Missouri Military Academy is preparing to welcome alumni, parents, current cadets and MMA community members to campus for one of the Academy’s most anticipated annual events.

Social Studies Department Chair Major Larry McClarey was recently honored at the school year's opening assembly as Teacher of the Semester. Below, learn more about Major McClarey and his time at MMA.

Missouri Military Academy annually celebrates Gen. Clifton B. Cates Day on Aug. 31 to honor the birthday of one of the Academy's most accomplished graduates. A 1910 MMA graduate, Gen. Cates led a distinguished military career, serving through World War I, World War II and the Korean War. He eventually became the 19th commandant of the Marine Corps.

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.