2015 Chosin Few Parade
2015-16 Giving Report & Year in Review
Superintendent’s Message ........................................................................................................................... Page 3
MMA Leadership .................................................................................................................................................. Page 4
Fall Registration .................................................................................................................................................. Page 6
Introductory Training Graduation .............................................................................................................. Page 7
50th Birthday Ball ............................................................................................................................................... Page 8
Harlon Block Ceremony .................................................................................................................................. Page 9
Veterans Day Parade ....................................................................................................................................... Page 10
Chosin Few Parade ............................................................................................................................................ Page 11
MMA Supporters ................................................................................................................................................ Page 12
Class of 2016 ....................................................................................................................................................... Page 18
MMA Supporters ............................................................................................................................................... Page 20
Mid-Term Registration .................................................................................................................................. Page 22
Leadership Forum ............................................................................................................................................ Page 23
Introductory Training Graduation ........................................................................................................... Page 24
Iwo Jima Parade ................................................................................................................................................ Page 25
Vietnam War Parade ....................................................................................................................................... Page 26
Alumni Reunion .................................................................................................................................................. Page 27
General H.M. Smith Dinner ........................................................................................................................... Page 28
Annual Awards ................................................................................................................................................... Page 29
Military Awards ................................................................................................................................................. Page 30
50th Commencement Exercises .............................................................................................................. Page 31
MMA Supporters ............................................................................................................................................... Page 32
Farewell ................................................................................................................................................................. Page 34
Table of Contents »» 2
Editor’s Note
The individuals and organizations
listed in this publication donated
to Marine Military Academy
between June 1, 2015 and May
31, 2016. All who donated after
May 31, 2016 will be included in
the 2016-17 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 Advancement at
(956) 421-9232 or development@
MMA-TX.org so a correction
can be made. For an electronic
copy of this publication, email
Marine Military Academy
320 Iwo Jima Blvd.
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-6006
MMA-TX.org
Cover and back photo by Andi
Atkinson.
3 «« Superintendent’s Message
Thank You for 50 Years
Greetings, Friend!
On behalf of Marine Military Academy
and the Board of Trustees, I am
pleased to present the 2015-16 MMA
Giving Report & Year in Review. This
issue is a particularly proud one,
as it commemorates MMA’s 50th
anniversary. I cannot adequately
express what an honor it is to lead such
a phenomenal institution, one that is
50 years strong.
Since 1965, Marine Military Academy
has chal lenged young men to
achieve both scholastic and personal
excellence. As a result of the character,
determination and discipline we instill
in them, our graduates are not only
prepared for college, they are prepared
for life. They graduate as leaders and
men of honor. Our graduates have an
incredible advantage over their peers
... and we have hundreds and hundreds
of successful alumni to prove it.
Never underestimate the power of
your gift and the difference it makes.
Each year Marine Military Academy
is able to operate in the black and
award cadet scholarships thanks to
your support. Whatever you choose
to give, THANK YOU for supporting
Marine Military Academy. We could
never have achieved “50 Years of
Excellence” without you!
Semper Fi,
Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)
Superintendent
Mission, Vision& Values
Mission
Marine Military Academy
develops disciplined, morally
strong, college-ready young men
who are prepared for responsible
leadership.
Vision
Marine Military Academy is
globally recognized as a premier
private school for adolescent
men on course to achieve their
post-secondary education and
career goals.
Values
Honor. Courage. Commitment.
● Honor: Cadets are held to
the highest ethical and moral
standards. Respect for others is
essential.
● Courage: Cadets will face their
fears and overcome them. They
will do what is right, always.
● Commitment: Cadets strive
for excellence and never give up.
Duty to others is fundamental.
Gen Alfred M. Gray Jr., USMC (Ret)Chancellor
29th Commandant,U.S. Marine Corps
Alexandria, Va.
A Cadet is the most important
person in our business; without
him, we do not have a school.
A Cadet is not dependent upon us;
we are dependent on him.
A Cadet is not an interruption of
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
business, not an outsider.
A Cadet is not a statistic; he
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
courteous and attentive treat-
ment we can give him.
A Cadet is the lifeblood of this
school. If we don’t provide this
level of service, someone else
will.
MMA Leadership »» 4
Remember the CadetBoard of Trustees
Mr. Richard MoxleyChair
Managing Partner,Razor’s Edge Ventures, LLCOakton, Va.
Mr. Robert A. LutzVice Chair &
Development ChairRetired Vice-Chairman,
General Motors Corporation
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)Secretary
Superintendent,Marine Military
AcademyHarlingen, Texas
Mrs. Velma BowmanFacilities Chair
Harlingen, Texas
Mr. Michael P. Bradley
Academics ChairManaging Director,Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney
San Francisco, Calif.
Dr. Jerry C. DavisPresident,
College of the OzarksPoint Lookout, Mo.
Mr. Robert B. DunkinPresident,
Robert Dunkin Consultant, LLCHarlingen, Texas
Mr. James B. EzellAdmissions Chair
Owner,Hometown
Mortgage CompanyMcAllen, Texas
Mrs. Rosalind Redfern Grover
President,Redfern Enterprises
Midland, Texas
Col G. F. Robert Hanke, USMCR (Ret)
President & CEO,Polaris Arts, Ltd.New York, N.Y.
CAPT Robert James, USN (Ret)
Military ChairFountain Hills, Ariz.
Mr. John KleinManager of Houston
Operations, Trans-Global Solutions, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Mr. Thomas Kolongowski
President,Trident Risk Advisors
Rador, Penn.
Mr. Carlton MarcyanPresident,
Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Wheaton, Ill.
Mr. Craig MattesonOwner,
Matteson & AssociatesDelphi, Ind.
Mr. Anthony J. McIntyre
Area President,Gallagher/McIntyre
Cherry Hill, N.J.
Mr. David MeyerChief Executive
Oficer & President,Amtex Corporation
Dallas, Texas
Mr. Stuart PiltchCompensation Chair
Co-Founder &Managing Director,
CambridgeAdvisory Group
King of Prussia, Penn.
Mr. John SassoBudget & Audit Chair
Founder,Advanced Medical Systems (Retired)
Dr. E. Bruce HeilmanChair Emeritus
Chancellor,University of Richmond
Richmond, Va.
LtGen William M. Keys, USMC (Ret)
Chair Emeritus
LtGen J.F. Weber, USMC (Ret)
U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
Mr. Joe W. PollardGeneral Manager ofNew Applications,Murata Electronics
CorporationPlano, Texas
AdministratorsBoard of Advisors
5 «« MMA Leadership
Maj Edgar D. Aronson, USMCR (Ret)
Treasurer,Assistant Secretary
Founder,EDACO, Inc.
New York, N.Y.
Mr. C. Coney BurgessChairman & President,
Burgess-Herring Ranch CompanyAmarillo, Texas
Ms. Alice EastRancher
Linn, Texas
Dr. James L. FisherPrincipal,
James L. Fisher, Ltd.Venice, Fla.
Mr. Ron GrossSr. Vice President of
Taxable FixedIncome Sales,
Vining Sparks, IBGSammamish, Wash.
Mr. John HeinerHarlingen, Texas
Mr. Jay ManciniOwner,
Mancini-Mills, Inc.San Francisco, Calif.
MajGen J. Michael Myatt, USMC (Ret)
President,Marines Memorial
AssociationSan Francisco, Calif.
RADM Robert Smith III, USNR (Ret)
President,Texas A&MUniversity at
Galveston
Col R. Glenn Hill, USMC (Ret)
Superintendenthill@
MMA-TX.org
Dr. John ButlerDean & Chief
Financial Oficerbutler@
MMA-TX.org
SgtMaj Ford Kinsley, USMC (Ret)
Commandant ofCadets
kinsley@
Mr. Allen AleshireDirector,
Social Mediaaleshire@
MMA-TX.org
Mrs. Andi AtkinsonDirector, Marketing& Public Relations
SSgt Carlos Centeno, USMC (Ret)
Director, Food Services
Mr. Bill HinkleDirector, Computer
Servicesbhinkle@
MMA-TX.org
Mr. Chris ElliottDirector, AthleticsChaplain of Cadets
LtCol Robert Grider, USMC (Ret)
Director, Development& Admissions
SgtMaj David Miller, USMCR (Ret)
Director, Facilitiesmiller@
MMA-TX.org
Mr. Joe PalamaraAssistant Dean
Counselorpalamara@
MMA-TX.org
Mrs. Jay PerezAssistant Director,
Admissionsperez@
MMA-TX.org
History of Marine Military Academy
In the early 1960s, Capt William
A. Gary, an Arizona rancher
and retired U.S. Marine Corps
Reservist, wanted to send his son
to a school that embraced the
ideology of the Marine Corps. He
believed that the Marine Corps’
concepts of leadership, discipline
and moral values could be applied
to a college-prep education.
Capt Gary could not ind such a
school, so in 1963 he recruited a group
of prominent Marines to start one.
Capt Gary and his supporters learned of
a defunct Air Force base in Harlingen,
Texas. The base was used to train
combat navigators during World
War II. The Marines envisioned the
base as a campus, a campus for an
all-boys boarding school. Capt Gary
and his team then began structuring
the educational laboratory that would
develop today’s young men into
tomorrow’s leaders.
On Sept. 9, 1965, Marine Military
Academy opened its doors to 58
cadets; six would comprise the irst graduating class of 1966. Today,
MMA is home to hundreds of young
men from across the globe. MMA’s
proven education model makes it
among the world’s top boarding
schools for adolescent males.
Fall Registration »» 6
Eighth-grader Jack Morsheadof Leakey, Texas
Freshman Benjamin Readingof Katy, Texas
Freshman Tuan Tranof Broken Arrow, Okla.
Sophomore Patricio Rubi Jaureguiof Huixquilucan, Mexico
Headshaving
All incoming students, or plebes,
receive the same “hairstyle” upon
check-in. The young men must
lose all of their locks in order to
gain equality and confidence.
Meet some of the plebes who
were caught on camera Aug. 15
during their headshaving.
Fall Registration
Marine Military Academy checked in
more than 200 young men for the
fall semester Aug. 15-16. Ultimately,
MMA kicked off the 2015-16 school
year on Aug. 19 with 260 young men
representing 25 states and 18 countries.
Registration day is always the busiest
day of the school year for new and
returning cadets. They must visit the
barber and tailor, collect their gear,
Junior Sawyer Brown of Fredericksburg, Texas, collects his shoe gear.
register for classes and activities, settle
into their rooms and complete any
other necessary tasks.
In addition, plebes, or new students
who did not attend MMA Summer
Camp, immediately begin their four-
week introductory training upon check-
in. In just days plebes must grasp the
new daily routine and learn Marine
Corps drill, terminology and protocol.
Sophomore Benjamin Ohikhuare of Dulles, Va., arrives from the airport in great spirits. Eighth-grader Nathaniel Ungashick of Boerne,
Texas, shares a proud moment with Dad.
Sophomore Christian Morse of Converse, Texas, gets his hair trimmed for school.
7 «« Introductory Training Graduation
Introductory Training Graduation
Sixty-ive plebes graduated from their four-week introductory training Sept.
12 and became oficial members of the Marine Military Academy Corps
of Cadets. The graduation, which is
normally held on the MMA Parade
Grounds, was moved to Yeckel
auditorium due to rain.
At the ceremony, the young men took
the oficial oath of an MMA cadet. After
Senior Abisola Odusanwo of Brooklyn, N.Y., accepts his certiicate from (left to right) Drill Instructor SgtMaj Larry Carson, Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill and Guest of Honor Thomas Brownell, Class of 1984.
(Above) Post-graduate Sergii Gura of Cherkasy, Ukraine, is ready to become an MMA cadet.(Right) Freshman Mauricio Dorantes Cavazos of Torreon, Mexico, pins the Marine Corps insignia to his cover.
taking the oath, they pinned the Marine
Corps insignia to their covers. Then the
newly minted cadets walked across the
stage and accepted their certificate
of completion from Guest of Honor
Thomas Brownell, Class of 1984.
After the graduation ceremony, the
young men enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with their family members
and/or friends.
Eighth-grader Yosef Devany of Katy, Texas, inishes his inal lap around the Back 40.
Plebe Training
New students, or plebes, spend
their irst four weekends on the MMA campus for introductory
training. The plebes are mostly
in the Back 40 participating in
challenging outdoor and team-
building activities ... and good
old-fashioned exercise! The fall
plebes became official cadets
when they graduated from
introductory training Sept. 12.
A plebe begins to rappel down the tower.
50th Birthday Ball »» 8
50th Birthday Ball
Marine Military Academy celebrated
“50 Years of Excellence” at its 50th
Birthday Ball Oct. 31. Though it was
Halloween night, attendees gladly
traded the candy, costumes and antics
for the dinner, gowns and grandeur of
the birthday ball.
Per tradition, the 50th Birthday Ball cake
was carried in by the cadet battalion
staff and then sliced by Superintendent
Col R. Glenn Hill. The irst piece of cake was served to Guest of Honor MSG
Joseph Burkett, USA (Ret), Class of
1991; and the second piece was served
to MMA’s youngest cadet, eighth-
grader Fouad Torres González of San
Andres Cholula, Mexico.
The inal highlight of the 50th Birthday Ball was the mother-and-son dance,
which kicked off the dancing and
“OOH-RAH!” for the rest of the evening.
Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, and his date hit the dance loor.
The cadet battalion staff carries in the 50th Birthday Ball cake.
Each year, this formal event celebrates
MMA’s birthday (Sept. 9, 1965) and the
Marine Corps birthday (Nov. 10, 1775.)
As MMA turns 50, the Marine Corps
turns 240 years old.
Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill cuts the cake like a true Marine.
MSG Joseph Burkett, USA (Ret), Class of 1991, addresses the audience.
Junior Brice Kolle of Sugar Land, Texas, stands with his proud mother.
9 «« Harlon Block Ceremony
Old Glory was raised on the Iwo Jima Monument in honor of Cpl Harlon Block.
Harlon Block Memorial Ceremony
More than 150 people turned out for
the Harlon Block Memorial Ceremony
Nov. 6. The event consisted of a
battalion review in front of the Iwo Jima
Monument followed by a wreath-laying
at the Corporal Harlon Block gravesite
located behind the monument.
Special guests at this event were Mayor
of Harlingen Chris Boswell, Mayor of
Weslaco David Suarez and STAR DAY
Foundation President Dennis Kulvicki.
Marine Military Academy held the event
to pay tribute to the fallen Marine
and Iwo Jima lag-raiser on his actual birthday.
Cpl Block, a native of Weslaco, Texas,
was captured on ilm during World War II by photographer Joe Rosenthal on
Feb. 23, 1945, during a lag-raising on the island of Iwo Jima. Of the six men,
Cpl Block was the one at the base of
the lagstaff.The Marine never saw the famous
photo, as he was killed in action March
1, 1945, at age 21.
Cpl Block, born Nov. 6, 1924, would
have turned 91 years old this year.
His gravesite lies behind the Iwo Jima
Monument on the MMA campus.
To Rio Grande Valley historians, Cpl
Block was a member of the “Weslaco
Eight.” In the 1942-43 school year,
he and seven other Weslaco High
School football players were allowed
to graduate high school at mid-term so
they could join the U.S. Marine Corps
and serve their country during the war.
To national historians, Cpl Block
belongs to a selfless generation of
Americans now known as “The Greatest
Generation.”
On the morning of the Harlon Block
Memorial Ceremony, Cpl Block’s story
aired on national television on the
“TODAY” show. To watch the video,
which features MMA, visit MMA-TX.
org, click on MMA News and click on
the “Block & Cleckler” story.
The MMA Color Guard presents the lags during the battalion review.
World War II veteran Glenn Cleckler, best friend of Cpl Harlon Block, sits up front at the ceremony.
STAR DAY Foundation President Dennis Kulvicki reads a Texas senate proclamation declaring Nov. 6 Corporal Harlon Henry Block Day.
Veterans Day Parade »» 10
Veterans Day Parade
Marine Military Academy honored
nearly 100 heroes at the Veterans Day
Parade Nov. 11. Just as impressive was
the number of people of all ages who
turned out for the veterans.
During the parade’s pass in review,
al l veterans were asked to join
Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill and
Reviewing Oficer Capt David Miller II, Class of 2006, on the parade ground
to be honored by the MMA Corps of
Cadets.
In addition to the parade recognition,
all of the veterans received appreciation
gifts from the Harlingen Home School
Association students and Troop 4138
Girl Scouts.
After the parade, MMA Boy Scout
Troop 22 held a retirement ceremony
for dozens of tattered and/or faded U.S.
lags behind the Iwo Jima Monument.All those present were asked to take a
strip of a U.S. lag and place it in a stone
Veterans line up on the parade ground to be honored by the MMA Corps of Cadets.
pit. Many children who had never seen
a proper lag retirement ceremony were especially engaged in this event.
A Girl Scout Daisy drops her strip into the lag retirement pit.
Uncle Sam thanks the service men and women at the Veterans Day Parade.
Guest Capt David Miller II, Class of 2006, accepts a gift from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
A veteran gets ready to place his lag strip into the ire.
11 «« Chosin Few Ceremony
Thirteen Chosin Few veterans come together at MMA 65 years later.
Chosin Few Ceremony
Thirteen veterans of the Battle of
Chosin Reservoir attended the Chosin
Few Parade & Memorial Ceremony
at Marine Military Academy Dec. 12.
The 13 men traveled from across the
country to reunite with some of their
comrades 65 years later.
More than 150 people attended the
parade to pay homage to these Korean
War heroes. Thanks to Tootsie Roll
Industries, all event-goers received a
bank of Tootsie Roll candy.
Following the parade, the Chosin Few
gathered at the MMA president’s
house for a reception. After a prayer by
Chaplain Chris Elliott, Superintendent
Col R. Glenn Hill presented the 13
honorees with a giant bank of Tootsie
Roll candy — the food they survived on
back in 1950.
At the reception, Col Hill said, “It’s been
called the Korean Conlict. It’s been called a police action. But everyone in
this room knows it was a war.”
Though the Battle of Chosin Reservoir
was an epic military triumph, it remains
a forgotten battle from a forgotten war.
The Battle of Chosin Reservoir (Nov. 27 -
Dec. 13, 1950) was one of the bloodiest
Korean War battles. It was also one of
the coldest battles in history and often
referred to as “Frozen Chosin.”
It was during the coldest winter in
100 years in North Korea that 15,000
American fighters were surrounded
by 120,000 Chinese and North Korean
soldiers at Chosin Reservoir.
The men needed to break out of the
encirclement, and their only “lifeline”
was to walk down a steep and narrow
mountain road they called the MSR,
or main supply route. The MSR would
lead the troops to the port of Hungnam,
but they had to walk 78 miles in brutal,
sub-zero temperatures to reach it. They
also had to battle wave after wave of
enemy soldiers as they made their way
toward the sea.
Against seemingly impossible odds,
most of the Allied troops reached the
Hungnam port and managed to inlict crippling losses on the Chinese and
North Korean forces. Their fighting
spirit, courage and determination saved
the lives of 98,000 civilian refugees.
The survivors of the Battle of Chosin
Reservoir would later become known
as the Chosin Few. Chosin Few veteran Albert Miller merrily accepts his bank of Tootsie Roll candy.
The Chosin Few veterans rise for the parade pass in review.
Senior Chukwuemeka Atuma of Abuja, Nigeria, proudly stands with Chosin Few veteran William Celis Jr.
MMA Supporters »» 12
Platinum Club:$100,000 & Up● Marine Military Academy Foundation,
Harlingen, Texas
● Mr. William R. Mathews, Jr. Estate,
Tucson, Ariz.
● Col & Mrs. Richard A. Vanderhoof,
USMC (Ret), Cincinnati, Ohio
Gold Club:$50,000-$99,999.99● Bobby & Robin Farris, Class of 1974,
Harlingen, Texas
● Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Moxley - FA, T,
Class of 1986, Oakton, Va.
● Tak C. Poon, M.D., Belmont, Calif.
Silver Club: $25,000 - $49,999.99● Col & Mrs. G.F. Robert Hanke, USMCR
(Ret) - T, New York, N.Y.
● Mr. & Mrs. James I. Lucas - CP, Naples,
Fla.
● McIlhenny Estate, Avery Island, La.
● Mr. & Mrs. David C. Meyer - FP, FA,
T, Rockwall, Texas
● The Chester Family Trust, Coronado,
Calif.
Bronze Club:$15,000-$24,999.99● Mrs. Rosalind R. Grover - T , Midland,
Texas
● Mr. W.T. Horton - CP, Fort Worth,
Texas
● Mr. & Mrs. John W. Klein - FP,
Grapeland, Texas
● Mr. Jorge Fernando Ramirez-Tubilla
- Class of 1995, Mission, Texas
● Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Wynn, Sun City, Ariz.
Chancellor’s Club:$10,000.00 - $14,999.99● Mr. & Mrs. Gerard A. Julien - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. Sanchez - CP
● Mr. John T. Sasso - T
● Mr. Kenn S. Terry & Mrs. Ida Peacock-
Terry
Chairman’s Club:$5,000.00 - $9,999.99● Dr. & Mrs. Roger B. Allen
● Corpus Christi Council Navy League
● Ms. Alice G.K.K. East - A
● Mr. Paul Felton
● LtCol Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret) &
Mrs. Nancy Grider
● Mr. & Mrs. John P. Heiner - FT, A
● Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. Wendell F. Johnson - FP,
Class of 1972
● MMA Visitor Center - Museum
● LtCol Nelson M. Olf, USMC (Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Pollard, Sr. - T, FP
● R. T. Consulting, LLC
● Robins Foundation
President’s Club:$2,500.00 - $4,999.99● Alamo Chapter, 1st Marine Division
Assn.
● Maj Edgar D. Aronson, USMCR (Ret)
& Mrs. Nancy Aronson - FT
● Mrs. Mary J. Austin
● Mr. Frank N. Boggus
● SSgt & Mrs. Carlos I. Centeno, USMC
(Ret)
● Mr. Robertson K. Chandler - CP
● Dr. Joseph D. Cronin
● Mr. Larry Cunningham - CP
● Mr. & Mrs. Norbert S. Ewers
● Mr. & Mrs. Jim B. Ezell - T
● First Community Bank
● Mr. & Mrs. Randal S. McDonald
● Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. McIntyre - T,
Class of 1975
● Mr. Joseph M. Murphy - FT
● Mr. Joseph Palamara
● MMA Parents Organization, Inc.
● Col William A. Speary, USMCR (Ret)
● Mr. Tracy S. Tomlinson - Class of 1969
Superintendent’s Club:$1,000.00 - $2,499.99● Mr. & Mrs. Randall Baker
● Mr. & Mrs. William D. Balthrope
● Mr. Stephen J. Barry - FP
● Mr. Zachary S. Bradford - Class of
1995
● Dr. & Mrs. John D. Butler
● Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP
● Col & Mrs. Thomas E. Chandler, Jr.,
USMC (Ret)
● Dr. & Mrs. Frank L. Colunga - Class
of 1975
● Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Cook - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth F. Correra - FP
● Deutsche Bank
● Ms. Judith A. Dubose - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Dunkin - T
● Mr. Christopher Robert Egan - Class
of 2010
● Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Fuhrman - CP
● Mr. Steven J. Gerber
● MajGen & Mrs. Harold G. Glasgow,
USMC (Ret) - FT
● Mr. & Mrs. James A. Hardy - CP
● Ms. Jane E. Harvey - CP
● LtCol David M. Hitchcock, USMC (Ret)
- Class of 1984
● Ms. Jodi D. Horton - CP
● Mrs. Mildred Huebner
● Mrs. Linda Hyland
● Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Irumudomon - FP
Donor CodesA: Advisor
CP: Current Parent
FA: Former Advisor
FP: Former Parent
FT: Former Trustee
LT/E: Life Trustee/Emeritus
T: Trustee
Class of: Alumnus
13 «« MMA Supporters
● Mrs. Barbara D. Johnson
● Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP
● Mr. Xing Lin & Mrs. Xiaohong Wu - CP
● Mancini-Mills, Inc.
● Mr. & Mrs. Michael S. Manson - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Carlton R. Marcyan - FP, FA, T
● Mr. Jimmy B. Montgomery
● LtCol Larry D. Rannals, USMC (Ret)
● Mr. Donald F. Reid
● Mr. Floyd Robinson
● LtCol John A. Rood, USMCR - Class
of 1976
● Capt David H. Rosenthal, USMC (Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. John Wayne Ross - Class
of 1986
● RADM & Mrs. Robert R. Smith, III,
USNR (Ret) - A
● Col & Mrs. Sherman A. Smith, USMC
(Ret)
● LtCol Agnes M. Sopcak, USMCR (Ret)
● Dr. William D. Steeves, Jr.
● Mr. & Mrs. Arthur M. Sterrett - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Trevor L. Stolzenburg -
Class of 1989
● Mr. & Mrs. Don B. Sumner - FP
● Mr. Herb Sundmacher
● Mr. Nicholas C. Taylor - FA
● Texas Chapter, 3rd Mar Div Association
● Mr. & Mrs. Stephen L. Thelen
● Mr. Jun Tu & Mrs. Yaping Li - CP
● Col & Mrs. Ralphe B. Vawter, USMC
(Ret)
● Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 2438
● Mr. & Mrs. John C. Waltrip
● Mrs. Simonne Wood
● Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Zaiontz - FP
Dean’s Club:$500.00 - $999.99● Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Alaback - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. William T. Baker - CP
● Mrs. Nazanin V. Baldwin - CP
● Mr. Charles W. Balthrope - Class of 1980
● Mr. & Mrs. Harold Edward Bishop,
Jr. - Class of 1981
● Ms. June K. Bood - FP
● Mr. & Mrs. Dan Braman - CP
● Estate of Richard M. Broe
● Cano Produce Co., Inc.
● Dr. Gerardo E. Carcamo & Dr. Karen
M. Carcamo - CP
● Children’s Clinic of Harlingen, P.A.
● Mrs. Jane W. Coleman
● Dr. & Mrs. Jerry C. Davis - T
● GySgt & Mrs. Eugene A. Day, USMCR
(Ret)
● Ms. Rocio R. M. S. Del Mar - CP
● Mr. & Mrs. Carlos A. DeLeon - CP
● Sgt Harlan B. Dobyns, USMC (Ret)
● LtCol & Mrs. Dave G. Drewelow,
USMC (Ret)
● Dr. & Mrs. William Duhey
● LtCol & Mrs. Joseph J. Dzielski, USMC
(Ret)
● Ms. Kathleen M. Frahm - CP
● Gulf Coast Painting
● Mr. & Mrs. Warren R. Haas
● Mrs. Christina M. Hamblin
● Mr. & Mrs. Scott P. Hamilton - CP
● Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Hodge - FP
● Mrs. Arlene M. Hogan
● Mr. C. J. Johnson & Mrs. Kim Hofstetter
- Class of 1982
● Ms. Linda C. Johnston
● Mr. & Mrs. Brian S. Knowles - Class
of 1983
● Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Komnick
● Mrs. Maureen H. Landry
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Friend’s Club: E - F● Sgt John J. Elizondo, USMC
● Mr. & Mrs. Christopher W. Elliott
● Col Richard H. Esau, Jr., USMC (Ret)
● Mr. Miguel Espinoza, III
● Mr. & Mrs. James P. Fanning
● Mr. & Mrs. William F. Farrell
● Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Fausel
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● Col & Mrs. Charles R. Figard, USMC
(Ret)
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Fleming-Schembre
● Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Fleming
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● Mr. & Mrs. Steve Flowers - FP
● GySgt Clarence B. Fountain, Jr., USMC
(Ret)
● MSgt David M. Franklin, USMC (Ret)
● Ms. Janet Fraser
● Mr. & Mrs. Jack Fulop - Class of 1991
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Garcia
● GySgt Raul Garcia, Jr., USMC (Ret)
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(Ret)
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● Mrs. Joseina Hernandez● Mr. Tony Hernandez
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● Ms. Lorie A. Hodel - CP
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USMC (Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe J. Huerta
● Maj John A. Hughes, USMC (Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Hughes - CP
● Miss Xingjuan Huo
● LtCol & Mrs. William C. Jaeck, USMC
(Ret)
● Mr. & Mrs. Denis W. Jarvinen - CP
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(Ret)
● Ms. Michele Jenkins
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● Mrs. Joan D. Jones
● LtCol & Mrs. William M. Jones, USMC
(Ret)
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(Ret)
● Mr. Wallace T. Krueger
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● Larry Gannon Municipal Golf Course
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1980
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● Mr. David D. Lopez
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Wright
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(Ret)
● Mr. Joseph D. Martinez
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● Mr. & Mrs. Forres McGraw - FP
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Ann Lambert
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● Mr. Warren R. Musch
● Mrs. Georgianna E. Nall
● SgtMaj Edward F. Neas, USMCR
● Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Nordhausen
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of 2002
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- Class of 1972
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(Ret)
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of 2002
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(Ret)
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USN - Class of 1980
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CDR Mary Ann Walker, USNR (Ret) -
Class of 1970
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21 «« MMA Supporters
Mid-Term Registration »» 22
Mid-Term Registration
Marine Military Academy welcomed a
new crop of promising boys at the Jan.
9 registration. Approximately 50 boys
started their new year at a new school.
No matter which semester they begin,
cadets must arrive at MMA at least a
few days before classes begin in order
to collect their uniform items, visit
the tailor and barber, meet with the
academic counselor or registrar and
complete any other necessary tasks
before the start of school.
New students or “plebes” must also
use these days to grasp the new
daily routine, learn how to make their
beds and clean their rooms, ind their classrooms and way around the MMA
campus, and start absorbing the Marine
Corps drill, terminology and customs.
Plebes must also spend their first
four weekends on the MMA campus
participating in introductory training,
where they engage in drill, physical
training and numerous outdoor
activities and challenges.
Sophomore Lin Xiang of Shanghai can’t decide which makes him more nervous — the headshaving or drill instructor GySgt Frank Martinez!
Sophomore Cristobal Hernández Marquez of Monterrey, Mexico, gets escorted to in-processing by senior Lorenzo Casso of Baton Rouge, La.
Headshaving
Eighth-grader Ethan Fuhrmanof Spicewood, Texas
Freshman Hiolong Hong of Shanghai
Sophomore Jonathan Laubeof Richmond, Texas
Eighth-grader Hiram Vazquez Jr.of Laredo, Texas
All new students or “plebes”
receive a headshaving soon after
they check in. The headshaving
is a rite of passage for cadets.
They lose their hair but gain new
courage and conidence. Below are just a few of the plebes who
were caught on camera Jan. 9.
Eighth-grader Tyler Ferrell of Houston receives a heartfelt good-bye from his father.
23 «« Leadership Forum
Leadership Forum
LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret), spoke
to the Marine Military Academy Corps
of Cadets at the Leadership Forum
assembly Jan. 29.
LtGen Hejlik told the cadets that at age
19, he did not have any focus, discipline
LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret), accepts a gift from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, and Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
or direction. Joining the Marine Corps
was the best thing that could have ever
happened to him.
“It gave me the will to do something
that was right. It gave me mental,
physical and moral courage,” he said.
LtGen Hejlik shared with the cadets that
the irst time he attended college his GPA was 1.17. After four years in the
Marine Corps, he returned to college
— and his GPA shot up to 3.9!
“That’s what structure and discipline
can do for you,” he said.
The general also told the young men
to practice the Marine Corps values of
honor, courage and commitment at
all times. He reminded them that they
will face peer pressure their entire lives,
both at school and at work.
“It can be a good thing depending on
how you handle it. It can push you to
do the right thing,” LtGen Hejlik said.
“Do the right thing even when no one
is looking.”
LtGen Dennis Hejlik
LtGen Dennis Hejlik, USMC (Ret),
was the Commander of United
States Marine Corps Forces
Command; Commanding General
of Fleet Marine Force Atlantic;
Commander of United States
Marine Corps Bases Atlantic; and
Commander of United States
Marine Corps Forces Europe. In
his prior appointment, he was the
irst Commander of the United States Marine Corps Forces
Special Operations Command.
L t G e n H e j l i k ’ s p e r s o n a l
decorations include: the Defense
Distinguished Service Medal;
Defense Superior Service Medal
with Gold Star; Legion of Merit
with Gold Star; Meritorious Service
Medal with two Gold Stars; Navy
Marine Corps Commendation
Medal ; Navy Marine Corps
Achievement Medal; Combat
Action Ribbon; Good Conduct
Medal; and the Leftwich Award.
He retired in 2012 after a 44-year
career in the Marine Corps. LtGen
Hejlik holds a bachelor’s degree
from Minnesota State University
and is an honor graduate of The
Basic School, the Amphibious
Warfare School, the Command
and Staff College, and the Naval
War College.
Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas, listens intently to the guest speaker.
Introductory Training Graduation »» 24
Introductory Training Graduation
Thirty-two plebes graduated from
their four-week introductory training
and became oficial members of the Marine Military Academy Corps of
Cadets Feb. 6.
At the Introductory Training Gradua-
tion Parade, in front of proud family
members, the young men took the
MMA cadet oath and subsequently
pinned the Marine Corps insignia to
Sophomore Chikemefola Umeorah of Sugar Land, Texas, (front) marches with his company for the irst time as a cadet during the parade pass in review.
their covers. The new cadets then
joined the battalion and marched in
the pass in review. The reviewing guest
officer for the parade was Norton
“Trey” Colvin III, Class of 1996.
After the parade, the young men
enjoyed their irst weekend of liberty with their relatives and/or friends.
Sophomore Andrew Laube of Richmond, Texas, afixes the Marine Corps emblem to his cover.
Norton “Trey” Colvin III, Class of 1996, accepts a gift from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas. Plebes get their heart rate up on the steps.
Plebe Training
New students, or plebes, spend
their irst four weekends on the MMA campus for introductory
training. The plebes spend most
of their time in the Back 40
participating in challenging
outdoor events, team-building
activities and good old-fashioned
exercise! The hard work paid
off for the 32 plebes when they
graduated from training Feb. 6
and become oficial cadets.
Plebes practice combat with pugil sticks.
25 «« Iwo Jima Parade
Ten Iwo Jima survivors gather in front of the Iwo Jima Monument after the parade.
Iwo Jima Parade
Ten Iwo Jima survivors attended the
Marine Military Academy Iwo Jima
Parade Feb. 19, and nearly 350 people
turned out to honor them. This year
marks the 71st anniversary of the Battle
of Iwo Jima during World War II.
This annual event is a tribute to the
courage and sacrifice made by The
Greatest Generation to preserve
freedom around the world. Because
of the subtropical climate of South
Texas, MMA is the only organization in
the country that holds a battalion-size
parade on the actual anniversary (Feb.
19, 1945) of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Since April 1982, MMA has been
home to the Iwo Jima Monument. The
magniicent statue depicts ive Marines and one Navy Corpsman raising the
American lag on Feb. 23, 1945, during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Cpl Harlon Block,
the Marine depicted at the base of the
lagstaff, was a native of Weslaco, Texas.
With a helping hand, an Iwo Jima veteran stands for the parade pass in review.
The MMA Color Guard presents the lags for the national anthem.
Texas 170thAnniversary Event
The STAR DAY Foundation, a non-
proit organization dedicated to preserving Texas history, held the
State of Texas 170th Anniversary
Ceremony at Marine Military
Academy Feb. 19. Texas, formerly
a republic, was inducted into the
United States Dec. 29, 1845, but
the transfer of power did not
occur until Feb. 19, 1846.
At the event, STAR DAY Founda-
tion President Dennis Kulvicki not
only announced the anniversary
of the state of Texas but also read
a Texas proclamation declaring
Feb. 19 as Iwo Jima Day. MMA’s
founder the late Capt William
“Bill” Gary was then the irst of several Texans to be inducted into
the Pioneers and Leaders of the
State of Texas Hall of Fame.
The award-winning Floreseville
High School Air Force Junior
ROTC Chorale also participated in
this event and performed “Texas
Our Texas” and other state songs.
Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill approaches the podium to receive the oficial Iwo Jima Day state proclamation.
Vietnam War Parade »» 26
Vietnam War Parade
More than 100 Vietnam War survivors
attended the Marine Military Academy
Vietnam War Commemorative Parade
March 5. At the parade, the veterans
joined Superintendent Col R. Glenn
Hill during ceremonial pass in review.
The MMA cannon was also fired in
their honor.
According to Col Hill, the parade was
to express gratitude to those veterans
who unselishly served in one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history.
“During the Vietnam War, the public’s
dissatisfaction with the war was often
relected in the treatment of the men and women who served there,” Col Hill
said. “Fortunately, over time, we have
come to recognize that the men and
women of our armed services should
be honored for their sacriices.”In May 2012, President Barack Obama
More than 100 Vietnam War veterans line up to be honored during the parade pass in review.
proclaimed May 28, 2012 – Nov. 11,
2025 to be the Commemoration of
the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam
War. Col Hill said MMA decided to
hold a Vietnam War parade the 2015-
16 school year, the year the school
celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Vietnam War was a civil war
between communist North Vietnam
and non-communist South Vietnam. It
endured nearly 20 years, from Nov. 1,
1955 to April 30, 1975.
In March 1965, President Lyndon B.
Johnson made the decision to send U.S.
combat forces into Vietnam to support
South Vietnam. On March 8, 1965,
3,900 Marines waded ashore China
Beach, which marked the beginning of
the American ground war.
The U.S. stayed involved until March
29, 1975.
A Vietnam War veteran holds a “young” photo of himself.
A female Vietnam War veteran joins her “brothers” on the MMA Parade Ground.
Sophomore Christian Morse of Converse, Texas, performs a rile spin at the parade.
27 «« Alumni Reunion
Vincent May, Class of 1985, sits with wife and sons Tanner May, Class of 2012, (center) and Jake May, Class of 2015, at the Alumni Reunion Parade.
Alumni Reunion
More than 200 alumni returned
to South Texas for Marine Military
Academy’s 50th Anniversary Alumni
Reunion April 1-2. From the inaugural
Class of 1966 to the most recent Class
of 2015, an alumnus from almost every
graduating class was present at this
landmark event.
Most of the alumni reunited April 1
and participated in various activities
on the MMA campus, particularly the
Alumni Reunion Parade. Most of the
men gathered again April 2 at the
Alumni Reunion Dinner held at South
Padre Island.
In addition to alumni, hundreds of
spouses, children and friends attended
the reunion. In fact, some fathers
and sons who graduated from MMA
decades apart celebrated as “brothers.”
Juan López Álvarez, Class of 2009, rappels Australian style from the MMA Tower.
Long Langley, Class of 1969, presents Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas, with his senior pin.
Lionel Rodriguez, Class of 2009, readies his camera at the “selie” photo booth.
Some of the younger alumni horse around before the group photo is taken.
General H.M. Smith Dinner »» 28
General H.M. Smith Dinner
Though they are living in complicated
times, Gen Alfred “Al” Gray Jr., 29th
Commandant of the Marine Corps
during the Gulf War, reminded the
Marine Military Academy Corps of
Cadets that they are the hope of the
nation at the General H.M. Smith Dinner
April 7.
“You’re going to be the young leaders
of our nation, and you’d better do
well,” said the Chancellor of MMA.
“The responsibilities that will be placed
on your shoulders upon graduation
are probably, in my humble opinion,
greater than any time in our history.”
Gen Gray told the audience the young
people of America are capable of being
good leaders.
“I think they’re smart, they’re quick ...
and we all know how good they are
with technology,” Gen Gray said. “I think
in the long run they’re going to come
through for us. They always have, and
they always will.”
He also reminded the cadets of the
most important trait of a strong leader.
“Everything you’ll ever achieve will be
done with people. So doesn’t it make
common sense to take care of people?
That’s what it’s all about. Take care of
the people, and they’ll take care of you,”
Gen Gray said.
After his speech, Gen Gray was
presented with the 2016 MMA Iwo
Jima Leadership Award,
Gen Gray served 41 years in the Marine
Corps when he retired July 30, 1991,
with his last four as 29th Commandant
of the Marine Corps. As a reminder
that the primary role of every Marine
is a rileman, Gen Gray had his oficial photograph taken in his camoulage utility uniform, the irst Commandant to ever do so. Gen Gray was both a Korean
War and Vietnam War veteran. He holds
27 awards, including the Distinguished
Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of
Merit, Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Speaker Gen Alfred “Al” Gray Jr. jests with the audience.
Gen Al Gray Jr. accepts the 2016 Iwo Jima Leadership Award from Battalion Commander Jack Newbury of Richmond, Texas.
Cheryl Moxley stands as an H.M. Smith Fellow with Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
James “Jim” Ezzell of McAllen,
Texas, and Cheryl Moxley of
Oakton, Va., were inducted into
the H.M. Smith Fellow society for
their extraordinary support of
Marine Military Academy at the
General H.M. Smith Dinner April 7.
Though they have passed, the
following were also inducted in
spirit: MGySgt Edwin and Katsuko
Chester; William Mathews Jr.; LtCol
Charles and Cloa Nicholson; and
Col Richard and Opal Vanderhoof.
James “Jim” Ezzell (right) sports the H.M. Smith Fellow jacket presented to him by Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
H.M. Smith Fellows
29 «« Annual Awards
Annual Awards
Marine Military Academy honored 29
outstanding cadets for their scholastic
or athletic achievements in the 2015-
16 school year at the Annual Awards
May 20.
Excellence Awards
Col Yeckel Athlete of the Year Award
& USMC Music Excellence Award
Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas
Dean’s Award
Senior Charles Sanchez of Miramar,
Fla.
Outstanding Senior Alumni Award
George Zenner of Houston
Plank Holders
Senior Chaunce Lee of Shanghai
President’s Athletic Award
Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas
The Rensselaer Medal - RPI
Junior Xialong Tong of Beijing
Rolls-Royce Pegasus Trophy for
Excellence in Aerospace Studies
Sophomore John Ream of St. Simons
Island, Ga.
Salutatorian Award
Chaunce Lee of Shanghai
USMC Distinguished Athlete Award
Jun ior Jackson Theodore o f
Brentwood, Tenn.
USMC Scholastic Excellence Award
& Valedictorian Award
Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing
Top Students by Class & Subject
• Grade 8: Vikram Makker of Brea,
Calif.
• Grade 9: Jeshua Podliska of
Orangevale, Calif.
• Grade 10: Zihao Liu of Jinhua, China
• Grade 11: Carlos De Leon of Rancho
Viejo, Texas
• Computer Science: Zenner
• English: Senior Ryan Nadolski of
Cypress, Texas
• Foreign Language: Lee
• Math: Senior Max Kutschinski of
Norderstedt, Germany
• Science: Li
• Social Studies: Sophomore Yu Chen
Khew of Shanghai
Auxiliary Scholarships
Friedrich Memorial Scholarship
Senior Jordan Sartor of La Porte,
Texas
Heard Memorial Scholarship
Junior Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio
Grande City, Texas
Marine Corps League Coastal Bend
Scholarship
Senior Patrick Gallagher of San
Pedro, Calif.
Harlingen Rotary Scholarship: Lee
University Scholarship Recipients
• Clayton Allen of Lafayette, La.• Brooks Dickerson of Golden,
Colo.• Karl Fischer of Colfax, Wash.Gallagher• José García Guerrero of Rioverde,
Mexico• Michael Lucas of Naples, Fla.• Miguel Martinez Porras of Sunrise,
Fla.• Jack Newbury of Richmond,
Texas• Michael Nikitins of Portland,
Ore.• Luis Tanajara Arteaga of Nueva
Rosita, Mexico• Williams• Zenner
Each represents a scholarship
Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas accepts the Col Yeckel Athlete of the Year Award from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas, accepts the President’s Athletic Award from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill.
Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing accepts the USMC Scholastic Excellence Award from a Marine Corps representative.
Military Awards »» 30
Military Awards
Twenty-one Marine Military Academy
cadets were honored for their military
achievement in the 2015-16 school year
at the Military Awards May 21 on the
MMA Parade Ground. The following
cadets were recognized by auxiliary
military organizations.
American Legion Bronze Medal for
Military Excellence
Senior Zachary Alexander o f
Plugerville, Texas
American Legion Bronze Medal for
Scholastic Excellence
Senior Chaunce Lee of Shanghai
American Veterans JROTC Medal
Junior Carlos De Leon of Rancho Viejo,
Texas
AMCSUS Award
Senior James Harvey of Austin, Texas
Colonel H. Wi l l iam Card Jr .
Inspirational Leadership Award
Senior Sterling Mellman of Victoria,
Texas
Daedalian JROTC Achievement Award
Junior Kevin Schiefelbein of Rio
Grande City, Texas
Daughter s o f the Amer i can
Revolution Award
Sophomore René Rodríguez Ehrli of
Mexico City
Friedrich Memorial Award
Senior Jordan Sartor of La Porte, Texas
Heard Memorial Scholarship
Schiefelbein
John Philip Sousa Music Award
Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas
Marine Corps Association JROTC
Award
Senior George Zenner of Houston
Military Officers Association of
America Award
Junior Miguel Zapata Dominguez of
Monterrey, Mexico
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Leadership Award
Senior Luis Tanajara Arteaga of Nueva
Rosita, Mexico
NRA Club Championship Award
Junior Tianhong Liu of Jiangyin, China
National Sojourners Americanism
Award
Junior Philipp Slivko of Moscow
Reserve Oficers Association JROTC Award
Sartor
Scottish Rite JROTC Award
Senior Karl Fischer of Colfax, Wash.
Semper Fidelis Award
Freshman Trevor Roberts of Fairbanks,
Ala.
Sons of the American Revolution
Award
Senior Arzel Alexander of Joshua Tree,
Calif.
Theodore Roosevelt Youth Award
Senior Lorenzo Casso of Baton Rouge,
La.
Third Marine Division Association
Award
Senior Christopher Ballance of
Houston
Veterans of Foreign Wars Award
Senior Justin Dodds of The Woodlands,
Texas
Women Marines Association
MCJROTC Award
Senior Brooks Dickerson of Golden,
Colo.
E i g h t c a d e t s r e c e i v e d
distinguished Marine Military
Academy awards for thei r
outstanding military achievement
during the school year at the
Military Awards May 21.
Commandant of Cadet’s Award
Junior Grant Taylor of Houston
Drill Instructor Senior Awards
• Alpha: Yang Yi Wu of Yorba
Linda, Calif.
• Delta: Ryan Nadolski of
Cypress, Texas
• Echo: Juan Carmona Villarreal
of Cancun, Mexico
• Fox: Chukwuemeka Atuma of
Abuja, Nigeria
• Golf: Zhi Tu of Chongquing,
China
Marine Instructor’s Award
Senior Michael Lucas of Naples,
Fla.
Superintendent’s Award
Sen io r Jack Newbury o f
Richmond, Texas
Four cadets were honored
for the academic scholarships
they received from the Tawani
Foundation.
• Grade 9: Benjamin Reading of
Katy, Texas
• Grade 10: Claude Minkandi of
Houston
• Grade 11: Kevin Schiefelbein
of Rio Grande City, Texas
• Grade 12: Atuma
• B e s t O v e r a l l S t u d e n t :
Schiefelbein
MMA Awards
31 «« 50th Commencement Exercises
50th Commencement Exercises
The 50th Annual Marine Military
Academy Commencement Exercises
took place May 21 in Yeckel auditorium.
Haoyang Li of Beijing had the honor
of being valedictorian for the Class of
2016. Chaunce Lee of Shanghai was
the proud salutatorian.
The guest speaker for this momentous
occasion was H. William “Bill” Card
III, Class of 1970. Through his own
stories, Mr. Card left the cadets
with three life lessons: 1) Use good
judgment; 2) Know why you are
doing something; and 3) Be lexible. “You only have one race to run.
Make it count,” Mr. Card said. “If you
don’t like the race you are running,
change it.”
He also reminded the cadets to stay
true to two words: Semper Fidelis
(always faithful).
“I learned the true meaning of these
words at MMA. They will always
steer you in the right direction,”
Graduate Kolten Wagner Bushu of Tomball, Texas, accepts his diploma from Superintendent Col R. Glenn Hill (left) and H. William “Bill” Card III, Class of 1970.
Mr. Card said. “Remain faithful to
God, your country, your family and
yourself.”
After listening to powerful speeches
by the valedictorian, salutatorian and
guest speaker, the 49 graduation
candidates walked across the stage to
accept their high school diplomas. The
event concluded with the traditional
tossing of the covers.
Graduate Yang Yi Wu of Yorba Linda, Calif., embraces a “brother” after the cover toss.
The senior class stands to be recognized.
Senior Haoyang Li of Beijing leads the Class of 2016 graduation procession.
Junior Grant Taylor of Houston presents guest speaker Bill Card III, Class of 1970, with a gift.
Gifts - In Memory• Maj John H. Austin, USMC (Ret)
• Anna M. Baker
• Sergeant Chandler M. Beasley -
Former Marine
• Harlon Block
• CWO Roy E. Bristol, Jr., USMCR (Ret)
• Jack H. Brouse - VMF 422
• Col J. Caddick, USMC (Ret)
• Anita Cisneros
• Vaughn M. Craig
• Jonathan Dedrick “Jack”
• Dorothy Alice DeLong
• Edwin Dunn
• LtCol J. L. Flemons, USMC
• Sgt David Fuller, USMC (Ret) - 9th
Marines RVN
• Capt James H. Garbrick, USMC (Ret)
• Aurora V. Garcia
• Mildred G. Gilmore “Millie”
• Steven R. Godfrey - MMA Class of
2008
• MSgt Rowland C. Gray, USMC (Ret)
• Arden R. Grover - LT/E
• Adam W. Hall, MMA Class of 1998,
USAF 1999-2003
• Ira Hayes
• Chris Heard - Class of 1999
• Joe Huston
• Maj John Clayton Jaqua, USMC (Ret)
• Maj O. Kepler Johnson, Jr., USMC (Ret)
• Maj Orrin W. Johnson, USMCR (Ret)
- FP, LT/E
• Gerard Alec Julien “Gerry” - MMA
Cadet “E” Co.
• William Norman Kennedy
• Joseph Virgil Kight, Jr.
• Doris M. Kinsley
• Major J. R. Knowles “Dick” - Former
Marine
• Maj Herbert W. Kress, USMC (Ret)
• Andrew John Kutzenberger “Johnny”
• LtCol James Landers
• Howard Lombard “Lee” - Class of 1976
• Pearl M. Lozano
• Armand Major (Served in the U.S. Air
Force)
• Marines Who Raised the Flag at Iwo Jima
• Aylo M. Matteson - FP
• Stuart Coleman Mayo
• Charles Frederick McCaleb, Jr. “Fred”
- FP
• John C. McCormack “Jack”
• CAPT Leo J. McDonald, CHC USN
(Ret) - FP
• Shirley D. McDonald - FP
• Maj Edward T. McGee, USMCR (Ret)
• Col Jestus Karl Miller, USMC (Ret)
“Karl”
• Tom Morton
• Col Dale L. Mulholland, CAF
• John Duran Mulligan
• Alvin G. Padilla - FT
• Lt Wilfred L. Parry “Bill” - Former
Marine
• MSgt Efren L. Quilit, USMC (Ret) MSgt
“Q” - MMA A Co. - ADI
• Austin P. Roberts
• Lisa M. Swayze-Roberts
• Tyler R. Secrest - Class of 2007
• Capt Robert J. Shirk, USMC
• Shooting Victims of Chattanooga,
Tenn.; Lafayette, La.; and Maryland
• Richard Spann - VMF 422
• Sgt Andy Stevens, USMC - KIA IRAQ
12/1/05
• Arnold A. Tamez - “Arnold-N-Junction
Band”
• PFC Brian A. Thornton, USMC, KIA,
ROK 1951
• Leticia Torres “Letty”
• Joyce Davis Tucker
• Jose Hector Vasquez, Sr.
• SSgt Edward L. Walsh, USMC “Knobby”
- 7th Marines, Korea
• CDR Donald Marion Waymire, Sr.,
USN (Ret) “Don”
Juventino Zavala
• Sgt Leroy H. Zeller, USMC - Korea
1953-1957
MMA Supporters »» 32
Live sellessly. Ways to Give to MMA
Monetary Gifts
• Unrestricted: The gift is applied
to the area of most need.
• Restricted: The gift can only be
used for a speciic purpose. In-Kind Gifts
The gift may be used for a special
program or class, or allocated for
a silent auction or rafle to raise money for the Corps of Cadets.
Brick Pavers
This is a permanent recognition
on the MMA campus. Brick pavers
range from $100 to $1,000.
Memorial Trees
The memorial consists of a live
oak with an engraved plaque
with up to ive lines of inscription. Memorial trees are $500.
Scholarships
• General: The gift is deposited
and awarded the next iscal year. • Endowment: The principal is
never touched. Only the interest
generated is used to award
scholarships.
Naming Opportunities
A number of MMA facilities are
available for naming. A ceremony
with the unveiling of a plaque will
take place upon receipt of the
pledged amount.
Planned Giving
Gifts of equity and property
can also be donated, such as
retirement plans, securities,
annuities, trusts, insurance
policies and gifts of residence.
To learn more or to bequest to
MMA, call (956) 421-9230 or
email [email protected].
Gifts - In Honor• Mrs. Velma Bowman
• Mrs. Gwendolyn R. Carson - MMA
D-Co., DI-Wife
• Mr. Kenny Casso & Mrs. Anna Casso
- CP
• SSgt Alex E. Diaz, USMC - MMA D-Co.
DI
• MSgt Robert Fracasso, USMC (Ret) -
MMA F-Co. DI
• Col Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret)
• Happy Birthday, Happy Halloween &
Happy Thanksgiving, USMC!!
• Dr. E. Bruce Heilman - LT/E
• 1stSgt Felix Hernandez, USMC (Ret) -
MMA G-Co. DI
• Col Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)
• Col Tom A. Hobbs, USMC (Ret) - FP
• Mr. & Mrs. Gordon D. Homme
• Mrs. Patsy Johnson, FP
• MSgt & Mrs. Michael G. Krauss, USMC
(Ret) - FP
• GySgt Frank Martinez, USMC (Ret) -
MMA E-Co. DI
• MMA - Class of 2016
• Sgt Nicholas O. Poon, USMC “Nic” -
MMA ‘11
Gifts - In Kind• Mr. & Mrs. James R. Beamon - CP
• Dr. & Mrs. John D. Butler
• Mr. Carlos M. Casado-Perez & Mrs.
Teresa M. Gutierrez- Ruiz - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP
• Mr. Steven deVries
• Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fanning - Class
of 1979
• Ms. Kathleen M. Frahm - CP
• LtCol & Mrs. Robert R. Grider, USMC (Ret)
• Gulf Coast Painting
• MGySgt & Mrs. Keith C. Hamilton,
USMC (Ret) - FP
• Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Hayne - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. John P. Heiner - FT, A
• Col & Mrs. Robert G. Hill, USMC (Ret)
• Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Karleskint - CP
• LCDR & Mrs. James L. Koeller, USNR
- Class of 1979
• Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Peter A. Lauzon - FP
• Mr. Larry Lewis
• Mr. & Mrs. James I. Lucas - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Medill
• SgtMaj & Mrs. David A. Miller, USMCR
(Ret) - FP
• Mr. & Mrs. John D. Nikitins - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Osorio - CP
• MMA Parents Organization, Inc. - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Pollard, Sr. - T, FP
• Mr. & Mrs. Rod Remington
• Ms. Sheryl L. Riley - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. David Roberts - CP
• Mr. Rene L. Rodriguez - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rothman
• Sherwin-Williams Co.
• Col & Mrs. Sherman A. Smith, USMC
(Ret)
• Mr. Herb Sundmacher
• Mr. Luiz Z. Tanajara - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Timothy N. Taylor - CP
• Mr. Ulloa D. Villalva-Espinoza & Mrs.
Lucina M. Prieto - CP
• Mr. Donald B. Williams
• Mr. Sergio Zarate
Brick Pavers• Miss Gloria D. Boling
• Mr. & Mrs. Kenny R. Casso - CP
• Mr. Christopher Robert Egan - Class
of 2010
• MSgt & Mrs. Robert A. Fracasso,
USMC (Ret)
• Mrs. Cynthia C. Garcia
• Ms. Jane E. Harvey - CP
• Mrs. Dorthea J. Kirsch
• Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Kunneman - CP
• Mr. & Mrs. Vincent A. May - CP, Class
of 1985
• Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. Sanchez - CP
• Mrs. Adella M. Zeller
33 «« MMA Supporters
Cadets Pay It Forward
Each school year , Mar ine
Military Academy cadets raise
thousands of dollars for non-
proit organizations and donate nearly 4,000 man hours. All MMA
cadets are taught to serve and
become responsible, proactive
citizens. Their dedicated service
inspires others to “pay it forward.”
Senior Joshua Williams of Dallas, Texs, charms his youngest guest at the annual “Children’s Christmas Party.”
Senior Chaunce Lee of Beijing lends his muscle at the First United Methodist Church of Harlingen “Pumpkin Patch.”
Farewell »» 34
Joe Kight
Marine, Iwo Jima survivor and MMA
volunteer Joseph Virgil “Joe” Kight Jr.
passed away Oct. 30, 2015.
Born Aug. 21, 1924, in Pleasanton, Texas,
Mr. Kight was a retired conductor with
Missouri Paciic Railroad in Kinsgville, Texas. He was also a survivor of Iwo
Jima and other major battles during
World War II in the South Paciic.Mr. Kight was known for his gentle spirit
and love of animals. He volunteered
at MMA’s Iwo Jima Museum since its
opening in 1981. Prior, he was a 50-year
member of the Chamberlain Masonic
Lodge in Kingsville, Texas. His passion
was Marine history, Texas history, his
animals and caring for others.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Joseph Kight Sr. and Nelle
Davis Kight; two wives, Billie Matthews
Kight and Gayle Brown Kight; and
grandson Michael Timon Kight.
He is survived by his son Mike
(Landy) Kight of Georgetown and his
stepchildren: Wanda (Darrell) Bennett,
of Harlingen; Sandee (Neil) Morison,
of Orlando, Fla; and Margie Diller, of
Hinesville, Ga.; and Wayne (Jodi) Pierce
of Stephenville, Texas.
Other fami ly members inc lude
brother-in-law Jerry (Janice) Matthews;
grandchildren and great grandchildren;
special nephew Robert Matthews; and
other nephews and nieces.
Jack McCormack
Board Trustee John C. “Jack” McCormack
passed away surrounded by his family
Aug. 4 in Santa Ynez, Calif., after a
three-year battle with leukemia. He was
a Marine, business leader, entrepreneur
and an extraordinary individual.
Mr. McCormack was born June 6, 1931,
in Oak Park, Ill. He joined the Marine
Corps after high school and served as
a drill sergeant during the Korean War.
He loved to race motorcycles as a
teenager, and that love would lead him
into a career in the motorcycle industry.
After serving in the Marine Corps, Mr.
McCormack began his career with
Johnson Motor Sports in the late
1950s and and eventually became vice
president of American Honda Motor
Company. He then founded U.S. Suzuki
followed by McCormack International
Motors, which produced the American
Eagle motorcycle used by Evel Knievel.
He later developed the Napa Valley
Wine Train, which still runs today as a
popular short-line railroad.
Mr. McCormack moved to Santa Ynez
Valley in 1991 and served as CEO of
Mission Industries in Santa Barbara
and CEO of Ash Corporation. He was a
ive-year member of Santa Ynez Valley General Plan Advisory Committee,
president of Cunningham Motors and
a loyal MMA board trustee.
He never lost his love for motorycles.
At age 80, he rode solo for 3,200 miles
from his California home to MMA and
back. He repeated the same trip the
following year.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years
Dr. Gerry McCormack; brother Bert;
six children: Mike (Julie), Clare (Elaine),
Frank, John, Steve (Lacey) and Patty;
stepson Scott Settle; and his 10
grandchildren.
John C. “Jack” McCormack
Joseph Virgil “Joe” Kight Jr.
35 «« Farewell
MSgt Efren Quilit
Alpha Company Assistant Drill Instructor
MSgt Efren Longboy Quilit, USMC (Ret),
passed away in mid-February at age 55.
MSgt Quilit, or MSgt “Q”, was known
for his sunny and positive personality,
sense of humor and loyalty to the
Marine Military Academy cadets.
MSgt Quilit was born March 4,
1960, in Baay, Batac Ilocos Norte,
Philippines, to Eufemia and Felix
Quilit. He moved from the Philippines
to Guam at age 16. He joined the
Marines in 1979 and served faithfully
for 23 years. MSgt Quilit joined MMA
in June 2003 as the assistant drill
instructor for Alpha Company.
Loved and respected by all who knew
him, a huge number of MMA staff,
cadets and even alumni turned out for
MSgt Quilit’s funeral service Feb. 21.
MMA also dedicated a brick paver in his
honor March 7. The brick paver lies in
front of the Alpha Company barrack, on
the sidewalk facing Battalion Avenue.
Several Alpha Company alumni also
traveled from afar to attend the brick
paver ceremony.
MSgt Quilit is survived by his sister,
Florida Caluya; two brothers, Benito
Quilit and Alex Quilit; nieces; nephews;
and extended family. He is remembered
as a loving brother and uncle by his
family. He will be remembered as a loyal
colleague, mentor and drill instructor by
his friends and MMA family.
MSgt Efren “Q” Quilit, USMC (Ret)
MSgt Efren Quilit’s brick paver lies in front of Alpha Company.
Echo Company releases balloons in honor of MSgt “Q” after the brick paver dedication.
Another 50 Years
The 2015-16 school year was a
busy, but exciting year! This spirit
of family and pride was not only
alive but on ire!Every school year has i t s
peaks and valleys, and its own
accomplishments and special
moments; but what makes each
school year truly one-of-a-kind
is the Corp of Cadets. Every class
has boys who grow into real men
and go on to accomplish more
than they ever thought possible.
I am blessed to work in education
and at Marine Military Academy.
Each year you can close a
chapter and then begin a new
one. I’m fairly certain I will not
be here to celebrate MMA’s
100th anniversary, but I can rest
knowing that MMA will still be
here to help future generations
of young men. Thank YOU for
helping MMA stay strong today
and for another 50 years.
Sincerely,
LtCol Robert Grider, USMC (Ret)
D i r e c t o r o f I n s t i t u t i o n a l
Advancement & Admissions
The goal isn’t to liveforever, the goal is
to create somethingthat will.
~ Chuck Palahniuk
2016 Alumni Reunion Parade
2015-16 Giving Report & Year in Review