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MMA LEADERAugust/September 2016Volume 30, Issue 2
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Dedicated to Our Cadets » The Leaders of Tomorrow
Special Events
Introductory Training Graduation Parade
They walked onto the parade ground
as “plebes” and walked off as cadets.
Fifty-three young men oficially joined the Marine Military Academy Corps
of Cadets at the Introductory Training
Graduation Parade Sept. 10.
At the parade, the 53 young men took
the MMA Cadet Oath and then pinned
the Marine Corps emblem to their
covers. Then they joined the MMA battalion and marched in the parade
pass in review.
Following the parade, the new cadets
assembled in front of their barracks for
an informal recognition ceremony.
Sophomores Jiahang Lyu of Vancouver, Canada, (left) and Christopher Cross Mateos of Mexico City pin the Marine Corps emblem to their covers.
Freshman Ethan Dowd of Dallas proudly holds up his cadet certiicate.
Freshman Jan Daniec of San Antonio (right) congratulates freshman Ziming Chang of Beijing after the ceremony.
Sophomore Tristan Doyle of Houston stands stall as he waits for the parade to begin.
Graduation Ceremony
After the Introductory Training
Graduation Parade Sept. 10,
Marine Mil i tary Academy’s
newest cadets were personally
recognized within their company
and awarded a certificate of
completion. Then they enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with family members and/or friends.
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Recent Events
Registration Day
More than 150 new students checked
in for Marine Military Academy’s fall
semester Aug. 13.
Registration day is always a busy day
for both new and returning students.
All students must register for classes
and activities, visit the barber and tailor,
collect their gear, settle into their rooms
and complete any other necessary tasks
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(Left to right) Freshman Alexander Chen of Shenyang, China; junior Anthony Wulfkuhle of Glendale, Ariz.; and junior Jesús Polanco Ramos of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, collect their foot gear.
before the start of school.
In addition, “plebes,” or new students
who did not attend MMA Summer
Camp, immediately begin their intense,
four-week introductory training upon
check-in. In just a short time, plebes must grasp the new daily routine and
learn Marine Corps drill, terminology
and protocol.
Eighth-grader Angel Saucedo of Katy, Texas, patiently waits for the barber to inish the job.
Sophomore Jack Kostelnik of Comfort, Texas, gets itted for his cover.
Freshman Haoran Cuiof Beijing
Junior Edward Ziddof Austin, Texas
Freshman Ziming Changof Beijing
Senior Juan Hernandez Ramirez of Pompano Beach, Fla.
High & Tight
All new students at Marine
Military Academy receive a “high
and tight” buzz cut. The boys
lose their hair in exchange for
equality and confidence. After
the irst haircut, cadets can wear their hair closely cropped. Below
are some before and after photos.
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Harris Theater Room
Alpha Company held a ribbon
cutting ceremony for the D.I.
Ed Harris Theater Room Sept.
10. Dedicatee and former Alpha
Company Drill Instructor CWO3
Ed Harris had the honor of cutting
the ribbon and opening the door
of the new theater room in the
Alpha Company barracks.
CWO3 Harris served as a drill
instructor for 12 years. He is now
the full-time music teacher and
bandmaster.
The theater room was sponsored
by parents Adriana and Ignacio
Osorio Sr.
CWO3 Ed Harris stands in front of the new theater screen with parents Adriana and Ignacio Osorio Sr.
Former Alpha Company Drill Instructor CW03 Ed Harris cuts the ribbon to the new theater room.
Recent Events
TAMU Corps of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets for Texas
A&M University spoke to the Marine
Military Academy Corps of Cadets Sept.
29. Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez Jr., USA (Ret),
encouraged the cadets to “dream big”
and “walk the walk.”
“If you want to go to one of the service
academies or an Ivy League school,
apply,” he said. “You’ll never get in if
you don’t apply.”
Brig. Gen. Ramirez shared with the
cadets that Babe Ruth was one of the
greatest hitters in U.S. baseball, but he
also struck out more than 2,000 times.
“The moral of the story is: You’ll never
hit a home run if you don’t step up to
the plate,” he said.
The general then began telling the
MMA cadets about the TAMU Corps
of Cadets program.
“We are the number-one producer of
military oficers other than the service academies,” Brig. Gen. Ramirez said.
Whether or not cadets wish to pursue
a military career after college, the focus
of the TAMU Corps of Cadets is not just leadership but academic excellence.
“The average grade-point average
for the TAMU Corps of Cadets is
3.06, which is very good when you
consider it’s A&M,” he said. “There
is also a heavy emphasis on STEM
(science, technology, engineering and
mathematics).”
Sophomore Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska, removes a stubborn plastic jug from the sand.
Texas A&M University Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Joe Ramirez Jr. answers a question.
Beach Clean-Up
The Marine Military Academy Key Club
headed to the shore Sept. 12. Twelve
cadets cleaned up a stretch of beach
at South Padre Island while another
12 picked up at Boca Chica Beach in
Brownsville. The Key Club participates
in the clean-up twice a year to help
keep the beaches clean and safe for
all visitors.
By noon, the Key Club reached an
important milestone: 10,000 cumulative
hours of community service! The club
was chartered in December 2002 and
is advised by Commandant of Cadets
SgtMaj Ford Kinsley.
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Kevin Summers of Omaha, Neb., joins up with his poud father.
3.0 & Above Luncheon
On Sept. 21, 89 returning Marine
Military Academy cadets were
treated to a Chick-il-A sandwich for lunch for earning a GPA of
3.0 or higher with no failures in
any subject for last year’s fourth academic quarter.
After the luncheon, the young
men enjoyed an afternoon of liberty. MMA throws this event
after every academic quarter.
Cadets in all grades are eligible.
Senior Xiaolong Tong of Beijing digs into his chicken sandwich.
Senior Miguel Zapata Domiguez of Monterrey, Mexico, takes his lunch to go.
Recent Events
Crime Prevention Merit Badge
Marine Military Academy’s Troop 22
recently became partners in crime ...
prevention. Thirty-four Boy Scouts
earned their Crime Prevention merit
badge Sept. 13. Harlingen Police
Department oficers Sgt. Fred Alvear and Sandra Moreno conducted this
educational program.
Alvear and Moreno taught the cadets
how to conduct a security survey of
their home and neighborhood to
reduce the risk of crime and avoid
becoming a victim. The oficers further taught the cadets how to report a
crime and what to do in the event of
an emergency, both at home and when
traveling.
These young men were also required
to work in groups and develop a public
service poster emphasizing the ways to
detect and protect against crime. Each
group gave a detailed presentation.
Of course, the Crime Prevention merit
badge would not have been complete
without a ield trip to the Harlingen Police Station Sept. 20.
Troop 22 also participated in a
Fingerprinting merit badge Aug. 30.
Oficers Alvear and Moreno also taught this program. The boys learned how to
operate basic ingerprinting equipment, take accurate ingerprints, how to dust for prints and much more.
Freshman Pelayo Martinez Rodriguez Miaja of Puebla, Mexico, asks police oicer Sandra Moreno to examine his ingerprints.
«« Junior Harrison Kunneman of Spring, Texas, listens to a public service poster presentation.
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Recent Events
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Scholarship Brothers
NewDay USA Foundation awarded two
Marine Military Academy cadets with a
$15,000 scholarship at morning colors
Sept. 30. Vice President of Scholarship
Development Gary Morrison presented
sophomore Cody Coffey of Liberty Hill,
Texas, and his brother freshman Justin with the scholarship plaque certiicate.
The Coffey brothers will receive $15,000
in tuition assistance each school year so
they can graduate from MMA.
The NewDay USA Foundation provides
scholarships to children of veterans
who wish to attend a military school.
The Coffey brothers were eligible
and selected for assistance because
their father SSgt Clifton Coffey is a
100-percent disabled Marine veteran.
For details on the NewDay USA
Foundation scholarship or to apply,
contact Mrs. Jay Perez at (956) 421-
9251 or [email protected].
Ice Skating
Some cadets took a break from
the South Texas heat and hit
the ice Sept. 24. Delta Company
rented an ice skating rink in
McAllen, and the cadets skated
for a few hours.
For many of the Delta cadets,
it was their first time to ice
skate. The “brothers” all helped
each other on the ice loor and laughed together during the falls!
Senior Fernando Vázquez Arreola of Monterrey, Mexico, gracefully keeps his balance.
Junior Zhongyuan Wei of Beijing ice skates with a little help from his friend.
(Left to right) NewDay USA Foundation Vice President of Scholarship Development Gary Morrison; freshman Justin Cody of Liberty Hill, Texas; sophomore Cody Coffey of Liberty Hill, Texas; Fox Company Drill Instructor MSgt Robert Fracasso; and Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
Cadets in the Marine Military Academy
Flight Training program can ly a little easier thanks to the latest Cessna 172
aircraft. The airplane arrived in August,
just in time for the new school year.
Though Redbird Skyport always kept
two planes on the MMA campus, on
occasion one would be unavailable due
to scheduled maintenance. This third
Cessna 172 will ensure that at least two
planes will be available for light lessons so cadets can accumulate their light hours as quickly and safely as possible.
Third Airplane
Junior Axel Munch Ruiz of Monclova, Mexico, stands before the latest Cessna 172.
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Recognition
NHS Induction Ceremony
On Sept. 19, the Marine Military
Academy National Honor Society
installed its 2016-17 officers and
inducted 12 new members.
At the ceremony, Superintendent Col R.
Glenn Hill and NHS sponsor Rosalinda
Garcia first presented the following
seniors with their guard of ofice: Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio Grande City, Texas,
president; Jack Parker of Newcastle,
Calif., vice president; Brice Kolle of Sugar Land, Texas, secretary; Zihao
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The members of the 2016-17 National Honor Society smile for the camera.
Battalion Competition
Alpha Company won last year’s
4th Quarter Marine Military
Academy Battalion Competition
Aug. 19. Alpha Company will
carry the Golden Guidon for the
irst academic quarter and receive a Friday evening liberty. The
winning company is evaluated on
its overall performance during an
academic quarter.
The Academics and Military
streamers also went to Alpha
Company but the Athletics
streamer went to Echo Company.
The winner of the 1st Quarter
Battalion Competition will be
announced Friday, Oct. 28.
Dean of Academics Dr. John Butler ties the Academics streamer to the Alpha Company lagstaff.
Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill ties the Athletics streamer to the Echo Company lagstaff.
Liu of Jinhua, China; historian; and
René Rodríguez Ehrli of Mexico City,
parliamentarian.
Col Hill then presented the following
cadets with their NHS certificate of
membership:
Seniors• Xiaolong Tong of BeijingJuniors• James Beamon Jr. of Missouri City,
Texas
• Conrad Franke of Traverse City, Mich.
• Huan He of Shanghai
• Yu Chen Khew of Shanghai
• Harrison Kunneman of Spring, Texas
• Jonathan Laube of Richmond, Texas
• Chikemefola Umeorah of Sugar
Land, Texas
• Boning Zhang of Shenzhen, China
Sophomores• Alan Said Maccise of Juarez, Mexico
• Richard Popp of Fort Lee, N.J.
• Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska
Sophomores, juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 are invited to join this prestigious academic organization.
To remain in NHS, members must
maintain a 3.0 GPA at the end of every
academic quarter.
Junior James Beamon Jr. of Missouri City, Texas, accepts his National Honor Society certiicate from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
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Recognition
2016-17 Cadet Leaders
Eleven young men became the oficial leaders of the Marine Military Academy
Corps of Cadets for the 2016-17 school
year at the promotion ceremony Aug.
15. The cadets were promoted by
Commandant of Cadets SgtMaj Ford Kinsley and Superintendent
Col R. Glenn Hill.
Sen ior Grant Taylor of
Houston accepted the highest
billet of commanding oficer, or battalion commander. Per
tradition, Taylor was given the
sword of ofice.
Four other seniors were
assigned to the battalion staff.
Seth McNair of Frisco, Texas,
was promoted to executive
oficer and band oficer while Carlos De Leon of Rancho
Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, A
Miguel Zapata DominguezMonterrey, Mexico
Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, G
Philipp SlivkoMoscow
Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, F
Michael MendozaChula Vista, Calif.
Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, D
Kevin SchiefelbeinRio Grande City, Texas
Cadet CaptainCompany Commander, E
Erick AyalaHouston
Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer
Carlos De LeonRancho Viejo, Texas
Cadet MajorBattalion Executive Oicer
Seth McNairFrisco, Texas
Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer
Aaron FrahmCorpus Christi, Texas
Cadet First LieutenantBattalion Staff Oicer
Paiwen WangYorba Linda, Calif.
Viejo, Texas; Aaron Frahm of Corpus
Christi, Texas; and Paiwen Wang of
Yorba Linda, Calif., were promoted to
staff oficer.
Five seniors also accepted the
prest ig ious b i l le t o f company
commander. The captains are: Miguel Zapata Dominguez of Monterrey,
Mexico, for Alpha Company; Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio Grande City, Texas,
for Delta Company; Erick Ayala of
Houston for Echo Company; Michael Mendoza of Chula Vista, Calif., for
Fox Company; and Philipp Slivko of
Moscow for Golf Company.
Junior Giancarlo Betti Hernández of
Huixquilucan, Mexico, accepted the
billet of sergeant major and will become the
battalion commander
in the following year.
Cadet leaders are not
chosen on seniority but
rather their exemplary
attitude and example,
and proven ability
to take charge and
follow through on
their responsibilities.
Cadet Lieutenant ColonelCommanding Oicer
Grant TaylorRichmond, Texas
Cadet Sergeant MajorBattalion Sergeant Major
Giancarlo Betti HernándezHuixquilucan, Mexico
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Meet MMA
Commandant of CadetsSgtMaj Ford Kinsley
Operations ChiefMSgt Michael [email protected]
QuartermasterGySgt Raul Garcia
Chaplain of CadetsMr. Chris Elliott
Social Director/Admin. Asst.Ms. Monica Bates
Drill Instructor, AMGySgt Heath Schaaf
Drill Instructor, DSSgt Alejandro Díaz
Drill Instructor, EGySgt Frank Martinez [email protected]
Drill Instructor, FMSgt Robert [email protected]
Drill Instructor, G1stSgt Felix [email protected]
Assistant Drill Instructor, ASgt John Elizondo
Assistant Drill Instructor, DSgt Juan Acosta
Assistant Drill Instructor, ESSgt Jose Montano
Assistant Drill Instructor, FSSgt Hector [email protected]
Assistant Drill Instructor, GSgt Albert Charles
Chief Medical OicerMrs. Gwendolyn [email protected]
Asst. Medical OicerMs. Amy [email protected]
Admin. Assistant/DriverMrs. Lina De Leon
Mil
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ry
TailorMrs. Noemi Salinas
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Meet MMA
Chair, ScienceMr. David Allen
Library AssistantMrs. Maria [email protected]
Director of College GuidanceMrs. Jennifer [email protected]
English TeacherMr. Arturo De La Rosa
Librarian & Science TeacherMrs. Kathleen [email protected]
Snack Bar ManagerMrs. Lollie Centeno
BarberMr. Carlos Zambrano Jr.
Assistant TailorMrs. Veronica Martinez
DeanDr. John Butler
Asst. Dean/CounselorMr. Joseph Palamara
RegistrarMrs. Felicia Carlisle
Admin. AssistantMrs. Patty Vela
Cinema/Photo Arts TeacherMr. Allen Aleshire
Ac
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Administrative AssistantMs. Michele Jenkins
Computer Science TeacherMr. Bill Beckman
Science TeacherMrs. Monica Cervantes
English TeacherMrs. Jessica Doan
Director of Food ServicesMr. Carlos Centeno
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Meet MMA
Social Science ChairMr. Joe Sousa
Chair, MathematicsMr. Rudy Parast
Chair, General ServicesMrs. Jodie Stryker
Science TeacherMr. Max Torres
Foreign Language TeacherMrs. Sandra Saenz
Music TeacherCWO3 Edward [email protected]
Science TeacherDr. Tim Jordan
Mathematics TeacherMs. Rosalinda [email protected]
Social Science TeacherMr. Erasmo Molina
BCIS TeacherMr. Edgar Martinez
English TeacherMrs. Carla Morton
Health TeacherMr. Mike Morton
Chair, Foreign LanguageMrs. Ana Galván
Chair, EnglishMrs. Patricia Flores
English TeacherMs. Janet Fraser
Math TeacherMrs. Cristina [email protected]
ESL TeacherMs. Sally Fuerte
Social Science TeacherMr. Randall Hill
Foreign Language TeacherMrs. Li Wang
Mathematics TeacherMrs. Cynthia Garcia Caceres
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Cadet of the Month - September
Conner Clawson of Cartersville, Ga. - Alpha Company
Rank: Cadet Private
Grade: 9, Activity: Drill Team
Future education goals: I plan to attend the University of Georgia and major in business.Career goals: I plan to work for my father’s company as a job recruiter.
Christian Mora Álvarez of Monterrey, Mexico - Delta Company
Rank: Cadet Private
Grade: 11, Activity: Weightlifting
Future education goals: I plan to attend Tecnológico de Monterrey and major in business. Career goals: I would like to become a successful businessman like my father.
Anthony Wulfkuhle of Glendale, Ariz. - Echo Company
Rank: Private First Class
Grade: 11, Activity: Jiu Jitsu
Future education goals: I would like to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Career goals: I plan to become an oficer in the United States Marine Corps.
Alan Said Maccise of Naucalpan, Mexico - Fox Company
Rank: Cadet Sergeant
Grade: 10, Activity: Weightlifting
Future education goals: I plan to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Career goals: I would like to work as an aeronautical engineer.
Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks, Alaska - Golf Company
Rank: Cadet Sergeant
Grade: 10, Activity: Swimming
Future education goals: I hope to study mechanical engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Career goals: I expect to have a great career as a Marine Corps oficer.
Joshua Ladner of Fairview, Texas - Leatherneck Band
Company: Alpha, Rank: Cadet Private
Grade: 8
Future education goals: I would like to attend a service academy or a military college.
Career goals: I plan to become a Marine Corps oficer.
Caldon Horton of Fort Worth, Texas - Silent Drill Team
Company: Delta, Rank: Cadet Corporal
Grade: 11
Future education goals: I will study architectural engineering at Texas A&M University.
Career goals: I plan to work in the homebuilding industry with my father.
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Editor: Andi Atkinson
956.421.9225
Marine Military Academy320 Iwo Jima Blvd.
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Recent Donations
Farewell
Institutional Advancement
In Memory Of
• Harlon Block
• Milo Taylor Logan Christenson - MMA
Cadet “E” Co.
• Paul Cowen
• Bill David
• LtCol Thomas E. Dawson, USMC (Ret)
• Marion L. Gary
• Mildred G. Gilmore “Millie”
• Valdemar Guajardo, Sr. • Ruth A. Linstead Kerr
• Joseph Virgil Kight, Jr.
• Pete Phillip Kroll
• Don Martin
• Maj Edward T. McGee, USMCR (Ret)• Rachel Norein Morris Pletcher
• Sgt A.G. Rasbury, USMC - WWII
• Norma Jane Kenady Robbins
• Betty Jean Schwab
• Richard Spann - VMF 422
• Mary Katherine Bowen Steigerwald
“Mary Kate”
• Dorothy Madeley Taylor
• Rev John Tear
• Kenneth Terry
• Pfc Brian A. Thornton, USMC, KIA,
ROK 1951
• Kathy M. Wheelus
• Myrtle Goss Wheelus
In Honor Of
• MMA’s 50th Anniverary
Mary Kate Steigerwald
Marine Military Academy
friend Mary Katherine “Mary
Kate” Bowen Steigerwald
passed away peacefully
Aug. 2 in Harlingen.
Mary was born Oct. 8,
1930, in Ravenna, Ohio,
to parents Laura and Don
Bowen. Mary attended
Bible School & College in
Cincinnati. She became a
homemaker, mother, teacher, musician
and volunteer.
Employed by God, she served for 22
years at various organizations, including
St. Anthony Catholic Church, Our Lady
Queen of the Universe Catholic Church,
Valley Baptist Medical Center Auxiliary,
Sun Valley Nursing Home, Lions Club
Auxiliary and Help One Student to
Succeed (HOSTS).
Mary’s hobbies included
music, puzzles and games.
Her favorite pastimes were
bible studies, reading,
playing the piano and
singing. Mary’s children
will always remember
singing around the piano
while she played all types
of music.
Mary is survived by her
spouse William, a Marine and former
MMA drill instructor; oldest son William
David (Jeannette), MMA Class of 1972;
middle son Stephen James (Betty),
MMA Class of 1973; older daughter Rita
Marie Taylor (Gerald); younger daughter
Catherine Louise; and youngest son
Christopher Paul (Shauna).
She is also survived by 18 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Mary Steigerwald
Important Dates
• Oct. 28: Parent’s Day, begins
7:30 a.m.; Birthday Parade, 4
p.m.; Homecoming Game: 7 p.m.
• Oct. 29: Birthday Ball dinner &
silent auction, 5:30 p.m.; Birthday
Ball, 8 p.m.
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade,
4 p.m.
• Nov. 18: Start of Thanksgiving
Break, flight departure after 4
p.m.
• Nov. 27: End of Thanksgiving
Break, return by 6 p.m.
• Dec. 3: SAT, 8 a.m.
• Dec. 10: ACT, 8 a.m.
• Dec. 13-16: 1st Semester Exams
• Dec. 16: Start of Christmas
Break
• Jan. 7: Check-in for new cadets,
8 a.m. - noon
• Jan. 8: Check-in for returning
cadets, by 6 p.m.
• Jan. 11 : 3rd Quarter/2nd
Semester begins
• Jan. 21: SAT, 8 a.m.
• Feb. 3 : Academic Awards
Ceremony, 2:30 p.m.
• Feb. 4: Parents Organization
Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
