Jonathan Zhang became the second wrestler in the entire history of the Army and Navy Academy to qualify for the prestigious California State Wrestling Championship. The California State Wrestling Championship is a very difficult and highly competitive tournament. Of approximately 26,000 high...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
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.
Wrestling Coach Roye Oliver Receives Coaches Award Trophy
In February 2017 at the Mt. Carmel wrestling tournament, Coach Roye Oliver was presented with a Coaches Award trophy for revitalizing the wrestling program at the Army and Navy Academy. Oliver is a coach who truly cares about every individual and understands the strengths of each one. Cadets at...
All-Boys vs. Co-Ed Schools: Which is Better?
sIf you’re a parent exploring private school options for middle school and/or high school, you may be wondering about the value of single gender vs. co-ed schools. Of course, every teen is different, so there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Nonetheless, there are scientifically proven differences...
Cadet Salisbury Reflects on His Military School Experience
An excerpt from Cadet Salisbury's graduation speech: Growing up, I never would have thought I would have had the opportunity to be up on a stage, speaking at my own graduation. Sure, I was a decent student, occasionally achieving a 4.0, but routinely achieving a 3.8 or below. Essentially, I...
Do SAT and ACT Scores Matter?
Every high school student applying to college knows the pressure of doing well on their SAT and ACT tests. They’re also familiar with that feeling of anxiety while waiting for test scores to roll in. Students spend countless hours preparing for these standardized tests and parents even spend...
Military Schools Are About College Preparation, Not Enlistment
When parents think their teen needs an emphasis on leadership, structure, discipline, self-sufficiency, and values that a military school provides, they sometime believe they will have to sacrifice rigorous college preparatory academics. That is no longer the case for the modern college...
When to Choose a Military Boarding School Instead of a Traditional Boarding School
Once you have decided that a boarding school environment would be the best educational option for your teen, you next need to decide on what type of boarding school to choose. Boarding schools typically offer an opportunity to develop resiliency, independence and a higher level of college...
5 Things Military Boarding Schools Have That Other Boarding Schools Don’t Offer
Boarding schools typically provide students with an advantage in college preparedness and development of the life skills needed for later success in the workplace. Research by the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) has shown boarding school students spend twice as many hours per week on...
Adjusting to Life as a Cadet at ANA
Email 888.762.2338 Apply Online Applicants are accepted on a space-available basis  >Apply Now Take a Tour Located on the beach along the California coast in north San Diego  >Book Now Adjusting to being a new Cadet at Army and Navy Academy isn’t really as hard as you might think. For me, it...
Major General Bartell Inducted into National US Army ‪ROTC‬ Hall of Fame
Last Week, Army and Navy Academy President, Major General Arthur Bartell was inducted into the inaugural class of the National US Army ‪ROTC‬ Hall of Fame. The ceremony was  in conjunction with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of ROTC at Ft. Knox, KY. Some of the 326 inductees (out of...