reveille magazine summer 2011

Riverside Military Academy Summer 2011

“ What good is a so-called education without the enabling

personal characteristics of integrity, sound judgment, and

moral reasoning that serve as its foundation?” - Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

THE RMABULLETIN BOARD

Cadet Adams catches

his first catfish

in Lake Lanier

during spring

break!

TO DO✓Study/prepare for:

Sept. 10 ACT (Seniors

mandatory)

Oct. 12 PSAT (Soph & Juniors)

Oct. 22 ACT

Nov. 5 SAT

For the second consecutive year, Riverside

Military Academy won the coveted

President’s Trophy in the 2010 Georgia

Veterans Day Parade held in downtown

Atlanta. We will participate in the 2011

Parade slated for Saturday, November 12.

Sept. 24Cadet Yearbook Photos

Oct. 2-3Fall Break

Thanksgiving Furlough:

Begins November 18 at 4 p.m.

Ends November 27 at 9 p.m.

Holiday Furlough:

Begins December 15 at 4 p.m.

Ends January 2 at 9 p.m.

ROC Parade and Cresting Ceremony

at Maginnis Field Sept. 9

2:30 p.m.

Save the DateHOMECOMING

2011September 30 – October 1

Find a date for the Homecoming Dance!

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

In This Issue:Letter from Riverside’s President ........................................2

RMA Cadets Go to College and Succeed ...........................3

Kalmenson,’49 Delivers Commencement Speech .............4

Four Cadets Join the Cadre of West Point .........................6

RMA Cadets Accepted to Summer Service Academy Programs .................................................8

Letter from Riverside’s Commandant of Cadets ...............9

RMA Cadets Lead the Way in Service-Learning ..............12

Spanning the Globe During Spring Break .......................14

Art Students Create Stone Carvings .................................16

Performing Arts Program Thrives at Riverside ................17

Cadets and Teachers Doing Great Things ........................18

Fusiliers Win State 8-A Championship .............................20

Athletic State and Regional Roundup .............................21

Academic News for 2011-2012 .........................................22

Campus Technology Upgrades Underway .......................23

Military Ball 2011 ...............................................................24

Homecoming 2011 Highlights ..........................................24

Advancement Section

2010-2011 Annual Giving Report .....................................27

Cervantes joins RMA Board of Trustees ...........................33

Letter from Riverside’s Alumni Council Chairman ..........34

Bisso Named 2011 Distinguished Alumnus ......................36

River Rats Socials ................................................................37

Riverside Cultivates Military Art Collection .....................38

Where Are They Now? ......................................................39

South of the Border Connections .....................................40

Goomba Dedication Ceremonies .....................................41

Class Notes ..........................................................................42

Featured on the cover:

Four Riverside Military Academy graduates are heading to West Point, New York to begin their training at the United States Military Academy and the United States Military Academy Preparatory Academy. Read more about this milestone achievement on page 6.

From left to right: CPT Charles H. Cook, ’74, West Point Admissions Military Academy Liaison Officer presents Zachary Anderson, ’10 his appointment to USMAPS. C/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner and C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson also received their appointments to West Point from CPT Cook. Col James H. Benson congratulates the group. In addition, Adam Stokes, ’10, (not pictured) received his appointment to West Point.

Photo courtesy of Steve Biggers Studios.

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July 15, 2011

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the Academy:

It is difficult to believe that Mary and I are already into our third year at Riverside. We have met many

interesting and successful alumni, met with hundreds of cadet parents and prospective parents, and

graduated two classes of cadets. Just since February 2011, we have visited alumni in the Dominican

Republic, Miami, Tampa, Houston, Augusta, New Orleans, and most recently, New England. I am

encouraged by the enthusiasm and support I feel from the attendees at these alumni receptions/mixers.

My implacable intent and purpose is not to merely administer the Academy but to advance it to a

position it has never realized before. There is no denying the direct correlation between the availability

of financial resources and the quality of the educational programs. With the increases in enrollment and

enhanced alumni and parent donations, we have been able to significantly improve our curricular and

co-curricular programs, staffing, and financial position.

The following depicts our progress over the past two years:

Actual 2008-2009 Actual 2009-2010 Projected Actual 2010-2011

Enrollment 363 Enrollment 402 Enrollment 450

Operating Revenue $10,439,399 Operating Revenue $10,661,006 Operating Revenue $12,667,117

Operating Expenses 12,279,765 Operating Expenses 11,267,518 Operating Expenses 11,484,797

With your continued support, we will put Riverside Military Academy in the passing lane for years to come.

Riverside shall be the gold standard in military preparatory school education, but I need your help. When

you receive your Annual Fund request in the fall, please write your check then. I ask you to contribute

within your capability. For alumni, it is your chance to give back. For parents, it is an opportunity to make

a difference now. For others, you are contributing to our nation’s leadership for tomorrow.

For the Corps,

Dr. James H. Benson

Colonel, USMC (Ret)


A box score on RMA college admissions for 2011 is a good place to start discussing success in college and beyond. Counting two in January and 57 in May, we had 59 graduates in the class of 2011. These young men amassed 139 college acceptances, each of them receiving one or more. One plans to enter military service, the rest will enter college this fall, and seven of those will enter military colleges. The most competitive admissions each year are to the service academies, and 2011 seems to be the West Point year for RMA. Andrew Olson and Fernando Weiner were admitted from the class of 2011, and Adam Stokes was admitted from the class of 2010. Already in the USMA Corps is Sebastian Mims from the class of 2009, and on his way to the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) is Zach Anderson. In total, Riverside will have a group of five graduates on that venerable campus at one time. That is no small feat. Naturally, we are proud of our cadets who enter such distinguished company. Meanwhile, back on Riverside Drive, we still have important

work to do. Our boys go to West Point, UCLA, Arizona State, North Georgia College, and many places in between. Regardless of where they go, we want them to be prepared to succeed in a competitive academic environment, which is why we examine our learning standards course by course, focus on the fundamentals in college prep classes, and challenge cadets routinely in our Honors and AP courses. Ezra Pound observed that more writers fail from a lack of character than from a lack of intelligence. The same is surely true of college students. Bearing this basic truth in mind, our teachers work to build not only knowledge and skills but also character in our cadets. When there is a threatening challenge or an unexpected setback, the man with character digs in, works harder, and wins with pure grit. That is what we hope to see in every graduate, and that is why we hold them to college preparatory standards without apology. Not every cadet who goes through commencement exercises gets his diploma on that day, but when cadets do get their diplomas, they will know they have earned them, and we will applaud.

RMA Cadets Go to College and Succeedby James Curry Robison, Ph.D., LTC, USAR (Ret)

Arizona State School of EngineeringAuburn UniversityBabson CollegeBossier Parrish Community CollegeBenedict CollegeBerry CollegeBrandeis UniversityBryant UniversityClark Atlanta UniversityClemson UniversityCollege of CharlestonColumbus State UniversityDavidson CollegeEckerd CollegeEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityFlagler UniversityFlorida International UniversityFort Valley State UniversityFurman UniversityGainesville State CollegeGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgia College & State UniversityGeorgia Gwinnett CollegeGeorgia Highlands CollegeGeorgia Institute of TechnologyGeorgia Military CollegeGeorgia Perimeter CollegeGeorgia Southern UniversityGeorgia Southwestern State UniversityGeorgia State UniversityGeorgia Tech Savannah CampusGordon CollegeHofstra UniversityHouston Community CollegeJacksonville University

Kennesaw State UniversityLehigh UniversityLouisiana State UniversityMarion Military InstituteMercer UniversityMesa State CollegeMichigan State UniversityNorth Carolina Central UniversityNorth Georgia College & State UniversityNorthern Arizona UniversityOglethorpe UniversityOhio State UniversityPenn State UniversityPensacola State CollegeRochester Institute of TechnologySamford UniversitySavannah College of Art & DesignSavannah State UniversitySouthern Methodist UniversitySouthern Polytechnic State UniversitySouthern Utah UniversitySouthwest Baptist UniversityStetson UniversitySt. John’s UniversitySUNY - Maritime CollegeSyracuse UniversityTallahassee Community CollegeThe CitadelTruett McConnell CollegeUnited States Military AcademyUniversidad IberoamericanaUniversity of Alabama BirminghamUniversity of Alabama TuscaloosaUniversity of Alabama Honors CollegeUniversity of Arizona Honors College

University of California DavisUniversity of California Los AngelesUniversity of California IrvineUniversity of California San DiegoUniversity of Colorado, Colorado SpringsUniversity of GeorgiaUniversity of IllinoisUniversity of Indiana BloomingtonUniversity of Massachusetts DartmouthUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of MontanaUniversity of MississippiUniversity of Northern ColoradoUniversity of North FloridaUniversity of RochesterUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of TampaUniversity of West FloridaUniversity of Wisconsin MilwaukeeValdosta State UniversityVirginia Military InstituteWaycross CollegeWestern Carolina UniversityWofford CollegeYoungstown State University

Class of 2011 College Acceptances:

Scholarships awarded to the class of 2011

Academic & Merit Scholarships $1,608,500 HOPE Scholarships $112,000ROTC Scholarships $168,000

Total: $1,888,500

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Kalmenson ’49 Delivers Commencement SpeechHoward Allan Kalmenson, ’49, veteran of the entertainment business, encouraged the

graduating class of 2011 to pursue a career, not a job, and to remember, it’s about the

journey not the destination. “If you don’t succeed, nobody succeeds,” Kalmenson said in his commencement address on May 14. “What you do affects everybody.”Kalmenson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from RMA in June, 1949. He entered New York University in September 1949 and left in February 1951 to enter the United States Marine Corps. Kalmenson was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Captain in February of 1954. After leaving the military in 1954, Kalmenson was employed by ABC Television. In November 1959, he was appointed general manager of KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1962, Kalmenson left KLAS-TV and founded his own company, Lotus Communications Corporation with the purchase of KWKW, one of Los Angeles’ original Spanish-language radio stations. KWKW has remained a leader in Hispanic broadcasting for almost 50 years and is one of the oldest full-time Spanish only radio stations in the U.S. In 1992, the station won the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award as the country’s Spanish-language radio station of the year. KWKW is the flagship station for the Los Angeles Lakers, Anaheim Angels, and other local sports organizations. Under Kalmenson’s leadership, Lotus Communications Corporation has become one of the largest privately owned radio station groups in the United States with over 400 employees. Lotus owns and operates 28 radio stations, three television stations, and multiple Internet properties across the United States. Kalmenson and his wife, Holly, an accomplished dancer, entertainer, and actress, reside in Hollywood, California. The Kalmensons have four grown children, who all work in the entertainment industry. Kalmenson’s son, James D. Kalmenson, ’77, is a member of the RMA Board of Trustees and is the president and general manager of KWKW (La Mexicana 1330 AM) and ESPN Deportes.

COMMENCEMENT 2011


Riverside Military Academy Commencement Speakers1925 – Present

1925 Senator Walter F. George1927 Dr. W. J. McGlothlin

(President, Furman U.)1930 Dr. Heyward J. Pierce, Jr.1931 Dr. Robert Emory Park1933 Governor Eugene Talmadge1934 Chancellor Philip Weltner,

University of Georgia1941 Dr. M. L. Britton

(President, Georgia Tech)1942 Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy, USA1943 Governor Ellis Arnall1944 M.G. Frederick Uhl, USA1945 Dr. Blake Van Leer

(President. Georgia Tech)1946 Col. W. A. Cunningham, USA1947 Dr. Philip Weltner1948 Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy, USA1949 General James McCormick,

USA, ‘281950 Ralph McGill1951 Col. W. A. Cunningham, USA19521953 Richard S. Boutelle,’161954 Maj. Gen. Charles E. Thomas,

USA,’14

1955 Ted David,’381956 B. F. Merritt,’241957 Brig. Gen. Bertram C. Harrison,

USA,’331958 Dr. Franklyn A. Johnson,’39,

WWII POW1959 Brown L. Watley,’191960 Oscar Dooly,’191961 Alton Hosch,’201962 Col. Ben K. Armstrong, USA,’371963 Harris C. Mooney,’461964 John Jacobs, Jr.,’401965 Col Fred H. Cantrell, USA,’361966 Edgar H. Clayton, ’241967 Judge Benson Trimble, ’391968 Col. James K. Mooney, ’191969 E. J. Curtis, Jr., ’471970 Adm. David Lamar McDonald,

USN, ’24 (former CNO and member JCS)

1971 T. E. Newton, ’381972 Nello Teer, ’321973 Herman Blum, ’321974 Nicholas J. Radell, ’481975 Neal Carter, ‘571976 Sterling Slappey, ’35-36

1977 Col. Joel Stephens, USA, ’371978 Rear Adm. Hugh Howell,

USNR, ’371979 Donald H. Misner, ’531980 Charles A. Christophersen, ’551981 John F. Mandt, ’561982 Dr. Ernest C. Holbrook, M.D., ’541983 Max H. Durham, ’471984 Dr. Richard Aronson, ’491985 Sabin J. Gianelloni, ’551986 Seymour Zuckerman, ’501987 Ross Pittman, ’561988 James C. Arceneaux, ’631989 Jerry B. Blackstock, ’621990 Dr. Luis M. Proenza ‘621991 Kenneth I. Harms, ’561992 E. J. Salcines, ’561993 John Bassett, ’551994 Henry L. Roediger, ’651995 Eric Klanerud, ’581996 Jerry B. Blackstock, ’621997 William Welbon, ’421998 Brig. Gen. Zebulon B. Bradford, Jr.,

USA1999 LTC H. Michael Hughes,

new RMA superintendent

2000 Donald Wendling, Jr. ’682001 Col Andrew Chmar, USA Retired2002 LTC Scott Bowman,

Canadian Forces Retired2003 Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62,

Board Chair2004 Cpt. Kevin Jarrard,

USMCR and RMA Faculty2005 Jerry B. Blackstock,’62 and

RMA Board Chair2006 Col Guy S. Gardner, USAF

(Ret) & RMA superintendent2007 Congressman Nathan Deal,

U.S. Representative2008 Judge E. J. Salcines, ’562009 Mr. P. Alexander Fraser, Chair,

RMA Board of Trustees2010 Maj. Gen. Robert Flanagan,

USMC (Ret), President Missouri Military Academy

2011 Mr. Howard A. Kalmenson, ’49, President, Lotus Communications Corp.

Does anyone from the class of 1952 recall who the commencement speaker was? His name is missing from RMA records. Email [email protected], if you know.

Congratulations to the Class 0f 2011!

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The mission of the United States Military

Academy is simple and clear: “To educate,

train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so

that each graduate is a commissioned leader

of character committed to the values of

Duty, Honor, Country, and prepared for a

career of professional excellence and

service to the nation as an officer in the

United States Army.” According to West Point Admissions Officer and RMA alumnus, CPT Charles H. Cook,’74, “Over 14,000 students opened admissions files in 2010-2011. Only about 2,000 discovered they actually were qualified academically, physically, medically, and received a nomination from their state congressman and/or senator. And of that number, this year only 1,250 received actual appointments. Each appointed cadet receives a full, four-year college scholarship, valued in excess of $450,000.” This year Riverside is privileged to include three of its own in the USMA Class of 2015 – C/MAJ Andrew Olson and C/MAJ Fernando Weiner from the current graduating class of 2011, and Adam Stokes ’10, who graduated from the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) in May. Additionally, Zachary Anderson,’10, received an appointment to USMAPS with follow-on admissions to West Point’s Class of 2016.

Olson, Weiner and Stokes will join their fellow RMA Brother in Blue, Sebastian Mims, ‘09 and West Point class of 2014 in “The Long Gray Line” this fall. When Anderson joins the class of 2016 from USMAPS, Riverside will have five confirmed alumni attending West Point simultaneously. This is an amazing accomplishment that directly speaks to the quality and excellence of Riverside’s education and the commitment of its educators and staff to each cadet! Like these Riverside cadets, West Point’s “new cadets” are well rounded, and at the top of their peer group in three assessment areas – academics, leadership and athletics. Academically, the combined average math and verbal SAT scores for a typical entering class is around 1300. In the leadership arena almost 90% of a typical class earned varsity letters in at least one sport, many are multiple varsity sport athletes, and nearly 60% were designated team captains in one or more sports. A significant number of them were also Eagle Scouts, Gold Award winners, presidents of their class, student body, or extracurricular school or community organizations. West Point remains among the nation’s top academic institutions and has produced more Rhodes Scholars than any other college or university in the country except Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. It has also produced more winners of the Hertz Fellowship, the scientific equivalent of the Rhodes, than all other schools except MIT, Stanford, and Princeton. Riverside proudly congratulates these appointed cadets, along with their parents and family members, in their unwavering dedication and personal effort in this milestone achievement!

Four Cadets Join the Fall Cadre of West Pointby Adriane K. Seymour

C/MAJ Andrew Olson C/MAJ Fernando Weiner

Zachary Anderson, ’10 Adam Stokes, ’10

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RMA Cadets Accepted to Summer Service Academiesby Julie A. Smith

While acceptance to a Service Academy Summer Seminar does not guarantee a cadet

entrance into a Service Academy, it can definitely assist a candidate in standing out

from the competition. C/CPL Daniel Gonzalez, C/SGT Austin Johnson, C/SSG Reid Schwartz, and C/CPL Wells Stecker were all accepted to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Summer Seminar in Annapolis, Maryland. The USNA Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high school students who are high achievers. The Summer Seminar selection process is competitive with only 750 students accommodated per session. The program teaches students about life at the Naval Academy and how academics, athletics, and professional training all play equally important roles in developing great leaders. C/SGT Alec Ruppenthal and C/SSG Devin Sweet gained acceptance to the United States Military Academy (USMA) Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point in New York. The USMA Summer Leaders Seminar is a week-long immersion in academic, military, and social life for those considering West Point. Students explore West Point from all angles, including some intense military training and athletic activities, in order to gauge the challenges they will encounter as cadets. The acceptance process is very competitive with only around 500 students being selected to attend each session of the seminar. C/SGT Alec Ruppenthal was also accepted to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Summer Seminar. The USAFA Summer Seminar is a unique opportunity for high school juniors going into their senior year to see a realistic picture of what is involved in cadet life. Students are evaluated and selected on a “whole person concept” of academics, athletics, leadership experience, and extra-curricular activities. They attend classes, ranging from aeronautics to humanities, taught by the same faculty who instruct cadets. They also participate in a variety of physical fitness activities from morning PT to a practice Candidate Fitness Assessment. At the end of the program, students will have a clear understanding of the commitment necessary to attend the USAFA and to become an Air Force officer.

2011 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

With a GPA of 98.7, the valedictorian for the class of 2011 was C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson. C/MAJ Olson, who has attended Riverside since 2007, was the Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3) and Golf Company Commander for the RMA Corps of Cadets. Olson was also a member of the Horton Society, National Honor Society, Raider Team, and the Fusiliers. C/MAJ Olson, from Gainesville, GA, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Olson. Olson will be attending the United States Military Academy-West Point in the fall. Following closely behind Olson with a 98.03 GPA, C/SGT Kyung-Keun Chee was selected as the 2011 salutatorian. Hailing from Daejeon, South Korea, Chee was a member of the Horton Society and the National Honor Society. Chee is the son of Dr. Ik Seung Chee and Dr. Young Lan Kim. Chee will be attending the George Washington University this fall.

Col. Benson congratulates C/MAJ Andrew Olson C/SGT Kyung-Keun Chee speaks at graduatiom

COMMENCEMENT 2011

C/CPL Wells SteckerC/SSG Reid Schwartz C/SSG Devin SweetC/SGT Alec RuppenthalC/SGT Austin JohnsonC/CPL Daniel Gonzalez

July 15, 2011

Dear Riverside Parents, Alumni, and Friends,

Commencement 2011 closed out another tremendous year in the life of the Academy. Our ending enrollment of 361 marked a decade high. We are working hard to sustain the momentum that has been built over the last 24 months. I am pleased to report that we are making substantive improvements in quality as well as quantity. As an indicator of that improved quality, Riverside will have five alumni on the campus of the United States Military Academy at West Point in July; four in the Corps of Cadets and one at the newly relocated Preparatory School. For the Class of 2012, I have just completed writing recommendations for six very competitive rising seniors who will be vying for appointments to one of the service academies next year. This is just a snapshot of the many wonderful things being accomplished by the hardworking cadets, faculty, and staff. I was also writing a job recommendation for a cadet this week. In that letter, I reminded the potential employer that Riverside is a countercultural institution. While modern American youth culture celebrates instant gratification, decisions without consequences, and liberty without cor-responding responsibilities, we continue to instill in the Corps of Cadets the timeless truths that we have embraced since 1907. Rest assured that Riverside will remain a place where boys learn that hard work, accountability, honor, and personal sacrifice lead to success in college and in life. The Corps of Cadets is also wrestling with a variety of 21st century challenges. I personally continue to struggle to harness the educational power of technology while not allowing the cadets to be consumed by the very devices meant to facilitate teaching and learning. The proper application of technological innovations to cadet life is an ever-evolving and multifaceted complex problem. I think many other schools have been lured in by the illusory promises of technology to the detriment of their students. We have been cautiously and skillfully seeking to utilize technology to prepare cadets for a wired (or wireless) world while providing them the appropriate protective guidance and supervision necessary to prevent the tool from enslaving the user. Working with young men on a daily basis is a privilege that we do not take for granted. All of us are thankful for what Riverside does for the cadets who pass through our portals on the path to manhood. We are hopeful that 2011-12 will prove to be yet another successful year in the history of the Academy.

For the Corps,

Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Jarrard, USMCRCommandant of Cadets

Appointments to U.S. Service Academies:United States Military Academy C/MAJ Andrew M. Olson C/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner

Bruce Points AwardC/CPT Colin J. Pace

Commandant’s General Excellence MedalC/CPT John W. Collins

Douglas MacArthur AwardC/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner

Jerry B. Blackstock Scholarship of HonorC/SFC William Parvin-Asher

John Philip Sousa AwardC/2LT Anthony R. Bhansali

Outstanding International Cadet AwardC/CPT Chingis B. Zhanturiyev

President’s AwardC/LTC Matthew T. Hopkins

Salutatorian AwardC/SGT Kyung Keun Chee

Sandy Beaver Medal of General ExcellenceC/MAJ Fernando O. Weiner

Scholarship MedalC/MAJ Joseph W. DuBois

Valedictorian AwardC/MAJ Andrew M. Olson

2011 Commencement Highest Honors

“...Riverside will have

five alumni on the

campus of the United

States Military Academy

at West Point in July;

four in the Corps of

Cadets and one at the

newly relocated

Preparatory School.”


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RMA’s Commandant Jarrard Earns Military Promotionby Julie A. Smith

MAJ J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR, was promoted to the rank of

Lieutenant Colonel during a ceremony at Riverside Military

Academy on May 6. LtCol Jarrard was selected for promotion on the Fiscal Year 2010 Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Promotion Selection Board which convened in Quantico, Virginia, on January 20, 2011. He is currently assigned to Marine Forces North as a Liaison Officer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He has served in multiple overseas tours from Asia and Europe to Africa and the Middle East, including two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. LtCol Jarrard distinguished himself on two separate occasions, not as a warrior, but as a humanitarian, when he rallied his Marines and friends in the U.S. to sponsor the return of two sick Iraqi children. These children received medical care in Nashville, TN, and Charleston, SC, with transportation and living expenses provided by many Marine donors and LtCol Jarrard’s friends. This act of humanity and service to others was widely reported in the national media and brought great credit not only to LtCol Jarrard, but also to Nashville, Gainesville, Charleston, The Citadel, and Riverside Military Academy. According to the President of Riverside Military Academy, Dr. Jim Benson, Col, USMC (Ret), “Lieutenant Colonel Jarrard is an exceptional Marine, leader, and role model for Riverside cadets. This Academy is fortunate to have a Commandant with the sound judgment, military skills, and personal values so important in the development of young men. We are all proud of his achievements and justified promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Marines.” In November 2008, The Citadel Alumni Association honored LtCol Jarrard (Class of ’95) as one of five graduates of the Military College of South Carolina who received the Citadel Young Alumnus of the Year award. A native of Gainesville, Georgia, LtCol Jarrard has been employed at RMA since August 2001 as a faculty member teaching various classes and serving in an advisory capacity. He has served in his current position as the Academy’s Commandant of Cadets since August 2009. He is responsible for the co-curricular and residential life programs for RMA.

Riverside Military Academy earned reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) last March, thereby demonstrating its continued commitment to preparing young men for success in college and in life. “Riverside Military Academy is on its way to becoming the preeminent military prep school in the nation. From exceptional leadership at the top to extraordinary teaching efforts in the classroom, Riverside stands out as a model for others to emulate,” stated Colonel Myron Harrington USMC (Ret), chair of the SAIS/SACS visiting team. A five member SAIS-SACS reaccreditation team visited the Academy from February 27-March 1, 2011 to evaluate the policies, programs, and procedures governing Riverside’s day-to-day operations. The evaluation was divided into two segments with the first being comprised of 67 indicators that assessed a wide spectrum of topics, and the second portion a review of the Academy’s self-study titled: “The Definition and Integration of the Military Model of Middle and Secondary School Education to Achieve the Wholistic Development of Riverside Military Academy Cadets.” Earning reaccreditation affirms Riverside has maintained the SAIS-SACS standards required within its 11 state consortia. While reaccreditation takes place only once every five years, updating and maintaining improved performance standards is a continuous process that the Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff of the Academy remain committed to in their pursuit to become the country’s premier all male, military middle and secondary college preparatory school.

Successful Reaccreditation for RMAby LtCol Seth Hathaway USMC (Ret)

For the last three years, the Golf Company guidon has

remained furled in the Battalion Armory awaiting the growth

of the Corps of Cadets to place it back into active service. Its last commander was C/CPT Ewin Holyfield, Class of 2008. Both commander and first sergeant that year earned college athletic scholarships; Holyfield went on to play baseball at the University of West Georgia and his First Sergeant Colton Keig attended Furman University to play football. Due to the influx of 52 new Recruits on Campus (ROCs) in January 2011, Golf Company was re-opened with C/MAJ Andrew Olson as its commander. Olson was formerly the Battalion Operations Officer who was reassigned as a company commander. Olson was nominated and admitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he will join four other RMA Alums in July. Expanding the number of cadet companies means greater opportunities for more cadets to compete for leadership positions in the Corps. Participation in the “leadership laboratory” of cadet life is one of the key ingredients in a Riverside education and helps to round out the whole man. As the Corps expands and fills the barracks, the quality, morale, and discipline of the cadets individually and collectively will improve as well. There is a shared sense of purpose and excitement throughout the campus during this season of growth and development.


Bull Ring on Blood Mountainby LtCol J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR

Riverside has a long tradition of establishing and enforcing good order and discipline within the Corps of Cadets. The most basic expectation of a cadet is instant, willing obedience to orders. This is essentially what characterizes and distinguishes a military education. From Bull Ring to Guard Path to pushups in the hallways, the Academy has historically employed a host of measures to encourage boys to comply with the reasonable, moral, and lawful orders of those in authority over them. Eagle Challenge was born of necessity in January of 2010. It is specifically designed to provide a distinctive and memorable experience that combines both corrective and formative discipline. Corrective discipline is any punitive sanction that a cadet has earned due to his misconduct. Formative discipline is training designed to build values-based sound judgment that discourages future misconduct. Cadets may be assigned to Eagle Challenge for either an accumulation of excessive demerits or for a single act of egregious misconduct. Typically, we depart campus on Friday evening for the Blood Mountain Wilderness Area within the Chattahoochee National Forest. We immediately commence a hike up the north slope of Blood Mountain (the second highest peak in Georgia) and return to base camp sometime before daylight. Days 2 and 3 involve an additional 12-18 miles of hiking through some of the most arduous terrain in the southeastern United States. Environmental factors – cold, heat, rain, snow, and wildlife – all provide additional challenges from time to time. Interspersed throughout the weekend, cadets receive corrective counseling, and we often cook hot chow on Saturday night and reflect on the experiences that brought them to Eagle Challenge while discussing how they might make better decisions in the future. The weekend culminates with a “warrior meal” at an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Sunday morning. I find that cadets are much more appreciative of climate-controlled barracks, the Mess Hall, and hot showers after an Eagle Challenge experience.

Golf Company Reactivated in Januaryby LtCol J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR

Echo Company Wins Field DayThe Riverside Military Academy Corps of Cadets enjoyed participating in their annual JROTC field day on Friday, March 25. Each Company competed in the tug-o-war, rucksack relay (weighing 45 pounds), water can relay, litter carry (weighing 100 pounds), and tire relay. JROTC Field Day Overall Results: 1st place – Echo Company; 2nd place – Delta Company; 3rd place tie – Alpha Company and Charlie Company. Congratulations again to Echo Company on their first place finish!

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RMA Cadets Lead the Way in Service-Learningby Adriane K. Seymour

Riverside Military Academy has been a

corporate leader for over 104 years in the

communities of Gainesville and Hall County.

As such, we expect no less from our Corps

of Cadets and provide many opportunities

for them to participate and lead by example

when it comes to service-learning. During the 2010-2011 school year, 153 cadets earned a total of 1,050 community service hours. Cadets worked at events and organizations including The Habitat for Humanity Re-Store, Hall County Humane Society, Art on the Square, the Rubber Duck Derby and Sandlot Charity to name a few. A great deal of research has been completed on the importance of service learning, resulting in mountains of evidence for all kinds of benefits. Middle and high school students involved in service-learning research studies have shown these benefits:

• Increases in measures of personal and social responsibility, communication and sense of educational value.

• Ranked responsibility as a more important value.

• Are more likely to be engaged in a community organization and to vote.

• Increased their political knowledge and desire to become more politically active.

• Feel that they can “make a difference”.

• Showed moderate to strong positive gains on student achievement tests in language arts and/or reading, engagement in school, sense of educational accomplishment and homework completion.

• Improved problem-solving skills and increased interest in academics.

The satisfaction and pride that comes from helping others are important reasons to encourage our faculty, staff and cadets to volunteer. As documented in the Academy’s strategic plan, part of the purpose states: “Riverside graduates will embody the characteristics of an educated and engaged citizen – one who is critical to the governance of a free republic.” By participating in service projects, our cadets continue to forge bonds with each other, as well as with members of our community. We firmly believe that our cadets learn best when they have regular opportunities to talk about their direct experiences and we look forward to remaining a service-learning leader in the 2011-2012 school year.

Governor’s Day of ServiceRiverside cadets participated in the 2011 Georgia Governor’s Inaugural Day of Service on January 20. C/CPT Michael Eidson, C/CPT Wesley McNally, C/CPT Colin Pace, C/SFC Nicholas Tsangarides, and C/SGT Brent Tucker served at the Good News Clinic. Cadets performed tasks such as taking out the garbage, picking up litter around the clinic, and distributing lunches to the volunteers and the patients at the clinic. Our cadets were greeted warmly by both Governor and Mrs. Deal.

86th Annual Chicken Pie SupperCadets volunteered at the 86th Annual Chicken Pie Supper, a fundraiser for Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy, which raised approximately $14,000 for the school. C/CPL Michael Fior, Cadet Andrew Nelson, C/PFC Alexander Vieillard, C/CPL Alex Chege, and C/SGT Alonzo Louis assisted with a variety of tasks including carrying tables, wrapping cookies, rolling dough, and serving food. Later, they posed for a picture with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. The Chicken Pie Chair, Kimberly Boyd, expressed her appreciation for the cadets’ assistance in a letter that praised their efficiency, politeness, flexibility, and willingness to help with any task.


Riverside Receives Chamber 2011 Community Service AwardThe Greater Hall County Chamber of Commerce recognized Riverside Military Academy with the Community Service Award at its 103rd Annual Meeting & Gala on May 12. Our Academy was selected for this award because of its commitment to cadet and faculty volunteer work in the Gainesville/Hall County community. “Riverside and the Greater Hall Chamber have been partners for decades and the Get Fit Stay Fit 5K Corporate Challenge, now in its fourth year, would not be a success without the support of Riverside,” says Kit Dunlap, CEO of GHCC. “Additionally, the cadets and instructors provide team building programs for Leadership Hall and Youth Leadership Hall and open their doors and facilities to numerous others in the community.”

Rubber Duck DerbyThe 13th Annual Rubber Duck Derby, held May 11, is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County’s largest fundraiser. Every dollar raised goes to support the life-changing programs and services provided for young people that other youth agencies fail to reach. 17,000 rubber ducks, sporting fashionable sunglasses, were cast into Lake Lanier. These rubber ducks, which are adopted by supporters of the fundraiser, raced toward the finish line, to win great prizes for their adoptive parents. Riverside cadets helped man the “Kids Nest” which included bounce houses, carnival games, mini sports camp, bungee jump, and more.

Challenged Child 5KMore than 1,300 runners and walkers from across North Georgia participated in the Challenged Child 5K race held in March at Riverside Military Academy. “It was our biggest turnout ever,” said Lee Highsmith, development and marketing director for the nonprofit, Challenged Child and Friends. Challenged Child and Friends is a nonprofit center for the education of children with special needs that serves over 400 children from 14 different counties. Cadets and staff manned the start/finish lines, served as hosts and guides, and helped clean up after the event. In addition, several of our cadets participated in the 5K race.

“ Riverside remains an absolutely,

positively, 100 percent caring

Academy. We shall be the gold

standard in military college-

preparatory school education.” — Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

Cadets Explore German Language and Culture Overseas by Bill Morgan, RMA German Instructor

A group of adventurous Riverside cadets who were eager to explore more about the

German language and culture ventured across the Atlantic during their April spring break. Departing Atlanta on a Friday afternoon, we arrived on a beautiful Saturday morning in Frankfurt. Following a walking tour of the city, our group enjoyed a delicious German meal before boarding a train headed for Berlin. Berlin was filled with sightseeing and history galore. We took a half-day bike tour of the city, visited all of the major attractions, and ended the day with a surprise for the cadets. Certainly it would make sense to take in some fine classical music in Germany’s culture capitol, but we chose a more “low art” approach and attended a concert by the band “Die Prinzen,” – a fairly cheesy a cappella band that has been touring since the late 1980s. The concert was a highlight for several of the cadets and definitely for me – I regularly use their music in class to teach grammar and vocabulary, and the cadets enjoy it. After leaving Berlin, our group made a quick stop in Wolfsburg to visit the headquarters of Volkswagen. We spent the day touring the “Autostadt Museum” and the VW factory before boarding a train headed for Munich. We were able to take in many tourist attractions in Munich while also seeking to get a feel for “real life” in a major German city by eating at restaurants off the beaten path, walking through areas of town which were not filled with tourists, and spending time hanging out in the “Englischer Garten,” the central park of Munich with an area greater than that of Central Park in New York City. From Munich, we drove through the Alps to nearby Neuschwanstein Castle in Füssen, and explored the fairytale world of the infamous King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Another highlight of the trip was a day spent on the top of the Zugspitze, the highest peak in the Bavarian Alps. Everyone in the group either skied or snowboarded, and the conditions were amazing! Traveling back to Frankfurt we spent a day along the Rhein River in the beautiful town of Rüdesheim before preparing for the long flight back to Atlanta. As a German teacher who has spent a great deal of time overseas, I love seeing the “lightbulbs come on” as cadets, such as C/SSG Hunter Broadhead, approach me with excitement saying, “I can’t believe how much better my German is… I just talked to some people and they understood me.” Simply walking away from the spring break trip to Germany with the knowledge that cadets have been encouraged by what they know of the language and culture and have been motivated to pursue greater depth makes it a worthwhile trip!

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Costa Rica Trip Teaches Student Athletes to Help OthersRiverside basketball coach and founder of Whosyourcoach.org, Ron Smith, escorted a group of high school and college students on a mission trip to Costa Rica over spring break. Whosyourcoach is a non-profit ministry dedicated to teaching high school and college level student athletes about the importance of helping others. Coach Smith has been taking student athletes on short-term mission trips to Thailand and Costa Rica since 2008. The Whosyourcoach organization spends a lot of time in orphan-ages and schools in both countries. Whosyourcoach took 20 students and leaders from every high school in Hall County on this recent trip. Students from Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina also participated in the trip. “I hope one day I can take my basketball team from RMA to one of these countries to play games and to be able to help those less fortunate than us,” said Smith. Whosyourcoach took five trips to Costa Rica last year, and two more are planned for 2011.

Cadet Barrack Selected to Be Part of WTA Family Circle CupEach spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island, S.C. serves as a backdrop to one of the richest events in women’s professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, a WTA Premier Event, has a roster of past champions that include some of the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis including Chris Evert, Martina

Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Serena Williams, and Caroline Wozniacki. The Family Circle Cup is one of the most coveted trophies in women’s tennis and boasts a prize money purse of $721,000. This year, Cadet Zachary Barrack had the opportunity to meet these outstanding women athletes up close and personally when he was selected to serve as a member of the “Ball Crew.” He worked everyday from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. covering several of the matches, including the doubles final on Sun-day that was carried live on ESPN2. Cadet Barrack’s favorite player, top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki, was this year’s champion!

C/SGT Lowe Explores South AfricaC/SGT Andrew Lowe spent over 16 hours on a flight bound for Cape Town, South Africa in order to join his family who trav-eled together to Port Elizabeth for the 2011 Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa. C/SGT Lowe’s father, Garrett Lowe, was a partici-pant. The triathlon course was designed to bring the athletes back to the start & finish area at Hobie Beach 10 times, so the family had many opportunities to cheer on Mr. Garrett. Following the triathlon, the group spent an exciting week sightseeing in Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and some smaller towns. Cadet Lowe states his most memora-ble moment of the trip was visiting Nelson Mandela’s cell on Robben Island.

C/1SGT Harvey Competes for All-American StatusC/1SGT Christopher Harvey spent his spring break week competing in the 86th Annual ASICS USA Wrestling Folkstyle National Championship in Cedar Falls, Iowa on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa. This is one of the top three post-season national tournaments where over 1,100 wrestlers from around the nation compete for All-American status. Harvey had a good showing and posted a record of 1-2.

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Throughout spring semester our art students were engaged in a 3D art project. Students

worked on subtractive carving process in stone. This particular approach to visual art is a

difficult and unforgiving process. Stone carving has been around for thousands of years

through the use of hand tools and traditional methods

of measuring, adjustment, and technique.Students entertained the idea of creating something which would outlive

them or take on a level of permanence that they had not yet experienced. Each student received a sample of ideas to begin the process. As students drew their own projects, they were informed that they had created the “instructions” for the project. The images ranged from Aztec, Mayan, and Egyptian Pyramids, to Western European Architecture décor. Traditional stone carving is accomplished mainly with three types of stone: granite, marble, and limestone. We used limestone, the softest of the

three stones, which would allow the students to complete their projects on time. Hand tools used were the stone carving hammer, flat, point & rake

chisel, and rasp. Around week seven of carving and rasping the students switched over to sand paper, working up from 36 to 600 grit. Students were impressed with

the smoothness of the finished project. Many of the students were intimidated by the 30 pound block and were not sure

how the tools were going to do the work. After a few days they began to get the feel of the tools and started seeing progress. Many of the students who experienced these small levels of success began wanting to do more, so they came in during class, advisement, and after school to continue the process. At least three to four students worked every day for eight weeks, which was equally rewarding for me and my students. This project was made possible by a grant from the Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation received by the Fine Arts Department. We have over 20 sets of stone carving tools, and we initially had 3000 pounds of limestone. The stone arrived in four large blocks, which had to be cut (by hand tools) into the working size of eight inches cubed. C/SGT Timothy Rohrschneider completed the majority of this task, and he was in the studio every day for the entire semester. The process of cutting 3000 pounds of limestone by hand is a huge accomplishment. C/SGT Rohrschneider also helped guide other students in the mechanics of

carving. For all of his assistance, dedication, and a positive attitude he was awarded the Fine Arts/Visual Arts Medal for Excellence at the end of the year awards ceremony.

The Stone Carving course will be offered again, and I am hopeful to see growth and development in this medium from each student. I would also like to bring in marble for a few of the more advanced students who have progressed into the next level.

by Mitch Freeman, Visual Art Teacher, Fine Arts Department Chair


Riverside cadets hold their own in the

Gainesville, GA, school district where the

students are historically competitive in

concert and marching band, chorus, and

theatre. The unique challenge for RMA is to

compete as a college preparatory school and

uphold the community’s standards while also

staying within the military school model. When I take our students off campus to competitions and to our yearly Georgia Thespian Conference, they win the hearts and respect of their peers and adults alike. Our boys live by a higher standard, and no one can fail to notice it, even when they are singing and dancing. They know that the circumstances of producing high-quality fine arts at a military school are unique, but they want to raise the bar. Our cadets sang at the Christmas on Green Street event for the third consecutive year. C/MAJ Joseph DuBois, C/SGT Josh Haughton, C/CPL Connor Johnson, C/SSG Trevor Jones, C/CPL Toby Ogunniya, C/CPT Colin Pace, C/SFC Ian Parvin-Asher, C/2LT Raffael Rodriguez, and Cadet David Vandiveer all partici-pated in the District Honor Chorus. The National Anthem during the Silver Taps ceremony was performed by C/2LT Rodriguez, C/SGT Haughton, C/CPT Pace, and Cadet Vandiveer. In February, the RMA Quartet (C/CPT Pace, C/SFC Parvin-Asher, C/2LT Rodriguez, and Cadet Vandiveer) competed at the Literary Meet. Our quartet (with the last-minute addition of C/SSG Robinson Whitaker on bass) did extremely well, as did soloist C/CPT Pace. C/CPL Christopher Mouton performed a dramatic interpretation of “Rinse the Blood Off My Toga.” In the spring production of “Godspell,” C/CPL Connor Johnson made his RMA debut in a lead role as Jesus while Judas and John the Baptist were played by C/CPT Pace and Cadet Vandiveer. Other cast members included: C/MAJ DuBois, C/SGT Haughton,

C/CPL Chandler Lewis, C/SFC Parvin-Asher, C/2LT Rodriguez, C/PFC Reggie Tillery, C/CPL Virgil Trimbach, and C/SSG Whitaker. C/SSG Jonathan South and C/SFC Ryan Madison operated lighting, C/MAJ Andrew Olson ran sound, and our student pit band consisted of C/CPT Zachary Shannon on bass and C/SFC Kurtis Smithley on drums. Cadet Alex Guzinsky was our stage manager. They performed in the uniform of the U.S. Marine Corps in honor of the Marines who serve our students tirelessly at RMA and lay down their lives throughout the world.

2010-11 Band Highlights:• Three cadets were selected to perform in the District Nine Honor Band. C/CPT Zach Shannon, C/SSG Sae Son, and C/SGT Samuel Harris were the first cadets to represent RMA in District Nine in over a decade!

• RMA hosted the North Georgia College and State University Golden Eagle Band on April 12, 2011. The Riverside Military Academy Marching band performed an exciting arrangement of “Army Strong” with the Golden Eagle Band during their performance.

• Thanks in part to a portion of the Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation Grant, our band room and two of our practice rooms are now equipped with “Smart Music” computers. “Smart Music” is an award-winning music technology program that transforms music learning. Cadets can play with professional accompaniments, explore a variety of music, make personal recordings, and have fun while practicing their instrument! This technology allows cadets to record their practice and immediately review and analyze their performance.

• Riverside established a Jazz Band in the spring of 2011 and performed its first concert at the Academic Awards Ceremony in May. The band opened the ceremony with several fun selections including “Fat Burger,” “Jazz Hero,” and “James Bond Theme.” It was a great start to a new tradition of Jazz music at Riverside!

Performing Arts Program Thrives at Riversideby Leanne Kinney, RMA Performing Arts Teacher and Katy Wilson, RMA Band Director

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Cadets selected for Youth Leadership Hall County

C/CPL Wells R. Stecker, an upcoming senior, and C/SSG Reid B. Schwartz, an upcoming junior, have been selected to represent RMA as part of the 2011-12 Youth Leader-ship Hall County class. Youth Leadership Hall County is spon-sored by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. The pro-gram offers students the opportunity to work with adult leaders in the Gainesville community

through a series of day-long, interactive and informative seminars. Sessions focus on leadership skills, successful teamwork, com-munity awareness, diversity, and business and social etiquette. Candidates selected for this program are interviewed by a committee comprised of educators and members of the Gainesville business community. YLHC kicks off on September 6.

C/CPL Jobson selected as alternate to All-State Orchestra

Congratulations to C/CPL Benjamin Jobson, who was selected in January as an alternate to the 09/10 All-State Orchestra. Cadet Jobson was in competition with nearly 150 freshmen and

sophomore violinists who had passed their regional auditions. He has been studying the violin for 10 years, and also participates as a percussionist with the RMA Symphonic Winds. In addition, he successfully auditioned for the newly-formed Gainesville Youth Symphony and was selected as one of four violinists.

Riverside congratulates STAR Student and Teacher 2011Riverside congratulates C/MAJ Andrew Olson on his selection as STAR student for the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition program. The STAR program honors Georgia’s outstanding high school seniors and the teachers who have been

instrumental in their academic development. Olson, from Gainesville, Georgia, served as the Company Commander and Honor Council representative for Golf Company. He was a member of the National Honor Society and the Horton Society at RMA. He also participated as a member of the Raider team and the Fusiliers, or Drill team. He will attend The United States Military Academy - West Point. Olson chose Mr. William McBride as his STAR teacher. This is the second year in a row that McBride has been chosen as STAR teacher. McBride, who has worked at Riverside since 2004, teaches AP English Literature & Composition and World Litera-ture. He also serves as the yearbook advisor.

Cadets and Teachers... Doing gre T Things!

Cadets participate in We the People State CompetitionThe Honors Government class at Riverside Military Academy participated in the Georgia State Competition of the We The People: The Citizen and the Constitution. We The People is a program that introduces students to the study of constitutional government in the United States to provide students with an understanding of how the Constitution came into existence and to equip them intellectually to be active participants in America’s past, present, and future. Students learn about political philosophy, history, politics, and law. Riverside participated by having two showcase teams. Each team of cadets presented a paper based on the text to three judges and defended it. Good comments were received from the judges and a lot of encouragement for our future participation. Participating cadets included C/MAJ Joseph DuBois, C/SFC Joseph Leibson, C/MAJ Kenley Israel, C/2LT Christopher Reed, C/SGT Blake Rizk, C/SGT Kyung Keun Chee. Honors Government teacher Marsha James is their sponsor.

C/CPL Wells R. Stecker

C/SSG Reid B. Schwartz

C/MAJ Andrew Olson Mr. William McBride


Cadet Andrews attends Leadership ForumC/1SGT Zane Andrews was selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum on Collegiate Success

(NYLF/CS) July 28-31 at the University of California, Berkeley. NYLF/CS is a comprehensive four-day program designed to provide promising high school students with the skills they will need to effectively transition from high school to college. Scholars attended workshops that included Learning Styles; Financial Literacy, Self-Discipline & Time Manage-ment, Personal Responsibility & Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, and Stress Management & Work/Life/Social Balance. Students left the Forum with critical ex-perience that will fully prepare them for their transition to higher learning with a strong foundation of real-world skills that they will begin using today, and continue to use to-morrow and throughout the rest of their lives.

C/SGT Seymour selected for Top 100 Showcase

Congratulations to upcoming sophomore and RMA baseball team member C/SGT Anfernee Seymour for being chosen to participate in the Georgia Dugout Club’s

“Georgia Underclassmen Top 100 Showcase.” Anfernee participated in the Showcase as part of Team Georgia (16 & under) at Kennesaw State University. The Top 100 has grown to be one of the biggest showcase events in the State. In previous years, over 100 scouts have been in attendance. Evaluations were given to each player by a group of professional and college scouts that were brought together by Hugh Buchanan of the Atlanta Braves organization.

RMA Instructor honored as a Master Teacher

For the second year in a row, an RMA faculty member has been honored as a Master Teacher in Gainesville and Hall County. Mr. Bill Morgan, RMA German instructor and

Crew coach, was recognized as one of 10 Master Teachers. Over 250 school superin-tendents, presidents, educators and family members were in attendance to honor these 10 outstanding educators. When asked why he wanted to teach, Herr Morgan stated, “I had a really phenomenal high school German teacher who thought outside the box in terms of the way that he handled the classroom, and the way that he developed rapport with students. He had a huge impact on me and took me on my first trip to Germany.” Morgan went on to say, “I’ve always enjoyed being around people from diverse backgrounds, and Riverside brings these things together because we have students who are away from home.”

Cadet Bishop wins State S.A.R. Oratorical Contest

C/SSG Sam Bishop competed in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historic Orations State Orations Contest in May and placed first and earned a $1000 scholarship to be used when he selects his

college of choice. Sponsored by the Georgia chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, the contest is designed to explore the influence of the Revolutionary war on present day America. It encourages youth to express their thoughts about history and gives students a chance to research and study American History and the significance of the American Revolution.

Bishop proceeded to the National contest held in July in North Carolina at the National Congress of the S.A.R.

Middle school cadets participate in All-County Honor BandDuring the weekend of April 22-23, several band cadets participated in the 15th annual middle school All-County Honor Band. All nine middle schools in Hall County had students at All-County Honor Band and for the first time in the history of this event, Riverside was represented. RMA was proud to be a part of the first All-County Honor Band with 100% partici-pation! Our cadets were nominated based on their musical ability, work ethic, and attitude. They rehearsed on Friday evening and Saturday morning for a grand total of seven hours and performed a concert for a full audience on Saturday afternoon. Congratula-tions to these cadets that participated: C/PFC Prince James Story, C/CPL Sam Harris, C/CPL Dalton Tierney, C/CPL Tyler Clontz, and C/PFC Jae Kim.

Cadets and Teachers... Doing gre T Things!

C/PFC Prince James Story

C/CPL Dalton Tierney

C/PFC Jae Kim

C/CPL Sam Harris

C/CPL Tyler Clontz

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The Riverside Military Academy Drill Team competed in the 8-A state drill meet at Fort Gordon, Georgia in March 2011. The RMA Drill team, or Fusiliers, participates in competitive programs to demonstrate precision drill and ceremony skills. The RMA Fusiliers competed against the top 24 JROTC programs in the state and took first place overall in squad exhibition. Each drill team was evaluated on the following movements: Originality, Difficulty, Precision, Variety, Appearance & Bearing, Field Coverage, and Showmanship. RMA Drill Team members who competed in the state drill meet include: C/MAJ Joseph DuBois, C/SGT Austin Humphrey, C/SFC Alexander Johnson, C/SGT Alec Navin, C/MAJ Andrew Olson, Cadet Samuel Restifo, C/CPL Paul Ribeiro, C/SGT Blake Rizk, C/SSG Robinson Whitaker, and C/SGT Justin Yesner. The head drill team coach is 1SG Phillip Gaines, and the assistant coach is 1SG Andy Williams.

RMA CAdets - tough enough!Three brave TACs and 10 Riverside seniors were tough enough to participate in the 2011 Georgia Tough Mudder event held at the Highland Park Resort in Cedartown, GA in March. Tough Mudder is a 13-mile adventure race with very rugged terrain, a 620-feet elevation change and obstacles such as the Swamp Stomp, Funky Monkey, Devil’s Beard, the Boa Constrictor and the Death March. There was also a series of live wires that had to

be run through to make it to the finish line. The course was very difficult and took almost three hours to complete. Cadets had a great time, built a lot of camara-derie and can’t wait to do it again next year! To see more information about this adventure race, visit: www.toughmudder.com/events/georgia/

RMA Fusiliers Win State 8-A Championshipby Julie A. Smith


RMA Crew UpdateRiverside’s inaugural year of crew ended on high notes with the team traveling to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in May to compete in the Oak Ridge Dogwood Invitational Regatta, a precursor to the Southeast Juniors Regional Championship. The Riverside eight-man boat had some very tough competition but managed to make it to the finals and finished 4th in the Southeast region. At the last minute, the coaches had the opportunity to assemble a line-up for Riverside’s four-man boat, “The Devil Dog.” Rowers Householder, Kaiser, Jemison and Danielak rose to the occasion, having never rowed a four-man boat together. Coxswain Garrett Boone steered the boat and coached the boys to a victorious first place finish in their heat, advancing the four to the finals! Rowing against some of the top novice crews in the Southeast and Midwest, Riverside’s “Devil Dog” boat finished 2nd in the Southeast region. Both Riverside boats qualified for the Southeast Juniors Regional Championship, held the weekend of May 14 at the Lake Lanier Olympic Rowing venue. Competing against 19 other boats, RMA placed two four-men boats in the novice 4 group. The team consisting of cadets Householder, Kaiser, Jemison, Danielak and Boone placed 2nd in the State and 5th in the Southeast. The second team consisting of cadets Pena, Scarbrough, Henry, Tsangarides and Bates finished in 5th place. We are extremely proud of these cadets for what they have achieved as first-year rowers in a first-year program this year!

RMA’s Baseball Field HonoredRiverside Military Academy’s baseball field

was voted “Region Field of the Year” for the GHSA Region 8-A 2010-11 season. We

thank Larry Robinson, our Director of Facilities, and the staff of our operations department for a wonderful job ensuring that all of the baseball teams had a beautiful field to play their games on.

8-A Track and Field CompetitionThe GHSA Regional 8-A Track events were held at Athens Academy on April 25. During these regional finals, Riverside cadets excelled. Riverside’s 4x400 relay team consisting of C/1SG Gage Bolden, C/MAJ Fernando Weiner, C/2LT Bill McCoy, and C/CPL

Steven Pluhar carried the hopes of RMA with the silver baton into the 4x400 relay. After coming from behind, Riverside won the event and advanced to the State finals. After advancing to the state championship, Riverside’s 4x400 team met with some heavy competition and was unable to advance to the final round. RMA congratulates Cadet Tarvin Dukes who had a discus throw of 144'9" which earned him first place and the title of Regional Champion in this year’s 8-A Regional Track and Field events. This award earned Dukes a trip to the GHSA 8-A State Track & Field Discus Throw. During this competition, Cadet Dukes had a throw of 150'2" which earned him a 2nd place honor in the GHSA State 8-A Discus Throw.

Riverside’s Golf Team Named Region ChampsOn April 19, Riverside’s golf team claimed the Region Champs title when they secured the first place victory in the 2011 GHSA Region 8-A Tournament held at the Highland Walk Golf Course of Victoria Bryant State Park in Royston, GA. The Eagles posted a team score of 331 over the 11 other teams competing. First and second place teams qualified for the Class A State Tournament, which was hosted by Brookstone School at Green Island Country Club in Columbus, GA on May 2. Out of 18 teams and 113 golfers, the Eagles posted a respectable 325 and placed 7th in the overall State championship.

Region 8-A Region Champs!Front row: (kneeling from left to right) C/CPL Austin Reynolds, C/SSG Austin Klee, C/SFC Coleman Lowenthal. Back row: (standing from left to right) C/CPL Kyle Wilkison, Cadet Sam Gentry, Coach Josh Morey, C/SSG Michael Martoccia, C/2LT Chris Reed.

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While we hold fast to tradition at RMA, we

also make improvements each year. The

following are changes your cadet can expect

to see in the classroom this fall. We are pleased to announce the addition of Advanced Placement Statistics, taught by Mr. Jack Sedwick. This course will provide an additional college-level math class to go beyond AP Calculus or a challenging alternative to AP Calculus. This increase will result in a total of nine AP course offerings that include Calculus, Statistics, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composi-tion, US History, World History, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In those humanities courses where an AP alternative exists, we will not offer separate sections for Honors classes. However, if cadets apply for and gain approval for an Honors course, they may still earn Honors credit by completing the additional work that the teacher specifies in the syllabus. We believe this option will enable more cadets to pursue Honors coursework without the scheduling con-flicts that single class sections create. For the last three years, Herr Morgan’s German students have had the opportunity to visit Europe over spring break. This year

a similar trip for Spanish students, visiting the UGA campus in Costa Rica with Senorita Sexton, is in the planning stages. We will continue to reinforce and expand the learning of our cadets with dynamic experiences. In staffing, we welcome Ms. Marleen Springston and Ms. Anne Sanders as English teachers, Ms. Jennifer Wildeboer as Learning Specialist, and Mr. Mike Hutch as PE teacher. Both English teachers have solid classroom experience and master’s degrees. Ms. Springston will teach 10th grade and Ms. Sanders will teach 10th and 11th. Ms. Wildeboer also has her master’s degree as well as several years of experience as a special education teacher. Coach Hutch has 23 years of experience as a PE teacher and coach, and his baseball teams have earned 423 victories. You will be able to learn more about these teachers, as well as our returning faculty members, in faculty biographies on the website this fall. Finally, Assistant Academic Dean Andy Jobson will be returning to his first love, the classroom, as English Department Chair. He will teach American Literature and AP Language and Composition. Assuming the role of Assistant Dean will be the former English Department Chair, Mr. Britt Daniel, who has taught at Riverside for 13 years. Providing important support for our faculty and counselors is Ms. Emily Loewen in the new position of Registrar. We look forward to another productive and successful academic year at RMA!

Academic News for 2011-2012by James Curry Robison, Ph.D., LTC, USAR (Ret)

Campus Technology Upgrades Underway by LtCol Seth Hathaway USMC (Ret)

Riverside recently completed the first of a two phase project to upgrade its information technology infrastructure. In phase one, the Academy’s core server and switching infrastructure were upgraded with new hardware. Traditional physical servers were replaced with Virtual Machine Software (VMWare), commonly referred to as” cloud technology.” In addition, wireless access devices were installed to provide internet access to key campus area. “The system’s design ensures wireless service is provided to specified locations at specific times,” said LtCol Seth Hathaway USMC (Ret) who served as the project’s coordinator. “The system also contains stringent security protocols to prevent access to the internet by the cadets unless authorized to do so. The safety of the Corps of Cadets remains our number one priority,” he added. Phase two, which begins this school year and continues into 2013-2014, replaces the desktop workstations for teachers and staff, student labs, library, and the barracks. While phase one improves the Academy’s infrastructure, phase two will have the biggest emotional impact on cadets as they receive new terminals and monitors in their rooms. Donations to phase two of the project will help accelerate its implementation. “We are grateful to Carl Stecker, parent, who made the initial donation to launch a matching giving program to help fund phase one,” said Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement. “The $160,000 raised toward phase one reduced the total cost, which was approximately $384,000. Because of the size and scope of this project, all gifts, no matter the size, make a significant impact,” said Griffin. For others who are considering a gift, tax deductible donations can be sent to RMA, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA, 30501, or can be made online at www.riversidemilitary.com. Designate the gift to “technology upgrade.”


Military Ball 2011

by SGM Jeff Chandler, USA

The Riverside Military Academy JROTC Military Ball was

held on Saturday, February 19, at the Academy. This

event is a graded event for cadets in grades 9-12 who

are currently participating in the JROTC program. The

Military Ball is a formal social training event conducted in

accordance with full military etiquette and protocol. The JROTC program at RMA provides the foundation upon which character development is built by promoting integrity, leadership, ethical decision-making, and sound judgment. The customs and courtesies that are practiced during the event serve to honor the members of our nation’s armed forces who are called to defend our constitution against our enemies in both foreign lands and here at home. The activities began at 5 p.m. with a pre-ceremony gathering in the lobby of Lanier Hall. This social gathering allowed time for cadets and dates to socialize before the main event began. It also gave cadets and their dates an opportunity to take personal photos. To signify the beginning of the ceremony, C/SFC Curtis Smithley sounded “Atten-tion!” with the bugle, and a single shot was fired from the cannon. Next, the front doors of Lanier Hall opened and the Saber Team appeared to form a raised arch for the executive staff, guests, and seniors to march to the receiving line area in Alumni Hall. The cadets and their dates looked fantastic, and there was excitement in the air for this distinguished event. The guest speaker for the event was CSM Herschel Turner, the Command Sergeant Major in charge of all JROTC and ROTC worldwide. We were honored that he took time from his busy schedule to stop by Riverside to join us. Cadets continue to remember his speech about the “pail half full” as he was explaining to them how to view their outlook on life and leadership. During the ceremony, cadets were presented awards for their participation in the RMA internal drill competition that was held during the weeks leading up to the ball. Cadets competed in “close order” drill at every level of marching. Winners were an-nounced for the following categories: Best Drilled Guidon, Best Drilled New Boy, Best Drilled Old Boy, Best Drilled Squad, Best Drilled Platoon, and Best Drilled Company.

Congratulations to the winners in each category!

Best Drilled Guidon – Cadet Dakota McGarrity

Best Drilled “ROC” – Cadet Zachary Barrack

Best Drilled “Old Boy” – C/MAJ Andrew Olson

Best Drilled Squad – Echo Company, 1st Squad, 1st Platoon led by C/SGT Blake Rizk

Best Drilled Platoon – Delta Company, 1st Platoon led by C/2LT Mason Pope

Best Drilled Company – Charlie Company

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Homecoming and Parents’ Weekend is Friday, September 30 - Saturday, October 1

Homecoming falls early this year, so make plans now to attend. For the last two years the combined force of alumni, parents, and cadets has meant robust crowds, stimulating interaction, spirited competition in the knock-out drill and a cadet parade last year that had the company of alumni applauding the cadets’ impressive close order drill and discipline. You won’t want to miss it! Featured classes this year are ’41, ’51, ’61, ’71, ’81, ’91, and 2001, but all alumni are invited and encouraged to return to campus. “If you have not been to Riverside in the last two years, you need to come back and see the Corps,” said Coach Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations. “You will be impressed by the way the cadets look, march, and drill.” Registration is available online for both alumni and parents for all events that require payment. Using the online registration means not standing in line to pay once you arrive on campus.

Here are some highlights of the weekend:

• The late E.C. May, long time RMA commandant and coach, will be honored at a dedication of the E.C. May Commandant’s Lobby Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. following the Alumni Association meeting. Many alumni have donated over $25,000 to secure the naming opportunity and members of the May family plan to attend.

• A new event for wives of alumni will be lunch on the Gainesville square on Saturday at 11:45 a.m. Attendees will be bused from RMA downtown for a fabulous brunch of Georgia favorites at Scott’s on the Square, a local fine-dining restaurant. Register for this event online.

• The alumni dinner on Saturday night has changed venues to Curtis Hall. The evening’s meal will be a Low Country Boil provided by Michael Blackstock whose company, Cajun Crawlers, prepares boils all over the country.

• At the alumni dinner Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Errol Bisso, ’61, will be roasted and toasted and Mickey Lakos, ’49 will be inducted into the RMA Sports Hall of Fame.

• Register for all events online at www.riversidemilitary.com or use the registration form on page 25. Note: One side of the form is for parents and the other for alumni.

Homecoming/Parents’ Weekend 2011


HOMECOMING 2011 Alumni Schedule

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

Time: Activity: Place:

8:00 a.m. Alumni/Cadet Formation & Breakfast Lanier Quad & Alumni Hall 8:30 a.m. Alumni Association Meeting Alumni Hall 11:00 a.m. President’s Remarks, Musical Presentation, & Awards Ceremony SBC Theater 11:45-1:30 p.m. Women of RMA Alumni Brunch Scott’s on the Square (transportation provided) 11:50 a.m. Raider Team Performance Sandy Beaver Quad 12:00 p.m. Alumni Lunch Goomba Grill 2:30 p.m. Corps of Cadets Parade- Alumni Pass in Review Maginnis Field 6:00 p.m. Alumni Social Hour and Class Reunions Curtis Hall 7:00 p.m. Alumni Dinner Curtis Hall 10:00 p.m. Alumni After Dinner Social Scott’s on the Square

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Please complete the form below and return to: Alumni Office, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501

OR You may register online at www.riversidemilitary.com

Name: Class Year:

Spouse/Guest Name:

REGISTRATION

Cost: (per person) Event:

Number Attending: Through 9/26 After 9/26

Total Due:

Tailgate Party * $10.00 $12.00 Breakfast with Corps of Cadets $5.00 $8.00 Women of RMA Alumni Brunch $25.00 $28.00

Alumni Dinner $25.00 $28.00

PAYMENT INFORMATION Enclosed is my check for a total of: $ (Please make checks payable to Riverside Military Academy) Please charge my credit card: $ Visa MC Amex (Please Circle One) Card Number: Expiration / CVV2 Code: Street Address: Zip Code:

*Football game tickets must be purchased separately at gate. Price: $7.00 each. Children 6 and under are free.

For more information, please call the Alumni Office: 770-532-6251 ext. 2132 or 2212.

Email: [email protected]

Time: Activity: Place: 8:00 a.m. Tee Time for Golf Chattahoochee Country Club 2:00-4:00 p.m. Alumni Registration Alumni Office- Lanier Hall 3:45 p.m. Pep Rally Curtis Hall 4:45 p.m. Alumni Registration Maginnis Field 5:00 p.m. Alumni & Parent Tailgate Party Maginnis Field 6:15 p.m. Alumni Knock-Out Drill Competition Maginnis Field- track 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Football Game (RMA vs. Social Circle H.S.) Maginnis Field

HoMeCoMing 2011Alumni Schedule

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Cadet Name Grade

Parents’ Names

Phone #

To help us plan for meals and other events, please annotate those activities listed below that you plan on attending. By pre-registering for these events, your tickets for these events will be ready for you to pick-up when you arrive on campus. Be sure to include grandparents, siblings and other family members who may be attending.

Please include your cadet in your Tailgate Party count. DO NOT include cadets in your reservation for all other events, as there is no additional charge for them at these events.

Please note that the cost per event increases if your RSVP is received after September 26, 2011. Refunds will not be granted for reservation cancellations received after September 26, 2011. Cost

per person before

9/26

Cost per

person after 9/26

# of reservations

Total

Thursday, September 29th Parent/Cadet Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Alumni Hall $5 $8 x

Friday, September 30th Parent/Cadet Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Alumni Hall $5 $8 x

Tailgate Party, 5:00 p.m., Maginnis Field $10 $12 x

Tailgate Party Cadet fee $6 $8 x

Saturday, October 1st Parent Lunch, 12:00 p.m., Alumni Hall $5 $8 x

Total due

Payment enclosed (please make checks payable to Riverside Military Academy).

Please charge my cadet’s account for the total due (the charge will appear on the monthly statement).

Please return this completed form no later than September 26th to Amy Booth via fax or mail. Fax: 678-291-3363 Mail: Parent Programs Office

Riverside Military Academy 2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501

Riverside Military Academy 2011 Homecoming / Parents’ Weekend

September 30th and October 1st

PARENT REGISTRATION FORM Please print all information.


The RMA Board of Trustees and administration are pleased to

present the following giving report. To all of you whose names

appear on the following pages, we say, “Thank you!”

Annual giving for 2010-2011 (June 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011)

totaled $848,354.51. Once again, it surpassed all previous

giving in one year at Riverside. Alumni, parents, grandparents,

friends, corporations, and foundations are making a difference

at Riverside and are shaping the lives of young men. Your gifts

are meaningful, significant, and invaluable to helping fulfill the

Riverside mission of creating young men of virtue.

Highlights of last fiscal year’s giving include:

• The RMA Board of Trustees was 100% in giving

• Full-time faculty and staff were 100% in giving

• Foundation giving rose from $10,000 in ’09 -’10 to

$85,500 in ’10 -‘11

• Alumni raised over $20,000 to honor former English

teacher Major Gerald R. Wilson

• The average gift size rose from $1,332 to $1,906

• The technology matching gift fund initiated by RMA

parent Carl Stecker raised $163,124.34

RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY

2010-2011 ANNUAL GIVING

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A D VA N C E M E N T

The books have closed on 2010, and the news is good.Here at Riverside donors once again took us to a new level of fundraising success as together we raised over $840,000. In America, charitable giving made a modest uptick of almost three percent, which translates to $290.89 billion given away by individuals, foundations, corporations, and bequests. The recession woes are fading a bit, and Americans, as well as Riverside donors, confidently gave in 2010. In addition to raising funds to further the mission of Riverside, the advancement office is searching for alumni. We have valid contact information for only 3,700 alumni; we are missing perhaps as many as 2,000. Where are they? RMA trustee, Margaret Blackstock is using her online genealogy research skills to search for valid addresses while alumni Les Smith, ’63, David Mandt, ’61, David Maxwell, ’81, and Richard Lang, ’56 are also tracking down their classmates and forwarding information to the advancement office. If you want to help find missing alumni, contact Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, 770-532-6251, ext. 2132. The battalion commander is the leader of the Corps during his cadet days, and he often goes on to become a leader in his career. Read about one former BC, Andy Talkington, ’71, on page 39. Andy’s story is the first of a new Reveille feature called “Where Are They Now?” Homecoming plans are in place, and every alumnus is invited back for the reunion and to honor Coach Errol Bisso as the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. Read about Homecoming plans on page 24 and about Errol’s 50 years of service to RMA on page 35. See you at Homecoming Sept. 30-Oct. 1!

Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE Vice President for Advancement

AnnUAl GivinG RePoRt 2010-2011

Giving History(dollars in 000,000)

Annual Fund Participation

Board of Trustees5%

Alumni34%

Faculty and Staff25%

Parents16%

Other17%

Grandparents2%

Prev. Board Members1%

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FY ’11

FY ‘10

FY ‘09

FY ‘08

FY ‘07

FY ‘06 $103,171

$297,083

$399,081

$231,883

$711,288.75

$848,354.51

Did you know?When you purchase a brick in honor of an RMA classmate, teacher, or someone who made your RMA education possible it counts as a gift to the annual fund and your name will appear in next August’s annual report. See our inside back cover to order your tax-deductible brick today, or purchase online at www.riversidemilitary.com

200-plus bricks are already in place on Memorial Plaza and have generated over $46,000 for RMA!



Sandy Beaver Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous A Ruben A. Barahona, ’89 BV Carlos and Sandy Cervantes, ’59 BT Tom and Michelle Davis P In honor of Taylorjack TalesnickGerald L. Fishbein, ’48 A Julie P. Hayes F Drew W. Horner, ’78 BV Steven and Dawn Keig F Anthony and Patricia Manzo GP Christopher and Dena Manzo P Sam Wyman, North American Rescue CP

1907 Society ($2,000-$4,999)Robert and Elison Atkinson, ’73 A Richard Bates P James and Mary Benson FSBrian Daniel, Carroll Daniel Construction Company BT John B. Delcambre, ’66 A Scott Dwyer, ’92 A Robert and Stephanie Eidson F Christian Eiroa, ’89 BV Arnold and Joyce Evans BT Antonio and Anita Feliciano, ’81 A Roderick and Anne Finlayson F

Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ’61 A In honor of his father R.B. Fordyce, Sr.Justin and Holly Gallagher, ’90 A Felix Gonzalez, ’86 BT Amanda K. Griffin FS Pat Higdon, Jr., ’57 A In honor of PH and Virginia HigdonThomas G. Hill, III, ’60 A Harry and Ramona Hinkle F Jeffrey and Bonnie Hinkle F Dennis Hite, ’55 A In memory of Stephen Hite, ’57Howie and Allison Johnson, Illinois Tool Works Foundation P

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Fusilier Society ($100,000-$199,999)Anonymous A Bob W. Bush, Sr., ’49 PB, † Charles A. James, ’64 BT Chris Whitlock BV

Leadership Society ($75,000-$99,999)Mrs. Jerry B. Blackstock BT In memory of Jerry B. Blackstock, ’62Gregory and Christi Fisher BT

Tattoo Society ($50,000-$74,999)Alec and Shelia Fraser BT Paul A. Gross, ’57 BT Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 AC Kenneth and Rachel McKelvey P In honor of the soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq The Justin and Valere Potter Foundation FNCarl Stecker P

Guidon Society ($10,000-$49,999)Tony Aeck F Alumni of Cozumel, Mexico A Anonymous P Aramark CP

Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation FN BB&T CP Lawrence J. Blum, ’47 A Estate of Bobby W. Bush, Sr. PB In memory of Bob W. Bush, Sr., ’49Jim Cavanaugh F Terry and Chris Clontz P Corner Drugs CP Al and Ginny Crumley PB Robert Eidson, Aztec Energy Partners CP Ben and Joyce Eisenberg Foundation FN In honor of Alec BernsteinThomas and Angela Finn BV Richard and Mary Fisher GP Bernard and Marcia Freeman, ’58 BT In memory of Kyle Comfort and Ryan BellGuy and Linda Gardner F Steve Garrett, LotsOfCarpet.com CP Jay A. Glazer, ’64 BV Casey and Susan Graybeal BV John Horne F John W. Jacobs, Jr., ’40 PB Howard and Holly Kalmenson, ’49 A Fred and Nancy Kennedy, ’64 BT Jon and Karen McRae BT

Ira J. Middleberg, ’66 BT Donald H. Misner, ’53 PB Henry and Charlotte Moore F James and Evanda Moore F J. Stephen Morris Memorial Fund A Dick Nichols BT In memory of Jack Curtis, Bill Maginnis, and Jack Hall

Susanna M. Oslin Trust F In memory of George P. Oslin, ’13James and Jacquelin Post F Frank and Jennie Rikard, ’56 A Robert P. Rothman PB Audreanna Schmidt F Kent and Pam Starke F In memory of R.E. Cutchin USMCTurner Broadcasting System, Inc. CP Robert Van Beever, ’56 A Seth Wagner, ’56 AC David and Rita Wardlaw F Jeff and Bonnie Weiner, ’66 BT William Welbon, ’42 A, † Gregory and Carole Werd, ’56 BV Michael and Charity Whitney F Keith and Jennifer Wood BT

Cumulative Giving SocietiesThe following donors are recognized for cumulative giving from 2002 through May 31, 2011. Thank you for your years of giving back to Riverside Military Academy!

Annual GivingThe following donors are recognized for their annual giving gifts given between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011. Thank you for your support!

Riverside Military Academy is grateful for the support of its alumni, families, and friends. The information in this section is prepared by the Office for Advancement and represents unaudited numbers, including gifts received between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the listings. Please contact Amanda Griffin, vice president for advancement, at 770-538-2924 if you have questions or comments.

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1907 Society ($2,000-$4,999) Gerard and Charlene Kaiser P Walter and Valeria Krasnansky F Jim and Lyn LaVallee P Brian Logan, ’92 A Richard McGonigle and Rebecca Adams F The Norton Agency CP Rick Owens and Kari Blaho-Owens P John C. A. Reimers, ’65 A Brian Ribeiro and Marie Trenga F Roy Rumpf and Lisa Harris F Pegge Marriott Sheffield GP Philip and Ellen Sheffield P Leslie T. Smith, ’63 A Reuben and Ellen Wechsler P John R. Wood, ’47 A Wayne and Shawn Wunderlich P Andrew C. Zager, ’88 A Seymour Zuckerman, ’50 A

President’s Society ($1,000-$1,999)Gary M. Alembik, ’81 A Lawrence L. Baggett, Jr., ’70 A Gordon Batcheller F Steve Biggers Studios CP Joseph J. Bittker, ’50 FN Kendrick Blackstock F Michael and Tara Blackstock F Bobby W. Bush, Jr. F James J. Bush F Charles M. Cassidy, ’59 A Conrad C. Conti, ’58 A In honor of the Class of 1958Charles H. Cook, ’74 ACRoy and Karen Crippen P Alexander C. Deitch, ’98 BV Jeff and Shellie Dennis F Jeremiah F. Eames, ’61 A In honor of the Class of 1961Christian Egizio, ’95 A Jeffrey and Carol Engel F John Gianelloni, ’94 A Sabin and Patricia Gianelloni, ’55 BV Seth and Tracy Hathaway FS Lynne Henderson FS Daniel and Kathryn Kaufman BTDean and Laura Kerekes, The Clorox Company Foundation F Frank Kersnowski, ’53 A Jody and Nancy Lail BTCarl K. Lambrecht A In honor of his parents George and Tammy Lambrecht

Frank Maurno, ’60 A William and Sandra McCallum P In honor of Cadet Daniel McCallumDomingo R. Moreira, ’63 A Jim Myers FS Allen and Meg Nivens BT Brian and Bev O’Shea F

Whitney Owens, ’79 BV Ashley D. Pace, Jr., ’37 A Gregory A. Pailet A Eleanor M. Parkes F William H. Pietsch, Jr., ’38 A Elizabeth M. Quanstrom P Leroy and Shirley Raffel, ’44 A Marja Robinson F E.J. Salcines, ’56 AC John C. Sipple A James R. Van Arsdale, ’79, UBS Matching Gift Program BV Samuel D. Weil, ’66 A Chuck and Colleen White F TeDoc and Carol Williams, ’60 AC Samuel Wilson, ’60 A

Riverside Sabers ($400-$999)Gene and Lynn Beare P Gerald J. Bertinot, ’58 A Jeff Bishop, ’86 A Charles H. Brown, ’59 A In honor of the Class of 1959Jack and Pat Burd PB The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation FN In honor of Jonathan Dix, ’98Jeff and Belinda Chandler FS In memory of Katherlyn ChandlerDouglas and Nadya Crane A Todd Dutro, ’07 A Steve and Marie Garrett F J. Geyer Advertising, Inc. CP Bill Glisson, ’78 A M. Feild Gomila, ’56 A Joe Gordon, ’96 BV Ken and Maggie Harms, ’56 AC Enrique Herrero, Jr., ’82 A Leonard Kolod, ’51 A E.T. Lopez, ’84 AC Mark and Vicki Maguire P Sam A. Marks, ’35 A In honor of the Class of 1935, we came in as boys and left as men

Matthew C. Martin, ’90 A Matthews Printing Company CP Mike and Valerie Matuson F E.C. May, Jr. and Christine May FRobert and Joy Mogyorosy and the Julia Rachler Memorial Fund F John and Youlanda Munroe PLesly G. Murray F Joe Navin, Eight O’ Clock Coffee Co CP Bill and Terry Newton P Michael P. Norris, ’92 A North Georgia Baseball Experience F Bud Oakey, ’75 AC Wayne and Leslie Partridge F Pearle Vision CP James C. Robison FS

Henry L. Roediger, III, ’65 A In memory of Neill Blue, ’65Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55 A Stephen Rutner, ’81 A Walter E. Smith, Jr., ’58 A In memory of Walter E. Smith, Sr., ’30Mark and MeLisa Teague P Warren and Son Hwa Tobin, ’61 A Pedro and Brenda Vega P Mark and Shari Wilkison P Chad and Cindy Williamson P In honor of Kolton’s teachers: Mr. Diego Vacca, Mrs. Rhonda Crook, Mr. Darius Smiley, Mr. Randy Langhenry, Col. Robert Cagle, Mr. Dennis Bagwell, and Mr. Kirk Turner

Raymond and Florence Willoch F Merika Wright P

Riverside Rifles (Below $399)David Alphin, ’65 A Gard Andresen GP In memory of Charla L. Andresen and in honor of Tyler A. Clontz

Worth Andrews, III F Stan and Susie Appleton F Alene Arenas FS Richard M. Aronson, ’49 A In honor of the Class of 1949Ed and Anne Avery F Luis E. Baco-Rodriguez, ’55 A Dennis and Donna Bagwell FS David Bailey FS Shay Bailey FS Ronnie Baldwin FS Joel R. Banner, ’60 A In memory of Freeman A. Carr, ’60Kenneth Barrack and Terry Linker P Lotfi and Bonnie Bashir P Sandra Bauman F In honor of Brandon Bauman, ’02John Bethell, ’97 A Errol J. Bisso, ’61 A David Blandford F Paul and Barbara Boerstler P In honor of Cadet Conner BoerstlerDerrick and Amy Booth FS Robert P. Bordes, ’69 A Laurie Bouchard F Box Tops for Education CP John R. Boyd A Richard L. Brashear, ’56 ANelda S. Browning FS In honor of Miss Lucile Beaver; In honor and appreciation of Col & Mrs. Benson and LtCol Hathaway

Frank A. Bucino, ’68 A John C. Bullard, ’43 A Robert Cagle FS Sumner R. Cahoon, ’49 AC Steven D. Caldwell, ’89 A




Adrian and Nancy Canada FS Frederick R. Carr F Adam Carter FS Barry Carter FS C. Neal Carter, ’57 A Chris and Sharon Carter FS Rives and Kathleen Carter F In memory of Lent Carter, ’21David P. Chandler, ’66 A LuRee Chapman FS Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia CP Lazarus Chennault FS Anthony Childs, ’85 A Ian A. Chin, ’08 A Leon and Delores Chow P Juan Christiansen, ’97 ALee M. Cleaves FSElliott D. Cohen, ’43 A Sanford Cohen, ’44 ALoren F. Cole, Jr., ’66 AJeremy Corner, ’96 ARogelio Cortez, ’81 AChris Cotter FSJo Ann Cripps FSRhonda Crook FSIrwin D. Dammers, ’84 ABritt Daniel FS In memory of Kyle Comfort and Ryan BellJon Danz FSKaren Danz FSEve Darnall FCarlos de Castro, ’89 AMarco de la Guardia, ’75 AGlenn V. DeGruy, ’68 AGail Detraz FVictor Disharoon, ’72 ABeecher and Joanne DuVall FJames N. Earle, ’57 AUlysses Eaton, ’93 APaul Eke and Sonja Hutchins F In memory of Captain John MunevarRichard J. Elrod, ’51 ARick Farmer, ’64 A In memory of Homer Peeples, ’64Michael Finn, ’08 A In memory of Major Dennis P. CarpenterRex D. Fleenor, ’46 ABob Folsom FSGlen C. Ford, ’52 A Phillip L. Forrester, ’52 AMitch Freeman FSMark and Sherri Freeman PPhillip B. Gaines FSSheldon L. Gantz, ’53 A In memory of Col. John L. BeaverMicah Garrison FSRobin Garrison FSChristopher Gates, ’96 AJames T. Gentry, Jr., ’43 ARon and Renee Gerrell FS

Gfesser Family PDonald and Celia Gilner, ’55 ARobert A. Green, ’73 ABrian E. Greene, ’90 A Robert P. Greenman, ’58 ARobert S. Greenwood, Jr., ’57 ALewis B. Griffin, Jr. FSRandy and Fran Guenther FKevin Guier FSGulf Capital Services CPSteve Hadaway FSJon R. Hagstrom, ’62 AGerald M. Hampton, ’58 AKelley Hanes FSLeonard C. Harber, ’44 AMichael and Ann Harper PCharles and Sue Harvey GP In honor of Christopher HarveyRoss Harvin FSMaureen Haughton, Macy’s Foundation PJames A. Hendricks FSPatricia E. Hennington FSSteve and Lauren Hollander FAndy Howington FSStephen Huntsman, ’83 ARichard C. Hyatt, ’51 AJames M. Ideman, ’49 ABill and Sally Israel, ’52 ADavid H. Jaffee, ’69 AAllen N. James, ’57 AMarsha James FSKevin and Kelly Jarrard FSJuanita Jett FSAndy Jobson FSJim Jobst FSBarbara Johnson FSFranklyn A. Johnson, ’39 AGrant C. Jones, ’93 ASeth Judd, ’87 AAlex Kachler, ’85 ACharles W. Kallmann A In memory of General Sandy BeaverJames D. Kalmenson, ’77 BTLamar Kastner FSEdward M. Kessler, ’46 ALeanne Kinney FS Jared Koldoff FSWilliam Krein, ’58 ARobert and Loretta Kwass, ’53 A In honor of his father Sidney J. KwassRichard A. Lang, Jr., ’56 BVRichard E. Langford, ’44 ARandy Langhenry FSJaneileen Langmann FJ.C. Laucirica, ’82 AJames and Judy Leicht, ’66 ALet Us Never Forget Scholarships CP In memory of Army Captain Kyle A. ComfortMichael Levine FSSaundra Lewis F

Robert L. Lindsey, III, ’80 ADale Logsden, ’46 APhilip B. Lohr, ’64 APatrick and Glenda Lowenthal GPRonald W. Lukat, ’65 ATerry Maginnis F In memory of Col. Bill MaginnisPat Mahery, ’64 ARay Majors FSCarol Malcolm FS James Bleckley and Missy Mandell FAllen Marks and Meryl Rosenbloom FGordon E. Marks, Jr., ’61 ABob Martin FSTom Martin FSDrew D. Martinolich, ’04 AKayanne S. Massey BVRaul E. Mathison, ’81 ARoland W. Maynulet, ’63 ALes Mazzarollo, Sr. FSWilliam McBride FSJohn McCleary FSWilliam J. McConnell, Sr., ’58 ADennis and Trish McCraven FSMichael and Lynn McGarry FCharles McGarvey, ’90 AWallace L. McLendon, ’58 AJames and Carol McNamara F In honor of Anson McNamara, ’94Josh Merry FSPhilip E. Meyer A In honor of the Class of 67-68 “F” TroopMichael Michaelis, ’85 AButch and Teresa Miller FWayne and Marnie Miller PNita Millwood FSMilton Martin Honda CPGregory W. Mitchell, ’52 AJosh Morey FSBill Morgan FSFrancisco Morillo, ’98 AJane Morris PDean and Mary Mutti FEddy A. Navarro, ’55 A In honor of Lt. Col. Joseph P. SeymoeWilliam P. Obier, III, ’70 ARichard and Terri Olson FJoshua Owens FSWill W. Page, ’70 AMarc Paglia FSTom and Ladawn Painter FBrenda Palmer FSAnne V. Parker FBarry Parker FJohn Payne and Louane Hann, The Pfizer Foundation PDee Dee Peoples FSDavid Phillips FSJonathan L. Pike, ’78 A

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Riverside Rifles (Below $399) Juan Prieto, ’50 AProTouch Landscapes CPMark and Shari Prows P Publix Super Markets, Inc. CPRobert and Dori Purks PDick Quinn, ’56 A In memory of Charlie Knowles, ’56Michael S. Rafferty, ’56 A, †Alex Ramsey, ’87 ALouis and Kathryn Reali F In honor of Alex RealiMartha A. Reardon FRalph and Jo Anne Reed BVFred A. Reimers, ’56 ACammie Rice FLarry Robinson FSBarbara Rogers FSRonda L. Rogers FSMark and Donna Rotruck FGuy and Sandra Ruckdaschel FWilliam and Gretchen Ruppenthal PHector Salas FSAntonio Santos-Quiles FSSamuel and Carol Schudmak FKaren T. Schulze FSEd Schwartz, ’85 AJack Sedwick FSPauline Seelbach FGerald B. Seiff AServiceMaster Expert Cleaning CPHelen Sexton FSAdriane Seymour FSPaul Sheehy F In memory of Jerry Blackstock, ’62Janet S. Siebrasse FSDarius Smiley FSDrenda Smith FSJeffers E. Smith, ’72 AJulie Smith FSStanley and Kelly Smith FSMartha Smith FSRon P. Smith FSWilliam J. Smith, Sr., ’69 ARK and Bethanie Smithley PSteve Snider, ’58 AJorge Sosa FSJerry and Ming South PCass Steggall, ’44 A Laura Stennett FSDonald G. Stockwell FRobert and Thalia Stoddard, ’64 ATracy Strickland FSRobert D. Strong FSWilliam E. Swinson, Jr., ’53 ACorwynn Sylvester FSSallie Tadman FSSamuel Talbert, ’59 ACharrod Taylor FSLauren Thornton F

Richard E. Tucker, ’60 AKirk Turner FSMichael L. Turner FS Daniel J. Tymchuk FSDiego Vacca FSThompson Van Hyning, ’61 AKent G. Vickers, ’55 AFranz and Marilee Vogt, ’62 AThomas H. Walker FSCorey Walters FSRob and Becky Wangner FArnold Watkins FSDiego O. Weiner, ’09 A In honor of the Class of 2009Luder and Mary Lou Whitlock FRobert L. Willett FAndy Williams FSE. David Williams, ’65 A Chris Williamson FSKaty Wilson FSEmory and Margaret Wood F In honor of Warren C. Wood, ’04Tim Woods FSJohn Wright FBrad Wymbs, ’96 A

FoundationsArthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Ben/Joyce Eisenberg Foundation The Justin and Valere Potter Foundation

Matching Corporate GiftsThe Clorox Company Foundation Illinois Tool Works Foundation Macy’s Foundation PepsiCo Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramThe Pfizer Foundation UBS Matching Gift Program Corporate GiftsAramark Aztec Energy Partners BB&T Steve Biggers Studios Box Tops for Education Carroll Daniel Construction Company Chattahoochee Bank of Georgia Corner Drugs Eight O’ Clock Coffee Co J. Geyer Advertising, Inc. Gulf Capital Services Hilton Garden Inn Let Us Never Forget Scholarships LotsOfCarpet.comMatthews Printing Company Milton Martin Honda Mt. Yonah Lumber Co. North American Rescue

The Norton Agency Notre Dame Academy Office Max Pearle Vision ProTouch Landscapes Publix Super Markets, Inc. ServiceMaster Expert Cleaning In-Kind GiftsAnonymous PAlene Arenas FSShay Bailey FSGordon Batcheller FJohn C. Cadden PLuRee Chapman FSJuan Christiansen, ’97 ATerry and Chris Clontz PRhonda Crook FSBill Dean FRobert Eidson, Aztec Energy Partners CPSteve Garrett, LotsOfCarpet.com CPMicah Garrison FSTina Grayson, Notre Dame Academy CPKevin Guier FS Seth and Tracy Hathaway FSHilton Garden Inn CPMarsha James FSDan Jones FGerard and Charlene Kaiser PHoward and Holly Kalmenson, ’49 ALeanne Kinney FSRobert Klemm FS Randy Langhenry FSCarol Malcolm FSMatthews Printing Company CPWilliam McBride FSElijah Merrett FSOffice Max CPWayne and Leslie Partridge FDavid Phillips FSBarbara Rogers FSBarney and Shari Rothgery, ’55 AKaren T. Schulze FSHelen Sexton FSJulie Smith FS Jeff Thompson FTravis Turner, Mt. Yonah Lumber Co. CPDaniel J. Tymchuk FSDiego Vacca FSRobert L. Willett FSam Wyman, North American Rescue CP

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The Riverside Military Academy Legacy Society Because the future of Riverside is as important as the present,

more donors are including RMA in their estate plans. An estate gift is an act of faith. It is an expression of your belief that Riverside is an organization that is sound, stable, and making a difference in the lives of young men. These donors are futurists of RMA who are making an investment in cadets and programs they will never see. It is a tangible way of saying, “Riverside made a difference in my life, and I believe it will continue to do the same for many, many years to come.” Riverside has created a society to recognize those donors who have notified RMA that their estate plans include Riverside. Over the next few years, RMA will be making a special effort to enroll more alumni and friends in The Riverside Military Academy Legacy Society. “We are appreciative of those donors who have notified us of their estate plans, and we invite others to do the same,” said Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC, (Ret), president of RMA. “Those of us here now will be very grateful; more importantly, those who follow will be grateful as well.” Legacy or estate gifts do not have to be complicated or expensive to create, and every estate gift is important, whether it is for $1,000 or $1,000,000. Visit the Riverside website, www.riversidemilitary.com, to view details of making an estate gift and how you can make a difference in the lives of cadets in the future.

Charter Members of The Riverside Military Academy Legacy Society(These charter members will be recognized at Homecoming 2011)

Carlos Cervantes, ‘59 Richard Nichols Charles Cook, ‘74 Henry Roediger, ‘65

Did You Know?• As of January 1, 2011, federal

estate tax laws have under-gone major adjustments. If your estate is worth more than $5 million (called the basic exemption level) when you die, it may be subject to estate taxes.

• An easy way to make an estate gift is to leave a percentage of your residuary estate to RMA in your will. You don’t have to part with the assets during your lifetime, and this type of gift is revocable at any time.

• Basic estate planning includes wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, living wills, beneficiary designation coordination, and possibly revocable living trusts.

Cervantes joins RMA Board of TrusteesCarlos A. Cervantes, ’59, joined RMA in 1957 for his junior year in high school, and he developed a strong respect for a military education by the end of the school year. He graduated in 1959 as a second lieutenant and as a member of the Horton Society, Honor Court, Cadet Council, and Bayonet Staff. He completed bachelor and master degrees at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He then joined Arthur Andersen Worldwide in the Andersen Consulting practice (now Accenture) where he had a 32 year career of which 23 years were at the Partner level. Cervantes’ U.S.-based multinational clients included Bell South, Southern Company, ITT, General Motors, Merck Pharmaceuticals, and Occidental Petroleum. His overseas multinational clients included Bosch (Germany), Telefonica (Spain), Yapi Kredi Bank (Turkey), and Magnesita (Brazil). He consulted in the government sector in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Brazil. Cervantes held various direct operational responsibilities for

segments of Arthur Andersen’s worldwide operations in Brazil, the Caribbean, Central America, and the western countries of South America between 1974 and 1989. He was responsible for the Change Management consulting practice in the Atlanta office from 1989 to 1992 and the Change Management consulting practice for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India from 1992 to 1997. Since retiring in 1997, Cervantes has served on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry, the Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, the National Association of State School Boards (Washington D.C.), the South Carolina State Board of Education, and the board of the Education Leaders Council (Washington D.C.). He is married to Sandy, and they have five children and nine grandchildren.

Thank you!


I hope this issue of Reveille finds many of you planning to attend Homecoming Sept 30-Oct 1. We have several special events planned, including the recognition of Coach Errol Bisso, ’61 as our Distinguished Alumnus of the year. Errol first came to Riverside in 1955 as a cadet and has served on our faculty since 1966. This year marks Errol’s fiftieth graduation reunion, and I hope many of you will join with his classmates in recognizing his years of service to Riverside. We will also have a ceremony dedicating The Commandant’s Lobby in memory of E. C. May who served Riverside from 1946-1986. We hope to have some of his family present for this event. Many of you made contributions in his memory, and I invite all of you to join with us in recognizing this fine gentleman who guided many of us from adolescence into manhood. Over the past year I have had an opportunity to meet alumni from various class years and different parts of the country. There have been questions that make it clear that some alumni do not fully understand how Riverside is organized and managed. One alumnus stated that he did not understand why a private business was asking for contributions. First, Riverside is not a private business owned by the Beaver family. Riverside Military Academy Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit Georgia corporation in 1941, and is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c) (3) “Organization Exempt From Income Tax”. Riverside is governed by a board of 20 trustees, of which nine are Riverside alumni. The board meets three to four times a year on campus and serves without compensation or reimbursement for expenses. The board hires a President who serves as chief executive officer and is responsible for the day to day operation and management of the Academy. We are fortunate that not only did the Beavers develop Riverside into one of the premier secondary military preparatory schools in the nation, but they left the school with a significant endowment enabling the board to rebuild almost the entire campus from 1995-2004 creating the incredible facilities presently enjoyed by our cadets. The net book value of land, buildings, and equipment is about $72 million. The long term debt is financed by tax exempt bonds issued by the Gainesville Redevelopment Authority payable in annual installments. In the past year, the board seized the opportunity to retire $6,690,000 of these bonds at a cost of only $4,746,933, a savings of $1,943,067. Under the strong management and leadership of Col. Jim Benson and his dedicated staff and faculty, Riverside has significantly increased enrollment and attained a net operating surplus for the year ended May 31, 2011. Riverside also achieved SAIS-SACS reaccreditation with flying colors. We have had robust at-tendance at our admissions open house events, and the summer school program has over 120 cadets. We anticipate exceeding 400 cadets this fall, which will be the largest fall enrollment in recent history. In today’s market environment, private independent schools reach out to their alumni, parents, and friends to meet their financial obligations. For the second year in a row, Riverside set a new record receiving $848,354 in contributions. I hope each of you will consider a contribution to Riverside this year. Your contributions help provide need-based financial assistance to deserving cadets, the procurement of new campus technology and audio visual equipment, and enhancements to our curricular and co-curricular programs. If you have any questions about Riverside’s organization and operations, please feel free to contact me, and I will get you an answer.

Bernie Freeman ‘58 Chairman, Riverside Alumni Council [email protected]

Dear Fellow Alumni,


Errol John Bisso, ’61, will be honored at

Homecoming 2011 as the Distinguished

Alumnus of the Year. Bisso began his RMA

career in 1955 and will be celebrating his

50th year of association with Riverside, first

as a cadet and now as coach and director

of alumni relations. The announcement for

this honor was made in April at an alumni

reunion at the home of Arthur Boisfontaine,

’86, in New Orleans, Bisso’s hometown. Bisso entered Riverside in September 1955 as an eighth grader. In the five years he spent at Riverside, Bisso worked his way up in rank, academics, and athletics. As his grades improved so did his rank and his athletic endeavors. Bisso was a platoon leader his sophomore year in “D” company, a company commander of “A” company his junior year, and the Battle Group executive officer his senior year. Bisso played football and was chosen second team All Mid South his junior year. He also played on the 1960 Mid South Champion baseball team. During his senior year at Riverside, Bisso attained the rank of lieutenant colonel and became president of the Horton Society, chairman of the Honor Court, commander of the Fusiliers Drill Team, and a member of the Cadet Council. In athletics Bisso was a unanimous choice All Mid South Tackle and was chosen as a High School All American. Bisso played in the 1961 High School All American game in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. At graduation Bisso received the Sandy Beaver Medal of General Excellence, the highest award given by RMA.

After graduating from Riverside, Bisso was awarded a football scholarship at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. Bisso was a four-year starter for the Statesmen at guard and graduated in January 1966. Bisso and his wife, Barbara, returned to Riverside that same January. Back at Riverside, Bisso taught social studies and was an as-sistant football, basketball, and track coach. He acquired his master’s degree from Delta State in 1970 and became Riverside’s guid-ance counselor. His head coaching career started in 1968 when he became head track coach. In 1970 Bisso gave up coaching track to become the head football coach after longtime coach Bill Maginnis became principal. In 1976, Bisso also became the head wrestling coach. Bisso retired as varsity football coach in 1989, but has con-tinued as the wrestling coach, and, through the years, Bisso has also served as head golf coach. Bisso has more combined varsity wins at Riverside than any other coach in the Academy’s history. Including his cadet years, Coach Bisso, as he is best known among alumni, is now in his 50th year at Riverside and serves as the director of alumni relations, assistant athletic director, and the head wrestling coach. Bisso is a member of the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeast Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame, and the Delta State University Alumni Coaches Hall of Fame. He also serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame Georgia Chapter. Errol and Barbara Bisso have two children, Maria Elena of New York, NY, and Richard Bisso, ‘85, who is married to Kelley Bisso. Richard and Kelley and their two children, Taylor Ann and Payton Elaine, live in Birmingham, Alabama. Bisso will be presented the Distinguished Alumnus sword at the alumni dinner on Saturday, October 1 during Homecoming 2011. This year’s dinner will feature a Low Country Boil, and a “roast” of dear friend to many, Coach Bisso.

Coach Errol Bisso to be honored as Distinguished Alumnus

Theodore M. Lakos ’49 Theodore Lakos, ’49, will be inducted into the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame at the Homecoming alumni banquet, Saturday, Oct. 1. Mickey, as he was known to his class-mates, was a two year starter for Riverside and went to Vanderbilt University where he was a starter in 1950, ’51, and ’52. As a senior at Vanderbilt, Mickey was chosen to play in the college All Star game and was drafted into the National Football League in the 10th round by the Los Angeles Rams.

Barbara and Errol Bisso, ’61


The RMA alumni staff continues to hit the

road to meet and greet former River Rats.

Since February, 2011, almost 140 alumni

were seen face-to-face in Santo Domingo,

Dominican Republic; Miami, Tampa, Houston,

New Orleans, and Augusta, Georgia.

Thank you to alumni hosts in the various

cities that made these events a success, and

thank you to the alumni who attended! Santo Domingo – Postponed from last fall when a hurricane threatened the island of Hispaniola, RMA regrouped and traveled to the Dominican Republic in February. Ernie Holbrook, ’54, Santiago Reyes, ’78; and Victor Pacheco, ’86 served as hosts for the weekend event attended by 30 alumni.

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Upcoming Alumni Reunions:Knoxville, TN Sept. 2-5 (Labor Day)Atlanta, GA NovemberMiami, FL FebruaryArizona MarchCharlotte, NC TBDBirmingham, AL TBD

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Miami – A February gathering was hosted by Jeff Weiner, ’66; and J.C. Laucircia, ’82. A Mediterranean meal at Layali Restaurant in Doral was complimented by a belly dancer, who managed to make Coach Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, look good.

Tampa – It was a return visit to the historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City in March. E.J. Salcines, ’56; Charles Cook, ’74; and Joe Gordon, ’96, were hosts for the evening. It was good to see snow birds Dick Lang, ’56; Bernie Freeman, ’58, and Jim Earle, ’57, who were in sunny Florida for the gathering. Bill Israel, ’52, reconnected with RMA after a number of years.

Houston – The father/son team of Howard Pailet, ’67, and Gregory Pailet, who attended RMA in ’98-’99, hosted RMA at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Houston’s City Centre. Talking well into the evening were Charles Post, ’67, and Dennis Agnelly, ’66, along with Mike Norris, ’92, who drove over from Lafayette, LA, for the evening.

Mystic, CT – RMA’s trip to New England was inspired by alumni Jim Earle, ‘57, Dick Lang, ’56, and David Maxwell, ’81, who served as hosts. This is our first alumni trip where 100% of the folks who said they would attend actually did so. Chalk that up to Yankee discipline!

Augusta, Georgia – The dust from the Master’s had just settled when Charles Hogan, ’76; and Bill Glisson, ’78, hosted a small reunion at the Doubletree Hotel. Les Smith, ’63; David Hagler, ’83; and Duke Rouse, ’66, were in attendance.

New Orleans – Bubba Boisfontaine, ’87, hosted a weekend long event at his home with the assistance of Bubba’s wife, Ashley, Hank Arrington, ’88, and Bubba’s mother, Cher Boisfontaine Tharp, who catered a delicious New Orleans’ reception on Friday, April 29. Bubba’s coup of the weekend was the surprise appearance of the REAL Vince Lombardi Trophy awarded to the New Orleans’ Saints for their Super Bowl win in 2010. Bubba’s company, Crystal Clear Imaging of New Orleans, does sign work for the Saints, and he secured the trophy’s appearance at his home Friday evening. If you would like to help host an alumni reunion, please contact [email protected] or call Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations, at 770.532.6251.

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Tampa

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View photo albums on RMA’s Facebook page!


Riverside Military Academy is cultivating

a first-rate military art collection through

donations from alumni and friends, as well

as purchases made by RMA through a

fine arts grant. An Academy purchase of 23 limited edition military prints, signed by the artists, was made possible through a grant for fine arts from the Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation of St. Louis. The prints were purchased from a well-known military art and artifact collector, Dan Jones, from Stone Mountain. Jones, a Viet Nam USMC veteran, has also donated three Viet Nam combat infantry photographs to RMA and one Medal of Honor piece. Bill Dean, a friend of RMA, recently donated a signed military print after meeting RMA President Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret). Dean, a collector of military aircraft models and military art, has been a resident of Gainesville for 16 years. He is the President-Elect of the Board of Directors for the Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University. Dean was accompanied by Phil Hudgins, current president of the board of directors for the Northeast Georgia History Center. “I donated the print from myself on behalf of the valuable relationship between the Northeast Georgia History Center and Riverside Military Academy,” says Dean. The print donated by Dean was signed by the artist, James Dietz, and depicts a Viet Nam counter

ambush along Highway 13 in the Republic of South Viet Nam in 1969. It was commissioned by the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse) Association. Dean’s fascination with collecting military art comes from his admiration of individuals who serve their country in the military. “I can call them heroes,” asserts Dean. “They never call themselves heroes.” Dean’s visits to the RMA campus and his experiences with the Riverside community have made a positive impact on his view of the school. “I’m very impressed with the way Riverside prepares young men for their futures,” says Dean. The Academy’s long-term goal is to continue growing the military art collection and eventually incorporate these acquisitions into both the art and history curricula of its cadets.

Riverside Cultivates Military Art Collectionby Julie A. Smith

From left to right: Col. Jim Benson, Bill Dean and Phil Hudgins


Andy Talkington’s career of recruiting and

placing people in leadership roles began in

1971 as battalion commander. Col. William Buckley, SAI, mentored Talkington and asked the cadet his recommendations on company commanders. “I learned then that it’s important to select the right people for leadership roles. However, if you don’t, there are ways you can help them do better, or you place people around them to help them utilize their strengths,” said Talkington. Today, Talkington does this on an international scale as the managing director, global chemicals sector, Korn/Ferry International, a premier global provider of talent management solutions. Talkington has 15 years experience placing mostly board of director, president/CEO, and executive-level management positions within the industrial field. He has conducted over 300 global searches for private equity, venture capital, and small to large private and public companies in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Prior to joining Korn/Ferry one year ago, he was a managing partner with Heidrick & Struggles. Before joining the search business, Talkington had over 20 years of experience in the energy chemicals, mining, and other process industries. Talkington came to Riverside from Monterey, TN, as an eighth grader. His father, an engineer and entrepreneur in the region’s coal mining business, wanted to ensure that his son was ready for college, so he selected Riverside, which was Talkington’s academic home until his graduation in 1971. He set his sights on becoming battalion commander as a ninth grader when he was given 50 demerits for participating in an ice cream run from the barracks to the local Dairy Queen. Talkington’s participation was as one who ordered ice cream, but he did not break barracks to get it. Believing he had been assigned the demerits unjustly, he studied the code book and eventually appealed his case past the commandant to General Sandy Beaver, president. General Beaver listened to Talkington’s case, reviewed the code book, and came to the conclusion that Talkington was indeed unfairly punished. The demerits were removed and from that day forward, Talkington vowed to himself to make battalion commander his senior year to prove his mettle and integrity. That incident taught him to persevere through unfair situations and to stand up for himself. It’s a story he has shared with his teenage children.

“Riverside forced leadership, discipline, deportment, and accountability on me due to the military staff and the structure of the school,” said Talkington. “I had to learn to stand up in front of people and make announcements, take on responsibility, and make decisions. The ideals of honor, respect, and truth were reinforced through the process.” As a recruiter of executive talent, Talkington has seen that many successful leaders in industry have a military background. The same virtues Talkington learned at Riverside show up again and again in good leaders. “People really enjoy working with a leader who leads from the front. They like a leader who has clarity of focus and works to help the whole, not the few.” Following graduation from Riverside, Talkington earned an Air Force ROTC scholarship to Cornell University, where he received both Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in chemical engineering. Talkington lives in Houston with his wife, Nancy, and their two children, Hayley, 15, and Jack, 13. He has hopes to attend Homecoming this year, Sept. 30-Oct.1.

Battalion lEaDERS: WhERE aRE thEy noW?Note: This is the first of a new Reveille feature about former cadet leadership.

by Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

“People really enjoy working with a leader

who leads from the front. They like a leader

who has clarity of focus and works to help

the whole, not the few.” — Andy Talkington ’71


It was Valentine’s weekend

2010. A balmy evening

breeze blew through the

resort patio while idle staff

waited for the party’s crowd

to grow. Also waiting were administrators from Riverside. The trip was the first to Mexico for the Riverside alumni office, and it was uncertain if local alumni would be able to attend, despite weeks of emailing and pro-moting on the RMA website and Facebook. The trip had been pulled together quickly, it was Valentine’s weekend as well as Mardi Gras, and, as luck would have it, a number of the potential guests were attending the wedding of a good friend the same evening. Twenty minutes after the start of the reception, a sudden swoop of 15 or so men in suit jackets and open collared shirts descended on the patio. They were preceded by a phalanx of security guards with Felix Gonzalez Canto, ’86, then governor of the state of Quintano Roo – home to the beautiful beaches of the Mayan Riviera. The alumni of Cozumel had arrived. They had rushed out of the wedding after the “I dos” and headed to the RMA recep-tion leaving behind unhappy wives and

girlfriends. But, they were not going to let Riverside down. The following evening the alumni hosted the RMA guests at a seaside dinner in Cozumel. Felix, who was enjoying the company of RMA’s president, Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) declined to lead that evening’s Mardi Gras parade through the city’s streets. “This was the first time the highest ranking official of Riverside came to Cozumel,” said Ruben Barahona, ’89. “It was very significant.” These alumni have continued giving back to Riverside since that weekend. Felix, Ruben, and Fredy Marrufo, ’90, are the leaders of their fellow RMA alumni in the area. They were instrumental in rais-ing almost $8,000 to purchase an inscribed brick for Memorial Plaza for each alumnus from their region of Mexico, plus they made the initial donation of $10,000 to kick off the naming opportunity in honor of Major Gerald R. “Goomba” Wilson, late RMA English teacher and mentor. Influential men in Mexican politics and business, Felix was named to the RMA Board of Trustees in May of 2010, and Ruben and Fredy joined the RMA Board of Visitors at the same time. “Since we met Felix, Ruben, and Fredy in early 2010, each has contributed signifi-cantly to the mission and furtherance of the Academy,” said Benson.

“We are grateful for their leadership and support.” Felix is the former battalion commander and class president of his RMA class. He holds a degree in economics from the Technological and Higher Studies Institute in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. He has held numerous political positions, both appointed and elected, prior to serving as governor of Quintana Roo. His term as a popular and capable governor ended in April 2011, and it is expected that he will be a prominent politician on the national level in the near future. Felix is married to Narcedalia Martin and they have two sons. Ruben graduated from Mayab University in Merida, Yucatan, following graduation from Riverside. He is an attorney at law in Cancun and Playa de Carmen and practices international and regional corporate and notary law. (In Mexico you must be a lawyer to be a notary and pass tests to earn the notary license.) He is married to Magda Evia Bolio, and they have one son, Ruben Jr. Fredy graduated from Mayab University and is an accountant. He began his career in public service as Felix’s treasury secretary in Cozumel when Felix was mayor of the city and then held the same job for the state of Quintana Roo. Last spring he was elected to the Quintana Roo Congress. He is married to Gina Ruiz, and they have twin sons.

South of the Border

Connectionsby Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

Fredy Marrufo, ’90 and Felix Gonzales, ’86. Jim and Mary Benson and Bonnie and Jeff Weiner at Felix’s final speech as governor, March 2011.

Narcedalia and Felix Gonzalez, March 2011.

A plaque honoring Wilson was dedicated outside the academic dean’s office in Elkin Hall in honor of his superior teaching and

dedication to the Riverside cadets he served from 1961-1989. Following the academic recognition, trustees, alumni, and staff who gathered for the dedication moved downstairs to the grill, which was renamed Goomba Grill in honor of Wilson’s love of food and cooking. Goomba burgers, double cheeseburgers with bacon, were served at the conclusion of the dedication. Among the many stories told about Goomba, the following appeared on the RMA Facebook page:

“My favorite Goomba story happened in 1984 as a new boy walking to my room. I see Goomba for the first time, and I move to the far side of the sidewalk to stay out of his way. A bird flying overhead drops on his head, bald at the time. As he is cleaning it off with his hanky, he points at me and says, “Don’t tell anyone!” Oh well, Goomba, after 27 years I had to. We laughed about it years later.” Andy Zager ‘88

“He was an excellent teacher, who taught me and my dad. I am proud to know that Riverside will be continuing his legacy and promoting his most cherished cheeseburger…the Goomba burger! MAJ Wilson was the best teacher I have ever had.” Andrew Temple ‘89

“I was MAJ Wilson’s hall officer during the ‘84-‘85 school year (my senior year). At the time, my family was going through some serious problems and MAJ Wilson knew of my situation. To this day I am impressed at the way he was able to walk that fine line of being a teacher while offering the extra support I needed to make it through my senior year. I can easily say that he was a big influence in my life. Even 25 years later when I come across a tough situation, I wonder how he would have dealt with it, and I try to steer myself in that direction. Above all, he was a very fair person. But then again, this was my experience across the board while I was at RMA. The best thing my parents ever did was to send me to Riverside.” Rafael De Arce, ‘85

“Goomba was and still is a major influence in my life. We learned so many things like trigonometry, history, and chemistry, but his English lessons are knowledge that I refer to and use every day. Goomba was a character who knew how to teach character in his own way, with his special stories. I speak of him often and think of him even more so. I recall the way he leaned on his podium (taking the weight off his feet) so many times. He was truly a Riverside legend.” Rob Cedrati, ‘86

Led by the Alumni of Cozumel, alumni raised over $21,000 to finalize the naming opportunity for MAJ Wilson. Thank you to the following alumni who made this honor possible:

Alumni of Cozumel, Mexico J.C. Laucirica, ‘82

Lawrence Baggett, Jr., ‘70 Bud Oakey, ‘75

Jay Glazer, ‘64 Gregory Pailet, ‘01

Drew Horner, ‘78 Howard Pailet, ‘67

Charles James, ‘64 Andrew Zager, ‘88

Alex Kachler, ‘85

Major Gerald Wilson Honored in Dedication CeremoniesMajor Gerald Wilson, better known as “Goomba,” was honored and

remembered by former cadets during dedication ceremonies in the

academic department and in the grill on Friday, May 13.


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Class Announcements:

Class of 1949Bobby W. Bush, Sr, was posthumously inducted into the Flexible Polyurethane Foam Hall of Fame in May 2011. He was a prominent foam industry pioneer and founding father of the Polyurethane Foam Association. When he retired from Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in 2002, it was one of the largest flexible polyurethane foam producers in the US. Accepting the Hall of Fame honor on his behalf were his sons Bob Bush, Jr., and Jimmy Bush.

Class of 1951Gilbert M. Berg-M/SGT (R) has been inducted as an honorary member of the 75th Ranger Regiment 1999, FT. Benning, Georgia, and a Distinguished honorary member of the 75th Ranger Hall of Fame, 2007, Ft. Benning, Georgia.

Class of 1955Sabin J. Gianelloni III enjoys travel, espe-cially cruising. Recent trips include Venice to Istanbul and Vancouver to Anchorage.

Class of 1959Tom Roscoe and Frank Machover hosted a reunion in Frank’s back yard overlooking the harbor in St. Thomas, VI. They discussed their “hot senior year” in Hollywood, Florida, over a bottle of “awesome French rose”. Those in the class of ’59 will recall the barracks fire that ended the annual migration of Riverside to Florida for a time.

Class of 1963Larry E. Sarkis of Tempe, AZ, is the author of six books – Real Estate and Investment Formulas I & II and four installments of the OUR TOWN – The Mystery Series. Sarkis describes OUR TOWN as the story of Commissioner Larry Towers who uses clever schemes to rid Our Town of crime

and corruption without firing a single shot. Full of intrigue and sus-pense, the 500-page novel is a “page turner.” Read more about Sarkis and OUR TOWN on his blog,

www.realestateexchangecowboy.com. Sarkis has pledged to donate to Riverside the net profit from books sold on the blog.

Class of 1965Thomas O. McIntire (attended ’62-’63) is a retired lawyer, majored in music in college. He had open heart surgery one year ago and now teaches music lessons and martial arts.

Class of 1970Clayton B. Smith authored Margin Calls: & Other Disasters in 2006. Take Wall Street and the Supreme Court, throw in a corrupt cop, a loan shark and a hot dog vendor and you’ve got Margin Calls and Other Disasters. His book can be ordered online through a variety of sources.

Class of 1974Captain Charles H. Cook was presented the Army Commendation Medal for “exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the Florida state field force coordi-nator for the directorate of admissions. Captain Cook’s efforts to identify and recruit future Army officers reflect great credit on him, the United States Military Academy, and the United States Army.”

Class of 1981Art Canales recently moved to Ohio and anticipates a summer release of his new book, A Noble Quest: Cultivating Spirituality in Catholic Adolescents.

Class of 1987Kurt Predmore won his first All Class State Championship in water polo as head coach

in Orlando, Florida, April 2, 2011. The team finished the season 29-0 and capped a second consecutive state title.

Class of 1994John Gianelloni has completed his second tour in Iraq and is currently stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group.

AlUMni ClASS noteS

TapsDeceased:Stewart Birt (1981-1982) - 12/6/2010Charles E. Bosserman - 04/16/2011Logan Clarke, Jr. (1944) - 11/30/2010William Henry Cobble, Jr. (1951) - 11/1/2010Steven B. Cole (1969) - 5/1/2000Dr. Gaines Cook (1937) - 12/12/2010Walter Scott Cox II (1945) - 2/1/2011Joe F. Darnall (1952) - 3/26/2010Richard A. Dienst (1957) - 10/02/2010Max H. Durham (1947) - 04/18/2011F. William Forster (1948) - 02/22/2011Richard C. Friedman (1938) - 04/30/2009John N. “Jackie” Graham (1956) - 4/3/2011Neal K. Graham (1968) - 5/24/2009Fred Greiner (1951-1952) - 4/10/2011

Judge Maynard “Skip” Gross (1958) - 1/10/2011Laurens D. Handy (1949) - 09/14/2009L. Courtney Hizer (1961) - 4/2/2011Dumit Azizi Karam (1952) - 10/2/2010Melvin E. Levinson (1944) - 1/10/2011Dave Lermond (1964) - 11/11/2006John T. Morris (1981 - 01/26/2011Thomas W. Patton (1952) - 5/5/2008Sidney Robbins (1941) - 4/4/2011B. Max Sides (1944-1946) - 5/31/2011James G. Simms (1943-1944) - 5/20/2011Norman L. Simowitz (1952) - 4/2/2011Robert G. Smith (1941) - 1/28/2011Robert E. Wendland (1944) - 1/21/2011J. Barnett Woodruff (1938-1939) - 1/17/2011Paul S. Wymbs (1969) - 4/9/1998

(Notifications received since January 20, 2011)

Class of 2006Derek edouard completed his under- graduate degree on May 7, 2011 with a double major in business and finance at Barry University in Miami.

Chris Hinkle graduated from Virginia Tech last year with a BS in Electrical Engineering. While there he was in the Corps of Cadets for two years and founded a chapter of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. He interned two summers at Booz Allen Hamilton, a strategy and technology consulting firm, where he was a finalist in their Innovation of the Year Award. He now works for MIT Lincoln Laboratory and will pursue graduate studies in a year, most likely at MIT, Michigan, or Georgia Tech.

Class of 2007evan Mistr graduated West Point spring 2011.

Jason Williamson graduated from Maryville College on May 15, 2011, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Organizational Management.

Class of 2009Michael Mims is at West Point. He was selected as one of three Battalion Cadet Sergeant Majors of over 400 for the Plebe-Parent Week during spring 2011.

Class of 2010Zach Anderson has completed his first year of college at North Georgia College and State University. This spring he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy’s Preparatory School and will be entering in the fall. He has also worked as a part time summer school TAC officer at RMA.

Adam Stokes graduated from the United States Military Academy Preparatory Academy on May 16. He received his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point and will enter this fall.

Clint Hawkins attended an away RMA soccer game during spring break from

Georgia Southwestern University. The varsity team played at Towns County High School in Hiawassee, Georgia on March 22, 2011. Clint enjoyed visiting with former soccer teammates as well as his former coach, Diego Vacca. Clint is the young man in the middle of the first row with the longest hair and graphic orange t-shirt.


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Alumnus Makes Gift for the Love of the GameKarl Katterjohn, ’64, has loved baseball since first grade, which led him to make a major gift to Riverside to benefit America’s oldest sport. His gift secured the naming rights for the baseball field and will provide a press box, concession stand, and improvements to the dugouts. The enhancements to the baseball complex will not only benefit the cadet athletics, but will enhance the baseball experience for fans. “When I attended Riverside, baseball was not a viewed as a major activity,” said Katterjohn. “Now it is becoming equal to the dominant high school sport, football.” I was fortunate to see Cal Ripken both break Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played (2,130) and voluntarily end his streak after playing 2,632 consecutive games. When I heard him say, ‘I was fortu-nate enough to be paid for doing something I would have done for free’, I knew that this was a sport that would give Riverside an added ability to instill in young men the qualities to help them develop strength, character, perseverance and integrity.” The improvements to the baseball complex will be complete this summer. A full story will appear in Reveille’s January 2012 issue.

Former RMA Cadet James Peter Nard III ’63 Fallen HeroFormer RMA cadet, James Peter Nard III, ’63, was killed in action in the Viet Nam War in 1966. His ultimate sacrifice came to the attention of the alumni office recently through the research of Les Smith, ’63, who has been tracking down his RMA classmates. “It’s very possible that there are other former Riverside cadets who were lost in wars, especially Viet Nam, that we are unaware of,” said Errol Bisso, ’61, director of alumni programs. “We appreciate the work of Les Smith and Sabin Gianelloni, ’55, who have worked to gather information about our fallen classmates.” James was from Jackson, Mississippi, and attended Riverside his junior and senior years, 1961-1963. James was a popular cadet who was known to his friends as “Skippy.” Smith, the 1963 battalion commander, remembers James as very friendly and liked by all of his classmates. In his service to our country James was a corporal who served with K Company, third Battalion, in the United States Marine Corps. He was killed on September 18, 1966 and is located on the Viet Nam Wall at panel 10E line 114. James’ name will be added to the plaque of other RMA Viet Nam fallen heroes who were honored at last homecoming’s Fallen Heroes ceremony in Memorial Plaza. May he rest in peace.

Alumni CouncilMr. Bernard M. Freeman ’58, ChairmanMr. Errol J. Bisso ’61, Alumni Relations DirectorMr. Sumner R. Cahoon, ’49Mr. Charles H. Cook, ’74Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64Mr. William T. Glisson, ’78Mr. Lawrence B. Hammet, ’76Mr. Kenneth I. Harms, ’56Mr. Harold T. Hunt, ’98Mr. Karl R. Katterjohn, ‘64Mr. Robert L. Lindsey, ’80Mr. Ernest T. Lopez, ’84Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75Judge E.J. Salcines, ’56Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56Dr. John W. Williams, ’60

Board of VisitorsAs of July 15 2011Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56, ChairmanMr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98, Co-ChairmanMs. Brenda BahelMr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87Mr. Christian Eiroa, ’89Mr. Sean E. FennellyMr. Thomas M. FinnMr. Robert L. Fowler, Jr.Mr. Sabin J. Gianelloni, III, ’55Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, ’96Mrs. Susan L. GraybealMr. Drew W. Horner, ’78Judge Steve C. JonesMr. Marc D. KutterMr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., ’56Mr. Richard A. LunaMr. Fredy E. Marrufo, ’90Mrs. Kayanne S. MasseyMr. William Morris, ’58Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79Mr. Victor M. Pacheco, ’01Mr. Thomas H. Paris, IIIMr. Robert G. PenningtonMr. Ross H. Pittman, Jr., ’56Mrs. Jo Anne ReedMr. H. Jerome RussellMr. W. Michael StricklandMr. James R. Van Arsdale, ’79Mr. F. Chris WhitlockMr. W. Keith Wood

Reveille is a semi-annual publication produced by the communications office of Riverside Military Academy for its alumni, parents, donors, and friends. The editorial staff welcomes your ideas and comments. Photographs and illustrations may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Riverside Military Academy.

Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters to the editor may be updated online at www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to:

Editor, ReveilleRiverside Military Academy2001 Riverside DriveGainesville, GA 30501800-462-2338www.riversidemilitary.compublicrelations@riversidemilitary.com

Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion, and national or ethnic origin and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

Editors: Adriane Seymour Director, Communications and Public [email protected] Griffin, CFREVice President for [email protected] SmithPublic Relations [email protected]

Contributors:Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61SGM Jeff Chandler, USA (Ret)Mr. Mitch FreemanMs. Amanda Griffin, CFRELtCol Seth Hathaway, USMC (Ret)LtCol Kevin Jarrard, USMCRMs. Leanne KinneyMr. Bill MorganDr. James C. RobisonMs. Karen SchulzeMs. Adriane SeymourMs. Julie SmithMs. Holly StewartMs. Katy Wilson

PresidentDr. James H. Benson,Col, USMC (Ret)

Board of TrusteesMiss Lucile E. Beaver, EmeritaMr. P. Alec Fraser, ChairmanMr. Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64, V-ChairmanIra J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66, TreasurerMrs. Jerry B. BlackstockMr. Carlos A. Cervantes, ’59Mr. C. Brian DanielMr. Arnold B. EvansMr. Gregory A. FisherMr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58Gov. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto, ’86 Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’57Mr. Charles A. James, ’64Mr. James D. Kalmenson, ‘77Mr. Daniel J. KaufmanMr. C.J. Lail, Jr.Mr. O. Jon McRae, Jr.Mr. Richard M. NicholsMr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr.Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq., ’66

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Forget-Proof GivingLost your checkbook? Misplaced the annual fund pledge envelope?

One alumnus discovered “forget-proof giving.”

“I needed something that was forgetful-proof,” says Whit Owens, ’79. “I’m horrible at remembering things and rather than trying to budget for a large lump-sum donation, setting up a smaller, $79 gift every month sent by automatic payment from my

checking account not only makes it painless, but kicks off memories every time I balance my checkbook.”

The $79 monthly contribution matches his graduation year and provided an easy way to determine how much to give.

Here are other ways to give:➤ Give online at www.riversidemilitary.com

Look for the “Give Now” button on the home page➤ Set up a recurring credit card charge or bank account draft

➤ Send a check or money orderParticipation is as important as the amount!

All gifts to Riverside are tax-deductible and help provide everything from scholar-ship help for qualified cadets to technology support to athletic equipment. Watch for the annual fund mailing coming your way in early November! Questions about how to make a gift? Call the Office for Advancement at 770-538-2924.

Give a gift this Christmas that keeps on giving year after year.

The Memorial Plaza Honor Project has plenty of room remaining for a brick honoring a loved one. Make your

purchase between now and December 17 and we will send the honoree a Riverside Christmas message announcing that a

brick has been purchased in his or her honor.

Bricks are available in two sizes:

4” x 8” bricks are $125

8” x 8” bricks are $250

Place your brick order online at www.riversidemilitary.com

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August 13 New cadet in-processsing

August 15 Returning cadet in-processing

September 5 Last Day for Drop/Adds

September 9 ROC Parade and Cresting Ceremony

September 10 ACT (seniors mandatory)

September 24 Cadet yearbook photos

September 29 Fall Band/Chorus concert

September 30 Homecoming/Parents Weekend Tailgate/Football Game

October 1 Homecoming Parade

October 1 Homecoming Dance

October 2-3 Fall Break

October 12 PSAT (sophomores/juniors)

October 22 ACT

October 19-22 Performing Arts Play

November 5 SAT

November 12 Atlanta Veterans Day Parade

November 19-27 Thanksgiving Furlough

December 3 SAT

December 9 Employee Appreciation Parade

December 9 Holiday Concert and Dinner

December 16-January 2 Holiday Furlough

January 3 Classes Resume

January 6 ROC In-processing

UPCOMING EVENTSEvent times and locations are subject to change.

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reveille magazine summer 2011

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