Oak Ridge Military Academy
Oak Ridge Military Academy ORMA | |
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Address | |
2317 Oak Ridge Rd | |
Mascot | Eagle |
Nickname | Eagles |
Accreditation | SACS |
Publication | Oak Leaf |
Tuition | $17,000 (2024–25)[1] |
Oak Ridge Military Academy Historic District | |
Location | NC 150 and NC 68, Oak Ridge, North Carolina |
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Coordinates | 36°10′32″N 79°59′13″W / 36.17556°N 79.98694°W |
Area | 96 acres |
Built | 1851 |
Architect | Milburn, Frank P.; Armfield, Will G. |
Architectural style | Queen Anne, Mission/spanish Revival, Classical Revival |
Website | oakridgemilitary |
NRHP reference No. | 83001887[2] |
Added to NRHP | March 17, 1983 |
Oak Ridge Military Academy (ORMA) is a college-preparatory
Oak Ridge was created in 1852 by locals who wanted to encourage education in Guilford County. The school was closed during the Civil War for four years, reopening in 1866. From 1875 to 1914, the school was led by J. Allen Holt and Martin Holt, two professors at the academy. During that period it became one of the best in North Carolina. In 1914, leadership was transferred to Thomas E. Whittaker. The same year, a fire destroyed several buildings. In 1981, the name of the school was changed to Oak Ridge Military Academy.
The campus contains 21 buildings. Notable structures include Alumni Hall and Benbow Hall. Oak Ridge offers extracurriculars that mainly focus on physical activity and military strategy. During the 2019–2020 school year, Oak Ridge had 50 students enrolled. The academy offers 11 honors and 3 AP (Advanced Placement) courses.
History
Founding (1852–1914)
Oak Ridge was established in 1852 by local families in the surrounding community, some of them associated with the
Oak Ridge Institute opened on March 3, 1853, with a classical curriculum of 18 courses and 63 students from North Carolina and Virginia. By 1856 it had 85 students, roughly three-quarters of whom were from places other than Oak Ridge. Through 1861, the school continued to evolve from a local community school to a regional boarding "finishing" school. The American Civil War closed the school from 1862 to 1866, all except four of the eligible-aged students (probably about 100) enlisting or conscripted into Southern units.[6][5]
The night before the school was set to open in September 1865, the main schoolhouse burned down.
New leadership (1914–1981)
In 1914, the leadership of the school transitioned to Professor Thomas E. Whitaker. After a devastating fire that destroyed the main schoolhouse and the Chapel on January 14, 1914, Whitaker rebuilt Oak Ridge into a military academy. During the
Modern day (1981–present)
Since 1972, Oak Ridge has been a private,
In the fall of 2006, the academy launched their "Campaign for Renovation and Repairs", which raised $216,000. The funds were used to get a new roof, repair buildings, add fences and columns, and build new additions to the school.[17]
Campus
The Oak Ridge Military Academy Historic District encompasses 21 contributing buildings and 1 contributing structure. They include the
The district is located within the town limits of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. It is seven miles north of the
Academics
Enrollment
As of the 2019–2020 school year, 50 students were enrolled at Oak Ridge. 62% of the student body is White; 16% is Black; 14% is Asian, and 8% are of other races. The academy has 12.9 teachers (FTE) and a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.9.[19] 98 percent of the academy's students are accepted to colleges.[20] Oak Ridge tuition is $17,000 for the 2023–2024 school year.[21]
Programs
Oak Ridge's classes are split between four departments and a miscellaneous category. These departments are English, Math, Science and History. The academy offers 11 honors classes, and 3 AP courses.[22]
Extracurriculars
Oak Ridge hosts a "Junior Cadet Leadership Challenge" camp annually. The camp takes place over the course of five days, and includes physical activities, leadership training, and STEM training.[23] Oak Ridge publishes a biannual magazine called the Oak Leaf.[24] The magazine covers campus news, school events, obituaries, and alumni.[25]
Notable alumni
- Zeb Alley – served in U.S. Army and received a Bronze Star during the Korean War; later served in North Carolina Senate[26]
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. – race-car driver for NASCAR, has 26 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series wins and 246 Top-10 finishes[27][28]
- Ray Hayworth – former Major League Baseball player, manager, and scout[29]
- Red Hayworth – former Major League Baseball player, manager, coach, and scout[30]
- Jessica Hernandez – lead singer of the Detroit-based soul and pop music band Jessica Hernandez & the Deltas[31][32]
- Eighty-seventh Congresses[33]
- USS Parrott (DD-218)[34]
- George Stephens – civic and business leader, credited with catching the first forward pass in American football in 1895 [34]
References
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- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Military Academy, Oak Ridge Military Academy | NCpedia". www.ncpedia.org. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-7864-3958-4.
- ^ a b c d e f Fomberg, Paul (March 1982). "Oak Ridge Military Academy Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved November 1, 2014.
- ^ Pope, William (August 15, 1970). "The Spirit of '66". The State. pp. 17–18. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
- ^ "Oak Ridge, Military Prep School in Guilford County". www.ncdcr.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "162-Year-Old Oak Ridge Military Academy Marches On". WUNC. September 4, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "It's a Man's World | Family. Life". Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "S.L. 1991-728". www.ncleg.net. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS". ORMA. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Cognia". home.cognia.org. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "NAIS Bookstore". my.nais.org. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Member Profile". www.ncais.org. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Oak Ridge Military Academy". AMCSUS. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "NHSDTC - Results Main". thenationals.net. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-3958-4.
- ^ Smith, H. (1979). Architectural Resource: An Inventory of Historic Architecture High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville, Guilford County. Raleigh, North Carolina. pp. 158–159.
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- ^ "TUITION & FEES". ORMA. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "COURSE DESCRIPTIONS". ORMA. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Pilot Mountain News, Pilot Mountain NC". Pilot Mountain News. July 5, 2018. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Oak Leaf" (PDF). pp. ii. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ "Oak Leaf Archive". ORMA. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Reunions. Greensboro News & Record. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ Hinton, Ed (July 3, 2010). "Finally, a breakthrough victory for Dale Jr.?". espn.com. ESPN. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- ^ Pockrass, Bob (April 4, 2014). "Dale Earnhardt Jr. explains real reason he played JV basketball". www.sportingnews.com. Sporting News Media. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- ^ Ray Hayworth Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
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