Today the CMA Horticulture class took a trip to the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden in Bishopville, SC. Mr. Pearl, or as friends, family, and strangers call him, Pearl, welcomed the cadets with wide open arms. We were initially met by Mr. Ennis Bryan, Associate Chair of the Pearl Fryar Historical Board, for a private tour… Read more »
On Tuesday, September, 17, 2024, Camden Military sent four of its cadets to attend the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) High School Fall Conference at the South Carolina State House. Cadet John Rivers (Battalion Commander); Cadet Logan Moore, Cadet Robert Bartis, and Cadet Carson Pickett attended the day long event and heard from a… Read more »
My name is CPT Briggs of Alpha Company, and I serve as the Officer of the Day (OD). I would like to give you some insight into this role for our cadets. I assist with any tasks assigned throughout the day. My responsibilities vary, but one of my key duties is retrieving students from class… Read more »
Recently, our 2024-2025 Corps of Cadets became “certified.” So, what exactly does that mean? At Camden Military Academy, we have a two-week period at the start of the school year called “Certification.” During this time, cadets are without phones or gaming devices, encouraging them to socialize, make friends, and quickly adjust to campus life without… Read more »
Our Headmaster, Col. Boland sponsored a trip to the Camden Little Theatre for our cadets to see the movie “The Forge.” Col. Boland rented the theatre and took the entire Corps of Cadets, teachers, TACs, and faculty members. The movie is about a young man who graduated high school a year earlier but had yet… Read more »
This morning, the Headmaster and the teachers with FCA held a prayer meeting around the circle in front of the library. The chaplain and Headmaster prayed for this first meeting of the school year, praying over the cadets in all areas of their lives, especially in their academics, in the barracks, and for our athletic… Read more »
Our cadets participated in Round Robin training this past Saturday, working towards become certified cadets. During this training, cadets learned various Military drill and courtesies. Among the many things cadets were taught, some were how to address officers, salute, march in formations, handle a rifle during ceremonies, wear the various uniforms, and learn the ranks…. Read more »
Today marks the first official class day of the 2024-2025 school year here at Camden Military Academy. Both returning and new cadets made their way through the academic halls to find their classrooms, seats, and meet their instructors. Today will be a learning day for new cadets as they traverse a new campus. They will… Read more »
Charles is a native of Elgin, South Carolina, graduating from Lugoff-Elgin High School in 1991. He has taught in Kershaw County for over twenty years and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education as well as a Master’s degree in Education. Charles currently reside in Elgin, with his wife Nicole and his 13-year old son… Read more »
Joey Wilson was born and raised in Camden, SC. After graduating from Camden High School he joined the USAF as an aerial gunner on the HH-60G Pave Hawk, then finished his career as a Loadmaster on the C-17 Globemaster III. After 10 years of service in the military, he obtained his B.S. Horticulture with a… Read more »