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News Archive: March 2008
Blue Devils Beat the Bulldogs in a Double Header
The Blue Devils swept a double header to open their season at home beating the Bulldogs of Norfolk Academy 14-4 in the first game and 10-4 in the second. In both games the Blue Devils gave up runs in the first inning but came back to regain the lead in their half of the inning. Sean Sweeney (3 walks and 5 strikeouts) upped his record to 3-0 by winning the first game and Jay Billingsley picked up the win in the second game. Sweeney was supported by Mark Royer (3 for 3, 2 doubles, 4 RBI), Ryan Nolan (4 for 4, 2RBI), Cole Herod (2 for 3), John Malley (2 for 3, double) and Andrew Stout (2 for 3 and scored 3 runs).
The Blue Devils defense stood tall behind Sweeney and Billingsley as they only committed one error during game one. Jay Billingsley (1 walk and 1 strikeout) started the second game and went 3 innings before being replaced by Andrew Stout in the fourth inning and then Ron Berscak in the fifth. Josh Brown (2 for 3, homerun, 3 RBI), Ryan Nolan (2 for 2) and Mark Royer (2 for 2) had outstanding trips to the plate during the second game. Again the defense played well helping the Blue Devils pick up their second win of the day.
Highlights courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, March 31, 2008 08:48 AM
Athletics
Spring Sports Pictures - April 9th
Lifetouch Studios will be on campus on Wednesday, April 9th to take the group pictures for Spring Sports. Please make sure cadets have prepaid order forms ready if they would like to purchase these team photos.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, March 31, 2008 08:44 AM
General News
Prep Baseball Shuts Out Blue Ridge
The Prep baseball team beat Blue Ridge 11-0 in 5 innings. The Blue Devils scored 8 runs in the 2nd inning and added 2 in the 4th inning, and then another run in the 5th inning to finish the game by the mercy rule. The team pounded out 8 hits with 3 doubles, and 6 stolen bases. Ron Berscak (2 for 3,3 RBI), Drew Stout (2 for 3, 2 RBI), and Mark Royer (1 for 2, 2 runs scored) helped lead the team at the plate. Sean Sweeney, Drew Stout, Jay Billingsley, and Cole Herod pitched to hold the Barons to just 4 hits and no runs while striking out six hitters. For more on the game check out the Daily Progress.
The team is now 2-0 overall, and the coaches look to improve their record as the Blue Devils take on Norfolk Academy in a double header on Saturday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m..
Compliments of Ben Paris
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, March 28, 2008 01:26 PM
Athletics
Upper School Awards Night & Graduation Exercises
The Upper School Academic Department, along with the faculty and staff of Fork Union Military Academy would like to welcome you to the closing exercises of the 2007-2008 school year. 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 - 23 May 2008
Review and Final Exams - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Senior/Postgraduate Final Parade - 2:30 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 - 24 May 2008
Baccalaureate - 7:00 AM
Wicker Chapel
Upper School Graduation - 10:30 AM
Parade Field
(Inclement weather - Estes Athletic Center)
It is requested that pets not be brought on campus during the closing activities.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, March 27, 2008 01:57 PM
Announcements
Cody Wright in NoVa West Spotlight
Senior Cody Wright was recently recognized by NoVa West Lacrosse as their Spotlight player. Cody will play both lacrosse and football for division III Adrian College in Michigan. Crusaders Coach Brendan Hayes stated that "Cody is quite possibly the hardest working Crusader we have ever seen. In Cody's two years with the Crusaders he has played midfield, defensive midfield, long stick middie and close defense. Cody has always been willing to do whatever it takes and that flexibility will make a coaches favorite."
To find out more NoVa West Lacrosse go to their website at www.novawestlax.com
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 03:06 PM
Athletics
Tennis team hosts OC High School for scrimmage
The tennis team scrimmaged Orange County High School on Wednesday, March 12th at the FUMA courts. The matches were very competitive with Billy Boykin, Charles Kastroll, Woo Im, Hang Ki Chae, Jordan Glenn, and Perry Williams recording singles victories. Chae and David Lee also won in doubles. The team has had good practice sessions and looks forward to the regular season beginning after spring break.
Courtesy of Bob Miller
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, March 17, 2008 01:26 PM
Athletics
Meilinger: Return of the Big Man on Campus
The legendary Steve Meilinger (FUMA '50) returned to the Fork Union campus once again, this time bringing his wife Eileen, and friends Abe and Marian Rabnier. Meilinger was a football star at FUMA and then at Kentucky where he played for Coach Bear Bryant. Meilinger was FUMA's first ever NFL First Round Draft Pick, playing for the Washington Redskins and then for the Green Bay Packers where he was a tight end for famed Packer QB Bart Starr.
Meilinger is a regular participant in FUMA's annual Hall of Fame PG / Celebrity Golf Tournament in the summer and maintains close ties with the Academy.
Known affectionately as the "One Man Band" at Kentucky, Meilinger could (and did!) play a number of positions on Bear Bryant's great football team. In fact, a student publication during his time there even published a photo of the band, claiming that Meilinger played in the band during the football halftime shows as well.
Meilinger was selected by the Washington Redskins during the First Round of the 1954 NFL Draft but waited until he fulfilled his military service obligation before joining the team. He was later traded to the Green Bay Packers and saw the arrival in Green Bay of the young coach Vince Lombardi. Injury ultimately cut short his playing career, but after a stint with the Dallas Cowboys and Coach Tom Landry, Steve Meilinger could claim a special distinction that few players could: he played under the three foremost legendary coaches in the game of football -- Bear Bryant, Vince Lombardi, and Tom Landry.
Following his playing days, Meilinger served a full career as a United States Marshall.
Steve Meilinger and his wife Eileen are flanked on either side by friends Abe Rabnier and his wife Marian Rabnier.
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:41 PM
Alumni
Prep Baseball wins against Hargrave
In the opening game of the season, the Blue Devils of Fork Union behind good pitching by Sean Sweeney (1-0) and Andrew Stout posted a 4-0 win over the Tigers of Hargrave Military Academy. Offensively, the Blue Devils were lead by John Malley, Cole Herod and Jay Billingsley who were a combined 7 for 11. Defensively the outfield duo of Jay Billingsley and Ron Berscak had a busy day with catcher Ryan Nolan picking off two runners trying to steal third. Drew Stout was very effective in relief for Sweeney as he did not allow any hits in the last three innings while recording 4 strikeouts.
Highlights courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, March 13, 2008 08:47 AM
Athletics
Orienteering Takes Third Place
The FUMA Orienteering Team traveled to Athens, TX, and claimed third place at the National Interscholastic Orienteering Championships. Senior and team Captain, Dale Helm, led the charge, finishing 5th. Josh Timmons and Jon Snyder also added finishes in the top ten of all the boys at the meet. The team, though inexperienced, conquered some of the best teams from across the nation including the states of Washington, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. At the JV Level, John Delekto finished 9th of 82 competitors in his first Interscholastic experience.
Courtesy of Carl Muench
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, March 11, 2008 01:41 PM
Athletics
Online Cadet Store Now Open for Business
After months of planning and patience FUMA's Online Cadet Store is now open for business. The Cadet Store is managed by a company called Awards.com. This company has provided logo'd merchandise since its launch in 1999. Awards.com has become the leader in providing recognition and promotional products on the Internet today. The company is backed by the experience and relationships of more than 40 years in the industry. Please check out the new online store at http://www.forkunioncadetstore.com/index.html as you get ready for upcoming events at FUMA such as alumni weekend and graduation. Happy Shopping!
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:06 PM
General News
Lacrosse Wins Scrimmage
The lacrosse team played its first and only scrimmage this season against Edison High School winning with a score of 8 to 7. MVP of the game was Nathan Crafford who scored 3 goals. Kyle Feathers scored 2; Jake Hamilton, 1; Robert Clagett, 1; Haden Yonce, 1. FUMA was behind by three points in the third quarter, but surged ahead in the remaining minutes of the fourth to pull ahead.
Courtesy of CPT Houston Eldridge
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, March 10, 2008 09:11 AM
Athletics
FUMA Supports Special Olympics
Fork Union Military Academy faculty, staff and cadets are teaming up this year with the Fluvanna County Sherriff's Department to help raise funds for Special Olympics. They will be participating in a Torch Run on Friday, June 6, 2008 which will be a nine mile stretch from Albemarle County to Louisa County. The cadets and staff have already started planning for the event. Bev Hanlin, Community Service Coordinator, is selling t-shirts to anyone interested in participating in the run. They are $12 each or 2 for $20. These funds will help support the team as they gather together to support the Special Olympics.
Friday, March 14th will be Special Olympics Day at FUMA. Students, faculty and staff who purchase shirts will wear them in the annual Corps Run before going home on spring leave. The ladies of FUMA will wear them to work on Friday in support of the event. We are proud to be a part of this very special organization.
Anyone interested in purchasing a t-shirt or participating in the run can contact Mrs. Hanlin at 434-842-4211 or email hanlinb@fuma.org. Checks can be made payable to Community Service.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, March 7, 2008 11:26 AM
General News
Prep Baseball wins Scrimmage
The prep baseball started off the year with a scrimmage against Buckingham High School on Tuesday night, March 4th. The game was called after 5 innings due to darkness setting in, but the FUMA Blue Devils took the win at 2-1. Pitchers that evening were Sweeney, Stout, and Berscak. Catchers were Nolan and Clements. Standouts during the game included Cole Herod at 1 for 3, single stolen base and scored a run. Mark Royer 1 for 2, double and 1 RB and John Miley, walk stolen base and scored a run. It was a good way to start the season and the Blue Devils will take on Hargrave Military Academy, Tuesday March 11th in Chatham, VA.
Highlights courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:46 AM
Athletics
Members of Debate Team invited to State Tournament
Six members of this year's Debate Team were invited to compete at the State Tournament of the Virginia Catholic Forensic League on Saturday, March 1st. The cadets were Justin Gootee (Declamation), Jake Hargrove (Original Oratory), Jonathan Blair (Public Forum Debate), Lucas Garrison (Public Forum Debate), Alex Lee (Public Forum Debate), and Robert Rich (Public Forum Debate). Jake Hargrove advanced to final round and won the sixth place trophy in Original Oratory.
Congratulations to all members of the Debate Team who competed this year, and especially to Jake for his win at States.
Courtesy of Ginger Welch
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:24 AM
General News
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