Missouri Military Academy Homecoming 2024

 

Friday, September 27 — Sunday, September 29, 2024

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During Homecoming 2024, our MMA family will celebrate and commemorate 135 years of helping young men fulfill their potential. Honor MMA’s past and support the future when you help raise $135,000 by Homecoming. Learn more about the 135 Years Strong Challenge.

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Homecoming Schedule

Friday, 27 September

Registration
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Stribling Hall

Quartermaster Open
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
QM Store, Stribling Hall (lower level)
The QM Store in the lower level of Stribling Hall has a selection of new MMA items and uniform items that may be needed. On Saturday, the Canteen Merchandise Store will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Canteen to explore our full inventory of MMA gear.

Golf Tournament (Register Here)
7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Arthur Hills Golf Course

Presidents' Cocktail Party (invitation only)
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Canteen
Honoring Battalion Commanders from all years, the 60th Anniversary Class of 1964, the 50th Anniversary Class of 1974, Honor Classes (years ending in 4 and 9) between 1949-1999, and Alumni Association Board of Directors officers and MMA Board of Trustees members.

Alumni BBQ
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Stribling Hall (back side)
Catering by alumni. Beer and wine provided by the Alumni Association. Cash donations accepted. DJ provided.

Alumni Bonfire
9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Behind Field House

Saturday, 28 September

Registration
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Stribling Hall

Quartermaster Open
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Canteen

Battalion/Alumni Review, Drilldowns
10:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Colonels Field

Class Photos
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Stribling Hall (front side)

Alumni Annual Meeting & Luncheon
12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dining Hall, Barnard Hall
Catering by the Alumni Association Ladies Auxiliary. Sponsored by the Class of 1997. Pre-registration required.

Mortenson Plaque Dedication
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dining Hall, Barnard Hall
Honoring LTC Kenneth J. "Mort" Mortenson (1926-1998), dedicated MMA faculty member and Fusileers drill team coach from 1958 to 1989. Dedication and plaque reveal by Rob Farnam '84.

Alumni vs. Cadets Slow Pitch Softball Game (Register Here)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Calvert Baseball Field

Silver Taps Ceremony
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Stribling Hall (front side)

Alumni Recognition & Awards Banquet
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Centennial Gymtorium
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for happy hour. Dinner served at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar.

Sunday, 29 September

Fellowship Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Dining Hall, Barnard Hall
Hosted by MMA Alumni Association. 

Campus Tours
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MMA Campus


Cadet Checkout Information

  • There will be no cadet checkout on Friday. 
  • Cadets may check out with their parent or guardian on Saturday after the review and must be back on campus by 1600 to prepare for Sunset Silver Taps Ceremony.  Cadets may then check out for the evening after Sunset Silver Taps and must return to campus by 1700 on Sunday.
  • Cadets who are supporting or attending the Alumni Recognition & Donor Awards Banquet may check out following that event.
  • Cadets may only check out with their own parent(s) or guardian(s).
  • Cadets must check in and out with their CLA at their respective barracks offices. A parent or guardian must accompany the cadet to check in and out.

 


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Our purpose is to enrich the lives of MMA cadets. 

The MMA Alumni Association works on important initiatives that improve the campus and quality of life for cadets at MMA, and their work is made possible through the membership dues, event registration fees and generous gifts they receive. If you would like to help make a positive difference in the lives of current and future MMA cadets, please click the button below join. 

 

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