Riverside Military Academy Winter 2010
“ Body and spirit I surrendered whole to harsh instructors and received a soul.” – Kipling
SOAR to Success this Summer at Riverside Military Academy.
S.O.A.R. – June 20 – July 23, 2010 Riverside Military Academy’s five 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 Summer Camps: is open to students who attend Riverside during the High Adventure Camp June 14-25, 2010 High Adventure Camp is an overnight camp regular school year as well as students from other schools. designed for boys 12-15 years old who are Studies first... 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. 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 student, 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. Students must attend the full five-week session to earn academic credit.
And then the adventure! 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. 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, rappelling and to experience rock climbing, paintball, swimming and more. Call the Riverside admissions office to learn more about this year’s SOAR program and our summer camps. A complete listing of all summer camps held at Riverside Military Academy can be found on our website, www.riversidemilitary.com, under Summer Programs.
ready for excitement! High Adventure Camp provides the opportunity for boys to experience outdoor adventure and test their physical endurance. Campers will explore beautiful area rivers, hike and camp on the famous Appalachian Trail, and learn valuable character and leadership skills along the way. The tuition of $695 includes all meals, physical training uniforms and a Riverside Military Academy blanket. Young Cadet Camp July 5-9, 2010 Riverside’s Young Cadet Camp is a fun-filled experience designed especially for boys ages 10-12. This is a day camp that operates from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Campers experience fun and challenging activities focused on teamwork and leadership development. Activities include swimming, rappelling, basic air rifle marksmanship, basic military drill, adventures on Riverside’s leadership reaction course, and introductory leadership training. The tuition of $200 includes lunches each day and physical training uniforms.
Featured On Our Cover: The cover photo of the inaugural issue of Reveille features Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) and the 2009-10 Corps of Cadets Battalion Commander, C/LTC Brian Kerekes. The Riverside Corps of Cadets proudly marched in the 2009 Georgia Veterans Day Parade held in downtown Atlanta, and, for the second year in a row they brought home a trophy. C/LTC Kerekes proudly presents the 2009 President’s Trophy to Riverside’s President, Dr. Benson. Over 100 marching units participated in this year’s parade and the President’s Trophy is the highest honor awarded to the top parade unit. Riverside would like to thank all of the alumni, parents and friends who cheered on the Corps as they performed in front of the reviewing stand.
In This Issue: Letter from the President...................... 2 Share the Gift of Riverside.................... 3 Riverside Looses Two Friends................ 4 Reveille is a bi-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-GO-CADET 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. Editors: Adriane Seymour Director, Communications and Public Relations aseymour@riversidemilitary.com Amanda Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement agriffin@riversidemilitary.com Contributors: Errol Bisso, ’61 Amy Booth Amanda Griffin Adriane Seymour Andy Jobson Heather Romig Karen Treleven SGM Jeff Chandler Maj. Kevin Jarrard Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Lynne Henderson
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Distinguished Speaker Program Launched............................................. 5 Homecoming 2009.............................. 6 2008-2009 Annual Giving Report....... 14 New Board of Trustee Members......... 19 Horton Society Taps New Members.... 20 Do You Know Your Corp?.................. 20 Gil Receives Georgia Civil War Commission Scholarship..................... 21
National Honor Society Inducts New Members.................................... 21 Heritage Center Named...................... 22 RMA Graduate Publishes Memoirs............................................. 22 Letter from Commandant Major Jarrard...................................... 23 Employees of the Year........................ 24 2010 Military Ball............................... 24 RMA Bulletin Board............................ 25 “River Rats” Regional Reunions.......... 26 Alumni Class Notes............................ 28
Riverside Military Academy President Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)
Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr. Mr. Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq. ’66 Mr. W. Keith Wood
Board of Trustees Miss Lucile Beaver, Emerita Mr. P. Alec Fraser, Chairman Mr. Frederick J. Kennedy ’64, V-Chairman Mr. Ira J. Middleberg, Esq. ’66, Treasurer Mr. Brian Daniel Mr. Gregory A. Fisher Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58 Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’57 Mr. Charles A. James ’64 Dr. Daniel J. Kafman Mr. C. J. “Jody” Lail, Jr. Mr. O. Jon McRae Mr. Richard M. Nichols
Alumni Council Mr. Sumner Cahoon ’49 Mr. Charles Cook ’75 Mr. Brett Ferguson ’75 Mr. Bernard Freeman ’58, President Mr. Jay Glazer ’64 Mr. Beau Hammet ’76 Mr. Ken Harms ’56 Mr. Taft Hunt ’98 Mr. Brian Ivy ’02 Mr. Robert Lindsay ’80 Mr. Ross Pittman ’56 Mr. E.J. Salcines ’56 Mr. John “T-Doc” Williams ’60
Board of Visitors
As of January 21, 2010
Mr. Thomas M. Finn Mr. Robert L. Fowler Mr. Sabin J. Gianelloni, ’55 Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64 Mr. Joseph M. Gordon Judge Steve Jones Mr. Marc Kutter Mrs. Kayanne Massey Mr. William Morris, ’58 Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79 Mr. Thomas H. Paris Mr. Michael Strickland Mr. James R.Van Arsdale, ’79 Mr. Gregory F. Werd ’56
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Share the Gift of Riverside! By Lynne Henderson
We all love sharing good experiences with others. When we discover an excellent restaurant, a great book or an entertaining movie, we can’t wait to tell everybody. It’s only natural. So, when the opportunity arises, why not share Riverside with those same people? After all, while the pleasure we get from a dinner out, a book or a movie is short-lived, a Riverside education is a gift that pays lifelong dividends. A Common Refrain… We hear it every day – in conversations with friends, family, neighbors or co-workers that turn to their kids: “He’s smart, but lazy…really isn’t living up to his potential…he could use more structure…he’s giving us a lot of backtalk…not sure the public school’s a fit for him…he’s got too many distractions…he has a hard time staying focused…” As parents of a current Riverside cadet, you’ve seen, up close and personal, the difference Riverside can make in a young man’s life.You’ve seen how a young man who’s bright but bored, smart but unmotivated, can flourish in RMA’s more structured, single-gender setting. It’s a setting that fosters academic excellence, personal responsibility, accountability and self-motivation – all key determiners of life success. If you’re an alumnus of Riverside, it’s even more personal and firsthand. No doubt you occasionally ponder how your life might have turned out differently without Riverside, and how much richer it’s been as a result of your years in Gainesville. So, whether parent or alum, when you hear people share concerns like the ones above, share Riverside with them. While Riverside has many ongoing marketing and advertising initiatives designed to attract new cadets, over the years, we’ve found our most fruitful recruiting efforts come from word of mouth – from people just like you. Maybe you, or your family, found Riverside on your own. However, chances are good, someone shared Riverside with you. We’re guessing you’re glad they took the time. And when they did, because you knew and trusted them – and because they had
“in-the-trenches” Riverside experience – their words carried more weight. The same goes with anyone with whom you choose to share the Riverside story. Whose life might you alter for the better? Many Ways to Share There are several ways to share the experience of Riverside with those you care about. (NOTE: If you’re parents of a current Riverside cadet, your efforts could help reduce your tuition costs. For more details, use the RMA contact details below). 1. If you’ve already had a few “Riverside conversations,” and are comfortable sharing the names, contact the Riverside admissions office at 777.532.6251 or admissions@riversidemilitary.com, and we’ll take it from there. 2. Encourage interested families to contact Riverside Admissions to get their questions answered, and to set up a personal on-site tour of the campus. 3. Hold a Riverside “Opportunity” event in your home. All you have to do is agree to be the host and we’ll handle the rest. 4. Steer interested families to our formal “Opportunity” events. See the article sidebar for upcoming events, or visit www.riversidemilitary.com. 5. Request your RMA screensaver at admissions@riversidemillitary.com or download it from our website. When friends or co-workers see it, it’s a great opening for a conversation! No Better Feeling Your family has probably thanked the person who originally told you about Riverside. Imagine how good that made them feel, to see where one small, initial conversation ultimately led – to a better life, a better man. Now, imagine years from now, getting that same thank-you. It all starts with a simple, “I’ve been meaning to mention something to you…” Who knows where it might lead?
Upcoming RMA “Opportunity Events”! Know someone whose son would likely thrive at Riverside? Invite them to one of our upcoming free, no-obligation, no-pressure “Opportunity Events.” They’ll hear the whole RMA story, while getting all their questions and concerns addressed. January 25 Charleston, SC 26 Jacksonville, FL 28 Miami, FL
February 2 Lexington, KY 10-18 Mexico 21 Open House, Gainesville, GA 25 Dallas, TX
March 4 Orlando, FL 9 LA/San Diego, CA
April 6 Mobile, AL 13 Raleigh, NC 15 Asheville, NC 22 Atlanta, GA 26 New Orleans, LA 29 Washington, DC
May 6 Chicago, IL
June 6 Open House, Gainesville, GA July 16 Open House, Gainesville, GA
Know someone who’s interested in Riverside and are okay sharing their contact info with us? We’ll be happy to get in touch with a personal invitation to one of the above events. Just call RMA at 770.532.6251 or email us at admissions@riversidemilitary.com. Reveille I WINTER 2010
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In Memoriam Riverside Loses Two Friends Louise Beaver Chandler (Mrs. William H. Chandler), 91, long time resident of Hollywood FL, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2009, in her home at Independence Hall Retirement Center. She suffered with emphysema. Mrs. Chandler was the fourth of five children born to General and Mrs. Sandy Beaver of Gainesville, Georgia. General Beaver was the long time president of Riverside Military Academy. Mrs. Chandler attended Brenau College for one year in Gainesville, GA, then transferred to the University of Georgia where she earned a BA in English in 1938. She also received a BS in library science from Peabody College in Nashville, TN. She was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was married for more than 50 years to the late Commander William H. (Hap) Chandler, who passed away in 1992. He was a naval aviator and flight instructor. During his naval career, Mrs. Chandler accompanied him to the posts to which he was assigned. In later years, Mr. Chandler served as the Quartermaster of
the Gainesville, GA, campus of Riverside and later managed the Hollywood, FL campus. Mrs. Chandler served two brief tenures as the librarian at Riverside Military Academy and also served as a member of the Riverside Military Academy Board of Trustees from October 1970 until she retired in early 2002. Later in 2002, Mrs. Chandler was named Trustee Emeritus. Mrs. Chandler enjoyed needlework and spending time at the family’s fishing camp in the Florida Everglades. Mrs. Chandler had one son, Sandy Chandler, who preceded her in death in 2005. She is survived by her sister, Miss Lucille Beaver of Arlington,VA. A graveside service was held for Mrs. Chandler on January 6, at 11 A.M. at Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, GA. Little and Davenport Funeral Home was in charge of the final arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Riverside Military Academy Scholarship Fund, a hospice organization or a charity of the donor’s choosing.
Riverside Board of Trustee member and the 1949 Battalion Commander, Mr. Bobby Wesley Bush Sr., ’49, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on January 2, 2010. Mr. Bush was a great friend of Riverside and will be missed by all who new him and his family. Our condolences are extended to his family and his fellow Riverside alumni. Mr. Bush, 78, of Hickory, NC, was born March 12, 1931, in Rahway, NJ. He was the son of the late Julius Pinkney and Wilma Ware Bush. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bush was preceded in death by a son, John William Bush. After graduating from Riverside Military Academy, as the Battalion Commander, Mr. Bush then graduated from Duke University, class of 1953, Phi Beta Kappa. Mr. Bush was a chief architect in the foundation and success of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co. He devoted his entire professional career to the company. Bush spent most of his summers as a youth working at Hickory Springs. His dedication and passion for the business was only surpassed by that for his family. He lived and breathed Hickory Springs. Bob was a man of strong convictions and supported those convictions in all that he did.You knew where he stood and what he stood for. He was always thinking of ways to do things better, how to be more creative, and how to make the company stronger. That never lessened in those 50-plus years with the company. Longtime family friend Don Coleman, president of Hickory Springs, had this to say about Bush in an intercompany memo: “His compassion for all of those he met was evident. He was more than just a sincere guy, he was always your greatest supporter. Work with him or for him and you knew immediately. He took great pride in the employees who worked for the betterment of the company. Hickory Springs has lost 4
Mr. Bobby Bush, ’49, right presents a check for $27,177.50 from the class of ’49 to Dr. James Benson, left, Riverside president. Errol Bisso, director of alumni affairs holds the check. a true pioneer in our business and in the industries we serve. We have so much to celebrate in having him with us for the past 78 years. His legacy is with us, as is evident in what Hickory Springs is today.” He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jane Blackwood Bush of the home; two sons, Bobby Bush Jr. and Jimmy Bush and wife, Donna, all of Hickory; grandchildren: Stephanie Bush of Charlotte, Cory Bush of Mooresville, Lindsey Bush of Denver, Colo., and Jay Bush and Amanda Bush, both of Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Jorge and Jake Bush of Charlotte; and a sister, Betty Bush Wright of Winchester,Va. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
Distinguished Speaker Program Launched Character development is an integral part of the Riverside experience. Cadets learn accountability and responsibility, and they are reminded daily of the Army’s core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. This year, we have enhanced that message by inviting a variety of distinguished speakers to campus to speak before the Corps in the Sandy Beaver Center Auditorium. After each message, the guest speakers dine with selected cadets. Later the cadets meet in small groups to discuss the main points and apply them in their daily lives. Cadets have also recorded and digitized most of the messages to make them available on our website, www.riversidemilitary.com. Colonel Benson, RMA president, inaugurated the program on August 25 with a discussion of the centrality of ethics to good leadership. His speech highlighted the idea that our failures and successes in life are not so much individual episodes as trajectories, or patterns. The choices we make on a consistent basis determine the success we will have. On a later date, Colonel Benson spoke about communication and leadership. He went on to describe different styles of leadership and to analyze their appropriateness in different situations. Our next guest speaker was Mrs. Ann Gainey of Gainesville. Mrs. Gainey is the executive director of the Gainesville Care Center, a nonprofit crisis pregnancy center. She spoke about the soldierly virtues and the opposite sex, discussing what it means to be a true man. In October, RMA welcomed a member of the class of 2000, Captain Steven Pugh. Captain Pugh is now a member of the United States Air Force with top-secret clearance. He spoke about lessons learned at Riverside and the difference between values and principles. He also emphasized the importance of core value statements like “integrity first” or mens sana in corpore sano. Reveille I WINTER 2010
Following Captain Pugh was a retired Army Ranger, Gary Horton. Ranger Horton was perhaps our most animated speaker. He recited poetry and used the acronym “AMERICA” to discuss attitude, motivation, enthusiasm, respect, integrity, courage, and aspiration. He also shared stories from his past, as did the next speaker, Mr. Andre Kessler. Mr. Kessler had perhaps the most interesting background, having survived the Holocaust as a child in Romania and then moving to the United States as a teenager. He played professional basketball with Wilt Chamberlain for a few years as well. Mr. Kessler gave the boys Edmund Burke’s challenge: “Don’t be a bystander. The only thing necessary for evil to survive is for good men to stand by and do nothing.” The cadets really enjoyed his stories, and the personal tie to the Holocaust moved them as well. We next turned to a distinguished member of our Board of Trustees, Mr. Arnold Evans. Mr. Evans graduated from West Point
Above: U.S.A.F. Captain Stephen Pugh, RMA class of 2000, is joined by his wife Shannon and Riverside Dean of Academics, Andy Jobson. Left: Lt. Col. Seth Hathaway welcomes Ranger Gary Horton to the October 20 Character Education Day.
and shared his challenges there; the boys knew, however, that he could identify with them. He discussed “doing the harder right” and obstacles that get in our way. Our final speaker for the fall semester was the superintendent of Hall County Schools, Mr. Will Schofield. After sharing the challenges our young men will face in competition with an increasingly global economy, Mr. Schofield encouraged the cadets to find their “sweet spot” in life. How should they define success? By finding what they’re good at and what they’re passionate about. The cadets enjoyed the many perspectives on leadership, character, and good decisions presented by our various guests. Certainly they received valuable insights from some outstanding individuals. Riverside currently has some openings for its spring schedule of distinguished speakers. If you know of an appropriate candidate, please contact the executive officer of RMA, Lt. Col. Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret) at shathaway@riversidemilitary.com.
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Alumni Enjoy
Homecoming 2009 Homecoming festivities kicked off on Friday, October 16 with a cadet pep rally in Curtis Hall. The Eagle cheerleaders and cadet leaders fired up the Corps, parents and alumni.
* SAVE THE DATE Homecoming 2010 Friday, Oct. 15 Saturday, Oct. 16
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Following the pep rally, over 500 alumni, parents and guests partied down at the tailgate party before the football game. Always a favorite, the alumni knockout drill competition crowned a new winner, Louis Tousent ’83. Our Eagle football team coming from behind to defeat Fannin County 20 to 17 capped off the first evening of Homecoming. Saturday morning started early for our alumni who attended breakfast formation with the Corps. Following Mess I, the alumni held their annual Alumni Association meeting and heard messages from new Alumni Council President, Bernard Freeman ‘58 and Riverside Board of Trustee Chairman, Alec Fraser. Saturday morning was filled with a variety of cadet activities such as the band and chorus concert, cadet academic awards, and a welcome from Riverside President, Dr. James Benson. Although terrible weather dampened the activities outside, the homecoming parade had everyone’s spirits lifted when the cadet leadership was awarded their sabers. The parade by the cadets was impressive and all alumni present were happy to see that the Corps is
well on its way to living up to the standards they grew up with. Over 120 alumni and guests attended the alumni dinner and awards ceremony on Saturday evening. Reunion class chairman, General Ralph Smith, ’59 presented a $2,000 check from his class to Riverside. In addition, Bob Bush ’49 presented a $27,177.50 check to Riverside from his class. Following dinner, Riverside inducted three new members to the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame. The new members were Rocky Lanz ’90, Richard Aronson ’49 and RMA Coach Marc Paglia. Highlighting the evening was the announcement of the Distinguished Alumnus of the year; Dr. Johnny Mandt ’56 from Huntington, West Virginia, was the 2009 recipient. Please read more details about our award winner on the page 8. Riverside would like to thank all alumni, parents and guests who attended the 2009 event and hope you will join us at the 2010 Homecoming weekend.
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homecoming 2009 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS DR. JOHN F. MANDT, 1956
Dr. John F. Mandt was selected as the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus. Born in Huntington, WV, Mandt enrolled at Riverside in September, 1948. In 1952, he was promoted to Company Commander of the junior school and in his senior year, served on the Battalion Staff and was the senior liaison to the junior school. Following graduation from Riverside Military Academy, he attended the University of Florida. In 1959, Dr. Mandt enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving six months active duty and three and one half years reserve and was honorably discharged in 1963. He returned to Riverside during the early 1960s and taught golf at the Hollywood, Florida campus. He is the third of five generations in his family’s fast food restaurant business, and he expanded it from one location to five. His company also serves all of Marshall University’s sporting events, and they ship their products to all fifty states and some foreign countries. 8
Dr. Mandt has been an outstanding business leader and supporter of community projects in the Huntington, WV, area. In addition to serving his local community, he has served as president of the West Virginia Baptist Men and the West Virginia Baptist Convention. He has served on several college and university boards and was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV, for his service to the college and the American Baptist Churches U.S.A. In 1982 and 1983, he served as the national president of American Baptist Men, and was one of only a few laymen ever to have been elected to serve as president of The American Baptist Churches U.S.A. Dr. Mandt and his wife, Donna, now reside in Miami, Florida, spending their summers at their home in Huntington, West Virginia.
homecoming 2009
Alma Mater
by Norman McNeil ‘13 (Col. U.S.A.)
Hail, Alma Mater, dear, To us be ever near, Give us thy strength to bear Thy spirit on. When we depart from Thee, May we still loyal be, And carry on for Thee, Riverside dear.
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homecoming 2009 SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
2009 Sports Hall of Fame inductees pictured l-r: Rocky Lanz, Coach Marc Paglia and Richard Aronson.
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homecoming 2009 Richard Aronson ‘49 Aronson ‘49 is a retired professor from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and currently serves as the executive director for the College Gymnastics Association and the U.S.A. Men’s Gymnastics Liaison for the NCAA. He has 27 years of combined coaching experience in gymnastics, soccer and track, at both private and high school levels as well as three higher education institutions. During this time, he received four AllAmerican and one National Championship awards in Gymnastics. He has both national and international officiating experience with organizations such as the: national AAU & YMCA, NCAA regional and national championships, Eastern Intercollegiate League Championships, U.S.A. Gymnastics National Championships, American Cup, three Olympic Trials, three World Championship Trials, was one of two judges representing the U.S.A. at the 1981 World Championships in the U.S.S.R., the Pacific Alliance in China, U.S.A. vs. U.S.S.R., and the 1984 and 1996 Olympic Games judges panel. Aronson has been involved in six Olympic Games, two Pan American Games, five Maccabiah Games in Israel, Pan American Maccabiah Games in Brazil, represented the USA coaches at the International Symposium in Switzerland, and was selected as one of six educators to represent the U.S. at the International Olympic Symposium in Greece. His honors include induction into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame, the U.S.A. Gymnastics Hall of Fame, National Gymnastics Judges Hall of Fame, Eastern Judges Hall of Fame, two Service Awards in College Gymnastics Association, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference Award for “Outstanding Dedication and Service to the ECAC.”
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Rocky Lanz ‘90 While at Riverside, Lanz ’90, was a letterman in football, wrestling and track. His 1600-meter relay team set the school record in 1988, which lasted for 17 years. He competed as a long-jumper, triple-jumper, and in the 100, 200 and 400 meter, winning numerous medals. He was tops in his football weight room and was the 88, 89 and 90 Muscle College winner. Lanz was also the highest point winner for the first time in RMA history. After graduating from RMA, he attended the University of Georgia, and was a member of the football team in 1993. In 1994, he played football for Valdosta State University. Lanz transferred to Saint Leo University where he played baseball in 1995 and graduated in 1996. During this time he was also Power lifting, winning first place in the 1992 USPF Georgia Grand Championship and USPF Southeastern Championships. In 1993, he set two American records in the 198-weight class in Squat 630 pounds and the Dead Lift at 675 pounds. In 1999, he was ranked as one of the top three weight lifters in the U.S. He has won various first place awards in Georgia and Florida, even as recent as 2007. Lanz was the assistant strength coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996. He was also signed as a pro-football player with various teams in the CFL, AAFL and AIFA during 2006 -2009. During this time, he also worked for the University of Texas as a strength and speed coach. Lanz has also been an active member of both two-man and four-man U.S. Bobsled teams from 2002-2009. He participated in competitions at Lake Placid and Calgary in 2002-2003, and in the World Cup Races in 2003-2004. During 2004-2005, he participated in the Italy and Germany World Cup Races. Lanz was also second team alternate on the four-man team at the Torino Olympic Games in 2005-2006. In 20082009, he participated in the four-man team trials at Lake Placid and Park City.
Coach Marc Paglia Currently serving as head swimming coach and math instructor at RMA, Paglia grew up in Michigan and graduated from Aleen Park High School. During his high school career, Paglia set many swim records and attained All-American status. He attended Michigan State University where he qualified for All American status and broke many different swim records. In multiple years at Michigan State, he placed in the Big 10 swim championships. After college, Paglia continued to swim and set national records in masters swim events, the 400 IM, 200 Butterfly and 200 Breaststroke. His coaching career started at East Lansing High School in 1978 where his girl’s team won the ‘78 State Championship. While at East Lansing, he coached 16 State Championships and 8 All Americans. He coached a junior National Champion in the 50 and 100 Free-style. After seven years at Lansing High School, he moved to Savannah, Georgia, where he coached the Armstrong State College swim team from 1985 through 1989. While at Armstrong State, he started the women’s swimming program and led them to a third place conference finish in 1989. Paglia was chosen as the ’89 conference coach of the year. Paglia came to Riverside in 1989 and has since become one of the most respected swim coaches in the state. Paglia’s team was the GHSA Class “A” high point winner in 1998 and 1999. Riverside joined the GISA in 2003 and his teams won six straight State Championships from 2003 to 2008. While in GISA, Paglia had eight individual state championships, as well.
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From the Desk of the Sergeant Major Chandler
Listen Up!
The school year has been very successful thus far for the JROTC Department. Though there have been many changes across the board, the main mission remains the same, “to motivate young people to be better citizens.” The JROTC staff has continually worked to ensure cadets are ready for every mission requested of them. I think they have done a great job in maintaining the focus and motivation needed in accomplishing the mission. During the year the Color Guard and Drill Team were invited to participate in many activities throughout the state. They were invited to present the colors at the Atlanta Falcons versus San Diego Charges preseason football game, the Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Lake Lanier, Lanier Motor Speedway in Gainesville, American Heart Walk/Run in Gainesville, Veterans Day Ceremony/ Martin Elementary School Flowery Branch, Veterans Day Ceremony/Lutheran Church Gainesville, North Hall Middle School Gainesville, and Gainesville Business Association of Georgia. Upcoming events for the Color Guard in the coming months include the March of Dimes of Gainesville, and Gainesville College/Nurses School Graduation at the Gainesville State University. The Drill Team (Fusiliers) started practice in late August to prepare for all Corps parades, the Veterans Day parade in Atlanta and over 25 other events during the semester. The Drill Team, along with the Color Guard, continues to work in preparation for several upcoming Drill Meets in Athens, Macon and Augusta, Georgia. They are also looking forward to representing Riverside in the Region Drill Meet in Macon and State Drill meet in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Last year the drill team finished third overall in the state meet in the Squad Exhibition out of 25 teams around the state. I would like to congratulate the Riverside Raider Team. This team showed a lot of heart this season in forming a solid, yet competitive team. Throughout the season, this team was a joy to watch as they grew together as brothers. For their efforts, the Raider Team was the first Riverside team to bring home three trophies in one season. The team participated in events held all over the state to include the National Meet that was held in Atlanta, Georgia. At the end of the season, all Raider Team members received the Raider Arc, Raider Scroll, Raider Cord and their Varsity Letter. I would like to thank the Raider Team for putting their best foot forward this season. We are expecting all but two team members back next season. Tryouts for the Rifle Team are complete. First Sergeant Walker has done a great job getting the cadets where they need to be for the season that started in January. Below is the schedule for the upcoming season: Rifle Team Five (6) Phase Program Phase I 24 Aug – 21 Sep Classes; Intro to Basic Rifle Marksmanship, the Shooter’s program and cadets eligibility to participate Phase II 21 Sep – 20 Oct Rifle assignment - zero week- three (3) position familiarization, team member selection based on top scores. Phase III 21 Oct – 18 Nov **Practice three (3) position shots (Prone, Kneeling and Standing). Target analysis and acquisition. Phase IV 30 Dec – 18 Dec Specificity training Phase V 4 Jan - 18 Feb Competition schedule Phase VI 22 Feb – 3 Apr Sub Area Competition and GHSA State Championship ** Practice days are Monday through Friday from 1600 – 1800 The high point for the semester was the Corps participation in the Georgia Veterans Day parade, held in downtown Atlanta on November 7. More than 100 civilian and military units participated in this, the second largest parade of its kind in the United States. In the end, Riverside was recognized as the Best Overall Unit in the parade and won the Presidents Cup, which was presented to Colonel Benson during the Employee Appreciation Day Parade. Good job Cadets! Until the next time, “Keep your head in the game!” 12
our mission: motivate young people to be better citizens Top left: Riverside's Color Guard presents The Colors each year at an Atlanta Falcons game. Remaining photos: Members of Riverside's Raider team participate in national competitions against other high schools across the southeast.
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RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY
2008-2009 Annual Giving Report Riverside Military Academy gratefully acknowledges our donors who made contributions during the 2008-2009 annual fund, June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009. Your gifts help Riverside Military Academy continue to provide an outstanding education, improve our campus facilities, and build our endowment. Donors for the 2008-2009 fiscal year are listed on pages 16-17.
You never know what a day will bring.
Last May, Col. James Benson called me while I was vacationing at the beach and asked if I would consider a new job. My fund-raising consulting job that took me in and out of secondary schools, colleges and universities across the country was satisfying. A new job was not on my “to do” list, but as he talked about a military school in north Georgia, my interest was piqued. When I visited Riverside in June, several things stood out. First, I saw in Col. Benson a leader I could follow, plus I knew of his track record at the previous school he led in Alabama. Then, I saw in the board members I met a commitment to the Riverside mission and a desire to lead and govern the school without personal agenda or meddling in the day-to-day operations. Strong leadership from the administration and board is key to fund-raising success. Fifteen years of school development work had taught me that. Next, the facilities set me back with their enormity, beauty, and quality. “What a beautiful place to work, and what a place to promote!” Then I met alumni. Stories of life transformations that took place at Riverside moved me; you are still proud to be called “River Rats.” So, my answer to Col. Benson was, “Yes.” My decision was a good one and I will tell you why. The leadership I met is leading from the front. Board trustees are 100 percent in their giving to Riverside this fiscal year, 2009-10 – an academy first, according to records.The faculty and staff are leading solidly as well with 100 percent of them giving to the 2009-10 annual fund – a phenomenal Riverside accomplishment that is a strong message of commitment to the mission. And then there are the alumni. Since August I have sat in offices from Tampa to Atlanta, in restaurants from Jacksonville to Birmingham, and at kitchen tables from Lone Oak, Arkansas, to New Orleans.You are a remarkable group. Here’s what you have told me.You rode trains to Gainesville, GA, as young men, and sometimes as little boys. Hardship, family disruption, and sometimes just plain tom foolery set you on the journey.You forged friendships you’ve never forgotten through frigid mornings of PT, playing soccer with international students, and long bus rides to and from Hollywood, Florida. One of you, Sam Marks, ’35, still wears his RMA ring on his pinky. What makes this job magic for me is that the same thing is still happening today.Young men at Riverside are setting out on a life-changing education. Parents tell me Riverside is making a difference, and it’s evident in the way the cadets march and hold themselves in parade. Riverside has been making a difference in lives since 1908. It’s making a difference in mine. 14
Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement
Riverside Military Academy Naming Opportunities Two individuals are being honored for their generosity to Riverside by having campus areas named in their honor. The Bobby Wesley Bush Sr. Board Room and the G.C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center gained approval from the Riverside Board of Trustees at the January meeting. Bush, ’49, was battalion commander of his class and a member of the board of trustees since 2008. A long time supporter of the school, Bush was well known for his colorful sport coats and cherry red Cadillac that he drove to Riverside with this wife, Jane, from their home in Hickory, N.C. Bush died January 2, 2010. He was 78. Bush graduated from Duke University in 1953, Phi Beta Kappa. He was the chief architect in the foundation and success of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co. and devoted his entire professional life to the company’s success. “We will miss Bob Bush’s wisdom and Riverside passion on the board,” said Alec Fraser, board chairman. “We are pleased to name the board room in his honor and in memory of his many contributions to Riverside.” The rifle range, or marksmanship center, is of special interest to Gregory and Christi Fisher since their son, Nicholai, who is an RMA sophomore cadet, has a talent for marksmanship. Sergeant Major Jeff Chandler, who runs the RMA JROTC program, says the rifle range is an excellent place for young cadets to build confidence, both personally and as a marksman. The range is used by JROTC cadets, who are certified marksmanship trainers. The RMA rifle team competes as a sport within the Georgia High School Athletic Association. Last year the rifle team competed for the first time and made it to the first round of the state playoffs. “We are pleased to enhance this program within the RMA cadet experience,” said Greg Fisher, who is a new member of the Board of Trustees. “We’ve seen the difference it has made in Nicholai; he loves it.”
Scholarships to Provide the RMA Experience Named Scholarships
$10,000 and up
Equipping Our Faculty Named Faculty Chair
$600,000
Facilities of Excellence Existing Facilities: Barracks (each of the 4 wings)
$70,000 each
Athletic Facilities Natatorium
$100,000 $50,000
Baseball Field Theatre
$400,000
Library
$400,000
New or Upgraded Facilities: New wrestling facility Tennis complex (add bleachers/scoring booth) Curtis Hall locker rooms and showers Rename Elkin Hall
$250,000 $75,000 $300,000 $1,000,000
Band Room
$20,000
Classrooms
$20,000 each
Quads
$50,000 each
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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2008-2009 Leadership Society ($10,000+) Bob W. Bush, Sr. ’49 Alec and Shelia Fraser Fred and Nancy Kennedy ’64 Donald H. Misner ’53 In memory of Col. John L. “Judge” Beaver (Supt 1946-63;Trustee 1941-93; Chairman 1969-93) and Frank Wiegand (Trustee Chairman 1993-2002) Henry and Charlotte Moore Family of Cadet Alex Schmidt Seth Wagner ’56 Sandy Beaver Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Robert Van Beever ’56 Earl Bryant J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund Alejandro and Pilar Desfassiaux Bernard and Marcia Freeman ’58 Guy and Linda Gardner William Krein ’58 Kenneth and Rachel McKelvey In honor of the US Military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan Gregory and Carole Werd ’56 1907 Society ($1,907 - $4,999) Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock Kum Young and Yang Hee Choi Jay A. Glazer ’64 Charles A. James ’64 Alvin and Renae Keitt E.T. Lopez ’84/Atlanta Paving & Concrete Dennis A. Mack In memory of LTC Alfred Thomas Beaver, Jr. Ira J. Middleberg ’66 Gary and Eleanor Parkes Frank A. Rikard ’56 In memory of E.C. May David and Lisa Ross ’83 Kent and Pam Starke In memory of R.E. Cutchin, USMC
President’s Society ($1,000 - $1,906) Steve Biggers Studios Charles and Gladys Bosserman ’40 Andrew T. Chin ’68 Conrad and Janice Conti ’58 Joel T. Culley ’57 Jeremiah F. Eames ’61 In honor of the Class of 1961 Thomas and Angela Finn Steve Fleming Gail and Ben Hawkins Julie Hayes In honor of cadets Garrett and Colin Pace Dennis Hite ’55 In memory of Stephen Hite ’57 Beth C. Jones In honor of Cadet Elliott Wood The Keig Family William J. McConnell, Sr. ’58 In honor of his 50th reunion and classmates Dave Carter, Bill Morris, Bernie Freeman, and Bill Krein Richard E. McMahon ’58 Jim and Glenda Myers James and Jacquelin Post Qualcomm Matching Gift Program Rafael and Maria Rodriguez E.J. Salcines ’56 Crawford M. Sandefur Leslie T. Smith ’63 Walter E. Smith, Jr. ’58 In honor of the Class of 1958 L. Dudley Walker ’48 David and Rita Wardlaw Samuel and Beth Weil ’66 Michael and Charity Whitney TeDoc and Carol Williams ’60 In memory of J.L. Beaver Keith and Jennifer Wood In honor of cadet Elliott Wood Sandra Wright Riverside Sabers ($400 - $999) Gary M. Alembik ’81 Michael Atherton ’58 Bruce and June Baker ’58 In memory of Laurence Henry Walker ’58
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Jeff Bishop ’86 Frank P. Bowyer ’58 Cintas Corporation Marco de la Guardia ’75 In memory of Roberto and Isabel de la Guardia John B. Delcambre ’66 Leslie Dudley Brett H. Ferguson ’75 Joseph G. Gamble ’44 Sabin J. Gianelloni III ’55 Brenda Heath Pat Higdon, Jr. ’57 Martin and Bridget Jansen Howard and Holly Kalmenson ’49 Daniel and Kathryn Kaufman Dean and Laura Kerekes Frank Kersnowski ’53 Chris and Amy Lancaster ’85 Robert L. Lindsey III ’80 In memory of Major Gerald Wilson, “Goomba” David and Carroll McClain Frank and Courtney McKay Jon and Karen McRae Robert and Joy Mogyorosy Domingo R. Moreira ’63 Bill Morris ’58 Dick Nichols In memory of Joe Peeples ’63, Bill Battle ’64, Blaine Buckner ’72, Bruce Points ’73, and Billy Ham ’76 John A. Noble ’55 In memory of Bob Noble ‘57 and Turner Holt ‘55 D.J. and Evie Papadopoulos Michael S. Rafferty ’56 In memory of Engle May Peter Roberts and Gilonne Quantrell Henry L. Roediger, III ’65 In memory of Col. James K. Mooney Steve Snider ’58 Frederick E. Soto, Jr. Elizabeth L. Sprunt Kirk Treible Tom and Lynn Waldon ’64 Jack Wood ’58
ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2008-2009 Riverside Rifles ($5 - $399) Anonymous S. David Alphin ’65 Worth Andrews, III Ed and Anne Avery In honor of Jason B. Avery ‘94 Allyn Ayers ’65 Lynn S. Banks In memory of Jerry Blackstock Lucile Beaver In memory of William Crawford Moore ’46 Burton K. Bennett ’44 Robert W. Bergstrom ’58 Errol J. Bisso ’61 Derreck and Amy Booth Laurie Bouchard Box Tops for Education John R. Boyd Richard L. Brashear ’56 In memory of Bill Brashear ’56 Jeffrey Brewton Charles I. Bridger ’48 William F. Brown ’39 Nelda S. Browning In honor of Col. Gardner and Col. Lancaster Timothy A. Browning ’68 In honor of William H. Savey, Jr. Donna L. Bryson John C. Bullard ’43 James S. Burgess ’69 In memory of Major Gerald Wilson Thomas W. Caddoo ’90 Sumner R. Cahoon ’49 Sanford Cohen ’44 Loren F. Cole, Jr. ’66 Robert and Stacy Cuellar Carlos de Castro ’89 Jeffrey Dombroff ’62 In honor of the Class of 1962 Michael Finn ’08 In honor of the Class of 2008 Vaughn A. Freeman ’45 James T. Gentry, Jr. ’43 Richard Glatzer ’51 John and Debora Glennon
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Joe and Shannon Gordon ’96 Richard A. Hausamann ’54 Harvey J. Henderson ’62 Andrew R. Hildreth ’54 Thomas G. Hill, III ’60 Bob and Linn Hodges David K. Hollis, Jr. ’54 Richard C. Hyatt ’51 Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Durand Johnson Kenneth C. King, Jr. ’60 Robert M. Kwass ’53 In honor of S.J. Kwass George J. Laganas ’68 Jerry Lancaster Richard E. Langford ’44 Philip B. Lohr ’64 Mark and Vicki Maguire Sam A. Marks ’35 David and Desiree Martin In memory of Major Carpenter Jake Martin & Son Contractors, Inc. Joseph and Brenda Martinolich Luke W. McKenney ’92 Wallace L. McLendon ’58 In honor of the Class of 1958 David Mechutan ’48 Norman E. Miller, Jr. ’51 Roy and Barbara Moore Lesly G. Murray In memory of Jerry Blackstock North Georgia Baseball Experience William P. Obier, III ’70 In memory of Col. Curtis, Col. May, and General Beaver Jim and Laura O’Bryan Mario R. Padilla ’67 Will W. Page ’70 Thomas T. Porter In honor of Thomas H. Porter Precision Plant Services, Inc. Publix Super Markets, Inc. Kenneth and Diane Quinn Dick Quinn ’56
William L. Ramos ’79 Mike Rapp ’66 In memory of Captain Trice Frank H. Rathbone ’41 Stephen Rutner ’81 Ernest Samusson, Jr. ’37 Joseph D. Settles ’49 In honor of the Class of 1949 Kenny and Michelle Setzekorn Paul Sheehy Stanley and Kelly Smith Roxane M. Stihl William and Sue Swinson ’53 Jim and Sue Trapnell ’45 Carolyn Wasser In memory of Richard Wasserstein ’47 George Weissman ’48 Jack E. Wells ’61 Emory and Margaret Wood In honor of Warren Wood ’04 Gifts-In-Kind James H. Benson Laurie Bouchard Corner Drugs Nelda S. Browning Michael and Wendy Eves Guy and Linda Gardner Jeff Glenn Cornilia Hutson/Alene’s Flower Cottage Leonardo and Solange Inghilleri RMA Cadet Laundry Richard Mosely ’59 Barbara Parker In memory of Robert Perkins Steven Reece/Builders First Source Barney and Shari Rothgery ’55 Jerry and Ming South Jerry Turner/Advanced Bio Treatment Ed Waller/Green’s Grocery William T. Webb ’43 Michael and Charity Whitney Edward D. Williams ’36
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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2008-2009
Charles “Chuck” Cook, ’74, is one of several Riverside alumni who have included the Academy in their estate plans. In Cook’s case, he has set up a trust fund for his son, Tyler, who has cerebral palsy. Upon Tyler’s death, the remainder of the trust fund will come to Riverside. In corresponding with Riverside about the planned gift, Cook articulated in a letter his reasons for giving back to Riverside. A portion of his letter is shared with his permission. Dear Riverside, “Enclosed please find a copy of the letter from my financial advisor estimating the current and future value of my trust fund. I like the numbers – don’t you?
“ ...the financial security that I now enjoy I could trace back to RMA.”
Charles “Chuck” Cook Class of ‘74
“When having to consider who to give the funds to upon Tyler’s death, I admit that I had some blank moments. Other than Tyler, my son by adoption who has cerebral palsy, who will never be married or have children of his own, I have no surviving relatives. So for months I racked my brain – who should get the funds? Who needs the funds? “Then one evening, sitting alone, I was reminiscing about my youth and my escapades. My mind wandered back to my days before I attended RMA. And then I remembered my days at RMA. There was a measurable difference in my life during my attendance at RMA and afterward. I began to take measure of the successes that I was fortunate to have come my way. And I began to question what I would have become had I never attended RMA and the thought was very frightening, very frightening. Though I only attended RMA for two years (1972-1974) I came to realize that everything I have become, every success that has come my way, and the financial security that I now enjoy I could trace back to RMA. “With this realization came the answer to my question – who should get the funds? Who needs the funds? As I look at the RMA campus today it bears little resemblance to the RMA that I knew. However, it is clearly evident that RMA continues to make a difference in the students’ lives that are fortunate to be able to attend RMA today. And we don’t know the contributions those students will achieve as they continue to grow as adults and leaders within their communities. But, like myself, at some point in time I hope they will also come to realize the roots of their successes and realize it all comes back to RMA. “…You could name a building after me – why do that? No one knows me and all they would be asking is, “Who is this guy?” And my ego is not so large that I need to remind anyone of who I was. So I give these funds to RMA without conditions, restrictions, or specifications. I have faith and trust in the Board of Trustees that any funds given to RMA will be used only in the best interests of RMA and the fortunate students who attend it.”
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Sincerely, Charles H. Cook RMA Class of ‘74
RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Riverside Board of Trustees has added five new members to serve three-year terms. These new trustees accepted their appointments in the fall of 2009. In addition, Bernard “Bernie” M. Freeman, ’58, is serving a one-year term in his role as president of the Alumni Council. New trustees are: Carroll Brian Daniel Brian Daniel of Gainesville, Georgia, is president and CEO of Carroll Daniel Construction Co. of Gainesville. Mr. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Auburn University and a Masters of Science in building construction from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. His community involvement includes membership on the board of directors for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Daniel serves as a director of the Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia and Associated General Contractors. He and his wife, Kristin, are members of First Baptist Church of Gainesville and are the parents of a son, Stuart, and a daughter, Callie. J. Allen Nivens, Jr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr. of Gainesville, Georgia, is director of corporate sales for Indigo Energy, a wholesale distributor of petroleum products and renewable fuels in Alpharetta, Georgia. Mr. Nivens has over 15 years of experience in the fuel industry as well as having previous work history in commercial banking and real estate. Mr. Nivens earned a Bachelor of Science degree in management from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997. He chairs the John Jarrard Foundation and serves on the executive board of the Gainesville State College Foundation. He was named Hall County Young Man of the Year in 2007 and received the Silver Shovel Award from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Nivens and his wife, Meg, are the parents of two daughters, Sara and Annie. Gregory A. Fisher Gregory Fisher of Atlanta has been in the securities business for over 20 years and since 2005 has worked for Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. as managing director of investments. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Bear Stearns & Co., as a senior managing director in charge of sales and trading where he covered approximately 14 countries and maintained in custody a total of $2.3 billion in client assets. He was instrumental in the creation of a new
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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. branch, Atlanta International. Mr. Fisher grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a Bachelor of Arts in history. Mr. Fisher and his wife, Christi, are the parents of two children, Helena, and Nicholai, who is a cadet at Riverside. Charlie J. (Jody) Lail, Jr. Jody Lail is the president and CEO of the Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia, which opened in September, 2008. Mr. Lail led the organization through regulatory approval, capital-raising and the pre-opening organizational process; he also serves as a director of the bank. His previous bank experience includes tenures at Quantum National Bank and SunTrust Bank. Mr. Lail earned a Bachelor of Science engineering degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, his juris doctorate from Georgia State University College of Law, and a master’s from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University. He served in the Georgia National Guard from 1988 to 1995. Mr. Lail is a native of Atlanta and a long-time resident of south Hall County, Georgia. He and his wife, Nancy, have two sons. Paul A. Gross, '57 Paul Gross, a native of Richmond,Virginia, is retired from the health administration industry as an executive with Humana Inc. and as a professor of health administration at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Gross spent one year at Riverside Military Academy. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in industrial psychology/sociology, and earned a master’s in hospital administration from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He joined Humana in 1972 and was named president of the hospital division in 1984 – the position he retired from in 1992 after 20 years with Humana. He received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the Medical College of Virginia, and was recently honored with the Lifetime Service Award. Mr. Gross has two grown sons and a daughter. He and his wife, Cynthia, live in Terra Ceia, Florida. Bernard M. Freeman, ‘58 Bernie Freeman is a 1958 graduate of Riverside Military Academy. He attended the United States Military Academy from 1958 to 1960 and graduated from the University of Virginia School of Engineering with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1964. From 1964 to 1973 he held a variety of engineering positions with Virginia Department of Highways, E.I. Dupont Engineering, and Construction and Allied Chemical Corp. Engineering. He joined Steel-Fab Inc. in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in 1973 as general manager. He purchased the company in 1979 and became chairman, president and CEO from 1979 to 2007. Since 2007 he is now chairman and treasurer. Mr. Freeman and his wife, Marcia, divide their time between homes in Vero Beach, Florida, and Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
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Horton Society Taps New Members The Horton Society is one of Riverside Military Academy’s oldest and most prestigious organizations. Named after Col. O. R. Horton, who served the school from 1919-1939, the Society embraces school spirit and seeks to emulate the highest ideals of integrity and selfless service. Cadets apply for membership and are reviewed by faculty and staff. Current members have the final vote. This year’s induction ceremony took place Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 pm immediately following the National Honor Society induction. Society members have assisted with the Toys for Tots drive this year, and many are helping in numerous ways around campus, including peer tutoring, character education filming, and mentoring new cadets Riverside Military Academy would like to congratulate these new inductees on their selection to the Horton Society.
New inductees include: Jacob Anderskow Cypress Billie Camden Jones Brian Kerekes Jae Hyung Kim Jong Kim
Do You Know Your Corps? Think you have a good idea of the make-up of the 2009-2010 Riverside Corps of Cadets? You might just be wrong! Check out these interesting, eye-opening stats about your Corps – who they are, where they come from, and more…. • Our cadets hail from 21 states and 15 countries • We represent North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Europe Bermuda
Mexico
Canada
Nigeria
Cayman Islands
Panama
China
Senegal
Dominican Republic
S. Korea
Egypt
Spain
Indonesia
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Kazakhstan 20
Tae Woo Kim Jun Ho Lee Colin Pace Alex Parkes Stephen Price Raffael Rodriguez Dylen Setzekorn
Additional members of the Horton Society include: Jihwan Bae Anthony Carrino Kyung Keun Chee Joseph DuBois Pablo Estrada
Jonathan Gallup Hugh Granger Kenley Israel Garrett Pace Tatum Phillips Sol Gyu Song Michael Stamps
Gil '07 Receives Georgia Civil War Commission Scholarship Georgia Military College recently awarded the Georgia Civil War Commission Scholarship to Cadet Bolivar Gil, RMA’09. Gil, the first recipient of this scholarship, is a member of the 131st Corps of Cadets and a sophomore at GMC where he is studying criminal justice. “This scholarship gives me greater enthusiasm to continue with my studies because it lets me know others care about my future and the value of my education,” said Gil. He plans to continue his education at Mercer University and pursue a career in the criminal justice field. The Georgia Civil War Commission Scholarship, established in 2009, is available for GMC junior college cadets who are residents Pictured (left to right) Lt. Col. R. Edward Shelor, USMC (Ret.),Vice of the State of Georgia with a 2.5 grade point average or above. This scholarship provides an opportunity for students who may Chair of the Georgia Civil War Commission, Cadet Bolivar Gil, and MG Peter J. Boylan, President of Georgia Military College. otherwise not have the chance to attend college.
National Honor Society Inducts New Members Membership in the National Honor Society is earned by the effective demonstration of the four qualities held in high esteem by the Society, which are: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. The candidates pledge themselves to uphold the high purposes of the National Honor Society, and to be true to the principles for which it stands and to be loyal to our school. The Officers elected for this year are: President Dylen Setzekorn Vice President Matthew Hopkins Secretary Sol Gyu Song
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Congratulations to the new inductees selected during the Fall semester: Zachary Anderson Kyung Keun Chee Daniel Danz Hugh Granger Matthew Hopkins Kenley Israel Jae Hyung Kim Jong Kim Leon Lin Andrew Olson
Blake Rizk Landon Rowinski Dylen Setzekorn Sol Gyu Song Fernando Weiner Cadets previously selected for membership include: Joseph Barrow Anthony Bhansali John Bouchard Joseph DuBois Elliott Wood
Michael Hilliard Brian Kerekes Kuria Mwangi Hyung Seok Oh Colin Pace Steven Pace Jarrod Parker Benjamin Preziosi Stephen Price Christopher Reed Adam Stokes Yibin Wang Jung-Ho Yoo
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Heritage Center Named The Heritage Center has a new name based on action taken by the Riverside Board of Trustees at their October Homecoming meeting. Mooney Heritage Center was unanimously adopted by the board as a way of honoring the generations of Mooney family members who served Riverside. Mooney Heritage Center, located on the main floor of Lanier Hall, is a favorite stopping point for alumni and visitors. Barney Rothgery, ’55, serves as the volunteer curator for the center. The Mooney legacy began with Major William D. Mooney who joined Riverside as principal in the summer of 1918. A veteran educator and esteemed scholar of the classics, he is remembered as an excellent teacher as well as coach, and a man, due to his wide vocabulary, was able to say more in fewer words than almost anyone. He also proved capable in handling the day-to-day activities of the school during the summer months while General Sandy Beaver, superintendent, was on the road recruiting.
Mooney stayed at Riverside until his retirement in 1934. His son, James K. Mooney, was a Riverside senior when his father accepted the job as principal. He graduated from Riverside in 1919 and went on to the University of Georgia, graduating in 1923. Early in 1924 he returned to Riverside as a French and English teacher; he remained with the Academy for almost all the remaining years of his life. As a young faculty member, Mooney quickly stood out for his attention to detail and administrative roles followed. As registrar he was placed in charge of all cadet records as well as correspondence with parents of cadets and prospective cadets. He was also the long-time tennis coach, advisor to the yearbook staff, and editor of the school’s annual catalog. In 1969, upon the death of General Sandy Beaver, Mooney stepped in as the new superintendent of Riverside, a role he filled admirably until his retirement in 1976. In 1976, one year before Mooney’s death in 1977, the staff of the Bayonet honored him with the following dedication found on page 30 of the 1976 yearbook:
“For his dedication to the education of Riverside cadets, his concern for their best interests, and especially for the dedication of his life to Riverside, we, the staff of the 1976 Bayonet, with most sincere thanks and gratitude, dedicate this, the 57th volume of the Bayonet to Colonel James K. Mooney, Superintendent.” A third generation of the Mooney family walked the hallways of Riverside. Harris Carmichael “Mike” Mooney, ’49, son of Colonel Mooney, when asked by the Gainesville newspaper what Riverside had taught him, replied: “It stressed discipline, remembering that if you have a job, you are where the buck stops. I was told that as the senior captain you rated all the lines, but – and this was the really great catch – a good company commander always eats last, after his men. A simple message, but an effective one that we humans need pounding into our heads.” Riverside is happy to recognize the years of service from the Mooney family with this naming honor.
RMA Graduate Publishes Memoirs for Gainesville Community John W. Jacobs, Jr. ’40 former chairman of the Riverside Board of Trustees and current Brenau University Trustee, says he had always planned to write his memoirs but had given little thought to how they would be published. This past fall, Brenau University created a publishing arm, Brenau University Press. The mission of this press is to support the local university by making scholarly works and works of more general interest available to the global community in a variety of formats. The first product featured through this publishing arm was Jacobs’ memoirs titled The Longer You Live which débuted this past November. “When I learned that Brenau University was planning to start a publishing arm, it seemed to me to be a natural fit and provides me with another way to support the university and the Gainesville community,” he explained. Jacobs’ book has significance both as a regional history as well as a chronicle of the media pioneer’s work in radio, cable television and other media through the evolution of the industry in the past six decades. Jacobs was born in Gainesville on Nov. 28, 1922. That same year the first commercial radiobroadcasting license was issued in the United States, to KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition that year, the first license was issued in Gainesville, ironically to a station run by Brenau. His book is a personal history of the growth and evolution of his hometown since the 1920s. Copies of The Longer You Live may be purchased through the Riverside cadet store, the Brenau University Book Store and the Northeast Georgia History Center.
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A Letter from the
Commandant
December 23, 2009 As I write these words, the halls and quadrangles of the Academy have gone quiet in the lull between the storms of first and second semesters.The cadets have departed for some well-deserved and hard-earned rest and recuperation after an intense beginning to the year.The Corps experienced some new challenges this year as we sought to raise expectations and pursue excellence in all areas of Academy life.This translated into some early morning drill periods as we prepared to march in the Atlanta Veterans Day Parade.The many hours of lost sleep and frozen fingers paid off as the Corps of Cadets brought back the President’s Trophy for “Best Marching Unit.” Please don’t repeat this in front of the boys, but they looked pretty good – in the heat of the moment as they were marching ten abreast down Peachtree Street, some have even claimed they heard me say “magnificent.” As much as I believe in, support, and implement the military system of the Academy, it is appropriate that I remind everyone that this model exists in support of the primary mission of academics. I am not training soldiers and Marines for battle. Rather the self-discipline, maturity, and gentlemanly decorum produced within the military model should result in orderly classrooms and professional interactions between faculty and cadets. I have heard from many alumni that this is how the Academy once was. Colonel Benson has made it very clear: it will be that way again. The semester was not without its lighter moments as the cadets managed to find humor in almost every situation. During our holiday concert the boys wrote some rather comical lines to the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” that had the entire assembly in stitches by the end. Needless to say, “The Twelve Days at RMA” was a big hit. In addition to these activities, the Corps also completed hundreds of hours of community service and found time to entertain dates at the Homecoming Dance. Many of the graduating seniors have completed the college application process and are anxiously awaiting news on acceptances.We are expecting many joyous announcements in the new year. I am committed to capitalizing on the improvements that we have implemented since August and continuing our relentless pursuit of excellence.
For the Corps,
Major J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR
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Riverside Recognizes the Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year for 2008-09
Above: Col. Benson presents Mr. Carter with the plaque for Staff Member of the Year. Right: Dean Andy Jobson presents Mr. Koldoff with the Teacher of the Year plaque.
At the December 11 Employee Appreciation Parade, two outstanding individuals were recognized for their dedication, energy and leadership. Mr. Jared Koldoff was honored as Teacher of the Year. Like many of his peers, he serves with a cheerful attitude whenever asked, whether it’s coaching a team or substituting for a colleague. He consistently comes to night study hall, even when not assigned, to check on his students’ progress. What set him apart in the selection process, however, were his teaching techniques. Mr. Koldoff consistently uses innovative methods such as games, role-playing, and presentations to cover objectives in his classroom. He also supports the school’s mission to improve writing skills by setting high expectations and requiring well-written assignments. A ten-year veteran of Riverside, Mr. Chris Carter was recognized as the Staff Member of the Year. Always on the go, Mr. Carter is a employee of the Facilities department and serves Riverside as maintenance supervisor. Mr. Carter is always courteous, and friendly to his co-workers, and completes his responsibilities with the utmost professionalism. His dedication to Riverside is unwavering. Riverside Military Academy thanks each of these gentlemen for their dedication and service.
Military Ball Riverside Military Academy’s Military Ball will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010. All Riverside cadets and alumni are invited to attend this traditional ball. Ceremonial activities include posting of the national colors, experiencing a formal receiving line and dinner, and participating in the Saber Arch Presentation. This year, Gainesville High & East Hall’s High School’s Navy JROTC groups and Banks County’s Army JROTC group will be joining our festivities in a joint celebration. Following dinner, the Ball will be held in the Alumni Hall for cadets in grades 9-12. The deadline to sign up for this event is February 10, 2010. Please RSVP to Senior Army Instructor, Jeff Chandler at jchandler@riversidemilitary.com or by calling 770.532.6251 ext. 2127.
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THE RMA
BULLETIN BOARD Spring Drama Production Thursday, April 1 Little Shop of Horrors 7:00 p.m. Sandy Beaver Center Theatre
Admissions Re-enrollment Forms Re-enrollment packages will be mailed out the first week in February. The dead is s form t lmen line to return all re-enrol March 31, 2010.
Spring Parents Day Friday, April 2 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Agenda will be posted on website.
Graduatio n We eke nd Activ itie s Friday, May 14, 2010 Silver Tap s Lan ier Hal l Quadra ngle - 8:30 p.m .
RMA Class Nights in the Grille: 7th & 8th Grades Tues, Mar. 2 9th Grade Tues, Mar. 9 ade Tues, Mar. 16 10th Gr ade Tu es, Mar. 23 11th Gr ade Tues, Mar. 30 12th Gr
Sat urday, May 15, 2010 Commen cement Parade Magin nis Field - 9:00 a.m . Commen cement Exe rcis es . Joh n L. Beaver Fieldho use - 10:30 a.m
RMA Faceboo k Group Alumni, Paren ts, and friends - chec k out our new Facebook pag e for updates and reminder s about upcoming even ts. Join today to stay connected!
“River Rats” Regional Reunions By Errol Bisso and Heather Romig Riverside President, Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret), and his wife, Mary, have traveled to Nashville, Charlotte and Atlanta to meet our alumni and to explain his strategy for Riverside now and its future. His message speaks of how badly our society needs military schools and why Riverside is the best decision a family can make for their son. He is leading our cadet Corps back to the days of military courtesy and respect for each other and for our country. Dr. Benson speaks of the importance of alumni support for Riverside and its mission in preparing our students for success in college and life. Dr. Benson has been joined on these visitations by our Vice President for Advancement, Amanda Griffin, Coach Errol Bisso, the Director of Alumni Relations, and his wife Barbara. Riverside alumni are asked to help their alma mater by locating classmates, volunteering at the academy, hosting an alumni event and donating. Any way that our alumni can help Riverside continue its mission and to ensure its roll in the future. In Nashville, our alumni event was hosted in the home of cadet Parkes. Mr. and Mrs. Parkes were great hosts and all who attended had a fine time. Alumni who attended in Nashville were: David Smith ’53, Bobby Rosenblum ’65, Raymond Thomasson ’69, Brian Brown ’74, John Wood ’88, Andrew Bowling ’91, Brian Shore ’92, Marc Hill ’99, James Mason ’99 and Stanton Mason ’99. Braving heavy wind and rain, our next trip was to Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Discovery Place Museum. In attendance were: John Reimers ’65, William Wallin ’65, Jackie Jackson ’74, Mark Barringer ’76, Jim Watts ’85 and Grant Jones ’93. Our first of two events in North Georgia was held at Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant in Suwanee. Everyone who attended had so much fun we had to tell our alumni present that time was up and we had to leave. Alumni who attended were: Sumner Cahoon ’49 and his wife Jan, Warren Tobin ’61, Kirk McMillan ’69, Steve Carmichael ’76, Bob Ivy ’77, Bill Glisson ’78, John Spaeth ’80, Phillip Christopher ’80, Tony Feliciano ’81 (who has a son now at Riverside), Kirk Morris ’83 and wife Shannon, E.T. Lopez ’84 and wife Donna, Justin Creech ’88, John Amason ’90, Justin Gallagher ’90, Stan Howington ’90, Scott Brown ’92, Shelby Pennix ’93, and Brian Burton ’97 with his wife Samantha. Our second Georgia event was held at the Relish Restaurant in Roswell. Alumni who attended were: Seth Wagner ’56, Raymond Fordyce ’61, Rex Ottinger ’70, Justin Creech ’88,Vincent Dunne ’92, Scott Dwyer ’92, Brian Logan ’92 and Tyler Nichols ’05. Riverside Military Academy will be hosting reunions in the following locations. If you live in the area or close by, please save the date and plan to join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 26
Alumni Class Agents Riverside’s alumni relations office is establishing a class agent program. Class agents keep in touch with their classmates through personal notes, emails and phone calls, update their classmates’ personal information and obtain information for Riverside’s publications.
If you are interested in becoming a class agent, please contact Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, at ebisso@riversidemilitary.com or by calling 770.532.6251 ext. 2132.
Upcoming RMA Alumni Socials Date:
Place:
Date:
Place:
January 24
Charleston, SC
April 6
Mobile, AL
January 26
Jacksonville, FL
April 13
Raleigh / Durham, NC
January 28
Miami, FL
April 15
Asheville, NC
February 13
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
April 25
Atlanta, GA
February 25
Dallas, TX
April 26
New Orleans, LA
March 4
Orlando, FL
April 29
Washington, D.C.
March 9
L.A. / San Diego, CA
May 6
Chicago, IL
Visit www.riversidemilitary.com to find out event details as they become available. You may also call 770.532.6251 and ask for Errol Bisso (ext. 2132) or Heather Romig (ext. 2212) in the alumni relations office. Reveille I WINTER 2010
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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES
Taps
Deceased: Bob Bush ’49 (1/2010) Louise Beaver Chandler (12/2009) Michael P. Dalton ’76 (5/2007) James R. Friedman ’65 (9/2007) Ralph R. Garlick ’64 (unknown) Henry A. Ghigo ’52 (6/2009) Walter C. Hopper ’42 (9/2009) Edward W. Lucas ’60 (11/2009) George V. McFadden ’40 (unknown) David V. Robison ’42 (4/2007) Roy B. Payne ’50 (10/2009)
Class Announcements: Class of 1955 John A. Noble – Colonel US Army (Ret); Retired from ITT Corporation on September 1st, 2009 as Director, Middle East and Africa, located in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Adalberto M. Stratta – graduate of Cornell University, 1959; All American in Soccer, 1957-1959; Cornell Athletic Hall of Fame; Captain North – North & South Games, 1959; President and CEO – Princess Hotels International; President and COO – Beverly Hills Hotel Corporation; Senior VP Operations – American Airlines, Hospitality division; currently Executive in Residence – Resort & Club Mgt. School, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC. Class of 1956 Richard A. Lang, Jr. – planning retirement from his law firm in January 2010; welcomed his first granddaughter, Sydney, in April 2009, born to his daughter, Jessica, and her husband, Andy; traveling to Florida during the winter and will visit with RMA friends. Class of 1960 Forrest L. Adair – President of WilliamsAdair Realty Corp., Stone Mountain, GA Class of 1961 Warren Tobin – Retired from US Army, 2008; resides in Duluth, GA with wife, Son Hwa.
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Class of 1963 Roland W. Maynulet – President of Reyma Telecommunications, Inc., Telephone and Data Contractors, San Juan, Puerto Rico Class of 1965 David Alphin- Associate broker for Bassett Mix and Associates, Inc. in Fayetteville, AR Class of 1970 Rex L. Ottinger – Accounting Supervisor, Paces East Advertising (a division of Aaron’s Sales & Leasing) in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.
Chris Lancaster – married to Amy; coach and Athletic Director at Bruceville-Eddy high school, Crawford, TX. Class of 1987 Arthur M. Boisfontaine – Crystal Clear Imaging, Harahan, LA. Class of 1989 Trace Doetsch – Independent Broker and National Sales Trainer at Direct U.S.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL.
John L. Wiggins III – Vice President and cashier of the First National Bank of South Carolina at Holly Hill.
Class of 1991 Andrew Bowling – Project Manager at The Parent Company - Contractors, Managers, Consultants in Brentwood, TN.
Class of 1971 Joe Moceri – Head Fresh Merchandiser at Spartan Stores, Plymouth Metro Division, Grand Rapids, MI.
Class of 2006 Phillip E. Hamilton – Airman First Class (A1C), Avionics Engineer – USAF, stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ.
Andrew W. Talkington – Practice Managing Partner, Global Industrial Practice at Heidrick & Struggles, Houston, TX. Class of 1972 Phil L. Barringer, Jr. – CPA,Vice President - Controller, Operations at Teco Energy, Inc., Tampa, FL Class of 1978 William “Bill” Glisson – owner of Southeastern Turf, Augusta, GA. Class of 1979 Sam N. Benator – married Ann Snyder; two children, ages 12 and 15; proud owner of a cat, a dog, and a worm farm; spends time camping and involved with community works. Class of 1981 Art Canales, D. Min. – President of Cornerstone Financial Educaiton, Austin, TX. Class of 1985 Richard Bisso – married to Kelley; two children, Taylor Ann and Payton; salesman at Ivan-Leonard Chevrolet in Birmingham, AL.
Class Notes, Births, Marriage Announcements, Deaths Photo Submission Guidelines All photos must be a minimum 4.5" wide 300 dpi resolution .tif or .jpg format. Photos not accepted include: .gif or .bmp format. Also, 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 News sections and cannot be responsible for accuracy. The class news sections are offered to alumni for their use in exchanging news and updates on their classmates. Riverside Military Academy reserves the right to further publish Class News submissions in any and all school publications or media.
Did Riverside Military Academy make a difference in your life? RMA alumni, parents, and friends have the opportunity to lead from the front with a gift to the RMA annual fund. It’s through these gifts that RMA makes a difference by investing these financial resources in educational and character-building programs that are not always covered by tuition revenue alone. Your thoughtful gifts to the annual fund make a difference in preparing cadets of today for responsible professional leadership roles in the future. 4 EASY WAYS TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE: 1. Mail your gift to: Riverside Military Academy Attn: Advancement Office 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501 2. Call 770.532.6251 ext. 2122 3. Log on to www.riversidemilitary.com 4. Donate through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship program at www.goalscholarship.org
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Upcoming Events
Event times and locations are subject to change. February 5 ROC Parade and Cresting Ceremony 4:00 p.m. at Maginnis Field
April 23
Eagle Day and Eagle Day Parade Parade begins at 2:30 p.m. at Maginnis Field
February 6 ACT (open to all cadets)
May 1
SAT (Mandatory for all juniors)
February 13-15 Cadets Mid-Winter Break
May 11-13
Senior Exams
February 19
JROTC Military Ball
February 20
Military Ball Parade 11 a.m. at Maginnis Field
May 14
Silver Taps 8:30 p.m. on Lanier Quadrangle
March 19
Army Field Inspection (AFI) Parade 4:00 p.m. at Maginnis Field
March 26-27
JROTC Weekend
May 15
Graduation Parade 9:00 a.m. at Maginnis Field Graduation Ceremony 10:30 a.m. at the John L. Beaver Fieldhouse
April 2
Spring Parents Day and Parade
May 18-20
Underclassmen Exams
April 3-11
Spring Furlough
May 21
Final day for underclassmen