Prep Band program typically allows students to take band classes designed to improve their individual and ensemble performing skills. However, as of 2021, the Band program has been shut down until further notice. Band members have performed for parades, dedications, and civic events each year. Past performances by the Lyman Ward Band include participation in the Talladega 500(1980–1990), Mardis Gras(1980–1986), the National Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham, Alabama(1980–2012), the Peanut Festival in Dothan, Alabama(1980–1990), as well as several command performances for the Governor of Alabama including the 2006 Inaugural Parade. The Band also often performed at Christmas parades in Opelika and Alexander City. Drum Corps The Southern Prep Drum Corps consists of 3-10 cadets led by the Drum Major, who was typically the longest participating member of the Drum Corps. The three types of drums the Drum Corps plays include snare, bass drum, and quads. The Drum Corps perform with the Color Guard, the Drill Team, and sometimes the Drum Corps performs with the Sword Drill team. Members of the Drum Corps are awarded the Drum Corps chord, arc, and, ribbon after their first performance. Homecoming Each year, Homecoming activities are held throughout the designated weekend. Special activities include a Homecoming Court with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at the Friday Night Football game. Drill Team The Drill Team is open to all cadets in 9-12th grade and competes in several state and national competitions throughout the school year. Drill Team consists of 16 cadets and is led by two cadets, assigned as Drill Team Commander, and Deputy Drill Commander. The Drill Team is taught and supervised by the Commandant. Members of the Drill Team are Awarded the Drill Team cord, ribbon, and, arc after their first performance. Rifle Team The Rifle Team is open to all cadets 9-12th grade who have a strong desire to compete on a high school level with air rifles. Currently, the Rifle Team shoots in the sportier division and competes with Daisy 853 air rifles. The rifle team competes in the Alabama Northeast Area JROTC Rifle League. The league is recognized and uses the National Rifle Association rules for air rifles. The teams compete in a 3-position league which consists of the prone, kneeling, and standing positions from . The team competes every year in the Auburn University War Eagle Invitational where schools from Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida compete for two days