History
The Academy was founded by Dr. Lyman Ward in 1898 as a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational institution for the rural youth of Alabama. The original purpose was to provide a secondary education for those with the ability to learn, the willingness to work and in turn better themselves. In 1901, the State of Alabama granted Dr. Ward a charter incorporating the school with the name; The Southern Industrial Institute, Inc.
In 1948, Dr. Ward's passing led to the establishment of a military department. The school then changed its name to Lyman Ward Military Academy in honor of its founder. At this time, the school also ended its elementary and co-ed programs.
In 1966, the school became a member of the JROTC program, and is currently assigned a retired officer and NCO by the Department of Army.
In 1972, the school received its first accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools which it maintains to this day.
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