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![Preparing for the Future: Missouri Military Academy Cadets Learn Life Skills]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1712678184/missourimilitaryacademyorg/nov5indpuftl2ighivb0/240213LifeSkillsHardingIroning.jpg","width":2200}])
At Missouri Military Academy (MMA), the approach to education extends far beyond traditional academics. Cadets are delving into a curriculum that covers a spectrum of practical life skills. From basic household tasks to financial literacy, the Life Skills class offers a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the complexities of adulthood. With the incorporation of guest speakers, the class adds depth and real-world insight to the cadets' learning experience.
![Missouri Military Academy Cadet Battalion Commander Bradley Thumbi receives NROTC scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712158196/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fwwym3h8we4ww806wxrr/240326ThumbiScholarshipLoJackson-8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712158196/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fwwym3h8we4ww806wxrr/240326ThumbiScholarshipLoJackson-8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712158196/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fwwym3h8we4ww806wxrr/240326ThumbiScholarshipLoJackson-8.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712158196/missourimilitaryacademyorg/fwwym3h8we4ww806wxrr/240326ThumbiScholarshipLoJackson-8.jpg","width":1200}])
Missouri Military Academy Cadet Bradley Thumbi ’24, from Overland Park, Kansas, has been awarded the prestigious NROTC scholarship, which is worth $180,000. Since joining MMA in September 2020, Cadet Thumbi has been actively engaged in a diverse array of activities, including football, soccer, Fusileers, Color Guard, track, Boy Scouts, the dual-credit Triumph Program and the Lunch Buddy program. He holds the esteemed position of Battalion Commander and serves as the Fusileer Color Guard Commander.
![Maroon & Gold Alumni Spotlight: Rex Rodenbaugh’s Enduring Commitment to MMA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711578375/missourimilitaryacademyorg/olxl8fuwvqw2qfqcim2p/Rex_Rodenbaugh26-SEVEN_IMAGES_KC.jpg","width":2200}])
What drives an alumnus to continue to support MMA? Read about Rex Rodenbaugh, Class of 1995, and why he says that MMA is more than just a place you go to school
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