"Riverside Military Academy Blog"
The Broad Range of Southeastern Boarding Schools
Atlanta Journal Constitution published a piece covering why metro Atlanta families are choosing boarding schools as an educational option. Dodd is good. She covers all the benefits of boarding school, but I’ll lend some perspective and encourage families to perhaps cast a wider net.
Read MoreRiverside Military Academy Wins President’s Trophy
Riverside Military Academy‘s Corps of Cadets captured the 2011 President’s Trophy for best marching during this year’s Veteran’s Day Parade in Atlanta- the third consecutive year the RMA Corps has won the honor. Grand Marshalls Ross McCall James Madio- of the HBO series Band of Brothers- presented the award. “This victory is the culmination of [...]
Read MoreBecoming a Student Leader: A Q&A with a Military School’s Battalion Commander
Edgar T. Dowling III (Tuner) was recently appointed Riverside Military Academy‘s Battalion Commander for the 2011-12 academic year. As the highest ranking cadet/student leader, Dowling’s responsibilities include, “training of the battalion on drill days, commanding the battalion at all formations, and working with his staff and school administrators in coordinating activities of the battalion to [...]
Read MoreRiverside Military Academy: Student Commitment to Atheltic Success Doesn’t Stop in the Summmer
For committed day student athletes participating in summer conditioning programs, the greatest challenge is getting to the gym or to school. Once in the gym, your teammates, coaches, and trainers help with your program and push you to get better. After some gym time, non-contact drills follow easily. Most everyone who can be is present. [...]
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