WIXLIB

HIGH SCHOOLFahad Al-FalahKuwait vfr11T.R. AikmusLiberty, MOBen ChristensenLees Summit, MOClinton FolandOverland Park, KSYanikAudainChicago, ILKevin ClarkSherman, TXBrandon FunkKansas City, MOKyle AustinOlathe, KSJonathan CoboGlenEllyn.ILJeff GarreltsWichita, KSChris BondSt. Louis, MOJeremy CullCleveland, OHJoeGasnickOmaha, NEFrederick ButlerOlathe, KSDavid EdwardsCape Coral, FLSteven GoodwinOmaha, NEMike CaizzoPhoenix, AZAsya FieldsPhoenix, AZDominick GreeneKansas City, MO

SOPHOMORESAndrew PlisnerPrairie Village, KSKarleigh, HarpoldMontgomery, TXChristopher JuliusBloomington, MNChristopherShalomDallas, TXJehramy, HeimAshland, MOJason ManleyCollinsville.OKKevin SlocumLawrence, KSAshley HenleySapulpa, OKRoddy McCaskillLittle Rock, ARCasey TaylorGreen Valley, MOJoey HillMemphis, TNKasey MulleniouxBlue Spring, MOTyler TimianMontrose, COJames HoltzmanSt. Louis, MOAmanda NiemczykLittleton, CODerek TrineFreemont, NEKevin HulslanderFort Worth, TXEvan PiecznikSouth Field, MlWilliam WatsonAtlanta, GANot Pictured: Cory Hille, John Hood, Michael Hutfless, Jessica James, Kerry Morgan, Keith Nielsen, Jesse O'Brien, Ben Paper, Mitch Standley.23

Austin AtkinsonLake Ozark, MOHIGH SCHOOLFRESHMENDiego RomeroYepesMedellin,ColombiaJames BellSeattle, WAJohnGouldingKansas City, MOMatthew BishoffBixby, OKRyan HayesKansas City, MOCole RobinsonOklahoma City, OKBrandon BlaisKansas City, KSAlexHemmePerry, KSDustin RothOmaha, NEDaniel CejkaRaymore, MOVernon JohnsonSt. Louis, MODavid SharpLos Angeles, CAJames DavieOmaha, NESean LongAustin, TXBrandon ValdezTucson, AZTiffany DoakKansas City, MOStephen LongOverland Park, KSJustin WatersOmaha, NENot Pictured: J.T. Basile, Benny Benson, Richard Diel, Paul Deason, Chris Mayhall, Matthew Pearce, Rodolfo Salmon.24Jesse MercerOklahoma City, OK

JUNIOR HIGHEric AragonQueens, NY8,h GradeNot shown: 8m-Zach Delk, Corey Hammons, Peter Kelly, Grant Miller, Drew Randall, MichaelSchemmel, Dionte Scott, Nick Swanson, 7lh-Thomas Mosely, Anthony Turnbough, 6,h-TylerGurien.KyleGallienBroken Arrow, OK8,h gradeDerek SellensOverland Park, KS8,f1 gradeJacob MikesellPappillion, NE7,h gradeClark GrantMyrtle Beach, SC8,h gradeDavid BrowneHartsburg, MO7th gradeRyanShullerRano, TX7,h gradeDustin LillyGrainValley.SC8m gradeDerek EtheridgeParkville, MO7"1 gradeWyatt LarsonMoorhead, MN6th gradeBen MulliganForway, KS8m gradeBlake FarinasClearwater, FL7th gradeTimothy MillerClaremore, OK6,h gradeColter PaustianLenexa, KS8* gradeNicholas HadlockOlathe, KS7m gradeChristopher StalpWest Point, NB6lh gradeWill RobsonWalford, IA8lh gradeJacob OlahIndependence, MO7,h gradeRossWellerGreenwood Village, CO6,h grade25

WMA's Journalists Catch Cadets In The Classrooms.TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS!A guest speaker lectures Cadets Jason Steuf,Brodie Houck, Zachary Florence, and EricMcCauley during class.Cadet Kasey Mullenioux researches his paper inthe library during one of his free periods.Cadet Michael Hunsberger takes extensive notesduring his math class in the academic building.26Cadets Eric Aragon, Timothy Miller, Daniel Cejka,and Kyle Gallien listen attentively to their instructions for the day.

WENTWORTH FACT SHEET NO. 2Q Rat, * TB HOJl mfiWPANYA. Sir, military training JtRBtoduced at Wentworth in 1882by a VMI graduate. That is why Wentworth has rats, rears,and other VMT terms.ain-of-coijimandistime and*?nissionedrte held?I until it is lluteanaflCadets Jame sAu onesmanrShoMldcall attention and j§taJ4 ali*lechl nA,phasbarauntil the officer returns the salute.Q. Rat, what do you do at the table?A. Sir, I pour drinks for Old Boys and passfoodpromptlywhen asked.Q, Rat, what is t * — —A. Sir, the V H H H i f l l H H H from the Coat-ofArms. It J - - A. §ir,theV V.JpU- ral College girlssinging tcQ. Rat, sing theA. WentworWentworWe'll alw B J I H H r u»Wentwor Q. Rat, who w a j H H A. Sir, Ted J « sts i«owa8s» Weflrtw»@rtfo adet later killed inItaly in 1943. The Messmore Honor Graduate Award goesto an Outstanding Student in the Junior College graduatingclass*

They Go To Louisiana Each Year To TakePart In One Of America's Greatest Parties. They Are.HEADQUARTERS COMPANYEverybody say CHEESE!Headquarters, Color Guard, andmembers of other companiespose for a group photo in front ofLandry's Seafood House inLouisiana. This is the Mardi Gradtrip.Dance with me.Cadet James Bell, who plays theclarinet, has stopped playing hisinstrument to put a rose in hismouth. Would anyone like totango?All worn out.Cadets Justin Watters, ShayHsieh, and Jeffery Garrelts take abreak from their long day ofmarching in the Mardi Grasparade. Big change from theWentworth Sunday parades.28Sleep tight.Cadet 1LT Osceola Evans andCadet 1SG Clay Palmrose are taking a nice long nap after a longhard day of marching, playinginstruments, and having fun in theMardi Gras parade.

Cadet Cameron Novack holds upa box of Wheaties Raisin Bran, hisfavorite cereal of all time. CadetNovack is a percussionist.Cadet Keith Fishback enjoyssome food from Sonic with hismother during fall parents weekend. Cadet Fishback plays thetrumpet.Cadet Frederick Butler standslocked up at the position of attention as he plays the snare drumwhile the Corps marches into themess hall.Cadet 2LT James White boldlyplays his trumpet for a SundayParade in the field house. CadetWhite is now an E-5 sergeant.Cadet SSG David Sharp standswith his mother during fall parentsweekend. Cadet Sharp plays theflute in the Wentworth band.29

Cadets 1LT Osceola Evans, Jeffery Garrelts, James Blake, andSGT Novack get together to forma quartet and sing "Lock up (at theposition of attention)." Not yetsold in stores.Cadet 1LT Osceola Evans listensclosely as he holds on to his baritone during a practice session onthe Alumni Stadium football field.It is more than likely that he is listening to CPT Ken Hopkins, theband director.Cadet, SGT Keith Fishback andCadet SSG David Sharp arepreparing a plate, as they are onwaiter duty. Waiter duty is aresponsibility that every companydoes, except for Staff and Foxtrot.CPT Ken Hopkins, the band director and instructor here at Wentworth, is taking charge of theWentworth marching band in theWentworth Alumni Stadium.Cadet SGT Keith Fishback does alittle freestyle rapping at the Military Ball Talent Show. This is oneof the many things that CadetFishback enjoys doing.

And for Dessert.C/SSG David Sharp smiles as heholds up a plate of strawberrycheesecake that he plans to havefor dessert after his meal in theMess Hall.Cadets Benjamin Blakely andJames Bell conduct barracksdetails in the morning after BRC.Cadet Blakely is out of uniformwith no name tag, star, or insignia.

ALPHA COMPANYTop: DaveThomas, Jason Elbert, Matt Branson, Harrison Stell, Eric Shuckman,ZackZufall, Thomas Hennenfent. Center: James Laumoli, Shane Rider,Donald Walker, Jeremiah Zook, Clarence Richardson, Kris Bergemann, Blake Huff, Clay Palmrose, Chris MeLees. Bottom: David Wollett, Scott Rolfe,Justin Hinrichs, Steven Olin, Josh Summers.Alpha Company Officers: 2LT Donald Walker, Platoon Leader; CPT Clarence Richardson, CompanyCommander; and 1LT Kris Bergemann, CompanyExecutive Officer. Officers in the corps of cadetsmake a lasting impression on the people aroundthem.Alpha Company NCOs: SFC Blake Huff, Platoon SGT; SSG Justin Hinrichs, Squad Leader;SSG Steven Olin, Squad Leader; SSG Scott Rolfe, Squad Leader; and 1SG Clayton Palmrose,Company 1 SG. Just as in the Army, these NCO's are the backbone of the company.

Cadet 2LT Donald Walkerkeeps a watchful eye over a tableof RAT's in the mess hall.Alpha Company marches into the messhall led by Cadet Brian DeLong. This picture was taken when the company rosterwas at its fullest with 41 cadets. Theplaque at the entrance of the mess hallreads, "Together we can achieve success." As with many teams, it takes thehelp of all involved to run smoothly.33

Alpha stands at parade rest during an early year parade.Justin Smith stands tall with theAlpha guidon before his move toFoxtrot.MCadet CPT Clarence Richardsoninspects Cadet Chris McLees during a routine lunch inspection(foreground). The rest of the company waits for their turn, hopingthat their time spent beforeinspection is up to the captain'sstandards.

Alpha Company participates in apopular position during a DRC formation.Cadet Provo Dustin Berry listensin on an SRC conversation.Cadet Josh Summers takes outthe company's trash. This dutybelongs to the Alpha CompanyGuidon Bearer, which is a positionfilled by Summers.Cadets Justin Hinrichs and ScottRolfe enjoy an evening of waiterduty. Of all other duties in "theback," the cups is a preferredplace in the dish washing arena.35

"All The Way" Through The Struggles, Bravo FinishesStrong And Together.BRAVO COMPANYBravo Company: Ryan Waters,Justin Morton, John Goulding,Guido Romero Yepes, MattBischoff, Greg Wickam, DaveThomas, Derric Trine, AntonioGreen, Ryan Hayes, WilliamWatson, Kurt Buddymeyer, JarodBugg, Brandon Funk, BrandonBlais, Joe Gasnick, GoodyStonstegaurd, Mike Huffless,Kenton Manion, RyanDeatherage, Kasey Mullenoux,Phillip Wood, Dan Wickam,Shawn Dillon, Kyle Austin, BennyBenson, Eric McAuley, JacobGardener, Sergio Medal, MitchStandley, John Evertt, TreyClemons, Chris Bond, JeremyCull, Vernon Johnson, Ari Fisher,36Cadets Mike Huffless, JohnKrause, Chris Bond, ChrisFinkey, and other Bravo cadetsprepare themselves forsomebody to run through thegauntlet in East Barracks.Cadet John Goulding laughsabout the bloody nose hereceived running the gauntlet inEast Barracks.

FINAL THOUGHTSDear Bad Boys,I have come to the conclusion that we were destined to be together, we were perfect foreach other. They had to put the best CO with the best company. Although we had our achesand pains, everyday I woke up happier and happier to be a part of Bravo. Together weaccomplished everything and stunned the corps. You have made me proud, but moreimportantly you have madeyourselves proud. Rememberthat you as individuals define whoyou are so make a good definition. There are no hurdles you cannot overcome and no mountains you cannot climb. Live without limitations and most importantly the word, "can't," doesnot exist. You can and you will, just as we have proven in the past semester. We will alwaysbe a family. Do not forget your brothers. Do not forget the good times and the bad timessuch as the Super Bowl party and the arrests of Chris Finkey and Ryan Thompson. No matter what anyone says, you were and always will be the best. All you have to do is believe itjust as I do. Bad Boys Till We Die,C/Captain Ah FisherCompany CommanderC/CPT Ah FisherCommanding OfficerBravo CompanyNever forget "The Law." The law, this is the house of pain. Are we not men? No we're notmen. We are beast, and youth. Alpha, Echo, Tango, HQ, Foxtrot, and Staff; you have madeus beast. We will not walk, we will not talk, we will only gather in the night, and dress-rightdress, ready front. As a last resort, we will use cold steel, a jab between the second and thirdrib. Twist, twist, pull, pull, aaaah.Dear Bad Boys,As one of the Bravo Company first sergeants, I don't think any company could have mademy job easier. Before we joined together, you were thought of as failures but from the beginning to the end, you gentlemen gave me 100% of your efforts and that's all I ever asked for.The changes you went through, as a company, were tremendous. From different cadreevery month, to watching your brothers leave, you overcame it all and proved yourselves tobe the best. The time we were together, we were unstoppable. From the beginning ofsemester, it became our goal to be the best, and we were. Once we were on a roll, therewere no other companies, definitely not Echo. Men, it was an honor working with you, andI am proud to say I am a "BAD BOY" (Dawg at heart). I leave these last words with you, "nomatter what it is, in life, if you want something, go for it 110%. That will make you be the best."Bad Boys till we die,C/1SG Trey demons"TOP"Bravo CompanyC/1SGTreyClemonsTop37

With squad leaders, Cadets ChrisFinkey, Mike Huffless, and JohnKrause in front, Bravo Companymarches on the quadrangle.Cadet Sergio Medal walks toschool on his way back from theField House.The Wentworth Honor Guard prepare to fire their rifles in front of theCourt House.Cadet Eric Schmidt flexes hismuscles in front of Hickman Hall.Cadet Goody Stonstegard studies hard in life skills class.J8

THE NIGHT LIFECadets Eric McAuley, Brandon Miller, andChris Bond work on the Bravo Company Homecoming float in the Field House.Cadet Provo Jeremiah Watson and Cadet 1SGTrey demons pose while the rest of Bravo Company prepares for the gauntlet in East Barracks.The Bravo Company RATS sound-off in EastBarracks after the gauntlet before going to bed.39

Keeping and maintaining the best cadets in the corpsECHO COMPANYEcho Company marches into themess hall for Breakfast Roll Call.This happens every morning at6:20 a.m., sometimes even in thesnow and ice.Cadets Jonathon Cobo and AlexRichards kick back and relax inone of the rooms in Marine Hall.One of the pastimes of the cadetsis to watch movies or play Nintendo.Echo gets prepared for Wentworth's birthday tradition, thegauntlet. The birthday cadet getsthe privilege of running throughthe hallway while the rest of thecompany congratulates him witha pillow.40

Echo Company marches singlefile into the mess hall during thetime renovations were being doneto the front entrance.Cadets Diego Romero Yepez andAustin Atkinson get their uniformsinspected by the companyprovost, Jedy Lausen, duringSunday inspections.Cadets Bryan Haynie, MorganEldridge, and David Kolifnoskyrelax in one of the rooms in MarineHall Barracks. Haynie prepares tohit the bed to check for dust.Echo Company marches in themess hall during the Christmasskit contest. They are led by 1LTBrodie Houck.Robert Arguellez receives a certificate denoting his rank of 1SGfor Echo Company. This certificate was given to him by LTCMichael Kirby, Commandant ofcadets.41

Cadet Tom Bannister receives acertificate of appreciation for thereading of a Toast to the Flag fromRoland Lightfield, member of Griffith Post #237 American Legion inRichmond.C/CPT Bob West escorts CadetLucy Zamora. These cadets areEcho Company nominees forValentine King and Queen. Cadets Jamiah Edwards, Phillip Martin, and Chris Gordan are in thebackground.Cadets Tom Bannister, MichaelPlotkin, Roddy McCaskill, andAdam Jones perform a scenefrom "Stripes" during the Christmas skit contest.C/1SG Robert Arguellez andCadet Alex Richards fool aroundduring lunch formation. CadetRichards is protecting a pretendbaby as an assignment for lifeskills class.42

Cadets Bryan Haynie and Diego Romero Yepez eat a meal at Dinner RollCall second semester. Three meals a day are provided to cadets byAmeriServe. John Ishner is the food service director of AmeriServe.Cadet Jonathan Cobo tours Cadet Michael Whitley's mother, Tammy,during second semester registration. Behind them is part of GroendykeHall as they visit the Hall of Honor.Cadets Adam Jones, Colby Cutler, Evan Piezcenik,Justo Casasa, and Kevin Hulslander stand atparade rest in the front line of formation.Cadets Ian McCaul, Kevin Hulslander, Andrew Plisner, and Clinton Foland in the foreground standready to march out of a vesper service.43

FOXTROT COMPANYC/CPT David Griffin leads Foxtrot Company duringa Sunday afternoon parade.Cadet Derek Sellens makes a new friend at Wentworth,"Boney." Boney has been here longer than MAJ Ratcliffe.Cadets Ross Weller and Ben Mulligangive each other a big battle hug.Foxtrot marches into the Mess Hall on Thursday in their BDU's, led by their CO

*The CO of Foxtrot Company,C/CPT David Griffin, poses withC/CPL Nicolette Haney duringthird CQ's.At Foxtrot formation, Foxtrottersput their covers under their belts.C/CPT David Griffin gets caughtoff guard as he is heading back toHickman Hall to regulate his troops.Although Foxtrot did not participate in JROTC, they still dressedin BDU's every Thursday.45

First semester Foxtrot CO, Ari Fisher; First Sergeant, Trey Clemons;Executive Officer, Jason Richie; and Platoon Leader, Chris Gordon;make a wild appearance in the Mess Hall as they perform a skit forthe corps.Cadet Provo Ben Moniere, gets caught using the pay phone insideGroendyke Hall during class time.Cadet Drew Randall cleans the cannon as he decidesit would be much easier to have a seat and clean.'"Wfflfi; HStf H * ji w m*r0Foxtrotters work diligently on their math assignment. (Well, most of them areworking.)46Cadets Wyatt Larson and Tommy Mosley enjoy thewelcome dinner at Wentworth House early in theyear.

Foxtrot Company functions as the Cannon Crew, as they prepare to release a bang.Cadet Dustin Lilly is being decoratedby fellow Foxtrotter, Derek Sellens."MMCadets Will Robson and Derek Sellens of Foxtrot Company pose in front of the Doughboy.To start the year off, COL Jerry E. Brown, superintendent,takes Foxtrot cadets for a tour of his house to make them feelwelcome.47

TANGO COMPANYes. ** 3XCadet Marlena Elisara and CPL Ji Sun Yang fall asleep as they watch a movie in the Tango TV room.Tango Company's TAC Officer, SGT ShannonJones cuts Cadet Dionte Scott s hair.0 tW m*\C/CPL Ji Sun Yang just chillin1 in her room.Cadet Aysa Fields relaxes in Tango's TV room.: . ; : ' . . : ;Cadets Karliegh Harpold and Aysha Meyers work together as they shine.C/CPL Shirley Ziser waits with the rest of Color Guard.48

CPT Shaun Wilson sets theexample and leads the wayduring the parades. As a company commander she is giventhe responsibility of 26 lives tomold and shape. Her actionshave taught us lessons we'llnever forget.1SG Kristin Justis is the disciplinarian of the company. Sheshows us the error of our waysand corrects the problem.CPT Wilson puts 1 SG ranks on newly-promoted Kristin Justis at theconclusion of cadre training in August of 2000.MSG Cavilena Notz marchesTango around. As the platoonleader, she gives us instructions to follow; and we followthem readily.SGT Yami Rolon spends herdays mar

emy became Wentworth Military Academy. Stephen G. Wentworth passed away on July 3, 1897, leaving lots of physical proof of his support of WMA. Stephen Girard Wentworth, the founder of Wentworth Military Academy, was born at Williamstown, Massachusetts, October 10,1811. He moved to Lexington, Missouri, in 1840, where