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Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 1986 by revisiting highlights from the 1985–86 school year, including national recognition for educational excellence and standout athletic achievements. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect, honor MMA traditions and celebrate lasting friendships.

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 1981 by revisiting highlights from the 1980–81 school year, including the dedication of the Natatorium, the Corps’ Honor Rating and memorable moments from cadet life. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect, celebrate enduring friendships and relive treasured MMA traditions.

As fall 2026 semester progresses, cadets are settling into their routines, building connections and focusing on their responsibilities within the corps of cadets. Communication and cell phone access remain structured as cadets advance through Maroon and Gold Phase training. 

MMA will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1976 during Homecoming 2026, Sept. 25–27. Take a walk down memory lane through photos from the school year and reconnect with the traditions, friendships and moments that made your time at MMA unforgettable — including MMA holding the title as the best drill team in the nation!

Missouri Military Academy’s National Honor Society (NHS) chapter has elected its officers for the 2026-27 academic year. Congratulations to these cadets!

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 2011 by revisiting highlights from the 2010–11 school year, including national rifle recognition, horsemanship training and community service. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect with classmates and celebrate the traditions, friendships and memories that shaped their MMA experience.

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 2001 by revisiting achievements from the 2000–01 school year, including excellence in drill, music, leadership and athletics. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect with classmates and celebrate the traditions and memories that shaped their MMA experience.

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 2016 by revisiting highlights from the 2015–16 school year, including achievements in FBLA, JROTC and soccer. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect with classmates and celebrate 10 years of friendships, traditions and memories.

On August 31, 2026, Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets commemorated the birthday of one of our most accomplished alumni, Gen. Clifton B. Cates, Class of 1910. This highly respected and decorated alumnus served as the 19th Marine Corps Commandant from 1948-1951. 

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 1996 by revisiting highlights from the 1995–96 school year, including advances in technology, creative performances, athletics and hands-on learning. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026, September 25–27, to reconnect, celebrate MMA traditions and reflect on their time at the Academy.

Missouri Military Academy celebrates the Class of 1991 by revisiting highlights from the 1990–91 school year, including athletic achievements, cadet leadership and memorable band performances. Alumni are invited to return for Homecoming 2026 to reconnect, honor enduring traditions and create new memories together.

As artificial intelligence, healthcare innovation, and emerging technologies reshape the workforce, Missouri Military Academy is evolving its curriculum to prepare cadets for careers that didn't exist a decade ago. This fall, MMA introduces a slate of new courses spanning computer and forensic science, culinary arts, and world languages — giving cadets hands-on exposure to the fields shaping tomorrow's economy.

Missouri Military Academy President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret), joins Community Matters host Matthew Pilger to discuss the start of the 2026-27 academic year, cadet life, academics, faculty and MMA’s designation as the official military academy of the State of Missouri.

Missouri Military Academy hosted its Employee Health Fair and Benefits Day on Aug. 26, connecting faculty and staff with information about new benefit plans and health, wellness and financial resources.

Missouri Military Academy will welcome alumni, families and friends back to campus Sept. 25-27 for Homecoming 2026, a weekend filled with military traditions, alumni activies, athletic competitions, campus tours and opportunities to reconnect with the MMA family.

Missouri Military Academy will induct distinguished alumni into its 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame during Homecoming, recognizing exceptional achievement in business, arts and sciences, community and government service, and military service. This year’s honorees are Jeff Nedblake ’77, Larry Harrod ’74, Vince Lindwedel ’77, James Green ’64 and Major Sam Bird ’57, who will be honored posthumously.

Missouri Military Academy welcomed Zane Whorton as chaplain on Aug. 16. An experienced pastor and youth ministry leader, Whorton serves as a spiritual leader for MMA’s middle and high school cadets, providing mentorship, ministry, counseling and chapel services. He also leads the Academy’s weekly nondenominational Vespers services and supports cadets of all faith traditions.

Approximately 70 Missouri Military Academy cadets spent Tuesday, Aug. 4, serving the local community through a volunteer project at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico as part of Cadre Leadership Camp 2026.

Missouri Military Academy recognized faculty and staff members with the Transportation Achievement Award for safely driving more than 5,000 accident-free miles while maintaining 100% mission accomplishment in support of cadet transportation.

Missouri Military Academy welcomed approximately 1,500 participants to its campus and the Mexico community this summer through a combination of Academy-led leadership programs and hosted camps for partner organizations.

Missouri Military Academy has named Samantha Krankka assistant academic dean, bringing extensive experience in teaching, school leadership and assessment to strengthen the Academy's academic program and support cadet success. 

While cadets enjoy their summer break, faculty and staff at Missouri Military Academy are preparing for the upcoming academic year through specialized safety and leadership training.

Congratulations to our campers who successfully completed Commando Camp! Throughout the week-long program, campers built confidence, leadership and resilience through challenging activities, with outstanding performers honored for excellence in fitness, marksmanship, teamwork and leadership.

Missouri Military Academy has named Chris Burle as head coach of the Colonels swim program. A USA Swimming-certified coach with the Mexico YMCA Mid MO Marlins, Burle takes over a program that continues to build momentum at the state level and looks forward to helping cadets grow both in and out of the pool.

From record-breaking college scholarships and top state rankings to national competitions, military excellence and meaningful service, the 2025–26 school year showcased the many ways Missouri Military Academy cadets excelled in academics, leadership, athletics and character development. The following stories highlight some of the Academy's most significant accomplishments and memorable moments from the year.

As part of Missouri Military Academy’s middle school capstone portfolio program, Cadet Santiago Maes of Overland Park, Kansas, reflected on how his experience at MMA helped him develop discipline, confidence and independence. Through structure, accountability and stepping outside his comfort zone, Cadet Maes shares how the Academy’s environment helped him build better habits, take greater responsibility for himself and gain a new appreciation for education and personal growth.

Missouri Military Academy helped Cadet Raymond McDonald turn his interest in emergency services into a clear path for the future. Through hard work, determination and the Academy’s structured environment, he developed the skills and confidence needed to pursue his goals after graduation.

Missouri Military Academy hosted the 2026 Missouri Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) from May 27-31, welcoming hundreds of Army JROTC cadets from across the state — including 12 MMA cadets — for a week of leadership development, teamwork and adventure-based training.

Discover MMA's 2026 Summer Reading Guide for Teen Boys, featuring book recommendations from faculty and staff. Organized for middle- and high-school boys, the guide encourages lifelong learning, leadership development, and academic growth. 

Cadets Henry Scribner ’27 and Ruben Emilio Reyes ’26 earned a 7th-place finish and state medals at the MSHSAA Class 1 Boys Doubles State Championships on May 15–16, 2026. The duo finished the season with a 19-4 record.

Cadet Clayton Reich ’26 of Phoenix, Arizona, delivered the valedictorian speech at Missouri Military Academy’s 2026 commencement ceremony on May 16. In his remarks, Reich highlighted the resilience, leadership, and brotherhood developed by the Class of 2026 and encouraged graduates to “lead with courage” as they begin their next chapter

Missouri Military Academy alumnus Spc. Christopher Horton, Class of 2003, will be honored during the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of a Memorial Day weekend tribute recognizing fallen service members. Races will stream on Amazon Prime.

Congratulations to our cadets who have earned academic honors, following marking period 4, 2025-26. Well done!

MMA celebrated the graduation of 49 cadets on May 16. The graduates have been offered more than $13.1 million in college scholarships. Keynote speaker Dean Davison ’78 challenged the class to carry forward the values of discipline, integrity, resilience and brotherhood learned at MMA.

MMA honored cadets, faculty and staff during the Final All-Academy Assembly on May 15, 2026, recognizing excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, citizenship and character development. The ceremony also celebrated the promotion of eighth-grade cadets to high school and recognized faculty and staff for outstanding service and dedication.

MMA's Color Guard received national recognition following its presentation of the colors during the 2026 Missouri FBLA State Leadership Conference Opening Ceremony. In a letter of commendation, Army Staff Sgt. Cameron W. Yeager of the White House Medical Unit praised the cadets for their professionalism, discipline and precision.