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MMI Welcomes MAJ Lake '95 as PMS
The ROTC Department welcomed alumnus MAJ James Lake, ALARNG, '95 as its new Professor of Military Science in June. Prior to joining MMI, he was an Assistant PMS at the University of Alabama. "The biggest attraction to this PMS position is being able to come back to campus and run the program that gave me my start," he noted.
A Tuscaloosa native, MAJ Lake completed his bachelor's degree at the University of Alabama and earned his MBA from UAB.
As an MMI Cadet, MAJ Lake was a member of the White Knights and Sons of Marion; he graduated as a Distinguished Military Student. His command and leadership assignments have included MP Platoon Leader and MP Company Commander.
While deployed as an MP Battalion S-3 Battle Captain in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, his mission included security, detainee operations, running the Iraq Police Academy in Baghdad and training Iraqi police officers on the ground.
His military decorations and awards include the Combat Action Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, Bronze Star Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.
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In Memoriam
It is with sadness that we report on the recent loss of two MMI alumni:
Brian Barton '99, of Baton Rouge, La., lost his life in a car accident.
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HEADLINES: MMI in the News
MMI took home four awards (including #1 website) during the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Assoc. conference in June. The achievements were noted in the Tuscaloosa News.
Former MMI PMS, LTC Darrell Martin, was quoted in a Birmingham News story about military careers.
Bert Rosenbush '48 was recognized in The Demopolis Times for establishing a local Holocaust Memorial. |
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Dean Steps in as Interim President
Susan Stevenson, VP and Dean for Academics, has assumed the role of Interim President of MMI until the position is filled. The Interim Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System will present her recommendation for President to the Board of Education on July 14. | |
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Final 10 Graduate from
MMI Prep School
After educating preparatory school cadets since its founding in 1887, Marion Military Institute graduated its last preparatory school class on May 23, 2009 inside the historic MMI Chapel. The change occurred as a result of joining the Alabama Community College System in 2006, a transition which required the phasing out of the MMI preparatory school.
The senior class was composed of 10 students: Hannah Blalock, Mary Catherine Edwards, Jaynell Hughes, Ben Lee, Erica Thurber, and Marc Turner of Marion; Oluwatoyin Huntar of Lagos, Nigeria; Timothy Jones of Paulina, La.; Erin Lockridge of Pinson; and Tyler Yeager of Franklin, Tenn.
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Junior College Spring Stats
- 54 C-2s graduated in May
- 31 commissioned as Second Lieutenants
- 76 Service Academy Prep cadets earned an appointment to one of the five U.S. Service Academies: a school record
- 185 prospective cadets participated in the Knight-Fox Challenge campus recruiting event
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 Cadet Matthew Manas (right) was selected as an NJCAA Academic All-American for Men's Tennis (Division 1).
- MMI Women's Soccer debuts on August 25.
- New sports blast email coming soon! Sign up by emailing Athletic Director Dr. Michelle Ivey at mivey@marionmilitary.edu.
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Alumni Weekend 2009 Recap
Alumni Weekend 2009 at MMI proved to be another successful event, with approximately 450 participants. Click here to read a summary of the festivies, or check out the photo gallery, all posted on the Alumni portion of the website.
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Planned Giving Resource Supporting your favorite non-profit can be made easier through relevant information found on the MMI Planned Giving webpage. This month's feature articles include "3 Ways to Support MMI on a Budget," "Use Your IRA to Help Others," and "Provide More for Your Heirs and Cut Taxes."
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Save
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Cadet Move-in Days |
Each year, dedicated members of the MMI Alumni Brigade assist campus staff with processing new cadets and greeting their families. If you would like to volunteer for Cadet Move-in Days on either Aug. 13 or 14, please email mholmes@marionmilitary.edu. |
Upcoming Events:
July 20 & 27 - New Student Conferences
August 13-14 - Cadet Move-in Days*
September 4 - Cresting Ceremony and Parade
October 16-18 - Parents' Weekend
October 30 - Ala. Military Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony
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