September 2010

Smith Mountain Lake Open Water Race

Submitted by lilese on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 7:23pm

Hundreds of swimmers and spectators from all over the region descended on Smith Mountain Lake this past weekend (September 25th) for the 2010 SML East Coast Open Water Competition. The 1-mile race was organized by age groups, from swimmers under the age of 10 to a 55 and over category. FUMA sent 17 cadets, and an additional eight club swimmers from the community, to represent the FUMA Aquatic Club (FUAC). Fork Union had one of the largest team contingencies at the competition.

Chapel messages, week of 9/19/10

Submitted by bensonj on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 5:09am

Sunday, September 19

Update on Events for Saturday, September 25th

Submitted by lilese on Fri, 09/24/2010 - 12:46pm

The Prep football game against Episcopal High School that was scheduled to be played at FUMA tomorrow, Saturday, September 25th has been cancelled by Episcopal. We will be unable to reschedule this contest, and apologize for the last-minute notification. We were just informed this morning. No other scheduled events should be affected by this game cancellation.

See You at the Pole

Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/23/2010 - 12:52pm

In 2009, members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Fork Union Military Academy invited students and staff to join in the annual nationwide "See You at the Pole" event held each September, when millions of students across the nation gather around the flagpoles in front of their schools for a brief time of prayer to begin the day. 

Academic Dean, COL Bob Miller, at the Tysons Corner Center kiosk this weekend

Submitted by maceks on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 10:26am

Interested in admission to Fork Union Military Academy? It is not too late to enroll for our upcoming October entry.

Our Academic Dean, COL Bob Miller, will be at the kiosk Saturday and Sunday (September 25th and 26th). Col Miller has extensive experience within the Military School tradition. He is an excellent resource for discussing the potential benefits of enrolling at military-style college preparatory school.

The kiosk is located in the mall just outside of Macy's 2nd floor entrance.

National search begins for candidates to serve as the Academy's 10th President

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/21/2010 - 8:46am

Fork Union Military Academy is seeking candidates for the 10th President in its 112-year history. Lt.Gen. John E. Jackson, Jr., USAF (Ret.), the Academy's current President, has announced plans for his retirement, effective July 1, 2011.

FUMA swimmers train under elite USA Swimming coach at swim camp

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 10:05am

This past weekend sixteen Blue Devil swimmers traveled to Virginia Beach for an intensive mini stroke camp with USA-Swimming coach Steve Bialorucki. Coach Bialorucki is a long time friend of Coach Bocci, and invited the team down for a mini-camp with his National Team squad.

Interested in October Admission? Visit with Steve Macek at Tysons Corner this weekend 9/18 and 9/19

Submitted by maceks on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 7:36pm

It is not too late to enter Fork Union Military Academy for the current academic year. Our next Upper School term begins October 26th.

If you are in the Northern Virginia Area, please stop by Tysons Corner Center to meet with our director of Admissions, Steve Macek, and he can speak with you about enrollment options.

I will be at Tyosns Corner Center on the second floor inside the mall, just outside of Macy's second floor entrance.

Chapel messages, week of 9/12/10

Submitted by bensonj on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 11:50am

Sunday, September 12

The message this morning dealt with honesty and integrity.  The corps was encouraged to be young men of character - young men who will stand up when it is the right (and not necessarily the easiest) thing to do.  An attitude of honesty and integrity should permeate all aspects of their life, especially here at FUMA: in the barracks, in the classroom, on the athletic field, etc.

SAT Prep Classes

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 2:36pm

SAT Prep Classes start the week of September 20th. The fee is $125.00 which includes workbooks. Please contact Mrs. White in the Guidance Office at 434/842-4203 if you would like to register your son for these classes.

UPDATE: As of 09/20/2010, registration for the SAT Prep Class has closed.

Chapel messages, week of 9/5/10

Submitted by bensonj on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 1:17pm

Sunday, September 5

This past Sunday, we had our first chapel service of the year with the Upper and Middle School corps present.  With over 450 cadets on campus, we always appreciate your prayers for the mission of FUMA and the people here.

This year for our Sunday chapel services, we will be concentrating on the Epistle of James (with occasional looks at other Scripture and topics). This Sunday we looked at James 1:1-4, which deals with joy during times of trials.

LTC Todd Giszack at the Tysons Corner Center kiosk September 11th and 12th.

Submitted by maceks on Fri, 09/10/2010 - 4:52pm

LTC. Todd Giszack, our Director of Financial Aid, will be at the kiosk this weekend. Todd, who is also Assistant to the President, spent several years teaching chemistry and coaching cross country and track before moving into administration.

We are in full swing with the current academic session, but our rolling admissions policy allows for entries throughout the school year.

If you wold like information about our programs, please stop by on Saturday or Sunday. The Tysons Corner Center kiosk is located inside the mall on the second floor, just outside of Macy's main entrance.

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