Maroon & Gold - Missouri Military Academy, Boys Boarding School

Maroon & Gold Casino Night

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Centennial Gymtorium, Missouri Military Academy

MMA's most important fundraiser of the year, the 2023 Maroon & Gold event will feature a casino night!

Each year, Maroon & Gold generates essential funds to support cadet education and activities. We depend on the generosity of our donors, sponsor support, and the online auction. Learn how you can help below. The Academy and our cadets appreciate your support.

Attend the Event

MMA is proud to welcome guests to the Centennial Gymtorium on campus for Maroon & Gold Casino Night 2023.

This year, enjoy blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, and War card games — plus a money wheel game and a Let it Ride game. Traditional Maroon & Gold raffles, a live auction, music, and a few presentations will also be included. A silent auction will precede Maroon & Gold in the weeks prior to the event.

Advance reservations are required to attend. Registration is now closed.

Place a Bid

Participate in our online auction! Click here to create a bidder account and view items. Check back often for new items added!

Bidding will close on Saturday, April 22. Those attending Maroon & Gold in-person will be able to take their winnings home. Remote bidders will receive their items via mail. If shipping is required, shipping charges will apply to those winning bids.

Maroon & Gold's online auction is open for anyone to participate (in-person or remotely). In addition, a live auction, exclusively for attendees, will be held at the event.

Become a Sponsor

Donate to the Auction

We are now accepting contributions for the Maroon & Gold auction. Click here to view Amazon wish list for donation ideas!

To make a donation to the live or online auction, please contact Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Cassandra Brooks via email or at 573-581-1776 ext. 222 to let her know what you are sending. When sending, please address donations to Missouri Military Academy, ATTN: Cassandra Brooks, 204 North Grand Street. Mexico, MO 65265.

Donate Directly

Support Dean Harding's 1,889 Kilometer Challenge

MMA Academic Dean Mike Harding will ride to support Maroon & Gold!

For the second year in a row, Dean Harding will attempt to ride his motorcycle over 1,000 miles to support the Academic Department and the Maroon & Gold fundraiser. Last year he completed the 1,000 mile Iron Butt Challenge in 24 hours, but this year he's increasing the distance to 1,889 kilometers (1173.8 miles).

Please support his efforts with a pledge today.

Support Dean Harding's 1,889 Kilometer challenge

Purchase Proud MMA Parent or Alumni Sign

Maroon & Gold supports MMA cadet life and leadership programs, ensuring that cadets receive the transformational experience that teaches them to take command of their lives. Funds raised will support MMA’s strategic plan objective to develop cadet life programs such as competitive band, athletic and military teams and strong intramural programs that attract and retain cadets, build esprit de corps, and encourage participation in recreational activities.

Your generosity will help MMA meet critical needs for cadets, including...

baseball and soccer field lights
equestrian program/stable renovation
soccer field lights
new rifle range
golf program support (new simulator)

In addition, funds raised at Maroon & Gold will also help honor our alumni through the Alumni Hall of Fame.

View full strategic plan here.

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!

We are thankful to all of our sponsors who have committed to supporting MMA cadets and the Academy.

Presidential Sponsors

The Stribling Foundation
Jim '86 & Amy Obenshain

4-Star Sponsors

Commerce Trust Company

3-Star Sponsor

Christopher '88 & Jeanne Gentry
Jeff MacLellan '66
Sanders Roth '04

1-Star Sponsors

Ann Antoniou
BG Richard & Kathy Geraci
Terry '72 & Evelyn Logue
Paul '85 & Veronica Petit
Don Thompson & Dr. Victoria Snider Thompson

Navy Sponsors

Cesar Anaya Davila & Rubi Cisneros Rodriguez
Raymond & Kimberly Peck
Robert Cox CPA, P.C.
Steven Hagan
Eric '70 and Susan Johnson
Meek’s Lumber

Only through your support does MMA remain strong as a premier military boarding school, helping young men take command of their lives. Thank you for your dedication to the Academy. Missouri Military Academy President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret).