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Riverside Military Academy WINTER 2014

“ The will to win – to be without equal – is not particular in where it finds a permanent home.”

– LTG Hal Moore, USA (Ret)

SOAR TO SUCCESS 2014 Summer Opportunity and Academic Review July 6 - August 1, 2014 Riverside Military Academy’s four-week Summer Opportunity and Academic Review, nicknamed SOAR, is designed to help boys in grades 7-11 prepare for the upcoming school year and strengthen their academic skills. SOAR is open to students who attend Riverside during the regular school year as well as students from other schools.

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Studies First...

And Then the Adventure!

We provide the opportunity for each student to reach his maximum potential in all academic areas by creating a positive learning environment.Young men who are eager to learn will gain valuable skills necessary to excel in college or to improve in a specific subject.

Because Riverside believes that there is a strong connection between physical and mental development, extra-curricular activities, field trips, and activities play an important role in SOAR.

Summer cadets may choose from challenging elective courses or repeat courses as needed for credit. Class sizes are small for more individualized teacher attention and allow more active involvement in the learning process.

As a summer cadet, you will be encouraged to expand your learning to reach your full potential. A supervised evening study hall – with access to your teachers – provides a structured study environment. Cadets must attend the full four-week session to earn academic credit.

Our summer recreational program takes full advantage of our campus athletic facilities and our proximity to Lake Lanier and area attractions. Summer cadets have the opportunity to learn basic marksmanship and rappelling and to experience rafting, airsoft competitions, swimming, and more.

Call the Riverside admissions office to learn more about the 2014 SOAR program.You may also visit our website to apply online.

www.riversidemilitary.com 1.800.462.2338

Grades 7 – 8 These classes are offered to students coming from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.

They will meet for one half day each for 4 weeks. They are designed to strengthen essential skills for academic success.

• English Fundamentals • Math Fundamentals These elective classes provide a variety of enrichment experiences, and each of them meets for one half day for 2 weeks.

• Art • Computer Science • Creative Writing • U.S. Military History Select one: Option A: English and Math Fundamentals Option B: One of the Fundamentals classes and two electives Option C: All four electives

Grades 9 – 12 Each of these classes meets for a full day for 4 weeks and earns one full credit toward graduation. Only one of these courses can be taken in SOAR. Select one: • Biology • Chemistry • English: Studies in Literature and Composition • English for Speakers of Other Languages • Algebra I • Geometry • Math III • Spanish I • U.S. History • World History Each of these classes meets for a full day for 2 weeks and earns one half credit. Two of these courses can be taken in SOAR. Select two: • Art • Computer Science • Economics • Government • SAT Preparation Reveille I WINTER 2014

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In this issue: Letter From Riverside’s President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Updates From The Academic Dean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cadets Receive Congressional Nominations to Academies . . 3 International Cadets Conquer Fear Of Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Boys State Program Finds A New Home at RMA . . . . . . . . . . 5 Admissions Team Travels Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Letter from the RMA Board of Trustees Chairman . . . . . . . . . 7 RMA Becomes A Clean Air School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Band and Chorus are Hawaii Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Honor Members Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Letter From The Commandant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 RMA Wins 5th Consecutive Presidents Trophy . . . . . . . . 13-14 Cadets Earn Eagle Scout Badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cadets Doing Great Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Band Accomplishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Raiders Win Northeast GA Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Homecoming Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Theatre named for Carlos and Sandra Cervantes . . . . . . 22-23 Crew Boats Christened . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Seniors Celebrate Ring Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Homecoming Court Members Recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Alumni Celebrate Homecoming at Casino Night . . . . . . 28-29 Advancement: Letter from Vice President for Advancement . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Founders’ Day Set for April 25-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cadet Leaders: Where Are They Now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Letter from the RMA Alumni Council Chairman . . . . . . . . . 34 Master Sergeant Beauchamp’s Memory Lives On . . . . . . . . . 35 Nominations for Riverside’s Sports Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . 36 GOAL Donor Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 River Rat Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Board of Trustees Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Alumni Class Notes And Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43 Cover Photo: The 2013 Riverside Raider team members and advisors pose on the steps of Lanier Hall with the trophies won during the fall season. Photo taken by Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications and Public Relations.

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Updates from the Academic Dean

By Dr. R. Brittain Daniel, Dean of Academics As a junior in high school, I was certain that I would one day work as a genetic engineer to cure diseases and extend lives. Despite my considerable interest in genetics, I found in college that I had no particular aptitude for Chemistry classes. Consequently, I changed my major to pursue other interests for which I had an aptitude: English and Education.

Despite a rewarding career in education, I remain passionately curious about the promise and power of genetic research. In fact, the last purchase I made on my NOOK was The Violinist’s Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love,War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code, by Sam Kean.

We are cognizant that passion and aptitude both have a great deal to say about what and how well our cadets study. At Riverside, we have taken steps to address both sides of this important equation.

I have written previously about two new middle school classes intended to shore up weaknesses in math and reading. Through these two classes we hope to make our entire curriculum more accessible for some of our younger students.

In the fall we were also pleased to offer two new classes intended to ignite the passions of some of our older students. Mr. Mark Reedy, a Riverside graduate, is teaching a Chinese Language and Culture class and a Mixed Martial Arts class. Both of these new additions have proven quite popular, and we are glad that we could expand our curriculum to address these high-interest areas.

With the guidance and support of alumnus Carlo Cervantes, ’59, this spring we are partnering with K12 Inc. to increase the depth and breadth of our curriculum. K12 is a well-known and highly respected provider of on-line classes. By partnering with K12, we are able to offer our cadets a wide variety of elective and core courses that will supplement our own present curriculum, and we have made it easier for our cadets to follow their passions without sacrificing the core values of a Riverside education.

RMA Selected as First School in Hall County to Participate in the Clean Air Schools Program

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications Riverside proudly announces its partnership with the Clean Air Schools program, a partner organization of The Clean Air Campaign, effective January 1, 2014. The Clean Air Campaign is a not-for-profit organization that works with more than 1,600 Georgia employers, tens of thousands of commuters, and over 300 K-12 schools to encourage actions that result in less traffic congestion and better air quality.

The Clean Air Schools program empowers students, parents, and teachers to play a positive role in reducing traffic and improving air quality through an action-oriented education program.

Since 2004, The Clean Air Campaign has helped over 300 schools in Georgia create safer and healthier campuses and develop engaged learners. Free, streamlined programs offer elementary, middle, and high schools action-based learning projects to reduce air pollution and traffic while educating students about sustainability, air quality, and transportation.

Riverside was selected as the first school in Hall County to become a member of the Clean Air Schools program. With a new year, we will be participating in various school initiatives such as: ➤ No Idling Work zone on campus for all RMA and vendor vehicles ➤ Young Lungs At Work Art Competition ➤ Cadets will have access to a social media platform for teens, OnAir, which allows them to write/read about environmental issues, participate in contests, and log their environmental actions. It can be used to compliment “Get There Green”, the high school transportation challenge. ➤ Theme weeks, lesson plans, and action campaigns Children can be great motivators, and we challenge our cadets daily to position themselves to become leaders in their communities and to effect real change to engage the next generation as they inspire other students to take the lead in improving air quality.

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International Cadets Conquer Fears While English Country Dancing

By Lara W. Moore, English/ESL Teacher

As I grow older, I’ve come to find that some of my most amusing or profoundly incorrect assumptions about life are those that I’m unaware exist. With these types of assumptions, the kind that we unknowingly keep, it always requires the presence of another for them to surface – or in my case, about 21 others.

An epiphany nearly three decades in the making, a recent moment with fellow teacher and History Department Head Andy Jobson, along with 21 international cadets, has proven to me the true, more intricate nature of boys becoming gentlemen. It all started earlier this year, when Mr. Jobson issued the brilliant idea that I should take my ESL (English as a Second Language) students dancing at nearby Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church. A group called the North Georgia Regency Dance Society orchestrates monthly dances there with one goal in mind: to offer young people a more traditional and appropriate way to experience dancing, and in particular, English Country dances.

Teaching ESL is… tricky, once in a while. The particular challenge is not posed by the language barrier, nor is it technical. It’s not found in the domain of language acquisition – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – but in the educator who should compel the students to want to know. A desire must be stirred by generating a sense of belonging among newcomers, and this desire must be stronger and greater than their homesickness, their doubts, and their fear. In time, each boy will arrive at his own reason not to give up. Those motives will vary, but they must stem from some fondness of America and Americans. Mr. Jobson’s idea opened such a door.

Before the first outing, the cadets looked fidgety, apprehensive. Some whispered to me that they couldn’t dance. Others asked if girls would understand or even laugh at their choppy spoken English. Still, there was another cause for fear, one which no one dared confess: Girls. Perhaps sensing this, Mr. Jobson gathered the cadets in the parking lot outside of the building to prep them.

He explained the exact wording of how to request a dance. With methodical gestures, he pantomimed how to escort a lady on and off the dance floor, bowing both times. The group of cadets from China, Mexico, Mongolia, Spain, Kuwait, and Angola stared back at him and slowly nodded. Several cadets even let out an overdue “ah-ha” sound, as if an all-important question had been answered. Most of these young men had never danced in the U.S. before, and the cadet from Kuwait said he’d never danced in his life (the culture prohibits it).

Then, Mr. Jobson said something great, something I’d never heard before. He instructed the boys not to bombard the same girl the entire night, but to ask every girl to dance—in particular, those standing alone on the sidelines. “A dance would really make her night,” he said to them. Again, the boys nodded with relief and intrigue, as if he had revealed something very important to them. In a way, he had.

It was in that moment, watching the boys as they listened to Mr. Jobson, that it dawned on me: boys must be taught how to be gentlemen, and then they need time and space to practice. For some reason, I assumed that being a gentleman was intuitive for males because it occurred naturally somewhere in their DNA.

For the first time, I felt a pang as I realized how desperately younger generations need gentlemen. I caught myself wishing that Mr. Jobson had taught at my old public high school… but he doesn’t. He teaches here.

Because Riverside is a boarding school, the staff is in a rare and fortunate position to have the time and luxury to work with the boys to such a degree, not just to teach subject matter, but to teach cadets how to just be. More importantly, we have the kind of staff that cares enough to do so. Every day, cadets work among some profound teachers and TAC officers – war veterans, chaplains, soldiers, former professional athletes, and the like – and every day, cadets get to witness gentlemen being gentlemen.

It also occurred to me that if I had a son, I’d want him to attend school here, too.

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Georgia Boys State Program Finds New Home at Riverside

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

Department of Georgia Boys State Director Phil Youngblood and the program’s Dean, Bob Beauchamp, toured the Riverside Military Academy campus on November 15, 2013.

They were impressed with the campus facilities and RMA Corps of Cadets, and Riverside will begin hosting the Georgia Boys State summer program in June 2014!

Mr.Youngblood and Mr. Beauchamp were joined at lunch by RMA cadets who attended Boys State in their respective home states during the 2013 Summer Session. Cadets Jacob Deem, James Hitt, Connor Schiro, and Harrison Summerour attended Georgia Boys State. John-Mark MacFarlane attended in Massachusetts and Pearce Sauls attended in Texas. Several of these cadets were elected to influential positions and served as representatives on county and state levels. Cadet Deem was one of only two elected State Senators who represented Georgia at Boys Nation 2013 in Washington, D.C.

Riverside faculty members who are also Boys State alumni include Commandant of Cadets Kevin Jarrard and teachers Andy Jobson and Colonel Robert Cagle.

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The Boys State program was founded by the American Legion in 1935. It’s a comprehensive week-long leadership action course in state and local government for rising male seniors who qualify for this selective program. A number of Boys State graduates have been elected to public office.

Director Phil Youngblood stated, “The American Legion Boys State Program is the elite program for youth, presented by The American Legion. As part of that National Program, we are confident that the Georgia Boys State Program is the premier governmental program for approximately 400 of Georgia’s finest. At Georgia Boys State we ask that our participants be a voice and not an echo!”

Georgia Boys State attendees are presented with instruction on Georgia political history, the law and court system, and parliamentary procedure. Delegates have 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 includes a visitation day by representatives from a variety of colleges and universities.

“2014 will mark our first year partnering with Riverside Military Academy. Georgia Boys State is excited about this partnership. We look forward to our experience in Gainesville,” said Mr.Youngblood.

The Department of Georgia Boys State 2014 summer session will be held on the Riverside campus June 15-21. Please visit www.dogboysstate.org to learn more about the Georgia program or visit www.boysandgirlsstate.org to find a program by state.

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Admissions Team Travels for Riverside Recruitment

By Kayla Davenport, Assistant Director of Admissions & Financial Aid Coordinator

The Riverside Military Academy admissions team continues to work hard reaching out to prospective cadets and enrolling new ROCs (Recruits On Campus). Many of our recruiting efforts involve travel to various regions in the U.S. and abroad to share the news of how RMA is helping young men every day.

In fall 2013, the domestic counselors visited Nashville, Tennessee; Greenville, South Carolina; and Columbus, Georgia to recruit families in those areas.

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Our international admissions counselor, Kayla Davenport, traveled to Mexico City and Puebla during the month of September.Visiting Mexico City is always a productive trip for RMA due to the large quantity of alumni and prospective students who reside there. However, Puebla in particular will be a new market for RMA and a good untapped resource as it is a quickly developing market that is said to be one of the most rapidly growing cities in Mexico.

Mrs. Davenport also visited Seoul, South Korea as well as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City,Viet Nam during the month of November. A few years had passed since Riverside representatives visited South Korea, so the trip was busy and productive catching up with our contacts and trying to instill a lasting recruitment bug for RMA in just a few short days.Viet Nam yielded great results last year, and this year only seemed to get better! News of RMA is spreading there, and many students were already acquainted with our Academy from last year’s trip and the past year spent honing our contacts in that area.

Watch for exciting developments from the admissions team in the upcoming months. Our admissions team has their sights set on the spring enrollment period, planning for Spring Advantage, SOAR recruitment, and getting geared up for next fall! If you know prospective cadets in your area, please contact our admissions team at 1.800.462.2338 or apply@riversidemilitary.com.

Dear Parents, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Friends of Riverside: As I think about this issue of Reveille and 2014, I am reminded of the Academy’s past. Riverside history began over 106 years ago in early 1907. It’s a history that has accepted, housed, schooled, trained, disciplined, and launched thousands of young men on to numerous achievements. Many men of stature, abundant talent, and great accomplishments are included in this number, but all were changed because Riverside was there. Justly, RMA has a momentous history that makes us all proud.

I consider what is happening at our school today (increased enrollment, increased test scores, increased college enrollments, and increased admission of our graduates into this nation’s Military institutions of higher learning), and I see progress. For five consecutive years, Riverside has won the President’s Trophy for best overall parade entry in the Atlanta Veterans’ Day Parade. Our academics are ever increasing, our athletics are the best ever and continuing to improve, and our facilities and staff cannot be matched in America.

I contemplate the future of this fine institution. Where will Riverside be in 10, 20, even 30 years from now? In 2044 students will be undertaking life very differently. Will classrooms still exist or will ‘Internet learning’ have captured this entire process? How will drills and formations compare to today, and how will this impact Riverside’s responsibility to the young men of the day? I wonder…, but I know we will still focus on bringing up the whole boy into the man of tomorrow – in this I am confident!

All this causes me to remember how small I am and the amount of work that remains for us to improve this great institution. To the staff, the faculty, the alumni, and not the least, the parents… I say thank you. Thank you for the trust and care you have given. Thank you for the contribution to Riverside, to communities, to our Country, to all nations, and, yes, to mankind. All of our actions show regard for Riverside and the importance of its mission. While ‘bringing up boys’ may not seem earth-shattering, I tell you, truly, it is.

Go Eagles!

K. L. McKelvey, CPA (Emeritus), RRP Chairman, Board of Trustees

Library Forum to Assist Gainesville’s Longstreet Society In mid-November 2013, as a step in forming a community service partnership with the Longstreet Society, Riverside’s Library Forum cadets were treated to a personal tour of the grounds and buildings. The Library Forum is working to establish a long-term relationship with the Longstreet Society. These cadets will volunteer on a regular basis to provide assistance with various chores in and around the grounds of the old Piedmont Hotel where the Society resides. The building also houses a library, and Forum members will have opportunities to assist in maintaining it.

The Longstreet Society was formed in 1994 to honor the life of General James Longstreet, and the Piedmont Hotel property was purchased in 1994 to house the Longstreet Society.

General Longstreet, commander of the famous old Confederate First Corps and Robert E. Lee’s second in command and closest

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confidant, opened the Piedmont Hotel on June 13, 1876. In its heyday, the hotel was an imposing three story building with 36 rooms in two wings joined by a connecting structure which contained a lobby and ballroom.

Only the ground floor of the hotel’s north wing remains today. It contains a library, museum, meeting room, Woodrow Wilson room, and the Longstreet Society headquarters. The Society maintains the property, and it also offers seminars and educational programs for the public.

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80 cadets x $1,000 = $80,000

Yes, I will Sponsor A Seat to Hawaii for a Riverside cadet!

As the RMA Band and Chorus prepare for Hawaii, the cost of airfare is daunting; round trip tickets to Hawaii are estimated at $800-$1000 per person. The RMA Band and Chorus hope to raise enough funds to cover airfare for every cadet traveling to Hawaii.

The performance opportunities provided on this tour offer a unique opportunity for our students to represent RMA and the state of Georgia. Because of this, RMA wants every cadet musician to be able to fly to Hawaii for this incredible event.

The Sponsor A Seat to Hawaii (S.A.S.H.) program is designed to sponsor an airplane ticket for individual cadets. Sponsorship levels start at $200 and go up to $1000 for a round trip ticket. You can sponsor a cadet through a specific flight plan, or simply make a donation.

To sponsor a cadet, please fill out the form and return to the address listed. Checks can be made out to Riverside Military Academy OR you may donate online by clicking Donate Now at www.riversidemilitary.com. Select ‘Other’ in the designation field, and then specify ‘Hawaii S.A.S.H. Program’.

All donations to the S.A.S.H. program will be put directly toward airfare costs for Riverside cadets. Your gift is tax deductible and you will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

Riverside Military Academy is a 501(c)3 organization.

❑ Flight Plan A: $1000, full round trip ticket ❑ Flight Plan B: $800, 3/4 trip ticket ❑ Flight Plan C: $600, one-way ticket, Georgia to Hawaii ❑ Flight Plan D: $400, Georgia to California ❑ Flight Plan E: $200, Georgia to Texas ❑ I would like to make a donation of $ Your name: Address: City/State/Zip Phone: Please detach and mail to:

Riverside Military Academy

Attn: Office for Advancement

2001 Riverside Dr. Gainesville, GA 30501 (On the lower left hand corner of the envelope, please list ‘Hawaii’.

This will help ensure your donation reaches the Advancement Office)

Hawaii Bound!

We are pleased to announce that the Riverside Military Academy Band and Chorus have accepted an invitation to represent the state of Georgia in the 2014 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Waikiki, Hawaii.

The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade attracts approximately 150,000 people each year and provides a meaningful tribute to our veterans and armed forces by the participation of performing ensembles, associations, local, state, and national dignitaries, and military groups. These groups join together to commemorate “the date that will live in infamy” and to share the Spirit of America with the citizens and visitors in Hawaii.

On December 7, 2014, the RMA Marching Band and Color Guard Unit will march in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade beginning at Fort DeRussey in Waikiki. The Marine Band stationed in Hawaii leads the parade, and platoons from all services participate. On December 8, the RMA Band and Men’s Chorus will perform a tribute concert at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitors Center.

The Riverside Band received an official invitation this past summer from the Chairman of the Selection Committee for the Pearl Harbor Parade and public ceremony.

This Committee nominates parade participants for the Pearl Harbor Parade and opening ceremony. The first nominations are given to units from the eight states that have battleships in Pearl Harbor named after them. The committee then nominates units from the other 19 states that have battleships named after them elsewhere. There are four unit-at-large invitations that are then extended to bands from remaining states that do not have a battleship representing their state. Riverside was nominated by a member from the Southeast region; we received one of the four unit-at-large invitations and will be representing the state of Georgia.

The educational, historical, and cultural experience of this trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our cadets. We are extremely honored to participate in this poignant and historical event. Congratulations to the past Riverside band and chorus cadets on their hard work in helping bring attention to the current Riverside music programs. We look forward to representing RMA on the islands!

Aloha!

Mitch Freeman, Fine Arts Department Chair Katy Wilson and Kelsey Brunson, RMA Band Directors

Hawaii Trip 2014 Travel Arrangements Duluth Travel has been selected as the official travel agency to assist RMA parents, alumni, and friends who would like to accompany Riverside’s Band and Chorus to Hawaii. The agency will be negotiating discounted hotel rates in Waikiki and airfare on behalf of our Academy. However, due to the thousands of visitors traveling to Waikiki to celebrate the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day each year, discounted hotel rooms book up very quickly.

If you are interested in traveling with our group, please contact one of the three leisure agents (Barbara, Linda, or Randy) at 770-813-9895.

For detailed trip information, please contact Mrs. Barbara Bisso at bbisso@duluthtravel.com or visit www.duluthtravel.com.

Lynn Lathem, RMA Chorus Director

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Honor Council All cadets at Riverside Military Academy must adhere to the RMA Honor Code.

Riverside has established this Honor Code in order to create an atmosphere of trust.

The goal is to have an honorable community of trustworthy people. Cadets assume the responsibility of teaching the Honor Code to each other, living by it, and enforcing it.

Honor Council duties include educating the Corps, trying cases, and recommending punishment. The Corps of Cadets elects representatives who, along with a chairman appointed by the Commandant, comprise the Honor Council. The Honor Review Committee consists of the Commandant, the Academic Dean, and the Faculty Advisor.

When a cadet is accused of an honor violation the Honor Council may be asked to investigate the allegation by interviewing the accused and any witnesses. Following careful deliberation, if the Council concludes a violation has occurred, a full report must be prepared with the inclusion of their recommendations for corrective discipline.

The Constitution of the Honor System may be viewed on the RMA website under the “Academics” section.

“A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.”

– RMA Honor Code

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Faculty Advisor: Ms. Anne Sanders Honor Council Members 2013-14 Chairman: C/LTC Harrison Summerour Vice Chairman: C/1LT Benjamin Jobson Honor Council Clerk: C/SSG Patrick Sheffield Representatives appointed from 11th Grade: C/MSG Alexei Joya C/2LT Robert Pee C/SFC Sekayi Williams Representatives appointed from 12th Grade: C/CPT Jacob Deem C/CPT Benjamin Herman C/MAJ DeokHyeon Kim C/MAJ Alisher Smagulov

Horton Society The Horton Society, one of Riverside’s oldest and most prestigious organizations, is named in honor of Colonel O.R. Horton who served the school in various capacities from 1919-1939. Cadets are selected by their peers for school spirit and service as well as a commitment to improving the Corps for all. These cadets serve as student ambassadors on campus and in the community. All nominees must have attended Riverside Military Academy for at least two consecutive semesters prior to application and have no grade below a C and no honor offenses in the previous year.

Applications are reviewed by faculty and staff, and current society members have the final vote.

Faculty Advisor: Mr. Andy Jobson President: C/CPT Pearce Sauls Vice President: C/CPT Daniel Sheffield Secretary: C/MSG Alexei Joya

Fall 2013 inductees include: C/SFC Kwame Crawford C/CPT Jacob Deem C/CSM Steven Hamilton C/1LT Taylor Hardin C/SGT Joshua Haughton C/CPT Ben Herman

C/2LT James Hitt C/1SG Alyn Jordan-Bass C/CPT John-Mark MacFarlane C/2LT Kevin Muir C/CPT JinBai Park C/SGT Ivan Pearson

C/2LT Robert Pee C/1SG Connor Schiro C/1LT Spencer Suggs C/SGT Logan Whitmore C/SFC Sekayi Williams C/2LT Youngsun Yoon

National Honor Society Membership in the National Honor Society is earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The candidates pledge themselves to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society, to be true to the principles for which it stands, and to be loyal to our school.

Scholarship: Students with a cumulative grade point average of 85 percent, B, 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence, or a higher cumulative average set by the local school’s Faculty Council, meet the scholarship requirement for membership.

These students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character.

Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation, and with a positive, courteous, and enthusiastic spirit.

Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers, promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify positive attitudes about life.

Character: A student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics, is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, and shows courtesy, concern, and respect.

Faculty Advisors: Colonel Robert Cagle, USMCR and Ms. Marleen Springston President: C/LTC Harrison Summerour Vice President: C/2LT Kevin Muir Secretary: C/CPT Pearce Sauls Treasurer: C/MSG Alexei Joya

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Fall 2013 inductees include: C/1LT Robert Baker C/CPT Jacob Deem C/SSG Michael Gung C/CPT Benjamin Herman C/SGT Jae Kyum Kim C/SSG Vladyslav Kozhanov C/SSG Dallas Kvach C/2LT Kevin Muir C/SSG Derek Noone

C/SSG Charles Nunez C/CPT JinBai Park C/SFC Nolan Perry C/SSG Patrick Sheffield C/MAJ Alisher Smagulov C/1LT Emory Suggs C/SGT Logan Whitmore C/SFC Sekayi Williams C/CPL Jiachun Wu 11

Letter from The Commandant I am working my way through the final volume of Rick Atkinson’s Liberation Trilogy about the Second World War, which was a gift from an RMA parent. In the section describing the Allied bombing campaigns over Germany, he recounts a comment made by the British Air Chief Marshall Arthur T. “Bomber” Harris in 1940.

As he watched London burn in the aftermath of a German air raid in 1940, he remarked: “They are sowing the wind.” Students of the Old Testament will recognize the reference to Hosea 8: 7: “For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.” The Germans did indeed reap the whirlwind. The subsequent destruction wrought on Germany by Allied airpower is staggering to consider.

“ ...cadets rarely listen to what we say, but they always listen to what we do.”

Certainly, Hitler and the German leaders failed to properly appraise the situation when the war began in September 1939. But failing to consider the potential consequences of actions is not a condition peculiar to the Nazis and the fourth decade of the 20th Century. It is an ailment that afflicts all of us throughout time – perhaps most especially young boys on the cusp of manhood.

Much of the work of the Commandant’s Staff is devoted to teaching the reality of the Law of Sowing and Reaping, which is encapsulated in the simple truth of Paul’s exhortation to the Galatians: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (6:7). Colonel Benson puts it more bluntly to the cadets: “Bad things happen to people who do bad things.” By the same token, good things happen to people who do good things.

How do we convince cadets that these things are true? I have told many audiences that cadets rarely listen to what we say, but they always listen to what we do. They understand consequences quite well, and our responsibility is to maintain a system of firm, fair, consistent, formative, and corrective discipline that will illustrate to them the positive and negative aspects of the Law of Sowing and Reaping.

In the Corps of Cadets, the system is substantively unchanged from the earliest days of military discipline. Merits and demerits and “Bull Ring” or “Guard Path” (both references to marching punishment tours assigned as a result of earning demerits), promotions and demotions are all factors that reinforce the reality that good behavior will be recognized and rewarded, and bad behavior will be noticed and chastised. Similar tools are in place at every military school known to me. “Blue Books” or other versions of Cadet Regulations are committed to memory by cadets everywhere. They constitute the law of the land in the world of a cadet. The continuity of such concepts from the Roman Legions to the American Uniformed Code of Military Justice is comforting. History proves that such systems are necessary and proper to insure the good order and discipline of martial organizations.

We are committed to the efficacy and efficiency of such a system to mold young men into selfless citizens, prepared to do their duty at home and in the workplace; future wives and children depend upon it. Communities and corporations near and far – at home and abroad are crying out for such men. It is good to remember that the work of the Academy is of lasting significance and will affect the generations to come. Would that we will be found faithful to the task at hand.

For the Corps,

J. Kevin Jarrard Commandant of Cadets

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Riverside’s Corps Awarded 5th Consecutive President’s Trophy

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

The Riverside Military Academy Corps of Cadets marched in the 32nd Annual Atlanta Veterans’ Day Parade on November 9, 2013 in downtown Atlanta. The RMA Corps brought home their 5th consecutive President’s Trophy for best overall entry in the parade!

“We were pleased that our Parade Judges confirmed your academy won the President’s Trophy, and I join our Association’s Officers and Directors in congratulating Colonel Benson and the entire Riverside Military Academy in this honor,” said Kevin Miller, President of the Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta, Inc.

The Atlanta Veterans’ Day Parade, produced by the Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta, Inc. (GVDPA), is one of the nation’s largest Veterans’ Day events. The parade begins at 11:11 a.m. in remembrance of the ceasefire agreement signed in 1918 to end WWI, or the Great War, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.

This year’s parade theme was “Honoring our Korean War Veterans and All Who Preserved Freedom.” The parade Grand Marshal was Brigadier General Charles E. Getz (Ret). He is currently number 11 of the 50 most highly decorated military personnel of all time, which includes all U.S. Military service branches and all U.S. Wars and periods of U.S. history. This distinction was earned during one war.

Two Riverside cadets were honored with an invitation to kick off the Atlanta Veterans’ Day Parade by playing Echo Taps. Riverside sophomore C/SGT Quinton Munroe is the Battalion Bugler and sophomore C/CPL Branden Taylor is the Assistant Battalion Bugler. They were each presented with a Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association medallion following their performance.

The Riverside Military Academy Color Guard was asked to present the National Colors during the annual Freedom Ball held at the Georgia Aquarium later that evening. Riverside Cadet Battalion Commander Harrison Summerour also led the event attendees in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

“The Georgia Veterans Day Parade Association of Atlanta is always thankful for the support we receive from Riverside Military Academy each year. From the precision of the marching cadets in the parade to the professionalism of your leadership, your support of our events are appreciated and valued,” stated Miller.

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Appreciation Awards Family, friends and colleagues cheered as four employees and two mothers were recognized during the December Awards Appreciation Parade. All of these honorees work for a common goal, to make the lives of our cadets better by inspiring them to go above and beyond what is expected.

Support Person of the Year: MAJ Kevin Guier, USA (Retired) MAJ Guier joined the faculty as TAC Officer in 2004 upon his retirement from the Army. In 2009, he was promoted to the role of Security Director, and in 2010 he was promoted to the rank of Major and made Assistant Commandant for Support.

MAJ Guier works tirelessly on and off duty to manage transportation and security. The cadets comment on his approachability, his humor, and his work ethic. He is in constant communication with families and is an essential link between the Academy and parents.

These individuals are inspirations not only to the cadets but to the broader Riverside community because they are positive role models who strive to have a positive impact each and every day.

Maintenance Person of the Year: Mr. Andy Howington Mr. Andy Howington has been the Lead HVAC Engineer for Riverside since 2002, responsible for all of the heating and cooling systems on our campus. Every day he manages $8 million worth of complex equipment. Andy’s most notable contribution is controlling RMA’s energy cost with precise computer tracking and controls. He has even found a program that enables him to control temperature settings with his cell phone. Whenever there is a loss of power on campus, he always acts quickly to get things back to normal.

Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Marleen Springston Eight teachers were nominated and evaluated by the faculty based on teaching, professionalism, and extra-curricular support, and Mrs. Springston was selected. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, holds a Master’s degree from Piedmont College, and has 14 years of teaching experience. She is also a published author of short fiction.

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Tac Officer of the Year: Chief Petty Officer Paul Green, Royal Navy (Ret) Chief Green retired from the British Royal Navy in 2006 after 22 years of service and came to the US. His many positions as a leader and trainer in the Navy gave him a thorough preparation for the position of TAC officer at Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania, which he assumed in 2006. There he was repeatedly voted Best Tactical Officer by the cadets.

In 2011 Chief Green came to Riverside as the Alpha Company TAC officer, and he has made the company his own.

He soon became known for lining up his very young cadets at their desks in the hallway during study hours. Parents and teachers alike rely on him to take care of their cadets and keep the parents informed. All that is necessary to calm an anxious parent is to mention Chief Green’s name. Riverside parents presented this special award to honor him.

Parent of the Year: Mrs. Betsy Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Pearson enrolled their sons Tucker and Ivan at Riverside in 2011, and she has been a tireless worker for the Academy ever since. She currently serves as class coordinator for the junior class, mentors new parents, and serves at Open Houses.

She also leads the Teacher/TAC Appreciation Committee and plans special events. Riverside is pleased to show our appreciation for one who has made others feel so appreciated.

The Presidential Award is presented at the discretion of the President to those who have given exceptional service to the Academy and our cadets. Col Benson selected two individuals who exemplify outstanding dedication to the Riverside mission.

Presidential Award: Ms. Diana Kelly Ms. Kelly enrolled her son Brandon in 2010, and he later graduated in 2013. In those years she was busy at Riverside.

She served as Class Coordinator, New Parent Liaison, frequent participant in Open House panels, and a Band Parent. She also started the Teacher/TAC Appreciation Committee and hosted the first events in 2012-13. Although Brandon is now in college, she continues to assist our Admissions Department and to provide advice and support to new parents.

Presidential Award: Mr. Jim Myers Mr. Myers is a graduate of Western Kentucky State University and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. His first career was as a Methodist minister. He began his teaching career in Kentucky and after eight years came to Riverside in 2006.

His duties include serving as the Science Department Chairman, Physics teacher, cross country head coach, and track coach. Last year his cross country team won the Region 8AA championship.

He also keeps statistics at varsity basketball games. Sometimes he seems to be in two places at once–a special skill he has learned teaching Physics. He is a model of perseverance, hard work, and good humor.

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Riverside Cadets Earn Rank of Eagle Scout

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

The Eagle Scout badge is the highest rank a young man can achieve in the Boy Scouts of America.

To earn this advanced rank 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 2013 the Riverside Eagle Scout community grew by two new members.

C/CPT Pearce Sauls

(right) was sworn into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor during a ceremony held at Riverside on September 19.

He is a senior cadet who serves as Echo Company Commander and is a member of Riverside’s rowing team, the RMA Horton Society, and the National Honor Society. Last June, C/CPT Sauls was selected to attend the Texas Boys State where he ran for the Texas Boys State Senate and won the position of President of the Senate (Senate Pro Tempore). This position provided him with opportunities to draft legislation, sign bills, and have conferences with the Speaker of the House. He is the son of Mr. Derek Sauls and Mrs. Susan Sauls of Baytown, Texas.

C/SFC Adam Turner (left), a Riverside junior, was sworn into the Eagle Scout Court of Honor on December 7 in a ceremony held at Shiloh Baptist Church in McDonough, GA, which charters Boy Scout Troop 712. As his Eagle Scout project he constructed a wooden pergola in the Rose Garden Cemetery.

C/SFC Turner has served as the troop’s Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Chaplain’s Aide, Webmaster, and Den Chief. He participates on Riverside’s varsity basketball, football, and soccer teams. He is a member of 4-H Club and chorus, and he’s a junior deacon, Sunday school teacher, and children’s church volunteer. He is the son of LTC (Ret.) and Mrs. Willie D. Turner of McDonough, Georgia.

Cadets Sauls and Turner join other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, including former President Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil Armstrong, cinematographer Steven Spielberg, and the head of the F.B.I., William Sessions. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!

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Cadets. . . Doing Four Cadets Play in East-West Classic The inaugural East-West All-Star Classic was held on December 20 and featured football players from 10 area high schools who demonstrated outstanding talent and character on the field during the fall season.

Four cadets were selected to participate: C/CPT Collin Pettell, C/LTC Harrison Summerour, C/2LT Stephen Wechsler, and C/CPL Ben White. In addition RMA Coach Gary Downs, Coach Andrew Higgins, and Coach Kelly Davis were chosen to serve as coaches for the East team. Although the East team lost, our cadets did an outstanding job showing their talents and representing RMA. Cadets Play on All Star Football Team C/PFC Lyle Lopez (9th grade), C/PFC Lucas Scalzo (8th grade), and C/CPL Kobe Spicer (9th grade) were invited to play on an All Star football team in The Southern Football Kid Bowl Classic in Easley, SC. Cadet Lopez was the starting QB, Cadet Spicer was the feature RB, and Cadet Scalzo anchored the defensive line from his DE position. They beat a team from Greenwood, SC to take the Championship for their bracket.

C/PFC Lyle Lopez

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C/PFC Lucas Scalzo

C/CPL Kobe Spicer

Presidential Volunteer’s Service Award Winner Junior cadet Austin Harris earned the Silver Presidential Volunteer’s Service Award. The President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation (the Council) was established in 2003 to recognize the valuable contributions volunteers are making in our communities and encourage more people to serve. Cadet Harris contributed 207 volunteer hours last summer. Forty hours were earned repairing homes damaged in Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans with his church youth group. The other 167 hours were earned working at the Shades Valley YMCA in Birmingham, AL. Record Breaking Swim On November 16, sophomore Cadet Kevin Reale broke the long-standing 19-year school record in the 100 yard Breaststroke by finishing the event with a time of 1:03.27. The previous record was set in 1994 by Scott Wagner, ’94, who finished the event with a time of 1:03.55.

This new record time qualifies Cadet Reale for the state meet in 2014.

RMA Cadet Takes Second Place at GHSA Cross Country Meet Congratulations to Riverside senior C/PFC Marcus Gouthro who earned 2nd Place in the GHSA Cross Country State meet on November 9.

Benjamin Jobson Wins Award Congratulations to Riverside senior C/1LT Benjamin Jobson on being selected as a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award recipient. DAR members are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism in communities across the nation. All DAR Good Citizens Award recipients will be honored in Spring 2014 during a reception hosted by the Colonel William Candler DAR Chapter.

James Graham Wins Arts Award C/CPL James Graham received the Honorable Mention award at the national level of the Young Marine Artist Search 2013 for the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA). His award-winning acrylic painting titled “Destroyer,” was one of only four pieces selected for a national award in this competition. His artwork was recognized at the Annual Meeting of the ASMA in San Diego, California in October. On December 12, RMA Fine Arts Director Mitch Freeman accompanied Cadet Graham to the Quinlan Visual Art Center in Gainesville for an award presentation ceremony. He received a National Award Ribbon, a certificate, a check for $100, and his award information will be added to the Smithsonian Archives (which oversees the event).

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Toy Drive a Success Riverside’s Horton Society announced a successful toy drive for this past holiday season! Thanks to the generosity of RMA families, including the Eagles cheerleaders, our local Salvation Army received over 200 toys to distribute to local families in need.

Band Company won the National Championship pizza party with 57 contributions! They celebrated in the Goomba Grill on January 6 when Florida State defeated Auburn for the college football national title

C/SSG Hunter Albertson

C/SGT Joshua Haughton

C/SFC Patrick Middlethon

C/SFC Sekayi Williams

9th District Honor Chorus Held at Riverside Riverside hosted over 600 of the top 9th District choral students and choral directors in The Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre for the Arts in late November. Cadets C/SSG Hunter Albertson, C/SGT Joshua Haughton, C/SFC Patrick Middelthon, and C/SFC Sekayi Williams auditioned for and were selected to participate in the Honor Chorus concert.

Cadets Receive Congressional Academy Nominations

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

Congratulations to the six cadets who made it through the intense 18 month Military Service Academy application process and were granted an interview with their congressman during the months of November and December.

All six cadets competed against other applicants in their district and received an official nomination from their congressional representative. Members of Congress can nominate up to 10 candidates from their district but only one candidate may be listed as his/her principal nominee. This nomination ensures that the applicant will receive an appointment to the Academy.

These cadets will be notified in February if they will receive an official appointment from the school of their choice. Congratulations gentleman on this outstanding accomplishment. This is one of the largest groups of Riverside cadets to be granted nominations in the same year.

Battalion Commander C/LTC Harrison Summerour received the Principal Nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy from Congressman Doug Collins (Georgia.)

On January 9, he received and accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Alpha Company Commander C/CPT Jacob Deem received the Principal Nomination from Congressman Jack Kingston (Georgia). He will receive an appointment to the United States Military Academy - West Point.

Charlie Company Commander C/CPT John-Mark MacFarlane received a nomination from Congressman Bill Keating (Massachusetts). He hopes to gain an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy - West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Charlie Company C/2LT James Hitt received a nomination from Congressman John Barrow (Georgia). He hopes to receive an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Echo Company Commander C/CPT Pearce Sauls received a nomination from Congressman Steve Stockman (Texas). He hopes to receive an appointment to the United States Naval Academy.

Hotel Company Commander C/CPT Connor Schiro received a nomination from Congressman Moe Brooks (Alabama). He hopes to receive an appointment to the United States Military Academy - West Point.

C/LTC Harrison Summerour

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C/CPT Jacob Deem

C/CPT JohnMark McFarlane

C/2LT James Hitt

C/CPT Pearce Sauls

C/CPT Connor Schiro

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RMA Band Schedule: Packed with Performance Invitations Piedmont Partnership RMA Band cadets C/SFC Matthew Garrett, C/CPL Samuel Harris, C/MSG Lexx Joya, C/1LT DoYeun Kim, C/SGT Robert McMorrow, C/1SG Christian Mull, C/CPT Daniel Sheffield, C/SSG Pedro Vega, and C/2LT Youngson Yoon were selected to participate in the Piedmont College Wind Ensemble Partnership concert on November 19, 2013. The Piedmont Department of Music gives a grant of $50 per student to high school band programs that participate during the fall concert season.

Georgia Music Educators Association, District 9 Honor Band and All-State Band During December 2013, several of our middle and high school band cadets participated in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Band auditions involving major scales, a challenging étude, and a sight-reading exercise in front of a panel of judges. At the high school level, the following cadets made District 9 Concert Band or Honor Band: C/CPL Sam Harris, C/MSG Lexx Joya, C/1LT DoYeun Kim, C/SGT Jae Kyum Kim, C/SGT Nicholas Melnikov,

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C/CPT Daniel Sheffield, C/SGT Prince James Story, C/CPL Branden Taylor, C/SGT Josh Tucker, and C/2LT Youngson Yoon. In January 2014, RMA Band Cadets DoYeun Kim, Jae Kim, and Daniel Sheffield will audition alongside students from all Georgia districts for placement in the 2014 All-State Band.

AMCSUS 38th Military School Band Festival Riverside Band and Chorus cadets will participate in the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) 38th Military School Band Festival at Randolph-Macon Academy in Virginia on February 21-23, 2014. The festival is a three day clinic for the best musicians from military secondary schools and colleges across the nation. Activities include a band clinic, choir clinic, and drum major clinic, all of which are conducted by top military directors. This year’s concert band conductor will be Dennis M. Layerdecker; D.M.A.; Colonel, USAF (Retired), Director of George Mason University School of Music. MUCM Joe Brown, USN, Drum Major of the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC will serve as the Drum Major clinician.

Riverside’s drum major and assistant drum major will have a rare opportunity to train with Drum Major Joe Brown in Washington, DC. This year’s festival choir conductor will be MSG Kerry Wilkerson, USA, an enlisted leader and a member of the United States Army Chorus, a component of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in Washington, DC. The U.S. Army Chorus will also perform a special feature concert for the festival participants on February 21, 2014. Riverside is honored to participate in such a unique event for the first time!

Symphonic Winds Participates in LGPE The Riverside Military Academy Symphonic Winds will be participating in our 3rd Large Group Performance Evaluation in March 2014. These cadets will perform in front of a panel of judges for GMEA’s Large Group Performance Evaluation. We invite everyone to attend our preview performance for Large Group Performance Evaluation on February 25 at 7:30 p.m. in The Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre for the Arts. This preview concert is a great opportunity for friends and family of RMA to see our top ensemble perform at a very high level.

Raider Team wins Northeast GA Championship and brings home 4 National Trophies

By Julie A. Smith, Multimedia Manager

The RMA Raiders competed in the Northeast Georgia Championships hosted by Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA on October 26. This non-JROTC sanctioned event was organized by Cedar Shoals to replace the State Raider meet that was cancelled due to JROTC budget restraints.

Our first event was the Team Run followed by the Cross Country Litter Carry, Obstacle Course, One Rope Bridge, and the Physical Training Test (PTT). Heading into the last event (PTT), our team knew the time to beat was Elbert County’s 1:38. Our Raiders finished three seconds slower with 1:41, but Elbert Co. had one more event to complete.

During the awards ceremony, Riverside received the following trophies: 1st Place/Team Run; 3rd Place/Cross Country Litter Carry; 3rd Place/Obstacle Course; 1st Place/One Rope Bridge (fastest time of the year); 2nd Place/PTT. As overall placements were awarded, Cedar Shoals received 3rd Place, and our team became hopeful when they heard Elbert County called for 2nd Place. Finally, the Riverside Raiders were called forward to receive the title of Overall Champions in Northeast Georgia!

On November 2-3 our Raider team experienced tough challenges including rain, cold, and mud against the best teams from across the U.S. during the National Raider Competition in Molena, Ga.

Our first event was the 2-mile Gauntlet with 35 lb. rucksacks, moving up a mountain for the first mile and down the mountain for the second mile, traversing a steep ravine where participants used teamwork and ropes to reach the finish line. The PTT started with low crawling for 40 ft. under an obstacle before moving 15 water cans (35 lbs. each) 60 ft., running and jumping over an obstacle, navigating a maze obstacle, moving a 250 lb. canoe 80 ft. to a turnaround and then going the opposite direction in reverse order. In the 3-mile Team Run, all 10 members had to Reveille I WINTER 2014

finish as a team while staying within 10 meters of each other through the course. During the Cross Country Litter Carry, the Raiders had to carry a litter weighing 100 lbs. with 35 lb. rucksacks over a nine ft. wall, through a 30 ft. low crawl mud pit, over vaults, through a four ft. tall tunnel, and a 40 ft. low crawl obstacle to the finish line. The last event was the Rope Bridge, which the team constructed across an 85 ft. water obstacle, got all 10 team members across, and then quickly broke down.

Trophies were awarded to the top five teams in each event, and our Raiders brought home four National trophies! National results for our A Team were: 3rd Place/Gauntlet; 5th Place/PTT; 7th Place/3 Mile Team Run; 3rd Place/1-Mile Cross Country Litter Carry; 14th Place/Rope Bridge; tied for 6th Place/Overall.

Our B Team received: 14th Place/Gauntlet; 16th Place/PTT; 24th Place/3 Mile Team Run; 19th Place/1-Mile Cross Country Litter Carry; 5th Place – Rope Bridge; 14th Place/Overall.

Congratulations to all Raider team members and coaches 1SG Andy Williams and SgtMaj Jorge Sosa on another great season!

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“ It is amazing to see the brotherhood amongst the former cadets.”

Homecoming by the numbers: • 276 alumni registered for Homecoming events, up from 271 in 2012 • 35 alumni from the 60s attended; the most from any decade • 17 alumni from the Class of ‘63 attended; the most from any reunion year

Homecoming h g i l h g i H “ Love to see the cadets looking so sharp.”

Silent Auction Donors

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Errol Bisso, ‘61

Pat Higdon, Jr., ‘57

Christian L. Eiroa, ‘89

Herbert S. Yuttal, ‘48

Sabin Gianelloni, ‘55

Francis E. Anderson, ‘56

TeDoc Williams, ‘60

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Frank K. Norton, Jr.

RMA class of 1980

Jim Watts, ‘85

Paul B. Posner, ‘56

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Bill Glisson, ‘78

E. T. Lopez, ‘84

Jeff Helton

Jan Cahoon

Miguel Reyes, ‘74

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Alumni Recognition • Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66 – Distinguished Alumnus 2013 • Dr. Kyle J. Wayne, ’01 – Distinguished Young Alumnus 2013 • Thomas J. LaRocco, ’96 – Sports Hall of Fame • Kurt Lewis Predmore, ’87 – Sports Hall of Fame • Kenneth I. Harms, ’56 – President’s Leadership Award • Coach William D. “Bill” Maginnis – Sports Hall of Fame

“ Seeing old friends and teachers are the primary reason I attend.”

Top 10 finishers in the alumni “top shot” competition in the G.C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center.

• Ron Fenner, ‘66

155 (142 last year)

• Whit Owens, ‘79

146

• Shawn Janak, ‘91

142

• Jim Watts, ‘85

123

• Andrew Protz, ‘02

117

• Frank Bucino, ‘68

113

• Brandon Smith, ‘03

113

• Kurt Predmore, ‘87

102

• Samuel Weil, ‘66

99

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The beautiful 700-seat theatre in the Sandy Beaver Center was named the Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre for the Arts during Homecoming festivities October 19, 2013.

Sandra and Carlos Cervantes, ’59

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The naming was in recognition of the Cervantes’ generous gift of $400,000 to benefit the Riverside fine arts program, which includes choral and band music, theatre, and visual art.

The gift will provide enhancements to the fine arts program as well as merit scholarships for cadets with exceptional talent in the fine arts. The funds will also provide for maintenance of the theatre as well as travel and performance opportunities for cadets.

For example, a portion of the gift will be used to help fund the December 2014 band and chorus trip to Hawaii where cadets will participate in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade.

“This generous gift from Carlos and Sandra Cervantes will allow Riverside to continue to improve and expand cadet opportunities in the fine arts,” said Colonel Jim Benson, Riverside President. “Naming the theatre in their honor acknowledges Carlos’ family legacy in show business. We are truly grateful.”

Special guests at the dedication included members of the Cervantes family and Carlos and Myriam Castellon, ’60, of Puerto Rico and Ivan Purcell, ’60, of Atlanta. Carlos Cervantes and Carlos Castellon were close friends at Riverside, but had not seen each other since their school days.

Upcoming events to be held in the Theatre: (Expected attendance of 300+) 9th District Middle School Honor Band

February 7-8

RMA Talent Show

February 22

LGPE Band Concert

February 25

LPGE Band Camp

February 28 – March 1

RMA Drama Performance – Romeo and Juliet

March 18, 20 & 22

Spring Parents Day Performance

April 4

RMA Band and Chorus Spring Concert

April 24

RMA Academic Awards Ceremony

May 14

Boys State

June 13-21

Brigham Young University Teen Life Camp

June 23-July 5

The Northwinds Symphonic Band Patriotic Pops Concert

July 3

Cervantes spent two years at Riverside before graduating in 1959. He earned Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He went on to a 32-year career, 23 years of which were at the partner level, with Arthur Andersen Worldwide (currently Accenture) where he held leadership positions in the U.S., Brazil, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Spain, and EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa).

Since his retirement in 1997, he has been on numerous boards, including the RMA Board of Trustees, the South Carolina State Board of Education, the Education Leadership Council in Washington, D.C., the National Association of State Boards of Education, also in Washington, D.C., and the Boys and Girls Club and Literacy Volunteers of the Low Country. He served on Jeb Bush’s transition team for his second term as Governor of Florida as well as serving in the same capacity in the first term of Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina. In addition, he has held key positions in a number of political and philanthropic organizations.

“We have two reasons for supporting the arts at RMA,” said Mr. Cervantes. “First, is Riverside’s commitment to educating the whole student, and, second, is my family’s show business legacy in a geographic footprint, which included Spain, South and Central America, the Caribbean, and the U.S.”

“We wish to pay homage to RMA and my family, both of which were so influential in our success in life,” stated Mr. Cervantes.

Carlos and Sandra live in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have five children and nine grandchildren.

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“ Sound training and discipline in the arts builds character, judgment, sensitivity, and insight important to good citizenship as well as academic and career success.”

– Winston Churchill The Churchill quote was chosen by the Cervantes to appear on the brass plaque commemorating the naming of the theatre.

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Two New Crew Racing Shell

By Bill Morgan, German Instructor and Crew Coach

During homecoming weekend we had the opportunity to dedicate and christen two new racing shells. As the Riverside Crew program has grown, so has the need for new equipment and we have been so encouraged by an amazing group of parent boosters who have made it possible to obtain the resources needed.

Rowing is an immensely expensive sport and new four-man boats such as the two that were dedicated can cost upwards of $25,000. Both past and current parents remain active booster club members and have stepped up to the plate in amazing ways to help grow our program.

The first boat dedicated during the Mess II Pass and Review was in honor of those parents and rowers who have made, and continue to make, Riverside Military Academy Crew a successful program. These friends of rowing have made it clear that their investment of time and resources is not for their own gain or recognition, but because they believe in this program and love this sport. Their desire is to support these “Brothers in Blue� who happen to be rowers and to support those who will row in the years to come.

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Homecomingion Alumni Recognit

Our two current team captains, C/2LT Kevin Muir and C/CPT Connor Schiro christened “The Brothers in Blue,” which will be rowed as our top varsity boat. The tradition in naming boats is to pour champagne on the bow, but our tradition at Riverside is a bit different. We christen the bow of new boats with water from the finish line of our home race course, the same course that was used during the 1996 Summer Olympics, trusting that the bows of our boats will always be quick to reach those very waters during race season.

The second boat christened was in honor of a member of Riverside’s staff who has had a tremendous impact on the program, though often times his hard work and dedication isn’t seen by our cadets and parents. Mr. Larry Robinson, Riverside’s Director of Facilities, and his dedicated team have been beyond helpful as we have re-built the rowing program at Riverside. Mr. Robinson has gone above and beyond in helping our team in so many ways – he has regularly transported our boats, helped us to repaint oars, taken time to repair the motorboat used during practice sessions, and spent so much time meeting with our parents and myself in discussing how he can best help with regatta logistics and supplies. Larry is a model for all of our rowers in that he is truly a servant-leader.

Mr. Robinson was on hand to christen the “The Flying Eagle.”

Clockwise from top left: I ra J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66 – Distinguished Alumnus 2013 Dr. Kyle J. Wayne, ’01 – Distinguished Young Alumnus 2013 Kurt Lewis Predmore, ’87 – Sports Hall of Fame Coach William D. “Bill” Maginnis – Sports Hall of Fame (the Maginnis Family) Ken Harms, ’56 – President’s Leadership Award Thomas J. LaRocco, ’96 – Sports Hall of Fame

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Seniors Celebrate Ring Ceremony

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications

“ We should not be satisfied until the dimensions that describe good character are tattooed upon the soul of every cadet who wears the Riverside uniform.”

– Col Jim Benson, USMC (Ret)

The senior ring ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Riverside journey for the cadets of the class of 2014. The ring is a symbol of excellence that will not only serve as a visual reminder of their shared experiences as members of Riverside’s Corps of Cadets, but will forever link them to the long blue line of Riverside alumni whose ranks they will join in May. Every aspect of the ring is symbolic of the history and traditions of the Academy since its founding in 1907.

The right side of the ring’s shank contains five symbols: a shield with the Academy’s name, a scene of a sunrise over a river basin, a bundled group of arrows, two crossed swords, and an eagle. The sunrise over the river basin represents the disciplined lifestyle of cadet life at Riverside, which begins at sunrise with the bugle’s reveille call near the adjoining Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier. The arrows that flank the shield are tightly bundled, symbolizing the strength and unity of Riverside’s Corps of Cadets. The leadership of cadet officers is embodied in the ring by the crossed swords- a symbol of the cadet leaders’ authority. The most prominent and recognizable symbol on the ring is the eagle. The eagle symbolizes American strength and endurance and is modeled from our nation’s Great Seal.

The ring’s right shank contains the class graduation year. The blue stone that sits on top of the ring’s bezel represents the long blue line of Riverside cadets that have preceded this year’s graduating class, and it is topped by another crest of an eagle that is flanked by two crossed rifles, which represent the infantry and the Academy’s deep military heritage. These artistically represented symbols serve as reminders of the ideals and concepts upon which Riverside Military Academy was founded and has endured. Congratulations to the class of 2014!

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Homecoming Court Golf Company Representative Crowned Homecoming Queen

By Adriane K. Seymour, Director of Communications With music provided by the Riverside Band and assistance from the Academy’s Honor Guard performing the traditional saber arch, the 2013 Homecoming Court was presented during halftime of our homecoming game against Social Circle.

The President of Riverside Military Academy, Dr. Jim Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) assisted by his wife Mary and Mr. Bud Oakey RMA, ‘75, Chairman of the Alumni Council, greeted each of the homecoming court company representatives and crowned Miss Haley Capizzi, Golf Company representative, our 2013 Homecoming Queen.

Band Company Commander C/CPT Daniel Sheffield escorted Miss Bella Robbins. Captain Sheffield is from St. Simons Island, Georgia. Miss Robbins lives in Gainesville, Georgia and is a junior at Lakeview Academy.

Alpha Company Commander C/CPT Jacob Deem escorted Miss Sarah Ann Slocum. Captain Deem is from Fort Stewart, Georgia. Miss Slocum lives in Athens, Georgia and is a sophomore at Athens Academy.

Bravo Company Commander C/CPT Jin Bai Park escorted Miss Kiersten Nowell. Captain Park is from Seoul, Korea. Miss Nowell lives in Dacula, Georgia and is a senior at Dacula High School.

Charlie Company C/2LT James Hitt escorted Miss Haley Clark. Second Lieutenant Hitt is from Statesboro, Georgia. Miss Clark lives in Gainesville, Georgia and is a senior at North Hall High School.

Delta Company Commander C/CPT Nurali Irsaliyev escorted Miss Emma Goldman. Captain Irsaliyev is from Astana, Kazakhstan. Miss Goldman lives in Atlanta, Georgia and is a senior at the Atlanta Girls School.

Echo Company Commander C/CPT Pearce Sauls escorted Miss Rachel MacLagan. Captain Sauls is from Baytown, Texas. Miss MacLagan is a senior at North Georgia Christian School and is from Gainesville, Georgia.

Cadet Jake Weiner escorted Miss Courtney Condon. Cadet Weiner is from Miami, Florida. Miss Condon lives in Alpharetta, Georgia and is a senior at Mt. Pisgah Christian School.

Golf Company Commander C/CPT Vladimir Timokhin escorted Miss Haley Capizzi. Captain Timokhin is from Moscow, Russia. Miss Capizzi lives in Alpharetta, Georgia and is a senior South Forsyth High School.

Battalion Staff Executive Officer C/MAJ Alisher Smagulov escorted Miss Leah Greenberg. Major Smagulov is from Astana, Kazakhstan. Miss Greenberg lives in Lakeland, Florida and is a freshman at Polk State College.

Thanks to all of the lovely ladies who served on this year’s homecoming court.

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Homecoming t h g i N o n i s a C Over 120 alumni gathered at Chattahoochee Country Club for the second alumni Casino Night.

Alumni gambled with phony dollars and the chance to win prizes and an all-expense paid trip to Homecoming 2014, which was won by Drew Horner, ’78.

Event sponsors David Ross, ’83, and Steve Levin, ’83, were officially pardoned of past offenses from cadet days and were restored to their previous ranks.

The silent auction brought in almost $5,000 in revenue, and the Blue Devil, a much desired item, was purchased by Frank Piedra, ’87.

Thank you to these Casino Night sponsors: EVENT SPONSORS Steve Levin, ‘83 E.T. Lopez, ‘84 (Atlanta Paving and Concrete Construction) David Ross, ‘83 Andy Zager, ‘88 Fire Star Energy GOLD Bud Oakey, ‘75 Arthur Boisfontaine (Crystal Clear Imaging), ‘87 John A. Noble, ‘55 SILVER Adams Transfer and Storage Ron Fenner, ‘66 Miguel Reyes, ‘74 BRONZE Appalachian Outfitters McGarity’s Business Products Lawson Air Conditioning and Plumbing 28

Riverside’s UNDEFEATED track team of ’78 (also undefeated in ’79): L-R back row: Larry Bordinger, Jim Van Arsdale, Alan Hirschfeld, Drew Horner, Coach Krasnanski, Pedro Perez, Bill Glisson, Ricky Ginn. Front kneeling: Russell Adams, Hans Kornfeld.

Justin Shine ‘03 Alumni Knock-Out Winner This year’s competition started with over 40 alumni trying to become the best drilled alumni champion.

The commands by our military department were crisp as was the execution by the alumni participants. The contest quickly came down to two alumni contestants, who battled for almost 10 minutes before one was declared the winner. The two alumni were Stephen Huntsman, ’83 and Justin Shine, ’03.

Justin Shine, who is in the Army stationed in California, has just been promoted to captain and is now a company commander. He was finally declared the winner.

Congratulations to Justin Shine for winning this event that the Old Boys always look forward to at Homecoming.

r o f e t a D e h T e v a S : 4 1 0 2 g n i m o c e m o H October 24-25!

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Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Academy, Riverside lost a legendary leader last fall, MSG Larry Beauchamp. He was a decorated Viet Nam veteran who, following the war, spent almost 20 years at RMA influencing the lives of young men.

For many of us he is known only by the numerous stories that were posted on Facebook in the days following his death at the age of 76. But, the opportunity to perpetuate his memory is alive as alumni raise funds to build the Beauchamp Obstacle Course. Read more about MSG Beauchamp and this project on page 35 – maybe you would like to help.

Make plans now to attend the second annual Founders’ Day – April 25-26.

Have you considered leaving Riverside in your estate plans?

It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Homecoming was marked by two firsts – the first alumni reception at Mitchell Quarters, the president’s home on campus, and the naming of The Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre for the Arts. The Mitchell Quarters is a home and a venue for entertaining alumni, parents, and friends while the Cervantes Theatre is the site for cadet and community performances for years to come. Read about the theatre dedication and the impact of this gift on pages 22-23.

Founders’ Day is April 25-26, and a registration form is on page 32. Comments from alumni following last year’s first Founders’ Day were overwhelmingly positive, so plan now to join the fun. Founders’ Day will include a dedication of a plaque to RMA alumni who were KIA in the Korean War. Bert Yuttal, ’48, a veteran of the war, noticed the absence of a Korean memorial while attending Homecoming and suggested Riverside correct this oversight. Read about Mr.Yuttal’s recent trip to Korea for the 60th anniversary of the signing of the cease fire agreement on page 31.

Once a leader always a leader continues to hold true. Read about the 1989 Battalion Commander, Carlos Aizpurua of Nicaragua, who is executive vice president for strategy and financial services practice for CEO Advisors. Riverside played a part in who he is today.

The new alumni directory will be published by Harris Connect this spring; thanks to all of you who phoned in your information. Remember, “No alumnus left behind.”

Amanda Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement

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Founders’ Day – A Time to Reconnect and Remember The second annual Founders’ Day is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, 2014. All alumni and their guests are invited.

The purpose of the weekend gathering on the Riverside campus is to give alumni of all ages the opportunity to come together and renew friendships and remember the legacy of men like Beaver, Mooney, Horton, and May. This year’s schedule will also include the dedication of a bronze plaque in Memorial Plaza recognizing alumni who were KIA in the Korean War.Veterans from that war are particularly encouraged to attend.

Highlights of the weekend will be a Corps of Cadet parade, alumni reception at Mitchell Quarters, alumni rifle range competition, and Saturday evening pig roast. The best part of the weekend for many alumni was the schedule, which is more relaxed than at Homecoming.

The weekend also provides time for the Alumni Association to meet and receive a state of the Academy report from RMA president Col Jim Benson, as well as from current cadet leadership. Alumni have the chance to ask questions of the administration and cadets.

A complete schedule for the weekend and a registration form are on page 32.

Herbert S.Yuttal was an invited guest of the Korean government at a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the cease fire agreement ending the Korean War. He and other American servicemen spent a week last July in Korea along with military personnel from the other nations who fought in the war.Yuttal was selected from the 62 American soldiers at the event to accept, on behalf of the American contingency, special recognition from the Korean government. During the war,Yuttal was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served as a reconnaissance and forward observer for the 49th Field Artillery.Yuttal just celebrated his 85th birthday and still travels as a salesman for Orbita. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Yuttal attended Homecoming last October and visited Memorial Plaza next to Lanier Quad. He asked why there was no memorial to RMA alumni killed in action in the Korean War. Monuments for war dead from WWII,Vietnam, and the War on Terror are in place. There was no good answer, and plans were made immediately to research through the volunteer services of RMA Trustee Margaret Blackstock any RMA alumni who were killed in Korea. Her research has already yielded a few names, and a plaque will be installed and dedicated at a ceremony during Founders’ Day, April 26, 2014. If anyone has information about an alumnus who served in Korea and lost his life while in service, please contact the Alumni Office at 770-532-6251.

This year’s schedule will also include the dedication of a bronze plaque in Memorial Plaza recognizing alumni who were KIA in the Korean War.Veterans from that war are particularly encouraged to attend.

Visit www.riversidemilitaryacademy.com and click on “Founders’ Day” under the “Alumni” tab. Here you will find photos from last year and a list of local hotels.

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Founders’ Day Agenda & Registration FRIDAY, April 25 Time:

Activity:

Place:

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Alumni Council meeting

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Alumni registration (Goomba Grill and Cadet Store open)

Heritage Center Conference Room Lanier Hall Lanier Hall Foyer

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Cadet-led campus tours

Lanier Hall Foyer

4:00-4:45 p.m.

Corps of Cadets Alumni Awards Parade

Maginnis Field

5:00-6:30 p.m.

Reception and Recognition of Alumni Honorees

Mitchell Quarters

7:00 p.m.

Alumni class dinners

Gainesville restaurants

SATURDAY, April 26

Time:

Activity:

8:00-8:45 a.m.

Formation and Breakfast with Corps of Cadets

Alumni Hall

8:45-9:45 a.m.

Alumni Hall

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Alumni Association meeting – State of the Academy report from Col. Benson, cadet presentations and Q&A Founders’ Day Program/Musical Presentation

11:15-12:15 p.m.

Korean War Memorial Dedication

The Carlos and Sandra Cervantes Theatre for the Arts Memorial Plaza

12:15–1:30 p.m.

Alumni Lunch

Goomba Grill

12:15 p.m.

Lunch and Shopping on the Square for the women of RMA alumni

Gainesville Square

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Alumni/Campus Activities – rifle range competition; campus tours

Riverside Campus

6:00-9:00 p.m.

Alumni Pig Roast

American Legion Post #7

Name:

Place:

-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐ Please complete the form below and return to: Alumni Office, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501 Or you may register online at: www.riversidemilitary.com

Class Year:

Spouse/Guest Name: E-Mail

REGISTRATION Event:

Number Attending:

Cost: (per person)

Alumni Reception

Total Due:

No Charge

Breakfast with Corps of Cadets

$8.00

Alumni Lunch

$12.00

Women’s Lunch

$20.00

Alumni Pig Roast

$40.00 PAYMENT INFORMATION

Enclosed is my check for a total of:

$

Please charge my credit card:

$

Card Number: CVV2 Code:

(Please make checks payable to Riverside Military Academy) Visa

MC

Amex

(Please Circle One)

Expiration Street Address:

/

Zip Code:

For more information, please call the RMA Alumni Office at 770-532-6251 ext. 2132 or 2212.

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Cadet leaders:Where Are They Now?

Carlos Ivan Aizpurua, Battalion Commander 1989

By Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

Carlos Aizpurua, a native of Panama, attended Riverside for four years and served as Battalion Commander his senior year, 1989.

He is currently Executive Vice President of Strategy and Financial Services for CEO ADVISORS, a strategy and management consulting firm with operations in the U.S. and Latin America. He has been with the company since 2003 and is known for delivering better than expected results, the ability to work under pressure, and for always conducting business in an ethical manner and with confidentiality. He has worked with some clients for up to five years. Before joining CEO ADVISORS, he worked at Citibank, KPMG, and Satuple.

Following Riverside, Aizpurua received a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Internacional de Las Americas, a Master of Science in Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Master of Business Administration from INCAE Business School. He also obtained an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.

He and his wife, Marta – a native of Nicaragua, have three children: Carlos, 10; Martin, seven; and Emilia, one. They currently live in Nicaragua, but will be relocating to Panama in the near future.

Q. Why did you come to school at Riverside?

A. My school’s principal in Panama, Mr. Henry Hlas, is how we found out about Riverside. Three of us attended Riverside from the same school in Panama, which was a Chiquita Company sponsored school at the time – Godofredo Miranda, Ulises Guerra, and me.

Our school was from kindergarten to 8th grade, so we needed a school from 9th to 12th grade.

Q. Did you struggle initially since you were far from home and in a new school/country?

A. Yes. I was only 15 years old when I left my home and family in Panama to attend Riverside. It was the first time I was alone and far away. Initially, I was scared about attending a military school.

Q. What are your strongest memories today of Riverside?

A. I remember Riverside as a place that although tough at the beginning, was helpful in my personal, academic, and professional life. I had great friends, teachers, and instructors. I think of Riverside as a premier preparatory school for young men. After Riverside, I was ready to attend any university I wanted. In fact I recruited two people after I graduated: my cousin Manuel Aizpurua and my friend Paul Davila.

Q. W hat aspects of your success can you attribute to your Riverside education and training?

A. At Riverside I learned about discipline, and I learned to care about the people I led. I learned I had the capability of executing projects from beginning to end, under pressure, and with a results-oriented focus. I learned about transparency, conducting everything in an ethical manner, and putting family first. There were times when I experienced failure. All these are qualities and experiences I use today in my consulting engagements.

Q. Which teachers, coaches, or fellow cadets do you remember best?

Do you have a funny story or memory to share?

A. Neil Atkinson, who was my roommate in 11th grade, Col. Maginnis’ willingness to help at all times, Sgt. Beauchamp’s way of talking, Col. Nichols’ enthusiasm in sports and politics, Maj. Wilson’s English classes, and my classmates from Panama. I remember how hard we worked and prepared for each Government Inspection (GI), especially the last one when I was the BC.

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Dear Brothers, Parents, and Friends: I am fortunate in my capacity with the Alumni Association and the Board of Trustees to speak often with alumni and parents.

These conversations are fun and educational, and, most of all, give me the opportunity to be grateful for Riverside being a part of my upbringing. I am reminded when I speak with a young cadet’s mother how much I benefit today, 40 years later, from the lessons learned. I smile at the fact that I remember every teacher’s name I studied under at Riverside, yet I remember none from college. What great influences.

Beauchamp Legacy Committee Geoff Hurdle, ’87 (Chairman) Bud Oakey, ‘75 Arthur Boisfontaine, ‘87 Justin Crossie, ‘90 Bernie Freeman, ‘58 Seth Judd, ‘87 Fred Kennedy, ‘64 John McKernan, ‘88

Last October we lost one such influence, Master Sergeant Larry Beauchamp. MSG Beauchamp was a critical part of many cadets’ lives during the 1980s and 1990s. Most of these alumni will tell you that they thought the Sergeant was a tough straight shooter, always riding someone’s tail. Alumni touched by him say, “I didn’t realize then the impact, but today I know what he meant.” Beauchamp traits, as I am beginning to call them, become a part of an alumnus’ character every time they have a difficult situation or an impossible task they must manage. MSG Beauchamp taught cadets to tackle the difficult and “own-up” to one’s decision as others are dependent on them -- what a great lesson for life.

You will hear much in the coming months about the development of the Beauchamp Obstacle Course.

Yes, we are raising money to build an Obstacle and Confidence Course to help to assure that this and future generations of cadets learn the lessons of success that the Master Sergeant and so many others before, with, and after him have taught Riverside Cadets. We are also going to be asking for in-kind donations of time, materials, and labor. Monies raised by the alumni above and beyond the cost of the BOCC will go to tuition assistance so that future cadets can learn the same life lessons instilled by MSG Beauchamp.

We are undertaking this project, not only to honor MSG Beauchamp, but because he and so many others taught us it is the right thing to do – remember our lessons learned to better the future.

I look forward to seeing you soon. Please place April 25 and 26 on your calendar for the 2014 Founders’ Day weekend. Plan for it now so we can fellowship together and remember those that have made us better.

Best to you,

Bud Oakey, ’75 Chairman RMA Alumni Council

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Master Sergeant Larry Beauchamp: His Memory Lives On On November 1, 2013, Riverside lost a well-respected former staff member, Master Sergeant Larry Beauchamp. From 1982 thru 2005 MSG Beauchamp worked as a Tactical Officer, in the Commandant’s Office, ran the Bull Ring, and helped the Military Department whenever cadets rappelled on Mt.Yonah.

“Sergeant Beauchamp,” as he was known to all, was an outstanding soldier during the Viet Nam War where he was awarded two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, three Purple Hearts, and numerous other commendations.

“All of the cadets knew that Sergeant Beauchamp was one of the staff members that was always around and knew pretty much what every cadet was doing at any given moment,” said Errol Bisso, ’61, director of alumni relations. “He had a large bark, but was always fair when he applied the bite.”

Lt. Col. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR, Commandant of Cadets at RMA, knew MSG Beauchamp and has heard many alumni recalling his antics on the rappel towers at RMA. “He was a mountaineering expert,” said Jarrard. “His last active duty assignment was at the 5th Ranger Training battalion at Camp Merrill near Dahlonega, GA.”

MSG Beauchamp was so well liked that the class of 1986 dedicated the Bayonet yearbook to him.

Now alumni, through an ad hoc committee of the Alumni Council, are joining together to honor the memory of MSG Beauchamp in a permanent manner on the Riverside campus.

Geoff Hurdle, ’87, is chairing the committee to raise funds for the construction of an obstacle course that will be named for MSG Beauchamp.

The proposed Beauchamp Obstacle Course will be the standard USMC obstacle course and will be located on the Commandant’s Field. It will be a longer and more grueling physical challenge than the current JROTC Raider course on campus.

“The new course will be reminiscent of the famous ‘Darby Queen’ at Fort Benning that causes nightmares for young Ranger candidates during the initial phase of Ranger School,” said Jarrard.

The creation of such a challenging course would be in keeping with Sergeant Beauchamp’s legacy.

“The Beauchamp Obstacle Course will test the physical courage of cadets for years to come,” said Jarrard. “Testing physical courage simultaneously develops moral courage. As cadets and units navigate the series of obstacles, they will build memories, camaraderie, and teamwork that will meld them into the future leaders of the Corps and our Nation.

“All the Ranger-esque qualities of a complex and physically demanding series of challenges would help transmit the lessons that MSG Larry Beauchamp embodied every day. His valor under fire and enduring dedication to duty were inspirational to all who knew him,” stated Jarrard.

To view a video of RMA’s remembrance of MSG Beauchamp, visit the RMA YouTube channel.

“ All the Ranger-esque qualities of a complex and physically demanding series of challenges would help transmit the lessons that MSG Larry Beauchamp embodied every day.”

– Lt. Col. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR

You Can Help Remember Beauchamp’s Legacy Donations are being solicited to construct the Beauchamp Obstacle Course. The initial estimate of costs is $50,000, but gifts in kind and donated products may reduce the cost.

Donations in excess of $50,000 will be used to provide a scholarship fund or other means of honoring the memory of MSG Beauchamp.

Make your gift online at www.riversidemilitary.com or mail your gift to RMA, Advancement Office, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501.

All gifts are tax deductible. If you have questions about this project, contact Geoff Hurdle at geoffhurdle@gmail.com or Amanda Griffin, Vice President for Advancement, at agriffin@riversidemilitary.com.

msg Beauchamp is pictured left, bottom right corner.

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Everett Strupper, ‘12 (football, 1910-1912)

Chris Bright, ‘92 (cross country/track, 1989-1992)

John Lowery Beaver, ‘29 (tennis, 1925-1993)

Richard Aronson, ‘49 (gymnastics/soccer/track/coaching)

Henry “Red” Sanders, ‘23 (football coach, 1934-1937)

Rocky Lanz, ‘90 (football/wrestling/track/weightlifting)

RMA’s Undefeated 1936 Football Team

Marc Paglia (RMA swimming coach 1989-current)

James Thompson Prothro, ‘38 (football/coaching, 1936-1938)

George Jefferson (football/track, 1958-1959; 1979-1994)

Ernest Jackson Curtis, ‘47 (football, 1943-1947)

Thomas J. LaRocco, ‘96 (football, wrestling)

Robert Stanton Greenwood, Jr., ‘57 (golf, 1956-1957)

Kurt Lewis Predmore, ‘87 (swimming)

Errol John Bisso, ‘61 (football/wrestling/coaching, 1955-2007)

Coach William D. “Bill” Maginnis (Head Football Coach and Superintendant

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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.

2013 GOAL Donor Recognition Marc and Darlene Albertson Alene Arenas Robert and Elison Atkinson, ‘73 Dennis Bagwell Charissa Bailey David and Dawn Bailey David and Rosemary Balos James and Mary Benson Errol and Barbara Bisso, ‘61 Mrs. Jerry Blackstock Jack and Pat Burd Roberto and Rosanne Cardozo Adam and Lynn Carter Jeff Chandler Lee M. Cleaves Gary and Tracy Cline Terry and Chris Clontz Counte and Jackie Cooley Jo Ann Cripps David and Rhonda Crook Brian and Kristin Daniel Britt and Robin Daniel Kayla Davenport Alexander C. Deitch, ‘98 Victor L. Disharoon, ‘72 Gary and Tanya Downs Cydney Drolette Robert and Stephanie Eidson

Todd and Kim Eldredge Jay L. Elrod Thomas and Angela Finn Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ‘61 Robert and Leslie Fowler Alec and Shelia Fraser Mitch and Nicoleta Freeman Tony and Dana Fritchle Ron and Renee Gerrell Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ‘55 Casey and Susan Graybeal Amanda Griffin Richard and Janie Halliley Lynne Henderson Frank and Patti Hennington Tony and Cathy Herdener Samuel and Jamie Hilton Drew and Jane Horner, ‘78 Jack Hough Kevin and Kelly Jarrard Aaron Jones and Clarissa Cruz Steven and Dawn Keig Jason and Chi Kindland Walter and Valeria Krasnansky Jody and Nancy Lail Ted and Afton LaVallee Jim and Lyn LaVallee Michael Levine

Dallas and Emily Loewen Anthony and Patricia Manzo Christopher and Dena Manzo William and Shannon McBride John and Sheila McCleary Dennis and Trish McCraven Lara Moore Richard and Marilyn Moore Randy and Svetlana Muecke John Munroe Jim and Glenda Myers Wayne and Rhonda Neck Dick Nichols Allen and Meg Nivens Marc and Mary Paglia Danny and Brenda Palmer David and JoAnn Phillips Jeffrey and Linda Pine Larry and Candy Robinson Jim and Louise Robison Barney and Shari Rothgery, ‘55 Wyn and Gretchen Ruppenthal Hector Salas David and Karen Schulze Helen Sexton Allen and Adriane Seymour William and Theresa Simpson Stanley and Kelly Smith

Jorge and Sabina Sosa Richard and Marleen Springston Mike and Mace Strickland Elizabeth Sturgis, Verizon Foundation Bob and Wanda Swoszowski Michael and Corwynn Sylvester Daniel and Melissa Tymchuk Thomas H. Walker Reuben and Ellen Wechsler Chris Whitlock Barry Whitton Anonymous Samuel Wilson, ‘60 Andy 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 $200,000 RMA goal for 2014

The Georgia state tax credit program that benefits Riverside and other independent schools with scholarship dollars is proving popular. During 2013, the $58 million cap was reached in May, and a number of Riverside supporters were declined. We encourage you to apply early and beat the rush! Contact Mary Paglia, Riverside GOAL Contribution Coordinator, at 770-532-6251, ext. 3362 or mlpaglia@riversidemilitary.com for step-by-step assistance.

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Nominate a Young Alumnus

Riverside is seeking nominations for Young Alumnus of the Year.

Honorees will be recognized during Homecoming 2014.

The Young Alumnus of the Year recognition is new to Riverside. Nominees should be 35 years of age or younger and have distinguished themselves in career achievements and/or in service to RMA. Nominations may be self-made or otherwise and should include sufficient documentation to show evidence why the nominee should be considered. All nominations will be reviewed in the spring by a committee comprised of the RMA president, vice president for advancement, director of alumni relations and the chairman of the alumni council.

The award recipient will be notified in June of their selection to receive this award.

Please send letters of nomination to: The Office of the President, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2014.

My nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year is: This nominee is deserving because:

My name is: Address: City/State/Zip: Email: Phone: Each nomination may be accompanied by additional information about the nominee, if available.

Not all awards will be awarded every year.

Please mail your nomination by April 1, 2014 to: The Office of the President, RMA, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501.

If you have questions, please call Vice President for Advancement Amanda Griffin at 770-538-2924.

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River Rats in Michigan Conrad and Janice Conti, ‘58 hosted Detroit area alumni at a luncheon last September at a Birmingham, MI club, of which the Contis are members. Ten alumni, along with guests and spouses, attended the lunch and shared stories from their Riverside days. Errol and Barbara Bisso and Amanda Griffin traveled to Michigan from RMA for the event and brought the alumni up to date on the strength and caliber of the Corps as well as the Academy’s financial status.

The RMA Office for Advancement is grateful to the Contis for hosting the luncheon and, especially to Conrad Conti for spending many hours on the phone contacting and inviting alumni to the luncheon.

Alumni in attendance included: Robert Kutzen, ’48; Raymond Bradley, ’50; Kurt Kremlick, ’51; Ronald Robinson, ’58; Andrew Cobb, ’61; Joseph Moceri, ’71; Robert Million, ’72; S. Michael Hayes, ’73; Steve Earhart, ’80; and Jason Fahlbush, ’90.

Alumni Council Upcoming Alumni Reunions January 23, 2014 Tampa, FL January 25, 2014 Naples, FL February 22, 2014 Washington, D.C. March 29, 2014 Atlanta, GA

Members of the Alumni Council who gathered for the Council’s semi-annual meeting at Homecoming are, from left, Sumner Cahoon, ’49, Emeritus; Bill Glisson, ’78; Bud Oakey, ’75, chairman; Nizar Zakka, ’85; back row from left, Taft Hunt, ’98; Errol Bisso, ’61, Director of Alumni Relations; Jim Young, ’78; Ron Fenner, ’66;Victor Disharoon, ’72; E. T. Lopez, ’84; and Grant Jones, ’93.

More spring and summer dates will follow! Call the alumni office at 770-532-6251, ext. 2132 for details, or if you want to help host an event in your area.

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Board of Trustees Updates

Amanda Griffin stands beside the new donor wall.

Several trustees were honored at the October 2013 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Paul Gross, ’56, and O. Jon McRae, who were named emeritus members of the board last May, were presented with framed certificates of appreciation for their years of service to Riverside.

P. Alexander “Alec” Fraser, retired from the board effective last October, was presented a photo collage from his seven years as a trustee. He served as Chairman of the board for three of those years.

Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman and Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66, both retired from the board in October after serving six and nine years respectively. Kaufman served as Chairman of the Trustee and Governance Committee and Middleberg was Chairman of the Finance Committee. They were presented bronze Riverside eagles.

The presentations were made at a reception at Mitchell Quarters hosted by Col. and Mrs. Benson.

In other board action, Kenneth L. McKelvey was selected as Board Chairman to replace interim Chair Mr. Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64. Kennedy will now serve as vice chair, Arnold Evans is treasurer, and S. Terry Clontz is secretary.

RMA Donors Recognized

Donors to Riverside Military Academy who have given cumulatively $10,000 or more are now recognized in the foyer of Lanier Hall.

Almost 100 donors are listed on the wall that was installed last October in time for Homecoming.

“When donors see their names listed on the wall, our hope is they will feel pride and satisfaction in knowing the good they have accomplished in the lives of young men through their gifts,” said Amanda K. Griffin, vice president for advancement. “Riverside is certainly grateful for the generosity represented on this wall.”

The wall will be updated annually as more and more donors cross the $10,000 milestone.

Several retiring and new emeritus RMA Trustees were honored at a reception last October at Mitchell Quarters. From left are O. Jon McRae, emeritus; Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66, retiring; Dr. Daniel J. Kaufman, retiring; and Paul Gross, ’56, emeritus; on the back row from left are P. Alexander “Alec” Fraser, retiring; and Fred J. Kennedy, vice chair.

New Members Appointed to the Board of Visitors Riverside welcomes newly appointed Board of Visitors members:

Tony Herdener, Gainesville, GA

Leslie T. Smith, ’63, Greensboro, GA

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University of North Georgia Golden Eagle Band to Perform at RMA The Golden Eagle Band is the oldest organization on the University of North Georgia campus. Formed in 1873 as a part of the Corps of Cadets, the Golden Eagle Band has a long and rich heritage as the marching band for the University of North Georgia. Unlike most high school marching bands that perform for football half-times and in adjudicated marching contests, the GEB’s primary duty is to provide ceremonial music for the Corps of Cadets and to represent the University in parades around the region and the nation.

Riverside proudly welcomes the Golden Eagle Band back to campus for a concert on March 31, 2014 in Curtis Hall. The free concert will be held from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and is open to the public.

This year give the perfect Graduation or Father’s Day Gift!

The Memorial Plaza Honor Project has plenty of room remaining for a brick honoring a loved one.

Place your order by March 1, 2014 to have your brick installed in time for Founders’ Day. We will send the honoree a message announcing that a brick has been purchased in his or her honor.

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

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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES Class Announcements: Class of 1984 Michael R. Brasher is a Combat Operations Flight Commander at the 301st Rescue Squadron, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. His Flight is responsible for 72-hour, no-notice worldwide personnel recovery operations in support of COCOM theater taskings and also supports National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and USSPACECOM launch, security, and personnel recovery operations.

Class of 1943 Marvin Black operates one of the oldest camp organizations in the U.S. under continuous family ownership - Pine Forest Camp, Camp Timber Tops, and Lake Owego Camp in the mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. He is a 1950 graduate of Temple University and was inducted into the Temple University Gallery of Success for the College of Health Professions and Social Work in 2012.

Class of 1956 Deane E. Kogleschatz holds 15 (RAW and Equipped) Alabama state power lifting records, four RAW American records, and all four USA Power lifting RAW National Records, which he won in Orlando at a USAPL national competition in July 2013.

Deane has written five books: Financial and Physical Survival in Times of Inflation, Depression and Other Crises; Everyman’s Guide to Financial Survival; Financial Investment Expertise;The Becoming (a novel); and The Hidden King James Bible:What the Translators Didn’t Want You to Know.

Class of 1974 CPT Charles Cook is being called to active duty by the Directorate of Admissions at West Point (USMA) with an anticipated reporting date of March 3. CPT Cook has been an Admissions Officer for the 13th and 16th congressional district in FL since April 2008, and the FL State Congressional District Coordinator since February 2010.

Lt Col Brasher received his commission as a Distinguished Military Graduate through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Old Dominion University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. Concurrent to his present assignment, Lt Col Brasher has served in a variety of corporate business development, operations, leadership, and training assignments in the healthcare field.

Class of 1988 Jeremy M. Siegel, a powered flight instructor, reached 300 flying hours in the T-53 Kadet last March, according to Air Force Print News Today.

Maj. Siegel reached the milestone during a 1.3-flighthour instructor pilot initial qualification sortie, said LtCol Andrew Julson, director of operations for the 557th Flying Training Squadron.

“He knew as long as he flew at least 15 minutes, he would be the first pilot to reach 300 hours,” Julson said. “This culminates a highly successful career for Jerry.”

For many airframes, 300 hours is not a lot of time in the cockpit.

The T-53 is different, however, as most pilots only fly about 100 hours per year, Julson said. Maj Siegel retired at the end of August and is now flying the MC-12 in Afghanistan for a government contractor.

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Class of 2004 Drew D. Martinolich completed his five year active duty commitment in the USMC as a Captain in August 2013. The last three years he has been based in Okinawa, Japan and served as a Communications Officer and S-6 in MAG 36, 1st MAW. Martinolich will be joining CSX Transportation as a Trainmaster in January 2014 and after training will be assigned to a station on the East Coast of the US. He currently resides in Charleston, S.C. with his wife, Susan, and 4-year-old son, Jameson.

Class of 2012 Jordan M. Koevenig (right) served in Afghanistan shortly after graduation from Basic and AIT training in September 2012. He returned to his station in Seattle in March 2013.

Class of 2013 Spencer A. Jackson is a guard on the JV basketball team at Shorter University.

PFC Mason May (left) and PFC Christopher Oster (right) recently graduated from the Marine Corps boot camp.

The ceremony was held in August at Parris Island, SC. They are both reporting to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

PFC Oster received the Platoon High Combined (PFT/CFT) physical fitness award for Platoon 2064 with a score of 600.

☞ DON’T FORGET! ☞ Founders’ Day 2014

April 25-26

Homecoming 2014

October 24-25

Taps Andrew Taylor Collins, ’98 (7/6/2013) James N. Earle, ’57 (11/16/2013) Gerald P. Floyd, ’62 (6/14/13) Franklyn A. Johnson, ’39 (7/24/2013) Xavier A. Laucirica, ’49 (7/23/2013) John F. Luhr, ’77 (5/2/13) Peter H. Lyons, ’49 (8/30/13) William C. McGee, ’59 (9/7/2013) Orlando J. Rodriguez, ’56 (8/11/13) Anthony L. Schlise, ’40 (4/6/2013) Julian B. Weston, ’56 (9/15/2013)

Class Notes, Births, Marriage Announcements, Deaths All submitted photos must be a minimum 4.5" wide and 300 dpi resolution .tif or .jpg format. Photos not accepted include .gif and .bmp. Camera phone photos or photos from websites cannot be accepted.

Email digital files to: alumni@riversidemilitary.com Mail hard copies to: Riverside Military Academy, Attn: Alumni Relations 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-6251 ext. 2212 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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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 Mr. Britt Daniel Ms. Kayla Davenport Mr. Mitch Freeman Ms. Amanda Griffin, CFRE Ms. Janie Halliley LtCol Kevin Jarrard, USMCR Ms. Lynn Lathem Mr. Ken McKelvey Ms. Lara Moore Mr. Bill Morgan Mr. Bud Oakey, ’75 Ms. Mary Paglia Ms. Sheryl Protz Ms. Adriane Seymour Ms. Julie Smith Ms. Candice Turner Ms. Katy Wilson

President Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Board of Trustees Mr. Kenneth L. McKelvey, Chairman Mr. Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64, Vice Chairman Mr. Arnold B. Evans, Treasurer Mr. S. Terry Clontz, Secretary Miss Lucile E. Beaver, Emerita 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. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58 Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’56, Emerita Mr. Charles A. James, ’64 Mr. James D. Kalmenson, ’77 Mr. C. J. Lail, Jr. Mr. O. Jon McRae, Jr., Emerita Mr. Richard M. Nichols Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr. Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75, Mr. Andrew W. Talkington, ’71 Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq., ’66 Mr. F. Chris Whitlock Alumni Council Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75, Chairman Mr. Miguel Reyes, ’74, Vice Chairman Maj. 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. Gary M. Alembik, ’81 Mr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87 Mr. Robert F. Eidson, Jr. Mr. Christian Eiroa, ’89 Mr. Robert L. Fowler, Jr. Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, ’96 Mrs. Susan L. Graybeal Mr. Anthony M. Herdener Mr. Drew W. Horner, ’78 Judge Steve C. Jones Maj. Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 Mr. Marc D. Kutter Mr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., ’56 Mr. Richard A. Luna 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, ’68 Mr. Leslie T. Smith, ’63 Mr. W. Michael Strickland Mr. James R.Van Arsdale, ’79 Mr. Samuel D. Weil, ’66 Mr. Seymour M. West, III, ’67 Mr. Clark Wiese Mr. Andrew C. Zager, ’88 The members of the Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and the Alumni Council are volunteers who serve without compensation or reimbursement of any expenses.

Riverside Military Academy is a 501(c)3 organization.

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Upcoming Events

Event times and locations are subject to change.

January 25 SAT Test January 31 Class Drop/Add Ends February 7 Board of Trustees Meeting February 8 ACT Test (Juniors mandatory-On Campus) February 14 ROC Parade (4:00 p.m.)

February 22 Saturday classes February 23 Campus Open House (prospective families) March 8 SAT Test March 14 Parade (4:00 p.m.)

March 15 Cadet Ball (5:00 p.m.)

March 20 4th Quarter Begins March 18, 20, 22 Romeo & Juliet (RMA Drama Dept) April 4 Spring Parents’ Day; Parade (10:45 a.m.)

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April 5-13 April 18 April 24 April 25-26 April 25 May 3 May 13-15 May 14 May 16 May 17 May 22-24 May 27-30 May 30

Spring Furlough (ends Apr 13 at 9:00 p.m.)

Campus Open House (prospective families) Band & Chorus Spring Concert RMA Founders’ Day Weekend Awards Parade (4:00 p.m.)

SAT (juniors mandatory-On Campus) Senior Exams End of Year Academic Awards Ceremony Silver Taps (8:30 p.m.)

Parade (9:00 a.m.), Commencement (11:00 a.m.)

Semester Exams & last day (Saturday) Faculty Work Days Campus Open House (prospective families)