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The Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets sings nOld M.M.A." after a fall football victory. At MMA, it is the tradition to "Look like a Soldier, Act like a Gentleman, Study like a Scholar.'' This is the story of the 2007-08 academic year, the 119th Corps of Cadets, in pictures, nMMA ... Leading the Way to Success. 〃

For more information, call 1.573.581.1776 Or visit http://www.MissouriMilitaryAcademy.com/ Missouri Military Academy, 204 Grand Street, Mexico, Mo, 65265

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New Academy President MajGen Robert M. Fldndgdn era begins at MMA

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MajGen Robert M. Flanagan brought a season of change to Missouri Military Academy in his first year as president. He was involved in multiple aspects of campus life, from presenting awards to deserving cadets like Yuscanne Campos at Sunday reviews to securing LtGen John Bergman as Commencement speaker, top left and right. He and Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, '70, helped Scott Pavletic get his wings, left, and MajGen Flanagan played for the faculty against the seniors in a spring softball game. Below he speaks with Middle School cadets about piloting helicopters, and below left poses with Miss Missouri 2007 Lindsay Casmaer and his wife, Mrs. Debbie Flanagan, at the Valentine Ball. At left is the general's fair weather ride.

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Intro/lndex Opening events Homecoming Dads Day Balls/Dances Grandparents' Weekend Corps Events Trips/Guests Officers/Companies Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Academics Organizations/Groups Sports/Athletics High School Faculty New Academic Building/A Barracks Middle School

Senior Chronicle Final Order

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Commencement/ Year End Activities HS Cadet Life

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Advertisements Credits/Thanks

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The traditional school year-opening Honor Ceremony is held in Memorial Chapel in August, and features the presentation of the Davison Saber to the Battalion commander. Above, new Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents the symbol of Corps leadership to Yuscanne Campos as Commandant of Cadets Lt. Col. James E, Medley and Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette look on. Beloyv, the Color Guard posts at an early Sunday afternoon battalion review on Colonels Field.

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Registration/Opening Week Cadets get settled in for busy school year

The school year began with registration^ orientation and fall sports camps. Clockwise from top left, Miguel Guerra, Bryan Ashley and Stephen Myers deliver packages for the Quartermaster's Office. Center right, Academy barber Mr. Mark Clark gets Nathan Brand trimmed and up to regulation. Bottom right High School Dean of Academics Lt. CoL Frank Giuseffi goes over his schedule with junior Thomas Clubb. Bottom left, Maj. Dennis Diederich registers Ryan Orban as senior Ryan Miranda prepares to act as a guide for the new cadet. Center left, the year's first drill and review practice was held in BDU's and ACU's on Colonels Field.

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Picnic & Games Cadets compete, enjoy food and games Left, Echo Company celebrates after Director of Music Col. Dana F. Reynard announces it has won the "Old contest at the fall picnic and games.

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Homecoming More than 200 alums visit MMA campus

Left side photos, from top, Commandant of Cadets Lt. Col. James E. Medley and Jake Miller inspect the room of Kevin Wan and Tanner Johnson. Center, Rick Frahm, '71, and Chris Storie are the finalists in the sweepstakes drilldown. Bottom photo, Cody Callahan meets honored guest Mitch Moffitt, '82, as they dine at the front campus picnic 6 with Manuel Camargo and Nevin Harralson.

Top right, Col. Dana F. Reynard leads the pep band on the steps of Stribling Hall. Center^ Yuscanne Campos, Jake Miller, Lt. Col. James E. Medley and new Alumni Association President Dan Davis, '77, troop the line. Below, Jose Benites dribbles up field in the Colonels' victory over St. Paul Lutheran as Jose Valdez and Roman Cepeda trail the play.

Homecoming Picnic, drilldowns, soccer win are highlights

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Clockwise from top left, Victor Caraballo guarantees a Homecoming soccer victory. Right, Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents Rick Frahm, '71, with the alumni drilldown trophy. Frahm also won the sweepstakes drilldown. Center right, outgoing Alumni Association President Claiborne nTex" Dodson, '56, leads an alumni rally in Centennial Gymtorium. Bottom right, Chris Henderson and Jack Meyer lead cheers at the Colonels' soccer win. Loyver left, MajGen Flanagan, Dodson, honored guests Lt. Col. Ralph E. "Butch" Saner, '71, and Mitch Moffitt, '82, are positioned in the reviewing stand at Colonels Field.

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Dads Day More than 200 fathers visit cadets on campus

Top left. Academy President MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and Parents-Ahunni Committee officer Mr. Howard Wegman pose with high school underclassmen drilldown winner George Wiese and his guardian, Mr. Henry Wiese.

Top right, Battalion commander Yuscanne Campos inspects the room of Aldo Sanchez and Morrow Tamasese. Carlos Guerra and Ty Ann er salute during the national anthem at Sunday review, center right. Above, Rocky Huppert and family enjoy the senior fund-raiser pancake breakfast.

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Left, Capt. Sue Obennan has a parent­ teacher conference with the parents of cadet Roman Cepeda. Above, senior Jake Goro sings "The Star Spangled Banner" before the Colonels 'football game against Fayette on Colonels Field.

Dads Day Ball First offour formal dunces a big success

Above, Jacey Drummond dances with his mother. Top right, Hugh Carnahan, Yuscanne Campos and Rene Zuazua provide a saber arch for MajGen Robert M. and Mrs. Debbie Flanagan. Below, Reuben Senatore and his date enjoy a dance.

Above, Hugh Carnahan, Capt. Nancy Schnell and Yuscanne Campos lead the Grand March at the Dads Day Ball. Left, Lt. Col. Jonathan P. and Mrs. Eastman visit with cadet Rocky Huppert and his date in the receiving line.

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Valentine Ball Miss Missouri crowns 2008 Queen Bethany Wurl ；

The MMA Valentine Ball court wos named Feb. 9 in Centennial Gytntorium. From left to right are junior Anthony Wurl of Columbus, Ind., and Sally Dalton of Mexico; junior Antonio Barajas of McAllen, Texas, and Colleen Stein of Lake Villa, III.; Miss Missouri 2007 Lindsay Casmaer; Valentine Ball Queen Bethany Wurl of Columbus, Ind.; junior class president Won Uk Lee of Seoul, South Korea; junior Luke Harris of St. Louis and Ari Mansell of Springfield, Mo.; junior Dennis Newman of Climax, Mich., and Tara Clark of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The cadets are junior class officers.

Cadets Nick Helverson and George Wiese do the electric slide with their dates, bottom right. Left, Won Uk Lee dances with Miss Missouri 2007 Lindsay Casmaer. Right, Cody Callahan and his a date take a break to visit.

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Final Ball Grdduntion dunce is last one for 2008 seniors

Centennial Gymtorium yvas filled for the Final Ball on May 24, making for a crowded Grand March, above left. Top right, Thomas Mennemeyer escorts his date. Center right, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and Mrs. Debbie Flanagan participate in the Grand March, Bottom right, Maj. Peggy Reynard visits with Cory Laird during the senior reception. Center above, senior Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng dances with is mother, whom he hadn 't seen for more than 18 months. Bottom left, Collin Reynolds and Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi dance with their dates.

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Grandparents1 Dinner-Dance Spring dance a time to enjoy family

Clockwise from top left, Zhoumengyang Sun and Zhe (Jeremy) Li play a piano duet at the pre­ dinner reception in Centennial Gymtorium. Waiters for the dinner gather for a photo, top right.

Center right, Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi and Tanner Johnson escort their dates during the Grand March at the dance. Bottom right, Ryan Miranda dances with his grandmother. Bottom center Manuel Camargo and Lt. Col. James E. Medley keep the march organized. Bottom left, Todd Min nett and Tyler McDaniel escort their dates. Center left, Capt. and Mrs. Elizabeth Shoemaker share a table with cadet Ian Stevenin and his family at the spring dinner-dance.

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Grandparents1 Weekend Cadets enjoy special time with grandparents

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Above, cadets' grandparents rise as the national colors pass by during the Sunday revieyv of Grandparents' Weekend in the MMA Fieldhouse. Top right, brothers Chris and Nick HeIverson visit with their grandmother. Middle right, Battalion Commander Yuscanne Campos presents Charlie Company Commander Hugh Carnahan with honor company flag after review.

Left, MajGe ii Robert M. Flanagan congratulates winners of the Academic Fourragere, Abovef the battalion staff passes in review for grandparents. Right, MP Sea Jun Kang posts with MajGen Flanagan's flag before "Ruffles and Flourishes.''

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Senior Ring Ceremony Returning seniors receive class rings in September

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Returning seniors received their class rings in a front campus ceremony in September. Top left, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and CSM Charles Williams present rings to Yuscanne Campos and Jake Miller. Top right, MMA alum Senior Army Instructor Paul E. Gillette, '70, and seniors Jorge Romo, Campos, Angel Olea, Jose Valdez, Victor Caraballo, Rene Zuazua, Christian Gutierrez, Rosendo Gonzalez, Jose Luis Castro, Miguel Guerra, Hugh Carnahan and Young Hee Kim show off their rings. Bottom right, Chairman of the Board of Trustees Col. Charles R. Stribling III '", company commanders Nevin Harralson, Zuazua and congratulates Carnahan. Bottom left, Carnahan salute as Commandant of Cadets Lt. Col. James E. Medley observes.

Evensong Christmas story told through readings, music r

Right, Evensong readers for 2007 were, front row, from left, Rafael Diez Pineyro, Bryan Ashley, Thomas Mennemeyer and Rocky Huppert. Back row: Adam White, Michael Haner-McAllister, James Poettker and Hugh Carnahan.

Above left, Derek Uhley, Logan Branch and Nate Brand sing as a trio "We Three Kings of Orient Are,''

At left, the Cadet Chorus performs Christmas music under the direction of Capt. Michael Shoemaker.

Below right, Jake Goro and Richard Johnson sing "O, Holy Night.n Below center, Michael Haner-McAllister reads a Scripture lesson as Rocky Huppert listens intently, awaiting his turn.

Stribling Day Col. Charles R. Stribling Jr. memorialized

Above left, speaker Col. Ronald J. Kelly recalls Col. Charles R. Stribling Jr. at the annual Stribling Day service in Memorial Chapel on Jan. 23. Stribling Day is held to remember the accomplishments and contributions of long-time MMA instructor, coach, president and director the late Col. Charles R. Sti ibling Jr. Above, the Rev. Randy Sayvyer delivers remarks at Elmwood Cemetery as Col. Charles R. Stribling III listens intently. Below left, Capt. Michael Shoemaker leads the MMA Cadet Chorus in a hymn. Below, Col. Charles R. Stribling, Col. Kelly, Rev. Sawyer, Batallion Commander Yuscanne Campos and Capt. Shoemaker process out of Memorial Chapel.

St. Patrick's Day Parade MMA wins Grand Marshal 5 Award

The MMA Color Guard and Marching Band captured the Parade Marshal s Honorary Trophy of Excellence at the St. Louis St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 15, in St. Louis. The Colonels entry was a crowd favorite and drew applause and positive comments all along the ty^o-mile parade route.

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MU Game The 119th MMX Corps of Cadets paraded in the pre-game ceremonies of the Big 12 football game between the University of Missouri and Iowa State University at Faurot Field in Columbia on Oct. 27, 2007. The Tigers won, 42・ 28, and went on to post a 12-2 season record and top 10 national ranking with a Cotton Bowl win over the University of Arkansas.

Wentworth Game Colonels whip Red Dragons for Golden Football y

The Corps of Cadets applauds an MMA score, left. Center left, the Colonels hold the Golden Football Trophy aloft. Center right, senior running back Ryan Miranda breaks free on a long touchdown run in the Colonels' 47-6 roll at arch-rival Wentworth Academy. <>

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Above, the pep band keeps the Corps fired up during the big win. Right, seniors Christian Gutierrez and Ryan Miranda pose with MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and the Golden Football trophy, indicative of the state military football champions.

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Mother's Day May weekendfilled with activities

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Top photo, from left, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, Mrs. Rose Huppert, Jake Miller, Ms. Noel Stock, Cameron Stock, Ty Anner, Mrs. Kristy Armer, Thomas Clubb and Mrs. Julie Clubb pose as winners at the JROTC Superior Cadet Review. Above left, Mrs. Caroline Carnahan completes pinning a red carnation on cadet Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen. Above, Middle School science fair entries Kyung Pyo Kim and Clay Samuelson display their work. At left. MajGen Flanagan pauses for a photo with Jose Enrique Ruiz and his mother, Ms. Yolanda Rodriguezf at the mothers' mixer in the High School library.

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Six Flags Corps enjoys May trip to St. Louis theme park

Top left, Alex Dykes, Joshua Beyer, Jan Aguilera and Ty Ar/ner start up in the Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags theme park during the all-school trip in May at Eureka, Mo. Top right, Capt. Kip Kimberley meets Daffy Duck and Tweetie Bird. Above right, Wen Hsin Change Ting Yuan Chen, David Joung, Kai Chia Hsiao and Siheng (Henry) Lei examine sideshow prizes. Below left, Christopher Storie, Young Hee Kim and Scott Pavletic pose for a photo between amusements. Bottom right, Gerardo Perez, Ricardo Lemmen Meyer, Federico Gonzalez, Martin Cota, Alejandro Pradilla and Jose A. Ruiz gather for a photo with the Tasmanian Devil,

Wallace Fry Speech Contest Senior Mennemeyer 5 deconstruction ofethanol wins Top right, the 76th Annual W. Wallace Fry Jr., '03, Public Speaking Contest finalists were Travis Mattoon, Geoff Spauldingf overall dinner Thomas Menneineyer, Dylan Waschkowski, Anthony Wurl, James Haig and third-place Javier Guevara, who advocated organ donation.

Middle, judge Steve Hagan, runner-up and Winston Churchill A>vard winner Spaulding, who spoke on "Same-Sex Marriage; " overall dinner Mennemeyer; judge Louis Leonatti; andjudge Kevin Freeman pose for a photo.

Below celiterf Mr. Leonatti presents Mennemeyer, whose speech disagreed with ethanol as a practical alternative fuel, with the Wallace Fry Cup. Right, Mr. Hagan congratulates Spaulding. Below, sophomore Haig gives his speech on "Oil Drilling in Alaska."

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Board of Visitors Advisory board has annual visit with cadets, staff

Outgoing Board of Visitors chairman Dr. Loren Guffey congratulated award winners at the Sunday review during the BOV's annual visit Jan. 13, top left. Above, Terry Logue, '72, met with a group of cadets from Echo Company. Above right, the board members attending included, from left: Buff Chance, '71; Dean Davison, '78; David Hill, '75; Brad Henderson, '80; Dr. Guffey; Rick Frahm, 71; Tom Troll, r68; and Logue. Below left, Dr. Guffey meets with Charlie Company cadets. Mr. Chance meets with members of the Cadet Council in the High School Library. The board also met with MajGen Robert M. Flanagan and select staff members and division heads. Chris Yoest, '77, of Sullivan, Mo., was elected the new board chairman.

Class Trips Kansas City, St. Louis, Hannibal class trip destinations

Clockwise from top left, Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz took humanities and history students on trips to museums in St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as to the Missouri State Capitol and Supreme Court in Jefferson City; Collin Reynolds and Joshua Beyer share a surprise at the Science Discovery Museum in St. Louis; Hugh Carnahan, who is part Chinese, poses in front of a likeness of Bhuda in St. Louis; Carnahan, Dylan Waschkowski and Rosendo Gonzalez play with a member of the Fort Leonard Wood Jazz Band; and Won Seok Oh, Anthony Wurl and Ki Min Kang ride a riverboat on the Mississippi in Hannibal, Mo., home of great writer Mark Twain.

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Many outside speakers and guests helped enrich the educational opportunities of MMA cadets in 2007-08, including, clockwise from top left: the juggling and contortion performance group Chinese Acrobatics. Gubernatorial candidate Congressman Kenny Hulshof greeted cadet panelists Zebediah Dickman and Rene Zuazua after speaking to the Corps, Concert pianist Miss Luann Cunningham, sister of cadet Hugh Carnahan, played a concert with cadets Won Seok Oh, David Joung, Siheng (Henry) Lei, Zhe (Jeremy) Li and Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng. 1st Lt. Luke Reynard, son of Maj. Peggy and Col. Dana F. Reynard, spoke to business and history classes. Dr. Conrad Benoit, 28 father of Drew Benoit, addressed classes in the high school library.

Christmastime Cadets prepare for holiday furlough

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Top photo, Jacey Drummond and Tarik Aguilera laugh as Maj. Richard Treadway receives a lump of coal from Santa (Manuel Camargo). Center left, Adam White gives a Scripture reading at Evensong. Below, the MMA Band plays Christmas songs at a company holiday party.

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The 119th Battalion Staff included Executive Officer Jake Miller and Battalion Commander Yuscanne Campos, front. Second row, from left, are: S-l Adam White, S-2 Jorge Romo, S-3 Cody Callahan, S-4 Young Hee Kim and S-5 Miguel Guerra.

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wins M-Club Trophy and Best Overall Athletic

Charlie Company members include Dan Filla, Geoff Spauldings James Poettker, Angel Olea, Jose Valdez, Commander Hugh Carnahan, Daniel Miranda, Thomas Mennemeyer, Justin Hall, Carleton Krause, Alex Hall, Stephen Martin, Vladimir Shelikhov, Brad Lu tat, Luis Calzada, Juan Pablo Ruiz, Chris Enox, Daniel Erickson, Bryan Katt, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Ian Williams, Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen, Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng, Cory Laird, Richard Johnson, Juan Cristoforo, Derek Uhley, Scott Pavletic, Drew Benoit, Nathan Brand, Lukas Goza, Dylan Waschkowski, Jim Yong Lee, Si Chan Law, Derek Wilson, Jaime Sandoval, Won Uk Lee, Chris Henderson, Jordan Alien, Spencer Thomas, Devin Lang, Sean Hurst, Joey Lowery, Jun Hyeok Lee, Wei Hsin Chang, Elias Akhi, Alec Stivender, Jan Aguilera, Diego Lopez, Luis Gonzalez^ Jaime Lopez, Eduardo Torres, Jorge Vallejo, Areli Ochoa, George Wiese, Chris Storie, Eduardo Benites, Paolo Artola, Zhe (Jeremy) Li, Kevin Wan, Andrew Lew, Nick Helverson, Chau Luong, Julian Montgomery^ Tommy Mansell, Hugh McLennan, Marc Lozanof Jared Polito, Luke Westrich, Gannon Davis, Ji Hyeoiig Lee and Renato Zapata.

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Charlie officers included guide-on bearer Daniel Miranda, Jose Valdez, Thomas Mennemeyer, Angel Olea, Commander Hugh Carnahan, Geoff Spaulding and Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen.

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Delta Company Honor Company^ highest military and scholastic

Delta Company members were Hector Esquer, Drew Bisanz^ Jun Ho Ko, Jorge Cabello, Rosendo Gonzalez, Won Seok Oh, Commander Rene Zuazua, Uriel Beltran, Alan Ortega^ Christian Gutierrez, Mauricio Arregui, Jose Luis Castro, Jose Enrique Ruiz, Alex Yeakel, Kyuin (Kevin) Lee, Ki Min Kang, Kyu Won (David) Lee, Peter Walters^ Ben Chantos, Conor Susi, Ryan Orban, Jose Juan Carrera, Roman Cepeda, Alex Dykes, Todd Minnett, Ty Arnier, Khalid Alyamy, Felix Navarettey Joshua Benton, Jacey Drummond, Aldo Sanchez, Ruben Diaz, Derek Williams, Joshua Beyer, Spencer Plaxico, Marcos Mustri, Jose Benitesy Eric Beltran, Andres Camino, Ricardo Zesati, Phi-Lip Han, Cameron Slock, Antonio Barajas, Kyle Perkinsony Jun Hyeok Lee, Juan Bandiii, Robert Carrillo^ Matt Elmore, Andrew Chow, Yang Wang, Zhouniengang Sun, Siheng (Henry) Lei, Alan Ramosf Jeong Yong Choi, Matthew Doughty, Jeffrey Rider, David Williams, Anthony Wurl Josh Brooks, Elias Akhi, Ryne Frank, Hector Herrera^ Jakob Jiuidi, Mauricio Zamora, Kai Chia Hsiao and Bobby Kelley.

Delta officers were guide-on bearer Uriel Beltran, Alan Ortega, Christian Gutierrez, Commander Rene Zuazuaf Rosendo Gonzalez and Won Seok Oh.

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Echo Company Company has Corps1 best disciplinary standing

Echo Company members were Shi Xuan Meng, Jake Goro, Taylor Barton, Rafael Diez Pineyro^ Manuel Camargo, Giorgio Bonadiman, Commander Nevin Harralson, Ryan Miranda, Victor Caraballo, Rocky Huppert, Michael Haner-McAllister, David Jon ng, Jung Hun Han, Logan Branch, Mitchell Thomas, Travis Mattoon, Brad Lutat, Jose Salinas, Chris Taylor, Zebediah Wickmcui, Dane Frederick, Nick Norwood, Jung Soo Woo, Bobby Blue, Luke Harris, Doug Dieckgraefe, Alex Flynnf Reuben Senatore, Will Judice, Chris Jones, Matt Spears, Collin Reynolds^ Glenn Petty, Ramon Preciado, Jorge Salva, Hyung Woo Kim, Ming Yen Tsai, Luis Marcano, Mat Lambert, Chi Woon Chung, Isaac Padilla, Chris Jones, Ian Stevenin, Roy (Max) Roberts, Juan Pablo Ruiz, Andrew Smith, Derek Whitacre, Dennis Newman, Sea Jun Kang, Matt Mitchell, James Haig, Joel Loza, Matt EerNisse, Fernando Porras, Jimmy Irwin, Joo Enn Kim, Tarik Aguilera, Juan De Esesarte, Jose Bernal, Josh Benton, Zach Barton^ Armando Lanz, Tanner Johnson, Stephen Fortenberry^ Hunter Dock, Jose Allard, Sung Chun (Daniel) Lee, Vicente Gracia, Adam Timper, Joel Kleeman, Jordan Langtonf Jose Pelaez, William Zhong, Humberto Gonzalez^ Feng Zhang and Juan Garcia.

Echo officers included guide-on bearer Ryan Miranda, Rocky Huppertf Giorgio Bonadiman, Victor Caraballo, Cody Callahan, Commander Nevin Harralson, Jorge Romo, Rafael Diez Pineyro and Manuel Camargo.

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Seniors: Class of 2008 Cadets complete final academic year at MMA

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The senior class of2008 includes Gaston Batalla, Jose Valdez, Won Seok Oh, Giorgio Bonadiman, Hugh Carnahan, Manuel Camargo, Nevin Harralson, Adam Whitef Jorge Romo Estrella, Jake Miller, Yuscanne Campos, Cody Callahan, Rene Zua乙iia, Bryan Ashley^ Javier Guevara, Angel Olea, Victor Caraballo, Thomas Mennemeyer, Jonathan Ting and Alan Ortegaf from left, ground level. First riser, from left: Shi Xuan Meng, Rafael Diez Pineyro, Alex Hall, Ryan Orban, Rosendo Gonzalez, Brad Lutat, David Joung, Juan Cristoforo, Jorge Cabello, Bryan Katt, Geoff Spaulding and Rocky Huppert. Second riser, from left: Drew Bisanz, Justin Hall, Janies Poettker, Jake Gorof Stephen Martin, Nick No矿wood, Taylor Barton, Chris Taylor, Dane Frederick, Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen, Vladimir Shelikhov, Uriel Beltran, Christian Gutierrez and Jose Luis Castro. Top row, from left: Ryan Miranda, Daniel Miranda, Carleton Krause, Bobby Kelley, Michael Haner-McAllister, Yu Tse (Oily) Chengf Ian Williams, Richard Johnson, Mauricio Arregui, Cory Laird, Derek Uh ley, Dan Filla, Conor Susi, Zebediah Wickman and Jose Enrique Ruiz. Not pictured, Jaime Sandoval and Jose Salinas.

Battalion Commander Yuscanne Campos presents Nevin Harralson, Rene Zuazua and Hugh Carnahan yvith their second lieutenant insignia, right.

Zuazua receives the plaque as "Most Likely to Succeed" from Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette and Parents-Almnni President Dan Davis at the Senior Banquet in May at left.

Lt. Col. Yuscanne Campos, Battalion Commander Mexico City, Mexico High Honors: Legion of Honor, The William Enright Jr. 1937 Memorial Award, American Legion Scholastic Excellence Award for Leadership Academics: Academic Fourragere. Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi member. Delta Phi associatemember. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Art Ribbon. Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker.

Cadet Council. Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Swimming. Varsity Track, Horseback Riding, Battalion Swimming Medal, Raiders MiUtary: LET MiHtary Class Ribbon.

Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers.

Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Barv Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon, Drama Bar

Finally. "Game over!" I can't deny that it was hard, and sometimes slow, but MMA gave me one of those experiences that I'm sure I would not get anyv/here else.

I want to thank my mother for the excellent choice she made when she sent me to MMA. She knew what she was doing Le doy gracias a dios por haber me dado una madre como tu. Mama, gracias por todo Te Amo. Karla, thanks for your dedication and time. I enjoyed it while I was at MMA MMA brothers, I have no words to express my feelings toward you. You should all know by now how much I care for each of you. I wish you all the best of luck in the future, and always remember perseverance is one of the most important virtues. It is primary to achieve your goals. As I once said, love yourself before you love someone else. I love you all. brothers.

As I keep walking down the path of life, I promise I will take time to stop, think about MMA, laugh, and go back in time to all those moments that transformed me into the proud cadet I was. I want to thank all the faculty members who helped me throughout my time at MMA. It was a pleasure to be one of the many battalion commanders MMA has had

Master Sgt. Mauricio Arregui Castro, Assistant S-2 Mexico City, Mexico High Honors: MP of the Year Academics: Academic Fourragere. Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Chapel Worker.

Evensong Athletics: Varsity Captain Tennis, State Military Champion • Tennis. State Military Champion ・ Wrestling. Battalion Tennis Medal* Physical Training, Horseback Riding. 1OK Run MiUtary: LET MiUtary Class Ribbon. Military Wreath. Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: 022 Expert Shooting Medal. Air Rifle Expert, Air Rifle Sharpshooter, Dramateer Ribbon. Soldier's Bar. Ambassadors Ribbon. Company Competition Ribbon

l don't even know how to begin. This is it, right? After all this time, all the experiences, what I'd like to call three of the best years of my life has come to an end What I wanted to leave so bad four years ago. now its very hard to let go. I've made many fnends. We studied, drilled, laughed and cried together. We shared a lot of experiences and now v/e must make our own path. Roomie: Thanks for the last six months, the best at MM A. Chendito: Gordoo1 Do your best in college, and don't worry, you'll be able to do what you want to do, but please don't get married too soon Guti: Please, man we both know that you should have gotten it earlier Its better to end strong though, right? Well see each other in Mexico. Zua: One of the most complete people I know, a natural leader, thank you for your help. You'll be the best at whatever you do Uri: It has been a pleasure Too bad we didn't meet before, man. We had some great times Take care of Enk, and v/e'll see each other in Mexico. Guerra Continue "geekeando." and call me when you get to Mexico. Aldo. Don't worry. I also saw the noise. Good luck in the last year that is comino Congratulations on this year. You deserve it. I'll see you at your graduation Humilde: Don't worry about not receiving Superior Cadet. You still have two good years. Diaz: Promotion, demobon .. it's all the same, right? Good luck next year. Do your best. Beto' A real pleasure . how can we ever forget French class7 Abuelo Now you are very old Good luck in Chicago. Give me a shout when you have your premier. Chayan: A real pleasure, but man. what is waibng for us in Spain! Bandin； Whatever decision you make, just enjoy it We support you.

Everyone. Remember that this is not goodbye, but only until later To my family: No habria llegado a esto sin ustedes. gracias por todo su apoyo durante estos 3 aAos, no tengo como agradecerles.

To the cadets next year: Good luck, and don*t give up. If you want something, reach out and get it. It's yours. "Let us all find the promised rest."

Capt. Bryan Ashley, Drum Major Crestwood, Missouri High Honors: COL Paul F. Cherches Memorial Award. Master SGT Billy Crawford Memorial Award, Streep Brothers Band Award Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Evensong Military: Maroon Bar

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First, I would like to dedicate my last year here and all of my achievements to my cousin, Kelly Ann Jones, who passed away this year at 19.1 loved her and miss her very much.

I am going to miss this place. It has been my home for three years and it has changed my life. I have had my good and bad days, but it has made me a much better person. I will miss everyone here, but there are too many to name. I will miss Capt. Mansfield, Maj. McClarey. Maj. Reynard, Col. Reynard, Lt. Col. Gillette and all the rest of the faculty and staff that have made my time here interesting. I will also miss a lot of the cadets, like Miller, Clubb, Haner, Puck, Goro. Taylor and Hasheeve. I cannot name everyone. Missouri Military Academy was the greatest thing that my parents gave me. so I especially thank Mom and Dad. Also, I thank my little sister.

Michelle, for missing me and reminding me I was loved every day.

I will miss you all, cadets, and I hope to see you again. I have learned about many cultures. I now have friends almost anywhere in the world. I would like to end by saying. "Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have fnends at a distance. They make the latitudes and longitudes." (Henry David Thoreau) 35

Sgt. Daniel Taylor Barton Springfield, Missouri

"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper."

(Robert Frost, 1874-1963]

1st Lt. Gaston Batalla, Bravo 3 Platoon Leader It has been more than 700 days since I first came to this school, and at last the moment I have waited so long for has finally come. Now it is time for me to say goodbye and move ahead in life.

First, I want to thank my family and friends back in Costa Rica, who always supported me. Also, I want to thank the faculty and staff of the Academy, who kept me going Last, but not least, I thank my MMA brothers. I will never forget them. All the good times we shared together will always stay in my mind, as well as the many friendships.

"Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear." (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1807 1882)

Sgt. Uriel Beltran, Delta Guide-on What can I say? Coming to MMA was a life-changing experience. The formations, the inspections ... I never thought of myself doing those military activities, but in the summer of 2007 I found out about it. That is when I knew I had I turning point in my life Now it is summer 2008, a year has passed and I have changed for the best. I can happily say I have no regrets about coming to the Academy.

I hope others see it the same v/ay as I do. Yes, sometimes it can be irritating, but I can say that at the end it is all worth it. Living in Delta Company was the best. It became my home away from home for nine months. Sometimes I wish I v/ould have came here earlier, but I believe that everything happens for a reason. Everywhere I have been, the people I've made friends with have made me the person that I am today. So, thanks to the Fantastic 5 for helping me get through this. Long live the Fantastic 5!

"To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." (Theodore Roosevelt)

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San Pedro, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Activities: Vespers Reader, Cadet Council Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Captain - Football, Varsity Basketball, Physical Training, All-State Military Selection ・ Basketball, All-State Military Selection - Football. State Military Champion - Football Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Sharpshooter Medal, Soldier's Bar, Presidential Fitness Award, Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Los Arcos, Heredia, Costa Rica Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi member. Delta Phi asscociate member.

Delta Phi pledge Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Pvt. Drew Bisanz Frisco, Texas

Athletics: Varsity Captain - Basketball, All­ State Military Selection - Basketball. State Military Champion - Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Parade Ribbon

"Life requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority." (Vince Lombardi)

I just want to thank God and my family for helping me make tough decisions and always looking out for my best interest, especially when I wasnt.

I also want to thank all of my friends for giving me some great times that I will never forget. I love yall and will miss you.

1st Lt. Giorgio Bonadiman, Echo 2 Platoon Leader Padova, Italy High Honors: Superior Cadet, Science Plaque, Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi Full member. Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon. Art Ribbon, Cadet Council Athletics: Varsity Cross Country, Raiders. 1OK Run Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard. Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon. Company Competition Ribbon

I really do not feel like thanking anyone, but I will do it because I am a generous person! I will start with the faculty and staff: CSM Williams, you are my hero; Sgt Maj. Blackaby, you made me laugh and it was fun to have you as a mentor; Maj. Seibert you made me the person I am!

To all the teachers who contributed to my useful education (particularly Lt. Col. Matlosz, Capt. Gonzalez, Capt. Shoemaker, Capt. Syed and Capt Lagemann), thank you. I hope I will use those skills and knowledge. I want to also thank the administration for granting me the tools to come here the last three years.

All of this would have been nothing without my friends Nevin Harralson, Waschkowski, Huppert, Ryan Miranda, the Juggernaut Manolo Camargo, Nick Norwood and all the others that I do not have the will nor patience to write down. I wish I could say good things about my awesome E2, but I cannot think of any! I wish to everyone good luck.

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2nd Lt. Jorge Cabello, Delta XO, Assistant S-1 McAllen, Texas Activities: Vespers Reader Athletics: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Wrestling, IntarmiirEil Basketball, Raiders Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Sharpshooter Medal, Marksmanship Medal, Ambassadors Ribbon, Ambassadors Pin

There are many routes in life, and we have to choose only one in each situation. Eventually v/e choose according to what we know, and hope that it was right. I chose MMA as the route to go, and I am glad to say that it was the right one. Now my time at MMA is ended, but the good thing is that I learned a lot that will help me in my future.

The first people I want to thank are my family. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all the support that you have given me.

I love you! I will never forget my friends from MMA: Miller, Bonadiman, Lang, Doughty, Harralson, Camargo. Kim YH, Valdez, Zuazua, Sanchez, Cepeda, Castro, McCabe. Goro, Wurl, Lee KW, Newman, Arregui, Callahan, Gonzalez R, Guerra M, Joung, Johnson R, Kelly, Ortega, Olea, Oh, Ruiz, Waschkowski, Benites. Hasheeve, Diaz, Esquer, Barajas, Camino, Menemeyer, Guevara and many others.

I wish you all good luck and hope to see all of you again.

I would also like to thank the faculty that helped me at MMA: Maj. Seibert, Lt. Craig. Mrs. Bealmer, Maj. Treadway, Lt. Col. Medley, CSM Williams, Capt. Potter, Sgt. Wheeler, 1st Sgt. Jacobson, Capt. Schnell, Capt.

Oberman, Capt. Walker, Maj. McClarey, Col. and Maj. Reynard, Capt. Syed and Lt. Col. Gillette. I will never forget all the values that I learned and all the memories I have from MMA. Thank you MMA! 37

Capt. Cody Callahan, Battalion S-3 There really isn't much to say! I'm done! I'm finished1 To all of the underclassmen, I hope you do well Remember to always have fun and never take stuff too seriously, because that's when MMA isn't the most fun place to be. To all the seniors, I hope you all do well in college and don't party too much.

To the faculty, I'm thankful how much you all have helped me, like Sgt Wheeler, Maj. McClarey and Maj. Ableman. Maj. McClarey, I hope no cadets throw anything at you when youre putting along on your moped. Maj. Ableman, I hope you get to see the pumpkin tossing contest sometime. Newman, you'd better run Echo like Echo. Mitchell, keep lifting so maybe one day you will be hardcore. Kang and Woo, it was a blast having you guys on my floor at the beginning of the year. For all of Echo, I'm sorry for being a "traitor," but you're still in my heart.

Adam, have fun with Sally. Camargo, don't get beat up to much at The Citadel. Ting and Nevin, I'll see you guys at Purdue.

Oh, and I can't forget Maj. Treadway. I hope you keep whistling, sir. And with Duncil's famous "I came, I saw, I conquered." now I'm gone!

Highland, Illinois High Honors: Marksmanship Medal Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon.

Journalism Ribbon. Vespers Reader.

Chapel Worker, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Captain - Football.

Varsity Wrestling. Intramural Football, Intramural Basketball, Physical Training.

All-State Military Selection - Football, State Military Champion - Football, State Military Champion - Wrestling Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Military Wreath. Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar. Color Guard. Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon. Company Competition Ribbon

2nd Lt. Manuel Camargo, Echo 1 Platoon Leader To my friends, I'll miss you. To my brothers, we shall meet again. To Chen, well you just cannot be in Echo. I leave with a few good friends, a couple of disappointments and more than one regret. Now I need to hold on for more years at The Citadel. Nevin, thank you for everything. You are a true friend. Newman, you are the best platoon sergeant I could have ever wanted Giorgio, Norwood, Ryan, Barton T., Diez Pyneiro, Campos, Rosendo, Romo - Echo pride!

To my platoon, we had fun. I'm sorry I was so hard on you guys, but we had to be the best, and we were. Salva, Han J., Garcia, Branch, Ryan, Taylor, Norwood, Gracia, Lanz, Padilla, Judice, Harris, Irwin, Zhong, Allard, Stevenin, Haig, McCutchen, you are my pride and my brothers.

I'll miss you all next year. It was worth losing my prizes at the end of the year for the pictures!

Callahan, I'll see you tomorrow. Go, Echo! We are the best! To everyone else who helped me along my way here, thank you, especially Lt. Col. Medley and Maj. Seibert Other than that, I guess there is nothing else to do but say goodbye.

2nd Lt. Victor Caraballo, Echo XO More than a 1,000 days, and its finally over. First I want to said thank-you to my parents. Aguila mil gracias por estos 4 anos Mamita, gracias por nunca dejarme caer I also want to thank all the teachers that helped me during these four years I have some special thanks: Jose Luis Castro, man you are my friend. I really will miss six classes every day, and you know that I have spent more time in my life with you than everyone else. Gato, I know that I will see you again. Also, to Angel Gerardo Olea, man, I really love you. Thanks to you guys, my life at Missouri Military Academy was happy. Romio, DJ Guera, Guty, Zua, Camargo, Rosendo. Quique, Zamora, Zepeda, Fede, Nevin, Gracia, Zestia, Cocos, Beto, Bobby, Bizans, Ramos, Desesarte and Padilla, thank you guys, too.

At the beginning I was really scared of coming here, and thought about leaving, but today I just v/ant to have more time with my friends. I know the meaning of life and the important of having a good education now. I am very thankful to my parents for sending me here. I know this was for my benefit. Thank you. family, for supporting me!

Remember that there are no limits in your life. You can be anything you want, so go for it! Never let someone take your dreams away. Love life. We just have one, so enjoy every second like it was the last.

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Mexico City, Mexico High Honors: Red Ireland Class of 1941 Trophy, Don Hooton Class of 1919 Fellowship Cup. Best Athlete, Lt Governor Joe Maxwell Community Service Award, MP of the Year Academics: Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon.

Journalism Ribbon. Chapel Worker, Cadet Council Athletics: M-Club Ribbon. Varsity Tennis Captain, Varsity Soccer Captain. Varsity Swimming. Varsity Basketball, State Military Champion - Tennis. State Military Champion - Basketball, Battalion Basketball Medal, Battalion Soccer Medal. Soccer Record Holder 87 points Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard. Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon.

Company Competition Ribbon

Mexico City, Mexico, and Columbia, Missouri Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi member. Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon. Cadet Chorus Ribbon, State Solo and Ensemble Ribbon.

Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Wrestling Captain, Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Track.

Intramural Football, Intramural Soccer, Intrarmural Basketball, Physical Training, State Military Champion - Wrestling. State Military Champion - Football, District Wrestling First Place Medal, State Wrestling Medal. Record Holder (28-4) Wrestling Military: LET Military Class Ribbon. Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Echo Guard, Platoon Competition Winner, Soldier's Bar, Foreign Diplomat

Maj. Hugh Carnahan, Charlie Commander Nixa, Missouri High Honors: Richard Cooper Class of 1982 Plaque, Charles I Wall Cup, David Whitney Class of 1954 Conservation Plaque (twice). Military Officers Association of America Medal, U.S. Army Recruiting Command Award, Sophomore Pilgrimage Award. Curt Milburn Class of 1955 Bugler Award Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi member.

Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon.

State Solo and Ensemble Ribbon, Vespers Reader.

Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon. Varsity Cross Country.

Varsity Swimming, Varsity Track, Physical Training.

Horseback Riding. Rail-Splitters, State Military Champion - Cross Country, District Ensemble Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard. Posture Bar, Maroon Bar. Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Ambassadors Ribbon.

Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

CpL Jose Luis Castro Chula Vista, California Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Band Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader Athletics: Varsity Tennis, Physical Training, Horseback Riding, State Military Champion - Tennis Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Parade Bar Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Almost 1,000 days at Missouri Military Academy, and everything went really fast. Now I realize that the experience here is over, and I am about to start a new and real life. In my time here I had some bad and some really good times. I enjoyed every minute of it, but sometimes it was hard. I made some really good friends and met a lot of people I will really miss! I don't want to mention all the names, because if somehow I miss one I don't want to hurt any feelings. The really special ones have been Victor Caraballo. I really love you! I am going to miss all the classes together and all the messing around we did. Angel Olea, we were roommates for like a week, but those were really good times!

All of you underclassmen, I want to wish you guys really good luck in all you do. I want to give thanks to all the friends and brothers I made here.

I am really thankful to my family, which supported me in every decision Finally, but not least, to all the teachers that helped me in my schoolwork and whenever I needed it, and to the faculty that helped me when I was going in the wrong way thank you. Thanks to all my senior brothers who were with me whenever I needed it. I hope everybody has a really good and safe rest of your life! I hope I see you guys soon. We have to keep in touch somehow.

"I came, I saw, I conquered." I stayed a little bit too long, and then I got "the Chinaman" outta here!

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2nd Lt. Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen, Charlie 2 Platoon Leader Shanghai, China Academics: Academic Fonrragere Activities: Art Ribbon. Band Ribbon, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Wrestling, Intramural Football, Intramural Soccer.

Intramural Basketball, State Military Champion - Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

So, I am not a high school cadet anymore? Well, it is finally over. If I have to say I am not going to miss it here. I would be lying. Four years I have been at MMA, not just one year or couple months. All my high school memories are here.

However, Kimmmy (YH), you are still my best Korean friend. I hope next time I see you your Chinese is a lot better. Miller, when are you coming to China? You have been telling me all the time, but I never see you come.

My house is always open for you, buddy. Chinese and Taiwanese guys, come on! Dont get behind the Koreans.

I thank all of the cadets, faculty, friends and some of strangers. Maybe I will see you guys in the future somewhere.

I came in silently, and am leaving just as silently.

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Master Sgt. Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng

卜*

Kaohsiung, Taiwan It's time to leave. It's time to relax a little bit, and it's also time to get back to the other part of my life.

Because of MMA, my English became more skilled.

Because of MMA, I learned some more about American culture. Because of MMA, I got accepted to the college which is the best choice for me.

There are so many people who were there to help me.

I really appreciate MajGen Flanagan, CSM Williams, Capt. Edwards. Maj. Ableman, Maj. McClarey. Lt. Col. Giuseffi, Lt. Col. Matlosz. Capt Quint, Capt. Blair, and especially Capt Elwood and Capt Walker.

Now it's time to say goodbye to my school. MMA, and say hello to college. For those people who are coming back to MMA, I hope you guys will have a good time and enjoy your MMA life. Good luck!

High Honors: Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Plaque Academics: Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Evensong Athletics: Physical Training. State Military Champion - Tennis Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar. Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Sgt. Juan Humberto Cristoforo Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico

"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

(Ralph Waldo Emerson* 1803-1882)

2nd Lt. Rafael Diez Pineyro, Echo 1st Sergeant Monte, Tamaulipas, Mexico

"Seeing much, suffering much and studying much are the three pillars of learning."

CBenjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881]

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Sgt. 1st Class Dan G. Filla Ballwin, Missouri

"The important thing is never to stop questioning."

[Albert Einstein, 1879-1955]

Lance CpL Dane A. Frederick Granite Bay, California

"Give a man a fish, and he'll eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he'll eat forever."

(Chinese proverb]

1st Sgt. Rosendo Gonzalez, Delta 1st Sergeant Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Activities: Evensong, Band Athletics: Football Varsity Captain.

Football State Military Champions.

Varsity Track Military: Miscellaneous: Battalion Bugler Award

Well, it is over. I never realized that my time at MMA would finally end. It happened so fast that I didn't realize it was time for me to do my senior quote!

I am proud of what I became here at MMA. The time has really shaped my life, and it will have an impact on all my decisions and actions in the future. That wouldn't have happened without the support of my family. Thanks, Mom, Dad, sisters and brother.

Also, I would like to thank my friends who supported me and helped me get through all those hard times: Rene Zuazua (gracias por todo Io que me ayudaste), ChnsUan Gutierrez, Uriel Beltran, Mauricio Arregui, Enk Beltran, Miguel Guerra, Juan Bandin and Jose Carrera. You guys gave me strength when I needed it most.

I would like to thank CSM Williams. Sir, you really made me see my mistakes and made me learn from them to make me the best. Thank you for trusting in me. I will really miss you.

I would also like to thank to my coaches, Capt. Brian Maher. Capt. Benjamin Quint and Capt. Jonathan Griffin.

Thank you for helping me in all I hended. Im going to miss you guys.

Underclassmen, never give up. To all of you guys that helped me get through, thanks!

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Master Sgt. Jacob (Jake) Goto Waterloo, Iowa Activities: Evensong, Cadet Chorus. Band, Dramateers Athletics: Varsity Football Co-Captainv State Military Football Champions

"An intellectual is someone whose mind watches itself."

(Albert Camus, 1913-1960]

Capt. Miguel Guerra, Battalion S-5 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico High Honors: Philip Russell, Class of 1968, Award Academics: Academic Fourragere. Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon.

Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Band Ribbon. State Solo and Ensemble Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong.

Drameteer Ribbon Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Soccer.

Varsity Track, Physical Training, District Soccer Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon. Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard. Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon. Band Commander Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon.

Commendation Ribbon. Company Competition Ribbon, Air Rifle Expert, Soldier's Bar. Best Chorus Member. John Philips Sousa Band Award

Maj. Javier Filiberto Guevara, Bravo Commander Well, after three long years, it is finally over What in the beginning seemed to be a lifetime is now coming to an end. I do not know how to explain what MMA has done for me. I dont regret any of the things I have experienced in these past three years. Ive felt sadness, brotherhood, happiness, pain, and everything in between. Being here has matured me, not only physically, but also mentally. It has also given me a way to understand the importance of my friends and family. All those things have made for an experience that I will remember with pride and joy. Never will I forget this place. First. I want to thank my parents for supporting me throughout my time here. Te quero mucho mama; te quero mucho papd. Everything I have done has been for you, but everything you have done was for me. I do not know how to express my thankfulness Also, thank you, sister, for taking care of Mom and Dad while I have been gone I know that you have been a great support system for them.

Next I v/ant to thank the entire faculty; your support has helped me to get v/here I am today. Last, but definitely not least. I want to thank all the friends I have made here at MMA. You have all been like brothers to me. If it werent for you all. I wouldn't have been able to make it. I'm sure we will see each other again. I wish you only good things, and will miss you all very much.

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Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico High Honors: Outstanding Performance as a Cadet Company Commander, Legion of Honor. Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award. Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline. National Honor Society Academics: Academic fourragere. Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi member. Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon. Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker. Cadet Council. Evensong Athletics: M-Clubb Ribbon. Varsity Soccer Captain. Varsity Wrestling. Varsity Track.

Physical Training, State Military Champion Wrestling, State Military Champion • Track. All­ District Soccer.

Military: LET MiUtary Class Ribbon. Military Wreath. Superior Cadet. Honor Guard. Maroon Bar. Military Police Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar. Best Drilled New Cadet Award, Art Achievement Award, Eugene Lamm Memorial Award. Marksmanship Medal, Mexico Ledger Courtesy Award. National Physical Fitness Ribbon, Presidential Physical Fitness Ribbon. Top Ten Modal. Math Ribbon. Daytona Ribbon, Drama Ribbon. Physical Training Ribbon

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2nd Lt. Christian Gutierrez, Delta 2 Platoon Leader San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Vespers Reader. Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Raiders Captain. Varsity Baseball, Intramural Football, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, State Military Champion - Football Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard. Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard. Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Cadet Challenge Ribbon, Presidential Patch, Daytona Ribbon.

Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Finally, after three years, it is all over. I can't believe this happened so fast. It feels like yesterday when I was boarding my first plane that would bring me here.

Over my stay here I have learned many things that will help me through life. That's why I want to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity and support to come here. For putting up with me when things were tough. I love you.

To my advisor, Lt. Col. Gillette, who alv/ays helped me acheive my goals; to Capt. Quint, who had my back through the tough times here： and to CSM Williams, I thank you for keeping me in line every time I messed up.

Of course this school v/ould be even tougher without those people who help you through the entire day. To my closest friends, Zuazua, Un, Enc and Rosendo, I will never forget the wonderful times we spent together, which made my stay at MMA unforgettable.

Also, to Kelley, my partner, and to all my other friends, without whom I wouldn't have made it... you guys will always be in my heart. To the Fantastic 5, well...

To those who are staying, I wish you good luck, and that you fare well. Keep your heads high.

Lance CpL Alex Hall For all my friends that became brothers over the past nine months, these were the most difficult nine months of my four years in high school. Being away from home, from friends and Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity family was hard to deal with. Soon I met friends in football Football Captain. Varsity Wrestling camp, and for the rest of the year I met new people every day.

Captain. Varsity Baseball Captain.

For all the brothers who helped me through the harsh times, I State Military Champion - Football, thank you. You know who you are.

State Military Champion - Wrestling, Bobby, Mennemeyer, J. Hall, Bisanz, Chantos, Carrillo, Goro, Battalion Football Medal, Battalion Wrestling Medal, Battalion Baseball Drummond, Spencer Thomas, Benoit, Artola and Wilson: Medal. Most Takedowns in Wrestling. thanks for the memories and brotherhood created this year.

Most reversals in a season, 1st Team For those who are underclassmen, remember me by All-Conference in Baseball, Honorable respecting baseball. For the seniors of 2008, never forget that Mention All-District Team in Baseball, night after districts where we broke it down in deep center one Military: Parade Bar last time.

Miscellaneous: 2008 Best 120-Pound Now I end my time at MMA with some final words to the Athlete. Best Offensive Player for upcoming seniors of 2009 and the 120th Corps of Cadets.

Baseball, Most Takedowns in Remember me with these quotes: Wrestling "Dreaming is believing. Believe in your dreams."

"Play hard every play, every day."

"Baseball is the only game on Earth where the object is to get home." (Jim Van Scoyoc, coach of the 20-time state champion Norway Tigers)

Columbia, Iowa

CpL Justin J. Hall St. Louis, Missouri Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon. Art Ribbon, Athletics: Varsity Swimming Captain.

Physical Training Military: Maroon Bar, Parade Bar, Military Police Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon. Most Improved Swimmer

The last two years of my life were very difficult, and I'm glad it is finally over.

There were many good times. I think all the captains kept me alive.

I will never forget the friends who have helped me through these last couple of years. Good luck. Hit me up when we're all out of here!

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Master Sgt. Michael Haner-McAllister It all started this one year .. My first year was uneventful. I didnt make many friends until I joined band. Most of my schooling started my second year when the Junior Clique was formed. A bunch of cool stuff happened that year, like the catch phrase that I would never forget.

That brings me to my friends. Over the past couple of months I have been deciding who my real fnends were, and I realized that I have around eight or nine, and most of them know who they are. Thanks for actually being my friends, guys. Goodbye, MMA.

Emerald Hills, California Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Evensong, Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Intramural Soccer, Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

Maj. Nevin Harralson, Echo Commander I am not going to miss MMA. That does not mean that I hated it. I am just burned out, which is because I have been at MMA since I hit puberty. I learned a lot, like how I am going to cope with the world. I use sarcasm to make the pain go away. I learned that if you smile it tricks your brain into thinking that you are happy!

Here is a shout out to some of the people who made life interesting the last few years: Camargo, Bonadiman, Diez Pineyro, Rocky, Romocop, Ting, Chen, Nick, Ryan, Woo and Newman. We may not have been honor company this year, but there is always the future. Echo, Im sorry if I let you all down. To Law, youre the best guy left from C-3, so you better be B.C. Lee (Donkey Kong), you only got BC because you were in my junior school platoon!

Major Treadway, maybe we will hang out in Evansville someday, but Im not going to.

Caraballo, thanks.

Good bye, MMA. You were a good thing.

2nd Lt. Rocky Huppert, Echo 3 Platoon Leader "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood and I... I took the one less traveled by. and it has made all the difference.*' (Robert Frost)

MMA was that road.

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Hiawatha, Kansas High Honors: Jack Meyers Class of 1939 Memorial Cupv Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Journalism Plaque Academics: Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Cadet Council, Evensong, Broadcast Bar Athletics: Varsity Cross Country Manager, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Wrestling Manager. Physical Training.

Varsity Track Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Battalion Announcer, Creative Arts Award

Evansville, Indiana High Honors: ROTC Distinguished Service Award, Meritas Plaque for Excellence in discipline, National Honor Society Pin, Delta Phi President.

National Honor Society Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi member Activities: Evensong, Fine Arts Ribbon. Band Ribbon, State Solo and Ensemble Ribbon.

Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker, Cadet Council Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Rifle Captain, Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Track, Physical Training, All-State Military Selection • Rifle, All-State Military Selection • Track, All- State Military Selection - Cross Country Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Superior Cadet, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar. Color Guard. Fusileers. Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Freshman Leadership Plaque, Expert Rifle Qualifier, Soldiers Bar, Ambassadors Ribbon, Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon. Bravo ASL, Bravo Squad Leader, Bravo Platoon Leader, C-3 Platoon Sergeant

Staff Sgt. Richard E. Johnson Jr. Germantown, Tennessee Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Cadet Chorus Ribbon. Band Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Golf. Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, Battalion Best Diver Medal, Batalion Second place breaststroke medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Parade Bar Miscellaneous: High School Readers Award. Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

If you think that I'm not gonna miss MMA and everyone here, then “you don't know Dick!" ...

Johnson that is.

Master Sgt. David Joung Battlefield, Missouri High Honors: Plaque for Excellence in Music. Joe D. Bailey Award, Meritas Plaque for Excellence in discipline Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Band Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Golf Captain Military: Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar

Thank you, MMA.

CpL Bryan Katt Belleville, Illinois

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Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Wrestling.

Intramural Football. Physical Training, State Military Wrestling Champion, District Wrestling Medal, State Wrestling Meet gualifier Military: LET Military Class Ribbon

"Knowledge is power."

CSir Francis Bacon, 1561-1626]

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Lance CpI. Robert (Bobby) Kelley Wow. I am finally done with high school! I never thought this day would come! I want to thank CSM Williams, Sgt. Wheeler. Capt. Potter, MajGen Flanagan. Lt. Col. Medley, and especially Maj. Seibert and Col. Kelly.

I have had many friends here, and I just want to say I had a blast all five years. Derek, we have had so much fun. Thanks for being there for me, bro.

Keep your head on straight and graduate next year.

Alex HLittle Dawg'* Hall, you made this year so much fun I will see you this summer on a road trip! Justin Hall, this year was fun.

Mis dos amores, Christian y Rene, te amo! This year was great. Brad, not much to say 'cause we will be talking bout it in Memphis!

Victor, you are my boy and always will be. I will miss you so much. Take care and have fun in college!

Drew, the only thing I can say right know is get it done! Carleton, I miss you. man. I will see you this summer.

I guess this is it. Im gone. Dont play games!

Memphis, Tennessee Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Chapel Worker Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football Captain. Varsity Basketball Captain, Varsity Baseball, All-State Military Selection - Football. All-State Military Selection ・ Basketball, All-State Military Selection • Baseball, State Military Champion ・ Football, State Military Champion - Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon. Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

Capt. Young Hee Kim, Battalion $-4 Oh, my God! I can not believe that I have been at MMA for three years At MMA, time always flies so fast! I still remember when I was PFC. I didnt like the first two months.

CSM Williams, Sgt. Wheeler, Maj. Treadway, Lt. Col. Medley, other faculty members and teachers. I appreciate your advice Thank you for teaching me My friends' Miller, good luck in college, and I will see you again in Korea Jose Valdez. I will never forget our memories in Cl, and I hope to see you again Rene Zuazua, "Flavios," I will miss you1 Caraballo, Kimmy, dont forget, we will meet again in 2010 at MMA for Alumni Weekend!

Alan Ortega, "Japonese." I will miss you. Thank you for taking my backpack after fifth hour. Keep in touch!

Aguilera J , I will miss you and you are still my panda Perkinson, you better call me often and don't get sick' Cameron Stock, "Do what you are supposed to do " Thank you for being nice to me, and I promise that I will see you again when you become BC. My Korean brothers: Kyu Won, good luck next year. I'm sure you will have a hard time, but don't get depressed. You can do it.

Jun Yong, I hope you will have Honor Company next year, and you will be a good company commander.

Won Uk, S-l, you can do it. Don't worry about it. You will get through.

Law, KM, HW, JH. J, SC, Han and Kyuin, good luck!

Sgt. 1st Class Jun Ho Ko YongSangu, Seoul South Korea Academics: Academic Fourragere.

Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Band Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Tennis. Intramural Soccer. Intramural Basketball, Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Military Wreath, Honor Guard, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

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Seoul South Korea High Honors: AmVets Medal for Diligence in Performance of Duty, National Honor Society Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Swimming, Intramural Soccer, Intramural Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Color Guard, Parade Ribbon

Pvt. Carleton Krause Chicago, Illinois Athletics: M-Club Ribbon. Varsity Swimming. Varsity Baseball, Battalion Swimming Medal. Varsity Football. Varsity Basketball MVP, Academy Record 50-meter Freestyle Military: Honor Guard, Military Police, Parade Ribbon

"Better to be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own."

(Aesop, Sixth Century B.CJ

Pvt. Cory Laird Austin, Texas Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon, Delta Phi associate member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader Athletics: Varsity Basketball, Physical Training, State Military Champion Basketball Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Delta Phi Pin, Soldier's Bar

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See you, guys. Contact me in Austin.

Staff Sgt. Brad Lutat Collierville, Tennessee Athletics: Football. Varsity Baseball.

Well, after the longest year-and-a-half of my life, I came out of it with some of the best experiences of my life. At first, my perception of military school was something straight out of "Full Metal Jacket." Within the first week, however, I found that the next year and one-half would be a little easier than I anticipated.

I never would've thought that the friends I would make here I would hold so valuable to me. Bobby, thanks for keeping my spirits high and making my transition to Memphis an easy one.

Justin, Drew, Jared. Derek. Diego: You guys have been a part of some of the greatest times I've had here. Alex. Tom, Puck, 'Killa Canlla': We'll always be bound together by baseball. Despite our performance at districts, we still had a great year.

DJ Con Queso, your throbbing bass still gives me a throbbing headache, but somehow through that you taught me to play music, not records.

Lastly, I'd like to thank everyone who has been a part of my success. Mom, Dad and Katie, you guys have always been there to support me. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, your encouragement has helped me strive for success. Thank you, God. Without your guidance, I wouldn't be here today.

Class of 2008, it's our time to shine.

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Sgt. Stephen Martin Wildwood, Missouri

"I haven't failed. I've found 10,000 ways that don't work."

(Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931J

Sgt. 1st Class Shi Xuan Meng OK, here we go. Its the time to say goodbye.

The scene that is still in my mind is the first time I came here.

Im excited and sad at this point.

First, I want to thank my aunt Ying and Mrs. Carnahan.

They are the key people who sent me to MMA and took care of me in the U.S. Thank you to my parents for paying for me to go to a great school here.

Thanks to all the people who work at MMA. Everyone, it doesnt matter how many problems we had before, and it doesn't matter how we may have argued with each other in the past. That is how a brotherhood is supposed to be, isn't it?

Ill miss you all so bad. Please stay in touch.

1st Lt. Thomas Mennemeyer, Delta 1 Platoon Leader I have spent five years of my young life here, and I think that each and every one of them has been worth it. I have learned so much about not only life, but about myself. I can not imagine what I v/ould be like, if not for this place and the people in it.

Teachers, thank you for putting up with me these past five years.

You guys taught me so much that I will use in life, and for that I thank you very much. Mentors, thanks for so much. You were always there, willing to help me out, or fry me up in a second if I needed it. Without you guys, who would I be today?

Friends. There are so many people who have touched my life here, so many that I could not possibly list them all. Living, eating, drilling, complaining and fighting, day in and day out, with each other really forges a brotherhood that nothing can break. I love my MMA friends, and will never forget them.

Brothers. There are some people here who I have come so close to that we have transcended the word friends and have become brothers. Those guys I would gladly take a bullet for. I will never lose touch with them.

We all eventually move on in life, and this is really the first time I am learning that lesson. It will be sad, but I am excited for my new life, where I have the tools to make my wildest dreams come true.

Thank you, all... teachers, mentors, friends and brothers. I love you all.

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St. Louis, Missouri High Honors: Streep Brothers Band Award. Daughters of the Revolution History Medal Academics: Journalism Ribbon, Broadcast Bar Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Swimming, State Military Football Champions

ShenZhen City, Guang Dong, China

Maj. Jake Miller, Battalion Executive Officer Tulsa, Oklahoma High Honors: Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline, Military Order of the World Wars Award. Plaque for neatest Room, George Davison Broadcast Trophy.

Lyle Wilson Journalism Scroll, Col. Jerome Harris Cup Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader. Cadet Council. Broadcast Bar Athletics: Intramural Soccer, Physical Training, Cross Country Manager, Basketball Manager. Track Manager Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Maroon Bar, Parade Bar Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Superior Cadet Medal, Commendation Ribbon.

Company Competition Ribbon

There are a lot of people I have to thank, and sadly I don't have enough room to name them all. I would like to thank all my friends here at MMA: Clubb.

Rocky, Kyle Perky, Hue (The China Man), James (you know what you are!), Spaulding and so many more I have either forgotten at this time or did not have room to add. I would also like to thank Campos. You were a great BC, a great roommate and a good friend.

As much as I hate to say it. Im going to miss you guys a little! I would also like to thank Sgt. Wheeler for all he has done for me during my time here; Capt.

Schnell for all the help she has given me (I owe you more then you will ever know); CSM Williams, who provided me with a lot of knowledge during my time here; Lt. Col. Gillette (you have done a lot for me this year); Lt. Col. Matlosz, who has been a great teacher (it v/as an honor to be your student, and I am going to miss all the trips to the art museums). To all the other teachers and faculty that have helped me through my years, I thank you.

Finally, I would like to thank my family for their support.

Sgt. Daniel Miranda Mexico City, Mexico

"I never think of the future. It comes soon enough." (Albert Einstein) The last two years went in a blink of an eye. Our paths crossed, and now will part again. I hope that we will meet again.

I want to thank my Mom, who pushed me through all the hard times and kept me going. Thanks to you, Grandma.

Without you I would not be here standing where I am.

To all my MMA brothers, I would not have been able to accomplish this without your friendship and support: Valdez.

Olea, Zua, Rosendo, Guti, Romo, Beltran brothers, Caraballo, Cristoforo, Portilla, Meza, Guerra, Calzada, Rizk, Campos, Fili, Krause, Kim, Legorreta brothers, Iga, Flores and Avelar. Thank you for all the good times and all the laughter; the trips; and especially all those hard times we overcame.

Thanks to Lt. Col. Matlosz, who helped me out at MMA. Without him, I would not be heading where I am. Finally, thanks to CSM Williams, who believed in me and made me grow and mature. Thank you for all the chats and advice.

To all you guys who are staying, make the best of it and enjoy your time with your friends, because in the end it is all that life will leave you.

2nd Lt. Ryan Miranda, Assistant S-3 Lake Villa, Illinois High Honors: Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Activities: Chapel Worker Athletics: Varsity Football Captain, Intramural Football. Physical Training, Intramural Weights, All­ state Selection - Football, State Military Champion - Football.

Battalion Football Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar, Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon, Echo Guide-On

A couple of years ago I did not think I was going to be graduating from high school. Last year I did not think I was going to be going to college. Now I have graduated from high school and am attending college on a scholarship.

For that I have to thank my mom, who did all the research to send me to the right place to get me back on my feet.

To all my dogs: Barton, thanks for everything. We had some of the best times, from fuzzy caps to working together in classes.

You are weak as hell and need to get bigger, but you are still alright!

Haig, you know what I think about you. Padilla, you are realty starting to look like 50cent. Stevemn, dont take it too easy.

Camargo, take it easy. Wurl, I knew you would get a company, so whenever you think you need to you can come over and we can practice review or study for your classes next year. Im going to miss you.

Cutcheon, dont get too carried away in whatever you do.

Newman, keep Echo rolling. Have a good summer and practice your English, Salva. Norwood, dont get too lost out there. Spears, have fun waking up at home. Han J., you need to shave. Sorry if I forgot anybody, but I had a ball at MMA.

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Staff Sgt. Nick Norwood Edmond, Oklahoma Athletics: Swimming, Football Military: Maroon Bar, Military Police

"Only the educated are free."

(Epictetus, 55-135 A.DJ

1st Lt. Won Seok Oh, Delta 3 Platoon Leader I still remember the first day I entered this campus. My eyes were full of fear, and my heart was running faster than what I have ever felt. I was holding my mothers hands, saying, "Don't let me be alone." It was exactly two years and nine months ago.

I still can not believe that I am one of the seniors and a first lieutenant. I remember every day that I have gone through, but can not believe that I actually did it. Now, I am facing graduation from both high school and being a teenage boy. Those times are over. I am ready to become an adult, and know I will be responsible for everything what I will be doing.

Toward being an adult, I have no doubt that MMA affected me more than a lot. During the time at MMA, I saw, heard and felt many things about myself and others. Also, I learned about totally new things that I had never experienced. Taking many positions, dealing with people, and sometimes suffering sadness, I grew up into a person who can take care of himself.

At MMA, I had to deal with hardship and adversity, but I must say that the MMA means more than my home, because I was born here newly.

1st Lt. Angel Olea, Charlie XO First. I would like to thank my parents for all the things they have done for me, and for sending me to this school. Without them, I would not have come this far. I spent three years in the Academy, and I always wanted to go back home, but my dad and mom always helped me choose the right way. How can I forget my sister7 She has been a big inspiration and has helped me a lot in any problem I had. I just had to talk to her, and I try to work hard so I could be a little bit like her.

It was not easy for me, and I would never have done it without my buddies, especially Flores, Iga, Valdez. Guti.

Teele, Zuazua. Campos. Filiguerto (Guevara), Ruiz JE, el perro Martinez, ponchillo, rooomi, mi hermanooo Arturo, Jorge Legorreta, Chendoooo, Beltran U., Miranda D., Batalla, Avelar gordooo, Alain, Davilita, bobbiiii, Bisanz and (Johnny) Guerra. I also want to wish good luck to all the underclassmen, especially Roman Cepeda (humilde) and Aldo (tambuin) Sanchez.

There are three I will never forget, and they symbolize a lot to me. They have been a great support for me - Victor Caraballo has always been there for me in the good and bad; Jose Luis Castro has been the best; and Jorge (el sementai) Romo, thank you for everything.

La constancla es la clave del exito. I love you, Mom and Dad.

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Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon. Cadet Chorus Ribbon. Journalism Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker. Evensong Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Varsity Soccer Captain, Varsity Swimming Captain, Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Track. All-State Military Selection - Soccer, All-State Military Selection -Wrestling, All-State Military Selection Swimming, State Military Champion - Soccer, State Military Champion - Wrestling, Battalion Swimming Medal, Battalion Soccer Medal, District Soccer Medal, Swimming Record Holder, Best Offensive Player Award Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Honor Guard, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea High Honors: Plaque for Excellence in Music Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi pledge. Delta Phi associate member Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Evensong Athletics: Varsity Cross Country, Intramural Soccer, Swimming Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar. Company Competition Ribbon

Recruit Ryan Lee Orban West Palm Beach, Florida

"Tell me, and I forget. Show me, and I remember. Let me do, and I understand."

(Confucius, 551-479 B.C.]

1st Lt. Alan Ortega, Delta 1 Platoon Leader Gonzale乙 Tamaulipas, Mexico High Honors: Association of United States Army Medal. Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Art Ribbon, Vespers Reader, Drama Ribbon Athletics: Intramural Soccer, Intarmural Basketball, Physical Training, Intramural Swimming Military: LET Military Class Ribbon.

Military Wreath, Maroon Bar, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: PT Ribbon, Sharp Shooter Badge, Company Competition Ribbon. Ambassadors Ribbon

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Finally my MMA story comes to an end I learned a lot of things that will help me in the future. The first people I want to thank are my family, because without their support and sacrifice I would never meet all my friends and teachers at MMA. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for everything you did to get me through MMA I love you!

Thanks to CSM Williams, Lt. Col. Medley, Lt Col. Gillette. Capt.

Oberman, Maj. Reynard, Capt. Quint, Capt. Shoemaker, Maj. Treadway, 1st Sgt. Jacobson, Capt. Potter and 1st Sgt. Hakes for giving me the tools needed to be a successful man. I will never forget all the values I learned and all the memories I had at MMA. I will never forget all the friends I met at MMA, like Susi (Macaroni), Lopez D. (Goofy), Rider, Torres, Miller (Pompi), Bonadiman (Italiano), Lang (Cotorro), Benoit, Lowery, Doughty, Campos, Harralson, Camargo, Kim YH (Japones), Valdez (Frida Kalu), Law, Zuazua, Sanchez, Cepeda, Castro (El Pad rote), Herrera, Jundi, McCabe, Cabello, Diaz, Esquer, Perkinson, Drummond, Carrillo, Barajas, Camino, Menemeyer, Guevara, Gonzalez R., and many more. I would also thank my platoon sergeant, because without him Delta 1 would not have been the best platoon of the battalion.

Thank you for everything! Thank you, MMA. I will never forget you! Goodbye!

2nd Lt James Poettker, Color Guard Commander Flat Rock, Illinois High Honors: ROTC Scottish Rite LET II Award, Daughters of the American Revolution History Medal Academics: Academic Fourragere. Delta Phi member. Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon. Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Vespers Reader.

Evensong, Drama Ribbon, Athletics: M-Club Ribbon. Varsity Football Captain, Varsity Baseball.

Intramural Basketball. Physical Training. State Military Champion ・ Football MUitary: LET MHitary Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Honor Guard. Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Fusileers, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Daytona Bar

I came, I saw, and I got Poettker out of here!

See you, guys, and thanks, MMA!

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Capt. Jorge Romo Estrella, Battalion S-2 Finally, high school is over. I never thought I would make it. It seemed so long.

First of all, as always, I would like to thank my parents for giving me love and support when I needed it: Gracias Papa, siempre as sido ejemplo y me as causado admiracion, eres mi mas grande moth/acion. Gracias Mama, por estar siempre en mis altas y bajas buscando Io mejor para nosotros, los amo.

Thanks, also, to my little sister, who has been taking care of the family, and has done a great job. I wouldn't want to forget anyone of my great family who were always there for me.

I also would like to thank all those guys who gave me support and pushed me through. I love you brothers: Victor Caraballo, Vichito, good luck, and don't do stupid things! Angel Olea, thank you for making me smile on the bad days. Jose Valdez, no words, great friend, just thanks for everything. Yuscanne Campos and Javier Guevara, thank you guys for trusting me.

You guys know what I am talking about. Zuazua, Gutierrez, Gonzalez, Guerra, Beltran brothers, see you all at MTY. Daniel Miranda, Borre Cano, Norwood, Fedenck, Camargo, Ruiz J.E., Castro, Kelley, Bisanz, Krause, Arregui, Harralson, Ting, Batalla, Diez Pineyro, Legorretas, Avelar, Flores, Salazar, Iga and Martinez ...

Good luck to the underclassmen: Ruiz J.P, Sanchez S-2, Cepeda, my litle brothers Zamora, Gracia, Ramos, Stock the best and all those guys that were with me at all times - thanks for everything, and I hope to see you guys soon.

Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico Activities: Fusileers Athletics: Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Track Military: Military Police Miscellaneous: Soldier's Bar

Lance CpL Jose Enrique Ruiz These two years at MMA went flying by, and now I realize my senior year is over. My time in MMA was a great experience. I had ups and downs, but my friends were always there for me.

I want to thank, first of all, my mom and dad. I love you!

Thanks for all the support you have given me all my life, and especially in the two years at MMA. My brother, Juan Pablo, thanks for being there for me, and good luck in your senior year! My sister, Yolandita, I know you missed me a lot, even though you didn't say so! My grandparents, thank you for being a great part of my life. I love you, too.

Finally, all my brothers here at school, I will never forget you guys. Please stay in touch!

I want to thank all the MMA teachers and faculty members who helped me throughout the last two years to fulfill my goals and to be a better person.

Thanks, MMA, for the wonderful times. Peace, out.

Sgt. Jose Miguel Salinas Brownsville, Texas

"Time, as he grows old, teaches all things."

[Aeschylus, 525-456 B.CJ

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Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico Athletics: Varsity Rifle, Physical Training, All-State Military Selection Rifle Team, Soccer manager Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

Pvt. 1st Class Jaime Sandoval Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico

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(Abigail Adams, 1744-1818]

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Pvt. 1st Class Vladimir Shelikhov Moscow, Russia Activities: Chapel Worker, Cadet Council, Athletics: Intramural soccer. Physical Training Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Posture Bar, Military Police, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

I did it! It was a long struggle that began in 2003 when I first got here to Junior School. That was a long, but fun year, and it prepared me for High School. First year in High School set up the mood for the years to come. A good thing that happened to me that year was the times spent with the best friend I ever had, Ryan Harkey Second year was somewhat easier, due to the fact that I lived in Echo with CapL Kronquist as my mentor.

This year was something special! It went by so fast!

I don't regret anything I have done. After all, there are people who remain loyal to themselves and those who bend to others. I am just glad and grateful that there was a person who didn't misjudge me and gave me an another chance.

Good luck to Capt. Quint, Lt. Schell and Mrs. Brooks.

Special thanks to MajGen Flanagan, Capt. Gonzalez and CSM Williams.

Farewell, MMA!

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2nd Lt. Geoff Spaulding, Charlie 1st Sergeant Camdenton, Missouri High Honors: Col. Paul F. Cherches Memorial Award. Master Sgt. Billy Crawford Memorial Award, Streep Brothers Band Award Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Evensong, Dramateers Military: Maroon Bar

Alas, alas, the long journey comes to a close. It's been a long haul, but I'm glad that its finished. Nevertheless, I will never forget the people who have been with me during my short tenure at MMA. To the faculty and staff, it was great, and thank you for putting up with me. To my cadet friends, I will miss you.

Au revoir.

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Pvt. 1st Class Conor Susi Considering none of us has ever done this before, most of us really dont know where to start on a senior quote. For me, this being my first year at MMA, it was especially difficult for me to come up with something to say. i guess I should start where all the other great writers started, at the beginning. I came here to straighten out my life, not to look like a soldier or act like a gentleman Studying like a scholar just really wasn't for me, either. I didn't come to the Academy expecting to come out with friends, or even brothers for that matter What I did need was a little help getting my life back together, and getting the grades that I knew I could get if I had the right mind-set, teachers and motivation Although I came with the attitude of not wanting to follow the rules and play the game, I left with an immense change in position This being my senior year, it was difficult not to focus on my studies.

College was on its way faster than I expected. With teachers supporting and motivating you, like Maj. McClarey, it is tough not to succeed. It has been the most important year of my life, meeting friends and brothers who will stay with me forever, like Drummond, Ortega (Quesito), Carrillo (Burrito), Rider (best roommate ever!), Lopez (Uncle Ian), Chantos (Slim), Yeakel, Doughty (Pudding), Perkmson (Perky), Blue (Iowa!), Capt Potter, Lt. Samb, Capt McDonald and many others who I know would be there for me in times of need I suppose I shall end like all good writers, with a quote. "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." Thanks.

West Des Moines, Iowa Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon. Drama Ribbon Athletics: Varsity Track, Intramural Weights and Conditioning Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Parade Ribbon, Delta Squad Leader Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon.

Dramateers

Master Sgt. Christopher Taylor Well, it has been a long two years here, and now we're done.

'Bout time! I've learned a lot while I was here. Im going to miss some of you people, and then others I'm glad I don't have to see your mugs again. You know who you are! Now I have a few things for certain people: Senatore: keep doin' what you're doin'. Harris. Have fun in Color Guard. Zeb: Glad you were my roomie for this year. I'll miss arguing with you over politics and stuff, and I swear we're still gonna be in a depression in two years. Ill hunt you down in Iowa for that $100, so get off your computer! Mike: I dont have a problem with you, it's your other half. So, since youre one thing, I have to be mad at both of you. Geoff: Hope you have fun being an actor. Mattoon: Keep chillin'. Barton, EerNisse, Bradford and my other cohorts: "Forward, my small crew, and the word is that we need more living area and members!"

Ed: Love the pics. Williams: Mad I didn't hang out with you more this year. Would have loved to come hang with you in the whitest state in the Union Jake: Too much to say, man. YeeHaw: Great job as S-4 this year, and thanks for putting up with me.

Finally, I'd like to thank all my family and friends back home for helping me get through this.

P.S.: Maj. McClarey, I still got you.

1st Lt. Jonathan Ting, Bravo 1 Platoon Leader "Free at last1 Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!" (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) Thanks for having to deal with all our underwear and mess every day, laundry ladies!

Thank you and goodbye, MMA.

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Fremont, California Academics: Academic Fourragere, Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Band Ribbon Athletics: Physical Training MiUtary: LET MiUtary Class Ribbon.

Military Wreath, Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

Chesterfield, Missouri High Honors: Lt. Col. E.R. Jackson Music Award Activities: Band

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Evensong, Drama Ribbon, Athletics: Varsity Golf, Intramural Swimming Military: Parade Ribbon. LET Ribbon, Expert shooting Medal, Sharpshooter Medal Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon, Dramateers.

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2nd Lt. Jose Valdez, Charlie 3 Platoon Leader Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon Activities: Fine Arts Ribbon, Art Ribbon, Cadet Chorus Ribbon, Vespers Reader. Chapel Worker.

Evensong, Athletics: M-Club Ribbon, Soccer Captain, Intramural Soccer, Varsity Soccer, Physical Training. All-State Military Selection - Soccer. District Soccer Medal Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Posture Bar, Maroon Bar, Color Guard, Military Police. Parade Ribbon Miscellaneous: Ambassadors Ribbon.

Commendation Ribbon, Company Competition Ribbon

855 days. I'm finally done with this chapter of my life I would like to thank my brothers and my MMA family.

You know who you are.

Of course, my mom, sister and everyone back home deserve thanks.

Most importantly, I must thank the person who really showed me how to mature in all aspects - CSM Williams.

For those who are coming back, give the best you have.

Remember, underclassmen, never give up .. and like my brother told me, always look up.

I will always remember you, brothers: (Romo. Caraballo, Campos, Olea, Ruiz J.E. and J.P., Miranda, Zuazua, Beltrans, Guevara, Gutierrez, Kelley, Bisanz, Guerra M.， Padilla. Avelar I., Rosendo, Cepeda, Sanchez. Batalla, Gracia, Zamora and Krause). Thank you all.

Remember, If we are all alone, then we are all together in that Magic!

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Capt. Adam White, Battalion S-1 Pearland, Texas High Honors: Sen. John C. Danforth Plaque, Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque. Highest Scholarship Plaque.

Dr. James C. Olson Award. National Honor Society Pin. Valedictorian Academics: Academic Fourragere, Foreign Language Ribbon. Delta Phi Member. Delta Phi associate member. Delta Phi pledge Activities: Vespers Reader, Chapel Worker. Cadet Council. Evensong Athletics: Football Captain.

Intarmural Basketball, Intramural Weight Lifting. AH-State MiUtary Football.

Military: LET Military Class Ribbon, Military Wreath, Maroon Bar. Military Police, Parade Ribbon.

Platoon Leader. Squad Leader.

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I had a great experience at MMA. Oh, alright. I don*t know about great, but at least good. Anyway, I'm off to another four years at West Point.

I am going to miss all of my friends. Harralson. you were probably my very first friend at MMA. Thank you for being there for me for my three years.

Ting, it was great getting to know you. Have fun at Purdue. Callahan, you are one of my closest friends. Take it easy at Purdue, and have fun with Jennie.

Thank you to all of my other friends here. Now. however, it is time for "the smartest kid ever to grace Missouri Military Academy with his presence11 to say goodbye! So, take it easy guys. I will invite you all to the White House for a party when I am elected President.

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2nd Lt. Zebediah (Zeb) Wickman Atlantic, Iowa

"This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny." (Franklin D. Roosevelt)

I believe we do have such a destiny, friends, and I wish my classmates the best of luck. I will miss all of you ... even the juniors.

Thanks to my family for the support during my time at MMA I had the time of my life!

Academics: Academic Fourragere Activities: Art Ribbon Athletics: M-Club, Varsity Swimming, Varsity Wrestling, Physical Training, Horseback Riding, State Military Champion-Wrestling. State Military Champion - Golf. Best Long Distance Swimmer, Most Improved Swimmner Military: Honor Guard, Maroon Bax. Parade Bar Miscellaneous: Company Competition Ribbon

CpL Ian Williams Bluffdale, Utah

"Education is the best provision for old age."

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Maj. Rene Zuazua, Delta Commander In May 2004,1 was preparing to leave my home to come to MMA. Now, in May 2008,1 am preparing to leave what I so proudly recall as my second home. Four years away from home and from loved ones is not easy, but now its certainly harder to leave my friends who lived with me for 36 months.

First of all, I want to thanks to God for the opportunity. To my parents, to whom I know my calls were annoying, your advice really helped. I love you both.

Maria and Katy, thank you for your support over the years. CSM Williams, you really made an impact in my life.

To my friends at MMA (you know who you are), thank you for those moments which made my 1,461 days go easier. Thank you for that daily smile that turned my sad days into happy ones. I know I will be seeing you in Monterrey.

Finally, to my Delta guys, you really made me proud. Dont forget that if you fall down, get yourself up and move on.

Well, this is it. Goodbye, all.

P.S.: Use your brain adequately!

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San Pedro, Nuevo Leon, Mexico High Honors: Dorsey Anderson, Class of 1895 Cup. Meritas Plaque for Excellence in Discipline, Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque, Richard Hall Memorial Award Athletics: Varsity Swimming.

Varsity Track Military: Soldier's Bar

Seniors vs. Faculty Cadets win softball〉but faculty keeps cage crown

Above, Capt. Ben Quint and MajGen Robert M. Flanagan force David Joung to the outside in the faculty's sixth straight basketball yvin, a 65-60 decision. Right, Drew Bisanz snags a pop-up in front of Bobby Kelley in the seniors' softball triumph. Below right, Jose Luis Castro tries to keep the senior pink slip battle flag from blowing in Jose Valdez's face at Brad Calvert Field.

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Ben Quint lobby for a call from the faculty Generals' bench in Centennial Gymtorium. Above center, Angel Torres and luchadore Jose Enrique Ruiz warn the faculty to beware. At right, Capt. Brian Maher pops up a foul ball in front of catcher James Poettker and cadets watching the softball contest.

Juniors: Class of 2009 Class learns, prepares for its year on top

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2008's juniors will lead cadets in 2009, including, clockwise from top left: Rail-Splitters re-enactor Dani Erickson; Dylan Waschkoyvski and Dennis Newman, shown here working on "At Ease," who were designated as Bravo and Echo company commanders, respectively, for 2008-09; Bobby Blue and Will Judice, taking a break on the bleachers; Mitchell Thomas, escorting his mother, Mrs. Lisa Thomas, at the Final Ball; and Spencer Thomas, returning the ball to the referee after scoring a touchdown on Colonels Field.

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Antonio Barajas McAllen, Texas

Jose Benites Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas, Mexico

Drew Benoit Osterville, Massachusetts

Bobby Blue Council Bluffs. Iowa

Logan Branch Norman, Oklahoma

Nathaniel Brand Geneva. Illinois

Luis Calzada Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

Ben Chantos Bloomington. Illinois

Tliomas Clubb West Lynn. Oregon

Gannon Davis Belmont. Michigan

Ruben Diaz Saltillo. Coahuila. Mexico

Chris Enox Mansfield. Texas

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Hector Esquer Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico

Harold Alex Flynn Fulton. Missouri

Stephen Cory Forlenberry Grenada, Mississippi

Lukas Goza Greeley, Colorado

Jung Hun Han Gangnam-ku, Seoul, South Korea

Luke Harris St. Louis, Missouri

Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato Bellaire, Texas

Chris Jones Joplin, Missouri

William Judice The Woodlands, Texas

JakobJundi Meunchen, Germany

Michael Chris Henderson Smith's Grove, Kentucky

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Ki Min Kang Yongin, Soulh Korea

Hyung Woo Kim Goyang. South Korea

Jun Yong Lee Kangnam-gu, Seoul. South Korea

Travis Mattoon Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kyu Won (David) Lee Seoul. Soulh Korea

Cody McCutcheon Austin. Texas

Devin Lang Columbia, Illinois

Dennis Newman Climax. Michigan

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Jorge Salva Mexico City, Mexico

Ramon Preciado Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

Collin Reynolds Brookline. Missouri

Juan Pablo Ruiz Irapuato Guanajuato, Mexico

Aldo Sanchez Tamuin, S.L.P., Mexico

Reuben Senatore Anthem, Arizona

Matthew Spears Fayetteville. Arkansas

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Ming Yen Tsai Irvine, California

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Peter Walters Jr. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jung Soo Woo Seoul, South Korea

Yang Wang Beijing. China

Dylan Waschkowski Council Bluffs, Iowa

Anthony Wurl Columbus, Indiana

Derek Wilson Mount Vernon. Illinois

Feng Zhang Shenzhen. Guangdong, China

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Sophomores: Class of 2010 Tenth-graders getting the hang ofhigh school

Sophomores had a big year in 2008-09. Clockwise from top left, Capt. Keith Morgan has a conference with Matt Elmore and his parents, Mike and Carol Elmore; Ty Anner went on the Sophomore Pilgrimniage to state offices in Jefferson City with Libby Pratt of Mexico High School and Robert Arens of Community R-6; Joshua Beyer and Robert Carrillo visit in the MMA Fieldhouse stands with families on Mother's Day; Janies Haig was the youngest Wallace Fry Speech Contest finalist; Luis Gonzalez and Si Chan Law prepare to do pugil sticks battle; Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Tank Aguilera, Doug Dieckgraefe andjunior Alex Flynn participate in wheelbarrow 64 races at the fall picnic and games.

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Tarik Aguilera Miami, Florida

Eric Beltran San Pedro. Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Jordan Allen Hot Springs. Arkansas

Ty Arnier Austin, Texas

Juan Bandin Weston, Florida

Eduardo Benites Ciudad Victoria.

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Joshua Beyer Waukee, Iowa

Matthew Bradford Jenks. Oklahoma

Jose Juan Carrera Irapuaio.

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Roman Cepeda Torreon. Coahuila, Mexico

Juan Pablo De Esesarte Mexico City. Mexico

Doug Dieckgraefe St. Louis, Missouri

Matthew Elmore Hendersonville, Tennessee

Janies Haig Anchorage, Alaska

Hector Herrera Durango, Durango, Mexico

,归 Hector Gonzalez Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Luis Gonzalez San Diego, California

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James (Jimmy) Irwin Punta Gorda, Florida

Sea Jun Kang Goyang City, South Korea

Joo Eun Kim Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Armando Lanz Atizpan, Estado de Mexico, Mexico

Si Chan Law Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. South Korea

Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee Seoul, South Korea

Ji Hyeong Lee Yongin, Gyungkido.

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Kyuin (Kevin) Lee Seoul. South Korea

Zhe (Jeremy) Li Wuhan. Hubei. China

Diego Lopez Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

Jaime Lopez Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Mexico

Joel Loza Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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Matthew Mitchell Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania

Julian Montgomery Rosemont, Illinois

Marcos Mustri Mexico City, Mexico

Felix Navarrete Phoenix. Arizona

Areli Ochoa San Femando, Tamaulipas. Mexico

Jose Pelaez Naucalpan, Esiado de Mexico. Mexico

Eduardo Torres Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico

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Derek Williams Springfield, Missouri

Alex Yeakel Muscatine, Iowa

Ricardo Zesati Torreon. Coahuila. Mexico

William Zhong St. Louis. Missouri

From left, sophomores Jorge Vallejo and Luis Gonzalez dress to the center off eshman Renato Zapata during the Senior Review in May on Colonels Field.

The final three in the Dads Day Weekend drilldown for underclassmen were Morrow Tamasese and sophomores Andres Camino and James Haig, from left.

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Freshmen: Class of 2011 Cadets make successful step up to high school Freshmen adapted to high school life and made an impact on the Corps of Cadets in 2007-08. Clockwise, from top left, Alex Dykes collects his awardfrom Lt. Col. James E. Medley after he won the traditional paper airplane contest for his company at the Wentworth Academy basketball game in Centennial Gymtoriuin. Top right, Nick Helverson takes his date on the grand inarch at the Dads Day Ball. Vicente Gracia gets the signal as Bobby Kelley waits at third. Bottom right, Jacey Drummond clears a hurdle. Josh Benton plays the tuba.

Matthew EerNisse was a member of the RailSplitters re-enactors.

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Senior Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng and Siheng (Henry) Lei play a piano duet at the Spring Pops Concert.

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Joshua Benton Creve Coeur, Missouri

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Jeong Yong Choi Chungnam. South Korea

Chi Woon Chung Yuseong-gu. Daejeon.

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Jacey Dnimmond Shawnee, Kansas

Alex Dykes Olive Branch, Mississippi

Matthew EerNisse Si. Louis, Missouri

Ryne Frank Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Juan Garcia San Pedro, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

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Tanner Johnson Cameron. Missouri

Joel Kleeman Castle Rock. Colorado

Mat Lambert Redfield, South Dakota

Jordan Langton Branson West, Missouri

Jun Hyeok Lee SuhGu, Gwan G Joo, South Korea

Siheng (Henry) Lei Beijing, China

Andrew Lew Pleasanton, California

Chau Luong St. Louis, Missouri

Hugh McLennan Las Vegas, Nevada

Kyle Perkinson St. Louis, Missouri

Jared Polito Cleveland, Ohio

Fernando Porras Leon. Guanajuato. Mexico

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Alan Ramos Laredo, Texas

Jeffrey Rider Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Roy (Max) Robens IV Springfield. Missouri

Andrew Smith St. Louis, Missouri

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Cameron Stock Aledo. Texas

Adam Timper Kent. Washington

Kevin Wan St. Louis. Missouri

Zhoumengyang Sun Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. China

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Luke Westrich St. Louis, Missouri

George Wiese St. Charles. Missouri

Mauricio Zamora Mexico City, Mexico

Renato Zapata IV Laredo, Texas

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Top right, "At Ease" staffers Jimmy Irwin, Anthony Wurl, Nevin Harralson and Cameron Stock listen to instructions. Jake Goro solos with the Cadet Chorus at a Rotary Club meeting; Scoutmaster Maj. Joe Ableman and Lt. Col. James E. Medley represent MMA Boy Scout Troop 39 on Boy Scout Sunday in the Fieldhouse; and the Drum and Bugle Corps plays as cadets march to dine, top to bottom right.

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Military Police Unit posts for safety at all campus events

Members of the MMA Military Police included Matthew EerNisse, Nick Norwood, Juan Pablo Ruizf Mauricio Arregui, Jorge Romo, Uriel Beltran, Matt Mitchell, Aldo Sanchez and Sea Jun Kang, front row, from left. Back row: Roman Cepeda, Eric Beltranfaculty sponsor Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette^ Kyuin (Kevin Lee) and Cameron Stock. Top right, Kang posts yvith MajGen Robert M. Flanagan's flag at a review. Center, Norwood awaits the arrival of the Formal Inspection staff. Bottom right, Stock posts at the gate for Mother's Day. Beloyv, Ruiz prepares to lead the unit out for a review.

Color Guard National, International units post at events Members of the MMA National Color Guard for 2007-08 yveref from left: faculty supervisor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, Alex Flynn, commander James Poettker, David Joung, Zebediah Wickman, Daniel Erickson and Daniel Miranda. The group posted at MMA and area events, competed in various events and was present at all battalion reviews.

The 2007-08 MMA International Color Guard included, front row, from left: Ki Min Kang, Si Chan Law, Yang Wang, Zach McCabe, Adam Timper, Luke Harris and Ji Hyeong Lee. Back row, left to right: Jorge Cabello, Shi Xuan Meng, Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee, Luis Gonzalez, Joseph Lowrey, faculty supervisor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, Jun Hyeok Leef Areli Ochoa, Daniel Miranda and Jose Salinas.

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Top row and inside: Angel Olea, Christopher Storie, Yuseanne Campos, Manuel Camargo, Alex Flynn, faculty supervisor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette, Daniel Erickson, Logan Branch and Dennis Newman. The team improved throughout the year and finished ninth in team drill at the National High School Drill Meet in Daytona Beachy Fla., in the spring.

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Rail-Splitters Re-enactors complete successful second year

The Rail-Splitters World War II re-enactment group had a successful second year at MMA, increasing its membership and schedule. In photo at top, members pose with other enthusiasts at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. In the group photo, above right, are Nathan Brand, Zach Barton, Hugh Carnahan, Matt EerNisse, Rocky Huppert, Geoff Spaulding, Derek Uhley, Josh Beyer, Reuben Senatore, director Capt. Michael Shoemaker, Stephen Martin, sponsor Capt. Ben Quint, Chris Taylor, Luis Marcano, Ian Williams, Daniel Erickson, Luis Gonzalez, Jake Miller and sponsor Lt. John Schell. Not pictured: Ian Stevenin, Thomas Clubb and Joseph Lowrey. Gonzalez 86 draws a bead, center left, and Uhley sits at the helm of a vintage Jeep, above left.

Rail-Splitters Jefferson Barracks^ Walk Back highlight slate

Clockwise from top left, Daniel Erickson, Luis Gonzalez, Josh Beyer, Jake Miller and Hugh Carnahan rest after taking a hill. Top right, Beyer and Carnahan fire from the window of a vacant building. Center right, Ian Williams patrols a roadside as a Jeep approaches from behind. Lower right, Chris Taylor takes a break from unpacking gear.

Loyver left, Rail-Splitters pause between battles at the Walk Back in Time re-enactment at the Audrain County Historical Museum site in Mexico,

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Band PuradeSy Murine Ball highlight school year

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Cadet Chorus GorOy Choi win year-end awards

Clockwise from top left, most valuable Cadet Chorus member award yvinner Jake Got o performs a difficult solo W" the MMA Band at Festival of the Arts. Top right, the Chorus recorded Christmas songs for KOMU-TV in Columbia. Bottom right, the group sang several songs for the Festival of the Arts on Mother's Day weekend. Bottom left, director Capt.

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Cadet Chorus Singers perform throughout the year

Top left, from front, Cadet Chorus members were Jeong Yong Choi, Angel Olea, Logan Branch, Geoff Spaulding, Si Chan Layv, Doug Dieckgraefe, Todd Minnett, Derek Uhley, accompanist Maj. Peggy Reynard, Jake Goro, Luis Marcano, Zach McCabe, Jorge Romo, Jose Valdez, director Capt. Michael Shoemaker, Richard Johnson and Nathan Brand. Top right, the Chorus performed at King's Daughters Nursing Home, as well as the Missouri Veterans Home and for Kiwanis and Rotary in Mexico. Center right, Choi and Branch sing a duet, and bottom right, Marcano sings a carol at the Ahunni Christinas Party in St. Louis.

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Fine Arts Epple Art Show showcases cadets' artistic skills

Cadets display their best arhvork at the annual Katherine Epple Art Show on the mezzcinine in Centennial Gymtorium each spring. Clockwise from top left are Cody Callahan, Manuel Camargo, George Wiese, Ryne Frank and family, Dennis Newman, Hunter Dock and his father, Mr. Morris Dock.

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Top left photo, jounialism students cadet editor Jake Miller, Jose Luis Castro, Victor Caraballo, Renato Zapata and Will Judice. Top right, Jose Enrique Ruiz, cadet photo editor Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng, Tanner Johnson and Ian Stevenin. Center, Director of Information and Publications Capt. Mark L. Elwood shoots soccer with Rocky Huppert and Miller. Lower left, Capt. Elwood presented Cheng with the Pearl Green Whitney Memorial Award. Castro shoots baseball, center.

Right, Miller won the Lyle Wilson Journalism Scroll and Davison Broadcast Trophy.

'At Ease' Cadet team edits, compiles literary magazine Faculty sponsors Capt. Syl Miansfield and Capt. Marijo Lagemann, left photo, top row, smile as "At Ease'1 staffers mug for the camera, including Cameron Stock, Kyle Perkinson, Dennis Newman, Anthony Wurl, Giorgio Bonadiman, Nevin Harralson, Thomas Mennemeyer, Roman Cepeda, Jim Irwin and Dylan Waschkoyvski.

At right, Giorgio Bonadiman edits copy for "At Ease." Below left, Dennis Newman sorts through possible photo illustrations as Anthony Wurl reads a selection on the computer screen in Capt. Syl Mansfield's room. Below right, Thomas Mennemeyer looks for grammatical errors. Bottom center, Jim Irwin, Kyle Perkinson and Bonadiman listen to instructions for editing copy and selecting photos from Capt.

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Dramateers Spring play, ^Beowulf: User Friendly^ " a big hit

Top left, Zach McCabe, Shi Xu an Meng and Kyle Perkinson form the dragon in "Beowulf: User Friendly," the Dramateers' spring play in Centennial Gymtorium. Top right, Anthony Wurl presents "To Kiss, or Not to Kiss" at the Festival of the Arts.

Left, Romeo (James Poettker) holds Merentio (Thomas Mennemeyer) as he dies in Act 3, Scene 3 of "Romeo and Juliet."

Right, Beowulf (Jake Goro) accepts a gift from King Hrothgar (Geoff Spaulding).

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Boy Scouts Troop 39 boasts four Eagle Scouts Members of MMA Boy Scout Troop 39 included Ricardo Letnmen Meyer, Tyler McDaniel, Quinn Hacke, Kyung Pyo Kim, Jordan Uthe, Paul Sauvie, Jack Meyer, Brennan Darnall, Yuri Allen, Alex LeGrand, assistant Scoutmaster Capt. Carl Crawford, Jacob Von Feldt, Quinn Gutshall, Elijah Hayes, Zackwrie Parr, Scoutmaster Maj. Joe Ableman, Hyung Woo Kim, Fernando Gomez, Stephen Myers, Parker Bridge, Chris Helverson, Ting Yuan Chen, Gage Oshman, Kervins Jean Baptiste, Salvador Vallejo, Jose A. Ruiz, Alan Chapa, Andres Ramirez, Fernando Navarro, Edgar Cantu, Andy Broyvn, Martin Cota, Juan Carlos Zepeda, Daniani Frazer, Alejandro Pradilla, Clay Samuelson, Alvaro Cueva, Mauricio Ortiz, John McAlister, Mariano Irurita, Cole Vow ell, Thomas Clubb, Joshua Beyer, Hugh Carnahan, Cameron Stock, Dane Frederick, Chris Enox, Ovidio Escamilla, Tyler Barrentine and Zach McCabe.

Left, Maj. Ableman recognizes Hugh Carnahan and Lukas Goza for their completion of the requirements for Eagle Scout during the Scout Sunday Review in February.

Below left, by year's end four MMA High School cadets had reached Eagle Scout status by completing the Board of Review: Goza, Carnahan, Frederick and Clubb.

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Cadet Council The 2007-08 Cadet Council included, from left: Hugh McLennan, Luis Gonzalez, George Wiese, faculty sponsor MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, Anthony Wurl, Yuscan ne Campos, Jake Miller, Uriel Beltran, Adam White, Javier Guevara, Won Uk Lee, Ty Anner, Antonio Barajas and Luke Harris. Not pictured are Victor Caraballo and Kyung Pyo Kim.

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Delta Phi Elite ncddemic society has a strong year

Members of Delta Phi academic honor society for 2007-08 included Alan Chapa, Janies Poettker, Thomas Clubb, David Joungf Bryan Ashley, Won Uk Lee, Jung Soo Woo, Matt Doughty, Manuel Camargo, faculty sponsor Dean of Academics Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi, Hyung Woo Kim, Alan Ramos, Gerardo Perez, Kyung Pyo Kim, Glenn Petty, Kyu Won (David) Lee and Dennis Newman, back row from left. Seated are Cameron Stock, Si Chan Layvf Javier Guevara, Yuscanne Campos, Giorgio Bonadiman, Adam White, Dylan Waschkowski, Mariano Irurita, Anthony Wurl and Ty Anner.

Delta Phi co-sponsored two blood drives, where cadets like Richard Johnson donated; greeted guests at concerts and handed out programs at events in Centennial Gymtorium, and held a banquet >vith the National Honor Society Chapter in May in the MMA Dining Hall. Mexico businessman and Board of Visitors member Mr. Steve Hagan spoke to cadets about visualizing positive outcomes, bottom right.

MMA Chairman of the Board of Trustees Col. Charles R. Stribling III listens to Mr. Hagan's message.

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M-Club members gather on the hill below Centennial Gymtorium for a photo. From left: Derek Wilson, Zeb Dickman, Richard Johnson, Glenn Petty, Jun Yong Lee, Anthony Wurlf Thomas Clubb, Devin Lang, Hugh Carnahan, Thomas Mennemeyer, James Poettker, Angel Olea, sponsors Capt. Brian Maher and Capt. Marijo Lagemann, Victor Caraballo, Yuscanne Campos, Rene Zuazua, Jorge Romo, Manuel Camargo, Carleton Krause, Spencer Thomas, Javier Guevara, Christian Gutierrez, Uriel Beltran, Nevin Harralson and Alex Hall. Not pictured: Bobby Kelley and 101 Matt Spears,

Soccer Caraballo, Guevara pace another winning team Left, Devin Lang clears the ball away from the MMA goal area. Right, Juan De Esesarte does a bicycle kick. Below left, head coach Capt. AH Syed presents the Moberly Tournament runnerup trophy to Mag. Gen. Robert M. Flanagan as team captains Jose Valdez, Angel Olea and Victor Caraballo look on.

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Left, defender Jose Valdez prepares to send a long pass.

Above, head coach Capt. AH Syed posed with soccer award winners for fall 2007, including Eduardo Benites, MVP Victor Caraballo^ Nick Schwartz and Kyu Won (David) Lee at the High School Fall Sports Banquet in the MMA Dining Hall.

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Football Colonels1 numbers improve in 2007

Members of the 2007 Colonels football team include Jake Goro, Alex Hall, Cody Callahan, Ryan Miranda^ Bobby Kelley, Janies Poettkerf Rosendo Gonzalez, Christian Gutierrez and Jorge Romo, front row from left.

Second row: Chris Taylor, Stephen Martin, Vincent Chen, Thomas Mennemeyer, Manuel Camargo, Bryan Ashley, Brad Lutat, Adam White and Uriel Beltran. Third row: Zach McCabe, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Chris Henderson, Tyler Corbin, Spencer Thomas, Matt Spears, Morrow Tamasese and Travis Mattoon. Fourth row: Ricardo Zesati, Antonio Barajas, Dani Erickson, Anthony Wurlf Sea Jun Kang, Logan Branch and Derek Wilson. Fifth row: Sergei Hudson, Robert Carrillo, Ty Annerf Luis Gonzalez, Jung Soo Woo, Adam Timper and Jacey Drummond. Sixth row: Luke Harris, Jared Polito, George Wiesef Mat Lambert, High McLennan^ Tanner Johnson^ Matt EerNisse and Chau Luong. Back row: Max Roberts, Ian Williams, Tommy Mansell, Capt. Ben Qiiintf head coach Capt. Brian Maher, Capt. Jonathan Griffin, Jackson Pavelka and David Williams. Not pictured: Dane Frederick, Jonathan Ting, Ben Chantos and Bryan Katt.

Left, Bryan Ashley punts as Christian Gutierrez protects. Above, players put hands in high during a time-out huddle. Right, Adam White closes in to sack the Fayette quarterback on Colonels Field.

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Wrestling Colonels post an 8-1 record in dual meets

David Williams has his opponent in serious trouble, top right. Above, Logan Branch is in control in his match in Centennial Gymtoriiun. Right, Bryan Katt spins away from his opponent at the state high school yvrestling tournament in Columbia.

Colonels 2007-08 wrestlers include, front row, from left: Javier Guevara, Nick Norwood, Manuel Camargo, Bryan Katt, Zeb Wickman and Alex Hall. Middle ro>^: Logan Branch, Derek Whitacre, Spencer Thomas, David Williains, Armando Lanz and Tommy Mansell. Back row: Collin Reynolds, coach Charles Frye, Tarik Aguilera, Sea Jun Kang, Matt Doughty, Jung Soo Woo, Ian Stevenin, Anthony Wurl, Si Chan Law, head coach Capt. AU Syed and Drew Benoit. At right, Guevara prepares to pin his opponent.

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Basketball Team improves as season progresses

The 2007-08 basketball Colonels, indued^ front royv,from left: Ty Ann er, Won Uk Lee, Robert Carrillo, Vincent Chen, Ji Hyeong Lee and Kevin Wan. Center royv: Jake Miller, Drew Bisanz, Wen Hsin Change Alan Ramos, Victor Caraballo, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, David Joung, Jeong Yong Choi and Michael Han er-MeA Hister. Back row, assistant coach Capt. Nancy Schnell, Kai Chia Hsiao, Cory Laird, Derek Wilson, Juan Pablo Ruiz, Bobby Kelley, Carleton Krause, Peter Walters, Matt Spears, Siheng Lei and head coach Maj. Michael Pemberton. Not pictured, Feng Zhang.

Above left, Derek Wilson drives against Tipton, Center, Uriel Beltran puts up a soft runner versus Logos. At right, Drew Bisanz drives past a Malta Bend defender to the basket in Centennial Gymtorium.

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Basketball Cage team posts 8-14 record

Above, coaches Capt. Nancy Schnell and Maj. Michael Pemberton posr with team MVP Carleton Krause. At right, Matt Spears dribbles against a Gateway defender. Middle right, Maj. Pemberton discusses tactics with Victor Caraballo, Below, Bobby Kelley pulls up for a jumper. Bottom right Krause is fouled as Cory Laird prepares to rebound.

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Above, Thomas Mennemeyer, Capt. Brian Maher and Chris Henderson conference on the mound.

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The 2008 Colonels included, front row, from left: Peter Walters, Brad Lutat, Thomas Meiinemeyer, Carleton Krause, Bobby Kelley, Alex Hall, James Poettker and Chris Enox. Row two: Chris Storie, Drew Benoit, Dennis Newman, Derek Wilson, Chris Henderson, Spencer Thomas, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato and Dani Erickson. Row three: Cody McCutcheon^ Ryne Frank, George Wiese, Sean Hurst, Joseph Lowrey, Matt Bradford, Robert Carrillo, Vicente Gracia, Tanner Johnson^ Luke Westrich and Ramon Preciado. Back row: Rafael Diez Pineyro, Max Roberts, Isaac Padilla, Capt. head coach Brian Maher, 116 assistant coach Capt. Ben Quint, Bobby Blue, Geoff Spaulding and Collin Reynolds.

Track Montgomery « state berth highlights season

Top left, Ian Stevenin runs the 3,200. Top right Luis Marcano takes the handoff from Conor Susi in the 800-meter relay. Center left, Chi Wooh Chung runs the hurdles at the Osage Beach Track Meet.

Left, Rocky Huppert hurls the discus at South Callaway High School, Above left, assistant coach Lt. Ousseynou Samb presents Julian Montgomery with his district runner-up high jump medal. Montgomery earned a berth in the state meet.

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Top right, Capt. Nancy Schnell, head coach, poses with most valuable player David Joung. Top left, Juan Bandin lines up a chip shot. Above left, Dane Frederick waits his turn as Andrew Smith sights his drive. Above right, Jose Juan Carrera considers his options. Left, Derek Uhley plays from the fairway.

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MMA cadets can compete in a variety of non-interscholastic sports, including soccer, football, swimming and basketball. Pictured here are some cadets participating in soccer and football in the spring. Clockwise from top left, Jun Ho Ko, Juan DeEsesarte and Sung Chan (Daniel) Lee play soccer on Colonels Field.

Top rightf a group of cadets battle for the ball. Center right, Jordan Allen pressures Adam Timper under the watchful eye of Capt. Jonathan Griffin as Jake Goro, Andrew Lew and Nick Helverson pursue the play in flag football. At right, Jan Aguilera, Jose Allard and Alex Dykes chase an overthrown pass.

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Sports Accomplishments Colonels athletes reach state〉all-district, set school marks

Director of Athletics Capt. Brian Maher announced that Jose Benites, Victor Caraballo, Eduardo Benites, Jose Valdez and Angel Olea made the first team all-district soccer team. Caraballo completed the year as the Academy's all-time career scoring leader. Right, Carleton Krause broke the MMA 50meter freestyle swiinming record.

Seniors Manuel Camargo and Bryan Katt qualified for the state yvresfling meet, and pose with coaches Capt. AH Syed and Mr. Charles Fry. Camargo placed fifth. Right, Maj. Lawrence McClarey presents sophomore Julian Montgomery with the district num er-up high jump medal which earned him the first trip to state for an MMA trackster in 19 years.

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Capt. Brian Maher, MMA director of athletics, named seven Athlete of the Month award winners in 2007-08, including Glenn Petty, Ryan Miranda, Carleton Krause and Victor Caraballo, clockwise from top left.

Krause set a school record in the 50-meter freestyle and Caraballo, pictured with co-captains Jose Valdez and Angel Olea, became the Academy rs all-time leading scorer in soccer.

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Military Cadets learn marching, training, military lifestyle Right, the Color Guard is prominent in every Sunday military review at MMA. Bottom left, Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette supervisors a physical training exercise.

Below right, Mauricio Arregui and Sea Jun Kang lead the MMA Military Police into a review. Bottom right, William Zhong, Taylor Barton, Jimmy Irwin, Ian Stevenin and Mitchell Thomas are at parade rest.

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Jonathan Griffin and Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz count pull-ups by Luis Gonzalez and Joel Kleeman.

Center right, Vicente Gracia runs a shuttle drill. Bottom right, Jose Enrique Ruiz and Matt Mitchell do pull-ups. Bottom left, Bobby Kelley anchors Sergei Hudson for sit-ups.

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Army Days Delta wins Golden Boot Plaque once again

Top left. Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette presents Delta Company Commander Rene Zuazua with the Golden Boot Plaque for Army Days champion company. Top right, Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng and Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen engage in a spiritedpugilsticks battle in the MMA Fieldhouse.

Left, Jakob Jun di scored one of the best times in the rope climb. Rightf Jacey Drummond and Kai Chia Hsiao participate in the 3-niile road march.

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Faculty: Administration Col. Charles R. Stribling III Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Maj Gen Robert M. Flanagan Academy President

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Lt. Col. James E. Medley Executive Officer

Col. Ronald J. Kelly Director of Development

High School Commandant of Cadets

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Mrs. Kathy Diederich Director of Financial Aid

Lt. Col. Frank Giuseffi High School Dean of Academics

Assistant to the President History instructor

Capt. Chris Hagan Academy Quartermaster

Mr. Greg Morton Director of Grounds and Maintenance

Lt. Cmdr. Mike Logan Director of Technology

Lt. Mike Kulas Technology assistant

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Maj. Gregory Seibert Director of Admissions

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Capt. Samuel Blair Director of International Relations

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Mrs. Penny Bealmer Administrative assistant for Admissions

Mrs. Melissa Wilson Administrative assistant

Mrs. Kathy Brooks Director of Accounting

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Mr. Mark Clark Academy barber

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1970 MMA graduate Dr. Peter Ekern Academy physician

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Capt. Gregory McDonald Science instructor

CPO1 Randy Smith Science instructor

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Facuity & Staff Capt. Sylvia Mansfield English Department chair

Capt. Mark L. Elwood Director of Information and Publications

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Journalism instructor 'Eagle' & 'Taps' publisher

Capt. Jonathan Griffin English instructor

Capt. Ben Quint English as a Second Language instructor

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Capt. Eduardo Gonzalez Foreign Language Department chair Spanish instructor

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Lt. Katherine Larison Academy librarian

Mrs. Leigh Ann Finck High School Office Administrative Assistant

Mr. Max Newberry Equestrian instructor

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Facuity & Staff Lt. Col. Henry Matlosz Social Studies Department chair

Capt. Brian Maher Director of Atheltics History instructor

Humanities instructor Weights room supervisor

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Capt. Will Walker Director of Counseling

Maj. Lawrence McClarey Social studies instructor

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Maj. Joe Ableman Mathematics Department chair

Capt. Ananta Khanal Mathematics and science instructor

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Capt. Ali Syed Mathematics instructor

Lt. Ousseynou Samb Mathematics instructor

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Ms. Cary Crouch Student center manager

Rev. Randall Sawyer Academy Chaplain

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Col. Dana F. Reynard Fine Arts Department chair

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Faculty & Staff Maintenance staffers included Doug Scott, Ray Heaton, Daniel Burton, David Cross, Jason Jones, Charles Stockdall, director Greg Morton, Jeff Stone, Donnie Strube, Jim Hilderman and Larry Whitney from left in photo at left.

Below, canteen manager Cary Crouch poses with Amanda Burnett. Not pictured is Marcina Miller.

AmeriServe dining hall staff included Marcina Miller, Alan Vestal, Jacob Boyle, Torben Rummans, Ashley Scoggins, Cody Eberlin, John Tucker, D.J. Wadsager, Paula Hill, Alice Curtis, Shawna Gifford and MMA director Jennifer Thornton, from left above. Not pictured are Debra Nichols, Randall Benton^ Larry Birch, Marjorie Gode, Jerry Wyss, Joshua Shook and Nathan Phelps, Quartermaster staff, below, included Denise Barker, Marianne Dickherbery Karen Bakke, Jane Higginbotham and Quartermaster Capt. Chris Haganf from left.

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Alpha Barracks Comes Down Structure removed to build Academic Complex

Alpha Barracks, which had served MMA as housing or classrooms since 1916-17 academic year, came down in the spring, with the final wall falling March 24 while cadets were away on spring break. The space will be used to build a 43,350-square-foot, $8.5 million project will house all MMA High School and Middle School classrooms. It is being built under U.S. Green Buildings Council guidelines, and parts of the architecture were saved before demolition.

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Top leftf Middle School cadets sing "Old M.M.A,'' at the conclusion of a trimester awards uet in the MMA Dining Hall. Top right, Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman observes Samuelson's plan for his jack-o-lantern during the annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. e, Lt. Richards Boyce and cadets Mike Lijewski and Stephen Meyers canoe doyvn the Steel Left, Paul Sauvie checks out Yuri Allen's hand-held electronic device during some free Top left, Lt. Boyce and Middle School Commandant Maj. Mark Vaughan watch as in Cota and Fernando Navarro compete in the Pony Express on Colonels Field during the

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Martin Cota Los Mochis. Sinaloa. Mexico

Dong Hwan Chung Go Yang Si, South Korea

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Alvaro Cueva Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Alexander Gross Jackson, Missouri

Ovidio Escamilla San Pedro. Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Quinn Hacke Si. Louis. Missouri

Ricardo Lemmen Meyer Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

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Damani Frazer Centerville. Virginia

Kyung Pyo Kim Kangnamgu, Seoul. South Korea

Michael Lijewski Jr. Gatesville. Texas

Feniando Gomez Huixquilucan, Estado de Mexico. Mexico

Jonathan Langsmith I-Iunlsville, Alabama

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Tyler McDaniel Villa Ridge. Missouri

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Jose A. Ruiz Tucson, Arizona

Clay Samuelson Springfield, Illinois

Pablo Portilia La Paz. Baja California, Mexico

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Ricardo Leminen Meyer Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

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Jonathan Langsmith Huntsville, Alabama

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Tyler McDaniel Villa Ridge, Missouri

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Jose A. Ruiz Tucson, Arizona

Clay Samuelson Springfield. Illinois

Pablo Portilla La Paz, Baja California. Mexico

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Andrew Tennant Olathe. Kansas

Jordan Uthe Collierville, Tennessee

Johnny Tran Garden Grove. California

Salvador Vallejo Guadalajara, Jalisco. Mexico

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Eighth-graders Jordan Uthe, Kyung Pyo Kim and Kevin Mansell enjoy treats and jack-olanterns in the student center as part of the 2007 Halloween festivities at MMA.

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Cole Vowell Marlin. Tennessee

Qiao Zhao Shandong. China

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Alan Chapa Monterrey. Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Ting Yuan Chen Magong. Taiwan

Sergio Elizondo Garza Garcia. Nuevo Leon. Mexico

Quinn Gutshall Urbandale, Iowa

You Sung Han Yangcheongu, Seoul, South Korea

Chris Helverson Blue Springs. Missouri

Gonzalo Ibarra Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Mariano Irurita San Miguel Allende, Guanajuato. Mexico

Clayton Johnson Uvalde, Texas

Jack Meyer Jr. Mt. Washington, Kentucky

Mauricio Ortiz Zapopan. Jalisco. Mexico

Gage Oshman Olathe, Kansas

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Andres Ramirez Naucalpan, Estado de Mexico. Mexico

Jacob Woods Kirksville, Missouri

Juan Zepeda Mexico City. Mexico

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Parker Bridge Labadie. Missouri

Brennan Damall Bartlett, Tennessee

Federico Gonzalez Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico

Elijah Hayes Silver Spring, Nevada

Kervins Jean Baptiste Billerica, Massachusetts

Alex LeGrand Chesterfield, Missouri

Zackwrie Parr Jr. Poplar Bluff. Missouri

Paul Sauvie Inola, Oklahoma

Chet Tex Decatur, Illinois

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Middle School Staff Maj. Mark Vaughan Middle School Commandant

Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman Middle School Principal Reading instructor Literature instructor

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Maj. Judy Twells Literature, mathematics and reading instructor

Maj. Bernard Strunk History instructor Geometry instructor Rifle, military instructor

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Staff Sgt. Robert Munson

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Mrs. Nancy Guthrie

Mrs. Carolyn Potter

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Bravo Company Middle School switches to HS officers in 2007-08

Members of Bravo Company for 2007-08 included, guide-on bearer Mike Lijewski, front center. First row, from left: Ricardo Lemmen Meyer, Hyuk Woo Choi, Fernando Gomez, Thomas Clubb, Gaston Batalla, Company Commander Javier Guevara, Jonathan Ting, Kyung Pyo Kim, Gerardo Perez, Jonathan Langsmith and Fernando Navarro. Second row: Mariano Irurita, Cole Vowell, Jose A. Ruiz, Kevin Mansell, Johnny Tran, Martin Cota, Drew Tennantf Alejandro Pradilla, Timothy Barrentine, Alvaro Cueva, Federico Gonzalez, Juan Zepeda, Ovidio Escamilla and Yuri Allen. Third row: Quinn Gutshall, Pablo Portilla, Alan Chapa, Salvador Vallejo, Mauricio Ortiz, Edgar Cantu, Julio Montiel, Alexander Belton, Gonzalo Ibarra, Alexander Gross, Eric Chiu, Qiao Zhao, Gage Oshman and John McAlister. Fourth row: Sergio Elizondo, Elijah Hayes, Stephen Myers, Clay Samuelson, Andres Ramirez, Andrew Chow, Paul Sauvie, Eui Jeong Chung, Jordan Uthe, Dong Hwan Chung, Kervins Jean Baptiste, Brennan Darnall, Jacob Woods and Damani Frazer. Back row: Chet Tex, Jacob Von Feldt, Jack Meyer, Tyler McDaniel, Zackwrie Parr, You Sung Han, Alex Legrand, Clay Johnson, Quinn Hacke, Ting Yuan Chen, Parker Bridge, Chris Helverson and Andy Brown.

Bravo Company officers pose in front of their barracks.

Kneeling, front, is Jonathan Langsmith. Center front is Company Commander Javier Gue varaf flanked by Kyung Pyo Kim and Ricardo Lemmen Meyer. Back row are Gaston Batalla, Jonathan Ting, Thomas Clubb, Gerardo Perez, Hyuk Woo Choi and Fernando Gomez. Faculty officers are Commandant Maj. Mark Vaughan and Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman.

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Middle School Clubs, Groups Scouts, new train and photography clubs popular

Top, Scouts Hyuk Woo Choi, Fernando Navarro and Jonathan Langsmith enjoy campfire fare.

Below Pablo Portilla bites into a toasted marshmallow. Bottom, Alan Chapa and Andres Ramirez work on train terrain.

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Railroad Club members Mariano Irurita, Alejandro Pradilla, Cole Vowell, Quinn Hacke, Clay Johnson, Andres Ramirez and Alan Chapa work on the layout for their tracks in the Alamoy above. Below, Kyung Pyo Kim, Zackwrie Parr, Alexander Gross, Chet Tex, Alejandro Pradilla and Parker Bridge pose for fellow Photography Club member Quinn Gutshall with some cameras once used by the Publicity Department in Stribling Hall.

Middle School Basketball Players learn the game under Maj. Kleinsorge

Clockwise, from top left: Maj. Willis Kleinsorge huddles y^ith Ricardo Lem men Meyer, Cole Vo well, Mike Lijewski, Gerardo Perez and Alan Chapa. Top right, Lenunen Meyer launches a long pass. Center right the Colonels show good sportsmanship. Right, Salvador Vallejo dribbles up court. Left, leading scorer Chapa drives to the hoop.

Above, Lenunen Meyer, Vowell, Juan Zepeda and Sergio Elizondo play zone defense.

Middle School Track MMA hosts first MS Invitational in years

Top left, Mariano Irunta clears a hurdle as teammate Jacob von Feldt looks on. Left, Sergio Elizondo prepares to deliver the discus.

Above, Andres Ramirez hands off'to Jonathan Langsmith in the 1,600-meter relay at the MMA Middle School Track Meet.

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Far leftf Clay Johnson prepares to take off in the long jump at the MMA track.

Left, Jonathan Langsmith charges hard in a relay. Left top right above: Ricardo Lenimen Meyer, Alexander Belton, Alvaro Cueva, Sergio Elizondo, Gonzalo Ibarra, Edgar Cantu and Mariano Irurita stretch before running at the Moberly Invitational.

Middle School Varsity Sports Interscholastic teams in track, basketball^ wrestling Middle School basketball players were, front row, from left: Chris Helverson, Alan Chapa, Cole Vow ellf Clay Johnson, Mike Lijewski and Ricardo Lemmen Meyer.

Back row: assistant coach Maj. Bernie Strunk, Michael McCurdy, Gerardo Perez, Johnny Tran, Sergio Elizondo, Salvador Vallejo, Juan Zepeda and head coach Maj. Willis Kleinsorge.

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Middle School cadets learned to march in formation, drill with rifles, target shoot and other military skills. They also learned to wear the uniform correctly and have a respect for each other, teamwork and themselves. Top left and above, cadets dress to the right and perform precision marching routines. Top right, Maj. Bernard Strunk presents marksmanship awards to Andres Ramirez and Johnny Tran in the MMA Dining Hall during the First Trimester Awards Banquet, Beloyv left, Jose A. Ruiz, Edgar Cantu, Michael McCurdy and Jordan Uthe examine a vintage rifle at the Walk Back in Time historic event at the Audrain County Historical Museum. Bottom right, select cadets stand at parade rest prior to competing in the Formal Inspection platoon marching competition in the MMA Fieldhouse. It was the first time a Bravo unit had competed with the high school platoons.

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Below, from left, Jack Meyer lip­ synchs "You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch" as Langsmith protrays The Grinch in the Christmas play; Federico Gomez synthesizes some music he wrote as Martin Cota sings during the Richard White '47 Creative Contest; and Yuri Allen poses with his blue ribbon-winning artwork at the Katherine Epple Art Show in Centennial Gynitoriuin.

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Top left, Cole Vowell, Daniani Frazer, Elijah Hayes and Kervins Jean Baptiste pose atop one of the Cahokia Mounds in Illinois on a field trip. Above, Jordan Uthe, Clay Johnson, Ting Yuan Chen and You Sung Han fill out notebooks. Top right, Mauricio Ortiz tries out the pilot's seat in a medevac helicopter MMA alumnus David Hill's company sent to the campus. Jacob Von Feldt shows his "Special Sonnets" creative contest entry, right.

Left, Maj. Willis Kleinsorge presents Science Fair awards to Qiao Zhao, Salvador Vallejo and Fernando Navarro. Right, You Sung Han and Mariano Iru rita complete a workbook project.

Middle School Cadet Life Left, Lt. Col, Frank Giuseffi conducts orientation for eighth grade cadets in the High School library. Below, Ricardo Lemmeii Meyer and Kyung Pyo Kim form up Bravo behind Stribling Hall.

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Middle School Awards Top honors presented on final weekend ofyear

Clockwise from top left: Jonathan Langsmith receives the first Maj. Judy Twells Middle School Drama A ward; Mr. Paul Petit presents the Petit Friendship Plaque to Cole Vowell and Fernando Navarro; Principal Lt. Col, Jonathan P. Eastman presents the Stribling Cup for Highest Efficiency to Gerardo Perez, yvho also won the Derrill S. Kuhlman award for math and science; Perez and Kyung Pyo Kim receive the Maj. George Piper Outstanding Middle School Athlete Award from Maj. Twells; and Fernando Gomez receives the Col. Harris Shield for most soldierly cadet from Commandant Maj. Mark Vaughan.

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Middle School Awards Final Assem bly and Eighth Promotion honors given

Clockwise from top left: Kyung Pyo Kim receives the Petit Fellowship Cup from Principal Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Eastman; Bravo Commander Javier Guevara receives the Legion of Honor from MlajGen Robert M. Flanagan; Fernando Gomez holds the Top Platoon Leader Award; Johnny Tran is presented yvith the Middle School Top Reader book by Lt. Col. Eastman; Lt. Col. Eastman presents Cole Vowell with the All-American Boy Award; and Jacob yon peidt yvas presented the eighth grade highest scholarship award from Lt. Col. Eastman.

Middle School Intramurals Soccer, swimming und tennis among alternatives Middle School tennis players in the 2007-08 school year were, front row, from left: Tyler McDaniel, Quinn Hackef Andres Ramirez, Stephen Myers and You Sung Han. Back row: faculty sponsor Lt. Richards Boyce, Quinn Gutshall, Anthony Royster, Jose A. Ruiz, Jordan Uthe, Kevin Mansell, Mariano Irurita and Fernando Navarro.

Middle School intramural soccer players, who challenged the MMA high school junior varsity and according to faculty sponsor Capt. Keith Morgan, top row, were: Jack Meyer, Carlos Meouchi, Martin Cota, Edgar Cantu and Alvaro Cueva, front row from left. Middle row: Alejandro Pradilla, Alexander Gross, Mauricio Ortiz and Pablo Portilia. Third row: Timothy Barrentine, Hyuk Woo Choi, Kyung Pyo Kim and Julio Montiel.

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ft Clockwise from top left, Quinn Gutshall and Clay Johnson play in the Middle School Band; Tyler Barrentine and Edgar Cantu await room inspection; Chris HeIverson dances with his date; Kevin Mansell displays his blue ribbon-yvinning artwork at the Katherine Epple Art Show; Ting Yuan Chen paddles a canoe on the Steel River; and Jordan Utlie, Mariano Irurita, Jack Meyer and Alejandro Pradilia act in the Spring Play, "The Campout.''

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Senior Chronicle, 2008

By Hugh Carnahan Eight-year MMA Cadet

Gas was 92 cents a gallon, minimum wage was $5.85 an hour and the date was Feb. 23, 2001.1 was 10 ycars old. It was 9:23 a.m. and the ground was still frosted. I remember looking out the back seat of the old Cadillac and seeing someone in a trench coat.

It seemed cold and unwelcoming.

When I had unloaded my things and Maj. Vaughan was assuring my parents that I would be OK, my mother looked right at me. I'll never forgel what she said. "Sir, Where can I sign the permission form so you can paddle him?" The fun didn't stop there. I vaguely recall taking a ride down every flight of stairs in A Barracks in a 35-galIon metal trash can the next day. I couldn't hear very well after that. Apparently, Cadet Duncil was a warrant officer, and those were things you were supposed to salute. If you didn't, swift and just punishment was given.

It was a new beginning in my life: the cleaning, studying, yes ma'am and no ma'am, and drill were completely overwhelming. I already knew how to do a left- and right-face, so I had a head start. I was glad that I got lot of support from the faculty and staff. Luckily, Lt. Seamen. Ms. Cearly and Maj. K. were there to guide me as I matured.

We started hearing rumors that B Barracks was being torn down (o give way to the new Brnvo. Sure enough, the old building came down and I spent the last part of my fifth grade year throwing dead fish from back campus into the giant hole where B used to be. After a short summer of me listing all the reasons why my mother shouldn't send me back to MMA, I ended up back here in 2001-02. My sixth grade year I watched them build the new B right next to my corner room in HQ. One day I climbed into the new B Barracks from my window, right into the room I would eventually live in my eighth grade year. I think I was the first cadet to go into Bravo. Don't tell Mr. Morion or Maj. Vaughn.

My seventh grade year the second addition lo the class of 2008 arrived. I was always one step behind Nevin Harralson in everything I did: grades, athletics, cheery disposition and dazzling good looks. It was terrible. He beat me in everything.

When our eighth-grade year came, three more joined our class: Thomas Mennemeyer, Bobby Kelley and Vladimir Shelikhov. The only thing I knew about them was that Tom was a fat kid Nevin always beat up, I made a deal with Shelikhov not to give him checks for Saturday morning inspection, and Kelley always made Maj. K. angry.

Soon it was over and we found ourselves entering high school in the fall of 2004. Many new members of our class joined us: Mauricio Arregui, Cody Callahan, Manuel Camargo, Yuscanne Campos, Victor Caraballo, Jose Luis Castro, Vincent Chen, Jake Goro, Colorado (Rocky) Huppert, Richard Johnson, Jake Miller and Rene Zuazua. I remember niy platoon leader teaching me the proper positioning of the hands at parade rest, and he was even nice enough to clean his saber off on my shirt afterward. I spent the rest of that year on C3 making sure Cantu, Arizpe or Duncil didn't kill Goro for simply existing.

Our sophomore year, 2005-06. wasn't as eventful as our freshman year, minus the 10 or so that liked it when it was snowing. I'm sure our class would have been bigger with Aranda and Level!, if that incident hadn't happened. Nevertheless, our class grew considerably with the addition of Brian Ashley, Gaston Batalla, Giorgio Bonadiman, Rafael Diez Pineyro, Rosendo Gonzalez, Miguel Guerra, Javier Guevara, Christian Gutierrez, Mike Haner-McAIlister, Young Hee Kim, Won Seok Oh, Ange! Olea, Alan Ortega, Jorge Romo, Jose Salinas and Jose Valdez. Rocky, Tom, Mike and I started hanging out together, mostly avoiding the seniors. Toward the end of our sophomore year we all had an epiphany. These will be the last two years that we'd ever get anything free again, so wc had better suck it up and prepare for the worst... or best.

2006-2007 Hnally came, but something had gone horribly wrong. There were now cameras in the halls, and that prevented the unique bonding that we all loved so much. Along with the cameras came Taylor Barton, Jorge Cabello, Yu Tse Cheng, Dan Filla, Justin Hall, David Joung, Bryan Katt, Jun Ho Ko, Cory Laird, Brad Lutat, Shi Xuan Meng, Nick Norwood, Daniel Miranda, Ryan Miranda, James Poettker, Jose Enrique Ruiz, Geoff Spaulding, Chris Taylor, Jonathan Ting, Derek Uhley and Zeb Wickman. One memory that stands out the most from that year is the naming of the "Junior Clique." Toni, Rocky, Mike and I were conversing with a sophomore who tried to keep sitting by us. Well the conversation got kind of loud, which led to our fearless BC, Giuseppe Poletti, standing up and saying, "Hey, chill out, Junior Clique. Let the sophomore mafia guy off the floor."

It was a challenging year for ail of us. We had to lead using our limited leadership skills, which is what separated the boys from the men. When designations came around, I could hardly believe that Yuscanne actually got B.C. I could have sworn it was going to be ME! A great year came to a sudden stop with saying goodbye to many of the seniors and people we had grown up with.

When we arrived for our final year, 2007-08, we were joined by the final 10 pieces of the class puzzle: Uriel Beltran, Andrew Bisanz, Juan Cristoforo, Dane Frederick, Alex Hall, Stephen Martin, Ryan Orban, Jaime Sandoval, Conor Susi and Ian Williams. It has been a great year, though I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

Well, guys, this is it. We are the graduating class of 2008. MMA has arguably changed us all, and will have a pennanent impact on our lives. For as long as eight years, some of us have eaten, slept, drilled, complained, fought and lived together. I do not know how I will have the strength to say goodbye to all of you.

We have met some extraordinary people and made life-long friendships, but we must all realize that some of us will walk out of each other's lives forever. While it is a scary thought, we must focus on the future. Whether we realize it or not, MMA has had a profound impact on our lives. We can look back and know that we arc forever linked by this brotherhood called Missouri Military Academy- VVc will leave as the Class of 2008.

Know that no one can take away what we have learned. Let us always know we can fall back on our brothers for support.

Congratulations to the class of 2008. May God be with us all forevermore!

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Final Order HEADQUARTERS, CORPS OF CADETS MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Mexico, Missouri SPECIAL ORDER No. 136, 14 May, 2008 Upon the recommendation of the Promotion Board, the following appointments are hereby authorized in the Corps of Cadets: a. Cadet Lieutenant Colonel: Yuscanne Campos b. Cadet Major: Hugh Carnahan/Javier Guevara/Nevin Harralson/Rene Zuazua/Jake Miller c. Cadet Captain: Brian Ashley/YoungHee Kim/Jorge Romo/Adam White/Miguel Guerra/Cody Callahan d. Cadet First Lieutenant: Gaston Batalla/Giorgio Bonadiman/Tom Mennemeyer/Alan Ortega/Jose Valdez WonSeok Oh/Angel Olea/Jon Ting e. Cadet Second Lieutenant: Jorge Cabello/Manuel Camargo/Victor Caraballo/Ryan Miranda/James Poettker/Zeb Wickman/Vincent Chen/Christian Gutierrez/Colorado Huppert/Rafael Diez Pineyro/Geoff Spaulding f. Cadet Sergeant Major: KyuWon Lee (Battalion Commander Designate 2008-2009) g. Cadet First Sergeant: Rosendo Gonzalez h. Cadet Master Sergeant: Mike Haner-McAllister/David Joung/Dylan Waschkowski (B Company Commander Designate 2008-2009)/JunYong Lee(C Company Commander Designate 2008-2009)/Anthony Wurl (D Company Commander Designate 2008-2009)/Dennis Newman (E Company Commander Designate 2008-2009)/Tom Clubb (Battalion Executive Officer Designate 2008-2009)/Mauricio Arregui/Yu Tse Cheng/Jake Goro/Chris Taylor i. Cadet Sergeant First Class: JunHo Ko/ShiXuan Meng/JungSoo Woo/Won Uk Lee (Battalion S-l Designate 20082009)/Devin Lang (Battalion S-3 Designate 2008-2009)/HyungWoo Kim (Battalion S-5 Designate 2008-2009)/Glen Petty (Band Commander Designate 2008-2009)/Dan Filla j. Cadet Staff Sergeant: Nate Brand/Jung Haii/KiMin Kang/Zach McCabe/Aldo Sanchez (Battalion S-2 Designate 20082009)/Drew Benoit (Battalion S-4 Designate 2008-2009)/Richard Johnson/Brad Lutat/Nick Norwood k. Cadet Sergeant: Ty Armer/Taylor Barton/Uriel Beltran/Bobby Blue/Logan Branch/Roman Cepeda/Doug Dieckgraefe/Daniel Erickson/Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato/SeaJun Kang/SiChan Law/Kyuin Lee/Travis Mattoon/Matt Mitchell/Jose Salinas/Reuben Senatore/Matt Spears/Derek Uhley/Yang Wang/William Zhong/Juan Cristoforo/Ruben Diaz/Matt Elmore/Daniel Miranda/Luis Marcano/Stephen Martin/Isaac Padilla l. Cadet Corporal: Chris Jones/Chris Storie/Juan Bandin/Jose Luis Castro/Juan DeEsesarte/Justin Hall/Bryan Katt/Ian Williams/Feng Zhang m. Cadet Lance Corporal (Listed alphabetically): Zach Barton/Jose Benites/JeongYong Choi/Hunter Dock/Nlatt EerNisse/Hector Esquer/Dane Frederick/Alex Hall /Philip Han/Luke Harris/Nick Helverson/Jakob Jundi/Bobby Kelley/JiHeong Lee/Hugh McLennan/Scott Pavletic/Collin Reynolds/Jose Ruiz/Juan Ruiz/Jorge Salva/Spencer Thomas/Jorge Vallejo/George Wiese/Derek Wilson n. Cadet Private First Class (Listed alphabetically): Jordan Allen/Paolo Artola/Antonio Barajas/Eric Beltran/Eduardo Benites Josh Benton/Josh Beyer/Matt Bradford/Jose Carrera/WenHsin Chang/Matt Doughty/Jacey Drummond/Stephen Fortenberry/Juan Garcia/Luis Gonzalez/James Haig/Hector Herrera/KaiChia Hsaio/Sean Hurst/Jim Irwin Will Judice/Mat Lambert/Armando Lanz/Daniel Lee/JunHyeok Lee/Siheng Lee/Andrew Lew/Zhe Li/Joseph Lowery/Chau Luong/Todd Minnett/Felix Navarrette/Areli Ochoa/Jose Pelaez/Kyle Perkinsoii/Fernando Porras/Alan Ramos Jeffery Rider/Max Roberts/Jaime Sandoval/Vladimir Shelikhov/Andrew Smith/Ian Stevenin/Cameron Stock/Zhoumengyang Sun/Conor Susi/Adam Timper/Eduardo Torres/Ming Yen Tsai/Kevin Wan/Luke Westrich/David Williams/Derek Williams/Mauricio Zamora/Renato Zapata o. Cadet Private (Listed alphabetically): Elias Akhi/Jose Allard/ /Jose Bemal/Drew Bisanz/Taylor Brooks/Luis Calzada/Andres Camino/Robert Carrillo/Ben Chantos/ChiWoon Chung/Alex Dykes/Chris Enox/Harold Flynn/Barry Fonlenot/Lukas Goza/Vicente Gracia/Chris Henderson/Tanner Johnson/JooEun KinVCory Laird/Jordan Langton/Diego Lopez/Jaime Lopez/Joel Loza/Cody McCutcheon/Julian Montgomery/Marcos Mustri/Jared Polito/Alec Stivender/Mitchell Thomas/Peter Walters/Alex Yeakel/Ricardo Zesati p. Cadet Recruit: Jan Aguilera/Tarik Aguilera/Khalid Alyamy/Devonte Evans/Ryne Frank/Hector Gonzalez/Joel Kleeman/Ryan Orban/Ramon Preciado

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Above, MajGen Robert M. Flanagan presents Rene Ziiazua with the Dorsey Anderson Cup for setting a gentlemanly example. Top right Shi Xuan Meng goes to left shoulder arms.

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Year-end individual awards were presented at the Final Assembly in Centennial Gymtoriiun on Saturday, May 24. Javier Guevara, left, won the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Ayvard and the Meritas Plaque for Discipline. Luke Harris, center, received the Col. Sidney Kersey Posture Trophy from Commandant of Cadets Lt. Col. James E. Medley, and Mauricio Arregui was presented the MP of the Year Award by Senior Army Instructor Lt. Col. Paul E. Gillette.

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Above, Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng and Jacey Drummond serve refreshments to Capt. Kip Kimberley at the Homecoming picnic. Top right, Stephen Hasheeve-Salvato, Lt. Mike Ku las and Travis Mattoon work sound and lights at the Spring Pops Concert. Middle right, basketball managers Michael HanerMcAllis ter and Jake Miller and Capt. Will Walker kept the scorebook and scoreboard.

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Clockwise from top left, Juan Cristoforo poses with his art display at the Katherine Epple Art Show on the mezzanine of Centennial Gymtorium. Top right, Jung Soo Woo and Hyung Woo Kim salute during a battalion review on Colonels Field. Bottom right, Christian Gutierrez makes use of the Academy's state-of-the-art weights facilities. Bottom left, Won Seok Oh plays piano at the Grandparents' Dinner-Dance reception in the Centennial Gymtorium foyer. Below, Jun Yong Lee takes aim from the prone position in the rifle range in the MMA Fieldhouse,

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Above, cadets gather for a photo near the concsession area at Faurot Field during the Corps trip to the MU~ Iowa State football game. Top rightf cadet co-directors James Poettker, Thomas Mennemeyer and Jake Goro introduce "Beowulf: User Friendly." Right Battalion Commander Yuscanne Campos and designate Kyu Won (David) Lee monitor the Corps' exit from Final Assembly. Bottom right, Victor Caraballo and Jeong Yong Choi enjoy chilly winter weather. Bottom left, Bobby Blue displays his unique creation at the Katherine Epple Art Show.

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Final Notes Congratulationsy 2008 Seniors!

This book is dedicated to 2008 seniors Mauricio Arregui Castro, Bryan Christopher Ashley, Daniel Taylor Barton, Gaston Batalla Herran, Uriel Beltran Madrid, Andrew Thomas Bisanzf Giorgio Bonadiman, Jorge Cabello, Cody Joseph Callahan, Manuel Roberto Antonio Camargo Wasserman, Yuscanne Benjamin Campos Espin, Victor Marius Caraballo Bergeret, Hugh Lee Carnahan, Jose Luis Castro Lopez, Huan Sheng (Vincent) Chen, Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng, Juan Humberto Cristoforo, Rafael Adrian Diez Pineyro, Daniel Gregory Filla, Dane Allen Frederick^ Rosendo Javier Gonzalez Gonzalez, Jacob Wayne Giltner Goro, Miguel Enrique Guerra Topete, Javier Filiberto Guevara Cervantes, Christian Gutierrez Osio, Justin James Hall, Alex Steven Hall, Michael Haner-McAllister, Nevin Hugh Douglas Harralson, Colorado Edward (Rocky) Huppert, Richard Edward Johnson Jr., David Joung, Bryan Joseph Katt, Robert Patrick Kelley, Young Hee Kim, Jun Ho Ko, Carleton Byron Krause, Cory Lee Laird, Bradley Christopher Lutat, Stephen James Martin, Shi Xuan Meng, Thomas Mennemeyer, Jake Ryan Miller, Ryan Enrique Miranda, Daniel Eduardo Miranda de la Rosa, Nicholas Ross Norwood, Won Seok Oh, Angel Gerardo Olea Torres, Ryan Lee Orban, Alan Ortega Nadolph, James Glenn Poettker, Jorge Luis Romo Estrella, Jose Enrique Ruiz, Jose Miguel Salinas^ Jaime Sandoval, Vladimir Vadimovich Shelikhov, Geoff Mitchell Spaulding, Conor Dominic Susi, Christopher Kirby Taylor, Jonathan Bee-shan Ting, Derek John Uh ley, Jose Humberto Valdez Herrera, Adam Roy Whitef Zebediah Van Wickman, Ian Charles James Williams and Rene Zuazua Tamez-

Credits and Thanks Many thanks to all who contributed photos, text, information and ideas to this photographic memory book of the 2007-08 academic year, the 119th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets. Thank you, also, to those who bought advertisements and purchased copies to support this publication.

Yearbook designer and editor: Capt. Mark L. Elwood.

Cadet staff: Jake Miller (cadet editor), Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng (cadet photo editor), Rocky Huppert, Victor Caraballo, Jose Luis Castro, Renato Zapata, Will Judice, Ian Stevenin, Tanner Johnson and Jose Enrique Ruiz.

Faculty text editors/contributors: Capt. Mark L. Elwood, Lt. Col. James E. Medley, Col. Ronald J. Kelly, Capt. Kip Kimberley, Capt. Carl Crawford and Capt. Samuel Blair.

Chief photographers: Capt. Mark L. Elwood, Capt. Carl Crawford and Steve Biggers Photography.

Additional faculty photo contributors: Maj. Willis Kleinsorge, Lt. Andy Craig, Capt. Nancy Schnell, Capt. Marijo Lagemann, Capt. Kip Kimberley, Maj. Joe Ableman, Capt. Sue Oberman and Maj. Peggy Reynard.

Cadet photo contributors: Yu Tse (Oily) Cheng, Rocky Huppert, Jake Miller, Ian Stevenin, Richard Johnson, Nevin Harralson, Jorge Cabello, Jose Enrique Ruiz, Victor Caraballo, Jose Luis Castro, Quinn Gutshall, Alan Ortega and Nick Helverson.

Other photo contributors: Mrs. Eugenia Woolery, Mrs. Karen M. Elwood, Mrs. Coetta Brashear, Mr. Dean Patrick, Mrs. Brenda Fike, Ms. Cynthia Tesar, Mrs. Sherri Benoit, Ms. Karen A. Braun, Mrs. Sybil Wasserman, Mrs. Rose Huppert, Mr. Bill Battle '86, Mr. Scott Smith and Mr. Andy Davidson.

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