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CAMDEN
Vol. XXVI, No. 2

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

CARLISLE
Spring / Summer 2010

Camden Military Academy Class of 2010

Jacob Charles Andrews, Sanford William Baker, Hardee Ray Baldwin, Hamza Khalid Baloch, Kyle Allen Blane, Lucius Harvin Bullock, Louis Keil Cassety, Cade Austin Clenney, William Ray Crews, Robert Jack Davis, Joshua Robert Deane, Jacob Michael DeJonge, Gauge Glenn DiGiovanni, Impova Gladys Ditumona, Branson Trey Dixon, Thomas Patrick Donnelly, Christopher John Dougherty, Miles Jordan Fry, Isaac Olujaree Gladden, Collins Marker Gundling, Johnny Ray Ham, Peter Anthony Hinton, John Charles McKellar Johnson, Karl August Kalthoff, Kelvin Deontay Kearse, Darren Anthony Knight, Jr., Jared Steven Lee, Matthew Christopher Liner, Quincy Hamid Lucas, Gerald John Marino-Esposito, Christopher Taylor Mason, Malcolm David Anderson Mathis, Brian Stephen McDonald, James Robin McKinney, III, Keith Albert McRae, Diego Fernando Menendez, Austin Ray Merrill, David Ryan Miller, Irfaan Islam-Bin Mukul, Philip Edward OGorman, Alexander Paul Plante, Aaron Michael Poston, Matthew Colin Roberts, Christopher Martin Rowell, Garrard McMillan Semken, Quintin Benjamin Serafini, Garrett Kent Sisler, Darrell Richard Smith, Jason Peter Stone, Aaron Jackson Taylor, Christopher James Taylor, John Manalcus Templeton, III, Justin Christopher Tisdale, Bentz Howell Tourtellot, Thomas Connor Veasey, Brandon Bernard Weiner, Juan Rafael Zepeda, Thomas Ryan Wannamaker (not pictured)

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CMA cadets receive numerous awards for their accomplishments for the 2009-2010... school year...
Academic Awards
Band Directors Award: Jacob C. Andrews E. Haines Gregg Award: Troy S. Hebbard Most Valuable Player: Austen C. Heard John Philip Sousa Award: Alexander G. Webster Band Certificate of Achievement: Michael C. Baker Junior Leadership: Kuy Brodie, Brad Diefendorf, David Duncan, Darryl Hill, Thomas Plumb, and Nick White Highest Class Averages 12: Joshua Deane 11: Jordan Pierson 10: Nicholas Pinelli 9: Taylor Bayless 8: Grayson Harris 7: Daniel Adams Cadet Challenge Medals: 12th Grade Brian McDonald 11th Grade David Cassie 10th Grade Donald Carroll 9th Grade Frank Lock 8th Grade Max Windle 7th Grade Joshua Williams Best Individual Drill Award: 1st Place - Tanner Linder 2nd Place - Spencer H. Jacobs 3rd Place - Jacob G. Hall History Day Award (State Competition) Silver Medal - 2nd Place Individual Performance-Zachary Urenda Gold Medal - 1st Place Group Performance-Joshua Clementz, Nick Kaminski, Patric Mulligan, Mason Murphy Cadet w/Least Number of Demerits: 12th Grade Sanford Baker (Band Company) 11th Grade Timothy D. Jordan (Band Company) 10th Grade Alexander G. Webster (Band Company) 9th Grade David J. Wallach, Jr. (Bravo Company) 8th Grade Joshua P. Ruben (Bravo Company) 7th Grade Daniel T. Adams (Charlie Company)

Military Awards

2010 Superior Cadet Award: Juan Zepeda General Douglas MacArthur Award: Juan Zepeda West Point Leadership Award: Nicholas D. White Daughters of the American Revolution Award: Robert J. Davis James F. Risher Award: John Templeton The Veterans of Foreign Wars Award: Jacob DeJonge Commandants Award: Christopher Dougherty The CMA Cadet of the Year: Bradley K.T. Diefendorf JROTC Superior Cadet Award: LET I Andrew C. Marquez LET II: David V. McAlhany LET III: Joshua P. Clementz LET IV: Jacob C. Andrews (B/S) Karl Kalthoff (A) Joshua R. Deane (B) John M. Templeton, III (C) Lucius H. Bullock (A) Cade A. Clenney (B/S) CSM Martain Award: Collins M. Gundling, Kuy Brodie, Alexander Lynfield, Tyler A. Parker, Austin R. Merrill, James R. McKinney, III, John M. Crook, Branson T. Dixon, Christopher Wille The Order of the Daedalion: Christopher Mason The National Sojourners Award: Matthew C. Roberts The US Army Recruiting Command Award: Timothy D. Jordan The American Legion Awards: Silver: Davis S. Outlaw Bronze: David R. Miller, Jason P. Stone, Zachariah R. Azari American Legion Citizenship Award: Jacob G. Hall and Johnny R. Ham The Military Order of the World Wars Awards: Darryl A. Hill U.S Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award: Gauge G. DiGiovanni The Association of the U.S. Army Award: Abhinav C. Mamindla, Alexander G. Webster, Jared Steven Lee, Phillip E. OGorman Order of the Purple Heart: Thomas C. Plumb Military Officers Association of America Award: Isaac O. Gladden Marine Corps League Award: Kikunda L. Muhira Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Award: Tristan W. Van Aken VFW Ladies Auxiliary Patriots Pen Award: John W. Puhl VFW Voice of Democracy Award: Thomas C. Plumb Most Improved Cadet Award: A Company: Brandon L. Schneider B Company: James M. Fairleigh C Company: Kelvin D. Kearse D Company: Kevin M. Hitchcock B/S Company: Christopher Keough

Athletic Awards
Varsity Football Most Valuable Player: Ryan Wannamaker Most Valuable Player Offense: John Templeton Most Valuable Offensive Lineman: Chris Walker Most Valuable Player Offense Back: Randon Green Most Valuable Player Defense: Justin Mills Most Valuable Defensive Lineman: Grady Ditumona Most Valuable Defensive Back: David Duncan Special Teams Award: Garrett Sisler Spartan Award: Kristian Thomas Most Improved: Nick White Coaches Award: Dustyn Velez Junior Varsity Football Most Valuable Player: Thomas Plumb Most Improved: Austin Jacobs Coaches Award: Alex Webster, Darryl Hill Junior High Football Most Valuable Player: Tashane Dodd Most Valuable Offense: Sam Hait Most Valuable Defense: Sam Trout Coaches Award: John Puhl Varsity Basketball Most Rebounds: Ray Lock Coaches Award: Keith McRae, Luc Muhira Junior High Basketball Most Valuable Player Offense: Rob Ferraro Most Valuable Player Defense: Sam Hait Most Improved: Lakell Felder Baseball Most Valuable Player: Chris Dougherty Most Improved: Marshall Sheorn, David Duncan Coaches Award: Billy Crews E. Haines Gregg Award: Bentz Tourtellot
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...and the awards continue!

Soccer Most Valuable Player: Gerald Marino Most Valuable Offense: Garrett Sisler Most Valuable Defense: Collins Gundling Most Improved: Timothy Jordan Coaches Award: Zachary Urenda 100 Goals Scored 2007-2010: Garrett Sisler Junior Varsity Soccer: Most Valuable Player: Ian Brown Most Valuable Player Offense: David Brooks-Dandridge Most Valuable Player Defense: Tanner Linder Most Improved: Steven Thomas Rifle Team Most Valuable Hawkeye Shooter: Sean Watt Most Improved: Ian Brown Most Motivated: John Crook Lacrosse Most Valuable Player: McKellar Johnson Most Valuable Offense: Philip OGorman Most Valuable Defense: Nate Kern Coaches Award: Mitchell Johnson Cross-Country Most Valuable Runner: Collins Gundling, Jack Davis Gazelle Award: McKellar Johnson Hustle Award: Noah Leary, Marshall Sheorn Most Improved: Luc Muhirwa, Brandon Weiner Coaches Award: Austin Marvin Golf Most Valuable Player: Alex Dye Most Improved: Kyle Blane Coachs Award: Darryl Hill Tennis Most Valuable Player: Kevin Hung Most Improved: Jacob DeJonge Coaches Award: Collins Gundling Drill Team Most Valuable Player: Joshua Clementz Most Improved: Kyle Myers Coaches Award: David Duncan Wrestling Most Valuable Wrestler: McKellar Johnson Coaches Award: David Cassie, David Duncan Track and Field Most Valuable Player: Ben Thompson Coaches Award: Alex Trznadel Most Improved: Grady Ditumona Bowling Most Valuable Player: Kuy Brodie Coaches Award: Joshua Clementz Most Improved: Chris Taylor, Johnny Ray Ham Company Competition Best Drill Award: Charlie Company Best Athletics Award: Delta Company Best Academics Award: Alpha Company Best Spirit Award: Band & Staff Company Honor Company Award: Bravo Company Scholar Athlete: Keith A. McRae Athlete of the Year: Collins Gundling
Battalion Commander, LTC Juan Zepeda (rt), is congratulated by LTC Armstrong as he receives the 2010 Superior Cadet Award, as well as the General Douglas MacArthur Award. Bravo Company received the top company award for the year as LTC Armstrong congratulates Co. Capt. Joshua Deane (left).

The Gold Star tradition continues from the Carlisle Military School years. Cadets with a 90+ average are awarded a Gold Star for each semester. Congratulations on a job well done! (Cadets with asterisk earned 2 Gold Stars.)

Daniel T Adams*, E. H. Alex Alexander, Jacob C Andrews*, Zachariah R Azari*, Nicholas A Baer*, Michael C Baker, Sanford W Baker*, Hamza K Baloch*, Zachary L Barrack*, Taylor A Bayless*, Ned P Beck*, Kuy Brodie*, David V Brooks-Dandridge*, Lucius H Bullock, Devin M Carney*, Bradley A Cassidy*, David Cassie*, Joshua P Clementz*, Cade A Clenney*, Zakari S Cook, John M Crook*, Aaron N Crosby*, Robert J Davis*, Joshua R Deane*, Bradley KT Diefendorf*, Gauge G DiGiovanni, Grady Ditumona, Oscar N Dixon*, Christopher J Dougherty*, Taylor W Drinnen*, David R Duncan IV*, Alexander B Dye, James N Fairleigh*, Lakell A Felder*, Jeffery Fortin, Roosevelt T Franklin, Miles J Fry*, Ryan T Griffiths, Brian T Guarino*, Collins M Gundling*, Samuel I Hait*, Jacob G Hall, Johnny R Ham*, Scott Hamilton, Grayson H Harris*, Troy S Hebbard, Darryl A Hill*, Peter A Hinton, Kevin N Hitchcock*, Nicholas Hodges, Daniel E Holbrooks, Evan C Hudson*, Tyler E Hyde, Austin M Jacob*, Spencer H Jacobs*, Erik Jagosz, Mitchell J Johnson*, William S Johnson, William W Johnson*, Timothy D Jordan*, Karl A Kalthoff*, Nicholas P Kaminski, Dennis Kelly*, Christopher M Keough*, Nathan Kern*, Brandon A King, Zachary T Kotterer*, Trajan A Krause-Lee*, Jacob T Levine*, Tanner J Linder, F. Ray Lock*, James D Lock, Byron R Lyle*, Alexander Lynfield*, Abhinav C Mamindla*, Andrew C Marquez*, Robert W Marshall, S. Caleb Martin, John A Marvin*, Christopher T Mason*, Enrique J Mateo, David V McAlhany, Carson B McArthur, Cameron R McCowan, Keane P McCulloch*, Brian S McDonald*, James R McKinney III, Alexander M McKenzie, Keith A McRae*, Diego F Menendez*, Austin R Merrill, David R Miller, William D Miller, Val P Monteith, Igor A Morozov*, Irfaan I Mukul*, Mason Murphy, Noah E Newsome, Gary G Oetgen, Jr., Philip E OGorman*, Dapo C Omisore*, Davis S Outlaw*, Cody D Owens*, Tyler A Parker, John T Payne, Nick Perry*, Jordan Pierson*, Nicholas P Pinelli*, Alex Plante*, Thomas C Plumb*, John W Puhl, Joey T Redal*, Matthew I Rigney*, Christopher N Rodriguez, Joshua M Rogers, Juwan D Rorie, Christopher M Rowell*, Joshua Ruben, Austin M Rutledge*, Brandon L Schneider*, Jordan T Scholl, Robert L Settles, Jr.*, Thomas A Shanahan*, Grant Shelton, Marshall B Sheorn*, Garrett K Sisler, Darrell R Smith*, Steven A Smith-Dutton*, Jason P Stone, Patrick A Stone, Adam Tadlock, John N Templeton, III, Steven L Thomas*, Bentz H Tourtellot*, Alexander D Trznadel, Zachary J Urenda, Thomas C Veasey, Cason C Vogel, P. Anton Vogt, David J Wallach, Jr.*, Sean S Watt*, Brewster J Way, Brian M Weber*, Alexander G Webster*, Brandon B Weiner*, Trae C Weinwurm*, Nicholas D White*, Christopher J Wille*, Joshua S Williams*, Powell WR Wimborne, Juan R Zepeda*

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Baccalaureate Service, Graduation Dance and Parade Clips from the Last Weekend of the Year

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CMAs McRae on to West Point

By MARTIN L. CAHN
C-I (Camden, S.C.) associate editor

Keith McRae came to Camden Military Academy (CMA) with a definite goal in mind: taking what the school had to offer to prepare for a career in the military. That success -- including holding the rank of cadet first lieutenant and being executive officer of CMAs Charlie Company -- is carrying him on to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. McRae, who recently turned 18, told his parents more than three years ago that he wanted to pursue a military career. I heard about CMA and told my parents and asked them to send me here to help me prepare, said McRae, who grew up in Rock Hill. Ive found that the military structure and the environment are good. McRae said hes been impressed with CMAs emphasis on academics and how willing his teachers have been to help, something important to a young man who had been home schooled before coming to Camden. The programs help teach leadership skills, teach how to take responsibility for our actions, McRae said. Athletics -- including drill, baseball and junior varsity and varsity basketball -- have been a plus. Being home schooled, he never had a chance to be part of a team, said his mother, Kimberly. The emphasis on both academics and athletics has been good. Kimberly McRae said the fact that her son was home schooled helped him be better prepared for CMAs focus on independent study. Academics are very high on the list and hes been making good marks, she said. We were very disciplined at home, so it wasnt too much of a transition. Her son said while he also had a chance to attend The Citadel in Charleston, he chose West Point in New York because of its focus on leadership. I want to be an officer as my career, McRae said. Its the top academy -- the best choice. His mother said her sons very strong faith helped him reach the decision to go to West Point. He waited for God to tell him what to do and felt that was where the Lord was leading him, she said. I dont know exactly what my (military) career goal is, possibly Army aviation, said McRae. He also said he has post-military aspirations ... in politics. When asked what his goals were in that arena, he surprised his mother with his answer: President of the United States. I didnt know that, his mother said. CMA Dean of Students John Heflin said he is not surprised at McRaes success or his goals. The words I use to describe him are dependable, honest, trustworthy -- there arent enough adjectives, said Heflin. Hes a great, young

Christian guy we all could learn from. Hes not going to allow his circumstances to change him. He has been a leader ever since he came here. He will have a great impact upon his arrival in New York. Kimberly McRae had high praise for Heflin as well as all of her sons teachers. Theyve helped keep him focused on what to do for academic success, she said. All the teachers have been there whenever hes needed them. Theyve all been very encouraging. Keith McRae has taken on additional work at times when other students would be heading off to summer vacations. Last summer, he attended the National Youth Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. His mother said the forum, attended by 1,400 students, had a strong political focus on national defense. I think that sparked his political thinking, she said. McRae was also named to the National Society of High School Scholars and attended the U.S. Naval Academy summer seminar in Annapolis, Md. Back in South Carolina, he attended a leadership academy at Fort Jackson and was a part of this years Junior Leadership class here in Kershaw County. There wont be much down time for McRae between graduation at CMA, set for May 23, and June 27 when he has to report to West Point. Ill be spending time on physical fitness, he said. It should be painful, but fun. Heflin said while McRae wasnt a stellar athlete coming in to CMA, he has seen improvement. He never gave up or complained. He was always wanting to do his part, said Heflin. His mother thinks hes already well prepared. CMAs focus on academics and structure have excellently prepared him for the increased academics at West Point. That and his home schooling have given him an edge over kids coming out of public school, who dont know how to study independently, she said.

The Seniors above had the top 3 GPAs for the year. Joshua Deane (right) is the honor grad with a GPA of 4.66; Jason Stone (center) has 4.53; and Keith McRae (left) had a 4.42. Great Job!

Heflin said he has no doubt McRae will reach his goals. Hes just an overall great young man, Heflin said. He has an agenda, a game plan. Hes had a drive and direction since day one. Everything he told you, I agree with him. I can see him on Capitol Hill. When it comes to leadership, Heflin called McRae a diamond in the rough who has polished himself during his three years at CMA. McRae said its all due to the support hes received from his family, CMA and his faith. Gods been opening a lot of doors for me, said McRae. (Contact Martin L. Cahn at 432- 6157 or camdenin-camden.com.)

We Recognize Excellence
by LTC Armstrong, Commandant We believe the way a young man maintains himself is an important life skill and is an especially important aspect of life at a military academy. Therefore, we are constantly looking for ways to instill and recognize excellence in our students. This year we started a program that identifies weekly the most outstanding cadet in each company each week. Additionally, each semester, we identify the best cadets in each company and convene a cadet board to determine the Cadet of the Semester. The cadet board consists of the cadet battalion commander and his five company commanders. This board interviews each cadet, asks each cadet questions concerning the academy and considers each cadets personal appearance, behavior, and motivation.

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Battalion Commander LTC Juan Zepeda addresses Excalibur Society Dinner guests on March 5, 2010.
My name is Juan Zepeda, the youngest of three children. I want to take this time to thank my mother for I wouldnt be here today if it wasnt for her. I also wouldnt have an understanding of the world if it wasnt for her. At the age of (11) I moved to Europe, then to the United Arab Emirates for 3 years. During my life abroad, I have travelled to many countries, taking in the vast world we live in. Living and traveling around the world, learning about many customs how people live their everyday lives still amazes me. It also continues to amaze me how everyone pursues their own happiness; finding their true meaning in life. At Camden Military Academy, I see cadets finding their own true meaning in life. Every cadet here has the potential to be something great, and this journey they go through at our academy eliminates their negatives and polishes their positives. I am honored to be the Battalion Commander of our academy, and I am honored to be speaking before you tonight. When I first came to this academy, I saw the structure I always wanted in my life. The discipline I always loved. One of the greatest things I wanted to gain knowledge of was patience. For in life, I believe patience and hope are the two sole things that facilitate one to move forward accomplishing ones dreams. One of the first things I learned was that this academy has a system. And there are two ways one can be a part of a system, one can either go with it or one can fight it. It was in my second year that I told myself that someone has to be on top. Every year someone has to be the Battalion Commander. And thats when I asked myself, why cant it be me? When you really want something, it doesnt matter who you are or what your circumstances are, with work and support you can always achieve your dreams. I took my past experiences as lessons. Every time I fell, I learned how to never

fall in the same way again. It is my desire to share with young minds the lessons I have learned. In this academy I learned four true values in life: integrity, incorruptibility; honor, a self-respect for who I am and what I do; faith, the belief I have in myself and my beliefs; and hope, hope that tomorrow will be better than today. Camden Military Academy is a place where young men come from around the world and learn how to unify into one, one Corps of Cadets and one within themselves. I see young men coming from completely different backgrounds around the world, becoming brothers. We are all brothers, from the first Carlisle Military School graduates to the coming Camden Military graduates, we are all brothers. I want to thank the board of trustees, the faculty and staff, the administration and the tactical officers for making Camden Military Academy what it is today. You have dramatically changed the lives of thousands of young men and I promise I will do the same. Thank you for coming tonight. It is a great honor being the Battalion Commander of Camden Military Academy. As Battalion Commander, it has been my honor to address you.

Banks Scarborough honored with plaque as Chairman Emeritus of Board of Trustees

THIS PLAQUE IS AWARDED TO MR. JULIAN BANKS SCARBOROUGH FOR THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP HE HAS PROVIDED TO CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR 25 YEARS. IT IS WITH GREAT HONOR THAT MR. SCARBOROUGH IS HEREBY DECLARED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS BOARD CHAIRMAN EMERITUS. MARCH 5, 2010

Cam Walters with new Knight members, Al (CMS65) & Margaret Walker

Shown above is new Excalibur member, Ruth Miller, with her son and 2010 graduate, David, who joined the escorts and valets for the evening. Left are new members, John and Teresa Hinkel.

Valets and escorts for the Excalibur event standing with LTC Juan Zepeda (center) are (l-r row 1) D. Hill, S. Baker, C. Kalthoff, B. Crews; 2nd row, A. Merrill, J. Davis, J. Deane, D. Outlaw; top row, J. LeVine, K. McRae, N. Kern. Shown below are good friends enjoying the evening (l-r) CSM Rosvelt Martain, LTC Steve Young, and Bill (CMS40) and Doris Hamilton.

New members Randy and Jacque Bell (rt); Below are Dene and Mark (CMA68) McCain, Glenn and Betty Melberg, Doris and CDR Ron Ruys, Rodgers Hewitt.

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Leonard Price is honored at CMA as a new Excalibur Knight

Our Citadel Cadets

2010 Carolina Cup

Mr. Leonard Price visited the CMA campus for the first time on March 17, 2010, to deliver his check in the amount of $25,000 to headmaster Colonel Boland to help in the renovation of the Whites Gymnasium. A most generous benefactor to Kershaw County and surrounding areas, Mr. Price has given to local schools, churches, and charities throughout his lifetime. When first contacted about his donation, he expressed great interest because of a special hunting buddy that happened to be a new student at the academy. Cadet Marshall Sheorn and his family have been long time friends. Marshall has been hunting under the wings of Mr. Price since he was 6 years old, according to his mother, Lee Sheorn. So when this event was planned, Marshall had no idea that Mr. Price was making the donation in his honor. After lunch, Colonel Boland gave Mr. Price and his guests a tour of the campus, and of course, the gym (see picture below). It was at this time that Mr. Price pledged an additional $5,000 for the new bleachers. He was then taken to the CSM Martain Parade Field for a parade in his honor and for the presentation of his Excalibur Knight plaque. Beth Tisdale, who is his daughter, said that the plaque was going to look nice on his office wall. Her husband, Robert, as well as a family friend, Ms. Romie Rikard and daughter were also in attendance. As can be seen in the photo above, Colonel Boland also made Leonard Price an official Spartan Letterman as a cold wind came through on this St. Patricks Day in Camden.

LTC John Heflin carries a group of CMA cadets to The Citadel every year. This year he met with the CMA alumni while visiting. Above are (l-r) A. Smith (06), B. Hansil (07), E. Kitts (09), B. Lefort (09), S. Iglesias (09), C. Hoyes (07), Z. Fisher (09), C. Smith (09), N. Pulido (07), J. Floyd (09), and J. Daniel (06).

For the third year straight, Camden Military Academy hosted the Kershaw County Special Olympics on its campus in Camden, S.C. The weather was perfect and the participants gathered from all over the county and throughout the school district. The chief organizers of the yearly event, Anne Marie Taylor, and Colonel Eric Boland, Headmaster of Camden Military Academy, were very pleased that the weather cooperated this year and with the number of Special Olympians who were able to attend. The events held included several running events, ball throwing contests, kicking challenges with soccer and footballs, and basketball and football clinics. Inflatable bounce houses and slides were on hand for the children to play in. Kershaw Countys well-known DJ, Kevin Taylor, provided music throughout the days events. Camden Military Academy also provided t-shirts for the athletes and Olympians and provided lunch for everyone. After lunch was served, there was a dance off and awards were given. Colonel Boland said, Our staff and Cadet Corps look forward to the opportunity to hold this special event here at CMA each year.

Special Olympics Hosted by CMA

Camden, SC, every year is the spring arrival Color Guard has presented their flags for many years and had a beautiful day on Saturday,

One of the most anticipated events in

of the Carolina Cup Steeplechase. The CMA

March 27, 2010. To add to that beauty were the waving flags of the United States, Carlisle Military School, and Camden Military

Academy presented by (l-r) C. Wille, M. and C. Dougherty.

Mathis, B. Hill, C. McCowan, A. Rutledge,

The field of Olympians and volunteers has grown larger each year. This is a testament to the work that Anne Marie has done since she started the program here in our county. Special thanks need to be given to the Camden City Police Department for all they do to make this event possible for the children. We also need to thank all students in the Kershaw County Junior Leadership Program who helped as volunteers throughout the days events.

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Headmasters 2010 Golf Tournament A Special Thanks

Alumni Coordinator, Diane Robinson, called a few local alumni from Carlisle, Camden Academy, and CMA for a photo session. In the process of redesigning the CMA website and taking advantage of the visiting website designers unique photographic talents to add alumni pictures, the young gentlemen pictured to the right and the picture below were generous with their time to visit the school and pose for a few pictures. In the upper right is Camden Academy graduate, Lem Wooten (CA51) with his cadet class picture. front row (l-r) James Hinely (CMS75), Gary Micko (CMA85), Will Rice VanHouten (CMA94); Standing (l-r) Colonel Lanning Risher (CMS48), (CA52), James Fischer (CA56), Bobby Rogers (CA56), Carl Kambeitz Stevenson (CMA72), and Francis Simmons (CMS72).

Pictured below (CMA89), Jon Ogden Babson (CMA67), Ed

Monday, May 10, 2010, was a beautiful day as 27 teams took to the greens of the Camden Country Club for the 7th Annual Headmasters Golf Tournament. Besides the usual doughnuts and muffins to start the golfers day off, the headmaster had strategically placed grills on three holes on the course, with hamburgers and hotdogs ready for all who were hungry. At the end of the day, a barbeque chicken dinner was waiting for the participants, as well as a wealth of prizes that were given out to the lucky winners. In raising money for the annual fund, the academy wants to thank its corporate sponsors this year: The Gold Level ($5,000+) Paddock Pool Equipment Silver Level ($2,500+) Kennedy Insurance Bronze Level ($1,000) ACI Telecom AmerimaxLED Coca-Cola Consolidated First Palmetto Savings Bank Hanover Uniform Co. Jostens Kazamconnex, LLC Papa Johns Pizza Pet Dairy Sysco Hole Sponsors ($500) Islands Travel US Foodservice Vanguard Industries East This years first place winner was Kazamconnex, LLC. The parent of Austin Merrill who graduated in May, Rob Merrill and his teammates (shown above), Billy Anderson, Matt Miller, and Bryan Buck had the low score for the day.

V-E Day memories

Bill Hamilton (CMS40) was featured among WWII veterans in the May 8, 2010 issue of The Post and Courier. The newspaper he is looking at on the right was one that he saved. His memory of that day centers around a castle and a river. He and his buddies were in Salzburg, Austria using a castle for safety until they could head back to American lines. When the word came that peace had arrived, they all ran to a nearby river, pulled the trigger pins on their grenades and tossed them. All the fish came up, he said. On April 24, Bill joined 150 veterans from the Low Country on a trip to the World War II Memorial. He shook hands with General Colin Powell at the memorial. At the long days end, a big reception at the Charleston Airport greeted them with a welcome home.

Wade Spees/Post & Courier

Attention all Alumni Please visit the Alumni Research, Inc. website to update your personal information. If you have time to answer questions for the database, it is appreciated. Go to www.camdenmilitary.com then click onto the alumni/development link then click the tab on the update personal info that takes you to the website.

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BRICK CAMPAIGN ORDER FORM

Your name will be prominently displayed for years to come and for generations to enjoy. Your engraved brick will become an integral part of our campus history and a testament to the support from alumni, parents, friends, and grandparents of Carlisle Military School, Camden Academy, and Camden Military Academy. Each brick is $150.00. You will also receive a duplicate miniature brick at no cost. For additional brick orders, please make a copy of this form. Donor name(s) ___________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip__________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________ Email________________________________________________________________
_____Check included (make payable to CMA) _____________Amount enclosed

_____Credit Card MasterCard/Visa/American Express (circle one) Credit Card #_________________________________________ (ID Code on Back of Card)_________ Exp. Date____________________________________________ Signature (required)_____________________________________ Total gift for brick campaign_______________________________ Please print brick text, using one character or space per block, ALL CAPITALS. You can use 3 lines, a max of 20 characters per line, including spaces and punctuations.

Payment is due before orders will be processed. Please send payment along with order form to: Camden Military Academy 520 US Hwy 1 North Camden, SC 29020 Thank you for your generosity!

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From the Headmaster

Camden Military Academy Dual Enrollment

Since 2006, Camden Military Academy cadets have had the opportunity to earn credit in both high school and college while taking courses from the University of South Carolina in the Dual Enrollment Program. The primary purpose of offering dual credit courses is to deliver highquality experiences to high-performing high school students. Dual credit courses are suitable to challenge students who are mastering the high school curriculum and who require college-level course work that is more rigorous than high school curriculum. Dual credit courses enrich and extend the high school curriculum and provide introductory college coursework. The courses promote gradual transition to the college work load and give students a jump-start on college. Cadets must be 11th/12th grade students and must have at least a 3.0 GPA. A teachers recommendation prior to enrollment is also required. Dual credit courses carry an honors weight. The courses currently offered include the following: Economics 224 Introduction to Economics English 101 English Composition English 102 English Composition and Literature Government 201 American National Government U.S. History 111 Before 1865 U.S. History 112 1865 to the Present Mathematics 111 Basic College Mathematics Mathematics 122 Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology Sociology 101 Introduction to Sociological Facts and Principles This year we had over 40 cadets participating in the program. A number of our graduating seniors will leave Camden with 30 credit hours. Next year we have plans to expand our program.

In the academic realm we have many exciting happenings for the 2010-2011 school year. We will again partner with the University of South Carolina to offer college/university courses for college credit to select seniors and juniors. Currently we offer English 101 and 102, Math 111 and 122, Sociology 101, Psychology 101, History 111 and 112, Economics 224 and Political Science 201. We are in the process of reviewing the textbooks and curriculum guides for all of our academic courses and they will be updated as needed. Starting with the 2010 summer school session, we will be adding the TE 21 A+ Learning System to our academic program. The A+ Learning System will benefit our students in a variety of ways. It will afford us the opportunity to do more detailed assessments of students in the areas of mathematics and English and will give us a better understanding of where a students academic shortcomings are as well as to allow us to better place students in courses. With the A+ System, we will also be able to offer more differentiated instruction and add alternative learning environments for our cadets. The A+ program will also benefit us in our after-school learning labs as well as providing SAT and ACT practice. On the military/leadership front, we will be adding and continuing some things that we hope will aid in the character development of your young men. We will once again hold the Spartan Challenge during the first part of the 2010-2011 school year. We will also bring in speakers on motivation and leadership. Next year, I will be teaching a course in leadership and motivation, based on the principles of Zig Ziglar and Dale Carnegie. The course will focus on leadership and self-improvement. I am excited to be able to return to the classroom. The course will first be available to our Battalion Staff, with plans to eventually expand it to more of our cadet corps. We have been working hard to make improvements to our campus. Our renovation to the White Field House is nearing completion. New walls, paint, lighting, stage curtain, carpet, gym floor and bleachers are part of our renovation. We will start on the locker rooms and weight rooms this summer. I believe that we have achieved some great things this year but I am really excited about what we have planned for next year. God Bless, Colonel Boland

Why Democracy?

(Editorial from The Carlisle Bugle May 26, 1961)

With the crises of the world facing us as they are and the prospect of others cropping up, the light of Democracy and freedom must be kept at all costs. Two essentials for democracy are intelligent thinking and unselfishness. Firstly, for a democracy to function properly it must be guided by reason and logic, not impassioned orators or actions out of spite or prejudice. This pronounces the need of the young American to be educated properly in order to become a function-

ing part of their government. Far too many high school and college students drop out. Unfortunately many of these are gifted students who could add much through education to their society. Secondly, unselfishness and the thought for others are necessary to a free democratic society. Democracy can only work when we want it to. When we become lazy and selfish a turn to socialism is often the result. Today apparently far too many of us feel that a generous attitude is not only unfashionable but can be unprofitable. This is not so. Only when the youth of the world and young Americans in particular realize this, will the free world conquer Communism.

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James Herman Austin, Jr., CA54, stopped by the academy. He

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reminisced about the time a B-52 bomber landed at the Camden airport, although the pilot thought he was in Columbia. They had to unload the plane for it to take off again. Wants to say hello to his fellow classmates and hopes to make it to the next reunion. Richard F. Stroman, CMS56, wrote in that back in 2005 he ran for city council in Orangeburg, SC and lost by 32 votes. In 2009 he ran again and won. He got 80% of the votes and likes his new job very much. Carlisle Men never give up. Thanks for Carlisle Military School. Thomas Ryan, CMA61, emailed that he will be in the Ukraine to oversee the construction of an Italian Restaurant that hell be running with his wife and a partner. He will then be responsible for construction of a very large mall and approximately 200 American style homes around it. Plans to be there 3 years then travel. Until that happens, he plans to visit CMA for his 50th reunion date. Milton Greer Simmons, CMS61, was thankfully not deceased as listed erroneously in the last issue of The Bugle. He is a pipe welder all over the United States and has an adopted grandson age 13. William John Senior, CMA62, phoned in this spring. He spoke about the time he returned from the Carolina Cup and his experience on Col. Rishers back porch. He was reminiscing about how cadets were divided into the barracks by their height. Alpha Co. held the tallest ones. Hes planning to bring a couple of friends down for a visit in the fall and tour the campus. Al Walker, CMS65, has written a book, The Sheep Thief, and it is available at all retail and online book sellers. Quote from the book, Aim at the heavens and set standards and goals that in the beginning will seem beyond reach. Enjoy the challenges this brings and dont look for perfection. One day you might get close to it. If on the other hand, you aim low, that is where you will always be. Frank Fools Crow, Chief of the Teton Sioux. Martain Farley, CMS67, has written another book, Battle Rages, A Soldiers Memoirs of War. It is about war time experiences in the military and Vietnam. Walter Martin, CMA69, wants to know if anyone has any contact info for Jerry Pugh, CMS68. They were roommates when they attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in 1977-1978. Hopes to make it to the next reunion. John K. Harris, CMS71, has a new book out entitled, Flashpoint, Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth. In the acknowledgements, he writes, In a class of their own are a father and son who are no longer with us: Colonel James F. Risher, the founder of Carlisle Military School, and his son, Colonel William R. Risher, the headmaster. Donald Michael Dean, CMA74, stopped by to visit the campus. After leaving CMA in the 70s he served in the Navy. Worked for NCR and was a trucker until he retired at 43. Remarried 4 years ago and has 4 children, ages 17-22. He has fond memories as the campus Bugler and spoke of his time in the bullring. He currently makes furniture, Mirror Image Custom Woodwork, in Sumter, SC. William Randy Walden, CMS74, phoned in for reunion information. Talked about the Carlisle days and how close the classmates were back then and even now. The economy has not been good to him-along with most in the construction business. Eric Ingerwoll Owen, CMA84, has been with Kodak for 15 years and has been the featured speaker at various technology-oriented events. He was recently assigned to a team dedicated to developing new ways of enabling customers to grow their businesses with Kodaks digital printing technologies. He will manage relationships with customers of the Kodak Prosper portfolio, Kodak Nexpress SE Digital Production Color Presses and Kodak Versamark VL-Series Printing Systems. Eric Polins, CMA87, competed in Cannes, France, for Worlds Greatest Salesperson. He was 1 of 3 in the finals to compete on June 19, 2010. Check it out on www.youtube.com/ogilvy.

Steve Christopher Godwin, CMS88, stopped by for a visit from

Bermuda. He has been a police officer there for 10 years and is planning to retire this year. Wants to pursue the computer technical field in the private sector. Jason Martin Kasemeier, CMA88, is married and has a 10 year old daughter. He works for FEDEX. Chad Anthony Selke, CMA91, phoned in with a new address. Hes dealing with a pre-teen 12 year old daughter and trying to survive. Misses CMA and wishes he was closer so he could volunteer to help. Hes looking forward to the next reunion. Duard Dennis Bradshaw, Jr., CMA92, stopped by with his wife and son on their way to Atlanta for a wedding. He works for his uncle in Maryland. He toured the campus and was amazed with all the changes and improvements. He also visited some former teachers and Mrs. Priscilla. Casey Allen Tart, CMA96, stopped by the campus to check on the place for the first time since graduation. He is a manager of the East Carolina Division of Time Warner Cable in Morrisville, NC. He spoke to Col. Boland and mentioned getting his 10-year old son ready for the academy in a couple of years. He could not believe how much the campus had changed with the new buildings and remodeling of various buildings. Hopes to attend the next reunion. Brandon Douglas Fox, CMA98, was married in June to Anna Kathryn Pitts of Georgetown. He is employed by Enriorsep Fluid and Heat Recovery Systems in Georgetown. Adam Douglas Hogan, CMA01, likes spending time with his family. Hes a surveillance officer at WalMart. Its remarkable what people can come up with to try to get away with things. Erich M. Weber, CMA02, stopped by the campus in April. He had just gotten back from Afghanistan. He spoke to the juniors and seniors about his experiences at CMA, college, and the service. It was a wake up call for some of them who really have no idea what they want to pursue in life, said LTC G. Simonson. Terence E. King, CMA03, stopped by for a quick hello to Coach Boland and Will Rice. He is working part-time while pursuing football in the CFL. Phillip B. Jaco, CMA05, was married to Kate Bradley on October 10, 2009 in Charleston, SC. They currently reside in Rock Hill, SC.

DEATHS
MAJ James E. Yaden, Silver Spring, MD, CMS37 Robert William McCully, Bamberg, SC, CMS50 Robert Roper Hair, Columbia, SC, CMS55 Ronald McMillan, Conway, AR, CMS59 Jennings Bryan Smith, Jr., Orangeburg, SC, CMA60 Fred Augustus Brown, Hopkins, SC, CMS65 Morton Waring Simmons, III, Adams Run, SC, CMS67 Joseph Edward McDaniel, Jr., Louisville, GA, CMA68 Russell Jay Bridgers, Toccoa, GA, CMS70 Rick David Branton, Clover, SC, CMS77 Keller M. Anderson, III, Greenville, SC, CMS78

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History Day State Winners for S.C.

Along with LTC John Heflin, CMA Dean of Students, are pictured in costumes worn during their performances are (front row, left) Zachary Urenda, Alex Hendry, Joshua Clementz, (2nd row) Nicholas Kaminski, Mason Murphy and Patric Mulligan.
(Photo by Ashley Lewis Ford, staff reporter, Chronicle-Independent)

Part of the Graduation Weekend Ceremony included a special dedication of the campus chapel that was named in honor of the Cline Family. The plaque reads as follows:

The Cline Chapel Named

Dedicated March 17, 2007, to the Glory of God and named May 23, 2010, in honor of the Nesbitt Q. Cline Family whose generosity and service through the years have greatly benefited Camden Military Academy.
Pictured (l-r) Rev. David Cline, Jr., Cam Walters, Col. Lanning Risher, and David Cline, Sr.

Cline Chapel

Jesus answered, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14:6

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More than an estimated half million students across the country participate in the yearly History Day Contest, but only the best in the state competitions are eligible to go on to the national level that was held at the University of Maryland. These cadets wrote and memorized their 8-10 minute scripts based on many hours of research for this years theme which was Innovation in History: Impact and Change. Cadet Urenda chose Henry Ford and the innovation of the assembly line. Cadets Clementz, Hendry, Kaminski, Mulligan, and Murphy performed a group skit on Galileo and the innovation of the telescope. CMA Headmaster Colonel Boland said no matter the outcome he is still proud of the cadets for making it to the national competition John Templeton (left) receives the Col. James F. Risher Award from LTC Armstrong during the graduation ceremony. The senior was selected by the cadet corps and faculty.
Nicholas D. White received the West Point Leadership Award. Cadet White will be the 2010-2011 Battalion Commander and is the grandson of Hallet White, CMS56.