A reflective story about how a quiet cadet found confidence, purpose, and lifelong brotherhood, and why today’s boys should lean all the way in while they are here. At a Glance: Key Takeaways Growth often starts quietly, especially for boys who prefer to stay under the radar. The biggest regret...
ACADEMY PERSPECTIVES
Army and Navy Academy’s blog is a window into life at California’s premiere college preparatory military boarding school. Here, we’ll share cadet stories, achievements, insights from our leadership team, and information for families interested in boy brain science and the Gurian model. Whether you’re a prospective family exploring what sets the Academy apart or a member of our vibrant Warrior community, you’ll find exciting and informative perspectives.
How Can Discipline and Mental Toughness Shape Your Future Success?
A practical, real-world guide to helping boys build habits, resilience, and better decision-making, at school, at home, and beyond. This episode of the Army and Navy Academy podcast features a special guest whose career has been built around preparedness, responsibility, and performance under...
How to Help Your Teen Become a Better Leader
While U.S. military schools are well-known for their leadership training programs, developing leadership in teens, first and perhaps even foremost, begins at home. During the formative years of adolescence, as a parent, you have a unique opportunity to cultivate essential life skills in...
The Importance of Habits and Routines in Shaping Strong Boys
If you are a parent raising a teenage boy, the process of guiding the development of productive habits and routines can sometimes feel stressful and overwhelming. As the world grows more complex, parents often struggle with simple ways to foster good habits and establish routines with their sons....
Lessons in Leadership: How Honor, Courage, and Compassion Shape a Lifelong Journey of Service
Insights from Alumnus Dr. Wade Licup ’10 When Dr. Wade Licup walked back onto the Army and Navy Academy campus recently, he wasn’t just returning as an alumnus; he was returning as the kind of man many of our cadets hope to become. A 2010 graduate and now a physician at Scripps Health, Dr....
JROTC Benefits in High School
There are many benefits of being in JROTC in high school, whether you attend a public school or a military boarding school. The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) program helps students gain confidence, become more physically fit, and prepare for college and future careers....
Top Leadership Programs for Teenagers in the U.S.
Leadership is an important life skill that requires practice and training and can be developed during adolescence. Across the United States, a variety of teen leadership programs are available at boarding schools, military schools, as well as through clubs, councils, conferences, and summer camps....
The Best Military Boarding Schools in America
Key Takeaways: Find the best military schools in America for your teenager by reviewing the lists provided below. We have included a Top 5 list as well as the Top 15 military schools as ranked by Boarding School Review. . Explore what makes some U.S. military schools so successful and why some are...
Good Manners and Proper Etiquette Matter In Preparing For Success In Life
Key Takeaways Find out how manners and etiquette shape character and leadership Learn why manners are uncommon in today’s society Explore the principles of etiquette made famous by Emily Post Discover tips to develop better manners How Manners Shape Leadership and Character Good manners and proper...
How to Choose the Best Boarding School
Key Takeaways Understand the benefits of a boarding school education. Do your research and compare various types of boarding schools and their options. Follow key steps: define your priorities, prepare for campus visits, explore financial aid, and learn how to apply. Review school FAQs so you can...