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Cadet artwork is showcased during the 2026 Epple Memorial Art Show, April 17–18, in Barnard Hall during Spring Family Weekend. Select pieces were also featured as centerpieces during the Maroon & Gold Showcase, highlighting creativity developed throughout the academic year under the guidance of instructor Cheryl Morris.

Seventh- and eighth-grade cadets at Missouri Military Academy are gaining hands-on engineering experience through the school’s Project Lead The Way (PLTW) robotics program, where students are designing and programming autonomous vehicles.

Missouri Military Academy recognizes cadets who earned Delta Phi Academic Honor Society distinctions and the Academic Fourragere following marking period 3 of the 2025–26 academic year. Well done, cadets!

Missouri Military Academy cadets attended the 2026 STEM Day at the Missouri Capitol on April 9, participating in STEM activities, observing legislative proceedings and meeting state officials.

MMA hosted the 2026 JROTC Raiders Challenge on March 28, welcoming nine visiting schools and 13 teams to compete across three divisions. MMA’s Male Team 1 earned first place, with Team 2 finishing third, while Cadet Grayson Hanson won the male Ultimate Raider competition.

Missouri Military Academy cadets earned multiple honors in the 2025 AMCSUS annual competitions, placing 2nd in Physical Training, 2nd in Drill, and 3rd in Academic Bowl, with awards presented at the 2026 AMCSUS Awards Banquet.

Support from the Reid family will help bring new lights to Colonels Field, enhancing Missouri Military Academy’s soccer program and expanding opportunities for cadet-athletes. This support brings MMA’s 360° Education to life by creating more opportunities for cadets to grow, compete and lead.

Missouri Military Academy was recently highlighted in an “Amazing America” segment that aired March 26, 2026, on KRCG-TV. The segment is part of an “Amazing America” series that features heartwarming, inspiring, and unique stories from across the region in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Missouri Military Academy honored the legacy of the Stribling family during its annual remembrance ceremony on March 29, 2026, recognizing more than a century of leadership, service and lasting impact on the Academy.

The MMA Corps of Cadets participated in the Academy’s spring 2025 Community Service Day on March 18, volunteering at Presser Arts Center, the Mexico Veteran’s Home, American Legion/VFW Ashland, Ashland Optimist, the Mexico Animal Shelter, the Mexico-Audrain County Library, Arthur Hills Golf Course, Elmwood Cemetery, Plunkett Park and more.

Missouri Military Academy cadets were recognized with promotions, Maroon Bar honors and leadership designations on 25 March 2026, reflecting their performance, discipline and commitment to the MMA Corps of Cadets. Congratulations, cadets!

Missouri Military Academy recognized cadet-athletes during the 2025–2026 Winter Sports Assembly on March 18 in the Chapel, honoring achievements in wrestling and basketball. Cadets were celebrated for team performance, individual awards, milestone accomplishments and academic honors throughout the winter season.

Missouri Military Academy welcomed nearly 500 Scouts from across the region for its annual Scouting America Merit Badge University, held March 20–22, 2026. Participants engaged in hands-on learning across 30 merit badge classes, while MMA cadets demonstrated leadership by supporting event operations and guiding guests throughout the weekend.

Missouri Military Academy will welcome families to campus for Spring Family Weekend, April 16–19, 2026, featuring conferences, cadet ceremonies, campus events and the Maroon & Gold Prelude and Showcase.

Missouri Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets earned continued designation as an Honor Unit with Distinction following its performance at the March 18 Army JROTC Program for Accreditation (JPA) inspection. Led by Cadet Battalion Commander River Punab-Mitchell ’26, cadets demonstrated excellence across all areas of evaluation.

Missouri Military Academy has appointed 1SG William Ramos, USA (Ret), as deputy commandant for transportation, security and support. A retired Army veteran with more than 25 years of service, Ramos oversees cadet safety, transportation, fleet and campus security operations while also serving as an Army JROTC instructor and Fusileers drill team coach, mentoring cadets in leadership and drill.

Cadet Michael Emminger ’28, of Mexico, Missouri, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Missouri S&T Jackling Institute: Introduction to Engineering Camp scholarship and will attend the program May 31 to June 4, 2026, on campus at Missouri S&T.

Cadets from Scout Troop 1889 spent a weekend at Pinnacles Youth Park strengthening their outdoor skills and leadership through hands-on Scouting experiences. The trip focused on earning certifications, campsite cooking, and navigating the park’s challenging limestone trails. 

Dan Hardy is a Presidential Sponsor for the 2026 Maroon & Gold Gala, MMA’s premier annual fundraising event. His story is shared in celebration of his enduring connection to the Academy and his leadership support of this important evening.

Missouri Military Academy cadets participated in ceremonies at Westminster College marking the 80th anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill’s “Sinews of Peace” (“Iron Curtain”) speech, continuing a tradition dating back to 1946.

Venustiano Reyes ’88, known professionally as Venus Rey Jr., has released “Music for Strings,” a new album of original compositions through Da Vinci Classics. Recorded in Cosenza, Italy, the album features Italian violinist Gianfrancesco Federico and the Pythagora’s Orchestra of Calabria, conducted by Reyes. 

Missouri Military Academy cadets Lian Haddad, William Larson, Sean Mumm and Eric Shellabarger placed third in division 2 at a Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition hosted by the University of Alabama, finishing among 59 teams from 17 states.

Cadets Mason Quarles and Deonte Kerns earned state wrestling medals, placing 4th at 157 lbs. and 6th at 150 lbs., respectively. Their achievement marks just the third time in MMA history that two wrestlers have medaled at state in the same year.

Cadet Clayton Reich ’26, a senior from Phoenix, Arizona, earned the Air Force JROTC Solo Flight Wings after completing key aviation milestones while balancing academics, athletics, and leadership at Missouri Military Academy. He is training toward his private pilot’s license and aspires to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and become a military pilot.

Missouri Military Academy’s partnership with the Hart Career Center continues to expand opportunities for cadets seeking hands-on, career-focused education alongside the Academy’s college-preparatory curriculum.

For Rodrigo Padilla, returning to MMA is a chance to give back to the place that helped shape who he is today. An MMA alumnus from the Class of 2015, Padilla now serves as an international student relations specialist, helping young men from around the world navigate their journey to the same Academy that helped define his own path.

For the fifth year in a row, Niche.com ranks Missouri Military Academy among the 2025 Best Private Schools in America, reflecting the Academy's strategic focus and cadets' achievements. Learn about the 136th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets' notable successes during the 2024-25 academic year.

For Danielle DeTienne, teaching isn’t just a profession — it’s a lifelong passion grounded in curiosity, creativity and care. Now in her third year at Missouri Military Academy, the English instructor brings not only academic expertise to the classroom but also a deep commitment to helping cadets grow into thoughtful, independent individuals.

MMA has announced the addition of Lawrence W.K. Casselle and Andres Hoffmann to the Academy's Board of Trustees. Casselle, an Army veteran and longtime member of the U.S. foreign service, is a 1993 graduate of the Academy. Hoffmann, who graduated in 1989, is an attorney, financial adviser and notary official in México City.

Missouri Military Academy served as the host site for the annual Missouri Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) from May 30 through June 3, welcoming nearly 400 U.S. Army JROTC cadets from 26 high schools across Missouri.

Two graduates from the Missouri Military Academy’s Class of 2025 — Mason Brooks (Henrietta, Texas) and Aidan Maristany-Diaz (Jupiter, Florida) — have been awarded 3-year Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)scholarships, which will support their college education and prepare them for service as military officers.

Missouri Military Academy celebrated the promotion of its eighth-grade cadets to high school during the annual Final Assembly held on Friday, May 16, 2025.

The 136th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets, under the leadership of Cadet Battalion Commander Mason Brooks ’25, successfully completed the 2025 Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program of Accreditation (JPA) inspection on May 2.

Missouri Military Academy honored cadets and recognized faculty and staff at the Final All-Academy Assembly on May 16, 2025, in Centennial Gymtorium.

Missouri Military Academy honored the graduating Class of 2025 during its 41st annual Senior Banquet, held in the Centennial Gymtorium on Friday, May 16. The evening featured reflections on the cadets’ time at MMA, formal recognition of their achievements and a ceremonious farewell as they prepare to join the Academy’s alumni ranks.

Congratulations to our MMA cadets recognized for excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math — our 2024-25 National STEM Honor Society members.

We are saddened by the passing of U.S. Senator Christopher Bond on May 13, 2025. A proud native of Mexico, Missouri, Senator Bond remained deeply connected to his hometown and was a steadfast supporter of Missouri Military Academy — the state’s only remaining military academy.

The 136th MMA Corps of Cadets gathered to celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025. This year’s graduating class of 49 seniors has earned more than $15 million in college scholarships and achieved a 100% college acceptance rate.

Congratulations to our cadets recognized for Delta Phi and Academic Fourragere honors in the 4th marking period of 2024-25. Your hard work is paying off!

Missouri Military Academy is proud to announce that Cadet Ryan Miles ’25, of Dallas, Texas, has been accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School.

On April 25, 2025, Cadet Cooper Johnston ’25 earned five top honors at the Hart Career Center awards assembly, including the Outstanding Student Certificate of Excellence — an award given to only one student each year.

Missouri Military Academy congratulates its newly designated cadet leaders, whose leadership will play a vital role in guiding the corps of cadets and upholding the standards, discipline, and brotherhood of the Academy in the year ahead.

For the fourth consecutive season, cadets from MMA's cyber program delivered an outstanding performance in the Army JROTC Cyber Capture the Flag competition. 

As MMA prepares to conclude its academic year on Saturday, May 17, 2025, a time-honored tradition will mark the transition of cadet leadership within the corps. During Final Formation and Au Revoir, the “Davison Saber” is ceremoniously transferred to the incoming cadet battalion commander — a symbolic gesture representing the continuity of leadership, legacy and MMA brotherhood.

MMA Class of 1971 graduate Jeff Brummet credits the self-discipline he developed at MMA for driving his success as a top-ranked financial advisor and world-champion mounted shooter, culminating in his 2025 induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

Missouri Military Academy honored the creativity, dedication, and achievement of its cadets in music, drama, and visual arts during the 3rd annual Spring Fine Arts Awards ceremony on April 28, 2025.

On April 10, 2025, MMA robotics and engineering cadets showcased their projects at Missouri S&T’s Innovative Solutions Showcase, gaining hands-on experience and valuable feedback in a competitive STEM setting.

On April 23, 2025, Missouri Military Academy announced new cadet leadership and promotions. Anuar Hidalgo and Braxton Phasey were named Squad Leaders, and cadets were promoted from Private Second Class to Captain, recognizing their dedication and leadership within the 136th Corps of Cadets.

Cadet Jesus Beltran Gonzalez earned the title of state champion in the 400-meter run at the Missouri state middle school track and field championships, held Saturday, April 26, 2025. Beltran, an 8th grader from St. Michael, Minnesota, secured first place with a time of 55.01 seconds, setting a new state middle school record for the event.

Missouri Military Academy will welcome George F. Davison, Class of 1968, as the 2025 Commencement speaker. A decorated alumnus and former trustee, Davison will address the graduating class during the Academy’s 136th Commencement on May 17.