John Milledge Academy
| John Milledge Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Milledgeville, Georgia, United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1971 |
| Head of school | Jessica Jones and Larry Prestridge (2016-present) |
| Former headmaster |
Larry S. Prestridge (1981–2011) Mark Hopkins (2011-2016) |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold |
| Sports | Football, softball, cross country, cheerleading, wrestling, basketball, swim team, clay target sports, soccer, track, golf |
| Mascot | Trojan |
| 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, United States. 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 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 stimulating atmosphere.[3]
History
John Milledge Academy was chartered in 1971 on 40 acres of land donated by Wister L. Ritchie, Jr. Classes began on 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 Patriot. The first school sponsored sport was basketball, and in 1974 the school held its first football game.[4]
In May 2011, Larry S. Prestridge retired as headmaster after 30 years of service to the school, and was replaced by Mark Hopkins. In September 2016, Hopkins resigned as Head of School, being replaced by Jessica Jones and Larry Prestridge.
References
- ↑ John Milledge Academy - Milledgeville, Georgia - GA - School overview
- ↑ Educational profile. (n.d.). Retrieved from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-08-28. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ↑ Retrieved from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-01-12. Retrieved 2010-09-27.
- ↑ Fast facts. (2010, September 15) Retrieved from "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2010-09-27.