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The Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Valentine Ball was held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Centennial Gymtorium, bringing cadets, their dates, family and friends together for a night of celebration and tradition.
As part of an annual tradition, MMA invites and welcomes distinguished guests from the Miss Missouri organization, such as Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen, Miss Missouri Teen USA, Miss Missouri Volunteer, Miss Missouri Volunteer Teen and other local pageant winners.
These special guests are escorted to the ball by MMA cadet leaders. This year, Cadet Battalion Commander Mason Brooks had the honor of escorting Miss Missouri's Teen Bridget Caldwell.
“We thank the pageant winners for attending,” said MMA President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret). “We value our relationship with the Miss Missouri organization and appreciate that both of our organizations are committed to leadership development and helping young people reach their full potential.”
A highlight of the evening was the crowning of the 2025 Valentine Ball Queen, Samantha Argo, chosen by the MMA Corps of Cadets. Argo was escorted by Cadet Zachary Sturgeon. A senior at Breese Central Community High School in Breese, Illinois, she plans to attend Colorado State University after graduation to pursue a degree in interior architecture and design.
The evening’s Grand March was led by Col. Dana and Peggy Reynard.
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