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Riverside Military Academy Winter 2011
“With some level of assurance we can
measure one’s intellect, strength, and speed,
but we cannot measure one’s heart and will
to succeed, and they are more important than
all of the others.”
- Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)
SOAR to Success this Summer
at Riverside Military Academy.
June 20 - July 22, 2011
Riverside Military Academy’s five-week Summer Opportunity
and Academic Review – nicknamed SOAR – is designed to help
boys in grades 7-11 prepare for the upcoming school year
and strengthen their academic skills. SOAR is open to
students who attend Riverside during the regular school
year, as well as students from other schools.
Studies first...
We provide the opportunity for each student to reach his maximum potential
in all academic areas by creating a positive learning environment. Young
men who are eager to learn will gain valuable skills necessary to excel in
college or to improve in a specific subject.
Classes meet for 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon and total 120 contact hours. Summer cadets may choose
from challenging elective courses or repeat courses as needed
for credit. Class sizes are small for more individualized teacher
attention and allow more active involvement in the learning process.
As a summer student, you will be encouraged to expand your learning to
reach your full potential. A supervised evening study hall – with access
to your teachers – provides a structured study environment. Students
must attend the full five-week session to earn academic credit.
And then the adventure!
Because Riverside believes that there is a strong connection between
physical and mental development, extra-curricular activities, field trips,
and activities play an important role in SOAR. Our summer recreational
program takes full advantage of our campus athletic facilities and
our proximity to Lake Lanier and area attractions. Summer cadets
have the opportunity to learn basic marksmanship, rappelling,
airsoft competitions, whitewater rafting, swimming, and more.
Call the Riverside admissions office to learn more about this
year’s SOAR program and our summer camps. A complete
listing of all summer camps held at Riverside Military Academy
can be found on our website under Summer Programs.
800.462.2338
SOAR Classes*
Grades 7 - 8
These fundamental classes are offered to students coming from
6th, 7th, and 8th grades. They will meet for one half day each
for 5 weeks, and are designed to strengthen essential skills for
academic success:
English Fundamentals • Math Fundamentals
These elective classes provide a variety of enrichment experiences,
and each of them meets for one half day for 2½ weeks:
Art • Computer Science • Creative Writing • U.S. Military History
Select one:
Option A: English and Math Fundamentals.
Option B: O
ne of the Fundamentals classes and two electives.
Option C: All four electives.
Grades 9 - 12
Each of these classes meets for a full day for 5 weeks and earns
one full credit toward graduation. Only one of these courses can
be taken in SOAR.
Select one:
English: Studies in Literature and Composition • Math I • Math II •
Math III • Biology • Chemistry • World History • English for
Speakers of Other Languages • Spanish I
Each of these classes meets for a full day for 2½ weeks and earns
one half credit. Two of these courses can be taken in SOAR.
Select two:
Government • Economics • Art • Computer Science • Creative
Writing • Exercise Physiology • SAT Preparation
SOAR Summer Camp
High Adventure Camp • June 13 - 17, 2011
High Adventure Camp is an overnight camp designed for boys
12-15 years old who are ready for excitement!
High Adventure Camp provides the opportunity for boys
to experience outdoor adventure and test their physical
endurance. Campers will explore beautiful area rivers, hike in
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and learn valuable
character and leadership skills along the way. The tuition of
$695 includes all meals, physical training uniforms, and a
Riverside Military Academy blanket.
*Offerings are correct at time of printing and are contingent on sufficient
enrollment in each course.
www.riversidemilitary.com
Reveille I WINTER 2011
In This Issue:
Letter from the President.........................................................2
BSA Troop 26 Celebrates 75th Anniversary..............................3
9th District Congressional Service Academy Day......................3
Veterans Day Parade Highlights...............................................4
Letter from The Commandant.................................................5
Faculty/Staff Awards................................................................6
Admissions Events...................................................................6
“Followership” by Dr. James C. Robison, Dean........................7
Accreditation Evaluators to Visit Riverside in February..............7
Distinguished Speakers Positively Influence Corp of Cadets.....8
Riverside Re-introduces Crew..................................................9
RMA Cadets Visit The Citadel................................................10
RMA Represented at VMI Leadership Conference..................11
RMA Cadets Doing Great Things......................................12-13
Cadets Shine at Performing Arts.......................................14-15
Grants Benefit Fine Arts.........................................................15
The Musical Warriors of “8th & I”.........................................16
Utopia Found in London........................................................17
Honors.............................................................................18-19
Letter from the Senior Army Instructor.............................20-21
Homecoming 2010..........................................................22-26
RMA Memorial Plaza Honor Project - Brick Order Form....27-28
Advancement Section
Letter from the Vice President for Advancement...................29
Cigar Company Stands Out from Its Competitors..................30
Cultivating Reality from Dreams –
Pulling Success from the Jaws of Defeat................................31
Board of Trustees . ................................................................32
Raffel Brothers Sold America on the Roast Beef Sandwich.....33
River Rats Reunite in Knoxville and D.C.................................34
Upcoming Alumni Socials......................................................35
RMA Alumni Authors Abound...............................................36
RMA Recognition Awards......................................................37
Giving Update..................................................................38-39
Class Notes.......................................................................40-41
Taps.......................................................................................41
RMA Bulletin Board...............................................................42
Cadet Store Expands with Remodel Project...........................43
Featured on the cover:This photo of Memorial Plaza, reflected in the trumpet of
Bud Oakey, ’75, was taken at the Fallen Heroes dedication. See page 26 for details.
Photo courtesy of Steve Biggers Studios.
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Speaking at the 75th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 26 at First Baptist Church in
Gainesville, Georgia, Governor-Elect Nathan Deal told 10 new Eagle Scouts on
November 6 that difficulty builds character.
“It is not in the easy things of life; it is in the hard things of life where your
character is built,” Deal said. “As you grow older it is in the hard times of life that
your character will sustain you.”
Nearly 300 Eagle Scouts From Troop 26, which is sponsored by the church, were in
attendance at the anniversary celebration. Ten new Eagle badges were presented by
Edward Milner, now 82 years old, who was the troop’s first Eagle Scout in December 1942.
Two of these 10 Scouts are from Riverside Military Academy – Daniel Von Danz, a 2010
graduate, and C/SGT Reid B. Schwartz, a sophomore.
Pictured l-r, Daniel Von Danz (’10), Georgia
The troop, which meets at First Baptist, has made minting Eagles a serious business,
Governor-Elect Nathan Deal and Aly Ramseyhaving produced 278 of them over its 75-year history, including the 10 new ones this year.
Hill.
“Scouting has been important to me as a rich source of inspiration and to see these people
carrying the torch is wonderful,” Milner said.
Silver Palm Award
In addition to two of our cadets receiving their Eagle Scout award, C/1SG Eric Gfesser earned his Silver Palm Award during this anniversary
celebration. After earning the Eagle Scout rank, Scouts can continue to earn Merit badges and Eagle Palms until their 18th birthday. Palms
represent additional advancement for a young man who has stayed active in his unit. A Palm is awarded when the Scout has been active in
the unit for at least three months since attaining Eagle (or a previous Palm); has demonstrated Scout Spirit, leadership, and ability; has earned
five additional merit badges beyond those required for Eagle or the last Palm; and has taken part in a conference with his unit leader.
The Palms are awarded in three colors: bronze, representing five merit badges; gold, representing 10 merit badges; and silver, representing
15 merit badges. The order of bronze, gold, and silver follows heraldic traditions borrowed from the U.S. military.
Riverside would like to express its appreciation to Troop 26 for allowing our Boy Scout organization to partner with them so that our
cadets may continue their Scouting experiences. Troop 26 is a member of the Northeast Georgia Council, which was formed in 1935 and
is one of only two councils nationwide to
have received the Quality Council Award
every year since its inception in 1985. The
award was created to recognize councils for
growth in Scouting programs and sound
fiscal management.
Congressman Graves to Host Second
Academy Day at RMA in February
Last October, Ninth District U.S. Representative Tom Graves and 10th District U.S.
Representative Paul Broun hosted an information fair about the country’s five military
service academies and their admissions policies. This event brought over 200 people to
RMA’s campus.
“We want to send the most qualified students we can identify to these academies,
and we reach out through information fairs, school counselors and JROTC programs,”
said Anne Marie Sutherland, Graves’ scheduler and service academy coordinator.
Students from across northern Georgia showed up to hear how they can prepare for
the admission process at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy,
U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The admission process is extremely competitive and takes about 18 – 20 months
to complete. The educational value if accepted to one of these academies is now over
$410,000, more than Harvard University.
Starting junior year, students can begin an application at a service academy, and then
must complete academic, medical, and physical tests to earn an appointment at the school.
They also need a nomination from their U.S. senator or representative.
The fall Academy Day at RMA was so successful, that Congressman Graves has
scheduled a second Academy Day on February 27 at Riverside. If you are interested in
attending, please visit Congressman Graves’ website at www.tomgraves.house.gov.
C/1SG Eric Gfesser
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A Letter from the
Commandant
Dear Riverside Parents, Alumni, and Friends:
RMA Corps wins President’s Trophy
at Georgia Veterans Day Parade
Thousands of parade spectators waving American flags lined
the streets in the heart of downtown Atlanta on a beautiful
November day to honor, thank, and celebrate veterans as
well as those men and women currently serving to protect
the United States of America at the 29th Georgia Veterans
Day Parade. For those supporters standing near the parade
reviewing stand, it was a grand sight to see the Riverside
Military Academy Corps of Cadets marching toward them.
Over 100 marching units participated in this year’s
parade and for the second year in a row, the Corps brought
home the President’s Trophy. This is the highest award given
by the parade judges for military marching excellence.
This year’s parade theme was “Semper Fi - Honoring
R. Lee Ermey, Grand Marshall
the United States Marine Corps.”
The Grand Marshall was R. Lee Ermey, an actor known for his military roles.
Ermey enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1961 and served for 11 years. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and in 2002, Ermey
received an honorary promotion (the first and only time in Marine Corps History) to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant by Commandant
James L. Jones. He served nobly for 14 months in Vietnam, did two tours of duty in Okinawa, Japan, and spent two years as a Drill Instructor
at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
Organizers of the parade estimated that about 75,000 people showed their support at this years event. Riverside would like to thank all
of the alumni, parents, and friends that cheered on the corps as they performed in front of the reviewing stand.
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The passageways of Elkin and Lanier Halls are strangely silent during these three
weeks of the holiday furlough.The hustle and bustle of cadet life has been temporarily
interrupted by a well-deserved break for all.The Academy is closing in on a very
successful semester in every respect.We received news the last week of November that
the Corps of Cadets won the coveted President’s Trophy for Best Marching Unit in
the Atlanta Veterans Day Parade that was held on November 13.That event marked
the culmination of much hard work and shoe leather. I must say that they looked
perfectly horrendous the day before during the final practice session, but to my great
satisfaction looked magnificent marching down the Atlanta boulevards.
The combined Homecoming and Parents Weekend was a meaningful experience
as we celebrated the historic achievements of Riverside graduates linked together with
the current successes of those following in their footsteps.The annual Alumni
breakfast with the Corps on Saturday morning is always an especially enjoyable event.
Watching the former and present cadets share stories and memories of life at Riverside
reminds me of my days as a cadet in a different Corps.
Spring semester will bring new challenges to the Corps as we expand into eight
cadet companies.We added Fox Company last year and will open Golf Company
in January.This will mean additional leadership opportunities, so you can imagine
the excitement that generates as the eligible cadets vie for the available positions. Even
my most recalcitrant cadets seem to be walking a little straighter and engaging me in
conversation about the possibilities of promotion.
I reminded the cadets prior to leaving on furlough how much we all have to be
thankful for at this time. I have been employed by Riverside for nine years and am
thankful for the opportunity to serve young men here on this campus. As I recently
told another staff member, all of those engaged in the work of the Academy may sleep
soundly at night knowing that we are spending our lives for a noble purpose –
molding and making the next generation of Americans and instilling in them the
timeless soldierly virtues upon which Riverside was founded.
Thankfully,
Major J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR
Commandant of Cadets
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Followership
Faculty and Staff Recognized
By James Curry Robison, Ph.D., LTC, USAR (Ret.),
RMA Academic Dean
2009-10 Teacher of the Year: Colonel Robert Cagle
Leadership is an important focus of the RMA education. Our
mission statement mentions “leadership opportunities,” and one of
our institutional goals is for our cadets to “apply the art and practice
of leadership in a civilian occupation or in the U.S. military.”
In preparing cadets to lead, one of our tasks is to dispel some
misconceptions common to the young such as the ideas that there are
born leaders and that the essence of leadership is glory. Some people
lead more easily than others, but leadership is an acquired skill that
comes with years of observation and practice. More importantly,
leading is not taking bows; it is carrying burdens
that most people never have to lift. Good leadership requires sacrifice and service, and good
leaders learn from experience. He who would
be a good leader must first be a good follower.
The foundation of leadership is followership.
Kevin Hynes, chaplain of the University of
Georgia football team, raised a similar notion
for our cadets in a speech on November 3.
He said that he learned a valuable lesson from
sitting on the bench of his high school basketball team. When he complained to the coach
that he deserved more playing time, the coach
explained that he was not a good basketball player, but he was a
positive teammate – the kind of guy who could make the team
better with his attitude and effort. “That is your role,” the coach told
him. “Know your role.”
Instead of showering our cadets with glossy foolishness about
how everyone can be a star, Hynes told them a plain truth: everybody can’t be a star, everybody can’t be a leader, but everybody does
have an important role to play. Know your role. I think they really
By vote of the faculty, the teacher of the year for 2009-2010 was Colonel Bob Cagle.
Colonel Cagle earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia and
his Master of Education from North Georgia College and State University. He is active in
the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, and he served in Operations Desert Shield/Storm. His
career at Riverside began in 2002, and he teaches physical science, life science, and U.S.
history in our middle school. He has become well known for the focus and enthusiasm of
his classroom teaching, and he was honored in the spring of 2010 as one of Hall County’s
Masters In Teaching. Colonel Cagle sponsors our chapter of the National Honor Society
and Junior Honor Society.
The
foundation of
leadership
is followership.
2009-10 Support Person of the Year: Mrs. Barbara Rogers
The 2009-2010 Support Person of the Year was Mrs. Barbara Rogers of the business office
who joined the Academy in October 2008. Although initially hired to process accounts
payable and payroll, her tenacious work ethic and efficiency in completing these
responsibilities have enabled her to also assume the duties associated with processing all the
Academy’s purchase orders. Mrs. Rogers is an exemplary employee whose professionalism,
accuracy, and timeliness have earned her the admiration of her coworkers and supervisors
alike. In addition to her duties within the business office, Mrs. Rogers also regularly
volunteers her time during evenings and weekends to work at academy co-curricular
functions and athletic events.
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President’s Achievement Award: Mrs. Adriane Seymour
Within the administration, one employee has demonstrated such a degree of achievement,
determination, and excellence that the RMA President was moved to create a special award,
the President’s Achievement Award. This award will be given, from time to time, to employees
who clearly go above and beyond what is expected or required to further the Academy.
In the last 18 months, Mrs. Adriane Seymour, Director of Communications and Public
Relations, has achieved incredible results, including the introduction of Reveille; the rollout
of an interactive, informative website; as well as a new virtual tour of RMA facilities. These
tasks, each a huge job in and of itself, were accomplished by Adriane on top of her regular
assignments of managing the school’s advertising, marketing, and public relations. She is a
tireless cheerleader on behalf of Riverside, who truly enjoys interacting and photographing
the cadets in their many activities, and she does it all with a smile, grace, and enthusiasm.
Accreditation Evaluators to Visit Riverside in February
RMA 2011 Admissions Events
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heard him, and I think he helped them better understand how cadet
corporals earn their way to become cadet captains. Not only is there
no shame in being a good follower; it is a noble role and the true
path to becoming a good leader.
Another insight on followership came from Ranger School.
Ranger training is one of the most demanding experiences the
military offers, and its primary purpose is to develop leaders who
can succeed under difficult conditions. Aside from our involvement
in the life of RMA, another common bond the Commandant of
Cadets, Major Kevin Jarrard, USMCR, and
I share is Ranger School, which is why we
sometimes gaze toward the mountains of
Dahlonega and smile at the thought that we
get to sleep warm and dry. It’s a good place to
be from; you just don’t want to be there.
Even so, there is something I have
always missed about it. I have never led a
group of people like those. In the course of
training, the leadership rotated so that each
Ranger led four or five patrols. The rest of
the time we were followers. We all wanted to
earn our Ranger tabs while helping our
buddies get theirs. It was a succeed-or-fail-together situation. When
we were the followers, we not only cooperated, we did all we could
to anticipate what the leader needed and give it to him before he
asked for it. Much of those two months in the woods was miserable,
but the teamwork and determination were beautiful.
My wish for our cadets is that they follow with such
commitment that leading becomes the natural result.
January 18
Jacksonville, FL
January 20
Miami, FL
February 7
Greenville, SC
February 27
Open House
April 5
Charleston, SC
April 14
Augusta, GA
April 15
Open House
May 4
New York
June 5
Open House
Watch our new Academy video and virtual
tour at www.riversideacademy.com!
Reaccreditation for private schools is a process approving a school’s
programs and their implementation by a state-authorized agency.
The most prominent reaccreditation agencies in the Southeast
United States are the Southern Association of Independent Schools
(SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS). Riverside enjoys accreditation by both agencies.
Earning accreditation demonstrates that a school has met
certain minimum standards during a thorough review. Although the
reaccreditation team’s visit takes place once every five years, the
process of updating and maintaining improved performance
standards is continuous.
Reaccreditation consists of two primary areas: adherence
to published standards and indicators and the completion of a
self-study. The standards and indicators cover a wide spectrum of
subjects including: vision and purpose, governance and leadership,
teaching and learning, resources and support systems, and
stakeholder communication and relationships.
Achieving reaccreditation extends beyond the classroom to a
wholistic view of the school that includes policies established by
the board of trustees, management of the academy’s physical plant,
frequency and quality of parental communications, and implementation of the most recent content area research and instructional
techniques by faculty.
One year prior to a visit, the reaccreditation team’s chairman
makes an initial visit to the school to evaluate its progress in
preparing for the team’s arrival. This visit took place on April 20,
2010, and we are pleased to report that our chairman, Col Myron
Herrington, USMC (Ret), left with a favorable impression of our
policies and programs.
We have since ensured that preparations for the reaccreditation
team’s visit February 27-March 1 are on schedule. During the visit,
the Academy will be evaluated on its adherence to 67 indicators.
The team will also evaluate the content of the Academy’s self-study
titled “The Definition and Integration of the Military Model of
Middle and Secondary School Education to achieve the Wholistic
Development of Riverside Military Academy Cadets.”
We look forward to reporting our successful dual reaccreditation by SAIS/SACS.
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Distinguished Speakers Positively
Influence Corps of Cadets
By LtCol Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret), RMA Executive Officer
One component in Riverside’s education of the whole cadet is participation in the character
development program, a recurring series of speakers, and discussion groups that center on
the topics of: integrity, leadership, ethical decision-making, and sound judgment. Through
repeated exposure to these topics, the program’s objective is to develop young men of
character to meet the challenges of college and beyond.
Gen. Neal visits Danny Tymchuk’s social
studies class.
Every other week distinguished speakers make presentations to the corps of cadets,
faculty, and staff in the Sandy Beaver Center theater. During these presentations, speakers
reinforce one or more of the aforementioned principles through personal life stories that
fuel the passion of the messages they carry. The weeks between speakers are utilized by
faculty to hold small discussion groups guided by the main points taken from the speaker’s
presentation of the previous week.
The 2010-2011 school year has 18 scheduled speakers that include many accomplished
and influential figures such as General Richard I. Neal, USMC (Ret), who spoke to the
cadets on October 13. General Neal is most widely known for serving as General Norman
Schwarzkopf ’s primary spokesman to the Cable News Network (CNN) in 1990 during
DESERT SHIELD/STORM. He also served as the Commanding General, Joint Task Force
for Operation GITMO, a humanitarian relief effort for Haitian migrants at Guantanamo
Naval Base, Cuba. General Neal retired from military service in 1998 as the Assistant
Commandant of the Marine Corps.
During his presentation, General Neal reminded our cadets of the importance in
identifying personal strengths and weaknesses and capitalizing on and mitigating them,
respectively, when facing life’s challenges. He also spoke about the lack of accountability
and responsibility in society today, as well as the need for the cadets to examine the roles that
courage, dedication, judgment, and integrity play in their lives.
All distinguished speakers accompany the Academy’s President, Dr. Jim Benson, Col,
USMC (Ret), for a pass in review of the Corps on Lanier Quadrangle.
“I always appreciate referrals for distinguished speakers from the many contacts within
Riverside’s alumni, family, and friends,” says LtCol Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret), RMA
executive officer. “The importance of reinforcing the topics of integrity, leadership, ethical
decision-making, and sound judgment in a young man’s life cannot be underestimated,
especially in today’s world of conflicting and often ethically challenging messages.”
Referrals for distinguished speakers may be sent to LtCol Hathaway at
[email protected].
Upcoming Speakers
From left to right: Gen. Richard I. Neal, P. Alec
Fraser, Chairman RMA Board of Trustees, Col.
James H. Benson.
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January 19 LtCol Randy Bresnik, USMC (NASA Astronaut)
February 2
Col Jack Collins, USA (Ret) (Commandant, USA Training Command)
February 16 Dr. Bill Lampton (Motivational Speaker)
March 2
Mr. Michael McCann (Historian)
March 16 Dr. Wheeler L. Baker, Col USMC (Ret)
(President, Hargrave Military Academy)
Riverside Re-introduces
Crew
In some team sports, play often focuses on an individual player, like when a football
quarterback throws for a touchdown or a soccer forward kicks for a goal. But in
rowing (also called crew), it’s always about the team working together as a single
unit, like a perfectly tuned machine. If you value teamwork and cooperation above
individual stardom, crew may be just the sport for you.
Last fall semester, Riverside re-introduced a sport that is loved by many cadets
of the Academy. A year-round sport, Crew features longer “head” races in the fall and
shorter “sprint” races in the spring. Multi-sport athletes are encouraged to participate
when they are not in their primary sport season as it is an excellent sport for cross
training because of the low risk of injury and the opportunity to reach peak
cardiovascular conditioning.
RMA Crew trains at the site of the 1996 Olympic Rowing Venue, which is
part of the Lake Lanier Rowing Club. The team represents the Academy in
competitions against rowers from all around the world in races such as the Head of
the Chattahoochee Regatta.
In October, our team members joined more than 9,000 other rowers and an
estimated 20,000 spectators in Chattanooga, Tennessee for two days of racing in the
second-largest rowing race in the nation.
Riverside cadets beat all expectations. The team of C/PFC Nathan Householder,
C/CPT Kenley Israel, C/PFC Joe Leibson, and C/1SG Eric Gfesser, in a boat steered
by coxswain C/CPL Will MacTavish, beat 27 other boats, coming in at a very
respectable 13th place. The team of C/MAJ Schyler Jemison, C/1SG Zane Andrews,
C/SSG Adam Bashir, and C/SSG Cameron Wiese, coxed by C/CPL Dalton Tierney
finished strong on the 3.1 mile course.
On the second day, four of our team members broke into two teams of two-man
boats in which each man controls only one oar. It is by far the most difficult boat to
row, requiring exquisite coordination and communication between the rowers just to
maintain a straight course and avoid flipping over.
C/PFC Joe Leibson and C/1SG Eric Gfesser took 13th place, and C/PFC
Nathan Householder and C/CPT Kenley Israel came in 15th. Even though these
young men had been on the water for only a little more than eight weeks, they
embraced the challenge and rowed perfect races.
Mark your calendars to attend the Lanier Heartburn Indoor Regatta, which will
be held at Riverside in the John L. Beaver Fieldhouse on Saturday, January 29th.
Many teams will be racing against each other on rowing machines. A crowd of 500
or more is expected.
Check the Riverside website for more crew updates and spring races.
Photos courtesy of RMA parent Clark Wiese.
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RMA Cadets Visit The Citadel
By LtCol Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret)
Last October, as the RMA Corps of Cadets
quietly slept in their racks, 18 hard-charging
cadets were already up, dressed, and headed
out of Gainesville for a trip to The Citadel,
the Military College of South Carolina. Their
objective was to gain first-hand experience
of what one college choice outside the walls
of Riverside had to offer.
Riverside cadets received an admissions presentation from
Commander Chip Nimmich, USN (Ret), which was followed by
a Citadel Cadet-led tour around campus. As the cadets surveyed
the academic buildings, barracks, dining hall, and various monuments
surrounding the college’s oak tree-lined parade ground, they
encountered five Riverside alumni, three of whom were current
members of The Citadel’s Corps of Cadets.
To the trained ear it was refreshing to hear these two groups
of young men exchange stories of the rigors demanded of them
within their respective corps of cadets. While the boasting and
embellishment of stories increased proportionately with the length
of each conversation, they proved to the most casual observer that
these young men all took pride in their choice of the military
model of education and the goals they had achieved.
During the visit, our cadets learned of The Citadel’s strong
liberal arts programs, small class sizes, quality of professors, and
similarities to Riverside in laying an academic model upon a classic
military framework that makes leadership and character training an
essential part of the educational experience. Our cadets also learned
that U.S. News and World Report ranked The Citadel the sixth best
College/Regional University in the South in 2010.
After a Spartan nighttime encampment in a nearby private
school gymnasium, our 18 cadets were up at the crack of dawn to
make the first boat launch to Fort Sumter in the center of
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Riverside Military Academy Represented
at Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
Leadership Conference
Charleston Harbor. RMA Cadets learned about the first shots of
the Civil War fired by Citadel Cadets on April 12, 1861 upon the
federal supply ship, Star of the West, as it attempted to re-supply the
Union garrison at Fort Sumter.
“Throughout the trip, I was the recipient of many accolades
regarding our cadets’ behavior and etiquette; it is a privilege to be
employed by Riverside and to be associated with such a fine group
of young men,” said LtCol Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret), who
serves as the academy’s executive officer.
Freshman (KNOB) Camden Jones, ’10, with Riverside Cadets at
The Citadel.
More than 800 VMI cadets and 300 cadets
from other schools, military college faculty
and staff, and business and non-profit leaders
attended the inaugural leadership conference, “Answering the Nation’s Call for
Leaders of Character.” The conference was
held at VMI’s Center for Leadership and
Ethics in Lexington,VA, October 4-6.
C/1SG Zane Andrews of Panama City,
Panama, C/2LT Turner Dowling of Key
West, FL, C/1SG Blake Engel of New York,
NY, C/1SG Eric Gfesser of Palm Beach
Gardens, FL, C/2LT Jonathan South of
Birmingham, AL, C/CSM Wells Stecker of
Greenville, SC, and C/1SG Max Weiner of
Miami, FL represented Riverside Military
Academy at this leadership event.
According to GEN J.H. Binford Peay
III, USA (Ret), Superintendent of VMI,
the conference challenged participants to
determine how to develop leaders in a time
of great change. “The world is changing in
front of us with exponential speed, exposing
the impact of technology, cultural differences, and evolving societies,” he said. “We
at VMI have set in place what I think is a
superb conference to discuss issues, and this
conference is a chance to share the very
best practices and true methods that have
worked for many.”
The event brought together representatives of academia, the military, the business
world, and the political realm to seek
solutions and address elements vital to
developing ethical leadership.
Keynote speakers included retired
Army GEN Barry McCaffrey, former
Director of the Office of National Drug
Policy, who spoke on leadership development, and retired Navy CAPT Dick Couch,
a former SEAL, military analyst, and author,
who offered advice to those soon to be
commissioned on how to lead.
Some workshops were notable favorites
among conference-goers. “Cheating and
Honor” examined the behavioral and
psychological underpinnings of cheating
and how it infects an academic environment
at the core. Mr. David Callahan, author of
“The Cheating Culture: Why More
Americans are Doing Wrong to Get Ahead,”
and Col Julian Alford, USMC, Commanding
Officer, The Basic School, U.S. Marine
Corps, Quantico,VA directed this workshop.
“21st Century Warfare: Cyber Warfare”
was moderated by Ms. Eneken Tikk, legal
advisor, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense
Centre of Excellence, and Mr. Randolph
Wood III,Vice President, CISCO Systems.
Attendees discussed questions such as:
Could the Internet be used to launch a
major attack on the nation’s infrastructure?
What steps are the military and private
sector taking to reduce vulnerabilities and
prevent future attacks?
In keeping with the Center for Leadership and Ethics’ mission to advance the
understanding, practice, and integration of
leadership and character development at the
Institute, the Leadership Conference will
be held biennially with the next installment
occurring in October 2012.
GEN Peay welcomes cadets and visitors to
VMI Conference.
Yearbooks!
The RMA Cadet Store has a select number of yearbooks available for purchase
from various years. Yearbook cost is $25 each which includes shipping and
handling (inside the US) plus tax. Please contact Errol Bisso at 770-532-6251 or
[email protected] for more information.
Yearbooks (with the number of copies remaining) are available for purchase
from the following years:
2010 - 18
2003 - 148
1995 - 82
1986 - 1
2009 - 80
2002 - 4
1994 - 24
1985 - 25
2008 - 162
2001 - 5
1993 - 49
1980 - 40
2007 - 158
2000 - 86
1992 - 20
1979 - 29
2006 - 108
1999 - 66
1991 - 20
1977 - 3
2005 - 44
1998 - 57
1990 - 16
1976 - 1
2004 - 35
1996 - 55
1988 - 2
1971 - 13
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RMA Cadets Doing gre t Things!
C/SSG Bishop to compete at State
Debate Team Competition
Riverside’s Debate team participated in a few
fall tournaments against other regional high
schools. The cadets got a feel for the procedures and gained valuable reconnaissance
for future events. The cadets quickly earned
themselves a reputation for confidence and
persistence as they participated in all events.
C/SSG Sam Bishop competed in the
Original Oratory (OO) and Dramatic
Interpretation (DI) category at the North Hall
Autumn Classic tournament. He scored first
place in OO, winning him an invitation to
compete in the State competition in
February! He also competed loudly and
valiantly in his DI speech.
C/SSG Bishop is pictured receiving his trophy
from the tournament director, Mr. Steve Wang.
C/1SG Gfesser
earns Bronze, Silver
Congressional
Award Medals
C/1SG Eric Gfesser
earned his Bronze and
Silver U.S. Congressional Award Medal last
year. He is currently
Eric Gfesser
working on his Gold
medal this school year and will attend a
ceremony in Washington, D.C. this summer.
The Congressional Award is the United
States Congress’ award for young Americans.
It is non-partisan, voluntary, and noncompetitive. Participants earn Bronze, Silver,
and Gold Congressional Award Certificates
and Bronze, Silver, and Gold Congressional
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Award Medals. Each level involves setting
goals in four program areas;Volunteer Public
Service, Personal Development, Physical
Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.
Cadets attend
National Youth
Leadership Forums
Pursuing a career in
the field of government
service takes a unique
brand of leadership.
The National Youth
Leadership Forum
on National Security
Robinson Whitaker
(NYLF/NS): Exploring
American Diplomacy,
Intelligence & Defense
offers students an
inside look at the many
opportunities available,
as well as providing
interaction with highly
regarded, senior
civilian policy makers
Nicholai Fisher
and military officers.
NYLF/NS
provides an intense and
stimulating exploration
of the field of government service for
high school students.
This six-day program
introduces students
to challenging careers
Woodson Johnson
in defense, intelligence,
the diplomatic corps and
more. National Security scholars hear from
some of the nation’s top decision makers
and go behind the scenes at nerve centers of
national security throughout the D.C. area,
where they are educated in diplomacy,
international affairs and military strategy.
RMA congratulates C/SFC Robinson
Whitaker, C/SGT Nicholai Fisher and
C/CPL Woodson Johnson for their
selection and participation in this forum
held in Washington, D.C. this past fall.
Cadets attend
National Young
Leaders Conference
The National Young
Leaders Conference
(NYLC) gives highachieving high school
sophomores, juniors,
and seniors a greater
Schyler Jemison
understanding of their
roles in democracy
and the responsibilities
of leadership. As these
students meet with the
men and women who
shape laws and policies,
they gain an inside perspective on key issues.
Through interaction
with Cabinet secretaries,
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members of Congress,
lobbyists, journalists, and academics, NYLC
scholars receive direct experience and
guidance that cannot be found in textbooks.
Riverside congratulates C/MAJ Schyler
Jemison and C/CPT Wesley McNally on
their selection and attendance at the October
session of NYLC held in Washington, D.C.
C/2LT Bhansali Essay
selected for Faces of
Freedom Exhibit
Last September, the
Northeast Georgia
History Center hosted
several events as part
of a monthly-long
exhibition entitled:
Faces of Freedom:The
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Patriotic Spirit of Northeast
Georgia. Social studies students from every
middle and high school over an 11-county
area were asked to submit a 500-word essay
sharing what patriotism means to them.
Riverside congratulates C/2LT Anthony
Bhansali on having his essay selected and
posted as part of the September exhibit at
the Northeast Georgia History Center.
C/MAJ Olson earns
AP Scholar Award
Riverside congratulates
C/MAJ Andrew
Olson for earning an
AP Scholar Award in
recognition of his
exceptional achievement on The College
Board’s Advanced
Andrew Olson
Placement Exams. Olson
qualified for the award by completing three
or more AP exams with scores of 3 or higher.
Community
Service
Update
Riverside cadets
finished the fall
semester with
an impressive
community
service record.
C/SFC Stephen Maguire, a 85 cadets
donor for the American Red worked a total
Cross blood drive at RMA. of 287 hours
in support of
Gainesville and Hall County community
charities and organizations.
Cadets earn spots in the 9th District Honor Band
During the months of November and December, select RMA band cadets prepared
for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Band and District 9
Honor Band auditions. Three middle school band cadets, and six high school band
cadets auditioned.
Upperclassmen were required to learn all 12 major scales for the audition, which
is quite a task, and all of the cadets were pushed beyond their comfort zone to audition. While no cadets advanced to the second audition, we did have success within our
district, which is very competitive! RMA cadets competed with students from all over
North Georgia to earn a spot in the District 9 Honor Band.
We congratulate the following cadets who earned a spot in the middle school or
high school District 9 Honor Band or Concert Band:
C/CPL Sam
Harris1st chair Trombone
in the District
Concert Band
C/CPL Lexx Joya1st Clarinet
alternate for
District 9
C/MSG Zach
ShannonBaritone Horn
in District Honor
Band
C/SGT Sae SonClarinet in the
District Honor
Band
C/MAJ Jemison Visits with President
Obama in the Oval Office
This past summer, C/MAJ Schyler Jemison had the opportunity to
meet President Obama in the Oval Office of the White House.
C/MAJ Jemison’s brother, SGT D. Scott Downing, USMC, worked
for President Obama and was stationed at the Marine Barracks
Washington, also known as “8th & I,” which is the oldest active post
in the Marine Corps. Located on the corners of 8th & I streets in
southeast Washington, D.C., the Barracks supports both ceremonial
and security missions in the nation’s capital. SGT Downing received
a new assignment within the Marine Corps and invited Schyler to
join him at the White House to say goodbye to the President as he
departs for an assignment to work in a U.S. Embassy overseas.
Pictured left to right: President Barack Obama, SGT D. Scott Downing,
USMC, and C/MAJ Schyler Jemison.
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Cadets Shine at
Performing Arts Events
by Leanne Kinney, RMA Performing Arts Teacher
All State Chorus and Orchestra
On October 16, Cadet Tobi Ogunniya
and C/SFC Ian Parvin-Asher
auditioned for All State Chorus, and
narrowly missed the cut-off score.
C/SFC Parvin-Asher had a perfect
score for his scales and was only one
point shy of a perfect score for his
auditions. Many schools in the area
have weekly or even daily classes to
prepare for this audition. However,
our students have just one short lesson
on a weekly basis.
On October 23, Riverside broke new ground by taking two
students to the All State Orchestra auditions. Both C/CPL Benjamin
Jobson (violin) and Cadet Daniel McCallum (cello) easily passed the
first audition. Their second audition will occur in January.
GHSA One-Act Play Competition
Another goal was met on November 1
when we competed in the GHSA
sub-region one-act play competition
with our fall musical, “Forever Plaid.”
Along with our veteran performer,
C/CPT Colin Pace, we introduced
three newcomers to musical theatre:
C/SFC Ian Parvin-Asher, C/2LT
Raffael Rodriguez, and C/SSG David
Vandiveer.
Our cadets were initially disheartened by not placing in the top three, but they once again garnered the
respect of their peers and praise from the other directors. The director
of the second-place show wrote, “Bravo to both you AND your
boys. They truly performed like they had been out there before – not
just newbies!” Other directors pulled me aside over and over to say
they were pulling for us. Our boys live by a higher standard, and no
one can help but notice it, even when they are singing and dancing.
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Holiday Events
On November 19 and 20, Riverside hosted the Georgia Music
Educators Association 9th District Honors Chorus. This event is
organized by the region to give its top choral students in 7th-12th
grades the opportunity to perform in large groups directed by some
of the best directors in the state. Each choir has between 40 and 110
voices, and 52 schools are represented in the district.
Riverside was asked to host this event because of its excellent
performing arts building and theatre, the Sandy Beaver Center. It
is one of the few venues in the district with rehearsal spaces large
enough to rehearse 6 large choirs on one campus at one time.
Nine of our cadets sang in the event: C/MAJ Joseph DuBois,
C/PFC Josh Haughton, C/SFC Connor Johnson, C/SSG Trevor
Jones, Cadet Tobi Ogunniya, C/CPT Colin Pace, C/SFC Ian
Parvin-Asher, C/2LT Raffael Rodriguez, and C/SSG David
Vandiveer. They had several weeks to learn music on their own
before the event, but no opportunity to work together.
C/SFC Johnson and C/SSG Vandiveer were in the 9th and
10th grade mixed chorus. Among the selections they sang were
Mozart’s Gloria from “Twelfth Mass” and the traditional “Johnny-O
and Sally Anne.”
C/MAJ DuBois, C/PFC Haughton and PVT Ogunniya sang
with the Senior Men’s group, and DuBois was chosen as one of the
two “blacksmiths” in the anvil chorus, which meant he sang his part
while swinging first a 5-pound and then a 10-pound sledgehammer.
C/SSG Jones, C/CPT Pace, C/SFC Parvin-Asher, and C/2LT
Rodriguez were among the 11th and 12th grade mixed chorus.
C/2LT Rodriguez was chosen for a dance feature for the popular
song, “Sway.”
In addition to our singers, we had help in the sound and light
booth from C/MAJ Andrew Olson and C/2LT Jonathan South.
Other cadets from the fine arts and German classes helped us host
the event on Friday as our guests found their way around the Sandy
Beaver Center theatre.
Our band and vocal ensemble was invited again this year to
participate in the Historic Green Street Christmas event in which
thousands of citizens attend each December. Always a favorite, many
people gather around when RMA performs.
We rounded out 2010 with our Riverside Military Academy
Holiday Concert in which our concert band, vocal ensemble, and
middle school band performed for a full house of parents, family
members, faculty, staff, and the Corps of Cadets.
Our performing arts department looks forward to announcing
many more accomplishments and highlights in the spring semester!
Grants Benefit Fine Arts
The Riverside Fine Arts Department is benefiting from grants
totaling $75,000 made possible by generous funding from
two different foundations.
Last March, the Arthur and Helen Baer Foundation of
St. Louis presented Riverside with the opportunity to match
a $25,000 grant to benefit fine arts. The challenge was
matched 2:1 by the Potter Foundation out of Tennessee with
close ties to Riverside.
The funds will enable the arts program (including music, performing arts
and visual arts) to add needed band equipment, new energy-efficient lighting
technology for the auditorium, and enhance the learning opportunities for cadets via
on-campus guest teachers and performers, as well as increase exposure to off-campus museums and performances.
“We are grateful for these gifts that will enable the fine arts department to expand our music and art programs
under the leadership of our exceptionally strong faculty,” said Dean Jim Robison, Phd., LTC USAR (Ret.). “Especially in a
military school, fine arts experiences are essential to developing the creativity that every leader needs.”
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The Musical Warriors
of “8th & I”
By Katy Wilson, RMA Band Director
Imagine a patriotic event without the
national anthem, an honored veteran’s
funeral without the reverent warmth of
“Taps,” or a parade without regimented
drum cadences. Music plays a more vital role
in our country than many of us realize.
This summer, I had the privilege of meeting what I like to call
“musical warriors,” members of “The Commandant’s Own” Drum
and Bugle Corps and “The President’s Own” United States Marine
Band. They embody heroism and patriotism foremost, backed by
precision, passion, and love for music.
Atop Capitol Hill, at the corner of 8th & I, lies a historical and
military centerpiece of our nation: Marine Barracks, Washington.
Marine Barracks, commonly called “8th & I,” is the oldest active
post in the Marine Corps. It is home to the Commandant of the
Marine Corps, the Silent Drill Platoon, the “President’s Own”
Marine Band, the Ceremonial Color Guard, “The Commandant’s
Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and other forces of Marines.
The Friday evening parades are a weekly highlight throughout
the summer months. As the band director for Riverside, I visited
Marine Barracks in part to see this spectacular event. The Silent Drill
Platoon and the companies of Marines were impressive; however,
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with the addition of the “musical
warriors,” the parade was an
experience that stirred my
emotions, pulled at my heart,
and left an indelible impression
in my mind.
As Drum and Bugle Corps
members performed selections
such as “The Battle Hymn of
the Republic” and “Scotland
the Brave,” they rested their
impeccably polished shoes on
the famous parade deck where
John Philip Sousa stood nearly
a century ago. Sousa, who
composed and conducted some
of the most well-known marches
in the world, led the U.S. Marine
Band from 1880 to 1892.
When I began my job at Riverside with no military background,
I wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t sure what the role of the military
band should be, especially in the high school setting. Due to the
history of 8th & I as home to Sousa and the Sousa Band for many
years, bands (military ones in particular), have become what they
are today. The wind band and music educators owe much of our
heritage to musicians in the military.
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Fortunately, I visited 8th & I during one of the busiest weeks of their
summer. I had conversations with someone from every aspect of the organization: from logistics to public relations to directors. Marines provided instruction
to me on topics from the use of the mace to the rank structure of their band.
I had one-on-one instruction with the Drum Majors on the use of the mace
and its role in a military band. I was allowed into rehearsals that are not typically
open to the public. I toured the “President’s Own” Marine Band Facility and
Library, which contained artifacts from the Sousa Band. I took notes at each of
the rehearsals and collected ideas that could transfer to cadets at Riverside.
In order to fulfill our role in the military aspect of the school, the Riverside
Military Academy Band’s repertoire should include as many quality marches,
military ceremonial pieces, and patriotic selections as possible. However, similar
to the “Commandant’s Own,” it is important for musicians to play all types of
music and not just the militaristic marches and cadences. I believe my job is to
help our cadets experience music in many different ways and mediums.
It is my goal as a music educator to teach our cadets not only the
fundamentals of music and the appreciation of different types of music, but
also to instill a sense of pride, brotherhood, and togetherness in what we do
as musicians for RMA.
The band’s role at Riverside is to provide the soundtrack to our daily
lives and to breathe life and emotion into the structure and routine. The
Riverside Band should be the PRIDE of Riverside. The future for the
Pictured left to right: GySgt Duane F. King, USMC Assistant
Riverside Band is bright, and the opportunities are great!
Drum Major and Katy Wilson, RMA Band Director.
Utopia Found in London
Riverside’s Fine Arts Department Chairman Mitch Freeman loves being an
artist. In 2010, Freeman and three other American designers: Diane Von
Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Isaac Mizrahi, had a chance to showcase
their work in a big way!
Freeman created “Utopia” one of 264 elephants that decorated the streets
of London as part of the 2010 London Elephant Parade. Elephant Parade is the
largest open-air art exhibition worldwide in preservation of the Asian elephant.
Over a period of several months, hundreds of brightly painted life-size art
elephants adorn the city streets. “Utopia” was located on the south side of the
Thames River next to the London Eye and across from Big Ben and Parliament.
Painted by international artists, each elephant is a unique piece of art.
After the exhibition, all elephants were auctioned by Sotheby’s London. A total of 85% of the proceeds of Elephant Parade were
donated to Elephant Family, the largest elephant charity in the world, which works to bring public awareness the conservation of Asian
elephants and their life-threatening situation.
“My wife, Nikki, and I had the chance last summer to attend the Sotheby’s Auction Night, with special guest, actress Goldie Hawn,”
says Freeman. “As a sponsor and artist I had an opportunity to meet several key people: celebrities, royalty, and civil leaders from England,
India and Europe. We were amazed at how much awareness was raised about the endangered Asian elephant and were excited to be a part of
something so important.”
Over $8 million was raised during the three night auction, making the event the largest fundraiser in London. “Utopia” sold for
9,500GBP, which equates to $14,600. In addition, of the 264 elephants designed, 100 made the cut to become a limited edition. “Utopia”
was selected as one of the 100 designs to be made into 800 miniatures and 100% of these proceeds go toward the charity.
“Seeing “Utopia” as a miniature in a store and in the Elephant Parade London coffee table book has been a surreal experience,” says Freeman.
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RMA Horton Society Members
Honor Council Elects
2010-2011 Company
Representatives
Officers
President:
C/SGT Kyung Keun Chee
Vice President for Membership:
C/LTC Matthew T. Hopkins
Vice President for Activities:
C/MAJ Joseph W. DuBois
Secretary: C/SSG Tae Woo Kim
At Riverside Military Academy, all cadets
commit to the following honor code:
A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.
Each year, the corps of cadets elects
company honor representatives who,
along with a chairman appointed by
the Commandant, comprise the Honor
Council. Whenever a cadet is accused
of an honor violation, the Honor
Council may be asked to investigate the
allegation by interviewing witnesses and
the accused. If, after careful deliberation,
the Honor Council concludes that a
violation has occurred, they must prepare
a full report including their recommendations for corrective discipline.
“Serving on the Honor Council
is an awesome responsibility, and the
Academy is grateful for these young
men who both guard and nurture our
honor,” states Britt Daniel, Faculty
Advisor to the Honor Council and
English Department Chair.
Honor Council Members for the
2010-2011 academic year:
Chairman
C/MAJ Jamie S. Jemison
Alpha Company Representative
C/CPT Kenley Israel
Band Company Representative
C/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner
Bravo Company Representative
C/CPT Tatum V. Phillips
Charlie Company Representative
C/CPL Devin G. Sweet
Delta Company Representative
C/2LT Bryan A. Willoch
Echo Company Representative
C/CPT Wesley G. McNally
Foxtrot Company Representative
C/1LT Bub Hong
Golf Company Representative
C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson
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New Members Inducted
C/SSG Min Young An
C/CPT Michael F. Eidson
C/CPL Zachary A. Garrett
C/1LT Bub Hong
C/SGT Hyung Seok Oh
C/SGT Reid B. Schwartz
C/CSM Wells R. Stecker
C/SFC Nicholas C. Tsangarides
C/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner
C/1SG Max B. Weiner
C/CPT Chingis B. Zhanturiyev
Cadets Pledge to National Honor Society
Horton Society Inducts New Members
Cadets earn membership in the National Honor Society by demonstrating the four qualities
held in high esteem by the Society: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Candidates
pledge to uphold these qualities and to be loyal to their school.
The Horton Society, one of Riverside’s oldest and most prestigious organizations, was
named in honor of Colonel O.R. Horton. Colonel Horton served Riverside from 19191939. The Society embraces school spirit and seeks to emulate the highest ideals of integrity
and selfless service. Cadets apply for membership and are then reviewed by faculty and staff.
Current Society members have the final vote.
This year’s induction ceremony occurred on Wednesday, October 13. Riverside
Military Academy would like to congratulate these new inductees on their selection to the
Horton Society.
Scholarship: Students with a cumulative grade point average of 85 percent, B, 3.0 (on
a 4.0 scale) or equivalent standard of excellence, or a higher cumulative average set by the
local school’s Faculty Council, meet the scholarship requirement for membership. These
students are then eligible for consideration on the basis of service, leadership, and character.
Service: This quality is defined through the voluntary contributions made by a student to
the school or community, done without compensation, and with a positive, courteous, and
enthusiastic spirit.
Leadership: Student leaders are those who are resourceful, good problem solvers,
promoters of school activities, idea-contributors, dependable, and persons who exemplify
positive attitudes about life.
Character: The student of good character upholds principles of morality and ethics,
is cooperative, demonstrates high standards of honesty and reliability, and shows courtesy,
concern, and respect for others.
RMA National Honor Society Members
Officers
President:
C/MAJ Fernando O.Weiner
Vice President:
C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson
Secretary:
C/SGT Hyung Seok Oh
New Members
C/SGT Eric Han-Li Chow
C/SGT Huascar L. Cruz
C/CPT Michael F. Eidson
C/CPL Zachary A. Garrett
C/MAJ Jamie S. Jemison
C/SSG Tae Woo Kim
C/1SG Jun Ho Lee
C/SFC William I.
Parvin-Asher
C/SFC Paul J. Ribeiro
C/SGT Reid B. Schwartz
C/2LT Jonathan M. South
C/SFC Robinson F.
Whitaker
C/SGT Zachary W.
Wunderlich
C/CPT Chingis B.
Zhanturiyev
Additional Members Include:
C/CPT Tatum Phillips
C/CPT Kenley Israel
C/MAJ Andrew Olson
C/SGT Jong Kim
C/CPL Jae Hyung Kim
C/CPT Colin Pace
C/1SG Jun Ho Lee
C/1LT Alexander Parkes
C/2LT Raffael Rodriguez
You’re Invited...
Riverside Military Academy’s Military Ball will be held on Saturday,
February 19, 2011. All Riverside cadets are invited to attend this traditional
military ball. Ceremonial activities include the saber arch presentation and
formal receiving line and dinner.
The receiving line will begin at 6:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall and dinner
will follow. Cadets in grades 9-12 and their dates may participate in the
dance that will be held after dinner. The deadline to sign up for this
event is February 9, 2011. Please RSVP to Senior Army Instructor,
Jeff Chandler at [email protected] or by calling 770-532-6251
ext. 2127.
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From the Desk of Sergeant Major Chandler:
It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through
the school year. Time flies when you’re having fun!
Riverside’s JROTC teams continue to lead the way
resulting in our program once again earning the
designation of Honor Unit with Distinction.
Last summer Riverside hosted the 2010 JROTC
Summer Leadership Camp, which is sponsored by the
U.S. Army Cadet Command. Designed to give high
school cadets an opportunity to apply training
acquired in the classroom, this camp consisted of
over 300 cadets and cadre from 12 high schools.
Cadets participated in all aspects of leadership
training and management in the JROTC curriculum.
The camp was so successful that JROTC Brigade
Headquarters has authorized an increase in
participants for the 2011 summer camp.
Other major JROTC events held on our campus
for 2010 included the Navy JROTC Summer Leadership
Camp and the JROTC National Drill Team Camp and
Competition. Each event saw record participation.
Army Cadet Command Sergeant Major Herschel
Turner toured Riverside’s campus in the fall.
He was accompanied by the Brigade Commander,
Col Leo Impavido, who was a distinguished guest
speaker at a Character Development program. The
Brigade Command Sergeant, Major Julio Baez, was
also in attendance. This event brought other
JROTC officials to campus to enhance partnership
throughout the state between JROTC programs, the
National Guard, Reserve Components, and Senior
ROTC programs in the area.
Construction on the new Raider Confidence
Course, which begins on the Commandant’s Field
and runs north to Lake Lanier for about ¾ miles,
was completed. This challenging course is
designed to enhance teamwork among competitors.
Riverside thanks the parents who donated supplies
and 1SG Andy Williams along with the RMA Raiders
who volunteered their time to complete this
outstanding course.
Riverside hosted Youth Leadership Hall County
students for a day of enhanced leadership
activities on our Leadership Reaction Course.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, these
students were selected from their schools by
Gainesville business members and educators.
Riverside cadets C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson and
C/SGT Alec H. Ruppenthal are members of this
youth program.
If the first half of the school year is any
indication, Riverside’s JROTC Department will
be very busy during the second half of the year.
Preparations are under way for the upcoming JROTC
Military Awareness Day, Military Ball, and the
JROTC Summer Leadership Camp.
2010 HIGHLIGHTS
➤ DRILL TEAM
The Fusiliers continue long hours of daily
training to become proficient in their sport
requirements. The team consists of three veteran
drill team members who are joined by several new
cadets. They have performed during all Riverside
parades, and they also performed the Arc Salute
during the Homecoming halftime show. The official
drill team season begins in February and
continues through the first weekend in April.
COLOR GUARD ➤
The color guard remains in high demand and
participates in many events locally, as well
as, events around Atlanta such as Atlanta
Hawks’ basketball games, auto races, and city
parades. The color guard also participates in
numerous Veterans Day ceremonies each year.
➤ RIFLE TEAM
The rifle team is an air rifle marksmanship varsity
sport. There are eight positions that comprise the
team, and try-outs are held once each year. Practice
is held October through December, and all scheduled
matches run January - April. Cadets qualify with the
air rifle by scoring at least 273 target hits (points)
out of a possible 300 points. This is equivalent to
a minimum-firing standard of 87 points from a standing
position, 92 points from the prone position, and
94 points from the kneeling position.
In competitions only five shooters are allowed to
compete during a match and only the top four scores
are counted. The state semi-finals and the state
championship allow only four shooters. Home matches
are held in the G.C. Fisher Rifle Marksmanship Center
located on the top floor of Curtis Hall.
➤ RAIDER TEAM
The Raider season began with the Annual Northeast Regional
Raider Meet, which was hosted by Riverside on campus. There
were 31 teams from 25 schools competing in this event. Teams
consisted of all-male, all-female, or mixed team members.
Hosting the event prevented the RMA Raiders from competing,
but they did a fantastic job serving as the host school.
Riverside’s Raider team brought home two trophies this
season, and qualified for the state meet in October at Fort
Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. The Raider team placed
14th overall in the meet and represented Riverside well.
During Homecoming weekend, the Raiders demonstrated
rappelling off the side of Elkin Hall, and they continually
supported the football team with cannon fire at all home games.
“To motivate young people to be better citizens”
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2010
Over 800 People Enjoyed
Homecoming
By Errol J. Bisso, ’61, RMA Director of Alumni Relations
This year’s Homecoming was a rousing success! Alumni
attendance was up 25 percent over the previous year, which
means almost 200 alumni and family members returned to
the Riverside campus October 15-16. For the second year,
Homecoming was combined with Parents’ Weekend. Almost
400 parents attended parent-teacher conferences and mixed
and mingled with alumni and their guests.
Weekend highlights included:
★ The Alumni Council
voted unanimously at their
meeting to keep Bernie
Freeman, ’58, on as council
chairman.
★ Members of the RMA Board
of Trustees, Board of Visitors, and
the Alumni Council mingled over
cocktails at the home of Col. and Mrs.
James H. Benson on Thursday evening.
This was a great opportunity for members
of these different organizations to discuss
their roles at Riverside. Col. Benson and his
wife, Mary, were great hosts for this gala event.
★ The Friday morning golf outing was enjoyed
by the 15 golfing alumni who played a friendly
round at the Chicopee Woods Golf Course. Everyone
played his own ball, so there were no winners or losers.
Mark your
calendars for
Homecoming 2011!
Friday, Sept. 30Saturday, Oct. 1
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★ Competition at the annual alumni knock-out drill was
spirited, but after much nail-biting John Spaeth, ’80, was
declared the winner. John then squared off against the current
battalion winner, and he was also declared the winner in that
competition.
★ The young RMA football team played an inspired game against
ACHS and won 23 to 6. Several of our players performed very
well and led our Eagles to their second victory of the year.
• On Saturday morning about 50 of our
alumni joined the cadet corps for
breakfast formation and
marched into Alumni Hall for Mess I. Many stories were shared at the
tables between alumni and cadets, and no one can be sure if these stories
were true or false. Several alumni commented that this was their favorite
event of the weekend.
★ The Alumni Association meeting was led by Alumni Council Chairman
Bernie Freeman, ’58. Col. Benson, Alec Fraser, Chairman of the Board
of Trustees, and other board members attended and provided the alumni
with an up-to-date status of the Academy. One alumnus commented,
“I expected that the alumni meeting was going to be like a sermon on
tithing, but it turned out to be the most informative meeting of the entire
weekend.”
★ The parade, to the delight of our alumni in attendance, disappointed no
one. The march on was first rate, and the band did not miss a beat; the rifle
manual for this early in the year was spectacular. As alumni were forming
to pass in review when each company and the band passed by, all were
given loud applause and a “well done” by the alumni company. Senior
Army Instructor SGM Jeff Chandler commended the alumni company
and made them Color Company for the day.
★ The alumni banquet was attended by over 200 alumni and guests.
Mr. John R. Wood, ’47, from Naples, Florida was recognized as the
Distinguished Alumnus for 2010. Mr. Wood spoke of his cadet days and
related how many of the things he learned at Riverside were instrumental
in forming his life and the successes he and his family have enjoyed. He is
the founder of John R. Wood, Inc, Realtors in Naples.
★ In closing, special thanks were given to the class of 1960 for inviting
back former military staff member, now a retired General, Maurice
Edmonds from Jacksonville, Florida. Others recognized were Terry
Maginnis from Gainesville, wife of former Superintendent Bill Maginnis,
and 2003 Distinguished Alumnus of the year, Judge E.J. Salcines, from
Tampa, Florida.
★ The class of 1990 barely beat out the 1960 class with the most
attendees. Congratulations!
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HOMECOMING 2010
Riverside Ring Ceremony
On October 16, the class of 2011
became the latest members to
receive class rings celebrating
their future induction into the
ranks of Riverside alumni.
During the formal ceremony
held in the Sandy Beaver Center
Theater in the presence of their
parents, family, and friends, the
senior class cadets were educated
on the eight symbols contained
on the ring and their relevance to the Academy, as well as over a
century of tradition surrounding Riverside’s Corps of Cadets.
Each senior at the ceremony, dressed in his Class A uniform,
was individually called onto the stage and presented his ring by the
Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jim Robison, LTC, USAR (Ret), or
the Commandant of Cadets, Major Kevin Jarrard, USMCR. The
last member of the class to receive his ring was the C/Battalion
Commander, C/LTC Matthew Hopkins. As Battalion Commander
Hopkins stood on stage in front of his classmates he gave the order:
“Gentlemen, you may now wear your rings.” Members of the class
of 2011 simultaneously participated in their first wearing of the ring.
The ring ceremony serves as another milestone in a cadet’s
journey through his Riverside experience. The academy’s ring is a
symbol of excellence that will not only serve as a visual reminder of
their shared experiences as members of Riverside’s Corps of Cadets,
but will forever link them to the long blue line of Riverside alumni
whose ranks they will join in May.
Each symbol on the ring is a link to the history and traditions
of Riverside Military Academy since its founding in 1907. The right
shank of the ring contains five symbols: the graduation year, rifles,
swords, RMA lettering and oak leaves. The rifles are the symbol of
the infantry and represent Riverside’s deep military heritage. Since
duty and responsibility have their reward at Riverside, the leadership
of cadet officers, traditionally awarded to a select few in their senior
year, are embodied in the ring by the sword, the symbol of the cadet
officer. The oak leaves are one of the most powerful motifs on the
ring; they stand for the oak tree and its characteristic attributes of
strength and endurance.
The left side of the ring’s shank contains three primary symbols.
The eagle with the serpent in its beak represents freedom’s victory
over tyranny. The most prominent and recognizable symbol by
Riverside alumni is the Academy’s crest, which rests upon a banner
that contains the Academy’s motto: “Mens Sana in Corpore Sano”
which translates “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” These artistically
represented symbols serve as reminders of the ideals and concepts upon
which Riverside Military Academy was founded and has endured.
We are proud of the members of the class of 2011 and the hard
work they have put forth in order to meet the rigorous standards
established by the Academy.
This year’s ring ceremony was followed by a senior dinner
attended by members of the class of 2011 and their dates. This picturesque event was held in the atrium of the Sandy Beaver Center
and was followed by the homecoming dance held in Curtis Hall.
Ring orders for the class of 2012 will be taken at Spring
Parents’ Day Weekend on April 1, 2011.
HOMECOMING 2010
The Yunker Years
From left to right: Judge E.J. Salcines (’56), from Tampa, FL; Mr. Jeffrey S.Weiner, Esq., (’66) from
Miami, FL; Mr. John R.Wood (’47), from Naples, FL; and Dr. Jim H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret).
The Yunker family of Kentucky was
represented by five family members
at Homecoming, though their RMA
connections extend beyond the
family members who attended.
Sylvester Yunker, ’46, graduated
from Riverside and brought his
brother, Charlie Yunker, to the
festivities. Charlie never attended
Riverside, but his sons did – Jeff
Yunker, ’73, and Greg Yunker,’74.
Sylvester’s son, Jerry Yunker
attended for one year, 1969-70, as
did another son, Larry Yunker, 197374, a third son, Joe Yunker, attended
from 1991-95, graduating in 1995.
Jerry’s son, Michael Yunker,
attended for one year, 1998-99.
Confused? We were, too, until we
sat them all down and got the story!
John R. Wood, ’47, Honored
as Distinguished Alumnus
Each year at Homecoming Riverside Military Academy’s Alumni Council presents the
Distinguished Alumnus Award to a graduate that has exemplified the ideals of RMA. He has
reached the pinnacle of his career and has brought credit to the Academy and himself through
his professional accomplishments or community service at local, state, or national levels.
John R. Wood, ’47, was honored at the Homecoming alumni dinner on October 16 as
the 2010 Riverside Military Academy Distinguished Alumnus.
Wood and his wife, Wanda, Arkansas natives, have lived in Naples, Florida, since 1957.
They built one of south Florida’s most successful and respected real estate agencies, John R.
Wood, Inc, Realtors.
Wood led the real estate profession in the early 60s and became the president of the
Naples Area Board of Realtors in 1963 and 1964. His leadership abilities later led to him
becoming the President of the Florida Association of Realtors and Chairman of the Florida
Real Estate Commission. Ultimately, he served as President of the National Association
of Realtors in 1981, a role that took him all over the world representing the U.S.A. in the
International Real Estate Association.
“I enjoyed dinner with John and Wanda in Naples during November and remembered
how fortunate we are to have such wonderful people associated with our Academy,” says
Riverside’s President, Col. James H. Benson, USMC (Ret).
Pictured front row from left:
Charlie Yunker, Jerry Yunker, and
Jeff Yunker; back row from left:
Sylvester Yunker and Joe Yunker.
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GOOMBA ANSWER: In the August issue of Reveille we asked, “Do you know the origin of Gerald Wilson’s nickname
‘Goomba’?” The first correct response e-mailed to Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, was from David Watson, ’65. He wins a $25 gift
card to the Riverside cadet store. The correct answer is: Major Wilson, beloved English teacher from 1961-1989, was known affectionately as
“Goomba” because of the cheeseburger he ordered at the Riverside grill. This cheeseburger was served with a fried egg and bacon on it and
became known as the “Goomba,” as did Major Wilson. Congratulations David!
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Gregory I. Barras ’50
Timothy M. Blake ’60
Freeman A. Carr ’60
David F.Taylor, III ’60
Joseph Phillip Seymoe
Ryan M. Bell ’03
The Memorial
Plaza Honor
Project
Kyle A. Comfort ’01
Now you can forever link
your name to Riverside
Military Academy. Alumni,
faculty, staff, cadets,
and friends have the
opportunity to celebrate
their relationship with
Riverside by purchasing
an engraved brick, which
will be placed in Memorial
Plaza on Riverside’s
front campus. The plaza
commemorates the service
of RMA veterans, and the
cannons standing guard
quiet the spirit as guests
reflect on those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice.
HOMECOMING 2010
RMA Fallen Heroes Saluted
at Homecoming Memorial
On a beautiful fall Saturday morning, the names of seven Riverside Military Academy
fallen heroes were forever inscribed on bronze monuments in the Riverside Memorial Plaza.
Riverside alumni, members of the
board of trustees, and board of visitors, veterans, parents, and most importantly, honored
guests and family members of the heroes,
gathered to honor and pay tribute to these
seven RMA alumni who gave the ultimate
sacrifice in defense of our great nation.
Following a beautiful invocation by
Chaplain Bailey, Mr. Alan Gravell, president
of the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business
Association, gave a poignant speech of
remembrance for those who served in the
Vietnam War.
A decorated combat veteran of the
Vietnam War himself, Dr. James H. Benson,
Col, USMC (Ret), delivered the keynote
address to the crowd of 200+ attendees.
“Veterans like myself sometimes relive
the chaos and pain while remembering
how hard Americans fought and how they
suffered. The Riverside Memorial Plaza is
a place of reverence and memories of these
seven and those from RMA who fell in the
World Wars.” said Benson.
MAJ Sabin J. Gianelloni III, ’55, USAF
(Ret) and Vietnam veteran read the names
of the Vietnam War heroes:
★ COL Gregory I. Barras, ’50, USAF
★ 2LT Timothy M. Blake, ’60 USA
★ CPT Freeman A. Carr, ’60 USAR
★ 1LT David F. Taylor, III, ’60 USAR
★ LTC Joseph Phillip Seymoe, USA,
former RMA instructor
MAJ General James E. Drummond, USA
(Ret), places the wreath.
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Mothers of Cadets Bell and Comfort attended
with other family members.
The engraving on the Vietnam War
plaque honoring Riverside Military Academy’s
war dead reads as follows: “We give thanks
to you, O Lord, for those remembered here,
who paid the ultimate price in the service
to their country during the Vietnam War.
We wish to honor the memory of all these
members of the “Blue Battalion.”
MAJ General James E. Drummond,
USA (Ret), and West Point classmate to
Colonel Gregory Barras, placed a wreath in
memory of his fallen comrade beside the
monument.
Following MAJ Gianelloni, Riverside’s
Commandant of Cadets, Marine MAJ Kevin
Jarrard, Citadel graduate and decorated
veteran of the Global War on Terror, read the
names of the Riverside alumni who were
killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
★ SPC Ryan M. Bell, ’03, USA
★ CPT Kyle A. Comfort, ’01, USA
Purchasing a brick is a
wonderful way to honor
or congratulate a cadet,
teacher, parent, or classmate;
celebrate an event, a sports
championship or simply an
unforgettable time in your
life at Riverside.Your
support will be a permanent
reminder of your dedication,
loyalty, partnership, and
involvement with Riverside.
See page 28 for ordering
details.
The engraving of the Global War on
Terrorism plaque reads as follows: “We give
thanks to you, O Lord, for those remembered here, who loyally defended our
country against the evils of terrorism in the
war against terror. We wish to honor the
memory of our “Brothers in Blue.”
The ceremony’s closing remarks were
made by the Chairman of Riverside Military
Academy’s Board of Trustees, CAPT Alex
P. Fraser, USN (Ret) and followed by the
playing of Echo Taps by Mr. Daniel “Bud”
Oakey, ’75 and C/SFC Kurtis Smithly.
If you know of any RMA alumni that
were killed in action during the Vietnam
War or the Global War on Terror, please
contact our alumni office.
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RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY
Memorial Plaza Honor Project
You can be a part of a new tradition at Riverside Military Academy
by permanently honoring the everlasting memory of cadets,
faculty, and honored friends of RMA.
Dear Alumni, Parents, and Riverside Friends:
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Brick paver purchases are tax deductible. Individuals ordering pavers will receive a letter verifying the order which also serves as a receipt for
the donation. Riverside has established guidelines for brick inscriptions and reserves the right to reject any submission.
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“I am grateful to Riverside
for providing me with the
education and the discipline
that has enabled me to be
a better person and a more
productive member of my
community. I cannot think
of a better way of expressing
my gratitude than to give
back to the institution
that has shaped me and
contributed to my successes
in life.”
-Gary Alembik, ‘81
Part Time Magistrate,
Fulton County Superior
Court, Family Division
and partner,
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Atlanta, GA
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For more information about additional contribution levels or naming opportunities, please call Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement, at
770.538.2924 or email her at [email protected].
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Economists say the great recession is over, but the world of philanthropy still feels shaky.
In the U.S., charitable giving was down by almost six percent in 2009, but in the
same time period, American donors, companies, and foundations made gifts and pledges of
just over $307 billion.That’s still a lot of money.
Fund-raising professionals and nonprofit organizations caught in the recession, trimmed
staffs and budgets, all the while hoping 2011 will see a boost in donor confidence.
Riverside, on the other hand, is experiencing a more encouraging scenario. Like an
RMA crew boat slicing through the waters of Lake Lanier, Riverside is charting a course of
fund-raising success.
Giving to Riverside last fiscal year was just over $700,000, the most money raised
in a single year since fund-raising record-keeping began in 2004. Alumni participation last
year doubled, and the single largest gift ever recorded in Riverside’s history, $100,000, was
made by a current parent.
And this year, annual giving is running 45 percent ahead of last year.
How do we account for Riverside’s fund-raising success in these times?
Leadership.
Riverside donors want to see and hear a plan, and they want to see the plan enacted.
The plan at Riverside is to create a Corps of disciplined young men of character while
building enrollment, growing fund-raising, and keeping a sharp eye on the operating budget.
This is happening from the trustees, to the president’s office, to the TAC officers, to the
teachers and coaches.
You will see evidence of this plan at work in the pages of this issue of Reveille.
In addition, you will read about some of our remarkable alumni who are making their
mark on the world through cigars, roast beef sandwiches, and books. See page 37 for new
awards to be given by Riverside to honor alumni, parents, and friends who distinguish
themselves in the areas of philanthropy, leadership, or military service.
Pages 38 and 39 provide an update on annual giving to date and changes to the
giving societies which will provide recognition of cumulative giving to Riverside since 2004.
Best wishes to you in the new year.We’re planning for and working toward a brighter,
better Riverside.
Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE
Vice President for Advancement
A D VA N C E M E N T
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Cigar Company Stands Out
from Its Competitors
Christian Eiroa doesn’t mind that his work goes up in smoke. In fact, the more smoke he
sees, the better he likes it.
Eiroa, a 1989 RMA graduate, is the president of Camacho Cigars of Miami. He credits his two years at Riverside with instilling in him
a confidence and leadership style that serves him well at the helm of a world-wide company.
Julio Eiroa, Christian’s father, graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Christian’s experience at Riverside
for two years, along with his father’s military school experience, has convinced him of the value of a military school education.
“When I got to Riverside, it was tough. I had to prove myself to my peers and earn the right to lead,” says Eiroa. “I have never
forgotten those lessons.”
The Eiroa family has been growing tobacco since the early 1900s. It all began with Generoso Eiroa in Cuba, but in the wake of the
Castro revolution and subsequent nationalization of the tobacco plantations his widow and three sons were forced to leave the country
without a penny to their names. They settled in Tampa, Florida. Julio Eiroa joined the Bay of Pigs invasion attempt as one of a force of
Cuban exiles with the U.S. Army. While his brother, Generoso Jr., worked in Nicaragua, Julio traveled to Honduras in 1963 on behalf of
tobacco dealer Angel Oliva. As part of a government project there, he laid the foundation for the extensive tobacco plantations that belong
to the Eiroa family today.
After his first year with the Oliva Family, Julio decided to become an independent farmer -- a decision that
would prove to be one to change the history of tobacco growing in Honduras. Julio, year after year, would buy
government tobacco farms. Through commercial partnerships with companies such as Bering Cigars and
U.S. Tobacco, he would become the world’s largest Candela (green leaf) tobacco farmer by 1972.
In the 1980s, Julio returned to the U.S., and he began to build up Caribe Imported Cigars in Miami
in 1987. The company produced two popular cigar brands: “Baccarat” and “National Brand.” During
1995 the Eiroa family acquired Camacho Cigars, which was accompanied by the transfer of tobacco
production for this brand from Nicaragua to Honduras.
In the meantime, Christian completed his studies in 1995 with a master’s degree in
international business administration. Following a familiarization phase, he was given
responsibility for purchasing and production during the major boom in the cigar industry
in the 1990s. After the boom subsided, Christian returned to the U.S. from the family
tobacco farms in Honduras to undergo further training in sales and distribution to
ensure that the family company was able to withstand market pressure.
As of October 1, 2008, Camacho Cigars has become part of the
Swiss Oettinger Davidoff Group. Julio has withdrawn from the
operative business and concentrates on managing the plantations.
Christian remains as president of Camacho Cigars.
Today, Christian oversees the cigar production from 500 acres
of Corojo Seed wrapper leaves in Honduras. Julio and Christian
are convinced that it is these wrapper leaves that make the
Camacho cigars stand out from all others of Honduran provenance.
Christian and his wife, Alexandra, live with their three sons
in Miami. Christian brought his family back to Riverside for
Homecoming in 2009, and he made a return trip to campus
in 2010 to meet with President Dr. James H. Benson, Col,
USMC (Ret).
His enthusiasm for cigars and Riverside runs deep.
He is known to quote a Riverside military instructor,
MSGT Bennett, “Only the best and the worst stand out;
don’t get stuck in the middle.”
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Cultivating Reality from
Dreams – Pulling Success
from the Jaws of Defeat
By Charles H. Cook, CPT, MS ‘74
Riverside is a premier college preparatory
institution. Alumni, parents, and current
cadets agree on that point. Nevertheless,
sometimes even RMA can be surprised with
the accomplishments of its alumni, even
if the recognition of the accomplishment
seems a little delayed. This is a brief update
on one such experience.
In 2007, one parent was at her wits end. She had a stepson, not
living with her, who was on the verge of making some wrong and
highly negative life-changing decisions – about his direction in life,
his choice of friends, his choice of experiences, and his abandonment of his education. Birgit Clager was faced with those possible
realities when she began to seek out an alternative for her son,
Sebastian Michael Mims ’09.
A professional educator herself at both the high school and
collegiate level, Birgit recognized the symptoms of teenage peer
pressure and the horrific consequences of immature decisions based
on poor judgment. She saw for herself the negative impact and
increased incidents of gang-related activity in civilian schools and
on the children who stagnated or withdrew from school after
suffering under these growing influences. After searching the
southeast, Birgit found RMA. When leaving RMA after her visit
Birgit was enthusiastic about how RMA could positively redirect
Sebastian. Sebastian was not so sure!
With resistance and trepidation, Sebastian entered Riverside in
the fall of 2007. In spite of his deep resistance to RMA, its highly
structured daily schedule, foundations in military organizational hierarchy, and demanding academic expectations of the cadets, Sebastian
began to thrive. Outcomes included improved self-esteem, academic
grades, the desire to participate in varsity athletics, and dreams of college. Not just any college but West Point. From the rough streets of
Gainesville, FL, to the hallowed halls of an internationally recognized
educational institution – who would have thought it possible?
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton once said, “It takes a village
to raise a child.” Moreover, RMA became that village for Sebastian
– the first centralized, consistent, and focused source of support that
Sebastian had experienced in many, many years. Because of Birgit’s
desperate search for an educational alternative, Sebastian came to
RMA. Because of RMA’s supportive environment, Sebastian’s
belief in himself
grew and others
started to take
notice of this “tough kid.”
Jeff and Bonnie Weiner already had their sons at RMA and
became enamored with Sebastian, becoming a surrogate family
mentor for and watching over Sebastian during their many trips
up to RMA to visit with their sons. RMA itself saw something in
Sebastian when Sebastian did not see it in himself – the potential
for greater accomplishments. In 2008, Mims was named Battalion
Commander in his senior year. Seizing on a unique scholarship
program, RMA recommended Sebastian be considered as the 200809 recipient of the Blackstock Scholarship which Sebastian received
guaranteeing him attendance to complete his senior year at RMA.
A chance meeting by Jeff Weiner ’66 and Captain Charles
Cook ’74 in September 2008, during the Alumni Weekend, led to
an introduction to C/LTC Mims. Unknown to Sebastian at the
time was Captain Cook’s designation as a West Point Admissions
Officer assigned specifically to support RMA. From that chance
meeting, and introduction, Mims started a journey that led to his
selection by West Point to attend the West Point Preparatory School
at Ft. Monmouth, NJ, in July 2009.
On June 28, 2010, Sebastian Michael Mims joined the West
Point Class of 2014. Captain Cook, ’74, joined Sebastian (and some
other new cadets) during the 12-mile march-back concluding
Cadet Basic Training. Sebastian was different – proud, self-confident,
and yet still trying to soak in what was happening to him versus
what the alternative could have been. Sebastian still could not
believe he was actually at West Point.
At the start of his second semester as a plebe, Sebastian
continues to grow as a person – believing in himself, believing that
he can depend on others to also help him, and learning to ask for
help. From what could have been to what became more than a
dream, a reality, RMA combined with those who saw Mims in ways
he could not see himself – a successful adult, a leader, a mentor – to
fulfill one cadet’s farsighted dream.
As alumni from one of the nation’s most dynamic and
prestigious military schools, we have the ability within us to make
the same changes in young boys’ lives by sharing our RMA
experience with parents who find themselves in the same situation
that Birgit Clager found herself. Just as General Beaver invested in us
when we were RMA cadets, it is now time for RMA alumni to start
to pay that investment forward – take the initiative, make the time –
and positively change a boy’s life by introducing him to RMA. There
are many more Sebastians out there! And there are many more
parents searching for the RMA experience. Show them the way!
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Raffel Brothers Sold America
on the Roast Beef Sandwich
Board of Trustees
New Member Named to Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees
added a new member to serve a
three-year term. James David
Kalmenson, a 1977 graduate of
Riverside, has been active president
and general manager of KWKW
Radio and ESPN Deportes
Los Angeles since 1986. He also
oversees all radio, TV, and Internet
operations for the family-owned
Lotus Communications Corp.
In addition, Kalmenson is
responsible for negotiating sports partnerships with the Los Angeles
Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, LA Galaxy, and
other major league sports franchises.
In addition to Kalmenson’s behind-the-scenes career in the
business of broadcasting, he is also known for his role as host of a
highly rated radio program in Los Angeles from 2001-2009.
Kalmenson followed in the footsteps of his father, Howard
Kalmenson, who graduated from Riverside in 1949. The younger
Kalmenson went on to earn a Bachelors of Science degree in
history from Southern Illinois University in 1981 and a Masters in
business administration from Vanderbilt University in 1983.
Prior to joining the family business, he was Vice President of
Sales for South Carolina Radio Network and an Account Executive
with WCNN Radio Atlanta, Georgia.
Jim and his wife,Valerie, live in Brentwood (Los Angeles),
California. They have two children, Leah and Jake.
RMA Trustee Named to Georgia Trend’s “40 Under 40”
At age 35, Riverside Board of Trustee member Brian Daniel was
named one of Georgia’s most influential “40 Under 40” in the
October issue of Georgia Trend magazine. The selections honor
Georgians from around the state, under the age of 40, who are
making their marks on their professions, their communities, and
their state.
“This is the 14th year we have recognized an outstanding
group of young Georgians,” said Georgia Trend Editor Susan Percy.
“Our class of 2010 includes representatives from business,
government, education, law enforcement, nonprofits, and the arts.
It’s an impressive group, and it’s a pleasure to be able to share their
stories with our readers.”
The winners were selected by the magazine from over 300
nominations, which were submitted by readers. In making the
selections, Georgia Trend considers professional achievement and
community service.
Past honorees include: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; Sara Blakely,
Spanx founder; Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver; Steve Stice, UGA
professor and founder of Aruna Biomedical; Pulitzer Prize-winning
poet Natasha Tretheway; and Jovita Moore, WSB-TV anchor.
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At the age of 28, Brian Daniel
came home to Gainesville to run
his family’s construction company,
Carroll Daniel Construction Co.,
when his father passed away. “I knew
a little bit about construction but
practically nothing about running
a business,” he says. He credits the
people working at the company for
its growth and success. Daniel is
currently the President and CEO.
Daniel joined the RMA Board
of Trustees in October 2009. He is a member of the Northeast
Georgia Medical Center Foundation and on the boards of the
United Way of Hall County, the Greater Hall Chamber of
Commerce, and the state board of Associated General Contractors.
He has also been on the board for Challenged Child and Friends,
an early intervention center for children with disabilities.
Leroy Raffel, ’44, and his brother, Forrest
Raffel, decided in 1964 to enter the fast-food
industry and compete against the burgeoning
burger guys, McDonalds and Burger King.
The enterprising brothers, however, knew they
needed a different product and decided on
roast beef – a 69 cent slow-cooked roast beef
sandwich, to be exact.
Today, almost 50 years later, the American public
is sold, not only on Arby’s roast beef sandwiches, but
favorites like curly fries, Jamocha shakes, and Horsey
sauce. Arby’s now offers an expanded menu that
includes other types of sandwiches, as well as salads.
Prior to opening Arby’s, the Raffels operated
a food-service equipment business in Youngstown,
Ohio. They opened their first restaurant on July
23, 1964, and named the store R-B, for “Raffel
Brothers.” The tiny restaurant had 10 seats and a
bright yellow roof.
The initial store was a hit, and by the end of
1965 the brothers had added five more stores.
After that the growth was rampant. By mid-1967
there were more than 100 outlets. By 1970,
through the magic of franchising, the
brothers had grown the chain to a
whopping 300 outlets in 37 states.
They added more roast beef
sandwiches and other side
items to the menu.
The brothers stayed with the business through the heady days
of growth and the down days of bankruptcy after a public stock
offering scheduled for April 24, 1970 was aborted when the new
issues market collapsed on that same day. Despite withering setbacks,
the Raffel brothers hung on to the company through bankruptcy
and restored it to profitability.
Rather than risk another stock offering, the brothers sought
out a larger company with which to merge. That company was
Royal Crown Cola. The Raffel brothers continued to direct the
company, but by 1979 when Royal Crown Cola moved the
company to Atlanta, the brothers chose to retire. There were
800 stores in 1979, and there are more than 3,500 now.
Leroy Raffel didn’t see any of this coming when he came
to Riverside as a cadet at the age of 14. He spent three years
at Riverside and graduated in 1944. Leroy grew up in
Pennsylvania; his father knew of Riverside through a distant
relative who had also attended the Georgia school.
Following graduation from Riverside, Raffel attended
the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from the
Wharton School of Business in 1949. He served one year
in the U.S. Navy at the end of WWII.
Leroy Raffel lives in Miami with his wife of 61 years,
Shirley. He plays tennis four times a week and maintains
an office. Forrest Raffel did not attend Riverside; he
died in 2008.
“I entered Riverside as a child and left as a mature
young man,” states Raffel. “I learned to take and then
give orders – leadership skills that
would be hard to come by in any
other environment. I learned to
accept responsibility for
cadets under my
command and to see
that they achieved
the best they could
while at Riverside.
These experiences
served me well all
the rest of my life.”
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River Rats
Reunite in
Knoxville
and D.C.
Upcoming 2011 alumni mixers
Date
Location
Hosts
February 4-6
Dominican
Republic
Dr. Ernest Holbrook, ’56, Santiago Reyes ’78,
and Victor Genao ‘86
February 24
Miami
Jeff Weiner, Esq. ’66, J.C. Laucirica ‘82
March 10
Tampa
Judge E.J. Salcines ’56, Charles Cook ’74,
Joe Gordon ‘96
April 7
Houston
Howard Pailet ’67, Gregory Pailet ‘01
April 14
Augusta, GA
Charles Hogan ’76, Bill Glisson ‘78
April 28-May 1
New Orleans
Michael Barnett ’76, Bubba Boisfontaine ‘87
June 10
Boston/
New England
Richard Lang ’56, James Earle ‘57
establishing a class agent program.
Class agents keep in touch with
their classmates through personal
update their classmates’ personal
information and obtain information
for Riverside’s publications.
The home of Dan Rawls, ’85, and his wife, Susan, was the
setting for the annual ’80s reunion in Knoxville, TN.
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Riverside’s alumni relations office is
notes, emails, and phone calls,
Visit www.riversidemilitary.com for event details as they become available.
You may also call 770.532.6251 and ask for Errol Bisso (ext. 2132) in the
alumni relations’ office.
Twenty or so alumni attended the Labor Day weekend get together for either a day
or for several days. The guys stayed busy boating, skiing, practicing close order drill with
brooms at 2 a.m., and telling and retelling tales.
Rawls, and Seth Judd, ’87, were the organizers and invited Col. Benson, Errol and
Barbara Bisso, and Amanda Griffin from RMA to attend on Sunday afternoon.
Rawls and Judd are hoping for 40 alumni at next year’s event, which is already
scheduled for September 1-5, 2011.
Attendees of the 2010 event, coming from as far away as Chicago and New Orleans,
included:
George Adis, ’87
Bill Haag, ’85
Mike Assal, ’85 Seth Judd, ’87
Bubba Boisfontaine, ’87 E.T. Lopez, ’84
Jim Bowman, ’86 Pat Mahery, ’64
Irwin Dammers, ’84 Scott Monahan, ’87
Steve Van Dekreke, ’86 Steve Norton, ’85
Wes Dyer, ’86 Chris Snellgrove, ’87
Marty Fields, ’85 Dave Sorenson, ’89
Ben Finley, ’85 J.B. Thompson ’85
Joe Frantz, ’87 Jim Watts, ’85
Jason Grogan, ’87 Jim Young, ’78
The elegant Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square in Washington, D.C., was the
setting for a reunion of RMA alumni and their guests on October 2, 2010. Organizers were
Bud Oakey, ’75, and his business partner John Paul Woodley, and Colonel William Pietsch, ’38,
a long-time member of the club. Special guest was Lucille Beaver, who lives in Arlington,VA,
and sits on the RMA Board of Trustees as a member emerita.
Other alumni and guests included:
Dan Crawford, ’97 Vernon Mallu, ’69
Jeff and Susan Dombroff, ’62
Don and Gloria Misner, ’53
Paul and Nancy Flythe, ’78 William and Rosemary Pietsch, ’38
Sheldon Gantz, ’53 Pete Travis, ’47
Eric Hopkins, ’85
James Watkins, ’61
Seymour Zuckerman, ’50
HELP
WANTED:
Alumni
Class
Agents
Riverside is traveling to
the Dominican Republic!
Riverside alumni are invited to a
reunion in the Dominican Republic
on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from
6 - 9 p.m. at the Renaissance Santo
Domingo Jaragua Hotel and Casino,
Santa Domingo.
RSVP to [email protected] or call 770.532.6251 ext. 2132.
Join Us for The River Rats Fest in New Orleans
Thursday, April 28, 2011 – Sunday, May 1, 2011
Join the “Old Boys” and “New Boys”of RMA for a weekend of
fellowship and fun in conjunction with Jazz Fest 2011.
Featuring local activities and The Best of
New Orleans:
• Friday Evening Cocktail Buffet
• Saturday Evening Louisiana Crawfish Boil
(featuring Cajun Fiddler and Zydeco Band)
• Jazz Fest Friday – Sunday
• Contact Bubba Boisfontaine:
[email protected]
If you are interested in becoming
a class agent, please contact Errol
Bisso, director of alumni relations,
at [email protected]
or by calling 770.532.6251 ext. 2132.
Our current class agents include:
1958 – Bernard Freeman
1960 – John “Te-Doc” Williams
1961 – David Mandt
1963 – Leslie Smith
1966 – Jeffrey Weiner
1967 – Howard Pailet
1971 – Michael Barnett
1974 – Charles Cook
1975 – Bud Oakey
1976 – Beau Hammet
1978 – James Young
1980 – Robert Lindsey
1981 – David Maxwell
1984 – Ernie “E.T.” Lopez
1990 – Brian Greene
2007 – Brian Baize
2008 – Tersoo Uhaa
2009 – Colton Keig
2010 – Kelton Counts
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RMA Alumni Authors Abound
The following is a sampling of books written by former Riverside
cadets. If you know of other Riverside authors, please contact the
Reveille editors.
“Torts and Suds”
Peter Lyons, ’49, is a retired lawyer living in Riverside, CA with Margaret, his wife of 41 years. Lyons has
written a novel based on actual experiences about his transition from the Marine Corps to law school at
California Western University in San Diego. “Torts and Suds,” is published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh
and depicts the humor amidst the serious efforts of young men trying to advance their lives.
Lyons has a strong Riverside memory from May 1947. Gen. Jonathon Wainwright reviewed the parade,
and Lyons, a 15-year-old cadet, was pulled out of the formation to meet him. Peter’s father, Leonard
LeBaron Lyons, Jr., had served on Wainwright’s staff on Corregidor Island. Leonard was killed in 1945 when
an American bomb hit his unmarked transport ship. Upon meeting the imposing WWII general, Peter
recalls the General’s sincere hand shake and how the General shared his memories of Leonard Lyons with
the young cadet. A photograph of Peter with Gen. Wainwright appeared on the front page of an Atlanta
newspaper the next day.
“One More Hill”
Franklyn A. Johnson, valedictorian of the class of ’39, is a prolific writer of 12 books, including military
novels and an account of his service as a replacement officer and then platoon leader of an anti-tank platoon
in the 18th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division in WWII. His account, “One More Hill,” tells
of combat actions in North Africa, Sicily, and Normandy. The book, originally published in 1949, has been
recently reprinted by The Cantigny Military History Series, and was selected as one of the 50 best books
on WWII. Johnson earned three Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars, and was named to the French Legion
for his actions in WWII. He has headed three universities including Jacksonville University and California
State University-Los Angeles along with two national foundations.
Riverside, at one time, was home for Johnson and his parents. His father, Col. Robert B. Johnson,
served RMA as quartermaster under Judge Beaver in the late 1930s, and his mother, Olyve E. Johnson,
served in WWII as a captain pilot in the Army Air Corps and as trainer of RMA cadet pilots. Johnson lives
with his wife, Elena, in Bonita Springs, FL.
“White Squall: The Last Voyage of Albatross”
Written by RMA graduate Richard E. Langford, ’44, this book is the true-life story of his experience
in 1960 as the English teacher aboard the school ship Albatross, a square-rigged brig crewed by teen-age
students. Langford received a leave of absence from his teaching job at Stetson University to take the
nine-month position, which ended in disaster. The movie “White Squall,” with Jeff Bridges, is a Hollywood
version of the story; after the movie’s premiere, Langford was moved to publish his personal, dramatic
version of the ship’s final voyage, most of which he had written in the mid-1960s.
Langford has said of the book, “I am indebted to travel writer Janet Groene for her interest in this
book. She read it, liked it, and recommended it to one of her publishers. Without her efforts on my behalf,
the manuscript would remain in a box beneath my desk, where it had been for more than three decades.”
New!RMA Recognition Awards
Beginning in 2011, Riverside will recognize
deserving alumni and/or someone from the
Riverside family who have achieved success
or recognition in the areas of humanities,
leadership, philanthropy, and military service.
Nominations will be sought beginning in January of each year
via Reveille and the website. Nominations may be self-made or
otherwise, and should include sufficient documentation to show
evidence why the nominee should be considered. All nominations
will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the RMA president,
vice president for advancement, director of alumni relations, and the
president of the alumni council. The committee may elect to not
give an award in a given year, if no nominations are submitted or the
nominations are weak. The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and
the Young Alumnus of the Year will be determined by the
membership of the Alumni Council.
Awards will be presented at either commencement or
Homecoming.
RMA Awards
Humanitarian Award – Presented to someone who, through outstanding dedication, has made a significant contribution of volunteer
leadership or service which has improved or enriched the lives of
others and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on Riverside
Military Academy
Leadership Award – Presented to someone who demonstrates
selfless, visionary leadership in the area of business, government,
military, or in volunteer service.
Philanthropic Award – Presented to someone who personifies the
gift of giving and who, by his or her example of generosity, inspire
others to do the same.
Distinguished Service Award – Presented to someone who
demonstrates extraordinary service, allegiance, and even heroism in
his or her role as a member of the military service.
Young Alumnus of the Year – Presented to alumni 35 years of
age or younger in recognition of stellar initial career achievements
and/or service.
Please send letters of nomination or complete the form below and
send to: The Office of the President, Riverside Military Academy,
2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501. The deadline for
submission is April 1, 2011.
Nominate someone today!
My nomination for an RMA recognition award is: ______________________________________________________________
I would like to nominate this individual for ___ Humanitarian Award ____ Leadership Award ___ Philanthropic Award,
____ Distinguished Service Award or ____ Young Alumnus of the Year.
My name is: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Each nomination must be accompanied by a statement why the individual deserves the award and supporting
documentation, if available. Not every award will be awarded every year.
Please mail your nomination to: Office of Advancement, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501. If you have questions,
please call Vice President for Advancement Amanda Griffin at 770-538-2924.
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GIVING UPDATE
Riverside’s 2010
GOAL Contributors
James and Mary Benson
Mrs. Jerry Blackstock
Terry and Chris Clontz
Douglas and Nadya Crane*
Alexander C. Deitch, ’98
Robert and Stephanie Eidson
Antonio and Anita Feliciano, ’81*
Roderick and Anne Finlayson
Thomas and Angela Finn
Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ’61*
Alec and Shelia Fraser*
Justin and Holly Gallagher, ’90
Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ’55
Casey and Susan Graybeal
Amanda Griffin*
Lynne Henderson*
Thomas Hill, ’60*
Harry and Ramona Hinkle
Jeffrey and Bonnie Hinkle
Drew and Jane Horner, ’78*
Kevin and Kelly Jarrard
Howie and Allison Johnson
Gerard and Charlene Kaiser
Steven and Dawn Keig*
Walter and Valeria Krasnansky
Jody and Nancy Lail
Anthony and Patricia Manzo
Christopher and Dena Manzo
Richard McGonigle and Rebecca Adams*
Jon and Karen McRae
John Munroe
Brian and Beverly O’Shea
Rick Owens and Kari Blaho-Owens
Brian Ribeiro and Marie Trenga*
Marja Robinson
Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55
Roy Rumpf and Lisa Harris
Pegge Sheffield
Philip and Ellen Sheffield
Warren and Son Hwa Tobin, ’61
Reuben and Ellen Wechsler
Samuel Wilson, ’60*
Keith and Jennifer Wood
Wayne and Shawn Wunderlich*
*
Annual Fund Drive Underway
The Riverside annual fund is underway and giving is 45% ahead of last year. The goal this year is $800,000.
The total through 12/31/2010 is $486,091.09. The E.C. May naming opportunity total is up to $18,300
(73% of $25,000 goal). Gifts to the annual fund provide benefits to cadets, faculty, and staff not covered by
tuition. (Numbers accurate as of time of printing).
Did you know?
★ The RMA Board of Trustees is 100% in participation
GOAL 2009 - $33,850 contributed
GOAL 2010 - $74,700 pledged to date
Our goal for GOAL 2011 is $150,000!
Since 2009, Georgia taxpayers have been able to contribute scholarship funds to Riverside
Military Academy through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program and earn a dollar-fordollar credit on their state tax returns. Contributing to GOAL is easy, simply:
1. Complete and notarize a GOAL Scholarship Contribution Form
2. Sign and date part C of the IT-QEE-TP1 tax form for 2011
3. Make your check out to “Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc.”
4. Mail to: Riverside Military Academy, Office for Advancement, 2001 Riverside Drive,
Gainesville, GA 30501
★ 110 alumni out of a potential 3,640 on our mailing
list have donated
★ Gifts to the annual fund may be made between
now and May 31, 2011
★ 25 current parents have donated; more than half are
first time donors
★ The annual fund directly supports academic
programs, technology, facilities, athletics, fine art,
and scholarship
★ 38% of our gifts are from first time donors
Plan Now to Leave a Legacy
Riverside Military Academy is grateful to the donors who have already provided generous gifts through
their estates. While annual gifts meet immediate needs, estate gifts ensure the financial stability of Riverside
for years to come through the valuable foresight of our donors. Including Riverside in your estate plans is a
way of saying “thank you” to the school that made such a difference in your life, plus it’s a way to make sure
the mission continues for generations to come.
Bequests
The most common form of planned gift is a bequest. It is often the simplest as well. Most bequests provide a
specific amount distributed from an estate, a percentage of the estate, or the residual amount of an estate after
commitments to family members and other charitable interests have been fulfilled.
Life Income Plans
By setting up a life income trust, you can provide for your ongoing income needs for a set period of time or
for the remainder of your life. Many of these arrangements can also benefit the needs of a loved one – such
as an elderly relative with ongoing health care needs, or a grandchild who could benefit from assistance with
college tuition payments.
Life Insurance
Once children and other family members are adequately cared for, many donors include charities as life
insurance beneficiaries.
Why One Alumnus Has Included Riverside in His Estate Plans
Karen Schulze (above) is the GOAL Contribution Coordinator
for Riverside Military Academy. You can reach her with your
questions at 770.532.6251 x4506 or [email protected].
Visit the “Georgia GOAL” section of Riverside’s website to print
out the forms for 2011 or find out more at www.goalscholarship.org!
Thank you for
investing in today’s
cadets who will
become men
of substance
tomorrow.
New giving levels have
been created to recognize
donors’ cumulative and/or
annual gifts.
Cumulative Giving*
Brothers in Blue
$200,000 and above
Fusilier Society
$100,000 to $199,999
Leadership Society
$75,000 to $99,999
Tattoo Society
$50,000 to $74,999
Common Estate Planning Practices
Denotes a contributor both this year and last year
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★ Full-time faculty/staff are 100% in participation
★ The Gerald R. (Goomba) Wilson naming
opportunity is complete ($20,000)
Giving Levels
“It is difficult for a child to thrive when being raised in an hostile, alcoholic family. Rules are arbitrary and subject to
moment-to-moment change. Riverside provided me with a living and learning environment where I could concentrate on
my own growth and development rather than having to always be in “fight or flight” mode.Without this positive, supportive setting, I sincerely believe I would not have been able to look back at, what I consider to be, a productive life that had
an affirmative effect on myself and those with whom I came in contact.
Being constantly contacted by schools, institutions and causes for financial gifts, I chose to include
Riverside in my estate planning because of its great positive influence on my life.”
Guidon Society
$10,000 to $49,999
Annual Giving
Sandy Beaver
Society
$5,000 to $9,999
1907 Society
$2,000 to $4,999
President’s Society
$1,000 to $1,999
Riverside Sabers
$400 to $999
Riverside Rifles
$100 to $399
umulative giving reflects
C
a donor’s total annual
giving since 2004. If
you would like to know
your cumulative giving
level, please call Amanda
Griffin, vice president for
advancement, at
770-538-2924.
*
Karl R. Katterjohn
RMA 1959-1964
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ALUMNI CLASS NOTES
Class Announcements:
Class of 1940
John W. Jacobs, Jr.
(pictured left), former
chairman of RMA Board
of Trustees, was honored
along with his wife Martha
as the North Georgia
Community Foundation’s
Philanthropist of the Year
during a luncheon on November 16, 2010. The couple passionately
supports RMA, Brenau University, the Northeast Georgia History
Center, the Gainesville Kiwanis Club, the Boy Scouts, Good News
at Noon, Grace Episcopal Church, and the Quinlan Arts Center just
to name a few.
Class of 1943
Kirk E. Timm of Bay City, Michigan has been named a
“Chevalier” of the Legion of Honor. It is a sign of France’s true
gratitude and appreciation for contributing to the United State’s
decisive role in the liberation of France during WWII. Kirk
participated in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France,
Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He was awarded the
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, European, African, Middle Eastern
Theater Ribbon with five Bronze stars, the Combat Infantry Badge,
World Ward II Victory Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and
Meritorious Unit Award.
Class of 1944
Charles W. Kallman USMC WWII, USAF Korea/Vietnam;
Business-Aerospace. Retired in 2005.
Class of 1963
Domingo Moreira,
the son of Cuban exiles,
was awarded an honorary
doctor of business degree
from Florida Southern
College in December,
2010 commencement
ceremonies. Moreira is
the chief executive
(l-r) Judge Salcines and Domingo Moreira
officer and president of
Ladex Corporation of South Miami, the largest single-source
producer, marketer, and distributor of shrimp coming from Central
and South America. He was introduced at the commencement
ceremony by another RMA graduate, Judge E.J. Salcines, ’56.
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Did you know
that Admiral David Lamar McDonald,
U.S. Naval Academy, Class of ‘28, and Chief of
Naval Operations/Member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
‘63-’67 graduated from RMA in 1924?
H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
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Class of 1965
Melvin Grodsky owns and operates Porter-Stevens, a men’s
clothing store in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Class of 1968
Glenn de Gruy (right) is a
master craftsman who has been
building custom furniture in
Mobile, AL, for the last 30 years.
He is well known for beautifully
made beds, gun racks, tables,
and more. Glenn is also an artist
and musician playing the
dulcimer and guitar. He is
married and has two daughters.
Class of 1974
Juan Carlos Pocaterra is living in the Dominican Republic. He
has a degree in engineering and has been married to Maria Felicia
Mendoza for 26 years. The couple has two children, a 23 year old
son and a 17 year old daughter. Juan is currently working for Banco
de Venezuela, a local bank.
Ewald E. Heinsen Brown is living in the Dominican Republic.
He is married to Carmen Rizek de Heinsen. The couple has been
married for 28 years and has four children, three sons ages 26, 22,
and 20, and one daughter, age 23. Ewald is currently the president
of the family company, E.T. Heinsen CxA where he has been
employed since 1981.
Class of 1975
Alexander Joubert is living in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic. He works there as a pulmonary physician. Alexander is
married with one daughter.
Class of 2008
Tersoo Uhaa is a junior running back at Furman University.
Tersoo has led the Furman Paladins rushing 355 yards and scoring
13 touchdowns. He also led the team in scoring 84 points and
averaging 4.1 yards per carry in the 2009 season. For the 2010
season he rushed 325 yards and scored 9 touchdowns.
Class of 2009
Danny Vergara is playing soccer at North Georgia College and
State University in Dahlonega, GA. He scored his first collegiate
goal in NGCSU’s game against Lees-McRae College on
October 14, 2010.
Class of 2010
Clint Hawkins is playing NCAA
Division II soccer at Georgia
Southwestern State University in
Americus, GA. GSW won 3-0
against North Georgia College and
State University October 12, 2010.
Clint played against RMA graduate
Danny Vergara in this game.
Dylan Setzekorn has committed to play
basketball for the Citadel’s 2011 recruiting
class. He is a 6-7 wing player for the Hun
School in Princeton, N.J. Dylan worked as
a counselor at the summer camp of former
College of Charleston star Anthony
Johnson.
Elliott Wood (above center) entered the
U.S. Naval Academy this summer and spent
the first 7 weeks getting up every day at
5:30 doing 90 minutes of PT equaling over
3,000 sit-ups, push-ups and lunges. He has
earned a ribbon of Expert in M-16 rifles
and Sharpshooter in 9 mm pistols. He is a
member of the off-shore sailing team, in
which he has had the opportunity to drive a
WWII yard patrol boat to Baltimore, stands
watch, executes at-sea routines, and conducts casualty control and damage control
drills. He takes 8 classes a day, does sports for
3 hours and studies each night from 7:30 to
11. He keeps up with his friends on
Facebook and would like to hear from you.
Taps
Deceased:
Forrest L. Adair ’60 (10/1/2010)
Andrew R. Armstrong ’67 (7/27/2010)
Charles L. Ashley ’05 (7/18/2010)
Raymond D. Ashman ’67 (3/22/2010)
Michael E. Atherton ’58 (9/29/2010)
Edward D. Avetta ’43 (10/11/2007)
Ronald Baucom ’60 (9/26/2008)
William L. Blackburn ’46 (4/2/2010)
David F. Boggs ’60 (7/28/2010)
Charles O. Bridger ’48 (5/29/2010)
Steven W. Carmichael ’76 (9/26/2010)
Everett Carter, Jr. ’50 (8/16/2010)
Hercules G. Cladakis ’45 (6/21/2010)
Fred E. Cleghorn, Jr. ’48 (3/12/2010)
Phillip J. Chumbler ’66 (12/24/2006)
Bobby J. Collins ’50 (5/5/2007)
Cicero Council ’49 (1/16/2010)
Claude Dingle ’60 (5/2/2010)
Richard B. Dunn ’66 (7/17/2010)
Donald R. Eaton ’45 (1/30/2010)
Brian Cox signed on to play with
LaGrange College’s baseball team last June.
Brian is finishing up his freshman year and
has enjoyed his first year as a LaGrange
College Panther. Pictured below with Brian
are his parents, Steve and Sharon Cox.
Class Notes, Births, Marriage
Announcements, Deaths
Photo Submission Guidelines
All photos must be a minimum 4.5" wide
300 dpi resolution .tif or .jpg format.
Photos not accepted include: .gif or .bmp
format. Also, camera phone photos or
photos from websites cannot be accepted.
Email digital files to
[email protected]
Mail hard copies to:
Riverside Military Academy
Attn: Alumni Relations
2001 Riverside Drive
770-532-6251 ext. 2212
Riverside Military Academy does not verify information in the Class Notes section
and cannot be responsible for accuracy.
The Class Notes section is offered to
alumni for their use in exchanging news
and updates on their classmates. Riverside
Military Academy reserves the right to
further publish Class Notes submissions in
any and all school publications or media.
Walter Farris ’60 (7/23/2006)
Leonard I. Fisch ’55 (7/14/2010)
Jack K. Garret ’44 (6/16/2010)
Ex Bugle Major Colin Green (8/17/10)
Dr. Charles C. Griffin ’39 (8/14/2001)
George Grover ’44 (1/25/2010)
Rene F. Guidry ’61 (10/1/2010)
Robert H. Hardy ’59 (6/27/2007)
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Bertram C. Harrison ’33
(12/17/2009)
John C. Hooker ’38 (7/12/2010)
Richard F. Howe ’64 (1/15/2010)
Kenneth C. King, Jr. ’60 (9/12/2010)
L. William Legge, Jr. ’68 (9/1/2010)
Donald Levi (Lewis) ’33 (9/19/2010)
Charles McClung ’51 (4/22/2010)
King W. McElwaney ’61 (4/7/2010)
Jack K. McKellar ’56 (10/2009)
John L. Munevar, RMA teacher (08/2010)
James B. Oglethorpe ’38 (10/8/2010)
John W. Perfater ’46 (9/12/2010)
Norwood Lee Pirkey, Sr. ’43 (10/26/2010)
Robert N. Pitts ’51 (2/1/2010)
Michael S. Rafferty ’56 (9/3/2010)
Jerome S. Richman ’53 (2/3/2010)
Marco E. Riera ’71 (8/1/2010)
Preston F. Rockhold ’63 (5/27/2010)
Bruce C. Saurino ’61 (7/16/2010)
Fredrick A. Schmigle ’72 (8/9/2010)
William A. Scudero ’50 (5/1/2010)
Eston Sherman ’45 (2/4/2010)
Sterling M. Somerset ’49 (8/16/2010)
Robert C. Stevens ’42 (8/27/2009)
Harlow Stimson ’01-’02 )8/5/2006)
Chester C. Szemborski ’47 (5/23/2009)
George E. Taylor ’57 (7/4/2010)
Robert Welch ’53 (9/22/2010)
James H. Wickman ’83 (8/13/2008)
Edward D. Williams ’36 (8/25/2010)
Alvin Wolf ’49 (6/6/2010)
(Notifications received since August 2010)
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THE RMA
BULLETIN BOARD
Reminder:
Take ACT (Open to all cadets)
Feb ruary 12
Work in progress...
Graduation Weekend Invitatio
n
Friday, May 13
Silver Taps
Get some sleep for the
SAT Test!
(Juniors Mandatory)
Saturday, May 7
Class of 2011!
Attention Parents:
RMA Re-enrollment
forms will be mailed
out in Feb ruary.
Please return these
forms by April 1.
JROTC Weekend
March 25-26
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Saturday, May 14
Parade & Commencement Ce
remony
Spring Parents Day
Friday, April 1
Agenda will be
posted on website.
Find a da
te fo
Military B r
all!
Saturday
,
February
19
Remodel complete!
Cadet Store Expands
with Remodel Project
Riverside Military Academy’s cadet store
recently completed a remodel and expansion
project that is already proving beneficial to its
customers and staff.
The presentation of merchandise has been improved, and the
clothing lines for parents and alums will continue to grow as the
budget allows. In addition to specialty clothing items, store
merchandise includes RMA logo license tags, pens, and bumper
stickers. The expansion has also allowed the store enough room to
add a selection of greeting cards. The store will continue to supply
uniforms and provide fittings and alterations for cadets.
RMA merchandise is now sold at all home football games, and
specialty items such as football jerseys with cadet name and number
are available for purchase.
In previous years, only five
cadets were allowed in the cadet
store at the same time. Doubling
of the retail floor space has
allowed room for three registers
and almost no limit on the
number of cadets. The store is
open Monday through Friday
from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It will
remain open during the cadet
lunch hour and for special events.
“We’ve tried to make the
store a user-supportive, friendly
experience for our customers,” states Manager Ray Majors, RMA
laundry and cadet store.
Some of Majors’ goals for the cadet store include lowering costs
for parents, cadets, and the academy; assisting in the improvement
of the quality and appearance of all uniforms; creating an historic
database of all store merchandise that will contribute to lowering
costs, improving efficiency in inventory control, and creating a faster
check-out time at the registers; and updating the appearance and
merchandise for the online store.
The cadet store staff is very excited to offer a “Parent/Guardian
Care Package” program for cadets. A parent or guardian may call in
an order to the store by 1 p.m., or place an online order by the same
time, and the care package will be delivered to the cadet that evening.
RMA and the cadet store would like to recognize Mr. Steve
Garrett, parent of C/CPL Zachary Garrett, for donating the new
carpet that was installed during the store remodel project.
Mr. Garrett is the owner of Lots of Carpet (www.lotsofcarpet.com),
located in Adairsville, GA.
The cadet store staff has over
90 years of combined retail and
customer service experience, and
they are dedicated to serving the
RMA community.You may visit
the cadet store online at
http://www.rmacadetstore.com/ to
view a selection of merchandise
available for purchase, or visit the
cadet store on the RMA campus
in the lower level of Lanier Hall.
See the cadet store ad on the inside back cover for photos of more new
merchandise! Shop online at www.rmacadetstore.com.
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President
Dr. James H. Benson,Col, USMC
(Ret)
Reveille is a semi-annual publication produced
by the communications office of Riverside
Military Academy for its alumni, parents,
donors, and friends. The editorial staff
welcomes your ideas and comments.
Photographs and illustrations may not be
reproduced without the express written
consent of Riverside Military Academy.
Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters
to the editor may be updated online at
www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to:
Editor, Reveille
800-462-2338
[email protected]
Riverside Military Academy admits students
of any race, religion, and national or ethnic
origin and is committed to the enrollment
of a widely diverse student body.
Editors:
Adriane Seymour
Director, Communications and
Public Relations
[email protected]
Amanda Griffin, CFRE
Vice President for Advancement
[email protected]
Julie Smith
Public Relations Assistant
[email protected]
Contributors:
Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)
Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61
SGM Jeff Chandler, USA (Ret)
CPT Charles H. Cook
Ms. Amanda Griffin, CFRE
LTC Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret)
MAJ Kevin Jarrard, USMCR
Ms. Leanne Kinney
Dr. James C. Robison
Ms. Adriane Seymour
Ms. Julie Smith
Ms. Katy Wilson
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Board of Trustees
Miss Lucile E. Beaver, Emerita
Mr. P. Alec Fraser, Chairman
Mr. Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64,
V-Chairman
Ira J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66,
Treasurer
Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock
Mr. C. Brian Daniel
Mr. Arnold B. Evans
Mr. Gregory A. Fisher
Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58
Gov. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto, ’86
Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’57
Mr. Charles A. James, ’64
Mr. James D. Kalmenson, ‘77
Mr. Daniel J. Kaufman
Mr. C.J. Lail, Jr.
Mr. O. Jon McRae, Jr.
Mr. Richard M. Nichols
Mr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr.
Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq., ’66
Mr. W. Keith Wood
Alumni Council
Mr. Bernard M. Freeman ’58,
Chairman
Mr. Errol J. Bisso ’61,
Alumni Relations Director
Mr. Sumner R. Cahoon ’49
Mr. Charles H. Cook ’74
Mr. Brett H. Ferguson ’75
Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58
Mr. Jay A. Glazer ’64
Mr. William T. Glisson ’78
Mr. Lawrence B. Hammet ’76
Mr. Kenneth I. Harms ’56
Mr. Harold T. Hunt ’98
Mr. Brian R. Ivy ’02
Mr. Karl R. Katterjohn ‘64
Mr. Robert L. Lindsey ’80
Mr. Ernest T. Lopez ’84
Mr. Daniel G. Oakey ’75
Mr. Ross H. Pittman ’56
Judge E.J. Salcines ’56
Mr. Seth Wagner ’56
Dr. John W. Williams ’60
Board of Visitors
As of December 10, 2010
Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56,
Chairman
Mr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98,
Co-Chairman
Ms. Brenda Bahel
Mr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89
Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87
Mr. Christian Eiroa, ’89
Mr. Sean E. Fennelly
Mr. Thomas M. Finn
Mr. Robert L. Fowler, Jr.
Mr. Sabin J. Gianelloni, III, ’55
Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64
Mr. Joseph M.Gordon, ’96
Mrs. Susan L. Graybeal
Mr. Drew W. Horner, ’78
Judge Steve C. Jones
Mr. Marc D. Kutter
Mr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., ’56
Mr. Richard A. Luna
Mr. Fredy E. Marrufo, ’90
Mrs. Kayanne Massey
Mr. William Morris, ’58
Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79
Mr. Thomas H. Paris, III
Mr. Robert G. Pennington
Mr. Ross H. Pittman, Jr., ’56
Mrs. Jo Anne Reed
Mr. H. Jerome Russell
Mr. W. Michael Strickland
Mr. Steve Syfan
Mr. James R.Van Arsdale, ’79
Mr. Frank C. Whitlock
Did Riverside Military Academy
make a difference in your life?
RMA alumni, parents, and friends have the opportunity to lead from the front with a gift to the RMA annual fund.
It’s through these gifts that RMA makes a difference by investing these financial resources in educational
and character-building programs that are not always covered by tuition revenue alone.
Your thoughtful gifts to the annual fund make a difference in preparing cadets of today
for responsible professional leadership roles in the future.
4 EASY WAYS TO DONATE AND
MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
1. Mail your gift to:
Attn: Advancement Office
2. Call 770.532.6251 ext. 2122
3. Log on to www.riversidemilitary.com
4. Donate through the Georgia
GOAL Scholarship program at
www.goalscholarship.org
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CADET STORE
Email: [email protected]
Address: 2001 Riverside Drive • Gainesville, GA 30501
www.rmacadetstore.com • 770.532.6251 ext. 2107
Hours: 7am - 4:30pm EST Monday - Friday
ON
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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Upcoming Events
Event times and locations are subject to change.
April 21
Awards Parade
February 11-14 Mid-Winter Break
May 7
SAT (Juniors mandatory)
February 12
ACT (Open to all cadets)
May 10-13
Semester Exams (Seniors)
February 19
Military Ball Parade
May 13
Silver Taps
Military Ball
May 14
Graduation Parade (9 a.m.)
February 27
9th District Congressional Service Academy Day
Commencement Ceremony (11 a.m.)
March 1-2
Pre-ACT Testing (Grades 8-10)
May 17-20
Semester Exams (Underclassmen)
March 23
Army Formal Inspection Parade
May 20
Final day for underclassmen
March 25-26
JROTC Weekend
June 20
Summer school registration day
March 31
Spring Band/Choral Concert
April 1
Spring Parents Day
April 2-11
Spring Furlough
January 28
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ROC Parade and Cresting Ceremony
Mark your calendars for Homecoming/
Parents Weekend! Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2011

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