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To the Class of 2019: To every end we have a new start; But sadly now we must depart. What we will accomplish, the future knows; But remember what you learned, wherever you go. The friendships we made will last forever; Through hard and good times, It will endeavor. Although we did not come from the same mother; For the rest of my life, you all are my brothers. — 2019 Battalion Commander Richard Choy

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Wc hdvc iSsed a presidential transition from President McGeorge to President *** Geraci'—■ one of only 11 transitions in the Academy’s history. We have celebrated with the, ]ft^ile^r.Drill Team asthey. won first place in the Association of Militaiy ! ' Colleges. &.SSchools of the United States 2019 AnnuaMiriTCompetition. We have cheered the return of baseball to the Academy, Colonels Soccer as they won the •^’ 'A-v< nt; jtdi -’ianipionship and the MMA Band for taking top honor at the National ^School Band & Choir Festival. We have much to take pride in. „1___________ >

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Seventh llemy Brown William Delaplanc Nathan Dempsey William Fogarty Oskar Fontana

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Jacob Giles Jacob Javier Devin McCoy Brett Miles Kellan Mugisha

Andrew Balz Eoin Robley GrifTin Ross Julio Sanchez Richard Schuler

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Freshmen Gage Allison Nyeal Bledenslein Ruhan Chowrira Evan Dawson Geotfeiy Delaney

Hugo Dell’Oglio Derek Drcnberg Greyson Dumas Rene Garcia Garza Zachary Leatz

Yuheng Lin Timothy Lynch Tianjun Ma Michael Maehmy-Pagan Trislcn Mason

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Matthew I^arson Ming Han Liu Diego Ixipez Oscar fjopez Benavides Shane Macon

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Victor Patino Matos Ixjoii Peralta Ethan Perez Ryan Pfannkuch Ciia.se Plybon

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David Bangemann Bravo Company Eugene, Oregon United States “MMA has changed me in many ways: I worked harder in school and made more effort on being my best throughout the year than I ever have.” Chandler Bolinger Delta Company Watauga, Texas United States “With the knowledge that I have learned here, I may not be the richest, best, or most famous person in the world today, but I am a person who is happy for who I am through my experiences while being here at MMA.”

Rhys Bullington Delta Company Sparta, Missouri United States “WE will FIGHT and WIN TOGETHER, going through life without regrets and prosper for even a greater purpose.”

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Ming Han Richard Choy Charlie Company San Jose, California United States “As a child, my mom told me if I joined the army, I’d be a General. If I became a monk, I’d be the Pope. However, I came to MMA and became Choy.”

Kalisa Clovis Charlie Company Kigali Rwanda “The game ain’t always fair, and that’s the thing though. You can play your heart out; everybody don’t get a ring though.” -Drake

Zeth Colin Band Company Chicago, Illinois United States “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Helen Keller Nicholas Daughtery Charlie Company Ladera Ranch, California United States

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Shuo Dong Delta Company Hangzhou, Zhejian China u MMA let me know how to love the motherland and love the people, how to become an honest person. MMA let me know how to deal with people in society.”

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Enkhochir Enkhbaatar Charlie Company Ulaanbaatar Mongolia ‘Everything is designed. Ft designed well.

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Khaliguun Enkhbayar Charlie Company Ulaanbaatar Mongolia “Brotherhood never dies.

Kahleb Fallon Charlie Company Iowa City, Iowa United States “Take advantage of eveiy opportunity given to you, no matter how small.”

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Yesuntumur Gankhurel Charlie Company Ulaanbaatar Mongolia “Think before you act.”

■»« Tingkai Gu Bravo Shenzhen, Guangdong China a I have changed a lot in three years; a trouble maker became a Company Commander and made his family proud of him.”

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Samuel Guo Band Pleasanton, California United States “Success is how high you bounce when you hit the bottom.”

Mauricio Guraieb Bravo Company Mexico City Mexico “I remember thinking and visualizing what MMA was going to be like for me. I did my best my first year here, and everything turned out well for me. I now leave this place with another experience with me.”

Griffin Hemy Bravo Company Frisco, Texas United States “It’s not dying that you should be afraid of; it’s never having lived in the first place.”

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Steven Higiro Charlie Company Kigali Rwanda “Listen more to the one who criticizes you and less to the one who praises you Learn Irom them and do something about it.”

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Sean Hughes Charlie Company Russellville, Arkansas United States “In my two years at MMAI have accomplished things I wouldn’t have dreamt possible.”

Thomas Kiefer Band Company Columbia, Missouri United States “Fishing relaxes me. It’s like yoga except I still get to kill something.”

Chandler Kreutziger Band Company Cheney, Kansas United States “‘I don’t have any money is what I’ll be saying for the rest of my life.”

Dawson Lane Delta Company Moscow Mills, Missouri United States “The most important thing' is to never stop questioning.”

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Colton Lucas Charlie Company Vernon, Texas United States ’’Take pride in who you are. There’s only one of you.”

Shama Lurie Charlie Company Bartlesville, Oklahoma United States “Do not quit. Do not give up. Your future is worth fighting for.”

Buqing Ma Charlie Company Sinzhou China “My year and a half at MMA passed quickly. It has been a wonderful experience.”

Cross Mallicoat Charlie Company Jefferson City, Missouri United States “I want the finer things in my life, so I hustle.” - 50 Cent

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Hemy Mansfield Delta Company Saint Louis, Missouri United States “The future is today, not tomorrow.”

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Jack Mitchell Bravo Company Bentonville, Arkansas United States “There is no elevator to success; you must take the stairs.”

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Suleiman Mohammed Delta Company Kansas City, Missouri United States ’’The ball is in your court. Grab the opportunity you have and don’t waste it.

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Chingun Munkhdash Delta Company Ulaanbaatar Mongolia “MMA has given me more than just an education. It taught me about maturity, leadership, brotherhood, patience, and discipline.”

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Franklin Pfeifer Delta Company Liberty, Missouri United States “I’m really proud of the person I’ve become here.”

Sergelen Purev-Ochir Charlie Company Ulaanbaatar Mongolia “Take every chance you get in life because some things only happen once.”

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Jonathan Ray Delta Company Columbus, Ohio United States ‘Years from now, when I look back on MMA, I will do so with pride.”

Matthew Seibert Bravo Company Mexico, Missouri United States “The measure of a man is measured by what he does with power.”

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Matthew Thibodeaux Charlie Company Anna, Texas United States “Who am 1 and where am I from? In the end this does not matter as from head to toe, 1 am MM A.”

Sky Thunderchild Charlie Company Kansas City, Kansas United States “To all future cadets, new and old: always remember to ‘Carpe Diem’ or ‘Seize the Day; and to Missouri Military Academy, thank you for everything.”

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Julio Velazquez Charlie Company Kansas City, Missouri United States “I have grown into someone I am proud of.”

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Charles McGeorge President-Emeritus

BG Richard V. Geraci President

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COL Rick Grabowski Commandant

Amy Groves Director of Human Resources

Mary Hulsey-Lupp Director of Business Operations

Greg Morton Director of Facilities/Maintenance

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Vicki Briggs Cassandra Brooks Martha Bruce Justin Cannickie Bill Christner

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1) MMA celebrates the birthday of General Clifton B. Cates, Class of 1910, with a delicious cake. 2) Mr. Gaiy Stewart, the oldest alumnus on campus, and Cadet Sebastian Vielledent, the youngest cadet, stand at attention during the birthday cake ceremony.

3) Deputy Commandant of Activities and Support Mr. Rick Dehlinger ’93 briefs the cadets on the importance of remembering General Cates and how brotherhood transcends graduation year. 4) Cadet Khaliguun Enkhbayar cuts into the birthday cake using a saber.

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is a rite of passage for all new is a series of physical tasks and mind-numbing tribulations that they must pass with their fellow brethren. The event begins before dawn with personal physical tests and performances. Later, the cadets are split up into groups of ten or so. Within these groups they take a seemingly endless journey into the unknown, conquering many obstacles along the way. Cadets will face challenges that require strength and teamwork to pass. Once finished, the new cadets must pass a written exam over their knowledge of MMA These mentally and physically daunting tasks signify the many struggles that one must overcome to succeed in life, not only at MMA, but eveiywhere else as well.

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the Homecoming game against Harrisburg. 2) Capt Joseph Balvanz inspects Delta Company during review. 3) Standing at parade rest, Cadet Richard Choy prepares to march onto the parade ground in the field house. 4) Cadet Greyson Dumas and his family pose for a picture during the Alumni BBQ. 5) The MMA Color Guard stands in formation during the Homecoming review. 6) Colonels Soccer player Gabriel Velasco makes a break for the goal during the game vs Mexico on I lomecoming weekend. 7) Company Commander Chandler Bolinger leads his cadets during Homecoming.

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boarding schools in Missouri came together when cadet representatives from Missouri Military Academy’s 130th Corps of Cadets participated in the dedication and grand opening of the Wentworth Military Academy Museum in Lexington, Missouri. Wentworth Military Academy closed its doors in 2017 after 137 years of existence. We were honored to provide service and help recognize Wentworth Military Academy’s legacy.

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Duke of York’s Royal Military School Through the Duke of York Fellowship exchange program, Cadets Colton Lucas and Chia-Wei Hsu attended the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School in Dover, England during Fall Semester 2018. “The Duke of Yorks Royal Military School was an experience of a lifetime. The education was unlike any other I have ever witnessed and took weeks to comprehend but after some practice, I consistently grasped new concepts and eventually mastered A level studies in all fields such as physics, philosophy, and original English literature. My favorite read was that of Beowulf, particularly the abhorrent Grendel. The parades every Friday were extravagant and inspiring with their harmonious band and advanced under officers. Quality of food was superb and the variety was quite nice. British food has its luxuries, and I miss it to this day, especially hunters chicken and beer battered fish. Its military program CCF taught me awesome leadership techniques and training that tested my capabilities, improving my character immensely.” — Cadet Colton Lucas ’19

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Celebrating Black History Month This year Missouri Military Academy celebrated Black History Month by hosting a cadet-led vespers service on February 24, 2019. Dr. Ayanna Shivers, director of the college and career counseling department, spearheaded this event. About 20 cadets of African and African American descent participated in the sendee. Cadet Erickson Kagame’s opening sentences came from the third stanza of the Black National Anthem, ’Lift Ev’iy Voice and Sing. The participants marched in singing a traditional gospel song sung in Black churches, ’We’ve Come This Far By Faith.” Cadet Darion Heavens read the opening prayer, Langston Hughes’ “I Dream A World.” The service closed in the traditional MMA fashion. However, for the cadets and over 20 visitors from the community that attended, it was an evening that would go down in history as the first Vespers for Black History Month at MMA

1) Cadets involved with the service pose with Dr. Ayanna Shivers, center. 2) Cadets Ruby Kagaragwa, Erickson Kagame, and Landry Rudasingwa along with other cadets, flank the entrance to the Memorial Chapel. 3) Cadets Omena Oberuvwu, right, Dhalil Belko, WrayVause Givens, Edwin Kagame, Kalisa Clovis, Kenny Gisa, Emmanuel Higiro, and Suleiman Mohammed thank guests for attending the service.

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1) English Instructor Madison Fitz, left, and Cadets Rhys Bullington, Shama Lurie, William Dunn, Jonathan Ray, Ruhan Chowrira, and Cole Miracle take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. 2) Down in a NYC subway system, Cadets Rhys Bullington, Jonathan Ray, Parker Woodruff, William Dunn, Eric Gentry, and Ayden Garcia wait for their train. 3) Cadets on the Ed Tour observe the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 4) Cadets Ruhan Chowrira, left, Michael Machary-Pagan, Griffin Henry, Zakhary Hicks, Victor Patino Matos, Blake Sanchez, Parker Woodruff, Eric Gentry, Rhys Bullington, William Dunn, Ayden Garcia, Jonathan Ray, Pablo Tonella Platt, Cole Miracle, Ethan Schmitt, Shama Lurie, Sebastian Vielledent, and Gorka-Aitor Yarte-Zertuche stand at parade rest in front of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C..

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1) Cadet Henry Mansfield reloads his replica Ml Garand rifle. 2) A close up of an M60 machine gun used during Walk Back in Time. 3) Col. Rick Grabowski salutes the corps.

4) A reenactor waits for the signal in his German assault vehicle. 5) A restored vehicle from the 1940’s. 6) Cadet Donovan Riddick lines up his target. 7) Railsplitter Ryan Pfannkuch introduces the corps.

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Railsplitters | Railsplitters is a reenactment group led by Mr. Mike Shoemaker that recreates World War n battles. The cadets don the uniforms of that time and are so well trained that the audience could easily imagine that they are time-traveling back to the Great Wars. On September 30, MMA Railsplitters and the entire corps of ( cadets honored World War I and America’s veterans with a full i battalion review in the WWI Centennial Commemoration at the I Audrain County Historical Society’s Walk Back in Time event.

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1) With their weapons at the ready, Cadets Sean Hughes and Evan Dawson are excited to play a round of paintball. 2) Cadets Chandler Bolinger and Richard Choy show off where they were hit. 3) Two participants load their weapons for the upcoming match on Flanagan Held. 4) Cadets Loic Munyura, Roberto Rodriguez, Esiquio Resendez, Chandler Bolinger, Richard Choy, and William Barber standing as a proud team.

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Future Business Leaders of America Future Business Leaders of America is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in busmess programs. MMA takes special pride at the FBLA state convention each year when our color guard posts the colors at the convention’s opening session. ’’The FBLA cadets qualifying for state competition were: William English, Zane Jewell, and Bruno Pozzani in Global Business, Zane Jewell in Accounting II; John Murphy and Juan Fernandez in Accounting I; Dhalil Belko in Introduction to Business; Juan Fernandez in Insurance and Risk Management; and Jackson Linville in Business Law. We are so proud that William English, Zane Jewell, and Bruno Pozzani placed first at state in Global Busmess.” - Business Instructor Maior Peffsv Revnard

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Shooting for the Gold Star “Tills year’s JPA (JROTC Program of Accreditation), or as many know it by FI (Formal Inspection), determined our eligibility of earning the title Honor Unit with Distinction. In order to achieve the gold star, we as a corps needed to pass this military inspection with 95% or above. The inspection consisted of many parts: a view of the barracks, an in-ranks inspection with rifles, a demonstration of our honor platoon’s drill, a graded performance of the MMA Color Guard, and presentations of the Continuous Improvement Project and the Sendee Learning Project. Tills event was crucial in maintaining our military school standard. We planned for this all year and fortunately obtained a grade of 99.5%. Missouri Military Academy reached new heights and knocked the inspection out of the park.” — Cadet Colton Lucas

1) A confident Cadet Zeth Colin is asked JROTC questions by the Army inspector from Mizzou. 2) Battalion Commander Richard Choy salutes the inspecting lieutenant colonel, commencing the JPA. 3) Cadet Liam Holland demonstrates inspection arms.

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Always a highly anticipated moment, designations occur towards the end of the school year. Juniors and sophomores are promoted to their respective positions for the following year. Battalion staff, special assignments, 1st sergeants, company executive officers and company commanders are announced. Upon the promotions, these cadets are leaders and are responsible for all cadets in the corps. The designees take charge from this point forward. The young men work hard for the positions, and to hold them is an esteemed honor.

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1) President Emeritus Tony McGeorge, left, and Academic Dean Mr. Mike Harding give a proper British salute to the new battalion commander, Cadet Derek Nguyen. 2) Cadet Bruno Pozzani marches confidently to accept his position as Delta commanding officer.

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In photos shown here, MMA cadets volunteered at the Central Missouri Step-Up for Down Syndrome Walk in Columbia, Missouri on October 7, 2018. Cadet drummers led the walkers as they marched around the Heames Center on the University of Missouri campus. Cadets also helped register walkers, supervised games and bounce houses, met Miss Missouri, and enjoyed a dance-off with other supporters. 3) Miss Missouri, center, takes a picture with Cadets Phasakorn Cunningham, left, Darien Heavens, Griffin Hemy. and William Baker. 4) Cadet Omena Oberuvwu shows a young man how to play a giant game of Jenga.

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1) The MMA Colonels Soccer starters are introduced on their home field. 2) Cadet Griffin Henry warms up before a match. 3) With a big wind up, Cadet Gabriel Velasco shoots for the goal. 4) Keeper Gage Allison does a great job of shutting down opponents. 5) Cadet Darion Heavens, the fastest mid-fielder, always keeps things light on the field. 6) Cadet Joao Souza Cruz shoots and scores, securing another victory for the colonels. 7) Forward Rodrigo Velasco searches for a goal against Fatima. 8) A defender tries to head off Cadet Erickson Kagame.

1) The Colonels’ running back WrayVauze Givens makes a break for the first down line. 2) Colonels defenders bare down on an unfortunate QB. 3) Colonels defender Peter Clinton tries to strip the ball from the Harrisburg quarterback. 4) MMA breaks their huddle in home game against Clopton High School. 5) Cadet Kalisa Clovis takes moment to prepare for the next play.

Don’t Stop ‘til You Hear the Buzzer The season kicked off with high hopes, big dreams, a lot of new players, new coaches and the same great team.

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“We had a rough start,” Coach Mitchell Jenkins said. “But in the end we put people in positions they worked best in and everyone turned out just fine.” Unfortunately, the team lost all of their games, but Jenkins said the players continued to work hard despite adversity.

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1) The MMA football team forms up, ready to begin the game. 2) Coach Mitchell Jenkins gives his team a pep-talk during halftime. 3) The Colonels defense prepares to run roughshod over North Callaways offense. 4) Running Back Jackson Linville breaks outside of the Clopton defensive line for a big gain. 5) Cadet Thomas Kiefer gets his head in the game. 6) The Colonels line up for a tough run against Harrisburg.

Wrestling: A Season to Remember “Overall, we had a tremendous season. As a team, we won the team championship at the Affton Tournament for the first time in school history. After the Christmas break, we got hit pretty hard by the injuiy and illness bug. We lost two very good wrestlers to injuiy, and one to transfer. We still managed to send three wrestlers to the MSHSAA State Tournament for the first time in over 50 years. Junior Cadet WrayVauze Givens (152 lb.), sophomore Pedro Garduno (195 lb.), and senior Sky Spotted Eagle Thunderchild Henio (285 lb.) represented MMA at the state tournament. 1 look foiward to next year’s squad with eager anticipation!” — Coach Ryan Nowlin

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1) Cadet Ayden Garcia leaves nothing on the mat and pins his opponent. 2) A ref raises the hand of a victorious Cadet Clark Gookin. 3) Cadet Darion Heavens takes control of his opponent.

4) Cadet Sky Thunderchild secures another victory for the home team. 5) After a nail-biting match, Cadet Thomas Huckins once again reigns supreme. 6) Cadet Justin Meshell begins to work on pinning his opponent.

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1) Cadet Cross Mallicoat is challenged while trying to make a lay-up. 2) A fired-up Cadet Jaden Rogge goes into beast mode while s surrounded by defenders. 3) The Colonels Basketball starters huddle up before tip off. 4) The Colonels listen closely to their coach during a timeout. 5) Cadet Kalisa Clovis looks for an open teammate. 6) Arms outstretched, Cadet Gunner Stugart steps onto the court. 7) Cadet Yesuntumur Gankhurel passes to another Colonel.

Birdie Season “A round of golf is like life. You have ups and downs, adversity and excitement. You can learn and teach. You can have empathy and anger. But the most important thing is you have to be your own judge. Golf is the only sport where you penalize yourself to protect the game and the field.

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Tennis: Down Right Smashing Tire MMA Tennis Team finished the season with an overall record of 4 - 8. Members of the varsity tennis team include (in rank order): Alejandro Dillon, Griffin Henry, Bruno Pozzani, Mauricio Trevino, Dongyang Chen, Ethan Perez, and Sean Hughes. Members of the junior varsity tennis team include (in rank order): Esiquio Resendez, Rene Garcia Garza, and Griffin Roberts. Overall, the team had twelve regular season matches and participated in an individual tournament at Hellas High School. At the Hellas Tournament, MMA had three players finish in the top three of their flights: Griffin Henry finished second in the # 1 Singles Bracket, Alejandro Dillon finished third in the #2 Singles Bracket, and Mauricio Trevino finished first in the #3 Singles Bracket. In the Class 7 Team District Tournament, MMA Tennis won their first round match.

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Fusileers Get in Step Top team — Competing in the Association of Military Colleges & Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) 2019 Annual Drill Competition, the MMA Fusileer Drill Team won first place against 29 other military schools.

“The Fusileers Drill Team is a team of cadets that, through the years, has been invited to inaugurations for U.S. presidents and various sporting venues. They have also performed for families and friends at major MMA Family Weekends and held multiple national titles. The Drill Team is built on perfection and is comprised of young men that want to be a part of something that they can make their own. Military drill moves are just that: military drill moves, but when a cadet learns to manipulate the rifle and turn those precision military moves into an art, then you have the Fusileers. Dress and Cover!” — Rick Dehlinger '93, Deputy Commandant of Activities and Support

1) Fusileers Commander Samuel Guo leads his fellow masters of drill during practice. 2) The Missouri Militaiy Academy Fusileers Drill team looking sharp in formation. 3) Cadet Juan Fernandez Wohler stands at attention.

Shooting for the Win

1) A focused Cadet Rhys Bullington lines up his shot. 2) The Colonels Rifle Team proudly shows off its various medals and trophies. 3) Cadet William Baker takes a deep breath before squeezing off his shot. 4) The rifle team hangs out in their letterman jackets to keep warm between matches. 5) A line of cadets take their best shots during competition.

The 2019 MMA Rifle Team had a great year of growth. Coming off of a modest 2018 season, we added Mr. Mike Shoemaker as a very talented shooting coach. Along the way we refined our shooting positions, more closely controlled the point of squeeze, and developed mental management. As important, we learned of being dependable, honest, and good teammates. We achieved many great accolades this year, earning numerous individual achievements such as top shots, individual position honors, and several team achievements for both veteran and rookie teams. In fact, our rookie team took first place in a 77 team postal match! “I’m very proud of our team, but in particular, five cadets made it to rifle nationals this year. I look forward to building on our developments of this year and returning to Camp Perry to represent the very best of the Missouri Military Academy again next year. Go Colonels!” — Major Mike Shoemaker, Rifle Team Coach

Winter & Spring Sports Banquets Sports banquets are a chance for the cadets and coaches to appreciate all their hard work that went into the sports season. The coaches give out varsity letters and various awards to most improved players and most valuable players. It’s also a chance for Athletic Director Dr. Ryan Nowlin to award some honorable mentions such as the three wrestlers who went to state and to the outgoing seniors on their last winter season for high school sports.

1) Cadets Bruno Pozzani, Chia-Wei Hsu, Michael Machaiy-Pagan, Rene Garcia Garza, Henry Mansfield, Ruby Kagaragwa, and Darion Heavens pose for a photo. 2) Mr. Mike Pemberton presents Ethan Perez with his 2019 Varsity Letterman Award for tennis.

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B Baker, William 18, 82, 85,137,138,150,152, 166,167 Balvanz, Joseph 82,101,124,152 Balvanz, Nathaniel 16 Bangemann, David 22 Barber, William 18, 62, 63,126,127 Belko, Dhalil 16, 50, 51, 118,119, 128,129 Biddle, John 131, 144 Bledenstein, Nyeal 14 Bishop, Westin 18 Blitz, Ethan 18 Bolinger, Chandler 22, 78, 82, 106,107,126,131,135 Bowman, Nick 17 Briggs, Vicki 159 Brooks, Cassandra 93 Brown, Henry 10, 47 Bullington, Rhys 22, 59, 68, 69, 101, 104,105, 109, 120, 144, 145 166 167 Bumangerel, Tugsbilegt 23,71,110 Buyantogtokh, Buyannemekh 16

c Castelo, Sergio 18,148 Castillo, Emiliano 23, 108 Castle, Maxon 16 Center, Gregg 67 Chavez Calderon, Sebastian 16 Chen, Dongyang 18, 64, 65, 133, 160,161

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Daughteiy, Nicholas 24 Davidson, Charles 13, 52, 53, 67, 81 Dawson, Evan 14, 124, 126, 162, 163 Dehlinger, Richard 77, 111, 164 Dehner, Caelan 16, 80 DeLaMora, Miguel 25, 50, 71, 85, 97, 108, 147 Delaney, Geoffeiy 14, 70 Delaplane, William 10 Dell’Oglio, Hugo 14, 70 Dempsey, Nathan 10, 162 Desiderio, Dominic 13, 53, 54, 61, 66, 67 Dillon Ortiz, Alejandro 16, 75, 81, 160, 161 Dong, Shuo 25, 46, 87, 124 Drenberg, Derek 14 Duch Braga, Juan 18, 148 Dumas, Greyson 14, 82 Dunn, William 16, 120

I Eastman, Collin 18, 51, 85, 87, 94, 106, 136 Ekole, NdiaUe 16 English, William 18, 19, 49, 64, 69, 128, 129, 136,169 Enkhbaatar, Enkhochir 25 Enkhbayar, Khaliguun 26, 64, 71, 76, 77, 87, 89, 101, 104, 105, 110, 113, 131, 134, 135, 136, 147

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J Javier, Jacob 13, 53, 101 Jenkins, Mitchell 151, 153, 168, 169 Jewell, Zane 18, 71, 85, 97, 128, 129, 150, 157, 159 Jiang, Hanling 16

K Kagame, Edwin 16, 50, 51, 74, 75, 118, 119, 127 Kagame, Erickson 18, 50, 51, 118, 119, 149 Kagaragwa Kanyamunyu, Ruby 18, 51, 106, 118,119, 139, 168 Kazoora, Kenny 16, 70, 118, 148, 151

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Lane, Brandon 19, 62, 63 Lane, Dawson 30, 87, 95 Larson, Matthew 16,101,142 Leatz, Zachary 14 Li, Zhenhao 96,124 Li, Zihao 31,94, 96, 108,110,130 Linville, Jackson 31, 88, 96,140,142,143,150,152,153,168, 169 Liu, Ming Han 16, 50, 51 Liu, Yuheng 14, 58 Lockwood, William 19, 50, 51,133,150,152 Lomas, Freddie 43, 102,133 Lopez, Cooper 13 Lopez, Diego 16, 49, 102 Lopez Benavides, Oscar 16 Lorenzana, Marco 19 Lucas, Colton 31, 116, 117, 130, 131, 135, 170 Lurie, Shama 32, 67,120,138,142,150,152 Lynch, Timothy 14, 80, 100,101

M Ma, Buqing 32, 87, 144 Ma, Tianjun 14, 58 Machaiy-Pagan, Michael 14,120,168 Macon, Shane 16 Mahurin, David 148, 156,169

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Colophon The 84th volume of the Taps yearbook was produced by Mr. Justin Carmickle's Publications Class on laptop computers using Balfour Studio Works software. Design elements were designed by Balfour. Photographs were edited using Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom assic C. The 192-page book and its cover were printed by Balfour in Dallas, Texas. The 2019 Taps was printed in full color on 100# matte paper. The cover was submitted to Balfour as a PDF. Pages were submitted with Studio Works. MMA’s yearbook representative is Liz Bardin. MMA’s account executive is Catherine Simoneaux. Written content was compiled by the Pubhcations Class from sources including local news media, written interviews, face-to-face interviews, email surveys, and written letters. Photographic content was contributed by Pubheations Class photographers, free-lance cadet photographers, Annie O’Neill, and the MMA Marketing Department. Special thanks to Rick Dehlinger, Rick Grabowski, Jeremy Beard, Mark Tompkins, Cheryl Morris, Ryan Pfannkuch, Jenny O’Donley, and Connor Pearson. Photos were primarily shot using Canon, Sony, and Nikon DSLRs, with additional photos shot using cell phone cameras. Formal portraits were shot by Inter State Studio at a minimal fee.

The portraits of three senior cadets were removed due to their intentional misrepresentation of their rank and officer status. The cover, page spreads, and layouts were designed by the Publications Class, with help from the MMA Marketing Department. Portrait section layouts were designed by Balfour. Content was created from August 2018 to June 2019. Typefaces used throughout the book are Valencia, Lifetime, and Olympia-Mediumcond. Body text is set at 15 point, with captions set at 13. Yearbook advertisements were sold at $300 for a full page, $150 for a half page, and $75 for a quarter page. Content, grade classifications, and sports scores are accurate as of June 2019. Opinions expressed in this pubbeation do not represent those of Missouri Military Academy or its administrators. Errors or omissions are unintentional, and we apologize for them.

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