Academics is becoming even more rigorous at MMA. Eight cadets were named to the President’s List for academic achievement. Winners may wear gold eagles on the uniform. Cadets earning the gold eagle are: Joshua Avni, Brittany Crocker, Aleksandra Janhunen; H.J. Lee; Timothy Mays; Caileigh McCulloch; Zachary Mufson; and Melissa Sinar. Only 4% of our corps achieved this honor. To earn a gold eagle, cadets must hold a 3.8 or higher GPA on the four-point scale. Also, no grade may be lower than an A–.
In addition, there were 36 Dean’s List awardees who are entitled to wear the silver eagle; and 46 Proficient Cadets who may wear the bronze eagle. Dean’s List cadets must have a GPA of 3.4 or higher with no grade below a B–. Proficient Cadets must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher with no grade below a C–.
Grades are cumulative for the year and awards are based on standing at the end of each quarter.

After studying the basics of projectile motion in Mr. Nett’s physics class,
students recently set about constructing and testing their own projectile launchers. After selecting parts from a variety of hardware supplies, the students worked in teams, aiming to engineer the most accurate, consistent machine. Each team approached the objective with a unique design, but they all investigated the key ideas of force and elasticity as they developed their launchers, fired table tennis balls or perforated plastic balls through the air, and charted their trajectories. As their final challenge, the students competed in an accuracy contest, setting their sights on the bull’s-eye of a metal pie tin. All the teams performed well, often hearing the satisfying ping of hitting their target, and knowing they’d engineered a success.