Riverside Preparatory Academy

It's been a fun few days for Camp Riverside. Campers have done a lot, from whitewater rafting and water balloon fights to pizza making and trying Riverside's digital rifle range.

Today, we continue our series of profile of Riverside's Notable Alumni. Col. William H. "Bill" Pietsch Jr. entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point at the age of 16, after obtaining a waiver from Secretary of War Henry Stimson (with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's approval), making him the youngest cadet in modern history to win an appointment.

He was personally recruited for service in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) by Bill Donovan in 1943. Pietsch was accepted by Sir William Stephenson as the third American officer to be “seconded” to the British Secret Service, SOE Executive, and was designated OSS-003. He was awarded the RMA Distinguished Service Award in 2012.

To see the rest of our notable alumni or to nominate someone you think is deserving of the honor, go to https://www.riversideprep.org/.../riversides-no...

Here’s another is our continuing series of salutes to our Notable Alumni. AndyTalkington is Managing Director for ZRG Partners.

He previously worked as Vice Chairman and Co-Head for Global Industrial Practice CTPartnersSenior and as a Client Partner with Korn/Ferry International’s Houston office where he was a member of the firm’s Global Industrial Market. While at Korn/Ferry he specialized in the Board and CEO Services Practice and Energy, Chemicals, Crop Science and Mining Sub-Sectors.

His expertise is filling board of director, CEO and executive-level management positions within the industrial field. He received both his Master’s of Engineering and Bachelor of Science degrees in chemical engineering from Cornell University. He served on the RMA Board of Trustees.

To see the rest of our notable alumni or to nominate someone you think is deserving of the honor, go to https://www.riversideprep.org/.../riversides-no...

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Some of our best students begin their Riverside journey through referrals from those who have experienced the impact of a Riverside education firsthand—alumni, families, faculty, and staff.

Through our C.H.I.P.S. program, eligible participants can receive a tuition credit when a referred student enrolls at Riverside.

It's our way of saying thank you for helping us grow a community built on character, leadership, and academic excellence.

Know a family who would thrive at Riverside?

Share your Riverside story and help another young man begin a transformative journey of growth, leadership, and achievement.

📞 Contact the Admissions Office at (678) 696-2116 to learn more about the C.H.I.P.S. Program.

Experience Riverside Firsthand!

Join us for one of our select Friday Tours this summer and discover what sets Riverside apart. Explore campus, meet our team, and learn how Riverside develops young men into scholars, athletes, and leaders.

🗓 Tours are offered on select Fridays at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Can't attend a Friday tour? Private visits may be available by appointment. Contact our Admissions Office to discuss scheduling options.

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And now another in our series of profiles of notable Riverside alumni. Lucius Chappell graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1927.

He was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy in WWII and was presented the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Sculpin submarine in 1942.

In that same year, he was also presented a Gold Star in lieu of a second award of the Navy Cross and in 1945 was presented the Legion of Merit.

To see the rest of our notable alumni or to nominate someone you think is deserving of the honor, go to https://www.riversideprep.org/.../riversides-no...

As our underclassmen were getting ready for final exams this week, they were treated to a cookout of burgers and hot dogs at the Class of 1966 Family Park. The school year comes to an end of Thursday, when final are finished and the annual Underclassmen Awards Ceremony and 8th Grade Elevation ceremonies are held. It's been a good year at Riverside, and we wish all of our students a happy summer. See you in the fall.

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