SOUTHERN NEWS BLOG

September 2nd, 2020 By: Cadet Sam Roberto It was the last drive of the game and we pushed our way to Springwood’s 40 yard line. It was the 3rd down with 7 seconds left on the clock of the 4th quarter. The score was 21 to 14 and we needed

August 26th, 2020 By: Cadet Stuart Hauer Weekends here at Southern Prep are exciting and fun filled! Third mess (or dinner) moves to 5pm instead of 6pm, so watching time is always important. During the normal school year, if you are not a Scrub, you may leave campus starting on

August 24th, 2020 My family drove me through the front gates of what was then Lyman Ward Military Academy. Little did I know that from that point on I would never forget the upcoming 5 years I spent as a Cadet. My life at home wasn’t working out and my

August 8th, 2020 No words seem adequate to express our admiration and gratitude for the brave men and women who run towards danger to selflessly save others. Please join us on Thursday, September 10th, at 10am CST for Southern Prep’s First Responder/9-11 Memorial Parade. Mac McCutcheon, Alabama’s Speaker of the House, will

August 5th, 2020 We are excited to announce that we are holding an Open House on Saturday August 22nd, at 10AM CST in the Dixon All Faith Chapel. Talk to our faculty and staff, tour our campus, and ask lots of questions! This is a great opportunity to see our

August 1st, 2020 Southern Preparatory Academy’s Annual Dove Shoot continues to be the largest fundraiser for the academy. Participants travel from across the southeast to participate in the collective effort and raise scholarship money for cadets attending Southern Prep. By participating in this event as either a sponsor or individual participant, you are

July 31st, 2020 Special thanks to BusMax Leasing for the awesome bus and van rentals, and Hi-Tech Signs and Specialities for the logo wraps. Be sure to wave when you pass one of these on the highway! 

July 28th, 2020 The 2020 Alumni Muster, scheduled for July 31-August 2, has been cancelled. The Alumni Association is concerned with on-campus presence increasing the risk of COVID-19 being spread to cadets, who return beginning August 4th. Please read the full statement from Carey Treadwell, Alumni Association President, HERE. 

July 24th, 2020 This summer was the first time Southern Prep has hosted The Challenge camp- a camp designed specifically for a young man to face his fears, build his self-confidence, improve his decision-making, and give him the knowledge and independence to face whatever life may throw his way.Special thanks

July 20th, 2020 We fully understand most young men will not reach their academic and athletic potential in a virtual learning environment. While many schools across the country are already committing to virtual schooling for the fall semester, we at Southern Prep feel we offer a much better solution with

July 15th, 2020 I am Hector Campos, class of 1969. I attended the Academy from 1965 to 1969 and those four years were the best of my youth. Many good memories are on my mind and my heart. Many good friends through the years and even though I haven’t seen

July 5th, 2020 We invite you and your family to join us for an on-campus open house and tour of our beautiful 320-acre campus. Families can also attend a school fair at the end to meet with department heads and athletic coaches. Contact Admissions:Phone: (256) 675-6260Email: admissions@southernprepacademy.org

July 1st, 2020 Meet Dalis Smith! Dalis will be serving as our new Parent Coordinator and Assistant to the Commandant. She will be the go-to person for all of our parents who have questions regarding cadet life, travel, check-ins, and more! A little bit about Dalis…I grew up in Opp,

June 25th, 2020 Ranger Nation, We have recently been informed that one of our very own, Ms. Joann Clifton, Dining Hall Manager, has been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast and lymph-node cancer. As most of you know, the boys really love Ms. Joann! They have sung her Happy Birthday, walk

June 24th, 2020 Dear Alumni, Wishing you all a very Happy upcoming Independence Day! Please pause to honor all those brave men & women, including many former cadets and active or former faculty and staff that have served or now serve our country. Without their steadfast resolve the freedoms we

June 23rd, 2020 Session one of Leadership Camp 2020 is off to a great start! Over the past week, our campers have hiked Smith Mountain, swam Lake Martin, taken night fishing excursions, toured the Horseshoe Bend Battlefield, safely fired live ammunition, played force-on-force paintball, learned how to move silently in

June 22nd, 2020 Attending Southern Prep (formerly known as Lyman Ward) was one of the most important experiences of my life. I deeply appreciate my parents for the opportunity. Today, I have capitalized on the teachings I received, not only from formal instruction, but the principles of honor, truth, respect,

June 19th, 2020 Please join us for our Open House, Saturday, July 18th at 10:00am CST. Open House will be held at the Dixon All Faith Chapel (326 Ward Circle, Camp Hill, AL 36850). Kindly RSVP to our Director of Admissions, Ms. Jenifer Isbell by email jenifer.isbell@southernprepacademy.org or by phone

June 15th, 2020 Meet Lily Kowtko! Lily will be serving as Southern Prep’s new Outreach and Engagement Officer. She will be the main point of contact for all things alumni!  A little bit about Lily…I grew up in Dublin, Georgia. After graduating from Georgia Southern University, I made the move

May 27th, 2020 Summer is still on at Southern Prep! The welfare of our campers, staff, and families is extremely important and that is why we are taking extra precautions to make this summer a safe, yet fun, adventure for your son. The extra procedures, outlined below, will ensure the safety