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Augusta Military Academy Alumni Reunion 2011

April 14- 17, 2011 in Staunton VA/AMA. Pictures were taken by Howard and Ruth Rosenthal. We have tons more, so feel free to contact us if you'd like the link to our albums on Shutterfly, or even if you'd like me to email you a picture or two (rosenthal9786@verizon.net).
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Got to the Holiday Inn, registered, and bought some wonderful AMA cookbooks!
Got to the Holiday Inn, registered, and bought some wonderful AMA cookbooks!		 This year's tour was to the Homestead in Hot Springs, in VA's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Bath Co.
This year's tour was to the Homestead in Hot Springs, in VA's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Bath Co.		 AMA alumnus Keene Byrd was our host, and told us about the past and current complex
AMA alumnus Keene Byrd was our host, and told us about the past and current complex		 Grand Ballroom, Homestead
Grand Ballroom, Homestead
The back. After our visit, we were taken to AMA, as bad weather was predicted for Sat. and some events were bumped to Friday.
The back. After our visit, we were taken to AMA, as bad weather was predicted for Sat. and some events were bumped to Friday.		 Heavy storms were predicted, so the parachute jumps and Roller Rifles march had to be moved up.
Heavy storms were predicted, so the parachute jumps and Roller Rifles march had to be moved up.		 It was great having Scootch Melcher back (shown with Femrite & Smail). Ron was a Roller Rifles First Captain his senior year.
It was great having Scootch Melcher back (shown with Femrite & Smail). Ron was a Roller Rifles First Captain his senior year.		 We were lucky to have a very inspirational event: Parachutist Dana Bowman landed on AMA's field.
We were lucky to have a very inspirational event: Parachutist Dana Bowman landed on AMA's field.
Dana Bowman, former Army Golden Knight parachutist, jumps despite losing both legs in a training accident
Dana Bowman, former Army Golden Knight parachutist, jumps despite losing both legs in a training accident		 As Dana was coming down, Mike Elliott & AMA's Doug Pennock were coming down!
As Dana was coming down, Mike Elliott & AMA's Doug Pennock were coming down!		 Howard's photo of Dana with flag, with some rare (for me) sky color help from Photoshop
Howard's photo of Dana with flag, with some rare (for me) "sky color" help from Photoshop		 Dana landing
Dana landing
Dana lost in billowing chute and flag
Dana lost in billowing chute and flag		 Here come Pennock and Elliott!
Here come Pennock and Elliott!		 Mike and Doug land in the bowl at AMA......
Mike and Doug land in the bowl at AMA......		 ....amidst applause from folks on the steps
....amidst applause from folks on the steps
Packing up the chute!
Packing up the chute!		 Dana receiving a gift from AMA
Dana receiving a gift from AMA		 Tom DelValle presenting a gift to Michelle Bryant, mother of KIA Jason Arnette from Amelia, VA
Tom DelValle presenting a gift to Michelle Bryant, mother of KIA Jason Arnette from Amelia, VA		 Time for the Roller Rifles! Bud Oakey sounds the call to march.
Time for the Roller Rifles! Bud Oakey sounds the call to march.
The Roller Rifles were created at the end of the 1946-7 school year & revived in the 21st century
The Roller Rifles were created at the end of the 1946-7 school year & revived in the 21st century		 The Color Guard in perfect step
The Color Guard in perfect step		 Doug Pennock leads the group on their last march around the field
Doug Pennock leads the group on their last march around the field		 Jorge Rovirosa twirls the beautiful Roller Rifles guidon
Jorge Rovirosa twirls the beautiful Roller Rifles guidon
Kennett, Travers, Haleamau & others march up the driveway one last time
Kennett, Travers, Haleamau & others march up the driveway one last time		 The Color Guard (White, Mitchell, Thompson, Clarke)
The Color Guard (White, Mitchell, Thompson, Clarke)		 Gertz, Travers, Miller, Zayas, Lewis & others
Gertz, Travers, Miller, Zayas, Lewis & others		 Dana Bowman and Mike Elliott watch the Roller Rifles
Dana Bowman and Mike Elliott watch the Roller Rifles
Lewis, Vetick, Smail, Kidd, Gomez, Atchison and others
Lewis, Vetick, Smail, Kidd, Gomez, Atchison and others		 The drummers provided the beat for the marchers.
The drummers provided the beat for the marchers.		 Maschak, B. Nicholson, Sturgis, Smail, Forrer, Lewis
Maschak, B. Nicholson, Sturgis, Smail, Forrer, Lewis		 Passing the Color Guard
Passing the Color Guard
I believe this is Forrer, B. Nicholson, Lewis, Garry, Zayas, Haleamau, Travers, Miller & Maney
I believe this is Forrer, B. Nicholson, Lewis, Garry, Zayas, Haleamau, Travers, Miller & Maney		 Former Army Secy John Marsh speaking at the Augusta Stone Church
Former Army Secy John Marsh speaking at the Augusta Stone Church		 Some of the graves at the Stone Church cemetery
Some of the graves at the Stone Church cemetery		 AMAr & drummer Keith Traylor saluted people arriving from the Augusta Stone Church after the Sat. AM Founder's Day ceremony
AMAr & drummer Keith Traylor saluted people arriving from the Augusta Stone Church after the Sat. AM Founder's Day ceremony
Howard and Mike Elliott at Saturday's lunch & festivities.
Howard and Mike Elliott at Saturday's lunch & festivities.		 Garry and Becky Granger at the luncheon
Garry and Becky Granger at the luncheon		 We were treated to a video of Doug Pennock training for/taking his jump, plus remarks by Mike Elliott.
We were treated to a video of Doug Pennock training for/taking his jump, plus remarks by Mike Elliott.		 Bag piper Russ Kohrs
Bag piper Russ Kohrs
Brigadier General Larry Nicholson, an AMAr, addresses the audience.
Brigadier General Larry Nicholson, an AMAr, addresses the audience.		 Jorge Rovirosa, Larry Nicholson and Garry Granger listen to the Staunton Ovation
Jorge Rovirosa, Larry Nicholson and Garry Granger listen to the Staunton Ovation		 Dana Bowman, Doug Pennock and Mike Elliott recount their jumps
Dana Bowman, Doug Pennock and Mike Elliott recount their jumps		 The Staunton Ovation, led by Ray Hoaster, sings a beautiful rendition of I'm Proud to be an American
The Staunton Ovation, led by Ray Hoaster, sings a beautiful rendition of "I'm Proud to be an American"
Frank Williamson presents awards while his image is projected on the big screen
Frank Williamson presents awards while his image is projected on the big screen		 Warren Fleming accepts his Sports Hall of Fame award from President Jorge Rovirosa
Warren Fleming accepts his Sports Hall of Fame award from President Jorge Rovirosa		 Beginning of Old Glory: AMAr retired Lt. Col. Steve Trent will place the flag at the White Table set for a Fallen Soldier
Beginning of Old Glory: AMAr retired Lt. Col. Steve Trent will place the flag at the White Table set for a Fallen Soldier 		During the White Table ceremony, B. Nicholson salutes Mitchell before accepting the flag
During the White Table ceremony, B. Nicholson salutes Mitchell before accepting the flag
Brigadier General Larry Nicholson accompanies a new Fallen Soldiers portrait to the stage
Brigadier General Larry Nicholson accompanies a new Fallen Soldiers portrait to the stage		 Phil Taylor, a TX artist, paints original portraits of KIA soldiers & presents them to the family
Phil Taylor, a TX artist, paints original portraits of KIA soldiers & presents them to the family		 Phil created this beautiful portrait of SSG Jason Arnette of Amelia, VA
Phil created this beautiful portrait of SSG Jason Arnette of Amelia, VA		 Mother Michelle Bryant touches the portrait
Mother Michelle Bryant touches the portrait
Femrite, Travers and Oakey
Femrite, Travers and Oakey		 Phil Taylor with Jason's sister
Phil Taylor with Jason's sister		 Bob Bradford presides over decommissioning of the Roller Rifles
Bob Bradford presides over decommissioning of the Roller Rifles		 A final salute
A final salute
Goodbye Roller Rifles!
Goodbye Roller Rifles!		 The sabre is put away for the last time
The sabre is put away for the last time		 Roller Rifles pose for a group shot
Roller Rifles pose for a group shot		 Celebration for a job well done, and an end of an era.
Celebration for a job well done, and an end of an era.
After Saturday's program, I drove around, stopping in Churchville. The day's rain had turned this playground into a wasteland.
After Saturday's program, I drove around, stopping in Churchville. The day's rain had turned this playground into a wasteland.		 Residents in this house were watching warily as the water came higher and higher.
Residents in this house were watching warily as the water came higher and higher.		 Casino night on Saturday consisted of gambling, a DJ and dancing, heavy hors d'oevres and a bar.
Casino night on Saturday consisted of "gambling," a DJ and dancing, heavy hors d'oevres and a bar.		 Roller Riders coming through the gates Sunday morning around 11
Roller Riders coming through the gates Sunday morning around 11
Roller Riders get ready to roll
Roller Riders get ready to roll		 2 Riders leave for their big adventure
2 Riders leave for their big adventure		 Riders Nolan, McWilliams, Syropoulos, Smail, Metz, Femrite, Thompson and Sterling
Riders Nolan, McWilliams, Syropoulos, Smail, Metz, Femrite, Thompson and Sterling		 The Roller Riders were headed to Salisbury, MD and then the Outer Banks
The Roller Riders were headed to Salisbury, MD and then the Outer Banks
After they left, I walked around taking pictures. Here's the cannon.
After they left, I walked around taking pictures. Here's the cannon.		 Big Barracks and Admin Bldg
Big Barracks and Admin Bldg		 Main gate
Main gate		 The gym
The gym
The eagle
The eagle		 At the admin bldg, I peeked through a crack at the front.
At the admin bldg, I peeked through a crack at the front.		 The bell house from a peek through the side gate
The bell house from a peek through the side gate
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