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MMA Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Yelton has joined the staff of Missouri Military Academy as the chief financial officer. Yelton comes to the private, college preparatory, all-boys military boarding school from Westminster College in Fulton, where she has served as associate vice president for business and controller since 2017.

Leadership Mexico 2024 stands on steps of Stribling Hall

On Tuesday, March 19, the 2024 Leadership Mexico class visited Missouri Military Academy as part of their mission to learn about top Mexico, Missouri employers and organizations. A Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce program, Leadership Mexico provides personal development and an avenue for community participation for its members.

MMA Leadership Attends Association of American Colleges and Schools of the United States 2024 Conference

Missouri Military Academy President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret); Board of Trustees members Chris Gentry, MMA Class of 1988; and Jim Obenshain, MMA Class of 1986; and four members of the MMA leadership team recently attended the annual conference of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS). Held February 18-21, 2024, in Alexandria, Virginia, the conference brought together heads of school, deans, commandants, chief financial officers, marketing and admissions representatives, and other key staff members from 36 military schools and colleges in the United States and Canada.

President Geraci Selected as Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States Executive Committee President

Missouri Military Academy President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret) has been selected as the 2024-25 president of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS) executive committee. In this role, President Geraci is responsible for setting the Association’s priorities for the upcoming year. He leads the 9-member Executive Committee’s efforts to support the Association’s member colleges and schools and the 20,000 cadets they represent.

Top MMA Moments of 2023

As another year comes to a close, it's time to reflect on the triumphs, milestones, and exceptional achievements that have defined the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) in 2023.

Missouri Military Academy Deputy Commandants

From teaching important values to coordinating transportation, from keeping cadets safe to ensuring they are correctly equipped and looking sharp, MMA’s deputy commandants — Deputy Commandant for Support and Quartermaster James Poettker, MMA Class of 2008, and Deputy Commandant for Transportation and Security Jeff Howard — go the extra mile to ensure that cadets are well taken care of.

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce President Todd Geeson presents the 2023 Commerce and Industry Award to Missouri Military Academy Board of Trustees member Mary Patrick Seigfreid

The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce honored Missouri Military Academy with the 2023 Commerce and Industry Award at the 38th annual Commerce and Industry Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, hosted on MMA's campus. The Mexico Chamber annually presents this award to recognize local organizations for their outstanding civic responsibility and generous contributions to advance the growth and welfare of Mexico, Missouri. 

Missouri Military Academy Color Guard carries the colors during the Senior Review

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) will honor veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice by conducting a military review on Friday, November 10, at 1330 (1:30 p.m.) on Colonels Field. The event is open to the public, and the Academy extends a special invitation for all veterans in the area to attend. 

Missouri Military Academy front campus

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the United States Marine Corps Band will conduct two free performances in Mexico, Missouri. The band will perform at 9 a.m. in Centennial Gymtorium on Missouri Military Academy’s campus. They will then perform at 12:15 p.m. at Mexico High School. Both performances are free and open to the public.

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

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