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News Archive: May 2005
Cadets Courtney and Arvelo Attend Nationals
Last Friday Rob Courtney and David Arvelo travelled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to compete in the 2005 Grand National Tournament of the National Catholic Forensic League. At 8:00 on Saturday morning 214 high school students from across the nation were divided into eight Student Congress chambers -- and debate began.
They set the docket -- chose the order in which 34 bills and resolutions would be presented for debate. For nine hours (3 three hour sessions) they debated. In their respective chambers, both Rob and David were nominated to compete in the Semi-final round. Around 9:30 PM the results of the voting were announced. David Arvelo was one of 48 students who advanced to the Semi-final round. He would need to be ready to debate 8 additional bills and resolutions at 8:00 on Sunday morning. For another three hour session, students debated. David did not advance to the Final round, but represented Fork Union Military Academy well.
Congratulations to Rob and David being superb representatives of Fork Union Military Academy.
Posted by Ms. Ginger Welch, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 11:16 AM
Debate Team
Graduation Events Schedule
As we conclude another year, we can look back on many positive things that have occurred during the school year. Academically we have seen many young men learn how to study, realize that they can make Honor Roll or Dean's List with extra effort, and to become better all-around students. We hope that they realize all things are possible with determination, hard work and people who care.
Listed below are the activities that will take place in the final days of school:
Friday - 27 May 2005
Review and Final Exams - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Senior/Postgraduate Final Parade - 2:00 PM
Reception for Seniors, Postgraduates, Families, Faculty – Careby Hall - 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Upper School Awards Night Program - Estes Athletic Center - 7:30 PM
Pizza and Ice Cream Party for Seniors, Postgraduates, Families and Faculty at the Estes Dining Hall - (Following Awards Night Program)
Saturday - 28 May 2005
Upper School Graduation - 10:30 AM - Parade Field
(If inclement weather, ceremony will be in the Estes Athletic Center)
It is requested that pets not be brought on campus during the closing activities.
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Tuesday, May 24, 2005 02:13 PM
General News
FUMA Golf Team at Prep League Tournament
Over 50 golfers took part in the Prep League Tournament held at Independence Golf Club in Richmond, VA on May 16 & 17. The tournament represented nine private schools in Virginia. Spencer Percy shot a 76 & 73 for a total of 149 and made the All Prep Tournament Team.
Other scores include: Zack Hutchinson shot 77 & 75; Ryan Gies shot 84 & 82; Jan Bachowski shot a 90 and a 77; Chris Reed shot 92 & 79; and Matt Sullivan shot 85 & 88.
In the 14 golf matches this year Spencer Percy was the medallist seven times and in these nine hole matches averaged a 38.5 to lead the FUMA golf team to seven wins this year and a top five finish in the Prep League Tournament.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, May 24, 2005 09:00 AM
Athletics
FUMA Wins State Championship - 18 in a Row!
Fork Union's Track team capped off one of the school's most decorated seasons in dominating fashion Saturday by winning the State Championship for the eighteenth year in a row. Leading the way for the Blue Devil's was Brandon Caleb, who won four events in the meet and set a State record in the triple jump with a jump of 46 feet 4-1/4 inches. Caleb also won the long jump and both hurdle races. Caleb, soon to be a rising senior has now won nine State titles in his career at FUMA. For his efforts, Caleb was named the meet's M.V.P.
FUMA had a big day in the distance races as well. Sophomore Axel Mostrag was a double champion winning the 1600 and 800. In both races, Mostrag used a devastating kick to pull away from the opposition. Andrew Rademaker won the 3200 capping off a year of achievement. Rademker won the 3200 convincingly after placing third in the 1600. Rademaker was the Prep League Cross- Country Champion, Prep League Indoor Tack M.V.P. and Prep League 3200 champ in outdoor track. The State title was the last piece of the puzzle.
Perhaps the signature win for the Blue Devils was the 4x100. The team has struggled for much of the year and taken its share of lumps. Saturday's performance was nothing short of perfection. Will Jordan, Steve Palmer, Richard Flood and Jamal Schulters nailed every hand- off and won by nearly a second. So many on the team saved their best for last on Saturday. Ronn Spinner improved two feet in Shot Put and was the State runner-up. Tony Grimes eclipsed the 21-foot barrier in the Long Jump and was second to Brandon Caleb. Dominic Gregory was the 13th seed in the triple jump but added a foot and a half to his season's best and finished fourth in the event. Frank Walker failed to score at the Prep League but threw his best on Saturday by five feet and ended up fourth in the Discus. Jonathan Foote tied for fourth in the High Jump and completed a very consistent season. Mike Tumbarello tied for third in the Pole Vault and prevented Saint Christopher's from sweeping the event. Also scoring for the team were Seniors Tripp Todd (Shot Put), Mike Nowakowski, Larry Gibson (4x800), Will Crissy (400), Jamal Saunders (110HH). Underclassmen getting into the scoring column include: Andrew Baker and John Schoffstall (4x800), Jamal Schulters and Steve Palmer (100), Richard Flood (200) and Sylvester Bryce (4x400).
Mario Scott set the tone for the future on Saturday, the tenth grader placed in both the 400 and 200. Both events tend to be Senior dominated and Scott proved to be up to the task finishing fourth in both events. Scott then joined teammates Will Crissy, Axel Mostrag and Sylvester Bryce to earn the runner-up spot in the 4x400. The time for the quartet, 3:31.2, was the fastest of the season.
Follow this link for photos from the meet.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, May 23, 2005 11:11 AM
Athletics
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Cadets continue to assist Cunningham Students
A group of cadets from Major John Marston's class got to enjoy a day helping Cunningham Elementary students at their school carnival a few weeks ago. Each week FUMA cadets assist the students in the classroom and have been a very positive influence on these elementary students.
A Cunningham parent stated, "I have seen first hand how helpful, courteous and willing these young men are to help these kids." Some of the children have even developed a little relationship with the cadets throughout the school year. Even the PTO President and Cunningham Principal have raved about the cadets and their support in the school. Once again, KUDOS TO OUR CADETS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, May 13, 2005 11:11 AM
General News
Cadets participate in Community Blood Drive
Recently FUMA cadets donated blood to support the Virginia Blood Services and the Fork Union Firehouse. Ellen Melton, FUMA Allowance Officer, coordinated the drive on behalf of the local fire station and requested 10-20 donors/pints. The cadets came through and contributed 55 pints. The representatives stated the cadets were pleasant to work with and very well behaved. Cadet Karl Mulcahy was the cadet officer in charge. We want to thank our cadets for their support of the community and for representing the Academy in such a positive way.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, May 13, 2005 11:05 AM
General News
Successful Alumni Weekend 2005
On April 30-May 1, close to 250 alumni and friends returned to the Fork Union campus to renew old friendships and capture past memories of their time at the Academy. Representatives from classes as far back as the 1940s were here to participate in many of the activities on campus.
The Class of 1955 celebrated their 50th reunion with a gathering at the Omni Hotel in Charlottesville, VA on Friday evening. Other class socials included the classes of 1965, 1975 and 1980. On Saturday morning the Alumni Golf Tournamnent was held at Laurel Ridge Golf Club in Palmyra, VA with 80 players. Congratulations goes to Kent Carter, Class of 1966, for winning the tournament. The money raised from the tournament will benefit the Charles Rogers Scholarship Fund. In addition, over $27,000 was raised from the Silent Auction to benefit the Lin Bates Scholarship Fund. On Saturday evening at the Alumni Association Dinner, Robert G. Perry, Class of 1959, was recognized as the 2005 Distinguished Alumnus. Mike Whitmore, Class of 1983, became the new Alumni Association President.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, May 13, 2005 10:31 AM
Alumni
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