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Millard's Preparatory School, also known as the Millard Preparatory School for West Point, was a military preparatory school in
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that existed from 1925 to 1948. It was founded by Homer Millard. The school prepared students whose regular secondary school education and training was insufficient for entry into
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. The school was later re-founded in 1953 as the Millard School in Oregon.


Notable alumni

* John P. Daley, 1927, U.S. Army lieutenant general *
Robin Olds Robin Olds (born Robert Oldys Jr.; July 14, 1922 – June 14, 2007) was an American fighter pilot and general officer in the United States Air Force (USAF). He was a "Flying ace, triple ace", with a combined total of 17 victories in World War II ...
, 1940,
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and general officer in the
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Vietnam War Brigadier General Robin Olds
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