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2019 -20 Giving Report & Year in Review Table of Contents »» 2 Editor’s Note The individuals and organizations listed in this publication donated to Marine Military Academy between June 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020. All who donated after May 31, 2020 will be included in the 2020-2021 issue. Every effort has been made to ensure that the following lists are accurate and complete. In the event of an error or omission, however, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact Institutional Development at (956)421-9232 or Development@MMA-TX. org so that a correction can be President’s Message ....................................................................................................................................... Page 3 made. MMA Leadership .................................................................................................................................................. Page 4 Summer Camp Graduation ............................................................................................................................. Page 6 For an electronic copy of this publication, email Luckey@ Promotion-Plebe Graduation........................................................................................................................ Page 8 MMA-TX.org or call (956)421- Veterans Day Parade........................................................................................................................................ Page 9 9225. Birthday Ball ........................................................................................................................................................ Page 10 Any gifts to MMA should be Registration ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 12 mailed to: MMA Supporters ................................................................................................................................... Page 13-22 Marine Military Academy In Memoriam .................................................................................................................................................. Page 23 Attn: Institutional Advancement 320 Iwo Jima Blvd Class of 2020 ............................................................................................................................................... Page 24-25 Harlingen, TX 78550 Mid-term Plebe Graduation ..................................................................................................................... Page 26 (956)423-6006 Leadership Forum........................................................................................................................................ Page 27 www.MMA-TX.org(956) 423- 6006 Annual Awards .................................................................................................................................................. Page 28 MMA-TX.org Military Awards .............................................................................................................................................. Page 29 Iwo Jima Parade ................................................................................................................................................ Page 30 Rotary Interact Club .................................................................................................................................... Page 31 Graduation 2020 Dinner ............................................................................................................................... Page 32 Photo Gallery ...................................................................................................................................................... Page 33 Challenge Overcome ............................................................................................................................. Page 34-35 3 «« President’s Message A New Chapter Mission, Vision On behalf of Marine Military Academy conscientious stewards of your & Values (MMA), and the Board of Trustees, generosity, we have directed thank you for your generosity over the funding where it is needed most. We Mission 2019-2020 fiscal year. I am sure that provided academic scholarships, we Marine Military Academy none of us will ever forget how 2020 supported academic, athletic, and develops disciplined, morally has impacted nearly every aspect of extracurricular activities that enrich strong, college-ready young men our daily lives. As we adjust to the new the overall experience of our Cadets. who are prepared for responsible way of operating, I assure you that we Funding is also aimed at maintaining leadership. will not forget your assistance and how and improving our facilities, as well Vision important it has become especially as enhancing our curriculum and Marine Military Academy is considering the COVID-19 crisis. providing necessary training for our globally recognized as a premier administrators, educators and staff. private school for adolescent With some incredible planning and men on course to achieve their foresight, Marine Military Academy is Thank you again for helping MMA to post-secondary education and open for business for the 2020-2021 continue to provide the ethos of Honor, career goals. academic school year. My staff worked Courage and Commitment for our Values diligently over the summer to meet Corps of Cadets. Honor. Courage. Commitment. and exceed the many state and federal Very Respectfully, ● Honor: Cadets are held to requirements implemented to operate the highest ethical and moral our annual summer camp and to start standards. Respect for others is our in-person school year on schedule. essential. Christopher S. Dowling ● Courage: Cadets will face their Your financial gift assists development Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret) fears and overcome them. They efforts throughout MMA. As President, Marine Military Academy will do what is right, always. ● Commitment: Cadets strive for excellence and never give up. Duty to others is fundamental. MMA Leadership »» 4 Board of Trustees Gen Alfred M. Gray Jr., Mr. Richard Moxley Mr. Robert A. Lutz Col Christopher S. Mr. Michael P. Mr, Brian L. McGee Mr. Robert B. Dunkin USMC (Ret) Chairman Vice Chairman; Dowling, USMC (Ret) Bradley Raymond James Facilities Chair Chancellor Managing Partner, Chairman-Inst. President Managing Director, Private Client Group President, Potomac Institute for Razor’s Edge Advancement Marine Military Murphy, Pearson, Robert Dunkin Policy Studies Ventures, LLC Committee Academy Bradley & Feeney Consultant, LLC Alexandria, Va. Oakton, Va. Ann Arbor, Mich. Harlingen, Texas San Francisco, Calif. Harlingen, Texas Mr. James B. Ezell Col G. F. Robert CAPT Robert James, Mr. John Klein Mr. Brian Mr. Thomas Mr. Carlton Marcyan Admissions Chair Hanke, USMCR (Ret) USN (Ret) Manager of Houston Knowles Kolongowski President, Owner, President & CEO, Military Chair Operations, Principal, President, Collaborative Law Hometown Polaris Arts, Ltd. Fountain Hills, Ariz. Trans-Global Lee & Associates of Trident Risk Advisors Institute of Illinois Mortgage Company New York, N.Y. Solutions, Inc. Eastern Pennsylvania, Berwyn, Pa. Wheaton, Ill. McAllen, Texas Houston, Texas LLC Camp Hill, Pa. Mr. Craig Matteson Mr. Anthony J. Mr. David Meyer Mr. Joe W. Pollard Mr. John Sasso Mrs. Robin Farris Mr. Stuart Pilch Owner, McIntyre Chief Executive General Manager of Budget & Audit Chair Marine Military Owner Cambridge Matteson & Area President, Officer & President, New Applications, Founder, Academy Advisor Advisory Associates Gallagher/McIntyre Amtex Corporation Murata Electronics Advanced Medical Delphi, Ind. Cherry Hill, N.J. Dallas, Texas Corporation Systems (Retired) Plano, Texas Board of Advisors Maj Edgar D. Aronson, Dr. Jerry C. Davis Ms. Alice East Mr. John Heiner Mr. Jay Mancini USMCR (Ret) President, Rancher Retired business Owner, Advisor College of the Ozarks Linn, Texas Harlingen, Texas Mancini-Mills, Inc. Founder, Point Lookout, Mo. San Francisco, Calif. EDACO, Inc. New York, N.Y. 5 «« MMA Leadership Administrators Remember the Cadet A Cadet is the most important person in our business; without him, we do not have a school. Col Christopher S. Dr. John Butler LtCol Robert Grider, Ms. Miriam Hidalgo SgtMaj Gary Bass A Cadet is not dependent upon Dowling, USMC (Ret) Chief Financial USMC (Ret) Dean of Academics Commandant of us; we are dependent on him. President Officer & Provost Director, hidalgo@ Cadets dowling@ butler@ Development MMA-TX.org bass@ MMA-TX.org MMA-TX.org grider@ MMA-TX.org A Cadet is not an interruption of MMA-TX.org our work; he is the purpose of it. A Cadet and his family do us a favor when they enroll; we are not doing them a favor by serving them. A Cadet is an integral part of our Kristin Luckey SgtMaj Ford Kinsley, Mr. Edgar Martinez Mr. Bill Hinkle SgtMaj David Miller, Director of Marketing USMC (Ret) Director, Athletics Director, Computer USMCR (Ret) business, not an outsider. and Public Relations Alumni Affairs martinez@ Services Director, Facilities luckey@ kinsley@ MMA-TX.org bhinkle@ miller@ A Cadet is not a statistic; he MMA-TX.org MMA-TX.org MMA-TX.org MMA-TX.org is a person with feelings and emotions like our own. A Cadet is learning to be a man; we should be role models in decorum and demeanor. A Cadet is deserving of the most SSgt Carlos Centeno, Lupe Longoria courteous and attentive treat- USMC (Ret) Director of Director, Food Admissions ment we can give him.