Miami Military Academy 1924 - 1974 Photo Gallery - click on image to view Photo Gallery by Don Boyd at pbase.com

Miami Military Academy 1924 - 1974 Photo Gallery - click on image to view

Originally established in 1924 as the Coral Gables Military Academy in Coral Gables by George E. Merrick, the academy moved to bayfront land at 10601 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami Shores in 1932 and renamed as the Miami Military Academy. The academy was closed in 1974 and the land was sold to the Muss family for $7 million. All of the academy's buildings were bulldozed shortly thereafter and the Towers of Quayside condo development was built. Similar to numerous buildings that have been destroyed and replaced in Miami, there are no historical markers anywhere to remember the military academy on the bay for 42 years.

A complete history of the Miami Military Academy is located at < http://www.miamimilitaryacademy.com/history.html

Thank you to Alan Ogus, Ph. D. for contributing the below images from his 1962 MMA yearbook.

For those of you who are new to computing and/or surfing the internet, this is just one page of many pages of photos on this site. The home page for our Old Hialeah/Old Miami galleries is at < http://www.pbase.com/donboyd/memories and all the oldie galleries spin off from that page. You can also click on the yellow colored >>Memories of Old Hialeah, Old Miami and Old South Florida Photo Galleries << at top of any page to get back to the main oldies page to search other galleries.

The front gate of the Miami Military Academy	1962 - Recall 62, Miami Military Academy's yearbook for 1962	1962 - Cadet life at Miami Military Academy	1962 - a sophomore class with Alan Ogus, contributor of these images	1962 - Miami Military Academy's Varsity Football Team
1962 - Junior Class Officers for the Miami Military Academy	1962 - Senior Class Officers for the Miami Military Academy	1962 - Sophomore Class Officers for the Miami Military Academy	1962 - daily inspection ritual at the Miami Military Academy	1962 - Battle Group Staff for the Miami Military Academy
1965 - PFC William Christman, bugler at Miami Military Academy

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Guest		06-Mar-2012 17:47
Anyone know what happen to coach Sheres or Sheers. He was the wrestling coach. Thanks for your help Billy Adams 63-64 adams5388@bellsouth.net

Willis Baker '71		23-Feb-2012 15:00
Please remember when posting for the first time to add your Name, Email address, Years you attended, and Year Graduated to your comments. Thanks

Willis Baker '71		23-Feb-2012 14:56
Many of MMA's Alumni are on Facebook. We have a MMA page, just goto: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/209684552395863/ to find many of your friends and find out information about the upcoming Reunion in Aug.

Willis Baker '71		23-Feb-2012 04:43
You are cordially invited to attend the Miami Military Academy Grand Ball Weekend 2012 being held 3-5 Aug 2012 at the Courtyard Marriott Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove, FL. For more information, go to, http://miamimilitaryacademy.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/militarygala2012/ Hope to see you there. Please reply to this email that you received it @: MMA.Alert.Roster@tampabay.rr.com Thank you for your support. Willis Baker '71

Guest		12-Feb-2012 02:57
John Abney 1964-1968 Class of 1968, many fond memories of MMA, HQ Co. 2 years, drum & bugle corp, concert band, remembering Capt. Baldino, Major Perez at the canteen, Cmmdr Patterson for math, coach Scott, Col. Williams, Col. Palmer, Col. Timms. Senior year on the battalion staff as S-1 along with Frank Gonzalez, Frank Talarico, Steve Eddy, Dan Popper, Paul Buletza. Attended last reunion at South Beach. Hello to Norm Sutton. Graduated from UF 1973 in Building Construction. Would love to hear from fellow classmates - contact me at gator11843@gmail.com

Rafael Matos		08-Feb-2012 05:41
To My fellow cadets, Hope you are all well, I went to MMA, 1973 and 1974, I was on the wrestling team. And yes I remember, Balserio battalion commander, Lou the oriental guy, Haram Pagan the basketball player, Daved gayheart, dennis Branch, Red, JD, and of course there are more people, but who can remember everyone there that was a long time ago and of course Meadows, he was missing part of his foot, it was bitten by a aligator, over at his family's chicken farm, What a great crew, Here is my email for anyone who wnats to reach out, and Good luck cadets rmatos300z@aol.com

Robert E. Ficarelli		04-Feb-2012 03:44
Hi. My name is Robert E. Ficarelli. I attended MMA from 1968 to 1972. Graduated on the battalion staff in 1972. Can be contacted at "RFicarelli@AOL.Com"

Guest		24-Jan-2012 20:08
Hi fellow cadets,,this is rick diaz and i attended mma in 1965 and 1966...played basketball and generally was a main stable in the bull ring..jimmy philips and i were good friends...ray castells, ernie bermudez, ed jones, were among many of the great guys there at the time...loved it all....can be reached at 282-378-3600

Giovanni Herrera		20-Dec-2011 02:43
my email is emailgeo33@gmail.com

Giovanni Herrera		20-Dec-2011 02:42
I am looking for anyone that might have possibly know my father. He was in Miami Military Academy in 1973-1974. His name was Henry Hernandez. Anyone that might have known him I would love to hear from you. Email me or call me 305-367-1929. It would mean a great deal to me to hear from you.

Guest		14-Dec-2011 21:59
Jose I Perez I am trimg to get my school records

Anthony Storino		17-Nov-2011 19:47
Although my time at MMA was brief, I did not cut the mustard and my parents took me out. That was in the early 70's. I still have some fond memories. I wish I would have stuck it out as reflect back. When your young you make some stupid decisions. 63 now and owning condo in Hallandale I often ride down Biscayne Blvd. with my wife and grandchildren and show them where I blew it.

Arnold May		07-Nov-2011 06:27
looking for Jack Parr

Chuck Tache		24-Oct-2011 17:18
Hi, my name is Chuck Tache and I was enrolled in MMA from 1948 to 1950, age 6 to 8, and was wondering if anyone has any pictures of the school and facilities during that time frame. If so, please tell me where I can go to view them. Thanks Chuck

Guest		22-Oct-2011 18:59
Nick Lorris...62-63 I was a Junior.... I remember Capt. Shultz and Sgt. Gieger . I was in the Drill Team/MP's. Spent weekend with family friends on Alton Road,and went to the Copa every weekend. Good times.... then US Army 64-68 with a year ( 66 ) in Viet-Nam with Delta RECON (lrp) 7th Cavalry..."WE WERE SOLDIERS" "GARRY OWEN" to you all !!!

Chip Lindt		28-Aug-2011 23:44
Hi Adderley, I can't recall the first name you used. It's good to see a response from you. Contact me at chiplindt@hotmail.com & we'll "talk".

Chip Lindt		28-Aug-2011 23:40
Chip

Guest		11-Aug-2011 02:38
I have a unique history, (1945-1956) with this Military School. There is where I recieved my Military Infantry survival initiation, from some, "WWII BATTLE OF THE BULGE", Veterans. They would tell their WWII combat experiences, on the "EAST-CORAL-SEA-FISHING-WALL", over "HOT-TARDIES"! I also in 1947-1956 met A.G. Janet Reno at one of her childhood Birthday Parties, held in the "DOLLY-MADISON-ICE-CREAM-PARLOR". Then I spoke with her years later at a Vietnam-Combat-PTSD group meeting when she spoke to us, MIAMI VA HOSP. 1200 NW 16th ST. There are a few others, like a Hollywood, Ca. celebriity, that possibly portrayed a "TARZAN" (?). Then their there are some,"GRAND OLE OPRY" (?), Adult & Child performers, delivered in the "MESS-HALL". I have history and remembrance of the "MIAMI-M-A-S! In the mid & late 1940s, is when and where I decided I was going to be a 101st Airborne-Combat-Infantryman-Paratrooper. My dream came true at Ft. Campbell, KY in 1965, amd spent 20 days on the WWII Troop-Carrier, The General Leroy Eltinge, disembarked in Camh Rahn Bay, on June 07th, 1965-Wed. A Anti-Personnel-Land-Mine took my Buddy, GGK, {K.I.A./Aug. 27th, 1965-Fri./Operation Highland}. I thank Col. Williams and the WWII Combat-Vets/Cadres, every day. I was more Psychological-Combat Prepared in South Vietnam, than a lot of others! my destiny was prepared came! Thanks for your time, Sincerely, abnjd I tremember a Col. Williams, {Son (?) Gaylen}}, and Wife Mrs. William. I also remember, Cadet

Patrick Hill		15-Jul-2011 00:37
Sorry to say My brother David Hill ,passed away last year.2010.He lived in safety harbor fla.wife and two children. Thank you for thinking of him,patrick hill, class of 1966

Francisco von Buchwald		04-Jul-2011 22:13
Hi my name is Francisco von Buchwald I attended Miami Military Academy 1968 through 1970 I remember Richard Eman - Zade Gerardino, Raul Alonso, Poleo and others friends back in those days. I consider it is not easy to be in touch with formers students of M M A.

Guest		19-Jun-2011 02:09
Hi, My name is John Hanselman, I graduated in 62.

C Saunders McClish		17-Jun-2011 01:54
Knew Doug "Bilton" West 1965 - 1967 have news paper clipping (photo) of him wrestling and would like to return it to him. He would come home with Billy Cohron (sp?) and I lived down the street. Great times .... think of him often. Charlene

Dennis Duffy		28-May-2011 22:56
My name is Dennis Duffy and I attended MMA for 73-74, graduating in 74. I would like to connect to some of my classmates and especially my running buddy, Robert Swarthout. Also, I lost my 74 yearbook in one of my moves. If anyone knows how I might buy a copy, I would greatly appreciate it! Dennis e-mail: dennis@duffydesigngroup.com

Donna Jones		23-May-2011 17:19
Looking for old friends - Pete Walker, Devon Bell, Mike Jones - attend MMA mid 60's. Call 754-224-7150.

Don Boyd		16-May-2011 18:31
This comment was moved from the Guestbook so it will have more MMA viewers: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tom Klein Maj 74 15-May-2011 14:10 Tom Klein, Maj 74 Bn XO Of the last class before school was closed. I never knew this site was here. Many of us have been communicating on Facebook now since most never knew of this site. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, Tom, I can't explain how "most never knew of this site" as you described. I don't know about you MMA boys but most people use Google to do web and image seaches. If you type "Miami Military Academy" into the Google search box my site comes up as the 4th one down, after 3 irrelevant sites, on the first page of search results. The Facebook group comes up as the 6th one down. If you change the Google search result to "Images" instead of "Web" several of the images at the top are from this page with a link directly to this page. Don

William Lee		16-May-2011 12:05
My name is Williiam Lee from The Bahamas... Class of 1971. How you guys can remember names, times and events from then is really "narley man" But tell you what, MMA was a "trip" man.... Nothing like it before and after!!!

Emilio F. Fox		15-May-2011 16:55
MMA'60-63- I graduated in '63 and have participated in several reunions and get-togethers since. After reviewing all the comments and questions I realize I have answers to many, as well as many fond memories of guys we've lost track of. Contact me if you have questions about the years I attended.

eagle2035		15-May-2011 14:10
My name is Sandy Marcus. I attended Miami Military Academy in 1963 and 1963.

eztuner12		15-May-2011 05:05
My name is Richard Emam-Zade Gerardino; I attended to MMA on 1973-74. My older brothers Frederic (Freddy) and Eric attended MMA too, Freddy class of 70, since MMA was close at 74 Eric was transferred to Florida Air Academy class of 75 and I was transferred to Randolph Macon Academy class of 78.

Guest		26-Apr-2011 19:49
HELLO, MY NAME IS JOHN SANCHEZ, AND I ATTENDED MIAMI MILITARY ACADEMY IN 197-58. I REMEMBER COL. WHITE AND OFFICER ROCA. HELLO TO ALL.

Randy Bell		01-Apr-2011 21:35
Hi my name is Randy Bell, went to MMA 71-74 Wrestling,Baseball,Rifle Team, Won American Military History Award 72-73 ( engraved saber ) Coming from NY to Miami in 71 and attending MMA left me some of the most fantastic memories of a lifetime !! I remember George B & Tim R but most fond memory was playing paddleball with Major Donald W Farnham ( I sure hope I am getting his name correctly ? ) and weekend tag football games out on the front lawn !! my email is great2balive2004@yahoo.com

Jay Bonica		06-Mar-2011 12:20
My name is Jay Bonica...attended MMA 1968-1972. Still keep in touch with Danny Burke and Jeff Dodson. Ran into Hiram Pagan shopping in NJ years ago. Raced cars on the street with Tim Richmond....great friend! Living in NJ with wife and 2 sons. Contact me at jaybonica@hotmail.com.

Lia		04-Mar-2011 20:09
I am trying to find out about Robert Simpson Fuller who graduated from the Miami Military Academy in 1952. Does anyone have a yearbook of the graduates from this year? Or prior years that he would attended. Does anyone have info on him. Thanks.

ken hill		30-Jan-2011 01:28
my name is kenneth hill son of david russel hill and my mothers name was linda Paish I am looking for my father 386-738-3425

dickbrown		21-Jan-2011 19:55
My name is Dick Brown MMA '64. I was known as Rich rather than Dick at MMA. I was a 2nd Lt. in Company D. along with Steve Lehmann (Bahama Boy). and Dorian Valdes was our CO. I have been in contact with Dorian and several other 1964 graduates including BeBop Ziropplous. I have not been able to track downn Syteve or John Winter. If anyone has a bead on them please email me at dbrown@soscenter.com Thanks

Guest		17-Jan-2011 20:22
My name is Michael Vaquero I attended the school from 1969 through 1974 the year they closed down, what a shame all that time there and I could not graduate because of that reason, I went on to Deerborne School in Coral Gables, Florida. If anyone would like to reach me to say hi or whatever that would be pretty cool, My email is mikevaq@bellsouth.net.

Guest		09-Jan-2011 13:08
BTW my email is jcpphoto2003@yahoo.com. John Patterson 58 thru 61.

Guest		09-Jan-2011 12:53
John Patterson Attended in 59 to 61. Only remember Cadet Capt Shea. A very uplifting experience.

Guest		07-Jan-2011 03:39
My name is Dennis Daniels and graduated in 1968. I attended the last big reunion in South Beach, it was well attended with many really great cadets in attendance. Wade Harrell, Doug West, Elio Junco, Norm Sutton, the list goes on. Classes of '68 and '69 had the most in attendance. Really think all efforts should be made to have one giant reunion before we all get to old. Sure would be specal to see some of the guys again.

lia		29-Dec-2010 19:43
Does anyone know of Robert Fuller who graduated from the Miami Military School in the late 1940's. Do you have a yearbook or anything showing his photo. Or any information about him. Thanks ....

Guest		15-Dec-2010 01:35
My name is Oscar Perez and I attended MMA from 72-74. I am hoping to contact my old friends who played football, baseball and soccer with me. I was good friends with Jay and was a company commander. My email is operez@cox.net op

Robert G Adderley		13-Dec-2010 00:31
Hello Chip....I attended MMA from 1958 - 1961 and I am from the Bahamas and not Bermuda... I have very fond memories of my stay at MMA...also sorry about the smell feet.

Raul Alfonso		29-Nov-2010 17:48
My name is Raul Alfonso I attended MMA from 1962 to 1969 and still live in Miami. From time to time I take a ride up Biscayne Blvd to the front gate but (is not there) and I see the entrance to Quayside then I drive back remembering going on leave on fridays or satardays. When I was in school I did not like it but now I have all those fine memories of all the people I meet students, faculty and some of the workers at the school that will be with me for all my life.

Guest		13-Nov-2010 01:19
I was in MMA 62, 7th grade. I do remmeber Burlingon, coach Scott, Baldino, he made me play the flute... CAcho, Lopez, the Monufar brothers, Williams... Had a great time, I did not speak INGLES at all, since I had been in this country for about 2 years. I can be reached at pepsiuz@yahoo.com Am a surfer/christian, viet nam vet; under the name jose sira I dont remember what barracks I was in. Capt Lewis? was our Senior Officer? had a great time learning, got my first surfing lesson at one of the benches in front of the baseball field. McGinnis? pepe

Guest		01-Oct-2010 15:29
i WAS AT MMA 70-71 AND WAS FRIENDS WITH TIM RICHMOND AND REMAINED FRIENDS WITH HIM UNTIL HIS DEATH AND SEVERAL OTHER CADETS AFTER LEAVING THERE. MY EMAIL IS STEPHENLACKEY@YAHOO.COM

Bulger, L. J.		11-Aug-2010 09:08
I attended MMA from 1964 through 1966. Cadet # 399, first attached to C barracks and then A Barracks. I'm a vet,.. 3MARDIV-lll MAF, Combat Base, Khe Sanh 68. l was wondering if anyone knows what happened to Leo Morelli, Frank Gonzalez, George Mulligan, Rick Palieaz. Coach Scott was great and so was Col. Grant, Patterson and Maj. Mole was a little odd. I learned my pilot license through Biscayne Sea Plane Base in PA-11's and J-3 cubs on pontoons from Joe Capanelli. Hey your guys remember the Apache Motel? WOW what fun and we never got caught sneaking out by the night bitch! Send emails to ljbulger58@gmail.com

polilla		29-Jul-2010 15:38
I am Daniel Popper graduated in 1968 and trying to get a hold of some old friends: Frank Gonzales, Frank Talarico, Francis Godofredo, and Whalen. I can be reached at my e-mail dpopper@fuse.net

Guest		22-Jul-2010 16:47
I was a security guard at the Miami Military Academy around 1972. I worked the night shift. The guys used to sneak out in between shifts. I would come around with a flash light and check that everyone was in bed. If not everyone would get up and make a line against the wall. When I found who was out they would stand by the flag pole unitl 7 am.

Guest		30-Jun-2010 04:21
Hi, my mane is Ivan Ortiz, attendedMMA from 1968 / graduated as company comander E Co in 1973 Currently living in Panama, I�m the coordinator for the3rd MMA International 68 to 74 Class reunion to be held Aug 20 to 22, 2010 anyone interested pls email me to ivan_r_ortiz@yahoo.com Miami Military Academy are also is available in Facebook Miami Military Academy yahoo Groups is available in Yahoo Groups

Willis Baker '71		29-Jun-2010 18:43
For all those looking alumni, ask me. I have been working on the MMA Alert Roster since Feb '05. I have over 2300 names of Cadets, Staff, and Faculty. I do not have a lot of working emails address. I have collected several names from this site that I do not have on the roster. Please provide me with your email address so I can update the Alert Roster. Please send me an email to: SpearheadG2@tampabay.rr.com and I will let you know what information I need. I attended MMA '65-'71.

Richard Emam- Zade G.		29-Jun-2010 17:28
Hi there to all fellow MMA cadets. It would be nice if somehow all MMA teams and individual athletes� sports broken records, could be posted here. Cheers & wish the best to all of you. Richard Emam-Zade G. 73-74

Thomas M. Abrahams		26-Jun-2010 23:20
My name is Thomas Abrahams, I attended MMA 1972-1974, it has defined who I am, great memories, no regrets, I remember Jay Popover. Balsario was my batalion commander and Gagliano was my worst nightmare. Good health and strength to ALL of you.

LINDA tHAXTON/HELEN oSHAUGHNESSY		19-Mar-2010 23:12
Ed Jones-- Hey Ed.Glad you remember. We certainly remember you. We are Pat's old friends from high school. Sounds like you have had an interesting life. I am i South Carolina and Helen ( your neighbor) lives in Lakes Wales, Florida. As far as Pat..we are trying to locate her. If you can help let us know. Take care and great to hear from you. Linda and Helen

Arizona Al		16-Feb-2010 17:57
William Christman: SFC Godofreyo Suros was my squad leader in A Company West McKibben Barracks 1961-1962. Alan Ogus, Ph.D. Alive and well in Phoenix, Arizona

Louis Lupinacci		15-Feb-2010 04:51
I attended MMA from 1968 to 1972. My name is Louis Lupinacci, Graduated LTC Lupinacci, I was proud to be a cadet there and miss all my old friends. I grew up in Miami and went on to Graduate from U of F, Go Gators and FIU. I now live in Houston, Texas. If anyone reads this and remembers me please contact me. I have lost contact with all my old cadet buddies.

Pokey		12-Feb-2010 20:10
William I am looking for an old friend that graduated from MMA in 66 or 67, I know that he was there in 65. Do you remember a David Hill????? take care Pokey

Don Boyd		08-Feb-2010 00:57
William: welcome and thank you for posting. Visitors can not post to the site - otherwise the site would be full of spam ads and pornographic images if that was possible. You can send the image to me as an e-mail attachment and I'll consider it - oldmiamimemories@gmail.com Don

william Christman		07-Feb-2010 16:29
Attended MMA in '64 & '65. Was the bugler after Harry Patek was "removed". Arthur Toothman, Alan Lucas, Tim Edell, Godofreyo Suros were in HQ barracks with me. Was in band-played trumpet. Capt. Baldino was the band director. I have a photo of me and the troops published in the Miami Herald on 2/07/1965 I'll be happy to send if you can tell me how to post it. William T. (Chris) Christman

Chip Lindt		01-Feb-2010 00:45
Chip Lindt 01-Feb-2010 00:39 I attended MMA from Jan. 1959 to May 1959. I think it was Co. B. Interesting experience. I bunked with Adderly from Bermuda (he of the smelly feet), & I've frequently thought about Klein from New York (very sorry about the incident in the mess hall). Remember Mason? I think he was in 8th grade. Had to shave every morning as I recall. He came by my house in Evanston, Illinois one evening & we went cruising for chicks...no luck. Still have my 1959 Recall. I started attending Culver Military Academy in Indiana in Sept. 1959 & graduated in June 1963.

Don Boyd		23-Jan-2010 01:07
Andi, welcome and thank you for posting here. If you ever get around to scanning some of your old photos from MMA I would be pleased to add them here in this gallery because a lot of people would just love to see them. Thanks. Don

Guest		22-Jan-2010 15:26
My name is Andreanna "Andi" Cappiali (Prush). My grandfather, Frank Cunliffe worked at MMA for years. We would picnic there on weekends by the water, as my grandparents lived on the property. MMA's football team in the 60's and early 70's was horrible. So, they decided they needed Cheerleaders!!! I was one of those Cheerleaders and it was awesome. All those guys and just 8 girls! Pep rallies in the gym and all the home games. Such fond memories and I have TONS of pics. Spent a great deal of my childhood there.

John C. Whalen		21-Nov-2009 19:18
My name is John Whalen. I graduated in 1968. Frank Gonzalez was Batt Commander that year. Comannder Patterson taught me Algebra, Frank Tarico was On the Batt Staff, as was Paul Buletza[sic?]. I was attached to Headquarters Co., as the Provost Sqt, in charge of about 12 MPs. We did Traffic Control & marched in most of the Parades. Many memories of Norm Sutton, Dale vickness, Dennis Daniels, & the personell of the Color Guard. I started in Jan,1966, when Frank Gonzalez was the 1stSgt in "F" Co. Fond memories, 40yrs old. A tip 'o the Hat to all Alumni & only the Best is good is good enough. John C. Whalen '68 [ I still have my Academy graduation ring, oddly enough].

rodrigo salas zamora		21-Oct-2009 22:09
My name is Rodrigo Salas Zamora I graduated from M.M.A. in 1965 as a 2nd.Lieutenat I am trying to get in touch with Emilio Fortou from Barranqilla Colombia,my home phone number is 2244-2304

Pokey		28-Aug-2009 16:39
Harvey I am looking for a David Hill that graduated in 66 or 67 from the MMA, do you know him and can you locate him. take care Pokey

Harvey		25-Aug-2009 22:25
Hello, My name is Harvey L. Jones and I have really enjoyed viewing these photos. They bring back such good memories: I was there from 1964-1967 is there anyone else who is from my era?

Ed Jones		07-Aug-2009 19:36
Years ago we had a reunion here in Miami I believe set up by Frank Talarico. Conner Wright, Chuck Berridy, are a few of the names I can remember that attended. (It was a long night.) I'm 62 years old living in South Dade County. We also have a home in Key Largo. I spent four years in the Air Force with one in Vietnam, 1969 during the Cambodia campaign. Looking for Gale Peterson, Frank Cappola, Leo Mirelli, Ernie Perez or anyone on the Battalion Staff of 1965-66.

Ed Jones		07-Aug-2009 19:01
Of course I remember Pat Moran.

jose jesus montiel		19-Jul-2009 03:46
I,jose j montiel i attend mma 68-70 i am from maracaibo venezuela; my e-mail montiel@movistar.net.ve

Don Boyd		07-Jul-2009 22:45
Jacob, thanks for posting your message. I copied your message and posted it in the site's main comments gallery to increase the chances of you finding someone who can help out. Don

Jacob Eben		07-Jul-2009 22:10
I am working on a documentary film for ESPN about the life and career of fallen NASCAR driver Tim Richmond who was a graduate of Miami Military Academy in 1973 and died (as some of you may know) due to complications from AIDS. Over the course of my research so far, I have spoken with a few MMA Alumni, and I also believe I e-mailed briefly with the administrator of this site, but I have not yet been able to touch base as of yet with anyone who actually graduated with Richmond or was a particularly close friend of his. If there is anyone out there who thinks they can aid us in our research, whether it be that you just know someone who knew him or you knew Richmond personally, I would appreciate a chance to speak with you. I can be reached at 212.257.6208. We are looking for photos and memorable stories, specifically. If you played with Tim Richmond on the football team, we really are interested in finding game film, if it exists. Again, if you are able to assist me in any way, please call 212.257.6208 between the hours of 10am & 7pm, any day of the week, even on weekends. I can be reached via e-mail at jeben@redlinefilms.net Thanks so much.

Guest		03-Jul-2009 14:19
MY NAME IS JOHN F. SANCHEZ, AND I ATTENDED MMA. FROM 1957-1959. I STILL HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF MY EXPERIENCE THERE. I STILL REMEMBER COL. WHITE AND CAPT. ROCA. YOU ALL STAY WELL.

Guest		27-Jun-2009 00:29
To Ed Jones- Remember Pat Moran?

Arizona Al		28-May-2009 14:22
Peter: I remember you from 1960-1962. If I recall correctly you were in the Drum and Bugle Corps. I remember you being called Pierre rather than Peter. Is this correct? After serving in the Army (1964-1967) and attending MDJC for 2 years I left Miami in 1969 and have not returned. I am also a Viet Nam Veteran. Alan Ogus, Ph.D. Alive and well in Phoenix, Arizona

Peter Giorgione		27-May-2009 13:34
Peter W Giorgione-Class of 63-attended 5th grad till graduation 63-8 years. I live in Miami-Retired from the Post office after 32 years. I am a Vietnam Veteran.

Eduardo J. Fernandez		12-May-2009 17:04
Hola pertenezco a la clase del a�o 1965, quisiera que me enviara por este medio toda la informaci�n donde puedo chatear con compa�eros de esa promoci�n. Saludos, Eduardo

Arizona Al		29-Apr-2009 14:02
Ed Jones: I "fondly" recall Commander Patterson's Algebra II class. It was not uncommon for the Commander to get frustrated with cadets who became disruptive in class and he would bellow "Classroom Attention" and sumarily march the entire class out on to the quadrangle for some restitutional close order marching drill. Alan Ogus, Ph.D. MMA 1960-1962. Alive and well in Phoenix Arizona

Pokey		29-Apr-2009 11:58
Charles Burlington Hi, I am looking for any info on Dave Hill, I think he graduated in 66 or 67. Would you be able to check your 65 or 66 year book. If he is in it then I could figure out the year he graduated. Thanks for any help take care Pokey

Charles Burlington		28-Apr-2009 22:19
Charles Burlington 1963-66 I still have a copy of the Recall 62-as well as the 65 and 66 yearbooks. I was there from 8th to 10th grade, then went on to St. Andrew's School in Boac.

Ed Jones		24-Apr-2009 19:38
My name is Ed Jones, 62-66. I still have that picture taken of the entire student body and teachers in a short but real wide frame. Forget the year, maybe '63. I remember Grant, Timms, Palmer, Heidler, Perez (Canteen), Tuell, Cmdr. Patterson. Can't remember the name of the Capt. in the armory room. Lost yearbooks in Andrew.

Pokey		24-Mar-2009 14:07
Looking for any information on David Hill, he graduated from MMA in 66 or 67. If you have any info, please contact me at pokehull@comcast.net thanks Pokey

Guest		23-Feb-2009 00:55
I attended MMA for my Freshman Year,1972-73. I was in Headquarters Company, as I was in the Marching Band. Alot of interesting stories to be told about that year... I remember Jay Popover, Hiram Pagan, Tommy Klein, Rob Currier, Todd Vandenburg, Tim Richmond, George Russell, Peter Schoelzel, and many others. Drove by the old location on a business trip to Miami.The K-Mart is still standing across the street, as is the Burger King on Biscayne Blvd, where we we rush to on the weekends,no mess hall foods for us!!! One year at MMA sure got my act together, then back to Ohio I went to a Boy's Catholic School... Ken Machol Cadet # 403 Bradenton, Florida.

Guest		03-Feb-2009 17:28
My name is Ross Burton I was at Miami Military Academy 72 74. . I was in barracks 1 and later on 3. Captain fryer was our tactical officer. I was on the drill team and an M.P. ( email address) rossburton2008@aol.com

Suzanne		19-Jan-2009 01:19
My first boy friend at Cutler Ridge Junior High was kinda' rowdy so his family made him go to the Miami Military Academy. I had totally forgotten about this place. Wow, I totally forgot about this place.

Maurice B. Levesque		15-Jan-2009 15:10
I attended MMA from 1962 to 1964 as a 10-12 year old. I have the fondest memories and thank all to this day for having instilled in me the self discipline and confidence which has lasted my entire life.

jay popover		01-Nov-2008 01:58
i was there for summer camp from 64-71. went to school there from 71-74. was part of the last Jr. class. many fond memories. what i recall

Pokey		28-Aug-2008 20:36
I am looking for Dave Hill, he graduated from the Miami Military Academy in appox 1966 or 1967 Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Roger Clive Fielding		26-Jan-2008 17:01
I attended Miami Military Academy when I was nine years old, in 1947, and still have fond memories of cookouts at the edge of (undeveloped) Biscayne Bay, going to the Dolly Madison Ice Cream Parlor that was located adjacent to the campus and not so fond memories of corporal punishment. All in all, the experiences and knowledge gained at the school have served me in good stead, all of my life. One irony, my brother and his wife have lived in the condo complex that was built on the former school site for many many years. Roger Clive Fielding

Roberta Perry Hughes		18-Dec-2007 14:26
Alan...I really enjoyed your year book's photos, & the history (link) about your former, now gone, Alma Mater. Hard to imagine a learning institution closing, & being obliterated, to make way for a condo. That's a shame. Thanks, for sharing with us! Roberta, hanging in there, in the Peach State.

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