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Reunion to Dedicate CMA Memorial,

June 15 Deadline to Have Name IncludedThe three panel CMA Memorial proposed by Jack Walker, Class of ‘45, at the

April 22, 2006 CMAAA Board meeting will be dedicated Saturday, August 5, oncampus in Columbia. All donors contributing more than $500 toward the Memorialwill have their names inscribed on the panels. Names will be grouped by classes.Deadline for submitting your name for inclusion and a check for $500 is June 15.

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Reunion Registration on pg. 3 & Web

50th Year 1956

Reunion

Contacts

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Tom Hayward

proaudiog@aol.com

405 Myrtlewood Ave.

Mobile, AL 36611

251-457-2707

Tom Faires

Tomfaires@aol.com

287 Serene Hls.

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

601-288-7844

Volume 16, Number 1 Spring, 2006Monroe Pointer, Class of ‘54Elected Senior Life Director

Monroe Pointer was elected a Se-nior Life Director of the National As-sociation ofH o m eBuilders att h eassociation’srecent Inter-n a t i o n a lB u i l d e r s ’Show Boardof DirectorsMeeting.

Sandy Dunn, NAHB Vice Presi-dent and Secretary, thanked Monroe forhis loyalty to NAHB, “I know the com-mitment it requires to attain and par-ticipate at NAHB Board meeting forthe ten years required to achieve theLife Director status,” said Dunn. “Thento attain Senior Life status through anadditional ten consecutive years of ser-vice is a great testimony to your dedi-cation to NAHB and the building in-dustry.”

Monroe Pointer

A list of $500 donors can be foundon page 5 “Memorial $500 Contribu-tors”. If you have contributed $500 andyour name is not included, please con-tact Becky Moon via e-mail at:

athenae@bellsouth.netHer snail-mail address is:

Becky Moon804 Athenaeum

Columbia, TN 38401-3156

Class Suppers Featured atGreymere Country Club

The Classes of ‘56 and ‘57 are so-liciting class members for their 50th Re-union Supper, Friday, Aug. 4, atGreymere Country Club (see TomHayward’s address in lower right handcorner of this page). Make your $35 per

head check to Greymere Country Club.The Classes of ‘76 and ‘77 are cel-

ebrating their 30th Class Reunion andwant grads to contact eitherBill Fry at (865) 573-7383(wfry@summithealthcare.com) or BillRyland at (706) 310-0675 (ryland100@yahoo.com).

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Columbia Area MotelsRichland Inn (Reunion Headquarters)2405 Highway 31, SouthColumbia, TN 384011-800-828-48321-931-381-4500

Honors Inn and Convention Center(formerly Ramada Inn)1208 Nashville HighwayColumbia, TN 384011-800-574-61121-931-388-2720

Hampton Inn Columbia1551 Halifax DriveColumbia, TN 384011-800-426-78661-931-540-1222

Columbia Days Inn1504 Nashville HighwayColumbia, TN 384011-888-782-97221-931-381-3297

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Jameson Inn Columbia715 James M. CampbellColumbia, TN 348021-800-526-37661-931-388-3326

Best Value Inn1548 Bear Creek PikeColumbia, TN 384011-888-782-97221-931-381-1410

Schedule of EventsThursday, August 31:00 PM: Early registration in Richland InnLobby until 8:00 PMOptional: Individual class activities and free-style group gatherings, Richland Inn

Friday, August 48:00 AM: Registration in Richland Inn Lobbyuntil 8:00 PM except during scheduled events.8:00 AM: Golf Tournament3:00 PM: Board Meeting, Academy Hall6:00 PM: Welcome Reception, GraymereCountry Club (d’oeuvres and cash bar)Optional: Individual class activities and free-style group gatherings, Richland Hospitalityroom

Saturday, August 58:00 AM: Registration in Richland Inn Lobbyuntil 6:00 PM except during scheduled events.8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast in CA Cafeteria10:00 AM: CMAAA General Meeting in CAChapel and Bus leaves CA for Historic Tour ofAntebellum Mansions.11:00 AM: Memorial Dedication followed byFlag Dedication and Ceremony for DepartedCadets in Classes of ‘56 and ‘57Noon: Deli Luncheon in CA Cafeteria6:00 PM: Reunion Banquet/Ball & Group Pho-tos at Saturn Union Hall, Spring HillOptional: Individual class activities and free-style group gatherings, Richland HospitalityRoom

Sunday, August 6Optional: Individual class activities and free-style group gatherings, breakfast, worship anddeparture as desired.

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NAME (Last, First, Middle) _________________________________________________ Class of ______

HOME STREET ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________

CITY__________________________________________________STATE _________ ZIP_____________

HOME PHONE (_____) _____________________BUS. PHONE (____) ___________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS (please print) __________________________________________________________

❑ Count On Me To Attend The 2006 CMAAA Grand Reunion.

❑ I Am Unable to Attend but have enclosed my $30.00 for the next 2 years Dues ($15.00 per Year).

Names of Others Accompanying me to the Reunion ____________________________________________

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I Plan on Arriving in Columbia at Approximately ______AM ________________________________Date

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2006 CMAAA Grand Reunion Activity Check ListPlease check those activities and functions of interest to your party. In so doing, indicate the number of participants

and appropriate fee per activity. Please mail this completed form with a check (payable to CMA Alumni Associa-

tion) for the total amount in an envelope to arrive by July 19, 2006. Thanks for your help. If you have any ques-

tions, contact Becky Moon at 804 Athenaeum Place, Columbia, TN 38401-3156 or (931) 388-9128.

❑ Grand Reunion Registration Fee (Required) ..........($15.00 / Adult; $30.00 / Couple) ____ x $15.00 = $_______

The registration fee is required regardless of how many or few activities registrants attend. It

covers the association’s costs of 1. Promoting and orchestrating this affair plus goods and ser-

vices, 2. The Hospitality Room at the Richland Inn with, 3. Hors d’oeuvres at the Welcome Recep-

tion, 4. Continental Breakfast at CA, 5. Hall Rental and entertainment and 6. Bugle Newsletter Expenses.

❑ Golf Tournament, 8 AM, Friday ..........(Complete “Golf Form” and Mail with Separate Check to Julian Wells)

❑ Welcome Reception, 6:00 PM, Friday ...................(No Additional Charge but tickets will be collected at door)

Cash Bar Reception to be held at the Greymere Country Club in Columbia

❑ Continental Breakfast, 8:30 AM, Saturday ............(No Additional Charge)

❑ Maury County Historic Tour ......................................($50.00 per Spouse or Child) ____ x $50.00 = $__________

❑ CMAAA General Meeting, 10:00 AM, Saturday ....(No Additional Charge)

❑ Deli Luncheon in CA Cafeteria, Noon, Saturday ....($6.00 per Person) ____ x $6.00 = $__________

❑ Reunion banquet/Ball, 6:00 PM, Saturday ... (Before July 19, $10.00 per person) ___ x $10.00 = $__________

❑ Chicken or ❑ BBQ?..................................(After July 19, $15.00 per person) ___ x $15.00 = $__________

❑ Biennial Alumni Association Dues ($15.00 per Year x 2 = $30.00 per Cadet) =$ ___ 30.00

Total = $ _________

(Please make check payable to CMA Alumni Association)

Registration FormAugust 4 - August 5, 2006

(Please type or print clearly)

Please Respond by July 19, 2006

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“Whhhhaazzuupppp Dudes”Odds and Ends from Here and There

Cecil Little, Class of ‘50, was readyto attend the CMAAA April Board meet-ing when he had to make a trip to the Emer-gency Room with congestive heart failureand “A” fibrillation. He got out just in timeto take wife Kay in for a knee replacement.He plans on attending the August Reunionand looks forward to playing golf withWoody Pettigrew, Class of ‘73.

----------------------------Buddy Phillips, Class of ‘53 reports

that Elgan Brooks, Class of ‘53, underwenta successful kidney transplant in Febru-ary at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. Hehas been on the list for almost 15 years.Surgery went well. Elgan and Mary Alicelook forward to seeing everyone at theReunion in August.

----------------------------Stan Sullivan, Class of ‘55, recently had

a stroke that cost him the vision in his righteye. Stan is the rector of a small EpiscopalChurch near Evant, TX.

----------------------------Bill Raiford, Class of ‘55, revisited the

University of OK in April for the 50th re-union of his ATO pledge class. A number ofCMA grads ended up pledging ATO at OU.

----------------------------Ned Webb, Valedictorian, Class of ‘55,

has just published a book titled “The ShortLegged Fisher Boy of the Land of Left”.Ned’s work has appeared in “The AtlantaJournal”, “TV Guide”, and “The CincinnatiEnquirer Magazine”. His first book, “FromFirst to Last”, was a biography of the latestock car driver Neil Bonnett. With TerryBisson, he co-wrote three NASCAR series“Pole Position Adventures”. Webb, a nativeof Linden, TN, holds a Ph.D. in crystallog-raphy from the California Institute of Tech-nology and has run in the Boston Marathonand a 100-mile endurance race in Vermont.

----------------------------John “Birdman” Bryant, Class of ‘61, sup-poses there are few websites on the internetthat get as many hit as his. He got 32 millionhits in March and did it with very littlemoney. He has published 40 books, many ofwhich have gone into second editions. Hissite is at: www.thebirdman.org. E-mail himat: cma_man@yahoo.com. orjohn@thebirdman.org.

----------------------------Bruce Rose attended CMA for a short

time in 1960, '61 or '62. He doesn’t remem-ber exactly when and would like anyonewho remembers him to let him know. Hewas 13, 14 or 15 at the time and remem-bers CMA fondly. His e-mail address is:rosewood@chartermi.net

Last October, Larry Zimmer, Class of‘53, reached a milestone. It was his 400thColorado University broadcast and 1,000thmajor football broadcasts since leavingCMA. In addition to the 400 CU games,he aired 34 at Colorado State, 50 at the Uni-versity ofMichigan and516 at Mile-High Stadiumfor The Den-ver Broncos.He providedboth play-by-play andcolor com-mentary forthe Broncosfor 26 years.

He hasalso broadcast four Super Bowls, coveredthe 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid,NY and anchored coverage of numerousWorld Cup Ski events. Honors include“Colorado Broadcaster of the Year” in1995 and in 2001 he won the PoweradeNational Sports Story of the Year Awardfor his 21-part series looking back at the

Class of ‘53 Grad, Voice of Colorado Buffs,

Still Passing Broadcast/Publishing Milestones

Larry Zimmer

history of Mile High Stadium titled “MileHigh Memories”.

In 2003 Larry was the Keynote speakerat the CU-Boulder School of Journalismwhere he is fondly know as “The voice ofthe buffs”.

As an adjunct to his Broncos broad-casting career, Larry has written a booktitled “Stadium Stories: Denver Broncos,”which contains the great flow of of Broncohistory, and, according to one reviewer,“the sidebar stories are a blast.”

The book portrays notibles like Hallof Famer, John Elway, in thrilling victo-ries, crushing defeats, and comical mis-haps. There are other larger-than-life per-sonas that made Denver an NFL favorite.He relives the highs and lows reacquaint-ing the reader with some of the team’s all-time heroes and legends, including, FloydLittle (the homicidal maniac with bow-legs), The “Orange Crush” team of 1978and “The Drive” that made professionalfootball history.

Larry is still active in broadcasting atthe University of Colorado and plans onattending the August Reunion with hiswife, Brigitte.

Alumni’s Grandson Dies in Iraq...David A. Bass, grandson of John Bass, Class of ’53,died in Iraq in early April. A member of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st MarineExpeditionary Force, David was one of six marines killed when the seven-ton truck inwhich they were riding rolled over in a flash flood near Al Asad, Iraq. David was buriedat Shores Baptist Church cemetery in Southern Giles County, TN

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Memorial $500 ContributorsKeith, WalterKennedy, James A.Keras Jr., James J.Landers, H. MooreLucas, Sammy H.Magnusson, E.J.McGinnis, Walker L.Miller III, Warren B.Moore, John H.Moore, Lewis E.Muth, Jack D.Myatt, Ray S.Nichols, James M.Ogle, C. EarlPerry, MiltonPettigrew, Haywood M.Pugh, Perry M.Raiford, William H.Reagan, Jerry A.Redmon, John J.Reed, ClarkeRoe, Hal Y.Salyers, Gerald A.Sariol, Ernesto F.Scott, E. PerinShean III, Albert W.Simons, Lawrence A.Smith Jr., Arnett D.Snow III, Nelson M.Sullivan, J. StanleySullivan, Joseph S.Terrill, Jeff C.Thompson, GregThompson, Peter B.Thompson, RipleyTucker, R. TexVaughn, Gary W.Vernon, Marvin E.Wade, William N.Walbert, Thomas E.Welge, Michael w.Wells, Julian B.White, Douglas B.White, James K.Wiggers, Richard G.Wilcox, Rodney B.Wilhoit, Charles V.Wilhoite, Clyde C.Williams, Nevin R.Wilson, Guthrie M.Witt, Carter H.Woodard, HowardYork, James E.

Class of ‘54 Cancels SupperMarshall Cranford, Class of ‘54, has

canceled the proposed Class Reunionsupper for his class scheduled for Friday,August 4 due to a lack of interest.

David Ray ‘54, reports thatSammy Citrano ‘54, is in the hospitalin serious condition with pancreatitis.

If you have contributed $500 to the Me-morial Fund and your name is not on thislist, call Bill Raiford immediately at: 800-238-6380, Ex. 1129. List updated 6/2/06.

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Alternate CMA Memorial Adopted,

Dedication Set for August ReunionMINUTES OF THE COLUMBIA

MILITARY ACADEMY ALUMNIASSOCIATION ADVISORY BOARD

MEETINGDATE: April 22, 2006

TIME: 10:00 A.M.LOCATION: Academy Hall,Columbia Academy Campus,

Columbia, TNMeeting was called to order by

President Bill Raiford on April 22, 2006at Academy Hall, Columbia Academy,Columbia, Tennessee. Don Kimbrelloffered the Invocation. He asked that weespecially remember John Bass on the lossof his grandson in Iraq. He also requestedthat remember others that gave the greatestsacrifice.

Minutes from our last meeting wereapproved by the association as written.

Treasurer’s ReportThe Treasurer’s Report was presented

next by Becky Moon the association’sTreasurer. She reported that theassociation’s funds are now in CommunityFirst Bank in Columbia, Tennessee. Thecurrent balance is $31,547.50. A discussionon dues collection followed this. The boardbelieves that if members receive The Bugleand other benefits of the association; theyshould be responsible enough to pay theirdues. All members will be reminded oftheir obligations by postcard. Bill Raiford,the association’s president, said he wouldfollow this with a letter to members toencourage them to pay. A motion was madeand seconded to send a postcard to allmembers to pay their dues. The motioncarried. A reminder will be sent outfollowing the Reunion in August. A motionwas made and seconded to accept theTreasurer’s Report. The motion carried.

Old BusinessTax Exempt Status – A motion was

made and seconded to have DonKimbrell’s Son-in-Law, who is a taxlawyer, explore the association’s taxexempt status. Motion carried.

Hall of Honor Nominees – WinstonElston requested that nominees for the Hallof Honor need to be sent to him as soon aspossible. The nominations need to have theappropriate write ups with them so that thecommittee can make recommendations.

Video Sales - Woody Pettigrewreported that the video sales went very

well. He noted that the association has nowmade a profit on the video.

New BusinessThe Grand Reunion is scheduled for 4-

6 August 2006 in Columbia, Tennessee.The Richland Inn has been selected againas the association’s headquarters for theweekend.

A golf tournament will be held asbefore. Bill Fricke will be handling thetournament for one last time. It was notedat this point how much Bill Raiford doesfor the association. It was stated that hecould use some help in updating the currentE-Mail links for the association. Anyoneinterested should get with Bill.

Rob Zimmerman brought up that TheBugle, the association’s newsletter, needto have more stories about the classes andless on the obituaries. He encouragedmembers to provide stories about what theyor their families were doing. These storieswould definitely be of interest to all themembers on the association. Bill Raifordsaid he would shorten the obituaries so thatmore stories about the members could beincluded. He asked that stories be sent tohim so he could include them in thenewsletter.

The Saturday Night Function wasdiscussed next. It was agreed following adiscussion on whether we should move thefunction to the Graymere Country Club ornot, to have it at the Saturn Union Hall inSpring Hill as before. Several boardmembers expressed concerns on thecountry club not being big enough to holdour group. For that reason the boarddecided to do as before and keep the SaturnUnion Hall for the Dinner and reunion.

Mike Gilchrist will handlearrangements with Columbia Academy.

Plans are to honor the Classes of 1956and 1957 for their 50th Reunion. It wasmoved and seconded to have the CentralHigh School NJROTC Honor Guard forthe ceremony to honor the classescelebrating their 50th Reunions.

Board members discussed methods toencourage more alumni to attend theReunion. Some suggestions includedrecognizing certain groups or having afocus for the weekend. Most agreed thatthey really return to see old friends andcatch up on the latest news. It was notedthat we will still continue to recognize the

oldest graduate in attendance as well as theone who travel the farthest.

Bill Raiford covered the activities forthe spouses for Saturday morning. He plansto arrange tours of the historical sitesaround the county. It was further suggestedthat we could perhaps look into tours ofthe Jack Daniels or George Dickel. Thiscould be done for Saturday afternoon. BillRaiford said he would look into it for ournext reunion in 2008.

Ed Tuggle reported that classescelebrating their 39th and 40th reunionswould also have a special event. He plansto get information out to all involved assoon as possible.

The association has confirmed HughCounts to do the Class pictures forSaturday night. We will also have a DJplaying music all evening that will appealto all.

Bill Fricke said that monies were needto help fund the prizes for the golftournament. A motion was made andseconded to provided $300.00 to help withthe costs. The motion carried.

The CMA Museum was discussed next.There appears to be no new informationon this since the death of Jack Stephens.Woody Pettigrew asks that we review thecosts CA requested for building rental oncampus. Woody said he would review itand make a report to the board. A motionwas made and seconded to allow Woodyto proceed. The motion carried.

The Alternate CMA MemorialAn alternate CMA Memorial proposal

was presented next. Jack Walker presenteda proposal for three tablets to be placed onthe CA Campus with a history of CMA, adescription of the school, and a narrativeof a typical day at CMA. On the other sideof the tablets will be the name of the Hallof Honor members along with the namesof those by class who donated $500.00 tothe Memorial. The majority of the fundingis being done by Marshall Cranford inhonor of his wife who loved CMA.Marshall asked that we also recognize hiswife on the tablets as a remembrance toher. A rendering of the Memorial with thewording for the description, the history andthe narrative of a typical day at CMA wasprovided to the board.

Bill Raiford asked the board for amotion to proceed once CA Boardapproves the Memorial. A motion wasmade and seconded. The motion passed.The motion stated that upon approval of

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SILVER TAPSson, Lee Boyer James Jr. of Couperville,WA; grandsons, Michael James ofOlympia, WA and David James and hiswife, Jamie Garcia James, of Oak Harbor,WA; daughter, Janet James Holland ofHuntsville; and granddaughter, VictoriaHolland and husband, Mike Low ofEvanston, IL and their two sons, Chapinand Conner.

_____________________John H. Thornton Sr., Class of ’39

John H. Thornton Sr., age 85, diedJanuary 16, 2006 at SheboyganProgressive Care Center, Sheboygan MI.

After CMA John attended CarltonCollege in Northfield, MN. John served inthe United States Army and was honorablydischarged with the rank of Major.

Throughout his business career, Johnserved in a managerial capacity for sev-eral manufacturing companies. He was apast president of the Sheboygan CountyChamber of Commerce, past commodoreof the Sheboygan Yacht Club and boardmember of the Sheboygan YMCA. He wasa member of the Noon Rotary Club andwas designated CMA alumni president forthe first interim prior to elected presidentJim Bledsoe, Class of ‘50. John was also alifelong member of the Episcopal Church.

Surviving John is his loving wife of63 years, Margaret. Also surviving are ason, John H. Thornton II of SheboyganFalls; four daughters, Margaret (Ted) Kehrof Henniker, NH, Stevie (Bert) Zeestratenof Sheboygan, Patti (Matt) Bergin ofSheboygan and Christine (Randal) Martinof Quimby, IA; 12 grandchildren and manygreat-grandchildren.

_____________________Marvin E. Henderson Jr., Class of ’44

Marvin Edgar “Coach Ed” Henderson, age79, died January 9 at the Regency Hospital inFayetteville, AR.

Ed wasraised inBrinkley, AR,where he wasthe first EagleScout inM o n r o eCounty.

Followingg r a d u a t i o nfrom CMA hewas appointedto the U.S.Military Academy at West Point. He served

in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during WWIIand then attended the University ofArkansas where he played football and wasa member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.

He taught and coached in Forrest City,AR for 16 years before working for theState of Arkansas in Concerted Services.

He was a member of the Forrest CityChamber of Commerce and the First UnitedMethodist Church, where he was instrumentalin forming the first Boy Scout troop.

He was a Methodist.He is survived by his wife, Frances

Johnson Henderson of Fayetteville; hisdaughter, Fran Bunch of San Mateo, CA;his son, Marvin Edgar Henderson III andwife, Fredna of Royce City, TX; hisnephews, Sam Aial of Tulsa, OK and BillRial of Peach Tree, GA. He had fivegrandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

_____________________Charles O. Fowler, III, Class of ’51

Charles Oscar "Buddy" Fowler, III, 73,a resident of Mt. Pleasant, TN, passed awayFebruary 21, at Centennial Hospital inNashville, Tennessee with burial February24, at the First United Methodist Churchin Mt. Pleasant. He was buried withmilitary honors provided by the US NavalService and the Tennessee National Guard.

In addition to CMA, he was a graduateof MTSU and the University of Tennessee.He, alongwith his wife,Brenda OggS i m m o n sFowler, wasthe owner/operator ofTe n n e s s e eAmusementCompany inC o l u m b i a .They also owned Keith's Flowers in Mt.Pleasant.

Charles started and coached PopWarner Football for over 32 years, servedas President and in other capacities in theorganization.

Charles and Brenda opened their hometo his football children. There theypracticed in the back yard, played on thetrampoline and watched sports on TV. Atthe end of each season, he would take hisplayers on an inspiring trip to a UTFootball game, where they would visit thecampus and get to walk out onto the UT

Col. Lee Boyer James, Class of ’38,Alumni “Hall of Honor” Inductee

Retired Col. and CMA Hall of Honordesignee, Lee Boyer James, died Feb. 12thin Huntsville, AL. (See “Hall of Honor”,CMAAA web site: www.cmaaa.com).

Lee graduated CMA in the Class of ’38before entering the U.S. Military Academyat West Point.Immediatelyu p o ng r a d u a t i n gWest Point in’43, he wedK a t h l e e nGalloway ofColumbia andwas assignedto theE u r o p e a ntheater wherehe received aBronze Star.

Upon retiring from the Army he joinedNASA as director of the Saturn V rocketprogram during the moon launches. HisNASA service also included time inWashington, D.C. as deputy director of theApollo program.

In addition to his wife of 63 years,Kathleen, Col. James is survived by his

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the installation of the CMA Memorial onthe Columbia Academy campus by the CABoard of Directors, the CMAAA Board ofDirectors approves immediate start of theconstruction of the Memorial. TheMemorial is hoped to be completed within90 to 120 days and will be dedicated at theGrand Reunion in August 2006. MikeGilchrist was asked to work with the CABoard to gain the appropriate approval. Heaccepted and said he would talk to theChairman of the CA Board the next day.The CA Board will consider the proposalat their May 2006 meeting.

A motion was made by John Bass thatthe CMAAA start all their meetings withthe Pledge of Allegiance. The motion wasseconded and was passed by the board.

The next meeting of the CMAAABoard of Directors will occur at 3:00PMon 4 August 2006, at Academy Hall on theCA Campus.

The meeting was adjourned byPresident Bill Raiford at 12:15PM on 22April 2006.

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CMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERSWilliam Raiford ‘55, President

Woody Pettigrew ‘73, Vice-PresidentMike Gilchrist ‘63, Secretary

Becky Algood Moon ‘75, TreasurerDon Kimbrell ‘53, Assistant Treasurer

PAST PRESIDENTSJim Bledsoe ‘50; Ed Hessel* ‘47; Pitts Hinson ‘67,

Robin Layton ‘74; Bill Hart ‘62

HALL OF HONOR RECIPIENTSMariemma Grimes; Nathan G. Gordon;

Thomas F. Paine; William Anderson;Lee James; Gov. Paul Johnson;

Lt.Gen. William E. Odom; Aubrey B.T. Wright;Gen. Hugh P. Harris; James M. Peebles Sr.;Col. Martin D. Howell; Col. C.A. Ragsdale;

James H. Bledsoe

CMAAA BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Fricke, ‘39; George Thomas ‘42;

Bill Fuqua ‘43; R.C. Smith ‘44;Steve Harper ‘45; Jack Walker ‘45;

Jerry Flippin ‘44; Barthell Joseph ‘45;John Rybolt ‘48; James T. Haynes ‘50;

Cecil Little ‘50; John Chenault ‘52;John Bass ‘53; Edgar Sandlin ‘53;

Marshall Cranford ‘54; Nelson Snow ‘55;Tom Hayward ‘56; Tom Faires ‘57;

Tom Walbert ‘58; John Hubbard ‘59;Ed Smith ‘60; Ronnie Nall ‘61;

Wally Couch ‘62; Don Noffsinger ‘63;Mike Taylor ‘65; Robin Salze ‘66;

Rob Zimmerman ‘67; Ed Tuggle ‘67;Doug Pyron ‘68; Steve McCool ‘71;

Jim Pennington ‘72; Randy Howell ‘72;Bobby Bain ‘72; Bill Patrick ‘73;

Winston Elston ‘74; Bill Ryland ‘76;Jay Robins ‘76; Shayne Trousdale ‘78;

Rocky Dunkman ‘79

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Frances Cranford

football field.He was an active member of the First

United Methodist Church. He was head ofthe ushers and the Evangelism Committee.

He was on the board of the Fellowshipof Christian Athletes, a member of theFriends of the Museum, the Chamber ofCommerce and a past member of theJaycees. He was on the Mt. PleasantIndustrial Board and the CommunityCitizens Advisory Board.

In addition to his wife, he is survivedby a daughter, Janey Fowler Stults ofHouston, TX; sons, Charles O. Fowler, IVof Quinlan, TX, Kirk Fowler of Columbia,Bob Fowler of Richland, MS, JefferySimmons of Centerville and BobbySimmons of Lawrenceburg; a sister, RubyNorstedt of Mobile, AL; 17 grandchildrenand six great grandchildren; and severalnieces and nephews. He was preceded indeath by a sister, Betsy Dawson.

_____________________Alice Frances Jackson Cranford, Wifeof Marshall Cranford, Class of ‘54

Frances Cranford, wife of MarshallCranford, Class of ‘54, died Jan. 21 inNashville after a long and courageousbattle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Married to Marshall for 45 years,Frances was well known and loved for herwork on the CMA Welcoming and Regis-tration Committee at all Grand Reunions.

She enjoyed meeting and knowing allof the former Cadets and their wives. Shewill be truly missed by all her family andthe many she met at the Reunions.

Frances was a Brick Church Pike farmgirl who graduated from Lickton School,Brick Church Elementary and

Goodlettsville High School where she wasMost Popular Girl in the Class of 1955.She was a 1959 graduate of Middle Ten-nessee StateCollege whereshe was Home-coming Queenin 1958, Secre-tary of the Stu-dent Body,Most PopularGirl and mem-ber of the Stu-dent Advisory Board to the President ofthe College. Frances taught for five yearsat Chadwell and Tom Joy ElementarySchools in Davidson County and JacksonElementary School at Fort Campbell, KY.

She was a member of Madison Churchof Christ for 39 years where she taught for14 years. She helped establish the Madi-son Meals on Wheels program. Her favor-ite activity was being a Mother to herChristy.

In addition to being survived by her hus-band of 45 years; she leaves a daughter,Christy Frances Cranford Hamilton; son-in-law, Dr. Kevin M. Hamilton; grandson,Hunter Marshall Hamilton; granddaughter,Lady Frances Hamilton of Old Hickory, TN;mother, Mildred Frances Clark Jackson ofMaybelle Carter Retirement Center in Madi-son, TN; her sister, Carolene Marie Lewisand spouse Dan of Gallatin, TN; and severalnieces and nephews.