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Anthony Melick from Overland Park, Kansas, was the Class of 2023 valedictorian. Please enjoy the inspiring words of his valedictorian speech or watch the video of his address.
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
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Missouri Military Academy’s Class of 2023 — the Academy’s 134th graduating class — celebrated commencement on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The class, which includes 33 seniors and 2 postgraduate cadets, has been offered more than $5.2 million in college scholarships and every graduating cadet has achieved college acceptance.