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Scholarship Spotlight
In January, sophomore Dawit Solomon was summoned to the President's Office for an unexpected meeting. When he walked into the room, MMI President Col. David Mollahan, along with Vice President of Institutional Advancement Suzanne McKee and Flying Tigers Sponsors LCDR Sam Stevenson and Col. Bill Hansen, were there to present him with The Albert Cesarine, Sr. Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship has helped fund Cadet Solomon's flight training through The Flying Tigers Flight Club. The organization works with Sanders Flight Training Center to prepare and certify cadet pilots at Vaiden Field in Perry County.
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"This scholarship will go a long way in helping me to complete my private pilot's license and eventually become a commercial pilot. I am grateful to the Cesarine family for their generosity in providing me this opportunity," said Solomon.
The Albert Cesarine, Sr. Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. Albert Cesarine, Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Cesarine III, of New Castle, Delaware. Albert T. Cesarine III is an alumnus of Marion Military Institute's class of 1984.
Cadet Solomon is a 2007 graduate of the MMI Preparatory School. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he returned to MMI in 2009 and enrolled in the Early Commissioning Program. Cadet Solomon is the son of Amy Techale and Aman Yohanes of Atlanta. Interested in establishing a flight scholarship of your own? Contact Suzanne McKee, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement. |
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Spring Semester Highlights
The White Knights, Honor Guard and Band participated in New Orleans Mardi Gras
Thus far, 39 Service Academy Prep (SAP) cadets have received an appointment to the U.S. Military at West Point or the U.S. Air Force Academy. Naval Academy and Coast Guard appointments will be announced soon.
MMI hosted a Red Cross blood drive on campus
February's Knight-Fox Challenge recruiting event attracted 76 high school juniors and seniors
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VIP Campus Visits
MMI was honored to host special guests in Marion recently: On Feb. 1, emeritus member of the MMI Board of Trustees and Advisors Mr. Ernest Key and his wife Teresa brought former MMI President, MG Joseph L. Fant, III, USA (Ret) and his wife Carolyn for a visit to campus and a luncheon with MMI President Col. David Mollahan and his wife Ingrid. The gentlemen are both MMI alumni, class of 1947.
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (AL) stopped by for a visit on March 22. While on campus, he met with MMI senior staff, community leaders and select cadets in the Chapel and fielded several questions.
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Upcoming Events
April 2 - Softball Team Homerun Steak Dinner
April 6 - Distinguished Speaker Luther Hallmark '77
April 7-10 - Alumni Weekend
April 13 - Distinguished Speaker Judge Don McMillan
April 18 - B'ham Happy Hour at Applebees
April 16 - Vaiden Fly-In
May 2 - SAP Convocation
May 6 - Graduation Picnic sponsored by the MMI Alumni Brigade
May 7 - Commencement & Commissioning
SCHOOL CALENDAR
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MMI Signs Transfer Agreement with Auburn-Montgomery
MMI recently celebrated a new relationship with Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). In a March 23 ceremony in the historic MMI Chapel, MMI President Col. David J. Mollahan and AUM Chancellor John G. Veres III signed a transfer agreement indicating that the two institutions will establish processes to facilitate the seamless transfer of MMI graduates to AUM for the purpose of earning a bachelor's degree. After earning an associate's degree, MMI students will now be guaranteed acceptance in AUM with up to 64 awarded credits transferring if they have a minimum of C in each course, a cumulative GPA of 2.0, are listed in good standing, and complete the AUM application process.
Co-authored by retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Russell, Jr., Professor of Military Science at AUM, the transfer agreement will be a natural bridge for MMI graduates interested in AUM's new Organizational Leadership major. Sharing in military history,AUM counts two former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff among its alumni. |
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Join us April 7-10 for ALUMNI WEEKEND 2011
Register Online - It's not too late!
Schedule of Events
Accommodations
NEW: 5K /1Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Tigers Boast National Wrestling Champ; Team Finishes 5th in U.S.
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In March, MMI Sophomore Brandon Westerman, a native of Powdersprings, Ga., won the National Collegiate Wrestling Association's (NCWA) 141-lb. weight class at the NCWA National Tournament and is now a two-time NCWA All-American. Westerman defeated Kendall Albert from Kennesaw State University 4 to1 in the finals match. Westerman was a National Tournament runner-up last year in the same weight class.
Seventy-seven schools competed in the NCWA National Tournament, held on the campus of Mercer University in Macon, Ga. The MMI Tigers finished 5th in the National Tournament with 94.5 points and had seven wrestlers earn NCWA All-American honors. California-Baptist finished first with Grand Valley State University taking second place. University of Central Florida and Edwardsville finished third and fourth, respectively.
Besides Westerman, the NCWA All-Americans for Marion are: Xenepher Austin (5th place in 133-lb; Ferguson, MO.), Michael Giorgio (5th place in 141-lb.; Leesport, PA.), Trevor Bailey (4th place in 149-lb.; Covington, GA.), Josh McCoy (5th place in 157-lb,; Warrior, AL.), Marvin Lawrence, Jr. (7th place in 165-lb.; Columbus, GA.), and Mark Howard (8th place in 235-lb.; Midlothian, VA.).
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2011 Honor & Respect Program Features Alumni Speakers Rane, Durham & Chauncey
Our Spring 2011 lineup of Distinguished Guest Speakers for the Paul B. Anderson Honor & Respect Program included three alumni with diverse backgrounds.
Midshipman William Chauncey '07, currently a Firstie at the U.S. Naval Academy, represented the success of MMI's Service Academy Prep Program. He spoke about the value of his time at MMI and how it prepared him intellectually, physically and morally for the challenges he faced and overcame at USNA.
COL Lee Durham, USA '81 presented a slideshow on his recent deployment to Afghanistan with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Mr. Jimmy Rane '64 (Founder, President and CEO of Great Southern Wood Preserving) encouraged cadets to fulfill their duties and stay the course. He credited his MMI education as the foundation of his success.
Our next alumnus to grace the stage of the MMI Chapel will be Luther Hallmark '77, superintendent of Marengo Co. Schools. All are welcome to join us for the 11:15 program on Wednesday, April 6.
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Dean Stevenson Visits Saudi Arabia, Presents to Women Educators
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In March, Academic Dean Susan Stevenson, Ed.D. departed Marion for a week-long trip to Saudi Arabia. Her visit was sponsored by the Academic Leadership Center through the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education and associated with the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
While abroad she spent four days presenting to groups of women higher education administrators in three different cities: Jizan, Qassim and Hail. Dr. Stevenson's chosen topics were Foundations of Academic Leadership; Time Management and the Academic Leader; Creating a Collegial Environment; and Basic Approaches to Decision-making. Highlights of her trip included meeting and talking with the women educators and touring the University of Hail.
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Tell Your Stories: Announcing the MMI Oral History Project
The MMI Foundation's new archivist, Erin Jones, is launching the MMI Oral History Project during Alumni Weekend 2011, and she is eager to hear your stories. On Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, she and some dedicated volunteers will be operating two recording stations in the Archives to piece together the stories belonging to MMI and its surrounding area. She will then transcribe, catalog and prepare them to share with future generations of MMI Cadets and faculty/staff.
"A lot of MMI's history is in someone's memory. As archivist, it's my job to preserve MMI, Marion and Perry County's history. The more the community contributes, the better our Archives will be," notes Erin.
If you are interested in sharing your Marion memories, please email Erin or call 334-302-1038 for an appointment. Don't have time to sit down and talk? Email stories or letters are welcome, too. "No story is too small, too short, too old or too recent," she writes.
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ATTENTION AVIATORS: MMI Flying Tigers Will Host Vaiden Fly-In on 4/16
 3rd annual community event - View classic warbirds, vintage airplanes, home-built & light sport aircraft
- On-site fuel
- FREE ADMISSION
- Fun and games for the whole family
- Location: Vaiden Field Airport (A08), 8 miles south of Marion, just off Hwy. 5
- Details: Contact LCDR Sam Stevenson, Flying Tigers Sponsor
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Because of you we have ROOM TO GROW: The Annual Fund Campaign
Invest in MMI's future by pledging to help modernize our barracks. So far, supporters of Room to Grow have helped the MMI Foundation refurbish all 8 day rooms and 26 rooms in the barracks for the benefit of the Corps of Cadets. Serving as a showcase for the improvements, the first floor of James W. Rane Hall features the all-new look, complete with new furniture, doors and hardware.
Now ALL rooms will be refurbished this summer and next, thanks to your generosity and that of Mr. James W. Rane!
However, we MUST continue to grow the Annual Fund to help us meet our most pressing needs and reach our modernization goals. Gifts of at least $3,000 to the Annual Fund will still allow you to dedicate a room with a bronze plaque.
UPDATE: Total rooms dedicated = 36
To reserve the room of your choice for ROOM to GROW, contact Suzanne McKee or call the Advancement office at 334-683-2347. You may also contribute to the Annual Fund using our convenient online donation form. |
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