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Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
A straight, encouraging reminder for boys and parents: effort is a choice, brotherhood is real, and you do not have to pretend to be someone else to succeed.Life Before ANA: When a Parent Makes the Hard Call Cezar Mansour, Class of 1984, does not romanticize his...
While U.S. military schools are well-known for their leadership training programs, developing leadership in teens, first and perhaps even foremost, begins at home. During the formative years of adolescence, as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to cultivate...
There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend a public school or a military boarding school. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program helps students gain confidence, become more physically fit, and prepare for college...
Leadership is an important life skill that requires practice and training and can be developed during adolescence. Across the United States, a variety of teen leadership programs are available at boarding schools, military schools, as well as through clubs, councils,...
Key Takeaways: Find the best military schools in America for your teenager by reviewing the lists provided below. We have included a Top 5 list as well as the Top 15 military schools as ranked by Boarding School Review. . Explore what makes some U.S. military schools...
“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.”
Parents, counselors, and even boys themselves often wonder what really happens inside a modern military academy. Far from the clichés, a well-run boys’ military boarding school is a college-preparatory community where structure, mentorship, and leadership training...
Whether you are a teenager or a parent, you may be influenced by some common myths about military schools and even be asking if military school is bad or just for bad kids. So let’s dispel some common myths and misconceptions about military schools so you can see the...
Considering participation in Junior ROTC? Wondering what JROTC stands for? We will review frequently asked questions, then provide an in-depth understanding of JROTC, as well as detail many of the benefits of JROTC and future pathways. You will also uncover some of...
The decision to attend a military boarding school is a big one, and one that is often misunderstood. Some people think that military high schools are reform schools, but this isn’t the case.