Lyman Ward Military Academy Kicks Off Major Enrollment Period

While accepting students year-round, Camp Hill, Alabama-based Lyman Ward Military Academy (LWMA) kicks off its major enrollment period in January and, as one of the nation's leading military boarding schools, the Academy anticipates topping the century mark in enrollment by late spring.

"We are proud of where we are, and the direction we are headed, and we will continue to work hard to build a strong and diverse student population," says Col. (Retired) Bill Jenrette, President of LWMA.

The Academy's enrollment dipped to below 50 Cadets in early 2008 when rumors of the organization's closing surfaced. However, under new leadership, LWMA has successfully boosted its recruitment efforts throughout the Southeastern United States.

"We have much to offer young men, but the cornerstone of our efforts remains, as it has since our opening in 1898, academics," says Jenrette. "Each of our Cadets is given every opportunity to succeed both academically and personally."

LWMA has enjoyed a 100 percent college acceptance rate for its Cadets during the past five years. The Academy offers a full array of courses, but also instructs Cadets on traditional values such as leadership, time management, respect, civics, and accountability.

"My experiences at LWMA prepared me for the real world, from an accountability and responsibility standpoint," says Carey Treadwell, Memphis resident, Lyman Ward graduate, and President of the LWMA Alumni Association.

"The faculty is resilient in instilling confidence in its Cadets, something that many young men lack. The confidence I gained at the Academy provided me with an eagerness to accept challenges, and strive for success," says Treadwell, who was selected by the Memphis Business Journal to its prestigious Top 40 Under 40.

"As President of the Academy's Alumni Association, I continue to be impressed with the caliber of young men that the Academy produces. Success does not come easy and each Cadet that graduates from the Academy will have the tools necessary to succeed in life," says Treadwell.

Based in Camp Hill, Alabama, LWMA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). LWMA is one of less than 50 military boarding schools nationally, educating young men from grades 6-12. For more information, to schedule an on-campus visit, or for a list of recruiting events, visit LWMA online at www.lwma.org .

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