Journalism

"My name is Santiago Lopez, and I am a junior at MMA. I have only been at MMA for two and one-half months. It is a short time, but each month has brought significant changes and important steps in my life." Read the full story by Cadet Santiago Lopez.

"The Passing Through Ceremony is a special moment that only happens once. It is one you will never forget." Looking back on the Passing Through Ceremony, by Cadet Dominic Roberts.

Members of the MMA Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter assisted with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Columbia, Missouri, on October 4, 2025. This event raises awareness, as well as research money, for the prevention of the disease.

At every Colonels home football game, there are a key group of faculty along the far sideline, the MMA Chain Gang. The Chain Gang is on the sideline, marking the yards needed to get a first down and the position of the football as the players work to get first downs and touchdowns. Read more in the article by Cadet Aldendifer.

The Senior Ring Dance is a Missouri Military Academy tradition that signifies an important step in a Cadet's journey. It is held during Fall Family Weekend.  The dinner and dance will celebrate the Senior Class of 2026.  This year's Senior Ring Dinner and Dance occurs on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5:30 pm until 10:00 pm in the Gymnasium. Read the full story, reported by Cadet Santiago Lopez.

Two MMA Cadet Technology Teams will conduct classes for members of the faculty and staff later this month.  The Cadets are part of a program known as Teens Teach Tech, which is supported by AT&T.    

The two sessions during the afternoon of Wednesday, October 8, will be the first time that the Technology Teams will offer training for adults.  The two teams are led by Cadets Daniel Bravo and Eric Shellabarger. 

Read more in the article by Cadet Santiago Lopez Arano ’27.

Read about what the MMA senior ring means to Cadet Dominic Roberts, a high school senior. Roberts will graduate with MMA's Class of 2026.