Riverside Military Academy Explained

Riverside Preparatory Academy
Motto:Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
Established:1907
Former Name:Riverside Military Academy
Type:Private Military Boarding School
Gender:Boys
President:COL (R) Stanley C. "Stas" Preczewski, U.S.A., Ph.D.
Enrollment:205
Enrollment As Of:2023-2024
Capacity:600 (dorm capacity)
Motto Translation:A sound mind in a sound body
Streetaddress:2001 Riverside Drive
Zipcode:30501
Accreditation:SAIS
Nickname:Riverside Prep, Riverside Military, RMA
Mascot:Eagle
Yearbook:Bayonet

Riverside Preparatory Academy is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 12 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States.

History

The school was founded as Riverside Military Academy in 1907 by local professors and businessmen Haywood Jefferson Pearce and Azor Warner Van Hoose, Jr [1] with the mission of preparing ethical young men for success in college and life. Riverside officially opened its doors during the Fall 1908, but would not gain prominence until 1913 when a young Professor from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Edgar Dunlap "Sandy" Beaver (later General) became the Director of Riverside Military Academies' Academics and Military Department.[2] Riverside had a Winter campus in Hollywood, Florida, which briefly was used as a Naval Air Gunners School during WWII,[3] from 1931 until 1984, when it was sold. The Gainesville campus underwent renovations from 1997 until 2004, adding a new barracks building, academics building, gymnasium, and a library and performing arts center.[4]

In 2022, the school rebranded as Riverside Preparatory Academy to emphasize its academic successful, while still holding on to a modified military mission.

Awards

Riverside Preparatory Academy won "Best Band" by virtual appearance in the Atlanta Veteran's Day Parade in 2020.

Riverside Preparatory Academy won its 10th consecutive Atlanta Veterans Day, "Presidents' Trophy" in 2019.[5]

The Riverside Preparatory Academy Track & Field team was crowned 2018 GHSA state champions.[6]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Riverside Military A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts. www.riversidemilitary.com. en. 2018-10-31.
  2. Web site: Riverside Military A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts. www.riversidemilitary.com. en. 2018-10-31.
  3. Web site: History of Hollywood Hollywood, FL - Official Website. www.hollywoodfl.org. 2019-01-31.
  4. Web site: Riverside Military Academy in the Spotlight!. 2012-12-14. Georgia Library Association. en-US. 2019-02-01.
  5. Web site: Riverside Military Academy takes trophy at Veterans Day Parade. www.gainesvilletimes.com. 2018-11-05.
  6. News: Track and Field Crowned 2018 GHSA State Champions. 2018-05-31. Riverside Military Academy. 2018-11-05. en.
  7. Web site: Young . Derek . K-State lands linebacker Khalid Duke . Rivals.com . 6 December 2018 . 23 April 2024.
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  9. http://www.panacredito.do Panacrédito.do préstamos rápidos
  10. Web site: Kiari Cephus' High School Timeline. MaxPreps.com. en. 2019-02-01.
  11. Web site: Migos. Biography. en-us. 2019-02-01.

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