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Kemper Military School & College was a private military school located in Boonville, Missouri. Founded in 1844, Kemper filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2002. The school's motto was "Nunquam Non Paratus" (Never Not Prepared). The 46-acre campus played a key role in Boonville's identity as a popular 19th-century Missouri river town.
Learn how Kemper Military School alumni are preserving the history and heritage of their alma mater through the 1844 Society and the Kemper Military School Museum. Find out how you can support and join the team of KMS alumni who are building the future with history.
After Kemper’s death in 1881, Thomas Johnson became head of the school, converting Kemper to a military school, which by 1889 was called the “West Point of the West.” Enrollment at Kemper reached 100 by 1900, and by the end of World War I, it had peaked at 502.
The Kemper Museum showcases the history and legacy of the Kemper Military School and College, a private military academy in Missouri. The museum features uniforms, trophies, memorabilia, and more from the school's 175 years of tradition and achievements.
Oct 25, 2023 · January 1, 2022. Dear Alumni & Friends, On behalf of your Kemper Military School and College Alumni Association, we wish you and your family a very warm and Happy New Year. After much reflection about the past year, it’s time to focus on new goals and priorities to achieve this year.
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Kemper Military School & College was a private military school located in Boonville, Missouri. Founded in 1844, Kemper filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2002. The school's motto was "Nunquam Non Paratus".