John Milledge Academy

John Milledge Academy
Location
Milledgeville, Georgia, United States
Information
Type Private
Established 1971
Head of school Mark Hopkins (2011–present)
Former headmaster Larry S. Prestridge (1981–2011)
Color(s) Blue, Gold
Sports Football, Softball, Cross Country, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Basketball, Swim Team, Clay Target Sports, Soccer, Track, Golf
Mascot Trojans
Website johnmilledge.org

John Milledge Academy, named after Georgia Governor John Milledge, is a private school located on a 40 acre campus on Log Cabin Road in Milledgeville, Georgia. It is coed and nonsectarian, serving students in grades PK-12.[1] Founded in 1971, John Milledge Academy is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, and is affiliated with Georgia Independent School Association (GISA).[2] A basic summary of the school's mission statement is: John Milledge Academy’s purpose is to provide a challenging college-preparatory education for students, and to provide Central Georgia students with an affordable education in a stimlating atmosphere.[3]

History

John Milledge Academy was chartered in 1971 on 40 acres of land donated by Wister L. Ritchie, Jr. Classes began September 8, 1971, and the first graduating class (1973) consisted of seven people. The campus only included one building which was overseen by original headmaster Thomas Rasnick. Initially the school's official colors were red, white, and blue, and the mascot was the Patriots. The first school sponsored sport was basketball, and in 1974 they held their first football game.[4]

In May 2011, Larry S. Prestridge retired as headmaster after 30 years of service to the school, being replaced by Mark Hopkins.

References

  1. ↑ John Milledge Academy - Milledgeville, Georgia - GA - School overview
  2. ↑ Educational profile. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.johnmilledge.org/about/profile.php
  3. ↑ Retrieved from http://www.johnmilledge.org/mission-stat.html
  4. ↑ Fast facts. (2010, September 15). Retrieved from http://johnmilledg.webs.com/

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