Saturday, March 22, 2025

We’re thrilled to invite the entire community to RangerFest, a celebration of everything that makes Southern Prep special! Explore our beautiful campus, meet our incredible staff and cadets, and enjoy activities designed for all ages. Whether you’re a current family, an alumnus, or simply curious about what we do, this is your chance to experience the heart of Southern Prep.

RangerFest activities are free, with the exception of the Miss RangerFest Pageant (held on February 1st) and Ranger Battle Run 5K (held at 8:00am on March 22nd). Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun with our community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Events (10:00am-3:00pm CST)

  • Classic Car Show
  • Arts and Crafts Vendor Fair
  • Wrestling Tournament (junior high and high school ages)
  • Punt, Pass, Kick
  • Indoor Rifle Range Competition for Teens (supervised by a NRA-certified instructor)
  • Military and Cadet Demonstrations
  • Drone Demonstrations
  • Canine Demonstration by Global K9
  • Hayrides to the Ponds
  • Food Trucks
  • Festival Games 

If you or your business would like to get involved, please contact Kamryn Clark at kamryn.clark@southernprepacademy.org or 256-675-6269.

Miss RangerFest Pageant

The purpose of the Miss RangerFest Pageant is to offer young women in grades 9-12 a chance to showcase their personality, confidence, speaking abilities, and accomplishments both in and out of school. 

The pageant will be held on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Wesley P. Smith Auditorium on Southern Prep Academy’s campus. Interviews will begin at 3pm the same day. 

The pageant application, along with the eligibility requirements and rules, can be found by clicking the button below.

Ranger Battle Run 5k & Mini Battle Run (1 Mile)

Get ready to take on the Ranger Battle Run 5K, hosted at Southern Preparatory Academy! The course offers a dynamic experience with grass fields, wooded trails, pond views, and challenging elevation changes. There will also be a Mini Battle Run (one-mile fun run) on a course featuring smooth pavement, open grassy fields, and gentle inclines and declines. 

The races will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 8:00am. To register for the race, please click the button below.