standing tall: mma corps of cadets leadership 2010

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The MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY develops disciplined, morally strong,
college-ready young men who are prepared for responsible leadership.
CELEBRA TING 45 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
16 Pages
Vol. 24, No. 2
STANDING TALL: MMA CORPS
OF CADETS LEADERSHIP 2010
Cadet Leadership, pictured above, L-R: 1st Lt Jonathan Jones; 1st Lt Curtis Hamilton; Major
Ruben Hays; LtCol William Hasbrook (Battalion Commanding Officer); SgtMaj Michael
McGraw; 1st Lt Nicholas Poon; and 1st Lt Devin Doughty.
Marine Military Academy’s (MMA) Fall backgrounds. Geographically, the Corps of
Semester is off and running, grounded on a Cadets hail from 23 different states and 9
solid foundation of leadership...from the foreign countries, yet once Barber Joe
cadets in the ranks through battalion staff; Handy sets his clippers to their ‘do’s’, the
enthusiastic faculty in the classroom; individual styles transform into a myriad of
‘gung-ho’ coaches on the athletic field; to clean cut, clean shaven, well dressed,
the dedicated staff and Board ...every single mannerly young men. Through someone’s
body is seemingly set on a vibe of foresight and generosity - be it parents,
a-c-c-e-l-e-r-a-t-i-o-n!
grandparents, a friend of the Academy or
other - each and every one of these young
This year’s cadets originate from diverse men now hold in their hands the same
opportunity as every other cadet...to reach
for academic and personal excellence in
order to secure acceptance to the college of
their choice. What these thirsty young men
achieve from this point on will be based upon
the choices they make, the amount of time
they put in every single day of the academic
year, their participation in extracurricular
activities and civic-minded projects,
‘keeping their nose clean’, and their
allegiance to the well-being of fellow
cadets. A world of responsible leadership
and success awaits those who seize the
Above, legendary Barber Joe Handy gives
education of a lifetime that lies directly
incoming plebe Spencer Crews the ‘Handy
ahead of them aboard the good ship MMA!
Buzz’ cut. NEXT?
September/October 2010
Academy President’s
Welcome Address ‘10
“Welcome to the only college prep school
that is based on the history and traditions
of the United States Marine Corps. The
Marine Military Academy prides itself on
instilling the core values that are cherished
by Marines – honor, courage, and
commitment – in our corps of cadets. We
develop disciplined, morally strong,
college ready young men who are
prepared for responsible leadership.
The proof is in our product. This past year,
our graduates have been accepted – many
with scholarships – to the most prestigious
colleges and universities in the world,
including the United States Military
Academy , Auburn, Baylor, the University
of Texas, Texas A&M, and many, many more.
All of our graduates were accepted to
institutions of higher learning.
The Marine Military Academy adheres to
a higher standard in virtually every
discipline than do comparable schools.
Physical fitness is a priority, and physical
training is performed as a battalion event
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at least three times a week. Every cadet
participates in an extracurricular activity,
ranging from football to the drill team. We
have equal pride in our academics, which,
while stressing the basics, have some of the
most modern facilities and techniques in
the country. We purposely keep class size
down to encourage individual attention,
and most classes have a student teacher
ratio of 12 to 1. And we have a broad range
of courses, to include Mandarin Chinese.
Through our dual enrollment program
cadets can earn college credits at no
additional expense. And cadets have the
chance to obtain their pilot’s license - or
higher certifications - through our dynamic
Marine Military Academy Air Wing
program.
One of the beauties to MMA is that we are
co-located with a major airport, serviced
by both Continental and Southwest
Airlines. We are a short 1 hour flight from
Houston. We welcome visitors to our
beautiful 142 acre campus near Harlingen,
Texas. Come visit - you won’t be
disappointed!”
Semper Fidelis,
Stephen A. Cheney
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret)
President, Marine Military Academy
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What It’s All About: MMA Corps of Cadets Academic Awardees 2010
At the beginning of each academic semester, Marine Military Academy recognizes cadets for
outstanding academic performance demonstrated in the prior semester. Cadets earning a second
semester GPA of 3.75 or above for Academic Year 2009-2010 receive honors and placement on
the President’s List. Cadets with a second semester GPA for Academic Year 2009-2010 between
3.50 and 3.74 receive honors and placement on the Dean’s List. Cadets receiving a Gold Wreath
are on the President’s List for the first time with a GPA of 3.75 or above, and cadets receiving a
Silver Wreath are on the Dean’s List for the first time with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74. Those
receiving a Gold Star have been on the President’s List for two consecutive semesters, and those
receiving a Blue Star have been on either the President’s or Dean’s list for two consecutive
semesters. Those earning recognition for their second semester’s academic performance were
honored on Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17 September 2010, following Morning Colors by MMA
President BGen Cheney, USMC (Ret); and Assistant Dean Joe Palamara:
ALPHA:
Jose Abed-Pagola:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
Curtis Hamilton:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
William Bood:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Ruben Hays:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Richard Cook:
President’s List; Gold Wreath
Ramiro Alejandro Rodriguez:
President’s List; Gold Wreath
Tyler Furtado:
Dean’s List ; Silver Wreath; Blue Star
(unable to be present at Ceremony)
Sutton Chase Talbott:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
Tyler Weale:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Jonathan Jones:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Blue Star
Michael Huang:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
DELTA:
Eun Hyuk Kwak:
President’s List; Gold Wreath
GOLF:
Crawford Engelking:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
Jarrod Royal:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Colin Averitt:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Braden Cole Wuerch:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
Gabriel Gonzales:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
ECHO:
Nicholas Bailey-Haag:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath; Blue Star
Wei Huang:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
Samuel Fusaro:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
George Loos:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Blue Star
Marc Johnson:
Dean’s List; Silver Wreath
William Hasbrook:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Gold Star
Grant Northcutt:
President’s List; Gold Wreath; Blue Star
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2010-2011 MMA Faculty
David Allen
Science
Ext. 702
Li Bing
Chinese,
Chinese Culture
li.bing@mma-tx.org
John Blackwell
Math
Ext. 746
Kathleen Charrey
Science
Ext. 701
Robin Farris
Director, College
Placement
Patricia Flores
English
Ext. 745
Ed Harris
Band
Carla Haynes
English
Ext. 706
(956) 421-9280
Kevin Coleman
Science
Ext. 710
Gary Howard
Photography
Ext. 719
Diolanda Dye
English
Ext. 771
Charles Laycock
Math
Ext. 768
(956) 421-9216
Edgar Martinez
BCAS, BCIS
Ext. 739
Mickie Pickens
SAT Prep & English
Ext. 734
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Erasmo Molina
Social Science/Coach
Ext. 732
Dr. Mary Ricciardi
Foreign Language
Ext. 738
Mike Morton
Tom Morton
General Services/
Social Science
Coach
tmorton@mma-tx.org
Ext. 727
Rick Scott
Math
scott@mma-tx.org
Phil Senterfitt
English
Ext. 736
Jeffrey Oelerich
Math
oelerich@mmatx.org
Michael Smith
Science
smith@mma-tx.org
Ana Palacios
Spanish
Ext. 740
Joe Sousa
Social Science
Ext. 758
The Academy Dean’s Academic Address 2010
Library Staff
“As we move towards the close of the First Quarter, I want to take a moment to
review the importance of Academics at the Marine Military Academy and some of
the recent successes of our cadets. This is not just a whim that struck without
inspiration…I have the pleasure of teaching an entry level mathematics course
this year and I am struck by the monumental challenges faced by many of our new
cadets. There is no doubt that all of our cadets have the aptitude for success...the
reality many face however, is that they are ill prepared upon initial entry into the
Academy for true college preparatory work. Once they have been a Marine Military
Academy cadet, and have embraced the values of the Academy, they begin to
realize success in every aspect of their lives. There is no doubt that their success
has been the result of a combination of great aptitude and countless hours of
hard work. The mentorship of peerless Drill Instructors and faculty working
Dr. John Butler
within a proven system played a role as well. Last, but certainly not least, their
Dean
Director, Business Affairs parents should be commended for unwavering support for their cadet and the
Academy.
The Academic Department’s role in creating this environment where young men grow into disciplined,
morally strong, college-ready individuals who are prepared for responsible leadership forces faculty and
staff to break from the modern paradigm of education where success is measured by a state mandated
standardized test and average daily attendance. The Academic Department does not simply rely on
chalkboards, student desks, and textbooks to succeed in our mission. We move beyond hallway banners
proclaiming that “All students can succeed!”. Faculty model and reinforce the Core Values which are so
successfully introduced to the cadets by the military staff and challenge each cadet to extend their
performance beyond the limits of normal students.
Academics at the Marine Military Academy are grounded in the core disciplines of English, Mathematics,
Social Science, Science, and Foreign Language. All electives available to students outside of these disciplines
are focused on skills necessary in today’s work and academic environments. Marine Military Academy
cadets are challenged by Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment courses, and required additional
study within the core to ensure that they have the knowledge necessary to be successful in any post
secondary envir onment. Much more important than this knowledge, however, is their complete
transformation into responsible learners, informed citizens, and practiced leaders.
In addition to our recent National Honor Society officers and new inductees, the cadets of the Marine
Military Academy have demonstrated their ability to excel in the following ways:
•All 46 of last year’s graduating seniors earned admission to 4 year colleges/universities. Acceptances of note
are: United States Military Academy, Texas A&M University, University of Texas, Trinity University, Auburn
University, and Norwich University.
•Calculus, Physics, Statistics, and Chemistry Advanced Placement students exceeded the State standards for
qualifying scores on the Advanced Placement exams. Those cadets enrolled in English III Dual Enrollment
and English IV Dual Enrollment chose to challenge the Advanced Placement Exams for English and exceeded
all expectations by improving on the Academy’s historically outstanding performance. The Academy cadets
had a total of 43 qualifying scores on the various AP exams.
•Thirty-three cadets earned a total of 99 college credit hours through Dual Enrollment in 2009-2010. The
Academy has an agreement with TSTC to allow MMA cadets admission into all available technical certification
programs beginning with the Spring 2010 semester and an improved Dual Enrollment program agreement
with the University of Texas Brownsville.
•The Mandarin Language program now includes Mandarin III. The Chinese A
Language program continues to develop and gain interest from our cadets.
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Joseph Palamara
These great successes are not achieved by chance. The faculty stand at the A
Assistant Dean &
front of the class, not as lecturers so often encountered within schools, but as D
Counselor
examples of integrity, responsible citizens, and leaders. Cadets are not passive
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vessels in the classroom but an active and integral part of the educational E
process. Marine Military Academy cadets take responsibility for themselves M
and their classmates as they navigate their way to the college of their choice.” I
Judy Kutzenberger
Librarian
Ext. 530, 532
Maria Beckman
Library Assistant
Norma M. Lozano
Library Aide
(evenings)
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Jodie Stryker
General Services
Ext. 748
Dr. Jada Thacker
Social Science &
Marine Science
Ext. 742
SgtMaj
Albert Wilson
Leadership Basics
Ext. 696
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Felicia Carlisle
Registrar
Ext. 404
Amiee Gonzales
Administrative
Assistant
Ext. 402
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2010-2011 Military Staff
Chaplain Chris Elliott,
Academy Chaplain
Athletic Director
Ext. 679
Master Sergeant Michael Krauss,
Sergeant Major Ford Kinsley,
Operations Chief, Ext. 602
Commandant of Cadets, Ext. 603
Gunnery Sergeant
Raul Garcia,
Assistant LEAD Course Coordinator
Quartermaster, Ext. 640
Ms. Monica Bates,
Social Director and Military
Department Administrative
Assistant, Ext. 601
We Are Family! Assistant Drill Instructors
Alpha Company
Brand new CADET CODY HUBBARD of Delta Company
affixes his MMA emblem to his ‘cover’ as 55 others do the
same during MMA’s Introductory Training Graduation
Parade held September 11th. Cody, a freshman, joins his
brother, Antonio Hubbard, a junior in his third year
aboard the Academy. The purpose of Introductory Training is to train new Cadets in a systematic and dynamic
manner that ensures their understanding of subjects essential to their performance and success at MMA, and to
instill in them an attitude that results in unquestionable
support for the high ideals and standards of MMA.
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Full Name:
MSgt Efren L.
Quilit, “Q”;
Hometown:
D e d e d o ,
GUAM Age:
5 0 ; Years in
Marine Corps:
22;
Interests:
Collecting
and shooting weapons; Three words to
describe self: Cool, Calm and Collected;
Most important lesson you can teach
cadets: “Always do the right thing,
especially when nobody is looking.”
Delta Company
Full Name:
MGySgt Keith
C. Hamilton;
Age: 54; Years in
Marine Corps: 23;
Wife’s name:
Gayle; Children:
Laura - 20,
Curtis - 16, and
Angelina - 11;
Interests:
Military History, Working on our ranch,
Scuba Diving, Travel, and Texas BBQ;
Three words to describe self: Set the
example; Most important lesson you can
teach cadets: “Set clear goals and move
toward them everyday!”
Intramurals!
Drill Instructors
Alpha Company
Full Name: CWO3
Edward D. Harris;
Commonly Used
First Name: Ed;
H o m e t o w n :
Vancouver, WA; Age:
51; Years in Marine
Corps: 23; Rank at
retirement: CWO-3;
Wife’s name: Heidi;
Children: Brianna30; Josh-29; Janelle27; Candice-27; Interests: Golf, Music,
Horses. Words to describe self: Confident,
Humorous, Mean; Most important lesson you
can teach cadets: “Be honest, responsible
and kind. The most important attribute you
will ever have is your character. For whatever your
character is, it will be your
legacy.”
Echo Company
Delta Company
Full Name: SgtMaj
Larr y J. Carson, Sr.;
Commonly Used First
Name: Larry; Hometown: New Orleans,
LA; Age: 55; Years in
Marine Corps: 30;
Rank at retirement:
Sergeant
Major
Wife’s
name:
Gwendolyn; Children: Yonika, Karena, James,
York, Lawrence, and Tony; Grandchildren:Jalen,
Avery, Teya, Xavier; Interests: Cooking, Woodworking, Bowling, Golf, Harley-rider, Pictureframing; Words to describe self: Firm, Fair, Consistent; Most important lesson you can teach cadets: “Get reachable goals and GO FOR IT.”
Fox Company
Full Name: GySgt
Frank Martinez, Sr.
Commonly Used First
Name: Frank; Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Age: 52; Years in
Marine Corps: 20; Rank
at retirement: Gunnery
Sergeant; Wife’s name:
Ver onica; Children/
ages: Frank Jr.-26 U.S.
Army-served 2 tours
in Iraq; Mario-20 U.S.
Army active duty, stationed in Fort Stewar t,
GA-deployed to Iraq Jan. ‘10 & returned Aug.
‘10; Elva-16, attends HRL High; Interests: To
become MMA Board Member; Words to describe
self: Motivator, Fair, Physically Strong; Most
important lesson you can teach cadets: “Take responsibility for your own actions and become
a good citizen for your community.”
Full Name: MSgt
Robert Fracasso
Commonly Used First
Name: Rob; Age: 43;
Years in Marine
Corps: 21 years, 8
mos.; Rank at retirement: Master Sergeant; Children/
ages: Tres, Dalton,
Mauricio, Alonso;
Interests: NASCAR, Hunting, Fishing; Words
to describe self: Loyal, Enthusiastic, Hard
Working; Most important lesson you can teach
cadets: “Lesson to CADETS: Know yourself
and seek self-improvement .”
Echo Company
Fox Company
Full Name:
SSgt Jose A.
Montano;
Age:
43;
Years in Marine
Corps: 20; Interests: Jogging; Words
to describe
self:
Self
Motivating,
Easy Going, Dedicated; Most important
lesson you can teach cadets: “To be true to
themselves and family.”
Intramural competition is alive and thriving, thanks
in part to A.D. Elliott and his “crew”! Volleyball
competition was fast and furious, with Golf
Company taking on Delta for the finals in front of
the entire Corps of Cadets on October 2nd. There
were flurries of spikes, dumps, tips, dinks, side
outs and rotations. When the dust settled and the
referees conferred, Delta Company emerged
victorious. OOH RAH to all...way to compete!
Golf Company
Fu ll Name: SgtMaj
Albert “Al” Wilson,
Jr.; Hometown: Fort
Lauderdale, FL.
Age: 60; Years in Marine Corps: 30; Rank
at retirement : Sergeant Major; Wife’s
name: MaryAnn;
Children/ages: 3
girls-22,32, 36 and 1
boy-34; 14 grandkids: 8 girls, 6 boys! Interests: Fishing, Motorcycles; Words to describe
self: Dedicated, Fair, Understanding; Most
important lesson you can teach cadets: “Be
accountable, always do the right thing, not
the popular one.”
Assistant Drill Instructors
Full Name:
Sgt John Joe
Elizondo; Commonly Used First
Name: JJ ; Age:
32; Years in Marine
Corps:
4 years; Interests:
Sports, Fishing,
Hunting; Wo rd s
to describe self:
Motivated, Good
Attitude, Determined; Most important
lesson you can teach cadets: “Motivation
is the KEY to success.”
Golf Company
Full Name: SSgt Jose
A. Jaramillo, “Jay”
Hometown: San
Benito, TX Age: 54;
Years in Marine
Corps: 18 (2 yearsU.S. Army, 4 years
TX
National
Guard); Wife’s
name: Lydia; Children: 2 daughters;
Interests: Challenging my mind and body;
Words to describe self: Adapt, Improvise, Overcome; Most important lesson you can teach cadets: “Be flexible...let time push you when encountering life’s problems.” Additional: “Life
has many ways to travel. Only YOU can make
that decision.”
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MMA Cadet Leadership 2010-2011
Sergeant Major
Executive Officer
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
William A. Hasbrook
Cadet Sergeant Major
Michael K. McGraw
Cadet Major
Ruben A. Hays
Staff Officer
Staff Officer
Commanding Officer
2010-2011 Battalion Staff
Cadet First Lieutenant
Curtis C. Hamilton
THE FIRST OF MANY OUTSTANDING MOMENTS AHEAD! Proud Dad (on left)
and Echo DI GySgt Frank Martinez (right) attach Cadet Lieutenant Colonel
William Hasbrook’s rank insignia to their appropriate station during Leadership
Camp Promotions 2010.
2010 - 2011 Company Commanders
Alpha
Cadet Captain Ryan Reed
Cadet Captain Josua Camarena
Golf
WITH PROVEN LEADERSHIP COMES DINNER AT QUARTERS 1 WITH BGEN CHENEY!
Fox
Echo
Cadet Captain Jose Abed-Pagola
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Cadet First Lieutenant
Nicholas Poon
Delta
Cadet First Lieutenant
Jonathan J. Jones
Staff Officer
Staff Officer
Cadet First Lieutenant
Devin Doughty
Cadet Captain Nicholas Gerhard
Cadet Captain Michael Mackie
Cadet Promotions 2010
The following named CADETS have earned promotion to the Rank and Billet indicated below: *
BATTALION
HASBROOK, WILLIAM A: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel/Battalion Commanding Officer
MCGRAW, MICHAEL K: Cadet Sergeant Major/Battalion Sergeant Major
HAYS, RUBEN A: Cadet Major/Battalion Executive Officer
DOUGHTY, DEVIN L: Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff Officer
HAMILTON, CURTIS C: Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff Officer
JONES, JONATHAN J: Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff Officer
POON, NICHOLAS O: Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff Officer
ALPHA
ABED PAGOLA, JOSE A: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Company Commander
DE LA GARZA-MORALES, DANIEL A: Cadet First Sergeant/Company First
Sergeant
PATTERSON, PATRICK M: Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive Officer
REYNOLDS, CALEB C: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Platoon Commander
DELTA
CAMARENA, JOSHUA K: Cadet Captain/Company Commander
BURKUM, TYLER C: Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team Leader
BUSTAMANTE ORTEGA, RAF AEL: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
CARON, JEFFREY E: Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team Leader
CHURCH, PATRICK R: Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad Member
ENGELKING, CRAWFORD A: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
ETHERIDGE, ANDRE D: Cadet Lance Corporal/Fire Team Leader
GONZALES, GABRIEL A: Cadet Corporal/Squad Leader
HALL, THEODORE J: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
HUBBARD, CODY I: Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team Leader
JOHNSON, MARC D: Cadet Staff Sergeant/Company Gunnery Sergeant
KAHN LOPEZ, ROBERTO: Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team Leader
KEEFER, NOAH W: Cadet First Sergeant/Company First Sergeant
MCDANIEL, ANDREW J: Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad Leader
MOORE, GABRIEL J: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
PEARSON JR, ROBERT L: Cadet Corporal/Company Laundry NCO
ROYAL, JARROD R: Cadet Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant
SHIELDS, JOSEPH V: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Leader
TRIMMER, JACOB M: Cadet Staff Sergeant/Public Affairs Officer
WUERCH, BRADEN C: Cadet Sergeant/Platoon Guide
ECHO
REED, RYAN B: Cadet Captain/Company Commander
ALBAUM, DAKOTA J: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
ATKINSON, DEIGO A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
CIANFLONE, ZACHARY A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
CIMINO, IVERSON L: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
COHEN, AARON: Cadet Corporal/Platoon Sergeant
COX, ALEXANDER C: Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive Officer
COLEMAN, WINSTON D: Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad Leader
EHNOT, TOOREY D: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
ESCHENMANN, BLAKE: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
GIL HUMPHREY, JAVIER: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
GIROLAMETTI, WILLIAM J: Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team Leader
GONZALES, GABRIEL C: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Leader
GRAHAM, AUSTIN P: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
HORNE, ANDREW R: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
HYMAN, SHELDON D: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
KISSEL, WILLIAM J: Cadet First Sergeant/Company First Sergeant
MITCHELL, HUNTER A: Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon Commander
NOLAN, BRODI W: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
PANDO OLIVERAS, BERNARDO: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
PARK, SEUNG H: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
VOGEL JR, PHILIP C: Cadet Sergeant/Platoon Guide
WEBB, MARK L: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery Sergeant
XU, HUMPHREY L: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
YANEZ AGUILAR, VALENTIN H: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
*
FOX
GERHARD, NICHOLAS A: Cadet Captain/Company Commander
LOPEZ, EDWARD: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery Sergeant
CORCURA GARCIA, LAZARO: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
FARR, RICHARD N: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
FIERRO VON MOHR, JOSE E: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
FUENTES NAVA, LUIS E: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
GONZALEZ, CASEY A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
HANCE, JOSEPH M: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
KINCHEN, CORY J: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
MATOVETSKIY, VIADISLAV: Cadet Corporal/Squad Member
MIRANDA, JORGE L: Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad Member
MONROE, NICHOLAS J: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
ORJUELA, ANDRES A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
PAUL, RANDY J: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
PHILLIPS III, ISAAC: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
POLLARD-MATSON, RYAN A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
ROSMAN, BRIAN L: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
SANCHEZ BANDELIZ, MANUEL A: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
STEWART, ANDRE J: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
SURYADEVARA, SRISOURYA: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
SWANSON, STEVEN R: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company First Sergeant
WEEDN, ROBERT T: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
WILHELM, BAILEY R: Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member
WILLIAMS, CHASE M: Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad Member
GOLF
MACKIE, MICHAEL: Cadet Captain/Company Commander
AVERITT, COLIN D: Cadet Sergeant/Company Education SNCO
BARRON-HAGARTY, WOLFGANG E: Cadet Sergeant/Company Laundry NCO
DUNLAP, JACK R: Cadet Staff Sergeant/Company Education SNCO
FULLER, CODY W: Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive Officer
GALLO, ANDREW X: Cadet Corporal/Squad Leader
KANE, WILLIAM L: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Guidon Bearer
JACKSON, DONALD E: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
LOOS, GEORGE S: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander
MCCONVILLE, PATRICK A: Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant
NORTHCUTT, GRANT A: Cadet Sergeant/Company Education SNCO
SHADE, SCOTT A: Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery Sergeant
SHIELDS, CHAVEZ: Cadet Second Lieutenant/Public Affairs Officer
WILDT, JAMES P: Cadet Lance Corporal/Company Laundry NCO
RECRUITING AWARD(s)
ALPHA BOOD, WILLIAM E (1)
CUNNINGHAM-WILLIAMS, NIGEL W
(1)
FEMATT RODRIGUEZ, FALCO B (2)
HAMILTON, CURTIS C (1)
DELTA CAMARENA, JOSHUA K (1)
JACK-FAVRO, CHRISTOPHER M (1)
List complete as of 8 October 2010
ECHO HASBROOK, WILLIAM A (1)
KWAK, EUN HYUK(1)
FOX BENDITZ, AUSTIN M(1)
HAY, JOHN M(1)
GOLF ZHAO, YIWEI(1)
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Cadets of the Month ffor
or Se
ptember ‘10
September
Each month a cadet is selected from each company, from the band and from the drill team, to be recognized for their outstanding
attitude, conduct and performance. Below are the selections for September with a comment from their Drill Instructor or activity
coordinator.
ALPHA COMPANY
CODY SMITH
Freshman - Collinsville, Texas
“Cadet Smith has grown by leaps and bounds since
starting here last year as an 8th grader. He came back
this year and immediately took over as the Police Sergeant
for the Bottom Deck without anyone assigning him to
those duties. It should be no surprise that the bottom deck
has passed every inspection with flying colors. Cody has
worked hard to improve his academics, and his
appearance is impeccable. I’m proud of Cody for his
willingness to assert himself and move into increasing
roles of responsibilities. Now he needs to stop looking
and acting so much like Justin Biebers! Congratulations
Cody. You have worked hard and most certainly deserve
this recognition. Keep up the good work.”
“I am Cody Smith. First off, I’m really grateful to achieve
Cadet of the Month. Last year I tried hard to earn Cadet
of the Month honors, but I wasn’t good enough. So this
year I stepped up my game and got what I wanted.
Achieving Cadet of the Month status and knowing that I
have the skills to earn it helps me be more confident in
all I do here at MMA.”
- CWO3 Ed Harris, USMC (Ret)
DELTA COMPANY
ANTONIO HUBBARD
Junior - Cartagena, COLUMBIA
“Cadet Hubbard, Platoon Sergeant, has become an
asset to the success of Delta Company. He possesses a
good work ethic, a can-do attitude and consistently sets
an outstanding example for other cadets to follow. I
wholeheartedly recommend Cadet Staff Sergeant
Antonio Hubbard with enthusiasm for Cadet of the
Month for Delta Company!”
- SgtMaj Larry Carson, USMC (Ret)
“Hi, Cadet Antonio Hubbard here. To earn this prestigious
award I can’t give all the credit to myself. Yes, I’ve worked
hard to envelop all of the aspects of life at the Marine Military Academy. I strive each day not only as an individual but
also as a team player. I have been blessed to have people
guide me along the path to where I am currently at. A couple
of people stand out in my mind - Staff Sergeant Huang has
helped me from Day 1, and if it wasn’t for him I know I
would not be as successful as I am today. My Drill Instructor and Assistant Drill Instructor have also had a major
part in helping guide me along the narrow path of success all the way from dropping my habits of being a follower in to
the leader I am now. It is of the utmost honor and personal
pleasure to be the representative of Delta Company at the
very first Cadet of the Month Award Ceremony!”
ECHO COMPANY
CHRISTIAN DEAN WILSON
Junior- Katy, Texas
“Cadet Wilson is a second year cadet who works very
hard to maintain great grades. His billet is a Cadet
Squad Leader, and he has volunteered to be a Cadet
Instructor for the second time. Cadet Wilson always wears
his MCJROTC Uniform with pride. He’s mature and
takes his job seriously...takes the time out to teach his
cadets how to do things right the first time and sets a
great example to his younger cadets. Cadet Wilson, you’re
a great young man to have in my company! ”
“I’m Cadet Christian Wilson. I am pleased to be selected
as Echo Company’s Cadet of the Month. I earned this
designation because when told to do something I do it
correctly and effectively. Also, I’ve applied this in my
role as Cadet Instructor (CI). This past Summer I served
as CI for the second year, and again now for the Fall
semester.”
-GySgt Frank Martinez, USMC (Ret)
FOX COMPANY
THOMAS MILLER
Sophomore - Calabasas, California
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“As a second year Cadet, Tommy has demonstrated
exceptional conduct in the barracks and the ability to
lead by example. As a Platoon Sergeant he carries out
all orders with attention to detail and his abilities are
inspired and respected by all peers and subordinates.
His pride and Esprit de Corps is deserving of this
recognition. It is a pleasure to have him on our team.
Cadet Miller has reflected great credit upon himself and
has upheld the traditions of the Marine Military
Academy and the JROTC program. ”
- MSgt Robert Fracasso, USMC (Ret)
“Hi, Cadet Thomas Miller on deck. As a second year
cadet here at Marine Military Academy I strive to do my
best in all manner of things - both in the school house and
in the barracks. So far in my second year I have been both
a Cadet Instructor and now a Platoon Sergeant for First
Platoon. Also this year I have challenged myself academically by taking both English II Honors and U.S. History
Advanced Placement (AP). Last year - my first year here at
the Academy - I worked hard in the barracks as a squad
leader and tried hard to keep up my grades. In addition,
last year I was also a member of the Drill Team, and I
worked hard to learn the skills required to succeed in both
parades and in competition.”
Cadets of the Month ffor
or Se
ptember ‘10
September
“Those selected are to be commended for their outstanding performance.”
- SgtMaj Ford Kinsley, USMC (Ret)
Commandant
Continued from page 10
DRILL TEAM/COLOR GUARD
NICHOLAS POON
Senior - Redwood City, California
“As a fourth year Cadet, C/Poon has made his presence
known within the Drill Team and his assignment as the
Drill Team Commander. His ability to instruct routines
with precision movements and display a stand out presence
for our community to witness is why he has been selected as
Cadet of the Month. Cadet Poon has reflected great credit
upon himself and has upheld the traditions of the Marine
Military Academy and the JROTC program .”
“For the last three years in Drill Team I have given
GOLF COMPANY
“There were many things that came to my mind when I was
asked what it means to be a cadet. This will be my fourth year
here at MMA. When my father first told me I was going to MMA
I will be honest and frank - I was against it. However, now that
this is my senior year I can’t tell you how many times I have talked
to my friends from back home and they have told me how they
were dropping out of school and getting a job. When I first came
here I struggled all of my first year with my academics, there was
a point in time when I was failing all six of my classes. After I
adjusted to the study schedule and being disciplined enough to
actually put forth the effort and time to study I have been doing
great academically.
my 110% every day I showed up for practice. In
that time I have listened and learned from my commanders before me. Now that I’m the commander
I plan to lead and teach my men the art of drill
with discipline, precision, and timing. Every day
I try to inspire my men to perform at their best just
- MSgt Robert Fracasso, USMC (Ret) as I did and still do today. ”
CHAVEZ SHIELDS
Senior - Brooklyn, New York
“Cadet Shields is a 4th year Cadet that has done an
outstanding job since arriving at the Marine Military
Academy. He has adjusted well and continues to excel in
all areas and is currently Public Affairs Officer for
Golf Company. He has been a pleasure to have in the
company and is always willing to give another Cadet
help in whatever the area. This recognition is well
Once I graduate from here I plan on going to Manhattan College,
deserved.” - SgtMaj Albert Wilson, USMC (Ret)
with the grades I would have made at home with all of my old
friends and all the distractions there I definitely would not have
been able to get in. With the grades I have been recently making
things are looking good for me. However once I graduated and
get into a good college and good start on life with all of the other
things I have learned here then I can say it was well worth it and
a good investment in my future.
LUNCHTIME ABOARD MMA PRESIDENT’S
MESS PROVIDES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
FOR DISCUSSION BETWEEN AMCSUS
LEADERS AND MMA BATTALION STAFF
During a recent visit to MMA President BGen Cheney by Association of Military Colleges
and Schools (AMCSUS) leaders, MMA Battalion Staff were invited to join the group for
lunch and a unique hour of fellowship. AMCSUS is comprised of a group of schools
(college preparatory schools; two-year colleges; colleges and universities) which provide a
quality education in a military environment with emphasis on strong values, leadership
development, citizenship, and service to others. BGen Cheney serves as Counsellor on
AMCSUS’ Executive Committee, and the Academy has been a member of AMCSUS for
several years.
In conclusion, The Marine Military Academy is a unique school
to go to. Out of all the teenage boys in the country not many have
to endure the things we go through day after day. Yes, at times it
was hard. I didn’t want to be here. However, being here and
sticking it out until the end has given me a great sensation of
accomplishment. I know that leaving here with all of the skills that
I have obtained over the past four years will help me out for the
rest of my life. That’s what it means to me to be a cadet at MMA.”
Above, Left to Right: Colonel William W. Sellers, Wentworth
Military Academy & College; MajGen Robert M. Flanagan, U.S.
Marine Corps (Ret), Missouri Military Academy; BGen Cheney,
Marine Military Academy; and Mr. Jack H. Albert Jr., St. Johns
Northwestern Military Academy.
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L EATHERNECK
EATHERNECK S PORTS
PORTS
Chris Elliott
Athletic Director
To Reach Chris Elliott:
(956) 423-6006 Ext. 679
LEATHERNECK
CROSS
COUNTRY
2010
Pictured, left to right Front Row: Cadets Michael
Huang, Christopher Jack-Favro,
and Ruben Hays.
Second Row: Cadets Robert
Pearson Jr., Cory Kinchen,
Devin Doughty, Stefan Caster, and
Brodi Nolan.
Third Row (standing): William
(Bill) Hinkle, Head Coach.
Overheard in the Winners’ Circle
during a Cross Country meet:
“I’ve never been
beaten by the guy
behind me.”
LEATHERNECK BASKETBALL B ALL SCHEDULE 2010-2011
Date
Nov. 6
Nov. 12
Nov. 15
Nov. 16
Nov. 30
Dec. 2
Dec. 7
Opponent
PSJA Memorial
San Isidro
Mission
Port Isabel
Brownsville Mem.
San Isidro Tourney
Frontier Idea
Mo Molina, HEAD Coach
Site
@ PSJA Memorial
@ San Isidro
@ Mission
@ MMA
@ Brownsville Mem.
@ San Isidro Thur/Fri/Sat
@ MMA
Edgar Valerio, Danny Sandoval, Assistant. Coaches
Time
Date
Opponent
Site
Dec. 9
Port Isabel Tourney @ Port Isabel Thur/Fri/Sat
11:30 AM/1PM
Jan. 17 St. Joseph
@ MMA
3:30/5PM
Jan. 21 St. Augustine
@ St. Augustine
6:00/7:30 PM
Jan. 28 La Villa
@ La Villa
6:00/7:30 PM
Jan. 31 Macedonian
@ MMA
6:00/7:30 PM
Feb. 1
St. Joseph
@ St. Joseph
TBA
Feb. 4
St. Augstine
@ MMA
6:00/7:30 PM
Time
TBA
4:00/5:30 PM
4:00/5:30 PM
6:00/7:30 PM
6:00/7:30 PM
4:00/5:30 PM
4:00/5:30 PM
LEATHERNECK SWIM/DIVE TEAM 2010
Pictured, left to right - Front Row: Cadets Thomas Miller Jr. , Ivan Videshev, Patrick Gann,
Jeffrey Oelerich - Head Coach
E-Mail:oelerich@mma-tx.org
Linson Huang, Juan Padilla Ochoa, Jose Villapando, and Bernardo Pando Olivares.
Second Row: Cadets Christian Wilson, Jonathan Leary, Timothy Schlossin, John Hay, Jake
Slavik, Sutton Talbott, Caleb Reynolds, and Jose Salcedo Matos, Caleb Reynolds.
“Swimming - The only sport with no half times, no substitutions, no time-outs, and you only get one shot for your goal.”
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David Robledo
Head Football Coach
Ext. 550
LEATHERNECK FOOTBALL 2010
·Jim Greenwood
Offensive Coordinator
Mike Espinosa
Team Manager
Max Torres
Defensive Coordinator
De La
Tx
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SPOTLIGHT
SERIES
Working towards a common vision,
the Board of Trustees and Advisors and the employees of Marine Military Academy
are committed to academic excellence and to the development in our Cadets of self-discipline
and a sense of responsibility to the community at large. Who are these individuals? The Academy is excited to bring you
the SPOTLIGHT SERIES, highlighting a Board Trustee, Advisor or Executive and an Academy staff member in each edition
of the Academy’s newsletter, The LEADER.
MMA Admissions Recruiter Jim Poe
Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America - MMA Troop 22
Besides bringing MMA top-notch cadets from all facets of the globe each and
every year, Jim Poe’s name is nearly synonymous with MMA’s Troop 22
Boy Scouts of America. For the past 10 years - week nights, weekends and
holidays - you’ll find Jim out and about, assisting young Scouts with project
planning and completion, chaperoning and cooking up a storm during overnight
campouts, you name it...if Troop 22 has signed on to do something Jim will
be right in there amongst them! When asked why he signed on as Troop 22
Scoutmaster Jim replies, “I really want to see the Boy Scout program maintained
here at the Academy. We have one of the largest troops in the Rio Grande Valley
and that says a great deal about our cadets.” Jim’s eyes light up as he continues,
“One of the most profound personal experiences for me is witnessing the drive
and dedication from a handful of boys who attain Eagle Scout ...that ranking does
NOT come easily. And there’s humor! One of the funniest experiences I’ve enjoyed
as Scoutmaster was seeing the delight and reaction in a young scout who just
caught his first fish! My long term goal is to provide a rewarding program for those
boys who willingly give their time to participate in Scouts.” Shine on, Troop 22, and
shine on brightly SgtMaj Jim Poe...as we say at MMA - HOO-RAH!
Mr. Terry Earnest Brown
President, Marine Military Academy Parents Organization (MMAPO)
When Terry and Sarah Brown arrived at Marine Military Academy to enroll
their son, Cody, for his 8th grade year way back in Fall ‘07, little did Terry
know he’ld be seeing quite a bit of the Academy’s hallways a couple years
later... almost as frequently as Cody! Says Terry, “ Cody and public school did
not mix well, and we came to MMA looking for a positive, structured environment
where Cody could excel. I served MMAPO originally in the V.P. position, and I
became President by default when the current President did not return to MMA.
I’m very excited about the position and have a great MMAPO leadership team
to support me. My goals this year are to get more parents involved, reach out
and communicate better with international parents in particular. We’re using
Facebook, e-mail, and the internet to aid communication with parents, and all
of our communications are in both English and Spanish. We’re working on
producing a parents’ directory, too. What intrigues me most about MMA
personally is that the program provides opportunity for young men excel to
their maximum potential. Both my wife and I are ex-militar y, live in Houston.
Our older son attends Midwestern State U. Sending Cody to MMA was the
hardest thing we’ve done so far, but we are so proud of his all ‘round success!”
MMA ROLLS OUT SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
There’ll be no opportunity in the near future for so much as a blade of grass to grow beneath the feet of Marine Military Academy’s
(MMA) newest hire, Allen Aleshire. Allen brings the world of Facebook, Twitter, You Tube and over 34 years of ‘hands on’ schoolbased media development and delivery experience to the MMA Team. Before arriving at MMA, Allen served as Director of Public
Information/KHGN TV/Web Services with Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
MMA is taking full advantage of Allen’s vast knowledge of Web 2.0 technologies to connect with MMA Corps of Cadets, parents and
potential cadet candidates across the world…and you can be 100% certain Allen has spared nary a moment getting the MMA Team on
board the Facebook, Twitter and YouTube train. No one is exempt from ‘tweeting, tubing and Facebooking’, including MMA President
BGen Cheney, USMC (Ret) who was among the first at MMA to roll out a Facebook message to cadets’ parents attending MMA’s
Introductory Graduation Parade! Allen encourages each and every member of the MMA Team to connect to the various social media
tools available on the Internet…and to do so at least three times each week. “Get the word out! You have great stories to tell about one
of the top military schools in the nation, right here in Harlingen, Texas!”
In addition to providing the means to follow MMA online, on Friday, September 17th, for the very first time MMA football was covered with game updates, video
clips, and interviews throughout the game, thanks to Allen’s expertise and his mighty handheld camcorder. You can now watch a different update each week
with College Placement Director Robin Farris or an interview with yet another promising cadet on Allen’s ‘A Cadet You Should Know’ series. Follow MMA
online at: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marine-Military-Academy-Harlingen-TX/148675468488457 ; YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/
MMAHarlingen ; and Twitter - http://twitter.com/MMAHarlingen. You’re sure to be amazed how far Allen has taken the MMA Team in the world of social media
since his first day at MMA just a few short weeks ago...and the best is yet to come. Tune in daily for the latest in what’s happening aboard MMA!
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MMA 2011 Alumni Reunion
Join long lost “Brothers” for a
Weekend Full of MMA Traditions
“Book it, Danno!”
Mark Your Calendar TODAY
and Don’t Miss Out!
April 29-May 1
MMA Alum Scoop...Hot Off The Wire!
’81 (PG)
Lt. Col. Anthony Frederick USAF (Ret)
– anthonyfrederick@me.com –
retirement ceremony held 18 Oct., now
living in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
’82
Steve Waugh –
Stephen.Waugh@huapl.edu – recently
won the Republican primary for the
Maryland State Senate
’94
Piet Wilhelm – tritonccsd@yahoo.com –
• Robert Grider
father of first year cadet Bailey Wilhelm, owns
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret)
the largest, most accredited Ultimate Fighting
MMA Alumni Director
and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Triton Fight
Ph: (956) 421-9230
Center) in Oklahoma. “This is where I train
E-Mail: grider@mma-tx.org
people for events like the UFC, WEC, King of
• Connie Flores - Alumni Bulletin Board
the Cage, MFC, and many other mixed martial
Ph: (956) 421-9232; flores@mma-tx.org
arts events. We also train people in fitness
and conditioning and prepare individuals to
• Mickie Pickens - Alumni Updates, Historian
enter the military service.”
pickens@mma-tx.org
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MMA’s Birthday Ball/Parents Weekend 2010
Guest of Honor
Rear Admiral Joseph A. Horn , Jr.
Program Director,
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
Commander, Navy Air and Missile
Defense Command
Rear Admiral Joseph A. Horn, Jr., is a native of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Audubon, New Jersey.
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy
in May 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering. Horn’s first duty assignment was in USS
Sampson (DDG 10). Subsequent sea duty assignments
include USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49), USS
Ticonderoga (CG 47), and USS Anzio (CG 68). He
commanded USS Stout (DDG 55) and USS Lake Erie
(CG 70). While in command of Lake Erie, the ship
conducted multiple successful ballistic missile
engagements and won the Spokane Trophy, two
Edward F. Ney awards, and two Battle ‘E’s. Horn has
deployed to the Mediterranean Sea, Arabian Gulf, Red
Sea, Indian Ocean, Eastern and Western Pacific, and
conducted extensive operations in the Caribbean and
Baltic Seas and Atlantic Ocean.
Ashore, Horn earned a Master of Science in Operations
Research from the Naval Postgraduate School and is a
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI
alumni. He has served on the Joint Staff (J8) and the
staffs of Joint Forces Command (J6), U.S. Fleet Forces
(N8), and OPNAV (N86). His previous assignment
was deputy director, Missile Defense Agency.
Horn’s personal awards include the Defense Superior
Service Medal, Legion of Merit (Two Awards), Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
(Four Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (Two
Awards), and Navy Achievement Medal (Two Awards).
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Memorials:
M Jr., USMC (Ret)
• Col H. William “Bill”•Card,
• Georgene Schuessler Dahm
• Clyde Fincher
• Sgt David Fuller, USMC (Ret) - 9th Marines,
KIA RVN
• Ginger Gann
• Cpl Jack M. Hopkins, USMC (Ret) 12th Marines, KIA RVN
• Nell Howard
• LtCol Edward B. Lewis, USMC (Ret)
• Sgt Dennis Studenny, USMC (Ret) 5 th Marines, RVN
• Pfc Brian A. Thornton, USMC, KIA,
ROK 1951
TAPS
In Honor Of:
Calendar of Events
• 1st Lt Dick “Cono”
• J Borelli, VMF 232
• Chaston Horelka
October 2010
As the holiday season
approaches, Marine Military
Academy stands ready to assist
you with unique recognition
opportunities designed to keep
on giving beyond the
holiday season.
To make a donation to Marine Military
Academy
in memory or honor of, contact Ester
Reyes at (956) 421-9231 or
e-mail: reyes@mma-tx.org.
Colonel Edward E. Hammerbeck, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret), 89, passed
away May 1st at Goodwin House in Alexandria. Col Hammerbeck received
the Silver Star during the Korean War for his quick thinking during an air
reconnaissance mission. According to his Silver Star citation, as an air
observer aboard an unarmed, ill-equipped plane he spotted a large group of
enemy forces about to ambush a contingent of Marines. Then-Capt
Hammerbeck warned friendly troops below by writing a message in a
handkerchief weighted with bullets, dropping it from a open window during a
dangerous low pass. He then removed his boot and used his sock, weighted
with more bullets and another message, to drop to Marines below during a
second dive. Among other tours of duty, he later served as regimental commander and operations officer in Vietnam. Col Hammerbeck retired from the
Marine Corps in 1970 following 28 years of dedicated service.
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Naming Opportunities
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December 2010
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SAT
ACT
First Semester Final Exams
Begin Christmas Break 1200
8
9
Registration for New Cadets
End Christmas Break 1800
Mid-Term Check In
Military Orientation for Plebes
Teacher In-Service
Begin Third Quarter Classes
SAT
January 2011
10-11
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Planned Giving
• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Establishment of Trusts
• Bequests
• Gift of Residence with Right
to Use the Property
Memorial Trees
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Athletic Equipment
Yet another opportunity to support the Academy: Forward your BOX TOPS!
Box Tops For Education pays MMA 10 cents for each eligible box top coupon.
Here’s how you can help: Save your box tops from any of the products listed
below and forward them to the attention of MMA Administrative Assistant Angie
Torres, Marine Military Academy, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., Harlingen, TX 78550. Not
sure if you’re sending the correct portion? Call Angie at Ext. 246 or visit http://
www.boxtops4education.com for a complete list of eligible products. Every
eligible clip-out you send counts!
Cheerios cereals
Cheerios snacks
Chex cereals
Chex snacks
Cinnamon Toast cereals
Cocoa Puffs cereals
Cookie Crisp cereals
Cottonelle products
Country Corn Flakes
Curves cereals
Curves snacks
Disney’s cereals
Dora the Explorer cereals
Dunkaroo snacks
Fiber One cereals
Fiber One Pancake/
Muffin Mix
Fiber One snacks
Gold Medal Flour
Golden Grahams
Goodnites products
Green Giant frozen
vegetables
Hefty disposable cookware
Hefty waste bags
Honey Nut Clusters
Huggies products
Kix cereals
Kotex, Poise, Depends
personal care products
LaLechera
Lucky Charms cereals
Nature Valley cereals
Nature Valley snacks
Nestle Juicy Juice/Harvest
Surprise
Academic Awards Ceremony
MMAPO Meeting 0830
Introductory Training Graduation
ACT
Iwo Jima Parade
March 2011
Tax-Deductible Cash Donation
Visit personally with staff to determine which opportunity best fits your lifestyle
by calling (956) 421-9231 or simply send your e-mail request to development@mmatx.org. Credit card and check donations can be made anytime by visiting http://
mma-tx.org/opportunities1.htm for on-line TAX-DEDUCTIBLE gif ts by credit card.
Almond Joy Dessert
Bar Mix
Avery school & office
supplies
Basic 4 cereals
Betty Crocker Cake,
Cookie, Brownie,
Frosting, Bread/Muffin/
Roll mixes
Betty Crocker fruit
flavored snacks
Betty Crocker Hamburger/
Tuna Helper meals
Betty Crocker potatoes
Bisquick Baking Mix
Caribou Coffee bars
Cascadian Farm Cereals
Cascadian Farm snacks
February 2011
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Brick Pavers
Parents’ Weekend Begins
Parents’ Day (short classes) 0730
Birthday Parade 1600
Football Game 1100
Birthday Reception and Ball
Veterans Day Parade 1600
Begin Thanksgiving Break 1600
End Thanksgiving Break 1800
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Scholarship Programs
• General Scholarship
• Endowed Scholarship Fund
1st Quarter Exams
ACT
Oatmeal Crisp cereals
Old El Paso
Para Su Familia Raisin Bran
Pillsbury refrigerated
cookies & bars
Pillsbury refrigerated rolls
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
Pastries
Pull-ups training pants
Raisin Nut Bran
Reese’s Puffs
Suddenly Salad mixes
Total cereals
Totino’s Pizza Rolls
Trix cereal
Wheaties cereal
Yoplait yogurt products
Ziploc storage bags &
containers
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Third Quarter Exams
Begin Spring Break 1200
End Spring Break 1800
Begin Fourth Quarter
Only one quarter to go in MMA’s
Academic Year 2010-2011!
MMA LEADER
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MMA PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE
320 Iwo Jima Blvd.
Harlingen, Tx. 78550
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
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