Academic Classes Begin for the Fall 2024 Semester

Academic Classes Follow Initial Leadership and Military Educational Model Training for Middle School and High School Cadets

On Monday, August 19, the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Corps of Cadets began their academic classes for the fall 2024 semester. Cadets have been on the Mexico, Missouri campus since August 2, when cadet leaders returned to work with MMA commandant staff to prepare for the upcoming year.

“High school and middle school education for our MMA cadets is more challenging than what typical students participate in, as we challenge and motivate each cadet to realize his full potential,” said MMA President Richard V. Geraci, Brigadier General, USA (Ret). “Cadets participate in our 360° Education – in an environment marked by high expectations, structure, self-discipline, personal responsibility and accountability – to help them take command of their lives.”

According to Geraci, MMA anticipates the corps will be more than 200 cadets strong during the fall 2024 classes. The corps includes both boarding and day cadets.

The fall semester started with cadet leaders participating in an intensive, two-week leadership training camp, and, for all cadets, a week-long prep into the Academy’s military educational model, prior to the first day of academic classes. During that time, cadets received their first haircuts of the year and were issued uniforms, began athletic practices and underwent training with Commandant of Cadets COL Tom Pickle, USA (Ret).

This year’s corps currently includes cadets from 26 U.S. states and nine countries, including Brazil, China, Mongolia, Kuwait, Vietnam, Honduras, Mexico and Rwanda.In September, MMA will celebrate 135 years of homecoming, a milestone that underscores the Academy’s rich history and enduring legacy.