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News Archive: November 2007
FUMA's Author, Bev Hanlin, Makes Headlines
Bev Hanlin spoke on November 7th to the Friends of the Fluvanna Library and her picture and an article appeared in the following week's issue of Fluvanna Review. She discussed her book, Little Lamb: A Christmas Story which was published last year before the Christmas holiday. Bev has appeared at a number of local book signings and continues to promote her book through local craft fairs and community events.
In the article by Bill Jones he reflects on Bev's book after she read it to the group.
"As we enter this season fraught with commercialism and materialism we should reflect on what truly matters-counting our blessings, sharing with others and striving to enhance the enduring dream of peace on earth and goodwill to all." This definitely summarizes the delightful children's book our own FUMA author has shared with us and with the world.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 02:13 PM
General News
Woodworking Achievers Appear in World of Wood
Chris Nothnagle can turn any piece of wood into a masterpiece. He crafts with his hands and various woodworking tools objects of beauty and shares his talent with his woodworking class at FUMA. In the November/December issue of World of Wood the following clip appeared with a picture of Chris Nothnagle's students holding Aussie wood specimens.
News from Eugene Dimitriadis in Australia (Taken from World of Wood, Vol. 60, Number 6)
It started with Chris Nothnagle and I being beside one another, and displaying our wood items, during the Open Day at the Highlands meeting at Toowoomba last year. Chris did a magnificient job of recruiting new members at that meeting, but he also gave me a sloce of ancient Antartic wood. In response to that kind gesture I sent Chris a box of mixed figured 'Aussie' woods as a 'thank you' for his help and enthusiasm. Specimens that Chris could make into pens and eggs, etc. Well Chris teaches woodwork and it looks like many of these samples were likewise donated to his students. This personal thank you is a bit embarrassing, but is also very touching and exemplifies what the spirit of giving can do.
Thought I should share it with other members. Best wishes from Neerim, Eugene
Chris is a member of International Wood Collectors Society and receives their publication as a benefit.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 01:32 PM
General News
Orienteering North America Highlights FUMA
The November/December 2007 issue of Orienteering North America recognized two FUMA cadets, Adam Van Alstyne and Adam Welsh, and outlined "What They Did on Their Summer Vacations." Van Alstyne and Welsh, along with Coach Carl Muench, attended the USOF Convention in Colorado this summer. It was held at the Peaceful Valley Boy Scout Ranch attracting over 300 people from all over the world. The convention focused on orienteering training and provided clinics for athletes and coaches.
"I really enjoyed the convention and especially the training. It was very helpful and interesting. During the coaching clinic I received a Level I Coaching Certificate and feel I will be able to use these skills to help some of the new Fork Union Middle School Cadets who joined the team this year," states Van Alstyne in his summary.
Welsh states in the article, "I realized the importance of setting goals and training towards those goals. I will take what I have learned back to FUMA so that others may improve on their skills and techniques and become better orienteers."
The cadets and Coach Muench were able to attend the convention thanks to Junior Development grant money from USOF. Coach Muench concludes his summary by saying, "I enjoyed the orienteering, the scenery, and I learned so much. I think I enjoyed meeting and renewing acquaintances within the orienteering community, a fun, passionate, and playfully eccentric group of people involved in a wonderful outdoor sport."
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:39 PM
General News
2007 Virginia All Prep League Selections
The following cadets were selected to the All Virginia Prep League for 2007. Congraluations to these fine athletes in cross country, soccer and football.
Cross Country
- Jeremy Haney
- Darren Simpson
- Patrick Hayes
- Ivan Alkmekinders
- Caleb Haney
Football-Offense
- Marcus Dowtin, RB
- Nick Demith, OL
- Germael Raspberry, OL
- Waverly Washington, WR
Football-Defense
- Denzel Wilson, DB
- Germael Raspberry, DT
- Skyler Allen, DE
- Marcus Dowtin, LB
- Jamil Shaw, LB
Specialst
- Chris Pride, KR
Soccer
- Mike Jewel, F
- Robert Hart, M
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 11:03 AM
Athletics
Debate Team at Clover Hill HS Competition
On November 10, 2007 the FUMA Debate Team traveled to Clover Hill High School for competition. Two teams competed in Public Forum Debate and one cadet competed in Declamation. None of the team members won trophies.
The teams of Alex Lee - Rob Rich and Jonathan Blair - Jake Hargrove competed in Public Forum and debated both sides of the resolution - That eliminating United States government budget deficits should be prioritized over increasing domestic spending.
Justin Gootee competed in Declamation and recited portions of General Douglas MacArthur's Farewell Speech given to the Corps of Cadets at West Point.
Highlights provided by Ginger Welch
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, November 15, 2007 01:44 PM
Debate Team
FUMA Wins State Championship in Cross Country
Led by Jeremy Haney's runner up finish, the FUMA Cross Country team destroyed the field at the 43rd Virginia Independent Schools Cross Country Championship on the Woodberry Forest course. The win marked the tenth time that a FUMA team has won the title, three more than any other private school. It was also the third straight state title for the team.
Haney ran with Potomac's Johns Ross for most of the race and finished a very solid second place and recorded the eighth fastest time on the course at Woodberry Forest. Haney was not the only story for FUMA. Senior Darren Simpson had a furious finish to claim third place overall and Junior Patrick Hayes was also in the top ten finishing sixth. Ivan Almekinders gave FUMA a fourth All-Virginia finisher with a 20th place and Caleb Haney clinched the championship with a 27th place. FUMA finished with a low score of 58 an incredible 51 points ahead of the runner up Norfolk Collegiate. Also having big days for the harriers were juniors Ford Fraley, Chris Stephens and Alex Green. Those three will be a big part of next year's title defense. Senior David Gudeman was easily the top seventh runner in the meet and would have made an outstanding fourth runner on any other team.
The Cross Country team got in the title winning spirit a week earlier when they cruised to the Prep League Championship at Collegiate School. Jeremy Haney won the title giving FUMA the individual champion in each of the last four years. Darren Simpson and Patrick Hayes both finished in the top 5 and Ivan Almekinders and Caleb Haney also earned All Prep League honors with top 15 finishes. FUMA won the title with 27 points, 41 points ahead of runner up Saint Christopher's.
The cross country team did a great job throughout the year. In five invitationals FUMA was in the top 3 four times. The average time for the team at the state meet was 15 seconds better than last year. The 2006 team was largely acknowledged as the best private school cross country team ever.
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 02:01 PM
Athletics
FUMA Players Named to All-Prep Soccer Team
The names of those selected to the Prep League's All-Prep Soccer Team were released today and two FUMA players were on the list. FUMA forward Mike Jewel and mid-fielder Robert Hart join 15 players from other prep league schools in receiving this honor.
St. Anne's-Belfield's Mark O'Donnell was named Soccer Coach of the Year in the Prep League.
The All-Prep Soccer Team:
Chatt Ott, GK, Norfolk Academy
Ryan Holbrook, GK, Christchurch
Turner Humphries, D, Christchurch
Josh Pacious, D, St. Chris
Walton Milam, D, Woodberry
David Walden, F, Collegiate
Mike Jewel, F, FUMA
Jordan Cyrus, F, Norfolk Academy
Jay Weisbrod, F, St. Chris
Graham Mandl, M, Collegiate
Robert Hart, M, FUMA
Nathan Ott, M, Norfolk Academy
Sandy Wall, M, St. Chris
Alex Eschenroeder, M, Trinity
Matty Rocawich, M, Trinity
Dennis Schier, M, Woodberry Forest
Murphy Holderness, M, Woodberry Forest
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 01:42 PM
Athletics
Thanksgiving Leave Departure Time
As a reminder, Thanksgiving leave departure is at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Please note that early departures are not approved and late departures are not authorized. Any questions, please contact the Commandant's Department at 434/842-4231.
We wish everyone a safe and blessed Thanksgiving holiday and cadets will return no later than 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2007.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:37 AM
General News
Macy's is Pick/Drop Off at Hampton Coliseum Mall
We have just been informed that the Barnes and Noble listed as the pick-up and drop-off location for the bus to Hampton Coliseum Mall is no longer there. The new location will the MACY'S department store as it is the only store at the mall that is not under extreme construction.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, November 9, 2007 03:14 PM
General News
PG Football ends season strong against Hargrave
The FUMA PG Football team defeated Hargrave Military Academy 34 to 0 on November 2nd. FUMA set the tone early and often. Kicker Charlie Grandfield placed four perfectly spotted kickoffs to go along with a perfect 4-4 on extra points and 2-2 on field goal attempts. The offense and defense was lead by several outstanding individual efforts which culminated into a TEAM victory.
The defense was lead by Wiley Brown's two QB sacks, five tackles, and a fumble caused, which DE Donte Savage recovered for a FUMA touchdown (TD). The linebacker (LB) corps was led by Cory Reuzennar, Steve Brown, Varron Butts, and Jamie Veney who made stop after stop including two Tackles for Loss each. LB's Mike LaBarre and Nick Dottellis came off the bench and each contributed three tackles and one tackle for a loss.
The defensive backfield was led by Akeem Auguste's two interceptions and Tavieon Cuffee's one interception. Cornerback Eric Morrison added two tackles and a sack. Safety support was given by Dave Keisling, Antonio Allen, Wiley Brown, Josh Johnson, and Jamie Veney. Allen and Keisling combined for 12 tackles and one tackle for loss. Kiesling missed an opportunity for his 4th interception of the year with a beautiful break on a curl route in the 2nd quarter. Clyde Bruce also played lockdown coverage from his corner spot and added three tackles on the afternoon. All in all on the afternoon, the FUMA defense had six tackles for loss, four QB sacks, three interceptions, caused two fumbles, and recovered one for a TD. The defense surrendered only 84 yards rushing and 35 yards through the air. Asa Chapman, Lincoln Brian, Robert Torn, Pierre Fils, Donte Savage, Stefan Stringer, and Trezley Lockhart added big days from the Defensive line. Chapman added a tackle and loss, a QB sack, and three tackles. Brian added four tackles, Fils added three tackles and a QB sack, and Lockhart added a pass breakup.
The offense came out tough and finished tough. The ground game was led by Prince Young's 17 carries for 86 yards. Randall Toney, Jerome Ambrose, and Cedric Gonnett provided some big plays to support the offensive effort. QB Josh Johnson added a two yard touchdown run and a 8 yard TD pass to go along with his three tackles from his safety position. QB Alex Atiyeh also had a big day leading the FUMA offense. WR Keith Stroud had six catches for 62 yards and WR Anthony Rapley added a receiving touchdown.
It was a great, TEAM effort for the FUMA PG football team. Thanks to the many alumni, faculty, parents, and cadets for supporting our victory. The PG team finished the year 9-2. The annual FUMA football extravaganza will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday Dec. 4th in the Estes Athletic Center.
Highlights courtesy of Sam Mavrick
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, November 7, 2007 02:51 PM
Athletics
United States Marines Visit FUMA
On Monday, November 5th a number of Marines and sailors from North Carolina visited the campus of Fork Union Military Academy. These young soldiers were conducting a training mission as they travelled through Central Virginia. Three very large helicopters landed on the parade/football field at FUMA. These Marines are part of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and their job is to serve as a sea-based quick-reaction force ready to respond to a crisis.
The Marines gave various demonstrations including Martial Arts. Cadets and the community were able to take tours of the helicopters and had a chance to ask questions of the troops. Many of the Marines have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Photos are posted on the FUMA Photo Gallery.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:08 AM
General News
FUMA Orienteering Team Competes at Championships
The FUMA orienteering team competed in two U.S. Orienteering Championships this weekend at Prince William Forest, in Northern Virginia. On Friday, 2 November the Quantico Orienteering Club hosted the US Sprint Championships. Medal ceremonies were held at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia. Dale Helm, Keller Hopkins, Josh Timmons, and Adam Welsh, as well as Middle School Cadets Bradford Baker and Adam Van Alstyne, won medals in their age-appropriate categories.
On Saturday and Sunday, 3 and 4 November, the cadets competed in a 2 day Classic distance events. Helm, Timmons, Welsh, and Baker again represented FUMA on the medal platform. We congratulate these cadets for a job well done.
Highlights provided by Maj. Carl Muench
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, November 5, 2007 01:52 PM
General News
Cross Country - Prep League Champs
The Cross Country team won the Prep League title on November 2nd with a score of 27. Second-place St. Christopher's scored a 62. Congratulations to the team and the coaches.
Overall FUMA finishers:
1 Haney, Jeremy 16:30.76
2 Simpson, Darren 16:42.17
4 Hayes, Patrick 17:03.59
9 Almekinders, Ivan 17:38.34
11 Haney, Caleb 17:49.39
17 Fraley, Ford 18:12.69
21 Gudeman, David 18:23.54
27 Stephens, Chris 18:56.12
34 Green, Alex 19:15.08
51 Gudeman, Calvin 20:20.34
53 Estes, Richard 20:25.23
54 Edell, Justin 20:25.91
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, November 5, 2007 09:17 AM
Athletics
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