Wilcox Academy

Wilcox Academy is an independent school in Camden, Alabama. It is accredited by the Alabama Independent School Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.HistoryWilcox Academy was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy. Chris Burford, Headmaster, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, is a local man, keen sportsman and former student who graduated in 1986.DemographicsOf 278 non-prekindergarten students enrolled in the 2011-2012 school year, 276 were white. The 2012 demographic profile of Wilcox County, showed the population as 27.4% white and 71.8% black.ExtracurricularThe Junior Beta Club consists of students in grades 6 through 8, while the Senior Beta Club is made up of students from grades 9 through 12. An annual induction ceremony is held during fall semester. Eligibility for membership depends on a student having maintained a B semester average in all courses for two consecutive semesters and approval from 2 from 3 of their teachers. All Senior Beta Club members must be enrolled in advanced classes. The Junior Beta Sponsor is Mrs. Judy Powe and the Senior Beta Sponsor is Ms. Rebecca Malone.During March the academy hosts its own Art Show awarding prizes for students' arts and craft. The academy has both a Junior and a Senior High Scholars Bowl Team.Nine Wilcox Academy students were selected to serve as Ambassadors for the 2012-2013 Page Program, assisting the Chamber of Commerce in local events and helping promote Wilcox County throughout the year.