, 171

Turnbull: Cpl. Kasey Castle Rock, Co. 13.27,62.65.68,97. 108, 110, 111, 117, 123.

127, 149

Santa Rosa, Pvt. 1st Class Daniel Mexico City, Mexico 155, 158. 165. 166. 167, 171

Valdez: Lance Cpl. Ernesto Colima. Mexico 11, 15,25.28, 55,61

Schmidt: Sgt. 1st Class Eric St. Louis. Mo. 155, 161. 169, 170, 171

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Vizcarra: 1st Sgt Luis Mexicali, Mexico 26, 29. 56. 118, 121, 127

Weber L: Lance Cpl. Lee Baton Rouge. La. 18, 25. 74, 75. 78. 110

Vallejo: Cpl. Jorge Toluca. Mexico 156, 163. 164, 165

Walsh: Lance Cpl. Kevin Prairic Village, Ks. 25, 74, 78, 110, 111. 114, 147

Wegman: Cpl. Nick St. Louis. Mo. 27.73, 110, 118, 127

Vasscn: Pvt. 1st Class Andrew Shiloh, III. 27,73. 121, 144. 145

Walther: 2nd Lt Carlos Mexico City, Mexico 3, 15. 16, 28. 30.31,32. 56, 62. 101, 108. 112.

129, 144. 145, 177. 179, 198

West: Sgt. Kyle Davenport, la 26.27, 70.73.97. 129. 139. 185

Vaughn- Sgt. Josh Maryville, Tenn 7, 27. 65, 68, 109, 110, 122. 123, 137, 178

Wang. Cpl. Stephen Irvine, Ca. 23,29, 57. 149

Vazquez: Pvt. 1st Class Miguel Cuernavaca. Mexico 27. 78, 135. 141

Warshauer: Sgt. Justin Camp Pendleton. Ca. 14, 23. 68, 97, 102, 117, 131, 141

Venhaus: Pvt. 1st Class Brandon Pacific, Mo. 7,23, 74, 78, 121, 127, 149

Washburn: Pvt. 1st Class Matthew Bartlesville, Ok. 25. 78. 109

Villarreal: Pvu 1st Class Andres Garza Garcia, Mexico 27, 63,73.75, 123

Weaver. Sgt. Glen Aurora. 111.

27.69, 70. 73. 100, 110, 118. 127, 145. 148

Virchez: Pvt. 1st Class Ricardo Toluca, Mexico 13, 15.25, 70. 73, 107, 127

Weber A: Cpl. Aaron Marthasville, Mo 25. 73, 110. 127, 135

Wilburn: Master Sgt. Josh Little Rock, Ark. 22,23. 28.57.70. 120, 127. 143 Williams J: Pvt. 1st Class Jeremy St. Louis. Mo. 25, 73. 127, 134. 135

Yamamoto: Sgt. Shuichi Honolulu. Hi 27. 29. 58.98. 112, 116. 135. 139. 195

Yuan: Cpl. John Diamond Bar. Ca. 125. 150. 153. 156. 160. 164. 168. 170. 171

Zuazua: Pvt 1st Class Rene Garza Garcia. Mexico 23,78

■ooto Credits Guillermo Avelar - 26 (2), 140 (2,4) Cpt. Sam Blair - 111 (7) Steve Biggers' -1 (I), 4 (2,3), 8 (I), 9 (3,4), IO (2), ll (2,4,5), 12 (1,2,3), 13 0,5), 28 Cl), 29 (I), 63 (5), 70 (4), 80 (1,2,3), 90 (6), 91 (1,4,6), 103 (2), 105 (1), 109 (1), HO (1,2), 112 (1,23), 114 (1,2), 115 (1,2), 116 (1), 117 (1), 118 (1), 120 (1,2), 121 (1), 127 (1,4) 129 (4), 131 (4), 133 (4), 135 (4), 137 0,4), 139 (4), 141 (4), 143 (4), 145 (4), 152 (8), 168 (1), 169 0), 171 (1,2), 173 (1), 174 (23), 175 (1,23,5), 176 0,2,3), 177 03,4,5), 178 (1,2,3), 179 (1,23,4,5)

Brian Clack - 98 (4) Lt. Janet Drabant -101 (5) Raul Gonzalez - 31 (5) Adam Harralson - 99 (4) Mark Hollis - 83 (2), 99 (5) David Humphrey -17 (5), 96 (4), 97 (2), 1OO (1,3), 127 (2) Morgan Josephs - 30 (7,8,9) Maj. Willis Kleinsorge - 4 (2), 130 (1), 150 (2,3), 153 (2,4,6,7,8), 158 (2,3,4), 159 (1,3), 160 (3,4), 161 0,2,3,4,5), 162 (2,3), 163 (1,2,4,5), 164 (2,3,4), 165 (1,2,3,4,5), 166 (2,3,4), 167 0,4,5), 169 (5), 170 (4,5)

Cpt. Marijo Lagemann - 31 (3), 97 (5), 98 (3), 124 (2,4), 151 (1) Cpt. Andrea Nunziante - 58 (4), 62 (4) Diego Peraza - 5 0) Xavier Portas -164 0) Cpt. Pam Ray - 98 (2) Cpt. Peggy Reynard - 3 0), 99 (2) Jon Roberts - 99 0) Lt. CoL Ron Rosendahl -121 (2) 1st Sgt. Greg Seibert -19 (2) ’Steve Biggers is also responsible for all portraiture of cadets and faculty.

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The Graduating Class of 2005 Konye Agbahiwe Jesus Alarcon Ernesto Anaya Marcos Andazola Oziel Arizpe Guillermo Avelar Eric Brunner Scott Cable Alex Cabrera Robert Callison Luis Camacho Jose Cardenas Francisco Carrillo

Brian Clack Andrew Cruzen Carlos Dorantes Vince Duncil Edgar Duran John Earl Arturo Fernandez Hector Garza Javier Gonzalez Raul Gonzalez Antonio Gonzalez Keitaro Haga Toshihiko Hanabata

Carter Harris David Humphrey Jin Han Kim Josh Kimbrow Oleksty Lachev Sergio Lujan Salvador Macias Nathaniel Meek Joaquin Merlos Tom Michalski Alejandro Neyra Roberto Paras Gerardo Ramos

Jon Roberts Raimundo Rodriguez Tom Sampson Evan Spaulding Victor Suarez Ernesto Valdez Enrique Valle Luis Vizcarra Carlos Walther Stephen Wang Josh Wilburn Shuichi Yamamoto

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