Military Day Provides Memories for Cadets, Families, and Alumni

CAMP HILL, AL --- Lyman Ward Military Academy welcomed families of cadets, alumni, and friends to its annual Military Day activities on campus on Saturday, May 2.

The day-long event serves as a Spring homecoming each year, and is traditionally held on the first weekend in May.  Military Day activities include an open house in the classrooms and dormitories; static military equipment displays; Ranger demonstrations;  squad drill competitions; a formal parade, won this year by Charlie Company; and a sumptuous buffet.  Evening activities include the annual Sword Drill performance, Senior Lead Out, and Military Ball, all held in the gymnasium.

New events for Military Day 2009 included the Ranger Ramble, a 5K fun run sponsored by the LWMA Alumni Association, and a luncheon honoring the Class of 2009, sponsored by the alumni in the historic Tallapoosa Hall Gymnasium.

Alumni of The Southern Industrial Institute (SII), forerunner of Lyman Ward Military Academy, gathered on Friday, and the LWMA Class of 1999 held its 10-year class reunion.

UH-60 Blackhawk lands on parade field in front of parents, cadets, staff, and alumni

 

COL Jenrette and MAJ Kelly talking in front of the Blackhawk while parents and staff talk to the Blackhawk crew and explore the helicopter

Cadets and parents viewing the UH-60 Blackhawk

UH-60 Blackhawk taking off from the Parade Field

1SG Kolb and another NCO conduct best drilled Cadet knockout competition

C/LTC Ferrara and mother talk to Coach Orem, senior history teacher, about Ferrara's grades

Faculty with cadets and parents share a lunch buffet

The battalion in parade

C/2LT Kirby receiving an award

C/LTC Ferrara and his mother during Senior Lead-Out