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12 Pages Vol. 19, No. 1 August 2005
MMA Summerand ESLCamp 2005:Guts, GloryandGoingAll The Way
Not even Hurricane Emily could dampen the indomitable spirits of this year’senthusiastic group of Summer and EnglishAs A Second Language (ESL) campers.The Academy welcomed 284 summer
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campers from 35 states and three foreigncountries: Egypt, Hong Kong and SaudiArabia; and 49 English as a Second Lan-guage campers from Mexico, China, andSaudi Arabia during camp registration heldSunday, July 3, 2005. Both camps ran fourweeks in duration, with graduation held onSaturday, July 30th. During the four-week Summer Camp
“IF MY GYM TEACHER COULD SEE ME NOW!” Charlie Company Summer Campersdiscover their personal best on MMA’s brand new Circuit Course. The course, com-prised of 14 individual exercise stations, provides a full body workout with directemphasis on muscle development in the arms, legs, back and stomach.
MMA LeaderCurrent information for our Special Friends. Dedicated to our Cadets--Leaders of tomorrow.
session, young men ages 13-17 years ofage underwent physical fitness andmilitary-style training, learning about thepower of teamwork, the importance ofrespect for self and others and buildingthe confidence to achieve what the youngman may have previously perceived asimpossible. Campers learned aboutloyalty, leadership, manners and perseverance
Don’t miss outon next year’s
camp--MarkYOUR
Calendar Today!
ESL and SummerCamp 2006:
July 2, 2006to
July 29, 2006
Current information for our Special Friends. Dedicated to our Cadets--Leaders of tomorrow.
MMA LEADERPublished monthly by the
MMA PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE320 Iwo Jima Blvd
Harlingen, Texas 78550(956) 423-6006, ext. 235
Web Site: http://www.mma-tx.orgEmail address: [email protected]
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERDebbie Wieland
PAO SecretaryConnie G. Flores2
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Youthful ‘Yetter-Campbell Racing’ fans strike a poseduring “Kids’ Night” at the Speedway.
from Drill Instructors who are formerUnited States Marines, and MMA CadetInstructors selected from MMA’s aca-demic program. Summer Camp activitiesare designed to increase the physical andmental confidence of the camper. Activi-ties, which began with First Call at5:55 a.m. every morning and ended withTaps/Lights Out at 9 p.m. every evening,included a Marine Corps-styled obstaclecourse, rapelling, mud course, paintballcompetition, rifle range, pugil stick bouts,hikes, rock-climbing, close-order drill, aninter-unit boxing competition, flagfootball, soccer, softball, dodge ball,volleyball, swimming, circuit coursetraining, and basketball. Also includedwas an Iron Man activity--both anindividual and team competition using thesame course as local Marine Reservists. MMA’s ESL Camp, a four-weekintensive total immersion experience, wastaught by MMA Foreign Language,English, and Math teachers in whichcampers learn to speak, read, and writecontemporary American English. Focuswas placed on practical vocabularyneeded to study subjects offered at MMAduring the regular academic year. Weeklyproficiency exams tracked the campers’progress. After school, the campersparticipated in the same kinds of activitiesenjoyed by summer campers, focusing onsports and physical fitness in a militaryenvironment. Field trips to cultural andsports events and local points of interestincluding the Gladys Porter Zoo and localbowling facilities gave the studentspractice in using English in the “realworld.”
To gain a pictorial perspective into daily activities of both camps, visit MMA’s website at: http://www.mma-tx.org/whatsnew.htm. These images will be archived at: http://www.summer-camp-mma.com/summercamp2005.htm upon commencement of MMA’sAcademic Year 2005-2006. MMA Admissions Department accepts Summer Camp and ESL Camp applicationson a rolling basis. It’s never too early to begin planning for Summer Camp 2006. Toapply, call Admissions Officer J. Perez at (956) 423-6006 Ext. 251 or [email protected].
Meet MMA
Board Advisor
Major Gregg
Yetter,
USMCR
Maj Gregg Yetter,USMCR
•MMA Board Advisor•General Manager of
Sport Coins, Inc.
YOUR LEFT! No, your other left! Summer Campers learn the power of teamwork as theystrategize and maneuver through The Tank Walk, an important Crucible event designed todevelop and enhance courage, determination and stamina.
TAPS
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The Academy expresses itsprofound sympathy to the family of
General Louis “Lou” Hugh Wilson, Jr., aWorld War II recipient of the Medal ofHonor and 26th Commandant of theMarine Corps. General Wilson passedaway peacefully at his Birmingham,Alabama home on 21 June 2005. GeneralWilson was a longtime, staunch supporterand friend of Marine Military Academyfor many years, joining the Academy’sBoard of Advisors in 1980. •11 February 1920: Born in Brandon,
Mississippi• 1941: Earned Bachelor of Arts Degree
in 1941 from Millsaps College, Jackson,Mississippi, where he competed infootball and track.
• May 1941: Enlisted in the Marine CorpsReserve
•November 1941: Commissioned as asecond lieutenant; Attended officers’basic training; Assigned to the 9th MarineRegiment at Marine Corps Base, SanDiego, California
• February 1943: Overseas with 9thMarines making stops at Guadalcanal,Efate, and Bougainville
• April 1943: Promoted to Captainearning the nation’s highest honor forheroism in line of combat
• December 1944:Transferred toWashington, D.C.,presented the Medalof Honor byPresident Truman
• March 1945:Earned promotion torank of Major
• June 1946 throughAugust 1951: Servedconsecutive tours asDean and Assistant
Director, Marine CorpsInstitute; Aide-de-Camp, CommandingGeneral, Fleet Marine Force (FMF),Pacific; and Officer in Charge, DistrictHeadquarters Recruiting Station, NewYork City
• November 1951: Promoted toLieutenant Colonel while stationed atQuantico, Virginia, servingconsecutively as Commanding Officerof The Basic School’s 1st Training
General Louis H. Wilson26th Commandant of the Marine Corps,
July 1975 - June 1979
Battalion; Commanding Officer of CampBarrett; and Executive Office of The BasicSchool
• August 1954: Completed Officer’s SeniorCourse
• June 1946 until August 1951:Following brief tour as Senior SchoolInstructor, Marine Corps Schools,Quantico, departed for Korea to serve asAssistant G-3, 1st Marine Division
• August 1955: Returned to US with 1stDivision, and appointed CommandingOfficer, 2d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1stMarine Division.
• March 1956: Assigned to HeadquartersMarine Corps (HQMC), serving two yearsas Head, Operations Section, G-3Division. Following assignment, returnedto Quantico, first as Commanding Officerof Test and Training Regiment, later asCommanding Officer of The Basic School
• June 1962: Graduation from National WarCollege, assigned as Joint PlansCoordinator to the Deputy Chief of Staff(Plans and Programs), HQMC• August 1965: Transferred to 1st MarineDivision, deployed, making a stop atOkinawa before assignment in Vietnam--earning Legion of Merit and the Republic
of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry withGold Star awards
• August 1966: Assumed command of6th Marine Corps District, Atlanta,Georgia upon return to US
• November 1966: Earned promotion torank of Brigadier General
• January 1967-July 1968: Assigned toHQMC as Legislative Assistant toCommandant of the Marine Corps• July 1968 - March 1970: Earned asecond Legion of Merit award whileserving as Chief of Staff, Headquarters,Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
• March 1970: Advanced to grade ofMajor General assuming command of IMarine Amphibious Force, 3d MarineDivision on Okinawa, earning a thirdLegion of Merit award
• April 1971: Returned to Quantico forduty as Deputy for Education/Director,Education Center, Marine CorpsDevelopment and Education Command
• August 1972: Promoted to LieutenantGeneral
• September 1972: Assumed command ofFleet Marine Force, Pacific, presentedthe Korean Order of National SecurityMerit, GUK-SEON Medal, 2d Classand the Philippine Legion of Honor(Degree of Commander)
• July 1975: Promoted to Generalassuming Office of Commandant ofMarine Corps.
As Commandant, General Wilsonstressed over and over the modernizationof the post-Vietnam Marine Corps,insisting on force readiness,responsiveness, and mobility bymaintaining fast-moving, hard-hittingexpeditionary units, each consisting of asingle integrated system of modernground- and air-delivered firepower,tactical mobility, and electroniccountermeasures.
• 30 June 1979: Retired and returned tohome in Mississippi, receiving DefenseDistinguished Service Medal (First OakLeaf Cluster), in recognition of“exceptionally distinguished service”during four-year tenure as Commandantand his contributions as member of theJoint Chiefs of Staff.
CITATION: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty...”--President Harry Truman
As Commandant,General Wilsonstressed over andover themodernization ofthe post-VietnamMarine Corps,insisting on: • Force Readiness • Responsiveness • Mobility
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Leadership Orientation ‘05
Leatherneck Band Camp ‘05Threads of enthusiasm trickled through the Band Room as returning Cadets Karfunkle, Castora, Davis, Duncan,Frascella, Lashbrook, Meek, Shannon, Suffield, Slape, Tesar,Villanueva and Davis fine-tuned their instruments under thewatchful eye of CWO3 Ed Harris, MMA Band Director. “This is my fifth year at MMA,” says Villaneuva, “Thisyear I’m hoping our band travels more--that gives us moreopportunities to represent MMA. Here in camp we warm upfor the school year--kind of like a ‘jump-start’. Cadet Cooper, in his 3rd year at MMA, explains, “As aband officer, we learn our responsibilities and how to teachnew members how to do things right. Cooper plays the saxo-phone and says his favorite selection is jazz which he hopeswill be the Band’s focus in the latter part of the year.
By special invitation, twenty-seven upperclass- men attended and com-
pleted the Marine Military Academy’sLeadership Camp. During the week-longtraining, cadets discuss core values;leader roles, responsibilities and author-ity, hold close order and sword drill; learnabout parade conduct, room inspection,class on-time management, the role of theofficer, levels of leadership; participatein COPE, Confidence, Obstacle,Paintball, and Speed March Reaction
(Above) 2005-2006 Batallion Commander David Miller ispromoted to his new rank by Acting President and Chiefof Staff Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret).
Courses, the LEAD (Leadership Education andDevelopment) Complex, Rifle Range; and pre-pare company mission statements. In keeping with tradition, the programwrapped up with the traditional promotion cer-emony and sword issue, conducted by theAcademy’s Chief of Staff Colonel Glenn Hill,USMC (Ret) in the Academy’s Yeckel Hall.SgtMaj Ford Kinsley, Commandant, promotedthe Battalion Staff and each drill instructor pro-moted the company staff. Congratulations toall and best wishes for an exciting year ahead!
The Valley Morning Star, a leading local Valley newspaper,honored MMA’s Scott Swinnea at an Awards Presentation heldWednesday, 27 July 2005. Scott was voted the Best Teacher in theBest Professional Individual category, receiving over 24,000 votesfrom local readers. Scott is entering his sixth year at MarineMilitary Academy. He teaches Social Science assistant coachesfootball in his spare time. You’ve got our vote, Scott!
Pictured left to right: Assistant Dean Charles Reininger, Ed.D;Scott Swinnea; Acting President and Chief of Staff Col GlennHill, USMC (Ret); Dean John Butler, Ed.D.
The Ballots Are In! H.O.G. (Harley OwnersGroup) Observance atIwo Jima Monument
MMA Facilities Director and H.O.G. Member David Milleraddressed H.O.G. enthusiasts at a patriotic observanceheld at the Iwo Jima Monument on Memorial Day. Cadetsfrom MMA’s Drill Team and Color Guard joined in the sol-emn salute in memory of all who have paid the ultimateprice protecting our Nation’s freedoms.
Photograph courtesy of SgtMaj Larry Carson, USMC (Ret)
(Above) NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA--MOVE OVER!CWO3 Ed Harris, Band Director, leads Band Campers Karfunkle, Castora,Davis, Duncan, Frascella, Lashbrook, Meek, Shannon, Suffield, Slape,Tesar, Villanueva and Davis in an energetic number.
TOMAGUILAR
CharlieCompany“I learnedthat if you
put yourmind to it
and tryyour best,you’ll be
able to doanything. What did I like best?
Everything--the pushups, situps,pullups, mud course confidence and O
courses--every single thing!”
ARTUROCERNAFoxCompany“I learned to bea team playerand how toachieve mygoals. My CI’shelped mealong and werelike family. The
DI and ADI were strict--taught me to be mo-tivated and have more discipline. I hope tocome this year to school and be a true FOX.Horah!”
Take a hike in these Campers’boots...
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QUINNGORDON
AlphaCompany
“Ilearned to
get over myfears. I didthings I didnot think Icould do.
This camphas been the best experience for me. It
taught me alot about myself. My favorite?Rapelling Tower and the discipline.
Oorah!”
EDUARDOQUINTERO
EchoCompany
“Ilearned
morediscipline,
team work,and never
say ‘I can’tdo it’,
never give up and beat my fears. This isthe best summer camp ... I learned a lot of
things I thought I wouldn’t have.”
BRIANCHAPMAN
DeltaCompany “I built
bettercharacter and
learnedleadership,
respect,organization,
discipline,and land navigation. This camp was
everything I expected it to be--great onthe mind, body and spirit. I am looking
forward to the school year and myfuture.”
HARSHILMATTACharlieCompany“I learned thatrespect andgreatness areearned, not
given. My favorite things at camp weresports at King Gym and going down therappeling tower. This camp is true--youcome as a boy and you leave as a man.”
JASONUTNICKGolfCompany “I learned toappreciate thethings that Ihave. I canachieve someof the things Inever thought I
could do, like the confidence course. I likedthe practice field day and the leadershipcourse in the ‘Back 40.’ ”
JOHN ERICD’AMICO
AlphaCompany
“I learneda great
amount aboutmyself, andwhat I can
accomplishwith enoughcommitment
and effort. As a Fire Team leader, I took ongreater responsibility and used organiza-
tion skills. I liked rapelling ‘Aussie-style’the best--definitely an awesome rush!”
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JACOBSANDOVAL
CharlieCompany “I learned
that a lot ofdifferent
people fromall over the
country, andother
countries,can come together as brothers and not
minorities. I like the rapelling tower andzip line the best. This summer camp
brings out the best in all of us! ”
How I spent my summer vacation ..........There was a lot of‘splishin’... ...and splashin’amongst newly-discovered
friends!
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... learningto speakand writea differentlanguage.
... reachingnew heights.
... hangingaround at theRapellingTower.
... learningto wait until
SgtMajWilson
says,“FIRE!”
... usingteamworkto achievea commongoal.
... reachingdeep inside to
discovera new
personal best.
...crashin’,rattlin’,and rolling!
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...stretching towards the horizon.
... FLYING HIGH!
... feeling all right!... pushing beyond my limit.
... aerobicizing by the dawn’s early light.
I’m in it to win it...
... whether I go under...
... or over...
... or through it...
... it’s ‘thumbs up’ all the way!
JOHNHARENAlphaCompany “I learnedhow to dealwith andovercomepain and fear.This camphas been alife-changing
experience, helped me develop teamwork,leadership and character. I’d suggest thiscamp to a friend.”
BLAKEALLAGAS
Fox Company “I learnedto work as ateam and the
meaning ofdiscipline. I
learned to giveit my all andthat I can go
further than Iever thought I could. I really enjoyed
this camp. It was hard, but fun. The foodwas really good. I got a great
experience, and I got over my fear ofheights.”
NORMANHAYDEN
GROSSCharlie
Company “I learnedwhat peopleneed to have
to be a leaderand how to
shine boots.Learned howto box and use close combat skills, how
to use a map so if me and my dad get lostin the fog I’ll be the HERO! More thananything, I liked the zip line and confi-dence course--loved King Gym and the
swimming pool.”CHRISTOPHER
COOPERDelta Company
“I learned Ineeded to overcome
my fears. It’s justmind over matter,
and you just need todo it. I learned to
control my attitudeand that people docare about me andwant to help. Delta D.I. is really a great guy‘cuz he is down-to-earth and helped us out
alot. He’s a good mentor. ”FRANKIEDIAZGolfCompany“I learnedhow toappreciatemorethings inlife, howto giverespect
and how to earn it. I faced my fearsand learned to never give up. I learnedhow to be a leader and a lot of otherthings. I’ve had one heck of anexperience, and I’m glad I camebecause I’m not afraid to do things anymore. I accomplished things that whenI came here I never thought I’d do.”
TOMMCDONOUGH
AlphaCompany
“ I learnedthat with a
little encour-agement from
my peers, Ican accom-
plish anything,and that hardwork is worth the pay-off. MMA helpedme overcome fears of mine, and I made
some great friends in the process. ”
BLAKEHENTON
AlphaCompany
“I learnedmy body does
have limits-both physicallyand mentally. Ilearned how to
surpass thoselimits and
achieve goals I’ve never dreamed ofattempting.I may not have excelled at
many things, but the effort it took to trywill have a lasting impact on my life.”
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CODYMULLVAINCharlieCompany“I learnedthere’snothing Ican’t do, andcan’t meanswon’t. Thanksto CorporalSteeg,
Sergeant. Golden, Corporal Brach, GunnyLong and to all the people who helped methis summer. ”
ROBERTGONZALEZCharlieCompany“I learned Ican do a LOTof push-ups!I liked therifle range andpaint ball thebest. I reallywant to come
back for school and become a C.I. (cadetinstructor).”
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Football 2005
2005 Football ScheduleSeptember
02 University of Tamaulipas Home 7:00 pm09 Lyford Home 7:30 pm15 Progreso Away 7:00 pm23 Santa Rosa Away 7:30 pm30 La Villa Away 7:30 pm
October06 St. Joseph (Brownsville) Away 7:00 pm15 Central Catholic Away 2:00 pm22 Holy Cross Home 4:00 pm28 Antonian Home 7:00 pm
November04** University of Tamaulipas Home 7:00 pm **Parents Weekend/Homecoming/Birthday Ball
Straight Talk: Coach Morton’s Season Outlook
Football pre-season camp kicked off on August 4, 2005. Reporting to camp were 13 players from last year’s team and 30 new faces. Returning letterman are: Justin Toth-TB/LB; David Nekuyi -TB/DB; Cameron Nordbak-LB/QB; Billy Hardee-TB/LB; Joe Martinez-OT/DT; Peter Jager-G/DT; Donald Spiering-TE/DE; andZach Bowen-OG/DT. Other returners showing promise are: Mike Black-OL/DE; Robert Motheral-TE/DE; Michael Schwerin-DB; David Stokes-OL/LB; Andrew Walker-OL/DL; and Brooks Artigue-OL/LB. Workouts were held outside from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, with a multitude of water breaks compli-ments of the Rio Grande Valley heat. “Just gives us more of an edge condition-wise,” grunted a campparticipant as he gargled a cheekful of water, spat it on the grass, wiped his sweat-beaded upper lip onhis shirt sleeve, reinserted hismouth piece and jaunted backto practice. Mid-day practices havebeen held inside the cool, air-conditioned 53 yard-long KingGym. Evening practices gotunderway at 5:30 p.m sharp
outdoors on the practice field next to Bowman Stadium. Each day’spractice wrapped up around 7:30 p.m. Newcomers who have caught the eye of Coach Morton and hisstaff are: Jacob Stringer-Punter, Tate Landin-QB; Ryan Tracy,Joe Vella, Jake Haren-Linemen: Dane Hudnall, Ross Shepard,Brad Pair, Kameron Yellin-Linebackers; Chris Cooper, DezawnJackson, Nick Rhodes-Running Backs; Tyler Ray, Charlie Gur-ney, and David Alderman- Defensive Backs. Check out Leatherneck Football action weekly starting September 2at home versus University of Tamaulipas, then September 9th once againat home versus Lyford. Let’s fill the stands and support our team as theytake it to the competition. GO LEATHERNECKS!
go leathernecks!go leathernecks!go leathernecks!go leathernecks!go leathernecks!
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COACH MORTON SETS THERECORD STRAIGHT. “Wehave a very young team withvery little varsity experience.This will definitely be a rebuild-ing year, but every team we playwill know they’ve been in a ‘dog-fight!”
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A Word from InstitutionalAdvancement
Agrand salute goes out to MMA ParentsOrganization (MMAPO), once againa Silver Club level contributor to the Academy for Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
The MMAPO is a self-governing, self-supporting, non-commercial, non-sectarian, non-profit, non-partisan group comprised of parents, grandparents and/or guardians of cadetscurrently enrolled at MMA whose sole purpose is to support MMA.
And what vital support MMA has received over the years from this group! Fromorganizing fundraising events like the annual Parents’ Leatherneck Golf Tournament, topurchasing a new school van, bus, supplies for paintball, end-of-year company parties andnumerous events throughout the school year--MMAPO members write the check and get
the job done.
To all members of the MMAPO, we salute you on a job well done. Keep up the good work!
LtCol Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret)Director of Institutional Advancement
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Alumni News‘70: Allen [email protected] - Majoraccounts manager for Bellsouth inOrlando, FL married with two teenagers.
‘72: LtCol Michael [email protected]
‘75: Chip [email protected] - Seniorarchitect in charge of constructionadministration for Smith-Barnes-Santiesteban, and the new 52 story TrumpTower Condominium in Tampa, FL,scheduled for completion in 08.
‘80: Humberto [email protected] - Owns aMexican furniture store in Vancouver,Canada.
‘82: Robert [email protected] - Member of theblues band Brother2Brother in Houston– ww.brother2brother.net - first CD dueout this summer
‘83: Brian [email protected] - Owns anaudio business in Austin, TX.
‘83: Lucas [email protected] - In ColoradoSprings, CO, working for Adelphia, twochildren.
‘85: Maj. Keith Ward (brother of Lucas)[email protected] - Chiefof Weapons and Tactics for the 163rd AirRefueling Wing at March Air ReserveBase, Marino Valley, CA, married, nochildren.
‘87: Bill Stedman (PG)[email protected] - Consultant withElite Group in the areas of humanresources, insurances, pensions, andpayrolls for companies in NY, NJ, andPenn., married, two daughters, son due inAug., looking for Mike Schultz, Matt Roth,Mike Valecce, Alejandro Alonso, and TomTrellenberg.
‘89: Steven [email protected] - Works in therestaurant business in Sugarland, TX.
‘89: Don [email protected] - In second yearat SMU School of Law concentrating on realestate, bankruptcy, and wills and estateplanning, married, no children.
‘89: GySgt Les [email protected] - Heading to Iraqto assist units in country to learn, install, andimplement new communications systems,glad he’ll be moving around because “ I’mnot too keen on…catching mortars.” marriedwith twins
‘94: Dawson [email protected] - Works in Sales/Servicefor Colony One Auto Center in Sugarland,Tx. where he lives with his wife and year oldson.
‘94: Capt. Scott C. [email protected]
‘95: David R. Smith [email protected] Currently a member of the 2nd AmphibiousAssault Battalion, recently back from Iraq.
‘96: Zephaniah L. [email protected] - Junior controlengineer for Delta Star, Inc. in Lynchburg,VA.
‘96: 1st Lt. Marcus [email protected]
‘98: Joshua [email protected] - After serving inIraq is at Texas A&M where he will earn adegree in Agriculture Development inDec.
‘99: Alex Van [email protected] - Assistantathletic trainer at Humble High School
near Houston, TX.
‘00: LCpl Adam W. [email protected] -Stationed at Marine Corps Air Station inYuma, AZ. and majoring in BusinessManagement at the University ofPhoenix.
‘00: Luis F. [email protected] -Working for a Volvo dealership inMexico City, will earn a degree inBusiness Management in Dec.
‘00: 2ndLT James D. [email protected] - Serving inAfghanistan.
‘01: James Braudt (attended 99-01)[email protected] - Injunior year at Merchant Marine Academy,e-mailed his thanks to Mrs. Figueroa, Mr.Thacker, and Miss Pickens for helping himachieve his academic goal, although hewas here for only two years, “ I attributemuch of my time management,homework, and writing abilities to mytime at MMA.”
‘03: LCpl Keith M. [email protected] - In Iraq as an LAVcommander.
“HEY, PUT A LITTLE MORE GET-UP IN YOURGO!” Alumnus and Board Trustee Craig Matteson,Class of ‘79 (left) and Alumnus Jim Mischel, Classof ‘80 (right) impart words of wisdom to summercampers during this year’s Field Meet competition,‘egged’ on by MMA Athletic Director Tom Morton(center).
Mark Your Calendar and Don’t Miss Out:MMA Alumni Celebration 6-9 April 2006
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Calendar of EventsAugust
17 Classes Begin
September 9 Academic Awards Ceremony10 Introductory Training
GraduationMMA Parents Organization Meet
October4-7 First Quarter Exams 8 SAT12 PSAT22 ACT
November4 Parents’ Day (short classes)5 Anniversary Ball Parade
Anniversary Reception andBall
11 Veterans Day Parade18 Begin Thanksgiving Break27 End Thanksgiving Break
December3 SAT10 ACT13-16 Fall Semester Exams16 Begin Christmas Break
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TONY SAITZAlpha Company “ I learned to dowhat I am toldright away andDON’T ARGUE!I think this place isvery fun andworth the money.It’s a greatexperience.”
MARCUSCOLDENGolf Company “ I learned it isbetter to face yourfears than avoidthem. I think thiscamp was good--pushed me to dothings I neverthought I could.”
NICKGEORGE
Delta Company “ I learned leader-ship, team work,d i s c i p l i n e ,responsiblity, cour-age, friendship,mind-over-matter,respect. I enjoyedthe food and whenI have kids, they’recoming to MMA!”
FRANCISCO MEDINA Echo Company “ I learned tounderstand moreEnglish andspeak more. Ialso learned dis-cipline, to doexcercise, wakeup early, DON’TMISS FOOD!”
“How I spent my summer...”
LCpl Alexander Arredondo - KIA at NAJAF, Iraq, 8/25/04
Doris CatterlinMatthew W. Freeman - MMA ‘00
Col Ray Funderburk, USMC (Ret)Benjamin Phillips Hall
Lt Myron E. Ludvick, II, USN - MMA ‘96Rosemary McKenna
Marianne MonfilsCol John D. Noble, USMC
Capt D.C. ShirkJohn & Jean SproattW.L. (Bill) Thompson
Gen Louis H. Wilson, USMC (Ret)
CLAYTONMARTIN
Fox Company “ I learned
how to work asa team. WhenI came here, I
thought itwould be
terrible. Butthen, I realizedit could be fun.
Before the end of camp, I enjoyed it!”