Kemper Military School and College Alumni Association

🇺🇸 Happy Presidents Day 🇺🇸

On this Presidents Day, we proudly reflect on the principles of leadership, service, and character that define our nation and that have long been instilled at Kemper Military School & College.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our alumni, families, and friends for your continued support of the Kemper Museum. Your commitment preserves Kemper’s rich history and ensures that future generations can learn from the legacy of leadership forged within its walls.

Thank you for standing with Kemper, honoring its traditions, and supporting its mission. Your generosity and engagement make a lasting impact.

Wishing our entire Kemper community a meaningful and reflective Presidents Day.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On this day of reflection and service, the Kemper Museum and the Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His enduring message of courage, unity, and justice continues to inspire generations.

Though Kemper Military School & College closed its doors in 2002, the spirit of Kemper lives on. The bonds of brotherhood, shared values, and commitment to leadership and service remain forever strong. Today, we recommit ourselves to Dr. King’s vision by uplifting one another and striving to make a positive difference in our communities.

May we move forward together with purpose, respect, and hope.

Best Regards,

James R. Hallam - President 88’

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🐝🇺🇸 Happy New Year, Kemper Family! 🇺🇸🐝

As we welcome a new year, we pause with deep gratitude and pride for the enduring legacy of Kemper Military School & College. Though Kemper closed its doors in 2002, its spirit has never faded, because you, our alumni, have kept the memories, traditions, and values alive and thriving. 🐝🎖️

We are profoundly thankful for the leadership and dedication of the Board of Directors, whose stewardship of the Kemper Museum continues to preserve and honor our shared history. 🏛️🇺🇸 We are equally grateful for the strength of the Tri-Military Alliance alongside Missouri Military Academy and the Wentworth Military Academy Museum, ensuring Kemper’s legacy remains firmly woven into the fabric of military education. 🎖️🤝

To our alumni and supporters of the Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association and the Kemper Museum—thank you. Your unwavering commitment, generosity, and loyalty mean more than words can express. 🐝⭐️

May God bless each of you and your families with health, peace, and prosperity in 2026. 🙏🎆 We look forward to seeing you, hearing from you, and continuing this remarkable journey together in the year ahead. 🇺🇸🎇

On a personal note, thank you to my fellow board members. None of this would be possible without your tireless efforts, leadership, and devotion to Kemper’s enduring legacy. 🐝🫡
Many Blessings of, Health, Love, Faith, Freedom, Gratitude, Pride, Honor, Family, Friendship, Country and Community!

With Profound Respect and Gratitude,

James R Hallam

President KMSAA & Kemper Museum 🐝 🇺🇸 🎖️

#2026

🎄🎅 Dear Kemper Military School Alumni and Friends 🎅🎄

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄✨🎁

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the strength, loyalty, and continued support of the Kemper community. What a truly great year it has been for the Kemper Museum and the Kemper Military School Alumni Association 🎖️✨

Together, we have celebrated our shared history while taking meaningful steps toward the future 🎄📜 One of the most exciting accomplishments this year has been the continued growth of our Tri-Military Alliance with Missouri Military Academy and the Wentworth Museum 🤝🎖️ This partnership honors tradition, strengthens collaboration, and ensures our stories and legacy are preserved for generations to come 🌟

Because of you, our alumni, families, and supporters, the Kemper legacy remains strong 🎄💫 We have much to celebrate and even more to look forward to in the year ahead 🎁🎆

May this Christmas season bring you joy, peace, and time to reflect on the bonds that make Kemper special 🎄❤️ We wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a bright and prosperous New Year 🎉✨

With warm regards and Kemper pride 🎖️🎄

The Kemper Museum 🎄
Kemper Military School Alumni Association 🎖️🎅

Kemper Alumni Association Thanksgiving Message 🦃 🍽️

Happy Thanksgiving to all Kemper Military School and College Alumni.

On behalf of the Kemper Alumni Association, we offer our sincere gratitude to every member of our Kemper family. Although the school closed its doors in 2002, the values it gave us continue to guide our lives. Leadership, service, discipline, honor, and the friendships we formed remain some of our greatest blessings. The brotherhood and sisterhood we built together still live on today.

Honoring Our Tri Military Brotherhood 🤝

This Thanksgiving, we also give special thanks to our Tri Military brothers at Wentworth Military Academy and Missouri Military Academy. Our continued alliance and mutual support help keep the military school tradition alive in the state of Missouri. Together, we carry forward the legacy of military education and ensure that future cadets can experience and enjoy the same traditions that shaped us. 🐝

We are grateful for this partnership. We are united in purpose, united in our history, and united in spirit.

We wish you and your families a warm, safe, and meaningful Thanksgiving.
God bless the Kemper Corps and our Tri Military brothers.

— Kemper Military School and College Alumni Association 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Message

Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association

Today we honor and remember all those who have worn the uniform of our nation, especially the men and women of Kemper Military School & College who went on to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

From the parade fields of Boonville to the front lines across the world, Kemper cadets carried forward a tradition of leadership, courage, and service that continues to define our alumni to this day. Although the school closed in 2002, the spirit of the Kemper Corps of Cadets lives on through every alumnus who has stood in defense of freedom.

The Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association proudly supports and salutes all who have served, past, present, and future. Your dedication and sacrifice remind us that honor and duty never fade.

🫡 To all our Kemper veterans, we thank you.

📅 SAVE THE DATE!

The Kemper Military School & College 182nd Anniversary Reunion Weekend is set for October 2–4, 2026!

Reconnect with classmates, relive the memories, and celebrate over 180 years of Kemper tradition. It will not disappoint! 🇺🇸

🏛️ Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4

More details to follow — stay tuned here for updates! 🐝

https://youtu.be/wAVZKnjpMXo

Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association
181st Old Boy Reunion – September 26–28, 2025
Boonville, Missouri

Dear Old Boys, Families, and Friends,

Although Kemper Military School & College closed its doors in 2002, its spirit continues to live in each of us. The lessons of honor, discipline, and leadership remain the cornerstone of who we are, and this year’s 181st Reunion is about keeping that memory alive. Together, we will share stories, honor traditions, and ensure Kemper’s legacy remains strong for generations to come.

We look forward to seeing you on campus Friday morning at 0900 for the Flag Raising Ceremony—a simple, solemn ritual that reconnects us with the Boonville we remember and the values we still uphold.

2025 Old Boy Reunion Schedule

Friday, September 26, 2025 – Boonville, MO

09:00 AM – Kemper Campus Flag Raising Ceremony
701 3rd Street, Boonville, MO 65233

09:30 AM – Founders Day Ceremony honoring F. T. Kemper & T. A. Johnston
1006 Locust Street, Boonville, MO 65233

10:00 AM – Kemper Museum Opens (323 Main Street)

12:30 PM – Burgers & Beer at the Museum

10:00 PM – Museum Closes

Saturday, September 27, 2025 – Boonville & Mexico, MO

10:00 AM – Missouri Military Academy Battalion Pass & Review & TRI-Military Drill Down
204 North Grand Street, Mexico, MO 65265
(Arrive 30 minutes early to grab a rifle from the Armory.)

Kemper & Wentworth alumni are invited to join the Alumni Company and participate in the Alumni Drill Down immediately following.

KMS Alumni T-shirts available for purchase at the Museum prior to the event.

10:00 AM – Kemper Museum Opens (Tours, Class Photos, Archives, Washers & Jenga, Food & Beverage)

5:30 PM – Museum Cocktail Hour

6:30 PM – Banquet Dinner at Kemper Museum (Cocktail Hour, Dinner, 2025 & Beyond Strategy)
Casual attire

Sunday, September 28, 2025 – Boonville, MO

9:00 AM – Farewell Breakfast at Kemper Museum

Your presence helps keep Kemper’s flame burning bright. Fall in with your fellow Old Boys, bring your families, and let’s celebrate the enduring spirit of our beloved school.

With Respect,
James R. Hallam ’88
President, Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association

KMSAA 181 St. Old Boy Weekend! Though Kemper Military School & College closed its doors in 2002, its spirit continues to live on through its alumni — the “Old Boys.” For 158 years, Kemper ...

🇺🇸 Labor Day Reflections from Kemper 🇺🇸

This Labor Day, we pause to honor the work, discipline, and dedication that defined generations of cadets at Kemper Military School & College. Though Kemper closed its doors in 2002, the values instilled in every Old Boy continue to live on — in our families, careers, and communities.

The Kemper Museum in Boonville preserves this legacy, keeping alive the story of America’s oldest military school west of the Mississippi. And soon, we will gather again to celebrate that brotherhood at the 181st Reunion, September 26–28, 2025.

This Labor Day, we remember our past with pride, honor our traditions, and look ahead to standing shoulder to shoulder once more this fall.

⚔️ Once a Cadet, Always a Cadet.