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From Cadet to Chief Medical Officer: Dr. Babak “Bob” Salimi’s S’86 Journey of Leadership and Service
For Dr. Babak “Bob” Salimi S’86, the lessons learned at St. John’s Northwestern Academy have served as the foundation for a remarkable career in medicine, leadership, and service. Today, Bob […]
From Guanajuato to Georgetown to Global Service: The Journey of Charles Martin Hernández-Hermann ’11
When Charles Martin Hernández-Hermann arrived at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy, he was a 15-year-old student from Guanajuato, México, stepping into an unfamiliar world. What followed was a remarkable journey […]
Alumni Spotlight: Ralph M Stair N’63
Ralph was flunking 7th grade at a public school in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Tests showed he was performing at the 2nd or 3rd grade level academically. A school counselor told his […]
A Career of Service, Leadership, and Legacy
Reflections from CMDCM Blake Schimmel ’89 (Ret.), U.S. Navy As he retires from active service after an extraordinary 35-year career in the United States Navy, Command Master Chief Blake Schimmel […]
A Legacy of Leadership, Loyalty, and Lifelong Impact
Howard Alper, SJMA Class of 1947 “I’ve been playing tennis since I was nine years old. At St. John’s, I was on the tennis team,” recalls Howard “Howie” Alper, a […]
Celebrating 40 Years: A Conversation with Thomas McEntire Weber ’85
Class President, Bravo Company Commander, and Illinois State Representative Next month marks the 40th class reunion for Thomas McEntire Weber, Class of 1985. A former Cadet Captain of Bravo Company […]
Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Blatt – A Global Success Story
During a recent visit to Dubai, Eric Sanchez VP of Programs and Advancement had the privilege of meeting Dennis Blatt ‘11 in Dubai, an accomplished alumnus whose journey exemplifies the […]
Interview with Zeke Fairbank S’75
Zeke Fairbank graduated from St John’s Military Academy in 1975. He was very candid in his interview. When he was in grade school his education was not progressing. The private […]
December Alumni Spotlight
Eric Lee, SJNMA Class of 2009“Play the Game Until the Whistle Blows” Eric Lee graduated from St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in 2009, not entirely sure of his next steps. […]