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The Gig Line
A Marion Military Institute e-news publication                   Vol. 9 issue 3
   
Alabama's Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey delivered MMI's Commencement Address on May 11.  
Class of 2013: An Overview
  • 73 earned an associate's degree
  • 27 commissioned in May as 2nd lieutenants
  • 104 completed the Service Academy Program 
  • 75 received an appointment to one of the five U.S. Service Academies
  • Where do they go from here? View the prestigious transfer schools our graduates have chosen to further their college education    
MMI RANKED #16 
among nation's junior colleges  
  
We are pleased to announce Marion Military Institute is ranked the #16 community college in the United States by
 TheBestSchools.org, a leading higher education/career website. Rankings were based on several factors, including degree completion, transfer rates, learning outcomes, diversity and tuition cost. 

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Alumni Weekend 2013: Reunion Recap
   
For all who returned to campus for MMI's Alumni Weekend 2013, there were new events to enjoy, namely the new Soiree featuring a drawdown dinner with cash prizes and late-night band party. Traditions such as the Fish Fry and Alumni Golf tournament continued, as the Swamp Foxes celebrated their 50th Anniversary.
 
Honored during Saturday's pass in review was Mr. Joel Hillhouse '59, Alumnus of the Year (below).   
   
Joel Hillhouse   
2LTsNewest Grads/2LTs Train Recruits at Tiger Camp
  
MMI's most recent commissioned officers were part of the cadre for Tiger Camp, preparing a total of 63 incoming freshmen for the Army's 4-week Leader's Training Course at Ft. Knox. Pictured are 2LTs Brandon Campbell, Anthony Heredia, Kolby Jarquin, Marquis Leary, Leacroft McKay, Tyler Sayers, and Alan Thurber, each of whom received the Army Achievement Medal for their service. 
Shared on facebook: Spreading Goodwill
  
LTC Lake
MMI's V.P. for Enrollment Management (class of '95 JC) is currently deployed to Afghanistan:
  
"Lt. Col. James G. Lake 226th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 62nd Troop Command, Alabama National Guard, shows one of the students at a kindergarten in the community of Pol-e-Charkhi a new seat for the school's swing set, during a recent visit." 
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Upcoming Events:
 
August 6   Athletes Report
August 12-13   Move-In Days
August 19   Classes Begin
August 30   Cresting Parade 
October 3   Dove Shoot
October 4  
Preview Day
October 11-12   Parents Weekend