The credo of Missouri Military Academy is the guiding principle for the selection of inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame. A strong commitment to duty, honor, and achievement must be exemplified by each selectee for induction. The Hall of Fame is divided into five categories: business, entrepreneurship and leadership; arts and sciences; athletics; community and government service; and distinguished military service. For specific criteria for each category, see descriptions below.
Alumni Hall of Fame: Business, Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Recognition for an alumnus who is viewed by peers in his field as a subject matter expert with a proven track record in his chosen career of business, entrepreneurship or leadership is recognized for his significant accomplishments, is a visionary, and is also recognized as a coach, mentor and developer for those who follow in his footsteps.
Alumni Hall of Fame: Arts & Sciences
Recognition for an alumnus who is viewed by his peers in his field as a subject matter expert with a proven track record in his chosen career of arts or sciences, is recognized for his significant accomplishments, is a visionary, and is also recognized as a coach, mentor and developer for those who follow in his footsteps.
Alumni Hall of Fame: Athletics
Recognition for an alumnus for his excellence in post high school athletics, athletic performance, competition and sportsmanship and who is viewed by peers in his field as having a proven track record in his chosen career of Athletics, is recognized for his significant accomplishments, is a visionary, and is also recognized as a coach, mentor, developer for those who follow in his footsteps.
Alumni Hall of Fame: Community & Government Service
Recognition for an alumnus with a proven track record in his chosen career of Community or Government Service such as nonprofit, community volunteer work, civilian government and service work, and who is recognized for his significant accomplishments, is a visionary, and is also recognized as a coach, mentor and developer for those who follow in his footsteps.
Alumni Hall of Fame: Distinguished Military Service
Recognition for an alumnus who has achieved the rank of Flag / General Officer or awarded a Purple Heart Medal, a Bronze Star Medal or higher by one of the U.S. Armed Services (or alumnus's home nation's equivalent) and who has received an honorable discharge.
Please note: The deadline for all nomination submissions is January 1 of each year. To nominate an alumnus for the MMA Hall of Fame, click here.
The whole core of what MMA stands for is still there, even after the ups and downs of 130 years. I believe in what they are doing.
Chris Gentry ’88
How do submarines use buoyancy forces? High school cadets in instructor Chris Schafer’s physical science class recently learned about firsthand experience on a sub from a special guest speaker — Rick Dehlinger, MMA Class of 1993, Navy veteran and MMA quartermaster.
Randall Carver attended Missouri Military Academy for three years, from 1961 to 1964. He graduated in 1964 as a cadet officer, second lieutenant. During his MMA years, Randall served as vice president of the senior class and was active in the Fusileers, rifle team, band, chorus, Glee Club and Dramateers, and lettered in football and track. A familiar face to television and movie audiences, Randall’s acting career has spanned more than 50 years. For his accomplishments, he is inducted into the 2022 MMA Hall of Fame for Arts and Sciences.
Feature events will include an alumni BBQ, battalion/alumni review & drilldown, Fusileers Drill Team exhibition, alumni vs. cadets softball game, Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Dinner & Dance, and more! View schedule and register for events here.
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