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IN MEMORIAM:
We regret to inform the MMI family that U.S. Army Capt. David VanCamp, MMI JC class of 2002, was killed during a rocket attack in Iraq on June 29. VanCamp, an Elm Grove, W.V. native who had been stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, was commander of Company H, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and his regiment, who suffered the loss of three men in the attack. |
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Barracks Refurbishment Underway
Thanks to a generous lead gift to the Capital Campaign by Mr. James W. Rane, modernizing the MMI barracks is gaining momentum as the second phase of the Room to Grow project continues this summer.
By August, each floor in Murfee, Wilkerson and Rane Hall will be completely repainted and have new solid-core birch doors, stainless steel hardware, lever-action door locks, cove mold, and commercial- grade VCT tile flooring. All-new furniture will complete the look.
In addition, the MMI Buildings & Grounds crew continues to install brand new fan-coil units in the three student floors of Trustees.
Room dedications with personalized bronze plaques are still available for gifts of $3,000 and above. *Contact Merrily Thompson 334-683-2394 for details.
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Now Through September 30:
Annual Fund/Alumni Brigade Donation
2-for-1 Special
MMI alumni and friends can now take advantage of making a contribution to the Annual Fund and joining or renewing their membership in the Alumni Brigade at the same time.
By donating at least $100 to the Annual Fund and $25 to the Alumni Brigade, by Sept. 30 you will automatically be entered to win a personalized brick for the Honor Ground Inner Circle (a $150 value).
Use our online donation form to qualify for the drawing.*Be sure to type in code "2for1" in the OTHER category before you submit your gift. 
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END OF SCHOOL YEAR STATS:
- 10 of our Spring graduates had a GPA of 3.5 and above
- 68 graduates scored above the national norm in at least 1 of 4 subject areas on the general education exit exam
- 87% of SAP cadets received a Service Academy Appointment
- 3 athletic teams qualified as NJCAA All-America Teams
- MMI Wrestling counted 7 All-Americans and 5 Academic All-Americans
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Upcoming Events
July 18 - Birmingham MMI Monday at Applebee's
Aug. 9-10 - Cadet Move-In Days
Aug. 17 - Classes Begin
Aug. 25 - West Ala. Mixer
Aug. 26 - Cresting Parade & Ceremony
Sept. 14 - Military & Commandant's Awards
Oct. 6 - Birmingham Mixer
Oct. 14-15 - Parents' Weekend
SCHOOL CALENDAR
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DOES YOUR COMPANY MATCH GIFTS TO MMI?
Use this E-Match Donor Link to find out. The impact of your gift may be doubled or possibly tripled! Some companies match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
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50+ Recruits Attend Tiger Camp:
Head to LTC at Fort Knox
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In June, more than 50 prospective Early Commissioning Program (ECP) cadets spent a week at MMI's Tiger Camp to prepare for the Army's 4-week Leader's Training Course at Fort Knox.
While on campus, they were introduced to the basics of military life: physical training, team- building exercises, map reading, road marches, and Combat Water Survival Training, among other activities.
Four recent MMI graduates, now second lieutenants (Craig, Hollis, Overton and Wynne) served as cadre for two cycles of Tiger Camp. Concluding the experience were a paintball challenge and awards social in the QM.
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Scholarship Spotlight
The Navy League of the United States-Mobile Council provided two scholarships to incoming MMI freshmen for Fall 2011. Ms. Mudiwa Barlow-Beck and Ms. Kyneesha Womack were each the recipient of a $1,000 Laura H. Stewart Scholarship, made possible by the late Admiral William H. Stewart, USCG (Ret) and his wife Paulette. Both women are from Mobile and will attend MMI as Coast Guard Scholars in the Service Academy Prep (SAP) program.
Interested in establishing a scholarship of your own? Contact Suzanne McKee, V.P. for Institutional Advancement. |
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Volunteer for Cadet Move-In Days: Aug. 9-10
It's that time of year again! The anticipation is building as we prepare to receive our incoming freshmen in August. But we need your help. We will rely on volunteers to assist in the uniform department on Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM each day. All volunteers will receive an MMI Moving Company T-shirt. If you can volunteer for one or both days, please contact the Alumni Office at 334-683-2349/2350 or email Jamie Taylor.
"Plan on coming back to MMI for Move-In Days if you want to see many of your buddies; meet some young, dedicated Americans beginning their military experience at MMI; and enjoy the fellowship of alumni. Every year those of us who work during Move-In Days have a great time. Sign up today!"
-Alumni Brigade President Fraser Sparkman '65/67
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Alumni Weekend 2011 Recap
 | Alumnus of the Year
Mr. John Hunter '71JC
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Alumni Weekend 2011, held in April, attracted a crowd of more than 400 alumni and friends to Marion. New this year was the Tiger Classic 5K/1M, which raised $1,600 for the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. Honored during the festivities were Alumnus of the Year John Hunter '71JC of Hilton Head, S.C., and former teachers W. Stuart Harris, James Jackson, the late Eugene Marsh, and Jim Waters.
FULL STORY PHOTO GALLERY
 | | Col. Joe Wadle '61HS returned for his 50th reunion. He won the Alumni Drill & Manual of Arms Competition and led the Alumni Platoon during Saturday's pass in review. |
 | | Our inaugural Tiger Classic 5K/1M child division winner, a cancer patient in remission |
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Saluting Graduates & Officers
In May, MMI conducted Service Academy Prep (SAP) Convocation, College Commencement & Army ROTC Commissioning. The SAP program had a record year, with 81 cadets earning an appointment to their respective Service Academy class of 2015.
The MMI class of 2011 consisted of 89 cadets participating in Commencement, with 36 graduates commissioned as second lieutenants on May 7. Addressing the graduating class was Mr. Tommy Millner, President & CEO of Cabela's; MG Perry Smith, Adjutant General of the Alabama National Guard, served as guest speaker for Army ROTC Commissioning.
 | SAP cadets celebrate completing their year-long program.
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 | William Hollis '11JC was presented with the Best All-Around Cadet Award during Honors Convocation. He commissioned in May and is working as an MMI Admissions Counselor this summer.
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 | | 2LT Saeda Scott receives her first salute, rendered by her aunt. |
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Tigers Welcome 2 New Coaches
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Asst. Coach Basso
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The Marion Military Institute softball team is pleased to announce the hiring of Kristi Basso as their new assistant coach. Kristi starred for four years at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi. For the past two seasons, she has served as the pitching coach for the Fighting Okra. "We are extremely fortunate to have Coach Basso join us at MMI. It's rare to get someone with the depth of experience she has both as a player and coach. I am confident that she will do an excellent job for us," said MMI Head Softball Coach, Joe Guthrie.
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Coach Suitts, MMI class of 1967JC
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The MMI family welcomes Tommy Suitts back to Marion as he was recently named head men's basketball coach. Suitts graduated from MMI's junior college as valedictorian in 1967. While at Marion he was named All-Conference and All-American both his freshman and sophomore years. He transferred to the University of Alabama where he played for the legendary C. M. Newton. Suitts began his collegiate coaching career in 1974 as an assistant at Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide to two SEC titles. Suitts spent four seasons as an assistant and chief recruiter at North Alabama and helped the Lions to three Division II Final Four appearances.
Suitts became an assistant coach at Rice in 1979 and moved up to head coach in 1981. His teams at Rice defeated six nationally ranked teams. From 1987-90, Suitts served as the head coach at Chicago State. He brought the new Division I program with only five scholarships to a 12-win season in only two years and graduated more student-athletes than all other athletic programs at the school combined.
Suitts returned to high school coaching in 1992 and has served as head coach at six high schools. His 1992-93 team at Westbury Christian School in Houston, Texas, was the number-one-ranked private school in the greater Houston area with a record of 29-4. In 2007-08, Suitts was head coach at W. S. Neal High school in Brewton, Ala. Since 2009, he has been the Director of the Suitts Scouting Service.
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MMI announces its latest Capital Campaign, Brilliance in the Basics to Achieve the Bold. Through this effort, MMI will be poised to modernize the Institute for the next generation and ensure its relevance in higher education.
Thanks to your support, we have already reached 50% of our working goal of $6.575 Million. We are proud to note that the Capital Campaign has a participation rate of 100% among the MMI faculty, staff and Board of Trustees & Advisors.
Click here to learn more.
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