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 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, 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. Services longoria@ messhall@ MMA-TX.org A Cadet is the lifeblood of this MMA-TX.org school. If we don’t provide this level of service, someone else will. Summer Camp »» 6

2019 Summer Camp Parade & Graduation Three hundred and ninety-six young men completed the summer camp program beginning June 29, 2019 and ending with the Marine Military Academy Summer Camp Graduation Parade on July 27, 2019. Though the morning weather was hot and still, it did not keep more than 400 people from turning out. Parents, siblings and other family members proudly watched and applauded the campers Most Improved and the Commandant’s during pass in review. Achievement awards.

After the parade, a graduation When it was all over the campers ceremony was held in front of the hugged their family and friends and company barracks. The drill instructors prepared to part ways with their new congratulated all of the young men friends. Phone numbers and social before their family members and media accounts were exchanged with friends. They also recognized the their “brothers” before heading home. campers who earned the Honor Man, There were campers from 11 countries and 42 states that participated in the 2019 MMA Summer Camp. 7 «« Summer Camp

Parents Quotes

“What an amazing experience for all of these plebes to cadets! Our boy wants to return for school he simply loved it!” - Jan Ange

“Our now- college sophomore son did his own investigating and approached us about allowing him to go to MMA. It was the best experience for him. We are so grateful that we listened to our 15 year-old regarding his future. Not many kids would be as smart as he was in that decision, but we are very pleased with the impact MMA had on his life. MMA is a great place.”

-Linda Taft Medina

“Thank you so much for the support, care and everything! My son will remember this unique experience for the rest of his life! God bless you all! Thank Sergeant Major Brian Olea!”

-Beatriz Ramirez Cabrera

“Thank you ALL! Our son had the experience of a lifetime!” -Cathy Hunnings Promotions - Plebe Graduation »» 8

2019 Plebe Graduation Parade New Cadet Leaders They walked onto the parade grounds the MMA battalion as cadets. They Named as “plebes” and walked off as cadets. marched alongside their company Nearly 54 young men officially joined “brothers” in the parade pass in review. Marine Military Academy the Marine Military Academy Corps of promoted the cadet leaders who Cadets at the Introductory Training Following the parade, the new cadets will guide and mentor the Corps Graduation Parade on September 14. assembled in front of their barracks for of Cadets during the 2019-2020 an informal recognition ceremony. school year. At the parade, the plebes took the This year the ceremony happened MMA Cadet Oath and then joined at the Iwo Jima Monument. 9 «« Veterans Day Parade

2019 Veterans Day Parade

Nearly 100 veterans attended the During the parade pass in review, Veterans Day Parade on November servicemen and women from all 11. People from all corners of the branches and all wars joined President region turned out for the event, which Col Dowling on the field to be honored included performances from the MMA by the MMA Corps of Cadets as they Drill Team and the Leatherneck Band. marched off the field.

Flag Retirement

After the November 11th Veterans Day parade-goers participated in this event, Parade, Marine Military Academy and which took place behind the Iwo Jima Boy Scout Troop 22 held a retirement Monument near the gravesite of Cpl ceremony for dozens of tattered . and/or faded U.S. flags. Dozens of Birthday Ball »» 10 51st Birthday Ball

54th Birthday Ball

Family members, friends and alumni The first piece of cake was served high-school education. He became celebrated with the Marine Military to the Guest of Honor, Mr. Memo Golf Company’s commander during Academy Corps of Cadets at the 54th Montemayor, a 2002 graduate of his senior year. Birthday Ball on November 2. Marine Military Academy, who is a managing partner of the largest After graduating from MMA, Per tradition, 54th Birthday Ball cake private charter airplane company in the Montemayor moved to San Antonio, was carried in by the cadet battalion southern United States. Texas to attend the University of the staff consisting of Cadet 1stLt Adam Incarnate Word. In 2006, he was offered R. Myers, Cadet SgtMaj Adrian Blanco Montemayor was brought to MMA a position at Merrill Lynch – where he Valencia, Cadet 2nd Lt Brian J. Bearie from his native Saltillo, Mexico, when had been an intern for a year. His true Jr., Cadet GySgt Carter J. Gibney and he was just 13 to attend summer camp. calling, though, was in aviation. He then sliced by Col Dowling. He loved the experience so much he was passionate about that industry asked to attend the academy for his since a young age. That drove him 11 «« Birthday Ball

to leave Merrill Lynch and move back aircraft to seven in less than two years. to MMA’s youngest cadet, Cadet PFC to Mexico to secure a position with a Montemayor later sold his shares and Octavio Baeza-Terrazas who was Born private aviation company. Montemayor went on to become partner in the in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico and became president of that company. largest private charter company in now lives in Houston, TX. During his tenure he grew their fleet the southern United States – Wing from four to 25 aircraft. He also co- Aviation. Montemayor now manages The mother-and-son dance immediately founded a regional, commercial airline Wing Aviation’s business development followed the ceremony and kicked off and began his own aircraft sales and ventures. the evening dance. This formal event acquisition firm. After eight years in the celebrates MMA’s birthday (September Mexican aviation industry, he decided The company now boasts a fleet of 9, 1965) and the U.S. Marine Corps’ to venture into the United States 33 aircraft and has a global presence. birthday (November 10, 1775). aviation market. Memo lives in Houston with his wife Claudia, and their 2-year old daughter He settled in San Antonio and invested Emilia. in a small private charter operation. That company’s fleet grew from one The second piece of cake was served Registration »» 12

January 2020 Mid-Term Registration High & Tight Marine Military Academy welcomed the MMA routine and drill. Plebes must All new students, or “plebes,” at more than 50 students at mid-term also spend their first few weekends Marine Military Academy receive registration on January 11. These participating in physical training, and a “high and tight” introductory young men started 2020 at a new outdoor activities and challenges in buzz cut. After the first haircut, school and a new home! the “Back 40”. cadets can wear their hair closely cropped. Below are some New students or “plebes.” begin All plebes become official MMA cadets transformation photos from mid- Introductory Training immediately once they graduate from Introductory term registration. after check-in. They go through in- Training one month later. processing and quickly begin learning 13 «« MMA Supporters

Platinum Club: $100,000 & Up Chairman’s Club: $5,000.00 - $9,999.99 (Ret) – FP ● Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation ● Mr. Ralph C. Franklin & Mrs. Betty ● Mr. Robert P. Moore – Class of 2001 Skokie, Illinois Franklin ● Mr. John Wayne Ross & Mrs. Melissa ● LtCol Louis R. Lepore, USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. Steven J. Gerber Ross – Class of 1986 La Mesa, California ● LtCol & Mrs. Robert R. Grider, USMC ● Ruberry, Stalmack & Garvey, LLC ● Marine Military Academy Foundation, (Ret) ● Mr. Jose L. Saenz Harlingen, Texas ● Mrs. Rosalind R. Grover – FT ● Mr. Scott Simonson ● Paul Kenneth Olson, Ph. D. – Class of ● Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation – Mr. ● Simonne Wood Revocable Trust, 1985 Mark C. Johnson – FP Synovus Trust Co., NA – Mr. James N. ● Mr. Herb Sundmacher ● Mrs. Patsy Johnson – FP Evans ● Mrs. Maria Klein – FP Gold Club: $50,000-$99,999.99 Superintendent’s Club: $1,000.00 - $2,499.99 ● Marine Corps League Foundation The Harold James Family Trust ● Mr. Alfred L. Adams ● ● Mr. James P. Meng Prescott, Arizona ● Mrs. Marian Alaback – FP ● MMA Visitor Center – Museum Mr. Richard P. Moxley & Mrs. Cheryl B. ● Allianz – Agrus ● ● Mr. Joseph Palamara ● Mr. William D. Balthrope & Mrs. Sue Moxley - FA, T, Class of 1986 Mr. Joseph Pollard & Mrs. Kathy Pollard ● Balthrope – T, FP ● Mr. Kip L. Baughman & Mrs. Stefanie R. Silver Club: $25,000 - $49,999.99 Col & Mrs. Sherman A. Smith, USMC ● Baughman – CP ● Mr. Robert H. Bruce & Mrs. Nancy Bruce (Ret) ● Biancamano & Di Stefano, P.C. ● McIlhenny Estate Mr. Tracy S. Tomlinson – Class of 1969 ● SgtMaj Richard D. Blomgren, USMCR Avery Island, Louisiana ● (Ret) ● Estate of Katherine A. Roberts President’s Club: $2,500.00 - $4,999.99 Estate of Richard M. Broe – Mr. Broe Harlingen, Texas ● ● Maj Edgar D. Aronson, USMCR (Ret) & Estate ● Mr. Joseph D. Stilwell & Mrs. Monika Mrs. Nancy Aronson – A, FT Dr. John D. Butler & Mrs. Denise Butler Stilwell – CP ● ● Mrs. Mary J. Austin ● Mr. Robert E. Connor & Mrs. Barbara ● AVA Assessment Associates, Inc. L. Connor Bronze Club: $15,000-$24,999.99 ● Mr. Curtis Dale M. Benge & Mrs. ● Mr. Brian C. Cook & Mrs. Tamara L. ● Col Christopher S. Dowling, USMC (Ret) Lorraine C. Mendez-Vojack – CP Cook – FP & LtCol Karen Dowling, USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. Paul L. Broussard & Mrs. Judith R. ● Ms. Linda S. Cott ● Mr. Anthony J. McIntyre & Mrs. Christine Broussard ● Dr. Jerry C. Davis & Mrs. Shirley Davis – T McIntyre – T, Class of 1975 ● SSgt & Mrs. Carlos I. Centeno, USMC ● Ms. Angela L. Dooms – CP ● Selective Insurance – Mrs. Linda Saggat (Ret) ● Ms. Anne A. Doran – CP ● Mr. Jock Cockroft & Mrs. Cindy Cockroft ● Mrs. Betsy Drapela Chancellor’s Club: $10,000.00 - $14,999.99 – Class of 1972 ● LtCol & Mrs. Dave G. Drewelow, USMC Dr. Roger B. Allen & Mrs. Paula Allen ● ● Mr. Charles D. Drapela & Mrs. Emily E. (Ret) ● Corpus Christi Council Navy League Drapela – CP ●Mr. Robert B. Dunkin & Mrs. Ann Dunkin D.A. Nolt, Inc. ● ● Mr. Norbert Ewers & Mrs. Ruthie I. Ewers – T ● Ms. Alice G.K.K. East – A ● Hometown Mortgage Co., Inc. – Mr. Jim ● Mr. Paul I. Fagan, III & Mrs. Helene M. Insurance Office of America – Mr. Lloyd ● B. Ezell & Mrs. June Ezell – T W. Fagan – CP Humphrey ● Mr. John P. Heiner & Mrs. Jean Heiner ● Dr. Thomas Gautsch & Mrs. Michele Mr. David C. Meyer & Mrs. Sherri U. ● – FT, A Gautsch – CP Meyer – T, FA, FP ● Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, Jr., USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Carl W. Goldston & Mrs. Mary Mr. Michael Porter ● ● Mr. Ben E. Keith Martinelli – CP ● Lt & Mrs. Harold W. Rowland, USMC ● Mr. Calvin J. Kenney & Mrs. Janie R. ● Mr. Paul Greatsinger (Ret) Kenney – CP ● Dean Mead Attorneys at Law – Mr. ● Mr. John T. Sasso & Mrs. Mori Sasso ● Mr. Brian S. Knowles & Mrs. Elizabeth David Hathaway – T, FA Knowles – T, Class of 1983 ● Mr. Javier Hernandez & Mrs. Monica ● SgtMaj & Mrs. David A. Miller, USMCR Hernandez – CP MMA Supporters »» 14

● LtCol & Mrs. David M. Hitchcock, USMC USMC (Ret) – Class of 1986 B. Alexander – CP (Ret) – Class of 1984 ● Peacock General Contractors – Mr. ● Mr. Reynaldo Almaraz & Mrs. JoAnna ● Mr. Robert S. Jepson & Mrs. Alice William T. Peacock C. Almaraz – CP Jepson – FA ● Penn Medicine ● Mr. Benjamin D. Andreozzi ● John Rock, Inc. ● Mr. Jed J. Arnett – CP ● Mr. Michael C. Jozwiak – FP Superintendent’s Club: $1,000.00 - $2,499.99 ● Mr. Charles W. Balthrope & Mrs. Missy ● Ms. Kimberly C. Kibby – CP ● Philadelphia Insurance Companies Balthrope – Class of 1980 ● Mr. Rick Killmeyer ● Mr. Paul E. Pliester & Mrs. Mallika ● Dr. Brian J. Bearie & Mrs. Julie Bearie ● Mr. Gary G. Kimball & Mrs. Sandra Pliester – CP Kimball – Class of 1969 ● PMA Companies ● Mr. Bob Begley ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Ford H. Kinsley, Jr., ● Mr. Joseph W. Pollard, Jr. & Mrs. Tessa ● Mr. John L. Bell – Class of 2001 USMC (Ret) Pollard – Class of 2003 ● Mr. Juan G. Blanco & Mrs. Cinthia R. ● Mr. Jeff Klein ● Mr. Michael Prendergast Valencia-Castedo – CP ● Mr. Steven G. Kohlmyer & Mrs. Debra ● Mr. Roland R. Ramirez & Mrs. Maria D.R. ● Mr. Robert L. Blankenship & Mrs. Erika Warden – CP Ramirez – CP L. Blankenship – CP ● Mr. David M. Koons – CP ● LtCol Larry D. Rannals, USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Gloria Boling ● Mr. Joseph Mallette & Mrs. Amber K. ● Mr. Ed Remster ● Mr. Terrence E. Brown & Mrs. Sarah L. Mallette – CP ● Dr. Glenn C. Rice & Dr. Cynthia A. Hoy Brown – FP ● Mr. Cameron A. McCormick – Class of – FP ● Mr. Robert W. Buddingh & Dr. Michelle 1994 ● Risk Placement Services, Inc. – Mr. Ryan A. Meehan – FP ● Mr. Swasey McCraine & Mrs. Katherine Komar ● Mr. Dan Carter G. McCraine ● Mr. Natividad Rodriguez ● Mr. Donato Castro & Mrs. Estela M. ● Mr. Max R. McCullough – CP ● MajGen C. Dean Sangalis, USMCR (Ret) Castro – FP ● Mr. Chris McDermott ● The Tony Sarsam Family Charitable ● Mr. William Hinkle & Mrs. Kathleen M. ● Mr. Brian L. McGee – A, Class of 1998 Giving Fund – Mr. Tony Sarsam Charrey-Hinkle ● RK Schmid & Associates, Inc. – Mr. ● Mrs. Elle Cheng ● Mr. John McKenna – Class of 1983 Robert K. Schmid ● CAPT Alfred M. Clark, CHC USN (Ret) ● LtGen John H. Miller, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Todd L. Sherman ● Mr. Donald J. Clements & Mrs. Shelley ● MMA Parents Organization, Inc. ● Dr. William D. Steeves, Jr. M. Clements – Class of 1978 ● Mr. Noel E. Murphy & Mrs. Sonya M. ● Mr. Arthur M. Sterrett & Mrs. Claudia ● Mr. Greg A. Clements & Mrs. Peggy Murphy – FP K. Sterrett – FP Clements – Class of 1979 ● Mr. Barton T. Nelms & Mrs. Lena Nelms ● Mr. J. Tom Tamlyn & Mrs. Cindy Tamlyn ● LtCol & Mrs. Michael S. Connole, USMC – CP – Class of 1975 (Ret) ● LtCol Nelson M. Olf, USMC (Ret) ● Texas Chapter, 3rd Mar Div Association ● Mr. Anthony Cortese ● MSgt & Mrs. Timothy Allen Parkhurst, ● The Walmart Foundation/Sam’s Club, ● Mr. Daniel R. Davis – Class of 1999 Harlingen – Mr. Arnold Gomez ● Mr. C. L. Deets & Mrs. B. K. Deets Donor Codes ● CDR Ronald D. Tomlin, CHC USN (Ret) ● Ms. Rocio R. M. S. Del Mar – CP ● Mr. Darrell W. Dement & Mrs. Melissa A: Advisor ● Ms. Stacey H. Valdez – CP S. Dement – CP CP: Current Parent ● Mr. James Walker & Mrs. Corinne M. ● Dr. John D. Dimenna & Mrs. Eve Ellen FA: Former Advisor Walker Dimenna FP: Former Parent ● Col Jerry C. Wulf, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. David D. Dobson – CP FT: Former Trustee ● Mr. Donald J. Zaiontz & Mrs. Ronda J. ● Mr. Brian J. Donovan – CP LT/E: Life Trustee/Emeritus Zaiontz – FP ● Mr. Robert C. Drake – CP T: Trustee ● Mr. Sergio Zarate ● Dr. William D. Duhey & Mrs. Eileen F. Class of: Alumnus Dean’s Club: $500.00 - $999.99 Duhey LT/E: Life Trustee/ ● LtCol & Mrs. Joseph J. Dzielski, USMC ● Mr. John C. Alexander & Mrs. Catherine Emeritus (Ret) 15 «« MMA Supporters

● Mr. Brian C. Edwards & Mrs. Rachel S. M. Rohr – CP (Ret) Edwards – CP ● Mr. William H. Phillips & Mrs. Jackie ● LtCol & Mrs. Terry D. Amyx, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Stanbery Foster, Jr. & Mrs. Tere Phillips – Class of 1973 Foster – FP ● Mr. Tom J. Rash ● Mrs. Holly A. Anderson – CP ● Mr. Richard C. Fowler & Mrs. Kathleen ● Dr. Mary E. Ricciardi ● Mr. Erik T. Anderson – CP M. Fowler ● Mr. Reginald C. Rivers & Mrs. Stephanie ● Mr. William H. Archer ● Mr. Alexander J. Frasca & Mrs. Ann G. Rivers – CP ● Mr. Marco A. Arredondo, Inc. Marie Frasca – FP ● RNH Electric Company, Inc. ● Mr. Jack R. Avigael & Mrs. Maria E. ● Mr. Richard Freeman & Mrs. Janice ● Rotary Club of Harlingen Avigael Freeman – FP ● Mr. Kerry E. Russell ● Mr. Richard E. Bagley, Jr. ● Dr. Burcham C. Fuqua & Mrs. Alicia G. ● Seal Construction, Inc. – Mr. Joe ● Mr. Mark T. Bailey & Mrs. Gina L. Bailey Fuqua – FP Fonseca – CP ● Mr. Joseph L. Gibney & Mrs. Patricia A. ● Mr. Joel W. Secrest & Mrs. Lynn T. ● Mr. David F. Balshukat – Class of 1980 Gibney – CP Secrest – FP ● Mr. Roger Barth – FP ● Mr. Zachary R. Habersang & Mrs. ● Mr. Walter W. Skinner & Mrs. Norma L. ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Garell J. Bass, USMC Katerine Habersang Skinner – CP (Ret) ● Mrs. Christina M. Hamblin ● Mr. Ronald L. Smith ● Mr. James M. Bearden & Mrs. Frances ● Mrs. Melissa C. Harris – CP ● MGySgt & Mrs. Stephen J. Soha – CP ● M. Bearden – CP ● Mr. Kevin N. Hunt – CP ● Mrs. Sandra Staton ● LtCol Richard F. Beirne, IV, USMCR ● Mr. Thomas E. Kolongowski – T, FA, ● Mr. John W. Sweitzer & Mrs. Sara J. ● Mr. John Benziger & Mrs. Carol Benziger Class of 1982 Sweitzer ● Mr. T. L. Berg & Mrs. E. K. Berg ● Mr. Robert D. Komnick & Mrs. Joy M. ● Mrs. Pamela Y. Tarelle ● Maj & Mrs. Charles D. Bickley, USMCR Komnick ● Mr. Spyros Ticoras & Mrs. Alexandra (Ret) ● Col & Mrs. James Giles Kyser, IV, USMC Ticoras – Class of 1980 ● Mr. William A. Boire & Mrs. Mary S. (Ret) – Class of 1981 ● Mr. Thomas F. Tims – Class of 1978 Boire – FP ● Col & Mrs. Lee F. Lange, II, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Don Van Deest & Mrs. Amy Van ● Mr. David W. Bood – Class of 2010 ● Mr. Bernie L. Lattner, III Deest ● Mr. Stephen N. Bosshard ● Mr. Walter H. Leach ● Mr. Charles E. Van Horn & Mrs. Andrea ● Mr. Sanford A. Bristol ● Col Timothy G. Learn, USMC (Ret) & J. Van Horn – CP CDR Jill Learn, USN (Ret) ● Mr. Dennis A. Wade & Mrs. Melanie S. ● Mr. Yuyao Liang & Mrs. Xujing Zhan – CP Wade – Class of 1967 ● Mr. Omar Lucio & Mrs. Nena Lucio ● Mr. Derek R. Wall ● Mr. Carlton R. Marcyan & Mrs. Ana C. ● Mr. Pete Webb & Mrs. Rachel D. Webb Marcyan – FP, FA, T – CP ● Mr. W. Kirk McCord & Mrs. Beverly B. ● Col E. K. Winkelbrandt, USMCR (Ret) McCord – FP ● Capt & Mrs. Max D. Withrow, USMC ● Mrs. Laura H. McNicol (Ret) ● Mr. Alan F. Merriam & Mrs. Peggy L. ● Mr. Terrence L. Young & Mrs. Deangela Merriam – FP N. Magruder – CP ● Mortgage Lenders Service, Inc. ● LtCol & Mrs. Kenneth Zieleck, USMC – ● Mr. Ken Morton & Mrs. Carla F. Morton Class of 1984 – Class of 1972 COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 ● Mr. Stefan Moss ● Mr. A. Robert Abboud ● Mr. Jon E. Omey & Mrs. Lori Omey – CP ● Mr. Jacob H. Adams ● Mr. Raymond J. Operacz, Jr. & Mrs. ● Mr. Allen D. Aleshire & Mrs. Gracie Stefani J. Operacz – FP Aleshire ● Mrs. Leticia M. Oppermann ● LtCol William A. Allanson, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Yevgeniy Ovchinnikov & Mrs. Alicia ● LtCol & Mrs. Myrl W. Allinder, Jr., USMC MMA Supporters »» 16

Trustees & Advisors Alumni 6% 8%

Parents 6%

Friends 80%

● Mrs. Roberta Brouse USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Ronald C. Day & Mrs. Bonnie J. ● Mr. Randolph V. Brown & Mrs. Susan T. ● Mr. James Cawley Day – FP Brown – Class of 1968 ● Mr. Ron Cheek & Mrs. Jessica Cheek ● Mr. Mario Diaz & Mrs. Ginger Ressele ● Dr. Anthony A. Bube ● Mr. Chinedu Chukwuonye & Mrs. F. Diaz – CP ● Mr. Robert G. Buehl, Jr. Chidimma Chukwuonye – CP ● Mr. Glen D. Dickinson ● Mr. Terry Burke & Mrs. Christine Burke ● Mr. Michael Clarke & Mrs. Julie B. ● Mr. David P. Dill – Class of 1967 ● Mr. James D. Burton, Jr. & Mrs. Veronica Clarke – FP ● Mr. Quan Dinh – Class of 1999 Burton – Class of 1988 ● Mr. Curtis J. Coburn & Mrs. Kari M. ● Maj Howard G. Dodd, USMC (Ret) ● Capt Ron Burton, USMC (Ret) Coburn – CP ● Capt Dan P. Dollison, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Mark Buzzard & Mrs. Vanessa ● Mr. Erin D. Cole – CP ● Mr. Samuel E. Downing & Mrs. Sara E. Buzzard – FP Downing – CP ● Mr. James E. Byrkett & Mrs. Mary D. COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 ● Mr. Lawrence D. Downing & Mrs. Linda Byrkett ● Dr. Frank L. Colunga & Mrs. Julie A. D. Downing ● Mr. Patrick A. Callahan Colunga – Class of 1975 ● Maj & Mrs. Charles B. Drake, USMC ● Mr. David Cameron & Mrs. Kristie ● Mr. Lynn W. Conine & Mrs. Beverly L. (Ret) Cameron Conine ● CWO-5 & Mrs. Dick W. Driggs, USMC ● Mr. Robert B. Campbell & Mrs. Lisa M. ● Mr. Leonidas D. Constantino – Class (Ret) Campbell – CP of 1981 ● Mrs. Judith B. Duncan ● Mr. Kendell B. Campbell & Mrs. Susan ● Sulphur River Exploration, Inc. – Mr. H. ● Mr. Albert E. Eckstein & Mrs. Jennifer E. Campbell – CP Rex Corey, Jr. S. Eckstein – CP ● Cano Produce Co., Inc. – Mr. Oscar ● Mr. Jeffrey T. Cornett – Class of 2005 ● Mrs. Sherry Ellison – FP Cano ● Dr. Robert B. Coutant & Mrs. Maria ● Mr. Kevin J. English & Mrs. Mary K. ● Mr. Eduardo S. Cardenas & Mrs. Claudia Elena Coutant – FP Richeson – FP M. Carrillo – CP ● Mrs. Cecile K. Cowan ● Mr. Robert Epling ● Mr. Reymundo Castaneda, III & Mrs. ● Mrs. Yanhong Cui – CP ● Mr. David A. Espe & Mrs. SueFue A. Alicia Castaneda ● Mr. Larry A. Darnall – FP Espe – FP ● MGySgt Bruce W. Catherman, Jr., ● Mr. Derry D. Essary & Mrs. Ann A. 17 «« MMA Supporters

Essary – FP ● Mr. Robert C. Hauser ● Capt David W. Lorenzo, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. William J. Fanning & Mrs. Bri ● Mr. Craig R. Havens ● Mr. James W. Lowe Fanning – Class of 1979 ● Mr. Archille W. Hebert, III & Mrs. Frankie ● Col John R. Lukeman, USMCR (Ret) ● MSgt William F. Festing, Jr., USMC (Ret) Hebert ● Mrs. Elaine D. MacIntire – FP ● Mr. Normann Fischer & Mrs. Kristen ● 1stSgt & Mrs. Felix Hernandez, USMC Fischer – FP (Ret) – FP COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 ● 2ndLt James J. Fitzgerald, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Adrian M. Hernandez-Valencia – CP ● Mr. Brooks T. Mancini ● Mr. Walter E. Fleming & Mrs. Catherine ● Ms. My Linh Ho – CP ● Mr. H. David Marshall & Mrs. Kathryn M. Fleming ● Ms. Nhu N. Hoang Marshall – FP ● Mrs. Patricia L. Flores ● Mrs. Janet G. Hoffman – FP ● LtCol Frank W. Martino, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Steve Flowers & Mrs. Shannon L. ● Mr. Geoffrey Austin Howard – Class of ● Mr. Terry M. Massengale & Mrs. Korin L. Flowers – FP 2006 Massengale – CP ● Mr. Scott C. Ford & Mrs. Samira C. ● Mr. Jack H. Ikenaga – CP ● Col & Mrs. Earnest A. Matacotta, USMC Ford – CP ● James Antony LLC – Class of 1978 ● Mrs. Bobbie N. Fore ● Mr. Paul S. Jennings & Mrs. Kathryn M. ● Mr. Joseph L. Matlega & Mrs. Melissa ● Mr. David P. Frizzell, II – Class of 1983 Jennings – CP Matlega – Class of 1992 ● Mrs. Araceli T. Fuerte ● The Jewelry Connection ● Mr. Craig E. Matteson – T, Class of 1979 ● Mrs. Blanche E. Futrell ● Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson ● Mr. Zeb Mayhew, Jr. & Mrs. Debra D. ● Col & Mrs. John A. Gagen, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Forrest Nels Johnson – Class of 1970 Mayhew – FP ● Mrs. Ana M. Galvan ● Mr. Russell J. Kardos & Mrs. Lori L. ● Mrs. Carolyn K. McGee ● Mr. John D. Gann & Mrs. Kristi K. Gann Kardos – FP ● Mr. Forres McGraw & Mrs. Joan K. – CP ● Mr. Andrew T. Kaufman & Mrs. Deborah McGraw – FP ● Mrs. Cynthia A. Garcia-Caceres L. Kaufman – CP ● Mr. Evan L. McInnis & Mrs. Stacey L. ● Col & Mrs. James Cecil Garman, ● 1stLt William E. Kelly, USMC (Ret) McInnis – CP USMCR – Class of 1978 ● 1stSgt William D. Kerakos, USMC (Ret) ● MCL SEK Detachment #612, BGEN ● Col David M. Gill, USA (Ret) ● Mr. Robert P. Key William A. Kurtis ● Mrs. Carol Glasgow ● Sgt & Mrs. Thomas J. Kirker, Jr., USMC ● MCL West Central Illinois Leathernecks ● Mr. Harry E. Golsan & Mrs. Diane E. ● Dr. Willis V. Kittleman & Mrs. Dorothy Det #1177 Golsan J. Kittleman ● GySgt Gerald K. McLaughlin, USMCR ● Mr. Alberto D. Gomez-Elizondo – CP ● Mr. Thomas R. Knight & Mrs. Esther (Ret) ● MajGen & Mrs. William H. Gossell, Knight ● Mr. Diego S. Medina – Class of 2003 USMCR (Ret) ● Col Edward A. Kostelnik, Jr., USAF (Ret) – CP COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 ● Mrs. Rosemary Lacy ● MSgt Thomas J. Goyette, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Brian S. Latta – Class of 1980 ● Ms. Sandy Gray ● Col & Mrs. Curtis Todd Lee, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Xiaohui Gu & Mrs. Xin Zhang – CP – Class of 1983 ● Mr. Gordon E. Hall ● Mr. Tu D. LePage & Mrs. Emil LePage ● Mr. Mark H. Hanf & Mrs. Kathryn E. ● Mr. Hang Li – Class of 2004 Hanf – FP ● Col & Mrs. James C. Lieber, Jr., USMC ● Mr. Forrest D. Hanson & Mrs. Margaret (Ret) A. Hanson ● Mr. James A. Liguori & Mrs. Diane L. ● Harpeth Hills Ladies Golf Assn – Mrs. Liguori – FP Janet Becker ● Dr. Marketa Limova – CP ● CWO3 & Mrs. Edward D. Harris, USMC ● Mr. Dongru Liu & Mrs. Yan Zhang – CP (Ret) ● MajGen & Mrs. James E. Livingston, ● Mr. Joseph E. Hass & Mrs. Jesyca R. USMC (Ret) Hass – CP ● Mrs. Linda Lombard MMA Supporters »» 18

● Mrs. Carla Merritt ● Judge Steven D. Smith – CP ● MSgt M. K. Mierins, USMC (Ret) Mr. Robert H. Smith & Mrs. Louise Smith ● CWO-4 & Mrs. Dannie A. Miller, USMC – CP (Ret) – Class of 1971 ● Col & Mrs. Clyde E. Smith, Jr., USMC ● Mr. Michael Miller & Mrs. Barbara Miller (Ret) ● Mr. Lewis A. Mims & Mrs. Martha J. ● Dr. Scott E. Smith & Mrs. Julia Smith Mims – CP ● MAJ & Mrs. Steven L. Smith, USAF (Ret) ● Mr. Erasmo Molina, Jr. ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Delvin R. Smythe, USMC ● LtCol & Mrs. Robert R. Montgomery, (Ret) USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Rodolfo Solis & Mrs. Liza M. Solis ● Mr. Armando Moreno & Mrs. Christina Southwestern Controls Garcia-Moreno – CP ● Mr. Patrick J. Spann & Mrs. Patricia ● Dr. Michael S. Muhlbauer – FP Squires ● Mr. Michael E. Murphy & Mrs. Kely Ann ● Mr. David H. Square – Class of 2004 Lambert ● Mrs. Svetlana Stepanova ● Mr. Menton Murray & Mrs. Loraine B. ● Mr. Trevor L. Stolzenburg & Mrs. Laura Murray Stolzenburg – Class of 1989 ● Mr. Wade T. Myers & Mrs. Andreanna ● Mr. Fred J. Strowbridge, III & Mrs. L. Myers – CP ● Mrs. Marilyn M. Percy Hendrika Strowbridge ● Mr. Serguie B. Ndinga-Momo & Mrs. ● Mr. Robert S. Perkin ● Mr. Duane Stryker & Mrs. Jodie L. Erin S. Murray – CP ● Mr. William A. Perley & Mrs. Carrie A. Stryker ● Mr. Jack M. Newbury – Class of 2016 Perley – FP ● Mr. Terry L. Stull & Mrs. Myra K. Stull ● Col & Mrs. George L. Newton, USMC ● Col & Mrs. O. Ivar Svenson, Jr., USMC (Ret) COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 (Ret) ● Mr. Hoa V. Nguyen & Mrs. Phuong ● Mr. Aleksandar Popovic – Class of 1992 ● CWO3 Samuel C. Tease, USMC (Ret) Nguyen – CP ● Mr. Sean C. Powers & Mrs. Heidi E. ● 1stSgt & Mrs. Gordon D. Thiesen, ● Mr. Jeremy Niu – Class of 2001 Stigliano – CP USMC (Ret) ● CWO3 Levi B. Noguess – Class of 1981 ● Mr. John M. Pritchard & Mrs. Michelle ● Mr. Anthony G. Tomassetti, Jr. & Mrs. ● COL Donald V. Norton, USA (Ret) L. Pritchard – CP Margaret Tomassetti ● Mr. Lorenzo R. Nussbaum – Class of ● Dr. Donna D. Randall – CP ● SSgt & Mrs. Kenneth D. Tomlinson, 1994 ● LtCol & Mrs. Elwin Reichert, USMC (Ret) USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Amechi B. Obigwe & Dr. Adanna J. ● Mr. Joseph E. Rhodes, III & Mrs. Peggy ● Mr. Rene E. Torres & Mrs. Michelle K. Obigwe – CP Ann Rhodes – FP Torres – FP ● Mr. Thomas C. O’Connor – Class of 1989 ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Samuel H. Roberts, ● Mr. James P. Tumlinson – Class of 1968 ● Mr. Oluwatobi J. C. Olorunsola USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. Randy F. Upright & Mrs. Karen A. ● Mrs. Joan M. Olson ● Mr. Charles W. Rod, III & Mrs. Melissa Upright – CP ● O’Reilly Bros Realty Trust – Mr. Paul T. J. Rod – CP ● Mrs. Patricia Urtado O’Reilly ● Mr. Johnny A. Rodriguez & Mrs. Rosie ● Mr. Spencer Van Ness & Mrs. Cindy Van ● Mr. Richard C. Otter Rodriguez Ness – FP ● Mr. Rudy Parast ● Mr. Kyle T. Rudolph – Class of 1999 ● Mr. Gregory C. Wagner ● Mr. Yongseok Park & Mrs. Mi Sung ● Mr. Daniel Salgado – Class of 1989 ● Mr. David A. Walker & Mrs. Janet A. Park – CP ● Mrs. Georgia P. Duff Schwartz – FP Walker – CP ● Maj & Mrs. Robert R. Parker, Jr., USMC ● Col & Mrs. William Shanks, Jr., USMC ● Mr. Jeff Webb & Mrs. Shannon Webb (Ret) – Class of 1972 (Ret) ● Mr. Patrick J. Wildt & Mrs. Kathy M. ● Mr. Joel M. Parreira & Mrs. Jean Parreira ● Mr. Vinton H. Sholl Wildt – FP ● Mr. Thomas P. Parrish & Mrs. Elizabeth ● Mr. Larry Skiles & Mrs. Marjo Skiles ● Mr. Piet L. Wilhelm – Class of 1994 W. Parrish ● Mr. Rodney L. Slaton & Mrs. Tiffany R. ● Dr. Margaret Mary G. Wilson – CP ● Mr. Francisco J. Peebles – Class of 1992 Villareal – CP ● Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Jenkins Winney – 19 «« MMA Supporters

Class of 2005 ● MSgt & Mrs. Patrick D. Ansley, USMC ● Ms. Virginia V. Cruz ● Mrs. Nancy Wise (Ret) ● Mrs. Adelina De Leon ● Mr. Martin N. Woodall – Class of 1983 ● Mrs. Allison Arango ● Mr. Jesus E. DeLeon ● Mr. Curtis Armstrong ● Mr. Trace Deneke COMMANDANT’S CLUB - $100 - $499.99 ● GySgt Adrian Arranaga, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Darrick B. DeViney – CP ● Mrs. Cynthia Word – FP ● SSgt & Mrs. Alejandro E. Diaz, USMC ● Mr. Logan W. Workman – Class of 2014 ● Mr. George L. Ayer & Mrs. Joan B. Ayer ● Mr. Jose M. Diaz, Jr. ● Col Donald L. Wright, USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. Mario Banda ● Mr. Modesto N. Diaz & Mrs. Mary Diaz ● Mr. Ron Wroblewski ● Mr. Edward M. Barrera – Class of 2003 ● Col & Mrs. A. M. Younger, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. George D. Bartram & Mrs. Miriam FRIEND’S CLUB - $99 and under ● Mr. Fausto Yturria, Jr. & Mrs. Sandra L. Bartram ● Ms. Jessica D. Doan – FP Yturria – FA ● Mr. John Baum & Mrs. Helen Baum ● Mr. Richard J. Dobson & Mrs. Denise ● Mr. JianJun Zhao – CP ● Mr. William J. Beckman & Mrs. Maria O. Dobson ● Mr. Franz J. G. Zichy – Class of 1980 Beckman ● Mr. Robert A. Dolard & Mrs. Laura Lee ● Mrs. Maddie Zimmerman ● Ms. Freda S. Bitonti – FP Dolard – Class of 1972 ● Mr. Vincent J. Zito ● Mr. David Brandon – Class of 1983 ● Mrs. Sharon D. Donahue ● Mr. Harold J. Zurlo & Mrs. Deborah ● Mrs. Antoinette S. Bristol ● Mrs. Cristina Donovan Zurlo – Class of 1969 ● Mr. Stanley Brooks ● Mr. Philip Downey ● Maj & Mrs. William A. Burtson, USMC ● Dr. Frederick J. Duffy & Dr. Wendy L. FRIEND’S CLUB - $99 and under (Ret) Duffy – CP ● Mr. Paul E. Ace ● Mr. Martin J. Butler – Class of 2009 ● Mr. Thomas L. Earwood – Class of 1974 ● Mr. Christopher E. Alameddin – Class ● Mr. Arthur A. Butler & Mrs. Catherine ● Sgt & Mrs. James T. Economy of 2000 E. Butler – FP ● Sgt John J. Elizondo, USMC ● Mr. Luis A. Alcantara ● Mr. Alex Caballero & Mrs. Jennifer ● Dr. Helmuts A. Feifs & Mrs. Elizabeth ● Maj & Mrs. Daniel Alexander, USMCR Caballero Feifs ● Mr. David C. Allen & Mrs. Peggy Allen ● Mr. James Cappellini ● Sgt Aaron Fernandez ● Ms. Magna G. Alvarez ● Mr. William Carlisle & Mrs. Felicia ● Ms. Connie G. Flores Carlisle ● Ms. Linda S. Flores ● Mr. Thomas Carpenter – Class of 1976 ● Mr. James Douglas Flowers – Class of ● Mr. Jacien G. Carr – Class of 1988 2009 ● LtCol & Mrs. John B. Carr, Jr., USMC ● Mr. Fred R. Foreman & Mrs. L. C. (Ret) Foreman – FP ● Mr. Rolando M. Casas ● GySgt Clarence B. Fountain, Jr., USMC ● Mr. Zeonovio Cerdan & Mrs. Ana M. (Ret) Cerdan ● MSgt & Mrs. Robert A. Fracasso, USMC ● Mr. Christin Cervantes & Mrs. Monica (Ret) R. Cervantes ● Mr. Earl Gander & Mrs. Judith Gander ● Ms. Amadita Chapa-Reyes ● Mr. Kyle T. Gannon – Class of 2008 ● Mr. Antonio Chavez ● Miss Carmen A. Garcia ● LtGen George R. Christmas, USMC (Ret) ● GySgt Raul Garcia, Jr., USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Kristine A. Cimmy ● Ms. Rosalinda Garcia ● Mr. John J. Clifford ● Mr. Ruben Garcia & Mrs. Martha Garcia ● Mr. Victor M. Colin Vasquez – Class of ● Mr. James R. Gardner 2016 ● Mr. Antonio Garza ● Capt Jerry S. Condry, USMCR ● Mr. Juan Garza & Mrs. Maria G. Garza ● Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Cortez ● Mr. J. Timothy Gleason ● Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Cortez ● Mrs. Celia Gonzalez ● Mrs. Leticia Cruz ● Mr. Emmanuel Gonzalez – Class of 2002 MMA Supporters »» 20

● Mr. Richard Gonzalez ● Ms. Adalia Lopez ● GySgt Victor Gonzalez, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. David D. Lopez ● Mr. Raul G. Gonzalez Padilla & Mrs. ● Mr. Guadalupe Maldonado Jimena E. Gonzalez – Class of 2003 ● Lt Colt T. Marcyan, USN – Class of 2008 ● Mr. Malique D. J. Graham – Class of ● Marine Corps League, Inc., Williamson 2008 County Det #1022 ● Mr. Robert A. Grant ● Mrs. Patty Marquez – CP ● Mr. Edward Harp ● Mrs. San Juana Martinez ● Mrs. Sarah Heiner ● Mr. Andrew A. Martinez & Mrs. Valarie ● Mr. James M. Hendricks – Class of 2014 Martinez – Class of 1990 ● Mr. Jose Hernandez & Mrs. Josefina ● Mr. Edgar Martinez Hernandez ● Mr. Joseph D. Martinez ● Mr. Tony Hernandez ● GySgt & Mrs. Frank Martinez, USMC ● Ms. Miriam Hidalgo (Ret) ● Mr. Randall L. Hill & Mrs. Diana Hill ● Sgt Donald R. Maurer, USMC ● Mr. William G. Hinkle ● Mr. Andrew J. McDaniel – Class of 2012 ● Mr. Dean S. Hirst & Mrs. Marjorie A. Hirst ● Mr. Thomas B. McDonough – Class of ● Mr. Gerald K. Hirst & Mrs. Alice Hirst 2008 ● 1stSgt & Mrs. Caleb P. Hood, USMCR ● Mr. Michael McGraw – Class of 2012 (Ret) – Class of 1993 ● LtCol Jack D. McManus, USMCR (Ret) 1988 ● Ms. Linda Huffman ● Mr. Richard B. Medill & Mrs. Rosie Medill ● MSgt Christopher J. Panzica, USMC ● Mr. Rodney G. Hunter – Class of 1982 ● Mr. Jorge L. Mejia (Ret) ● Iacunato Concrete Construction, Inc. – ● Mr. Roger J. Miller & Mrs. Barbara S. ● Mr. Daniel Perales Mr. Patrick Iacunato Miller ● SSgt Juan L. Perez, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Greg E. Mitchell & Mrs. Mechelle ● Mr. Al Perez & Mrs. Jennifer Perez FRIEND’S CLUB - $99 and under Mitchell – Class of 1978 ● Mr. Jared O’Neill Perry – Class of 2005 ● Ms. Michele L. Jenkins ● Col John C. Moffett, USMC (Ret) ● Maj John D. Perry, USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. Jinting Jiang – Class of 2015 ● Mr. John W. Moffett & Mrs. Dorothy P. ● CDR Robert C. Peterman, USN (Ret) – ● SSgt Hector Jimenez, USMC (Ret) Moffett Class of 1972 ● Mr. Martin James Johnson & Mrs. Gloria ● Mr. Jorge Montalvo & Mrs. Carol A. ● Mr. Isaac Phillips, III – Class of 2013 Johnson – Class of 1973 Montalvo ● SgtMaj & Mrs. James Poe, USMC (Ret) ● LtCol & Mrs. William M. Jones, USMC ● SSgt Jose A. Montano, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Thomas P. Powell (Ret) ● Mr. John R. Morris & Mrs. Helen M. ● GySgt & Mrs. Chester M. Remington, ● Mr. Timothy E. Jordan Morris USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Timothy J. Kashin & Mrs. Gina ● Sgt Allan J. Mortenson, USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Ester B. Reyes Kashin – Class of 1986 ● Mr. Warren R. Musch ● Ms. Frankie M. Reyes ● Mrs. Shirley A. Kerezsi ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Edward F. Neas, USMCR ● Mr. Erick Reyes Avila – CP ● Mr. Robert L. Kindig & Mrs. Theresa ● Mr. Charles A. Nordhausen & Mrs. Jo ● Mr. Jose L. Rios M. Kindig Ann Nordhausen ● Mr. David Rodriguez ● Mr. Jack L. Kittinger ● Mr. Victor Immanuel O. Olawale- ● Mr. Hector Rodriguez ● Ms. Mary Jane Koch – FP Apanpa – Class of 2019 ● GySgt Juan J. Rodriguez, USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Judith Kolmetz ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Brian Olea, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Ramon R. Rodriguez ● MSgt & Mrs. Michael G. Krauss, USMC ● Mrs. Hannah Oppermann ● Mr. B. J. Rogers & Mrs. V. C. Rogers (Ret) – FP ● Mrs. Hilda Orantes ● Mr. Angel D. Roldan, Jr. – Class of 2007 ● LtCol & Mrs. William M. Kull, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Roberto R. Ordonez ● Mr. Yudi Rosenzweig ● Mr. Ron Lantz & Mrs. Christina Lantz ● Maj Rylen B. Rudy, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Martin Longoria & Mrs. Guadalupe FRIEND’S CLUB - $99 and under ● Mrs. Sandra Y. Saenz Longoria ● Mr. Jesus Orlando Padilla – Class of ● Mr. Gerardo Salas, Jr. & Mrs. Norma 21 «« MMA Supporters

Salas Stover-Troxell – Class of 1978 (N) 542 ● Mr. Adan Saldivar ● Mr. Rico R. Vasquez ● Maj John H. Austin, USMC (Ret) ● Mrs. Maria del Rosario Saldivar ● Mr. Bonifacio T. Vega ● Irene Bacak ● Mr. Pedro Salinas & Mrs. Noemi Salinas ● Mr. Carlos Vento & Mrs. Tanya M. G. ● James William Bacak ● Mrs. Maria del Rosario Sanchez- Vento ● Thomas Bacak Cardenas ● Mr. Omar Verdin-Lazcano & Mrs. ● John J. Bojnowski – Class of 1994 ● Mr. Nicholas L. Santillo – Class of 2002 Elizabeth Bermudez-Granados – CP ● Jack H. Brouse – VMF 422 ● Mr. Clifford A. Sauer – Class of 1979 ● VMF (N) 542 Association – Mr. Donald ● Paul J. Burch ● MGySgt & Mrs. Heath L. Schaaf, USMC E. Marpe ● 1stLt Delno W. Carlton – VMF (N) 542 (Ret) ● CAPT Michael Walker, USNR (Ret) & ● Congressman Elijah Cummings (US ● Mr. Eric W. Seymour & Dr. Elizabeth R. CDR Mary Ann Walker, USNR (Ret) – Class Representative of Maryland) Seymour – CP of 1970 ● Don Gordon Czeschin ● Mr. Samuel Shaw ● Mrs. Li Wang ● LtCol Edmund H. Dowling, USMC (Ret) ● Maj & Mrs. David E. Shepard, USAF ● Mr. Clyde Watson, Jr. & Mrs. Yoli Watson “Ed” (Ret) – Class of 1977 – Class of 1983 ● Betsy Drapela ● LCDR Mary L. Shirk, USN (Ret) ● Mr. William M. Watson & Mrs. Dotty ● Karl E. Eckstein ● Ms. Suzanne M. Shirley Watson – Class of 1981 ● Capt Robert E. Fore, USMC (Ret) ● MSgt Robert H. Shutterly, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Markus Roy Werner – Class of 2005 ● William Kavanaugh Francis, II ● Mr. John A. Silva – Class of 1990 ● Mr. Mark H. West & Mrs. Laurie A. ● Sgt David Fuller, USMC (Ret) – 9th ● SgtMaj Robert F. Singer, USMC West – CP Marines RVN ● Mr. John Sirianni ● Mr. Robert Wheeler – Class of 1996 ● Patricia Glenna Garcia ● LtGen & Mrs. Norman H. Smith, USMC ● Mr. Gregory T. White ● SSgt Tyrel L. Genoff, USMC – Class of (Ret) ● Mr. Steve Wieland & Mrs. Deb Wieland 2007 ● Mr. Blake Spears ● Mr. Theodore A. Williams & Mrs. Joan ● MajGen Harold G. Glasgow, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Lendie R. Springfield A. Williams ● Jan Gray ● Mr. James Sproul, IV & Mrs. Laura A. ● Mrs. Diana Williams ● John W. Hamilton, USNA, Class of 1968 Sproul – Class of 1971 ● Mr. Matthew R. Wisely – Class of 2018 ● LTC Howard Hardwick, USA (Ret) “Nick” ● Col & Mrs. Richard H. Stableford, USMC ● Mr. Cole M. Wittrock – Class of 2014 ● Chris Heard – Class of 1999 (Ret) ● Mr. Walter J. Wood ● SFC & Mrs. William J. Stokley, USA (Ret) ● Mr. Lane Wesley Wright – Class of 2009 ● CAPT & Mrs. Michael Anthony Strano, ● Ms. Beverly York USN (Ret) – Class of 1980 ● Mr. Alex Zepeda ● Mr. John M. Swearengen – Class of 2002 ● Mr. Bryan A. Zurlo – Class of 2003

FRIEND’S CLUB - $99 and under GIFTS IN HONOR OF 06/01/19 – 05/31/2020 ● Mr. Cedric N. Syrdahl & Mrs. Loretta ● ● Daniel Burke M. Syrdahl ● John P. Heiner – Merry Christmas ● Mr. Daniel Lewis Taylor – Class of 2005 ● Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Earl A. Taylor & Mrs. Sharon A. Taylor ● Colonel Jack Jacobs, USA (Ret) ● Mr. Paul F. Terruso ● Forrest N. Johnson – Class of 1970 ● Mr. John W. Topp & Mrs. Darlene L. ● Wendell F. Johnson – Class of 1972 Topp ● General James Mattis, USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Angelita Torres ● General Barry McCaffrey, USA (Ret) ● Mr. Maximiliano C. Torres ● ADM William McRaven, USN (Ret) ● Mrs. Maria I. Toscano ● ADM James Starvridis, USN (Ret) ● Town & Country Golf Assoc. ● Mr. William (Bill) A. Tress – Class of 1974 MEMORIALS 06/01/19 – 05/31/2020 ● Mr. John R. Troxell & Mrs. Karen L. ● LtCol Arthur J. Arceneaux, Jr. – VMF MMA Supporters »» 22

– 7th Marines, Korea Stilwell – CP ● Ken Wise ● The Walmart Foundation/Walmart ● Christian E. Wisnoski – Class of 1986 Supercenter ● GySgt Larry L. Wisnoski, USMC (Ret) ● Ms. Lynda Tymchek ● Stefan A. Wisnoski – Class of 1988 ● Mr. Troy Valenzuela ● Mr. Charles E. Van Horn, Jr. & Mrs. GIFTS IN KIND 06/01/19 – 05/31/2020 Andrea J. Van Horn ● Dr. Ricky V. Alaniz – CP ● Mr. Mark H. West & Mrs. Laurie A. ● Mr. Sergio Andrade West – CP ● SgtMaj & Mrs. Gary Bass, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Ron Wroblewski ● Mr. William C. Bradshaw ● Mr. Sergio Zarate ● Dr. John D. Butler & Mrs. Denise Butler ● Mr. Blas Cantu & Mrs. Melinda G. Cantu BRICK PAVER PROGRAM 06/01/19 – ● Mr. Pedro Cantu 05/31/2020 ● Mrs. Sheila G. Davis ● Miss Gloria Boling ● Mr. Darin D. Divinia & Mrs. Dawn M. ● Ms. Linda S. Cott Divinia ● Mrs. Linda S. Flores ● Ms. Angela L. Dooms – CP ● Mr. Xiaohui Gu & Mrs. Xin Zhang – CP ● Col Christopher S. Dowling, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Gary G. Kimball & Mrs. Sandra & LtCol Karen Dowling, USMCR (Ret) Kimball – Class of 1969 ● Mr. Samuel E. Downing & Mrs. Sara E. ● Dr. E. Bruce Heilman Downing – CP MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM 06/01/19 – ● LtCol John M. Holt, USMC (Ret) ● Mr. Lawrence A. Drake 05/31/2020 ● Jeffrey Kyle Kimball “Jeff” – Class of ● Mr. Robert B. Dunkin & Mrs. Ann ● MSgt & Mrs. Timothy Allen Parkhurst, 1976 Dunkin – T USMC (Ret) – Class of 1986 ● Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian ● Mr. Paul I. Fagan, III & Mrs. Helen M. ● Mr. Natividad Rodriguez Journalist W. Fagan – CP ● Mr. John W. Sweitzer & Mrs. Sara J. ● Maria Isabel Sierra Leos “Belia” ● Ms. Donna D. Guthrie Sweitzer ● Howard Lombard “Lee” – Class of 1976 ● H-E-B Public Affairs ● Maj Edward T. McGee, USMCR (Ret) ● Mr. John P. Heiner & Mrs. Jean Heiner PRITZKER MILITARY FOUNDATION AWARD ● Cpl Stephen D. Merrell, USMC – A, FT 06/01/19 – 05/31/2020 ● Capt Ronald D. Moore, USMC (Ret) ● Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret) 9th Grade “Ron” ● Mr. Alan L. Johnson Archer J. Ferguson ● James Michael Morton “Coach Morton” ● Ms. Yvonne Keathley Class of 1972 ● Mr. Gary G. Kimball & Mrs. Sandra 10th Grade ● Cpl John Joseph Murphy, Jr., USMC Kimball – Class of 1969 David J. Stilwell ● Tyler R. Secrest – Class of 2007 ● Dr. Donald G. Lee & Mrs. Roberta Lee ● Capt Robert J. Shirk, USMC ● Dr. Marketa Limova – CP 11th Grade ● Richard Spann – VMF 422 ● Ms. Sonia Y. Longoria – CP Adrian Blanco-Valencia ● SgtMaj William E. Steigerwald, USMC ● Max- Air (Ret) – FP ● Mr. Zeb Mayhew, Jr. & Mrs. Debra D. 12th Grade ● Sgt John Haddock Stevenson, IV, USMC Mayhew – FP Odin Y. Perriaux ● SSgt Dennis Studenny – 5th Marines, ● Mr. Samuel A. McCraney & Mrs. Julie RVN N. McCraney – CP Friedrich Award ● The Kurds, killed in Syria ● Mrs. Janet L. Rios William T. Jennings ● Frederick Wilson Traylor “Fred” ● Mr. Kerry E. Russell ● David Tucker ● Mr. Noel Saez – CP Heard Award ● SSgt Edward L. Walsh, USMC “Knobby” ● Mr. Joseph D. Stilwell & Mrs. Monika Adrian Blanco-Valencia 23 «« In Memoriam

James Michael “Coach Mike” Morton

This year MMA lost a long- The Morton family moved to Harlingen, Texas in 1969 time member of their fam- when his dad became part of the MMA family. Mike ily. James Michael “Coach graduated from the Marine Military Academy in 1972. Mike” Morton passed away of While at MMA, he excelled in football, playing both of- natural causes on February 25 fense (halfback) and defense (cornerback), basketball, at his home in Harlingen, and track. He was also captain and MVP his junior and Texas. Mike was born senior year in all sports. “Coach Mike’s” athletic talent in Beaufort S.C. on led him to attend Texas A&I on a football scholarship. August 14, 1953 to Jim and Eliza- After college, Mike began coaching and teaching, which beth “Libby” would become the passion of his life. He coached track Morton. Grow- and football at San Benito and ultimately returned to ing up, Mike MMA in 1987 where he joined his father, “Big Coach,” his and family brother, “Coach Tom,” and the Marine Military Academy lived in many coaching staff. Coach Mike spent the next 33 years at different MMA guiding young men both in the classroom and on states as the field. Known for his sense of humor, outrageous wit, his father and charismatic way of storytelling, he would affection- was a ately be addressed as “Coach Mike” by his students and career players for the rest of his life. Marine.

Sgt Maj. William Edward Steigerwald

SgtMaj. William Edward Steigerwald, SgtMaj. Steigerwald retired in 1967 after 24 years serving in passed away into Jesus open arms the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1969 he joined the Marine Military on March 22,2020. He was preceded Academy and spent another 34 years at MMA which in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary included Alumni Director at the Marine Military Academy. Katherine. They were devoted to each In 1971 he became SgtMaj. of the Marine Military Academy. other. He spent most of his time at MMA helping cadets and DI's & was also the coach of the boxing team as well as William, 'Bill' was born in Dayton, Kentucky on May 2, 1925 the PFT (Physical Fitness Training). MMA's PFT qualified to parents, Frank & Stella Steigerwald during the height of for the Nationals in Washington, DC. for 5 years. He was the Great Depression; Bill was the youngest of 6 children. so proud when his son, Stephen, won the top individual award and a $2,000 scholarship in 1973. SgtMaj had 2 sons, SgtMaj William E. Steigerwald, enlisted into the U.S. Marine William (Bill), graduated in 1972 & Stephen (Steve) in 1973. Corps in 1943 at 17 years of age, after WWII began. After His 3 sons enlisted into the Marine Corps & Air Force after basic training he was sent for training in Radar Operations. graduating school as well as 1 of his daughters. SgtMaj. He was sent overseas to New Caledo-nia, the Solomon and Mary were also proud of their 18 grandchildren and Islands & Okinawa, Japan. SgtMaj Steigerwald was one of several great-grandchildren and still growing. 'The Greatest Generation', who served this Country during WWll in the Pacific & hit the beach at Okinawa, Japan. SgtMaj. William Edward Steigerwald mellowed as the grandchildren came and was better known by all for his In 1952 SgtMaj. married Mary Bowen whom he met in smile and laughter. He was a fisherman, an artist, a writer, Cincinnati on leave. They had 5 children, William David in a gardener, a coach, a U.S. Marine SgtMaj., a husband, a 1953, Stephen James in 1955, Rita Marie in 1956, Catherine dad & a devoted Catholic. He was loved by hundreds. We Louise in 1958, and Christopher Paul in 1962. will miss all of him.

In 1959, after 16 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, he was promoted to Sergeant Major (SgtMaj.), the highest rank for any enlisted Marine. SALUTING THE CLASS OF 2020 Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. ~ Albert Einstein

JOHN CHRISTOPHER ALEX- MATTHEW VALERY RYAN ANTHONY CONNOR LAYNE BRIAN JEFFREY ANDER, JR. ANDERSON BARBER BAUGHMAN BEARIE, JR. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Colleyville, Texas Friendswood, Texas Spring, Texas Yucaipa, California Centenary College of University of Texas – Texas A & M – Corpus Columbia College Louisiana Austin United States Navy Christi

RICHARD C.. DEREK T. DANG JOSEPH MAXIMUS DE LEO BRIAN E.. DELGADO CRISTIAN D. DIMOPOULOS CHUKWUONYE Wylie, Texas Mission, Texas ROBLES Corpus Christi, Texas Abuja, Nigeria Tomball, Texas Del Mar College University of Geneva College St. Edwards University Sul Ross University the Incarnate Word

ROBERT C.. DRAKE, JR. AHMED H. ELBADAWY MAXWELL E. FORTIN MIGUEL L. GARZA TRENT J. GILROY Las Vegas, Nevada Katy, Texas Austin, Texas Sabinas Hidalgo, Mexico Bradenton, Florida Texas A & M – Kingsville George Mason United States University of San Diego University TecMilenio University Marine Corps

WILLIAM J. GLISSON ANDRES A. GOMEZ GUNNAR A. HELMS XINYU HUAN DAVID G. HUNT Boerne, Texas Monterrey, Mexico Hickory Creek, Texas Xian City, China Dallas, Texas Dallas County St. Mary’s University – University of University of Liberty University Community College London Massachusetts - Boston North Texas

WILLIAM T. JENNINGS SPENCER L. KOHLMYER JINGQI KONG DAIXING KUANG MENGYUE LU Winthrop, Washington Edmonds, Washington Ontario, Canada San Antonio, Texas Beijing, China Embry Riddle University of Texas – Baylor University Iowa State University Auburn University Aeronautical University San Antonio PELAYO M. MARTINEZ JAYDEN M. ADAM R. MYERS AMECHI J. OBIGWE CONNOR M. ODELL RODRIGUEZ MASSENGALE Southlake, Texas Vernon, Texas Southlake, Texas Puebla, Mexico Montgomery, Texas Texas Tech University Texas Christian Texas A & M Arkansas State University University – College University Station

SIMEON O. OLAWALE- JOHN D. OLSON JAMES K. PARK WILLIAM C. PARRISH ODIN Y. PERRIAUX APANPA Clovis, California Irving, Texas Mount Juliet, Tennessee Francheville, France Houston, Texas California State University of Texas – University of University of Texas – United States Military University San Marcos Austin Mississippi San Antonio Academy West Point

BRIAN M. PRITCHARD ERICK V. REYES MEJIA RENE A. RODRIGUEZ GON- JACKSON M. ROSENZWEIG STEPHEN J. SOHA II Thornton, Colorado Tres Valles, Mexico ZALEZ Bloomfield Hills, Chandler, Arizona Brownsville, Texas United States University of Michigan Arizona State Marine Corps Massachusetts - Boston Texas A&M University United States Air Force University

XUEJIA TANG CAMERON S. BINGJIAN ZHAI ZHIJUN ZHANG XIHE ZHAO Chengdu, China TANKERSLEY Diamond Bar, California Shanghai, China Beijing, China The Woodlands, Texas Washington St. Edwards University St. John’s University University of State University Baylor University Connecticut Mid-Term Plebe Graduation »» 26

February 2020 Plebe Graduation

Thirty-nine young men officially joined insignia to their covers. They then the Marine Military Academy Corps of joined the MMA Corps of Cadets in the Cadets on February 8. parade and marched in unison as fully fledged cadets. At the parade in front of proud family members and friends, the young men After the graduation parade, the young took the official oath of an MMA cadet men enjoyed their first weekend of and then pinned the Marine Corps liberty with their family and friends. 27 «« Leadership Forum

He currently leads nCino’s North American sales and account management organization. Maj Glover is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Josh now lives in Wilmington, NC with his wife and three children.

He closed the lecture with three key pieces of advice for the Marine Military Academy Corps of Cadets. First, is to be present. Your journey begins now and to get where you want to be, you need to be great where you are now.

The second was to focus on what you can change and let go of the things that you cannot control. “Time wishing things were different, is time wasted.” said Maj Glover. His third and final piece of advice was to remember This year Marine Military Academy mirror and answer them honestly: 1) that you are always in charge of your had two guest speakers for the 2020 Do I represent these values and 2) Am attitude. Maj Glover finished the lecture Leadership Forum on February 28th. I upholding the standards? A person with a poem. The first speaker was MajGen David who demonstrates all the leadership Garza USMC (Ret) who opened with traits, in his daily activities will earn the In attendance were four moderators, a lecture on leadership to the MMA respect, confidence and cooperation both active duty and retired. They were Corps of Cadets. He began with of others. Major Timothy Lynch, USMC (Ret), “Courage is a learned behavior and it First Sergeant Jeffery Williams, USMC, starts with the thinking process.” The second guest speaker was Maj Colonel Jeff Kenney, USMC (Ret) and Josh Glover, USMC (Ret). Maj Glover Sergeant Major Michael Ryan, USMC. This three-time war veteran (Vietnam, served as a Marine officer for ten MMA Board of Trustees member Mr. Gulf and Afghanistan) introduced the years. He led Marines during four Robert Dunkin was in attendance as “Mirror Test” to the Marine Military combat deployments, including one well. Academy Corps of Cadets. MajGen deployment to Afghanistan with 2nd Garza first identified the 14 Marine Marine Raider Battalion and three Corps Leadership Traits: deployments to Iraq with 1st Battalion, ● Judgement ●Justice ● Dependability 5th Marine Regiment. ● Integrity ●Decisiveness ●Tact ● Initiative ●Enthusiasm ●Bearing Maj Glover joined nCino, a cloud ● Unselfishness● Courage ●Knowledge banking company, early in the firm’s ● Loyalty ●Endurance first year and has filled a variety of MajGen Garza then asked the cadets roles as nCino has grown into an Inc. to answer two questions in front of the 500 member. Annual Awards »» 28

Annual Awards

Marine Military Academy honored its • Amechi J. Obigwe distinguished cadets for 2019-20. Seton Hall University Texas Christian University • Matthew V. Anderson Texas Christian University • Simeon O. Olawale-Apanpa Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute United States Military Academy West Grinnell College Point United States Air Force Academy • Ryan A. Barber Army ROTC Lynn University Navy ROTC Johnson and Wales University • Brian M. Pritchard • Brian J. Bearie Jr. Army ROTC Johnson and Wales University • Zhijum Zhang • Richard C. Chuckwuonye University of St. Edwards Houston Baptist University • Xihe Zhao • Joseph M. De Leo St. John’s University St. Marys University University of San Fransisco St. Edwards University

• Robert C. Drake Jr. University of San Diego

• Maxwell E. Fortin George Mason University Norwich University

• Gunnar A. Helms Texas Tech University St. Marys University-London

• William T. Jennings Arizona State University

• Spencer L. Kohlmyer Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Norwich University

• Miaja P. Martinez Rodriguez Lynn University Norwich University

• Jayden M. Massengale Norwich University Arkansas State University Marine Corps Reserve Association Education Trust UT-Arlington 29 «« Military Awards

Military Awards • Drill Instructor Award D Co Marine Military Academy cadets were • Sons of The American Revolution 1stLt Adam Myers honored for their military achievement Medal during the school year. 2ndLt Spencer Kohlmyer • Drill Instructor Award E Co Cpl William Webb MMA • Daughters of The American • MMA President’s Award Revolution Award • Drill Instructor Award F Co Col Brian Pritchard Sgt Aiden Kenney LCpl Michael Ramirez

• Senior Marine Instructor Award • Sons of Union Veterans of The Civil • Drill Instructor Award G Co Maj Maxwell Fortin War GySgt Luong Nyguen 1stSgt Diego Hernandez • Commandant of Cadet’s Award Pritzker Military Foundation SgtMaj Adrian Blanco • Daedalian JROTC Achievement Awards Award • Grade 9: Cpl Archer Ferguson • The Reserve Officer Association 1stSgt Christian Bryant • Grade 10: Sgt David Stilwell Award • Grade 11: SgtMaj Adrian Blanco 2ndLt William Parrish • The Women Marines Association • Grade 12: Maj Odin Perriaux MCJROTC Award • American Leg Bronze Medal for SSgt Michael Styskal • Cadet C. Heard Memorial Scholastic Excellence Scholarship 1stLt Simeon Olawale-Apanpa • Military Order of The Purple Heart SgtMaj Adrian Blanco Leadership Award • American Legion Bronze Medal for LCpl Eric Eckstein • MGen R. E. Friedrich Military Excellence USMC(Ret) Memorial Award Maj Odin Perriaux • Theodore Roosevelt Youth Medal 1st Lt William Jennings Sgt Cole Golson • The Military Officers Association of • MMA Outstanding Senior America Award • American Veterans (Am Vets) Alumni Award 1stSgt Marshall McCraney JROTC Medal Col Brian Pritchard Sgt Eduardo Cardenas • Veterans of Foreign Wars Award • Peacock Cpl Zane Kester • Scottish Rite JROTC Medal SgtMaj Adrian Blanco Sgt David Stilwell • National Sojourners Americanism • Fifth Year Cadet Award -Award • Award Capt Pelayo Martinez GySgt James Neuhoff LCpl Magnus Velez USMC • Association of Military Colleges and • The Third Marine Division • Athlete Schools Of The US Award Association Award 1stLt William Jennings Capt Matthew Anderson 2ndLt James Park • Semper Fidelis Award Program • National Rifle Association Club • MCA JROTC Award Sgt Hudson Suarez Championship Award Capt Ryan Barber Maj Odin Perriaux • Scholastic Excellence Award • Sons of Confederate Veterans of Program • John Philip Sousa Music Award The Civil War Award 1stLt Simeon Olawale-Apanpa 2nd Lt Amechi Obigwe 2ndLt Connor Baughman

• Colonel H, W, Card Inspirational • Drill Instructor Award A Co Leadership Award GySgt Carter Gibney Capt Erick Reyes Iwo Jima Parade »» 30

The Battle of Iwo Jima 75th Anniversary Parade

The Battle of Iwo Jima was a major battle and was later killed in action. all, the island erupted with thunderous in the Pacific in which U.S. Marines and Hershel E. Williams (USMC), soon to applause. I am grateful that the Marine Navy Corpsmen landed on the island be 95, has attended the MMA Iwo Military Academy celebrates this of Iwo Jima and eventually captured it Jima ceremony for the past 6 years, day of victory and remembrance,” the from the Imperial Japanese Army. The was unable to attend this year, but was letter ended. battle lasted from February 19, 1945 sure to send a letter to Col Dowling to March 26, 1945. There were 28,851 before the event. In the letter, Williams U.S. casualties, including 6,825 killed. wrote that he was sadly unable to at- United States Navy Veteran, Seaman tend this year because his daughter 1st Class Walter Earl Flemming, an Iwo and son-in-law had medical problems, Jima survivor took part in the wreath mind you, Williams is in good health. laying ceremony this year. Then Dowling read from the letter: “I watched from the bottom of Mount There was a second wreath laying Suribachi when both flags were raised. ceremony behind the Iwo Jima The first one was small, carried by a Monument at Cpl Harlon Block’s young Marine. (USMC) gravesite. Cpl Block was a Marine from Weslaco Texas who They sent for one from a Navy support participated in the Iwo Jima flag raising ship that was huge. When the giant flag fluttered into the air and could be seen by 31 «« Rotary Interact Club

MMA Receives The Rotary Citation With Gold Distinction

MMA’s Rotary Interact Club received Pick-ups, participated in two City The club holds weekly lunch meetings the 2019-2020 Rotary Citation with of Harlingen Health Department on Tuesdays, often with guest gold distinction which recognizes their Mosquito Abatement Projects at presenters, like Harlingen Mayor Chris support of the strategic priorities of housing authority facilities, and assisted Boswell and Assistant Chief of Police, Rotary International and conducting a First United Methodist Church, on two Miryam Anderson. Each of our over well-balanced program of service and afternoons, setting up their Annual 30 members was able to attend at education throughout the year. Pumpkin Patch. least one Friday Rotary Club meeting at the Harlingen Public Library during The MMA Interact Club participated in The club normally participates in many the academic year to see how our nine service projects, the RYLA (Rotary more community service projects but sponsoring club operates. Youth Leadership Awards) leadership unfortunately, COVID-19 concerns program, the Rotary 4-Way Speech curtailed their activities. Contest, the Harlingen Save A Life program, and the Mayor’s State of the City Address.

The club’s service projects included providing an Honor Guard at the Down By The Border Annual Prom for Downs Syndrome people event, helped the Make A Wish organization with Send Offs and Returns at the airport, held two Texas Adopt a Highway Trash Graduation 2020 Dinner »» 32

Graduation 2020 Dinner

Seven senior cadets that remained at Marine Military Academy (MMA) during 4th quarter had a very special graduation dinner to celebrate the end of a chapter in their lives and the start of a new one. The event took place at Quarters One, the home of the President of MMA, Col Dowling and his wife Karen.

They welcomed the cadets into their home. Mrs. Dowling decorated their home to celebrate the senior cadets’ greatest achievements in a very beautiful way.

Cadets celebrated not only with the Dowling family and SgtMaj Bass, the Commandant of Cadets, and his family, but also with their families and other cadets via zoom.

The cadets talked about their future plans throughout the evening as they made toasts with apple cider. The night was a success with great responses from their friends, siblings, and parents back home.

It was a special moment when seniors that were not in attendance shared some words to express their happiness and joy with those still at MMA. Even though this is not the way it was expected to be, MMA did the best to celebrate our senior class of 2020. 33 «« Photo Gallery 2020 Challenges Overcome »» 34

FEMA Workers Hurricane Hanna Clean Up

This Spring began in a way that Marine Military remain om campus and complete their educational Academy has never experienced before. It started requirements. Our off-campus cadets began utilizing with words like virus and pandemic and then it had a distance learning. While still on campus the remaining name, COVID-19. On February 3rd, the US declared cadets supported the community by making face a public health emergency. On February 25th the masks for the first responders that included hospital CDC announced that COVID-19 was heading towards staff and law enforcement officers. A big highlight for pandemic status and forced MMA to make a decision the cadets was their support of the local restaurants that could affect the health and well being of over 200 and being able to enjoy the many different cuisines. cadets, faculty and staff. The President of the Academy Marine Military Academy had zero cases of COVID-19 needed to make the decision quickly. throughout Camp Leatherneck!

The cadets were scheduled to leave on March 13th for Seven of our cadet seniors were able to finish their last the beginning of Spring Break because of an earlier year at Marine Military Academy on campus. decision to allow all cadets to go home understanding that there was a possibility that they would not be able The Senior cadets that stayed at Marine Military to return at the end of the break. The other option was Academy had a very special graduation dinner to to remain on campus and finish the school year at a celebrate the end of a chapter in their lives and the rapid pace to avoid any extra travel and to return home start of a new one. The event took place at Quarters to their families sooner. One, the home of the President of MMA, Col. Dowling and his wife Karen. SgtMaj. Bass, the Commandant of On March 13th President Trump declared COVID-19 a Cadets, and his family were also present to celebrate National Emergency and initiated a travel ban stating the 2020 MMA Seniors. The cadets were welcomed that Non-US citizens traveling back from European into the home with graduation decorations abound. countries would not be allowed in the US. The same Cadets visited with their families and some of the day MMA closed the campus to all outsiders, created cadets at their homes via Zoom. The actual video “CAMP LEATHERNECK” for 36 cadets who choose to graduation ceremony was done ahead of time and 35 «« 2020 Challenges Overcome

Summer Camp 2020 Drop Off COVID-19 Test shared via social media and You Tube with the families results and directed off campus. The camper would on May 9th. then head off to their company to begin their four- In May, with guidance from the CDC and Cameron week adventure! The campers were tested in ways that County officials, MMA decided to push forward with most Summer Camps never even think of. the planning for Summer Camp 2020 with very strict COVID-19 guidelines for campers and staff. MMA They not only kept up with the strict COVID-19 rules, purchased Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Systems on July 22nd they also went through Hurricane Hanna! that were installed onto the coils of our AC systems For some of these campers it was the first time they and placed sanitizing stations as well as temperature had ever been through a hurricane, MMA on the other scanners throughout the campus. The water fountains hand has been through many hurricanes since 1965. were made inaccessible and the cadets used their The damage to the MMA campus was minimal and the personnel camelbacks or individual water bottles. MMA campers all did their parts by helping to clean up leaves also purchased three face coverings for each camper, and branches throughout the campus. Immediately these were labeled with the camper’s name, worn for after the hurricane, MMA hosted 26 contracted FEMA one day and properly laundered and exchanged for paramedics from all over the country who were sent to the next day. support the local hospitals during the COVID-19 peak. They were housed in the empty Charlie Company On July 4th MMA kicked off day one of Summer Camp Barracks. registration. This included very limited contact with the families, on-site COVID-19 testing immediately upon In the end Marine Military Academy took on a receiving the camper as well as temperature checks. challenge that no one had prepared for, we made a Parents were directed to the Cadet Activities Center plan, executed our plan, made changes as necessary and (CAC) to a drive thru medication drop off and directed came out with another successful Spring and Summer to stay in their vehicle until contacted and given the and now we are looking forward to a successful 2020-21 campers test results. Once the campers COVID-19 test Fall Semester at Marine Military Academy. results were available, the parents were notified of the 2019 - 20 Giving Report & Year in Review