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MMA LEADERAugust/September 2016Volume 30, Issue 2

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Dedicated to Our Cadets » The Leaders of Tomorrow

Special Events

Introductory Training Graduation Parade

They walked onto the parade ground

as “plebes” and walked off as cadets.

Fifty-three young men oficially joined the Marine Military Academy Corps

of Cadets at the Introductory Training

Graduation Parade Sept. 10.

At the parade, the 53 young men took

the MMA Cadet Oath and then pinned

the Marine Corps emblem to their

covers. Then they joined the MMA battalion and marched in the parade

pass in review.

Following the parade, the new cadets

assembled in front of their barracks for

an informal recognition ceremony.

Sophomores Jiahang Lyu of Vancouver, Canada, (left) and Christopher Cross Mateos of Mexico City pin the Marine Corps emblem to their covers.

Freshman Ethan Dowd of Dallas proudly holds up his cadet certiicate.

Freshman Jan Daniec of San Antonio (right) congratulates freshman Ziming Chang of Beijing after the ceremony.

Sophomore Tristan Doyle of Houston stands stall as he waits for the parade to begin.

Graduation Ceremony

After the Introductory Training

Graduation Parade Sept. 10,

Marine Mil i tary Academy’s

newest cadets were personally

recognized within their company

and awarded a certificate of

completion. Then they enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with family members and/or friends.

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Recent Events

Registration Day

More than 150 new students checked

in for Marine Military Academy’s fall

semester Aug. 13.

Registration day is always a busy day

for both new and returning students.

All students must register for classes

and activities, visit the barber and tailor,

collect their gear, settle into their rooms

and complete any other necessary tasks

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(Left to right) Freshman Alexander Chen of Shenyang, China; junior Anthony Wulfkuhle of Glendale, Ariz.; and junior Jesús Polanco Ramos of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, collect their foot gear.

before the start of school.

In addition, “plebes,” or new students

who did not attend MMA Summer

Camp, immediately begin their intense,

four-week introductory training upon

check-in. In just a short time, plebes must grasp the new daily routine and

learn Marine Corps drill, terminology

and protocol.

Eighth-grader Angel Saucedo of Katy, Texas, patiently waits for the barber to inish the job.

Sophomore Jack Kostelnik of Comfort, Texas, gets itted for his cover.

Freshman Haoran Cuiof Beijing

Junior Edward Ziddof Austin, Texas

Freshman Ziming Changof Beijing

Senior Juan Hernandez Ramirez of Pompano Beach, Fla.

High & Tight

All new students at Marine

Military Academy receive a “high

and tight” buzz cut. The boys

lose their hair in exchange for

equality and confidence. After

the irst haircut, cadets can wear their hair closely cropped. Below

are some before and after photos.

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Harris Theater Room

Alpha Company held a ribbon

cutting ceremony for the D.I.

Ed Harris Theater Room Sept.

10. Dedicatee and former Alpha

Company Drill Instructor CWO3

Ed Harris had the honor of cutting

the ribbon and opening the door

of the new theater room in the

Alpha Company barracks.

CWO3 Harris served as a drill

instructor for 12 years. He is now

the full-time music teacher and

bandmaster.

The theater room was sponsored

by parents Adriana and Ignacio

Osorio Sr.

CWO3 Ed Harris stands in front of the new theater screen with parents Adriana and Ignacio Osorio Sr.

Former Alpha Company Drill Instructor CW03 Ed Harris cuts the ribbon to the new theater room.

Recent Events

TAMU Corps of Cadets

The Commandant of Cadets for Texas

A&M University spoke to the Marine

Military Academy Corps of Cadets Sept.

29. Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez Jr., USA (Ret),

encouraged the cadets to “dream big”

and “walk the walk.”

“If you want to go to one of the service

academies or an Ivy League school,

apply,” he said. “You’ll never get in if

you don’t apply.”

Brig. Gen. Ramirez shared with the

cadets that Babe Ruth was one of the

greatest hitters in U.S. baseball, but he

also struck out more than 2,000 times.

“The moral of the story is: You’ll never

hit a home run if you don’t step up to

the plate,” he said.

The general then began telling the

MMA cadets about the TAMU Corps

of Cadets program.

“We are the number-one producer of

military oficers other than the service academies,” Brig. Gen. Ramirez said.

Whether or not cadets wish to pursue

a military career after college, the focus

of the TAMU Corps of Cadets is not just leadership but academic excellence.

“The average grade-point average

for the TAMU Corps of Cadets is

3.06, which is very good when you

consider it’s A&M,” he said. “There

is also a heavy emphasis on STEM

(science, technology, engineering and

mathematics).”

Sophomore Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska, removes a stubborn plastic jug from the sand.

Texas A&M University Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez Jr. answers a question.

Beach Clean-Up

The Marine Military Academy Key Club

headed to the shore Sept. 12. Twelve

cadets cleaned up a stretch of beach

at South Padre Island while another

12 picked up at Boca Chica Beach in

Brownsville. The Key Club participates

in the clean-up twice a year to help

keep the beaches clean and safe for

all visitors.

By noon, the Key Club reached an

important milestone: 10,000 cumulative

hours of community service! The club

was chartered in December 2002 and

is advised by Commandant of Cadets

SgtMaj Ford Kinsley.

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Kevin Summers of Omaha, Neb., joins up with his poud father.

3.0 & Above Luncheon

On Sept. 21, 89 returning Marine

Military Academy cadets were

treated to a Chick-il-A sandwich for lunch for earning a GPA of

3.0 or higher with no failures in

any subject for last year’s fourth academic quarter.

After the luncheon, the young

men enjoyed an afternoon of liberty. MMA throws this event

after every academic quarter.

Cadets in all grades are eligible.

Senior Xiaolong Tong of Beijing digs into his chicken sandwich.

Senior Miguel Zapata Domiguez of Monterrey, Mexico, takes his lunch to go.

Recent Events

Crime Prevention Merit Badge

Marine Military Academy’s Troop 22

recently became partners in crime ...

prevention. Thirty-four Boy Scouts

earned their Crime Prevention merit

badge Sept. 13. Harlingen Police

Department oficers Sgt. Fred Alvear and Sandra Moreno conducted this

educational program.

Alvear and Moreno taught the cadets

how to conduct a security survey of

their home and neighborhood to

reduce the risk of crime and avoid

becoming a victim. The oficers further taught the cadets how to report a

crime and what to do in the event of

an emergency, both at home and when

traveling.

These young men were also required

to work in groups and develop a public

service poster emphasizing the ways to

detect and protect against crime. Each

group gave a detailed presentation.

Of course, the Crime Prevention merit

badge would not have been complete

without a ield trip to the Harlingen Police Station Sept. 20.

Troop 22 also participated in a

Fingerprinting merit badge Aug. 30.

Oficers Alvear and Moreno also taught this program. The boys learned how to

operate basic ingerprinting equipment, take accurate ingerprints, how to dust for prints and much more.

Freshman Pelayo Martinez Rodriguez Miaja of Puebla, Mexico, asks police oicer Sandra Moreno to examine his ingerprints.

«« Junior Harrison Kunneman of Spring, Texas, listens to a public service poster presentation.

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Recent Events

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Scholarship Brothers

NewDay USA Foundation awarded two

Marine Military Academy cadets with a

$15,000 scholarship at morning colors

Sept. 30. Vice President of Scholarship

Development Gary Morrison presented

sophomore Cody Coffey of Liberty Hill,

Texas, and his brother freshman Justin with the scholarship plaque certiicate.

The Coffey brothers will receive $15,000

in tuition assistance each school year so

they can graduate from MMA.

The NewDay USA Foundation provides

scholarships to children of veterans

who wish to attend a military school.

The Coffey brothers were eligible

and selected for assistance because

their father SSgt Clifton Coffey is a

100-percent disabled Marine veteran.

For details on the NewDay USA

Foundation scholarship or to apply,

contact Mrs. Jay Perez at (956) 421-

9251 or perez@MMA-TX.org.

Ice Skating

Some cadets took a break from

the South Texas heat and hit

the ice Sept. 24. Delta Company

rented an ice skating rink in

McAllen, and the cadets skated

for a few hours.

For many of the Delta cadets,

it was their first time to ice

skate. The “brothers” all helped

each other on the ice loor and laughed together during the falls!

Senior Fernando Vázquez Arreola of Monterrey, Mexico, gracefully keeps his balance.

Junior Zhongyuan Wei of Beijing ice skates with a little help from his friend.

(Left to right) NewDay USA Foundation Vice President of Scholarship Development Gary Morrison; freshman Justin Cody of Liberty Hill, Texas; sophomore Cody Coffey of Liberty Hill, Texas; Fox Company Drill Instructor MSgt Robert Fracasso; and Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

Cadets in the Marine Military Academy

Flight Training program can ly a little easier thanks to the latest Cessna 172

aircraft. The airplane arrived in August,

just in time for the new school year.

Though Redbird Skyport always kept

two planes on the MMA campus, on

occasion one would be unavailable due

to scheduled maintenance. This third

Cessna 172 will ensure that at least two

planes will be available for light lessons so cadets can accumulate their light hours as quickly and safely as possible.

Third Airplane

Junior Axel Munch Ruiz of Monclova, Mexico, stands before the latest Cessna 172.

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Recognition

NHS Induction Ceremony

On Sept. 19, the Marine Military

Academy National Honor Society

installed its 2016-17 officers and

inducted 12 new members.

At the ceremony, Superintendent Col R.

Glenn Hill and NHS sponsor Rosalinda

Garcia first presented the following

seniors with their guard of ofice: Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio Grande City, Texas,

president; Jack Parker of Newcastle,

Calif., vice president; Brice Kolle of Sugar Land, Texas, secretary; Zihao

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The members of the 2016-17 National Honor Society smile for the camera.

Battalion Competition

Alpha Company won last year’s

4th Quarter Marine Military

Academy Battalion Competition

Aug. 19. Alpha Company will

carry the Golden Guidon for the

irst academic quarter and receive a Friday evening liberty. The

winning company is evaluated on

its overall performance during an

academic quarter.

The Academics and Military

streamers also went to Alpha

Company but the Athletics

streamer went to Echo Company.

The winner of the 1st Quarter

Battalion Competition will be

announced Friday, Oct. 28.

Dean of Academics Dr. John Butler ties the Academics streamer to the Alpha Company lagstaff.

Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill ties the Athletics streamer to the Echo Company lagstaff.

Liu of Jinhua, China; historian; and

René Rodríguez Ehrli of Mexico City,

parliamentarian.

Col Hill then presented the following

cadets with their NHS certificate of

membership:

Seniors• Xiaolong Tong of BeijingJuniors• James Beamon Jr. of Missouri City,

Texas

• Conrad Franke of Traverse City, Mich.

• Huan He of Shanghai

• Yu Chen Khew of Shanghai

• Harrison Kunneman of Spring, Texas

• Jonathan Laube of Richmond, Texas

• Chikemefola Umeorah of Sugar

Land, Texas

• Boning Zhang of Shenzhen, China

Sophomores• Alan Said Maccise of Juarez, Mexico

• Richard Popp of Fort Lee, N.J.

• Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska

Sophomores, juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 are invited to join this prestigious academic organization.

To remain in NHS, members must

maintain a 3.0 GPA at the end of every

academic quarter.

Junior James Beamon Jr. of Missouri City, Texas, accepts his National Honor Society certiicate from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

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Recognition

2016-17 Cadet Leaders

Eleven young men became the oficial leaders of the Marine Military Academy

Corps of Cadets for the 2016-17 school

year at the promotion ceremony Aug.

15. The cadets were promoted by

Commandant of Cadets SgtMaj Ford Kinsley and Superintendent

Col R. Glenn Hill.

Sen ior Grant Taylor of

Houston accepted the highest

billet of commanding oficer, or battalion commander. Per

tradition, Taylor was given the

sword of ofice.

Four other seniors were

assigned to the battalion staff.

Seth McNair of Frisco, Texas,

was promoted to executive

oficer and band oficer while Carlos De Leon of Rancho

Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, A

Miguel Zapata DominguezMonterrey, Mexico

Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, G

Philipp SlivkoMoscow

Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, F

Michael MendozaChula Vista, Calif.

Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, D

Kevin SchiefelbeinRio Grande City, Texas

Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, E

Erick AyalaHouston

Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer

Carlos De LeonRancho Viejo, Texas

Cadet MajorBattalion Executive Oicer

Seth McNairFrisco, Texas

Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer

Aaron FrahmCorpus Christi, Texas

Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer

Paiwen WangYorba Linda, Calif.

Viejo, Texas; Aaron Frahm of Corpus

Christi, Texas; and Paiwen Wang of

Yorba Linda, Calif., were promoted to

staff oficer.

Five seniors also accepted the

prest ig ious b i l le t o f company

commander. The captains are: Miguel Zapata Dominguez of Monterrey,

Mexico, for Alpha Company; Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio Grande City, Texas,

for Delta Company; Erick Ayala of

Houston for Echo Company; Michael Mendoza of Chula Vista, Calif., for

Fox Company; and Philipp Slivko of

Moscow for Golf Company.

Junior Giancarlo Betti Hernández of

Huixquilucan, Mexico, accepted the

billet of sergeant major and will become the

battalion commander

in the following year.

Cadet leaders are not

chosen on seniority but

rather their exemplary

attitude and example,

and proven ability

to take charge and

follow through on

their responsibilities.

Cadet Lieutenant ColonelCommanding Oicer

Grant TaylorRichmond, Texas

Cadet Sergeant MajorBattalion Sergeant Major

Giancarlo Betti HernándezHuixquilucan, Mexico

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Meet MMA

Commandant of CadetsSgtMaj Ford Kinsley

kinsley@MMA-TX.org

Operations ChiefMSgt Michael Krausskrauss@MMA-TX.org

QuartermasterGySgt Raul Garcia

rgarcia@MMA-TX.org

Chaplain of CadetsMr. Chris Elliott

elliott@MMA-TX.org

Social Director/Admin. Asst.Ms. Monica Bates

bates@MMA-TX.org

Drill Instructor, AMGySgt Heath Schaaf

alpha_DI@MMA-TX.org

Drill Instructor, DSSgt Alejandro Díaz

delta_DI@MMA-TX.org

Drill Instructor, EGySgt Frank Martinez Sr.echo_DI@MMA-TX.org

Drill Instructor, FMSgt Robert Fracassofox_DI@MMA-TX.org

Drill Instructor, G1stSgt Felix Hernandezgolf_DI@MMA-TX.org

Assistant Drill Instructor, ASgt John Elizondo

alpha_DI@MMA-TX.org

Assistant Drill Instructor, DSgt Juan Acosta

delta_DI@MMA-TX.org

Assistant Drill Instructor, ESSgt Jose Montano

echo_DI@MMA-TX.org

Assistant Drill Instructor, FSSgt Hector Jimenezfox_DI@MMA-TX.org

Assistant Drill Instructor, GSgt Albert Charles

golf_DI@MMA-TX.org

Chief Medical OicerMrs. Gwendolyn Carsonmedical@MMA-TX.org

Asst. Medical OicerMs. Amy Chapa-Reyesmedical@MMA-TX.org

Admin. Assistant/DriverMrs. Lina De Leon

medical@MMA-TX.org

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TailorMrs. Noemi Salinas

tailorshop@MMA-TX.org

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Meet MMA

Chair, ScienceMr. David Allen

allen@MMA-TX.org

Library AssistantMrs. Maria Beckmanlibstaff@MMA-TX.org

Director of College GuidanceMrs. Jennifer Caballerocaballero@MMA-TX.org

English TeacherMr. Arturo De La Rosa

delarosa@MMA-TX.org

Librarian & Science TeacherMrs. Kathleen Charreycharrey@MMA-TX.org

Snack Bar ManagerMrs. Lollie Centeno

messhall@MMA-TX.org

BarberMr. Carlos Zambrano Jr.

Assistant TailorMrs. Veronica Martinez

tailorshop@MMA-TX.org

DeanDr. John Butler

butler@MMA-TX.org

Asst. Dean/CounselorMr. Joseph Palamara

palamara@MMA-TX.org

RegistrarMrs. Felicia Carlisle

carlisle@MMA-TX.org

Admin. AssistantMrs. Patty Vela

salinas@MMA-TX.org

Cinema/Photo Arts TeacherMr. Allen Aleshire

aleshire@MMA-TX.org

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Administrative AssistantMs. Michele Jenkins

messhall@MMA-TX.org

Computer Science TeacherMr. Bill Beckman

beckman@MMA-TX.org

Science TeacherMrs. Monica Cervantes

cervantes@MMA-TX.org

English TeacherMrs. Jessica Doan

doan@MMA-TX.org

Director of Food ServicesMr. Carlos Centeno

messhall@MMA-TX.org

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MMA LEADER

Meet MMA

Social Science ChairMr. Joe Sousa

sousa@MMA-TX.org

Chair, MathematicsMr. Rudy Parast

parast@MMA-TX.org

Chair, General ServicesMrs. Jodie Stryker

stryker@MMA-TX.org

Science TeacherMr. Max Torres

mtorres@MMA-TX.org

Foreign Language TeacherMrs. Sandra Saenz

saenz@MMA-TX.org

Music TeacherCWO3 Edward Harrisharris@MMA-TX.org

Science TeacherDr. Tim Jordan

jordan@MMA-TX.org

Mathematics TeacherMs. Rosalinda Garciagarcia@MMA-TX.org

Social Science TeacherMr. Erasmo Molina

molina@MMA-TX.org

BCIS TeacherMr. Edgar Martinez

emartinez@MMA-TX.org

English TeacherMrs. Carla Morton

cmorton@MMA-TX.org

Health TeacherMr. Mike Morton

jmorton@MMA-TX.org

Chair, Foreign LanguageMrs. Ana Galván

galvan@MMA-TX.org

Chair, EnglishMrs. Patricia Flores

plores@MMA-TX.org

English TeacherMs. Janet Fraser

fraser@MMA-TX.org

Math TeacherMrs. Cristina Donovandonovan@MMA-TX.org

ESL TeacherMs. Sally Fuerte

fuerte@MMA-TX.org

Social Science TeacherMr. Randall Hill

randallhill@MMA-TX.org

Foreign Language TeacherMrs. Li Wang

wang@MMA-TX.org

Mathematics TeacherMrs. Cynthia Garcia Caceres

cgarcia@MMA-TX.org

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Cadet of the Month - September

Conner Clawson of Cartersville, Ga. - Alpha Company

Rank: Cadet Private

Grade: 9, Activity: Drill Team

Future education goals: I plan to attend the University of Georgia and major in business.Career goals: I plan to work for my father’s company as a job recruiter.

Christian Mora Álvarez of Monterrey, Mexico - Delta Company

Rank: Cadet Private

Grade: 11, Activity: Weightlifting

Future education goals: I plan to attend Tecnológico de Monterrey and major in business. Career goals: I would like to become a successful businessman like my father.

Anthony Wulfkuhle of Glendale, Ariz. - Echo Company

Rank: Private First Class

Grade: 11, Activity: Jiu Jitsu

Future education goals: I would like to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.

Career goals: I plan to become an oficer in the United States Marine Corps.

Alan Said Maccise of Naucalpan, Mexico - Fox Company

Rank: Cadet Sergeant

Grade: 10, Activity: Weightlifting

Future education goals: I plan to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Career goals: I would like to work as an aeronautical engineer.

Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska - Golf Company

Rank: Cadet Sergeant

Grade: 10, Activity: Swimming

Future education goals: I hope to study mechanical engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Career goals: I expect to have a great career as a Marine Corps oficer.

Joshua Ladner of Fairview, Texas - Leatherneck Band

Company: Alpha, Rank: Cadet Private

Grade: 8

Future education goals: I would like to attend a service academy or a military college.

Career goals: I plan to become a Marine Corps oficer.

Caldon Horton of Fort Worth, Texas - Silent Drill Team

Company: Delta, Rank: Cadet Corporal

Grade: 11

Future education goals: I will study architectural engineering at Texas A&M University.

Career goals: I plan to work in the homebuilding industry with my father.

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publication for patrons of Marine

Military Academy. To receive a

digital version via email, send

your address to the editor.

Editor: Andi Atkinson

atkinson@MMA-TX.org

956.421.9225

Marine Military Academy320 Iwo Jima Blvd.

Harlingen, TX 78550956.423.6006

Recent Donations

Farewell

Institutional Advancement

In Memory Of

• Harlon Block

• Milo Taylor Logan Christenson - MMA

Cadet “E” Co.

• Paul Cowen

• Bill David

• LtCol Thomas E. Dawson, USMC (Ret)

• Marion L. Gary

• Mildred G. Gilmore “Millie”

• Valdemar Guajardo, Sr. • Ruth A. Linstead Kerr

• Joseph Virgil Kight, Jr.

• Pete Phillip Kroll

• Don Martin

• Maj Edward T. McGee, USMCR (Ret)• Rachel Norein Morris Pletcher

• Sgt A.G. Rasbury, USMC - WWII

• Norma Jane Kenady Robbins

• Betty Jean Schwab

• Richard Spann - VMF 422

• Mary Katherine Bowen Steigerwald

“Mary Kate”

• Dorothy Madeley Taylor

• Rev John Tear

• Kenneth Terry

• Pfc Brian A. Thornton, USMC, KIA,

ROK 1951

• Kathy M. Wheelus

• Myrtle Goss Wheelus

In Honor Of

• MMA’s 50th Anniverary

Mary Kate Steigerwald

Marine Military Academy

friend Mary Katherine “Mary

Kate” Bowen Steigerwald

passed away peacefully

Aug. 2 in Harlingen.

Mary was born Oct. 8,

1930, in Ravenna, Ohio,

to parents Laura and Don

Bowen. Mary attended

Bible School & College in

Cincinnati. She became a

homemaker, mother, teacher, musician

and volunteer.

Employed by God, she served for 22

years at various organizations, including

St. Anthony Catholic Church, Our Lady

Queen of the Universe Catholic Church,

Valley Baptist Medical Center Auxiliary,

Sun Valley Nursing Home, Lions Club

Auxiliary and Help One Student to

Succeed (HOSTS).

Mary’s hobbies included

music, puzzles and games.

Her favorite pastimes were

bible studies, reading,

playing the piano and

singing. Mary’s children

will always remember

singing around the piano

while she played all types

of music.

Mary is survived by her

spouse William, a Marine and former

MMA drill instructor; oldest son William

David (Jeannette), MMA Class of 1972;

middle son Stephen James (Betty),

MMA Class of 1973; older daughter Rita

Marie Taylor (Gerald); younger daughter

Catherine Louise; and youngest son

Christopher Paul (Shauna).

She is also survived by 18 grandchildren

and two great grandchildren.

Mary Steigerwald

Important Dates

• Oct. 28: Parent’s Day, begins

7:30 a.m.; Birthday Parade, 4

p.m.; Homecoming Game: 7 p.m.

• Oct. 29: Birthday Ball dinner &

silent auction, 5:30 p.m.; Birthday

Ball, 8 p.m.

• Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade,

4 p.m.

• Nov. 18: Start of Thanksgiving

Break, flight departure after 4

p.m.

• Nov. 27: End of Thanksgiving

Break, return by 6 p.m.

• Dec. 3: SAT, 8 a.m.

• Dec. 10: ACT, 8 a.m.

• Dec. 13-16: 1st Semester Exams

• Dec. 16: Start of Christmas

Break

• Jan. 7: Check-in for new cadets,

8 a.m. - noon

• Jan. 8: Check-in for returning

cadets, by 6 p.m.

• Jan. 11 : 3rd Quarter/2nd

Semester begins

• Jan. 21: SAT, 8 a.m.

• Feb. 3 : Academic Awards

Ceremony, 2:30 p.m.

• Feb. 4: Parents Organization

Meeting, 8:30 a.m.