2015 Chosin Few Parade

2015-16 Giving Report & Year in Review

Superintendent’s Message ........................................................................................................................... Page 3

MMA Leadership .................................................................................................................................................. Page 4

Fall Registration .................................................................................................................................................. Page 6

Introductory Training Graduation .............................................................................................................. Page 7

50th Birthday Ball ............................................................................................................................................... Page 8

Harlon Block Ceremony .................................................................................................................................. Page 9

Veterans Day Parade ....................................................................................................................................... Page 10

Chosin Few Parade ............................................................................................................................................ Page 11

MMA Supporters ................................................................................................................................................ Page 12

Class of 2016 ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 18

MMA Supporters ............................................................................................................................................... Page 20

Mid-Term Registration .................................................................................................................................. Page 22

Leadership Forum ............................................................................................................................................ Page 23

Introductory Training Graduation ........................................................................................................... Page 24

Iwo Jima Parade ................................................................................................................................................ Page 25

Vietnam War Parade ....................................................................................................................................... Page 26

Alumni Reunion .................................................................................................................................................. Page 27

General H.M. Smith Dinner ........................................................................................................................... Page 28

Annual Awards ................................................................................................................................................... Page 29

Military Awards ................................................................................................................................................. Page 30

50th Commencement Exercises .............................................................................................................. Page 31

MMA Supporters ............................................................................................................................................... Page 32

Farewell ................................................................................................................................................................. Page 34

Table of Contents »» 2

Editor’s Note

The individuals and organizations

listed in this publication donated

to Marine Military Academy

between June 1, 2015 and May

31, 2016. All who donated after

May 31, 2016 will be included in

the 2016-17 issue.

Every effort has been made to

ensure that the following lists

are accurate and complete. In

the event of an error or omission,

however, please accept our

sincerest apologies and contact

Institutional Advancement at

(956) 421-9232 or development@

MMA-TX.org so a correction

can be made. For an electronic

copy of this publication, email

atkinson@MMA-TX.org.

Marine Military Academy

320 Iwo Jima Blvd.

Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 423-6006

MMA-TX.org

Cover and back photo by Andi

Atkinson.

3 «« Superintendent’s Message

Thank You for 50 Years

Greetings, Friend!

On behalf of Marine Military Academy

and the Board of Trustees, I am

pleased to present the 2015-16 MMA

Giving Report & Year in Review. This

issue is a particularly proud one,

as it commemorates MMA’s 50th

anniversary. I cannot adequately

express what an honor it is to lead such

a phenomenal institution, one that is

50 years strong.

Since 1965, Marine Military Academy

has chal lenged young men to

achieve both scholastic and personal

excellence. As a result of the character,

determination and discipline we instill

in them, our graduates are not only

prepared for college, they are prepared

for life. They graduate as leaders and

men of honor. Our graduates have an

incredible advantage over their peers

... and we have hundreds and hundreds

of successful alumni to prove it.

Never underestimate the power of

your gift and the difference it makes.

Each year Marine Military Academy

is able to operate in the black and

award cadet scholarships thanks to

your support. Whatever you choose

to give, THANK YOU for supporting

Marine Military Academy. We could

never have achieved “50 Years of

Excellence” without you!

Semper Fi,

Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)

Superintendent

Mission, Vision& Values

Mission

Marine Military Academy

develops disciplined, morally

strong, college-ready young men

who are prepared for responsible

leadership.

Vision

Marine Military Academy is

globally recognized as a premier

private school for adolescent

men on course to achieve their

post-secondary education and

career goals.

Values

Honor. Courage. Commitment.

● Honor: Cadets are held to

the highest ethical and moral

standards. Respect for others is

essential.

● Courage: Cadets will face their

fears and overcome them. They

will do what is right, always.

● Commitment: Cadets strive

for excellence and never give up.

Duty to others is fundamental.

Gen Alfred M. Gray Jr., USMC (Ret)Chancellor

29th Commandant,U.S. Marine Corps

Alexandria, Va.

A Cadet is the most important

person in our business; without

him, we do not have a school.

A Cadet is not dependent upon us;

we are dependent on him.

A Cadet is not an interruption of

our work; he is the purpose of it.

A Cadet and his family do us a

favor when they enroll; we are

not doing them a favor by serving

them.

A Cadet is an integral part of our

business, not an outsider.

A Cadet is not a statistic; he

is a person with feelings and

emotions like our own.

A Cadet is learning to be a man;

we should be role models in

decorum and demeanor.

A Cadet is deserving of the most

courteous and attentive treat-

ment we can give him.

A Cadet is the lifeblood of this

school. If we don’t provide this

level of service, someone else

will.

MMA Leadership »» 4

Remember the CadetBoard of Trustees

Mr. Richard MoxleyChair

Managing Partner,Razor’s Edge Ventures, LLCOakton, Va.

Mr. Robert A. LutzVice Chair &

Development ChairRetired Vice-Chairman,

General Motors Corporation

Ann Arbor, Mich.

Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)Secretary

Superintendent,Marine Military

AcademyHarlingen, Texas

Mrs. Velma BowmanFacilities Chair

Harlingen, Texas

Mr. Michael P. Bradley

Academics ChairManaging Director,Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney

San Francisco, Calif.

Dr. Jerry C. DavisPresident,

College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, Mo.

Mr. Robert B. DunkinPresident,

Robert Dunkin Consultant, LLCHarlingen, Texas

Mr. James B. EzellAdmissions Chair

Owner,Hometown

Mortgage CompanyMcAllen, Texas

Mrs. Rosalind Redfern Grover

President,Redfern Enterprises

Midland, Texas

Col G. F. Robert Hanke, USMCR (Ret)

President & CEO,Polaris Arts, Ltd.New York, N.Y.

CAPT Robert James, USN (Ret)

Military ChairFountain Hills, Ariz.

Mr. John KleinManager of Houston

Operations, Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.

Houston, Texas

Mr. Thomas Kolongowski

President,Trident Risk Advisors

Rador, Penn.

Mr. Carlton MarcyanPresident,

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

Wheaton, Ill.

Mr. Craig MattesonOwner,

Matteson & AssociatesDelphi, Ind.

Mr. Anthony J. McIntyre

Area President,Gallagher/McIntyre

Cherry Hill, N.J.

Mr. David MeyerChief Executive

Oficer & President,Amtex Corporation

Dallas, Texas

Mr. Stuart PiltchCompensation Chair

Co-Founder &Managing Director,

CambridgeAdvisory Group

King of Prussia, Penn.

Mr. John SassoBudget & Audit Chair

Founder,Advanced Medical Systems (Retired)

Dr. E. Bruce HeilmanChair Emeritus

Chancellor,University of Richmond

Richmond, Va.

LtGen William M. Keys, USMC (Ret)

Chair Emeritus

LtGen J.F. Weber, USMC (Ret)

U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)

Mr. Joe W. PollardGeneral Manager ofNew Applications,Murata Electronics

CorporationPlano, Texas

AdministratorsBoard of Advisors

5 «« MMA Leadership

Maj Edgar D. Aronson, USMCR (Ret)

Treasurer,Assistant Secretary

Founder,EDACO, Inc.

New York, N.Y.

Mr. C. Coney BurgessChairman & President,

Burgess-Herring Ranch CompanyAmarillo, Texas

Ms. Alice EastRancher

Linn, Texas

Dr. James L. FisherPrincipal,

James L. Fisher, Ltd.Venice, Fla.

Mr. Ron GrossSr. Vice President of

Taxable FixedIncome Sales,

Vining Sparks, IBGSammamish, Wash.

Mr. John HeinerHarlingen, Texas

Mr. Jay ManciniOwner,

Mancini-Mills, Inc.San Francisco, Calif.

MajGen J. Michael Myatt, USMC (Ret)

President,Marines Memorial

AssociationSan Francisco, Calif.

RADM Robert Smith III, USNR (Ret)

President,Texas A&MUniversity at

Galveston

Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)

Superintendenthill@

MMA-TX.org

Dr. John ButlerDean & Chief

Financial Oficerbutler@

MMA-TX.org

SgtMaj Ford Kinsley, USMC (Ret)

Commandant ofCadets

kinsley@

Mr. Allen AleshireDirector,

Social Mediaaleshire@

MMA-TX.org

Mrs. Andi AtkinsonDirector, Marketing& Public Relations

atkinson@MMA-TX.org

SSgt Carlos Centeno, USMC (Ret)

Director, Food Services

messhall@MMA-TX.org

Mr. Bill HinkleDirector, Computer

Servicesbhinkle@

MMA-TX.org

Mr. Chris ElliottDirector, AthleticsChaplain of Cadets

elliott@MMA-TX.org

LtCol Robert Grider, USMC (Ret)

Director, Development& Admissions

grider@MMA-TX.org

SgtMaj David Miller, USMCR (Ret)

Director, Facilitiesmiller@

MMA-TX.org

Mr. Joe PalamaraAssistant Dean

Counselorpalamara@

MMA-TX.org

Mrs. Jay PerezAssistant Director,

Admissionsperez@

MMA-TX.org

History of Marine Military Academy

In the early 1960s, Capt William

A. Gary, an Arizona rancher

and retired U.S. Marine Corps

Reservist, wanted to send his son

to a school that embraced the

ideology of the Marine Corps. He

believed that the Marine Corps’

concepts of leadership, discipline

and moral values could be applied

to a college-prep education.

Capt Gary could not ind such a

school, so in 1963 he recruited a group

of prominent Marines to start one.

Capt Gary and his supporters learned of

a defunct Air Force base in Harlingen,

Texas. The base was used to train

combat navigators during World

War II. The Marines envisioned the

base as a campus, a campus for an

all-boys boarding school. Capt Gary

and his team then began structuring

the educational laboratory that would

develop today’s young men into

tomorrow’s leaders.

On Sept. 9, 1965, Marine Military

Academy opened its doors to 58

cadets; six would comprise the irst graduating class of 1966. Today,

MMA is home to hundreds of young

men from across the globe. MMA’s

proven education model makes it

among the world’s top boarding

schools for adolescent males.

Fall Registration »» 6

Eighth-grader Jack Morsheadof Leakey, Texas

Freshman Benjamin Readingof Katy, Texas

Freshman Tuan Tranof Broken Arrow, Okla.

Sophomore Patricio Rubi Jaureguiof Huixquilucan, Mexico

Headshaving

All incoming students, or plebes,

receive the same “hairstyle” upon

check-in. The young men must

lose all of their locks in order to

gain equality and confidence.

Meet some of the plebes who

were caught on camera Aug. 15

during their headshaving.

Fall Registration

Marine Military Academy checked in

more than 200 young men for the

fall semester Aug. 15-16. Ultimately,

MMA kicked off the 2015-16 school

year on Aug. 19 with 260 young men

representing 25 states and 18 countries.

Registration day is always the busiest

day of the school year for new and

returning cadets. They must visit the

barber and tailor, collect their gear,

Junior Sawyer Brown of Fredericksburg, Texas, collects his shoe gear.

register for classes and activities, settle

into their rooms and complete any

other necessary tasks.

In addition, plebes, or new students

who did not attend MMA Summer

Camp, immediately begin their four-

week introductory training upon check-

in. In just days plebes must grasp the

new daily routine and learn Marine

Corps drill, terminology and protocol.

Sophomore Benjamin Ohikhuare of Dulles, Va., arrives from the airport in great spirits. Eighth-grader Nathaniel Ungashick of Boerne,

Texas, shares a proud moment with Dad.

Sophomore Christian Morse of Converse, Texas, gets his hair trimmed for school.

7 «« Introductory Training Graduation

Introductory Training Graduation

Sixty-ive plebes graduated from their four-week introductory training Sept.

12 and became oficial members of the Marine Military Academy Corps

of Cadets. The graduation, which is

normally held on the MMA Parade

Grounds, was moved to Yeckel

auditorium due to rain.

At the ceremony, the young men took

the oficial oath of an MMA cadet. After

Senior Abisola Odusanwo of Brooklyn, N.Y., accepts his certiicate from (left to right) Drill Instructor SgtMaj Larry Carson, Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill and Guest of Honor Thomas Brownell, Class of 1984.

(Above) Post-graduate Sergii Gura of Cherkasy, Ukraine, is ready to become an MMA cadet.(Right) Freshman Mauricio Dorantes Cavazos of Torreon, Mexico, pins the Marine Corps insignia to his cover.

taking the oath, they pinned the Marine

Corps insignia to their covers. Then the

newly minted cadets walked across the

stage and accepted their certificate

of completion from Guest of Honor

Thomas Brownell, Class of 1984.

After the graduation ceremony, the

young men enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with their family members

and/or friends.

Eighth-grader Yosef Devany of Katy, Texas, inishes his inal lap around the Back 40.

Plebe Training

New students, or plebes, spend

their irst four weekends on the MMA campus for introductory

training. The plebes are mostly

in the Back 40 participating in

challenging outdoor and team-

building activities ... and good

old-fashioned exercise! The fall

plebes became official cadets

when they graduated from

introductory training Sept. 12.

A plebe begins to rappel down the tower.

50th Birthday Ball »» 8

50th Birthday Ball

Marine Military Academy celebrated

“50 Years of Excellence” at its 50th

Birthday Ball Oct. 31. Though it was

Halloween night, attendees gladly

traded the candy, costumes and antics

for the dinner, gowns and grandeur of

the birthday ball.

Per tradition, the 50th Birthday Ball cake

was carried in by the cadet battalion

staff and then sliced by Superintendent

Col R. Glenn Hill. The irst piece of cake was served to Guest of Honor MSG

Joseph Burkett, USA (Ret), Class of

1991; and the second piece was served

to MMA’s youngest cadet, eighth-

grader Fouad Torres González of San

Andres Cholula, Mexico.

The inal highlight of the 50th Birthday Ball was the mother-and-son dance,

which kicked off the dancing and

“OOH-RAH!” for the rest of the evening.

Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, and his date hit the dance loor.

The cadet battalion staff carries in the 50th Birthday Ball cake.

Each year, this formal event celebrates

MMA’s birthday (Sept. 9, 1965) and the

Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10, 1775.)

As MMA turns 50, the Marine Corps

turns 240 years old.

Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill cuts the cake like a true Marine.

MSG Joseph Burkett, USA (Ret), Class of 1991, addresses the audience.

Junior Brice Kolle of Sugar Land, Texas, stands with his proud mother.

9 «« Harlon Block Ceremony

Old Glory was raised on the Iwo Jima Monument in honor of Cpl Harlon Block.

Harlon Block Memorial Ceremony

More than 150 people turned out for

the Harlon Block Memorial Ceremony

Nov. 6. The event consisted of a

battalion review in front of the Iwo Jima

Monument followed by a wreath-laying

at the Corporal Harlon Block gravesite

located behind the monument.

Special guests at this event were Mayor

of Harlingen Chris Boswell, Mayor of

Weslaco David Suarez and STAR DAY

Foundation President Dennis Kulvicki.

Marine Military Academy held the event

to pay tribute to the fallen Marine

and Iwo Jima lag-raiser on his actual birthday.

Cpl Block, a native of Weslaco, Texas,

was captured on ilm during World War II by photographer Joe Rosenthal on

Feb. 23, 1945, during a lag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima. Of the six men,

Cpl Block was the one at the base of

the lagstaff.The Marine never saw the famous

photo, as he was killed in action March

1, 1945, at age 21.

Cpl Block, born Nov. 6, 1924, would

have turned 91 years old this year.

His gravesite lies behind the Iwo Jima

Monument on the MMA campus.

To Rio Grande Valley historians, Cpl

Block was a member of the “Weslaco

Eight.” In the 1942-43 school year,

he and seven other Weslaco High

School football players were allowed

to graduate high school at mid-term so

they could join the U.S. Marine Corps

and serve their country during the war.

To national historians, Cpl Block

belongs to a selfless generation of

Americans now known as “The Greatest

Generation.”

On the morning of the Harlon Block

Memorial Ceremony, Cpl Block’s story

aired on national television on the

“TODAY” show. To watch the video,

which features MMA, visit MMA-TX.

org, click on MMA News and click on

the “Block & Cleckler” story.

The MMA Color Guard presents the lags during the battalion review.

World War II veteran Glenn Cleckler, best friend of Cpl Harlon Block, sits up front at the ceremony.

STAR DAY Foundation President Dennis Kulvicki reads a Texas senate proclamation declaring Nov. 6 Corporal Harlon Henry Block Day.

Veterans Day Parade »» 10

Veterans Day Parade

Marine Military Academy honored

nearly 100 heroes at the Veterans Day

Parade Nov. 11. Just as impressive was

the number of people of all ages who

turned out for the veterans.

During the parade’s pass in review,

al l veterans were asked to join

Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill and

Reviewing Oficer Capt David Miller II, Class of 2006, on the parade ground

to be honored by the MMA Corps of

Cadets.

In addition to the parade recognition,

all of the veterans received appreciation

gifts from the Harlingen Home School

Association students and Troop 4138

Girl Scouts.

After the parade, MMA Boy Scout

Troop 22 held a retirement ceremony

for dozens of tattered and/or faded U.S.

lags behind the Iwo Jima Monument.All those present were asked to take a

strip of a U.S. lag and place it in a stone

Veterans line up on the parade ground to be honored by the MMA Corps of Cadets.

pit. Many children who had never seen

a proper lag retirement ceremony were especially engaged in this event.

A Girl Scout Daisy drops her strip into the lag retirement pit.

Uncle Sam thanks the service men and women at the Veterans Day Parade.

Guest Capt David Miller II, Class of 2006, accepts a gift from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

A veteran gets ready to place his lag strip into the ire.

11 «« Chosin Few Ceremony

Thirteen Chosin Few veterans come together at MMA 65 years later.

Chosin Few Ceremony

Thirteen veterans of the Battle of

Chosin Reservoir attended the Chosin

Few Parade & Memorial Ceremony

at Marine Military Academy Dec. 12.

The 13 men traveled from across the

country to reunite with some of their

comrades 65 years later.

More than 150 people attended the

parade to pay homage to these Korean

War heroes. Thanks to Tootsie Roll

Industries, all event-goers received a

bank of Tootsie Roll candy.

Following the parade, the Chosin Few

gathered at the MMA president’s

house for a reception. After a prayer by

Chaplain Chris Elliott, Superintendent

Col R. Glenn Hill presented the 13

honorees with a giant bank of Tootsie

Roll candy — the food they survived on

back in 1950.

At the reception, Col Hill said, “It’s been

called the Korean Conlict. It’s been called a police action. But everyone in

this room knows it was a war.”

Though the Battle of Chosin Reservoir

was an epic military triumph, it remains

a forgotten battle from a forgotten war.

The Battle of Chosin Reservoir (Nov. 27 -

Dec. 13, 1950) was one of the bloodiest

Korean War battles. It was also one of

the coldest battles in history and often

referred to as “Frozen Chosin.”

It was during the coldest winter in

100 years in North Korea that 15,000

American fighters were surrounded

by 120,000 Chinese and North Korean

soldiers at Chosin Reservoir.

The men needed to break out of the

encirclement, and their only “lifeline”

was to walk down a steep and narrow

mountain road they called the MSR,

or main supply route. The MSR would

lead the troops to the port of Hungnam,

but they had to walk 78 miles in brutal,

sub-zero temperatures to reach it. They

also had to battle wave after wave of

enemy soldiers as they made their way

toward the sea.

Against seemingly impossible odds,

most of the Allied troops reached the

Hungnam port and managed to inlict crippling losses on the Chinese and

North Korean forces. Their fighting

spirit, courage and determination saved

the lives of 98,000 civilian refugees.

The survivors of the Battle of Chosin

Reservoir would later become known

as the Chosin Few. Chosin Few veteran Albert Miller merrily accepts his bank of Tootsie Roll candy.

The Chosin Few veterans rise for the parade pass in review.

Senior Chukwuemeka Atuma of Abuja, Nigeria, proudly stands with Chosin Few veteran William Celis Jr.

MMA Supporters »» 12

Platinum Club:$100,000 & Up● Marine Military Academy Foundation,

Harlingen, Texas

● Mr. William R. Mathews, Jr. Estate,

Tucson, Ariz.

● Col & Mrs. Richard A. Vanderhoof,

USMC (Ret), Cincinnati, Ohio

Gold Club:$50,000-$99,999.99● Bobby & Robin Farris, Class of 1974,

Harlingen, Texas

● Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Moxley - FA, T,

Class of 1986, Oakton, Va.

● Tak C. Poon, M.D., Belmont, Calif.

Silver Club: $25,000 - $49,999.99● Col & Mrs. G.F. Robert Hanke, USMCR

(Ret) - T, New York, N.Y.

● Mr. & Mrs. James I. Lucas - CP, Naples,

Fla.

● McIlhenny Estate, Avery Island, La.

● Mr. & Mrs. David C. Meyer - FP, FA,

T, Rockwall, Texas

● The Chester Family Trust, Coronado,

Calif.

Bronze Club:$15,000-$24,999.99● Mrs. Rosalind R. Grover - T , Midland,

Texas

● Mr. W.T. Horton - CP, Fort Worth,

Texas

● Mr. & Mrs. John W. Klein - FP,

Grapeland, Texas

● Mr. Jorge Fernando Ramirez-Tubilla

- Class of 1995, Mission, Texas

● Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Wynn, Sun City, Ariz.

Chancellor’s Club:$10,000.00 - $14,999.99● Mr. & Mrs. Gerard A. Julien - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. Sanchez - CP

● Mr. John T. Sasso - T

● Mr. Kenn S. Terry & Mrs. Ida Peacock-

Terry

Chairman’s Club:$5,000.00 - $9,999.99● Dr. & Mrs. Roger B. Allen

● Corpus Christi Council Navy League

● Ms. Alice G.K.K. East - A

● Mr. Paul Felton

● LtCol Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret) &

Mrs. Nancy Grider

● Mr. & Mrs. John P. Heiner - FT, A

● Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)

● Mr. & Mrs. Wendell F. Johnson - FP,

Class of 1972

● MMA Visitor Center - Museum

● LtCol Nelson M. Olf, USMC (Ret)

● Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Pollard, Sr. - T, FP

● R. T. Consulting, LLC

● Robins Foundation

President’s Club:$2,500.00 - $4,999.99● Alamo Chapter, 1st Marine Division

Assn.

● Maj Edgar D. Aronson, USMCR (Ret)

& Mrs. Nancy Aronson - FT

● Mrs. Mary J. Austin

● Mr. Frank N. Boggus

● SSgt & Mrs. Carlos I. Centeno, USMC

(Ret)

● Mr. Robertson K. Chandler - CP

● Dr. Joseph D. Cronin

● Mr. Larry Cunningham - CP

● Mr. & Mrs. Norbert S. Ewers

● Mr. & Mrs. Jim B. Ezell - T

● First Community Bank

● Mr. & Mrs. Randal S. McDonald

● Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. McIntyre - T,

Class of 1975

● Mr. Joseph M. Murphy - FT

● Mr. Joseph Palamara

● MMA Parents Organization, Inc.

● Col William A. Speary, USMCR (Ret)

● Mr. Tracy S. Tomlinson - Class of 1969

Superintendent’s Club:$1,000.00 - $2,499.99● Mr. & Mrs. Randall Baker

● Mr. & Mrs. William D. Balthrope

● Mr. Stephen J. Barry - FP

● Mr. Zachary S. Bradford - Class of

1995

● Dr. & Mrs. John D. Butler

● Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP

● Col & Mrs. Thomas E. Chandler, Jr.,

USMC (Ret)

● Dr. & Mrs. Frank L. Colunga - Class

of 1975

● Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Cook - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Correra - FP

● Deutsche Bank

● Ms. Judith A. Dubose - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Dunkin - T

● Mr. Christopher Robert Egan - Class

of 2010

● Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Fuhrman - CP

● Mr. Steven J. Gerber

● MajGen & Mrs. Harold G. Glasgow,

USMC (Ret) - FT

● Mr. & Mrs. James A. Hardy - CP

● Ms. Jane E. Harvey - CP

● LtCol David M. Hitchcock, USMC (Ret)

- Class of 1984

● Ms. Jodi D. Horton - CP

● Mrs. Mildred Huebner

● Mrs. Linda Hyland

● Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Irumudomon - FP

Donor CodesA: Advisor

CP: Current Parent

FA: Former Advisor

FP: Former Parent

FT: Former Trustee

LT/E: Life Trustee/Emeritus

T: Trustee

Class of: Alumnus

13 «« MMA Supporters

● Mrs. Barbara D. Johnson

● Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP

● Mr. Xing Lin & Mrs. Xiaohong Wu - CP

● Mancini-Mills, Inc.

● Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Manson - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Carlton R. Marcyan - FP, FA, T

● Mr. Jimmy B. Montgomery

● LtCol Larry D. Rannals, USMC (Ret)

● Mr. Donald F. Reid

● Mr. Floyd Robinson

● LtCol John A. Rood, USMCR - Class

of 1976

● Capt David H. Rosenthal, USMC (Ret)

● Mr. & Mrs. John Wayne Ross - Class

of 1986

● RADM & Mrs. Robert R. Smith, III,

USNR (Ret) - A

● Col & Mrs. Sherman A. Smith, USMC

(Ret)

● LtCol Agnes M. Sopcak, USMCR (Ret)

● Dr. William D. Steeves, Jr.

● Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Sterrett - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Trevor L. Stolzenburg -

Class of 1989

● Mr. & Mrs. Don B. Sumner - FP

● Mr. Herb Sundmacher

● Mr. Nicholas C. Taylor - FA

● Texas Chapter, 3rd Mar Div Association

● Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Thelen

● Mr. Jun Tu & Mrs. Yaping Li - CP

● Col & Mrs. Ralphe B. Vawter, USMC

(Ret)

● Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 2438

● Mr. & Mrs. John C. Waltrip

● Mrs. Simonne Wood

● Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Zaiontz - FP

Dean’s Club:$500.00 - $999.99● Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Alaback - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. William T. Baker - CP

● Mrs. Nazanin V. Baldwin - CP

● Mr. Charles W. Balthrope - Class of 1980

● Mr. & Mrs. Harold Edward Bishop,

Jr. - Class of 1981

● Ms. June K. Bood - FP

● Mr. & Mrs. Dan Braman - CP

● Estate of Richard M. Broe

● Cano Produce Co., Inc.

● Dr. Gerardo E. Carcamo & Dr. Karen

M. Carcamo - CP

● Children’s Clinic of Harlingen, P.A.

● Mrs. Jane W. Coleman

● Dr. & Mrs. Jerry C. Davis - T

● GySgt & Mrs. Eugene A. Day, USMCR

(Ret)

● Ms. Rocio R. M. S. Del Mar - CP

● Mr. & Mrs. Carlos A. DeLeon - CP

● Sgt Harlan B. Dobyns, USMC (Ret)

● LtCol & Mrs. Dave G. Drewelow,

USMC (Ret)

● Dr. & Mrs. William Duhey

● LtCol & Mrs. Joseph J. Dzielski, USMC

(Ret)

● Ms. Kathleen M. Frahm - CP

● Gulf Coast Painting

● Mr. & Mrs. Warren R. Haas

● Mrs. Christina M. Hamblin

● Mr. & Mrs. Scott P. Hamilton - CP

● Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Hodge - FP

● Mrs. Arlene M. Hogan

● Mr. C. J. Johnson & Mrs. Kim Hofstetter

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(Ret)

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21 «« MMA Supporters

Mid-Term Registration »» 22

Mid-Term Registration

Marine Military Academy welcomed a

new crop of promising boys at the Jan.

9 registration. Approximately 50 boys

started their new year at a new school.

No matter which semester they begin,

cadets must arrive at MMA at least a

few days before classes begin in order

to collect their uniform items, visit

the tailor and barber, meet with the

academic counselor or registrar and

complete any other necessary tasks

before the start of school.

New students or “plebes” must also

use these days to grasp the new

daily routine, learn how to make their

beds and clean their rooms, ind their classrooms and way around the MMA

campus, and start absorbing the Marine

Corps drill, terminology and customs.

Plebes must also spend their first

four weekends on the MMA campus

participating in introductory training,

where they engage in drill, physical

training and numerous outdoor

activities and challenges.

Sophomore Lin Xiang of Shanghai can’t decide which makes him more nervous — the headshaving or drill instructor GySgt Frank Martinez!

Sophomore Cristobal Hernández Marquez of Monterrey, Mexico, gets escorted to in-processing by senior Lorenzo Casso of Baton Rouge, La.

Headshaving

Eighth-grader Ethan Fuhrmanof Spicewood, Texas

Freshman Hiolong Hong of Shanghai

Sophomore Jonathan Laubeof Richmond, Texas

Eighth-grader Hiram Vazquez Jr.of Laredo, Texas

All new students or “plebes”

receive a headshaving soon after

they check in. The headshaving

is a rite of passage for cadets.

They lose their hair but gain new

courage and conidence. Below are just a few of the plebes who

were caught on camera Jan. 9.

Eighth-grader Tyler Ferrell of Houston receives a heartfelt good-bye from his father.

23 «« Leadership Forum

Leadership Forum

LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret), spoke

to the Marine Military Academy Corps

of Cadets at the Leadership Forum

assembly Jan. 29.

LtGen Hejlik told the cadets that at age

19, he did not have any focus, discipline

LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret), accepts a gift from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, and Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

or direction. Joining the Marine Corps

was the best thing that could have ever

happened to him.

“It gave me the will to do something

that was right. It gave me mental,

physical and moral courage,” he said.

LtGen Hejlik shared with the cadets that

the irst time he attended college his GPA was 1.17. After four years in the

Marine Corps, he returned to college

— and his GPA shot up to 3.9!

“That’s what structure and discipline

can do for you,” he said.

The general also told the young men

to practice the Marine Corps values of

honor, courage and commitment at

all times. He reminded them that they

will face peer pressure their entire lives,

both at school and at work.

“It can be a good thing depending on

how you handle it. It can push you to

do the right thing,” LtGen Hejlik said.

“Do the right thing even when no one

is looking.”

LtGen Dennis Hejlik

LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret),

was the Commander of United

States Marine Corps Forces

Command; Commanding General

of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic;

Commander of United States

Marine Corps Bases Atlantic; and

Commander of United States

Marine Corps Forces Europe. In

his prior appointment, he was the

irst Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces

Special Operations Command.

L t G e n H e j l i k ’ s p e r s o n a l

decorations include: the Defense

Distinguished Service Medal;

Defense Superior Service Medal

with Gold Star; Legion of Merit

with Gold Star; Meritorious Service

Medal with two Gold Stars; Navy

Marine Corps Commendation

Medal ; Navy Marine Corps

Achievement Medal; Combat

Action Ribbon; Good Conduct

Medal; and the Leftwich Award.

He retired in 2012 after a 44-year

career in the Marine Corps. LtGen

Hejlik holds a bachelor’s degree

from Minnesota State University

and is an honor graduate of The

Basic School, the Amphibious

Warfare School, the Command

and Staff College, and the Naval

War College.

Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas, listens intently to the guest speaker.

Introductory Training Graduation »» 24

Introductory Training Graduation

Thirty-two plebes graduated from

their four-week introductory training

and became oficial members of the Marine Military Academy Corps of

Cadets Feb. 6.

At the Introductory Training Gradua-

tion Parade, in front of proud family

members, the young men took the

MMA cadet oath and subsequently

pinned the Marine Corps insignia to

Sophomore Chikemefola Umeorah of Sugar Land, Texas, (front) marches with his company for the irst time as a cadet during the parade pass in review.

their covers. The new cadets then

joined the battalion and marched in

the pass in review. The reviewing guest

officer for the parade was Norton

“Trey” Colvin III, Class of 1996.

After the parade, the young men

enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with their relatives and/or friends.

Sophomore Andrew Laube of Richmond, Texas, afixes the Marine Corps emblem to his cover.

Norton “Trey” Colvin III, Class of 1996, accepts a gift from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas. Plebes get their heart rate up on the steps.

Plebe Training

New students, or plebes, spend

their irst four weekends on the MMA campus for introductory

training. The plebes spend most

of their time in the Back 40

participating in challenging

outdoor events, team-building

activities and good old-fashioned

exercise! The hard work paid

off for the 32 plebes when they

graduated from training Feb. 6

and become oficial cadets.

Plebes practice combat with pugil sticks.

25 «« Iwo Jima Parade

Ten Iwo Jima survivors gather in front of the Iwo Jima Monument after the parade.

Iwo Jima Parade

Ten Iwo Jima survivors attended the

Marine Military Academy Iwo Jima

Parade Feb. 19, and nearly 350 people

turned out to honor them. This year

marks the 71st anniversary of the Battle

of Iwo Jima during World War II.

This annual event is a tribute to the

courage and sacrifice made by The

Greatest Generation to preserve

freedom around the world. Because

of the subtropical climate of South

Texas, MMA is the only organization in

the country that holds a battalion-size

parade on the actual anniversary (Feb.

19, 1945) of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Since April 1982, MMA has been

home to the Iwo Jima Monument. The

magniicent statue depicts ive Marines and one Navy Corpsman raising the

American lag on Feb. 23, 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Cpl Harlon Block,

the Marine depicted at the base of the

lagstaff, was a native of Weslaco, Texas.

With a helping hand, an Iwo Jima veteran stands for the parade pass in review.

The MMA Color Guard presents the lags for the national anthem.

Texas 170thAnniversary Event

The STAR DAY Foundation, a non-

proit organization dedicated to preserving Texas history, held the

State of Texas 170th Anniversary

Ceremony at Marine Military

Academy Feb. 19. Texas, formerly

a republic, was inducted into the

United States Dec. 29, 1845, but

the transfer of power did not

occur until Feb. 19, 1846.

At the event, STAR DAY Founda-

tion President Dennis Kulvicki not

only announced the anniversary

of the state of Texas but also read

a Texas proclamation declaring

Feb. 19 as Iwo Jima Day. MMA’s

founder the late Capt William

“Bill” Gary was then the irst of several Texans to be inducted into

the Pioneers and Leaders of the

State of Texas Hall of Fame.

The award-winning Floreseville

High School Air Force Junior

ROTC Chorale also participated in

this event and performed “Texas

Our Texas” and other state songs.

Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill approaches the podium to receive the oficial Iwo Jima Day state proclamation.

Vietnam War Parade »» 26

Vietnam War Parade

More than 100 Vietnam War survivors

attended the Marine Military Academy

Vietnam War Commemorative Parade

March 5. At the parade, the veterans

joined Superintendent Col R. Glenn

Hill during ceremonial pass in review.

The MMA cannon was also fired in

their honor.

According to Col Hill, the parade was

to express gratitude to those veterans

who unselishly served in one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history.

“During the Vietnam War, the public’s

dissatisfaction with the war was often

relected in the treatment of the men and women who served there,” Col Hill

said. “Fortunately, over time, we have

come to recognize that the men and

women of our armed services should

be honored for their sacriices.”In May 2012, President Barack Obama

More than 100 Vietnam War veterans line up to be honored during the parade pass in review.

proclaimed May 28, 2012 – Nov. 11,

2025 to be the Commemoration of

the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam

War. Col Hill said MMA decided to

hold a Vietnam War parade the 2015-

16 school year, the year the school

celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The Vietnam War was a civil war

between communist North Vietnam

and non-communist South Vietnam. It

endured nearly 20 years, from Nov. 1,

1955 to April 30, 1975.

In March 1965, President Lyndon B.

Johnson made the decision to send U.S.

combat forces into Vietnam to support

South Vietnam. On March 8, 1965,

3,900 Marines waded ashore China

Beach, which marked the beginning of

the American ground war.

The U.S. stayed involved until March

29, 1975.

A Vietnam War veteran holds a “young” photo of himself.

A female Vietnam War veteran joins her “brothers” on the MMA Parade Ground.

Sophomore Christian Morse of Converse, Texas, performs a rile spin at the parade.

27 «« Alumni Reunion

Vincent May, Class of 1985, sits with wife and sons Tanner May, Class of 2012, (center) and Jake May, Class of 2015, at the Alumni Reunion Parade.

Alumni Reunion

More than 200 alumni returned

to South Texas for Marine Military

Academy’s 50th Anniversary Alumni

Reunion April 1-2. From the inaugural

Class of 1966 to the most recent Class

of 2015, an alumnus from almost every

graduating class was present at this

landmark event.

Most of the alumni reunited April 1

and participated in various activities

on the MMA campus, particularly the

Alumni Reunion Parade. Most of the

men gathered again April 2 at the

Alumni Reunion Dinner held at South

Padre Island.

In addition to alumni, hundreds of

spouses, children and friends attended

the reunion. In fact, some fathers

and sons who graduated from MMA

decades apart celebrated as “brothers.”

Juan López Álvarez, Class of 2009, rappels Australian style from the MMA Tower.

Long Langley, Class of 1969, presents Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, with his senior pin.

Lionel Rodriguez, Class of 2009, readies his camera at the “selie” photo booth.

Some of the younger alumni horse around before the group photo is taken.

General H.M. Smith Dinner »» 28

General H.M. Smith Dinner

Though they are living in complicated

times, Gen Alfred “Al” Gray Jr., 29th

Commandant of the Marine Corps

during the Gulf War, reminded the

Marine Military Academy Corps of

Cadets that they are the hope of the

nation at the General H.M. Smith Dinner

April 7.

“You’re going to be the young leaders

of our nation, and you’d better do

well,” said the Chancellor of MMA.

“The responsibilities that will be placed

on your shoulders upon graduation

are probably, in my humble opinion,

greater than any time in our history.”

Gen Gray told the audience the young

people of America are capable of being

good leaders.

“I think they’re smart, they’re quick ...

and we all know how good they are

with technology,” Gen Gray said. “I think

in the long run they’re going to come

through for us. They always have, and

they always will.”

He also reminded the cadets of the

most important trait of a strong leader.

“Everything you’ll ever achieve will be

done with people. So doesn’t it make

common sense to take care of people?

That’s what it’s all about. Take care of

the people, and they’ll take care of you,”

Gen Gray said.

After his speech, Gen Gray was

presented with the 2016 MMA Iwo

Jima Leadership Award,

Gen Gray served 41 years in the Marine

Corps when he retired July 30, 1991,

with his last four as 29th Commandant

of the Marine Corps. As a reminder

that the primary role of every Marine

is a rileman, Gen Gray had his oficial photograph taken in his camoulage utility uniform, the irst Commandant to ever do so. Gen Gray was both a Korean

War and Vietnam War veteran. He holds

27 awards, including the Distinguished

Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of

Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

Speaker Gen Alfred “Al” Gray Jr. jests with the audience.

Gen Al Gray Jr. accepts the 2016 Iwo Jima Leadership Award from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas.

Cheryl Moxley stands as an H.M. Smith Fellow with Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

James “Jim” Ezzell of McAllen,

Texas, and Cheryl Moxley of

Oakton, Va., were inducted into

the H.M. Smith Fellow society for

their extraordinary support of

Marine Military Academy at the

General H.M. Smith Dinner April 7.

Though they have passed, the

following were also inducted in

spirit: MGySgt Edwin and Katsuko

Chester; William Mathews Jr.; LtCol

Charles and Cloa Nicholson; and

Col Richard and Opal Vanderhoof.

James “Jim” Ezzell (right) sports the H.M. Smith Fellow jacket presented to him by Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

H.M. Smith Fellows

29 «« Annual Awards

Annual Awards

Marine Military Academy honored 29

outstanding cadets for their scholastic

or athletic achievements in the 2015-

16 school year at the Annual Awards

May 20.

Excellence Awards

Col Yeckel Athlete of the Year Award

& USMC Music Excellence Award

Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas

Dean’s Award

Senior Charles Sanchez of Miramar,

Fla.

Outstanding Senior Alumni Award

George Zenner of Houston

Plank Holders

Senior Chaunce Lee of Shanghai

President’s Athletic Award

Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas

The Rensselaer Medal - RPI

Junior Xialong Tong of Beijing

Rolls-Royce Pegasus Trophy for

Excellence in Aerospace Studies

Sophomore John Ream of St. Simons

Island, Ga.

Salutatorian Award

Chaunce Lee of Shanghai

USMC Distinguished Athlete Award

Jun ior Jackson Theodore o f

Brentwood, Tenn.

USMC Scholastic Excellence Award

& Valedictorian Award

Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing

Top Students by Class & Subject

• Grade 8: Vikram Makker of Brea,

Calif.

• Grade 9: Jeshua Podliska of

Orangevale, Calif.

• Grade 10: Zihao Liu of Jinhua, China

• Grade 11: Carlos De Leon of Rancho

Viejo, Texas

• Computer Science: Zenner

• English: Senior Ryan Nadolski of

Cypress, Texas

• Foreign Language: Lee

• Math: Senior Max Kutschinski of

Norderstedt, Germany

• Science: Li

• Social Studies: Sophomore Yu Chen

Khew of Shanghai

Auxiliary Scholarships

Friedrich Memorial Scholarship

Senior Jordan Sartor of La Porte,

Texas

Heard Memorial Scholarship

Junior Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio

Grande City, Texas

Marine Corps League Coastal Bend

Scholarship

Senior Patrick Gallagher of San

Pedro, Calif.

Harlingen Rotary Scholarship: Lee

University Scholarship Recipients

• Clayton Allen of Lafayette, La.• Brooks Dickerson of Golden,

Colo.• Karl Fischer of Colfax, Wash.Gallagher• José García Guerrero of Rioverde,

Mexico• Michael Lucas of Naples, Fla.• Miguel Martinez Porras of Sunrise,

Fla.• Jack Newbury of Richmond,

Texas• Michael Nikitins of Portland,

Ore.• Luis Tanajara Arteaga of Nueva

Rosita, Mexico• Williams• Zenner

Each represents a scholarship

Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas accepts the Col Yeckel Athlete of the Year Award from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas, accepts the President’s Athletic Award from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.

Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing accepts the USMC Scholastic Excellence Award from a Marine Corps representative.

Military Awards »» 30

Military Awards

Twenty-one Marine Military Academy

cadets were honored for their military

achievement in the 2015-16 school year

at the Military Awards May 21 on the

MMA Parade Ground. The following

cadets were recognized by auxiliary

military organizations.

American Legion Bronze Medal for

Military Excellence

Senior Zachary Alexander o f

Plugerville, Texas

American Legion Bronze Medal for

Scholastic Excellence

Senior Chaunce Lee of Shanghai

American Veterans JROTC Medal

Junior Carlos De Leon of Rancho Viejo,

Texas

AMCSUS Award

Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas

Colonel H. Wi l l iam Card Jr .

Inspirational Leadership Award

Senior Sterling Mellman of Victoria,

Texas

Daedalian JROTC Achievement Award

Junior Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio

Grande City, Texas

Daughter s o f the Amer i can

Revolution Award

Sophomore René Rodríguez Ehrli of

Mexico City

Friedrich Memorial Award

Senior Jordan Sartor of La Porte, Texas

Heard Memorial Scholarship

Schiefelbein

John Philip Sousa Music Award

Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas

Marine Corps Association JROTC

Award

Senior George Zenner of Houston

Military Officers Association of

America Award

Junior Miguel Zapata Dominguez of

Monterrey, Mexico

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Leadership Award

Senior Luis Tanajara Arteaga of Nueva

Rosita, Mexico

NRA Club Championship Award

Junior Tianhong Liu of Jiangyin, China

National Sojourners Americanism

Award

Junior Philipp Slivko of Moscow

Reserve Oficers Association JROTC Award

Sartor

Scottish Rite JROTC Award

Senior Karl Fischer of Colfax, Wash.

Semper Fidelis Award

Freshman Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks,

Ala.

Sons of the American Revolution

Award

Senior Arzel Alexander of Joshua Tree,

Calif.

Theodore Roosevelt Youth Award

Senior Lorenzo Casso of Baton Rouge,

La.

Third Marine Division Association

Award

Senior Christopher Ballance of

Houston

Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

Senior Justin Dodds of The Woodlands,

Texas

Women Marines Association

MCJROTC Award

Senior Brooks Dickerson of Golden,

Colo.

E i g h t c a d e t s r e c e i v e d

distinguished Marine Military

Academy awards for thei r

outstanding military achievement

during the school year at the

Military Awards May 21.

Commandant of Cadet’s Award

Junior Grant Taylor of Houston

Drill Instructor Senior Awards

• Alpha: Yang Yi Wu of Yorba

Linda, Calif.

• Delta: Ryan Nadolski of

Cypress, Texas

• Echo: Juan Carmona Villarreal

of Cancun, Mexico

• Fox: Chukwuemeka Atuma of

Abuja, Nigeria

• Golf: Zhi Tu of Chongquing,

China

Marine Instructor’s Award

Senior Michael Lucas of Naples,

Fla.

Superintendent’s Award

Sen io r Jack Newbury o f

Richmond, Texas

Four cadets were honored

for the academic scholarships

they received from the Tawani

Foundation.

• Grade 9: Benjamin Reading of

Katy, Texas

• Grade 10: Claude Minkandi of

Houston

• Grade 11: Kevin Schiefelbein

of Rio Grande City, Texas

• Grade 12: Atuma

• B e s t O v e r a l l S t u d e n t :

Schiefelbein

MMA Awards

31 «« 50th Commencement Exercises

50th Commencement Exercises

The 50th Annual Marine Military

Academy Commencement Exercises

took place May 21 in Yeckel auditorium.

Haoyang Li of Beijing had the honor

of being valedictorian for the Class of

2016. Chaunce Lee of Shanghai was

the proud salutatorian.

The guest speaker for this momentous

occasion was H. William “Bill” Card

III, Class of 1970. Through his own

stories, Mr. Card left the cadets

with three life lessons: 1) Use good

judgment; 2) Know why you are

doing something; and 3) Be lexible. “You only have one race to run.

Make it count,” Mr. Card said. “If you

don’t like the race you are running,

change it.”

He also reminded the cadets to stay

true to two words: Semper Fidelis

(always faithful).

“I learned the true meaning of these

words at MMA. They will always

steer you in the right direction,”

Graduate Kolten Wagner Bushu of Tomball, Texas, accepts his diploma from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill (left) and H. William “Bill” Card III, Class of 1970.

Mr. Card said. “Remain faithful to

God, your country, your family and

yourself.”

After listening to powerful speeches

by the valedictorian, salutatorian and

guest speaker, the 49 graduation

candidates walked across the stage to

accept their high school diplomas. The

event concluded with the traditional

tossing of the covers.

Graduate Yang Yi Wu of Yorba Linda, Calif., embraces a “brother” after the cover toss.

The senior class stands to be recognized.

Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing leads the Class of 2016 graduation procession.

Junior Grant Taylor of Houston presents guest speaker Bill Card III, Class of 1970, with a gift.

Gifts - In Memory• Maj John H. Austin, USMC (Ret)

• Anna M. Baker

• Sergeant Chandler M. Beasley -

Former Marine

• Harlon Block

• CWO Roy E. Bristol, Jr., USMCR (Ret)

• Jack H. Brouse - VMF 422

• Col J. Caddick, USMC (Ret)

• Anita Cisneros

• Vaughn M. Craig

• Jonathan Dedrick “Jack”

• Dorothy Alice DeLong

• Edwin Dunn

• LtCol J. L. Flemons, USMC

• Sgt David Fuller, USMC (Ret) - 9th

Marines RVN

• Capt James H. Garbrick, USMC (Ret)

• Aurora V. Garcia

• Mildred G. Gilmore “Millie”

• Steven R. Godfrey - MMA Class of

2008

• MSgt Rowland C. Gray, USMC (Ret)

• Arden R. Grover - LT/E

• Adam W. Hall, MMA Class of 1998,

USAF 1999-2003

• Ira Hayes

• Chris Heard - Class of 1999

• Joe Huston

• Maj John Clayton Jaqua, USMC (Ret)

• Maj O. Kepler Johnson, Jr., USMC (Ret)

• Maj Orrin W. Johnson, USMCR (Ret)

- FP, LT/E

• Gerard Alec Julien “Gerry” - MMA

Cadet “E” Co.

• William Norman Kennedy

• Joseph Virgil Kight, Jr.

• Doris M. Kinsley

• Major J. R. Knowles “Dick” - Former

Marine

• Maj Herbert W. Kress, USMC (Ret)

• Andrew John Kutzenberger “Johnny”

• LtCol James Landers

• Howard Lombard “Lee” - Class of 1976

• Pearl M. Lozano

• Armand Major (Served in the U.S. Air

Force)

• Marines Who Raised the Flag at Iwo Jima

• Aylo M. Matteson - FP

• Stuart Coleman Mayo

• Charles Frederick McCaleb, Jr. “Fred”

- FP

• John C. McCormack “Jack”

• CAPT Leo J. McDonald, CHC USN

(Ret) - FP

• Shirley D. McDonald - FP

• Maj Edward T. McGee, USMCR (Ret)

• Col Jestus Karl Miller, USMC (Ret)

“Karl”

• Tom Morton

• Col Dale L. Mulholland, CAF

• John Duran Mulligan

• Alvin G. Padilla - FT

• Lt Wilfred L. Parry “Bill” - Former

Marine

• MSgt Efren L. Quilit, USMC (Ret) MSgt

“Q” - MMA A Co. - ADI

• Austin P. Roberts

• Lisa M. Swayze-Roberts

• Tyler R. Secrest - Class of 2007

• Capt Robert J. Shirk, USMC

• Shooting Victims of Chattanooga,

Tenn.; Lafayette, La.; and Maryland

• Richard Spann - VMF 422

• Sgt Andy Stevens, USMC - KIA IRAQ

12/1/05

• Arnold A. Tamez - “Arnold-N-Junction

Band”

• PFC Brian A. Thornton, USMC, KIA,

ROK 1951

• Leticia Torres “Letty”

• Joyce Davis Tucker

• Jose Hector Vasquez, Sr.

• SSgt Edward L. Walsh, USMC “Knobby”

- 7th Marines, Korea

• CDR Donald Marion Waymire, Sr.,

USN (Ret) “Don”

Juventino Zavala

• Sgt Leroy H. Zeller, USMC - Korea

1953-1957

MMA Supporters »» 32

Live sellessly. Ways to Give to MMA

Monetary Gifts

• Unrestricted: The gift is applied

to the area of most need.

• Restricted: The gift can only be

used for a speciic purpose. In-Kind Gifts

The gift may be used for a special

program or class, or allocated for

a silent auction or rafle to raise money for the Corps of Cadets.

Brick Pavers

This is a permanent recognition

on the MMA campus. Brick pavers

range from $100 to $1,000.

Memorial Trees

The memorial consists of a live

oak with an engraved plaque

with up to ive lines of inscription. Memorial trees are $500.

Scholarships

• General: The gift is deposited

and awarded the next iscal year. • Endowment: The principal is

never touched. Only the interest

generated is used to award

scholarships.

Naming Opportunities

A number of MMA facilities are

available for naming. A ceremony

with the unveiling of a plaque will

take place upon receipt of the

pledged amount.

Planned Giving

Gifts of equity and property

can also be donated, such as

retirement plans, securities,

annuities, trusts, insurance

policies and gifts of residence.

To learn more or to bequest to

MMA, call (956) 421-9230 or

email grider@MMA-TX.org.

Gifts - In Honor• Mrs. Velma Bowman

• Mrs. Gwendolyn R. Carson - MMA

D-Co., DI-Wife

• Mr. Kenny Casso & Mrs. Anna Casso

- CP

• SSgt Alex E. Diaz, USMC - MMA D-Co.

DI

• MSgt Robert Fracasso, USMC (Ret) -

MMA F-Co. DI

• Col Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret)

• Happy Birthday, Happy Halloween &

Happy Thanksgiving, USMC!!

• Dr. E. Bruce Heilman - LT/E

• 1stSgt Felix Hernandez, USMC (Ret) -

MMA G-Co. DI

• Col Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)

• Col Tom A. Hobbs, USMC (Ret) - FP

• Mr. & Mrs. Gordon D. Homme

• Mrs. Patsy Johnson, FP

• MSgt & Mrs. Michael G. Krauss, USMC

(Ret) - FP

• GySgt Frank Martinez, USMC (Ret) -

MMA E-Co. DI

• MMA - Class of 2016

• Sgt Nicholas O. Poon, USMC “Nic” -

MMA ‘11

Gifts - In Kind• Mr. & Mrs. James R. Beamon - CP

• Dr. & Mrs. John D. Butler

• Mr. Carlos M. Casado-Perez & Mrs.

Teresa M. Gutierrez- Ruiz - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP

• Mr. Steven deVries

• Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fanning - Class

of 1979

• Ms. Kathleen M. Frahm - CP

• LtCol & Mrs. Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret)

• Gulf Coast Painting

• MGySgt & Mrs. Keith C. Hamilton,

USMC (Ret) - FP

• Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Hayne - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. John P. Heiner - FT, A

• Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)

• Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Karleskint - CP

• LCDR & Mrs. James L. Koeller, USNR

- Class of 1979

• Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Lauzon - FP

• Mr. Larry Lewis

• Mr. & Mrs. James I. Lucas - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Medill

• SgtMaj & Mrs. David A. Miller, USMCR

(Ret) - FP

• Mr. & Mrs. John D. Nikitins - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Osorio - CP

• MMA Parents Organization, Inc. - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Pollard, Sr. - T, FP

• Mr. & Mrs. Rod Remington

• Ms. Sheryl L. Riley - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. David Roberts - CP

• Mr. Rene L. Rodriguez - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rothman

• Sherwin-Williams Co.

• Col & Mrs. Sherman A. Smith, USMC

(Ret)

• Mr. Herb Sundmacher

• Mr. Luiz Z. Tanajara - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Timothy N. Taylor - CP

• Mr. Ulloa D. Villalva-Espinoza & Mrs.

Lucina M. Prieto - CP

• Mr. Donald B. Williams

• Mr. Sergio Zarate

Brick Pavers• Miss Gloria D. Boling

• Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP

• Mr. Christopher Robert Egan - Class

of 2010

• MSgt & Mrs. Robert A. Fracasso,

USMC (Ret)

• Mrs. Cynthia C. Garcia

• Ms. Jane E. Harvey - CP

• Mrs. Dorthea J. Kirsch

• Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP

• Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. May - CP, Class

of 1985

• Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. Sanchez - CP

• Mrs. Adella M. Zeller

33 «« MMA Supporters

Cadets Pay It Forward

Each school year , Mar ine

Military Academy cadets raise

thousands of dollars for non-

proit organizations and donate nearly 4,000 man hours. All MMA

cadets are taught to serve and

become responsible, proactive

citizens. Their dedicated service

inspires others to “pay it forward.”

Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas, Texs, charms his youngest guest at the annual “Children’s Christmas Party.”

Senior Chaunce Lee of Beijing lends his muscle at the First United Methodist Church of Harlingen “Pumpkin Patch.”

Farewell »» 34

Joe Kight

Marine, Iwo Jima survivor and MMA

volunteer Joseph Virgil “Joe” Kight Jr.

passed away Oct. 30, 2015.

Born Aug. 21, 1924, in Pleasanton, Texas,

Mr. Kight was a retired conductor with

Missouri Paciic Railroad in Kinsgville, Texas. He was also a survivor of Iwo

Jima and other major battles during

World War II in the South Paciic.Mr. Kight was known for his gentle spirit

and love of animals. He volunteered

at MMA’s Iwo Jima Museum since its

opening in 1981. Prior, he was a 50-year

member of the Chamberlain Masonic

Lodge in Kingsville, Texas. His passion

was Marine history, Texas history, his

animals and caring for others.

He was preceded in death by his

parents, Joseph Kight Sr. and Nelle

Davis Kight; two wives, Billie Matthews

Kight and Gayle Brown Kight; and

grandson Michael Timon Kight.

He is survived by his son Mike

(Landy) Kight of Georgetown and his

stepchildren: Wanda (Darrell) Bennett,

of Harlingen; Sandee (Neil) Morison,

of Orlando, Fla; and Margie Diller, of

Hinesville, Ga.; and Wayne (Jodi) Pierce

of Stephenville, Texas.

Other fami ly members inc lude

brother-in-law Jerry (Janice) Matthews;

grandchildren and great grandchildren;

special nephew Robert Matthews; and

other nephews and nieces.

Jack McCormack

Board Trustee John C. “Jack” McCormack

passed away surrounded by his family

Aug. 4 in Santa Ynez, Calif., after a

three-year battle with leukemia. He was

a Marine, business leader, entrepreneur

and an extraordinary individual.

Mr. McCormack was born June 6, 1931,

in Oak Park, Ill. He joined the Marine

Corps after high school and served as

a drill sergeant during the Korean War.

He loved to race motorcycles as a

teenager, and that love would lead him

into a career in the motorcycle industry.

After serving in the Marine Corps, Mr.

McCormack began his career with

Johnson Motor Sports in the late

1950s and and eventually became vice

president of American Honda Motor

Company. He then founded U.S. Suzuki

followed by McCormack International

Motors, which produced the American

Eagle motorcycle used by Evel Knievel.

He later developed the Napa Valley

Wine Train, which still runs today as a

popular short-line railroad.

Mr. McCormack moved to Santa Ynez

Valley in 1991 and served as CEO of

Mission Industries in Santa Barbara

and CEO of Ash Corporation. He was a

ive-year member of Santa Ynez Valley General Plan Advisory Committee,

president of Cunningham Motors and

a loyal MMA board trustee.

He never lost his love for motorycles.

At age 80, he rode solo for 3,200 miles

from his California home to MMA and

back. He repeated the same trip the

following year.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years

Dr. Gerry McCormack; brother Bert;

six children: Mike (Julie), Clare (Elaine),

Frank, John, Steve (Lacey) and Patty;

stepson Scott Settle; and his 10

grandchildren.

John C. “Jack” McCormack

Joseph Virgil “Joe” Kight Jr.

35 «« Farewell

MSgt Efren Quilit

Alpha Company Assistant Drill Instructor

MSgt Efren Longboy Quilit, USMC (Ret),

passed away in mid-February at age 55.

MSgt Quilit, or MSgt “Q”, was known

for his sunny and positive personality,

sense of humor and loyalty to the

Marine Military Academy cadets.

MSgt Quilit was born March 4,

1960, in Baay, Batac Ilocos Norte,

Philippines, to Eufemia and Felix

Quilit. He moved from the Philippines

to Guam at age 16. He joined the

Marines in 1979 and served faithfully

for 23 years. MSgt Quilit joined MMA

in June 2003 as the assistant drill

instructor for Alpha Company.

Loved and respected by all who knew

him, a huge number of MMA staff,

cadets and even alumni turned out for

MSgt Quilit’s funeral service Feb. 21.

MMA also dedicated a brick paver in his

honor March 7. The brick paver lies in

front of the Alpha Company barrack, on

the sidewalk facing Battalion Avenue.

Several Alpha Company alumni also

traveled from afar to attend the brick

paver ceremony.

MSgt Quilit is survived by his sister,

Florida Caluya; two brothers, Benito

Quilit and Alex Quilit; nieces; nephews;

and extended family. He is remembered

as a loving brother and uncle by his

family. He will be remembered as a loyal

colleague, mentor and drill instructor by

his friends and MMA family.

MSgt Efren “Q” Quilit, USMC (Ret)

MSgt Efren Quilit’s brick paver lies in front of Alpha Company.

Echo Company releases balloons in honor of MSgt “Q” after the brick paver dedication.

Another 50 Years

The 2015-16 school year was a

busy, but exciting year! This spirit

of family and pride was not only

alive but on ire!Every school year has i t s

peaks and valleys, and its own

accomplishments and special

moments; but what makes each

school year truly one-of-a-kind

is the Corp of Cadets. Every class

has boys who grow into real men

and go on to accomplish more

than they ever thought possible.

I am blessed to work in education

and at Marine Military Academy.

Each year you can close a

chapter and then begin a new

one. I’m fairly certain I will not

be here to celebrate MMA’s

100th anniversary, but I can rest

knowing that MMA will still be

here to help future generations

of young men. Thank YOU for

helping MMA stay strong today

and for another 50 years.

Sincerely,

LtCol Robert Grider, USMC (Ret)

D i r e c t o r o f I n s t i t u t i o n a l

Advancement & Admissions

The goal isn’t to liveforever, the goal is

to create somethingthat will.

~ Chuck Palahniuk

2016 Alumni Reunion Parade

2015-16 Giving Report & Year in Review