20 Pages Vol. 20, No. 1 September/October 2006

MMA LeaderCurrent information for our Special Friends. Dedicated to our Cadets--Leaders of tomorrow.

CELEBRATING 41 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

DIRECT FROM HEADQUARTERS:PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESSWhen an officer on the bridge of a shipannounces, �I have the Conn,� he or sheis then legally responsible to control, ordirect by order, the movements of a ship;i.e. to give proper steering and engineorders for the safe navigation of the vessel.I assumed �the Conn� for the MarineMilitary Academy in July and will proudlyfollow in the footsteps of my eightpredecessors to continue the Academy�s41-year tradition of excellence.

Excellent academic instruction andcollege preparation are the Academy�sobjectives; superb instructors focus on thebasics that are the cornerstone ofacademic success. Most of our studentsexcel, and many raise their grade pointaverage significantly while here. But it isthe military structure and discipline thatsets MMA apart from other schoolenvironments and makes Cadetssuccessful. The Cadets receive a firmgrounding in the core values of the UnitedStates Marine Corps: honor, courage, andcommitment. Employing the Marines�ideals and work ethic, our graduates canstand up to any test or challenge.

Attending the Marine Military Academyis not a visit to Disneyland, nor is itmilitary bootcamp. Yes, we adhere toMarine Corps grooming and appearancestandards, and we wear Marine uniforms.We have a Marine Junior Reserve OfficerTraining unit, as well as a Boy Scouttroop. The daily schedule is regimented,allowing ample study and �free� time aswell as a multitude of extracurricularactivities. Our �mess hall� is lauded bymany as one of the best dining facilitiesof its kind. We pride ourselves on being acampus where drugs, alcohol, and tobaccoare not tolerated. We promote spiritual

growth by providing weeklynondenominational services, and weencourage all cadets to attend the church/synagogue/temple of their choice.

Harlingen, Texas might seem a long wayfrom home, but we are a short flight fromeither Houston or Dallas�and the campusis literally a 5-minute walk from thebeautiful Harlingen airport served byContinental and Southwest Airlines. Ourrecently completed Summer Campprogram boasted campers from all overthe United States and a number of othernations.

Thanks to a Board of Trustees dedicatedto providing the best in resources andguidance, and to a superb staff and

faculty, our graduates are prepared toexcel when taking up any challenge�andfor most, college is among the first theyencounter. As declared in our Statementof Purpose, we �stretch their mental,physical, cultural and spiritual boundariesto their greatest potential.�

I am extremely proud of our Cadets,faculty, staff, and the Academy�s traditionof excellence...and I�m very proud to have�the Conn.�

Semper fidelis,(the Marine motto, Latin for

�always faithful�)

Stephen A. CheneyBrigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret)

President, Marine Military Academy

MMA President General Cheney USMC (Ret) shares an amusing anecdote with incom-ing cadet families during MMA�s Registration Day August 12th.

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LEARN AS IF YOU WERE TO LIVE FOREVER!

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MMA Kicks Off AcademicYear 2006-2007In Fine Form

MOM IS ALL SMILES !!! MMA Admissions Director LtCol Robert Grider, USMC (Ret) welcomes incomingCadet Garrett Paylor, a transfer from another military academy, and the Paylor family to Fall Registration.

Hailing from 29 different states and 8foreign countries, on Saturday August 12thMMA�s 340-strong student body made theirway to Harlingen, Texas to begin anoutstanding year in their academic lives.Greeted at Peacher Hall Cadet ActivitiesCenter door by Battalion Staff Cadet LtColVincent Cervassi and Cadet Major AndrewDavis, incoming students and their familieswere turned over to Admissions Departmentfor in-processing. LtCol Grider, AdmissionsDirector, slapped a sticky nametag on eachcadet�s chest, while inquiring, �Do you knowwhat four words are most important to youfrom this point on?� Most common reactionsare a furtive �HELP ME!� glance towardsMom and Dad, followed by a shrug of theshoulders and a �dunno�, to which LtColGrider grins and gives the young man anencouraging smack on the back while replying,�Yes, ma�am and Yes, SIR!� For the most part,this draws a slight smile and sigh of relief fromthe young man as MMA Admissions OfficerJay Perez and Assistant Lupe Longoria begintackling the student�s paperwork.

Once checked in through Admissions and paidup at MMA Business Department tabledirectly behind Admissions, students and theirfamilies progress through THE GAUNTLET:Medical Dept. where any daily medicationsto be administered are bagged and tagged;Academics to pick up class schedules; Extra-Curricular offerings such as Boy Scouts andAerospace; Harold James Memorial Librarytable �manned� by MMA Librarian JudyKutzenberger; Harlingen Chamber ofCommerce table for parents interested in allthat thriving metropolis Harlingen has to offer;and FINALLY, nearly 180 degrees from wherethe journey first began, the MILITARY Dept.

table looms. Here the young man is directedto the table representing the company he hasbeen assigned to: ALPHA, CHARLIE,DELTA, ECHO, FOX or GOLF. DrillInstructors answer a range of questions fromparents and incoming students, then instructthe young man to �give your Mom and Dad ahug, it�s time to go!� In most cases the youngman will mutter �so long� and stare at the floor,to which the Drill Instructor will repeat, �I saidHUG YOUR MOM!� which generally getsimmediate results. With a smile and occasionalteary eye, Mom and Dad make their way tothe MMAPO (Marine Military AcademyParents Organization) table, enjoyrefreshments, and take in a Campus tour. For

the young man, his journey to excellence hasjust begun.

In-processing through Military, bags areemptied, casual clothes and personal amenitiesare tagged and sealed in boxes, standard MMAgear is issued and donned. On to MMA BarberJoe Handy for the MMA hair �cut above therest�, and then to assigned companies andCHOW in the Mess Hall. By the end of theday, most young men will have already learnedthat left always means left, and right can befound in the book of MMA knowledge entitledTHE RIGHT GUIDE. Academic year 2006-2007 is underway in a big way at MarineMilitary Academy. Stay tuned!

WELCOME BACK, CROCKER!!! Returning to MMA from a year gone by is Cadet Clay Crockerof Austin, TX. For the next year, Crocker will be hanging the �HOME SWEET HOME� banner ontheir bulkhead in GOLF Company. We�re glad to have you back, Crocker...go hard and make itan AWESOME year!

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ALPHA Company:

Cadet Andrew James Davis, son of Mr. andMrs. Bruce Davis of Aurora, CO:President�s List, Gold Star

Cadet Jason Robert Franks, son of Mr. andMrs. John Franks of Houston, TX: Dean�sList, Silver Wreath, Blue Star

Cadet Jared Loyd Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs.Kirk Ray of Plano, TX: Dean�s List, SilverWreath

At the beginning of each academic semester, Marine Military Academy recognizes cadets for outstanding academic performance demonstratedin the prior semester. Cadets earning a second semester GPA of 3.75 or above for Academic Year 2005-2006 receive honors and placement onthe President�s List. Cadets with a second semester GPA for Academic Year 2005-2006 between 3.50 and 3.74 receive honors and placementon the Dean�s List. Cadets receiving a Gold Wreath are on the President�s List for the first time with a GPA of 3.75 or above, and cadetsreceiving a Silver Wreath are on the Dean�s List for the first time with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74. Those receiving a Gold Star have been onthe President�s List for two consecutive semesters, and those receiving a Blue Star have been on either the President�s or Dean�s list for twoconsecutive semesters. Those earning recognition for their second semester�s academic performance were honored on Friday, 8 September2006, during MMA�s 2:30 p.m. Academic Awards Ceremony held in the Academy�s Phillip Yeckel Auditorium. Earning academic honors/commendation from MMA President BGEN Stephen Cheney, USMC (Ret); Dean of Academics John D. Butler, Ed.D.; Assistant Dean CharlesReininger, Ed.D.; and SgtMaj. Kinsley:

CADETS� ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTSHONORED

Cadet Kellen Lloyd Stuhlmiller, son of Mr.Ray Moralez and Mrs. Andrea Lloyd ofHumble, TX.: President�s List, Gold Star

CHARLIE Company:

Cadet Andrew Emerson Alexander, son ofMr. Richard Alexander and Ms. KimberlyAlexander of Houston, TX : President�s List,Gold Star

Cadet Emmanuel Castro, son of Mr. andMrs. Donato Castro of Houston, TX:President�s List, Gold Wreath

Cadet Steven Richard Godfrey, son ofCaptain and Mrs.Richard Godfrey ofJacksboro, TX: Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

Cadet Colt Thomas Marcyan, son of Mr.and Mrs.Carlton Marcyan of Lake Forest,IL: President�s List, Gold Wreath

Cadet Ricardo Rodriguez, son of Mr. andMrs. Rafael Rodriguez of McAllen, TX:President�s List, Gold Wreath

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CADETS� ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS HONOREDContinued from Page 3

DELTA Company:

Cadet Daniel Khalil, son of Mr. Chris Nellisand Mrs. Heusinger and Mr. and Mrs. AliKhalil of San Antonio, TX: President�s List,Gold Star

ECHO Company:

Cadet Nicholas Daniel George, son of Mr.and Mrs. Christian George of Manderville,LA: President�s List, Gold Wreath

Cadet Geoffrey Alexander Hobby, son ofMs. Mona Hobby of Spring, TX: Dean�sList, Silver Wreath

Cadet Kevin Joseph Houser, son of Mr. andMrs. Robert Houser of Scottsdale, AZ:Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

Cadet Christoffer George Latos, son of Mr.and Mrs. George Latos of Coto de Caza, CAand Ms. Hallie Latos of Torrance, CA:Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

Cadet Dong Kwon Shin, son of Mr. andMrs.ChangSoon Shin of Korea: President�sList, Gold Star

Cadet William Austin Spiering, son of Mr.Donald Spiering and Ms. Kathryn Spieringof Austin, TX: Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

FOX Company:

Cadet Dylan Michael Boldt, son of Ms.Marsene Boldt of Seabrook, TX: President�sList, Gold Star

Cadet Trevor James Davidson, son of Ms.Paula Davidson of League City, TX: Dean�sList, Silver Wreath

Cadet Travis Ryan Duncan, son of Mr.Ronald Duncan and Ms. MarciaZimmerman of Houston, TX: President�sList

Cadet James Douglas Flowers, son of Mr.and Mrs. Steven Flowers of Colleyville, TX:President�s List, Gold Wreath, Blue Star

Cadet Bryant Thomas Roark, son of Ms.Sharon Roark of Houston, TX and Mr. andMrs. Sean Roark of Spring, TX: Dean�sList, Silver Wreath

GOLF Company:

Cadet Brandon Allen-Barker, son of Mr.Riley Barker and Mrs. Elizabeth Allen ofChino, CA: President�s List, Gold Wreath

Cadet Zachary Chandler Bowen, son of Mr.and Mrs. Rob Bowen of Harlingen, TX:President�s List

Cadet James Travis Fuqua, son of Dr. andMrs. Burcham Fuqua, Jr. of Corpus Christi,TX: President�s List, Gold Star

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Cadet Kevin Nicolas Gurganious, son ofMs. Kathleen Reeves of Missouri City, TXand Mr. Rod Gurganious of Needville, TX:Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

Cadet Nikki Lee Hill; , son of Mr. and Mrs.Melvin Hill of Phoenix, AZ: Dean�s List,Silver Wreath

Cadet Michael David Karfunkle, son of Mr.and Mrs. Jeffrey Karfunkle of Spring, TX:President�s List, Gold Star

Cadet Nathaniel Edward Keegan; , son ofMr. and Mrs. Howard Keegan: President�sList, Gold Star

Cadet Preston Quintard Meyer, son of Mr.and Mrs. David Meyer of Dallas, TX:Dean�s List, Blue Star

Cadet Kyle Norman Wagener, son of Dr.and Mrs. Klaus Wagener of Redondo Beach,CA: Dean�s List, Silver Wreath

CADETS� ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS HONOREDContinued from Page 4

MEET MMA�s PROUD CROWD - 2006 National Honor Society Inductees.Sophomores: Karfunkle, Michael; Flowers, James; Khalil, Daniel. Juniors: Shin,Dong; George, Nicholas; Castro, Emmanuel; Franks, Jason; Godfrey, Steven;Wagener, Kyle; Davis, Patrick. Seniors: Landin, Tate; Hirning, Kyle; Thomas,Andrew; Houser, Kevin; Yang, Zijian; Zhang, Haotian; Roark, Bryant; Powell,Richard; Torres, Carlos.

These inductees join existing members: Juniors: Keegan, Nathaniel; Alexander,Andrew; Duncan, Travis; Steeg, Edgar; Marcyan, Colt. Seniors: Davis, Andrew;Fuqua, James; Musa, William; Bowen, Zach; Gurganious, Kevin.

�I pledge myself to upholdThe high purposes of the National Honor SocietyTo which I have been selected,Striving in every wayBy work and deedTo make its idealsThe ideals of my schoolAnd of my Life.�

National Honor Society (NHS) members are selected with regard to academic merit, integrityand strength of character. NHS strives to create enthusiasm for excellence in academics,stimulate a desire to render service--serving as goodwill ambassadors within the communityfor MMA, to promote leadership and to develop character in cadets.

National Honor Society Inductees Take Oath . . .

A HEARTY ROUND OFAPPLAUSE GOES OUT TOTHESE CADETS ON A JOBEXCEPTIONALLY WELL DONE.

OOH-RAH !

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Stacey NeavilleForeign Language

Ext. 730

Darrell NimerickScienceExt. 722

Mickie PickensSAT Prep & English

Ext. 734

Gary HowardMath

Ext. 719

Charles LaycockMath

Ext. 768

Jose MichiMath

Ext. 721

Mike MortonGeneral Services/

CoachExt. 727

Patricia FloresEnglishExt. 745

Ed HarrisBand

Ext. 630, 671

Sheila Figueroa English

Ext. 712

David AllenScienceExt. 702

Kathleen CharreyScienceExt. 701

Wendell DryeMath

Ext. 724

Diolanda DyeEnglishExt. 771

John BlackwellMath

Ext. 746

2006-2007 MMA Faculty

Cristina DonovanMath

Ext. 708

Carla HaynesEnglishExt. 706

Edgar MartinezBCAS, BCIS

Ext. 739

Erasmo MolinaSocial Science/Coach

Ext. 557, 732

Jesse PaulScience, Physics

Ext. 714

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2006-2007 MMA Faculty

Jodie StrykerGeneral Services

Ext. 748

Jada ThackerSocial Science &Naval Science

Ext. 742

College & CareerCounselor

Robin FarrisExt. 305

ROBIN FARRIS meets with all cadets--exploring serviceacademies, colleges, universities and career options.

Library Staff

Dr. John ButlerDean/Business Office Mgr.Ext. 400/240

Dr. Charles ReiningerAssistant Dean/CounselorExt. 403

Felicia CarlisleRegistrarExt. 404

Monica BalboaAdministrative AssistantExt. 402

Academic Staff

Dr. Robert RhodaScienceExt. 756

Dr. Mary RicciardiForeign Language

Ext. 738

Phil SenterfittEnglishExt. 736

Joe SousaSocial Science

Ext. 758

Scott SwinneaSocial Science/Coach

Ext. 550

Judy Kutzenberger / Ext. 530, 532Librarian

William Hinkle / Ext. 531Ass�t. Librarian &.Tech. Resources

Maria Beckman / Ext. 530, 532Assistant Librarian

Ashley SchusterForeign Language

Ext. 704

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Alpha Company Charlie Company Delta Company

Full Name:MSgt Efren L.Quilit, �Top�;H o m e t o w n :Waipahu, HIAge: 46; Yearsi n M a r i n eCorps: 22; Rankat retirement :Master Ser-geant;

Interests: Playing Texas Hold �Em Poker;Three words to describe self: Cool, Calmand Confident; Most important lesson youcan teach cadets: �It�s not how hard youfall, it�s how high you bounce.�

Full Name:SSgt CalebPayne Hood;Age: 32; Yearsin MarineCorps: 12;Rank at retire-ment: GunneryS e r g e a n t ;Wife�s name:Brooke Lynna

from Bedford, TX; Children/age: Cameron,18 mos.; Interests: Surfing, Bird-Hunting,American Literature, Swimming; Threewords to describe self: Reaching For Per-fection; Most important lesson you can teachcadets: Strength through integrity. Additional:MMA Alum �93, BA in English & Manage-ment from Abilene Christian University.

Full Name:GySgtJose R.V i l l a r r e a l ,�Reive� Home-town: LaFeria,TX Age: 48;Years in MarineCorps: 22; Rankat retirement:Gunnery Ser-geant; Interests:

Physical Fitness; Three words to describeself: Honest, Sincere, Hard-working; Mostimportant lesson you can teach cadets: �Behonest. Learn the good habits. Learn the goodthings.�

Sergeant Major Ford Kinsley,Commandant of Cadets

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2006-2007 Military Staff

Master Gunnery SergeantMichael Krauss,

Operations Chief, Ext. 602

Chaplain Chris Elliott,Academy Chaplain, Ext. 679

Ms. Monica Bates,Social Director and MilitaryDepartment Administrative

Assistant, Ext. 601, 610

Master Gunnery SergeantRaul Garcia,

Assistant Operations Chief, LE1 and LE BasicInstructor, Assistant Lead Course

Coordinator, Ext. 608

Assistant Drill Instructors

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Drill InstructorsFull Name:EdwardD. Harris;CommonlyUsed First Name:Sir;Hometown:Vancouver,WA; Age: 48; Years inMarine Corps: 23;Rank at retirement:CWO-3; Wife�s name:Heidi; Children/ages:Brianna-27; Josh-2 5 ; J a n e l l e - 2 4 ;Candice-24; Interests: Golf, Music, Fishing,Hunting. Three words to describe self: Confi-dent, Humorous, Hot; Most important lessonyou can teach cadets: �Be honest, responsibleand kind.The most important attribute youwill ever have is your character. For what-ever your character is, it will be your legacy.�

Alpha Company

Full Name:GySgt An-tonio Aguilar; Com-monly Used FirstName: Tony; Age: 46;Years in Marine Corps:21; Rank at retirement:Gunney; Wife�s name:Diane;Children/ages:/Eddie-28; Jennifer-24;Antonio Jr.-23;Albert-10; Interests:Golf, NASCAR; Three words to describe self:Caring, Fair, Firm; Most important lesson youcan teach cadets: �Be responsible for what youdo and don�t do.� Additional: �I and my familyare happy to be back at Marine Military Acad-emy.�

Charlie Company

Full Name:Larry J.Carson, Sr.;CommonlyUsed FirstN a m e : L a r r y ;Hometown:New Or-leans, LA; Age: 52;Years in Marine Corps:30; Rank at retirement:Sergeant Major Wife�sname: Gwendolyn;Children: Yonika,Karena, James, York, Lawrence, and Tony;Grandchildren: Jalen, Avery, Teya, Xavier; Inter-ests: Cooking, Woodworking, Bowling, Golf,Harley-rider, Picture-framing; Three words to de-scribe self: Firm, Fair, Consistent; Most impor-tant lesson you can teach cadets: �Get reachablegoals and GO FOR IT.�

Delta Company

Full Name:GySgtFrank Martinez, Sr.Commonly Used FirstName: Frank; Home-town: San Antonio,TX Age: 48; Years inMarine Corps: 20;Rank at retirement:E-7 Gunnery Ser-geant; Wife�s name:Veronica; Children/ages: Frank Jr.-23; Mario-16; Elva-12 In-terests: To become MMA Board Member;Three words to describe self: Motivator, Fair,Mentor; Most important lesson you canteach cadets: �Responsibility and how to be-come a good citizen.�

Echo Company

Full Name:GySgtErnesto Montemayor;Hometown:SantaRosa, TX; Age: 51;Years in Marine Corps:20; Rank at retirement:Gunnery Sergeant;Wife�s name: Irene;Children/ages: Larry(stepson)-37, Loretta-(stepdaughter)-35,Lenny-28, Elisa Marie-20, Sylvia Ann-19; Inter-ests: Enjoying time with family and grandchil-dren; Three words to describe self: Fair, Fair, andFair; Most important lesson you can teach cadets:�Never quit. All problems have solutions. Whenin doubt--just ask, seek and knock.�

Fox Company Golf Company

Full Name:Albert�Al� Wilson, Jr.;Hometown: FortLauderdale, FL.Age: 58; Years inMarine Corps: 30;Rank at retirement:Sergeant Major;W i f e � s n a m e :MaryAnn; Children/ages: 3 girls-22,32,36 and 1 boy-34; 12 grandkids, even split: 6girls, 6 boys! Interests: Fishing, Motorcycles;Three words to describe self: Dedicated, Fair,Understanding; Most important lesson youcan teach cadets: �Be accountable, alwaysdo the right thing, not the popular one.�

Assistant Drill InstructorsEcho Company Fox Company Golf Company

Full Name:GySgt FelipeLandin;H o m e t o w n :B ro w n s v i l l e ,TX Age: 56;Years in MarineCorps: 20;Rank at retire-ment: GunnerySergeant; Inter-

ests: Spending time with family; Threewords to describe self: Hard-charger,Motivator, Dedicated; Most important les-son you can teach cadets: �Leadership anddiscipline.�

Full Name:MSgt RobertF r a c a s s o ;C o m m o n l yUsed FirstName: Rob ;Age: 40; Yearsin MarineCorps: 21years, 8 mos.;Rank at retire-

ment : Master Sergeant ; Interests:NASCAR, Hunting, Fishing; Threewords to describe self: Loyal, Enthusias-tic, Hard Working; Most important les-son you can teach cadets: �Lesson to CA-DETS: Know yourself and seek self-im-provement .�

Full Name:SSgtJose A. Jaramillo,�Jay� Hometown:San Benito, TXAge: 50; Years inMarine Corps: 18(2 years-U.S.Army, 4 years TXNational Guard);Rank at retirement:Sergeant First

Class; Wife�sname: Lydia; Children: 2 daugh-ters; Interests: Challenging my mind and body;Three words to describe self: Adapt, Improvise,Overcome; Most important lesson you can teachcadets: �Be flexible...let time push you whenencountering life�s problems.� Additional: �Lifehas many ways to travel. Only YOU can makethat decision.�

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MMA Cadet Promotions 2006-2007

ALPHABECERRA-SINGLETARY, ALBERTO J/Cadet Private First Class/ Squad MemberBERTALOT, DANIEL/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon SergeantBLAINE, ADAM E/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberBRYANT, DANIEL A/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberCERNA, ARTURO A/Cadet Corporal/CO Guidon BearerCERVASSI, VINCENT R/Cadet Lieutenant Colonel/Battalion Commanding OfficerCHATELLE, MICHAEL J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberCLEMENT, ANTHONY J/Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad MemberCOLWELL, NICHOLAS G/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberDAVIS, ANDREW J/Cadet Major/Battalion Executive OfficerFITCH, RYAN J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberFRANKS, JASON R/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantFRASCA, ADRIAN J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberGENOFF, TYREL L/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderHUME, ZACHARY A/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberMAJOR, RICHARD P/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberMCDONOUGH, THOMAS B/Cadet First Sergeant/Company First SergeantNAUGHTON, TIMOTHY M/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberNYE, MICHAEL K/Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad MemberPAZ, LUIS A/Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerPLANK, RABY B/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Public Affairs OfficerRAY, JARED L/Cadet Corporal/Platoon GuideRODRIGUEZ, DAVID/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderRODRIGUEZ, JAMES/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderRODRIGUEZ, LIONEL/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderSHAW, MARK A/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberSPINGOLA, PHILLIP G/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderSTEPHENSON, CHARLES C/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberSTUHLMILLER, KELLEN L/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderWHITEHEAD, BRANDON J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberWHITFIELD, DAVID J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member

CHARLIEAKIN, WILLIAM C/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon GuideALEXANDER, ANDREW E/Cadet First Sergeant/Company First SergeantALIDINA, AADIL/Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff OfficerCASTRO, EMMANUEL/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderDAI, TIAN W/Cadet Sergeant/Guidon BearerEWTON, ALBION R/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon SergeantFILICE, ANTHONY D/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderGODFREY, STEVEN R/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon SergeantGOMEZ, LUIS E/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderGONZALEZ, ANDREW S/Cadet Lance Corporal/Squad LeaderHAMILTON, CURTIS C/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberHIRNING, KYLE N/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderJACKSON, TRENTON C/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberJACOBS, JAKE L/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberJUAREZ SALAZAR, ALEJANDRO/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberLOPEZ, JUAN P/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberLANDIN, TATE R/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderMARCYAN, COLT T/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantMEJIA MUNOZ, ALFONSO/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberPATRIQUIN, THOMAS E/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderPHILLIPS, ZACHARY J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberPOTTER, ROBERT A/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberRODRIGUEZ, RICARDO/Cadet Corporal/Squad LeaderRUWALDT, CHRISTOPHER A/Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerSMITH, TAYLOR J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberSTEEG, EDGAR E/Cadet Sergeant Major/Battalion Sergeant MajorTAPIA-CERVANTES, JOSE J/Cadet Private First Class/Squad Member

DELTAENOS JR., JIMMY G/Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerHARRISON, ERIC M./Cadet Staff Sergeant/Public Affairs OfficerMARTINEZ, JOSE M/Cadet Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantMUSA, WILLIAM M/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderPOWELL, RICHARD J/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderTAYLOR, JAMES N/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderTHOMAS, ANDREW B/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander

ECHOBOSQUE, ALEXANDER G/Cadet Private First Class/Squad MemberGEORGE, NICHOLAS D/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon SergeantGONZALEZ DE LEON, ANGEL/Cadet Sergeant/Squad LeaderHILLARD, STEVEN T/Cadet Private First Class/Squad LeaderHOUSER, KEVIN J/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderHUDNALL, TAYLOR D/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantJACKSON, JONATHAN T/Cadet Private First Class/Squad LeaderKUHR, MICHAEL T/Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team LeaderLATOS, CHRISTOFFER G/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Public Affairs OfficerLINTON, THOMAS N/Cadet Private First Class/Squad LeaderNORDBAK, CAMERON T/Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerPACE, ALEXANDER G/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon SergeantRAY, TYLER W/Cadet Lance Corporal/CO Guidon BearerROLDAN JR., ANGEL D/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderSECREST, TYLER R/Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff OfficerSIERRA, MANUEL A/Cadet First Sergeant/Company First SergeantTACKITT, COTEY J/Cadet Private First Class/Fire Team LeaderTORRES-GONZALEZ, CARLOS N/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon Commander

FOXCORSENTINO, JAMES P/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderDUNCAN, TRAVIS R/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Band Drum MajorFLOWERS, JAMES D/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon SergeantHOFF III, FREDERICK C/Cadet First Lieutenant/Public Affairs OfficerLI, ASHWICK Y/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon SergeantMARTINEZ, ANDREW J/Cadet Sergeant/CO Guidon BearerMOLINA CADENA, JORGE/Cadet Staff Sergeant/CO Supply SergeantMOTHERAL, ROBERT B/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Platoon CommanderROARK, BRYANT T/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantSOOBY, DEREK W/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Platoon CommanderTORRES-AMAYA, JULIO C/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerZHANG, HAOTIAN/Cadet First Lieutenant/Public Affairs Officer

GOLFBOWEN, ZACHARY C/Cadet Captain/Company CommanderBRACKEN, ROBERT A/Cadet Sergeant/Squad LeaderFUQUA, JAMES T/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderGANNON, KYLE T/Cadet First Sergeant/Company First SergeantGRAHAM, MALIQUE D/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon GuideGURGANIOUS, KEVIN N/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Platoon CommanderHARDEE, WILLIAM M/Cadet First Lieutenant/Company Executive OfficerHILL, NIKKI L/Cadet Second Lieutenant/Public Affairs OfficerKARFUNKLE, MICHAEL D/Cadet SergeantSquad LeaderKEEGAN, NATHANIEL E/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Company Gunnery SergeantLIANTONIO, JAMES D/Cadet Sergeant/Platoon GuideMENNIS, GANNON G/Cadet Sergeant/Squad LeaderMEYER, PRESTON Q/Cadet First Lieutenant/Battalion Staff OfficerPOWERS, BRIAN T/Cadet Sergeant/Squad LeaderSHUFFIELD, AUSTIN G/Cadet Gunnery Sergeant/Band NCOICTELOR, DANIEL S/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon SergeantWAGENER, KYLE N/Cadet Staff Sergeant/CO Education SNCOYELLIN, KAMERON Z/Cadet Staff Sergeant/Platoon SergeantYERIAN, FLINT C/Cadet Sergeant/Squad Leader

The following named CADETS have earned promotion to theRank and Billet indicated below: *

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The eighth grade Leatherneck VISA team began their volleyball season onThursday, 14 September at home against First Baptist Church of Brownsville.After initial briefing from officials, the Leathernecks won the coin toss andopening serve. Cadet De La Garza of Delta Company, Cadet Licardo ofCharlie Company, and Cadet Parrott from Fox Company teamed up toprovide 12 perfect sets to Cadet Hilliard of Golf Company who thenslammed the ball out of reach of the opposing players. Cadet Crum ofGolf Company rattled off 20 points from behind the service line beforeFirst Baptist was able to take control of the serve...truly a thing of beauty!The score of the first game was: MMA 25 � First Baptist Church Brownsville6. OOH-RAH! In the second game, First Baptist Church began with theball on the serve. Although they jumped out ahead and enjoyed a brief lead,it was dominating pressure from the Leathernecks that provedinsurmountable. The score of the second game: MMA 25 � First BaptistChurch Brownsville 12. OOH-RAH, OOH-RAH!!! Facing off on Tuesday,19 September, vs. St. Paul Lutheran, from opening serve until final volleyit would prove to be the toughest test of the year for VISA Leathernecks.The hard fought battle sent the score see-sawing back and forth. Thanks todominating plays at the net, the fighting Leathernecks came out on top:MMA 25-St. Paul Harlingen 23. Second game was much like the first--another well-played and hard-fought battle. In the end, VISA Leathernecksproved too much to handle and ended with a score of: MMA 25-St. PaulHarlingen 18. VISA Leathernecks are 2 and 0 on the season.

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LEATHERNECK VISA �06

MMA�s Leatherneck Cross Country warriors started the season in fine form at the August 19th San Benito Invitational--an unusually warm and windlessmorning. The course was a typical South-Texas flat 3-mile circuit that looped around Bertha Cabaza Junior High School. With 61 runners in our divisionthe top time came in at 19:02. Cadet Ezzell earned a medal for his 8th place finish with time of 19:53. Cadets Colwell, Watters, Stillion, Trevino,Saldivar and Sevilla also participated in the race. This year�s team formed on Wednesday, August 16th, and MMA Leathernecks had two practices priorto this race. Breaking out the Nike�s on August 26th, MMA Leathernecks participated in the Donna Invitational Cross Country Meet. As in the weekprior, the course was a typical South-Texas flat 3-mile circuit that looped around Donna High School. With approximately 200 runners in our division, thetop time was 17:45. Cadet Powell earned a medal for his 5th place finish with time of 18:37. Cadets Ezzell, D. Rodriguez, Adair, Watters, Hume,Franks, Saldivar, Trevino, Sevilla, and Powers also participated in the race. Cadets Webster and Stillion participated in the 2-mile freshman race with83 other runners from across the Valley. Forging ahead on September 2nd, MMA Leathernecks entered the Edcouch-Elsa Invitational Cross CountryMeet. With approximately 111 runners in our division the top time was 17:51. Cadet Powell led the race up until the last three-hundred yards. Fendingoff several attacks for the lead position, Powell had exhausted his energy and was unable to muster a sprint into the finish line. Powell earned a medal forhis 3rd place finish with a time of 17:56. Cadet Ezzell also earned a medal for his 7th place finish with a time of 18:51. Cadets D. Rodriguez, Hume,Watters, Franks, Saldivar, Sevilla, Braken, and Trevino also participated in the race. Cadet Stillion participated in the 2-mile freshman race with 60others from across the Valley and finished 29th.

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The Cycling Leathernecks have begun training, starting strong withfive cyclists. Two are returning cyclists from last year: CadetsMichael Gill and Michael Karfunkel both from Golf Company.Three new cyclists join the team this year: Cadets ChaselinMartin from Fox Company, Matthew Towne from EchoCompany, and Robert Underwood from Alpha Company. Theteam is coached by Earl Gander, assisted by SSgt Jaramillo.

The riders average around 15 miles a day on their training rides.Coach Gander expects to increase the length of the rides to about20 miles a day starting the third week of practice. After four weeksthe team will then increase to 25 and 30 miles a day, which is themaximum amount of miles they can fit into the 90-minute activityperiod. As training progresses the team will take longer rides of40 to 70 miles on Saturdays or Sundays in preparation forcompetition in cycling events. The Team participates in local ridesand races located near Harlingen and are currently training forBicycle Beach Bash at South Padre Island the first weekend inDecember.

LEATHERNECK CYCLING �06

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LEATHERNECK FOOTBALL �06

# Names/Hometown Height Weight 2 Courtney Jr., Scott/Baytown, TX 5�7" 145 3 Smith, Taylor/Telluride, CO 5�4" 120 5 Linton, Thomas/Mapleton, UT 5�11" 150 7 Aldredge, Jeffrey/Many, LA 6�4" 210 8 Landin, Tate/Brownsville, TX 5�10" 155 11 Ray, Tyler/Deer Park, TX 5�6" 150 12 Nordbak, Cameron/Downey, CA 5�6" 175 18 Marshall, Trey/Westminster, MD 6�0" 170 20 Stringer, Jacob/Houston, TX 5�9" 170 21 Shepherd, Lawrence/Oakland, CA 5�8" 145 22 Hillard, Steven/Hallsville, TX 5�4" 120 24 Brundrett, Paul/Scurry, TX 6�0" 160 28 Kuhr, Travis/Wichita, KS 5�10" 150 29 Marcyan, Colt/Chicago, IL 5�10" 160 32 Alexander, Andrew/Houston, TX 5�7" 160 34 Ruffin, Andrew/Houston, TX 6�2" 185 35 Hardee, Billy/Houston, TX 5�9" 185 40 Fox, Caleb/Louisville, KY 5�11" 180 45 Rodriguez, Ricky/McAllen, TX 5�8" 195 48 Torres, Carlos/Tamaulipas, Mexico 5�7" 190 50 Escher, Eric/The Woodlands, TX 5�10" 200 51 Sooby, Derek/Houston, TX 5�9" 185 52 Paul II, Brian West/Lake Placid, FL 5�10" 165 54 Cook, Zachary/Fort Worth, TX 5�10" 230 55 Frasco, Adrian/Piedmont, CA 6�2" 230 56 Sanchez, Andres/Reading, MA 5�7" 245 62 Bearden, Curtis/Fort Worth, TX 6�3" 200 65 Liguori, James/San Carlos, CA 6�0" 250 66 Jackson, John/Plano, TX 5�11" 220 70 Singletary, Alberto/Hilo, HI 6�2" 275 72 Bowen, Zack/Harlingen, TX 6�0" 205 75 Tipton, Park/Houston, TX 5�11" 205 76 Quintero, Eduardo/Mexico 5�8" 305 77 Morales, Fernando/San Diego, CA 5�4" 180 81 Moynihan, Kyle/Mandeville, LA 6�0" 155 82 Gurganious, Kevin/Missouri, TX 5�7" 145 84 Klein, Tyler/Santa Rosa, CA 5�10" 145 85 Pheiffer, Yates/San Antonio, TX 5�11" 145

LEATHERNECK FOOTBALL STAFF: TOM MORTON, HEAD COACH and ATHLETIC DIRECTOR; SCOTT SWINNEA,DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR; MIKE MORTON, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR; EDGAR MARTINEZ, ASSISTANT LINE;TITO AGUIRRE, SECONDARY COACH; and RUBEN GARCIA, ASSISTANT COACH.

2006 Football ScheduleDate OpponentAug 19 Rio Hondo(Scrimmage)@ MMAAug 25 Progreso H.S. (Scrimmage)@ MMAAug 31 Santa Rosa @ MMA; L 13-35Sep 8 Univ of Tamaulipas @ MMA; W 41-0Sep 15 Progreso @ MMA; L 25-33Sep 22 OpenSep 29 La Villa @ MMAOct 5 OpenOct 14 San Antonio Holy Cross - AwayOct 20 Antonian College Prep - AwayOct 26 St Joseph Academy Brownsville @ MMANov 3 **Univ of Tamaulipas @ MMANov 10 San Antonio Central Catholic@ MMA**Parents Weekend/Homecoming/Birthday Ball

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We know that all of you are looking forward to Parents Weekend that will beupon us in six weeks. During that time you will visit with your sons teachers,watch a winning football team as we play Tamaulipas, view a wonderful Saturdaymorning parade and attend the Anniversary Birthday Ball, but most importantly,spend quality time with your son.

From the moment that you arrive for Parents Weekend you will have theopportunity to bid on items that will be displayed for our annual silent auction.The purpose of this auction is to raise money for projects that will benefit all ofour cadets. The money raised will be used for the following new projects: Newmattresses are being purchased for the cadets and through the generosity of theParents Organization the majority of the cost for the mattresses has been funded.The remaining cost will be supplemented through the silent auction. We are alsoattempting to raise the remaining funds necessary to complete our new confidencecourse.

The goal for the silent auction is $75,000.00 to ensure that each of these newprojects are funded. The auction requires a tremendous amount of teamworkfrom all MMA staff and parents and we will work hand-in-hand with you toensure a successful outcome. Without your support the silent auction will not bea success.

We need your assistance! The silent auction is not a garage sale and we needdonated items that are tasteful and will attract a good price. In addition tomerchandise, we are asking parents to donate such items as time-shares, airlinetickets, fishing and guided hunting trips and sports tickets. We will then be ableto put certain donated items in a package that will make the auction item moreappealing.

We have included a sheet with this letter and ask that you return the sheet alongwith the item that you wish to contribute to the Development Department attn:Connie Flores no later than the 2nd of November. Please place a value on theitems that you are donating so we can mark each item appropriately. We are alsocontacting each company mom and asking that they work with their companiesto make this the most successful silent auction ever. If every family averagesspending $200.00 at the auction we will reach our goal of $75,000.00, all ofwhich will benefit our cadets.

Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you forwhat we believe will be one of the most enjoyable weekends of the academicyear. Please donate items so we can reach our goal.

PENNED FROM THE DESK OFLTCOL ROBERT GRIDER, USMC (RET)

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Calling ALL Parents!Calling ALL Grandparents!

Join MMA Parents Organization (MMAPO).

Membership dues are $40 for the 2006-2007 school year.All MMA parents, guardians and grandparents are eligiblefor membership.� Be informed: Members-Only Access to MMAPO Forum

� Be involved: Vote on how to spend MMAPO fundsand

�Help YOUR son�s company win a steak cookout!The company with most MMAPO members as of

1000 4 November 2006 wins a grilled steak cookout,courtesy of MMAPO.

JOIN TODAY!

Membership forms are located at www.mmaparents.org orfill out the form below and forward, along with DUES, to:

Terry Garcia-Gannon400 Fritz Lane

Denton, TX 76208tgannon@ix.netcom.com

940-321-2230 (home phone)�940-497-2460 (fax)940-367-1423 (cell)

MMA Parents Organization2006-2007 Membership Registration

Parent Guardian Grandparent

Cadet:Company:Cadet DOB: ___/___/___ Grade:Street Address:

City: ST: Zip:Country, if not U.S.:Home Phone:Office Phone:Cell Phone:Main E-Mail:Alternate E-Mail:Check Method of Payment:___ Cash $___ Check $ Check #:

Make checks payable to MMA Parents Organization.___ Credit Card (Circle) American Express Discover Mastercard VISAName on card:Total CHARGE:Card Number:Expiration Date:Phone Number:Billing Zip Code:Signature:

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2006 BIRTHDAY BALL WEEKEND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

General Information

Thursday, 2 November 2006All Day Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Drop off items for Silent Auction2030 Courtyard by Marriott - HRL Parents Organization Reception

Friday, 3 November 20060730-0830 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Parent�s Reception Pick up your Cadet�s class schedule and nametag0730-1700 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Silent Auction0835-0845 Front of Coleman Hall Color�s Ceremony0850-1205 Various Classrooms Classroom Open House Follow your Cadet�s Class Schedule:

0850 - 0905 1st Class Period (CP)0910 - 0935 2nd Class Period (CP)0940 - 1005 3rd Class Period (CP)1010 � 1035 4th Class Period (CP)1040 - 1105 5th Class Period (CP)1110 - 1135 6th Class Period (CP)1140 � 1205 Military Period � Meet w/DI�s

1215-1400 Neuhaus Mess Hall 2nd Mess (Lunch) $4.00/Cadet Guest1400-1630 Various Classrooms Parent/Teacher/DI Conferences Schedule appointment(s) on sign up sheets on teachers doors1700-1815 Neuhaus Mess Hall 3rd Mess (Dinner) $4.00/Cadet Guest

1900 Bowman Stadium Football Game MMA -vs- University of TamaulipasLiberty call after Game For Cadets authorized overnight liberty with parent�s present-

Cadets check-out with Drill InstructorPlease make sure you pick up medications if needed

Saturday, 4 November 20060730 Company Area Overnight Liberty Expires For Cadets authorized liberty with parent�s - Check-in with DI0730-0900 Neuhaus Mess Hall Pancake Breakfast $3.00/ Cadet Guest0800-0930 Yeckel Hall Auditorium Parent�s Organization Meeting1000 Iwo Jima Parade Ground Cadet Parade1100-1900 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Silent Auction Items may be picked up until 23301730 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Flowers Corsage Pick up until 1930

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1730-2000 Neuhaus Mess Hall Anniversary Ball Reception Company schedule as follows: Hors d�oeuvres 1730 - 1815 Alpha and Charlie Company

1815 - 1900 Delta and Echo Company1900 - 1945 Fox and Golf Company

1830 King Athletic Center 41st Anniversary Ball Music commences2000-2330 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Silent Auction Items Pick up2030 King Athletic Center Anniversary Ceremony Traditional Cake Cutting Ceremony2100-2300 King Athletic Center Dancing Begins with Mother/Son Dance2300 Company Area Liberty Commences For Cadets authorized overnight liberty with parents present- check out with Drill Instructor

Please make sure you pick up meds if needed

Sunday, 5 November 20060900-1130 Neuhaus Mess Hall Brunch $5.00/ Cadet Guest1000-1800 Peacher Hall Cadet Activity Ctr. Silent Auction- Pick Up Items Deadline to Pick Up Items1300 Liberty Call For Cadets not with parents1730 Neuhaus Mess Hall 3rd Mess (Dinner)1900 Liberty Expires For ALL Cadets

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The MMA INTERACT Club, sponsored by theHarlingen Rotary Club, commences its seventh yearat the Academy. This year�s officers include C/Captain Zachary Bowen�President; C/SecondLieutenant James Fuqua�Vice President; C/SecondLieutenant Kevin Gurganious� Secretary; and C/Major Andrew Davis�Public Affairs. The Club worksclosely with the Harlingen Rotary Club allowingcadets to meet members of the community as wellas performing community service. The INTERACTClub serves evening meal each third Thursday ofthe month at Loaves and Fishes, supports theannual Rotary Shrimp Fest fundraiser, assists withthe annual Ocelot Festival held at the Academy,attends Rotary Friday noon scheduled meetings,and various other community service-mindedprojects...even participating in the Annual RotarySpelling Bee and 4-Way Speech contests! The Clubis also most fortunate to have the opportunity tosend TWO juniors each and EVERY year to a 3-dayleadership camp, RYLA, attended by approximately200 juniors from throughout Southern Texas. TheClub meets each Tuesday at noon in the PresidentsMess and this year are inviting members of Rotaryand the community to give a short presentation ontheir respective career path, then entertainquestions. Brigadier General Steve Cheney startedthe year with his presentation, �Military As ACareer�.

INTERACT CLUB: Learn As You LUNCH

ABOUT FACE! WHAT�S GOING ON ABOUT CAMPUS...

KEY CLUB: Key to a Young Leader�s Future

The MMA KEY Club, sponsored by Kiwanis International, commencesits seventh year at the Academy. This year�s officers include C/MajorAndrew Davis�President; C/Gunnery Nathaniel Keegan�VicePresident; and C/Sergeant Flint Yerian� Secretary. Worldwide, KEYClub members tally over 210,000 with 4,500 clubs. MMA membershiptotals 51. The Club develops initiative and leadership, providesexperience in living and working together in services to school andcommunity in preparation for useful citizenship. MMA KEY Clubprovided valuable assistance (including clean-up and tear-down) forthe annual Muscular Dystrophy Association�s Labor Day Telethonand will participate in Harlingen Recycle Center Clean-Up, RioReforestation, Harlingen Historic Cemetery Clean-Up, Harlingen�Trash Bash,� American Cancer Society�s Relay For Life, Feast ofSharing, and a joint fundraising effort with UNICEF: �Kick HIV/AIDSOut of Kenya.�

SANDS OF IWO JIMA. MMA Visitor Center Volunteerand IWO JIMA Survivor Joe Kight got quite a surprisewhen he opened mail from his �pen pal� LTCOL MarkL. Roberts, USMC, currently stationed in Okinawa. Itseems that since Joe and Mark first met in Guam 11years ago marking the 50th Anniversary of U.S. captureof Iwo Jima, Mark made a return journey to mark the61st Commemoration and sent Joe the sand to proveit. Mark writes, �This time, I traveled around the Islandwith MajGen Fred Haynes and writer James Warrenwho is writing a new book about the 28thMarines...Time sure flies by. It has already been 11years from OUR meeting on Guam during the 50th.�MMA sends out best wishes to both. SEMPER FI!

LIKE SANDS THROUGH THEHOUR GLASS...

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MMA�S INCOMING PRESIDENT BGEN STEPHEN CHENEY,USMC (RET) WELCOMES THE �WELCOMERS� ATRECEPTION. MMA�s President BGEN Stephen Cheney,USMC (Ret) addressed the crowd gathered onWednesday, August 30th, Harlingen Country Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., thanking them for the warm welcome. Notmissing a beat, BGEN Cheney reminded all with youngsons that Marine Military Academy offers a uniquesecondary education right here in the Rio GrandeValley...and excellence in education is the name of MMA�sgame! Community leaders including City of Harlingen andboth Harlingen Chambers of Commerce, U.S. BorderPatrol, Valley International Airport Board, Valley TransitCompany Board, and Valley Baptist Medical Center Boardwere among those who attended.

9/11 Celebration of the American SpiritBoy and Girl Scouts of America and Marine Military Academyjoined forces on Monday, 11 September, 6 p.m. to recognize andcelebrate the American Spirit, in honor of our American heroes�past and present, uniformed or otherwise�in an effort to makecertain these heroes will never be forgotten. Rio Grande Valleycitizens, scouters, armed forces and veterans, dignitaries, andpublic servants assembled as the program got underway to thepatriotic tunes as rendered by the MMA Marching Band. Deliveringpatriotic addresses were: Rio Grande Valley Boy Scout DistrictExecutive - Michael Mares; Harlingen Assistant Superintendentfor Secondary Schools - Art Cavazos; Pastor - Dwayne Spearman;Harlingen Police Chief - Danny Castillo; Harlingen Fire Chief - SigCantu; Harlingen Mayor - Rick Rodriguez; Girl Scout ExecutiveDirector - Lea Peacock; and Marine Military AcademySuperintendent - Colonel R.G. Hill, USMC (Ret). Members of MarineMilitary Academy�s Troop 22 were on hand to help seat guestsand direct traffic.

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SHINE THOSE SHOES! CINCH THAT BELT! ADJUST COVERS�ATTENTION!!! As daybreaks aboard MMA Campus, Colonel Hill scrutinizes proper dress and appearance ofMMA Corps of Cadets�not a mystery to ANY MMA Cadet, there�s even a book called THERIGHT GUIDE to tell the cadet exactly how to pass Inspection with flying colors (Item 314.Personal Appearance & Uniform Regulations, Pages 32-38). Colonel Hill queries, �Son,can you tell me the name of your Drill Instructor? � Great, now tell me the name of theCommandant.� The Cadet answers correctly, and his lips curl into a momentary flash ofa proud grin as Colonel Hill tugs at the cadet�s trouser belt loop and inquires, �Have youlost a few pounds? You need to go see the Tailor Shop and get those trousers adjusted.Keep up the good work!� � and another GREAT day aboard Marine Military Academybegins. All companies passed INSPECTION in fine form. OOH-RAH!

Alumni NewsMark Your Calendar and Don�t Miss Out:

MMA Alumni Celebration 2007March 30th - April 1st

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�83Bruce Burgner (PG) �bruceburgner@yahoo.com

Lt.Col. Stace Hayward USMC �snyp2000@aol.com - received promotionto Lt.Col. Sept. 1

�84Roger Moore �rogermoore@facilityprogramming.com -architect currently doing planning andproject validation work for the Navy atthe New London Subase at Groton, Ct.and Annapolis, Md. and for the Marinesat K-bay in Waikiki, HI, married, nochildren

�86Capt. John Zuhowski (PG)-91usna@cox.net - recently selected forpromotion to Commander, next tour willbe attending the Naval War College inNewport, RI

�95Capt. JD Hall USMC �halljohn@erau.edu - working a B-billet asan MOI at Embry Riddle AeronauticalUniversity in Daytona Beach, FL.

�02Matt Marcus �mattmarcus@sbcglobal.net - graduatedfrom the Culinary Institute of Americawith a degree in Hospitality Managementwith a minor in Culinary Arts, currently inNapa, CA. earning an advanced culinarydegree and apprenticing in wine making,would like to reconnect with ChristopherBergau, Rex Covens, and XavierAnderson

�06David �Trae� Miller - Naval Academy Plebe Summer Graduation August 12th; earnedguidon and will continue with guidon duty throughout school year. Made Boxing Team,picture below is win at Summer Boxing Smoker.

�05Davis Brown � dbrown@titanpipesupply.com - going into the Corps to be an aircraftmechanic, leaving for boot camp in Jan. 07

Michael Burtis � completed basic training at Parris Island in June

SN Stephen Kang, USN � navycrucible@yahoo.com - stationed in Afghanistan asmember of Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni, Security and Communications,Forward Operating Base Ghazni

SN Stephen Kang, USN pulling security at Afghanistan contact site.

POW! Trae shows his opponents the lights, just the way SgtMaj Robertson �showed� him!

What�s good for The Marine Military Academy is good for The Naval Academy!

ALUMNI: Be sure to E-Mail your updates topickens@mma-tx.org for inclusion in theLeader!

Need to find out what�s going on with a fellowalum? Get on board MMA�s on-line �AlumniBulletin Board�. Fill out the AlumniInformation Request form located on-line:http://www.mma-tx.org/alumni.htm or callConnie Flores at (956) 421-9232.

Get on Board:ALL ALUMNI, ALL THE TIME!

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Alumni News

Naun �Wally� Juarez, 75, passed away onAugust 30, 2006. He was born in San Benito,Texas on June 13, 1931. He is survived byhis wife, Juanita; son Jaime Ruben Juarez;two brothers, Reynaldo (Lencha) Juarez ofSan Benito, Heron (Margarita) Juarez ofLake Worth; two sisters, Maria �Cuca�(Gilberto) Lerma of Harlingen, and Noemi�Mimi� (Uvence Sr.) Galvan of San Benito;and several nephews and nieces.

Naun enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps atage 16, serving in the 1st Marine Divisionat Camp Pendleton, Alaska, and Hawaii,with the 2nd Division at Camp Lejuene,Puerto Rico, and in the Mediterranean. Hewas wounded in the Korean War and retiredafter 14 years of service as a GunnerySergeant. He earned such decorations as thePurple Heart, President Unit Citation, GoodConduct Medal, Naval Occupation,National Defense, U.N. Ribbon, KoreanRibbon, and the Korean P.U.C. andparticipated with the 1st Marine Division inthe filming of John Wayne�s World War IImovie �Sands of Iwo Jima�.

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Upon retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps,he joined the staff of MMA asQuartermaster and Intramural Judo (Jujitsu)instructor for seven years, then at nearbyTexas State Technical College as aSecurity-Sergeant, photography teacher andfingerprinting for the Police Academy. Heretired after 19 years of service in 1993.Upon retirement, Wally enjoyed spendingtime gardening. He volunteered in theHOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed)program at Harlingen�s Austin Elementaryin Harlingen teaching children how to read,the same program many Marine MilitaryAcademy cadets participate in.

During Wally�s memorial service held on 1September, Military Honors wereconducted by the U.S. Marines Corps.

The Juarez family thanks all the formerMarine Military Academy cadets whocalled and sent flowers and cards. Inaddition, thanks to Bill Steigerwald fornotifying MMA alumni through MMA�sBulletin Board.

Naun �Wally� Juarez13 June 1931 - 30 August 2006

�Marines never die; they just go to heaven and regroup. Semper Fi.�

�...There�s only one Naun �Wally� Juarez...small in stature but a giant in carrying outhis duties ensuring security on campus. A strict disciplinarian, Wally could almost sensewhat tricks cadets harbored in their heads. He knew where to look for �monkey business�by cadets. Cadets had to be on guard for Wally because they knew there�d be no trickswith him and he�d show up where and when not expected. Cadets held him in high regard-with respect. Wally wore a number of hats at MMA beside security as Night DI:Quartermaster, coached Judo team, Weight Lifting, Physical Fitness Team, even Archery.He had a real positive, lasting impact on many cadets as they still recall fond memoriesof Wally decades old. A real American Marine who served God, family, country well -conscientious, dedicated. Wally�s spirit is still with us. Semper Fi, Wally.�

--SGTMAJ William �Bill� Steigerwald

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERDebbie L. Wieland

Calendar of Events

October

4-6 1st Quarter Exams14 SAT18 PSAT28 ACT

Memorials

In Honor Of:

November

2 Parents� Weekend Begins3 Parents� Day - Short Classes4 Birthday Parade Birthday Reception and Ball11 Veterans Day Parade17 Thanksgiving Break begins at 1600 *26 Thanksgiving Break ends at 1800 **

December

2 SAT9 ACT12-15 First Semester Final Exams15 Begin Christmas Break *

January - 2007

6 Mid Term Registration - New Cadets7 Mid-Term Check In - Returning Cadets8-9 Teacher In-Service10 Begin Third Quarter

* Schedule flight departure after 1200.** Schedule returning flights prior to 1800.

**

�Chrissie Bucklin�Melda Demetropoulos

�Jesus L. Garcia�Heyburn Hall

�BGen James Herbold, USMCIwo Jima WWII &

Chosin Reservoir, Korean War(all those who died)

�LtCol Edward B. Lewis,USMC (Ret)

�Charles A. RinglerJack Rowe

�Ernest G. �Tut� Runyon�Bobby W. Smith�Dennis Stenner

�LtCol Robert S. Wilson,USMC (Ret)

�Henrietta Woodburn

�1st Lt Thomas J. Duff, USMC�SgtMaj Albert Wilson, Jr.,

USMC (Ret) - MMA G-Co. DI

Preparing Future Leaders for a Life ofLeadership: Opportunities For YOU ToSupport Marine Military Academy

�What we frankly give, forever isour own.�--George Granville,

British Statesman (1815�1891)

Visit personally with staff to determinewhich opportunity best fits yourlifestyle by calling (956) 421-9231 orsimply send your e-mail request todevelopment@mma-tx.org. Credit cardand check donations can be madeanytime by visiting http://mma-tx.orgfor on-line TAX-DEDUCTIBLE giftsby credit card.

September 15, 2006

Reference: August MMA Newsletters

Marine Military Academy

320 Iwo Jima Blvd

Harlingen, Texas 78550

To Whom It May Concern:

I would first like to thank the Marine Military Academy for the honor of

partnering with FedEx Kinko’s in order to distribute their monthly newsletter to all of

their cherished donors. This partnership is well known within FedEx Kinko’s and we

hold an established pride in producing your newsletters.

We look forward to continuing this long, successful relationship which is why we

are taking the opportunity to notify you of a recent complication within our mail house.

We have discovered that many of the addresses printed on the outbound newsletters on

the most recent production of the newsletter contained more than one recipient in some

cases. We greatly apologize for any confusion with this issue and you can rest assured

that all of your friends at FedEx Kinko’s are working diligently to ensure this

complication will not be duplicated on future mailings.

Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience as a result of our mail

services and thank you again for the opportunity to serve your organization. We strive

for world class quality and customer service and we look forward to a long lasting

partnership.

Sincerely,

Christopher Hamilton

DistrictDistrict Manager- Houston South

South Central Region