May 26th, 2020 My journey with learning leadership started in September 1969, when I began my years as a cadet at Lyman Ward Military Academy, now Southern Preparatory Academy. As a 14-year-old new cadet, I was immersed in a very disciplined and structured environment. We were blessed with a caring
May 21st, 2020 As told by Col. Wesley P. Smith New President Named to the Southern Industrial Institute On May 21st, 1948, Mr. Eli Howell, a Southern alumnus, was named President of the academy, following Mr. J. Brackin Kirkland, who was then elevated to Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
May 19th, 2020 Today, we celebrate our cadets who made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the final quarter! It was definitely not the way we wanted the school year to end, but our cadets persisted and proved they can conquer the challenge of online learning. The President’s List
May 18th, 2020 By: Becca Nelson Southern Preparatory Academy’s beautiful 320-acre campus with many facilities, including an all-faith chapel, two residence halls, two fishing ponds, a parade field, an updated weight room, and, most notably, historic Tallapoosa Hall. Tallapoosa Hall, completed in 1930 with the help of Booker T. Washington
May 8th, 2020 JOIN US ONLINE FOR A FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A COVERING ALL OF YOUR ENROLLMENT QUESTIONS With current social distancing efforts in place, we may not be able to offer traditional open house visits this summer as you look for the perfect school for your son. That’s not going
May 5th, 2020 Support the Corps on #GivingTuesdayNow We hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed financial hardships on many Americans, including members of our Ranger Family. Cadets are in their last week of spring semester and are
April 29th, 2020 In consideration of the health and safety of our campers and staff, we have decided to push back our Summer Academic Program start date by 2 weeks. The new dates are June 14 – July 10. We will still be offering the same courses, including credit recovery,
April 28th, 2020 In fall of ’83, thirty-seven years ago, I was a new cadet. By then, the Academy had seen the arrival of new cadets for some eighty-five years, thus, while part of its annual cycle, the day was otherwise unremarkable. However, as with any new cadet, and just
April 18th, 2020 We are happy to announce that Southern Preparatory Academy, along with our training partners and the Instructional Staff of Southern Skin Divers Supply of Birmingham will offer SCUBA training, advanced dive training, recreational dive trips, and an opportunity to join the Diving Rangers Dive Team. The following information
April 16th, 2020 Aviation Director, Sgt. Jake Norotsky, is not letting quarantine stop his Drone Demonstration Team from completing their final flight evaluations. Every Thursday, Sgt. Norotsky will host “Remote Thursday”- a weekly Zoom session he is using to virtually evaluate the team’s performance. Each Cadet on the Drone Team
April 15th, 2020 Over the years, there have been many logos and symbols that represented the school. In Spring 2019, the administration had a vision that the school needed a brand that would be used as a recognizable symbol for the academy. Southern Prep Academy’s crest now embodies many of
April 10th, 2020 This message is to inform you that this year’s Military/Alumni Day, scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 25th, has been cancelled, due to the threat of COVID-19 and the state-mandated shelter-in-place policy. The safety of our attendees, cadets, and staff will always come first. We are
April 7th, 2020 Our brand messaging has been developed to amplify Southern Prep’s value, to create increased awareness and understanding of our school, and to empower our reputation. This blog post provides an overview of our key brand messages. Communicators are encouraged to integrate the messages into their internal and
March 19th, 2020 Today, we celebrate our cadets who made the President’s List or Dean’s List for the third quarter! Congratulations, cadets, we are so proud of you (from quarantine)! Social distancing high-five! The President’s List is the highest academic honor for recognition for achievement at Southern Preparatory Academy, The
March 16th, 2020 Gentlemen, These are extraordinary times that we are living in. Everyone in the United States is being tested by the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus. We have now suspended classes on campus temporarily until the danger has passed. Now more than ever you must step up and
March 16th, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE:Many of us are now aware of Governor Ivey’s decision to close public K-12 schools for the next few weeks to help prevent further spread of the #coronavirus. Southern Prep has decided to implement off-campus, online-learning for the time being in order to ensure the safety of
March 11th, 2020 Below is a list of those who have bricks in recognition of them. Consider paying it forward by dedicating a brick to one of your Brothers or in honor of one who has passed. Etch their legacy into our historic campus forever! Albert Causey Alex Chodkiewicz Allen
March 5th, 2020 Congrats to Bravo Company for winning the Platoon Drill yesterday! Platoon Leader Samuel Roberto and team members Talib Diallo, Tristen Ellis, Justin Wallace, Christian Urban, Ashton Hargis, Braxton Cook, Aiden Zeino, Ronnie Hathaway, Charles Meyer, and Nick Bennight.
February 25, 2020 Please note that this schedule is tentative. Events and times may change due to attendees. We will do our best to update everyone with schedule changes. Celebrating our past, inspiring our future! Military (Alumni) Day is Saturday, April 25, 2020. Our goal? 100 bricks, 100 alumni, 100
February 12th, 2020 Yesterday’s winners for the Squad Drill Competition was Charlie Company 1st Squad: Squad Leader Malachi Roberts and team members Michael Diocson, Isaac Chau, Josh Lim, Damien Robinson, Ryan Zhu. Congrats cadets!! View all photos
February 10th, 2020 Southern Prep’s “Pave the Way” Brick Campaign is a way to recognize and honor the men and women who have made an impact throughout the world. These personalized brick pavers can be ordered for alumni, parents, grandparents, teachers, mentors, community members, friends, and businesses. When you order
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