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Save the Date:
Alumni Weekend 2012 4/18-4/21
Become a Class Agent!
If you would like to help contact classmates and plan reunion events, email Alumni Director Carrie Williams '93/94 or call 334-683-2350.
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Advancement Visit to D.C. Productive
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Sen. Sessions
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MMI President Col. David Mollahan, USMC (Ret) and V.P. for Advancement Mrs. Suzanne McKee met with key leaders in Washington D.C. in September.
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Ms. Laurie
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While visiting Rep. Martha Roby's office they made another Marion connection. Ms. Liz Laurie, a Roby staffer, is the daughter of MMI alumnus Mr. Robin Laurie '76 of Montgomery, Ala.
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Watch the MMI Corps of Cadets march in two upcoming parades:
UA Homecoming Tuscaloosa
Sat. Oct. 8
@Noon
National Veterans Day
Downtown Birmingham
Fri. Nov. 11
@1:30 PM
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Upcoming Events
Oct. 6 - Birmingham Area Mixer
Oct. 12 - Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Oct. 14-15 - Parents' Weekend
Oct. 28 - Alabama Military Hall of Honor Induction
Nov. 3 - J.C. Webb Dove Shoot & W. R. Ireland, Sr. Shotgun Drawing
Nov. 6 - Maryland/D.C. Area Barbeque
Nov. 9 - Marion Veterans Observance
& Parade
Nov. 11 - Birmingham Veterans Day Parade
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Email Marietta Holmes for details on any event.
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MMI Foundation Welcomes Two New Trustees
The MMI Board of Trustees & Advisors announced two new members, both alumni:
Mr. Andrew Dearman III
(Class of 1971HS) Birmingham, AL
Col. Ernest Fite,
USA (Ret)
(Class of 1963HS/65JC)
Florence, AL
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The Humanities Department will reintroduce Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Music Appreciation into the curriculum for Spring & Fall 2012 semesters.
12 Cadets were awarded Dean's Medals for the second consecutive semester in a Sept. 12 Chapel ceremony. Awards were given to those students who earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 GPA for the semester.
In July, Academic Dean David Tipmore began the University of Alabama's year-long Leadership Academy.
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Are you a current member of the Alumni Brigade?
Join our official alumni organization as an annual member ($25/yr.) or lifetime member ($500) to help fund special projects for the current and future Corps of Cadets.
PAY DUES ONLINE!
Have you given to the MMI Annual Fund this year?
Make an immediate impact on the leaders of tomorrow. Invest in MMI today!
GIVE ONLINE!
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Days of Yesteryear: White Knights DVD 1955-63
Take a trip down memory lane. View nearly a decade of MMI home-video footage courtesy of the Engstrom family. See parades, White Knight performances and special events.
$20/DVD
Order now by emailing Merrily Thompson.
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Alumnus James Lake '95JC Assumes Command of Admissions
 | LTC James Lake, V.P. for Enrollment Management,
MMI class of 1995JC |
On August 1, LTC James Lake, ALARNG traded in his assignment as Assistant Professor of Military Science for MMI Army ROTC to assume his position as Vice President of Enrollment Management. LTC Lake commissioned at MMI through the Early Commissioning Program in 1995, subsequently earning a BA from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of Alabama- Birmingham. He is an Adjunct Faculty Member of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and has deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"I truly believe in the mission and purpose of this fine institution and am thrilled to be taking an active part in ensuring its future growth and continued success," he writes. "Our target recruiting goal is 500 students by the 2013 school year, which is 10%-12% growth in the next two years. The 2011-2012-2013 school years are going to be exciting ones for MMI, and my admissions team is ready to be a big part of filling the Corps of Cadets with high quality students." Since August, LTC Lake has taken to the road for recruitment opportunities and has a packed schedule of college fair and high school visits planned for Virginia, Mississippi, North Carolina and California. In September he increased MMI's in-state visibility while serving as guest speaker at two Alabama high schools: Lyman Ward Military Academy in Camp Hill and UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile.
If you have a target high school or potential cadet in mind for the MMI recruiting team, please contact LTC Lake.
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Fall 2011 Enrollment Tops 400
 | Program Breakdown 2011-2012
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The numbers are in: Fall full time enrollment at MMI stands at 406, an increase from last year's 398. Average ACT and SAT scores are also up. With respect to programs, the Corps is split in nearly a three-way tie between Leadership Education (LEP), Service Academy (SAP) and Early Commissioning (ECP). Who comprises our Corps of Cadets?
- 32% student-athletes
- 17% female
- 42% minority
- 38 U.S. states represented
- 44 Alabama counties represented
VIEW THE FULL ENROLLMENT REPORT
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"Why MMI Matters" Essay Contest
Now through November 1
Why does Marion Military Institute matter in higher education, in the nation, in our community? That is the question we often, and gladly, answer to increase public awareness of "The Military College of Alabama."
So we pose this question to you, those who know MMI best, to explain in your own words the Marion Military Institute experience. Submit a personal essay simply answering "Why MMI Matters" in 500 words or less. Submissions should be emailed to Marietta Holmes no later than November 1. The chosen essay(s) will be published in the Winter 2011 Pass in Review magazine as well as online. Be sure to include your full name and class year (if applicable).
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FIELD DAY:
The J.C. Webb Memorial Dove Shoot &
William R. Ireland, Sr. Shotgun Drawing
Thurs. November 3, 2011
Support the MMI Foundation for your chance to win a Verona 20/28 gauge shotgun, a deer hunt with American Heroes or a beach trip. You do not have to be present to win. DRAWING INFO
Come hunt with us in Safford, Ala. at Sam Givhan Farms. The cost is $75/person. DOVE SHOOT INFO
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MMI ROTC Has Strong Showing at LDAC
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Cadet Nolan Everson from the Marion Military Institute crawls onto a board bridge while at the Field Leaders Reaction Course during Operation Warrior Forge on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
U.S. Army photo by Al Zdarsky
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Representing MMI's Bold Tiger Battalion:
- 50 cadets sent to Leader Development & Assesement Course (LDAC), more than any other Military Junior College (MJC) in the nation.
- 45 of those graduated from LDAC, more than any other MJC.
- 42 passed the Army Pysical Fitness Test on the first try, more than any other MJC.
- 2 "Top 5" cadets in Platoon (Moseley and Wooten), tied for most of any MJC.
In freshmen news: out of the 57 recruits that attended MMI's Tiger Camp, 55 completed the Army's Leader's Training Course (LTC) at Ft. Knox!
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MMI's Capital Campaign, Brilliance in the Basics to Achieve the Bold, has already made an impact on campus. New furniture in the barracks has boosted Cadet morale, and continued funding will provide numerous facility and infrastructure upgrades.
During the West Alabama Mixer in August, the MMI Alumni Brigade showed their support for the Capital Campaign with a $10,000 donation.
STEADY PROGRESS:
191 Donors to date
$4.5 Million gifted or pledged
Working Goal - $6.575 Million
Vision Goal - $12.8 Million
Make an impact with your contribution!
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Cadet Off-Campus Excursions Continue
A group of cadets and MMI staff canoed and kayaked down the Cahaba River on Saturday, Sept. 24 on a beautiful fall day. Other MMI-sponsored off-campus excursions this semester have included a Montgomery Biscuits baseball game and day-trips to Tuscaloosa.
 | Boat launch: Cahaba River float trip
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 | Cadets not only watched the Montgomery Biscuits game, they were the halftime dancing entertainment as well.
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Freshmen Wrestlers Look to Make a Strong Showing in NCWA
The 2011-2012 NCWA wrestling season is fast approaching, and MMI's success will largely depend on this year's freshmen class. Cody Roberts (Marshall, NC) and Joe Golani (Dearborn Heights, MI) will compete in the 125-lb. weight class if Golani can return to the squad after an early injury. Roberts won the North Carolina 2A State Championship his junior and senior years for Madison High School and was voted the 2A Wrestler of the Year as a senior. Golani won the Michigan Division 2, Class B State Tournament and finished with a 64-1 record for Crestwood High School. In the 141-lb. weight class James Hegge (Priest River, ID) brings with him the Idaho 3A state title from his high school, Priest River. Jacob Balchikonis will compete for mat time in the 174-lb. weight class. He finished with a 31-9 record at Northeast Bradford High School in Warren Center, PA. In the 235-lb. weight class Richard Brown brings with him a 39-7 career record from Orange Park High School (FL).
The tigers will open the season on Oct. 8 at the Florida Classic In Gainesville.
Softball Coaches to Speak at Miss. Fastpitch Event in November
MMI Head Softball Coach Joe Guthrie will speak this fall at the annual Mississippi Fastpitch Softball Coaches' Clinic at the Silver Star Hotel and Casino in Philadelphia, MS, on November 16th and 17th. MMI Assistant Coach Kristi Basso will join Guthrie in assisting the presentation. Coach Guthrie's talk is entitled, "Lessons Learned from Iraq to the Softball Diamond: How Empowering the Individual Builds Winners."
"I would like to thank the Mississippi State University coaching staff and Andy Woidtke for recommending me for this engagement. It's an excellent venue for us to showcase MMI softball. We feel our school and softball program are unique and present many avenues for players to be successful," said Guthrie.
Tigers Add to Coaching Staff
 The MMI Basketball and Baseball teams welcomed two new assistant coaches this summer. Alabama native Willie Watson was a multi-sport athlete at Sumter Co. High School, where he graduated 4th in his class. He played basketball for the University of Alabama and was part of the team that advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament. He continued at UA as a graduate assistant under Coach Anthony Grant. Watson holds a B.S. in Business Management and a Master's in Human Environmental Science. He is also a U.S. Army Athlete of the Year nominee.
 Originally from Orange, TX, Jake Rowell was a four-year letterman at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School and continued his baseball career at Angelina College. As a Juco athlete, he batted .375 and helped guide the Roadrunners to two conference tournament appearances. He completed his B.S. at the University of Arkansas-Littlerock, where he was a two-year starter, Team Captain (2011) and led the Trojans to a Sunbelt Conference Tournament title.
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