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Meet the Flying Tigers
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MMI Flying Tigers Program Success |
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Read the winning essays from our "WHY MMI MATTERS" contest.
Truth, Honor, Service
by LTC Mike Patronis, USAF
Class of 1985HS/87JC
Building a Foundation
by 2LT Sierra Williams
Class of 2011JC
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RUNNER UP
Going through Marion
by Mrs. Melanie Merkle Atha
Class of 1982HS
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ROTC News
2LT Jeremy Brann (class of 2011) returned to MMI on Friday, 13 January, to speak to the Military Science Level IV (MSIV) class. He came to share his experience of making the transition from MMI Cadet to Second Lieutenant in the Army National Guard (ARNG), and all the pitfalls along the way.
His information pertaining to accessing tuition assistance benefits, integrating into the new ARNG unit, and managing school and career will hopefully help future MSIVs make a smooth transition. 2LT Brann is currently enrolled at North Georgia College & State University.
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Participate in Alabama Gives Day
2.2.2012
MMI will participate in a state-wide donation drive for non-profits. Donations to Alabama charities will be accepted through razoo over a 24-hour period beginning at 12 AM on Feb. 2.
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 25 - Distinguished Speaker LTC David Cooper, MMI Class of 1989
Feb. 1 - Distinguished Speaker COL John W. Thompson, Commander, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Feb. 2 - Alabama Gives Day
Feb. 23-25 - Knight-Fox Challenge (Recruiting)
March 12-16 - Cadet Spring Break
March 30 - Capital Campaign Kick-Off Gala (Montgomery)
April 5 - Spring Formal
April 19-21 - Alumni Weekend 2012
May 7 - SAP Convocation
May 12 - Graduation/ Commissioning
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Email Marietta Holmes for details on any event.
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A recent gift of $10,000 was provided by The Chadbourne Foundation of Pensacola, Florida towards The Chadbourne Foundation Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 2001 by the Chadbourne Foundation of Pensacola, Florida and its trustees, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Chadbourne, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Chadbourne, III, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Brian DeMaria.
Mr. Chadbourne, III, is an alumnus of Marion Military Institute, class of 1978. The Chadbourne family has a long history in the road-paving industry in Northwest Florida.
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Shared on facebook:
"Marion, I am grateful that my son decided to attend your college. I had not seen James since 10 August 2011 when I dropped him off at MMI! I can say he has grown so much! Thank you for your guidance and leadership! Truly it is making a difference in my son's life! Thank you and keep up the great work!"
-a proud MMI parent!
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MMI Presents Colors in ESPN Bowl
 | | The MMI Honor Guard at Birmingham's Legion Field |
Invited to be part of the BBVA Compass Bowl pre-game festivities on Jan. 7 in Birmingham, Ala., the MMI Honor Guard presented the colors for the crowd gathered to watch SMU take on Pittsburgh. The game was televised on ESPN, and the Mustangs won 27-6.
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Alumni Weekend 2012
4/19-4/21
Register online now!
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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USCGA Superintendent Visits MMI
On Thursday, Jan. 12, MMI had the pleasure of hosting Rear Admiral Sandra L. Stosz, Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). Traveling from New London, Conn., with RADM Stosz were additional USCGA staffers LT Christopher Culpepper, LT Lindsey Seniuk and MCPO Lloyd Pierce. While visiting Marion, the Admiral's party met with senior staff, Service Academy Program instructors and USCGA-track cadets. A campus tour for the group showcased MMI classrooms and science labs, the historic Chapel, athletic facilities and renovated barracks. MMI's Coast Guard Scholars and self-prep cadets (56 total) had the opportunity to spend time with RADM Stosz and her staff during a private lunch and afternoon awards ceremony. Speaking to the cadets, RADM Stosz stressed the importance of setting goals and time management as preparation for a successful transition to the Academy.
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USCGA Superintendent RADM Sandra Stosz participates in a lunchtime pass in review.
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CLASS WARFARE
The MMI Alumni Brigade Membership Drive
Help build our MMI Alumni Brigade Membership base through our spring 2012 drive featuring a bit of friendly competition between classes. Between now and March 31, the class that raises the most money and secures the most Alumni Brigade memberships will win a brick in the Honor Ground Inner Circle.
Get a head start by JOINING or RENEWING your Alumni Brigade membership online today! (Just $25/year or $500/lifetime membership).
Email Carrie Williams, Alumni Director, if you are interested in becoming a Team Captain or Co-Captain for the competition!
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Cadet Life Fall 2011/Winter 2012
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Spring 2012 Cadets Wright and Henson received their MMI crests on Jan. 18, following a full-dress pass in review. |
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MMI's Normandy Society volunteers supported the Marion Historic Homes Tour Sunday, Dec. 4, by serving as escorts at the Marion Female Seminary and Kenworthy Hall. |
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MMI Instructor and local attorney Mr. Kirtley Brown (MMI class of 1961JC) took a group of cadets to the University of Alabama for an Albritton Lecture, given by retired associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John Paul Stevens. Also in attendance at the event was The Hon. Harold Albritton (MMI class of 1955JC). |
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN HEATS UP
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Coach Suitts Has MMI Men's Basketball in the Conference Hunt
Head Men's Basketball Coach Tommy Suitts, would not have predicted being 13-3 overall and 3-0 in the Alabama Community College Conference his first year back at his alma mater. But that is exactly where his team is sitting early in the conference season *(as of 1/19). Marion has defeated Lawson State Community College on the road 61-48, and then took care of Wallace State Community College (74-53) and Gadsden State Community College (55-45) both at home. Coach Suitts will be the first one to tell anyone, including his team, that it is still early and the North Conference of the ACCC is extremely tough and anybody can win on any given night: "It is very early in the conference season, so we do not need to get overly excited. However, we are obviously very pleased with our play to this point. Our defense has been solid for the most part, and we are developing a more balanced offense. We are cautiously optimistic, and we look forward to the challenges the remainder of the season will present."
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MMI Coaches Capitalize on Spring Sports NJCAA Signing Date
January 15, 2012 was the National Junior College Athletic Association's official signing date for spring sports for high school seniors. The MMI coaching staff jumped on the bandwagon by signing several future student-athletes for the 2012-2013 school year.
The softball team, led by Head Coach Joe Guthrie, has received commitments already from 12 young ladies that should continue the success this young program has enjoyed. The following have, or will, sign an official NJCAA Letter of Intent for softball: Taylor Lindbeck (Round Rock, Tex.), Rachel Gauspohl (Austin, Tex.), Ashley Strength (Holtville, Ala.), Kalynn Allen (Santa Fe, Tex.), Cherokee Strickland (Vancleave, Miss.), Jessie Moorhead (Fresno, Calif.), Kennedy Harrison (Rowlett, Tex.), Charli Grant (Elsinore, Calif.,), Rachel Ward (Tucson, Ariz.), Whitney Bennett (Rockmart, Ga.), Shaina Applewhite (Rockmart, Ga.), Stacey Perez (San Antonio, Tex.), and Taylor Miner (Sacramento, Calif.).
Baseball Head Baseball Coach Jake Wells, has received commitments from the following: Ryan Carline (Orange, Tex.), Brady Colburn (Panama City, Fla.), William Hamilton (Rome, Ga.), Phellip Melo (Miami, Fla.), Keith Pachmeyer (Acworth, Ga.), Mitchell Williams (White, Ga.), Wayne Wages (Lawrenceville, Ga.), and Jeffrey Swift (Rockmart, Ga.).
Head Tennis Coach Chuck Wright, has received commitments from the following: Brett Blevins (Phenix City, Ala.), Romar Hernandez (San Diego, Calif.), and Robert Tabanguil (Tarpon Springs, Fla.).
Wrestlers Win Builder Invitational
 | | The MMI Tigers following their Jan. 21 tournament win |
MMI won the first major tournament of the NCWA Wrestling season by placing first out of 12 teams at the 2012 Apprentice School Builder Invitational in Virginia. They were the only junior college represented in the competition.
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