Alejandro J. “Ali” Torres Bueno ‘67 stands among Missouri Military Academy’s trailblazing alumni. The only foreign national to receive all seven FAA Certified Flight Instructor designations, Torres has forged a successful life as an entrepreneur, team builder and leader.

As the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) baseball team warms up for a revival of its program after a 5-year hiatus, alumni and parents are stepping up to show their support for the cadet-athletes and MMA. For Chris Gentry ’88, supporting MMA baseball gives him a double-dose of pride – both as an alumnus and a parent. His son Eric, MMA Class of 2021, will take the field with the Colonels this spring.

Mid-Missouri middle and high school-age boys are eligible for new grant funding for private, college-prep education at Missouri Military Academy. Tuition support open to Audrain, Boone and Callaway County students.

Families choose Missouri Military Academy for a variety of reasons. Some find that MMA offers the character development, academic challenge, leadership training, or structure they've been looking for. Below is just one story of how a family vacation set them on the path to 360° Education that has made all the difference in the life of their son.

A boarding school can provide your son a truly life changing experience. The introduction to high level academics, a structured environment, and leadership development provided by institutions like Missouri Military Academy gets young men ready for the challenges that lie ahead.