Since opening its doors as the Marine Military Academy most of the original buildings have been replaced with modern facilities.

The goal of the program is to provide all cadets an opportunity to participate in sports activities regardless of their skill level.

Some athletic activities conducted at the school include jiu jitsu, boxing, baseball, football, tennis, soccer, raiders, track, and golf.

Also offered at the eighth grade level is the VISA program (Valley Independent School Association), with yearlong competition in various sports.

After a cadet had his throat slit in his room in 1997, reports of violence, hazing, and extensive use of drugs and alcohol among students spread throughout various media.

[5] All cadets are members of the MCJROTC unit, unless they fail to qualify for full membership because of age or citizenship.

Introductory training lasts for four weeks, during which new cadets are taught varied general military skills and knowledge.

The dress blue uniforms are often preserved for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and other formal events.

Cadets are required to wear the uniform of the day at all times while enrolled (with the exception of leave) at the academy.

The school holds two specific events that require Blue "A": the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and the HM Smith Foundation dinner.

Green "C"s are issued at the QM during entrance into the school for events off campus, including liberty on weekends and special leave.

The class "C" and "D" uniforms consist of: Ribbons, marksmanship badges, academic wreaths, pilots wings, NJHS torches and GPA stars may be worn above the right breast pocket.

The PT and PT-1 uniforms are authorized for times of physical activity, rest and relaxation and barracks liberty.

[6] After completion of the monument, this sculpture was placed in storage until the early 1980s when its creator donated it to the Marine Military Academy.