MMA Athletes Honored with Awards

MMA Athletes Honored with Awards

Congratulations to the MMA cadets who received the following athletic awards at the end of the 2019-20 academic year. 

Joe D. Bailey Award: William Baker, 12th grade

Awarded to the most dedicated varsity athlete of the year. Given in memory of Joe D. Bailey who was a 40-year MMA faculty member and also served as athletic director, dean and head coach. His service in the US Navy during World War II is recognized on MMA’s Wall of Honor.

Missouri Military Academy cadet receives award

McDonough Trophy: Kellan Mugisha, 9th grade

Awarded to the best 120 lb. athlete.

Missouri Military Academy cadet receives award

Outstanding MMA Athlete: Gunner Stugart, 12th grade

Awarded to the outstanding high school athlete in the MMA Corps of Cadets for the year.

Missouri Military Academy cadet receives award

Major George L. Piper Outstanding Middle School Athlete: Emerald Sylve, 8th grade

Awarded to the outstanding middle school athlete in the MMA Corps of Cadets. Given in memory of George L. Piper who served MMA as middle school faculty member, athletic director and commandant (1943-79).

Military cadet receives Athletic Award

 

Cadet News

Missouri Military Academy COL Tom Pickle

Colonel Tom Pickle, USA (Ret), has joined the staff of Missouri Military Academy (MMA) as the deputy commandant for residential life. Pickle comes to the private, college preparatory, all-boys military boarding school after a 32-year career in the United States Army. Throughout his career, he has exhibited exceptional leadership, planning, program management, and talent management, making significant contributions to the military.

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MMA Future Business Leaders Attend 2024 State Conference

Competitors from the Missouri Military Academy Future Business Leaders of America chapter joined attendees from nearly 400 chapters at the Missouri State Leadership Conference on April 14-16, 2024, in Springfield. Eleven MMA cadets qualified to compete at state during the district competition held in February. The MMA Color Guard presented the colors in front of more than 5,000 high school students at Great Southern Bank Arena.

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