Army and Navy Academy

School in Carlsbad, California, United States

Army and Navy Academy

Army and Navy Academy in 2021

Address

2605 Carlsbad Blvd

Carlsbad

California

92008

United States

Information
Type|

* Private
* Boarding
* Day
* College Preparatory
* Military school

Motto| Pro Deo et Pro Patria
(For God and for Country)
Established| 23 November 1910 (1910-11-23)
President| Barry Shreiar
Faculty| 35
Grades| 7–12
Enrollment| 285
Campus size| 15.1 acres
Campus type| beachfront
Color(s)| Black and Gold
Team name| Warriors
Dean of Academics| Patrizia Zary
Athletic Director| Nehemiah Brunson
Commandant of Cadets| Roland Miraco, LTC, USA, (RET) Class of 1990
Website| www.armyandnavyacademy.org

Army and Navy Academy is an elite[1] private college-preparatory military boarding school for boys in Carlsbad, California. Founded in 1910, the academy admits boys in grades 7 through 12.

## History

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Army and Navy Academy in 2021

The academy was founded by Colonel Thomas A. Davis as the San Diego Army and Navy Academy on November 23, 1910. It was originally located in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, California.[2] In 1936, the academy moved to Carlsbad, California and opened as the Davis Military Academy, but a year later was again renamed the San Diego Army and Navy Academy. In 1944, "San Diego" was dropped from the name. Army and Navy Academy was notably led by William Currier Atkinson, who served as the academy's president for fifty years.[3]

Jeffrey Barton, a former head of school at the Army and Navy Academy, was at the center of a significant controversy involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Barton was accused of molesting several students, with incidents dating back to 1999. He was arrested in 2013 and subsequently faced multiple trials. In 2017, Barton was convicted and sentenced to 48 years in prison for molesting a ninth-grader. However, his conviction was later overturned by an appellate court, leading to calls for a retrial[4]. The case sparked outrage and legal complexities, as Barton's actions had profound impacts on the victims and the academy's reputation. Eventually, Barton pleaded guilty to some of the charges, resulting in a reduced sentence and current release from custody. The financial settlements have so far cost the academy more than $3.6 million[5]. The school has had separate lawsuits for incidents of hazing[6].

## Organization

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The Academy is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of philanthropists, alumni, and current and past parents.[7] The school's academic program is managed by the Dean of Academics and its Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program is administered by the Senior Army Instructor.

Academically, the school is organized into a middle school (grades 7 & 8) and a high school (grades 9–12).[8] Its high school academic program conforms to a college preparatory curriculum that follows the University of California A-G requirements for graduation.[9] The Academy's instructional philosophy is built around a single-gender educational model targeted toward the educational needs of boys.[10]

Outside of classes, Cadets report to TAC (trainer, advisor, coach) Officers.[11] TAC Officers are responsible for mentoring and educating Cadets in the afternoons and evenings, and serve as residential life officers in the academy's seven residential halls. Each TAC Officer oversees a company in the school's Army-style battalion. Cadets are assigned to roommates based on shared interests. Most rooms on campus are occupied by two Cadets, but some larger dormitories feature three-occupant rooms.

The academy participates in California Interscholastic Federation sports and has competitive teams that include surf, wrestling, golf, football, lacrosse, swim, track and field, basketball, and baseball.[12]

## Notable programs

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All Cadets participate in JROTC leadership courses in addition to their normal academic class schedule.[13] The JROTC program consists of four levels of Leadership Education Training (LET) instruction. Cadets earn rank based on their academic and disciplinary performance, as well as regular assessments through the JROTC program. Top Cadet leadership positions are determined through the Leadership Candidate Course (LCC), an overnight excursion involving a variety of physical and mental challenges for prospective leaders. After LCC has ended, a selection committee meets to decide who best fits each position. Committee members include the academy president, senior army instructor, commandant of cadets, JROTC instructors, faculty leaders, and academic counselors.

New students enter as "New Cadets" and have no rank. New Cadets are expected to undergo basic training on Academy history and professional knowledge, and must additionally complete several their first parade and military review, before becoming a full member of the Corps of Cadets. For a time, the school referred to these cadets, pre membership, as Plebeians, this is no longer the case.

Army and Navy Academy's drill team is nationally recognized as one of the best high school drill teams in the nation.[14]

## Accreditations and affiliations

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Army and Navy Academy is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).

It is also a member of the Western Boarding Schools Association,[15] The Association of Boarding Schools,[16] the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States,[17] and the National Association of Independent Schools.[18]

## Notable people

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* William W. Crouch, U.S. Army general
* William C. Kuebler, civil liberties and human rights lawyer[19]
* Marc McClure, actor[20]
* Victor Villaseñor, writer [21]
* William Katt, actor
* Richard Boone, actor
* Henry Louis Larsen, U.S. Marine
* Noah Gragson, race car driver
* Bob Boetticher, funeral director
* Robert Hudson Walker, actor

## References

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1. ^ "Most Selective Military Boarding Schools (2022)". www.boardingschoolreview.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
2. ^ 1918 advertisement of Pacific beach location
3. ^ Meyer, J. Stryker (January 8, 2008). "Remembering William Currier Atkinson Jr.: Carlsbad man helped future of the city". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
4. ^ "California v. Barton". Justia Law. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
5. ^ Hargrove • •, Dorian (November 9, 2018). "Army and Navy Academy Faces Another Sexual Assault Lawsuit". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Carlsbad's Army and Navy Academy fighting hazing, tryst lawsuits". San Diego Union-Tribune. April 2, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
7. ^ "ANA Board Of Trustees & Financials". May 8, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
8. ^ "How To Apply To Army & Navy Academy Private Boarding School". May 14, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
9. ^ "Universities Attended By Cadets Of ANA, A Private College-Prep School". May 19, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
10. ^ "An Academy For Academic Excellence | Army & Navy Academy In California". May 14, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
11. ^ "TAC Officers & Commandant Message | Army And Navy Academy". May 19, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
12. ^ "Sports & Athletics At Our Boarding School | Army & Navy Academy". May 14, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
13. ^ JROTC | Army and Navy Academy
14. ^ "Best Drill Team Boarding Schools (2022)". www.boardingschoolreview.com. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
15. ^ "Explore Our Schools - Western Boarding School". www.westernboardingschools.org. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
16. ^ "TABS Member Schools". The Association of Boarding Schools. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
17. ^ "Directory of Military Colleges & Schools". AMCSUS. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
18. ^ Accreditation and Membership
19. ^ Yasuda, Gene (April 30, 1989). "Academy Rewards : Even Cadets Not Here by Choice Salute This School". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
20. ^ Mui, Alexander (May 8, 2017). Army & Navy Academy: History of the West Point of the West. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4396-6047-8.
21. ^ Rodriguez, Stephanie (January 27, 2020). "Burro genius: A memoir by Victor Villasenor Chapter Summaries". Medium. Retrieved March 31, 2022.

## External links

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* Army and Navy Academy website33°09′44″N 117°21′18″W﻿ / ﻿33.16222°N 117.35500°W﻿ / 33.16222; -117.35500

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