March 2005

Distinguished Alumnus, Lin Bates '48, Passed Away

Richard Linwood Bates, Sr. of FUMA's Class of 1948 passed away last night, March 21, 2005. 1999_BatesR.jpgLin Bates attended FUMA for four years. After graduating in 1948 he went to work for Dupont before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. After serving in the Korean War he returned to Virginia to join in his family's farming business.

Cadets Arvelo and Courtney to Compete at Nationals

On May 28-29, 2005 Dave Arvelo and Rob Courtney will compete at the 2005 Grand National Tournament of the National Catholic Forensic League. They will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the competition and are two of six students who have been invited to compete in Student Congress from the Virginia Catholic Forensic League (Richmond Diosese).

Alumni Weekend 2005

Make plans now for Alumni Weekend 2005! April 30-May 1. See full Schedule of Events. (Times tentative and all events subject to change) Hope to see you there! Saturday, April 30th Golf Tournament at Laurel Ridge Golf Tournament - Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Tee-Off at 9:30 a.m. Orienteering Meet at Pruitt Lake Pavilion - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lacrosse Game at Gus Lacy Track - 2:00 p.m. Silent Auction in Middle School Gymnasium - Doors open for bidding 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.