[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 7, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E99]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTHERN PREPARATORY ACADEMY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 7, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
125th anniversary of Southern Preparatory Academy.
  The academy was founded by Dr. Lyman Ward in 1898 as a non-profit, 
non-denominational, coeducational institution for rural youth. Its 
initial purpose was to provide a secondary education for those who 
wanted to learn and to work hard.
  In 1901, a charter was granted by the State of Alabama and the school 
was incorporated with the name ``The Southern Industrial Institute, 
Inc.'' After Dr. Ward passed away, the military department was added 
and the school became ``Lyman Ward Military Academy'' in 1948. The 
school became an all-boys military school.
  Today, much of the original philosophy remains, but precedence is 
given to the development of Christian ideals. The high standards set 
have helped students gain acceptance into outstanding universities 
across the country.
  In 2019, the school was rebranded to Southern Preparatory Academy--a 
name that represents the values, but brings the Academy into the 21st 
century.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing this milestone for 
Southern Preparatory Academy and wishing them a happy 125th 
anniversary.

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