Alumni, Parents, and Friends - Mark Your Calendar For October 17, 2009 For Homecoming and Open House The Bugle

Ca m d e n Mi l i ta ry Ac a d e m y , Ca m d e n , SC 29020 520 US Hi g h w a y 1 No r t h Ca m d e n , SC 29020 [email protected] 800/948-6291 [email protected] CAMDEN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CARLISLE Vol. XXVI, No. 1 Spring / Summer 2009 Camden ’s Class of 2009

Camden Military Academy opened its doors on September 8, 1958, with 95 cadets from sixteen states and four foreign countries. The class of 1959 graduated with nine seniors and dedicated their first yearbook that states: As a new son to its father, Camden Military Academy dedicates its annual to its president, Col. James F. Risher. In thinking of his influence on our lives, we are reminded of the words of a great writer: “The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom but rather of his faith and his lovingness. “If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.” (See page 7 for the 2009 cadet names and their future plans.) Page 2 The Bugle Excalibur Society 2009 Even in these trying economic times, Camden Military Academy is honored to add new members to its Excalibur Society as the school hosted and celebrated another year at the exquisite home of Springdale Hall in Camden. There were two new Knights, Mr. and Mrs. John Stephen Patton (CMA ‘60) and Mr. and Mrs. Al Walker (CMS’65). There were also sixteen new members that included the following faculty, alumni, and parents. CSM and Mrs. Mel Brooks (TAC officer at CMA) Dr. Bruce and Colonel Katherine Brown (local business owners) Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Dover, parents from Piedmont, SC Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin D. Ford, parents from Huntersville, NC Mr. and Mrs. John K. Harris, CMS ’71 Mrs. Debora Henry, parent from Charleston, SC Mr. and Mrs. David Jeffries, CMA ’70 Ms. Mary Jane Lock, grandparent from Aiken, SC Mr. Paul M. Lukas, III, grandparent from Oviedo, FL Dr. and Mrs. Craig McCotter, CMA ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Merrill, parents from Bluffton, SC Mr. and Mrs. Brad G. Repass, parents from Arlington, TX Commander and Mrs. Ronald Ruys, faculty LTC and Mrs. Gregory L. Simonson, faculty Mr. Charles Volpe, parent from Mt. Pleasant, SC Valet cadets for the evening are (l-r) S. Iglesias, A. Merrill, J. Bennett, M. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Witter, CMA ’85 Aiken, J. Floyd, B. Crews, (back row) J. Keller, A. Meadows, N. Kostuik

Katherine & Bruce Brown Debbie & Dave Jeffries Craig & Laurie McCotter John & Janis Patton

Remember...all donations are tax deductible. They can be designated to the general annual fund that is used as financial aid for our young men whose parents need assis- tance, or to your specific area of interest, such as athletics, , Cline Library, etc. Contact Glenda or Diane if you have any questions. Robert, Austin, & Laura Merrill Doris & Ron Ruys Christine & Greg Simonson The Bugle Page 3 Battalion Commander Kitts In late fall of 2004, I was expelled be the First Sergeant of Band and be. I have been equipped with speaks to the Excalibur Society. from my public middle school due to Staff. Once again SGM Greene put everything that I need to succeed and foolish and immature actions. When faith and trust in me, and I did not excel in life, and I owe it to Camden I received the information that my fail. In return, I, and other members Military Academy. I especially owe it only option was Camden Military of the chain of command, were able to you Colonel Boland, Lt. Colonel Academy I thought my life was over. to make a positive difference and Armstrong, SGM Greene, Lt. Colonel Fortunately for me, that part of my received Honor Company for the Heflin, Mr. Dumont, and all the life was over. I was thirteen years year. students and faculty involved in of age when I was first introduced On May 18th, 2008, the final my growth and development. I to the life styles and ways of the General Order marked the high point thank everyone for believing in me, Academy. Upon arriving at CMA, I of my entire seventeen years of life. believing in the young man that noticed hundreds of young men, in It was announced on that day, that I I have become. I most certainly crisp, pressed gray shirts with nearly had been chosen to be the Battalion thank God for every blessing he has perfectly ironed military blue pants Commander for the following school given me. Lastly, and certainly not with black stripes and shiny brass year. I cannot express to you how least, I thank my Mother and Sister for always being there for me and Mr. and Mrs. Scarborough, belt buckle to top the uniform off. I much that meant to me. It was my never giving up. It truly has been an Colonel and Mrs. Boland, and asked myself, are we at Fort Bragg? mother’s birthday, and she could not honor to serve as a cadet at Camden distinguished members of the But little did I know that within a few have been prouder. Military Academy the last five years. Excalibur Society and friends and hours I would be a part of the corps of So I return now to the Thank you for your time, everyone alumni of Carlisle Military School, cadets at Camden Military Academy, statement I made earlier. I was and may God smile on each and Camden Academy, and Camden wearing the same sharp uniform. searching for answers to certain every one of you. (Presented at the Military Academy. On behalf of the My eighth grade year at questions for which I had no idea March 6, 2009 Excalibur Society corps of cadets, it is an honor for me Camden Military Academy was where to look. I stand here before Dinner by LTC Elijah Kitts) to talk about our school and thank not anything to be proud of. But you now, fully decorated, and now you for your unconditional support nonetheless, in May of 2005 I made a fully knowledgeable of what I was of CMA. decision that altered my life. I chose searching for. I was searching mainly Five years ago, I was certain to return to and finish my high school for a reason, a reason to stand out that I would never find myself in an career at this fine institution. Although in a crowd; a reason to achieve the institution such as Camden Military. my mother wasn’t financially stable, unimaginable; and a reason to do Furthermore, I can honestly tell you she facilitated my wish to stay, and something with my life. You see, it’s that four and a half years ago, upon that has made the biggest difference not that I didn’t have anybody there arriving to this academy, I had no in my life. to answer the questions. It’s that I intention of standing before you Freshman year was the did not have the structure needed making this speech as I am this starting point of my new life. I was to answer those questions. Over the Kitts is among “Best of the Class” evening. a sergeant, and determined to past four and a half years I have been seniors in the Midlands of S.C. I am Lieutenant Colonel make something of my life and truly graced by Camden Military. I sponsored by WLTX.com. Elijah Kitts from Winston-Salem, time at Camden Military Academy. have been put into an environment North Carolina. I am the president I started in the academic region, that demanded a change in my life of our honor council, the Honor making Dean’s List every two weeks and an environment that supported Society, the student body and and even tutoring some of my that change. Every member of the most importantly I serve as cadet fellow cadets. By the end of the first Faculty and Staff at the Academy has Battalion Commander. Growing up, semester I had attained a 4.0 GPA, provided me with an incentive to be my father was absent. I did not have and wanted more. I moved on to my who I am today. I have bonded with a father figure in my life, and I was next area of personal development, fellow cadets and have established mischievous, to say the least. My leadership. After Christmas break relationships that I know will last the mother has gone above and beyond of my freshman year. I was given rest of my life. I have been given the to make ends meet for me and my the opportunity by SGM Greene to opportunity to become the best leader sister, working 50-60 hour weeks be the squad leader of third squad, I can be, and have been guided the from the day that I was born until second platoon in Band and Staff entire way. What I am trying to say Company. That might have been is this: Camden Military Academy the present. My mother means the Kitts and staff members inspect most to me in this world, and I always the first time in my life when a man and everyone involved have given seek to find ways to make her happy at Camden Military Academy had me the foundation for the rest of the Corps of Cadets for the last and proud of the young man she has filled the void in my life - the void of a my life. Please forgive my modesty, time on graduation day. raised on her own. Needless to say father figure, someone that believed but I have become a distinguished prior to my attending the Academy, I in me and believed that I could make young man that I, myself, respect. wasn’t much to be proud of. a difference in this institution. There is no doubt in my mind that Over the summer and early During my sophomore year my experience and the knowledge fall of 2004, I was living a very I was given another chance at I have been given, will help me selfish lifestyle that was headed becoming the leader I was meant face whatever obstacles I might down a dead end street. I personally to be. I was made platoon sergeant encounter. In closing, I would like to chose and affiliated myself with a of second platoon, and in charge of mention that I plan on attending The group of kids whom I allowed to be young men of ages varying from 13- Citadel in the fall. Some say that the a negative moral influence on me. 18. I accepted the challenge to lead knob year at is one of I was very ignorant and naïve to by example, not only in formations, the hardest tasks to accomplish. I what my mother told me. My father but in the classroom, as well. In May proudly stand before you saying this: was absent, and I was searching… of 2007, I received the highest GPA I have confidence in myself. I am searching for answers to certain in the sophomore class and the final confident because Camden Military questions. I had no idea where to General Order of the 2006-07 school Academy has given me a vision of Kitts received the James F. Risher find the answers. year announced that I was going to the man that I have the potential to Award during graduation. Page 4 The Bugle CMA’s Spring Fling CMA’s spring calendar is always full, from the classrooms to the athletic fields. Campus activities such as sponsoring the Kershaw County Special Olympics provide an opportunity for some of the cadets to help with the various events. Off campus, some cadets choose to engage in annual trips, such as the Winter Jam Concerts, as well as seminars sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This year, the Color Guard helped to dedicate the Camden Archives and Museum that was held after their remodeling and addition was completed. The Carolina Cup is always a fun-filled event, although the rain and storms lingered through the Color Guard’s presentation, as well as through several horse races. The Key Club, lead by former admission’s director Gene McCaskill, collected canned goods for one of the local food drives. The sixth annual Headmaster’s Golf Tournament was once again a big success. A visit by CSM Martain will always bring a smile to the campus TACs, as well as faculty and staff members. The Bugle Page 5 CMA’s Graduation 2009 Weekend... Every year Colonel Boland and LTC Armstrong start the celebration of senior class graduation weekend by serving them steak dinners the week of the graduation. The Baccalaureate service on Friday night is held for the seniors and their families, as well as faculty and staff members. Awards are given on Saturday afternoon and the dance committee decorates White’s Gymnasium for the dance. After the dance, the gym is prepared for the graduation ceremony. The 2009 speaker was Reverend Andre Rogers, founder and director of Pastoral Ministries at Columbia International University, who encouraged the seniors to “make a difference” in whatever field they choose to go in and whatever path they choose to follow.

Rev. Andre Rogers Capt. Lauricella & Brice Hill Col. Armstrong & Quincy Lucas Collins Gundling & Oscar Dixon

Band & Staff is 2009 Honor Company

CMA Josiah Smith & Patrick Edmonds with families Class of 2009

Michael Bunch with Mom, Carrie Kahn, and Grandmom, Jerrie Hogan

Terah Lesko with Dad Col. Boland, Max Aiken & Elijah Kitts Chris Isaac ‘08, Cameron Rehborn ‘08, Jack Davis ‘10, Elijah Kitts ‘09, Brantley Rehborn ‘08 Christian Walker and nephew Tyler Page 6 The Bugle CMA awards given to cadets of the 2008-2009 school year. ­Academic Awards Cadet w/Least Number of Demerits: Coach’s Award: Nash Underwood, Matt Volpe th Band Director’s Award: Aaron Lombardi 12 Grade – Elijah Kitts “Twig” Award: Amit Parmar 11th Grade – Sanford Baker E. Haines Gregg Award: Christopher Kinney Golf 10th Grade – David Crosland Most Valuable Player: Kyle McCrory Most Valuable Player: Alexander Webster 9th Grade – Robert Healy John Philips Sousa Award: Bryce Hill 8th Grade – Kyle Myers, Joshua Nelson Most Improved: Tyler Oslizlo th Coach’s Award: Elijah Kitts, Pierce Bobo Band Certificate of Achievement: Joseph Newsome 7 Grade – Nikolai Reinke Tennis Junior Leadership: Keith Garrison, Collins Gundling, Jason Stone, Athletic Awards Most Valuable Player: Kevin Hung Joshua Clementz, Phillip Crawford, Lucius Bulluck Varsity Football Most Improved: Walter Barnette Highest Class Averages Most Valuable Player: Jordan Ilbrink Drill Team 12: Elijah Kitts 9: Nicholas Pinelli Most Valuable Player Offense: Matt Repass Most Improved: David Brooks-Dandridge 11: Keith Garrison 8: Robert Settles Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Cliff Stevenson Most Valuable Player Offense Back: Aaron Ross Coaches Award: Cressler McArthur, Josiah Smith 10: Nicholas White 7: Grayson Harris Wrestling Most Valuable Player Defense: Apollo Pegues Military Awards Most Valuable Wrestler: McKellar Johnson Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Grady Ditumona Governor’s Citizenship Award: Elijah Kitts Most Dedicated Wrestler: Pete DiCillo Most Valuable Defensive Back: David Ford General Douglas MacArthur Award: Elijah Kitts Most Improved: Mark Reasoner Special Teams Award: Austin Baker West Point Leadership Award: Keith Garrison Spartan Award: Matt Brown, Logan Brooks Most Improved: Lucious Bullock, Dimitris Smith, Chris Walker Daughters of the American Revolution Award: Elijah Kitts, John Coaches Award: Abdallah Rabie Coaches Award: Eric Otokawa, Brodric Dixon Track and Field Franklin Junior Varsity Football Most Valuable Player: DeAndre’ Lawrence James F. Risher Award: Elijah Kitts Most Valuable Offense: Luis Cassety Coach’s Award: Sergey Olson The Veterans of Foreign Wars Award: Nick Kostuik, Karl Kalthoff Most Valuable Defense: Garrett Sisler Most Improved: Quincy Lucas Commandant’s Award: Jonathan Bennett Most Improved: Ray Volpe Bowling The CMA Cadet of the Year: Joshua Clementz Coaches Award: Tom Michalk Most Valuable Player: Kyler McCrory JROTC Superior Cadet Award: Junior High Football Coach’s Award: Richard Mahaffey LET I John Templeton Most Valuable Player Offense: Ben Rackcliff Most Improved: Cressler McArthur LET II: Timothy Jordan Most Valuable Defense: Christopher Mullins LET III: Christopher Koeller Most Improved: Demetrius Bryant Company Competition LET IV: Jack Davis (B/S) Coaches Award: Jonathan Taylor Best Drill Award: Charlie Company Brodric Dixon (D) Varsity Basketball Best Athletics Award: Bravo Company Juan Zepeda (A) Most Valuable Player: Matt Repass Best Academics Award: Alpha Company Max Aiken (A) Most Valuable Offense: Tim Floyd Best Spirit Award: Delta Company Jason Stone (B/S) Most Valuable Defense: Jordan Ilbrink Honor Company Award: Band & Staff Co. Mason Doerr (C) Coaches Award: DeAndre’ Lawrence, Tristan Shore Scholar Athlete: Elijah Kitts Jacob Andrews (B/S) Spartan Award: Chad Smith Athlete of the Year: Matt Repass Most Improved: Jack Davis CSM Martain Award: Jordan Lesko, Phillip Crawford, Kuy Brodie, Junior High Basketball Anthony Meadows, Branson Dixon, Isaac Gladden, Sergey Olson Most Valuable Player Offense: Ray Lock The Order of the Daedalion: Sandy Baker Most Valuable Player Defense: Dustin Brewington The National Sojourners Award: Kyle McCrory Coaches Award: Josh Nelson 1) Brodric Dixon The US Army Recruiting Command Award: Tanner Linder Most Improved: Trajan Krause-Lee receives JROTC The American Legion Awards: Baseball Superior Cadet Silver: Joshua Deane Most Valuable Player Offense: Jacob Ray Award from Bronze: Logan York, Jacob DeJonge, Robert Healy Most Valuable Player Defense: Matt Repass American Legion Citizenship Award: Christopher Dougherty, Most Improved: Phillip Crawford Commandant Benjamin Donnan Pitcher MVP: Zach Fisher LTC Armstrong; The Military Order of the World Wars Awards: Tyler Dison E. Haines Gregg Award: Chris Dougherty 2) Blaine Goode U.S Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award: Logan Soccer receives the Brooks Most Valuable Player: Collins Gundling The Association of the U.S. Army Award: Josiah Smith Most Valuable Offense: Garrett Sisler Military Officers Order of the Purple Heart: William Floyd Most Valuable Defense: Nicholas Meeks Association of Military Officers Association of America Award: Michael Faulkner, Coaches Award: Brian McDonald, Jordan Lesko America Award Blaine Goode Lowest Goals Against Average: Benjamin Donnan from Capt. Junior Varsity Soccer: Marine Corps League Award: Benjamin Weiner Black; 3) Jordan Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Award: Johnny Ham Most Valuable Player Offense: Matthew Volpe VFW Ladies Auxiliary Patriot’s Pen Award: Oscar Dixon Most Valuable Player Defense: Jacob Hall Lesko receives VFW Voice of Democracy Award: Collins Gundling Most Improved: Tanner Linder the CSM Martain Most Improved Cadet Award: Coaches Award: Louis Cassety Award from A Company: Anton Vogt Rifle Team Most Valuable Shooter: Matthew Liner LTC Armstrong; B Company: Adam Tadlock Most Improved: Robert Settle and 4) Logan C Company: David Miller Most Motivated: Joey Redal D Company: Quincy Lucas Brooks receives Lacrosse B/S Company: Joey Redal the Association Most Valuable Offense: Alex Mays Cadet Challenge Medals: Most Valuable Defense: McKellar Johnson of the United 12th Grade – Logan Brooks Most Improved: Matt Brown States Army th 11 Grade – Tyler Oslizlo Coaches Award: Christopher Walker th Reserve National 10 Grade – Sam Posthuma Cross-Country th Scholar/Athlete 9 Grade – Donald Carroll Most Valuable Runner: Collins Gundling 8th Grade – Ray Lock Gazelle Award: Sergey Solson Award from SGT 7th Grade – Mihn Nguyen Hustle Award: Jack Davis, Chase Smith Brown. The Bugle Page 7 GOLD STAR RECIPIENTS Colonel Eric Boland gives cadet The first gold stars were originally given at Santiago Iglesias (left picture) Carlisle Military School for students with his first semester Gold Star in a a 90+ average for the semester. The tradi- chapel ceremony in January. He tion continues for over one-third of Camden joined over 100 other cadets for Military Academy’s cadets who received their the first and second semesters that Gold Stars for the 1st and 2nd semesters of the are listed in the left column. Tyler 2008-2009 school year. The following cadets Hindley (right picture) receives received their Gold Star medals and the cadets his diploma from Colonel Eric with an asterisk by their name received two Boland during the ceremony that Gold Stars for their two semesters. took place on Sunday, May 17. K. Spencer Adams*, Martin B. Allison, Jacob C. He was among 68 joyful seniors Andrews*, Zachariah R. Azari*, Nicholas A. Baer*, Sanford W. Baker*, Hamza K. Baloch, Walter R. that day. Barnette*, Christopher L. Bazen, Hunter D. Beaudreau*, Jansen C. Berg*, Bradley M. Betchy, Weston R. Birchall*, Kyle A. Blane, Taylor A. Boswell*, Kuy Brodie, Logan L. Brooks*, Colin Bryant, Demetrius Camden Military Academy Seniors – Class of 2009 – Future Plans C. Bryant, Lucius H. Bullock*, Adriane J. Bunao, Maxwell Garrett Aiken, Charlotte, NC, Greensboro College, $10,000 scholarship; Edwin Cole Alexander, Robert M. Bunch*, Jean-Michael Bunner*, Devin M. Mountville, SC, Piedmont Technical College; Christopher Lehner Bazen, Darlington, SC, University of Carney*, Donald F. Carroll*, Gregory C. Chandler*, Mississippi; Jonathan Bennett, Summerton, SC, St. Augustine (Durham, NC) $10,000 scholarship; Bradley Michael A. Chaney, Joshua P. Clementz*, Cade A. Michael Betchy, Pensacola, FL, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Taylor Andrew Boswell, Indian Trail, NC, Clenney*, Charles T. Colthorpe*, Caleb M. Combs*, The Citadel; , Charlotte, NC, Emory Riddle Aeronautical University, $200,000 NROTC Lucas G. Conrad, John M. Courtemanche, David B. Logan Lewis Brooks Crosland, IV*, Demetri D. Dartis*, Robert J. Davis*, scholarship; Matthew Raymond Brown, Chicago, IL, Lincoln College (IL) $5,000 scholarship; Robert Michael Joshua R. Deane*, Gregory M. Dekanski, Peter A. Bunch, Florence, SC, State University of NY Maritime College; Peter Martin Cannon, Kings Park, NY, DiCillo*, Gauge G. DiGiovanni, Charles C. Dimmock, Lewisburg College, NC; Taylor Baron Clinker, Burien, WA, The Citadel; Charles Thomas Colthorpe, Central, IV, Oscar N. Dixon, Benjamin L. Donnan, Christopher SC, Western Carolina University; Richard Andrew Dean, Chapin, SC, Midlands Technical College; Brodric J. Dougherty*, Robert C. Dover*, Patrick C. Edmonds, Tred Dixon, Columbia, SC, Wingate University; Mason Thomas Doerr, Columbia, SC, United States Marine Patrick Engel, Michael M. Faulkner, William J. Corps; Patrick Christopher Edmonds, Gainesville, VA, North Georgia and State University, Army Reserves Floyd, Jr.*, Jedidiah Gaddy, Keith A. Garrison*, Scholarship $52,000; Thomas William Eppink, Columbia, SC, The Citadel; Michael Meshach Faulkner, Ivan Glinyany*, Michael R. Griffin*, Collins M. Stockbridge, GA, Middle Georgia College, $52,000 Army Reserve Scholarship; Zachary Benson Fisher, West Gundling*, Jacob G. Hall, Johnny R. Ham*, Grayson Columbia, SC, The Citadel; William Jeffrey Floyd, Jr., Charleston, SC, The Citadel; David Martin Ford, H. Harris*, Robert F. Healy, Darryl A. Hill*, Ross M. Huntersville, NC, Fayetteville State (NC); John Patrick Franklin, Savannah, GA, ; Holley*, Santiago M. Iglesias*, Jordan L. Ilbrink*, Raymond Samuel Franklin, Rock Hill, SC, United States Marine Corps; Ethen Taylor Friesen, Taylors, SC, William W. Johnson*, Timothy D. Jordan*, Karl A. Greenville Technical Commercial College; Andrew Kaelin Giles, Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Community Kalthoff*, Chase Kaylor*, Michael M. Keeney*, College; Blaine Thomas Goode, Plano, TX, Angelo State University (TX); Christan Dezon Gosa, Baton Rouge, Jacob E. Keller*, Micah B. Kelley, Elijah M. Kitts*, LA, South Eastern Louisiana University; Michael Robert Griffin, Anderson, SC, Clemson University; Tyler Nicholas S. Kostuik*, Trajan A. Krause-Lee*, Donald Shea Hindley, Tyrone, GA, United States Navy; Santiago Manuel Iglesias, Miami, FL, The Citadel; Michael A. Kruscavage*, James E. Kubiak, Aaron J. Lee, Jared MacDonald Keeney, Gettysburg, PA, Howard Community College, Columbia, MD; Jacob Eduardo Keller, S. Lee, Sebastian Linares*, Tanner J. Linder*, F. Ray Waxhaw, NC, Coastal Carolina; Elijah Michael Kitts, Winston Salem, NC, The Citadel, $20,000 scholarship; Lock*, Aaron A. Lombardi, Zachary D. Loucks*, Christopher Lee Koeller, Greer, SC, N. Greenville University, $56,000 ROTC scholarship; Nicholas Scott Byron R. Lyle, Christopher T. Mason*, Carson B. Kostuik, Mauldin, SC, Charleston Southern, $12,000 scholarship; Donald Adam Kruscavage, Martinez, GA, McArthur, Kyle A. McCrory*, Tony A. McCutcheon*, Georgia Southern University; DeAndre’ Geovonnte’ Lawrence, Thomson, GA, Lander University; Bradley Brian S. McDonald*, Andrew W. McJunkin*, Anthony Alan Lefort , Raleigh, NC, The Citadel, $31,000 scholarship; Samuel Jordan Lesko, Myrtle Beach, SC, The W. Meadows, Jr.*, Brett A. Mecker*, Austin R. Merrill, Citadel; Sebastian Linares, Guatemala, Guatemala, The Citadel; Matthew Paul Maurer, Liberty Township, OH, Thomas A. Michalk*, David R. Miller*, Matthew A. Bluegrass Community College, (KY); Alexander Michael Mays, Lake Barrington, IL, Harper College, Palatine, Miller*, William A. Mincey, Kikunda L. Muhirwa*, IL; Cressler Jamison McArthur, Otto, NC, Community College of The Air Force, $40,000 scholarship; Jeffrey Irfaan I. Mukul*, Kyle D-Prileau Myers, Minh H. David McCandless, Jr., Hilton Head, SC, University of S.C. (Beaufort); Kyle Andrew McCrory, Charlotte, Nguyen, Alex J. Ochoa, Philip E. O’Gorman*, Tyler P. NC, North Carolina State University; Matthew Marshall McLain, Milpitas, CA, U.S. Army; Anthony William Oslizlo, Eric K. Otokawa*, Cody D. Owens*, Nicholas Meadows, Huntersville, NC, Central Piedmont Community College; Brett Allen Mecker, St. Peters, MO, P. Pinelli*, Sam V. Posthuma*, Max S. Rathbun, Jacob University of W. Florida, $52,000 scholarship; Nicholas Wade Meeks, Florence, SC, The Citadel; Matthew L. Ray, Mark D. Reasoner*, Jody T. Redal, Nikolai Avery Miller, New Milford, CT, The Citadel $48,000; Christopher Brandon Myers, Sunrise, FL, Florida A&M; V. Reinke, Matthew T. Repass*, Timothy D. Roberts, Sergey Samuel Olson, Charlotte, NC, N. Greenville University, $5,000 scholarship; Eric Kenzo Otokawa, Austin M. Rutledge*, Robert L. Settles, Jr.*, Tristan Alpharetta, GA, Georgia State University, $10,000; Max Stiles Rathbun, Matthews, NC, University of North H. Shore, David A. Simmons, Malcolm D. Singleton*, Carolina at Charlotte, $14,000; Andrew Davlin Reardon , Stuart, FL, United States Marine Corps; Mark Davis Garrett K. Sisler, Charles W. Smith, III*, Dimitris Reasoner, Moosup, CT, , $75,000 scholarship; Matthew Travis Repass, Arlington, TX, X. Smith*, Jason P. Stone*, Christopher J. Taylor*, Mississippi State University, $10,000 scholarship; Orion Travante Rodgers, Covington, GA, Georgia Military Jonathon S. Taylor*, John M. Templeton, III, Bentz H. College; Jonathan Robert Simon, Fort Myers, FL, Florida Gulf Coast University; Malcolm DeVonte’ Singleton, Tourtellot, Andrew W. Trexler*, Matthew R. Udet, Nash Bluffton, SC, Claflin University;Charles Whitbey Smith, III, Jacksonville, FL, The Citadel; Dimitris Xavier H. Underwood*, Jeremy T. Walden, Ryan M. Ward*, Smith, Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University; Josiah Timothy Smith, Simpsonville, SC, North Georgia and Ronald J. Ware, Alexander G. Webster*, Brandon B. State University, $52,000 scholarship; Christian Zachary Walker, Leicester, NC, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Weiner, R. Austin Wells, Anthony M. White*, Nicholas College; Christopher Thomas Walker, Monroeville, PA, Georgia Military College; Wesley Albert Weaver, D. White*, Powell W.R. Wimborne*, Christopher E. Lamar, SC, United States Army; Cooper Eugene Welliver, Aiken, SC, Greenville Technical College; Logan Wrobel, and Juan R. Zepeda*. Scott York, St. John, VI, Coastal Carolina University, $30,400 scholarship Page 8 The Bugle The Carlisle “The Black Dog is Back” Reunion filled with fun and new memories. The Carlisle alumni traveled in great numbers, once again, as they visited Camden for the 2009 class reunion. A Friday night reception held at the Quality Inn in Lugoff kicked things off with pre- registration. The Saturday events included lunch in the dining hall, parade, and a chapel service to remember the classmates and former faculty and staff members from the good old days of Carlisle. The parade was also a special time for both Carlisle and Camden as it recognized former teacher of both schools, James Watson, with a special dedication with his family members who were present for the parade and service. The parade also recognized 1940 Carlisle alumnus, Bill Hamilton, who was the oldest to attend this year’s reunion. Alongside Mr. Hamilton was special guest Brad Blazek (CMA’99) and his wife, Terri. Brad was made an honorary member of Carlisle, in honor of his service to this country and endur- ing months of hospitalization and rehab for wounds received in Iraq. The Saturday night banquet was held at the American Legion Post 17 building in Camden where the Carlisle members gathered once again for food, dancing, and new memories with their classmates. CMA thanks all the attendees for taking the time to visit Camden. The Alumni Office wants all Camden and Carlisle alumni to know that they can make their own plans to meet their classmates at any time they choose, and it doesn’t have to be on campus, unless they choose to include a parade of the CMA Corps of Cadets. Bottom Picture Front Row (L-R): T. Ridgeway ’48, V. Doubleday ’47, J. Grim ’47, B. Wallace ’48, J. duFief ’47, B. Hamilton ’40, S. Flake ’43, P. Manos ’48; 2nd Row (L-R): B. Mattingly ’46, L. Risher ’48, H. Moore ’42, B. Scarborough ’45, C. Kilpatrick ’45, A. Duc ’47; 3rd Row: R. Shultz ’58, A. Dumont ’59, K. Balkcom ’58, B. Nihoul ‘46, N. Arazie ’58; 4th Row (L-R): H. Adams ’58, B. Goddard ’58, D. Hood ’58, C. Rawls ’58, R. Eckard ’58, E. McElmurray ’50; 5th Row: M. Kooken ’58, T. Willis’58, G. Cone ’58, B. Hough ’58, C. Fischer ’58, J. Reeves ’58; Top Row: E. Ravenel ’58, L. Harris ’58, G. Storey ’58, C. McDonnell ‘58. Top Picture Front Row: R. Leary ’59, E. Jones ’59, J. Collins ’59, J. Baker ’59, A. Chabot ’59, B. Chabot ’57, G. Griffith ’57; nd2 Row: D. Newton ’51, G. Zeigler ’55, H. White ’56, M. Threatt ’53, C. Gassett ’57; 3rd Row: B. Puckett ’54, J. Hunter ’54, J. Bradin ’54, R. Davis ’52, C. Jeter ’53, H. Stuckey ’53, J. MacDonald ’53; 4th Row: W. Bennett ’64, G. Benton ’65, B. Dennis ’61, G. Kudlevicz ’69, C. Durant ’52, J. Taft ’52, N. Tucker ’52; 4.5 Row: D. Davant ’65, M. Woods ’60, C. Lamar ’60; 5th Row: J. Godwin ’68, T. Peeples ’67, M. Farley ’67, D. Johns ’68, T. Blackmon ’69, J. Summerlin ’66; 6th Row: J. Risher ’64, E. Parker ’63, J. Kennedy ’62, D. Sikes ’62, H. Rawls ’62, A. Kizer ’62, J. Stanley ’62; 7th Row: H. Moore ’73, K. Ebersold ’73, D. Davis ’73, J. Montgomery ’71, D. Clinton ’62; Top Row: J. England ’77, J. Hinely ’75, C. Bailey ’70, R. Newsome ’72, C. Hodge ’73. The Bugle Page 9 Carlisle Weekend in Pictures...George Griffith (CMS’57) downloaded pictures from all the cameras that were made available to him at the end of the reunion. Below you see classmates celebrating their 50th year reunion, Al Chabot, Rupert Leary, Joe Collins, and Art Dumont. Also, (former teacher) Jim Watson’s picture that will be in his CMA classroom is held by Chris Watson, along with Gloe Watson, and daughter, Heather. The top group members are M. Woods ’60, E. McElmurray ’50, C. Lamar ’60, T. Ridgeway ’48, Pete Manos ’48, and Van Doubleday ’48; below that group are K. Ebersold ’73, H. Moore ’73, C. Hodge ’73, Pete Manos ’48, M. Threatt ’53, G. Benton ’65, D. Davis ’73, J. Hinely ’75, and R. Newsome ’72. The original Carlisle sign and cannons were freshly painted for the occasion and alumni gathered around the Carlisle House to look at the various decade collages and reminisce. Colonel Risher and his nephew, James F. Risher, III and his wife, Joan, stopped outside the Carlisle House long enough for a picture. The bottom left picture shows members of the class of 1958, which had the most participants of any class. Sadly, though, just a few weeks after the reunion, they lost Bob Hough. Reuniting when you can and while you’re still healthy is a time that will never be forgotten and is more important than any of us know. All classes of all schools can plan a reunion, at anytime or anywhere!

SEND US YOUR NOMINEES FOR ALUMNI AWARDS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD CMA SERVICE AWARD ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Contact Diane Robinson at 800/948-6291 or visit www.camdenmilitary.com New 2009 Alumni Directory in process and is due out in September; look for information for personal updates from Alumni Research, Inc. Call the alumni office for details. Page 10 The Bugle Col. Eric Boland Receives The Col. Lemuel Benton Award for Excellence in Patriotic Endeavors Graduation weekend for Camden Military Academy not only recognized its cadets for outstanding grades, talents, and military prowess, it was a day that members of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented The Colonel Lemuel Benton Award for Excellence in Patriotic Endeavors. Colonel Eric Boland, headmaster of the academy, proudly accepted the award during the annual awards program that was held on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The award is presented annually to a person, SCSSAR Chapter, school, VFW, Color Guard, etc., that exhibits an almost daily dedication to excellence in patriotism. This is a leadership award that subscribes to the objects of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, which are declared to be in part: Patriotic, Historic, and Educational. This award was also designed to galvanize the SCSSAR chapters by joint presentation, and must be made known to another SCSSAR Chapter in the area where the award is being given. The award consists of a framed document with a vignette of “Washington and Tarleton Duel at Cowpens” by William Ranney, courtesy of the South Carolina Senate, the poem, “I’m Your Flag” by Ronald J. Horton, and a scriptural motto, St. Matthew 25:21. The award has lines left and right of a gold seal depicting the then new 1776 South Carolina seal with flashing, for the appropriate signatures: president, honored contributor Ronald J. Horton, chapter secretary, and the date. A recipient may only receive this award once and no medal is available. An executive committee comprised of former NSSAR officers and current chapter officers review a short list of prospective recipients generated by the awards committee. Colonel Boland was the chosen premier recipient of this award and recognized for his long history of outstanding leadership from Athletics Director to Headmaster at Camden Military Academy, a rare school whose patriotic format is inherent and clearly celebrated. According to Richard K. Johnson, of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, “In our eyes there is no finer calling, nor more important task, than dedicating one’s life to preparing young boys to become confident, well educated young men.”

SCSSAR members pictured above from (l-r) are Fred Kellogg, Jr. (Pee Dee V. President National Society SAR), Richard Johnson (President Col. Lemuel Benton Chapter), Rhett Adams (President Col. Joseph Kershaw Chapter), Doug Doster (SC State Society President), Col. Boland, Frank Lachicotte (Lowcountry VP), Ronald J. Horton (Past VP General NSSAR), and Miles Gardner (State Genealogist).

(continued from front page) Senator Billy O’Dell, CA 1956, gets MUSC After my Marine Corps stint I attended Clemson for one year, honorary degree ran out of funds and returned home to Miami, Florida to attend the university there. Before long I became a Cadet Major in the The Medical University of S.C. awarded State ROTC program. On commissioning, I entered the Air Force and Senator Billy O’Dell the degree of Doctor of Humane remained for 30 years. When I started at Carlisle at 11 years Letters in 2008. Senator O’Dell graduated from The of age, my life was shaped, and my value system established, Citadel in 1960. He earned the S.C. Coalition for during those next six years, but it was not then apparent to me. Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s S.C. Small No part of my life was more influenced by any activity or series of events, like Business Legislator of the Year Award. The Senator stated in the my life at Carlisle. November 2008 South Carolina Business issue, “My father always I entered the Air Force with my ROTC commission in 1953. I had found my insisted that we be involved or know what was going on politically life’s work. It was, and is, a flying business, and my eyesight precluded pilot at the state and local levels with some understanding of what was training, so I became a navigator. For the next 30 years there were unpredictable twists and turns, opportunities of various kinds. Got the essential master’s degree, going on at the federal level, too.” The Senator was the recipient a stint at the Advanced Management Program at Harvard, attended professional of the Palmetto Award from The Citadel in 1994 and the Alumni schools, and served from the squadron level to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. AND, Achievement Award at Camden Military Academy in October 2000. I assure you, I didn’t have any more natural intelligence or magical skill set, He is presently a member of CMA’s board of trustees; and he and than what I had when I left Bamberg, and what you will have when you leave his wife, Gayle, are active Knight members of the Excalibur Society Camden. of the academy. What does this mean to the Camden graduating class of 2009? I hope it will illustrate that you may not realize the value, and your ability to capitalize, on the fine education you are now receiving, and the accumulative effect of your years Major General Van C. Doubleday (CMS’47) was inducted in the Air in the Camden system. Force’s Communications and Information Hall of Fame in 2008. He You are learning more than you know, a lot more than academics, and you are began his military career as an enlisted member of the U.S.Marine Corps. maturing in a disciplined environment, and receiving a Gift that you may appreciate In 1952, he received his Air Force commission and went on to serve as a immediately, or not for several years, but the payoff will be there. Carlisle and navigator, Air Traffic Controller and communicator. General Doubleday Camden, two great contributors to the lives of young men who are aware of the was the first Air Traffic Controller to become general officer. He obvious differences of not going to school in their neighborhoods back home, but established the Retired General Officers Organization and was a for whom the Gift looms large on their future horizons. driving force in the realignment of JCS C4 Systems operations into a separate three-star 36 function. After his retirement in 1980, General With every good wish for your future success, Doubleday served 15 years with Honeywell International as an operations Van C. Doubleday, director for world-wide support and as a division chief of staff. General Major General, USAF (Ret.) Doubleday is a Master Navigator with 5,000 flying hours that include 68 Carlisle, 1947 combat missions in Southeast Asia. The Bugle Page 11 PASS IN REVIEW William Thurlow Gregory, Jr., CMS’46, writes that “Barbara and CMA cadet, Keith Garrison, a rising senior of the class of 2010, was I are enjoying retirement on Wybon Plantation on Lake Marion and chosen to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar this summer. He was two golf courses, what’s not to like?” among a select group of approximately 2,250 young men and women from Henry Bridges Ring, CA’55, stopped by on his way to NJ. around the nation and world. The seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience He has purchased property in FL and hopes to plan trips to the for high achievers who have completed their junior year in high school and campus while going to and from each location. Wants to reach are considering applying for admission to the Academy after graduation. The fellow classmates. He enjoyed seeing the campus and reminisced participants will be exposed to life at the Naval Academy, where academics, about Wayne Hamby. athletics, and professional training play equally important roles in developing Larry Gause, CMS’58, emailed fellow classmates on May 26, our nation’s leaders. 2009 the following “you guys know what date it is? Yep...51 years ago this date we all split up and went our own way...seems like we On behalf of the Carlisle Military School Alumni, I want to thank the faculty, walked across that stage just a few months ago...I don’t know what staff, and corps of cadets of CMA for the effort and hospitality placed in making the rest of you did but I served in the USAF for eight got out went us feel at home during our reunion April 24-25, 2009. We salute you for allowing to work as field engineer for Philco-Ford (remember that name?) us a place to fall in once more and form a company of diminishing brothers. And and worked overseas for about three years and finally got tired of we hope that the words written on the bronze plaque at the base of the parade that and came back and settled down in CA before coming back field flag pole inspire each of us to support Camden Military Academy. With these efforts, we will always have a host Alma Mater to call home. (Written to the to FL. Well, anyway, here I am retired with nothing really to do. alumni office from Gene Cone, Chairman CMS Reunion Committee) Just thought I’d drop you a line, I’m sure I didn’t have to remind anyone of the date, huh? God Bless... Charles Nelson Bowers, Jr. CMS’67, attended the 2009 Head- master’s Golf Tournament in Camden. He was the lucky winner of a gas grill. He’s known David Green (CMA staff) through the National Guard Band. He’s on Johns Island, SC. William Andrew Lamas, CMS’71, was unable to make the reunion this year because of sickness. He was retaining fluid and swollen, but has since quit smoking, lost over 20 lbs, and dieting. So for all you smokers out there...QUIT!!!! (from his wife, Cathy) Wesley Richard Hunt, CMS’76, is retired SS1 from the Army and lives in Huntsville, AL, with his wife Rebecca. Wanted to make the reunion and get in touch with old classmates. Henry Francis Barreda, CMA’84, is with the postal service. Loves his home in Tampa, FL. Loved his life at CMA...one of the most pleasant in his life. This year we fished out of Mt. Pleasant, SC. It was Gary King, Danny Bledsoe, me, Terry Parker, Emory Jarrod Johnson, CMA’86, phoned in with new address. Mike Couch, and Johnny Mullis. We left out at 5 AM, fished for 5 hours and then returned. He works at Savannah River Site and is a part timer at the Fire We caught 33 Dolphin up to about 25 pounds! Johnny Mullis won the pool for guessing the total number of fish landed. Needless to say it was a GREAT TIME and we will return to Mt. Academy. Married to Cynthia and has 2 kids, Ryan 12, and Addi Pleasant for the next one. We fished aboard the AGGRESSOR, a 60 foot custom sportfishing 7. Hopes to visit campus soon. yacht. Arnie Levine (CMA ’71). Lance Tyler Merriwether, CMA’87, phoned in looking for classmates. Has a photography business in NJ. Hopes to visit the campus. DEATHS David B. Stepp, CMA’89, phoned with updated address. He works Col. Jesus Eduardo Hernandez Y. Alvarez, Lexington, KY, CMS’30 inside sales for Berry Plastics in GA. Has 3 yr old son and 5 yr old Benjamin Josselson, Jr., Yemassee, SC, CMS’39 daughter. He asked about his old roommate, Will Rice, and his free Ray Alton Corbitt, Baldwin, MO, CMS’49 safety football talents. Looks forward to visiting the campus. Robert W. Harman, CMA’94, is a special education teacher and James Reed Wilson, Statesboro, GA, CMS’49 wrestling coach at a high need school on the west side of Chicago. LTC Frank K. Radspinner, Graford, TX, CMS’51 Married to wife Kelli, and expecting their first child. Lester William Price, Asheboro, NC, CA’55 William Forrest Maxwell, CMA’94, graduated from Frances Ronnie Mcleer Clindon, N. Charleston, SC, CMS’57 Marion in Florence in 2001 with BS in business. He married Erin Charles Robert Hough, Simpsonville, SC, CMS’58 Carter in Pageland in Nov 2008. He works for Homeland Security Jerry Inman Sammons, Savannah, GA, CMS’58 and his wife is a geologist for Exxon-Mobil. Marcus Frederick Rogers, Butner, NC, CMA’61 Andrew S. Hemphill, CMA’04, graduated from East Carolina with Richard Allen Boyd, Rincon, GA, CMS’73 BS in communications/public relations & sports study. He’s been Jack Edward Lagrand, Waldo, FL, CMA’75 with girlfriend, Molly, for 3 years. Thomas Chandler Bass, Columbia, SC, CMS’76 Cameron Presson, CMA’08, is attending and loves Lees-McRae. Christopher Marcus Hevey, Desert Hot Springs, CA, CMA’87 His mother writes “thanks for all your loving, disciplined help STG3 Andrew Webb Niemeyer, Jacksonville, FL, CMA’01 during his three years!” - The Bugle

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ORGANIZATION CAMDEN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Vol. XXVI, No. 1 Spring / Summer 2009 The Camden Gift (A letter to CMA cadets by Maj. Gen. Van Doubleday) This is a brief story of an 11 year old kid who went to Carlisle; and it changed his life. The same can, and might well apply, to a young guy now attending Camden. The Carlisle story begins in 1941, when I arrived in Bamberg, and ends in 1947 when I graduated at the age of 17. Bet you did not know that in those years the State of South Carolina only had 11 grades of school, not 12! For the six years I was there, I was not remotely aware of the Gift I was getting from the Colonel James Franklin Risher Education System.

and Camden. In the picture (l-r) Colonel Boland, Chris Watson, Gloe Watson and daughter Gloe Watson Heather, Chris Watson, LTC Armstrong, Banks Scarborough, Col. Lanning Col. Scarborough, Banks Armstrong, LTC Risher, Bill Hamilton, Terri and Brad Blazek. Terri Bill Hamilton, Risher,

as oldest to attend the reunion, along with Brad Blazek (CMA’99) and his wife, Terri, as an honorary honorary an as Terri, wife, his and (CMA’99) Blazek member of Carlisle Military School. Gloe Watson and her family were presented a picture that is now is that picture a presented were family her and displayed in Jim Watson’s classroom in memory of his service as a faculty member of both Carlisle I was the most ordinary student you could imagine. Average in classes, discipline,

Carlisle Reunion parade highlights include honor ing Silver Star Recipient, Bill Hamilton (CMS’40) sports, and in cadet, or “military accomplishment.” In each of my years I knew, as do you, who the cadets are that are the leaders, who mature early, and seem to have a vision of what they want to do with their lives. They are invariably disciplined, smart, good students, and self-assured. They demonstrate consistent leadership qualities, and become the leaders of the cadet corps. We are somewhat in awe of them. We find them intimidating, but we are glad that they are there to “lead” those of us who have not matured and have no clue regarding what their life’s work may be. I assure you, however, I was a happy cadet in the Carlisle environment and truly enjoyed my six years there. In my first two years I was a “sub-freshman.” About a dozen of us were in this group. We took all of their classes from one instructor, Captain John Paul Patton, without question the finest teacher I ever had. But, his contribution to my life is another whole story. Let me make my point about the Carlisle Gift by comparing myself with Mr. Banks Scarborough, a consistent and major benefactor to both schools. Banks was two years ahead of me, but he was one of the early in age high achievers I reference above. We all knew that Banks, successful then, would be hugely successful in life. He must have been 18 going on 26 when he accepted his diploma and you could just wait for his achievements in life to become evident. He never disappointed. He received the Carlisle Gift very early and never wasted an hour implementing it. 520 HWY 1 NORTH 520 HWY Back to me. I had no funds to attend the Citadel, the great passion of my life, Return Service Requested as many of my classmates did. So, I worked for a year (a laborer), then joined

CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY CAMDEN MILITARY the Marines. Carlisle had prepared me well for that exercise, as I went thru Parris CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA 29020CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA Island in a breeze. When it came time to re-enlist, I chose not to. Instead, I decided

CAMDEN-CARLISLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI CAMDEN-CARLISLE that I would get an ROTC commission and enter the Air Force. NOW, the Carlisle Gift kicked in, and not a minute too soon. What I had learned in my six years in Bamberg about discipline, self-reliance, leadership, and commitment came to the surface. Every Sunday speech by Col. Risher began to resonate in my head, and heart, apparently, and the school motto, “Carlisle Develops Manly Men,” had begun to take its place in my life. (continued on page 10)