February 2005

Cancer Awareness Day

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/18/2005 - 11:25am

On Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at 2:30 PM we are going to observe Cancer Awareness Day. A number of our faculty, staff, their family members as well as student families have gone through surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments. They have been an inspiration to all of us as they dealt with this disease. We want them to know that they are among the heroes and heroines of world. They have given us hope, courage and inspired us through their courage in dealing with cancer. We all need to continue to keep them in our prayers and pray that one day there will be a cure.

Jr Prep Basketball Finishes 11-8

Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/12/2005 - 9:25pm

FUMA's Jr Prep team completed the season with an 11-8 record. The team played well, but lost a hard fought battle to Woodberry Forest School (10-2 in the league) in round one of the tournament. Coach Macek wishes to thank all of players for their hard work this season. In addition, the team would like to extend thanks to all of those individuals who were able to attend their games throughout the season.

Junior Prep Basketball Tournament

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/11/2005 - 11:04am

The Junior Prep Basketball Tournament will be held at FUMA beginning Saturday, February 12, 2005 with the finals to be played the following Saturday, February 19th. The full tournament bracket and schedule of games can be found here.

28 FUMA Cadets sign National Letters of Intent today

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/03/2005 - 5:24pm

Twenty-eight seniors and postgraduates signed National Letters of Intent, accepting scholarship offers to play football for a number of top schools. Over $2 million in scholarships were awarded to these cadets to pursue their academic and athletic futures.

Eddie George talks up FUMA on Dallas radio

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/02/2005 - 1:23pm

Dallas Cowboys running back Eddie George appeared on radio show Friday Night Gladiators on KTCK radio in Dallas, Texas along with Coach Micky Sullivan and MAJ John DeVault to promote Fork Union Military Academy this past Friday, December 3, 2004. Eddie spoke with great enthusiasm about what his time at FUMA meant in his life.

New FUMA / Dallas Cowboys Poster

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/02/2005 - 1:21pm

As you may know by now, three FUMA alumni are playing for the Dallas Cowboys this year: Vinny Testaverde ('82), Eddie George ('92), and Dexter Coakley ('93). All three of these gentlemen graciously gave of their time to produce a photo for a poster promoting FUMA and honoring their success stories. It is highly unusual to have two Heisman Trophy winners (Testaverde and George) from one high school/prep school, let alone have them play on the same NFL team at the same time.

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