Reveille Magazine Winter 2012

Riverside Military Academy Winter 2012

“ Just like we must nourish the roots of a tree if we want it to have strong branches, we must nourish the personal values of our youth if we want them to have strong character.”

– Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

STUDIES FIRST…We provide the opportunity for each student to reach his maximum potential in all academic areas by creating a positive learning environment. Young men who are eager to learn will gain valuable skills necessary to excel in college or to improve in a specific subject.

Summer cadets may choose from challenging elective courses or repeat courses as needed for credit. Class sizes are small for more individualized teacher attention and allow more active involvement in the learning process.

As a summer cadet, you will be encouraged to expand your learning to reach your full potential. A supervised evening study hall – with access to your teachers – provides a structured study environment. Cadets must attend the full four-week session to earn academic credit.

AND THEN THE ADVENTURE!Because Riverside believes that there is a strong connection between physical and mental development, extra-curricular activities, field trips and activities play an important role in SOAR.

Our summer recreational program takes full advantage of our campus athletic facilities and our proximity to Lake Lanier and area attractions. Summer cadets have the opportunity to learn basic marksmanship and rappelling and to experience rock climbing, airsoft competitions, swimming and more.

Call the Riverside admissions office to learn more about the 2012 SOAR program. You may also visit our website to apply online.

1.800.462.2338 www.riversidemilitary.com

SOAR to Success at Riverside Military AcademyJuly 8 - August 4, 2012Riverside Military Academy’s four week Summer Opportunity and Academic Review – nicknamed SOAR – is

designed to help boys in grades 7-11 prepare for the upcoming school year and strengthen their academic

skills. SOAR is open to students who attend Riverside during the regular school year as well as students

from other schools.

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In This Issue:Letter from Riverside’s President..............................................2

Introduction of New Executive Staff Members ........................3

RMA Admissions Spanning the Globe ....................................4

Letter from RMA’s New Board of Trustees Chairman ...............5

Library Focuses on New Programs and Activities .....................6

New Learning Center in Academics ........................................7

JETS Engineering Club Established ..........................................8

Raider Team Named National Rope Bridge Champs ................9

RMA Partners with Flik Independent School Dining ..............10

Military Ball Scheduled for March ........................................10

Employee Appreciation Awards ............................................11

Cadets Doing Great Things ..............................................12-13

RMA Band Fall Highlights .....................................................14

Drama Club Performs “The Fantasticks” ..............................15

Battalion Commander Featured on AdmissionsQuest.com ...16

Letter from the Commandant...............................................17

Athletic Facilities Updated................................................20-21

Homecoming 2011 Recap ...............................................22-29

Advancement Section

Riverside By the Numbers .....................................................30

A Lifetime of Dreams Realized - Irwin Molasky, ’45 ...............33

River Rats Socials ..................................................................34

John Paul Jones, ’38 to be Special Guest on March 29 .........35

Changes to RMA Board of Trustees ......................................36

Cadet Leaders: Where Are They Now?. ................................37

Letter from the Alumni Council Chairman ............................38

Riverside Needs List ..............................................................41

Alumni Class Notes..........................................................42-43

Featured on the cover:

Photo taken by Adriane K. Seymour of C/SGT Stephen Winbery during the 2011 Georgia Veteran’s Day Parade held in November in Atlanta, Georgia.

Grades 7 – 8These classes are offered to students coming from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. They will meet for one half day each for 4 weeks. They are designed to strengthen essential skills for academic success.• English Fundamentals• Math Fundamentals

These elective classes provide a variety of enrichment experiences, and each of them meets for one half day for 2 weeks.• Art• Creative Writing• Computer Science• U.S Military History

Select one:Option A: English and Math Fundamentals

Option B: One of the Fundamentals classes and two electives

Option C: All four electives

Grades 9 – 12Each of these classes meets for a full day for 4 weeks and earns one full credit toward graduation. Only one of these courses can be taken in SOAR.

Select one:• Biology • Chemistry • English: Studies in Literature and

Composition • English for Speakers of Other Languages• Math I• Math II• Math III • Spanish I• U.S. History• World History

Each of these classes meets for a full day for 2 weeks and earns one half credit. Two of these courses can be taken in SOAR.

Select two:• Art • Computer Science • Economics• Government• SAT Preparation

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Dear Alumni, Cadets, Parents, and Friends of the Academy:

At the November Veteran’s Day Parade in Atlanta, the Corps continued to forward march. With over 100 units participating, it won the President’s Trophy as the best marching unit in the parade. It was the third consecutive year that Riverside walked off with top honors in this well-managed event. The band was superb, and the Corps marched proudly. The Riverside parents, alumni, and friends yelled and clapped so loudly that I feared the cadets would not hear the commands.

As I wrote in my annual fund letter, Riverside is a more exacting, regimented, and traditional form of education than middle and secondary school education. We do not apologize for our demanding expectations and wholistic form of education that is characterized by rigorous academics, and insistence on the development of self-discipline, a sense of order, erect carriage and military bearing, poise and confidence in any professional or social setting, and a strong emphasis on leadership and its inherent accountability. This very personalized form of education is human-intensive (administrators, faculty, and TAC officers) and can at times be exhausting to our cadets. Nonetheless, we have no doubt that this form of education works, and as I often tell parents, one year is good, two years is better, but in three or more years, they are changed for life.

Riverside is not large enough to change the world like Apple or IBM, but we can make it a better place by graduating young leaders with strong personal values, admirable convictions, and a passion for reading and learning. These young leaders hail from all over America, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Riverside may not change the world, but it is making a difference.

With that as a backdrop, as always, we need your help to continue moving forward. For those who are regular donors, I ask you to do more. For those who have not been in the habit of giving, please help now.

For the Corps,

Dr. James H. Benson, Colonel, USMC (Ret)

“Equal opportunity for all – special privilege for none.”

Zell Miller writing on the philosophy of the U.S. Marine Corps


Sosa named Academy Command/Sergeant Major

SGM Jorge Sosa, USMC (Ret) was born in Bogota, Colombia

and grew up in Quito, Ecuador. He arrived in the United States

at the age of 18. SGM Sosa joined the Marine Corps in January 1978 and retired in June 2006 after 28 ½ years of service. During his Marine career, he worked several years in Reconnaissance, Infantry, Security Forces and as Drill Instructor. He served in Lebanon, El Salvador, Somalia, Bosnia and Iraq. With an extensive background in training, operations and leadership development, he served two tours as an advisor in El Salvador, Central America during the war in 1985 and 1991. Since his retirement, SGM Sosa has worked in Africa as a trainer and mentor for the new Liberian Army in which he taught Basic Training, Advanced Infantry Training and Basic Noncommissioned Officers Courses. In addition, he trained U.S. Army and U.S. Marine units returning to combat in Iraq during 2008 in Kuwait. He also trained the first Quick Reaction Battalion of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2010. SGM Sosa joined the Riverside family in 2010 as a TAC officer for Alpha Company. In June 2011 he was promoted to the first Command/Sergeant Major of Riverside Military Academy, a first in the Academy’s 104-year history. In his current role, SGM Sosa reports to the President of the Academy and will serve as the eyes and ears of the President relative to cadet discipline, military bearing of the Corps of Cadets, implementation of Academy policies and procedures and cadet morale. He will also serve as the TAC officer for the Cadet Battalion staff to ensure that exemplary maintenance and protocol is followed. SGM Sosa is married to Sabina Sosa from Napoli, Italy. They have three children - Victoria, Jorge Eduardo and Alex.

Lieutenant Colonel Fritchle Joins Riverside as Executive Officer

Riverside welcomes

Lieutenant Colonel

Anthony “Tony”

Fritchle as the

Executive Officer (XO)

to the President and

Director of Planning

for RMA. LtCol Fritchle, born in Columbus, OH, enlisted in the Army in 1985 and exited in 1988 when he enrolled at Armstrong State College in Savannah, GA. He graduated in 1992 and commissioned in the Army as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry. While serving in the 6th Infantry Division (Alaska), he was chosen as a Weapons Platoon Leader and Company XO in the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. They were deployed to Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy.

LtCol Fritchle was later assigned to the Republic of South Korea in the 1st Battalion, 503rd (Air Assault) Infantry where he served as Battalion S3/AS3 and Company Commander. In 2000, he was commanding the Alpha Company, 5th Ranger Training Battalion in Dahlonega, GA. He became Assistant Professor of Military Science in North Georgia College and State University’s Reserve Officer Training program, serving as tactics instructor and program adjutant. LtCol Fritchle was again assigned to the Republic of Korea in the 2nd Battalion, 9th Combined Arms Battalion (Manchu), 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team as Battalion XO in 2005. Upon returning to the U.S., he became Operations Officer for the 5th Ranger Training Battalion with concurrent assignment as Battalion XO. He volunteered to the Military Transition Team, Iraqi Assistance Group in 2008 at Fort Riley. He commanded and trained a Battalion Combat Advisor Team that was deployed to Iraq in July 2008. Following his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel, he was selected to command a Brigade Combat Advisor Team, which was selected for the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reserve. LtCol Fritchle’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (6), Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (5), Iraq Campaign Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and earned the Expert Infantry Badge and Ranger Tab. He is a Master Parachutist. He and his wife, Dana, have two children (Sean and Mia) and one grandchild (Sage).

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Current RMA Parents: YOUR $1,000 RIVERSIDE TUITION CREDIT IS WAITING…

“My son just isn’t doing well academically…he’s bright, but lazy…he needs a more structured setting….he could use more discipline…the public school system just isn’t working for him…we need another option…” Heard a friend, relative, neighbor or co-worker make comments like these lately? When you do, share Riverside with them. Through Riverside’s TREE* program, you’ll earn $1000 tuition credit for every new fall and $500 for every new spring-enrolling Riverside cadet that you refer. Chances are, your son was once in the same boat as many of their boys, and you’ve no doubt seen the changes in him. And that makes you the best person to share the experience with those you care about – and you’ll benefit handsomely when you do.

Already Have a Few Names?If you’ve already had a few “Riverside conversations,” and are comfortable sharing the names, contact the Riverside admissions office at 800.462.2338 or [email protected], and we’ll take it from there. For more info on the TREE* program, visit www.riversidemilitary.com, log in and then click Parents.

*Tuition Reimbursement through Enhanced Enrollment

Riverside Military Academy has always celebrated

the diversity of nationalities in our Corps of Cadets

which brings a global perspective as well as opening

up new horizons and learning opportunities for all

of our cadets. Over the past year the Riverside admissions office has placed a renewed emphasis on the Academy’s international recruiting efforts. In February of 2011 Riverside Military Academy representatives visited Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic where they hosted recruiting events and an alumni reunion that was well attended by over 40 alumni and guests. The next stop was the country of China in March. Recruiting stops included the cities of Beijing, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Riverside also participated in The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) fairs in Mexico City, Mexico and Bogota, Colombia during the month of April. In September, Riverside once again participated in school fairs held in Mexico City, Mexico, and Bogota, Colombia. Our list of stops for this trip grew as we added Quito, Ecuador and Caracas, Venezuela. In partnership with Linden Boarding School Tours, Riverside and 20 other private boarding schools traveled to Alamaty and Astana in Kazakhstan; Seoul, South Korea; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Manila, Philippines during the month of November to meet with students, their families and educational consultants. The international recruiting emphasis generated 48 new cadets in 2011. As the next year rolls in, we expect to see more international cadets added to the roster of the RMA Corps of Cadets.

2012 Campus Open HOusesProspective cadets and their families are encouraged to attend one of our campus-wide Open Houses that are held bi-monthly. Faculty, staff, current parents and cadets are on hand to answer questions and give tours of our beautiful 206-acre campus.

RSVP to the admissions office at 800.462.2338 or [email protected] to attend one of these events.

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Admissions Spans the Globe for International RecruitmentBy Adriane K. Seymour


Dear Alumni, Parents, Faculty, Staff and Friends of Riverside:

As we embark on 2012, I have reflected on the awesome challenges that our Academy faces; on our required commitment and obligation to the parents and grandparents who have entrusted their sons to our charge; on the stringent and trusting responsibility that our staff and faculty have in their undertaking the duty of being an educator, a role model and a mentor to each cadet enrolled at RMA. Today’s environment, the challenges facing our youth, the opportunities that are present for each and every son to rise to their highest level of excellence are all encompassing upon each and every one of us, regardless of the position we hold. For me, it is a reflection of how fortunate I was to have had grandparents farsighted enough to send me to Riverside at a time in my life when the skills of our faculty and the culture and integrity of General Beaver were so inculcated into the fiber of our institution. I was able to learn, mature, and gain respect for the values which lay ahead, all of which became the tools for me to use and abide by as an adult. What a product that is for an institution to be able to put forth those ingredients, along with academic curricula, faculty ratio, leadership and moral teachings and the stable culture of a family environment away from home. Indeed, I now reflect on the tremendous trust and responsibilities that the Executive Committee and our Governing Board have bestowed upon me as the new chairman. We are so fortunate to have the academic, leadership and experience properties represented in our members of our governing Board, within our President and his staff and our faculty, along with the guidance and communication we get from the families of our cadets. Educational challenges at academies like ours today are at their highest level, not only in competing with peer institutions, but in embracing what it takes to prepare our sons to enter a world of technology, creative learning and innovation. It is an intensely competitive world, requiring our cadets to excel against those who may be beside them competing for the same place in the foundation of our country’s culture, growth and the world’s expectation. We, as a governing Board, as a staff of educators, as mentors to your sons, must accept these challenges to meet the expectations and accepted contractual commitments that you, as family members of our cadets, have placed within our trust. My pledge to each and every one of you is that upon entering 2012, we will energize our minds and our skills to make each of you so proud of having a son or grandson as a member of our Corp of Cadets and a future, proud alumnus of our Academy.

Sincerely,

Paul A Gross, ChairmanBoard of Trustees, Riverside Military Academy


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Riverside’s Library Focuses on New Programs and Activities

By Julie A. Smith

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The Riverside library, located in the Sandy Beaver Center for

Teaching and Learning, is seeing many new additions to its

cadet programs and activities. Mrs. Janie Halliley, RMA Librarian, is constantly thinking of creative ways to engage cadets and encourage them to visit their school library. She believes in an open door library policy for the RMA family. The Reading Room of the Riverside library now offers comfortable chairs where cadets may choose to catch up on daily events at RMA or spend time reading a good book. The new “Sunday Afternoons at the Library” occurs most Sundays from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Cadets may use this time to play games such as chess, checkers, or cards. They can also just hang out in this relaxing environment to read magazines, newspapers or books. Cadets are allowed use of the library computers during this time. Cadets will soon have the option of viewing movies during the “Sunday Afternoons at the Library” program.

Senior cadets who hold Gold and Silver academic status will now have the opportunity to participate in the “Riverside Library Coffee Club.” They can choose

to relax for a few minutes while having a hot beverage in the Reading Room before classes commence for the day.

A section of the library, “Career and College: Q & A,” has been dedicated for the use of junior and senior cadets in regard to preparing for life after graduation from Riverside. A display, called

“Cadets Rule,” showcases the efforts of RMA cadets in athletics and extracurricular teamwork. The library is acquiring new library management software, Destiny, from Follett.

This new software should be more user-friendly for both cadets and faculty. Halliley has also been adding new library materials as they relate to

Georgia and its history. “In order to further promote Georgia and Georgia

history, I hope to partner the library with various historical, agricultural, and literary organizations throughout the State,” says Halliley. Future library projects on Halliley’s wish list include inviting guest authors to speak to cadets, hosting book fairs, and housing a permanent U.S.

Military display honoring America’s soldiers. She also plans to coordinate with academy

activities and parent volunteers in order to offer other library-related

activities for cadets.


The learning center is a specialized department that provides training and guid-ance to assist cadets in adopting proven study techniques and classroom skills that lead to im-proved academic performance. The learning center also wants to ensure success in RMA’s college preparatory setting by giving support to cadets who struggle with special learning challenges. One-on-one consultation with Riverside’s learning spe-cialist introduces time manage-ment and study skills to cadets through proper and consistent use of their planning agendas and appointed study hour. Thanks to a generous donation to RMA, the learning center is now equipped with four desktop computers, four laptop computers, remediation software for reading skills and predictive text software for cadets who need help with writing skills. Cadets may visit the learning center during their study hall period and during Opportunity Time to work on projects or complete

homework assignments. Some cadets also use the space to meet with peer or outside tutors. In addition to providing technology for the learning center, the donation money has been applied toward the purchase of enough ActivSlates for each department to use as needed. ActivSlates are interactive tablets that teachers carry with them in order to make notes on the board and produce flip charts

which cadets may access from the network for later review. Aside from their cost effectiveness, ActivSlates are a smart technology solution because they give teach-ers the ability to leave the front of the classroom while teaching their students. This technology will be func-tional in early January 2012. Several cadets and I have worked together intensively this year to become more organized and on track with their study skills. The learning center’s biggest successes have resulted from

cadets who have arrived there frustrated and feeling as if achievement was an impossibility, and they left with the tools they needed to do well in school. These resources have served to remove excuses and place ownership of cadet success with the cadets themselves. With this success comes a sense of pride and accomplishment that these cadets might not have experienced otherwise.

The Learning Center

Helps Cadets Improve Academic Performance

By Jennifer Wildeboer, RMA Learning Specialist

Riverside Prepares Cadets for Life After High SchoolBy Corwynn Sylvester, RMA Counselor

Preparing students for life after high school is a responsibility that falls to all of the faculty

and staff here at Riverside in one way or another. The counseling office works with each cadet throughout his time on campus, and this process includes an annual student/ counselor conference. These discussions begin with a review of each cadet’s academic progress toward graduation and continue with grade appropriate discussions about post-secondary planning. Both college and career resource information are shared with cadets. The college application process heats up during a cadet’s junior year and is in full swing during the following summer and senior year. The Riverside counselors support cadets and their families during this process in several ways including individual meetings, classroom guidance and family workshops. We offer a workshop for parents and guardians to attend during the Spring Parent’s Weekend outlining the college application process, the counselors’ role and our recommendations to families in supporting their sons. During the 2011 Fall Parent’s Weekend, the counseling office hosted a workshop on the college financial aid process aimed at the families of our seniors. We were pleased to have a representative from the Georgia Student Finance Commission as our presenter, and families provided us with positive feedback about this event. We have additional events planned this year for our juniors and seniors during the spring semester. We plan to present two panel discussions – one for graduating seniors and one for juniors. The senior panel will include RMA graduates and will address the transition from high school to college. The junior panel will include college admissions counselors and stimulate conversations about the college application process. We also hope to offer the ASVAB Career Exploration Program for juniors. This is an excellent program that includes a skills assessment and a subsequent interest inventory. These opportunities are new additions to the counseling office curriculum which we are working to improve each year.

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Riverside’s newest academic organization

is the Junior Engineering Technical Society

(JETS). RMA JETS is an affiliate of the

national Technology Student Association

(TSA). The name and affiliation of the

RMA JETS are derived from two national

non-profit organizations recognized for

promoting engineering and technology

careers to youth in America. National JETS and TSA engage students in various engineering education programs that are designed to encourage secondary school students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors at colleges and universities. The mission of RMA JETS-TSA is to discover the individual’s potential for engineering and technology and show how one can make a difference in the world by inventing, developing and perfecting the things that make life better for everyone on the planet. RMA JETS activities include engineering and technology-related competitions hosted by TSA state and national chapters, opportunities to visit engineering and technology enterprises and universities, and guest speakers who address topics regarding research and development or manufacturing of technology-based products in the industry. RMA JETS plans to become more involved with other categories of engineering and technology design such as robotics and bridge-building design.

During fall 2011, the RMA JETS hosted Dr. Samuel Blankenship, a retired Professor of Nuclear Physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition to a discussion on career fields related to his discipline, Dr. Blankenship also presented his research entitled “Directed Energy: The Application of Lasers and Radio Frequency to Systems to Weapon’s Application and Systems.” The JETS organization previously hosted the theme-based annual TEAMS competition for students in grades 9-12, but TSA is now the host for this annual event. The competition is divided into two parts: 80 multiple choice questions relating to the overall theme and eight open-ended tasks aimed at encouraging teamwork to develop the best answer. Schools participate in regional competitions and those scores determine standings at the regional, state, and national levels. RMA JETS will enter two teams this year to compete in the state and national competitions hosted by the University of Georgia and Georgia Institute of Technology. The RMA JETS has 46 members with 16 members comprising two teams of eight for the annual TSA-hosted TEAMS competition. Current club officers are: President – C/SFC Reid Schwartz; Vice President – C/SFC Tae-Woo Kim; Secretary – C/SGT Min Young An; and Treasurer – C/1LT Robinson Whitaker. The Robotics Instructor is C/CPL Hoon Jeong. Club Advisors are LTC James Hendricks and Mr. Robert Hunter. The Parent Sponsor is Mrs. Lisa Bronson.

Riverside Introduces Junior engineering Technical Society (JeTS)By LTC James A. Hendricks, RMA Math Teacher

The Riverside Military Academy Corps of Cadets won the coveted President’s Trophy for best marching unit at the 2011 Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade on November 12. This is the Corps’ third consecutive win of the President’s Trophy for RMA. “This victory is the culmination of hundreds of hours of dedicated preparation and training by our cadets,” says RMA Com-mandant LtCol J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR. Mrs. Renee Gerrell, an RMA teacher, was present at the Freedom Ball that evening and accepted the President’s Trophy on behalf

of Riverside. Mr. Ross McCall and Mr. James Madio, actors from the critically-acclaimed HBO series Band of Brothers, were grand marshals for the parade and featured speakers at the Freedom Ball. McCall stated that the RMA cadets looked “absolutely amazing,” and a former battalion commander also in attendance at the Freedom Ball commented that he “could not see a single flaw” in the cadets’ parade march. The theme of this year’s Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade was “Honoring our Greatest Generation, our World War II Veterans.”

RMA Corps of Cadets Wins Third Consecutive President’s TrophyBy Julie A. Smith

RMA teacher Renee Gerrell accepted the President’s Trophy from actors Ross McCall and James Madio, parade grand marshals.


The Riverside Raiders went into the

State Raider Meet on October 22,

2011 against 38 other schools and 77

teams competing in the Male Division. The day began with a 3.1 mile team run over a very demanding course with our team finishing in 13th place. The next event was the 1.1 mile Cross Country Rescue in which the team had to carry a litter weighing 150 lbs and 6 rucksacks (backpacks) weighing 35 lbs each. The course was very long with the last 80 meters crossing water to the finish line. Our team finished in 2nd place. The RMA Raiders went into the One Rope Bridge competition as “the team to beat” this year. Our team took the 1st place trophy, beating the 2nd place team by 9 seconds. They are 2011 State champions in this event! Our team placed 21st in the Map Reading Test. The last test of the day was the Push-up and Sit-up event. Each team member had two minutes to do as many push-ups as they could with only a minute to rest before rolling over and knocking out two minutes of sit-ups. Our Raiders gave it their all and took 4th place in this event. They placed 5th overall. Our Raiders headed to the National Meet in Molena, Georgia on November 5. For their last meet of the season, they competed against some of the best teams in the country. They defended their State title in the One Rope Bridge and became 2011 National champions! “This year our team came together, showed a lot of heart and continually displayed a never quit attitude by going against schools that were much larger than Riverside,” said 1st Sgt. Andy Williams, RMA Army Instructor. After a long day of competition, the team received a well-deserved gourmet meal including steak, lobster, corn, and potatoes. This wonderful meal was provided by the team’s biggest supporters – the parents. “As the coach of the Raiders, I want these parents to know that they will always be part of something we are trying to build here at Riverside – a sound mind and body for our cadets,” stated 1st Sgt. Williams. Raider team members are: C/SSG Thomas Burnam, C/LTC Turner Dowling, C/SFC Nicholai Fisher, C/SGT Nurali Israliyev, C/1SG Alexander Kazmier, C/2LT Jordan Koevening, C/MSG Ryan Madison, C/1LT Christopher Mouton, C/SSG Andres Payne, C/SGT Connor Prows, C/SFC Mackenzie Recker, C/SSG Daniel Sheffield, C/SFC John Shepherd, C/MAJ Jonathan South, C/SFC Skyler Toney and C/CPL Zi Wang.

Raider Team Becomes national One Rope Bridge Champions

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Riverside Military Academy is committed to serving nutritious and appetizing meals to our cadets and partnered with Flik Independent School Dining in August to provide freshly prepared, healthy food options for cadets. Unlike many other food service vendors Flik was selected because they prepare meals daily from fresh, whole ingredients, thereby limiting the use of frozen, canned, and processed foods containing artificial ingredients and preservatives. In addition, a loaded salad bar and fresh fruit is available at each meal. Flik’s daily procedures include:

• Preparing all meals from scratch• Using only fresh, unprocessed meats in the preparation of

entrees and for deli stations• Using real potatoes for mashed potatoes, not powdered• Featuring fresh seasonal fruit salads• Cooking homemade soups (never canned or frozen)• Offering freshly-baked premium cookies and other desserts

Mr. Colin Bastien, the on-site catering manager, leads the food service team daily and brings over 15 years of catering experience to RMA. A British native, he attended the University

of Miami and his natural athleticism led him to compete in the 1984 Olympics in the discus. Following his collegiate career, he joined the Navy and quickly moved up the ranks to become a member of the elite team of Navy Seals. Upon retiring from the military, Bastien moved into the world of catering for some of the largest convention centers and arenas in the United States. Bastien and the chefs routinely conduct surveys of the cadets, faculty and staff to review the quality and popularity of menu options. The menu is rewritten every 12 weeks to maximize variety and appeal. A Nutrition Specialist is also available to review menus and assist with any dietary concerns such as food allergies. Meals are served in Riverside’s stately oak-paneled dining hall, which is decorated with flags representing the diversity of our cadets’ home states and countries. During the winter months, themed meals - such as Italian night or Mardi Gras night – have been planned to showcase different cultural celebrations and ethnic foods. To see the weekly menus, parents may visit the dining services tab under Student Life on the Riverside website.

Riverside Partners with Flik Independent School DiningBy Adriane K. Seymour

Riverside Military Academy’s annual Military Ball will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The weekend’s festivities begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Military Ball Parade on Maginnis Field which will conclude by 12:00 p.m. The Military Ball held later in the evening is a formal JROTC social training event conducted in accordance with full military etiquette and protocol. Ceremonial activities which include the saber arch presentation and the formal receiving line begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held on the Lanier Hall Quadrangle. A formal dinner will follow inside Alumni Hall. Cadets in grades 9-12 and their dates may participate in the dance that will be held following dinner. The deadline to sign up for this event is February 15, 2012. Dress is formal RMA military attire. The cost of the Military Ball is $25.00 per person. Corsages are not required, but if cadets are interested in ordering one at an additional price, please contact Ms. Amy Booth at 770.532.6251, ext 2209. Professional photos will also be offered for cadets and their dates. Cadets must RSVP to Senior Army Instructor Jeff Chandler at [email protected] or by calling 770.532.6251, ext. 2127. The “Goomba” Grill will be available for parents that wish to remain on campus until the completion of the Ball. Cadets wishing to leave after the Ball must go through the proper protocol for sign-out with the Commandant and his staff.

Military Ball Tradition Continues


Teacher of the Year: MARC PAGLIAThe 2011 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Marc Paglia, was selected by the Riverside cadets and the Academic Council. This is the first year that cadets have been involved in bestowing this high honor. Marc came to Riverside in 1989. He has served as Mathematics Department Chair intermittently over the years, and he has taught every math class in the upper school curriculum. He has also been the head swimming coach for 22 years, winning six GISA State Championships and two GHSA State Championships. He recently became the RMA Athletic Director. He is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he was an All American swimmer. He is respected by his colleagues, admired by his students and recognized by alumni as one of the pillars of Riverside.

Support Person of the Year: CAPTAIN ROBERT STRONGThe 2011 Support Person of the Year, Captain Robert Strong, was unanimously selected by the Executive Staff as the individual who has provided unending support and dedication to the RMA mission, staff, faculty and cadets. Robert has supported Riverside for over nine years of committed service. His professionalism, dedication and sense of helpfulness make him an indispensable member of the Commandant’s Staff. He has covered a wide variety of duties far beyond the normal scope of responsibilities of a security officer. He doesn’t occasionally go the Extra Mile – that is his daily standard! Anyone who has worked at RMA for any length of time has been greeted by his friendly face and kind words. His service to the Academy is a model of servant leadership.

President’s Outstanding Achievement Award: LAWRENCE ROBINSONThere is a long tradition of excellence here at RMA, as shown by the numerous accolades and achievements of the faculty, staff and cadets. This year’s recipient of the President’s Outstanding Achievement Award, Mr. Larry Robinson, has molded this campus for over 16 years, embodies the word “excellence” and is a pillar of the Riverside family. Larry is a consummate professional in every right and one of the hardest working employees at RMA. His institutional knowledge, in concert with his powerful work ethic, is instrumental in the success of our facilities here at RMA. He is respected by all who know him.

– 2011 –Employee Appreciation Awards

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Riverside Cadets. . . Doing gRe t things!Cadet Summerour volunteers with Habitat for HumanityC/SSG Harrison Summerour worked at the Habitat for Humanity build site in Hall County

on weekends during November and December. He worked with the construction crew from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. or later on Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 for a total of 18 hours. He has been working on the exterior of the house. He plans to continue this work on Saturdays throughout the winter months. Harrison is also working with a neighborhood association on a furniture collection event scheduled for this spring. The furniture can be sold at the Habitat Hall County ReStore facility to raise funds for the organization.

Cadet Jobson passes first round auditions for All-State OrchestraC/SGT Benjamin Jobson, who has been playing violin for 11 years, successfully passed

the first round of All-State Orchestra auditions on October 22. He scored 72 out of 80 possible points. Benjamin will compete against violinists from across the state in January for a seat in the orchestra. He was selected as an alternate last year.

RMA Cadets attend Youth Leadership Forum/ConferenceC/SGT Tobiloba Ogunniya was recently selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (NYLF/NS): Exploring American Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Defense. The forum was held in Washington, D.C. during fall semester 2011. NYLF/NS provides high school students with the experience of an intense exploration in the field of government service while offering an opportunity to interact with senior civilian policy makers and military officers. The six-day program introduces students to challenging careers in areas such as defense, intelligence and the diplomatic corps. NYLF/NS scholars are allowed to go behind-the-scenes at centers of national security throughout the D.C. area as they are educated in diplomacy, international affairs and military strategy. Students also take part in a national security strategy exercise that draws on their program experiences and teamwork. They employ a crisis decision-making process similar to that employed by the nation’s top policy makers, giving them an opportunity to use critical thinking, leadership and public speaking skills to tackle the complexity of national decision-making. C/SSG Trevor Jones was nominated to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington, D.C. in fall 2011. The NYLC gives high-achieving sophomores, juniors and seniors in high

school the opportunity to meet with the people who shape the laws and policies of this nation. NYLC scholars receive experience and guidance through direct interaction with Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, lobbyists and journalists. Students gain an inside perspective on key issues and a greater understanding of their own roles in democracy. They also learn about the responsibilities of leadership and how high-level decisions may have world-wide ramifications. Cadet Trevor Jones featured on BETC/SSG Trevor Jones was featured on BET’s “106 & Park” on December 7, 2011. Trevor traveled to New York to perform an R&B/Hip Hop song for the Wild Out Wednesday audience. Trevor prefers to classify himself as a singer rather than a rapper. He plans to at-tend college and pursue a music career after he graduates from RMA in May 2012.

C/PFC Quintin Stoner rides horses and swims with sharksCadet Quinn Stoner, a seventh grader, qualified to compete in 2011 for the Rider

of the Year/Horse of the Year for the First Coast Hunter/Jumper Association of North Florida. This is a great tribute to his riding ability. Unfortunately, Quinn’s horse, Jude, had to be “put down” just days prior to this important competition. He rode another horse, Breeze, after training on her for only two days and won three 3rd place ribbons. Quinn was also recently certified to scuba dive 62 feet under the ocean, and he was the youngest diver the instructor ever certified. He had the opportunity to dive in “Shark Alley.”

C/SGT Tobiloba Ogunniya C/SSG Trevor Jones


Riverside Cadets. . . Doing gRe t things!

Four Riverside Cadets nominated to Georgia Governor’s Honors Program Riverside’s nominees for the 2012 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program are: C/SGT Benjamin Jobson (Music – Violin); C/SGT DoYeun Kim (Music – Oboe); C/SSG Michael Sims (Social Studies); and C/SSG Harrison Summerour (Math). The Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. A function of the Georgia Department of Education, the program takes place on the campus of Valdosta State University. The 2012 GHP will mark the 49th year since its inception, making it the longest continually running program of its kind in the nation. More than 2,800 students from across the state will be interviewed and auditioned over three weekends in January and February. From those nominees, 690 finalists will be chosen to participate in the four-week 2012 program. Since the program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly, there is no charge for students to attend. During the program, students spend mornings in their major area of nomination exploring topics not usually found in the typical high school classroom. In the afternoons, students choose another area to study. The curriculum in all areas is challenging and engaging. Evenings are filled with seminars, activities, concerts and performances. Mr. Dale Lyles, GHP Director, said, “GHP is such a competitive program that even being nominated is an accomplishment. I congratulate the students of Riverside Military Academy and look forward to meeting them and their parents at the interviews.” He added that many of GHP’s past participants regard it as one of the most life-changing events in their lives. Mr. Bill Morgan, RMA German teacher, was honored by being selected for the third consecutive year to teach German at the GHP in Valdosta. Congratulations!

C/SGT Benjamin Jobson C/SGT DoYeun Kim

C/SSG Michael Sims C/SSG Harrison Summerour

Middle school cadets auditioned for GMEAAfter working diligently on their major scales and a challenging étude, five of our middle school cadets auditioned for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Band and District Nine Honor Band. These cadets received the following honors: C/CPL Marley Briscoe - First Chair Trumpet in the District Nine Concert Band (Over 200 trumpets auditioned. Marley was ranked 16th out of all trumpets!)C/CPL Jae Kim - Tenth Chair Clarinet in the District Nine Honor Band (Over 140 clarinets auditioned. Jae Kim ranked 10th out of all clarinets!)C/CPL Prince James Story - Second Alto Saxophone Alternate for District Nine Honor/Concert BandC/CPL Pedro Vega - Third Trumpet Alternate for District Nine Honor/Concert Band C/CPL Alexander Viellard - The flute world is super competitive, and while he did not place, he successfully completed his first major audition. In February, these cadets will spend a weekend with other middle school students from all over the district who were also selected to partic-ipate in these prestigious groups. The cadets will rehearse with the band and a well-known guest conductor, and they will perform a culminating concert at the end of the event. We are excited to have this level of talent and work ethic in the younger cadets of the RMA Band program.

C/CPL Marley Briscoe C/CPL Jae Kim

C/CPL Prince James Story C/CPL Pedro Vega C/CPL Alexander Viellard

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Inaugural Riverside Band CampThe school year began with our inaugural band camp, the first of its kind in Riverside’s history. The camp consisted of two weekends and several weeknight rehearsals. The cadets’ time was focused on intense marching rehearsals, music rehearsals with staff members dedicated to their specific instrument groups and team-building activities. The band is a focal point of our Academy, and we are required to have many types of performances throughout the school year. This requires constant dedication to military marching band in addition to building musical skills and performing as a concert ensemble. Band camp staff included professional musicians, music educators and military musicians from all over Georgia. During the music sectionals, staff members worked with cadets on the ceremonial and marching music required for a military marching band. As the Commandant said, this camp allowed us to put a “deposit” in musical excellence in which we will see great returns in the future. The cadets sacrificed their weekends, sleep and free time to improve and to begin the year with intense effort, hard work and a solid foundation. The cadets took pride in their achievements. The 2nd annual RMA Band Camp will take place over the course of two weekends in September 2012. Participation is required of all band cadets. Official dates will be added to the event calendar on the RMA web site.

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band In October 25 of our cadets had the privilege to see the prestigious musical ensemble, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Musical selections included a Herbert L. Clarke cornet solo, “The Southern Cross” (played by GySgt Brian Turnmire), a newly premiered piece by Michael Gandolfi, famous Johnny Mercer songs (mezzo soprano SSgt Sara Dell’Omo was the soloist) and the patriotic marches and songs that made the Marine Band famous. One particular John Philip Sousa March, “The Thunderer,” resounded with our cadets because they play it at every Riverside parade as a part of our sound-off sequence. The cadets had the honor to meet the conductor of “The President’s Own,” Colonel Michael J. Colburn and cornet soloist GySgt Turnmire. It was an incredible sight to see our cadets interacting with the nation’s best musicians. We were the only school in uniform, and we were noticed… in a positive way! The concert was an inspiration for all attendees.

First Annual Hall County Honor BandRiverside proudly hosted the first annual Hall County Honor Band on November 14 and 15. The Honor Band consisted of representatives from every high school band program in Hall County. Students were nominated by their band directors based on past awards/honors, chair placement within their own band program and musical abilities. Nominees were chosen by a committee of directors who compiled an equally-balanced band consisting of students from each school. Riverside was fortunate to have eight cadets selected for the Honor Band: C/SSG SaeHyun Son, C/SGT DoYeun Kim, C/SGT Patrick Ward, C/2LT Kurtis Smithley, C/PFC Daniel Crowley, C/SGT Samuel Harris, C/CPL Demetreus Brown and Cadet Alec Gallagher.

Riverside Band to participate in Large Group Performance Evaluation 2012In March 2012, Riverside’s The Symphonic Winds will participate in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) sponsored Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE). The program is an evaluation procedure of musical performance and sight-reading abilities for individual students, performing groups, and teachers. Performance Evaluation participation offers valuable opportunities and motivation for learning during an extended period of rehearsals in preparation for the important performance. Recognized authorities in the field of music education critique and judge student participation in each performance and provide written and oral opinions that include a standard rating of excellence in performance and sight-reading, comments and suggestions for improvement and suggestions to individual teachers as an aid in personal teaching and conducting techniques. The goals of LGPE are to promote the development of musical knowledge expressed in performance, to raise the standard of musicianship, instrumentation and literature selection. Ratings awarded by the judges include Superior (I), Excellent (II), Good (III), Fair (IV), and Poor (V). Both the preparation and the LGPE performance provide added incentive and stimuli to the teaching and learning of music in our school.

Riverside Band HighlightsBy Ms. Katy Wilson, RMA Band Director


Although half of the class consisted of

students who were new to the program,

Riverside’s choral and drama group was not

content to begin the year cautiously. After

performing two pieces at Parents’ Weekend,

the cadets jumped into rehearsal for the

musical play “The Fantasticks,” which

debuted at Riverside in October. Following lead RMA drama veterans C/1LT Robinson Whitaker and C/CPL David Vandiveer on stage as Bellomy and El Gallo, the cadets took on their roles with enthusiasm. C/SSG Harrison Clark played opposite Whitaker as Hucklebee, C/SGT Bingyi (Ray) Xie tackled the role of the Mute, and C/SFC Skyler Toney and C/PFC Austin Prease delighted audiences as Henry and Mortimer. C/2LT Ben Rozeboom played Matt opposite Gainesville High School’s Anna Goode as Luisa. Stage manager C/CPL Paul Erinne handled backstage tasks with the help of C/SGT Stephen Sharp and C/PVT Drew Coffey. C/SSG Joshua Haughton filled in as assistant director.

C/SSG Matt Kelly not only learned to run the new light board, but he also took on the role of chief listener to ensure each syllable spoken could be heard in the booth. The music of “The Fantasticks” is notoriously difficult with a number of solo pieces. The dialogue is a series of long, poetic sections. The duo of fathers performed original choreography for their dances, and the fight scenes were also choreographed by the actors. They took on the difficult task of learning the traditional principles of diction and projection in order to perform without microphones. They took ownership of practically every element of production and found that hard work was its own reward. The class immediately changed gears to prepare for upcoming events. Six cadets (Haughton, Rozeboom, Clark, Vandiveer, C/SSG Trevor Jones, and C/CPT Rafael Rodriguez) participated in the District Honor Chorus hosted by RMA on November 18 and 19. They were required to learn the music on their own, outside class time. On December 4, they joined our band students at Christmas on Green Street where they performed seasonal carols. They also previewed selections from the December 9 Holiday Concert. Winter and spring will finish with our attendance at the Georgia Thespian Conference in February, the production of a musical in March, a theatre trip to New York City in April and performances during RMA commencement exercises in May. For updates and pictures from RMA performing arts events, please like our Facebook page Out of the Blue: RMA Performing Arts.

The RiveRSide PeRfoRming ARTS dePARTmenT iS hAving A

By Leanne Kinney, RMA Performing Arts Teacher

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Edgar T. Dowling III (Turner) was recently

appointed Riverside Military Academy‘s

Battalion Commander for the 2011-12

academic year. As the highest ranking cadet/student leader, Dowling’s responsibilities include, “training of the battalion on drill days, commanding the battalion at all formations and working with his staff and school administrators in coordinating activities of the battalion to ensure accordance with all Academy regulations.” Dowling’s appointment piqued our interest: how does a student rise to such a leadership position? We called Riverside (Gainesville, GA) and they were kind enough to help C/LTC Dowling visit with us.

How many years have you been at Riverside?Four years.

When you arrived on campus as a ninth grader, did you see the Cadet Lieutenant Colonel, and say “I want that role; I want to be in that position”?It wasn’t a role I wanted to pursue. I was blindsided (by the school’s structure) when I arrived. But, I needed it. By the end of my first year, I was a freshman squad leader. I kept setting goals. I worked to be the type of person that showed interest in the Corps. Truthfully, I didn’t see myself as cadet commander.

What example do you work to set for other students?I want to be someone willing to help you. Once you reach this position you have little con-tact with cadets. You have to rely on commanders. I like to be in contact. I ask cadets, “How are you doing at RMA? Can I help with any problems you may be having at Riverside?” Asking questions shows that you care. Success of the mission is built on the welfare of people. I want to make sure that all cadets have what they need to be successful.

What’s the most important thing you do day-in and day-out as Cadet Lieutenant Colonel?Affirming the Honor Code is the number one thing I do. By upholding the honor system, I set the standard for the Corps of Cadets.

Talk about the faculty member who’s influenced you the most. How did his lessons prepare you for your leadership?Lieutenant Colonel Jarrard has been the strongest influence on me. He is morally irreproachable. He’s helped me to become a man, to become a stronger person, and to reach out to strangers and build new relationships. I also learn daily leadership lessons from fellow cadets. I watch to see what techniques work and which don’t, and I implement the ones that do.

College plans?I’m looking at marine engineering colleges – Maine Maritime, Massachusetts Maritime, and SUNY Maritime.

Becoming a Student Leader:

AdmissionsQuest.com’s Q&A with Riverside’s Battalion Commander

New Recycling Program Grows at RiversideBy Julie A. Smith

Riverside Military Academy has recently implemented a new campus-wide recycling program. During the fall semester 2011, RMA recycled over 11/2 tons of cardboard, 1¼ tons of white paper and magazines, and over 1 ton of old used books. Mr. David Phillips, RMA teacher and recycling program coordinator, along with some of our cadets, has spent a lot of time promoting the new program on campus and collecting materials from department recycling bins before arranging transport to the local recycling center. Close contact has also been maintained with Mr. Rick Foote, head of the Hall County recycling program. Hall County is considered to have one of the best recycling programs in the country. “Cadets, faculty, and staff have been very supportive of the recycling efforts,” says Phillips. Cadets involved in the collection of materials from department bins are C/SFC Alonzo Louis, C/2LT Cameron Wiese, and C/ SGT Sekayi Williams. Mr. Lawrence Robinson, Director of Facilities, has played a major role in capturing most of the cardboard that makes its way to our campus.

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December 23, 2011

Dear Riverside Parents, Alumni, and Friends,

The Christmas Furlough is always a reflective time for me as I clean off my desk from the debris of the first semester and engage in some planning for the next. There are promotions and demotions to attend to, merits and demerits to assign, and various cadet initiatives to address. Currently, I have a letter from a group of cadet leaders wanting exemptions from certain regulations due to their rank. I will respond by saying that with advancement in rank comes greater responsibility – not more privileges. Perennially, this is one of the hardest concepts for cadets to comprehend. Teaching hard truths about life is one of the things that makes a Riverside education so unique. Where else can a young man go to learn so well both the theory and practical application of leadership? After the Corps departed for their well-earned furlough, I had five cadets who remained behind because of some egregious misconduct. They are among the best cadets on campus with hardly a handful of demerits between them. Rather than suspend or dismiss them, they traveled with me to the Blood Mountain Wilderness Area where we walked or ran nearly 50 miles that included 10,000 feet of elevation changes. We slept on the ground (when we slept at all), ate occasionally, and enjoyed the views from the summit of Blood Mountain at sunrise (in the single-digit wind-chill!). I reminded them of the wisdom communicated in Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, rather painful; only later does it reap a harvest of righteousness in those who are trained by it” (12:11). I am thankful to be part of an educational institution where there are consequences for wrongdoing and where accountability and responsibility are part of the air we breathe. For those of you who have not returned to campus for many years, let me urge you to make the trip and see how the “new Corps” compares to the “old Corps.” For the rest, I think you will continue to be pleased with the fruits of our labors after several years of renewed emphasis on good order and discipline, close order drill, and uniform fit and wear. The Corps put all of this on display at the Atlanta Veterans Day Parade in November and brought home the President’s Trophy for best marching unit for the third year in a row. I know that you are as proud of them as I am.

For the Corps,

Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Jarrard, USMCRCommandant of Cadets


“ I am thankful to be part of an educational institution where

there are consequences for wrongdoing and where accountability

and responsibility are part of the air we breathe.”

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THE RMABULLETIN BOARD

Congratulations to C/SGT

Kim for being selected as the

principal oboe in grades 9-10

concert band of the GMEA

All-State Band! He is the first

Riverside cadet to hold a

position in the All-State Band.

Graduation Weekend InvitationFriday, May 11

Silver TapsSaturday, May 12

Parade & Commencement Ceremony

Spring Parents Weekend

March 29-30, 2012

Special guest is

Mr. Jack Jones, ’38.

Agenda is posted

on the website.Go to bed early!

SAT Test! Saturday, May 5

(Mandatory for juniors)

Spring Break!

March 31-April 9 Find a date for Military Ball!Saturday, March 3

January ROC’s hiked to

the top of Blood Mountain

on their second day of enrollment.

Mr. Bagwell’s 7th grade social

studies classes on Trebuchet Day.

International cadets traveled to Disney World®

during the Thanksgiving furlough.


John W. Jacobs, Jr., ’40, RMA graduate,

long-time Riverside trustee and Distinguished

Alumnus, died November 23, 2012, five days

before his 89th birthday. He is remembered at Riverside for 31 years of service as a trustee beginning in 1976 and his loyal support and enthusiasm for his alma mater. In recognition of his service to Riverside and his corporate and community achievements, he was named Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. “John was an advocate for Riverside, and that is one of the reasons he served on the board – to give Riverside a presence in Gainesville,” said Dr. John “Jack” Burd of Gainesville, who served on the board with Jacobs. “He genuinely loved Riverside and truly felt a call to tell everyone how important the school is to the town of Gainesville,” stated Burd. Jacobs completed Riverside’s postgraduate program in 1940 after graduating from Gainesville High School. He joined the U.S. Army and earned two Silver Star medals during the Battle of the Bulge. Following the war, he attended the University of Missouri where he earned a degree in journalism.

Jacobs returned to Gainesville and founded radio station WDUN with a group of friends. Over a period of time, he purchased all outstanding stock and changed the name to Jacobs Media Corporation. In 1966, he started Gainesville Cablevision, which was sold to Charter Communications in 1984. Jacobs’ media presence in northeast Georgia was formidable and led to numerous awards and recognition. In 2000, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend magazine. His community involvement was not obligatory but passionate and included the Northeast Georgia History Center, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and especially Grace Episcopal Church and Brenau University. Brenau University Press’ first publication was Jacobs’ autobiography, “The Longer You Live: Remembrances of John Wesley Jacobs, Jr.” in 2009. Jacobs is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha, and their two children, Jay Jacobs (and his wife, Anna) and Elizabeth Carswell. They also have seven grandchildren.

Alumnus John Jacobs is Remembered at Riverside

Honor Council Representatives Selected for 2011-12

All cadets at Riverside Military Academy

must adhere to the RMA Honor Code. Riverside has established this Honor Code in order to create an atmosphere of trust. The goal is to have an honorable community of trustworthy people. Cadets assume the responsibility of teaching the Honor Code to each other, living by it and enforcing it. Honor Council duties include educating the Corps, trying cases and recommending punishment. Cadet Honor Council members include representatives from grades 9-12. The Honor Review Committee consists of the Commandant, the Academic Dean and the Faculty Adviser. When a cadet is accused of an honor violation the Honor Council may be asked to investigate the allegation by interviewing the accused and any witnesses. Following careful deliberation, if the Council concludes a violation has occurred, a full report must be prepared with the inclusion of their recommendations for corrective discipline.

The Constitution of the Honor System may be viewed on the RMA website under the “Academics” section.

Honor Council Members 2011-12Faculty Adviser: Mr. Britt Daniel, Assistant Academic Dean

Cadet Representatives:C/SSG Eric Chow C/SFC Alec Navin C/MAJ Alec Ruppenthal C/SSG Harrison Summerour

“A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate

those who do.” — RMA Honor Code

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Generous donors have made possible significant

improvements to Riverside’s athletic venues. RMA 1964 alumnus Karl Katterjohn’s gift to the baseball program funded

improvements to the dugouts and bleachers and added a press box and concession stand. The baseball field, now Katterjohn Field, was named the 2011 Region 8A

Field of the Year. These improvements take it to the next level, said baseball Coach Mike Hutch. “We’re very excited about the improvements to the baseball field. The new dugouts will provide a better game experience for the players and coaches,” said Hutch. “The additions of the press box and concession stand mean that even the fans will have a better baseball experience. With the help of Mr. Katterjohn we have been able to make the 2011 Region 8A Field of the Year even better.” RMA parents, plus a gift from a family foundation, have provided for the repair of five tennis courts bringing them to competition standards. In addition, funds are still being sought to complete the tennis upgrades to include resurfacing three other courts for practice use. “Thanks to several generous donations, five courts have been resurfaced in team colors of royal blue and white and are ready for the 2012 tennis season beginning in February,” said Athletic Director Mark Paglia. “We are very thankful for the assistance of the donors and the parents of our tennis players for their support.”

Athletic Improvements Completed, Thanks to Generous Supporters

By Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

RMA parents Terry and Chris Clontz, Robert and Stephanie Eidson, Elizabeth Quanstrum, and the Justin and Valere B. Potter Foundation of Nashville, and an anonymous donor gave combined gifts of $60,000 toward the project. The Riverside lacrosse team is benefiting from a 10-foot rebounding wall, a generous gift from Mrs. Eleanor Parkes, mother of former cadet and lacrosse player, Alex Parkes, ’11. “The team is eager for the upcoming season, and many of our cadets have been busy in the off-season throwing, catching, passing and shooting,” said Coach Jared Koldoff. “The wall provides players with a solid surface to practice their throwing, catching and stick-handling skills. “Many of the players are new additions to the Corps, but they are bringing several years of experience to our team,” added Koldoff. “A big thank you to all the continued support the Lacrosse Booster Club has received over the years. The RMA LAX Eagles will take the field in February!” To see other ways to benefit RMA cadet-athletes, view the complete Wish/Needs List at www.riversidemilitary.com under the Giving tab/annual fund, or call 770-538-2924. There are many ways to help at a variety of giving levels.


The new 10-foot rebounding lacrosse wall.

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MOST represented reunion year: 1961 with 23 present – good work class rep David Mandt!

HOTELS filled up early, so it was helpful that, for the first time, River Rats could rent a room in the barracks for the weekend. While other alumni got creative renting house boats and lake houses, at least 15 alumni chose to stay in the barracks.

The COMMANDANT’S lobby was dedicated to former commandant and coach E.C. May. Read more about this trip down memory lane on page 26.

The Riverside EAGLES beat Social Circle by a score of 21-0.

Bud OAKEY, ’75, was named chairman of the Alumni Council. (Read his thoughts and ideas for the Council on page 38). New members added to the Council are Jim Young, ’78; Robert Jones, ’56; Paul Posner, ’56; and John Mandt, ’56.

HOMECOMING

It was a memorable weekend as well as a record-setting one. More alumni registered and attended last year’s Homecoming than any in school history. A large draw for the weekend was the honoring of Coach Errol Bisso, ’61, as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. For the third year, Homecoming was combined with Parents’ Weekend and the crowds at all events were robust and enthusiastic.

Homecoming 2012 is scheduled for October 26-28 and we hope to surpass last year’s record alumni attendance. Registration materials will be available early summer. For more information visit www.riversidemilitary.com/alumni/homecoming2012.


NUMBER of registered alumni: 173

MOST represented decade: 1980’s with 70 in attendance

OUR own RMA Fight Song debuted at the pep rally on Friday afternoon. The class of ’61 raised funds to pay for a professional song writer to pen the tune. Class representative David Mandt received a plaque and recognition from Katy Wilson, band director, and the Corps of Cadets. If you’re interested in writing lyrics for the song, contact [email protected].

Downtown GAINESVILLE was the location for the first-ever Women of RMA Alumni Brunch, which was deemed a success by the 35 women who attended on Saturday. Mimosas, eggs benedict, and peach French toast were on the delicious buffet at Scott’s on the Square.

INSIDE Curtis Hall gym was the new alumni dinner venue, featuring straight-from-the-pot low country boiled shrimp and vegetables. Coach Bisso was roasted and toasted and completely surprised by a beautiful alumni gift, a one-of-a-kind RMA ring. In addition, alumni surprised Errol and Barbara Bisso with an all-expenses paid trip to the Bahamas in 2012.

HOMECOMING2011

It was a memorable weekend as well as a record-setting one. More alumni registered and attended last year’s Homecoming than any in school history. A large draw for the weekend was the honoring of Coach Errol Bisso, ’61, as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year. For the third year, Homecoming was combined with Parents’ Weekend and the crowds at all events were robust and enthusiastic.

Homecoming 2012 is scheduled for October 26-28 and we hope to surpass last year’s record alumni attendance. Registration materials will be available early summer. For more information visit www.riversidemilitary.com/alumni/homecoming2012.

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Riverside Military Academy was built on a

history of pride, diversity and commitment to

excellence. Whether you graduated in 1910

or 2010, these qualities remain the same. While new changes continue to enhance our campus, one tradition that will endure forever and serves as a visible symbol of pride for Riverside cadets is the Academy’s class ring. The class ring is a constant reminder of a cadet’s achievements and the history of Riverside’s alma mater. It captures the spirit of pride and promise that have built our tradition of excellence since 1907. During Homecoming weekend, the class of 2012 recognized the honored tradition of the Senior Class Ring Ceremony. Seniors celebrated their unity and bond as a class along with their future induction into the ranks of Riverside alumni. The formal ceremony was held in the Sandy Beaver Center Theater in the presence of parents, family and friends. The senior cadets were educated about the symbols contained on the class ring and their relevance to the Academy, as well as over a century of tradition and brotherhood surrounding Riverside’s Corps of Cadets. Much like a graduation ceremony, each senior was individually called onto the stage and presented his ring by the Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Jim Robison, LTC, USA (Ret), or the Commandant of Cadets, LtCol J. Kevin Jarrard, USMCR. The ring ceremony is the first opportunity for cadets to see their class rings. The last member of the class to receive his ring was the Battalion Commander, C/LTC Turner Dowling. As C/LTC Dowling stood on stage in front of his classmates he gave the order: “Gentlemen, you may now wear your rings.” Members of the class of 2012 simultaneously participated in their first wearing of the ring. The class ring was redesigned this year to reflect the original design of the Riverside class ring and looks similar to that of a Service Academy ring. Riverside’s ring is a symbol of excellence that will not only serve as a visual reminder of shared experiences as members of the Corps of Cadets, but will forever link them to the long blue line of Riverside alumni whose ranks they will join in May. This year’s ring ceremony was followed by a senior dinner attended by members of the class of 2012 and their dates. It was held in the picturesque atrium of the Sandy Beaver Center. The celebration moved into the Alumni Hall to kick off the homecoming dance, the culminating event of the week. Ring orders for the class of 2013 will be taken at Spring Parents’ Day on March 30, 2012.

Riverside Ring CeremonyBy Adriane K. Seymour

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YOUR CALENDARS!Homecoming is October 26-28, 2012.

All Alumni are invited to attend. This year’s featured classes will be 1942, 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, and 2002. Online registration for Homecoming begins August 1, 2012.

Register at www.riversidemilitary.com/Alumni

Hotel InformationWe urge you to reserve your hotel rooms as soon as possible.

When making your reservation, make sure to mention the RMA block to utilize the RMA rates.

Holiday Inn • 770.531.0907 • $80.95 - $107 (as of 1/2/12)

Comfort Suites • 678.971.4670:King /Double rooms - $99.99/night (available until 9/20/12)

Hilton Garden Inn • 770.532.3396 • King /Queen rooms - $99/night

GuestHouse Inn and Suites • 770.535.8100$62.99 - $74.99 (as of 1/2/12)

Comments or questions? [email protected]

HOMECOMING2011“Write the Lyrics” Campaign

The RiveRSide miliTARy ACAdemy

fighT SongThe Riverside Military Academy Band is proud to premier the Riverside Military Academy Fight Song composed by renowned composer and arranger Tom Wallace. The Class of 1961 made the RMA Fight Song possible by donating time and funds in honor of their 50th reunion during Homecoming. The music is complete, but the project isn’t finished yet. What’s a fight song without the strong lyrics that unite our school in spirit? We need the help of our Alumni and current seniors to compose lyrics for the Fight Song! Fight Song lyrics should be energetic, strong, and geared toward “fighting” to win. They may include subject matter such as the school mascot, school colors, words about cadets, military terms, etc. It is up to you to make the lyrics unique to RMA and show your school spirit! Digital and hard copies of the sheet music may be requested from Ms. Katy Wilson, RMA Director of Bands, at [email protected]. An audio recording of the fight song is also available on the RMA website or you may scan the QR code on this page to hear the song. All submissions should be turned in to [email protected] by April 1, 2012. A selection committee will review all submissions and choose the winning lyrics. The winner’s name and class year will be forever listed directly below the composer’s name on the RMA Fight Song sheet music and will appear in the upper right hand corner of each sheet. It will read: Lyrics written by (your name), Riverside class of (graduation year).

Who: Riverside military Academy Alumni

and current RmA Seniors

What: Write lyrics for the newly

composed RmA fight Song

When: Submissions due to director of Bands,

ms. Katy Wilson, by April 1, 2012


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HOMECOMING2011E. C. May DedicationLong time RMA commandant and coach, the late E.C. May,

was honored at the dedication of the E.C. May Commandant’s

Lobby during Homecoming 2011 weekend. The opening remarks and welcome were given by LtCol J. Kevin Jarrard, current Riverside Commandant. LtCol Jarrard introduced Errol Bisso, ’61, director of alumni relations, who shared many memories he had of May during his 40 years with Riverside. Other Old Boys who spoke and offered May stories were previous Alumni Council Chairman Bernard Freeman, ’58; Sabin Gianelloni, ’55; and John (Te-Doc) Williams, ’60. Williams read a letter to the audience that was written by the May children, Christine and Cline, ’58. Williams also read a proclamation that was given to May by the Riverside football teams May coached his first two years at Riverside. Closing remarks were given by Col Jim Benson, RMA president, who spoke of the importance of remembering Riverside leaders of the past.

lawrence Baggett, Jr., ’70gerald Bertinot, ’58errol and Barbara Bisso, ’61gary and Tillie Bisso, ’57Joseph Bittker, ’50Sumner Cahoon, ’49C. neal Carter, ’57Charles Cassidy, ’59Carlos and Sandy Cervantes, ’59Conrad Conti, ’58John delcambre, ’66glen ford, ’52Bernard and marcia freeman, ’58Sabin and Patricia gianelloni , ’55Robert greenman, ’58Paul gross, ’57gerald hampton, ’58dennis hite, ’55Stephen huntsman, ’83Karl Katterjohn, ’64fred and nancy Kennedy, ’64William Krein, ’58

Christine maye.C. may, Jr., ’58William mcConnell, ’58Wallace mclendon, ’58ira middleberg, ’66Bud oakey, ’75William obier, iii, ’70michael Rafferty, ’56fred Reimers, ’56John Reimers, ’65frank and Jennie Rikard, ’56Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55e.J. Salcines, ’56leslie Smith, ’63Steve Snider, ’58Richard Tucker, ’60Seth Wagner, ’56 Jeff and Bonnie Weiner, ’66Samuel Weil, ’66gregory and Carole Werd, ’56Tedoc and Carol Williams, ’60Seymour Zuckerman, ’50

Alumni raised over $25,000 to name the commandant’s lobby in memory of e.C. may. Thank you to the following alumni who made this honor possible:

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Cadet Jake Weiner claims Best Drilled Cadet TitleBy Adriane K. Seymour

For the second consecutive year C/SFC Jake Weiner outmaneuvered and outshined over 360 cadets to claim the title Best Drilled Cadet during the 2011 Homecoming Pep Rally. Weiner, a sophomore, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Weiner, ‘66, and Ms. Duchess Weiner of Miami, Florida. He has attended Riverside since his 7th grade year. The youngest of four sons, Weiner comes from a legacy of Riverside men. His father Jeff and two eldest brothers Diego and Fernando graduated from Riverside in ’66, ’09 and ’11 respectively. His brother, C/1SG Max, is currently a junior. Congratulations again to the Best Drilled Cadet C/SFC Jake Weiner.

Alumni Knock-Out Drill CompetitionBy Errol J. Bisso ’61

Prior to the 2011 Homecoming football game, many of the alumni present at the tailgate party entered the Maginnis Field track to participate in the annual alumni knock-out drill competition. Alumni from the years 1940 through 2005 all worked hard to show that they could still do close order drill at the highest level. In the group were many former winners of the alumni competition from previous years, but none could pull off a difficult second win. Senior Army Instructor SGM Jeff Chandler and his staff eliminated the alumni one by one until there was one man remaining – that last alumnus standing was Robert Lindsey, ’80. Congratulations to Robert and all of the alumni who participated in this event!

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HOMECOMING2011

Alumni AWARd

WinneRS

Honorees at the alumni dinner were Errol

Bisso, ’61, who was named Distinguished

Alumnus of the year, and Theodore M.

Lakos, ’49, who was inducted into the

Riverside Military Sports Hall of Fame. Bisso, or “Coach,” as he is called by his former athletes, began his RMA career in 1955 and celebrated his 50th year at Riverside in 2011, first as a cadet and now as wrestling coach, assistant athletic director and director of alumni relations. During his years at Riverside, Bisso has coached track, football, golf and wrestling. He taught social studies in his first job, but after earning his master’s degree, he became Riverside’s guidance counselor. In his coaching career, he has more combined varsity wins than any other coach in the Academy’s history. Bisso was honored at the dinner with toasting and roasting, which included a few tears. Alumni worked together to raise money for a one-of-a-kind RMA ring for Bisso as well as an upcoming trip to the Bahamas for Bisso and “Mama Bisso,” as Barbara is known. Lakos could not attend the dinner, but was honored for his outstanding performance as a starter at Vanderbilt University from 1950-52. Following graduation he was drafted into the National Football League in the 10th round by the Los Angeles Rams.


A highlight of Homecoming 2011 was the awarding of an honorary

RMA diploma to Justin Creech, ’88, by President Jim Benson

almost 25 years after Creech left Riverside. Creech’s tenure as a Riverside cadet was interrupted by a terrible car wreck during his senior year. Creech and fellow cadet Roy Johnson were involved in a wreck in Atlanta the day after the two starting half backs helped defeat Social Circle in a football game. Johnson emerged with a broken ankle while Creech’s injuries were life-threatening. His long hospitalization and recovery from internal and head injuries and broken bones prevented his return to Riverside until March, just weeks before his classmates were scheduled to graduate. While his classmates practiced for graduation, Creech sat on the bleachers in the field house and watched, recalls Coach Errol Bisso, director of alumni relations. “Justin wanted to be back at Riverside with his friends, but there was no way for him to make up the work and graduate,” says Bisso. “It was tough to watch.” At the suggestion of his classmates, many of whom were on hand for the award, Creech was presented an honorary diploma at the alumni dinner. “Justin has been a loyal supporter of Riverside ever since he left,” states Bisso. “Anything we do here, you look around, and Justin is here.” Today Creech lives in Buford, Georgia, and runs a day care business that his parents have owned and operated for many years.

lost domestic AlumniYour help is needed to expand the alumni database! There are currently over 2000 “lost alumni” in the RMA alumni database. These alumni are missing information such as current home address, phone number or email address. Lists of lost alumni from upcoming class reunion years will be posted on the RMA website under the Alumni section. Lost alumni from the Class of 1962 are:

If you or someone you know has valid contact information for any of these lost alumni, please send the information to [email protected]. The first five alumni to provide a valid mailing address, email address And phone number for a lost alumnus will receive an RmA Alumni baseball cap!

Creech ’88 Awarded RMA Honorary Diploma

Arana, HectorArmbruster, JuergenBaruch, Tobias “Toby”Callahan, Alfred “Al”Faulk, Jonathan “Tommy”Giffin, LowellHansbrough, JohnHarris, JeffHouvenaeghel, Albert

Kamenshine, RichardLindsey, JamesLogan, Douglas Manis, BenjaminMartin, GaryMartin-Gerardino, Luis “Lou”McClelland, James “Mac”Miller, CharlesMorris, Phillip

North, Robert “Bob”Palenshus, DouglasPatrick, BenPerry, Robert “Bob”Pipes, CarrollRichmond, SteveRockenbach, DavidRosen, Michael Santoni, Mariano

Scott, Frederick “Freddy”Scott, WilliamShellenberger, JohnSmathers, William “Bill”Smith, JoelVan Der Busch, WilliamVander Weele, Jon

Sign up on RMA’s website to join the Alumni Network. To create an account with RMA:• Click the “Login” button located at the top-right corner of www.riversidemilitary.com• Click “New User Registration”• Fill in your contact information and create a User I.D.• Your request for access will be verified for alumni status. When your request has been

verified, you will receive your account password via e-mail within 1-2 business days.

Don’t have access to the Alumni Database?

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Dear Alumni, Cadets, Parents, and Friends of the Academy:

We study a lot of numbers in the advancement office. Karen Schulze generates a monthly

giving report, Sheryl Protz monitors how many alumni open their quarterly email

newsletters, and Adriane Seymour and Julie Smith watch our Facebook and Twitter fan

bases grow. Every click, swipe, Tweet, and Friend is noted.

Being a fan of words rather than numbers, my eyes sometimes glaze over when I see

spreadsheets and reports. But, I know numbers tell a story just as words do, and here’s

what Riverside’s numbers say to us.

Our database of alumni is growing. As of October 31, we had 4,055 alumni with

valid addresses compared to 3,656 at the same time last year. (Let’s all agree that “valid”

is relative because an address or phone number can change in a day or an hour.) Plus,

it’s hard to crow about that number because the startling counterpoint is there are at

least 1,290 U.S. alumni in the database missing any type of contact information. But,

the number of alumni we are connected to is growing and will continue to grow as the

Alumni Council, alumni, trustees, and staff work together to find lost alumni.

We are liked by 1,900 fans on Facebook as compared to 1,120 in August, 2010.

We tweet with 155 followers on Twitter.

The number of alumni who registered for Homecoming 2011 was 173, an all-time

high! The 1980s get the prize for registering the most graduates from their decade – 70.

Four is the number of years Irwin Molasky, ’45, attended Riverside, and 66 is the

number of years since he has had contact with his alma mater. You can read about his

remarkable career as a builder, developer, and philanthropist in Las Vegas on page 33.

And the number of alumni who opened their email newsletter last quarter? Thirty

two percent or 667 alumni out of 2,085 addresses (a number we will work to grow).

That’s a look at Riverside by the numbers… now go enjoy reading about it!

Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

Vice President for Advancement

Riverside by the numbers:

• 4,055 alumni in database

• 1,900 fans on Facebook

• 155 followers on Twitter

• 173 registered alumni for Homecoming 2011


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Your Gifts to Riverside Make a Difference in the Lives of Cadets, Faculty and Staff.

To give examples of what donations to Riverside fund, consider some of the projects that

YOU – parents, alumni and friends – have made happen since January 2011.

• Teachers and cadets benefited from a $25,000 gift to outfit classrooms with projectors and ActivSlates and hubs to maximize the already existing ActivBoards. This new teaching technology, including faculty training, keeps cadets engaged in the classroom.

• Pull-up bars in a dedicated “fitness plaza” near the barracks mean that cadets will strengthen their upper bodies quickly. Made possible by the gift of a parent, the bars will accommodate 25 cadets at a time.

• New maps bring the world into the social studies classrooms.

• The envy of every staff person on campus, the IMac in the video/ computer lab enables staff and cadets to create professional-grade videos of football games, fine arts programs and other records of cadet life to share with you.

• Band members prepared for the school year at Riverside’s first annual band camp made possible by donations from parents and friends. Professional musicians were hired to assist Katy Wilson, RMA band director.

• Speaking of music, donations from the class of ’61 funded the writing of the music for RMA’s new fight song. Read more about this on page 25.

• Want to leave a legacy? Riverside’s planned giving website, www.riversidemilitary.com/plannedgiving, provides professional information on leaving RMA in your will. The website subscription was made possible by an alumnus gift.

• The athletic department has benefited from gifts totaling over $100,000 to upgrade the baseball field, create a lacrosse practice wall, resurface five tennis courts and purchase tennis ball machines.

• Gifts of services and equipment are also valuable. One alumnus transports his company’s lawn and field equipment to aerate the athletic fields each year. One parent donated gifts of energy-saving equipment from his company, which in turn saves RMA hundreds of dollars. Another parent donates carpet from his company.

• Parents and alumni donated more than $160,000 toward Riverside’s technology upgrade, which is still in progress. Switches, routers and servers have all been upgraded.

• Maintenance to RMA’s beautiful campus continues because of gifts to the annual fund.

Thank you!

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“ I owe my demeanor and whatever good qualities I have to Riverside. It made me independent...it taught me to think on my feet.”

– Irwin Molasky, ’45


Irwin Molasky, a 1945 Riverside graduate,

credits the principles and discipline instilled

upon him in the blue ridge mountains of

Georgia for his success in a long and varied

career that spans real estate development,

film and television entertainment, hospitality,

advertising and professional sports. Considered one of the most prolific real estate developers in the country, the majority of Molasky’s work can be found in California and Las Vegas, Nevada, his hometown since 1951. His mark can be found in all aspects of design and development from residential to office buildings, malls and shopping centers, commercial, healthcare, aviation, hospitality, multifamily and mixed use. He and business partner Merv Adelson were responsible for the city’s first private hospital, the 688-bed Sunrise Hospital Surgical Center and Medical Center; Paradise Palms, the area’s first master-planned community, which captured national honors; seven golf courses and their surrounding communities; many thousands of apartment communities; the first high-rise office building in downtown Las Vegas, Bank of America Plaza; and the design and development of the state’s first and largest enclosed shopping mall, the 1,350,000-square-foot Boulevard Mall. In addition, Molasky brought to Nevada many new nationally known retailers such as Sears, Broadway Department Stores, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble. “I had a very happy home life, but I wanted to learn and have a better education. I also wanted to learn leadership qualities, though I didn’t know to call it that back then”, said Molasky. Every year the young Molasky eagerly returned to school and became the valedictorian, historian and president of the Horton Society. He spent five years at Riverside before graduating in 1945. Following Riverside, Molasky had an honor graduate appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, but instead spent one year at Ohio State before moving to Southern California to construct buildings. He built his first five-unit apartment complex in Califor-nia when he was 18. He also served in the Army in the Field Artil-lery. He then moved to Las Vegas in 1951 to take advantage of other construction opportunities; the population was 25,000, and three-party phone lines were in use. Today the population is 2,000,000. A true community leader, Molasky and Adelson were key figures in the development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, through a donation of 45 prime acres of land. In 1981, Molasky formed and became the founding chairman of the UNLV Foundation, which raised more than $700 million to provide student and faculty support.

When Adelson’s father, Nathan Adelson, died after a difficult fight with cancer, Molasky and Adelson investigated a program in England where people were taught how to live their last years with dignity. The Nathan Adelson Hospice was created to serve the ter-minally ill, regardless of their ability to pay. The hospice takes care of more than 500 patients per day, and Molasky continues to serve on its board of directors. Molasky was a co-founder and served as an officer for the board of directors of Lorimar Entertainment, a conglomerate of television, broadcasting, and print media. Lorimar is perhaps best known for the hit television shows “The Waltons,” “Dallas” and “Knots Landing” as well as the Academy Award-winning motion pictures “An Officer and A Gentleman” and “Being There.” Around this same time period, he and his business partners owned one of the largest advertising agencies in the country, Bozell Jacobs Kenyon and Eckard, and shaped the brands Chrysler and American Airlines. His love of race horses took him into the world of professional sports. Thanks to many champions like Kona Gold, the world’s fastest sprinter and winner of the 2000 Breeder’s Cup in record time at Churchill Downs, Molasky has walked into the winners circle many times. Molasky and his partners designed and built the world famous LaCosta Hotel and Spa on 6,000 acres of land in San Diego. Its golf courses were the sponsor to one of golf ’s most prestigious competitions, The Tournament of Champions. Today Molasky, 84, works daily from the 17th floor of the prominent Molasky Corporate Center, Las Vegas’ first and largest LEED certified Gold building. In the past three years, the company has focused on building federal projects nationwide. Their most recent building dedication was in St. Louis, Missouri. The National Personnel & Records Center for the National Archives houses all military records, from George Patton to Elvis Presley to present military personnel. Current construction projects include four field offices for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Portland, Cincinnati, Minneapolis and San Diego. Molasky’s first loves are his wife, Susan, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his passion for them is evidenced by framed photos throughout his office. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows in his office he can see the entire city that he has called home for 60 years, but he credits Riverside with building his life as a man. “I owe my demeanor and whatever good qualities I have to Riverside,” stated Molasky, who has been quoted as saying about his military school education, “It made me independent.” “I think fondly of Riverside; it taught me to think on my feet,” said Molasky.

iRWin molASKy, ’45:

A lifeTime of dReAmS ReAliZed, ThAnKS in PART To RiveRSideBy Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE


In August, the Valdosta gathering

was hosted by Lawrence Baggett,

’70, at the Old South BBQ House

in Valdosta, Georgia. Alumni who were in attendance included

Wade Aycock, ’57, with his wife, Betty Aycock; Bob Brabham, ’56, with his wife, Marybeth Brabham; Warren Gardner,’71, with his wife, Missy Gardner; Jim Holland, ’60; Dan Hildreth, ’57; Coy Stuart, ’75; Pat Higdon, ’57, with his wife, Roslyn Higdon; and Joe Glen Smith, ’55. They reminisced about their days together at Riverside by sharing stories of their experience as students. When the alumni stories were over, Riverside Director of Alumni Relations Errol Bisso, ’61, introduced the vice president for advancement, Amanda Griffin, who spoke about her responsibilities at Riverside. Ms. Griffin was followed by Col Jim Benson who spoke about his position as RMA President and his aspirations for the future of Riverside. Our host, Mr. Baggett, ’70, arranged a surprise appearance by the Valdosta State color guard, in full uniform, to present the colors. To conclude the alumni gathering, Mr. Baggett arranged for one of the Valdosta students to play Taps.

River Rats Gather in Valdosta, Georgia

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ALUMNI:You are invited to go South with RMA!Snow birds, locals, visitors – come and reconnect with RMA

at two upcoming reunions in Miami and Cancun

Visit www.riversidemilitary.com/alumni for details.

MIAMI, FLORIDAThursday, February 23, 20127 – 10 p.m.Casa Juancho2436 S. W. 8th Street, MiamiHost: Felipe Valls, ‘50

CANCUN, MEXICOFriday – Sunday, April 27-29, 2012Hosts: Ruban Barahona, ’89; Felix Gonzalez, ’86; Fredy Marrufo, ‘90


An Alumnus Rediscovers RiversideBy Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

John (Jack) Paul Jones, ’38, and his wife, Sandra, will be special

guests of Riverside at Spring Parents’ Weekend, March 29–30. Jones, a Memphis native, attended Riverside for two years and graduated in 1938. He went on to a distinguished career in journalism and law. Jack’s family founded The Daily News 125 years ago in Memphis., TN. The newspaper is still in the family and run today by Jones’ son, Peter Schutt. Following Riverside, Jones graduated from Vanderbilt University where he edited the school newspaper. He served a brief tour in the Navy as captain of a wooden boat and was a submarine chaser between Staten Island, New York and the Dry Tortugas in the Keys. Upon completion of his duties, he attended and graduated from the University of Virginia’s law school. Until recently, Jones thought Riverside had closed. However, while attending the Pritikin Center in Miami last summer, Jack and Sandra Jones shared a dinner table with Paul Gross, RMA alumnus and board chairman and his wife. Jones mentioned attending Riverside, and Gross immediately said he had also attended one year. An animated conversation ensued. Jones was surprised to learn that RMA is very much alive and well in Gainesville, Georgia, and only the Hollywood, Florida campus had closed in 1984. Jones has since become reacquainted with his alma mater and is looking forward to receiving the pass in review at the parents’ day parade with Col. Jim Benson, RMA president. An avid fan of the Memphis Grizzlies and the UVA basketball team, Jones is the namesake of the John Paul Jones Arena, a 15,000-seat special events center on the UVA campus. Home to UVA basketball, the arena is simply known as “the Jack.” The naming of the arena was made possible as “a simple act of love” by Jones’ son, Paul Tudor Jones II, who is also a UVA graduate.Welcome back to Riverside, Jack and Sandra!

Spottswood Memorialized in key WestRMA graduate, the late John Maloney Spottswood, ’38, was honored in his hometown of Key West, FL, recently with a memorial bust in Key West’s Memorial Sculpture Garden. Spottswood served as sheriff for 11 years and as a state senator from

1963-1967. He introduced the bill that created Florida Keys Community College. His business ventures in Key West include establishing the county’s first radio station in 1945 and the first cable station in 1957. He died in 1975 as the largest landowner in Key West. Spottswood was a personal friend of President Harry Truman who made 11 trips during his presidency to the Little White House in Key West.

Upcoming Alumni SocialsMark your calendars to attend one of these upcoming alumni socials to reconnect with your classmates. More details will be posted at www.riversidemilitary.com/alumni when event specifics are finalized.

Dallas, TXMarch 23-24, 2012Hosts: Brad Munn, ‘89, David Mandt, ‘61

Charlotte, NC April 21, 2012

Lynchburg, VAMay 18-20, 2012Hosts: Bud Oakey, ‘75, Herb Miller, ‘61

knoxville, TN August 31- September 3, 2012Hosts: Dan Rawls, ‘85, Seth Judd, ‘87

Atlanta, GAAlumni will host monthly meetings. Please contact Steve Vandekreke, ’86 at [email protected] for more information.


P. Alexander Fraser of Atlanta has stepped down as chairman of the RMA

Board of Trustees, but remains on the board. The new chairman is Paul A.

Gross, ’56, who was elected a trustee in 2009. (Read Mr. Gross’ letter to

the Riverside family on page 5.) Bernard (Bernie) M. Freeman, ’58, served on the board the last two years as chairman of the Alumni Council. Last October, Mr. Freeman’s term as chairman of the council ended, and the board of trustees elected him a trustee in full. Two new trustees are Daniel G. “Bud” Oakey, ’75, who joins the board as chairman of the Alumni Council, and

Stephen T. (Terry) Clontz, current parent of an RMA cadet.

Changes to the RMA Board of Trustees

Stephen T. (Terry) ClontzMr. Clontz is a veteran in the telecoms industry with over 38 years of experience. He began his career as an engineer with Southern Bell in 1973 and has worked interna-tionally for the past

24 years. He lives in Atlanta and stewards the North American and European Telecoms investments for Singapore Technologies Telemedia. Following Southern Bell, he moved to the new subsidiary, BellSouth International, in 1987, where he eventually served as president-Asia/Pacific Region. He served as CEO and president of New York based IPC Information Systems Inc., a global leader in specialized voice trading systems for the financial industry. Mr. Clontz moved to Singapore in January 1999 to head the start-up venture, StarHub, which became the second largest telecommunications company in Singapore. He retired from StarHub in 2009 and remains a non-executive member of the board. He serves as the non-executive chairman of InterDigital Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:IDCC), which invents and licenses wireless technologies. In 2005, he was appointed to the board of Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX), and in 2004 he joined Global Crossing’s executive committee of the board. He also serves as a

non-executive director for Eircom Limited, Ireland’s largest telecommunications operator and as an advisory board member for Borderless HealthCare Group (Singapore). Mr. Clontz and his wife, Chris, are the parents of C/SGT Tyler Clontz. Mrs. Clontz serves as a class representative and volunteer at Riverside.

Daniel G. Oakey, ‘75Mr. Oakey of Richmond, VA, is Chairman and Managing Director of Advantus Strategies, LLC. He specializes in assisting and growing strategic business relationships with

local, state, and federal governments, crisis public relations and influencing public policy issues impacting clients. Mr. Oakey has been an active participant in numerous transportation projects and economic development issues throughout Virginia over the last 20 years and has represented business interests before the Virginia General Assembly since 1989 and previously represented economic development interests before Louisiana’s legislature and administration. Mr. Oakey’s extensive communications background includes serving as Louisiana Press Secretary for former President George Bush’s 1988 election campaign. He also served as a member of Virginia Governor

James S. Gilmore, III’s transition team responsible for initial public policy recommendations concerning the Virginia Department of Transportation. He is a 1975 graduate of Riverside.

Four Join Riverside’s Board of VisitorsNew members have been named to the RMA Board of Visitors. The purpose of the board is to assist the president and the trustees in the achievement of the Academy’s mission. The board is a non-policy making entity which meets twice a year to offer collective wisdom and counsel and to hear briefs from department heads.

Eleanor Parkes, Nashville, TN

Clark Wiese, Custer, WA

Ray Fordyce, Roswell, GA

Robert Eidson, Gainesville, GA

To read more about all of

the RMA trustees, visit

www.riversidemilitary.com,

and click the About Riverside

tab at the top of the page.


CADET LEADERS: WhERE ARE ThEy NoW?

Henry L. Roediger III, ’65, nicknamed Roddy

since birth, liked the look of the Riverside

school catalog that was mailed to his family’s

home in Virginia every year. His father, Henry L. Roediger, Jr., graduated from Riverside in 1937. The catalog showed up annually, presumably as a result. Roddy reports that he browsed through it each year, and then one day he decided (at the grand age of 13) that he would like to try it. “Riverside looked exciting; I liked the idea of going to Florida in the winter,” said Roediger. “I expressed an interest in going. My father was really surprised, but he took me down to Gainesville in the summer of 1961. No cadets were there, but we met with Col. Mooney and others. I decided I would go.” Roediger entered Riverside having just turned 14, arriving on the train from Danville, VA. Like most cadets, he wondered in that first week if he had made a “tragic mistake.” He stuck with his decision and graduated four years later as valedictorian and battalion commander. His good grades and deportment helped him rise through the ranks rather quickly, and he often found himself in charge of older students. He says that the experience was a crucible which helped him develop leadership skills that have been useful his whole life. Today, Roediger is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Following his graduation from Riverside, Roediger graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University with a B.A. in psychology. He went on to attend graduate school at Yale University and received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology in 1973. His teaching career began at Purdue University, where he stayed 15 years, including a three-year visiting professorship at the University of Toronto. Following an additional eight years at Rice University, he accepted the position of Chair of the Psychology Department at Washington University in St. Louis. In 2003, he became Dean of Academic Planning in Arts and Sciences, and he is currently a Faculty Fellow in the Provost’s office. He continues his research and teaching while performing some administrative work. Roediger’s research centers on human learning and memory. He has published over 200 articles and chapters on various aspects of memory, including the development of false memories. He has served in editorial capacities with numerous academic journals and has co-authored three textbooks. He was elected president of the

Association for Psychological Science in 2003, and he is a fellow of the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences among other organizations. In 2004, Roediger received a doctor of social sciences honoris causa from Purdue University. His colleagues published a Festschrift (a volume of writings by various authors created as a tribute) in 2007 to honor him. In May 2012, he will receive the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science for a “lifetime of significant intellectual contributions to the basic science of psychology.” Roediger is an avid reader and traveler. He and his wife, Kathleen McDermott, go to several different countries every year. He has two children, Kurt (26, a graduate of Brown University) and Rebecca (25, a graduate of Stanford University). Both live in New York City. Roediger left Riverside in 1965 with a skill that has served him well over the years. “I learned how to deal with every kind of person. That has helped me my whole life. I went to Riverside with some really smart guys as well as many from challenged backgrounds. In the early 1960s, I became friends with some who were refugees from Cuba and were learning about the military in hopes of retaking their country. At Riverside, I learned how to size people up and how to deal with them.” Roediger made life-long friends at Riverside, and he is still in touch with some of the cadets from that time. “Guys from my era went on to do all kinds of things. Jim Hall is an English professor and writes great novels. Roddy Reed, my roommate, became a potter and his work appears in major museums. Many others went into military careers. Riverside is good preparation for all walks of life.”

by Amanda K. Griffin, CFRE

“ I learned how to deal with every kind of person.

That has helped me my whole life.” – Henry L. Roediger III, ’65

Alumnus Roediger Credits Riverside for Lifetime of Success


January 1, 2012

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends of RMA,

As the new chairman of the Riverside Alumni Council, I have given much thought to “What do we

do next and what can we accomplish?” I’ve heard from many alumni, and I have and will continue

to seek out the opinions of others to find answers to these questions.

Much has happened at Riverside during the past two-plus years under the leadership of

Dr. Benson. He has brought back a military-style education. Our young cadets wear their uniforms

proudly, look you straight in the eye, are polite, respectful, and understand the importance of “Yes

Sir” or “No Ma’am.” Dr. Benson has brought a renewed focus on our Riverside. Over the past two

decades the popularity of America’s military academies has diminished. It has become more difficult

to sustain these excellent “centers for character and leadership development.” We have been

fortunate that Riverside has survived these turbulent times and is growing.

In this spirit of new energy and focus, we, the council and the alumni, will center our attention

on providing a more meaningful involvement of the alumni we have contact information for, find

alumni who have become lost over time and better utilize our resources to help recruit more young

men to Riverside.

Riverside has meant much to many of us. For me it is the basis of my successes and maybe my

intolerance for mediocrity. It is the home of my youth, my inquisitiveness and many life-long

friendships. I, as have many of our alumni, learned to be part of a team and to function as a part

of that team even though I may be independent of it.

We have a revitalized RMA that is eager to grow and put the next generation of leaders, our

young cadets, into the world. As your Riverside Alumni Chair, I recognize that many of us were

taught not to look back but to go forward in life. General Beaver felt his job was done with us when

we left, and it was time for the next generation of cadets.

Times have changed, and as alumni we are needed back. And many of us want to be back. It

is my hope that we can build our brotherhood into an alumni involvement that brings more of us

back together; that we have great fun in doing so; that we involve ourselves in the growth of the

Academy to help today’s youth to become tomorrow’s leaders; that we help build a foundation for

the legacy to continue; and that we all know in our own little way we made a difference in doing so.

As alumni, how can you get involved? Help us find our lost and missing brothers, or organize a

reunion in your area, and make sure you come to next year’s reunion. In the coming weeks you will

hear more about council committees and how you can participate. I have clearly heard you say that

you want to be involved, and you want to reconnect with fellow River Rats. The question for you is

what do you want out of Riverside today, and how can your involvement be meaningful to you?

Please tell us. You can reach me at [email protected] or Coach Errol Bisso at

[email protected]. Let’s have some fun, and let’s make a difference.

Bud Oakey, ‘75


Nominate a Young Alumnus

Riverside is seeking nominations for Young Alumnus of the Year.

Honorees will be recognized during Homecoming 2012. The Young Alumnus of the Year recognition is new to Riverside. Nominees should be 35 years of age or younger and have distinguished themselves in career achievements and/or in service to RMA. Nominations may be self-made or otherwise and should include sufficient documentation to show evidence why the nominee should be considered. All nominations will be reviewed in the spring by a committee comprised of the RMA president, vice president for advancement, director of alumni relations and the chairman of the alumni council. The award recipient will be notified in June of their selection to receive this award. Please send letters of nomination to: The Office of the President, Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2012.

My nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year is:

This nominee is deserving because:

My name is:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Email:

Phone:

Each nomination may be accompanied by additional information about the nominee, if available. Not all awards will be awarded every year.

Please mail your nomination by April 1, 2012 to: The office of the President, RmA, 2001 Riverside dr., gainesville, gA 30501. if you have questions, please call vice President for Advancement Amanda griffin at 770-538-2924.


ATTENTION GEORGIA TAXPAYERS:

Make a difference in the life of a Riverside cadet through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program!Since 2009 Georgia taxpayers have been able to contribute scholarship funds to Riverside Military Academy through GOAL and earn a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state tax returns while benefiting scholarship recipients at RMA.Contributing to GOAL is easy:

1. Complete the GOAL Contribution form.

2. Sign and date Part C of the 2012 IT-QEE-TP1 tax form.*

3. Write a check payable to the “Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program.”

4. Mail to: Riverside Military Academy, Office of Advancement 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501

* Visit the “Georgia GOAL” tab under the Giving section of Riverside’s website to print out the forms for 2012.

Robert and Elison Atkinson, ’73James and Mary Benson*Kendrick BlackstockMrs. Jerry Blackstock*Michael and Tara BlackstockBrian and Kristin DanielJay L. ElrodThomas and Angela Finn*Raymond and Nila Fordyce, ’61*Alec and Shelia Fraser*Casey and Susan Graybeal*Amanda Griffin*Thomas Hill, ’60*Jeffrey and Bonnie Hinkle*David and Linda HockGerard and Charlene Kaiser*Dan and Kathryn Kaufman

Steven and Dawn Keig*Jason and Chi KindlandWalter and Valeria Krasnansky*Jim and Lyn LaValleeDick and Patti LunaMatthew and Bethany MagnusAnthony and Patricia Manzo*Christopher and Dena Manzo*Dick NicholsAllen and Meg NivensRick Owens and Kari Blaho-Owens*Marja Robinson*Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55*David and Karen SchulzePegge Marriott Sheffield*Wayne and Shawn Wunderlich*

*denotes a contributor both this year and last year

The Georgia state tax credit program that benefits Riverside and other independent schools with scholarship dollars is proving popular. During 2011, the $50 million cap was reached in November, and a number of Riverside supporters were declined. We encourage you to apply early in 2012 and beat the fourth quarter rush! Contact Karen Schulze, Riverside GOAL Contribution Coordinator, at 770-532-6251, ext. 4506 or [email protected] for step-by-step assistance.

GOAL Donor Recognition

Give the gift of the Riverside experience to a

deserving Georgia cadet!

2009 - $33,850 2010 - $77,200 2011 - $62,5502012: $100,000 RMA Goal


ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Baseball• ATEC Rookie Machine: $1,400 Provides batting and fielding practice on almost every type of ball imaginable

• Tarps for pitcher’s mound and home plate: $500 (Both)

• Gas grill and refrigerator for concession stand: $400

Contact: Coach mike hutch, 770-532-6251, ext. 2252

Swimming• 2 large capacity Storline reels for lane

lines: $1,725.72/each Storage reels promote longevity of lane lines, which are presently stored laying loosely on deck.

• Laptop computer to run the Hy-Tek meet management program: $700 Meet management will benefit from a dedicated laptop with sufficient memory to run the Hy-Tek software – a laptop not shared with academic related programs.

• RMA natatorium record board: $1,700 A quality record board would add consider-ably to the aesthetics of the natatorium and build team spirit.

Contact: Coach mark Paglia, 770-532-6251, ext. 2151

Wrestling (Naming Opportunity)• Wrestling facility: $250,000.00 Steel and brick practice facility with temperature control and restrooms.

• Upgrades to current dressing room (increased storage): $2,500

Contact: Coach errol Bisso, 770-532-6251, ext. 2132

Basketball• Flat Screen TV for game film: $500

Contact: Ron Smith, 770-532-6251, ext. 2154

Football• New home/away uniforms (jersey and

pants): $15,000

• 5 Revolution speed helmets: $1,250

• 5 Riddell Power Pack Shoulder Pads: $1,000

• CoachComm headsets: $3,500 (Will sell the set that we have to help with cost)

Contact: Coach Sheldon Ward, 770-532-6251, ext. 2133

Crew• 10 Concept2 rowing machines:

$10,000

Contact: Coach Bill morgan, 770-532-6251, ext. 2321

Fitness• Marpo Kinetic rope machines V250

series: $3,850/each (we need three)Total body workout in 10 minutes.

Contact: Sgm Jorge Sosa, 770-532-6251, ext. 2112

Tennis• Matching opportunity to complete

resurfacing of existing courts: $12,000

Contact: Parent liaison Chris Clontz, (770) 410-7579

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT • American Heritage College Dictionary @ $20 each; one classroom set for each English room; 18 X 7 rooms = 126 X $20 = $2,520 + $200 shipping $2,720 Total

• New Algebra I books in order to return to teaching the discrete math sequence; approximate cost of the text is $100 each X 60 cadets = $6,000; two classroom sets of 18 each: 36 X $100 = $3,600 $9,600 Total

• Complete ActivSlate project by adding 16 more to the 13 we have purchased, which will make every classroom equipped with Activ technology. 16 X $400 = $6400 + $600 for brackets and accessories $7,000 Total

• New English grammar and literature books in various grades: $10,000

Contact: Academic dean Jim Robison, 678-696-2085

COMMANDANT• USMC Obstacle Course: $25,000

Approximately 80 yards long, the combina-tion of climbing, jumping and running provides a physically and mentally challeng-ing workout utilizing both upper and lower body strength, mastery of specific techniques and cardiovascular endurance. The “Double-O-Course” test is a memorable graded event for all Marine officers during their training.

Having such a course on campus at Riverside would strengthen and enhance the existing physical training regimen. It would be used regularly under the supervision of TAC Officers and by other teams as a conditioning tool to improve overall athleticism.

Contact: lt Col Kevin Jarrard, 770-538-2180

LIBRARYA list of 15 books is needed to add to our library collection (Georgia History, Applied and Social Sciences, and American History). These books range in cost from $40 to $200.

Contact: librarian Jane halliley, 770-532-6251, ext. 2147

FINE ARTSPerforming Arts• Teacher Grade Clavinova: $7,000 The two student Clavinovas were purchased with the hope of eventually adding the teacher model. Functions needed from a higher model instrument include the ability to transpose more voices and the capacity to save music. Currently relying on personal equipment or using less efficient methods to achieve the same results.

• New scrim : $1,500 The scrim is a special drop used in theatrical performances. When lit from the front, it appears solid and reflects light; when lit from behind, it is transparent. We used our home-made scrim, which has two large visible seams in it, during a recent production.

Contact: leanne Kinney, performing arts teacher, 770-532-6251, ext. 2326

Band• 8 Yamaha Student Model Alto

Saxophones: $1095 each

• 5 Cannonball Pro-level Alto Saxophones: $1749 each

• 3 Cannonball Vintage Tenor sax, brute finish: $1849 each

• 2 Yamaha YBS 62 Baritone Sax: $7,000 each

• 4 Bach Strad 42T Trombones with Thayer Valve: $3700 each

• 1 Timpani Drum repair and overhaul: $2,000

• Auxiliary Percussion (Castenets, Concert Toms, rainstick, bell tree, etc): $8,000 total

• 2 Yamaha Marching Tenor Drums: $6,000 total

• 1 Fox Model 51 Bassoon: $5,000

• 1 Fox Model 222 Bassoon: $6,000

• 3 Buffett Clarinets E11: $2,000 each

Total: approximately $85,000

Contact: Katy Wilson, band director, 770-532-6251, ext. 2145

Visual Arts • Wood working studio: $50,000 to $60,000 (equipment and materials)

• Digital Studio: $25,000 to $30,000 (equipment: hardware and software)

• Stone for Carving: $5,000 to $10,000

• Stone Carving tools: $1,000

• Canopy(s) for outdoor stone carving 6 @ $300 each: $1800

• Wax for bronze casting: $500

Contact: mitch freeman, visual arts teacher, 770-532-6251, ext. 2322

TECHNOLOGY(Replacement of Staff/Faculty Computers)• 24 Dell Optiplex 390 desktop

computers : $15,216

• 1 Dell Optiplex 390 desktop computer (power user): $699

• 1 Dell Latitude E6520 laptop: $1,072

• 4 Apple iPads (for Admissions and Advancement): $3,595

Contact: executive officer Tony fritchle, 770-532-6251, ext. 2642

CAMPUS VISIONARY PROJECTS• Crew team venue on Lake Lanier

RMA has an opportunity to create a “Rowing Center for Excellence” due to our proximity to Lake Lanier and the renewed interest from the public in the sport. Nearby colleges (North Georgia College and State University and Brenau University) have both expressed interest in partnering with RMA or the North Georgia Rowing Association. With the Olympic rowing venue close by (Clarks Bridge), a Rowing Center for Excellence at RMA would provide a world-class location for practicing and housing visiting teams as well as facilitating the success of our own program. Phase I would consist of acquiring the 2.5 acre site for approximately $125,000.

Contact: President Jim Benson, 770-538-2191

Riverside Military Academy Needs ListThe following list identifies unbudgeted needs to improve RMA programs and the quality of the RMA education.

Steven and Dawn Keig*Jason and Chi KindlandWalter and Valeria Krasnansky*Jim and Lyn LaValleeDick and Patti LunaMatthew and Bethany MagnusAnthony and Patricia Manzo*Christopher and Dena Manzo*Dick NicholsAllen and Meg NivensRick Owens and Kari Blaho-Owens*Marja Robinson*Barney and Shari Rothgery, ’55*David and Karen SchulzePegge Marriott Sheffield*Wayne and Shawn Wunderlich*

*denotes a contributor both this year and last year

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A D VA N C E M E N T

Class Announcements:

Class of 1946Aureo B. garcia-Bulls has been married for 55 years to Elsie Sanchez. They have six children, two of whom attended RMA (Ricardo and Luis). He is currently a retired physician living in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Class of 1950William masters worked for the Army for over 30 years as a civilian aeronautical engineer.

Class of 1951leonard Kolod just made a round trip between Los Angeles and Cleveland by motorcycle to attend his 60th “Class of ’51” high school reunion. It was the sixth time he has made this cross-country trip by motorcycle for the reunions which are held every five years. Kolod attended RMA for only his 7th grade year.

Class of 1955Sabin gianelloni, along with his son, John Gianelloni, ’94, former Riverside Battalion Commanders, marched in the Atlanta Veteran’s Day Parade behind the RMA Corps. They walked the parade route with the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association. Sabin is a Vietnam veteran.

Class of 1956Bob Brabham of Valdosta, GA, is completing the libretto and songs for a stage musical about the life of Betty James, whose husband created the Slinky toy. Betty’s story begins as an orphan, her eventual love and marriage to Dick James, followed by heart ache, divorce, bankruptcy and finally her determined effort to keep Slinky alive. Her tenacity propelled Slinky into the Toy Hall of Fame and the Smithsonian Institute. Brabham became acquainted with the story while creating commercials for Slinky. He has written screenplays, including “Commando-Tuff” about four unlikely cadets who form a small unit to help each survive the jolt from civilian pleasures to the rough and tumble life at Riverside. Bob has also written television jingles and music for the Spinners and Charlie Rich, and he has also produced training and safety videos. He graduated from The Art Center College of Design (then in L.A.) in Illustration, studied drums and music at Drum City in Santa Monica and completed a degree in radio and television from the University of Georgia. Bob is married to Marbeth and they have three grown children.

Class of 1968Allan h. Bissinger, of New Orleans, along with five members of the Bissinger family, received the Tzedakah Award, the highest honor the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana can bestow. The award recognizes the qualities of justice and righteousness. The award was presented at the foundation’s annual event.

Tom oosterhoudt is publisher and editor of Conch Color in Key West, FL. Oosterhoudt moved to Key West in 1998 and started the successful weekly newspaper known for its all-color content. Oosterhoudt, pictured with Amanda Griffin, Riverside’s vice president for advancement, has publicized Riverside’s selection of Key West native Cadet Turner Dowling as battalion commander. Oosterhoudt’s home and office are in the historic Casa Antigua, the first island residence of Ernest Hemingway. Prior to moving to Key West, Oosterhoudt worked in Atlanta in marketing and publishing. Check out Conch Color at www.conchcolor.com

Class of 1974Captain Charles Cook, Army Reserve Medical Command, wrote an article for the Spring 2011 issue of Warrior Medic magazine. The article, entitled “The Best Job You Never Knew Existed,” focused on the benefits of serving as a Military Academy Liaison Officer. Cook is an admissions officer at West Point Military Academy.

Class of 1984Jerry horner, (Major DeKalb County Police Department), recently graduated from the FBI National Academy 244th Session. The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement leaders that serves to improve the administration of justice.

Class of 1991Adam P. Blocker, CPT US Army, and the former Ms. Meg McKim, were married on October 8, 2011, at United Wesleyan Methodist Church on Saint Simons Island, GA.

Class of 1994John e. gianelloni, MAJ US Army, was

promoted to Commander of 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (A) on August 26.

Class of 2000Steven l. Pugh, CPT. USAF, graduated from the National Security Agency’s Computer Network Operations Development Program (CNODP) on June 24. He was promoted to Commander of the 315th Network Warfare Squadron, Detachment 2, in San Antonio, Texas on July 18. In November, his article, “A Top-Secret Smartphone Could Become Reality”, was published in SIGNAL magazine.

Class of 2005Christopher Briasco graduated Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) at Ft. Rucker on Oct. 5, 2011.

ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

Class of 2009Tersoo uhaa, starting RB for the Furman Paladins, played in the FCS Senior Scout Bowl in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Saturday December 17th at Doug Shaw Stadium. This game served to showcase the graduating senior talent of FCS level of NCAA football. Ninety

players comprised the two teams in a North vs. South all-star game format. Pictured with Tersoo is Paladin teammate JR Colton Keig, ’10 taken during the 2011 season. Uhaa was also featured on the cover of the October 22 Paladin’s football program cover.

Tyler Perry, ’09 graduated from Air Force Basic at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX as Airman First Class on September 30, 2011. Shown left are his parents and classmate Luca Inghilleri, ’09.

Class of 2010daniel danz is currently a second year Sports Management major at The University of Georgia. He was recently elected to an officer position within his fraternity and is actively involved in two student

organizations (Student Alumni Association and UGA HEROs). He also made Deans List for his academic performance in the spring.

dylen Setzekorn was featured on ESPN.com as a recent recruit to The Citadel basketball team. The Citadel’s coach, Chuck Drisell was quoted calling him “a good shooter and one of the team’s most athletic players”.

Current West Point cadets and RMA alumni together in Grant Hall at USMA-West Point: from left to right: Fernando O. Weiner (USMA 2015/RMA 2011), son of Jeff and Bonnie Weiner, Miami, FL; Sebastian Michael Mims (USMA 2014/RMA 2009), step-son of Birgit Clager of North Carolina; Zachary Anderson (USMA 2016/RMA 2010) (currently attending USMAPS), son of James Anderson, Atlanta, GA; CPT Charles H. Cook,’71 and Adam Stokes (USMA 2015/RMA 2010), son of Desiree & Ron Stokes, Atlanta, GA.


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A D VA N C E M E N T

TapsPaul T. Abelmann, ’41 (5/14/2011)

Chester B. Adams, ’62 (3/12/2011)

Miguel V. Bacallao, ’42 (10/12/2010)

James D. Bates, ’46 (10/1/2011)

Karl Bishopric, ’41 (3/23/2011)

Marvin R. Boyce, ’42 (6/20/2011)

Jerome I. Brisman, ’48 (12/27/2010)

M. Bernie Coalson, ’63 (10/5/2010)

Solomon J. Epstein, ’48 (5/11/2011)

Bernard G. Fazzio, 1958-60 (7/30/2011)

Robert D. Feltzin, 1958-59 (4/24/2011)

Jerome Greenbaum, ‘48 (2/9/2011)

James A. Holm, ’41 (4/3/2009)

Charles A. Hustmyre, ’62 (2/20/2011)

John W. Jacobs, Jr., ’40 (11/23/2011)

James H. King, ’59 (1/10/2011)

Joseph Koster, ’53 (5/11/2011)

Floyd M. Kraemer, ’48 (9/18/2011)

E. Eugene Lasserre, ’39 (2/17/2010)

Marvin V. Lefkoff, ’48 (10/19/2011)

George T. Marchmont, ’42 (3/16/2011)

Robert J. Marks, ’71 (3/13/2010)

William Morris, ’58 (11/11/2011)

Eldon L. Neff, ’42 (1/13/2011)

Alvin S. Nuckolls, Jr., 1936-37 (10/16/2011)

Howard J. Ramagli, Jr, ’68 (6/14/2011)

Hartley M. Sangerman, ’48 (9/25/2011)

Austin J. Shea, ’11 (10/17/2011)

Jack Vane, ’44 (12/15/2011)

Oliver E. Young, ’46 (10/25/2011)

Alumni CouncilMr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75, ChairmanMr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61, Alumni Relations DirectorMr. Sumner R. Cahoon, ’49Mr. Charles H. Cook, ’74Mr. Justin B. Creech, ’88Mr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64Mr. William T. Glisson, ’78Mr. Kenneth I. Harms, ’56Mr. Harold T. Hunt, ’98Mr. Robert D. Jones, ’56Mr. Robert L. Lindsey III, ’80Mr. Ernest T. Lopez, ’84Dr. John F. Mandt, ’56Mr. Paul B. Posner, ’56Judge E.J. Salcines, ’56Mr. Seth Wagner, ’56Dr. John W. Williams, ’60Mr. James C. Young, ’78

Board of VisitorsAs of January 10, 2012Mr. Gregory F. Werd, ’56, ChairmanMr. Alexander C. Deitch, ’98, Co-ChairmanMs. Brenda BahelMr. Ruben A. Barahona, ’89Mr. Arthur M. Boisfontaine, ’87Mr. Robert F. Eidson, Jr. Mr. Christian Eiroa, ’89

Mr. Sean E. FennellyMr. Thomas M. FinnMr. Raymond B. Fordyce, ’61Mr. Robert L. Fowler, Jr.Mr. Sabin J. Gianelloni, III, ’55Mr. Jay A. Glazer, ’64Mr. Joseph M. Gordon, ’96Mrs. Susan L. GraybealMr. Drew W. Horner, ’78Judge Steve C. JonesMaj. Karl R. Katterjohn, ’64 Mr. Marc D. KutterMr. Richard A. Lang, Jr., ’56Mr. Richard A. LunaMr. Fredy E. Marrufo, ’90Mrs. Kayanne S. MasseyMr. William Morris, ’58Mr. Whitney H. Owens, ’79Mr. Victor M. Pacheco, ’01Mr. Thomas H. Paris, IIIMrs. Eleanor M. ParkesMr. Robert G. PenningtonMr. Ross H. Pittman, Jr., ’56Mrs. Jo Anne ReedMr. H. Jerome RussellMr. W. Michael StricklandMr. James R. Van Arsdale, ’79Mr. F. Chris WhitlockMr. Clark WieseMr. W. Keith Wood

Reveille is a semi-annual publication produced by the communications office of Riverside Military Academy for its alumni, parents, donors, and friends. The editorial staff welcomes your ideas and comments. Photographs and illustrations may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Riverside Military Academy.

Class notes, photos, corrections, and letters to the editor may be updated online at www.riversidemilitary.com or addressed to:

Editor, ReveilleRiverside Military Academy2001 Riverside DriveGainesville, GA 30501800-462-2338www.riversidemilitary.compublicrelations@riversidemilitary.com

Riverside Military Academy admits students of any race, religion, and national or ethnic origin and is committed to the enrollment of a widely diverse student body.

Editors: Adriane Seymour Director, Communications and Public [email protected] Griffin, CFREVice President for [email protected] SmithPublic Relations [email protected]

Contributors:AdmissionsQuest.com (article used with permission)Dr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret) Mr. Errol J. Bisso, ’61Ms. Amanda Griffin, CFREMr. Paul Gross, BOT ChairmanLTC James A. HendricksLtCol Kevin Jarrard, USMCRMs. Leanne KinneyMs. Sheryl ProtzMs. Karen SchulzeMs. Adriane SeymourMs. Julie SmithMs. Corwynn SylvesterMs. Jennifer WildeboerMs. Katy Wilson

PresidentDr. James H. Benson, Col, USMC (Ret)

Board of TrusteesMiss Lucile E. Beaver, EmeritaMr. Paul A. Gross, ChairmanMr. Frederick J. Kennedy, ’64, V-ChairmanIra J. Middleberg, Esq., ’66, TreasurerMr. C. Brian Daniel, SecretaryMrs. Jerry B. BlackstockMr. Carlos A. Cervantes, ’59Mr. S. Terry ClontzMr. Arnold B. EvansMr. Gregory A. FisherMr. P. Alec FraserMr. Bernard M. Freeman, ’58Mr. Felix A. Gonzalez Canto, ’86 Mr. Paul A. Gross, ’57Mr. Charles A. James, ’64Mr. James D. Kalmenson, ‘77Mr. Daniel J. KaufmanMr. C.J. Lail, Jr.Mr. O. Jon McRae, Jr.Mr. Richard M. NicholsMr. J. Allen Nivens, Jr.Mr. Daniel G. Oakey, ’75Jeffrey S. Weiner, Esq., ’66

You can create a legacy for you and your family and ensure that Riverside Military Academy marches forward for generations to come.

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MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE

This year, Give the Perfect Graduation or Father’s Day Gift!The Memorial Plaza Honor Project has plenty of room remainingfor a brick honoring a loved one. Make your purchase between

now and April 13 and we will send the honoree a message announcing that a brick has been purchased in his or her honor.

Bricks are available in two sizes: 4” x 8” bricks are $125 8” x 8” bricks are $250

Place your brick order online atwww.riversidemilitary.com

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february 3 RoC Parade and Cresting Ceremony

february 11 ACT testing (open to all)

march 1 & 2 Pre-ACT test (grades 8-10)

march 3 military Ball Parade

march 3 military Ball (5:00-10:30 p.m.)

march 23-24 JRoTC Weekend

march 25-29 Spring fine Arts musical

march 29 Band/Chorus Spring Concert

march 30 Spring Parents day Parade 10:30 a.m.

march 31-April 9 Spring furlough

April 14 ACT

April 27 Awards Parade at 4:00 p.m.

April 27 Athletic Awards at 6:30 p.m.

may 5 SAT (Juniors mandatory)

may 8-10 Semester exams (Seniors)

may 11-12 Commencement Weekend

may 11 Silver Taps at 8:30 p.m.

may 12 graduation Parade at 9:00 a.m.

may 12 Commencement exercises at 11:00 a.m.

may 16-18 Semester exams and last day for underclassmen

may 21-23 faculty work days

UPCOMING EVENTSEvent times and locations are subject to change.

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