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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.
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...
Students Can Thrive in Single-Gender Education
While there have been single-gender schools in civilized society for centuries, it has been only recently that scientific research has shown us why such schools are a better option in many cases for educating young people. What has long been considered “old-fashioned” and even antithetical to...
The Benefits of a Military Boarding School for Boys
When you hear the phrase “military boarding school for boys,” what do you think of? There are many misconceptions out there, so we’d like to set the record straight and explain exactly what a military boarding school education involves. Military The military environment is designed to give young...
Why Discipline Is Beneficial For Young Men
One of the first things that often comes to mind when a person thinks of boarding school is the concept of discipline. It's important to recognize that discipline isn't a way to remove the spirit from teenagers but is instead one of the most useful and important skills any man can possess. Proper...
Sixty Years and Counting: Army and Navy Academy’s Class of 1956
A post by special contributor, Bruce Weber '56. In the beginning, there were twenty-six boys growing up together at Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. Now there are fifteen men in their mid-70s spread all over the country. Whenever the Army and Navy Academy '56ers get together, it's as...
How to Help Your Teen Become Independent
As teenagers progress through life, they crave more independence - in part as a way to prove their own skills, and in part because they are in the final stages of the transition into adulthood. In the past, there was a clear line that established adulthood as the phase that came after graduation....
Growing Up at Camp
Every year, thousands of inquiries about summer camps flow into admission and summer program offices at boarding schools, universities, and traditional camp facilities. Oftentimes, parents are looking for leadership, life skills, and ways to help their child mature and become more...
What Are Gurian Model Schools?
Although research regarding gender and the brain is still evolving, there is a growing trend of information showing that female brains and male brains work differently in certain circumstances. In fact, some sources suggest that there may be over 200 chemical, physical, and hormonal differences in...
Mastering Motivation and Goal Setting at Military School
Research shows that transformational leaders who inspire and empower their followers through motivation and goal setting often accomplish more. That's why the leadership education opportunities offered by Army and Navy Academy focus on delivering the skills and values a student needs to develop...