Colt baseball advances:

Despite making 5 errors, the Colts soundly defeated Tucumcari High, 21-9. The first round win moves “Ward’s Wonderkids” into the quarterfinals, where they’ll play No. 1 seeded Eunice at 12 pm at Cleveland High School’s field.

Helpful links:

• 2012 Class 2A Bracket
• Directions to Cleveland High School

Colt and Lady Colt tennis:

In the individual portion of the NMAA Class A-AAA State Championships, NMMI took home the state title in both singles and doubles play. For singles, it was an all-NMMI final, with Federico Sanchez topping teammate Jose Gonzales, 6-3, 7-5. Gavin Lynch and Joshua Shure won the doubles title, defeating Sandia Prep’s pair, Atkins/Paregg, 6-0, 4-6, 6-2. NMMI’s other doubles team did well as well: Jorge Garza and Gerardo Estrella fell in the semis to Atkins/Parnegg, 6-3, 6-1, but won in the third place match over Santa Fe Preps Ihlefeld/LeJeune, 6-3, 7-5. On the girls’ side, Mariah Garcia and Bailey Wohler upset the fifth-seeded pair from Robertson High School by a score of 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, then lost in the quarterfinals to Lovington’s Hatfield/Crow, 6-1, 6-2. In singles, Susanna Pesonen went down to Raton’s sixth-seeded Mikala Vertovec, 6-1, 6-0.

Team play started today at 1:30 pm, with the No. 1 seeded Colt boys’ up against Hope Christian, the No. 8 seed.

Helpful links:

• Boys’ Team Bracket
• Boys’ Singles Bracket
• Boys’ Doubles Bracket
• Girls’ Singles Bracket
• Girls’ Doubles Bracket

Bronco Women’s Tennis ready for Nationals

For the third year in a row, the Bronco women’s tennis team is headed to the NJCAA national championships. NMMI finished second in Region V — behind No. 4-ranked Collin County — to earn the nod.

“We’re very ecstatic about it and excited and it’s great for our team and our girls,” said Bronco coach Zeljka Vidic. “They worked hard all year round. They competed hard all weekend and all year, so we’re very excited about our results and being able to play at the national championships.”

Vidic also earned honors. For the second year in a row, she was named the region’s coach of the year.

NMMI began its quest to qualify for Nationals at the Region V Championship tournament. They lost on Thursday, April 18th to host Collin County, 8-1. While the only victory came at No. 2 doubles, where Valentina Beresiarte and Samantha Dunn won 6-4, 6-2, there were some close matches against the powerhouse Cougars. No. 6 singles Jazmine Burt took her match to three sets, and No. 2 Adalyn Hazelman went to a tiebreaker.

The Broncos picked things up on Friday, topping No. 12 Temple College 5-4. “It was a really tough match, but the girls played really well and competed well,” Vidic said. Earning victories were No. 1 doubles Leticia Godinet/Hazelman (6-2, 6-4) and No. 3 doubles Burt/ Alyssa Hawkins (7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1). Godinet had what Vidic called “a great win” at No. 1 singles, winning 6-4, 7-6 (7-1); No. 5 Samantha Dunn won 5-7, 6-1, 6-1; and No. 6 Burt 6-1, 6-3. “That was a really close match. It was a great win for us,” Vidic said. “Very competitive. The girls competed well, so it’s exciting.” While Temple is ranked No. 12 nationally, NMMI beat the Leopards twice this year, despite being ranked three rungs below at No. 15. That, Vidic said, should help come time for the seeding at nationals.

NMMI closed out the Region V Tournament on Saturday with a 7-2 victory over North Central  Texas College. “A tough match today,” Vidic said. “Very competitive and the girls played some great tennis and competed well.” Earning victories were No. 2 doubles Beresiarte/Samantha Dunn, 7-5, 6-4; No. 3 doubles Burt/Hawkins, 6-3, 6-1; and singles No. 1 Godinet 7-6 (7-3) 6-3; No. 3 Beresiarte 7-6 (7-5), 6-2; No. 4 Hawkins 6-2, 6-3; No. 5 Dunn 7-6 (7-2), 6-1; and No. 6 Burt 6-1, 6-2.Through the course of the tournament, every Bronco won at least one match, and, Vidic said, “represented the school well.”Next up are the national championships, May 5-11 at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas.This is coach Vidic’s fourth year at the helm of the Bronco women’s tennis program. They’ve been to the NJCAA Women’s Tennis National Championship Tournament twice previously, finishing 22nd in the nation in 2010, and 8th in the nation last season.The seven-player Bronco women’s tennis team will leave on Friday, May 4th for Nationals. Here’s the prospective line-up:

Singles

• No. 1: Litia Godinet, a sophomore from Pago Pago, American Samoa
• No. 2: Adalyn Hazelman, a sophomore from Lautoka, Fiji
• No. 3: Valentina Beresiarte, a freshman from Cordoba, Argentina
• No. 4: Alyssa Hawkins, a sophomore from Pohnpei, Micronesia
• No. 5: Samantha Dunn, a sophomore from Roswell, NM
• No. 6: Jazmine Burt, a sophomore from Albuquerque, NM

Doubles:

• No. 1: Godinet and Hazelman
• No. 2: Beresiarte and Dunn
• No. 3: Hawkins and Burt

The seventh player on the Lady Bronco’s roster is freshman Rachel Ballinger, from Plainview, TX. She’ll be ready in reserve, should any NMMI player be unable to continue play at the National Tournament.The bracket draws will be decided on Saturday, May 5th at the coaches’ meeting.

Cadets Help the Community

On 28 April, the Corps of Cadets participated in the Roswell City Clean Up.  Cadets collected 230 bags of trash weighing a total of 1,560 pounds!  Thank you cadets!

Egyptian Nights

Introducing The 2012 Final Ball Court

Ladies
Sarah Brown
Alexis Crader
Heather Odell

Gentlemen
Alex Barleen
Josiah DeCosta
Alexander Lukomski

The winners will be announced at Final Ball this Saturday, MAY 5, 2012
8:00 p.m.
VMV BALLROOM

Governor Martinez To Deliver 2012 Commencement Address

Major General Jerry W. Grizzle, NMMI Superintendent, has announced that Governor Susana Martinez will address New Mexico Military Institute graduates at the 2012 Commencement ceremony to be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at Pearson Auditorium.”We are delighted that Governor Martinez will join us to celebrate Commencement with NMMI’s 2012 graduates,” said General Grizzle.  “This will be a historic event for NMMI; we are honored to host the governor and to do so in the 100th year of New Mexico statehood is icing on the cake.”This will be Governor Martinez’ first appearance at NMMI.  General Grizzle will also be making remarks during the ceremony.NMMI’s 118th Commencement will celebrate the achievement of graduates of both the high school and junior college divisions.  More than 1000 family and guests are expected to attend.  The ceremony will also be broadcast by streaming video to families of NMMI’s students via the NMMI website.

2012 Commencement Activities

FRIDAY 11 MAY 2012
0800     Commissioning/ 2LT Bar Pinning Ceremony – Pearson
1030     Baccalaureate/ Celebration of Diversity – Pearson (Mandatory for Graduates)
1200     Free DRC
1530     Celebration of Academic Excellence and Leadership/ Physical Excellence Awards – Pearson
1815     Free SRC
1900     Movie call – Bates – Cadets Only

SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
0830     Commencement – Pearson
1030      Parents’ Club Reception for Graduates and Families – Pearson

Please note, there is no commercial transportation to airports at the end of the year.  

Commencement Activities Online

End of Year Infirmary Actions

Parent Packets Mailed Over the Summer

Parent packets for both New and Old cadets will be mailed by the end of June.  These packets contain important information for the 2012 – 2013 School Year.  All enclosed forms must be completely filled out and signed by parents and/or cadets. Please return them by 20 July.

Cadre Report Date

All cadets selected for Cadre must report on Wednesday, 1 August.  Required Cadre  training starts the same day. The Barracks will open 30 July to accommodate travel arrangements.  Food will be available for purchase in the PX, and the first served meal in Bates Hall will be lunch on 1 August.

August Awards Ceremony

All returning cadets who received awards during the 2011 – 2012 school year will be recognized on 20 August 2012 at 1:00 pm in Pearson Auditorium.  All family members and friends are invited to attend.

Last Parent E-News for the School Year!

This is the last Parent E-News until 24 August 2012 – Have a great summer vacation!

The annual NMMI Spring Concert is tomorrow, 19 April at 7 PM MST.  This event will be streamed live!

Please note this stream will only work properly in Windows Media Player, (not guaranteed to work properly in other players).

1.  Open Windows Media Player.

2.  Use the Shortcut Key by pressing “Ctrl“ key and “U” key on keyboard which will bring up the following window.

3.  Enter the following text as listed below http://204.134.54.30:7007.  Click the “OK” button and the streaming video should start shortly after. The video will go through a buffering state, but should take no longer than a minute. 

4. Media player will open; after the buffering is complete the video will load.

Instructions are also listed at https://www.nmmi.edu/parents/index.htm

Special Sunday Musical Service

What:  New Mexico Military Institute Chapel – Special Musical Sunday Service
Featured Performing Ensembles:  The NMMI Cadet Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, and Faculty/Staff Chorale
When:  22 APRIL 2012 @ 8:30 AM
Where: NMMI Alumni Memorial Chapel – N. Main & W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM
For more info call: 624-8211 or 624-8443

The New Mexico Military Institute Music Dept. will present a special musical program during the regular Protestant Chapel Service at 8:30 AM on Sunday, April 22^nd in Alumni Memorial Chapel on the NMMI campus.  The public is invited to attend.  For more information contact Chaplain/MAJ Dan Musgrave at 624-8211 or LTC Steve Thorp at 624-8443.

The public is cordially invited to attend a special Protestant Chapel Service that is slated for 8:30 AM on April 22, 2012 in New Mexico Military Institute’s Alumni Chapel. The service will feature Cadet and Faculty/Staff choral groups performing seasonal sacred music.  NMMI Chaplain/MAJ Dan Musgrave will officiate over the service’s proceedings.  The NMMI Cadet Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, and Faculty/Staff Chorale will be directed by LTC Steve Thorp, Director of Choirs.

The Concert Choir, the NMMI’s select large choral ensemble, performs a variety of musical styles for campus, community, and regional events.  This group has performed for two U.S. Presidents and a Supreme Court Justice; at Disneyland, Sea World, and Six Flags theme parks; at the United States Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Military Academy Chapels; and at various military installations. Earlier this spring the Concert Choir performed at the Brooks Army Medical Center and other venues in the San Antonio, Texas, area.  The Vocal Ensemble is a select small group composed of some of the most skilled singers in Concert Choir who have an interest in performing various popular styles. The Faculty/Staff Chorale is comprised of adult singers who are associated with the NMMI workplace.

A Note from Enterprise Rent-A-Car  

We would like to invite all New Mexico Military Institute Cadet parents to visit our office and take advantage of the preferred corporate account rates offered to NMMI employees!

All parents can benefit from the NMMI preferred rates any time that you come to visit the Cadets!

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
1017 S. Main St. (across from Sears)
 Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm
575-622-4866

Follow the link below to book your reservation today:

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2012 Commencement Activities

FRIDAY 11 MAY 2012
0800     Commissioning/ 2LT Bar Pinning Ceremony – Chapel
1030     Baccalaureate/ Celebration of Diversity – Pearson (Mandatory for Graduates)
1200     Free DRC
1530     Celebration of Academic Excellence and Leadership/ Physical Excellence Awards – Pearson
1815     Free SRC
1900     Movie call – Bates – Cadets Only

SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
0830     Commencement – Pearson
1030      Parents’ Club Reception for Graduates and Families – Pearson

Please note, there is no commercial transportation to airports at the end of the year.  

Commencement Activities Online

All Commencement activities will be streamed at their scheduled time (Mountain Time).   Parents who wish to view the ceremony via LIVE webcast can do so by going to this web link: http://www.nmmi.edu/parents/index.htm.

A recorded webcast will also be available for viewing from May 13th to May 30th via a link on the Parent website http://www.nmmi.edu/parents.

Cadets of the Month for April/May

The Commandant of Cadets would like to congratulate the following Cadets of the Month.  They will represent NMMI in the local community for the months of March and April.

SUNRISE ROTARY: Cadet First Sergeant Antonio Rodriguez. Cadet Rodriguez is a 3rd year cadet, and a 1SG for Charlie Troop. He is a graduate of Squad Leader School and has participated in The Goss Rifle Team, JROTC Color Guard, NMMI Band, and a current member of JROTC Battalion Staff. Cadet Rodriguez is from Tucumcari, NM.

KIWANIS CLUB: Cadet Staff Sergeant Joshua Mote. Cadet Mote is a 2nd year cadet, and a Squad Leader for Lima Troop. He is currently on the Superintendent’s List. Cadet Mote is a member of numerous cadet activities including Flame Guard, NMMI Goss Rifle Drill Team, National Honor Society, Choir, and Vocal Ensemble. He is a graduate of both NMMI Squad Leader school and Platoon Leader school. Cadet Mote is from Colorado Springs, CO.

ALTRUSA: Cadet Sergeant First Class Maria Roman Aguilar. Cadet Aguilar is a 3rd year cadet, and a Platoon Sergeant in Mike Troop. She is on the Superintendent’s List, is a member of the NMMI Colt Tennis team, and has graduated from Platoon Leader School and Squad Leader School. Cadet Aguilar is from Socorro, NM.

ROSWELL ROTARY: Cadet First Sergeant Ryan Geraci. Cadet Geraci is a 4th year cadet, and a First Sergeant for Hotel Troop. He is on the Superintendent’s List, and the NMMI Colt Soccer team, and has attended Squad Leader School, First Sergeant School and Platoon Leader School. Cadet Geraci is a member of the Honor Board, a Life Scout and has completed all requirements to be awarded his Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 149. He received the American Scholar Award and is a member of the Science Olympiad Team.  Cadet Geraci is from Roswell, NM.

All of these cadets were chosen because they excel in academics, physical readiness, and leadership.

The week of 9 April, the Business Office will be mailing the monthly billing statements to the person responsible for financial matters. Any accounts that still have a balance outstanding as of April 9th will be placed on financial hold by the Business Office on that date.

The Registrar will mail a letter to cadets that have been placed on financial hold. This means no transcripts, diplomas or registering for classes.

The week of 23 April the Business Office will mail out past due letters for any accounts that still have an unpaid balance at that time. This letter will be mailed to the person responsible for financial matters. This letter will ask for payment in full, and will reiterate what being on financial hold means.

Special Sunday Musical Service

What:  New Mexico Military Institute Chapel – Special Musical Sunday Service
Featured Performing Ensembles:  The NMMI Cadet Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, and Faculty/Staff Chorale
When:  22 APRIL 2012 @ 8:30 AM
Where: NMMI Alumni Memorial Chapel – N. Main & W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM
For more info call: 624-8211 or 624-8443

The New Mexico Military Institute Music Dept. will present a special musical program during the regular Protestant Chapel Service at 8:30 AM on Sunday, April 22^nd in Alumni Memorial Chapel on the NMMI campus.  The public is invited to attend.  For more information contact Chaplain/MAJ Dan Musgrave at 624-8211 or LTC Steve Thorp at 624-8443.

The public is cordially invited to attend a special Protestant Chapel Service that is slated for 8:30 AM on April 22, 2012 in New Mexico Military Institute’s Alumni Chapel. The service will feature Cadet and Faculty/Staff choral groups performing seasonal sacred music.  NMMI Chaplain/MAJ Dan Musgrave will officiate over the service’s proceedings.  The NMMI Cadet Concert Choir, Vocal Ensemble, and Faculty/Staff Chorale will be directed by LTC Steve Thorp, Director of Choirs.

The Concert Choir, the NMMI’s select large choral ensemble, performs a variety of musical styles for campus, community, and regional events.  This group has performed for two U.S. Presidents and a Supreme Court Justice; at Disneyland, Sea World, and Six Flags theme parks; at the United States Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and U.S. Military Academy Chapels; and at various military installations. Earlier this spring the Concert Choir performed at the Brooks Army Medical Center and other venues in the San Antonio, Texas, area.  The Vocal Ensemble is a select small group composed of some of the most skilled singers in Concert Choir who have an interest in performing various popular styles. The Faculty/Staff Chorale is comprised of adult singers who are associated with the NMMI workplace.

2012 Commencement Activities

REMINDER:  ALL GRADUATING CADETS MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN LIST OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY.  PLEASE PROVIDE THIS TO TLAs BY 6 APRIL.  THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS THAT CAN ATTEND, BUT THE LIST TO TLAs MUST INCLUDE  ALL NAMES.

FRIDAY 11 MAY 2012
0800     Commissioning/ 2LT Bar Pinning Ceremony – Chapel
1030     Baccalaureate/ Celebration of Diversity – Pearson (Mandatory for Graduates)
1200     Free DRC
1530     Celebration of Academic Excellence and Leadership/ Physical Excellence Awards – Pearson
1815     Free SRC
1900     Movie call – Bates – Cadets Only

SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
0830     Commencement – Pearson
1030      Parents’ Club Reception for Graduates and Families – Pearson

Please note, there is no commercial transportation to airports at the end of the year.  

Commencement Activities Online

All Commencement activities will be streamed at their scheduled time (Mountain Time).   Parents who wish to view the ceremony via LIVE webcast can do so by going to this web link:  http://www.nmmi.edu/parents/index.htm. 

A recorded webcast will also be available for viewing from May 13th to May 30th via a link on the Parent website http://www.nmmi.edu/parents.

Summer Programs

NMMI Junior Leadership Camp Brochure:  English

NMMI Summer Math Program Brochure:     English         Spanish

The Commandant of Cadets would like to congratulate the following Cadets of the Month.  They will represent NMMI in the local community for the months of March and April.

SUNRISE ROTARY: Cadet First Sergeant Antonio Rodriguez. Cadet Rodriguez is a 3rd year cadet, and a 1SG for Charlie Troop. He is a graduate of Squad Leader School and has participated in The Goss Rifle Team, JROTC Color Guard, NMMI Band, and a current member of JROTC Battalion Staff. Cadet Rodriguez is from Tucumcari, NM.

KIWANIS CLUB: Cadet Staff Sergeant Joshua Mote. Cadet Mote is a 2nd year cadet, and a Squad Leader for Lima Troop. He is currently on the Superintendent’s List. Cadet Mote is a member of numerous cadet activities including Flame Guard, NMMI Goss Rifle Drill Team, National Honor Society, Choir, and Vocal Ensemble. He is a graduate of both NMMI Squad Leader school and Platoon Leader school. Cadet Mote is from Colorado Springs, CO.

ALTRUSA: Cadet Sergeant First Class Maria Roman Aguilar. Cadet Aguilar is a 3rd year cadet, and a Platoon Sergeant in Mike Troop. She is on the Superintendent’s List, is a member of the NMMI Colt Tennis team, and has graduated from Platoon Leader School and Squad Leader School. Cadet Aguilar is from Socorro, NM.

ROSWELL ROTARY: Cadet First Sergeant Ryan Geraci. Cadet Geraci is a 4th year cadet, and a First Sergeant for Hotel Troop. He is on the Superintendent’s List, and the NMMI Colt Soccer team, and has attended Squad Leader School, First Sergeant School and Platoon Leader School. Cadet Geraci is a member of the Honor Board, a Life Scout and has completed all requirements to be awarded his Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 149. He received the American Scholar Award and is a member of the Science Olympiad Team.  Cadet Geraci is from Roswell, NM.

All of these cadets were chosen because they excel in academics, physical readiness, and leadership.

Cancer Awareness March – Update!

On 3 March, cadets participated in the 6th annual Cancer Awareness March.  With the generous support of cadets, families and local businesses, cadets have EXCEEDED their goal of $5,000!!  We thank everyone who donated to the Cadets’ cause.  There is still time for those who wish to donate – Donations will be accepted until 1 April and can be made to “NMMI Cadet Activities”.

2012 Commencement Activities

FRIDAY 11 MAY 2012
0800     Commissioning/ 2LT Bar Pinning Ceremony – Chapel
1030     Baccalaureate/ Celebration of Diversity – Pearson (Mandatory for Graduates)
1200     Free DRC
1530     Celebration of Academic Excellence and Leadership/ Physical Excellence Awards – Pearson
1815     Free SRC
1900     Movie call – Bates – Cadets Only

SATURDAY 12 MAY 2012
0830     Commencement – Pearson
1030      Parents’ Club Reception for Graduates and Families – Pearson

REMINDER:  ALL GRADUATING CADETS MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN LIST OF ALL FAMILY MEMBERS AND GUESTS ATTENDING THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY.  PLEASE PROVIDE THIS TO TLAs BY 6 APRIL.  THERE IS NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS THAT CAN ATTEND, BUT THE LIST TO TLAs MUST INCLUDE  ALL NAMES.

Please note, there is no commercial transportation to airports at the end of the year.  

End of Semester Actions from the Office of the Registrar

1. Final exam schedule is on the web – http://www.nmmi.edu/reg
2. If you owe monies to the school, starting in May – no transcripts get sent, no diploma for graduates until all monetary obligations are met.
3. If you are suspended or in a disciplinary condition/situation with the Commandant’s office your graduation might/could be at risk. Every year there are cadets who do not graduate due to disciplinary issues. HS – your transcript will read, “Student met NMMI requirements for graduation. Diploma not awarded.” And you will have to regain good standing to earn that diploma. We will not present your name to the Board of Regents for graduation, so once you regain good standing – you have to wait for the next BOR meeting to get certified as a graduate.
4. Final transcripts to the next school – you must come in and order or request through the link on the Registrar’s web page. If you do NOT order, we do NOT send. Transcripts built before you depart in May get priority processing.
5. Summer school. Anyone who wishes to take summer school must have prior permission before taking the course. NMMI limits what courses you can take and checks on your requirements and the course so you do not take a course that will not meet graduation requirements. HS must work through their academic advisor, JC have a summer permission form on the registrar’s page.
6. Scheduling is on, re-enrollment is on-going. JC December 2012 graduates – after you complete scheduling, complete the JC graduation application and get it in early May to validate your courses to ensure you are on-track to graduate December 2012. As of today 10 JC May graduates (expected graduates) have not applied and will not graduate in May.
7. Honor graduates will NOT be determined until all grades are entered by faculty on graduates so we can process them for graduation and presentation to the Board of Regents for certification.

Congratulations Colt Baseball!

Congratulations to the NMMI Colt varsity baseball team! They won the Roswell Sertoma Colt Classic Baseball Tournament for the first time since 2005, with an 8-1 victory over the Dexter Demons. This is the seventh time the Colts have won the Classic, during its 18-year run.

Three members of the Colt team were selected to the 2012 All-Tournament Team:

Pierce Arnold – Arnold got the win in game one vs. Gateway Christian, going four innings on the mound with six strike-outs. He also played second base and shortstop and batted .444 for the tourney (4 for 9) with a double, a triple, three RBIs, six runs, and two stolen bases.

Caleb Saiz – Saiz threw all seven innings in the championship match vs. Dexter, recording five strike-outs against only one base on balls, allowing just one unearned Demon run. He played an error-free shortstop in games one and two, and boasted the second-best batting average for team NMMI, going 5 for 8 (.625) with one RBI, 5 runs scored, and one stolen base.

Chance Cavin – Cavin was selected the as the All-Tournament Most Valuable Player, and rightfully so. He bashed opposition pitching for six hits on nine at-bats, drove in five runs, scored three, had a triple and even stole second once. He also had the highest team slugging percentage, .889, and tied Saiz for highest on-base percentage, getting on safely 75% of the time. Cadet Cavin also had a perfect tournament in the field at first base, recording 24 put-outs on 24 chances, good for a 1.000 fielding percentage.

23rd Annual Bataan Death March

51 Cadets participated in the 23rd Annual Bataan Death March.  Congratulations to Cadets Zachary Romero, John Mark Stiles and Pashense Warford who took 1^st place in their distance, age and gender! We want to congratulate all cadets who participated!

Summer Math Program

NMMI Summer Math Program Brochure:     English         Spanish

Congratulations Cadets!

Four years ago, the NMMI Science Olympiad team finished 5^th in state.  This year, the team finished 4^th out of 25 high schools that had qualified for the state competition which was held on the campus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology February 25^th.  NMMI has been competing in Science Olympiad competitions since 1993.  The team has qualified for state competition every year.  Under the leadership of Roger Castillo and Cheryl Martinez, Frank Kimbler, Elena Vitchinskaia, and Bob Hudgens the team managed to take 1^st at the Regional Competition which was hosted at NMMI.  NMMI had 19 out of 25 top 10 finishes at the State competition.

There were approximately 160 seniors participating at the state competition, NM Tech grants an academic scholarship to the top 12 scoring seniors.  NMMI’s Phillip Castillo and Pablo Fresnedo received this award.

Congratulations to all faculty and cadets involved!

NMMI Hosts 25th Annual Drill Meet

New Mexico Military Institute hosted its 25th annual drill meet on the 24th and 25th of February.  Twenty-one high schools from throughout Southern New Mexico and the Greater El Paso and Albuquerque Metro Areas competed.  NMMI finished 2nd in the Armed Regulation, took lst – 5th places in the individual drill down, 4th in the Color Guard Competition, and finished 6th overall with our PT team.  The male PT team finished 4th overall and the our female PT team finished 5th overall.  Congratulations cadets!

NMMI on Facebook – Help the Corps of Cadets!

We are very excited to launch our official Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/NewMexicoMilitary.  The page is designed to keep current and prospective cadets and their families informed about the events and activities on our campus.  We have a group of cadet, faculty and staff advocates who will lead the charge in posting and sharing.   We currently have 1,462 fans!

The Corps of Cadets has been challenged by the Commandant to have 3,000 fans for the new page by 4 March.  If they meet this challenge, they will receive a “Free Rev” for the Corps.  This allows the cadets to sleep in late one morning.

“Like” www.Facebook.com/NewMexicoMilitary and encourage everyone connected to NMMI to join and do the same!

Spring Break

Spring Break begins after a cadet’s last class on 9 March. The Commandant has updated the Spring Break Furlough Sign Out Procedures.  All cadets must read and comply with the items on the form, and turn in a signed copy as they check out.  Barracks will re-open on 17 March at 1700 for cadets needing to return early.

In the event that cadets cannot arrive on time from furlough, they are required to notify the TLA Command Post – NO exceptions.  Each cadet should have a card in their possession with the following numbers:

Emergency Numbers

• Campus Police: (575) 624-8421 or (575) 910-3450
• Commandant’s Office (575) 624-8400; -8403
• Hagerman Guard Box: (575) 624-8418
• Infirmary: (575) 624-8235
• TLA Command Post: (575) 624-8478
• Night Accountability Cell Phone: (575) 910-8667
• Roswell Police: (575) 624-6770 OR 911
• State Police: (575) 622-7200

Spring Break Early Departures/Late Returns

Cadets are not authorized to leave early or return late from Spring Break.  The Faculty are not giving permission to miss class.  If a cadet has a compelling reason to leave early or arrive late, it will be approved by the Office of the Commandant.  Requests for exception to policy should be coordinated with your cadet’s Troop Leadership Advisor (TLA). Parents are being asked to provide written permission for High School cadets to miss class. Junior College cadets will provide their request/justification in writing to their TLA.

Take Advantage of NMMI Re-Enrollment Incentives!

Fall semester 2012 may seem a long way off; however, re-enrollment for fall is right around the corner.

Current cadets should re-enroll by the March 23, 2012 priority date. The priority date allows your cadet to take advantage of several incentives including:

• Early consideration for scholarships
• Pre-registration for fall classes
• Consideration for Corps leadership positions and Cadre selection (See the Selection of Cadet Leaders for details)
• Priority consideration for room and roommate of choice
• AND a reduced re-enrollment fee ($75 instead of the standard $150 fee)

Simply return the completed Re-enrollment Form by the priority date, March 23, 2012, to take advantage of the reduced re-enrollment fee of $75.00 and other Corps incentives. If the form is received after April 01, the standard fee of $150.00 will apply.

We look forward to another rewarding term at New Mexico Military Institute. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-421-5376 or admissions@nmmi.edu.

We are very excited to launch our official Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/NewMexicoMilitary.  The page is designed to keep current and prospective cadets and their families informed about the events and activities on our campus.  We have a group of cadet, faculty and staff advocates who will lead the charge in posting and sharing.   We currently have 1,047 fans!

According to statistics from Facebook, the average person has 130 friends, hits the like button 9 times and becomes a fan of two pages per month.  If each of you likes our Facebook page and shares it with four friends who do the same, we would hit over 4,000 people with our posts.

This means we would have the potential to reach over 1,000,000 people through our Facebook network!

Our goal is to reach 3,000 fans by the end of this month (Feb. 29).

“Like” www.Facebook.com/NewMexicoMilitary and encourage everyone connected to NMMI to join and do the same!

Cancer Awareness March

The Academic Excellence Dinner to celebrate cadets who are on the Dean’s List or Superintendent’s List will be held at 1730 MST on 1 March.  Parents who wish to view the ceremony via live webcast can do so by going to this web link: http://www.nmmi.edu/parents/index.htm.  The webcast will also be available for viewing from 1 March to 15 March via a link on the Parent website http://www.nmmi.edu/parents

Spring Break Early Departures/Late Returns

Cadets are not authorized to leave early or return late from Spring Break.  The Faculty are not giving permission to miss class.  If a cadet has a compelling reason to leave early or arrive late, it will be approved by the Office of the Commandant.  Requests for exception to policy should be coordinated with your cadet’s Troop Leadership Advisor (TLA). Parents are being asked to provide written permission for High School cadets to miss class. Junior College cadets will provide their request/justification in writing to their TLA.

Spring Break Transportation

NMMI Barracks will close at 1000 on Saturday 10 March, and will not reopen until 1700 on Saturday, 17 March.  Cadets are not authorized to stay in the barracks over Spring Break.

Two private companies provide charter transportation options to/from major airports outside of Roswell. These companies are “Go Tours” and “Galaxy Transportation”

Go Tours
Phone (575) 628-1116
http://www.Go-Tours.org

Galaxy Transportation, LLC
Phone (575) 637-8550

Info@galaxyshuttles.com

The Roswell Airport is the most convenient option for arrivals and departures from and to Dallas/FT Worth throughout the week. Advanced planning is highly recommended. NMMI is not responsible for cancellations, weather delays, or issues with airline policies for minors. NMMI does not manage the bus services.

Cancer Awareness March

On Saturday, 3 March from 1430-2330, the NMMI Corps of Cadets will conduct the 6th Annual Cancer Awareness March. This Community Service event on the NMMI campus involves the entire Corps of Cadets and is designed to raise cancer awareness and donations in the fight against cancer and support for cancer survivors. Cadet Troops will compete against each other for the most miles completed by rotating marching squads, for 8 hours, over a two mile course. The goal this year is to raise $5000. Last year cadets raised $3300. Activities over the 8 hour period will include sports competitions, and a barbecue and for the cadets. Parents, family and friends wanting to contribute to this effort can mail donations to the Commandant’s office with checks made payable to “NMMI Cadet Activities” prior to 1 April.

Cadet Store Update

Follett will close the store beginning Monday, 5 March, in order to remove company property (registers, etc.) prior to Sodexo equipment installation. The store will re-open following Spring Break.  All gift cards must be used by Friday, 2 March as SODEXO will not honor Follett cards beyond that date.

Take Advantage of NMMI Re-Enrollment Incentives!

Fall semester 2012 may seem a long way off; however, re-enrollment for fall is right around the corner.

Current cadets should re-enroll by the March 23, 2012 priority date. The priority date allows your cadet to take advantage of several incentives including:

• Early consideration for scholarships
• Pre-registration for fall classes
• Consideration for Corps leadership positions and Cadre selection (See the Selection of Cadet Leaders for details)
• Priority consideration for room and roommate of choice
• AND a reduced re-enrollment fee ($75 instead of the standard $150 fee)

Simply return the completed Re-enrollment Form by the priority date, March 23, 2012, to take advantage of the reduced re-enrollment fee of $75.00 and other Corps incentives. If the form is received after April 01, the standard fee of $150.00 will apply.

We look forward to another rewarding term at New Mexico Military Institute. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-421-5376 or admissions@nmmi.edu.

2012 Graduation Week and Commencement

Graduation week activities include the Commissioning Ceremony on Friday 11 May at  0830, followed by the Celebration of Diversity at 1030, and an awards ceremony at 1500 – All are in Pearson Auditorium.

Commencement will be Saturday, 12 May at 0830 in Pearson Auditorium.  Graduating cadets are currently being asked to provide an accurate number of guests who will attend.

A detailed Graduation Week schedule will be available on the Commandant’s Schedule of Events web page by 1 March.

All cadets not graduating from High School or Junior College will be allowed to depart after their last final exam.  They must coordinate their departure with their TLA and complete a final room inspection.

Two private companies provide charter transportation options to/from major airports outside of Roswell. These companies are “Go Tours” and “Galaxy Transportation”

Go Tours
Phone (575) 628-1116

http://www.Go-Tours.org

Galaxy Transportation, LLC
Phone (575) 637-8550
Info@galaxyshuttles.com

The Roswell Airport is the most convenient option for arrivals and departures from and to Dallas/FT Worth throughout the week. Advanced planning is highly recommended. NMMI is not responsible for cancellations, weather delays, or issues with airline policies for minors. NMMI does not manage the bus services.

Cancer Awareness March

In March, the NMMI Corps of Cadets will conduct the 6th Annual Cancer Awareness March. This Community Service event on the NMMI campus involves the entire Corps of Cadets and is designed to raise cancer awareness and donations in the fight against cancer and support for cancer survivors.  Cadet Troops will compete against each other for the most miles completed by rotating marching squads, for 8 hours, over a two mile course.  The goal this year is to raise $5000. Last year cadets raised $3300.  Activities over the 8 hour period will include sports competitions, a barbecue and a pizza party for the cadets. Parents, family and friends wanting to contribute to this effort can send donations to the Commandant’s office with checks made payable to “NMMI Cadet Activities” prior to 1 April.

Cadet Store Update

Follett has decided to close the store beginning Monday, 5 March, in order to remove company property (registers, etc.) prior to Sodexo equipment installation.  The store will re-open following Spring Break.

The Commandant of Cadets would like to congratulate the following Cadets of the Month.
They will represent NMMI in the local community for the months of January/February

Roswell Rotary Club: Cadet Staff Sergeant Ethan Podhajecki. Cadet Podhajecki is a 4th year cadet, and a Squad Leader in Kilo Troop. He is on the Superintendent’s List, is a member of the NMMI Color Guard, and a Ropes Course Facilitator. Cadet Podhajecki is also an Eagle Scout. He is from Alamogordo, NM.

Pecos Valley Rotary: Cadet Staff Sergeant Ivan Arrizon. Cadet Arrizon is a 2nd year cadet, and a Platoon Leader for Lima Troop. He is on the Superintendent’s List. Cadet Arrizon has attended Platoon Leader School and Squad Leader School. He is from Caborca (Sonora), Mexico.

Kiwanis Club: Cadet Sergeant First Class Angel Reyes. Cadet Reyes is a 3rd year cadet and a High School Platoon Sergeant in Charlie Troop. He is on the Superintendent’s List, and is a member of the Colt Varsity Soccer and Colt Varsity Basketball team. He has attended Platoon Leader School and Squad Leader School. Cadet Reyes is from Taos, NM

Sunrise Rotary: Cadet Sergeant First Class Adam Carnahan. Cadet Carnahan is a 3rd year cadet, and a High School Platoon Sergeant in Bravo Troop. Cadet Carnahan is on the Superintendent’s list. He is a member of the NMMI Colt Cross Country Team and has attended Platoon Leader School. Cadet Carnahan is from Weatherford, TX

Altrusa: Cadet Sergeant First Class Mariah Garcia. Cadet Garcia is a 2nd year cadet, and a High School Platoon Sergeant. Cadet Garcia is on the Superintendent’s List, is a member of the National Honor Society, and is the secretary for the NMMI Scholars program. She is also the number one tennis player for the NMMI Lady Colts Tennis Team. She has attended Platoon Leader School and Squad Leader School. Cadet Garcia is from Santa Fe, NM

All of these cadets were chosen because they excel in academics, physical readiness, and leadership.

Matchin Awards

The Matchin Awards will be presented Saturday, 21 January in Hagerman Barracks. To be eligible, a College Cadet must have displayed outstanding discipline and academic proficiency as well as having demonstrated excellent leadership potential during their new cadet semester.

Awardees

Cadet Store Official Takeover Notification

Effective 8 March, 2012, NMMI will transition Bookstore operations from Follett to Sodexo. In order to make the transition as seamless as possible, the Cadet Store will be closed from 8 March – 18 March, 2012 for inventory and systems implementation purposes.

Sodexo has been NMMI’s dining partner for 8 years, with a recently signed eight year contract extension. NMMI is excited about working with Sodexo in expanding products and services to meet the needs of the cadets. Greater communication and having a single source of accountability with the dining and bookstore programs solidifies this decision.

We would like to thank Follett for their many years of service to NMMI and wish them the best of luck in their business endeavors.

Schedule of Events for 28 Day Milestone

Saturday, 4 February

0600                  Reveille

0630                  Breakfast Roll Call (BRC) w/Formation

0730-0745        Movement of RATs to Confidence Course. Upon completion of Confidence Course, RATs move to Fitness Factory.

0730-1140          Regimental Commander / Squadron Commander Training for the Corps minus January RATS and their cadre.

0745-0845        Confidence Course for RATs.  (Families invited)

0900-1030         Fitness Factory for RATs. (Families invited)

1045-1130          Personal time (RATS and their cadre)

1140                    Corps forms in Hagerman Barracks (Families invited)

1145-1200          28 Day Ceremony in Hagerman Barracks.  Uniform for all cadets is Class B with Brass

1200                   Free DRC

1200-2000         General permits for Spring New Cadets (RATs).  Uniform for all cadets is Class B with Brass

1800                   Free SRC

Sunday, 5 February

0815                   Accountability Formation

0830                  Chapel Pass Available upon Request for RATs

0830                  Protestant Services in Alumni Chapel.

1300-1700          General Permits for RATs. Uniform for all cadets will be Winter A

1700                   Catholic Services in Alumni Chapel

1800                   SRC with Formation

The December Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 15th. Parents who wish to view the ceremony via live webcast can do so by following the directions below:
 
Please note this LIVE STREAM will only work properly in Windows Media Player.
 

1. Open Windows Media Player.
2. Use the Shortcut Key by pressing “Ctrl“ key and “U” key on keyboard which will bring up the following window.
3. Enter the following text as listed below http://204.134.54.30:7007 
4. Click the “OK” button and the streaming video should start shortly after. The video will go through a buffering state, but should take no longer than a minute.
5. Media player will open; after the buffering is complete the video will load.

Instructions for RECORDED Webcasts (for viewing after the December 15^th graduation):

• Event URL Link: http://nmmi.edu/media/Other/WinterGraduation2011.wmv

If the link does not work, follow these instructions:

1.  Open Window’s Media Player
2. Press Ctrl and U (at the same time) and enter the link (or copy and paste) Event URL above
3. Press OK

The recorded webcast will be available for viewing from December 16th until January 2^nd.

Holiday Buses

Two private companies provide charter transportation options to/from major airports outside of Roswell. These companies are “Go Tours” and “Galaxy Transportation”

 Go Tours
Phone (575) 628-1116
http://www.Go-Tours.org

 Galaxy Transportation, LLC
Phone (575) 637-8550
Info@galaxyshuttles.com

The Roswell Airport is the most convenient option for arrivals and departures from and to Dallas/FT Worth throughout the week. Advanced planning is highly recommended. NMMI is not responsible for cancellations, weather delays, or issues with airline policies for minors. NMMI does not manage the bus services.

Cadet Tour Credit Over Winter Break

25 hours of tour credit may be earned over Christmas break. Since  cadets have zero demerits during Christmas and Summer breaks and tours carry over from semester to semester the conversion of these tour credits to merits is not permitted.

Cadets must submit tour credit on company or organization letterhead, with a phone number, to their TLA upon return from break.