Lyman Ward Military Academy
| Lyman Ward Military Academy | |
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174 Ward Circle Camp Hill, Alabama United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Military |
| Established | 1898 |
| President |
MAJ Roy Berwick, JD U.S. Army (Ret.) |
| Dean | LTC Jeff Damron |
| Staff | 12 |
| Faculty | 14 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Number of students | 92 |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Gold |
| Athletics | Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Cross Country |
| Athletics conference | Alabama Independent School Association (Division 2-A) |
| Mascot | Rangers |
| Affiliation |
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Association of Military Colleges and Military Schools of the United States Alabama Independent School Association Alabama Association of Independent Schools Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Website | http://www.LWMA.org |
Lyman Ward Military Academy (LWMA) is a private military school located in Camp Hill, Alabama for boys in grades 6-12.
The Academy was founded by Dr. Lyman Ward in 1898 as a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational institution for the rural youth of Alabama.The school is located about 20 miles from Auburn. The original purpose was to provide a secondary education for those with the ability to learn, the willingness to work and in turn better themselves. In 1901, the State of Alabama granted Dr. Ward a charter incorporating the school with the name; The Southern Industrial Institute, Inc.
In 1948, Dr. Ward's passing led to the establishment of a military department. The school then changed its name to Lyman Ward Military Academy in honor of its founder. At this time, the school also ended its elementary and co-ed programs.
In 1966, the school became a member of the JROTC program, and is currently assigned a retired officer and NCO by the Department of Army.
In 1972, the school received its first accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools which it maintains to this day.
LWMA is located on 300 acres (1.2 km2) and boasts two athletic fields, a parade field, two 5-acre (20,000 m2) lakes (Lake Mary & Lake Ann), double tennis courts, three dormitories, a dining hall, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, indoor and outdoor rifle ranges, supply building, JROTC building, infirmary, administration building, and canteen. The historic Tallapoosa Hall is wood. In addition, there is a library with a technology center and a large auditorium.
In August 2006, lightning struck and destroyed the Dixon All-Faith Chapel.
In October 2007, Tallapoosa Hall was added to the register of Alabama's Historic Landmarks by the Alabama Historical Commission. The AHC certificate is currently displayed in Tallapoosa Hall's reception room.
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