WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY

Cadets Julian Perez and Steven Woods hold their candles at the candlelight vigil. Photo by Aysha Mevers

WentwortrTs admission office. Photo by Issac Stickley

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Left: Cadet Bryan Haynie receives his promotion to E-7, C/SFC.

Mrs. Norma Maring and LTC Rick Cottrell walk by with the sign that hyped up the football team and fans before the big Kemper game. Photo by Aysha Meyers

Wentworth 's Dough Boy stil stands tall. Photo by Issac Stickley

Right: Cadet Daniel Jemmot t prepares to give blood at the annual blood drive held at the Academy. Photo by Aysha Meyers

1880 Wentworth Past and Present 2002

Then, in 1882, Wentworth became a military academy; here is a young cadet in full dress unifrom. Photo courtesy of Raymond W. Settle

Now, in 2001, C/CPL Annette Cox stands proud in what is now considered full dress blues . Photo by Dusti Tabor

Administrative building, in 1954, before its latest remodeling, and the addition of the surrounding monuments and f o u n t a i n Photo courtesy of Raymond W. Settle

1880 Wentworth Past and Present 2002

Duty... Honor... Country... For more than a century Wentworth Military Academy has been a

part of the Lexington area. The history in the City of Lexington is very rich. A decisive battle of the Civil War was fought in the countryside of Lexington. Since 1880, Wentworth Military Academy has been a part of that tradition. The academy turns cadets into proud alumni each year. The academy instills a sense of duty, honor, and country into the cadets. Original the academy was a boys' school. Two years after its birth, in 1882, Wentworth was changed to a military acade­my. The academy was based on Virginia Military Institute. From its birth, cadets have had certain rules and regulations, and an honor code, which they live by. Time may have changed the uniforms, build­ings, and curriculum; but tradition and leadership is still the founda­tion of the academy.

The present administrative building and surrounding fountain.Photo by Joe Ensminger

The Doughboy, a facet of Wentworth Military Academy since 1922, was dontated in memory of the Wentworth cadets who fought in World War 1. Photo by Joe Ensminger

» 3 £ *$mr Cadets stand in formation in front of the administrative and academic buildings in 1888. Several changes have been made to the building. Over the years a fountain and several monuments that surround the current administrative build ing have been added . Photo courtesy of Raymond W. Settle

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Written by C/CPT Aysha Meyers Background and eagle-flag picture from flagpole.com

Other pictures provided by C/CSM Fritz Beck

I am pleased and proud to have the opportunity to return to Wentworth where I was provided such a great start to my career in the U.S. Army.

This is an opportunity to partially repay the debt I owe to this great institution and the staff and faculty who worked so hard to train me when I was a cadet. My objective is to insure that the opportunities afforded by a Wentworth education continue on for future generations. I have been made to feel most welcome by the 122nd Corps and the Class of 2002, and I wish each of you great success as you continue your education beyond Wentworth.

Beat Kemper!

John H. Little Major General, USA (Retired) Superintendent/President Wentworth Military Academy & Junior College

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COMMANDANT

Parent phone calls are made daily. Photo by Amanda Goodman

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CADETS

LTC Michael Kirby observes Pass In Review, Photo by Jamiah Edwards

Another lesson learned by the corps. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

The Commandant of Cadets exercises direct supervision over the Corps of Cadets in all Academy activities and is responsible to the Academy President/Superintendent. This encompasses but is not limited to the following areas: organization, control, discipline, training, health and welfare of the Corps. Along with the above-mentioned areas, the Commandant supervises barracks life, Cadet personal appearance, uniform conformity and maintenance, per­sonal hygiene and Cadet conduct. The Commandant must also stay abreast of each Cadet's academic status as well as personal issues in their lives, which involve family members off the campus proper. With all the responsibilities mentioned, the Corps of Cadets recognizes first his responsibility as the Academy's enforcer of the Rules and Reg­ulations of Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College. Each Cadet and the parents/legal guardian receives a copy of the Cadet Handbook, Roll Call (which was updated Summer of 2001 by the Commandant). All WMAJC Rules and Regulations are contained in this handbook. The Commandant of Cadets utilizes the policies and proce­dures of the Academy, as well as his Chain of Command in regard to matters of discipline. This is to ensure an impar­tial and equitable conclusion, which is in the best interest of our Cadets.

MAJ Lonnie Sutton, Mrs. Dana Sutton, and LTC Michael Kirby hold roles in the office of comfort, trust and ... terror. Photo by Amanda Goodman 6

MAJ Royce Noland, assistant commandant brings laughter to the commandant's office. Photo by Issac Stickley

SAY CHEESE, PLEASE!

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Cadet Jason Manley loses his "cool" as SGT Shannon Jones chops his "doo" off.

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Cadet Kaleb Wakwaya is escorted by MAJ Sutton into the Commandant's office. "Better put on a smile, then it won't be that bad.**

Shots

Cadets Patrick Griffin-Hall, Jedidah Lausen, and "Scream's murder mys-tery** get ready for their big night of waiter duty as the corps marches in. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

S h o t s

Cadet Mitchell Bomberger is escorted by the Wentworth Dragon carrying ice for one of Wentworth's football games.

Cadet Michael Bonilla and C/2LT Eric Schmidt show their appreciation for each other, as the cameras caught them in a close encounter.

JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORES

Branson, Matthew Beck, Herbert Berry, Dustin Cochran. Sean

Dillon. Shaw n Edwards, Jamiah Elbert, Jason Griffin-Hall. Patrick

Hanev. Nicolette Henenfent, Thomas Ho, Khean Hsieh, Jerry

8 Jaslow, Allison Jemmott, Daniel Jenkins. William Laumoli. James

JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORES

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Rolon, Yamilet

McLees, Christopher

Oster, Nathaniel

Schuckmann, Eric

Meyers, Ashya

Robinson, LaTawnya

Summers, Joshua

Ziser, Shirley

Mitchell. Daniel

Rolfe. Scott

Webb. Roger

It's a bird, it's a plane, no. it's just Wcntworth's famous Doughboy, point out sophomores, C/MSG Allison Jaslow, C/2LT Yamilet Rolon, and C/CPTJamiah Edwards as they leave the Mess Hall heading for the Quartermaster's.

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JUNIOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN

Aleki, Vineta Barnett, Holly

Blacklidge, Kent Burns, Rickey

Constable, Chrisopher Cox, Annette

Cutter, Benjamin Dayment, Joshua

Dorrough, Matt Ensminger, Joseph

Faraon, Rorey Feshitan, Fuad

Fishback, Keith Fogaapiapi, Lesa

Francis, Ebony Evan, Glasgow

Goodman, Amanda Heisler, Timothy

Hernandez, Edwin Hieb, Jared

Howe, Donald Huston, Gerald

Johnson, Dustin Johnson, Ishmael

Johnson, Michael Kuleza, Carly Lasater, Alan

Lautua, Sandy

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JUNIOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN

Linsmeier, Snowell Longyear, Alex Lucky, Michael Lutterman, Gregg McLean, Frieden Moores, Joshua

Nichols, Jerad Odell, Robert Perez, Julian Rhodes, Samuel Sagapolutele, Leonard Samilin, Anna

Sanford, Chad Shapiro, Henry Shin, Henry Smith, Walter Stanley, Kevin Stickley, Issac

Tabor, Dusti Tamboe, Michael Toobin, Brian Tuiasosopo, Aja Tuchscher, Matthew Wade, Jon

Woods, Stephen

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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Al Shallah, Hasan Bannister, Thomas Blake, James Blakely, Benjamin

Breeding. Matthew Casasa. Justo Cook, Kathleen Haynie, Bryan

Hill, Joey Hollingshead, Stephen Julius, Christopher Kolinofsky. David

\l McCaul, Ian Novack, Cameron Pinkston, April Roesing, Jereme

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

San Emeterio, Rodrigo

Thanki , Anjuli

Schmidt, Eric

Watson, Jeremiah

Stacey, Lenardo

Wilke, Hunter

Sumbs, Aaron

Wommack, Andrew

Wood, Phillip Yang, Ji-Sun Buddemeyer, Kurt

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HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

Aikmus, Thomas Alfalah, Fahal Adanan

Alothman, Abdul

Beale, Sarah Berman, Christopher

Blaser, Stephen Bonilla, Michael

Brenner, Kristen Butler, Fred

Choi, John Christensen, Benjamin

Circle, Jordan Clark, Kevin

Connolly, Thomas Fullerton, Patrick

Gasnick, Joseph Heim, Jehramy

Hulslander, Kevin Hardy, Owen

HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

James, Jessica Johnson, Ryan Knox, Trenton Kilmer, Robert Lawrence, Dana

Manley, Jason Mullenioux, Kasey Peterson, Daniel Ratzlaff, Terry Schamehorn, Phillip

Shalom, Christopher Slocum, Kevin Spalding, Alicia Standley, Mitchell Thompson, Jerome

Trine, Derek Vicory, John Watson, William

Cadet Ryan Johnson receives his House of Hope Award from LTC Richard Cot-trell. This award is presented to the cadet who produces the best essay out of the Corps. Good job, Johnson.

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HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR HIGH HOT OR NOT

Likely to Be BC:

Likely to Be a General:

Coolest Cadet:

Coolest Tac:

Coolest Teacher:

Prettiest Girl:

Winner Timothy Heisler Issac Stickley

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Runner-up Jeremiah Watson

Nick Jenkins

Nick Jenkins Sean Cochran

SGT Brian Palmer SSG Bob Arnold

MAJ Erik Buck MAJ Doc Johnson

Aysha Meyers April Pinkston

David Kolinofsky: Biggest Jerk Photo by Aysha Meyers

Andy Wommack: Most Likely to Succeed and Most Likely to Become President.

Most Handsome Guy:

Most Ate Up Cadet:

Likely To be Shot by His Own People:

Likely To Attend Kemper Next Year:

Biggest Flirt:

Biggest Jerk:

Winner Dustin Berry

Michael Zapata

Michael Zapata

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Runner-up None

William Black

Scott Rolfe Tyler Mulholland

Trenton Knox Christopher McLees

Brianne Pinkerton Kara Maune

David Kolinofsky Kasey Mullenioux

Winner Most Likely to Succeed: Andrew Wommack

Likely to Be President: Andrew Wommack

Likely to Be Commandant: Thomas Connolly

This Year's Biggest Fad: Wolfenstien

Runner-up Benjamin Blakely

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Funniest Moment of the Year: When Thomas Connolly took the adju­tant's position and called up formation.

16 Brianne Pinkerton: Biggest flirt.

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES

Bell, James Bischoff, Matthew Blais, Brandon Black, William Bond, Christopher

Boyer, Andrew Chapman, John Escareno, Alejandro Florence, Kristen Frank, Zachary

Goulding, John Grimes, Michael Hanes, Remy Hayes, Ryan Hedrick, Christopher

Helvie, Aaron Hickman, Kristen Jakylovich, Jodi Johnson, Vernon Kirkpatrick, Erica

Long, Sean Long, Stephen Marten, Colleen Maune, Kara Mendez, Lauren

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HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES

Mercer, Jesse Montgomery, Alexander

Mulholland, Tyler Pinkerton, Brianne

Raymond, Keith

Robinson, Cole Sharp, David

Wentworth's TAC officer, SGT William Richards, just showing his normal appreciation for each of the high school cadets. Cadet Thomas Mosley was his "victim" for today.

Van Wey, Michael Watters, Justin

Westervelt, Alexander Young, Whitney

HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN

Barnard, Alexander Beauvais, John Gailey, Christopher Griffiths, Kyle

Lilly, Dustin Academics is one of the many focus points a cadet must concentrate on in high school. Cadet Derek Trine is studying his notes right before a test. "Good Luck!" Photo by Ashya Meyers.

Mulligan, Benjamin

Sellens, Derek Soncrat, Alexander Sparrow, Colby

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JUNIOR HIGH 7th Grade

Hewelt, Casey Kirkpatrick, Dane

Kursel, Seth Meyers, Terry

Owens, Michael Sulek, Ryan

8th Grade

Andrews, Christopher Bomberger, Mitchell

Castillo, Kendrick Choi, Angelo

Etheridge, Derek Farinas, Blake

Jones, Peter Leicht, Reinhold

Miller, Michael Parkhurst, Wesley

Smith, Alec

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FACULTY AND STAFF

Ahrens, Jim Amor, Kim Anderson, Bonnie Bainbridge, Quenton Banwell, Michael Brooks, Joyce

Buck, Erick Burdick, James Butcher, Pete Casey, Tim Cromer, Cliff Crowley, Mike

Cottrell, Richard Damons, Myron Desens, Michael Dial, Rosita Deerkhoff, Wilma Eckhoft, Sarah

Edgar, Kevin Edinger, Michael Ende, Jennifer Fischer, Brad Fitzpatrick, Tom Florence, Mary

Franklin, LaDaryl Fuenfhausen, Pam Gibson, Bob Green, Connie Hamilton, Roger Hamlet, Billie

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FACULTY AND STAFF

Hokanson, Paul Hopkins, Ken

Hudson, Elaine Humble, Richard Hutchinson, Rick

Jennings, James

LaJaunie, Carol LeGate, Amy

Lindsey, Vincent Long, Jeanette

Maring, Norma McGuire, JoAnn

McEwen, Don Meier, Carol

Mordan, Chuck Nelson, Scott

Noland, Royce Parker, Michael

Ratcliffe, Caroline Ratcliffe, Sam Reilly, James

Saunders, Sherry Simnitt, Diane Slusher, Roger

Slusher, Sandy Sutton, Dana

Sutton, Lonnie Tanner, Linda

Utz, Ruby William, Lavorise

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COMPANY LIFE

Halloween gets Alpha Company excit­ed. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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Bravo Company s tands proud. Photo by Issac Stick-ley

Echo Company works together during cam­pus cleanup. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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Foxtrot Company gathers in the hall for a photo. Photo by Issac Stickley

Foxtrot HQ

HQ Company practices for the parade

C/CPT Jeremiah Watson stands tall at the Lexington vs Wentworth football game. Photo by Issac Stickley

These Tango girls smile for the camera. All the companies line up for officers march. Q t c i f f Photo by Jamiah Edwards ^ L d l l

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HEADOUARTERS COMPANY

Headquarters company led by C/CPT Nathaniel Oster march through Lexington for the Homecoming parade

Headquarters Company: Headquarters Company, commonly referred to

simply as HQ, represents an example of the Corps ideals. HQ consists of three Honor Units, Color Guard, Honor Guard and the Band. Separated in a way from the rest of the corps by living by themselves, HQ is an example of cadets in charge of the corps to the best. With little extra overseeing and a sense of trust and confidence from both faculty and staff, HQ performs outstandingly both on and off the Wentworth Military Academy Campus.

This year's HQ company consists of approximately 50 people, making it the largest company on campus, and providing the largest Band and Color Guard in several years. From Hickman Hall, the home of Headquarters, many times can be heard the sounds of musical instruments in preparation for the company responsibility as a showpiece of Wentworth. Most other times, though, you will hear the sound of cadets who enjoy being a part of their unit and having fun with their HQ family

C/1ST Dan Mitchell

C/SGT Jason Manley smiles prepares to fire the canon.

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C/SGT Keith Fishback is happy to be supervising waiter duty rather than cleaning up afterward.

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Above; C/2LT Shirley Ziser Colorguard Commander, brings honor to the Colorguard this year as they have had commitments throughout the state. Right: All in a hard day's work: Colorguard catches their breath after the Homecoming half time show commemorating the "Spirit of America."

Above: C/PFC Dusti Tabor and C/SGT Sarah Beale express excitement to each other while waiting for today's parade practice to start. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

C/l SG Daniel Jemmott and C/SFC Ryan Hayes talk about the outcome of the parade after finishing the "day's" parade. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

The colorguard team comes together and salutes during one of many parade practices. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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"Working hard, or hardly working?" C/SFC James Bell demonstrates his attention skills during a daily lecture. Photo by Ashya Meyers

Above: Headquarters Company Cadre: C/Ben Blakley, C/1LT James Blake, C/CPT Nathaniel Oster, C/1 SG Daniel Mitchell, and C/2LT Shirley Ziser unite to keep Headquarters Company strong.

Cadets Alexander Barnard and Jason Manley stand "at ease" while waiting for their cue. Photo by Jamiah Edwards 26

Cadet Matt Dorrough ensures that his instrument is safe and secure by standing guard over it before one of Wentworth's many parades.

The 1 IInd Corps Color Guard is in full dress as U.S. Representative Ike Skel-ton overviews the Color Guards performance. The Color Guard has many times been named the best in the state.

C/2LT Kasey Mullenioux and Matt Bischoff stand at atten­tion as they receive a first-place trophy in IDD that took place at Paseo High School in Kansas City.

C/CPT Nathaniel Oster guides his company during the Homecoming parade that took place in Lexington. It was two miles long and took one hour and a half.

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HQ

C/ILT Jimmy Blake and C/ISG Daniel Mitchell receive their ranks from LTC Michael Kirby at the end of the cadre training during the cadre training promotion located in Grondyke Hall this past summer.

C/ISG Daniel Mitchell at the head of Head­quarters Company, guides his kids to Hick­man Hall, the Headquarters barracks so they may "fall out" and conduct daily routines such as details that take place every morning after BRC.

C/PFC Jason Manley along with C/PVT Kirk Buddemeyer (two tons of fun!!) guard their favorite toy ... the Gator; Manley hopes to raise the gator one foot and put fifteen inch rims on it so that it may be more effective on those "tight turns." The gator to them is a goddess from heaven because walking to chow is just too far away. Hooah. Drive on, drive on, boys.

Right: C/MAJ Nathaniel Oster presents LTC Rick Cottrell with a trophy for first place in a parade in Excelsior Springs this past fall.

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Alpha Company Leads the Way

C/CPL Rorey Faraon, C/SGT Jared Heib, and C/SGT Alex Longyear, receive their Falcon scholarships. Photo by Dusti Tabor

Alpha cheers on the players as they show school spirit at a basketball game. Photo by Joe Ensminger

C/SGT Jared Hieb hustles to class on the first day of school. Photo by Joe Ensminger

C/SGT Alex Longyear, C/PVT Julian Perez, C/PVT Gregg Lutterman, C/SGT Chad Sanford, and C/SFC Joe Ensminger, waste no time filing up their plates at the Superintendent's BBQ. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

• C/PVT Rodrigo San Emeterio helps out during campus clean up.

Alpha Company RATs practice drill and ceremony during the RAT weeks. Photo by Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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Several of this year's Falcon group enjoy kite flying and the water on a visit to COL Chuck Mordan's house. They also enjoyed COL Mordan's wife's cooking.

Below: Cadet Alex Longyear, a member of the 122nd Corps Falcons enjoys the company of Justin Smith, a member of the 121s'Corps Falcons, at Annie's Lounge.

Above: The Falcons of the 122nd Corps. Back row: Matt Shapiro, Freiden McLean, Gregg Lutterman, Josh Moores, Jerad Nichols, Michael Lucky, Matt Tuchscher. Middle row: Alex Longyear, Annette Cox, Rorey Faroan, Jared Hieb, Kevin Stanley. Front: Chad Sanford. All the Falcons are members of Alpha Company, except Cox, who comes from Tango Company.

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C/CPT Jedy Lausen watches the Red Dragons defeat the LHS Minutemen during a football game.

This well-funded ROTC operations order prepares the Army's future officers for combat.

ARMY ROTC CADETS

CJ1LT Josh Summers, Alpha XO, reports the roll to the adjutant at a daily roll call formation

Alpha Company commanded by C/CPT Jedy Lausen pass in review during a weekly dress parade held in the WMA Field House.

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A ALPHA COMPANY A 122nd Corps Of Cadets

Alpha Company went through many changes in cadre and cadet members throughout the year; yet despite this, the college company was able to maintain their standards to the final day. Many of them commission as Army officers, and many return to be cadre in next year's corps.

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Cadets Casasa and San-Emeterio smile during the Christmas Parade.

Alpha awaits the Homecoming parade.

Cadet Hennenfent passes out medicine to the cadets following breakfast formation. In this rare photograph, he is actually seen doing his job in action and not in his regular habitat... his bedroom.

There are those who come to Wentworth not by their choice, but by parents' choice. There are those who wish to join the military and go ROTC. Yet no matter what, there are always going to be those "Non-Cons" to keep everyone else in check. Seen in this photo are the 122nd Corps Non-Con leaders.

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B R A V O

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Front row: Wilke, Clark, Watson. Second row: Wommack, Mullholland, Alshallah, Bond, Standley, Gasnick, Mulligan, Johnson, McCaul. Back Row: Forsee, Lawrence,Thompson, Ratzlaff, Goulding, Blais, Sellens, Blaser, Connolly, and Elbert in front of their East Barracks home.

"When I first came to Bravo as the Company Commander, I was somewhat prepared for what was to occur. I had preconceived notions of those Bravo guys to come in; but over this first semester, all these stereotypes came down one after another. There have been our share of incidents and hiccups, but with the most dedicated cadre and the best group of guys, we will be the victors of campus - Basore or not."

-C/CPT Sean Cochran

Bravo Company Cadre show off the guideon: C/SGT Kevin Clark, C/MSG Andrew Wommack, C/SFC Hunter Wilke, C/2LT Jason Elbert, C/1LT Ian McCaul, and C/SFC William Watson

C/CPL John Goulding is the most improved cadet in Bravo for the fall semester. Goulding's GPA has gone from 0.67 to 3.5. He has learned discipline,knowledge, respect, and integrity.He plans to attend Penn State University to major in criminal justice. His number one goal before he leaves Wentworth is to be battalion commander.

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C/1 LT Ian McCaul demonstrates academic excellence. Photo by Amanda Goodman

Bravo practices for perfection. Photo by Amanda Goodman

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C/CPT Sean Cochran, company commander; C/CSM Fritz Beck, former Bravo cadet; C/ISG Hunt Wilke; and C/SGT Kevin Clark, company guideon; wait for the results from inspection. Photo by Amanda Goodman

Left, Right, Left. Bravo hold their heads high to show company pride. Photo by Amanda Goodman

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Cadet Andre Wommack checks his belt brass quickly before inspection. Photo by Amanda Goodman

Bravo waits patiently for another parade practice to show perfection. Photo by Amanda Goodman.

C/1SG Brian Haynie watches Cadet Thomas Connolly hold the "shamrock" in formation. Photo by Issac Stickley.

Bravo Company yells a cadence after they participate in campus clean up.

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Cadet Jerome Thomson is the most outstanding cadet for the entire academic year in Bravo Compa­ny.

Look Past What Meets the EYE

I am old and gnarled with age I am the poignant letter

I am the survivor of many wars I fought and won the battles, but-

I can no longer can carry freedom's torch

I am frail and jaded with time I am you and you are me

What is it that you would have me do?

I am yesterday, you are today, Who is tomorrow?

What is it that we should do? Yes, Look Past What Meets the

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Cadet Jordan Circle from Greeley, Colo­rado, is the most improved cadet for the semester. After high school he plans to stay at Wentworth to achieve his commission as a second lieutenant.

Top row: Beets, Boyer, Ratzlaff, Forsee, Blais, Goulding, Holtzman, Lawrence, Trine, Circle. Second row: Jones, Rosen, Horn, Connolly, Blaser, Ciurej, Mulligan, Thompson. Third row: Wommack, Rotty, Mulholland, Carlson, Johnson, Baker. Fourth row: Al-Shallah, Hollingshead, McCaul, Watson, Gasnick, Bond. Front: Wilke, Clark, Cochran.

To my sons ... Bravo Company — FALL IN ... while we're all here together for the last time, I'd like to say a few things. Remember what we did here. Yeah, you're reading your yearbook and who knows where you are right now? Maybe a cadet in the 123rd Corps, or a young professional lawyer ten years from now. Remember back to the year we spent togeth­er — the good days and the few bad ones. I will look back upon my company, our company, and say that possibly the last Bravo Company was a great Bravo Company. Our stay together is over, but our smiles will never leave. It's been my pleasure to be your commander. Don't ever forget the discipline and self-control that you have learned here in the always great and wonderful Bravo Company. Now go and do great things and represent your academy well. — FALL OUT ... C/CPT Sean Cochran.

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Echo holds their heads high at this year's activation ceremony. Photos by Isaac Stickley (left and above).

Cadet Erich Schmidt awaits blues inspection reluctantly, one Sunday afternoon.

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Cadet Jereme Roesing waits eagerly for the B.O. competition to begin.

IN CONCLUSION...

Dear Echo,

"Too easy gentlemen, too easy." I want you all to know that it is really too easy for you to find success and happiness. I know that you may be thinking that I am just saying this stuff because it's a yearbook and all, but I ensure that everything I am saying is nothing but the truth. You have shown me that you are capable, competent, and hard working guys. We have come from all corners of the world for all different reasons. However, when we formed Echo Company, we immediately created something special. We have overcome and developed so much that I can not even begin to describe what has been accomplished this year. I know as well as any of you that Echo is the best and always will be. Every one of you have altered your lifestyles to this environment and have adapted to this system. For some of you this task was not effortless, but with help from the first sergeant and others the mission has been accomplished. Thank you for this opportunity; I have learned so much. I will always remember Echo and all of your hard work. Good luck, and don't forget your values, L.D.R.S.H.I.P. Take with you anything good that you have gained from this place and hold on to it, use it.

C/CPT Scott M: Rolfe "Striving for Excellence"

C/CPT Scott Rolfe reflects on one of the most memorable years of his life and offers words of wisdom to his "men."

Front: Sean Long. First Row: John Vicory, Erich Schmidt, Scott Rolfe, David Kolinofsky, Leonardo Stacy. Second Row: Patrick Fullerton, John Chapman, Chris Andrews, Ben Smith, Justo Casasa. Third Row: Chris Berman, Joshua Washburn, Robert Kilmer, Alex Westervelt, Mark Moreland, Matt Breeding, Alex Thome. Fourth Row: Kyle Griffiths, Jehremy Heim, Cameron Simpson, Chris Gailey, Jereme Roesing, Matt McKeel, Mike Grimes, Shawn Fleming, Kyle Watson. Fifth Row: Tom Mosley, Don Kongtoranian, Cole Robinson, Chris Hedrick, Remy Hanes, Abdul Alothman, Kyle Griffiths, Aaron Helvie, Alex Soncrat. 45

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First Sergeant C/1SG Chris Julius

Platoon Sergeant S/SFC David Sharp

Provost Sergeant C/SFC Phillip Wood

IN THE BARRACKS...

Foxtrot Company "Hornets" slow down for a bit and take a company picture inside Marine Hall with the Foxtrot guideon.

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While C/SGT Leicht helps two cadets study for an upcoming class...

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C/1LT Joey Hill and C/l SG Chris Julius stand guard under the sun to ensure no "Trotter" is able to escape.

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FOXTROT COMPANY Below: C/1SG Chris Julius teaches Cadet Ryan Sulek the basic prin­ciples of drill and ceremony right before parade practice.

Above: Study skills are the main focus at the academy. Cadets set aside three hours per night to get assistance or f inish their school work. It's "study time," for C/CPL Reinhold Leicht as he tries to get ahead in his classes. Photo by Aysha Meyers

Left: Discipline within the company develops character within the ranks. Cadet Blake Farinas disci­plines Cadet Angelo Choi by using the "Red Book," which contains cadet guidelines. Left and top photos by Jamiah Edwards

ON PARADE...

Foxtrot Company "Hornets" during the Rat Camp Training Ceremony 2002.

C/CPT Nick Jenkins accompanied the guideon during a Sunday Dress Parade.

Lead by C/CPT Nick Jenkins Foxtrot passes in review of LTC Michael Kirby.

The Hornets march onto the parade field during the 122nd Corps' Activation Ceremony.

AFTER PARADE...

A Foxtrotter is inspected by C/CPT Julie Thanki during Sunday formal inspections on the quad.

C/l LT Joey Hill catches a little R&R after Sunday's parade.

Photos by Issac Stickley

IN THE CLASSROOM ...

The Foxtrot Company cadets study diligently while in the Scholastic Building, their highly toned skills in the art of studying nearly perfected.

Seen here in this rare photograph, MAJ Sam Ratcliffe and MAJ Bob Gibson, both favorite teachers, seem to be showing the effects of being around Foxtrotters too long.

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Front row: Yang, Meyers, Maune, Pinkerton, Beale, Kirkpatrick, Tabor, Kuleza Back row: Jones, Tuiasosopo, Barnett, Samilin, Lautua, Young, Francis, and Fogaapiapi.

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Sarah Beale Annette Cox Kristen Florence Lesa Fogaapiapi Ebony Francis Jessica James Erika Kirkoatrick

Carly Kuleza Sandy Lautua Kara Maune Brianne Pinkerton April Pinkston Anna Samilin Dusti Tabor Aja Tuiasosopo Whitney Young

As of: Dec. 2001

Cadets Erika Kirkpatrick, Dusti Tabor, and Sarah Beale sing the Tango Compnay song. The Titans song this year is "The River," by Garth Brooks.

TANGO COMPANY DISCIPLINE . . .

Left: The Titans have been ready s ince day one . C a d e t s Aleki , Fogaapiapi, Cox, P i n k e r t o n , T a b o r , Beale , K i r k p a t r i c k , Barnett, Kuleza and the rest in Tango stand tall to show the corps their discipline. Photo by Aysha Meyers

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Right: C/1LT AnjuliThanki and guideon bearer, Ebony Francis, lead the Tango Titians to forma­tion. These Titans have the atti­tude it takes to get through each day and show every other cadet who really is in the lead. Photo by Aysha Meyers

COURAGE Left: Cadet Carly K u l e z a d e m o n ­s t r a t e s what an ideal cadet is by p r e s e n t i n g h e r c o u r a g e to h e r cadre. Photo by Aysha Meyers

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Respect...

Left: C/CPT Aysha Meyers, C/CPL Ebony Francis and the Tango Titans march their way past the battalion com­mander during a parade to receive the respect they earn.

Above: Cadets Sarah Beale, Anna-Liza Samilin, Sandy Latua, Kara Maune, Aja Tuizsosopo, Erika Kirkpatnck, Whitney Young, Annette Cox, Vineta Aleki, Lesa Fogaapiapi, Brianne Pinkerton, and Carly Kuleza get together for a group picture. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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Stract...

The Tango Titans march by, showing the town how stract they are. They do so every year, and it never ceases to amaze everyone how good the Titans are.

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Teamwork.

Cadets Carly Kuleza and Dusti Tabor work as a team during wait­er duty to finish the job. The Titans are known to do well in everything because they know what teamwork is and how to use it.

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C/CPT Juli Thanki; Tango Company Com­mander. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

C/1SGT Nico-le t t e Haney ; Tango Company First Sergeant.

Tango Titans:

It's been a long year, but I am confident when I say that it has been the best one of my life. I have been extremely proud of the way you all have pulled together since the first day you arrived on campus. There have been some hard times, as well as a constantly changing cadre, yet it still amazes me how hard you all have worked this year.

Of course, there were a lot of good times, too. Bowling, Secret Santa, Military Ball decorating, and roller-skating are just a few of the memories from this year.

Some of you will return to Wentworth, some will be in the military, some will be civililans, but for the rest of your lives, you will be Tango Titans. Never forget this place, or the bonds you have formed with your Tango sisters.

It was an honor and a privilege to be your commanding officer.

C/CPT Juli Thanki Tango Company Commander "The only easy day was yesterday."

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C/1LT Allison Jaslow; Tango Company Exec­utive Officer.

C / 2 L T Y a m i l e t Rolon: Tango Com­pany Platoon Leader. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

C / M S G J i s ang Yang ; T a n g o C o m p a n y P l a t o o n Sergean t

C / M S G Hol ly Bar-ne t t ; T a n g o C o m p a ­ny P r o v o s t .

As Tango Company's First Sergeant for the 122nd Corps of Cadets, I feel that we had a great year. Yeah! It's true that we have had some hard times, some prob­lems, and some late nights, but everything has always gotten accomplished, and the problems were always taken care of. Like I always say, "In order to get some­thing or accomplish anything worthwhile, you have to go through something."

I feel that our cadre and our girls have worked extreme­ly hard to perform to the max and to excel to the high­est peak. We have had a great year, girls. I want to thank you all.

C/1SGT Nicolette Haney Tango Company First Sergeant "Tango Forever"

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Provost Holly Barnett and Guideon Vineta Aleki lead the Titans through a winning Sunday parade. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

Cadet Vineta Aleki enjoys her spaghetti during the afternoon meal.

Cadet Lesa Foggapiapi talks with Cadet Sandy Latua as they walk towards the Mess Hall.

C/1LT Allison Jaslow and Cadet Katie Cook swing C/2LT Yamilet Rolon for laughs during campus clean up. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

Cadets Kara Maune, Brianne Pinkerton, and Kristen Florence prepare to make their trip to the mall for Christmas shop­ping. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

C/CPT Aysha Meyers enjoys her meal with Cadets April Pinkston and Brianne Pinker-ton.

Cadets Holly Barnett, Brianne Pinkerton, and Karle Kuleza pose for a picture at COL Jerry Brown's house.

C/2LT Yamilet Rolon marches the Titans as they sing cadences across the quad. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

Left: C/1SGT Nicolette Haney makes some Ramen noodles for her dinner. Photo by LaTawnya Robinson.

C/CPT Aysha Meyers flexes for the camera as she pre­tends to be C/1SG Daniel Jemmott. Photo by Jamiah Edwards.

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BATTALION STAFF Made up of cadets from different walks of life, thrown together in a blender, turned on and told to turn liquid into solid. "It is your responsibility to ensure the corps are where they are supposed to be in a timely and motivated fashion. Your company commanders are to be informed at all times of everything that is going on and all the changes that are being made. Oh and by the way, they must be fed, receive their meds, be in clean clothes and well disciplined. It's up to you and the company commanders to make this happen. Here's the plan. Make it happen. Thus the year begins.

Above: Present arms. Shake. Salute. Right face. Step. Left face. Present arms. Shake. Salute. C/LTC Shawn Dillon repeats this action many times as he gives Foxtrot the ribbons recommend­ed by their CO C/CPT Nick Jenk­ins. C/SGT Derek Etheridge receives his ribbons. Left: C/CPT LaTawnya "La la " Rob inson holds the ribbons Foxtrot are about to receive.

C/CPT Timothy Heisler, assistant commandant, supervises C/CPT Nick Jenkins and C/CPT Jedy Lausen as they carry Jenkins' packages upstairs. "Be careful guys, don't trip. Those computer parts are expensive."

Right: Every now and then staff is invited to attend company trips. Staff females were invited to the mall and a movie by Tango Company. "Ummmmm .... yeah... CPT Edwards, did you get that memo? If you could unlock the passenger door, that would be great," says C/MSG Allison Jaslow.

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Below: Paper and microphone are the most important tools to C/LTC Shawn Dillon. As BC, he speaks at all of the special events here at Wewo.

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Studying is a major part of any college cadet's life here at Wewo. Being a member of staff and a student stretches the limits oftime management. By CQ time we all feel the same way C/MAJCavilena Notz looks; but we continue to push on to get everything done, even if it means getting no sleep at all.

Below: "Yes, I will clean my room," says C/MSG Katie Cook as she smiles sweetly and slips into her room.

All photos by Jamiah Edwards.

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"Batter up." C/CPT Jamiah Edwards looks as if she can hit a homer in the bat­ting cage during a putt-putt golfing trip during mandatory fun. The key word here is looks.

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Right: C/MAJ Dustin Berry and C/CPT Cavilena Notz discuss parade procedures as C/SFC Allison Jaslow practices the script.

Above: BC Shawn Dillon prepares for formation. We don't know how they do it in Franklin, Tennessee; but according to the rules and regs, he needs a haircut. Below: Caught in the camera lights, C/CPT Amanda Goodman holds her ketchup at the Parents' Weekend barbeque.

C/SFC Allison Jaslow gets caught with one too many hot dogs at COL Jerry Brown's house.

Right: C/MAJ Dustin Berry poses as C/CPT Jamiah Edwards' white knight in shining armor as a Halloween joke.

All photos by Jamiah Edwards.

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Gifts exchanged , friendships given and snatched away. Christmas to staff t h i s y e a r is one reached with much work and dedica­tion. Many obstacles have to be overcome such as distinguish­ing between profes­sional and personal relationships. Once the line is drawn, C h r i s t m a s comes faster and work is easier. We look past Christmas to what the rest of the year holds for us. Thanks for the gifts and lessons taught and well learned.

Cadets Bryan Haynie and Aysha Meyers watch as C/CPT Amanda Goodman places lights on the tree. Photo by C/CSM Fritz Beck.

Thanks to C/CPT Amanda Goodman and C/CSM Fritz Beck, staff has a Christmas tree. It is adorned with stockings for each staff member, ornaments, candy and lights.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Below: "CSM Beck, the lights are for the tree." As C/CPT Amanda Goodman and C/CSM Fritz Beck unwind the lights, he gets a little twisted up and carried away with holiday cheer.

Nothing like shopping at "The Plaza" in Kansas City for Christmas gifts. C/CSM Fritz Beck and C/MAJ Dustin Berry try on hats to show their hip style. Nice scarf, MAJ Berry.

All photos by Amanda Goodman unless otherwise noted.

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Left: "You know what, CPT Robinson? We fin­ished?" states C/MAJ Cavi lena Notz . "Yes ma'am, we got hit in the face, but we kept going," replies C/CPT Lala Ro­binson. The mess hall dining tables are places of great reflection, dis­agreements and truce making for battalion staff this year.

LTC Michael Byrd many times shares a laugh, an encouraging word and even a stern look with staff members. Today he shares lunch with C/CSM Fritz Beck, C/CPT Jeremiah Watson and BO Aboulrabman AL-Othman.

Concentration such as C/MAJ Dustin Berry uses here is the only thing that keeps us focused.

"Do you think we will be able to finish strong?" asks C/LTC Shawn Dillon. "I don't know, Dillon; we still have 15 days and a wake up left," answers C/CSG Fritz Beck.

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COLLEGE: HOT OR NOT

Anna Samilin voted Coolest Cadet on Campus.

Dusti Tabor voted Most Likely to be President.

Most Likely to be BC:

Most Likely to be a General:

Coolest Cadet on Campus:

Coolest Tac on campus:

Coolest Teacher:

Prettiest Female:

Handsomest Male:

Most Ate Up Cadet:

To be Shot by Own People:

Attend Kemper Next Year:

Most Likely to Succeed:

Biggest Flirt (Female):

Biggest Flirt (Male):

Biggest Jerk:

To be President:

To be Commandant:

Is WEWO really Haunted?

Favorite Pastime:

Biggest Fad:

Funniest Moment:

Winner Timothy Heisler

Fritz Beck

Anna Samilin

SGT Brian Palmer

CPT Scott Nelson

Aysha Meyers

Joe Ensminger

Roger Webb

Robert O'Dell

Patrick Griffin-Hall

Cavilena Notz

Brianne Pinkerton

Samuel Rhodes

Josh Summers

Dusti Tabor

Issac Stickley

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Jedidiah Lausen

SSG Robert Arnold

Ms. Connie Green

Dusti Tabor

Daniel Mitchell

Robert O'Dell

Shawn Dillon

Dustin Berry Trenton Knox

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Lesa Fogaapiapi

James Blake

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Jerad Nichols

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LTC Michael Desens gives a quick laugh before he puts on his serious face. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

C/MAJ Dustin Berry, C/LTC Shawn Dillon, C/1LT Joshua Summers, and C/SFC Joe Ensminger work together to complete the task. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

Loyalty - Bear true faith and allegiance to the US Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers Duty - Fulfill your obligations Respect - Treat people as they should be treated Selfless Service - Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own Honor - Live up to all the Army values Integrity - Do what is right, legally and morally Personal Courage - Face fear, danger, or adversity

C/SGT Colby Sparrow concentrates on finding his next point. Photo by Amanda Goodman

LTC Michael Byrd laughs to start the day. Photo by Amanda Goodman

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C/CPT Thomas Bannister and SFC Rick Hutchinson judge the individual drill down during Wentworth's Dragon Drill.

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C/1SG David Kolinofsky teaches Cadet Jereme Roesing how to operate a weapon while C/1SG Hunter Wilke watches.

C/SSG Joeseph Gasnick commands his dedicated drill team at the Tri-Mil.

Wentworth high school cadets attend JROTC class for two, 50-minute sessions and participate in a two-hour Leader­ship Lab weekly. The current curriculum is made up of several sub courses designed to promote the development of positive self-esteem, good citizenship, self-confidence, technology awareness and personal responsibility. The cours­es include instruction in first aid, drug abuse prevention, leadership, time management, communication, career oppor­tunities, military history, personal financial management skills, map reading, safety, values, and various contempo­rary issues. Additionally, the JROTC department sponsors five different extra-curricular activities available to cadets in good academic standing: the Cannon Crew, the Color Guard, the Honor Guard, the Drill Team and the Marksman­ship Team. Participation in these activities is open to cadets who desire to develop additional skills and aptitudes while contributing additionally to the cadet life at the Academy. Participating cadets are typically those who exemplify the highest degree of honor, pride, self-discipline, and integrity and a high sense of selfless service. The weekly Leadership Labs provide an additional leader development opportunity for high school cadets. The JROTC segment of the Went­worth Corps of Cadets is organized into a student-led JROTC Battalion. The battalion plans, organizes, coordinates and executes various activities. Cadet leaders train newer cadets to perform close order drill and ceremonies, manual of arms, physical fitness and other skills. The JROTC staff continually and closely evaluate cadet performance, both in the leadership and "followership" roles. The JROTC Program in general and the Leadership Labs in particular pro­vide an unparalleled opportunity for cadets to lead and to be held accountable for the operational performance of their subordinate cadets and unit.

62 C/LTC Jeremiah Watson, battalion commander and C/CPT Julie Thanki, battalion adjutant; hold many awards earned by the JROTC corps.

Despite many setbacks this year has seen, we as a corps have ended strong. We had many changes in the cadet structure, from Battalion Commanderon down; yet you all did a wonderful job. Not only did you maintain but also improved the standards set forth by last year's JROTC Corps. We are an Honor Unit with Distinction so continue to wear our gold star and be proud to hold your head high. Have a great summer and I look forward to seeing you return for a cadre position next year not only in the JROTC Corps, but also the 123rd Corps of Cadets.

C/LTC Jeremiah Watson

JROTC

C/LTC Jeremiah Watson conducts a little PT for the cadets in a JROTC lab that is held every Thursday; the cadets play games and learn special tactics and maneuvers and how to work as one unit with the help of a retired drill sergeant.

C/CPT Ian McCaul stands proudly at attention as he guides all the cadets in the during a JROTC parade this fall. McCaul expresses a look of uncertainty as he pre­pares to call the corps to present arms. Sir, do you know what you are doing? Because this isn't a computer game.

The JROTC cadets take a long break after working in the woods, making Perkins trail and building out of wood and mud with their fellow cadets. These types of activities have really brought a unity among the corps and are a great foundation upon which to build ever­lasting friendships.

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Cadets in the JROTC, Let one, fourth hour class, learn first aid. Fixing battle wounds, CPR and how to use limited supplies that are around you can save lives. Thank you, SFC Hutchinson.

Oscar Company stands in the gleaming sunlight at dusk during a JROTC parade this past fall which Oscar Company won under the command of C/CPT Tom Bannister.

A cadet prepares to repel down a rock face during the JROTC summer camp of 2001, which was in Fort Riley, KS, in the one hundred and five degree heat.

C/CPT Issac Stickley, Cadet Jessie Mercer, and LTC Michael Byrd, enjoy a ride in LTC Byrd's truck during the community service project conducted this spring.

C/1LT Ian McCaul presents the JROTC battalion to LTC Michael Byrd. Although he is in the battalion commander's spot, he is only filling in for C/LTC Jeremiah Watson, who is the battalion commander of the 122nd JROTC Cadets.

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Mrs. Rositia Dial spends most of her day on the phone receiv­ing and giving information for the cadets involved in all areas of the SROTC department.

Senior Reserve Of f i ce rs Tra in ing Corps

The Senior ROTC department plays a major role in recruiting college students to attend Wentworth Military Academy. They hand out 2 + 2, MJC (Military Junior College) and campus-based scholarships to those interested in one day becoming offi­cers in the US Army. To qualify one must graduate from high school with a 2.5 gpa, have a GED or complete Show Me Chal­lenge (a GED program available for Missouri residents). When the application process is finished, the prospective student takes a DODMERB, Department of Defense Medical Exam Review Board, which is an extensive physical because cadet command doesn't want broke people. After passing the physi­cal, the cadet attends a paid camp called Camp Lead, formally known as Basic Camp, at Ft Knox, Kentucky, to validate the scholarship. Upon graduation the cadet has time either to accept or deny the opportunity to attend Wewo.

Left: SFC Michael Parker, the MS 3 instructor, answers questions of incoming cadets who are considering attending Wentworth. Right: LTC Michael Desens sits behind his computer most of the day typing memos and reading and receiving e-mails to make sure his department is up to speed. All pictures by Jamiah Edwards.

Right: LTC Michael Desens, SFC Michael Parker, CPT LaDaryl Franklin, MAJ Dan Frickenshmidt and then CPT Billie Hamlet have lunch after returning from the fall FTX. The ROTC cadre not only instruct their cadets in the classroom, but they also partake in our prac-

, tical exercises as well. Their presence is seen, felt and heard during labs throughout the year.

Physical Training

PT is a required class for all SROTC cadets from 1400 to 1530(4-5:30 pm) three days a week. It is geared toward developing a workout rou­tine that will stick with us the rest of our lives. Below: C/2LT Yami Rolon does sit-ups during circuit training. Right: MAJ Bill Hamlet stretches before going for a run with the troops.

Academic The Forefront

The SROTC scholarships require that all contracted cadets must maintain a 2.5 or better. In order to help students main­tain this GPA, the ROTC department has designed a study hall where cadets can study quietly and/or receive help from other classmates.

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Left: At the Dining In the MS IPs imitate taking a road trip with CPT Lerdal Franklin played by C/SFC Allison Jaslow. Passengers are C/ILT Shirley Ziser and C/ILT Josh Summers and the one car sick is C/1SG Daniel Mitchell.

Above: C/CPT Amanda Goodman shows what lab is really like for an MSI. "What type of flower is that?"

Left: C/2LT Matt Branson scopes out the enemy while C/CSM Fritz Beck pulls security. In the background C/2LT Zachary Zufall and C/LTC Shawn Dillon "pac" it down really nice. Right: "But, MAJ Notz, PLEASE?" pleads C/CPT Nick Jenkins. "No, CPT Jenkins, we cannot leave lab and goto Disneyland" says C/MAJ Notz. Cadet Joe Ensminger plays Bay-

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MAJ Dan Frickenshmidt, MAJ Bill Hamilet and his lovely wife receive certificates and awards from COL Jerry Brown at a parade held in their honor as they leave Wentworth after dedicated service to the SROTC department.

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Left: "I'm afraid I have to totally disagree, Sir," says C/CPT Sean Cochran as he talks to LTC Michael Desens at Ranger Challenge Competition.

Edwin Hernandez, Carly Kulusa, Jamiah Edwards, Dustin Berry, Daniel Jemmott, Shawn Dillon, Daniel Oster, Josh Summers, Joe Dayment, Daniel Mitchell, Kent Blacklidge, Sean Cochran, and CPT Hamlet pose for a Ranger Challenge picture.

Left: Dustin Berry would have us believe that Ranger Challenge is hard. Here he is being graded on assembling and disassembling an M-16. But above cadet Karly Kulesza shows us the truth.

Cadet Captains Sean Cochran, Nick Jenkins and Jedy Lausen share laughs as they eat to end an FTX. Good job this year, MSIV's. We have shared laughs, tears, good times and bad; but most of all we have shared life experiences.

RED DRAGON ATHLETICS

Athletic Director, MAJ Bob Gibson, says, "My two years of athletics participation prepared me physically and mentally for competition at a four-year university after graduating WMA." Gibson attended Wentworth from fall of 1968 to spring of 1970. He lettered two years in football, basketball, and tennis. He made semi­finals in State in Doubles, Region 16. He was also awarded the Bill Cook award two years in a row, the Jeff Parott Award, and was runner-up in the Ted Messmor Award. Gibson is pictured at left at WMA this year and at right during his cadet years at WMA.

Football: Dragons take Polo down

Basketball: Dragons vs. Booneville

C/1SG David Kolinofsky takes the ball.

The football team is going for a tackle.

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JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL

Front row: Dane Kirkpatrick, Peter Martin-Jones, Terry Meyers, Mitchell Bomberger, Derek Rau. Middle row: Casey Hewitt, Kendrick Castillo, Wesley Parkhurst, Michael Owens, Seth Kursel, Ryan Sulek. Back row: Blake Farinas, Chris Andrews, Alec Smith, Tommy Mosley, Michael Miller, Rhinehold Leight, Derek Ethridge.

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The 2001 Junior high football season was definitely an adventure in perseverance. The majority of the cadets had little, if any, prior football experience coming into the season. Through hard work, and many hot afternoon practices, the team made great improvements in their techniques and basic fundamentals.

It was a good year for junior high football at WMA. We finished the season 2-3, with wins over Orrick and Norborne, and the losses coming from Lone Jack, Braymer and Polo. Rhinehold Leight was named team MVP of the junior high football team at the fall sports banquet.

It was truly an enjoyable season and a privilege to serve as the coach.

— CPT Quenton Bainbridge

WENTWORTH DRAGONS FOOTBALL

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Pictures by Aysha Meyers Running back William Black goes for a touch­down.

Coaches: Quenton Bainbridge, Cliff Cromer. Brad Fischer, Robert Fergu­son, Rick Wilkson. Managers: Thomas Aikmus, Jesse Mercer, Cole Robin-

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The 2001 WM A Football season got off to a bad start with an 0-5 record after five games. However, things improved for the Dragons with a win over MM A in the sixth game of the season. We went on to beat the next three teams, with victories over Norbome, Higginsville, and Lexington. We ended the season with a 4-6 record, with a disappointing one point loss to Kemper in the last game of the season. Season highlights include a victory over Norbome at home­coming and a winning touchdown pass at the buzzer against Lexington in the last home game of the season. Although we lost some games that we should have won, it was a great season. We posted WMA's best record in years, and had a lot of fun in the process. Our success is largely due to the excellent lead­ership, both from the coaches and team captains. However, the main factor in our team's success was the enormous amount of effort put forth in practice. We spent hours drilling our plays to perfection and had countless 3-a-days during football camp. We could not have achieved at the level that we did with­out the full cooperation and dedication of every member of our squad. Our team stressed the fact that everyone plays. No matter a person's size, if he had heart, then he played for us this year. Underclassmen were critical in showing other school's scout teams to our varsity squads in practice. We were a team, and when a game was on the line, we pulled together and brought home the win.

Written by C/2LT Ben Blakely Co-Captain of the 2001 football team

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The offense sets up for a play

Top Row: Coach Brad Fischer, C/CPL Thomas Connolly, Aaron Helvie, Jordan Circle, C/PVT Kurt Buddemyer, Jehramy Heim, Coach; C/1LT Josh Summers. Middle Row: Phillip Schamehorn, C/1LT James Blake, C/SGT Benjamin Christen-son, C/1SG Chris Julius. Bottom Row: C/PFC Christopher Gailey, Tyler Mulholland, C/SGT Vernon Johnson, C/SFC Jason Manley. "The Wrestlers have improved tremendously. We are sounder in technique and knowledge. Our cadets also show a poise and charac­ter in competition that is a credit to the Corps. I think this group has, through hard work and great atti­tude, allowed the Wentworth wrestling program to gain respect and acceptance in the wrestling com­munity." — Coach Fischer

JR HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

li Returning team captains, C/1SG Hunter Wilke and C/2LT Ben­jamin Blakely, represent the team. Team members are: C/SGT Mathew Hardy, Chris Hedrick C/SGT Ryan Holtzman, C/SSG Terry Ratzlaff, C/SSG Jereme Rosing. C/SGT Colby Sparrow, Kyle Watson, C/2LT William Watson, and Alex Westervelt. "We have an excellent program and we're optimistic for our chances at State this season." — C/2LT Blakely "We suffered a huge loss over winter break, with the death of our coach and mentor, MAJ Francis M. Johnson. Asa team captain, I dedicate this year's success to his memory." — C/l SG Wilke 11

Top Row: Coach Quenton Bainbridge, Coach Brad Fischer, C/1LT Josh Summers. Bottom Row: C/PFC Wesley Parkhurst, Alex Smith, C/SGT Reinhold Leicht, C/CPL Kendrick Castil­lo. "Coach Bainbridge and I are very pleased with the effort and attitude of the junior high wrestlers. We did not know exactly what to expect in the first year of the junior high program. The cadets brought natural ability, determination, and a willing­ness to learn that allowed each of them to be successful this year."

— Coach Fischer

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY

Front Row: Rorey Faraon, Jared Hieb, Holly Barnet, Annette Cox, Timothy Heisler, Alex Longyear. Middle Row: Josh Summers, Henry Shin, Chad Sanford, Henry Shapiro, Gregg Lutterman, Kevin Stan­ley. Back Row: Jed id iah Lausen, Jerad Nichols, Matt Tuchscher, Nick Jenkins, Frieden McLean, Josh Moores, Michael Lucky, MAJ Sam Rat-cliff. Not pictured: Daniel Jem-mott.

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The team lines up and gets ready for their meet.

High School

Front Row: Gregg Lutterman, Daniel Jemmott. Back Row: Jared Hieb, Kevin Stanley, Henry Shapiro, Henry Shin, and Josh Moores.

Cross Country

MAJ Ratcliff is loved by all his team for the exceptional job that he does with his run­ners. Photo by Aysha Meyers

Above: Coach Ratcliff talks to runner James Bell after one of Bell's competing runs. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

Right: Runner John Goulding pushes his way towards the finish line during a meet held in Richmond. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

John Goulding, James Bell, Vernon Johnson, and Coach Sam Ratcliff.

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The winter track team consists of from left to right: Kevin Stanley, Frieden McLean, Alex Longyear, and Henry Shapiro. Not pictured: Jared Hieb. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

Frieden McLean gets in his stance as he prepares for a practice run. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

HIGH SCHOOL WINTER TRACK

Ben Christensen steps up to the line and prepares for the race. Photo by Aysha Mey­ers.

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Back row: Thomas Aikmus, Kevin Slocum, Thomas Connolly, Jordan Cir­cle, David Kolinofsky, Ian McCaul, Brandon Blais. Front row: John Vico-ry, Andrew Wommack, Keith Raymond, Erich Schmidt, James Bell, Ver­non Johnson, Ben Christensen, James Blake. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

Left: Brandon Blais passes the baton to Ian McCaul in the 4 by 4 medley. Photo by Aysha Meyers. Andy Wommack turns the

corner in the 4 by 4 medley. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR COLLEGE

TRACK

Coach Sam Ratcliffe admires his track Ian McCaul, David Kolinofsky and Brandon Blais run hard Coach Brad Fischer sees all. Photo by stars. Photo by April Pinkston at practice. Photo by April Pinkston Kathleen Cook

High School. Left: Top Row: Coach Brad Fischer, Andy Wommack, Jordan Circle, David Kolinofsky, Stephen Long, Ian McCaul, Coach Sam Ratcliffe. Middle Row: Keith Raymond, Brandon Blais, Kevin Slocum, Thomas Connolly. Bottom Row: Vernon Johnson, Ben­jamin Christensen, John Vicory, James Blake. Not Pic­tured: Erich Schmidt, April Pinkston.

These runners enjoy a sack lunch after running in a track meet. Photo by Aysha Meyers

Junior College. Right: Top Row: Alex Longyear, Coach Sam Ratcliffe, Henry Shapiro. Bottom Row: Frieden McLean, Josh Summers, Jared Hieb, Kevin Stanley. Photo by Issac Stickley

These junior college track stars take a break. Photo by April Pinkston

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INTRO TO CLUBS

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C A R S

C a d e t T a y l o r Lewis shows off one of his stunts, "the Ollie." Cadet Lewis is an experi­enced skater who enrolled at Went-wor th six weeks before graduation.

Cadet Blake Farinas shows off his skating moves.

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"It just won't go." Cadet Alex Thome is getting frus­trated because his car won't go.

Cadet Alex Thome is trying to fix his car because it won't start.

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SCUBA DIVING CLASS

Cadet Mitchell Bomberger prepares his equipment for his scuba class that takes place during athletics.

The scuba class, sponsored by CPT Chris Withrow, gets their first lesson.

Captain Chris Withrow guides Cadet Caitlin Murphy while she is lost and confused.

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S.C.U.B.A.

Left: Ci PVT Mitchell Bomberg­er checks his equipment before strapping it on and trusting his life to it. Although the SCUBA course was fun for all cadets, safety was always the main focus as it is with SCUBA divers everywhere.

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Cadet Dustin Lilly prepares to submerge dur­ing the snorkle phase of the SCUBA certifica­tion.

Right: Cadet Terry Meyers adjusts his weight belt before attaching it to his gear. A weight belt is used so SCUBA divers can walk on the bottom of the ocean, or in this case, the pool.

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Cadet Benjamin Mulligan clears the water out of his equipment before putting it away for the day although he loves to come back to the welcoming aroma of mildew for future classes.

DRILL TEAM Photos by Kathleen Cook

C/2LT Kasey Mullenioux and C/SGT Mathew Bishoff are competing in theirexhibition at Lee's Summit.

C/2LT Kasey Mullenioux and C/SGT Math­ew Bishoff stand with pride after winning a 2nd

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RIFLE TEAM

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Above: College freshman. Cadet Fuad Feshitan, signs in as a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Right: Cadet LTC Shawn Dillon, president of Phi Theta Kappa, carries the flame that he will pass on to the new members of the honor society.

Established by Missouri two-year college presidents in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society serves to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students and provide opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming. Today, Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 1.3 million members and 1,100 chapters located in 50 United States, U.S. territories, Canada, Germany, and Japan. In 1929, the American Association of Community Colleges recognized Phi Theta Kappa as the official honor society for two-year colleges.

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The new members of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society are sworn in at a ceremony held in the cadet chapel in April.

CIVIL WAR CLUB

LTC James Ahrens, Cadets Chris Berman and Alex Bernard. (Not pictured of the Civil War Club are Terry Ratzlaff, Jason Manley, Jerome Thompson and Kurt Buddemeyer).

A cadet aims for a Yankee in the Marshall reenactment.

Top left: the cadets march at Marshall after a hard day of shooting Yankees; their muskets weigh nine pounds.

Left: Cadets shoot their way out of hostile territory in the Marshall reenactment, which was one of the four that took place during this year.

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YEARBOOK STAFF

Front row: April Pinkston, Amanda Goodman, LaTawnya Robinson, Jamiah Edwards, Alli­son Jaslow. Back row: Aysha Meyers, William Watson, Issac Stickley, and Kathleen Cook.

Latawnya Robinson: Yearbook Editor. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

Jamiah Edwards, Matt Dorrough, Joe Ens-minger, LaTawnya Robinson, Amanda Good­man, and Aysha Meyers sit at Ms. Green's pizza party.

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J a m i a h Edwards : Yearbook Editor.

Editors: Jamiah Edwards LaTawnya Robinson Staff: Kathleen Cook Amanda Goodman Allison Jaslow Aysha Meyers April Pinkston Issac Stickley William Watson Sponsor: Connie Green

Connie Green: Yearbook Sponser. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

AMERISERVE

Left: Morning staff includes -Front Row: Pam Ratliff, Dom-inque Coward, Angela Cumb, Sharon Brown. Back Row: Betty Grigsby, Brenda Turner, John Ishner, and Rhonda Stroud. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

The 122nd Corps of Cadets would like to thank Ameri Serve for such a wonderful job. They always go out of their way to sat­isfy the corps. Working overtime for our banquets, cooking us barbeques, and think­ing of something creative to aid morale every once in a while. We would like to thank Director John Ishner, assistant man­ager Joe Melvin and their staff. Thank you for making this year ten times better.

Night staff includes from left to right William Crumbell, Rachelle Brown, Nancy Whitesitt, and Juanita Naas. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

The 122ndcorpsof cadets would like to thank Mrs. Carol LaJaunie and her staff for all the hard work they do. The long hours they stay on campus to help us out and the late night cardrivestothe hos­pital prove they care. Mrs. LaJaunie. Mrs. Calen­der, Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Cole, thank you for your time.

INFIRMARY

Mrs. Brooks just misses the camera. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

Mrs. LaJaunie attempts to hide from the camera, but she didn't get very far. Photo by Aysha Meyers.

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GROUNDSKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE

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Bob Drake and Major General John Little talk about what needs to take place on campus for next year.

Mrs. Cathie Rosenberg, the administrative assistant for National, works steadily on the groundskeeping books for the year.

Here is Ray. No one knows his last name but the cadets have certainly learned a lot about women from his wise teachings this year.

Above: Gary Shoshone and Paul Johnston work extremely hard in National head­quarters, making door frames, windows, and getting equipment prepared.

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Left: a Ford truck hauling two Nation­al workers at 10:30 a.m. Must be going on an errand???

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Cadet Brian Haynie and C/1SG Chris Julius get some much needed relaxation after a hard day at WMA so they relax in the hot tub and just chill out.

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Cadet Tomas Anthony Connolly III is in a daze after shining his brass for five consecutive hours. Connolly, calm down; you'll shine your fingers right off.

Cadet Paul Carlson gets a major spray of shaving cream after being caught as the "shaving cream ban­dit" in Bravo Company, where he went into other cadets' rooms and shaving creamed their faces while they were sleeping at one o'clock in the morning. Bravo never lets anything go unpunished so that each and every cadet learns from his mistake.

CADET LIFE

C/lLT S h i r l e y Ziser gives C/SSG Sarah Beale a piggyback ride down t h e h a l l . P h o t o by Aysha Meyers

C/Leonard Sagapolutele gets the crowd going with some cheers at the Wentworth VS Kemper game.

C/lSGT Hunter Wilke g i v e s C/SGT K e v i n Clark a ride on all Sours. P h o t o b y J a m i a h Edwards

LTC Mike Kirby/Commandant of Cadets gives the Wednesday night vespers every week.

Cadet Brandon Bla is and Cadet John Gould-ing show their affection at the supper table.

A few guys from Alpha decide to pick up the trash on the top of Sandford Sell­ers Barracks. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

C/CPT Amanda Good­man t a l k s t o C/SFC Keith Fishback on the steps of Groendyke.

C/MSG K a t i e Cook tr ies to in t imidate C/lSG David Koli-n o f s k y w i t h t h e blade of a saber dur­i n g s e n i o r p i c t u r e day.

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C / C P T L a T a w n y a Robinson relaxes dur­ing her personal time. Photo by Amanda Good­man

C/CPT Amanda Good­man and C/CPT Issac Stickley paint the Bat­t a l i o n Order ly room while talking to C/CPT Jeremiah Watson.

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C/SSG Sarah Beale , C/SFC April Pinkston, and C/SFC Holly Har­nett smile for the cam­era at a Tango Company p i z z a p a r t y i n Groendyke. Photo by Aysha Meyers

Every Day Is A Great Day At Wentworth Military Academy!

C/2LT Yami Rolon, C/SSG Lesa Fogaapiapi, C/SGT Anna-Lisa Samilin, C/SFC Alpha Company gathers at the steps after every formation. Holly Barnett and C/SGT Carly Kulesza are just chillin' on their company floor. Photo by April Pinkston Photo by April Pinkston

C/CSM Herbert Beck and C/CPT Amanda Goodman hang out in the field house during Homecoming weekend.

Below: C/2LT Erich Schmidt and C/SGT Michael Bonilla brag about their point seven second touchdown during their football sea­son at a Wentworth vs. Kemper basketball game. Photo by April Pinkston

These cadets smile with excitement! They're getting ready to leave for Christmas break. Photo by Issac Stickley

Cadet Ryan Johnson, C/SGT Reinhold Leicht, and Cadet Justin Watters enjoy roasting marshmallows at a corps function. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

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C/1SGT Nicolette Haney inspects Cadet Fuad Feshitan's room during the Sunday inspection. Photo by Jamiah Edwards

This group of cadets must have experienced payday; they all seem to be having a great day.

C/2Lt Shirley Ziser, C/SFC Holly Barnett, and C/SFC April Pinkston get together for a photo. Friends till the end! Photo by Amanda Goodman

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Cadet Kara Maune and Cadet Erika Kirkpatrick shine their boots for lunch inspection. Photo by April Pinkston

Left: The wonderful halls of a high school student. Photo by Aysha Meyers

These junior college cadets let us take a peek at college life. Photo by Aysha Meyers

The Corp stands tall as they wait for the football team to score so they can sit down at the Wentworth VS Norborne football game.

HOMECOMING

C/1SG David Kolinofsky and Abdul Alothman block for the ball carrier.

Wentworth's mascot, the dragon, shows spirit by giving out candy during the parade.

The alumni perform a spectacular drill down during the Sunday indoor parade.

The color guard prepares their colors for C a d e t K d t h F i s h b a c k ; C a d g t I s s a c S t i d d a l u m n j fa c , e m o n s a n d B o d s Q n ;

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Echo Company's cadets Patrick Fullerton, C/SFC Joshua Daymont, C/lLTTom Bannister, and Chris Gailey demonstrate teamwork as they finish the patriotic float for the parade.

C/CPL Carly Kuelesza and C/CPT Nick Jenkins partner up during a slow number.

2nd Princess C/CPT Latawnya Robinson displays a genuine smile during the parade.

1st Princess C/SFC Holly Barnett and 1st Princess Cadet Brianne Pinkerton ride in the parade through downtown Lexington.

Queen C/CPT Ashya Myers displays a royal smile during the Homecoming Parade as Cadet Jason Manley walks beside the truck. Cadets Sandy Latua, Anna Samilin, and Vineta Aleki get their groove on at the dance.

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C/CPT Nick Jenkins and C/SFC April Pinkston reigned as this year's Valentine King and Queen due to money they raised for the senior class.

C/SFC Keith Fishback and C/SGT Kristen Florence won this year's Prince and Princess awards.

VALENTINES DANCE

C/CPT Scott Rolfe talks to C/1LT Shirley Ziser while enjoying his BBQ wings.

Cadet John Goulding enjoys the night with Cadet Alejandra Escarino.

C/1LT Joey Hill talks to C/SSG Sarah Beale while at the dance.

C/SFC April Pinkston shares the fun of spending time with fami­ly along with C/CPT Amanda Goodman.

The dance has some funky beats to get everyone on their feet. Way to go, D.J.!

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MILITARY BALL

Following a long tradit ion of having celebrity judges select the Wentworth Military Academy Military Ball Queens, Missouri Lt. Governor Joe Maxwell has selected the queens. Maxwell made his selection from over 30 candidates entered by cadets representing the battalion and each of the six com­panies. Company Queens and their dates. Top row: C/1SG Daniel Mitchell and HQ's queen C/SGT Dusti Tabor, cadet Jason Elbert and Bravo's queen C/CPL Annette Cox, 2LT Christopher Sherman and Tango's queen C/2LT Yami Rolon, Battalion Queen C/1LT Shirley Ziser and C/CPT Scott Rolfe, Echo's queen C/CPT Jamiah Edwards and her father Melvin Respress, Foxtrot 's queen cadet Asyha Mey­ers and cadet Brian Hynie. Bottom: Alpha's queen C/CPT LaTawnya Robinson and her brother H D James Robinson II.

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C/1 LT Shirley Ziser, Covington, KY, was selected to be the 2002 Battalion Queen. She was nominated by C/CPT Scott Rolfe of Echo Company. Cadet Ziser, a junior college sophomore, will be graduating this spring. Next fall she'll continue working on her bache­lor's degree at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Upon graduation from CMSU, she will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army. As a top student, Cadet Ziser is the commander of the Wentworth Military Academy Color Guard.

"I am very honored to be Military Ball Battalion Queen for 2002 and to be able to call Wentworth my second home. I realize that being a cadet here we have gained much more knowledge than any other cadet in an ROTC program. Attending Wentworth, we are very different because it becomes our daily routine to be a leader. It's almost like it is in our blood to be a leader at all times. I was able to experience the observation on how we are different from other cadets by attending the senior ROTC fall Field Training Exercise. We fell in at the position of attention, while teaching others what was going on when we were the ones who took the leadership positions. However the reason why we are different is not because of ROTC but because we attend this Acad­emy. I would like to give a special thanks to those peo­ple who took the time to recognize me. I would also like to say that I am proud to be graduating from Wentworth Military Academy."

-Shirley Ziser

Military Ball Pages. First Row: McKenzie Beck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Greg Beck from Lexington, MO; N a t a l i e O e t t i n g , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Oetting from L e x i n g t o n , M O ; K a y l e e Jo D o r r i s , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dorris from Lebannon, MO. Sec­ond R o w : J o n a t h a n Helm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Helm from Lexington, MO; Hay-den Hulver, son of Mr. Greg Hulver from Lee 's Summi t , MO; and Ms. Ronda Hulver from Lee's Summit, MO; Nicholas Swartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Swartz from

Lexington, MO. Third Row: Rachael Hackler, daughter of CPT and Mrs. Raymond Hackler from Odessa, MO; Olivia Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Anderson from Richmond, MO; Shayna Heathman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Heathman from Lexington, MO. Fourth Row: Ramsey Logan Skaggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Skaggs from Lexington, MO; Stephen Backs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Backs from Lexington, MO; Aaron Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller from Plymouth, MN.

The Arch of Steel is formed by all cadet officers and first sergeants for the graduating cadets & officers to walk through. C a d e t s J e d i d i a h L a u s e n a n d J a m e s L a u m o | j d o a fire d a n c g for ( h e fina,

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Cadet officers and first sergeants enjoy a lovely meal prepared by Ameri Serve at the officers' banquet.

Former Cadets James Lowman, Heather Hudson and George Hittner return for Military Ball

Two future cadets boogie on the dance floor.

Former Battalion Commander Joshua Porter, accompanied by his fiance, returns to his second home.

BC Shawn Dillon and Battalion queen, C/1LT Shirley Ziser, have the first dance.

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Kissing the flag. One proud Papa. Taking the oath.

First salute. One proud Mom.

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• COMMENCEMENT

CEREMONIES

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Left: A hug from a friend.

Below: The commencement speaker, Steve Oliver.

Below: Battalion staff— the last parade.

Above: Getting that diploma

Right: The color guard.

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Awards Ceremony — May 9, 2002

George C. Marshall Award — C/CPT LaTawnya Robinson

Department of the Army Superior Cadet Decoration — LET 3 C/CPT Jeremiah Watson, LET 2 C/CPT Anjuli Than

ki, LET 1 C/SSG Sarah Beale, MS 4 C/LTC Shawn Dillon, MS 3 C/SGT Vineta Aleki, MS 2 C/1LT Allison Jaslow,

MS 1 C/PFC Fuad Feshitan

Outstanding Junior ROTC Cadet Award — C/CPT Anjuli Thanki

Junior ROTC Leadership Awards — C/CPT Jeremiah Watson, C/CPT

Anjuli Thanki, C/1LT Ian McCaul, C/1LT Kathleen Cook, C/2LT

William Watson; CI 1LT Joseph Hill

Junior ROTC Citizenship Award — C/SSG Sarah Beale

American Legion Award for Most Improved JROTC Cadet — C/SSG Remy

Hanes

Sons of the American Revolution Award — C/SSG Henry Shin, C/lLTIan

McCaul

AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Award — MS 3 C/CPL Snow-C/LTC Shawn Dillon receives the Ted Messmore

ell Linsmeier, LET 3 C/SGT Benjamin Christensen, LET 2 C/SSG Kevin Honor Graduate Award.

Clark, LET 2 C/SSG Kevin Slocum, LET 1 C/SFC Ji-Sun Yang

American Legion Military Excellence — Gold Award, MS 4 C/MAJ Dustin Berry; Silver Award, MS 3 C/MSG Ben­

jamin Cutter; Bronze Award, JROTC C/1LT Joseph Hill

American Legion Scholastic Excellence — Gold, MS 4 C/LTC Shawn Dillon; Silver, MS 3 C/ISG Nicholette Haney;

Bronze, JROTC C/SSG Colby Sparrow

National Sojourners — C/1LT Allison Jaslow, C/SGT Derek Sellens

Army Recruiting Command JROTC Cadet Award — C/SGT Benjamin Christensen

VFW — C/SSG Kent Blacklidge, C/1 LT Ian McCaul

Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America Award — C/SSG Edwin

Hernandez, C/2LT Benjamin Bellows-Blakely

National Defense Industrial Association — C/LTC Shawn Dillon, C/SSG

Sarah Beale

Noncommissioned Officer Association — C/SFC Joseph Gasnick

Reserve Officer's Association Award — Gold, MS 4 C/MAJ Nathaniel

Oster; Silver, MS 3 C/SGT Anna Samilin; Bronze MS 2 C/SGT Aysha

Meyers; Bronze, HS SR C/2LT Benjamin Bellows-Blakely Steve Oliver presents the Oliver Family Tactical Officer Award to SSG Robert Arnold. 97

American Vets WWII — C/OLB Bryce

Fankhauser

MOWW (Military Order of World Wars) —

Silver Medal C/1LT Joshua Sum­

mers, Bronze Medal C/SGT Julian

Perez, Bronze Medal C/SFC James Bell

TROA — C/CPT Timothy Heisler, C/CPT

Jeremiah Watson C/CPT Sean Cochran accepts the Basore Outstanding Company Award on behalf of Bravo Company as the other company officers look on. Sco t t i sh R i t e of F r e e M a s o n r y — C / S F C

John Vicory

AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Military History — C/LTC Shawn Dillon, C/SFC John Vicory

Holzer Marksmanship — Outstanding Marksman C/2LT William Watson, Most Dedicated Marksman C/SGT Derek

Sellens

Best-Kept Rooms — C/SGT Michael Lucky, C/CPL Jerome Thompson, C/SFC John Vicory, C/SGT Reinhold Leicht,

C/SSG Kevin Slocum, C/SGT Dusti Tabor, C/SGT Anna Samilin

100% Deportment Award — C/SGT Rorey Faraon, C/CPT Timothy Heisler, C/SGT Jared Hieb, C/PFC Ishmael John­

son, C/SSG Alex Longyear, C/SGT Michael Lucky, C/OLB Greg Lutterman, C/SSG Frieden McLean, C/OLB

Joshua Moores, C/SGT Chad Sanford, C/PFC Henry Shapiro, C/SSG Henry Shin, C/SGT Kevin Stanley, C/CSM

Fritz Beck, C/MAJ Dustin Berry, C/SSG Michael Grimes, C/SSG Cameron Simpson, C/CPL Alex Thome, C/SFC

John Vicory, C/SGT Derek Etheridge, C/SGT Reinhold Leicht, C/2LT Eric Schuckmann, C/SSG Kevin Slocum,

C/SSG Walter Smith, C/SSG Colby Sparrow, C/SGT Vineta Aleki, C/SSG Sarah Beale, C/SSG Lesa Fogaapiapi,

C/1SG Nicholette Haney, C/SSG Sandy Lautua, C/CPT

LaTawnya Robinson, C/2LT Yamilet Rolon, C/SGT Anna Samilin,

C/SGT Dusti Tabor, C/PVT Aja Tuiasosopo, C/SFC Ji-Sun

Yang, C/SSG Whitney Young

Battalion Orderly of the Year Award — C/CPL Stephen Blaser

Awards Ceremony — May 17, 2002

Keith Maring Math Award — C/SSG Matthew Tuchscher

Robert Hepler History Award — C/1SG Nicholette Haney

Dean Buck Award — C/LTC Shawn Dillon

William R. Skinner Award — C/MAJ Nathaniel Oster MAJ Royce Noland receives the Oliver Family Faculty

Albert Park Junior College Math Award — C/SGT Kevin Stanley Recognition Award from Steve Oliver. 98

Chemical Rubber Company Press Freshman Chemistry Award — C/SGT Matthew Tuchscher

Roe Clemens Junior College Chemistry Award — C/PFC Henry Shapiro

Junior College Sophomore Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/LTC Shawn Dillon; 2nd Place, C/MAJ Nathaniel Oster;

3rd Place, C/SFC Thomas Hennenfent

Junior College Freshman Academic Awards — lsl

Place, C/SSG Matthew Tuchscher; 2nd Pace, C/SGT

Vineta Aleki; 3rd Place, C/PFC Henry Shapiro

The Cadle Plaque — Tango Company

Bausch and Lomb Award — C/OLB Andrew Worn-

mack

CPT Larry Brown Award — C/SSG Sarah Beale

Albert Park High School Math Award — C/SSG

Michael Grimes

Delmonte Academic Improvement Award — C/SFC

David Sharp

Roe Clemens High School Chemistry Award — C/SFC

John Vicory

Harvard Book Award — C/SGT Benjamin Christensen

George Washington Carver Awards — C/CPT Anjuli

Thanki, C/CPT Jeremiah Watson, C/OLB Andrew

Wommack

College Preparatory Studies Certificate — C/OLB

Andrew Wommack, C/CPT Anjuli Thanki, C/SFC

Leonardo Stacy, C/PFC Cameron Novack, C/1LT Battalion Commander C/LTC Shawn Dillon helps COLJerry E. Brown dis-play one of several awards he was given in recognition of his years ol service toWMA.

Ian McCaul, C/2LT Benjamin Bellows-Blakely,

C/OLB Thomas Bannister

United States of America Presidential Award for Educational Excellence — C/OLB Andrew Wommack, C/CPT Anjuli

Thanki

Outstanding Junior High Cadet Award — C/SGT Reinhold Leicht

High School Senior Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/CPT Anjuli Thanki; 2nd Place, C/MSG Andrew Wommack; 3rd

Place C/CPT Jeremiah Watson

High School Junior Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/SFC John Vicory; 2nd Place, C/SSG Sarah Beale; 3rd Place, C/SSG 99

Kevin Slocum

High School Sophomore Academic Awards — lsl Place,

C/SFC James Bell; 2nd Place, C/SSG Michael Grimes; 3rd

Place, C/PFC Alex Westervelt

High School Freshman Academic Awards — Is' Place,

C/SSG Colby Sparrow; 2nd Place, C/OLB Benjamin Mul­

ligan; 3rd Place, C/SGT Derek Sellens

8,h Grade Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/SGT Reinhold

Leicht; 2nd Place, C/CPL Kendrick Castillo

7th Grade Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/PVT Seth Kursel;

2nd Place, C/PVT Terry Meyers

6lh Grade Academic Awards — 1st Place, C/PVT Wyatt Lar-C/MAJ Nathaniel Oster accepts the Jack M. Burr Memorial Award.

son

Honor Council Recognition — C/ILT Joshua Summers, C/ILT Ian McCaul, C/ILT James Blake, C/ILT Joey Hill,

C/CPT Anjuli Thanki, C/CPT Scott Rolfe, and Chr. C/MAJ Dustin Berry

Special Talent in Publications — C/CPT LaTawnya Robinson

John J, Pirhalla Jr. Memorial Journalism Award — C/ILT Allison Jaslow

William Hinton Award — C/SGT Aysha Meyers

Charles S. Stevenson Award — C/1SG Nicholette Haney

Wikoff Greatest Improvement Award — C/SFC Joseph Gasnick

James A. Direnna Award — Echo Company

International Cadet Award — C/SGT Jisun Yang

Sellers-Wikoff-Schowengerdt Award — C/SFC John

Vicory, C/SFC Holly Barnett

Kendrick Don Fetrow Honor Guard Medal — C/SSG

Matthew Bischoff

Weldon W. Perry Commandant's Award — C/SFC

John Vicory

Frank Brown Memorial Award — C/SFC Christopher

Julius

Brown Plaque — Tango Company

COL and Mrs. Jerry E. Brown receive one of several special presentations made to them in honor of COL Brown's retirement as WMA President/Superintendent.

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John Walls Wrestling Award —

C/PVT Vernon Johnson

Benjamin F. Hoge Award - C/SGT

Kevin Stanley

Jeff Parrott Memorial Award —

C/SSG Frieden McLean

Medford Park Award — C/SFC

John Vicory

Del Podrebarac Award — C/SSG

James Bell

Bill Cook Awards — All Around C/PFC Annette Cox receives congratulations after accepting a Falcon Scholar Program Award.

Athlete (Junior College), C/SSG

Frieden McLean; Runner-up, C/SGT Kevin Stanley; All around Athlete (High School), C/SFC John Vicory; Run­

ner-up, C/OLB Andrew Wommack; All Around Athlete (Junior High ), C/SGT Derek Etheridge; Runner-up,

C/OLB Thomas Mosely

Bobby Price Memorial Award — C/1LT Benjamin Bellows-Blakely

Willoughby Sportsmanship Award — C/OLB Andrew Wommack

Ralph Conger Award — C/SFC John Vicory

U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award — C/SSG Kevin Slocum

NJCAA Division III Championship Cross Country Meet — C/SGT Kevin Stanley, C/SSG Henry Shin, C/OLB Gregg

Lutterman, C/OLB Joshua Moores, C/PFC Jerad Nichols, C/1SG Dan Jemmott, C/SGT Jared Hieb

Athletic Ail-American Team (Cross Country) — C/SSG Henry Shin, C/SGT Jared Hieb, C/SGT Kevin Stanley, C/OLB

Gregg Lutterman, C/LTC Shawn Dillon

NJCCA Indoor Track and Field Championship Meet Qualifiers — C/SGT Kevin Stanley, 5 Kilometer Run; C/SSG

Frieden McLean, 200-Meter Dash

Best Bandsman Awards — New Boy, C/SSG Walter Smith; Old Boy, C/SGT Frederick Butler

Most Improved Musician — C/SSG Colby Sparrow

Arion Award — C/2LT Benjamin Bellows-Blakely, C/OLB Andrew Wommack

MAJ L. Keith Maring Math Scholarship Award — C/OLB Jeremy Garton

Alumni Association Scholarship — C/SSG Jesse Mercer, C/SGT Kathleen Cook

COL Jerry E. Brown Falcon Scholarship — Joshua P. Tanner

Bryan Peck Memorial Scholarship — C/SGT Benjamin Christensen 101

Ameriserve Scholarships — C/MSG Kathleen Cook, C/SGT Benjamin Christensen

Robert M. Martin Memorial Scholarship — C/SSG Sarah Beale

2+2 Achievement Awards — C/ILT Allison Jaslow, C/SGT Aysha Meyers, C/ISG Daniel Mitchell, C/ILT Joshua

Summers, C/1LT Shirley Ziser

Falcon Scholar Program — C/PFC Annette Cox, Cadet Rorey Faraon, Cadet Frieden McLean, C/SGT Jared Hieb,

C/SSG Alex Longyear, C/SGT Michael Lucky, C/OLB Gregg Lutterman, C/OLB Joshua Moores, C/SGT Chad San-

ford, C/PFC Henry Shapiro, C/SGT Kevin Stanley, C/SGT Matthew Tuchscher

F Company Special Recognition Awards — C/SGT

Jared Hieb, C/SGT Matthew Tuchscher

Commanders Award — C/LTC Shawn Dillon,

C/MAJ Dustin Berry, C/CSM Fritz Beck, C/CPT

Patrick Griffin-Hall, C/CPT Sean Cochran,

C/CPT Scott Rolfe, C/CPT Joseph Hill, C/MAJ

Nathaniel Oster, C/CPT Anjuli Thanki

Outstanding Company Commander — C/CPT Sean

Cochran

Special Distinction Company — Tango Company COL Jerry E. Brown presents his Falcon Scholarship to Joshua P. Tanner.

Association of Military Colleges and Schools —

C/CPT Jeremiah Watson, C/MAJ Dustin Berry

James McBrayer Sellers Award — C/CPT Amanda Goodman

Special Presentations — COL and Mrs. Jerry E. Brown

Commencement Awards — May 18, 2002

Oliver Family Faculty Recognition Award — MAJ Royce Noland

Oliver Family Tactical Officer Award — SSG Robert Arnold

President's Award for Commitment — Dr. Roger Hamilton

Jack M. Burr Memorial Award — C/MAJ Nathaniel Oster

Ted Messmore Honor Graduate Award — C/LTC Shawn Dillon

Basore Outstanding Company Award — Bravo Company

Medallion Award — Stephen Oliver

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ANJULITHANKI

Congratulation on achieving your goal

We are very proud of you

And with your continued success.

We always knew that someday

You would become...

THE FINE LEADER

Love, Always,

Mom and Dad Vik and Brianna Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

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BRYAN KEITH HAYNIE

OUR SUPER HERO

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You accepted the challenge and succeeded! Your family i s so very proud of you.

I love the man you have become! Love, Mom

DANIEL ALBERTO JEMMOTT JR.

Son, the last 20 years have gone by so very fast; It seems like only yesterday you were beginning head start. We wish the years would slow down so that we could spend

More of those special and precious quality times with you. Jr., you have given us so many memories from your first smile.

To your first day in the Academy. Now you are graduating And receiving your Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army;

Rising above your own expectations, and surpassing my own military Accomplishments, you continue to fill us with pride and provide Us with wonderful memories. Son, we are so very proud of you.

God has blessed you with a unique personality, mind and spirit has Touched many lives and has blessed you with a unique personality Mind and spirit that have already gotten you very far in life.

Your spirit has touched many lives and has blessed more than you Would ever know. To you life is an adventure full of fun. Very competitive with lots to see and do. For the day you Were born you were one of a kind, with a free spirit that

Allowed you to go for anything you put your mind to. Sometimes that spirit got you into troubles, but you

Learned from those experiences. You have grown, and you Have discovered that life's adventures are not always easy.

As you face more of life's adventures and you definitely will, Keep in mind, Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through

Christ who strengthens me." Keep that wonderful sense of humor, that loving nature, Adventurous spirit. Always hold on to your dreams and Strive to reach your goals. We thank God for you. Our

Prayer for you is to continue on the path the Lord has set For you. Wherever you go, whatever you do, remember always To put God first. Thank you, Jr., for filling the years With so much happiness and adventure for us to treasure.

"The Lord bless you keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face

toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26

"Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He

will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Love Always, Daddy, Mommy, Giovanni, Deshawn, David, Dezerie,

Dad, Mom and Grandma

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you'll make a good life.

We love You! Mom, Dad, and Sarah

ANDI WOMMACK CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TERRIFIC SON! GOD MADE YOU SPECIAL AND HAS WONDERFUL PLANS FOR YOU. WE ARE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BRIGHT FUTURE.

LOVE, MOM AND DAD

Well, Fritz, the day has come when you're finally graduating from junior college. It's unbe­lievable you've been in military school for eight years; five of those eight were a struggle for both of us.

Remember your first year at Carson Long? Dad was so proud of you and to see you doing so well compared to public school and all your rights.

I was always proud of your achievements. Even though I may have been hard on you at times, I knew you had it in you. I've always wanted better for you than what I had.

I know Dad is probably looking down on you, and he's gloating. I know he's so proud of you and knowing he did the right thing for your education. I know it was right for you, too!

From the time you were a little guy, you were always dressed in camouflage and digging holes in the yard; you and your friends loved to play Army.

It used to be funny to watch. But look at you now.

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Congratulations, Love Always, Mom and Dad

The yearbook staff would like to wish all the graduating seniors,

junior college sophomores.

Falcons and Shin a wonderful

and prosperous future. Congratulations on a job

well done.

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You ane tRuLy des t i ned to f u l f i l l youH goals and dneams. W e ane so pRoud o f you and haue c o n f i d e n c e youuMLL succeed i n Life's endeauoRS.

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IT'S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY GETTING TO GRADUATION.

I'M PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE AND THE LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENTS YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED. YOUR JOURNEY IS JUST THE BEGINNING. ENJOY THE ADVEN­TURES OF LIFE. I WISH YOU STRENGTH, WISDOM, COURAGE, PROSPERITY AND MOSTLY HAPPINESS IN YOUR FUTURE. REMEMBER, I'LL BE THERE HELPING YOU.

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