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A Leader of Integrity, Service and Dedication: MMA Honors Col. Charles R. Stribling III

On March 29 each academic year, Missouri Military Academy honors and remembers Colonel Charles R. Stribling III, MMA Class of 1944. Col. Stribling served as an MMA instructor, coach, alumni director, commandant of cadets, vice president and executive officer until, eventually, be became president of the Academy – a position he held for 25 years. Under his guidance, MMA was designated an Exemplary Private School by the U.S. Department of Education. 

MMA Cadets Travel to Jefferson Barracks for Special Honor Unit Training

A group of sophomore cadets recently traveled to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis to take a tour and be trained by two Army and three Air Force Honor Unit members commanded by MSGT Karen Mitchell. Their trip was spurred by a request from alumnus Jason Falbo-Gwinn ’88 regarding a World War II Memorial Flag.

rotary club members

On Friday, 17 March 2023, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) hosted the Rotary Club of Mexico, Missouri (Rotary District 6060). Rotarians met for the lunch meeting in Centennial Gymtorium. In addition to the club's regular business meeting, the group enjoyed a performance by the MMA Fusileers Drill Team.

Miss Missouri Thanks Missouri Military Academy for Partnership

Clare Marie Kuebler, Miss Missouri 2022, recently visited campus to thank President Geraci for the support Missouri Military Academy provides the Miss Missouri scholarship organization. MMA helps sponsor the Miss Missouri pageant each year via a special facilities rental rate that enables the Miss Missouri scholarship organization to conduct an orientation on campus in April and conduct the week-long scholarship pageant on campus in June.

Missouri Military Academy baseball field scoreboard

Colonels baseball fans and visiting guests are set to enjoy more capital improvements at Calvert Field this spring! Phase 2 is now complete on Missouri Military Academy’s Calvert Baseball Field renovations. In addition to the construction of home and visitor dugouts, the recent phase of renovations included construction of restrooms, a concession stand and press box and the addition of concrete pads for bleachers.

MMA is coming to Texas in February!

Meet the MMA family in Texas in February! Prospective families are invited to attend to learn about MMA's military education. Alumni, friends, and families — Join us to share your MMA stories and learn the latest about the 134th Corps of Cadets from MMA President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret).

Missouri Military Academy Welcomes Alumni to Campus for Nostalgic Leadership Training Experience

The perfect mix of nostalgia, networking, and leadership development – this summer, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) alumni will have the opportunity to learn from retired military, business and community leaders while re-living their cadet experience among their fellow alumni brethren. Scheduled to take place May 21-24, 2023, this immersive four-day experience will re-invigorate participants as leaders and rekindle their desire to make a difference.

Niche Ranks Missouri Military Academy Among 2023 Best Private Schools in America

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) has ranked as a 2023 Best School in Niche.com’s annual ranking. Using rankings based on dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews, Niche creates profiles for schools and universities across the U.S. and assigns each institution an overall grade based on the collected data. MMA earned an A in the 2023 ranking and is ranked 4th in best boarding high schools in Missouri. 

Top 10 MMA Moments of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we celebrate our cadets’ successes. Please read our top 10 moments below, plus a few of our honorable mentions. After reviewing the past, take a look at MMA’s future by reading about our strategic plan.  

Dan Erdel Missouri Military Academy Board of Trustees member

Erdel, co-founder and partner of Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C. Attorneys at Law in Mexico, Missouri, believes that a lack of strong male role models in many young men’s lives contribute to their struggle and why they fall behind. It’s one of the main reasons he’s become invested in the success of Missouri Military Academy.

How Do Core Values Impact Success? Read this Young Alum's Story of College Life after MMA.

From MMA to Oklahoma University, read this young alum's story: “The most important things I learned at MMA were time management, integrity and accountability ... Do everything like someone is watching through a window. How you present yourself behind a closed door or in front of everyone else matters. Hold yourself to a higher level of self-respect.” — Noah Royse '20

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

Alumni News

Boy Scouts Archery Merit Badge Class

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) hosted its annual Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge University March 24-26, 2023. Approximately 300 Scouts, leaders and family members from Missouri, Texas, Iowa, Arkansas and Illinois attended the Great Rivers Council Spring Breakout event at MMA’s Mexico, Missouri campus.

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A Leader of Integrity, Service and Dedication: MMA Honors Col. Charles R. Stribling III

On March 29 each academic year, Missouri Military Academy honors and remembers Colonel Charles R. Stribling III, MMA Class of 1944. Col. Stribling served as an MMA instructor, coach, alumni director, commandant of cadets, vice president and executive officer until, eventually, be became president of the Academy – a position he held for 25 years. Under his guidance, MMA was designated an Exemplary Private School by the U.S. Department of Education. 

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