August 2005

Welcome Back from Pat & Renee Fraley

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/30/2005 - 11:45am

Welcome to FUMA - Take heart we have all been new parents! For those parents who do not know us, we are Pat and Renee Fraley of Studio City, CA. Pat and I have four sons and we have served as the FUMA Parents Association Chairs for over 3 years. Three of our sons have attended FUMA. Our youngest, Ford Fraley attended the Middle School last year and starts his first year as an Upper School cadet this week. Our second born, Harrison, graduated this past May and is about to begin college at Savannah School of Art and Design with a partial scholarship.

Message from Alumni Board President

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/30/2005 - 11:06am

As the new incoming President of the Alumni Association Board, let me first say it is truly an honor to be in this position. I look forward to serving the Board and the FUMA alumni over the next two years and continue the great traditions that Fork Union Military Academy has built over the last 107 years. One of my most important duties as President is to encourage all alumni to support the school with their words, their time, and their gifts. Spread the word! One of the first ways you can support the Academy is to send us new cadets.

FUMA Prep team routs Fluvanna 49-0

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2005 - 9:10pm

Although billed as a scrimmage, the annual season opener between FUMA's prep football team and the Fluvanna County Varsity team is a big home-town rivalry played under the lights at the Fluco stadium, complete with marching band, play-by-play announcer, concession stands, and crowds of cheering fans on both sides of the field. FUMA kicked off to start the evening and the Fluco's first offensive play of the night saw the Fluvanna team complete a long pass deep into FUMA territory, with the points-saving tackle made on about the 2-yard line.

Junior Prep Football Scrimmages with Fluvanna

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2005 - 8:59pm

The Junior Prep football team scrimmaged with Fluvanna County's JV team at FUMA this afternoon. The teams alternated running their offense for a number of plays with the coaches on the field directing and correcting their team's play. The teams also played a number of downs in game conditions, advancing for the first down or punting away to a fair catch. Fork Union held Fluvanna scoreless on the afternoon while putting several touchdowns on the board themselves. Photos from the scrimmage are available in the photos.forkunion.com section of the website.

Jeff Schrad '02 excels at UVa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/24/2005 - 11:52am

FUMA alumnus Jeff Schrad received front page treatment in the Charlottesville Daily Progress Sports section today with a large photo and prominent article detailing how his experience at Fork Union helped him succeed at University of Virginia. An offensive lineman who walked on to the UVa team, Jeff's hard work did not go unnoticed and Coach Al Groh rewarded his efforts recently by awarding him a football scholarship.

Football Players Return

Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/19/2005 - 11:13am

Football Players Return This week the football players returned to Fork Union Military Academy ready to tackle another season. On Sunday, over 90 players returned to the campus of Fork Union and within two days were out on the field practicing. This year the prep team looks very promising and many of the players are excited about their return. FUMA has three football teams: Junior Prep (9th and 10th grade); Prep (11th and 12th grade); and Varsity (Postgraduate). Prep Team One of FUMA's attention getters is Brandon Caleb, a cadet since the 8th grade.

General Jackson appears on radio in DC

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/18/2005 - 8:55am

LTG John Jackson, FUMA's president, was a guest on the Mark Bisnow show on Fox News Radio in Washington, DC (WMET 1160am). General Jackson spoke about FUMA and answered the host's questions in this 10-minute interview that aired beginning at 8:50am this morning during prime drive time on this popular talk radio station. General Jackson's interview can be heard in its entirety here.

Clash of the Titans Leaves FUMA Humbled

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/04/2005 - 7:18pm

by Cadet Matt Perry It was a cool day on the 8th of October when the Saints of St. Christopher took on the Blue Devils of Fork Union. It was a hard fought game, and in the end it was decided by a small error with mere seconds left on the clock. St. Chris took the game from the Blue Devils by a score of 23-17. FUMA was the first to receive. Unable to do anything with their offense, they were forced to punt the ball. St. Chris powered their way down the field, and came within 5 yards of the goal line when their running back fumbled the ball, and #5, Jamal Schulters, recovered.

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