Final Assembly for the 2025-26 Academic Year — Congratulations, Cadets!

Missouri Military Academy honored cadets, faculty, and staff during the Final All-Academy Assembly held May 15, 2026, in Centennial Gymtorium. The ceremony recognized achievements in academics, athletics, leadership, citizenship, JROTC, and character development while also celebrating the promotion of eighth-grade cadets to high school. Faculty and staff members were also honored for years of service and outstanding dedication to the Academy mission.

The assembly opened with remarks from Director of Human Resources Melissa Miller, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cadet Michael Reboucas. Dean Ranae Clement then began the ceremony by recognizing the accomplishments of MMA’s eighth-grade cadets.

8th Grade Awards and Promotions

Commandant’s Awards

Paul Petit Award for Best International Relations
Presented to two eighth-grade cadets who improved international relations within the middle school community. The award honors MMA alumnus and Hall of Fame member Paul Petit, Class of 1985.
Recipients: Liam Ruyenzi and Omar Diaz Sandoval

Petit Fellowship Cup
Awarded to the middle school cadet who exemplified the highest level of fellowship throughout the academic year.
Recipient: Alexander Hanna

Richard White Improvement Award
Presented to the middle school cadet demonstrating the most significant all-around improvement since enrollment at MMA.
Recipient: Creed Martin

Middle School Athletic Awards

Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award (Middle School)
Recognizes cadets who consistently demonstrate integrity, character, and sportsmanship throughout the year.
Recipient: Cole Hager

Major George L. Piper Outstanding Middle School Athlete Award
Awarded to the Academy’s most outstanding middle school athlete.
Recipient: Dean Mitchell-Hilsinger

Rotary and Leadership Awards

Rotary Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Award
Presented to cadets who demonstrate leadership, academic excellence, and service to the community.
Recipients: Eli Mumm and Dean Mitchell-Hilsinger

Stribling Cup – Highest Efficiency in Middle School
Awarded to the cadet with the best efficiency record in the middle school division.
Recipient: Eli Mumm

Meritas Discipline Plaque
Awarded to cadets completing the academic year with no disciplinary tours.
Recipient: Eli Mumm

8th Grade Promotions

The following cadets were promoted to high school:

• Omar Said Diaz Sandoval
• Shane Fleck
• Archer Gober
• Bryson Guillory
• Cole Hager
• Alexander Hanna
• Santiago Maes
• Creed Martin
• Christian Mathews
• Dean Mitchell-Hilsinger
• Sean Edward Mulcahy
• Eli Mumm
• Christopher Phelan II
• Kie Portuallo-Lopez
• Liam Ruyenzi
• Luis Daniel Standley Rockwell
• Connor Wall
• Cameron Williams

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Athletic Awards

Thomas Wittman Plaque
Awarded to the cadet who best displays faith through actions.
Recipient: Liam Woolery

Red Ireland, Class of 1941 Trophy
Presented to the cadet who demonstrates loyalty, courage, and a “fighting heart” in athletics.
Recipient: Mateo Eaton 

Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Award (High School)
Recognizes outstanding sportsmanship and integrity in athletics.
Recipient: Henry Scribner

Alexander Ebersole, Class of 2018 Selfless Service Award
Presented to a cadet who exhibits courage and grit in the face of adversity.
Recipient: Mason Quarles

Bohm Award
Awarded to the outstanding high school athlete who has lettered in three varsity sports.
Recipient: Fernando Velasquez Pohls

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Academic Department Awards

Business and Mathematics

William F. Enright, Jr., 1937 Memorial Award
Presented to the cadet demonstrating exceptional proficiency in business and computer studies.
Recipient: Gunnar Ward

Colonel Derrill S. Kuhlman Award for Extraordinary Academic Achievement in Mathematics
Awarded to the cadet selected by the math department as the Academy’s top mathematics student.
Recipient: Kam Ho Liu

English Department

Lyle C. Wilson Journalism Award
Presented to the cadet excelling in journalism and yearbook production.
Recipient: Emilio Anaya

Senator Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque (Junior Division)
Awarded for excellence in English studies.
Recipient: Michael Reboucas

Senator Thomas F. Eagleton Plaque (Senior Division)
Awarded for excellence in English studies.
Recipient: Clayton Reich

Major William Bryan Essay Award
Presented for excellence in writing.
Recipient: Christopher Song

ESL Department

Syl Mansfield Memorial Award
Presented to the cadet with the highest ESL achievement, exemplary classroom behavior, positive participation, and improvement.
Recipient: Thanh “Kelvin” Nguyen

History and Science

Senator John C. Danforth Plaque
Awarded for outstanding knowledge and appreciation of constitutional government.
Recipient: Ulis Gordon

David Whitney, 1954 Conservation Plaque
Presented to the cadet demonstrating excellence and appreciation in environmental science and conservation.
Recipient: Michael Emminger

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Highest Scholarship and Leadership Awards

Highest Scholarship Awards

Presented to cadets with the highest cumulative GPA in each class.

7th Grade – Viraj Malik

8th Grade – Dean Mitchell-Hilsinger

9th Grade – Federico Cordero

10th Grade – Lucas Bergman

11th Grade – David Woodcock

28 Plus ACT/SAT Awards

Recognizes cadets who scored a 28 or higher on the ACT or a 1310 or higher on the SAT, placing them among the nation’s top-performing students.

Recipients:

• Christopher Song
• Enkhtenger Altangerel
• Heshun Xiao
• Eric Shellabarger
• Gunnar Ward
• Kam Ho Liu
• Clayton Reich
• Erick Bond

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Class Leadership Awards

Class of 1968 Freshman Leadership Award
Presented to a ninth-grade cadet demonstrating leadership potential and academic success.
Recipient: Alvaro Orendain

Dr. Gregory “Doc” McDonald Memorial Award
Awarded to a sophomore cadet who consistently conducts himself with honor.
Recipient: John Shadonix

John W. Fritsch ’49 Award
Presented to a junior cadet exemplifying honor, discipline, academic excellence, and service to the Academy.
Recipient: Manuel Obregon Bremer

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JROTC Awards

Major Jerome G. Harris Award for Most Soldierly Qualities (High School)
Recognizes a cadet possessing outstanding soldierly qualities and leadership.
Recipient: Luis Rey Manu

Major Jerome G. Harris Award for Most Soldierly Qualities (Middle School)
Recognizes a middle school cadet demonstrating exemplary soldierly conduct.
Recipient: Viraj Malik

Richard Benton Hall Class of 1976 Memorial Award
Presented to the underclassman cadet who best exemplifies the qualities of a true gentleman.
Recipient: Theodore Rodgers

Steve Walker Memorial Award
Awarded to the most outstanding first-year cadet.
Recipient: Michael Reboucas

Hal Heyman Memorial/All-American Boy Award
Presented to the middle school cadet who best exemplifies American values and character.
Recipient: Jonah Pestana

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Commandant Awards

Auxiliary Patrol of the Year
Recognizes the Academy’s outstanding Auxiliary Patrol member.
Recipient: Laureano Amaro Carrillo

Meritas Discipline Plaque Recipients

Awarded to cadets completing the academic year with no disciplinary tours:

• Iker Valles
• Jeremiah Senty
• Enkhtenger Altangerel
• Michael Reboucas
• Manuel Obregon Bremer
• Kam Ho Liu
• Eli Lamb
• Emilio Anaya
• Ulis Gordon
• Laureano Amaro Carrillo
• John Farley
• Michael Emminger
• Quang Dang
• Kenneth Burle

   

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Staff and Faculty Recognition

MMA also recognized faculty and staff members for years of dedicated service and exceptional contributions to the Academy.

Years of Service

• 5 Years – Angie Campbell, Brian Meny, Sheila Meny, Kim Russell, Chris Schafer
• 10 Years – Linda Rice
• 30 Years – Peggy Reynard

Semester Honors

• Company Leadership Advisor of the Semester – Michael Cheek
• Faculty of the Semester – Cheryl Morris

Bravo Zulu Awards

Presented in recognition of exceptional performance, leadership, mentorship, and service to Missouri Military Academy.

Recipients:

• Melba Lackey
• Andrew McGlasson
• Danielle DeTienne
• Eric Evertson
• John Grantham
• Matt Jackson
• Steve Greene

President’s Excellence Awards

Presented to employees demonstrating exceptional leadership, mentorship, planning, and dedication to cadet success.

Recipients:

• Ranae Clement
• Jefferson Grantz
• Craig McMillen
• Doug Wright

General Clifton B. Cates Medal

Awarded to cadets or employees demonstrating sustained superior performance, extraordinary accomplishment, or selfless service to MMA.

Recipient: Graeme Goodwin

Of the Year Awards

Coach of the Year
Presented for outstanding performance and leadership in athletics.
Recipient: Levi Iman

Commandant Employee of the Year
Presented for outstanding performance in the commandant's division.
Recipient: Angie Campbell

Employee of the Year
Presented for exceptional dedication, professionalism, and service to the Academy.
Recipient: Jennifer Allen

The ceremony concluded with President Geraci congratulating all award recipients and thanking cadets, faculty, and staff for their dedication throughout the academic year before the corps sang “Old MMA.”