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Skeeter Owner Takes Advice from Bassmaster Elite Series Pro – Company Hosts 1,546 Anglers at Owner’s Tournament

Troy Rossman Won the 16th Annual Skeeter Owner's Tournament

KILGORE, Texas, June 23, 2009 – Skeeter owner Troy Rossman of Rowlett, Texas took some advice from Bassmaster Elite Series mainstay and Team Skeeter’s Kelly Jordon, fishing the deep waters of Lake Fork to earn a victory in the 16th annual Skeeter Owner’s Tournament held this past weekend.

Rossman, a Skeeter owner since 2003, bested 1,546 other anglers, weighing in a 9.28 lb. bass, and winning a new Skeeter ZX200 bass boat powered by a Yamaha VZ200. 

“My fishing partner and I were listening to the radio, when we heard Skeeter’s Kelly Jordon suggest fishing deep water,” says Rossman.  “We were fishing in 20 feet of water, and immediately began to fish at a depth of 25 feet when I got the bite.”

Rossman, who won a Bass Champs tournament on Lake Fork in April, caught the largemouth bass off of a Lucky Craft D20 Crankbait, making long casts into underwater timber.

Fun on the Water

Despite the slow economy, Skeeter owners descended on Lake Fork from across the country, with 780 boats competing in the tournament, just 26 shy of last year’s all-time record of 806 boats.

“It seems like just yesterday that we gathered at Lake of the Pines for our first Owner’s Tournament, but that was 1993.  It never ceases to amaze me as to what goes into making this event a success, and we have our owners to thank for that,” says Jeff Stone, General Manager/Senior Vice President of Skeeter Products, Inc.  “Today, Skeeter is the nation’s strongest and fastest growing bass boat brand, and anyone who carries the Skeeter flag does so with great pride,” adds Stone.

Not many people left Lake Fork empty handed, as Skeeter handed out more than $100,000 in cash and prizes to the top 11 finishers each hour.  Chris Coco of Paris, Texas was the random draw winner of a Yamaha 350 4×4 Grizzly.

Skeeter also rewarded anglers in the Junior and Ladies Division, with Cody Clark of Wills Point, Texas weighing-in a 2.68 lb. bass to win the Junior Division, while Janie Shinn of Ben Wheeler, Texas won the Ladies Division with a 2.48 lb. bass. 

In the tournament’s “Guide to Green Shoot Out,” matching Saturday’s hourly big bass winners in a two-hour, five-fish shootout with Team Skeeter professional anglers and local Lake Fork guides, Rhome, Texas native Brett New partnered with Lake Fork guide Brooks Rogers to win the shoot out.  Rogers caught a 2.60 lb. bass on his last cast of the competition, helping to secure the victory.  With the win, New earns an all-expense paid trip for two to the 2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama, including VIP credentials.

Skeeter owners were treated to a host of on-site activities, including demo rides, fishing seminars, kid’s casting contest, vendors and a Texas barbeque.  “Everyone at Skeeter takes great pride in the product we produce, and our annual Owner’s Tournament provides us with the opportunity to thank our owners for helping make Skeeter the nation’s number one boat brand,” says Ben Jarrett, Skeeter’s National Sales Manager.

Skeeter Employees Prepared and Served a Texas-Sized BBQ

Jarrett heads up a group of Skeeter employees who cook and serve a Texas-sized meal to owners.  This year’s barbeque featured 500 lbs. of hot links, 1,960 lbs. of brisket, 600 lbs. of potato salad, 80 gallons of Skeeter baked beans, 40 gallons of barbeque sauce, 6,000 bottles of water, 400 cases of soft drinks and one ton of ice.

 

Top Five Reasons to Love Wickles Pickles

5.  A True Southern Tradition – Folks in the South tend to go “all out” when it comes to cooking, whether it’s attending a concert, horse race, picnic, hosting a backyard party or tailgating during a favorite SEC football match-up.  Any of these presents the perfect opportunity to impress your friends and family members with your mad cooking skills.  Chicken salad, potato salad, egg salad, deviled eggs, hot dogs, hamburgers, or sandwiches – each deserves not to be relegated as leftovers, only to be thrown out at a later date.  Also, put a knock out punch on that day-after hangover with the Wickle Mary – a traditional Bloody Mary garnished with Wickles Pickles and a splash of Wickles Pickles juice.

Five Reasons to Love Wickles Pickles

4.  Eat em’ Straight from the Jar – While there are a host of recipes fit for Wickles Pickles, the common theme from its crazy fans are their primal tendencies of eating Wickles straight from the jar.  An open jar of Wickles Pickles usually means an empty jar of Wickles Pickles.  I recently dropped a jar off on a table surrounded by friends, and came back with some forks to assist in the Wickles feast.  My friend said, “we went all country,” each digging their paws into the jar and pulling out slices.

3.  Fanatical Customers – A great sampling of quotes from the Wickles Pickles Facebook page.

“The last thing I saw was her (my wife) pouncing on those poor defenseless Wickles like Dracula on the Vestal Virgin.” – Rick, Winnie, Texas on his first jar of Wickles Pickles.

“I slept with my Wickles last night . . . . awesome.” – Jonathan, Savannah, Georgia.

“When I was in Gatlinburg and had bought the banana peppers, I took them out on the sidewalk, opened the jar, and put them on a cheese steak sandwich I had just bought.” – Becky, Birmingham, Alabama.

“Best pickles ever.” – Milli, Houston, Texas.

“I flew two jars of Wickles to the Skwentna Checkpoint of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.” Heather, Anchorage, Alaska.

Fried Wickles Pickles

2.  Cracker Barrel – Now some folks may have a hard time finding Wickles Pickles, but the anticipation is part of the Wickles Pickles experience.  Some common retailers include Vons, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, limited Wal Mart stores, Winn Dixie, Fresh Market, Piggly Wiggly, HEB, Central Market, Fiesta, Randall’s, Tom Thumb, Fred’s and Bi-Lo.  My favorite happens to be Cracker Barrel.  Did you know there are 588 Cracker Barrel’s in 41 states, with 505 located just off of Interstates?  I passed 14 from Auburn, Alabama to Ft. Myers, Florida, and each one sells Wickles Pickles.

1.  They’re Wickedly Delicious – Wickles Pickles are based on an 80-year-old secret family recipe, and honestly, I’d rather have this recipe than that of Coca Cola’s mythical recipe.  Sims Foods, Inc., based in Dadeville, Alabama, produces Wickles Pickles, a small company with humble roots.  The next time you visit your local grocery store, check out the pickled products.  The shelves are full of nothing but big brands and private labels such as Vlasic, Mt. Olive and Claussen’s.  Do yourself and your community a service by asking the store manager to stock wickedly delicious Wickles Pickles.

Will Largemouth Bass State Record Fall? - Team Skeeter’s Kelly Jordon Offers Local Knowledge

Anyone can Weigh a Fish during Skeeter's Owner's Tournament

KILGORE, Texas, June 16, 2009 – With Skeeter owners from around the country converging on Lake Fork, Texas this weekend for the 16^th annual Skeeter Owner’s Tournament, breaking the largemouth bass state record may not be obtainable, but a spot in the top 50 could be within reach, according to Team Skeeter and Mineola, Texas native Kelly Jordon.

“Getting into the record books could happen this weekend, but it will take the right technique to do so,” says Jordon, who placed second last weekend in the Bassmaster Elite Series River Rumble on the Mississippi River.  “The first hour of the tournament is key, as the big fish transition from night feeding in shallow waters back into deeper waters.  Shallow water that has deeper water nearby should hold some large fish,” says Jordon.

Jordon recommends a deep diving crankbait, such as Lucky Craft’s D-20, any shad pattern swim bait, or traditional techniques such as a Carolina rig or the Lake Fork Creature.  “Skeeter owners may also want to consider fishing near grass and shallows with a frog, or opting for a 10”-12” worm,” adds Jordon.

Alton Jones Competes in the Guide to Green Shootout.

Lake Fork currently holds the state record for largemouth bass – 18.18 lbs. – set in 1992.  The lake holds the top six spots in the top 10 state record books, and owns 34 of the top 50 spots.  At more than 27,000 acres, Lake Fork is considered the perfect bass habitat.  “Its average depth is 12-15 feet, and consists of underwater structures, including timber, brush piles, flooded dams and farm ponds.  Top water fans will appreciate the vast amount of Hydrilla, Milfoil, lily pads and duckweek,” says Jordon.

Jordon will be joined by several other Team Skeeter professional anglers and Lake Fork guides during the Owner’s Tournament meeting and greeting fans, conducting seminars, and participating in the tournament’s “Guide to Green Shoot Out,” matching Saturday’s hourly big bass winners in a two-hour, five-fish-limit shootout with Team Skeeter professional anglers and local Lake Fork guides.

Joining Jordon for the Owner’s Tournament will be Bassmaster Classic Champion Alton Jones, Harold Allen, Todd Faircloth, Brooks Rogers, Lance Vick, Zell Rowland and Brian Clark, among others.

“Skeeter boats are manufactured in the heart of bass fishing country, with Lake Fork, Toledo Bend, the Red River, Sam Rayburn and hundreds of other great bass fisheries only a short drive from Kilgore,” says Ben Jarrett, Skeeter’s National Sales Manager.  “Lake Fork has such a great reputation for producing quality largemouth bass, that folks come from around the country for a picture perfect lunker,” adds Jarrett.

Skeeter's Tony Chachere Prepares a Delicious Meal.

As with previous years, Bass Champs will be on-hand filming the tournament for The Outdoor Channel, a highlight for many competitors.  “Skeeter owners who fish this tournament get to feel like a professional angler, if just for a weekend,” says Chad Potts, President of Bass Champs.  “Competitors have the opportunity to weigh-in and walk across the stage for an interview with Fish Fishburne, which gives owners a tremendous sense of pride,” says Potts.

This year, Skeeter will give away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a Skeeter ZX200 powered by a Yamaha VZ200 to the overall big bass winner.  Cash payouts will total $3,550 per hour, with each top hourly winner receiving a check for $700, providing 130 chances of walking away with a check during the two-day tournament.  Each person registered for the tournament will have the opportunity to win a Yamaha 350 4×4 Grizzly in a random draw.  Prizes will also be awarded to top anglers in the Junior and Ladies Divisions.

Skeeter hopes to yet again break attendance records at its annual Owner’s Tournament.  Last year’s event was one of the company’s largest Owner’s Tournaments in corporate history, with 1,630 anglers competing from 808 Skeeter boats.

Owners may register on-site at Lake Fork Marina, June 18-19, and before 6:00 a.m. on June 20.  Competition begins at 6 a.m. on June 20 in an hourly big bass format.  The tournament continues at 6:00 a.m. on June 21, with an awards ceremony that afternoon.  Cost is $80 per person for tournament registration only, or $120 for registration plus a Limited Edition Kistler 6’9” Medium/Heavy Casting Rod.  Hourly payouts are based on 800 boats. 

For more information about Skeeter Products, Inc., visit www.skeeterboats.com.

Century Boat Company Well Represented at Tarpon Cup Championship

Team Century/Odyssey

Team Century will be well represented in Boca Grande Pass, Florida during next weekend’s Tarpon Cup Championship, matching the top-25 teams from the five-event Miller High Life Professional Tarpon Tournament Series Presented by Century Boats.

The countless days of charter fishing in Boca Grade Pass has certainly paid off for Team Century, as six teams will be representing Century Boat Company during the Tarpon Cup Championship.

Team Yamaha F350 lead by Ozzie Fisher scored a victory in this weekend’s tournament, successfully weighing-in and releasing a 180 lb. tarpon, and earning the team a 2102 Century Inshore powered by a Yamaha F150 four-stroke motor and Continental aluminum trailer, valued at $35,000.  The team finished the regular season in second place with 1580 points in the Yamaha Team of the Year race.  With its second place finish, the team wins a trip for four to the exclusive Crocodile Bay Lodge in Costa Rica, for some of the best saltwater fishing in the world.

Team Century/Yamaha Poon Crazy

Team Century/Miller Chill, lead by Doug Creek and Mike Anderson, finished the regular season in third place, while Team Century/Odyssey, with Jeff Hagaman and Jamie Goodwin, landed in fourth place.

Also representing Century in the Tarpon Cup Championship will be Team Salt Rock Grille/Salt Life with brothers Cody and Kyle Chivas; week two winner, Team Century/Yamaha Poon Crazy, lead by Jeff Totten, and Team Yamaha Fins N Tails, with Troy and Jill Sapp.

The Tarpon Cup Championships matches the top-25 teams from the regular season in a five-hour, two-fish competition.  A victory will earn the Tarpon Cup Champion a Century 2102 Inshore powered by a Yamaha F150 four-stroke motor and Continental aluminum trailer, valued at $35,000.

Deep Glow Sponsored Team Earns Tarpon Cup Championship Spot

Congratulations to Team Samon Group/Out of Line, sponsored in part by Deep Glow Technologies, for its second place finish in this past weekend’s Miller High Life Professional Tarpon Tournament Series Presented by Century Boats in Boca Grande Pass, Florida.

Deep Glow Team Earns Spot in the Tarpon Cup Championship

The team, lead by John McLay, successfully weighed-in and released a 188 lb. tarpon, earning the team a check for $7,000, and guaranteeing them a spot in next weekend’s five-hour Tarpon Cup Championship.  The team was just one pound short of the victory, as Team Pro Marine edged them out for the win.

The team finished the five-event televised tournament series with 1238 points, landing in sixth place in the final standings.

The Tarpon Cup Championships matches the top-25 teams from the regular season in a five-hour, two-fish competition.  A victory will earn the Tarpon Cup Champion a Century 2102 Inshore powered by a Yamaha F150 four-stroke motor and Continental aluminum trailer, valued at $35,000.

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Skeeter’s Bobby Lane Wins Tennessee Triumph – Wire-to-Wire Victory Earns Angler $100,000 Check

KILGORE, Texas, June 9, 2009 – Team Skeeter’s Bobby Lane scored a victory at this weekend’s Tennessee Triumph, not only earning a $100,000 purse, but also putting the Lakeland, Fla.-based angler in 11th place in the Angler of the Year standings and in good shape to make the 2010 Bassmaster Classic.

“This win couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Lane from Fort Madison, Iowa, site of this coming weekend’s River Rumble on the Mississippi River.  “I’ll savor the win while practicing for this weekend’s tournament, but plan to stay focused on competing at a high level for the remainder of the season,” says Lane.

Skeeter's Bobby Lane Wins Tennessee Triumph (Courtesy BASS)

“The Mississippi River fishes to my strengths, with lots of lily pads and plenty of shallow water.”   Though Lane led the Tennessee Triumph throughout the entire tournament, he was forced to ledge fish – a technique outside of his comfort level.

“I found a fishing spot that you only dream about finding, and it produced 25-30 lbs. limits each day.  After day two, I distanced myself from the field a little further, and realized just how special this fishing spot was.”

As Lane was able to catch daily limits with ease, he spent much of his time preparing tackle and gear for the next day, having long conversations with his on-board marshal, and he even managed to get in a nap in his Skeeter i-Class.

Lane’s Elite Series win is the second of the year for Team Skeeter.  Mark Menendez won the Diamond Drive on Lake Dardanelle in March.  Skeeter now has seven anglers in the top 25 of the AOY standings, while Skeeter’s Matt Herren and Greg Vinson are 1st and 2nd, respectively in the Rookie of the Year race.

Only two tournaments remain before the Elite Series postseason during the Toyota Trucks Championship Week, matching the top 12 anglers from the AOY standings for a two event series, Sept. 10-18 on Alabama’s Lake Jordan and the Alabama River.

Team Skeeter Mid-Season Update -Professional Anglers Set Sights on 2009 Goals

KILGORE, Texas, May 28, 2009 – At mid-season of the Bassmaster Elite Series, most of Team Skeeter’s line-up of professional anglers are taking a much needed break, heading home to mentally and physically recharge for the second half of the season which starts back at the Tennessee Triumph event on Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tennessee, June 3-6.

“We’re extremely pleased with the on-the-water performance of our Team Skeeter anglers this season, and hope for continued success the rest of the year,” says Skeeter’s Senior Vice President & General Manager, Jeff Stone.  “We have a versatile group of anglers that includes Classic Champions, Elite Series veterans, rookies, Women’s Bassmaster Tour stars and Bassmaster Open regulars.  We expect our anglers to take their job seriously, understanding the importance of representing their sponsors with the highest of integrity and professionalism, as well as realizing the role of building and growing individual fan bases,” says Stone.

Team Skeeter Sets Sights on 2009 Goals

Consistency is something that all anglers strive for from tournament to tournament, and each year the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year rewards this consistency with a $200,000 purse.  At mid-season, Skeeter’s Alton Jones ranks 3rd with 1240 points, Todd Faircloth is 6th with 1207 points, Mark Menendez is 8th with 1152 points, with Bradley Hallman, Cliff Pace, Dean Rojas, Matt Herren and Kelly Jordon rounding out the top 25.

BASS made revisions to this season’s Elite Series, which will now include a postseason, matching the skills of the top 12 angers in the final AOY standings against each other for the Toyota Trucks Championship Week, a two-event format set for September 10-18 on Lake Jordan and the Alabama River.

Team Skeeter kicked-off the year with six anglers finishing in the top 25 at the Battle on the Border on Lake Amistad, including a 2nd place finish by Alton Jones.  Mark Menendez then took 1st place in the Diamond Drive on Lake Dardanelle, and the Team then placed nine anglers in the top 25 during the Dixie Duel on Wheeler Lake.  Team Skeeter has 32 top 25 finishes in the first half of the Elite Series.

In the Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race, won last year by Skeeter’s Bobby Lane, Matt Herren is currently leading the standings with 1030 points, with Greg Vinson in 2nd place with 935 points, followed by Vince Fulks in 5th place and Mark Burgess in 7th place.

Skeeter’s success extends beyond the Elite Series, as Dave Mansue earned his first BASS victory at the season-opening Bassmaster Northern Open on the Chesapeake Bay.  While on the Women’s Bassmaster Tour, Juanite Robinson is currently in 2nd place in the Toyota Tundra Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year standings.

At the mid-season break, several Team Skeeter anglers reflect on the first half of the season, and what it will take to meet their goals the remaining of the year.

Alton Jones

“I feel good about my performance to date, but I’m still not satisfied.  My goal is winning the AOY title, and I’ll continue to work hard toward this goal.  In this sport, it’s very important that you never quit learning – how to practice better, how to make better decisions on the water, execution, and how to better prepare.  It’s also learning how to maximize the value I give to my sponsors, and how to better engage my fans.”

Jared Lintner

“I began the season really well, with a 3rd place finish at Lake Amistad, but have not had the same success since then due to poor execution and some poor decisions.  I’ll continue to work hard, with hopes of securing a Bassmaster Classic spot.”

Dave Mansue

“I am having a great year, and am excited about the remainder of the season.  One of my goals was to make the PAA Championship, and I’m currently in 18th place with one event remaining.  I’m also ranked 1st in the Bassmaster Northern Opens, with a good shot at qualifying for both the Bassmaster Classic and next season’s Elite Series.”

Mark Menendez

“I have had a great season to date, and have exceeded my Classic goal by far.  I’m shifting my efforts to the AOY race, as I’d like to be a part of the Elite postseason, as these two events are located on fisheries where I’ve been successful in the past.”

Bradley Hallman

“I’m having a good year, and am pleased with my 16th place ranking in the AOY standings.  I’ve made the final day cuts in several tournaments, and if I continue on this course, I should obtain my goal of making it to the Bassmaster Classic.  I have filled my non-Elite Series schedule with local and grassroots tournaments to keep my skills sharp.”

Matt Herren

“To date my 2009 season has been okay, but I need to be more consistent.  I have taken an aggressive approach during each tournament, and that can sometimes lead to some very high finishes but some low finishes as well.  I have three goals, making the Elite Series postseason, winning Rookie of the Year, and making the 2010 Bassmaster Classic.  For the remainder of the season, I plan to focus on fishing ‘current’ conditions, rather than fishing ‘past’ areas and conditions.”

Greg Vinson

“I have made good decisions in practice and during tournaments, but have made a few rookie mistakes that cost me both points and dollars.  My goals remain the same – making the Classic and winning Rookie of the Year.  As a rookie, the most important step for me is to learn quickly, continue to improve both as an angler and businessperson, and maintain my integrity as I do so.  I always ask my co-anglers and marshals what they think of the performance from my Skeeter, and all concur that my 20i-Class is an exceptional fishing platform.” 

Mark Burgess

“I’m about 50% in reaching my goals, and hope to make the final cut in at least one additional Elite Series tournament.  My goals starting out this season were to finish in the money in at least half of the events, and to make the Classic.”

Juanita Robinson

“I feel good about this year, and will continue to work hard for a first place finish this season.  I always start working on the next tournament as soon as I finish on one.  There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not working on my tackle, my boat or on the Internet looking for information to make me a better angler.  It’s also nice to have the utmost confidence in your boat, knowing this is one area of your job that you don’t have to worry about.  My goal continues to be the AOY title and a Classic berth.”

Dustin Wilks

“I’m right in the middle of the pack, starting out slow this season, but moving up in the standings.  My goal is to win one Elite Series tournament this year.  I continue to gain confidence at each tournament, and hope that this momentum will carry me into the Bassmaster Classic.”

Todd Faircloth

“I have made three top 12’s, and am currently in 6th place in the AOY standings.  I’m pleased with my performance this season, but want to continue to do my best to promote my sponsors and myself.  My Skeeter allows me to get me most out of my practice and tournament time, as it’s worry-free.  If I can continue my pace, I should be able to make the Elite Series postseason, and qualify for the Classic.”

Kelly Jordon

“My performance has been good, but leaves much room for improvement.  I have not met my goals this season, as I hope to win one Elite Series event.  I am extremely thankful that I get to do what I love for a living.  In these tough economic times, many people take to fishing as a way to get away, if just for a few hours.  Our sport has never been stronger, and it’s the fans that often make this worthwhile.”

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Deep Glow Offers Simple Solution for Thru-Hull Lighting

500 Pound Jewfish at the Dry Tortugas

Installation of a thru-hull lighting system in a boat can be a costly and time-consuming process.  It requires drilling one or more holes in the boat’s hull and applying sealant to attach each light to the hull.  Next, you must gain access to interior compartments for wiring purposes, and finally, connect each light’s wiring to a mounted junction box.  “Not to mention this installation process must take place when the boat is dry-docked,” says Ball.

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Lyman Ward Military Academy Announces Summer School Session - Boarding Students and Day Students Offered Accredited Coursework

Camp Hill, Alabama – May 19, 2009 – The phrase ‘summer school’ conjures up dreadful thoughts of boring, seemingly endless days of remedial instruction in a hot, stale classroom, while everybody else is out having fun. 

Such is not the case with Camp Hill, Alabama-based Lyman Ward Military Academy (LWMA), as the Academy will open it doors for summer school, June 14-July 10, to male boarding students, and both male and female day students in grades 6-12.

Lyman Ward Offers Summer Session

“This isn’t your parents’ summer school,” says Maj. Jeff Damron, school counselor and director of the Academy’s summer school.  “We already have a significant number of students enrolled who are being proactive about their next year’s coursework by taking accredited classes this summer.”

According to Damron, Lyman Ward’s summer session provides a unique opportunity for students to learn in a structured, yet fun environment.  “Instruction will be rigorous, but relaxed,” says Damron.

LWMA will offer both boarding school and day students a positive atmosphere with small classes, personal attention and exciting activities and programs.  Core academic and elective subjects will be offered, providing students from other city and county school systems with the opportunity to make-up credits he or she needs to graduate, or explore a new area of interest for personal enrichment or getting ahead.

LWMA is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS), and course credits are transferable to any school or college in the nation accredited by SACS.  Several courses will be offered, including math, English, science, biology and history.

“Our close proximity to Auburn, Opelika, Dadeville, Alexander City, Lanett, Valley, Tuskegee and Dadeville, makes our summer session competitive with other programs that may not offer as much enrichment as ours,” says Damron.

The program will also offer non-credit classes for students in grades 6-8, designed to help individuals gain skills in specific academic areas.  The LWMA summer session allows a student to complete a full credit of coursework in one month. 

Boarding students will have the opportunity to participate in supervised after school programs and athletic activities, or explore the Academy’s 300-acre campus, offering a game room, gymnasium, swimming pool, weight room, library, lakes and athletic fields.  Weekend activities include field trips to area educational, historical and recreational sites, including the National Infantry Museum, the Civil War Naval Museum, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Auburn University, a Montgomery Biscuits AA minor league baseball game, and Surfside Water Park.

Based in Camp Hill, Alabama, LWMA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).  LWMA is one of less than 50 military boarding schools nationally, educating young men from grades 6-12.  For more information about the summer school session, contact Maj. Jeff Damron at 256-896-2907, or visit LWMA online at www.lwma.org.