Boggs Academy was a Christian co-educational college preparatory boarding school founded in 1906 in Keysville, Georgia, by Reverend Dr. John L. Phelps. After its founding, the school came under the auspices of the Board of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church, USA. The school was named after Miss Virginia P. Boggs who helped to secure contributions toward its land and erection.
The school closed in 1986 after 80 years of operations and is being leased by a private organization for community service activities. A restoration effort was launched in 2014 by the Boggs Rural Life Center, and they ultimately are striving to have Boggs listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Alumni Association of Boggs Academy is committed to continuing the legacy of this great institution. In 2006, The Boggs Academy National Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of awarding scholarships to DIRECT DESCENDANTS: Defined as a person or offspring who is the child, grandchild or great grandchild of a Boggs attendee/graduate or a BANAA Associate member of the Boggs Academy National Alumni Association.
Through these awards it is our intention to grow the legacy. As each recipient graduates and goes out into the world, it is our hope and belief that they will continue to exemplify and illuminate the prestigious standards and ideals reflected through the Boggs Academy education.