Echo Company Marine Military Academy

Good Morning Echo Families, All Echo Cadets are on campus and preparing for summer camp 2024. These Cadets are motivated and ready to hit the ground running 💪🏽

Semper Fi,
1stSgt Barrios

Your Graduation 2024 video is here!
Relive the great memories of graduation day!
Congratulations, again, to the Class of 2024!

https://youtu.be/taWtDrpUUf8

Good Evening Echo Families,

Academic Year 2023-2024 is officially over and it was a success! We want to take this time to Congratulate our newest MMA alumni and wish them much success as they get ready to transition into College. We couldn’t have done it without the grace of God our wonderful parents, teachers and staff. It is always a combined effort and we hope they enjoy some rest, and spend quality time with family before they begin their new journey. I am very proud of each and everyone of our Echo Seniors. Keep up the momentum, you are prepared and have all the tools to succeed in your future endeavors. When times get tough lean on each other, listen to the advice of those who love you most and remember I am always here if you need to talk or need a listening ear. May the Lord guide and protect your steps, this is just the beginning, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on our last Senior and Echo Company Commander, Cadet Major, Cristian Alexis Monroy Ramirez. Cadet Monroy was born in Mexico City. He has been attending Marine Military Academy for 5 years and is a Plank Holder. Cadet Monroy has made a lot of changes and tremendous growth over his time at the Academy. He is a level headed and committed individual. He is very loyal to his leaders; a committed young man and a team player. Additionally Cadet Monroy is a student-athlete and was Captain of the Soccer Team. Cadet Monroy has decided to attend Texas Tech University, in Lubbock Texas. His plan is to major in International Business; his goal is to gain experience in business. His ultimate goal is to become an International Financial Manager. Well done Cadet Monroy we are very proud of you; we wish you much success as you prepare for life in college, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Parents,

This morning Mighty Echo, participated in our annual Resupply run. This is a culmination of events that took place during PT. The cadets were broken down into squads and had to complete a course simulating having to drop off food, water, ammunition and extract the wounded. Testing the grit, physical fitness and team participation over the course of three miles. Ssgt Perez and I are proud of the effort each one of them put into the run!!!

Semper Fi,
1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families and Happy Friday!!

Tonight Echo Company celebrated our May, June and July Birthdays 🥳. We want to wish a very “Happy Birthday” to Cadets; Monroy, Quiroga, Oyemwense, Yu, Araneda, Henry, Barfoot, Chukwu, Dorsey, Thomas and Guerra. The boys enjoyed their favorite flavored cake along with delicious Panda Express. Echo Cadets had a great time celebrating and breaking bread together. We hope the boys have a great year and looking forward to Senior Graduation, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior, Cadet Captain Everett Estipona. Cadet Estipona was born in Phoenix Arizona. He has been attending Marine Military Academy for three years. Cadet Estipona has made tremendous growth over his time at the Academy and we are very proud of him . He is a dedicated young man who is very focused on achieving his goals. Additionally Cadet Estipona is a student-athlete and a part of various clubs to include NHS and Animal Care Club. Cadet Estipona has decided to attend The United States Merchant Marine Academy, in Kings Point, New York; and he plans to major in Engineering. His ultimate goal is to proudly serve our country as a Naval Officer! Well done Cadet Estipona we are very proud of your choice, we wish you the best as you prepare for Military College, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Morning Echo Families,

Today we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior, Cadet Staff Sergeant, Sammy Oyemwense. Cadet Oyemwense was born in Nigeria. He came to Marine Military Academy his Senior year. Cadet Oyemwense has made tremendous growth over his time at the Academy and we are very proud of him . He is a very intelligent young man who is observant of his environment and is always aware of his surroundings. He is a very caring young man and a team player. Additionally Cadet Oyemwense is a student-athlete and a great soccer player. Cadet Oyemwense has decided to attend The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia, and major in Business . His plan is to gain experience in real estate investment management. His ultimate goal is to become a real estate investor. Well done Cadet Oyemwense we are very proud of you; we wish you much success as you prepare for life in college, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight Echo Company celebrated their end of the year, “Senior Farewell Banquet”. The Cadets enjoyed delicious tacos along with “Aguas Frescas” cupcakes and fruit. Each graduating Echo Senior received their parting gift. Their gifts included an engraved treasure chest, a Movado watch, an Echo Company Coin and a leather Satchel. As we continue to prepare and celebrate our Seniors, we want to thank you parents for your continued support. We couldn’t have done it without your gracious financial assistance, Thank you parents. Graduation is upon us and we are excited, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi

1stSgt Barrios

Thank you Sharla ❤️💛

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior, Cadet Gunnery Sergeant, Dominick Kelly Hiatt. Cadet Hiatt was born in Pasadena California. He has been attending Marine Military Academy for 4 years. Cadet Hiatt has made tremendous change and growth over his time at the Academy and we are very proud of all the changes he has made. He is a caring gentle soul who does not break the rules. He is a quiet and very studious young man. Additionally Cadet Hiatt is a student-athlete and a great tennis player. Cadet Hiatt will be attending the University of Texas in Dallas and major in Computer Engineering. His plan is to become a software developer and gain experience. His ultimate goal is to build and design hardware component systems. Well done Cadet Hiatt, we are very proud and humble to know you, we wish you much success as you prepare for life in college, The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

💪🏽 way to go Echo !!

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior Cadet Staff Sergeant Mateo Quiroga. Cadet Quiroga was born in Richmond Texas, but was raised in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. He has been attending Marine Military Academy for 2 years. Cadet Quiroga is a student-athlete. He is a caring young man who is always willing to help others. Cadet Quiroga will be attending La Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM); and major in Psychology to become a Counselor. His ultimate goal is to own a clinic and operate his own practice. Well done Cadet Quiroga, we are very proud of you and wish you much success, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good evening Echo Families,

Tonight, we had our annual formal dinner at Madeira’s, in Brownsville for our Graduating Echo Cadets! The boys were dressed to impress and they all looked very nice. The Cadets enjoyed a great night of fellowship and shared some of their best memories and future plans. As we continue to celebrate and prepare for graduation I want to thank you parents for your gracious financial contributions that made tonight possible. Thank you 🙏🏽. Looking forward to graduation and as always the “Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior Cadet 1st Lieutenant Braeden Heberling. Cadet Heberling is from Austin Texas and has been attending Marine Military Academy for 3 years. Cadet Heberling is a student-athlete and has been a part of various clubs to include Boy Scouts and Captain of the Raiders Team. As Captain of the Raiders he was able to lead his teammates to win on several different occasions in various events. He is an ambitious hard working individual who is always looking for ways to better himself so he can mentor others. Cadet Heberling will be attending The Citadel, Corps of Cadets in South Carolina. His plan is to major in Political Science and commission as an Officer in the Military. His ultimate goal is to proudly serve his country as a Marine Corps Officer! Well done Cadet Heberling, we are very glad of your choice and wish you much success, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Afternoon Echo Families and Happy Friday!

Today we had the pleasure of completing promotions for the following Cadets:

Cadets 1st Lieutenant:
Ashley, Cowart, Doyle, Heberling and Yang

Cadet GySgt:
Bonometti

Cadets Staff Sergeants:
Oyenwemse, Quiroga, Safi F.

Cadets Sgt:
Cox, Chukwu, Sprague, Smith, Osunkoya, Tweedy

Cadets Corporal:
Barfoot, Cadena, Wendell, To, Suarez

Cadets Private First Class:
Bell, Grove, Guerra, Perez, Odocha

Congratulations gentlemen, let’s keep pushing forward and finish Academic Year 2023-2024 strong, it’s not over yet, “The Best Is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

As we continue to prepare our Graduating Seniors I wanted to share a few of the many things we teach our Echo Cadets as they prepare to go out into the world. As young men it is important to impart life skills and make teachable moments part of our Echo tradition. Every year I take time to teach each Senior how to properly make a tie. In our very busy schedules this part is one of my most favorite because it is quality time spent teaching our Graduating Cadets a new skill. It also builds confidence from learning how to properly make a tie. In addition it is a useful skill they will have for the rest of their lives; and moreover it is a memory they will take with them and cherish for years to come! As we continue to prepare for final events before graduation I want to thank you parents for your unconditional support this school year, let’s continue to celebrate and prepare our Echo Seniors for life after MMA, it’s not over yet, the “Best is Yet to Come”!!!



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Jinzhou Yang. Cadet Yang is from Dallas Texas and has been attending Marine Military Academy for 4 years. Cadet Yang is an accomplished student-athlete and has been a part of various clubs to include DECA, Rotary and NHS. He is an avid reader who is great at helping others and has tutored many in various subjects as well as helping some to apply to Colleges/Universities. Cadet Yang is compassionate, caring and a hard working individual. His fellow Cadets speak very highly of his positive attitude and willingness to help others in their time of need. Cadet Yang will be attending Boston College in Massachusetts and plans to major in Economics. His objective is to gain experience in finance with an ultimate goal to operate his own consulting firm. Well done Cadet Yang, we are very proud of you and wish you much success as you prepare for College, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,

Tonight we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior, Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Hunter Doyle. Cadet Doyle is from Saint Augustine Florida, he has been attending Marine Military Academy for two years. Cadet Doyle is a hard working young man who is matured beyond his years. He is a focused and very caring individual who likes to mentor the younger Cadets. Cadet Doyle will be attending The Citadel, Corps of Cadets in South Carolina . His plan is to major in Mechanical Engineering and Commission in the United States Navy to become a Pilot. His ultimate goal is to proudly serve as a Naval Fighter Pilot. Well done Cadet Doyle, we are very proud of you and look forward to an exciting future, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Congratulations Cadet Safi 💪🏽👌🏽

Good Evening Echo Families,

Today we got to celebrate our April Birthdays! We want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Cadets, Yang, Cowart and Doyle. The boys enjoyed their favorite flavored cake along with delicious Panda Express. Echo Cadets had a great time celebrating and breaking bread together. We hope the boys have a great year and looking forward to continued celebrations, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Afternoon Echo Families,

Today we want to shine the light on Echo Company Senior, Cadet Staff Sargeant Marco Bonometti, Cadet Bonometti is from Las Vegas, Nevada, and has been attending Marine Military Academy for two years. He is a focused, ambitious young man, and is responsible for starting DECA (Distribution Education Club of America) Club. Due to his dedicated contribution as Captain of DECA Club, DECA won state and they will be going to Nationals in California! Cadet Bonometti has made tremendous growth as a leader and has the ability to bring people together to achieve goals. Cadet Bonometti will be attending Baylor University in Waco Texas. His plan is to major in International Business, with an ultimate goal to become a Global Marketing Director. Well done Cadet Bonometti we are very excited to see what the future brings, “The Best is Yet to Come”.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios

Good Evening Echo Families,
Today we had the previlage of doing April promotions;

Cadet 2ndLt Yang
Cadet GySgt Castillo
Cadet GySgt Hiatt

Cadet Sergeant Quiroga
Cadet Sergeant Oyenwemse
Cadet Sergeant Safi F.

Cadet PFC Gutierrez
Cadet PFC Iovescu
Cadet PFC McCleneghan
Cadet PFC Maters
Cadet PFC Patel
Cadet PFC Rosemeier
Cadet PFC Wendell

Please help me congratulate this fine young men in thier progress and accomplishment.



Semper Fi,

1stSgt Barrios