For more than 158 years, Kemper Military School and College stood as one of America's most respected military institutions. Founded in 1844 in Boonville, Missouri, Kemper earned a national reputation for developing leaders of character, discipline, integrity, and service. Known throughout the nation as the "West Point of the West," Kemper educated generations of young men and women who went on to serve their communities, their professions, and their country with distinction.

Although Kemper Military School closed its doors in 2002, its legacy did not end. Today, that legacy lives on through the Kemper Military School & College Alumni Association (KMSAA)—a dedicated organization committed to preserving the history, traditions, and values that made Kemper unique.

KMSAA serves as the steward of Kemper's remarkable heritage. Through alumni engagement, historical preservation, scholarships, reunions, and educational initiatives, we ensure that future generations understand the impact Kemper had on American military education and leadership development.

Our mission extends beyond remembrance. We actively support scholarships, maintain the treasured tradition of the annual Old Boy Reunion, preserve Kemper archives and artifacts, and strengthen partnerships that advance military-school heritage. Through the Tri-Military Alliance, KMSAA proudly collaborates with the Wentworth Military Academy Museum and Missouri Military Academy, ensuring that Missouri's rich military-school tradition remains alive and relevant for generations to come.

The Kemper story is one of resilience, service, leadership, and lifelong brotherhood. It is a story written by thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, families, and friends whose lives were shaped by the institution's enduring values.

Today, we invite you to become part of the next chapter.

Whether you are an alumnus, family member, supporter, or friend of Kemper, your involvement helps preserve one of America's great military-school legacies. Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and ensure that the spirit of Kemper continues to inspire future generations.

Kemper Military School may have closed its campus, but its mission, traditions, and brotherhood remain stronger than ever.