Campus Tour

Benchoff Hall

First Floor—Includes the Commandant’s and Deputy Commandant’s offices. The west wing includes five high school classrooms and the main hall has six classrooms, one of which is our new computer lab. All the classrooms were renovated in August 2005 and provide cadets with a superb learning environment.

Second Floor—The Academy’s administrative offices, including those of the President, Academic Dean, Registrar, College Placement Officer, Director of Finance, Business Office, Director of Admissions, Director of Development, Director of Activities, and the Director of Communications are on the second floor. The west wing includes three classrooms and a computer lab.

The computer labs are used to teach computer courses, design the school yearbook, as language labs, and for SAT/PSAT/ACT preparatory courses. The labs are open during the evening study periods for students to complete academic assignments. Under adult supervision, cadets may check their e-mail and surf the internet during designated times during the day and before the start of the evening study period. Cadets are not authorized to have personal computers.

Third Floor—The third floor is home to the male cadets of one of the cadet companies. These dorm rooms and bathrooms were completely renovated during July and August 2005. Most rooms house two cadets. Two apartments provide living quarters for CDOs or teachers.

Fourth Floor—The fourth floor is home to the male cadets of G Company. Two apartments provide living quarters for Cadet Development Officers (CDOs) or teachers.

Harrison Hall

Second Floor—Includes the Cadet Store and Cadet Bookstore where cadets may purchase personal items, school supplies, souvenirs, and textbooks. The faculty work room also is located on the second floor. The Harrison Library is also located on this floor. It holds 6,000 volumes and a variety of periodicals for cadet use. Twelve computers located in the library are internet accessible for cadet homework, research or answering e-mail. The yearbook workroom and journalism classroom is adjacent to the library.

Third Floor—The third floor houses 26 male cadets. This includes the Academy's Postgraduate Basketball Team and selected members of the battalion staff.

Harrison Tower

Harrison Tower is contiguous to Harrison Hall to the south and Lantz Hall to the north. It houses the Academy's barbershop, band practice rooms, staff offices, and studio art classrooms.

Lantz Hall

Built in 1907, Lantz Hall is one of the oldest buildings on campus and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

New science labs, located in the west wing, were completed in 1999 and a $1.7 million capital improvement completely modernized the dorm rooms on the second and third floors in 2002 as well as Caskey Auditorium, which doubles as the Academy’s chapel. It seats 300.

Second and Third Floors—Each floor houses a male cadet company. A faculty apartment on each floor provides living quarters for one the Academy’s Cadet Development Officers (CDOs).

Basement—Home to the Academy's rifle range.

Sperry Hall

The renovation of Sperry Hall is the Academy’s next major capital improvement project. When completed, it will include a new library and technology center on the first floor, five modern classrooms and a study hall on the second floor and a new dorm for 30 cadets on the third floor

First Floor—The north end houses the Quartermaster and cadet seamstress. The Quartermaster is responsible for issuing and maintaining all cadet uniforms.

Second Floor—The JROTC classrooms and offices.

Third Floor—JROTC storage.

Riddleberger Hall

First Floor—The renovation of Riddleberger Hall will be accomplished along with Sperry Hall.

Second and Third Floors—Two faculty or staff apartments.

Warehime Dormitory

Built in 1988, Warehime Hall houses the Academy’s female cadets. The building is fully air-conditioned and has double occupancy rooms to house a maximum of 52 young women, a kitchen, a lounge with TV/VCR/DVD, a mini-gym with equipment especially designed for young women, and a laundry room. Apartments on each of the three floors provide living quarters for dorm supervisors who provide extra supervision and mentorship. The building is protected by a security camera and alarm system.

Cook and Kitchin Dining Hall

This facility was opened in 1998 and is the best that you will find. The dining hall can seat 325 people in its main dining room and private dining room utilizing two cafeteria-style food lines, a salad bar and deli bar. The Academy out sources its food service with Brock & Company. Please visit Brock & Company’s website for more information. Brock and MMA provide cadets with meals which are second to none.

Athletic Facilities

Bowman Stadium       • Football field & stadium • Snack bar • Practice fields • 440-yard track • Bathrooms • Announcer’s booth	Memorial Gym       • 30,000 square-foot gymnasium • The Cook Weight Room was remodeled in 2001 and is a university quality facility • Basketball/volleyball courts • Rock-climbing wall • Home and away locker rooms
Harrison Swimming Pool • The indoor pool located adjacent to Harrison Hall and is the home of the Shenandoah County swimming champions.	Additional Facilities • Brand new baseball and softball fields • Soccer fields • Outdoor volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts • On-campus cross-country trail

Infirmary

The carriage house, which is centrally located to the west of the Hayes Activities Center, houses the Academy’s infirmary. The infirmary is managed by a nurse each day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and includes the nurses’ station as well as a six-bed cadet ward. There is a nurse on call from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

 

Hayes Activity Center

Cadets love the "HAC." The Hayes Activity Center provides cadets with large-screen TVs, video games, pool tables, table tennis, Foosball, board games, computers, and snack and drink machines. This facility provides the cadets with a first class student union area where they can relax and socialize. In 2006, the Activities Center underwent significant renovations. New ceilings, heating, air conditioning, bathroom facilities and security camera were added.

Beverley Farms

Located directly across Main Street from the South entrance, Beverley Farms is home to the Academy’s President and is used to host special functions throughout the year.