The Alumni Association of SII/

Lyman Ward Military Academy

Newsletter Au g u s t 2 0 1 3

LWMA HOMECOMING

October 25, 2013

Dates to Remember

Sept 14 - Alumni Project

Outdoor Rifle

Range

Oct 4 - Groundbreaking

for Chapel

Oct 25 - LW Homecoming

(Football Schedule on Page 3)

Visit your Alumni Center and Museum on the Campus of Lyman Ward Military Academy

P. O. Box 338 Camp Hill, AL 36850

Telephone 256 896-2715 Email: lwalumni@lwalumni.org

LWMA Board of Trustees Appoints Dr. Roy W. Berwick

10th President of Lyman Ward Military Academy

Dr. Berwick, who attended Lyman Ward as a cadet in the 1960s, brings

more than 20 years of experience in the military school arena, at both the secondary

and collegiate levels, since his retirement from the U. S. Army in 1993. He has held

senior leadership positions as president of two military secondary schools -- Millers-

burg Military Institute in Kentucky and Oak Ridge Military Academy in North

Carolina; as executive vice president and chief of staff at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in

Wisconsin, where he established a student-focused post-graduate program; as vice president and aca-

demic dean at Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia; as vice president for cadet development and

senior Army instructor at Oak Ridge; and as commandant of cadets at St. John's Northwestern. He also

has taught at least one class in American history, government, or law at each institution he served.

Dr. Berwick previously served as chair of the military science department and professor of mili-

tary science at Northern Kentucky University. He has served as an adjunct instructor of history at the

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and as an adjunct instructor of law and government at

Shenandoah University in Virginia.

A native of Kentucky, Dr. Berwick is a retired soldier. While on active duty, he served in the

Military Police Corps in every leadership position from squad leader to battalion executive officer. He

later served in the Judge Advocate General Corps as a lawyer, and was a liaison officer for the U. S.

Army ROTC Cadet Command at the Pentagon in Washington, D. C.

A distinguished military graduate of the U. S. Army ROTC program at the Creighton University,

Dr. Berwick holds a M.A. degree in history, a Ph.D., and a J.D. degree from Creighton University College

of Law. He is a member of the Kentucky and Nebraska Bar Associations. He also is a graduate of the U.

S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Dr. Berwick is the author of numerous publications, and has been active in a variety of civic and

community organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Civil Air Patrol.

Dr. Berwick and his wife Janice are the parents of a grown daughter, Meredith, who graduated

from a military prep school. They live in the President's Home across the street from the LWMA campus

in Camp Hill.

Alumni Officers

Now Serving a 2 Year Term

May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2014

President Matt Rhea ‘88

Vice President Tim Carr ‘82

Secretary Frazure Farrar ‘90

Treasurer Andy Bowden (‘’87-’88)

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Executive Director Amanda Kelly

LWMA Graduate Returns

Hunter Smart from Tallassee, Alabama

graduated from Lyman Ward in 2000. He is

a former Army Infantry Captain and holds a

Masters Degree in Counseling from Troy

State University. Hunter recently viewed

the video of Cadet Tristan Sanders inter-

viewing our new President, Dr. Roy Ber-

wick. He felt compelled to visit LWMA and

offer to give back to the school in any way that he could. Captain Smart

and his wife visited the campus on August 27, 2013. A TAC position had

become available that day, he was interviewed and hired on the spot as

the TAC Officer of Bravo Company. It just so happens that his company

while attending the Academy was Bravo. Lyman Ward is thrilled to

have one of their own come full circle. Welcome aboard, Captain Smart.

ALUMNI TO SPONSOR LWMA RESTORATION PROJECTS

An idea emerged from the troops during a discussion at the Alumni

Muster held on campus in July 2013. In talking about ways that

Alumni could help the school, it was mentioned that many alums

have skills, machinery, or supplies that could be used to benefit the

Academy. With volunteers, donations, fundraisers, gifts-in-kind, a

little elbow grease, time, and labor many things could be accom-

plished. It was decided to begin a Restoration Project Fund.

Contributions to the Restoration Fund are designated to be used

only for projects which will benefit Lyman Ward Military Academy.

All projects must first be approved by the Officers of the Alumni

Association and the President of the Academy. The fund will only be

used for the items necessary to complete each project. Donations of

material, labor, and machinery for a project will gladly be accepted.

Each project will be completed before the next is begun. No individ-

ual alumni will be paid from this fund. All work by alums is strictly

volunteer. Each project will be headed by one person to be ap-

pointed by the Officers of the Alumni Association. The project will

begin when all funds necessary to complete the project are received.

The first designated project is the restoration of the Outdoor Rifle

Range. John Nixon „80 is heading this project. All funds have been

received thanks to many generous alumni donors.

The rebuilding of the Outdoor Rifle Range is scheduled for the week-

end of September 14th. All alumni are encouraged to join in and

help with this project in any way that you can. For more informa-

tion about the project and what might be needed, go to Facebook and

visit the page LWMA Campus Renewal Projects. John Nixon is the

POC. You may also call the Alumni Center at (256) 896-2715. How-

ell Hall will be available for those who wish to stay on campus. Ca-

dets will be on campus; therefore, strict guidelines are required.

All funds will be handled through the Alumni Association. Dona-

tions can be mailed to The Alumni Association of SII/LWMA or paid

through the Alumni Online Store at www.lwalumni.org.

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PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS NOW

IN THE ONLINE STORE

www.lwalumni.org

On campus or mail to

P. O. Box 338 Camp Hill, AL 36850

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN

Membership Dues are now payable online through our Alumni Website Online Store www.lwalumni.org You are the Alumni Association so please do your part. Only $35 per year or $500 for Lifetime. Checks can also be mailed to the Alumni Center.

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Visit from 1981 Graduate

O. J. (Joe) Allen and son visited

LWMA on Saturday, August 31.

Joe and his family live in Gulf-

port, Mississippi. He and his son

were in Auburn to see Auburn

play their first game of the sea-

son against Washington State.

Joe works in insurance in the

Gulfport, Mississippi area.

Guitar and Case

Epiphone Dot Semi-Hollow Guitar

with Hard Shell Case

TICKETS $25.00

Proceeds will be used to fund the

Alumni LWMA Restoration Projects

Donated by Alum John Nixon „80

RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT

HOMECOMING - OCTOBER 25TH

RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT

HOMECOMING - OCTOBER 25TH

Beautiful Vintage

MILITARY ACADEMY

DRESS SWORD Made by Cavalier of Spain

34 1/4 Overall Length

TICKETS $5.00

Proceeds will be used to fund the Alumni

LWMA Restoration Projects

Donated by Alum Doug Snow

Colonel Bill Jenrette, Chairman, LWMA

Board of Trustees passing command to new

LWMA President, Dr. Roy W. Berwick.

Cadet Omar Grubbs assisting.

Annual Member Renewals August 2013

Dave Thompson „73

McKenzie Pepper ‟11

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Al um ni New s Au gus t Upda t es

Scott Temple ’97 and his wife Michelle are the proud

parents of a baby boy, Jackson Edward.

Dave Hammons ‘91, his wife and family live in An-

tioch, Tennessee. Dave is the owner of a computer

service company that provides on-site tech support for

businesses in and around Nashville.

James Ramsey ‘08 is a Second Lieutenant in the US

Army. He is a recent graduate of the University of

North Georgia and has received orders that he will

soon be stationed in Hawaii.

Ryan Colbert ‘13 graduated with honors in August

from US Army Ordnance School in Fort Lee, Virginia.

Dekel Sherman „09-‟10 is employed with The Sea-

port Group and works as a Fall Analyst for Special

Situations and Restructuring.

David Payne „79-‟80 lives in Sylacauga, Alabama.

He received the Ranger of the Year award while at

LW and gives the Academy credit for preparing him to

better serve our country while in the Military. David

received a Bronze Star with a “V” device for valor in

ground combat while serving in the 3rd Armored Divi-

sion Association in Desert Storm. He was in the 3rd

Brigade, 4-67 Armor HHC, Scout Platoon.

CH ANG E O F CO MM AN D CEREM O NY

27 AUG US T 20 13

Dr. Roy W. Berwick, 10th President of

Lyman Ward Military Academy, accepting

Command.

NEW LIFETIME MEMBER

AUGUST 2013

Mario Antonio Camara ‘93

BLAST

FROM THE PAST

Do you recognize this

Ranger player from the

‘80’s

Email

lwalumni@lwalumni.org

BLAST FROM THE PAST