Reveille - Summer 2014

Riverside Military Academy SUMMER 2014

“No man can become lost on a straight road.”

– Emperor Akbar

Celebrate Your Reunion Year With The Purchase Of A Memorial Plaza Brick!

Mark your reunion year with the purchase of an inscribed brick or honor your class, fellow Brother in Blue, favorite coach or teacher.

Purchase your brick by September 22 to ensure that it will be placed in the Memorial Plaza by Homecoming October 24-25, 2014.

Bricks are available in two sizes: 4” x 8” bricks are $125 8” x 8” bricks are $250

Place your brick order online at www.riversidemilitary.com or call 770-532-6251, ext. 4506

Save the Date for Homecoming 2014!

October 24-25

Parent and Alumni online registration is now available at www.riversidemilitary.com 2 Call 770.532.6251 ext. 2212 for more information.

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In this issue:

Advancement:

Riverside Graduates Headed to Service Academies . . . . 6

2013-14 Annual Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-35

Commencement Weekend Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RMA Alumni Council President Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Georgia Certificate of Merit Awarded to RMA Cadets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

River Rat Socials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Academic Advancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tyler Carter Appreciates Riverside Roots . . . . . . . . . 40-41

Letter From The Commandant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Class Notes and TAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43

Chinese Studies Program Grows at Riverside . . . . . . . . 13 Cadets Doing Great Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Cadets Represented at National Boys State Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RMA Band Trip to Hawaii Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Riverside Arts Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Founders’ Day 2014 Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Korean War Memorial Dedicated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Founders’ Day Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2014 Homecoming Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Beauchamp Obstacle Course Underway . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Homecoming Registration Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Distinguished Alumni Announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Quadrangle to be Named for McLendon . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ayers Endowed Scholarship Established . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sports Hall of Fame Inductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mitchell to Receive Philanthropy Award . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Board Of Trustees Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

“ Conviction leads to a tenacity of purpose that overcomes the most daunting of obstacles.”

— Dr. James H. Benson

Cover photo taken during the 2014 Commencement Parade and is courtesy of Cady Studios.

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We’d like to personally thank all the families and alumni who came to support us these last few months.

PARENTS

These eight young men attended our 4-week summer school program after learning about it at a regional admissions event that was hosted by parents and alumni.

Greetings RMA Family!

What an exciting time to be a part of a wonderful place like Riverside. When I look around at our gorgeous facilities and interact with our exceptional faculty, staff, parents, and alumni, I get so encouraged about the future of our great school! We, in the Admissions and Marketing teams, consider ourselves fortunate to share the good news about what RMA has done, and continues to do, for boys every day. Riverside is a remarkable place worth telling people about! In keeping with that theme, I’d like to report some of the exciting things we’ve been doing since the spring.

Over the past six months, your admissions team has been extremely busy recruiting great cadets and working with amazing families. Every month since January we have enrolled more new cadets than at any time in at least 10 years, and since April, our staff has conducted 14 regional recruiting events in five different states and three countries!

In each place, we were supported by distinguished alumni and willing parents who gave of their time, talent, testimony, and treasure to help us recruit great cadets into the Corps. Each prospective family that met us was so appreciative to be able to meet and talk with parents who have traveled the road they’re now on and to speak with alumni who have applied what they learned at RMA to successful lives and careers. These events not only help in recruiting, but they also provide an opportunity for local families and alumni to network, and in some cases, meet for the first time.

Our goal over the next year is to continue using all of our assets (alumni, cadets, parents, employees, and friends) to help fill the Corps of Cadets with boys who can continue the legacy of the people who’ve gone before them. We plan on hitting the road and building on the momentum that has been achieved this spring. Please pay attention to the RMA Facebook page and the Admissions page to see where we’ll be this fall. If you would like to host or support an event or volunteer to talk with a prospective family, please let me know!

For the Good of the Corps,

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The Abdukadyrov Family Ms. Lisa Arnold The Barekenov Family The Bechara Family Ms. Nanette Beebe The Bravo Family Mr. Nigel Campbell The Canniff Family Mrs. Natacha Carrillo The Daniel Family Mrs. Jennifer Dublino Ms. Maureen Forman The Garza Family The Gonzalez Family Mrs. Agnes Gray The Gunter Family Ms. Julia Hill Ms. Valerie Jackson The Kaplan Family The Long Family The Lopez Family The Maldonado Family Ms. Nadira Mansour Ms. Anna Nguyen The McDonald Family The Nava Family The Pablovich Family The Perez Family Mrs. Robyn Popiolek The Rapport Family Ms. Victoria Ricker Ms. Joy Roach The Rosato Family The Sheffield Family Mr. Jason Showah The Smagulov Family The White Family

ALUMNI Mr. Zhanibek Baimagambetov, ‘12 Mr. Dinmukhamed Bekey, ‘13 Mr. Bubba Boisfontaine, ‘87 Mr. Christian Eiroa, ‘89 Mr. Adam Frankel, ‘01 Mr. Joseph Gordon, ‘96 Mr. Nurali Irsaliyev, ‘14 Mr. Raymond Thomasson, ‘69 Mr. Grant Jones, ‘93 Mr. Christian Marquez, ‘97 Mr. Whit Owens, ‘79 Mr. Ricardo Rivera, ‘14 Judge EJ Salcines, ‘56 Mr. Daniel Sheffield , ‘14 Mr. Alisher Smagulov, ‘14 3

Several alumni arrived on campus early to meet with our graduating seniors and welcome them into the RMA Alumni Association.

Each graduate received a beautiful RMA Alumni Association coin.

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Riverside Military Academy Class of 2014

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES (Updated May 14, 2014)

The faculty and staff of Riverside congratulate the Class of 2014 in pursuing their college acceptance of choice.

Our Class of 2014 has currently received over $4.26 million in collegiate scholarships!

Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Barry University Belmont University Berry College Birmingham Southern University Bowdoin College Bowling Green State University Carroll College Central Washington University Clayton State University Clemson University Colby-Sawyer College Covenant College Eckerd College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Evergreen State College Flagler College Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University George Mason University Georgia Gwinnett College Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Regents University Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Glendale Community College Indiana University James Madison University Keene State College Kennesaw State University Louisiana State University Marion Military Institute Maryville College Mercer University Michigan State University Middle Tennessee State University Midlands Technical College Mount Saint Mary’s University North Central Texas College Northern Arizona University Norwich University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Randolph College Reinhardt University Santa Fe College REVEILLE I SUMMER 2014

Savannah College of Art and Design Southern Polytechnic State University St. John’s University State University of New York - Buffalo Stetson University Suffolk University Syracuse University The Catholic University of America The Citadel The King’s College University of Advancing Technology University of Alabama University of California at Davis University of California at San Diego University of California at Boulder University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Connecticut University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Hawaii Maui College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Massachusetts Univ. of North Carolina at Charlotte Univ. of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Georgia University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh

University of San Francisco University of South Carolina Upstate University of South Florida University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Tulsa University of Vermont University of Virginia University of West Georgia University of Wisconsin U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Military Academy – West Point U.S. Naval Academy Valdosta State University Valley Forge Military College Virginia Military Institute Virginia Technical Institute Washington State University West Virginia University Western Carolina University Western Kentucky University Western Washington University Wisconsin Lutheran College Yavapai College

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Deem, MacFarlane, and Summerour Join 5 RMA Brothers at U.S. Military Service Academies

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

For students who would like to experience a military environment while getting a first-class education, the five Service academies – the U.S. Military Academy; the U.S. Naval Academy; the U.S. Air Force Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy offer an outstanding education and full four-year scholarships.

Upon graduation, cadets will have an estimated educational value of over $400,000.

The competition to get in is fierce. Admissions criteria include: high school academic performance; standardized test scores (SAT or ACT); athletics and extracurricular activities; leadership experience and community involvement; and lastly, a congressional letter of recommendation (not required by the Coast Guard Academy).

Three cadets from the graduating Class of 2014 received their appointments from President Obama in May and began their training period in July. These graduates are C/COL Harrison Summerour, C/CPT Jacob Deem, and C/CPT John Mark MacFarlane.

Cadets Deem and Summerour were both selected by their congressional representatives to be the principal nominee in their districts, automatically receiving an appoint to the Academy of their choice. Summerour received appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Military Academy – West Point Having 8 Riverside alumni and chose to attend the United States Air Force Academy. Deem and MacFarlane selected West Point. attending these Academies is a Jacob and John-Mark will not be alone at West Point. Waiting for them are RMA phenomenal demonstration of alumni Andrew Olson, ’11, Fernando Weiner, ’11, John Nettles, ’13 and Mac Sims, ’13.

RMA’s continuing commitment This brings the total number of RMA alumni simultaneously attending West Point to 6.

No other high school in the U.S. has had 6 students attend consecutively. in producing the best qualified Attending the U.S. Naval Academy is alumnus Alec Ruppenthal, ’12, who spent much of his summer this year traveling in Poland, Serbia, and Belgrade. and most well rounded college Having 8 Riverside alumni attending these Academies is a phenomenal demonstration applicants in the nation. of RMA’s continuing commitment in producing the best qualified and most well-rounded college applicants in the nation.

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Dr. Kaufman Delivers 2014 Commencement Speech

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman is no stranger to Riverside’s campus, faculty, and cadets. Serving on the RMA Board of Trustees for six years, he knows the extraordinarily dedicated people who devote their time and talents to the young men of RMA. Dr. Kaufman, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, delivered this year’s commencement speech to 91 RMA Class of 2014 graduates. Preceding his current duties, he was founding president of Georgia Gwinnett College, the first new public four-year Georgia college in over 100 years.

Upon his 1968 graduation from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) - West Point, he commissioned as a second lieutenant of Armor and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. He holds a master’s in Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Ph.D. of Philosophy in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formerly a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, Dr. Kaufman served as Dean of the Academic Board and Chief Academic Officer at the USMA.

Following retirement from active duty, he was honored by the British government as an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. He served as a member of the National Security Council staff in the White House and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He served as Special Assistant to three Chiefs of Staff of the Army. Brigadier General Kaufman was deeply engaged in developing the National Military Academy of Afghanistan, which opened in Kabul in April 2005. He is also the author of several books.

Dr. Kaufman’s challenge to our graduates focused on leadership and commitment in a changing world.

“Rededicate yourselves as individuals and as future leaders, ensuring that you do not become complacent, that you continue to grow and serve and respond to a world that changes at a seemingly ever increasing pace,” Kaufman stated.

“Every generation faces uncertainty. As the world continues to change, we are going to need leaders who are comfortable with uncertainty. Regardless of nationality, our world needs the services of talented leaders no less today than it did in any previous year. So, devote yourself to the task of preparing yourself to the fullest extent of your abilities for the challenges and responsibilities you will confront in the years ahead.

Leadership is not easy; if it were, anyone could do it,” said Kaufman.

In conclusion, he advised, “Be ready, for your time to lead is rapidly approaching.

Do not underestimate the magnitude of the task that confronts you. Prepare yourself for a lifetime of service, service that will witness changes that seem as unimaginable today as did those that transformed that far-away world of 30 years ago.”

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Commencement Week Honors and Awards

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

Riverside Military Academy has a long-standing tradition of bestowing several major awards in the week leading up to Commencement and during the ceremonies themselves. The awards given out each year during this special week recognize senior cadets who have gone above and beyond the call of their leadership in the fields of JROTC, music, community service, leadership, athletics, and commitment to the Riverside Corps of Cadets. The Class of 2014 graduated 91 cadets and earned over $4,260,000 in collegiate scholarships. We wish all of the graduates much success in their chosen paths.

2013-14 Commencement Weekend Award Winners

Jerry Blackstock Scholarship of Honor C/1SG Joshua Kreitzer

The Cervantes Scholarship for the Arts C/SFC Nolan Perry

The Outstanding International Cadet C/1LT Alisher Smagulov

The John Philip Sousa Award C/1LT DoYeun Kim

The Valedictorian stands at the top of the academic hill. With a keen intellect and relentless work ethic, C/CPT DoYeun Kim embodies academic excellence. In his four years at Riverside, he earned an overall grade point average of 98.31. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the Horton Society, and the Science National Honor Society. Cadet Kim was a member of the band and earned recognition in honor bands and in the All-State Band. Requirements for graduation are 24 credits. Kim earned a total of 34 credits. During Silver Taps, he was also awarded the John Philip Sousa Award, the highest award given to a member of the band. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Choong Hyun Kim of Seoul, South Korea. A National Merit Scholarship Finalist, he will be attending prestigious Bowdoin College in Maine this fall.

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The J. Stephen Morris Memorial Community Service Scholarship C/MAJ Benjamin Jobson

The J. Stephen Morris Memorial Wrestling Scholarship C/CPT John-Mark MacFarlane

The Sandy Beaver Medal of General Excellence C/COL Harrison Summerour

C/COL Harrison Summerour was honored as the Salutatorian of the Class of 2014. During his four years at Riverside, he achieved a grade point average of 97.69. He served as a member of the National Honor Society, The Horton Society, and the Honor Council, in which he served as Chairman. In addition to outstanding academic excellence, he was the co-captain of the football team. As Battalion Commander, the Corps of Cadets flourished and had an amazing school year. His outstanding leadership earned him the rank of C/COL, an honor that has not been bestowed on a cadet in many, many years. He was selected as a principle nominee to the United States Air Force Academy and began his training in July. During Commencement, Summerour was also awarded the Sandy Beaver Medal of Excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a cadet. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Summerour of Dawsonville, GA.

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Shown left to right: Nunez,Yan, Joya, Manzo,Wilson,Vuong, and Pearson.

Georgia Certificate of Merit Awarded to RMA Cadets

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Riverside Military Academy’s C/MSG Alexei Joya, C/SGT Samuel Manzo, C/SSG Charles Nunez, C/2LT Tucker Pearson, C/SFC Toan Vuong, C/PFC Justin Wilson, and C/SGT Zhichen Yan were each selected as Class of 2015 Georgia Certificate of Merit winners.

Each year, the State of Georgia, in cooperation with the University of Georgia, recognizes juniors who hold outstanding academic records throughout their first three years of high school.

The Certificate of Merit program was established by the University of Georgia in 1959, and the State of Georgia became a co-sponsor in 1970. The program seeks to identify our state’s most academically talented students and encourages them to explore honors programs and scholarship opportunities.

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was chosen for this award during his first semester taking English language classes at RMA!

“This is a big accomplishment for anyone, especially for an ESL student that has been here for less than 6 months – that is a staggering rate of growth and showcases his work ethic,” said Lara Moore, one of Yan’s ESL teachers. “To that end, most research indicates that while it can take a new ESL student a couple of years to become conversational in basic English, it takes anywhere from 5 to 7 years for the student to develop a solid academic vocabulary, which is an entirely different skillset. As a new ESL student,Yan’s accomplishment is very rare and profound, indeed,” stated Moore.

We congratulate these exceptional students on their dedication to academics at Riverside!

“ As a new ESL student,Yan’s accomplishment is very rare and profound, indeed.”

— Lara Moore, RMA ESL teacher

Col. Bob Cagle, USMCR

Mr. Andy Jobson

Mr. Jared Koldoff

Mr. Elijah Merrett

Ms. Lara Moore

RMA Instructors Continue their Advanced Education Riverside welcomes cadets from all over the world, and many of these cadets come without a full mastery of the English language.

In order to help these cadets as they simultaneously learn English and their coursework, five RMA teachers have taken advantage of a state grant - Georgia ESOL for Content Area Teachers Project (GECAT), designed to encourage and improve the teaching of students whose first language is not English. These teachers began studies for a University of Georgia-sponsored certificate in ESL proficiency last spring, completing their first course in May.

This course focused primarily on understanding and incorporating the backgrounds and resources that students raised in

other cultures bring to our classrooms. In the 2014-15 school year, they will take one course in fall and their final course in spring, focusing more specifically on classroom techniques. There is no cost to the teachers or to Riverside for this training, although the Gainesville area cohort enjoys RMA’s Sandy Beaver Center for Teaching and Learning as a host facility for the opening and closing sessions for each class.

The teachers involved are Col. Bob Cagle (science), Mr. Andy Jobson (English), Mr. Jared Koldoff (social studies), Mr. Elijah Merrett (English), and Ms. Lara Moore (foreign language/ESL).

These teachers hope to serve as mentors for other faculty who are looking for ways to help their foreign cadets succeed.

Kim Becomes a National Merit Scholarship Finalist

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager RMA Class of 2014 graduate DoYeun Kim has been designated as a 2014 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

Around 1.5 million juniors from over 22,000 high schools entered the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Kim was one of approximately 16,000 semifinalists chosen in 2014. He competed with other semifinalists for an estimated 8,000 National Merit Scholarships totaling $35 million. Students had to fulfill several requirements, including submission of an essay and presenting a record of very high academic performance, in order to achieve the finalist level of competition and become eligible to earn the Merit Scholar title.

In February, Kim received notification of his advancement to the finalist level of competition, and he was notified about his scholarship offer in early June.

Kim was placed as third chair oboe in the 11th-12th grade All State Orchestra earlier this year, and he became the first Riverside band member to ever qualify for the All State Orchestra the previous year. He was a member of the National Honor Society, the RMA Horton Society, the Junior Engineering Technical Society-Technology Student Association (JETS-TSA), and the Science National Honor Society. Kim was also a nominee for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program in Music (Oboe). He is the son of Mr. Choong Hyun Kim and Mrs. Min Joung Kim of Seoul, South Korea.

We congratulate DoYeun Kim for all of the hard work and dedication that led to his selection as a 2014 National Merit Scholarship Finalist.

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Ms. Marleen Springston Named 2014 Master Teacher in Hall County Congratulations to Ms. Marleen Springston who was honored as one of 10 Master Teachers in Gainesville and Hall County. Entering her 14th year of teaching, three at Riverside, Ms. Springston teaches English and serves as an advisor to the National Honor Society. She was previously recognized as the 2013-14 RMA Teacher of the Year during the December Employee Appreciation Parade for her outstanding professionalism and extracurricular support.

Ms. Springston is a published author of short fiction, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

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Letter from The Commandant In July, I had the privilege of joining alumnus Michael Sims,’13, for his 4th jump at the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning. He just completed his plebe year at West Point and was attending airborne training. I was visiting a Marine captain in my command. As Providence would have it, our individual duties brought us together for a few moments of fellowship before plunging out of a perfectly good aircraft.

Thankfully, our parachutes functioned as designed and we had listened well to the fine jumpmasters assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. I linked up with Michael’s parents on the drop zone for a few moments. It seems a short time since we sat in the Admissions Office and strategized how to help their son gain entrance to the U. S. Military Academy. He will return there to welcome as plebes Class of 2014 alums Jacob Deem and John-Mark MacFarlane.

Georgia Deputy Adjutant General (Commander of the GA Army National Guard) Brig. Gen. Joe Jarrard, West Point Sophomore Cadet Mac Sims, ’13, and RMA Commandant LtCol Kevin Jarrard all completed jumps at the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning on Thursday, July 10.

Airborne operations require a special kind of courage. I’m always terrified at the prospect of jumping and always elated by having jumped. It’s a strange mix of fear and joy. It helps to remember that I was not the first paratrooper, nor am I the last. None of my jumps have been as harrowing as that of the 504th PIR into Sicily 71 years ago. On that night, Rick Atkinson writes: “Fountains of red fire erupted from the beaches and anchorage…

Pilots dove to the deck or swerved back to the sea, flinging paratroopers to the floor and tangling their static lines.

Men fingered their rosary beads or vomited into their helmets. Bullets ripped through wings and fuselages, and the bay floors grew slick with blood… Men died in their planes, men died descending in their parachutes, and at least four were shot dead on the ground by comrades convinced they were Germans.”

While we’re not necessarily preparing youngsters to leap to their deaths in the defense of liberty, it occurs to me that paratroopers and RMA cadets share the following qualities: GUTS. I’m referring here to raw physical courage, of facing our fears and overcoming them by decisive action. We instill this quality by rappelling from the 25 and 50 foot towers, entering the pool from the high-dive, and athletic competitions. Challenging cadets to face their fears in a controlled environment does not produce recklessness, but rather measured bravery developed by consistent practice.

GRIT. What a wonderful word! Grit is best described as purposeful determination. “Stick-to-it-tiveness” would serve as a crude homemade synonym. Enduring the grind of life in the Corps of Cadets, subordinating individual desires to the needs of the organization, surviving what can often feel like drudgery, all of this works to make gritty young men who may persevere in the face of adversity.

Guts.

Grit.

Gumption.

GUMPTION. Initiative. Pluck. Creative problem-solving. This uniquely American “can-do” spirit is employed by cadets daily as they seek innovative solutions to the challenges of working together to complete common tasks.

How do you persuade (persuasion is critical to leadership) classmates who speak different languages, or who may be homesick or grieving, to prepare the barracks for inspection, dress for a parade, or take pride in their company?

I am looking forward to another year helping to instill Guts, Grit, and Gumption into the lives of the young men placed in our care. I pray that the good Lord will grant us wisdom and discernment as we seek to faithfully shepherd them towards manhood.

For the Corps,

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J. Kevin Jarrard Commandant of Cadets

Pictured left to right: Chinese Teacher Mark Reedy, C/SSG Alexander Viellard, C/SSG Matthew Conboy, C/SGT Wesley Carpenter, C/SGT Gabriel Harper, C/SGT Nicholas Melnikov, C/SGT Derek Ferguson.

Chinese Studies Program Grows at Riverside (中国研究项目生长在河畔)

By Mr. Mark Reedy, ’92, Chinese Studies Instructor

In appreciation of the immense impact China will have on the world, as well as the large numbers of Chinese students that study at RMA now, we've embarked on an ambitious effort to set up a Chinese Studies program.

Riverside offers a unique international environment, thanks in great part to a robust population of Chinese and other Asian exchange students. In fact, RMA has among the largest number of Chinese exchange students of any high school in the United States. At Riverside, cadets can hear, learn, and speak Chinese every day.

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opportunity, we've launched a focused program of academic study and extracurricular activities. Our Chinese Studies curriculum gives cadets a chance to develop fluency in the Mandarin language while also learning about Chinese people, history, government, and culture.

Taking the leap into Mandarin is often quite intimidating. Despite the language's reputation, we've had exceptional success developing cadets' Chinese language abilities in our first year. Each student began with no real background in the Chinese language and culture. By March, these students were able to demonstrate a basic understanding of spoken and written Mandarin by passing a standardized oral and written Chinese government proficiency exam known as the HSK. One hundred percent of the students who remained in the program after the first semester earned the HSK Level 1 certification.

These young men earned not only a credential of Chinese language ability used for assessment of applicants to Chinese

colleges, but also gained a professional credential that can be used in job applications.

We hope more cadets will see the potential benefits of joining this successful program. As a measure of existing students' satisfaction levels, 100% of the cadets who are eligible to re-enroll next year have chosen to do so. 60% of our returning students earned A's this year, and 20% earned B's.

If they choose, cadets in Chinese II will have an opportunity to be paired with Chinese roommates and study partners, building towards Chinese fluency and friendship. For students starting as freshmen and sophomores in the program, it is conceivable to develop basic fluency in Mandarin by graduation – without ever having lived in China! This would be an exceptional achievement for any high school student and presents an extraordinary opportunity at Riverside.

Even for students who do not go on to specialize in China or Asia, our program gives a foundation to understand one of the most dynamic and economically important regions of our world and a language and culture whose roots spread across East Asia. It also provides a deeper understanding of language and linguistics, applicable to studying any foreign language.

During Riverside's add/drop period this fall, we have three weeks to assess together whether a student is likely to succeed in Chinese studies. If it does not seem like a good fit, a cadet may switch to another language without penalty or switch out of language altogether, as appropriate.

Eligibility Requirements: Both Englishspeaking and non-native-English cadets are welcome; any grade level, if already completed foreign language requirements for graduation; or you can take Chinese concurrent with another language (we've had multiple successes); juniors and below can enroll if they haven't yet completed their foreign language; and TALK TO YOUR COUNSELOR.

Please consider this unique opportunity and help us to grow the Chinese Studies program with increased participation as we enter its second year.

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Cadets. . . Doing Stump Serves as Legislative Page Riverside C/SGT Scott Stump was selected to serve as a page for the North Carolina Senate in Raleigh, N.C. in May. He performed duties for the senators and their office staff, attended committee meetings, and heard legislation being introduced and voted on. He was able to learn hands-on about the legislative process as well as the amount of time, work, and commitment required to effectively serve as a N.C. State Senator. He was sponsored by Senator Jim Davis (R, District 50), shown in the photo, and appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger.

Nguyen Represents RMA in Vietnam C/SGT Andrew Nguyen volunteered in July as a school representative for RMA at a school fair held in his home country of Vietnam, in Ho Chi Minh City. The fair attracted 100 famous high schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S. Cadet Nguyen welcomed many students and parents to the RMA booth, distributed RMA admissions information, and talked about the life of cadets, achievements, goals, virtues, and values.

Track Team Takes Second Congratulations to Coach Myers and the RMA Track & Field team members on a great season and 2nd Place in Region 8AA!

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Tennis Champions Congratulations to our Tennis Eagles and Coach Kelly Davis for winning the Men’s Region 8AA Championship! They advanced to the state quarter finals in which they lost against Lovett. In addition, Coach Davis was named 8AA Region Tennis Coach of the Year.

Thomas Travels to Africa Each year,Young Life Expeditions hosts a trip giving individuals the opportunity to experience the heart of Africa while serving in mission outreach efforts. Riverside's C/PFC Watson Thomas, a Foxtrot Company sophomore, traveled to Africa this summer. He worked alongside local African staff and volunteers in the community of Arusha.

Mission trip participants collected items to donate to people in this community, and C/PFC Thomas chose to collect bookbags for school children there. He received some extra bookbags through RMA cadets this spring. Great work, RMA is proud of your commitment to serving others.

Reale Sets Records 2013-14 sophomore Kevin Reale, enjoyed a very successful and extremely noteworthy 2014 swim season.

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3 individual school records and was a member of 2 record-setting relays. One of the individual records was last set in 1994, the 100yd Breastroke. Kevin broke the record by over 3 seconds, which is a noticeable improvement for what is considered a sprint event.

This coming fall, cadet Reale will be a junior with ambitions to further improve on the records he set and set his sights on shattering a few more by the time the 2014-15 season concludes at the GHSA state championships at Georgia Tech University.

Welcome New Eagle Scouts The Eagle Scout badge is the highest rank a young man can achieve in the Boy Scouts of America. To earn this advanced rank Winslow Conboy one must progress through all other ranks while earning 21 merit badges; serve six months in a troop leadership position; plan, organize, and lead an extensive service project; and participate in a Scoutmaster conference before completing an Eagle Scout board of review.

In 2014 the Riverside Eagle Scout community grew by two new members. Congratulations to C/SFC Geoffrey Winslow and C/SSG Matthew Conboy on this outstanding accomplishment.

Drill Team Accolades RMA’s Drill Team (The Fusiliers) competed at Clarke Central High School in Athens against 12 other JROTC programs in the squad regulation unarmed, squad regulation armed, and Color Guard categories. The team was graded on uniformity, sharpness, precision, and military bearing. Our team, led by DoYeun Kim, earned 2nd Place in the squad regulation armed competition.

Other team members include Austin Caldwell, Preston Jackson, An Nguyen, Cuong Nguyen, Scott Stump, Toan Vuong, and Tyler White. The Drill Team coach is 1SG Phillip Gaines.

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Cadet Fuller Impresses with Photography Skills C/ Eli Fuller volunteered to photograph the Hall County Sheriff ’s Office Hot Pursuit 5K benefiting the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes (GSYH) on July 19. Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch and his staff were very impressed with Cadet Fuller’s efforts and invited him to attend a special dinner on July 22 when Sheriff Couch was presented the President’s Award from the GSYH for his dedication to supporting the children of Georgia Sheriffs’Youth Homes. The event was held at Legacy Lodge in Lake Lanier Islands Resort.

Cadet Fuller dined at the Sheriff ’s table that also included Georgia Governor Nathan Deal.

We congratulate Cadet Fuller on earning recognition for his photography. We also congratulate Sheriff Couch as recipient of the GSYH President’s Award.

Youth Leadership Kicks Off Youth Leadership Hall is designed for high school juniors and seniors, and enables students to develop leadership skills while increasing Joya Harden awareness of the community. The 2014-2015 session begins with a kickoff on August 19 with educators, principals, superintendents, volunteers, and parents. Students will participate in monthly programs on topics Pearson Kreitzer such as the judicial system, healthcare, servant leadership, and economic development.

Congratulations to four of our seniors that were selected to participate in this year’s program: C/1LT Taylor Hardin, C/MSG Alexei Joya, C/1SG Joshua Kreitzer, and C/2LT Tucker Pearson.

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Riverside Represented at National Boys State Programs

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

Last November Georgia Boys State Director Phil Youngblood and the program’s Dean, Bob Beauchamp, toured the Riverside Military Academy campus and were so impressed with the campus facilities, the RMA Corps of Cadets, and Riverside that they chose to host the Georgia Boys State 2014 summer program on our campus this June.

Over 300 outstanding rising male seniors descended on our campus for a comprehensive week-long leadership action course in state and local government in which they actively participated and studied Georgia’s political law, our court system, and parliamentary procedure. Delegates had hands-on opportunities to learn the political process by organizing a mythical 51st state in which each level of government is managed by peer-elected representatives. The Boys State summer session also included daily visitation by representatives from a variety of city municipalities, GA state departments, and elected officials.

Riverside is extremely proud to have six of our current cadets selected for this premier national leadership program for young men. C/2LT Robert Pee, C/SSG Albert Picken, C/SSG Chase Nunez, and C/SFC JeJuan McCalston were selected from their district American Legion Posts to participate in the Georgia Boys State program.

C/1SG Joshua Kreitzer was selected by his Post to attend the Florida Boys State, and C/2LT Tucker Pearson was selected to represent his Post at the Minnesota Boys State.

During the MN Boys State, Cadet Pearson was named Mayor of St. Pete, MN, and “Outstanding Boys Stater from St. Pete.” He then served in a county role as sheriff before winning the elected position of Governor of Boys State Minnesota. He was named 1st Senator and Primary Delegate to Boys Nation held in Washington, D.C., and was awarded Outstanding Boys Stater for the State of Minnesota. He was also the recipient of the Chic and Bill Zweiner Award.

The week of July 21, Tucker attended Boys Nation in D.C. representing the State of Minnesota. He had the opportunity to visit the Pentagon, The Tomb of the Unknowns, and senators and member of Congress. Cadet Pearson was named Commandant of the Marine Corps at Boys Nation.

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C/2LT Robert Pee

C/SSG Albert Picken

C/SSG Chase Nunez

C/SFC JeJuan McCalston

C/1SG Joshua Kreitzer

C/2LT Tucker Pearson

“ Sometimes you just have to walk point.”

—E xcerpt from Dr. James H. Benson’s

upcoming book “Executive Courage”

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Hawaii Trip Plans

Marching Onward Photos from our recent HULA HUSTLE 5K & Fun Run!

The Riverside Military Academy Band and Chorus Hawaii trip planned for December 2014 is coming together nicely! In addition to marching in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade and performing a tribute concert at either the USS Arizona or USS Missouri, the RMA Band is working with Board of Trustees member Mrs. Margaret Blackstock to organize a third performance to be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Riverside alumni are buried in the Punchbowl Cemetery, and we are coordinating details for a tribute performance.

We are so thankful for the steadfast support from parents, alumni, and the community during this trip-planning process.

We have reached more than half of our fundraising goal and will continue raising funds to reach the remaining amount over the upcoming months.

Supporters can continue to donate and sponsor a cadet’s airfare to Hawaii through the Sponsor A Seat to Hawaii (S.A.S.H.) program. Donations may be made online through the RMA website by specifying “Hawaii Trip” or by mail to the Advancement Office.

Another current fundraising project is the Commissioning Project. Two pieces of music are being composed for the RMA Marching Band and RMA Concert Band and Men’s Chorus, and the new pieces will premier in Hawaii. Commissioning a piece of music is a naming opportunity for donors and a way to be part of Riverside’s musical history! A donor has agreed to commission one piece of music, and we are looking for another donor to match the donation and commission the second piece of music.

Inquiries for the S.A.S.H. program or Commissioning Project can be directed to Amanda Griffin in the Advancement Office.

We are thankful for this opportunity to perform in Hawaii for Pearl Harbor Memorial Day and are excited to represent Riverside on the Islands!

—K aty Wilson and Kelsey Brunson, Band Directors Lynn Lathem, Choral Director

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The The 2014 Kiwanis Art Show at the Quinlan Visual Art Center in Gainesville, GA was held in the spring, and RMA submitted 28 entries of 342 total entries. The Young American Society of Maritime Artists (YASMA) was also part of the exhibit, and C/2LT Blake Johnston, ’14, and C/SFC and Nolan Perry both placed in that category.

Johnston earned an Honorable Mention for his painting (left) “Study of Monet’s Venice” through the YASMA, and Perry earned 3rd Place for his Bronze Battleship (right) “USS Connecticut” through YASMA. Both cadets’ artwork advanced to the National YASMA Exhibit level at the end of this school year. Congratulations to these outstanding young artists!

Riverside Community Participates in Environmental Conservation

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications The City of Gainesville, GA currently provides an average of 17.1 million gallons of water per day from Lake Lanier to residents of Gainesville and Hall County and their Public Utilities Department has been performing environmental monitoring and public education since 1987. Since the program’s inception, the city has won numerous awards including certification in 2008 as a ‘WaterFirst’ Community.

The City of Gainesville Environmental Services Division offers many programs oriented to school-age children. As part of a water conservation initiation, an annual Rain Barrel Decorating contest was held in the spring. Several local middle and high schools, including Riverside, submitted decorated rain barrels to be housed in the Public Utilities Department. The contest theme was focused on keeping our water supply clean.

Riverside’s entry was created by art cadets C/SGT Logan Whitmore, C/SGT ShungHei Choi, and C/CPL Blake Young. C/SGT Whitmore’s theme was based on the creation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

RMA is a proud partner of the Hall County Green Alliance and was selected as the first school in Hall County to participate in the Clean Air Schools Program in January.

Riverside also continues campus-wide recycling in partnership with the Hall County Recycling Program since 2011.

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RMA Musicians Attend AMCSUS Festival

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Eighteen band and chorus cadets represented Riverside Military Academy (RMA) at the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) 38th Military Band and Choral Festival February 21-23.

Randolph-Macon Military Academy in Front Royal,Virginia hosted the event. The festival assembled top musicians from military secondary schools and colleges from across the U.S.

Former U.S. Air Force Band Director Col. Benson and Miss Lucille Beaver with RMA musicians.

Dennis Layendecker, Colonel, USAF (Ret) directed RMA cadets in the honor band. Cadets Matthew Garrett, Marcus Gouthro, Lexx Joya, DoYeun Kim, Jae Kim, Laurence Masslieno, Quinton Munroe, Daniel Sheffield, Joshua Tucker, and Matthew Williams represented our band at the festival. Hunter Albertson, Joshua Haughton, Mark Jones, Sipho Khoza, Daniel McHerron, Patrick Middelthon, Eli Prussack, and Sekayi Williams performed in the honor choir under the direction of MSG Kerry Wilkerson, USA, U.S. Army Chorus.

Two RMA cadets were selected for the drum major clinic and competition under Master Chief Musician Joe Brown, USN, U.S. Navy Band Drum Major. Riverside Band drum major Daniel Sheffield placed first in the drum major competition against 15 drum majors, and assistant drum major Alexei Joya placed 7th overall.

DoYeun Kim placed as 1st chair oboe, Eli Prussack won an honor choir solo, Matthew Garrett was rudimental drumline captain, and Matthew Williams earned a drumline solo.

Participants performed a concert at the AMCSUS annual conference in Alexandria,VA, celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary. Miss Lucile Beaver, daughter of General Sandy Beaver, was recognized for her father’s contributions to AMCSUS.

Men’s Quartet wins 8AA Region

Our Riverside Men’s Quartet competed in the Region 8AA Literary Meet held in March and once again placed 1st in our Region. In addition, soloist C/SFC Sekayi Williams placed 1st in the Men’s Solo competition. Our Quartet consisted of cadets C/SSG Hunter Albertson, C/PFC Joshua Haughton, C/CPL Mark Jones, and C/SFC Sekayi Williams.

C/SGT Demarko Hooper also placed 3rd in the Dramatic Interpretation category, C/SGT Wiley Burns competed in Essay, and C/SGT Ivan Pearson was an alternate. Competing during this Region event was a new experience for most of these cadets, and they did an outstanding job representing Riverside.

The Quartet advanced to the State 8AA Literary Meet, which was held in Warner Robins, GA. In a very close contest, our Quartet scored 91/100 for 5th place! Our State Quartet consisted of C/SSG Hunter Albertson, Joshua Haughton, C/CPL Mark Jones, and C/Eli Prussack.

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Riverside’s Grenadiers Launched

The Grenadiers are Riverside’s new rudimental rope drum line.

Riverside’s Grenadiers perform historically accurate drum cadences and calls from the Civil War and Revolutionary War on replica Civil War drums that were custom made for RMA over 20 years ago.

This past year, our Grenadiers were invited to perform in many community special events throughout Hall County and the State of GA including the Flowery Branch Invitational. The event was sponsored by the Southern Association for Performance Arts, and over 70 units competed from schools and communities throughout Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Our Grenadiers were the only group invited to perform for this exhibition.

Other events they performed at include several local elementary schools, concerts, parades, and the grand opening of the largest Kroger store in the Southeast, located in Gainesville, in which Governor Deal, the Mayor, and other special community dignitaries participated in the ribbon cutting.

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By Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

The second annual Founders’ Day last April was a success with alumni attendance growing to 61, a 40 percent increase from 2013. Total attendance, including guests, was almost 100.

Alumni started the weekend with a reception at Mitchell Quarters hosted by President Jim and Mary Benson. Back by popular demand was the Saturday night BBQ featuring the finest Georgia-style Q prepared by RMA’s own Ryan Honey, ’96.

The Founders’ Day program on Saturday morning was expanded to include a historical review of Sandy Beaver and legendary men like Mooney, Horton, Curtis, May, and Maginnis. A Korean War memorial dedication was also held on Memorial Plaza.

Coach Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, was recognized during Saturday’s parade for his retirement after 37 years as wrestling coach. Three new members were inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame – Greg Werd, ‘56, Bill Glisson, ’78, and Richard McMahon, ’58. Read more about their achievements on page 27.

A portrait of Lucile Beaver was dedicated during Founders’ Day weekend with artist John Melius present for the dedication. This was the third painting by the Washington, D.C. artist, whose RMA works includes portraits of Sandy Beaver and John Beaver. Miss Beaver’s portrait was made possible by Don and Gloria Misner, ’53, and it hangs outside the Lucile Beaver Library, which was dedicated in her honor in May 2013.

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Korean War Memorial Dedication Riverside has alumnus and Korean War veteran Bert Yuttal,’48, to thank for drawing to the administration’s attention the absence of a war memorial to RMA alums killed in Korea.Through the research of RMA Trustee Margaret Blackstock, it was determined that three graduates, Al B. Cox,’47, Thomas W. Greer,’42, and Irwin G. Rapaport,’46 were killed in action.

The Errol Bisso Coaches Award

President’s Leadership Award The President’s Leadership Award was presented to Bernie Freeman, ’58, at the Founders’ Day parade in recognition of his selfless and visionary leadership in the area of philanthropy at Riverside. As a former chairman of the Alumni Council and current Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Freeman has given generously to build the fundraising base of the Academy.

He willingly makes calls to donors to thank them for their gifts, and, since he is the pilot of his own plane, he has been known to fly alumni back to Riverside at his own expense. He enthusiastically supports Riverside alumni functions and offers sage counsel to the President and the Vice President for Advancement on all matters related to alumni and fundraising.

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Coach Errol Bisso, ’61, retired as Head Wrestling Coach at the close of the 2014 season.

During his 38 years of coaching he compiled 500 wins, with his 500th coming against Berkmar High School in January 2014.

Errol was inducted into the National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame in 2005, the North Georgia History Museum Hall of Fame in 2006, the Riverside Military Academy Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, and the Delta State Alumni Coaches Hall of Fame in 2010.

Errol and Barbara Bisso have contributed so much more than coaching and ministering to the Riverside wrestling program. They have been teachers, counselors, role models, mentors, and moral anchors to hundreds of cadets.

The traditional Coaches Award is given each year to the athlete that shows leadership, dedication, and spirit both in sports and school was renamed The Errol Bisso Coaches Award in his honor and was presented to him during the Founders’ Day Parade. This year’s recipient was John-Mark MacFarlane, who is currently attending the United States Military Academy - West Point.

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You can register by mail (see the form on page 24), online at www.riversidemilitary.com, or by calling the Homecoming Hotline manned by Maggie Eterno at 770-532-6251, ext. 2212.

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Homecoming at Riverside is always packed with activity, but this year we’re scheduling more time for you to visit with one another. After all, seeing old friends is one of the primary reasons you return.

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All alumni are invited to Homecoming weekend. Classes celebrating significant reunions are: 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009

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ALUMNI CASINO NIGHT & HOMECOMING SPONSORSHIPS GOLD: $500

• Sponsorship Signage • Website Listing • Flyer Advertisement • Event Announcement • $500 in Casino Money

SILVER: $250

• Sponsorship Signage • Website Listing • Flyer Advertisement • Event Announcement

BRONZE: $100

• Sponsorship Signage • Website Listing • Flyer Advertisement • Event Announcement Have your company’s name displayed all weekend and help provide underwriting support.

For more information: Call 770-532-6251 Ext. 2212 Or email: meterno@riversidemilitary.com

The MSG Larry W. Beauchamp Obstacle Course Underway

Ground was broken at Founders’ Day by alumni, from left, E.T. Lopez, ’84; Bubba Boisfontaine, ’87; Geoff Hurdle, ’87; Bud Oakey, ’75; Col. Jim Benson, RMA President and Errol Bisso, ’61.

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The MSG Larry W. Beauchamp Obstacle Course is on schedule (if not a little ahead) to be dedicated Friday, October 24 at 4 p.m. during the 2014 Homecoming festivities.

Many alumni, parents of current RMA cadets, and grandparents have joined together to fund this project with money, materials, and time.

The official USMC obstacle course has been on Commandant Kevin Jarrard’s wish list for several years. The opportunity to build it in memory of MSG Larry W. Beauchamp, long time RMA staff member, seemed like the perfect way to remember a well-loved mentor, and alumni rallied to the cause.

“Thanks to all who have contributed to this project,” said Geoff Hurdle, ’87, chair of the project. “There are still opportunities to help, and there will be more details to come in regards to the memorial plaques and naming rights to the different stations in the course.”

Watch Facebook and the RMA website for photos as construction begins in early August!

PA R E N T S ’ F O R M Riverside Military Academy

2014 Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend October 24th-25th REGISTRATION FORM Please print all information.

Cadet Name

Grade

Parents’ Names Phone # To help us plan for meals and other events, please annotate those activities listed below that you plan on attending. By pre-registering for these events, your tickets will be ready for you to pick-up at each occasion. Be sure to include grandparents, siblings and other family members who may be attending.

Please include your cadet in your Tailgate Party count. DO NOT include cadets in your reservation for all other events, as there is no additional charge for them at these events.

Please note that the cost per event increases if your RSVP is received after October 17, 2014. Refunds will not be granted for reservation cancellations received after October 17, 2014.

Friday, October 24th International Parents Breakfast Parent/Cadet Lunch, Alumni Hall Tailgate Party, Sandy Beaver Quad Tailgate Party Cadet fee Saturday, October 25th Parent Coffee, Mitchell Quarters Parent Lunch, Alumni Hall

Cost per person before 10/17

Cost per person after 10/17

Free $5 $10 $6

Free $8 $12 $8

x x x

Free $5

Free $8

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# of reservations

Total

Total due

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Payment enclosed (please make checks payable to Riverside Military Academy).

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Please charge my cadet’s account for the total due (the charge will appear on the monthly statement).

Please return this completed form no later than October 17th to Emily Loewen via fax or mail.

Fax: 678-291-3363 Mail: Parent Programs Office Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 REVEILLE I SUMMER 2014

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ALUMNI FORM Riverside Military Academy 2014 Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend October 24th-25th THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Activity: Fall Music Concert – RMA Band and Chorus

Place: Carlos & Sandra Cervantes Theatre

Time: 12:00-4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

5:00-6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00-11:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Activity: Alumni Registration/Campus Tours/Goomba Grill open Dedication of MSG Larry Beauchamp Obstacle Course Alumni Reception Corps of Cadets march on Alumni Rendezvous hosted by Vic & Debbie Disharoon, ‘72 Riverside vs. Greene County High School

Place: Lanier Hall Foyer Commandant’s Field Mitchell Quarters (President’s Home) Maginnis Field Martha Hope Cabin, Gainesville Maginnis Field

Time: 7:45 a.m.

Activity: Alumni/Cadet Formation & Breakfast (Alumni form and eat w/ respective Company)

8:30-10:00 a.m.

Alumni Association Meeting – All Alumni are Invited State of the Academy by Col. James Benson State of the Alumni Association by Bud Oakey, ‘75 State of the Corps by a Cadet Leader President’s Remarks, Musical Presentation, & Awards Ceremony Women of RMA Champagne Brunch Alumni Cook-Out Alumni Knock Out Drill Corps of Cadets Parade - Alumni Pass in Review Dedication of McLendon Quad

10:30 a.m.

12:00-1:45 p.m.

12:00-1:15 p.m.

1:15 p.m.

2:00-3:00 p.m.

3:45-4:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION FORM Please print all information.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

Place: McLendon Quad (In front of Lanier Hall) & Alumni Hall Alumni Hall

Carlos & Sandra Cervantes Theater TBD Family Park @ RMA Family Park @ RMA Maginnis Field McLendon Quad (In front of Lanier Hall) 4:15-6:00 p.m.

Alumni Marksmanship Competition (indoor) G.C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center 7:00-11:00 p.m.

Alumni Casino Night/ Silent Auction/ Dinner Buffet/ Dancing Scott’s Downtown ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----Please complete the form below and return to: Alumni Of�ice, Riverside Military Academy.

2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville,GA 30501 Or you may register online at: www.riversidemilitary.com or call the Homecoming HOT LINE: 770-532-6251, ext.2212 Name:

Class Year:

Spouse/Guest(s) Name(s): E-Mail

Phone

Event:

Number Attending:

Alumni Reception Alumni Social (cash bar) Football Game Ticket Breakfast with Corps of Cadets Women of RMA Champagne Brunch Alumni Cook-Out Indoor Ri�le Competition Alumni Casino Night

Enclosed is my check for a total of: Please charge my credit card: Card Number: CVV2 Code:

$ $

Street Address:

Cost: (per person)

Total Due: Through 10/10 After 10/10 No Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge $7.00 $7.00 $8.00 $10.00 $25.00 $27.00 $12.00 $14.00 $15.00 $17.00 $45.00 $47.00 PAYMENT INFORMATION (Please make checks payable to Riverside Military Academy) Visa MC Amex (Please Circle One) Expiration / Zip Code:

Football game tickets ($7) can also be purchased at gate. Children 6 and under are free.

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Distinguished ✦A L U M N I ✦ Gordon Named 2014 Distinguished Young Alumnus

Irwin Molasky, ‘45: Shaper of Las Vegas’ Skyline To Be Honored

Irwin Molasky, a 1945 Riverside graduate, will be honored at Homecoming as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

Considered one of the most prolific real estate developers in the country, the majority of Molasky’s work is in California and Las Vegas, Nevada, his hometown since 1951. His mark can be found in all aspects of design and development from residential to office buildings, malls and shopping centers, commercial, healthcare, aviation, hospitality, multifamily and mixed use.

He credits the principles and discipline instilled upon him at Riverside with his success in his long and varied career. In his senior year he was valedictorian and president of the Horton Society.

He received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, but instead spent one year at Ohio State before moving to southern California to construct buildings.

He was drawn to Las Vegas in 1951 to take advantage of construction opportunities and the city’s potential for growth.

Molasky and his business partner, Merv Adelson, are responsible for

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Joseph Michael Gordon, ’96, of Tampa, FL, has been named the RMA Distinguished Young Alumnus for 2014. He graduated in 1996 as Battalion Staff S-2, salutatorian, and class president. He was an outstanding athlete and was the recipient of the Coaches’ Athlete award.

Gordon earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia (2000) where he was selected to participate in the UGA Leadership Institute Camp, and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity where he helped the fraternity raise over $129,000 for Scottish Rite Children’s hospital. He was co-captain of the UGA wrestling club team.

Gordon received his MBA from the University of Florida (2007) where he was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society and was recipient of the Sigma Chi Balfour Fellow Scholarship.

Gordon is vice president of Previstar, a technology firm providing software products to the emergency preparedness communities, the armed services, and the homeland security industry.

During his 12 years at Previstar, he has helped develop solutions for the US Navy, participated in industry round tables, was deployed to New Orleans to support Hurricane Katrina response and recovery efforts, and co-designed a web-based system used across the country to help create and maintain emergency response plans.

Since 2010, Gordon has been an active member of Riverside’s Board of Visitors, recruitment, and alumni events. In 2011, he and 1994 Battalion Commander John Gianelloni created the Riverside Blue Devil Alumni Endowment, which has currently raised over $10,000.

He is married to Shannon Bower Gordon. They are the proud parents of Cade, 5, and Ailynn, 3. building the city’s first private hospital, Sunrise Hospital Surgical Center and Medical Center, Paradise Palms, the area’s first master-planned community, and the city’s first high-rise office building, Bank of America Plaza. Their work also includes the state’s first and largest enclosed shopping mall, Boulevard Mall.

As community leaders, Molasky and Adelson were key to the development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Molasky later formed and became the founding chairman of the UNLV Foundation. They also created The Nathan Adelson Hospice. Molasky continues to serve on its board of directors.

Molasky was a co-founder and served as an officer for the board of directors of Lorimar Entertainment, a conglomerate of television, broadcasting, and print media.

Today Molasky, 87, works daily from the 17th floor of the prominent Molasky Corporate Center, Las Vegas’ first and largest LEED certified Gold building. In the past five years, the company has focused on building federal projects, including the National Personnel and Records Center for the National Archives in St. Louis, which houses all military records. His company has also designed and built five FBI buildings across the United States.

His first loves are his wife, Susan, and his children and grandchildren.

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McLendon Will Share Name with Quadrangle & Endowed Scholarship

By Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

W.L. “Mac” McLendon, ’58, believes that his attendance at Riverside Military Academy served him well in his career and all of life, so he and his wife, Sue, are giving back.

During Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 25, the quadrangle in front of Lanier Hall will be named the McLendon Quadrangle in dedication ceremonies following the Corps of Cadets parade.

The McLendons first considered making a gift through their estate plans, but agreed they wanted to see their gift of $100,000 at work in helping young men attend Riverside by providing tuition assistance through an endowed fund.

McLendon attended Riverside during 1956 and part of 1957 from his home in Palm Beach, Florida. He finished his junior year at Riverside and graduated from Palm Beach High. However, he states that, “I owe a lot of my success to the structure, discipline, neatness, and grooming to my Riverside years. My time at Riverside served me well in all of my endeavors.”

McLendon began his career at 18 as a dispatcher for the Florida Highway Patrol while commuting to Miami Springs to attend classes to further a law enforcement career. He graduated from the Florida Highway Patrol Academy where his “spit and polish” training at Riverside was an asset. At 28 he became police chief and Public Safety Director in St. Cloud, Florida, then Congressional Aide to Congressman Skip Bafalis; and appointed United States Marshal of the Northern District of Florida by President Reagan and then by President George H.W. Bush. He has continued his law enforcement affiliations and is currently Chairman of the Board of Star and Shield Insurance Exchange.

McLendon is not alone in his love for Riverside. His wife, Sue, who retired from the Federal Court and the Office of the U.S. Attorney, fell in love with Riverside the first time she attended Homecoming several years ago.

Mac and Sue live in Tallahassee, Florida, and along with their support for Riverside; they are active with the Shriners International and many other organizations.

ALLYN AYERS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED

By Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE The family of Riverside alumnus Allyn Ayers, ’64, has established an endowed scholarship fund of $50,000 in his memory.

The endowment will provide an annual $2,500 scholarship to a cadet whose family qualifies for need-based financial assistance. The family’s intent is for the scholarship to be a confidence-builder for the recipient, and to be a “difference maker” in a young man’s life.

Andrea Ayers Layman and Emery Ayers-Greenidge, who visited Riverside in recent years with their father, say that RMA provided him the break he needed. School work did not come easy for him, but he learned the skills at Riverside that he needed to be successful in life.

Ice Cold Air, an automotive service center franchise, was founded Ayers family members who joined RMA alumni in Tampa last January

by Ayers. A native of Tampa, FL, he opened a shop in Orlando in 1965 to include, from left, Andrea Ayers Layman, Ayers Layman, RMA President calibrate speedometers. His customers began asking for more services, Jim Benson, and Dr. Bill Layman.The family has created an endowed fund and the business known as Ice Cold Air was born. Specialty auto air in memory of Allyn Ayers, ’64. conditioning in Florida was a great concept waiting to happen, and over the next 45 years auto air conditioning came to represent 50% of the company’s total annual revenue, according to the company website.

Ayers had a knack for selecting successful franchise owners as the company grew, and he wanted individuals who would provide the family-oriented, friendly, and professional service for which the company was renowned. He was also known to seek out franchise owners whom he recognized as having the necessary people and business skills to succeed, but needed a “lucky break” to get started.

Ayers considered Riverside the “lucky break” he needed as a teenager. “It saved me,” he said several years before his death. He did not earn a Riverside diploma, but would have been part of the class of 1964. He considered Riverside his true alma mater.

Ayers’ daughters, their mother,Valerie Ayers, and other family members plan to attend Homecoming in October. They look forward to visiting with all alumni, especially members of the class of 1964, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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FOUNDERS’ DAY AND HOMECOMING

SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS

By Errol Bisso, Director of Alumni Relations

The RMA Sports Hall of Fame has grown to 21 members, and two more will be inducted during the Homecoming parade on October 25. Nominations are accepted year-round, and members are inducted twice each year – during Founders’ Day and Homecoming.

Three outstanding athletes inducted into the RMA Hall of Fame during Founders’ Day 2014 include: Greg Werd, ’56, was a four-year Riverside cadet, a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track. In football, he rushed for 100 yards a game his senior year and was the leader in defensive tackles. He was chosen as a member of the All Mid-South Football Team. In addition to his ball carrying skills, he was a bone-crushing blocker, and was Battalion Commander his senior year. He serves as the chairman of the RMA Board of Visitors (BOV).

Richard McMahon, ’58, was a three-year cadet at RMA and was a four-sport letterman in cross country, basketball, gymnastics, and track in ’55-’56. He accumulated 10 varsity letters in three years, one of the highest in Riverside history. During senior year, he lost only one cross country race, and he broke his own RMA course record almost every time he competed while serving as team captain.

William Glisson, ’78, was a five-year cadet who lettered in varsity football, track, and golf for four years, garnering most improved and most valuable performer in each sport junior and senior years.

In football he was the team’s leading rusher for his last three years, and in track he’s still the co-holder of the 100 meter dash record with a time of 10.7, one of the oldest records on the RMA books.

It has been tied but has remained unbroken for 35 years. He is an active member of the Riverside Alumni Council.

A former state-placing wrestler and a long-time RMA coach have been selected for induction during Homecoming 2014: Andy Zager, ’88, arrived at RMA in 1984 and began his athletic career on the football team. As a sophomore, he and his teammates were the first Riverside wrestlers to become members of REVEILLE I SUMMER 2014

Left to right: Col. James H. Benson, Richard McMahon, ’58, Bill Glisson, ’78, Errol Bisso, ’61, and Greg Werd, ’56.

the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Zager and fellow team members became the first GHSA area champions to qualify for RMA’s first trip to the “AAA” State Championships. Junior year he played football and became an area wrestling champion at 185 lbs. He qualified for the GHSA “AAA” State Meet and was the first Riverside wrestler to place in the Georgia State Wrestling Championships as well as our first athlete to place in any GHSA state championship. He is a member of the Riverside BOV. Richard (Dick) Nichols, ’12 (Honorary), joined RMA as a teacher and head basketball coach during the 1962-63 school year.

He served as head basketball coach until 1976 and accrued over 100 wins. The most memorable was the triple overtime home win against Chaminade High School, which was the number one rated team in Florida. He served as athletic director for the next 24 years and was instrumental in hiring coaches to grow RMA’s athletic program. During the 1980-81 school year, all RMA teams had winning records, the only time thus far in Riverside history. His RMA career totaled 37 years. He is also remembered by alumni as an outstanding coach and history teacher. Nichols serves on the RMA Board of Trustees.

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Alumnus Abe Mitchell to Receive Philanthropy Award Abe Mitchell, ’55, of Mobile, AL, and his late brother, Mayer Mitchell, an RMA graduate of 1949, have been recognized for the family’s generosity by the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and by the University of South Alabama.

“ It has been an honor to get to know Mr. Mitchell and see how in a quiet and unpretentious way he gives and gives in order to make life better for so many.”

— RMA President Jim Benson

Riverside, in turn, will honor its alumnus during October’s Homecoming weekend.

“It is an honor to announce that the President’s Philanthropy Award will be presented to Abe Mitchell at Homecoming this year,” said RMA President Jim Benson. “It has been an honor to get to know Mr. Mitchell and see how in a quiet and unpretentious way he gives and gives in order to make life better for so many.”

The Mitchell family’s history of giving to a variety of organizations in south Alabama is well known, particularly at the University of South Alabama, where the family’s total giving is $93 million.

Riverside has also been the recipient of Abe Mitchell’s philanthropy, most notably in the 2012-13 school year when he challenged alumni, parents, and friends to match $500,000 to build a president’s home on campus. The home was dedicated in May 2013 as the Mitchell Quarters.

Mitchell believed strongly that Riverside’s president should reside on campus for security reasons as well as the ability to host several annual events at the home. The RMA Board of Trustees moved forward with the building plan, which was endorsed by Mitchell’s challenge to the Riverside family to meet his match and have the house built debt-free.

In the year following the Quarters’ dedication, the gracious southern-style home has been the site of numerous receptions, parties, picnics, and dinners for parents, cadets, alumni, trustees, and community friends. Many of the rooms in the Quarters bear the names of trustees and other donors who made significant gifts to help meet Mitchell’s challenge.

“Here at Riverside we are grateful for Abe’s friendship and honored to have him as one of our Distinguished Alumni (2012),” said President Benson.

The Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Program Established Due to the leadership of several Riverside alumni, the Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award Program has been created. The program’s goal is to create a foundation to provide tuition assistance for worthy young men whose families have a demonstrated financial need. The founders envision, in time, a $1 million foundation to assist Riverside in perpetuating its military-style education.

The program and award are named for Sandy Beaver, Riverside’s president for over 50 years. His vision, passion, and determination to mold boys into men continues today and will endure for years to come. The award, named in his honor, will be given annually to a recipient who emulates his legendary qualities.

Walter E. Smith, Jr., ’58, and a small group of donors have funded the program with almost $100,000. The program will continue to be funded by tax-deductible gifts and proceeds from the annual Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award dinner.

The first annual dinner will occur Thursday, August 14 and will honor two Gainesville businessmen – Frank K. Norton, Sr. and Joe S. Hatfield (posthumous). They were selected from among nominees by a committee of community leaders.

Recipients of the award will be men and women who have demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership and success in the areas of government, education, military, medicine, or business to a degree rarely observed. Additionally, these individuals will exhibit personal values and character that are consistent with the words and deeds of General Sandy Beaver during his 50 years as a dedicated servant leader in Gainesville and at Riverside Military Academy.

For more information please call Amanda K. Griffin, vice president for advancement, 770-538-2924.

Thank you to these founding members of the Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Program:

Frank L. Maurno, ‘60

Lambert Foundation Inc.

Bernard M. Freeman, ‘58

Samuel P. Smith

Walter E. Smith, ‘58

Richard L. Valentine

William J. McConnell, ‘58

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014

RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY

2013-2014 ANNUAL GIVING The RMA Board of Trustees and administration are pleased to present the following giving report from the fiscal year 2013-2014 (June 1 – May 31).

To all of you whose names appear on the following pages, we say “Thank you!”

Your participation at any level is meaningful and appreciated.

Total giving for 2013-2014 was $1,241,217, which surpassed the budgeted goal for giving, but fell below the previous year’s giving record of just over $2 million when the Mitchell Quarters was constructed.

Giving begets giving, and following the example of Abe Mitchell, ’52, whose matching challenge of $500,000 made the Mitchell Quarters’ possible, other donors have stepped forward. The Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre was dedicated at Homecoming last year and a fund established to advance the fine arts programs, including provision for merit scholarships.

Highlights from the 2013-2014 fiscal year include: •T he number of active alumni continues to grow. The current number is 5,326, almost a 10 percent increase in a year. (Active alumni are defined as those for whom we have current contact information.)

• Faculty and staff giving grew by almost seven percent as more signed up for the Georgia GOAL tax credit program that provides tuition assistance to new RMA students enrolling from a Georgia public school.

• A donor wall was installed in the foyer of Lanier Hall and includes over 115 names of donors who have given cumulatively $10,000 or more since 2002.

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Academy, Five years ago this summer I moved to Gainesville, Georgia, to work at Riverside Military Academy.

Honestly, I had no idea what I was getting into, but I knew I had the skills for the job, and I knew I was going to be working for and with professional people committed to the mission of sustaining, improving, and filling every bed at Riverside.

At a glance, I see how much we, and that includes you, have accomplished.

We have raised almost $6 million since the 09-10 school year. We have named almost 20 buildings, rooms, sports fields, the theatre, and the library for donors as well as RMA legends. Enrollment has grown consecutively every semester, and we are on the verge of blowing the top off of capacity.

Giving History (dollars in 000)

In five years I’ve learned some lessons, most the hard way.

$1,241,217

FY ‘14

$2,175,821

FY ‘13

$918,917

FY ’12

$848,354

FY ‘11 FY ‘10

$711,288

$399,081

FY ‘08 FY ‘07

$297,083 $103,171

FY ‘06

0

500 1,000 1,500 2,000

Annual Fund Participation Board of Trustees 4% Board of Visitors 3%

Friends 25%

Grandparents 2%

In five years I’ve made some terrific new friends.

To all of you who take a moment to read this, thank you for five great years, thank you for supporting Riverside generously with your time, talent, and treasure, and thank you for welcoming me into your homes, offices, and, I’ll just say it, your hearts.

$231,883

FY ‘09

Be mindful of time zones – just because it’s 10 a.m. in Gainesville doesn’t mean people in California want to hear from me. I’ve learned that Marines don’t use umbrellas, they move fast, and they don’t sit around and talk about doing stuff – they just go do it.

Alumni 25%

There’s a lot going on at Riverside beginning now. Walter Smith, ’58, has recruited alumni and friends to help create the Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Program to raise funds for tuition assistance. Read about this program and what it will mean to Riverside on page 28.

Homecoming is around the corner October 24-25. The Larry W. Beauchamp Obstacle Course will be dedicated, Casino Night and the auction are on the schedule, and Distinguished Alumni will be honored. Read about Homecoming activities on page 22, and be sure to register using the form on page 24.

Take a moment to scan through the list of donors on the following pages. Sixteen new names were added to the cumulative giving levels, the number of total donors last year increased by seven percent, and parent giving increased six percent. Thank you to each of you who are named.Your participation means more to us than you’ll ever know.

Here’s to the next five years! To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, who knows the places we’ll go?

Parents 27%

Faculty and Staff 14%

Amanda Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014 Riverside Military Academy is grateful for the support of its alumni, cadet families, and friends.The information in this Advancement section is prepared by the Office for Advancement and represents unaudited numbers to include gifts received between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014.

Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the listings. Please contact Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement, at 770-538-2924, if you have questions or comments.

Cumulative Giving Societies The following donors are recognized for cumulative giving from 2002 through May 31, 2014.Thank you for your years of giving back to RMA! Gary M. Alembik, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Christopher & Dena Manzo . . . . . . . . . . P The Founders’ Society ($1,000,000 and above) Alumni of Cozumel, Mexico . . . . . . . . . A Patricia & Tony Manzo . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Sandy Beaver Mike & Terri Andrews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Fredy & Gina Marrufo, ’90 . . . . . . . . . . BV Aramark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Karen & Jon McRae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT The Colors Society ($500,000 - $999,999) Abraham A. Mitchell Arthur & Helen Baer Ira J. Middleberg, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Charitable Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Herbert & Glenda Miller, ’61 . . . . . . . . . A Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Henry & Charlotte Moore . . . . . . . . . . F Brothers in Blue ($200,000 - $499,999) Carlos & Sandy Cervantes, ’59 . . . . . . . PB BB&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund . . . . . A Kenneth & Rachel McKelvey . . . . . . BT Jim & Mary Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Domingo & Brenda Moreira, ’63 . . . . . . A F. Chris Whitlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Steve Biggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard M. Nichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Lawrence J. Blum, ’47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Allen & Meg Nivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Fusilier Society ($100,000 - $199,999) Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Cleve Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Daniel G. “Bud” Oakey, ’75 . . . . . . . . BT Bruce H. Buchholzer, ’48 . . . . . . . . . .A, † Susanna M. Oslin Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock In memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62 . . . . BT Estate of Bobby W. Bush, Sr. Ashley “Dick” Pace Jr., ’37 . . . . . . . . . . . A Bob W. Bush Sr. ’49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB, † In Memory of Bob W. Bush Sr., ’49 . . . . . PB Russell & Betsy Pearson . . . . . . . . . . . . P Terry & Chris Clontz . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Jim Cavanaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F PepsiCo Foundation Robert & Stephanie Eidson . . . . . . . . . BV Conrad & Janice Conti, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . A Matching Gifts Program . . . . . . . . . . CP Gregory & Christi Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . BT Counte & Jackie Cooley . . . . . . . . . . . BT James & Jacquelin Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Bernard & Marcia Freeman, ’58 . . . . . . BT Al & Ginny Crumley . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Charles A. James, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Brian & Kristin Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Murphey LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Howard & Holly Kalmenson, ’49 . . . . . . A Ben Joyce Eisenberg Foundation . . . . . FN Elizabeth M. Quanstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . P Arnold & Joyce Evans . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Frank & Jennie Rikard, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . A W. L. “Mac” and Sue McLendon, ’58 . . . A The Middelthon Family . . . . . . . . . . . . F Antonio & Anita Feliciano, ’81 . . . . . . . . A Robert P. Rothman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Eleanor M. Parkes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Thomas & Angela Finn . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Drs. P. Ravi & Seshu Sarma . . . . . . . . . . F Carl M. Stecker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard & Mary Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Audreanna Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Raymond & Nila Fordyce, ’61 . . . . . . . . A Jay Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Leadership Society ($75,000 - $99,999) Joseph G. Gamble, ’44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Walter E. Smith Jr., ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Anthony & Nwamaka Madichie . . . . . . F Guy & Linda Gardner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Leslie T. Smith, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Corps Society ($50,000-$74,999) Steven W. Garrett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Sidney O. Smith Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mrs. Leon M. Gauvreau Kent & Pam Starke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Allyn Ayers, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F In memory of Leon M. Gauvreau, ’62 . . . . . F SunTrust Bank Trusteed Foundation Foster & Lauren Bachschmidt, ’06 . . . . . A Jay A. Glazer, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Florence C. & Harry L. English Alec & Shelia Fraser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB William T. Glisson, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Memorial Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Paul A. Gross, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Felix Gonzalez Canto, ’86 . . . . . . . . . . BT Andrew & Nancy Talkington, ’71 . . . . BT Drew & Jane Horner, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . BT Dr. Casey & Susan Graybeal . . . . . . . . . BV Turner Broadcasting System Inc. . . . . . CP Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Amanda K. Griffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Felipe A.Valls, ’50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Fred & Nancy Kennedy, ’64 . . . . . . . . . BT Mufeed & Cyndi Haddad . . . . . . . . . . . P Robert Van Beever, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Frank & Suzanne Maurno, ’60 . . . . . . . . A James H. Harris, ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A David & Rita Wardlaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Don & Gloria Misner, ’53 . . . . . . . . . . PB Lynne Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jeff & Bonnie Weiner, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . BT Seth Wagner, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Pat & Roslyn Higdon Jr., ’57 . . . . . . . . . A William W. Welbon, ’42 . . . . . . . . . . . A, † Guidon Society ($10,000 - $49,999) Mr. & Mrs. John W. Jacobs Jr., ’40 . . . . . PB, Gregory & Carole Werd, ’56 . . . . . . . . BV Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Steven & Dawn Keig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael & Charity Whitney . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FN Roy Lambert Foundation Inc. . . . . . . . FN W. Keith Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Jim & Lyn LaVallee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jennifer Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F E.T. Lopez, ’84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Wayne & Shawn Wunderlich . . . . . . . . . F Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert & Wendi Mahoney . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew & Rebecca Zager, ’88 . . . . . . . BV Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architects . . . . . . . F

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014

Annual Giving

The following donors are recognized for their annual giving gifts given between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014.Thank you for your support!

Sandy Beaver Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Richard F. Bates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87 . . . . . . . . . BV K. Seth Judd, ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 1907 Society ($2,000 - $4,999) Ritchie D. Beougher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Errol & Barbara Bisso, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . A The Blake Family Foundation . . . . . . . FN Kevin & Nancy Conboy . . . . . . . . . . . . P David & Rhonda Crook . . . . . . . . . . . FS Britt & Robin Daniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Scott A. Dwyer, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A For the Warrior Foundation . . . . . . . . . FN Randy & Frances Guenther . . . . . . . . . . F Tony & Cathy Herdener . . . . . . . . . . . BT David & Linda Hock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Geoffrey & Amber Hurdle, ’87 . . . . . . . AC Kevin & Kelly Jarrard . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Johnie & Sandra Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Theodore & Afton LaVallee Sr. . . . . . . . . F Ken Lester Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Brian Logan, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Marc & Mary Paglia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mark & Susie Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Peyton’s Play It Forward Foundation . . FN John C. A. Reimers, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Larry & Candy Robinson . . . . . . . . . . FS James & Louise Robison . . . . . . . . . . . FS David J. Ross, ’83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Denis Rusakov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael & Debra Sims . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John C. Sipple,’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Julie Skaggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Stanley & Kelly Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Sam & Beth Smith In memory of Walter E. Smith Sr. ’30 . . . . . F Reuben & Ellen Wechsler . . . . . . . . . . . F Barbara Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F President ’s Society ($1,000 - $1,999) Alene C. Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Deborah Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Phillip L. Bittker, ’52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Derreck & Amy Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . FS William & Kimberly Jo Bowers . . . . . . FS John R. Boyd, ’93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gerald & Shelby Boyte . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Fred & Kathy Bremer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

Mrs. Nelda S. Browning . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Adam & Lynn Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Christopher J. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Jefferey W. Chandler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Lazarus & Shirkea Chennault Jr. . . . . . . FS Charles H. Cook, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC James & Chassie Corbin . . . . . . . . . . . FS Christopher A. Cotter, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . A Bryan Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew & Kayla Davenport . . . . . . . . . FS Kelly & Lisa Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Bruce F. Davis, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John B. Delcambre, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Cydney Drolette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Deborah J. Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS David & Camille Dyell . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Christian Egizio, ’95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Christian L. Eiroa, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Jeremy & Jennifer Elrod . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Ron P. Fenner, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Fire Star Energy LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Robert & Leslie Fowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mitch & Nicoleta Freeman . . . . . . . . . FS Bobby W. Gillyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Paul & Agnes Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James & Lucille Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . FS Frank & Patricia Hennington . . . . . . . . FS Ernest C. Holbrook, ’54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert D. Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Michael & Theresa Hutch . . . . . . . . . . FS Andrew & Elizabeth Jobson . . . . . . . . . FS Daniel & Kathryn Kaufman . . . . . . . . . PB Frank L. Kersnowski, ’53 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Marc Kilburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Noah & Anca King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Jared J. Koldoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Walter & Valeria Krasnansky . . . . . . . . . . F Zeb & Kaitlyn Lackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Steven I. Levin, ’83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Michael J. Levine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Macy’s Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP William & Shannon McBride, III . . . . . FS John B. McKernan, II, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . A Darrell & Juanita Millwood . . . . . . . . . FS Brian D. Moore, ’83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A William D. Morgan Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James & Glenda Myers . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mike & Dawn Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . F John & Sherry Nolan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F

The Norton Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Danny & Brenda Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . FS Gary & Lauren Papka . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Charles J. Parker, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Thomas H. Pee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P John D. Prien Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Qualcomm Matching Gift Program . . . CP The Shirley & Leroy Raffel Family Philanthropic Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kevin & Janet Reale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mark V. Reedy, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Fred A. Reimers, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Henry L. Roediger, III, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . A Barbara D. Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS William & Gretchen Ruppenthal . . . . . . F Hector L. Salas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS E.J. Salcines, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Antonio & Juventina Santos-Quiles . . . FS David & Karen Schulze . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard & Marleen Springston . . . . . . FS Tim & Sandy Stroyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Michael & Corwynn Sylvester . . . . . . . FS Peyton & Jane Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P Raymond Y. Thomasson, ’69 . . . . . . . . . A Hector Torres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Daniel & Melissa Tymchuk . . . . . . . . . FS Richard L.Valentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F James R.Van Arsdale, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . BT Thomas H. Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Samuel D. Weil, ’66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Seymour M. West, III, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . BV Kevin & Tammy White . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Barry Whitton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F James & Tammy Williams, ’67 . . . . . . . . . A Christopher & Brittany Williamson . . . FS Robert T. Willis Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Samuel A. Wilson Jr., ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kathryn E. Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James & Kathy Wofford . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Riverside Sabers ($400 - $999) Chad Adams, ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gard Andresen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ansley Communications Group . . . . . . CP Atlanta Rehab & Performance Center . CP Gordon D. Batcheller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Trevor & Kelsey Bishop . . . . . . . . . . . . FS James & Rochelle Brinson . . . . . . . . . . FS Stanley C. Brookes, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014 Jeffrey & Lizabeth Brubeck . . . . . . . . . . P John & Patricia Burd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PB Sumner & Jan Cahoon, ’49 . . . . . . . . AC Ken & Lois Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia . . . . . CP Classic City Solutions,Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Lee M. Cleaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Jo Ann Cripps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Alex C. Deitch, ’98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Duplicating Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Frank & Melissa Dunne . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jeff & Jeri Edmundson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Brian Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kim & Lee Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Art A. Fordyce, III, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A J. Geyer Advertising Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sabin & Patricia Gianelloni, ’55 . . . . . . . A M. Feild Gomila, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A, † Ambrose & Debra Gouthro . . . . . . . . . . F Kevin & Shasda Guier . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kim C. Gunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Richard & Jane Halliley . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Hamilton State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Stuart E. Hamilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew L. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS H. Lloyd Hill Architects & Associates . . CP The Home Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Robert Howington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Investment Research & Advisory Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Tatiana Ioug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James & Lynn Jobst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Bradley & Marcela Johns . . . . . . . . . . . . P James D. Kalmenson, ’77 . . . . . . . . . . . BT Daniel & Kathleen Kessler . . . . . . . . . . . P Edward M. Kessler, ’46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jason & Chi Kindland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Leonard Kolod, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Judi Kreitzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Matthews Printing Company . . . . . . . . CP Tina Maynor-Denny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS McElveen’s Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP John & Sheila McCleary . . . . . . . . . . . FS Terry L. McCloskey, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dennis & Patricia McCraven . . . . . . . . FS Milton Martin Honda . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Lara W. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Beverly A. Morris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Steven & Julie Muir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P John & Youlanda Munroe . . . . . . . . . . . P John A. Noble, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Bert C. O’Neal, ’ 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Whitney H. Owens, ’79 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Kunsik Park & Rak Hee Kim . . . . . . . . F Brandon J. Perry, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Eugenio & Olga Peruchini . . . . . . . . . FS David & JoAnn Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Piedmont College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP John & Dana Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P ProTouch Landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Publix Super Markets Inc. . . . . . . . . . . CP Gerald W. Ravenscroft, ’40 . . . . . . . . . . . A Regions Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Republic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Miguel Reyes, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Carlene Maginnis Robinson . . . . . . . . . F Martin & Molly Ross . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Stephen M. Rutner, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Rich & Renae Scallion . . . . . . . . . . . . . P J. Allen & Adriane Seymour . . . . . . . . . FS Dana Smagulova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Michael L. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Thomas & Julie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Stevi B’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP John & Kerrie Stumpf . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Mark & Charise Summerour . . . . . . . . . P TMS Floor Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Candice A. Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Diego F.Vacca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Kent G.Vickers, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Nathan & Wendi Whitmire . . . . . . . . . FS Bradley S. Wymbs, ’96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Greg J. Zedlar, ’85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Riverside Rifles Society ($399 & under) 2 Dog Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Eduardo E. Acosta, ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Adams Transfer & Storage Company . . CP David & Karen Akins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Marc & Darlene Albertson . . . . . . . . . . . P German M. Aliaga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Francis E. Anderson, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A George W. Andrews, ’07 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Anonymous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Appalachian Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Lisa Arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Richard M. Aronson, ’49 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mark Auerbach, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A G. Wade Aycock, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Donald & Kristy Bagwell . . . . . . . . . . . . P Michael Bahouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Binks & B. K. Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ian D. Balesky, ’03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Earlene Bannister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mary Beougher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Peter & Judy Berlin, ’63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Joseph W. Bivens, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Marvin E. Black, ’43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Christian & Eutoka Bland . . . . . . . . . . . P The Boeing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Buddy & Jean Bolton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Laurie P. Bouchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F John H. Bouchard, ’10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A R. Nels Boutte, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Box Tops for Education . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Monterro & Stephanie Boyd . . . . . . . . . P John-Michael & Caroline Brady . . . . . . F Richard L. Brashear, ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Donna Brewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Stanley Brown, ’48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Timothy A. Browning, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . A Terry & Patricia Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Frank A. Bucino, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Steven & Kathryn Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . P Dennis & Cara Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Bobby W. Bush Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Jonathan & Sara Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . P L. M. Butts Family Foundation . . . . . . FN Thomas W. Caddoo, ’90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kevin & Kristen Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . P Lavelle M. Campbell & Lisa Callendar Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . F Tom & Mary Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . P David & Dawn Canniff . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Michelle Carmichael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lianne Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Carlos & Natacha Carrillo . . . . . . . . . . . P C. Neal Carter, ’57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Barry J. Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Fernando & Rocio Casas . . . . . . . . . . . . P Chef Wang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Connie Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Ken & Jean Clary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Gary & Tracy Cline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F William M. Clinkscales, ’77 . . . . . . . . . . A Tim & Sonya Coalson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard & Susan Cobb . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Scott & Donna Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Don & Toni Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Edward Coll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Charles & Lara Cooley . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Jeremy M. Corner, ’96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Frank & Cynthia Covington . . . . . . . . . F Charles & Rebecca Cunningham . . . . . . F

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014 Riverside Rifles Society ($399 & under) Cushman & Wakefield of Georgia Inc. . CP J. Michael Cutshaw, ’68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Clifford L. Deal Jr., ’60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Deborah T. Dearybury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Maurice & Suzanne DelaHoussaye . . . . . P Victor L. Disharoon, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . AC Mitchell & Debbie Dowling . . . . . . . . . P Gary & Tanya Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Richard & Nancy Drummond, ’56 . . . . A Anthony & Jennifer Dublino . . . . . . . . . P Neil & Patrice Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Debra Erickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Pablo A. Espinosa, ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Richard C. Farmer Jr. ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Fieldale Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Paul & Judy Finkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Christopher & Leslie Finley . . . . . . . . . . P Craig W. Finley, ’88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dick Fleming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Andrew & Emily Fletcher . . . . . . . . . . . P Peter Whitfield & Maureen Forman . . . . P Andy & Nancy Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P William Turner & Renee Francis-Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Adam L. Frankel, ’01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Lisa A. Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lauren Freeman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Michael & Jennifer Fuller . . . . . . . . . . . P Peter Galan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Margie Garlen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Matthew & Kristie Gasque . . . . . . . . . . F Matthew & Allison Giddens . . . . . . . . . . F George & Sue Gilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Donald & Celia Gilner, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . A Alex & Nataliya Glazman . . . . . . . . . . . P George & Michelle Gonzalez . . . . . . . . . P Irving Gonzalez & Maria Dolores Romo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Shirley Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Patricia Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Erica Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Keith & Agnes Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Stephen C. Green, ’13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mark Greenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Eve M. Greenberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Anthony Guarino, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A J. Steven Hadaway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Byron and Laura Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James and Vicki Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Pearce and Laura Hardwick . . . . . . . . . . F Thomas G. Harris, ’93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Wendy D. Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James and Julia Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Adam J. Harrison, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Edward and Tara Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Channing and Christine Haskell . . . . . . F Andrew C. Haskell, ’02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Maureen Haughton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Thomas and Shirlana Haythorn . . . . . . . P Jeff Helton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Harvey J. Henderson, ’62 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dave and Jenny Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Adam K. Herndon, ’06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A John and Becky Higgins . . . . . . . . . . . . P Dennis W. Hite, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A George and Lynette Hitt . . . . . . . . . . . . F William E. Holt Jr., ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Felicia Howard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P H. Taft Hunt III, ’98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Sonja S. Hutchins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard C. Hyatt, ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Bill and Sally Israel, ’52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Richard M. Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F David H. Jaffee, ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Landon W. Jameson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F J. McLaughlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Murray and Barbara Jones, ’44 . . . . . . . . A Kevin and Georgiann Jones . . . . . . . . . . F Altina Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Chris and Maureen Justusson . . . . . . . . . F Gerard and Charlene Kaiser . . . . . . . . . . F Kim M. Kanakis, ’75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Arthur and Elizabeth Karalexis . . . . . . . . P Harry A. Karetas, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A William and Catherine Kelly . . . . . . . . . P R. Scott Kent, ’92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Choong Hyun and Min Joung Kim . . . . F Deokhyeon Kim, ’14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Craig and Sue Koevenig . . . . . . . . . . . . F Athas and Donna Kometas . . . . . . . . . . . F William A. Krein, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Kurt J. Kremlick Jr., ’51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert and Loretta Kwass, ’53 . . . . . . . . A Jody and Nancy Lail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BT Harry M. Lane Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard A. Lang Jr., ’56 . . . . . . . . . . . . BV Richard E. Langford, ’44 . . . . . . . . . . . . A James and Eleanor LaRocco . . . . . . . . . F Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Robin Leberte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Local Independent Charities of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP

Philip B. Lohr, ’67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Patrick and Glenda Lowenthal . . . . . . . . F Mauricio Lozano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Shanda B. Lynch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Don and Linda Maccubbin . . . . . . . . . . F Duncan MacGruer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Nan MacGruer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James A. Malcolm II, ’86 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Bobby C. Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Anne Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP William and Meredith McCameron, ’03 . A Paul B. McCorristin, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Randal and Jennifer McCoy . . . . . . . . . P Dave and Jeanne McDonald Sr. . . . . . . . F William D. McDonald Jr., ’55 . . . . . . . . . A McGarity’s Business Products . . . . . . . . CP Sallye McKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P David G. McManus, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Joseph D. Moceri, ’71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Robert and Joy Mogyorosy and the Julia Rachler Memorial Fund . . . . . . . . F Roy and Barbara Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . F Lucy and Paul Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Fred and Anne Morgan . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Mundy Mill Dental P. C. . . . . . . . . . . . CP Priscilla Ndu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Sarah Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Talmage E. Newton III, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . A An N. T. Nguyen, ’16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Dung and Hau Nguyen . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Carrie G. Noonan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Kevin and Brooke Noone . . . . . . . . . . . F Derek R. Noone, ’14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Frank K. Norton Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Carol Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P NRA-ILA State Liaison . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Daniel and Emily Oliver . . . . . . . . . . . . F Richard and Terri Olson . . . . . . . . . . . . F Hock L. Ong and Poh G. Khoo . . . . . . . P Brian and Tracy Osborne . . . . . . . . . . . . P Richard P. Overall, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Willard and Julie Patty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P John S. Payne and Louane E. Hann . . . . .F Jonnette Pennington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Alex and Martha Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . F The Pfizer Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . FN Charles E. R. Phillips IV, ’92 . . . . . . . . . A Albert and Stephanie Picken . . . . . . . . . P Frank Piedra, ’87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Jonathan L. Pike, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Linda K. Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P John and JoAnne Poidevant . . . . . . . . . . F

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2013-2014 Riverside Rifles Society ($399 & under) Paul and Nancy Posner, ’56 . . . . . . . . AC Precise Healthcare Solutions . . . . . . . . CP Sheryl M. Protz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Charles and Linda Pulliam . . . . . . . . . . GP Ella R. Rankin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Marc and Mia Rapport . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Tom Reiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sarah M. Reynolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Bob and Amy Richardson . . . . . . . . . . . F John L. Elzie and Audrey Robbins . . . . . P Carlos A. Robert, ’73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Guillermo A. Rodriguez, ’67 . . . . . . . . . A Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55 . . . . . . . A Adam R. Rush, ’15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Charles Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Karen B. Salamone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Derek and Susan Sauls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Ron and Monica Scalzo . . . . . . . . . . . . P David and Derelle Schaefer . . . . . . . . . . P Harvey and Denise Schonwald . . . . . . . . F Paul and Kimberly Schouest . . . . . . . . . P Paul J. Sheehy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Mark Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Janet S. Siebrasse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Sign Shack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CP Stephan H. Snider, ’58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A James and Cheryl Soggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . P James F. Spiers Jr., ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Charles W. Stansfield Jr., ’64 . . . . . . . . . . A Adam and Erin Stewart . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Gregory and Christina Stone . . . . . . . . . F Eric Strickland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Thomas and Kathy Strickland . . . . . . . GP Scott and Robin Stump . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Nina Sutherland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Alfred A. Szemborski, ’ 52 . . . . . . . . . . . A Jean Talmadge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GP Peyton and Jane Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . P Warren Tobin, ’61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A James C. Trapnell Jr., ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Thomas and Kris Tremblay . . . . . . . . . . F Tony Trevino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Kimberly S. Tribble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kenny and Elizabeth Tucker . . . . . . . . . . P Gus Elias and Veronica Turner . . . . . . . . F Raymond and Lisa Ulmer . . . . . . . . . . . F Robert N.Vernay, ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Yinglan Wang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Thomas J. Washburn ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . A William D. Watson, ’65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Chuck and Colleen White . . . . . . . . . . . F Miles and Hannah Whitlock . . . . . . . . . P Samuel and Beverly Wilburn . . . . . . . . . F Merritt C. Wilburn, ’14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Neil Rabon and Susan Williams . . . . . . . P Joseph and Lynn Williams . . . . . . . . . . . P John and Carol Williams III, ’60 . . . . . . . A J. Andrew Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FS Michelle L. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Kathy Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F Paul and Robin Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . P Myles F. Wittenstein, ’55 . . . . . . . . . . . . A Richard S. Wojno, ’70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A James C.Young, ’78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Herbert S.Yuttal, ’48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A A. Nizar Zakka, ’85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Earl A. Zarbin, ’45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A

Constituency Key

Does Your Employer Match Gifts?

Over 15,000 corporations in America have matching programs. Check with your employer’s Human Resources office to see if your gift to Riverside can be matched.

RMA is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization.

Thank you to these matching corporations who added over $4,000 to RMA last year. For more information, contact the Advancement Office at (770) 538-2924.

Matching Corporate Gifts 2013-2014 Bank of America The Boeing Company Macy’s Foundation The Pfizer Foundation Qualcomm Matching Gift Program UBS Matching Gift Program

BT Board of Trustees BV Board of Visitors AC Alumni Council PB Past Board Member A Alumnus P Parent

GP Grandparent F Friend of the Academy CP Corporation FN Foundation FS Faculty/Staff † Deceased

Learn how you can give today... and tomorrow. “ The values offered to Riverside cadets represent the same ideals that Janice and I support. Riverside gives our young men a chance to succeed on their own merits by using teamwork and individual discipline while learning leadership. They are ready and well equipped to face the future. We feel strongly that our contributions have made a difference.”

Conrad and Janice Conti, ’58, give to Riverside now, and they will give again in the future through their estate.

— Conrad and Janice Conti, ‘58

For information please visit www.riversidemilitary.com and click on the “Giving” tab or call Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE, Vice President for Advancement 770-538-2924 agriffin@riversidemilitary.com

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Dear Brothers, Parents, and Friends: Just as this issue of Reveille includes an annual report of all giving, it is an opportune time to share with you the accomplishments of your Alumni Association since 2011.

The Association’s mission and purpose is to support the furtherance, longevity, and military model preparatory school education of RMA. Through the guidance of the Alumni Council, the Association works to: expand participation of alumni; assist the President in sustaining and growing annual financial support of the Academy through alumni and alumni-related donations; plan and execute social and fundraising events; and assist with cadet recruiting, retention, and development.

Since fall 2011, the Association has accomplished the following milestones. The complete report may be read online under the “Alumni” tab at www.riversidemilitary.com.

1. The total number of active alumni in our database has grown from 3,682 to 5,326 or a 45% increase in participating alumni (those with whom we can communicate via mail, email, or phone).

2. The Association began Founders’ Day weekend in April 2013.

3. The Alumni Council was reorganized and has a strong membership of 16 members and six emeritus. The Council meets twice each year, Homecoming and Founders’ Day, and adopted new bylaws in 2013.

“ ...we believe emphatically in our hearts that Riverside molded us into the men we are today.”

— Bud Oakey, ’75

4. S ince 2011 alumni have recognized RMA legends Col. Engle C. May and Maj. Gerald “Goomba” Wilson through focused fundraising efforts. MSG Larry W. Beauchamp will be honored with the construction of an obstacle course to be dedicated in October.

5. At least five alumni reunions are scheduled annually in the U. S. and abroad with the last event held during June in Cozumel, Mexico.

6. An Alumni Association Chairman’s Coin has been created and used to promote the ethical values of a Riverside education. The coin is awarded to alumni who donate to Riverside $250 or more, to a person who has contributed to the betterment of the Academy, to graduating cadets, and in some cases, to families of deceased alumni.

7. A new alumni directory, the first since 2007, was published spring 2014 by Harris Connect.

8. F inally, and maybe, the most important – tuition assistance (scholarship). In 2011, 31 alumni contributed $75,775. In the last two years combined, that number has risen to 60 alumni who have given $371,126 toward tuition assistance.

Alumni from all classes have told me, and I agree with you, that we believe emphatically in our hearts that Riverside molded us into the men we are today.

I hope to see you all in October.

Best to you,

Bud Oakey, ’75 Chairman RMA Alumni Council

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B OA R D O F T RU S T E E S & B OA R D O F V I S I TO R S

UPDATES Anthony M. Herdener Mr. Herdener has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer of the Northeast Georgia Health System since 1995. He earned his CPA Certificate and Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He is responsible for all financial and information systems operations including Financial Planning, Reporting, Investments, Capital Formation, Treasury, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Managed Care and Health Partners (PPO Network). Prior to his recruitment at NGHS, he served as CFO of Saint Joseph Health System of Atlanta and as Vice President of Finance & Treasurer of Catholic Health East in Pennsylvania. He served as Budget Director for Saint Joseph Hospital in Tacoma following three years with the CPA firm Ernst & Ernst (Ernst & Young).

In his current role as a member of the NGHS Senior Management team, Mr. Herdener has led several financing projects totaling over $700 million to fund NGHS growth, and maintains the “A” Rating with credit agencies for NGHS. He also led the negotiation team with HCA to acquire Lanier Park Hospital and the development of various internal processes to strengthen financial performance, financial planning, revenue cycle, risk management, and balance sheet position during his tenure. He is an active member of the Georgia CFO Networking Group, the Gainesville Rotary Club where he currently serves as the 2013-14 President, the Audit Committee Chair of Elachee Nature Center, and he serves on the board of Health Partner’s Cooperation.

His past service includes the United Way Budget & Allocation Committee, Leadership Hall Program, Lakeview Academy Finance Committee Chair, and Chairman of Elachee Nature Center Board.

Drew William Horner, ’78 Drew William Horner, ’78, is the Founder, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Progressive Improvements, Inc., a hotel renovation company based in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Since its establishment in 1987, he and his business partner have developed the company into a multi-million dollar international success. Progressive Improvement’s portfolio includes fullscale renovation projects at some of the world’s most luxurious hotels. He is also the managing partner of Swanhorn LLC, a real estate holding company located in Kennesaw. Prior to Progressive

Improvements, he worked as the operations manager of a national transportation company. He is a 1978 graduate of Riverside Military Academy and attended the University of West Georgia.

He has been on the Academy’s Board of Visitors since 2011, and he is committed and passionate about the welfare and future of Riverside. Mr. Horner lives in Marietta, Georgia, with his wife, Jane, and he has two adult children, Andrew and Allison.

James R. Van Arsdale, ’79 Mr.Van Arsdale is Executive Director and Head of Banking & Lending Solutions for UBS AG, US Private Bank, a position he has held since 2008. He joined UBS in 2003 as a NJ based Regional Banking Consultant and later was assigned to cover the Northwest United States based out of San Francisco.

He was a consistent top quintile or better performer across all areas of sales responsibility. Prior to joining UBS, Mr.Van Arsdale was Senior Vice President, Private Clients Division at Fleet Bank. During his earlier career, he held a number of Private Bank sales and management roles of increasing responsibility.

He graduated from the University of South Carolina’s Business School with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and is a 1979 graduate of Riverside Military Academy where he was Battalion Commander his senior year. He is a recipient of Riverside’s Sandy Beaver Medal of General Excellence.

Since 2010, prior to his election to the Board of Trustees, Mr.Van Arsdale served as a member of Riverside’s Board of Visitors.

He was appointed to and continues to serve on the Green Brook Township (NJ) Land Use Board. He is honored to have been recently promoted to Commander in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. Additionally, Mr.Van Arsdale has served on several non-profit boards and as a Junior Achievement volunteer where he tutored children on the merits of the free enterprise system. He lives with his wife and two children in Green Brook, New Jersey.

New Members Appointed to the RMA Board of Visitors: Seymour M. West, III, ’66 of Birmingham, AL Alberto R. Marrufo, ’87 of Cozumel, Mexico

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Paying Georgia Taxes?

Painful.

The GOAL Clock is

Want a Dollar for Dollar Tax Credit?

TICKING!

Simple.

Helping Riverside Cadets?

Priceless!

Get a Georgia Tax Credit and a Federal Tax Deduction.

Interested? It’s easy.

In 2015 we estimate all tax credits will be consumed within the first week of January.

Apply online now, because you deserve the “credit”!

REMARKABLE EXPANSION OF TAX CREDITS OPPORTUNITY: Owners of S-Corps, LLCs, and Partnerships may now contribute up to $10,000 to the GOAL Scholarship Program for a tax credit.

GOAL Donor Recognition Alene C. Arenas Anonymous Deborah Bailey James and Mary Benson Trevor and Kelsey Bishop Errol and Barbara Bisso, ‘61 Mrs. Jerry Blackstock Derreck and Amy Booth William and Kimberly Jo Bowers Gerald and Shelby Boyte Fred and Kathy Bremer James and Rochelle Brinson William and Nelda Browning Jack and Pat Burd Adam and Lynn Carter Christopher J. Carter Jefferey Chandler Lazarus and Shirkea Chennault, Jr. Lee M. Cleaves Terry and Chris Clontz Counte and Jackie Cooley James and Chassie Corbin Jo Ann Cripps David and Rhonda Crook Brian and Kristin Daniel Britt and Robin Daniel Andrew and Kayla Davenport Kelly and Lisa Davis Gary and Tanya Downs Cydney Drolette Deborah Dunn Robert and Stephanie Eidson Jeremy and Jennifer Elrod Antonio and Anita Feliciano, ‘81 Thomas and Angela Finn Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ‘61 Robert and Leslie Fowler

Alec and Shelia Fraser Mitch and Nicoleta Freeman Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ‘55 Matthew and Allison Giddens Bobby Gillyard Dr. Casey and Susan Graybeal Paul and Agnes Green Amanda K. Griffin Randy and Frances Guenther Kevin and Shasda Guier Richard and Jane Halliley Andrew L. Head James and Lucille Hendricks Frank and Patricia Hennington Tony and Cathy Herdener David and Linda Hock Drew and Jane Horner, ‘78 Robert Howington Robert Hunter Michael and Theresa Hutch Kevin and Kelly Jarrard Andrew and Elizabeth Jobson James and Lynn Jobst Steven and Dawn Keig Marc Kilburn Noah and Anca King Jared Koldoff Walter and Valeria Krasnansky Zeb and Kaitlyn Lackey Theodore and Lyn LaVallee, Jr. Theodore and Afton LaVallee, Sr. Michael J. Levine Patricia and Tony Manzo Christopher and Dena Manzo Tina Maynor-Denny William and Shannon McBride III John and Sheila McCleary

Dennis and Trish McCraven Darrell and Juanita Millwood Lara W. Moore William D. Morgan, Jr. John Munroe James and Glenda Myers Richard M. Nichols Allen and Meg Nivens Marc and Mary Paglia Danny and Brenda Palmer Gary and Lauren Papka Thomas H. Pee Eugenio Peruchini and

Olga Flores-Peruchini David and JoAnn Phillips Mark V. Reedy, ‘92 Larry and Candy Robinson James and Louise Robison Larry and Barbara Rogers Martin and Molly Ross William and Gretchen Ruppenthal Hector Salas Tony and Juventina Santos-Quiles Drs. P. Ravi and Seshu Sarma David and Karen Schulze J. Allen and Adriane Seymour Michael and Debra Sims Julie Skaggs Michael Smith Thomas and Julie Smith Stanley and Kelly Smith Richard and Marleen Springston John and Kerrie Stumpf Michael and Corwynn Sylvester Hector Torres Candice A. Turner Daniel and Melissa Tymchuk

Diego and Chantel Vacca Thomas H. Walker Reuben and Ellen Wechsler Kevin and Tammy White Nathan and Wendi Whitmire James and Tammy Williams, ‘67 Kathy Williams Christopher and Brittany Williamson Robert T. Willis, Jr. Kathryn Wilson Samuel A. Wilson, ‘60 James and Kathy Wofford Andrew and Rebecca Zager, ‘88

GOAL Contributions by Year $33,850 in 2009 $77,200 in 2010 $62,550 in 2011 $137,963 in 2012 $145,839 in 2013 $214,898 in 2014 $235,000 RMA goal for 2015

The Georgia state tax credit program that benefits Riverside and other independent schools with scholarship dollars is proving to be extremely popular. In 2014, the $58 million cap was reached in a record time of just three weeks, and a number of Riverside supporters were declined. We encourage you to apply now since these precious tax credits are expected to be gone by the first week in January 2015. Contact Candice Turner, Riverside Donor Relations Coordinator, at (770) 532-6251, ext. 4506 or cturner@riversidemilitary.com for step-by-step assistance.

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Tyler Carter appreciates Riverside Roots

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

We recently caught up with Tyler Carter, an RMA Class of 2010 alumnus, who is a singer/songwriter and frontman of rock band Issues.

JS – Tyler, do you remember your future goals (touring, making albums, building a legacy) as an RMA senior in the 2010 Bayonet yearbook? They stood out to me because you already seem to be achieving them. I think it’s rare to know what you want to do at a young age and turn it into a career. What are the highlights of your music career so far?

TC – Wow, I forgot that I even wrote that. It's kinda funny that my goals were such things and I actually followed through and fought for the dreams I had set.You're absolutely right. How can you really know back then what you want to do? Very seldom do teens really follow through. Most change their minds three or four times after high school. My music career has been a sweet journey. I've written with all kinds of amazing producers, I've toured with my band all over Europe and America, and soon to hit other major countries.

But the highlight of my career, happens over and over again, when I'm on stage each and every night of tour, and I look into a crowd, and thousands of kids, who don't personally even know me, are screaming my songs at the top of their lungs right back to me. That feeling no one could ever fathom – to know that I've impacted so many lives in a positive way. To have fans come up to me and tell me how some of my lyrics have changed their lives or gotten them through the darkest hours of their lives, it's unbelievable.

JS – You said that your career began when you signed that first record deal and boarded a plane the day you graduated from Riverside. Has Riverside played a role in your success?

TC – Without a doubt Riverside has played a huge role in my success. I don't think I ever understood the characteristics of a man until I was molded by the fundamentals of RMA. Sure there were ups and downs when I attended my earlier years, and I wasn't always the brightest or most disciplined pupil, but I did learn over the years that if you don't try, or you don't find the good in something, you will always hate it. RMA had so much to offer me, but it took me a while to get past my own frustrations. This wasn't punishment, this was enlightenment. I learned how to stand up straight, be a leader, and take control of my own destiny. "Nothingcan save you from the fate that awaits you gentlemen, you have to take your life into your own hands..." Haha! I was sometimes a selective listener during Kevin Jarrard's speeches, but he and all the other spirits of Riverside had a hand in creating the man I have become today.

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JS – Do you enjoy performing a variety of musical styles, or do you prefer one type over another?

TC – Oh goodness, if I had to stick with one style of music forever I would just quit. I'm far too musically diverse for that, I enjoy writing all types of music. Stylistically though as an artist (separate from my writing career) I have to be a little more dedicated to a specific genre. I'm from Georgia though, so country music and R&B have a huge place in my heart. But overall I'm a rock guy.

JS – What do you hope the Tyler Carter legacy will be some day?

TC – I think I've pretty much answered that in these questions, but in addition to being remembered for my impact, I would love to eventually be involved with more than just music. I want people to just remember me as a hard working person, someone who did it all. Someone of compassion, and someone of character. I want to help kids, I want to give back to the brokenness that has inspired me and kept me on the right track. Doing it for the right reasons, if you can understand.

JS – What are some upcoming projects we can expect from you?

TC – I'm not sure. I'm too spontaneous these days to tell. I would love to come play acoustically for the Boys in Blue and share a little bit of my story one day though!

At the time of printing,Tyler was touring Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

WOW!

Riverside currently has 6 cadets enrolled at the United States Military Academy – West Point.

No other high school has had this many cadets attend simultaneously. Riverside alumnus Charles H. Cook, CPT, MS ,’74 serves as Directorate of Admissions for West Point. We are thankful that he keeps in close contact with our alumni and for sharing photos like these.

From left to right: John Nettles, ’13, Mac Sims, ’13, CPT Charles Cook,’74, Sebastian Mims, ’09 and 2014 West Point Graduate, and Fernando Weiner, ’11.

Not shown is Andrew Olson, ’11.

Our two most recent graduates, Jacob Deem (top) and JohnMark MacFarlane (bottom) just completed basic training and participated in the 12.2 mile MarchBack.

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES Class Announcements: Class of 1945 Earl Zarbin is a retired newspaperman. His articles have been published in the Journal of Arizona History and his published essays in The Freeman. He has written six books on Arizona history and water development, including Roosevelt Dam: A History To 1911,The Salt River Project: Four Steps Forward, 1902-1910 and All the Time a Newspaper. Earl lives in Phoenix, AZ and writes four-line rhymes at ithinkiam.liberty.me Class of 1956 Retired federal Judge E. J. Salcines, ’56 received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys, consisting of all district attorneys. He is the first recipient of the award, which was presented on Monday, August 4, 2014 in Naples, FL. Class of 1966 Jim Holland first learned to play guitar during his summer breaks from Riverside. In 1986 he began taking lessons to learn how to read music and became proficient. He also began collecting guitars, and it was then he thought he would like to build one. Last April he accomplished a lifelong dream of building his very own arch top guitar. Jim is standing second from left.

Class of 1975 Bud Oakey was appointed

by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe as a Member of the Virginia Aviation Board. The Aviation Board is responsible for providing citizen access to the Virginia Department of Aviation, the allocation of funds the planning, development and promotion of Virginia Airports, advise the Governor and Secretary of Transportation on issues relating to aviation policy in the Commonwealth and the promulgation of regulations relating to airports, aircraft, airspace, aviation safety and operations in Virginia. Washington’s Reagan International Airport (DCA) and Dulles International Airports (IAD) are both located within the Commonwealth of Virginia and fall under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Aviation Board. Bud’s term is for four years and eligible for reappointment.

Class of 1985 Mitch Allen, right, was promoted to captain with the Charlotte Fire Department in Charlotte, N.C. Class of 1989 Harry S. Rapoport married Teresa Neale on May 11, 2014. In attendance were RMA alumni pictured, from left, Steven Hajizade, ’92, Harry S. Rapoport, ’89, Dane Mindell, ’88, Alex Ramsey, ’87 and Pablo Espinosa, ’87.

Harry and Teresa are expecting their first child in January 2015.

The couple will be relocating to Pacific Beach, CA. Class of 1992 Vince Dunne is the president of Dunne and Associates, a biotech recruiting firm in Greenville, S.C. It was voted as a top firm in the world by Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.

Class of 2008 Miles O. Indest graduated summa cum laude and was in the top 10 students of the business management class at LSU. He is currently pursuing a law degree and MBA at Tulane University. He is pictured with his girlfriend Alyssa Babin.

Tersoo Uhaa took over as head coach for the varsity track program at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek, GA. He is also an assistant with the varsity wrestling and football programs, as well as the director of the junior Patriots football program.

Class of 2009 Sebastian Mims was part of the West Point boxing team that earned its sixth national championship in the last seven years by taking five individual titles and the overall team title at the 2014 National Collegiate Boxing Association National Championships.

This is Sebastian’s second national title. In May 2014 he graduated from West Point and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.

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Class of 2010 Daniel Von Danz graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in sport management. He recently accepted a job at CLASS Leasing working as a leasing specialist in Lawrence, KS. William John Strapp has been in the Navy for five years as a Master of Arms (Military Police).

Riverside Military Academy alumnus Zach Garrett ran into a familiar face at the Spartan Sprint in Conyers, Georgia. LtCol Kevin Jarrard, RMA Commandant, had just completed his event, and Zach was getting ready to participate in the next one.

Zach is the older brother of current RMA cadet Matthew Garrett (Class of 2015).

Class of 2011 Wesley Graham McNally (right) was promoted to hotel operations supervisor at the West Palm Beach Marriott.

Larry Trice graduated from USMC boot camp on February 14 at Parris Island, S.C. He is now in California awaiting recon training.

Class of 2012 Nicholas Jackson (PFC) won the Soldier of the Year Competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The competition is a series of physical and mental tests carried out over a four day period. To even get to the point of competing at the base level, PFC Jackson had to compete against the best soldiers in his own battalion and brigade. After winning that competition, he ultimately competed against and beat the best soldiers from across all the brigades on Ft. Lewis. Next he will compete in the Forces Command (FORSCOM) Soldier of the Year Competition at Ft. Bragg, NC. Class of 2013 Anthony J. Reyes (right) successfully completed the RAT Line in February and is now an official VMI Keydet.

Cameron Wiese and Nico Pitchon finished their freshman year at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. They are both studying computer science. Nico went home to Argentina for the summer, and Cameron began an internship in the Bay area at iCracked working in the development and expansion departments.

Taps

Ralph C. Wilson, ’37 (4/7/14) Sebastian Cabrera, ’40 (4/3/14) James B. Butler, Jr., ’41 (3/15/14) James M. Harvey, ’45 (7/14/14) Hamilton D. Bickham, ’49 (4/8/14) George S. Lotterer, ’49 (6/20/14) Jose M. Salcines, ’49 (1/7/14) James D. Blease, ’50 (1/21/14) Thomas N. Johnston, ’50 (11/16/2013) Richard J. Elrod, ’51 (4/19/14) Fred Bernard Sher, ’51 (5/29/14) Justo Carrillo de Albornoz, ’52 (6/28/14) Moylan Field Gomila, ’56 (4/24/14) Ross H. Pittman, ’56 (2/28/14) William Keith Keene, ’57 (5/10/14) Arthur E. Lipson, ’57 (1/30/14) Robert W. Bergstrom, ’58 (4/28/14) Thomas G. Hill, III, ’60 (5/15/14) Mike L. Flemming, ’61 (4/20/14) James A. Cobb, ’62 (12/30/13) George N. Weber, ’63 (7/2/14) Rich Reed, ’64 (5/5/14) Michael W. Moore, ’68 (4/24/14) Charles T. Gilbert, ’85 (3/17/14) Ryan G. Stiff, ’01 (3/21/14) Donteer S. Proctor, ’13 (9/15/13) Jordan D. H. Savage, ’13 (6/2/14) Mingyu Gao, ’15 (3/4/14)

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Riverside Military Academy does not verify information in the Class Notes section and cannot be responsible for accuracy.

The Class Notes section is offered to alumni for their use in exchanging news and updates on their classmates. Riverside Military Academy reserves the right to further publish Class Notes submissions in any and all school publications or media.

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President Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

Reveille is a semi-annual publication produced by the communications office of Riverside Military Academy for its alumni, parents, donors, and friends. The editorial staff welcomes your ideas and comments. Photographs and illustrations may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Riverside Military Academy.

Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters to the editor may be updated online at www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to: Editor, Reveille Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 800-462-2338 www.riversidemilitary.com publicrelations@riversidemilitary.com Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion, and national or ethnic origin and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

Editor-in-Chief Adriane Seymour Director Communications and Public Relations aseymour@riversidemilitary.com Editors Amanda Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement agriffin@riversidemilitary.com Julie Smith, Multimedia Manager jsmith@riversidemilitary.com Contributors Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Mr. Errol Bisso, ’61 Ms. Kelsey Brunson MAJ James Corbin Ms. Amanda Griffin, CFRE LtCol Kevin Jarrard, USMCR Mr. Bud Oakey, ‘75 Mr. Mark Reedy, ‘92 Ms. Maggie Eterno Ms. Adriane Seymour Ms. Julie Smith Ms. Candice Turner Ms. Katy Wilson

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Board of Trustees Mr. Kenneth L. McKelvey, Chairman Mr. Bernard M. Freeman ’58, Vice Chairman Mr. Frederick J. Kennedy ’64, Immediate Past Chair Mr. Arnold B. Evans, Treasurer Mr. S. Terry Clontz, Secretary Miss Lucile E. Beaver, Emerita Mr. Paul A. Gross ‘56, Emeritus Mr. O. Jon McRae, Emeritus Mrs. Jerry B. (Margaret) Blackstock Mr. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto ’86 Mr. Counte L. Cooley Mr. C. Brian Daniel Mr. Thomas M. Finn Mr. Gregory A. Fisher Mr. Anthony M. Herdener Mr. Drew W. Horner ’78 Mr. Charles A. James ’64 Mr. James D. Kalmenson ’77 Mr. C.J. “Jody” Lail, Jr. Mr. Richard M. Nichols Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr. Mr. Daniel G. Oakey ’75 Mr. Andrew W. Talkington ’71 Mr. James R.Van Arsdale ’79 Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq. ’66 Mr. Chris F. Whitlock Alumni Council Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75, Chairman Mr. Miguel Reyes, ’74, Vice Chairman Mr. Ronslow P. Fenner, Jr., ’66, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61, Alumni Relations Director Mr. Joseph W. Bivens, III, ’74 Mr. Sumner R. Cahoon, Jr., ’49, Emeritus Capt. Charles H. Cook, ’74 Mr. Justin B. Creech, ’88 Mr.Victor L. Disharoon, ’72 Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58, Emeritus

Mr. William T. Glisson, ’78 Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64, Emeritus Mr. Harold T. Hunt, III, ’98 Mr. Grant C. Jones, ’93 Mr. Robert D. Jones, ’56, Emeritus Mr. Kim M. Kanakis, ’75 Mr. Ernest T. Lopez, ’84 Mr. Paul B. Posner, ’56 Judge E.J. Salcines, ’56, Emeritus Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56, Emeritus Mr. James C.Young, ’78 Mr. Nizar Zakka ’85 Board of Visitors Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56, Chairman Mr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98, Vice Chairman Mr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87 Mr. Robert F. Eidson, Jr. Mr. Christian Eiroa, ’89 Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, ’96 Mrs. Susan L. Graybeal Judge Steve C. Jones Maj. Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 Mr. Marc D. Kutter Mr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., ’56 Mr. Richard A. Luna Mr. Alberto R. Marrufo, ’87 Mr. Fredy E. Marrufo, ’90 Mr. Robert V. Norton Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79 Mr.Victor M. Pacheco, ’01 Mr. Thomas H. Paris, III Mrs. Eleanor M. Parkes Mr. H. Jerome Russell Mr. John C. Sipple, ’69 Mr. Leslie T. Smith, ’63 Mr. W. Michael Strickland Mr. Samuel D. Weil, III, ’66 Mr. Seymour M. West, III, ’67 Mr. Clark Wiese Mr. Andrew C. Zager, ’88

Leadership Begins

at Riverside Sandy Beaver personified leadership for over 50 years as RMA’s president.

An annual award has been created to recognize those, who by deed and spirit, exemplify his leadership. The program, bearing his name, will provide scholarship assistance for incoming cadets.

The Sandy Beaver Entrepreneurial Leadership Award is given in 2014 to Frank K. Norton Sr. and Joe S. Hatfield (posthumous).

Frank K. Norton Sr. Chairman Emeritus, Norton Agency

The Norton Agency.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Event times and locations are subject to change.

August 25 September 5-7 September 12-14 September 13 September 15 September 19 September 26-27 October 10 October 11 October 23 October 23-25 November 8 November 12-15

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First Day of Classes Band Camp Band Camp ACT (seniors mandatory) Drop/Add Classes End ROC Parade and Cresting Ceremony Cadet Yearbook Photos Campus Open House SAT (seniors mandatory) 2nd Quarter Begins Homecoming/Parents Weekend GA Veteran’s Day Parade Fall Play

November 14 Cadet Military Dining In November 22-30 Thanksgiving Furlough December 5-10 Band Trip to Hawaii December 6 SAT (on campus) December 7 Campus Open House December 12 Employee Appreciation Parade,

Holiday Banquet and Concert December 13 ACT (on campus) December 20-January 4 Holiday Furlough January 5 Classes resume January 10 Saturday classes January 14 ROC Registration January 14-16 Semester Exams