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News Archive: January 2006
National Signing Day at Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union, VA - Fork Union Military Academy will hold a special media event for National Signing Day on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 2:30pm in the Thomas Gymasium on campus. The full Corps of Cadets will be assembled to honor this year's signees in this special ceremony. A number of FUMA athletes will be accepting scholarships to top football programs across the country, including some stories of special local interest:
* Brandon Caleb, a senior originally from Richmond, VA, is a nationally-ranked wide receiver prospect, currently ranked 17th in the nation. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since the 8th grade. He was recruited by a large number of schools including Virginia, Virginia Tech, University of Southern California, and many more. He will be signing a commitment to attend the University of Oklahoma.
* Jamal Schulters, a senior who has attended FUMA for two years, will be signing his letter of intent to attend Kansas State University. Coach Ron Prince recently left his coaching position at the University of Virginia to take the head spot at Kansas State and Jamal is among his first recruits. Jamal is hopeful he'll see playing time early in his college career at running back and as a punt and kick returner. Jamal's older brother, Lance Schulters, is currently a defensive back with the NFL's Miami Dolphins. Jamal came to FUMA at the suggestion of Lance's former Tennessee Titans teammate Eddie George. Eddie George is a FUMA alumnus and one of FUMA's two former students to win college's coveted Heisman Trophy (the other being quarterback Vinny Testaverde).
* Two more seniors from FUMA's high school team are expected to sign tomorrow as well. Allen Young is expected to commit to the University of Charleston, and Carl Daniel weighing scholarship offers from Virginia Military Institute, University of Rhode Island, Furman University, and Hofstra.
In addition to these four seniors, a number of postgraduate students will be making college commitments tomorrow. Three signees of note:
* Brent Trice of Barboursville, Virginia is expected to commit to Vanderbilt. In his senior year at Orange County High School, Brent was named All-Group AA in Virginia. He played safety for Fork Union and led the team in sacks. In interviews, Coach John Shuman has said that Brent reminds him most of former UVa standout Darryl Blackstock (now with the Arizona Cardinals).
* Markus James and Troy Wilson will each be committing to Tulane University in New Orleans. It could be said that this is just the latest in FUMA's efforts to help rebuild New Orleans in many ways! In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, FUMA sent a team to help in recovery efforts and identify students needing a new school home. Several displaced students came to FUMA from the New Orleans area on full scholarship. In December, another team of volunteers from FUMA traveled to the gulf region to help in continuing recovery efforts. Now, FUMA is sending two outstanding football players to the region to help build the Tulane football program!
Fork Union Military Academy has a long history of producing outstanding student athletes. In addition to Heisman Trophy winners Eddie George and Vinny Testaverde, FUMA has seen more than 60 alumni join the National Football League, including nearly twenty current NFL players. Three FUMA alumni are on the current Arizona Cardinals roster alone. Other current NFL notables include Plaxico Burress, Ernest Wilford, Chris Perry, and Billy McMullen.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, January 31, 2006 01:09 PM
Athletics
Jr. Prep Loses Heartbreaker
Jr. Prep Basketball loses to Trinity with a score of 61 to 60. The high scorer of the evening was Isaiah Davis with 19 points. Sieme Goe added 12 points to the game.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 25, 2006 12:22 PM
Athletics
FUMA Wrestling Currently 2-5
The prep wrestling team is currently 2-5. The meet scores are listed as follows:
VES 60 - FUMA 15
Brookville 56 - FUMA 12
FUMA 36 - Heritage 30
Woodberry Forest 56 - FUMA 2
Norfolk 51 - FUMA 17
Collegiate 48 - FUMA 18
FUMA 42 - Cape Henry 27
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 09:44 AM
Athletics
High Stakes Showdown Yields Split for Varsity Basketball
Last weekend, FUMA hosted Notre Dame Academy of Boston, Massachusetts. This was a tough challenge, as Notre Dame was 19-0 coming in, having won all of their games in the National Prep Tip Off Showcase in Rhode Island as well as their regular schedule against the tough New England teams and other noted rivals such as Hargrave Military Academy.
In the first game, Notre Dame lived up to their reputation, leading most of the game. The Crusaders were ahead 51-33 at halftime and extended their lead to 26 points in the second half. But the FUMA cadets came storming back behind a tough defense along with a deliberate, patient offense. The Blue Devils cut the lead to 15 points then to 10. Finally FUMA went ahead with only minutes left in the game. The game was tied with 7 seconds on the clock when FUMA hit a three-pointer. Then a foul on the inbounds allowed FUMA to upset the nation's top-ranked prep team.
In the follow-up on Saturday, Notre Dame enacted revenge, winning 111- 70.
FUMA returns to action Monday at 4:00 against Lynchburg College in Lynchburg and at Roanoke College Thursday at 7:00.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 23, 2006 02:33 PM
Athletics
FUMA Ends Swim Season with Victories
FUMA swimming and diving ended the dual meet season strongly with wins over Orange County High School and Massaponax. The double-dual meet was hosted by Orange at the Fairview Pool in Charlottesville. The unofficial final scores were FUMA 74-Orange HS 56 and FUMA 81-Massaponax 48. FUMA ends the regular season with a record of 9-5. The team is poised for great championship swimming. The conference championship will be held in Richmond (St. Catherine's School) February 3-4, and the state championship will be held at the University of Virginia February 17-18.
FUMA Highlights
Cadet Halfpap (Sophomore) placed second in the 100 breaststroke.
Cadet Sevier (Freshman) placed second in the 200 meter freestyle and 100 meter freestyle events.
Cadet Malley (Sophomore) finished second in the 500 meter freestyle.
Cadet Regnier (Senior) placed fourth in the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter freestyle events.
Cadet Rivas (Senior) placed second in the 200 IM and third in the 100 fly.
First place finishes by senior W. Trainor (50 meter freestyle and 100 meter fly events).
Cadet Calhoun (Junior) placed second in the 50 meter freestyle and first 100 meter breaststroke.
FUMA won the 200 and 400 meter freestyle relays.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 23, 2006 08:46 AM
Athletics
Junior Prep Drops Close One to STAB
St. Anne's Belfield edged the Junior Prep 54-48 in Charlottesville yesterday. High scorer for FUMA was Demetrius Taub with 12 points.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, January 20, 2006 03:20 PM
Athletics
FUMA Team goes to the Gulf Coast
Written by Bev Hanlin, FUMA Registrar
The FUMA Team traveled to Slidell, Louisiana on Monday, December 26th for a week of work and assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Team this time was made up of a group of seven men and women. We stayed in Slidell at Grace Memorial Baptist Church with well over 100 other volunteers. Sleeping bags and air mattresses soon became a thing of comfort after working long, hard days. Picking up trash, roofing and cleaning ditches were among the jobs we were given. Everyone has a talent, and these tasks seemed to fit our group. We did a great job! We met many wonderful people who were also giving of their time to assist. Everyone had a very positive attitude and no job was too small or too big. We all worked together with no complaints. In the evening when the crews returned from working they ate anything we had prepared. Most everyone became spoiled with such good meals. Breakfast came early at 5:00 AM and the tired, weary bodies got up, came to eat and were ready to start another new day.
Everyone had a story. Everyone had lost most everything. And everyone is grateful for anything that you do to help.
We carried 350 Bibles with us and they were passed out to anyone who needed them. We met a minister who told us about a Mexican group that had been helping him and they had lost everything and none of them spoke much English. Would you believe we had 48 Spanish Bibles with us? When I gave them to the minister, tears came to his eyes. It was a very special moment for all of us.
One house we worked on was the home of an 85 year old lady. She had spent 2 days in an attic with her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren before they could break through the roof to be rescued. We heard that she had lost her study Bible, so I found one in the box we had brought with us. Everyone who worked on her house signed the inside of it and we left it for her to have when she returned.
It was a long trip, but once we were there it was truly a sight to behold. Nothing can really prepare you for the utter devastation that you see everywhere in the area.
Thanks to Bill and Cathy Hitchcock, Cindi and Larry McIlnay, and Sylvia Johnson for going and working so hard. And many thanks to everyone who donated the Bibles and thanks for all of your prayers for us while we were gone. If you have an opportunity to go down to that area to work, you will not be sorry you did.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 04:00 PM
General News
Swimmers Take Second in Home Invitational
FUMA swimming and diving placed second behind Collegiate at the school's first home invitational in the new pool. Trailing FUMA were Benedictine and Orange County High School. On the girls' side Collegiate beat St Gertrude's and Orange. In diving FUMA defeated a strong Collegiate team with individuals placing 1st and 4th. Once again FUMA had strong showings in the relays, placing 2nd in the 200 meter medley relay, and 1st in the 200 meter freestyle relay. The team also recorded 25 individual personal best times.
FUMA Highlights:
Cadet Koeda (Sophomore) just missed qualifying for the State Championship meet in the 100 Breaststroke by .01 second.
Cadet Brown (Sophomore) won the one meter diving competition.
Cadet McAfee (Junior) posted a personal best time 100 Fly, finishing 4th overall.
1st place finishes by W. Trainor (200 meter freestyle and 100 meter backstroke events)
Cadet Calhoun placed 2nd in the 50 meter freestyle and 100 meter breaststroke.
FUMA also won the 200 meter freestyle relay.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 01:04 PM
Athletics
Prep Hoopsters Split
Prep basketball defeated Hargrave at home 58-53 on Monday. FUMA was led in scoring by Lemond Lee and Tienne Jefferson with 15 points each. Lee had 14 rebounds; Jefferson had 8. On Tuesday FUMA lost at Christchurch 71-53. The Blue Devils were again led in scoring by Lee with 16 and Jefferson with 11. Lee also pulled down 11 rebounds for FUMA.
Fork Union is now 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the Prep League. The Prep team will play at STAB on Thursday, January 19 at 4:30.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 01:03 PM
Athletics
FUMA Cribs
Now a wide receiver with the NFL's Philadephia Eagles, Billy McMullen stopped by the campus in January for a visit, even checking out his former room in the Middle School Barracks where he served as an Upper School Advisor.
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Wednesday, January 18, 2006 11:58 AM
Alumni
FUMA Returns to Top of Invitational
FUMA track returned to a familiar spot on Saturday, the winner's circle of the Fork Union Invitational. The track team won the meet for the first time since 2002. The 2002 meet had been marred by bad weather and poor attendance. This year's meet did not have the same problem. Competing against 45 other schools from around the state, the Blue Devils took no prisoners scoring 79 points, a 38 point margin of victory. Matoacca of Chesterfield County was the runner-up with 41 points.
Leading the way for the Blue Devils was Brandon Caleb. Long a standout in outdoor track, Caleb, in his first FUMA Invite won three events and ran a leg on the 4x400 which placed 2nd. Caleb won the long and triple jumps and had a National top ten performance in the 55 High Hurdles. For his efforts, Caleb was named the Meet's MVP.
Also coming up big for FUMA was junior Axel Mostrag. Running from the front, Mostrag, was never seriously challenged in the 1600 and won in a time of 4:22. The lack of any challenge certainly cost Mostrag the meet record of 4:19. Countrymen Szymon Rola won the 1000 easily in 2:36; the nearest competitor was four seconds back.
Fork Union had great performances from the entire team as well. Seniors Carl Daniel and Jonathan Foote picked up second places in the shot put and high jump respectively. Two relay teams, 4x400 and 4x200, got into the scoring column as did Jamie Reichlen in the 500 and Jonathan Buckland in the 3200. FUMA also had numerous near misses from underclassmen, which will be the backbone of next year's team. Neal Dodson, Stephen Palmer, Frank Walker, James Keating and Jordan Brooks all made big contributions on Saturday and helped to make FUMA one of the state's most complete teams.
On the women's side, Matoacca edged Heritage High school of Newport News 51-49 to take the girls' team championship.
Saturday was also a grand showcase for one of Fork Union's most talented staff. Howard Nippert, director of maintenance and a nationally ranked distance runner, ran the finish line using a computerized photo timer. The device greatly reduced the workload at the meet and made the experience much more enjoyable for all involved. As always, the dedication of Fork Union's faculty and staff was a cornerstone of the success of this great meet.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 16, 2006 03:05 PM
Athletics
Junior Prep Basketball falls to St. Chris
St. Christopher's JV team defeated Fork Union's Junior Prep 62-35 on Saturday. High scorer for FUMA was Isaiah Davis with 14.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 16, 2006 03:04 PM
Athletics
Varsity BB takes Two on the Road
FUMA had a successful trip north over the weekend, overtaking the normally tough JV teams of Princeton University on Friday and The University of Pennsylvania Saturday. On Friday the PG's overcame the slowdown offense made famous by Princeton coach, Pete Carril. Final score: 45-41. On Saturday FUMA visited the legendary home of East Coast basketball, The Palestra in Philadelphia, prevailing over a good University of Pennsylvania team, 70-61. Prior to this weekend the two JV teams had lost only one game.
This weekend the Blue Devils will host Notre Dame Academy of Boston at 7:00 PM Friday and again at 2:00 PM on Saturday. FUMA will be counting on corps support in facing the top prep team on the East Coast.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 16, 2006 02:55 PM
Athletics
Sudanese Students Appear in Local News
Two FUMA cadets, Gideon Mabeny and Mark Opio, were highlighted in a recent article in the Richmond Times Dispatch. The article appeared on Saturday, January 14th in the newspaper and describes how these young men came to the Academy to pursue their education. Click here to view the full article in the Richmond Times Dispatch
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 16, 2006 11:19 AM
General News
Prep BB Outlasts Saints
Prep Basketball won in overtime vs. St. Christopher's school on Saturday by a final score of 68-64. Senior Lemond Lee hit a 3-pointer at the end of regulation to tie the game and send it in to overtime. The Blue Devil's continued to shoot a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line in the overtime period to seal the victory. Fork Union was led by Lee with 24 points and RJ Hembrick who had 18. Lee also had a game-high 16 rebounds for Fork Union. The Prep team has improved its record to 8-1 overall and 6-0 in the Prep League. They will face Hargrave Military at home today, January 16, at 4:30pm.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, January 16, 2006 08:47 AM
Athletics
Hargrave Swimmers Dunk FUMA
FUMA swimming and diving met its first home loss in the new pool against Hargrave Military. FUMA appeared to get off to a great start in the 200 meter medley relay, but the FUMA "A" relay team was disqualified for an early start. (They would have won the event by a comfortable margin). FUMA rallied by winning the 50 meter freestyle event, 200 freestyle relay, sweeping the top three spots in diving, and winning the 100 meter backstroke, but in the end Hargrave's depth carried the day.
FUMA Highlights:
* Cadets Calhoun (Junior), Sevier (Freshman) and Halfpap (Junior) qualified for the State Championship meet in the 100 Breaststroke.
* Cadet Brown (Sophomore) qualified for the State Championship meet in the 50 Freestyle.
* Cadet Rivas (Senior) posted personal best times in the 200 IM and 100 Fly.
* 1st place finishes by W. Trainor (50 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke events).
* Cadets Brown, Hedges and Anetz placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in Diving.
* FUMA also won the 200 meter freestyle relay.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, January 13, 2006 01:44 PM
Athletics
FUMA Rolls at Southeastern Challenge
Fork Union Track kicked off the year in fine fashion with a convincing win in the Southeastern Challenge at the Estes Athletic Center. The challenge is offered to schools primarily from the southeastern part of the state. Fork Union led all scorers with 131 points, 49 better than runner-up Hickory. Leading the way for the Blue Devils was Brandon Caleb. Caleb picked up wins in the high hurdles, long jump, and ran a leg on the victorious 4x400 relay. Axel Mostrag ran a national-best time of 2:33.2 in the 1,000 meter run. Also excelling for FUMA was junior Jamie Reichlen and Carl Daniel, who picked up wins in the 500 and shot put respectively. Outstanding runners-up included Szymon Rola in the 1000, Jonathan Foote in the high jump, Stephen Palmer in the 55, Frank Walker in the shot put, and Marc Anderson in the 300.
Up next for the track team is the Fork Union Invitational at the Estes Center this Saturday. Fork Union has its best chance in years to win the title.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, January 12, 2006 02:40 PM
Athletics
FUMA Postgraduate Basketball
On January 7, Massanutten Military School visited Thomas Gym - a returning member of the old Military League of the70's! FUMA started off slowly falling behind early, and MMS led at the half 42-39 Too much Christmas break! The second half was another story as the FUMA PG's outscored MMS 66-47 to win going away, 105-89!
On January 10, FUMA returned to action against a local team who has gone "big time" in basketball - The Blue Ridge School of Dyke, Virginia. FUMA again started out slowly, falling behind early before going ahead 46-31 at the half. The second half was almost a mirror image, as Blue Ridge closed the score to 10 early, then to 2 points with only seconds remaining. FUMA held on for a 81-77 victory.
FUMA travels north this weekend, to take on the normally tough J.V. team of Princeton University at 4:00 PM on Friday and then The University of Pennsylvania on Saturday at 3:30.
The following weekend FUMA hosts Notre Dame Academy of Boston, Massachusetts.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 01:21 PM
Athletics
Junior Prep Falls to Woodberry
Woodberry Forest took a 38-22 victory over our Junior Prep on Tuesday. High scorers for FUMA were Brehon Perry and Isiah Davis, both with 8 points. Sieme Goe led the team in rebounds with 7.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 09:46 AM
Athletics
Prep Basketball Now 5-0 in League
Prep Basketball defeated Woodberry Forest last night 61-42 to improve their record to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the Prep League. Fork Union was led by Lemond Lee with a game high 20 points and 12 rebounds. Zack Bandak and Tienne Jefferson added 15 and 14 points respectively. The team will face St. Christophers at home, this Saturday at 3:30.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, January 11, 2006 09:45 AM
Athletics
Prep Basketball Extends Streak
Prep basketball defeated Norfolk Academy 64-46 on Friday, January 6 to improve their record to 6-1. Fork Union was led by Junior Tienne Jefferson and Junior Zack Bandak with 18 points and 16 points respectively. Jefferson also led the game in rebounds with 14. The Prep team will face Woodberry Forest this Tuesday, January 10, at 4:30.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, January 10, 2006 03:31 PM
Athletics
FUMA Alumni in Bowl Games
The following FUMA alumni played in the college bowl games.
Tyson Browning - Sugar Bowl for the Georgia Bulldogs
Andre Bolden & Chad Diggs - Las Vegas Bowl for Toledo Rockets
Andre Mestre - GMAC Bowl for UTEP
Gaines Adams, Durrel Burry, Elsmore Gabriel, Phillip Merling - Champs Sports Bowl for Clemson Tigers
Keenan Carter, Jon Copper, Marcus Hagans, Jeff Schrad - Music City Bowl for UVA Cavaliers
Uril Parrish - Liberty Bowl for Tulsa Golden Hurricane
MO Anderson - Outback Bowl for Louisville Cardinals
Jimmy Martin, Josh Hyman, Josh Morgan, Devin Perez, Ryan Shuman - Capital Bowl for Virginia Tech Hokies
Stacy Tutt and Lance Grey of the University of Richmond played in the 1-AA semi-final games.
Joe Suiter of Appalachian State played in the 1-AA National Championship game.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, January 6, 2006 09:12 AM
Athletics
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