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Congratulations to our cadets who earned academic honors for Delta Phi academic honor society following marking period 4 for the 2023-24 academic year.

On the anniversary of Sept. 11, Missouri Military Academy cadets, faculty and staff gathered to remember and honor those who lost their lives and the first responders who answered the call. Members of the Mexico Fire Department and Mexico Department of Public Safety attended the MMA ceremony.

Congratulations to the Missouri Military Academy cadets who have been named officers for the Academy's National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM). NSTEM recognizes students who excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. MMA’s NSTEM chapter, established in 2023, continues its mission of fostering innovation and academic excellence in STEM disciplines.

This Homecoming, Missouri Military Academy is honoring the 15th anniversary of the Class of 2009.

On August 31, 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. 

As Missouri Military Academy (MMA) gears up for Homecoming, we're excited to honor the 25th anniversary of the Class of 1999. Alumni, students and staff are invited to take a walk down memory lane and relive the highlights of the late '90s at MMA.

Missouri Military Academy alumnus Enrique de Allende ’99 will bring the romance of Mexico and the elegance of opera and classical melodies to Presser Arts Center for a special one-night-only performance on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit MMA and Presser Arts Center.

Congratulations to the cadets who received new designations and promotions on 21 August 2024!

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.

Cadet Christopher Thomas, a high school freshman from Lehi, Utah, arrived for his first semester at Missouri Military Academy on August 9, 2024. He wasn't looking forward to one of the first rites of passage as a new cadet — the first cadet haircut.

Through high school (varsity and junior varsity) and middle school athletics, MMA cadets develop leadership and team-building skills, improve health and coordination, increase self-confidence and discipline and reduce stress. All cadets participate in athletics. MMA fall season sports include soccer, swimming and diving, cross-country, football, and JROTC Raiders.

As Missouri Military Academy (MMA) gears up for Homecoming 2024, the Class of 1974 is marking a significant milestone — its 50th anniversary. This year’s Homecoming will be a special opportunity to reminisce and celebrate the remarkable moments that defined their time at MMA.

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) faculty recently completed the 2024 orientation training, held from August 5 to 9, 2024. The week-long training was designed to equip MMA faculty with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to provide cadets with the highest standard of education and leadership for the upcoming academic year. In its 135th year of operation, the Academy educates young men in grades seven through 12, plus post-graduate year.

Eric and Nicole Evertson have been appointed as the new Scout leaders for MMA’s Scout Troop 1889.

Missouri Military Academy announces the appointment of COL Tom Pickle, USA (Ret), as the new commandant of cadets, effective Aug. 1, 2024. COL Pickle, who has been serving as MMA deputy commandant for residential life since April 2024, holds extensive leadership experience from his 32-year career in the United States Army. He succeeds Col. Rick Grabowski, who is retiring after eight years of distinguished service to the Academy.

Cameo Wells has joined the staff of Missouri Military Academy as the director of college and career counseling. Wells comes to the private, college preparatory, all-boys military boarding school from Norwich University, where she served as the associate director of admissions. 

With approximately 200 middle school and high school cadets expected at the beginning of the 2024-25 academic year, MMA is ready to welcome the corps of cadets for the fall 2024 semester. The Academy will continue its long-standing tradition of partnering with parents to provide a rigorous and structured educational environment and successfully graduate leaders of character.

As Missouri Military Academy (MMA) gears up for Homecoming, we are excited to announce a special way for alumni, parents and friends of the Academy to make a meaningful impact through the 135 Years Strong Challenge. This Homecoming, from September 27-29, we invite you to join us in celebrating 135 years of helping young men fulfill their potential.

Missouri Military Academy announces that Gil Hooker has been named the head basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. The position is an advancement from his role as an assistant MMA basketball coach, a position Hooker has held since 2021. In addition to his responsibilities as head basketball coach, he will continue to serve as assistant track coach and assistant football coach at MMA in the new academic year. He also currently serves as the behavioral interventionist (dean of students) at Mexico High School.

The Army JROTC program at Missouri Military Academy (MMA) showcased remarkable improvement in their recent participation in the Army JROTC's second Cyber Capture the Flag event for the 2023-2024 academic year. The cadets secured impressive finishes, taking first, second, fourth, fifth and seventh places out of 31 competing teams.

Niche.com ranks Missouri Military Academy among the 2024 Best Private Schools in America, reflecting the Academy's strategic focus and cadets' achievements. Learn about the 135th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets' notable successes during the 2023-24 academic year.

Congratulations to those cadets who earned leadership positions for the 2024-2025 school year. We look forward to a great year for the 136th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets! 

During the week of June 3, 2024, Military Academy (MMA) conducted its annual recertification for vertical ropes training for faculty and staff. Although the certification is valid for two years, MMA chooses to hold annual recertification sessions to ensure that all staff members remain up-to-date on the latest vertical ropes training techniques.

When a cadet attends Missouri Military Academy, he not only receives support from our faculty, company leadership advisors, coaches, and other staff but also gains a lifelong connection with thousands of alumni brothers worldwide. Read a letter from George Davison, Class of 1968, to Cadet Cooper Johnston '25, recipient of the 2024 Davison Broadcasting Award. 

Cadet Gabriel Ontiveros qualified to compete at the Missouri state golf competition in May 2024. Here, MMA Athletic Director Brian Meny expresses his pride in watching Ontiveros display mental toughness and resilience at the competition.

Congratulations to MMA science instructor Eric Evertson, recipient of this year's Dick Abbott, Bob Albright Class of 1949 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching!

Missouri Military Academy honored cadets for 8th-grade promotions, athletics, JROTC and commandant’s awards, and outstanding scholarship at the Final All-Academy Assembly Friday, May 17, 2024, in Centennial Gymtorium. Faculty and staff also received awards for outstanding, performance and superior support of cadets.

Following the spring 2024 semester's academic finals, a group of Missouri Military Academy cadets — seven MMA Chess Society members and two Troop 1889 Scouts — traveled to St. Louis to visit the World Chess Hall of Fame and the St. Louis Chess Club.

Congratulations to our 8th-grade cadets who were formally promoted to high school during Final Assembly on Friday, 17 May 2024. We are proud of the hard work and discipline that these cadets have cultivated this year.

The 135th Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Corps of Cadets celebrated commencement on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Centennial Gymtorium on the MMA campus. The class of 37 seniors and three post-grads has been offered more than $4.9 million in college scholarships