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| name = Riverside Military Academy
| name = Riverside Preparatory Academy
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'''Riverside Military Academy''' is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 12 in [[Gainesville, Georgia]], United States.
'''Riverside Preparatory Academy''' is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 12 in [[Gainesville, Georgia]], United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.riversideprep.org/about/about |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=www.riversideprep.org}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
Riverside Military Academy was founded in 1907 by local Professors and Businessmen- Haywood Jefferson Pearce<ref>{{Citation|title=H. J. Pearce|date=2018-08-08|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=H._J._Pearce&oldid=854049717|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> and Azor Warner Van Hoose, Jr <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/about/history|title=Riverside Military {{!}} A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts|website=www.riversidemilitary.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> with the mission of preparing ethical young men for success in college and life. [[File:"Pass in Review" Riverside Military Academy yearbook, Part 1, Gainesville, Georgia, 1911 - DPLA - fd0109a1565cc8789c26908e1c71b0f7151a.pdf|page=13|thumb|alt=Image of 1911 Riverside Military Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.|1911 Riverside Military Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.]]Riverside officially opened its doors during the Fall of 1908, but would not gain prominence until 1913 when a young Professor from Stone Mountain, GA: Professor Edgar Dunlap "Sandy" Beaver (later General) became the Director of Riverside Military Academies' Academics and Military Department.<ref>{{Citation|title=Sandy Beaver|date=2018-04-14|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Sandy_Beaver&oldid=836396065|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/about/history|title=Riverside Military {{!}} A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts|website=www.riversidemilitary.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> Riverside had a Winter campus in Hollywood, Florida, which briefly was used as a Naval Air Gunners School during WWII,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodfl.org/187/History-of-Hollywood|title=History of Hollywood {{!}} Hollywood, FL - Official Website|website=www.hollywoodfl.org|access-date=2019-01-31}}</ref> from 1931 until 1984, when it was sold. The Gainesville campus underwent renovations from 1997 until 2004, adding a new barracks building, academics building, gymnasium, and a library and performing arts center.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gla.georgialibraries.org/riverside-military-academy-in-the-spotlight/|title=Riverside Military Academy in the Spotlight!|date=2012-12-14|website=Georgia Library Association|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref>
The school was founded as Riverside Military Academy in 1907 by local professors and businessmen Haywood Jefferson Pearce<ref>{{Citation|title=H. J. Pearce|date=2018-08-08|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=H._J._Pearce&oldid=854049717|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> and Azor Warner Van Hoose, Jr <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/about/history|title=Riverside Military {{!}} A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts|website=www.riversidemilitary.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> with the mission of preparing ethical young men for success in college and life. [[File:"Pass in Review" Riverside Military Academy yearbook, Part 1, Gainesville, Georgia, 1911 - DPLA - fd0109a1565cc8789c26908e1c71b0f7151a.pdf|page=13|thumb|alt=Image of 1911 Riverside Military Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.|1911 Riverside Preparatory Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.]]Riverside officially opened its doors during the Fall 1908, but would not gain prominence until 1913 when a young Professor from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Edgar Dunlap "Sandy" Beaver (later General) became the Director of Riverside Military Academies' Academics and Military Department.<ref>{{Citation|title=Sandy Beaver|date=2018-04-14|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Sandy_Beaver&oldid=836396065|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/about/history|title=Riverside Military {{!}} A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts|website=www.riversidemilitary.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-31}}</ref> Riverside had a Winter campus in Hollywood, Florida, which briefly was used as a Naval Air Gunners School during WWII,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodfl.org/187/History-of-Hollywood|title=History of Hollywood {{!}} Hollywood, FL - Official Website|website=www.hollywoodfl.org|access-date=2019-01-31}}</ref> from 1931 until 1984, when it was sold. The Gainesville campus underwent renovations from 1997 until 2004, adding a new barracks building, academics building, gymnasium, and a library and performing arts center.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gla.georgialibraries.org/riverside-military-academy-in-the-spotlight/|title=Riverside Military Academy in the Spotlight!|date=2012-12-14|website=Georgia Library Association|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref>

In 2022, the school rebranded as Riverside Preparatory Academy to emphasize its rigorous academic program, while still holding on to a modified military mission.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-04 |title=Riverside Military Academy Marketing Announcement |url=https://www.riversideprep.org/news-detail?pk=1498608 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Riverside Military Academy |language=en}}</ref>

Dr. Robert Brittain Daniel, J.D., is the current President of Riverside Preparatory Academy.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Dr. Britt Daniel named president of Riverside Prep |url=https://www.riversideprep.org/news-detail?pk=1590703&nc=22357&fromId=263375 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Riverside Military Academy |language=en}}</ref>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
Riverside Military Academy won "Best Band" by virtual appearance in the Atlanta Veteran's Day Parade in 2020.
Riverside Preparatory Academy won "Best Band" by virtual appearance in the Atlanta Veteran's Day Parade in 2020.

Riverside Preparatory Academy's Army JROTC Raiders Team is one of its most successful athletic teams. They have won multiple national championships in this sport.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-06 |title=Riverside Military Academy Raiders Bring Home 5th National Championship Title |url=https://www.riversideprep.org/news-detail?pk=1215930 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Riverside Military Academy |language=en}}</ref>


Riverside Military Academy won its 10th consecutive Atlanta Veterans Day, "Presidents' Trophy" in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/community/riverside-military-academy-takes-trophy-at-veterans-day-parade/|title=Riverside Military Academy takes trophy at Veterans Day Parade|website=www.gainesvilletimes.com|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>
Riverside Preparatory Academy won its 10th consecutive Atlanta Veterans Day, "Presidents' Trophy" in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/community/riverside-military-academy-takes-trophy-at-veterans-day-parade/|title=Riverside Military Academy takes trophy at Veterans Day Parade|website=www.gainesvilletimes.com|access-date=2018-11-05}}</ref>


The Riverside Military Academy Track & Field team was crowned 2018 GHSA state champions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/news-detail?pk=1188392|title=Track and Field Crowned 2018 GHSA State Champions|date=2018-05-31|work=Riverside Military Academy|access-date=2018-11-05|language=en}}</ref>
The Riverside Preparatory Academy Track & Field team was crowned 2018 GHSA state champions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.riversidemilitary.com/page/news-detail?pk=1188392|title=Track and Field Crowned 2018 GHSA State Champions|date=2018-05-31|work=Riverside Military Academy|access-date=2018-11-05|language=en}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
{{alumni|date=January 2018}}
{{alumni|date=January 2018}}
* [[Félix González Canto|Félix Arturo González Canto]], governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo (1987)
* [[Félix González Canto|Félix Arturo González Canto]], governor of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo (1986)
* [[James Earl Carter, Sr.]], father of U.S. President Jimmy Carter (Attended 1911)
* [[James Earl Carter Sr.]], father of U.S. President Jimmy Carter (Attended 1911)
* [[Tyler Carter]], former [[Singing|clean vocalist]] of the [[metalcore]] band [[Woe, Is Me]], and current clean vocalist of [[Issues (band)|Issues]]
* [[Tyler Carter]], former [[Singing|clean vocalist]] of the [[metalcore]] bands [[Woe, Is Me]] and [[Issues (band)|Issues]]
* [[David Duke]] Former Republican Louisiana State Representative in District 81 and Grand Wizard of the KKK.<ref name="Voices 1989">{{cite web |last1=Harrison |first1=Joanne |title=Voices -- David Duke, 1989 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-21-vw-212-story.html |access-date=21 April 2021 |date=March 21, 2009 }}</ref>
* [[Khalid Duke]], college football defensive end for the [[Kansas State Wildcats football|Kansas State Wildcats]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Young |first1=Derek |title=K-State lands linebacker Khalid Duke |url=https://kansasstate.rivals.com/news/k-state-lands-linebacker-khalid-duke |website=Rivals.com |date=6 December 2018 |access-date=23 April 2024}}</ref>
* [[CeeLo Green]] (Thomas DeCarlo Callaway), singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor
* [[CeeLo Green]] (Thomas DeCarlo Callaway), singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor
* [[Bobby Greenwood (golfer)|Bobby Greenwood]], professional golfer (Attended 1957)
* [[Bobby Greenwood (golfer)|Bobby Greenwood]], professional golfer (Attended 1957)
* 2LT John Herb, a World War II P-51 pilot who was shot down and died while strafing a Nazi Military Base (1940)<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=A. B. C. |title='Restored Honor': A World War II Pilot's Long Road Home |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/restored-honor-world-war-ii-pilots-long-road/story?id=31897868 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Rocky Lanz]], USA Winter Olympic-Worldcup bobsledder (1990)
* Admiral [[David L. McDonald]], U.S. Chief of Naval Operations during the [[Vietnam War]] (1924)
* Admiral [[David L. McDonald]], U.S. Chief of Naval Operations during the [[Vietnam War]] (1924)
* [[Victor Miguel Pacheco Mendez]], President of [[AraJet]]
* [[Victor Oscar Pacheco Mendez]], CEO of Grupo VOPM;<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.vopm.net |title = VOPM &#124; Virtual Operating Models es un Grupo Americano de eCommerce}}</ref> founder of Panacrédito<ref>[http://www.panacredito.do Panacrédito.do préstamos rápidos]</ref>
* [[Victor Oscar Pacheco Mendez]], CEO of Grupo VOPM;<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.vopm.net |title = VOPM &#124; Virtual Operating Models es un Grupo Americano de eCommerce}}</ref> founder of Panacrédito<ref>[http://www.panacredito.do Panacrédito.do préstamos rápidos]</ref>
* [[Chico O'Farrill|Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill]], composer, arranger, and conductor (1938)
* [[Chico O'Farrill|Arturo "Chico" O'Farrill]], composer, arranger, and conductor (1938)
* [[Offset (rapper)|Offset]] (Kiari Kendrell Cephus), American rapper part of rapper group, [[Migos]] (Attended 2008)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kiari-cephus/moUs2vTsEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm|title=Kiari Cephus' High School Timeline|website=MaxPreps.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=jmouga05|title=2008 Riverside Military Academy Football Highlights - #33 - Kiari Cephus|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ4YAiiszmY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/IJ4YAiiszmY |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-02-01}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/people/migos-8172017|title=Migos|website=Biography|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref>
* [[Patrick O'Neal (actor)|Patrick O'Neal]], actor
* [[Patrick O'Neal (actor)|Patrick O'Neal]], actor
* [[George P. Oslin]], inventor of the singing telegram (1913)
* [[George P. Oslin]], inventor of the singing telegram (1913)
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* [[Everett Strupper]], leading scorer in the [[Georgia Tech 222, Cumberland 0]] football game of 1916; member of the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] (1914)
* [[Everett Strupper]], leading scorer in the [[Georgia Tech 222, Cumberland 0]] football game of 1916; member of the [[College Football Hall of Fame]] (1914)
* [[Douglass Watson]], soap opera actor (1938)
* [[Douglass Watson]], soap opera actor (1938)
*[[Victor Miguel Pacheco Mendez]], President of [[Dominican Wings]]
*[[Nizar Zakka]], Lebanese national accused of spying on Iran for America.]]*]]
*[[Offset (rapper)]] (Kiari Kendrell Cephus), American rapper part of rapper group, [[Migos]] (Attended 2008)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/kiari-cephus/moUs2vTsEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm|title=Kiari Cephus' High School Timeline|website=MaxPreps.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=jmouga05|title=2008 Riverside Military Academy Football Highlights - #33 - Kiari Cephus|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ4YAiiszmY|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.biography.com/people/migos-8172017|title=Migos|website=Biography|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States}}
{{Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States}}
{{GHSA Class A Region 8}}
{{GHSA Class AA Region 8}}


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Riverside Preparatory Academy
Address
Map
2001 Riverside Drive

Gainesville
,
Georgia
30501

United States
Information
Former nameRiverside Military Academy
TypePrivate Military Boarding School
MottoMens Sana In Corpore Sano
(A sound mind in a sound body)
Established1907
PresidentDr. Robert Brittain Daniel, J.D.
Grades6–12
GenderBoys
Enrollment205 (2023-2024)
Capacity600 (dorm capacity)
MascotEagle
NicknameRiverside Prep, Riverside Military, RMA
AccreditationSAIS
YearbookBayonet
Websitehttps://www.riversideprep.org/

Riverside Preparatory Academy is a private, college preparatory, boarding and day school for boys in grades 6 through 12 in Gainesville, Georgia, United States.[1]

History

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The school was founded as Riverside Military Academy in 1907 by local professors and businessmen Haywood Jefferson Pearce[2] and Azor Warner Van Hoose, Jr [3] with the mission of preparing ethical young men for success in college and life.

Image of 1911 Riverside Military Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.
1911 Riverside Preparatory Academy Yearbook showing Pearce as secretary of the board of directors.

Riverside officially opened its doors during the Fall 1908, but would not gain prominence until 1913 when a young Professor from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Edgar Dunlap "Sandy" Beaver (later General) became the Director of Riverside Military Academies' Academics and Military Department.[4][5] Riverside had a Winter campus in Hollywood, Florida, which briefly was used as a Naval Air Gunners School during WWII,[6] from 1931 until 1984, when it was sold. The Gainesville campus underwent renovations from 1997 until 2004, adding a new barracks building, academics building, gymnasium, and a library and performing arts center.[7]

In 2022, the school rebranded as Riverside Preparatory Academy to emphasize its rigorous academic program, while still holding on to a modified military mission.[8]

Dr. Robert Brittain Daniel, J.D., is the current President of Riverside Preparatory Academy.[9]

Awards

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Riverside Preparatory Academy won "Best Band" by virtual appearance in the Atlanta Veteran's Day Parade in 2020.

Riverside Preparatory Academy's Army JROTC Raiders Team is one of its most successful athletic teams. They have won multiple national championships in this sport.[10]

Riverside Preparatory Academy won its 10th consecutive Atlanta Veterans Day, "Presidents' Trophy" in 2019.[11]

The Riverside Preparatory Academy Track & Field team was crowned 2018 GHSA state champions.[12]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "About". www.riversideprep.org. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. ^ "H. J. Pearce", Wikipedia, 2018-08-08, retrieved 2018-10-31
  3. ^ "Riverside Military | A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts". www.riversidemilitary.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  4. ^ "Sandy Beaver", Wikipedia, 2018-04-14, retrieved 2018-10-31
  5. ^ "Riverside Military | A Private Boarding & Day School in Gainesville, GA RMA Quick Facts". www.riversidemilitary.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  6. ^ "History of Hollywood | Hollywood, FL - Official Website". www.hollywoodfl.org. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
  7. ^ "Riverside Military Academy in the Spotlight!". Georgia Library Association. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  8. ^ "Riverside Military Academy Marketing Announcement". Riverside Military Academy. 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  9. ^ "Dr. Britt Daniel named president of Riverside Prep". Riverside Military Academy. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  10. ^ "Riverside Military Academy Raiders Bring Home 5th National Championship Title". Riverside Military Academy. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  11. ^ "Riverside Military Academy takes trophy at Veterans Day Parade". www.gainesvilletimes.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  12. ^ "Track and Field Crowned 2018 GHSA State Champions". Riverside Military Academy. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  13. ^ Young, Derek (6 December 2018). "K-State lands linebacker Khalid Duke". Rivals.com. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  14. ^ News, A. B. C. "'Restored Honor': A World War II Pilot's Long Road Home". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-11-28. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ "VOPM | Virtual Operating Models es un Grupo Americano de eCommerce".
  16. ^ Panacrédito.do préstamos rápidos
  17. ^ "Kiari Cephus' High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2019-02-01.
  18. ^ jmouga05, 2008 Riverside Military Academy Football Highlights - #33 - Kiari Cephus, archived from the original on 2021-12-21, retrieved 2019-02-01{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "Migos". Biography. Retrieved 2019-02-01.

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