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News Archive: April 2008
Baseball Games Postponed for April 29th
The Prep, Junior Prep and Middle School baseball games scheduled for today have been postponed. They have been rescheduled as follows:
Middle School baseball at Collegiate on Thursday May 1st at 4:00pm.
Prep baseball Friday May 2nd at Woodberry Forest two games beginning at 2:00pm.
Jr. Prep baseball Friday 2nd at Fork Union two games beginning at 2:00pm.
Golf, Tennis, and Lacrosse are as scheduled.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:51 AM
Athletics
Cadets Become Certified PADI SCUBA Divers
The following cadets passed the requirements to become certified PADI SCUBA Divers:
Keith Andrews
Peter Fletcher
Robert Keller-Hopkins
Robert Hart
Charlie Williamson
Photos of the scuba program's recent events can be found on the FUMA Photo Gallery.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 29, 2008 09:00 AM
Athletics
Prep Doubleheader Against Christchurch
The Blue Devils traveled to Christchurch on Thursday, April 24th for a doubleheader that they split winning the first game 15 to 0, but lost the second 10 to 7. In the first game, FUMA batters pounded out 14 hits while scoring 15 runs.
John Malley (3 for 3, double), Josh Brown (2 for 3, 2 doubles) and Sean Sweeney (2 for 4, 2 doubles) led the way as the Blue Devils had 7 doubles in all. Pitcher, Jay Billingsley only gave up 3 hits as the defense was perfect in his support. The second game was a complete reversal from the first game as the Blue Devils only gave up 3 hits but committed six errors. Cole Herod (2 for 3, double and a home run) and Sean Sweeney (1 for 3, home run) helped FUMA claw back to within three runs but we couldn't quite make up the gap.
Courtesy of Coach Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, April 25, 2008 08:41 AM
Athletics
Waverly Washington Recognized by National Football Foundation
Article from Charlottesville's Daily Progress, April 25, 2008
Fork Union Military Academy's Waverly Washington was one of 16 Central Virginia high school football players recognized this past Sunday by the Commonwealth Chapter of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame at its 10th annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet.
Washington, a captain and two-way starter at wide receiver and defensive back at Fork Union, earned All Prep honors on both offense and defense and was named a VISAA Division I all-state second team on offense. He was a second team All-Central Virginia pick on defense.
In addition, Washington has excelled in the classroom at FUMA, and has made only one grade below an A during two years at the school.
Washington was one of seven athletes at the banquet named a scholarship recipient.
Other players included Michael Callahan (James River-Midlothian), Dante Cook (Stafford), Chris Daly (Collegiate), George Garner (Benedictine), Jabrel Mines (Caroline) and Cameron Murray (Deep Run).
Washington, who is also a member of the track team at Fork Union, plans to attend West Point Prep School and then the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He plans to play football and walk on in basketball.
For more information see Preps Plus in the Daily Progress
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, April 25, 2008 08:32 AM
Athletics
Prep Baseball will Play Doubleheader on April 24th
Prep Baseball will now play a doubleheader at Christchurch beginning tomorrow, April 24th, at 2:30 p.m.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 03:45 PM
Athletics
Jr. Prep Baseball to play in Fork Union on April 24th
Jr. Prep baseball will play STAB at Fork Union at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 24th.
This change was made as a result of all the rain-outs earlier in the season.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:40 AM
Athletics
Tennis Cancelled for April 22nd
The tennis match scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd has been cancelled.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:28 AM
Athletics
Orienteering Travels to Rochester, NY
The team had a very good weekend and made excellent progress with this competition.
Friday the team traveled 10 hours to Rochester, NY and in the evening held study hall. This was necessary because we were going to miss the study period on Sunday evening due to the return trip. The hotel obliged us by allowing our cadets to use their breakfast room for our study hall. Thus, we had a period of supervised study (as we always do). Even away our cadets are following their normal routine.
Saturday was much warmer than expected as temperatures were in the 80's. The morning was the Middle Distance Championships. FUMA did well going up against their peers and three FUMA runners placed. Adam Welsh and Jon Snyder obtained a silver and gold, respectively, in the 17-18 year old bracket. Brad Baker garnered a silver in the 13-14 year old age bracket. John Delekto just missed a medal with a 4th place finish.
After a light lunch, cadets competed in the sprint competition. Two competitions on such a hot day was grueling, but well worth the training value. Cadets were able to apply what they learned immediately.
Once finished with the competition, we were able to enjoy some of the natural beauty of the area. Letchworth Park is one of the best kept secrets of New York State. It contains a deep gorge with three substantial waterfalls. If you think that all of youth are jaded in our computer age, you should have heard the "oohs" and "ahs" as we first drove along the gorge, and then stopped to walk and look at the scenery.
Needless to say the cadets were pretty tired by the time we got on the bus to drive to our motel. We went to the mall to get some supper, and then went to see the movie, Expelled, (a thought provoking documentary about the debate in the scientific world regarding Intelligent Design).
Sunday we competed in the US Relay championships. This was a lot of fun as the course setter put a few controls in the middle of a field so we could cheer on our teammates. Unfortunately for this one, we were competing against some of the top adult teams from the Eastern US and Canada, as well as the Military Academy at West Point. We came in dead last. Yet, as a coach, this may have been one of the most gratifying events for me. On our first team, 3 of the 4 boys were running courses above their age level. On the second team, two brand new orienteers went on courses that were well beyond their knowledge and experience and there were no complaints. The eagerness of the boys was equaled only by their perseverance as they moved through intricate, technical terrain. I was proud of their grit and focus. For photos of the event go to the FUMA Photo Gallery.
Courtesy of Coach Carl Muench
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 09:08 AM
Athletics
Military Ball this Weekend April 26th
This year's Military Ball theme is a Black & White Affair. The cost is $50 per couple and will be taken out of the cadets’ allowance accounts. The cost includes admission into the Ball, corsage, and keepsake gifts for the cadet and his date. There will be no charge for the parents.
For more information check out the link under Parents Resources & Networking or contact the Commandant's Department if you have any other specific questions.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 21, 2008 04:05 PM
General News
Baseball Cancelled for April 22nd
Middle School and PRep baseball games for April 22nd have been postponed due to the weather conditions.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 21, 2008 10:02 AM
Athletics
No break for FUMA against St. Chris this week
The pitching for Saint Christopher shut down the Blue Devils twice this week. On Tuesday, FUMA lost 8 to 1 and then being blanked out at Saint Chris in Richmond on Thursday 10 to 0. The pitchers for Saint Christopher bedeviled the FUMA hitters allowing only 5 hits in the two games. FUMA had a chance to score in the second game when Ryan Nolan doubled in the first but were unable capitalize on it. Cole Herod was also one for two, hitting the ball hard in his first at bat but was robbed of a single on a nice play by the pitcher.
Courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, April 18, 2008 01:03 PM
Athletics
Lacrosse Postponed for Friday, April 18th
The Lacrosse game scheduled for Friday against Norfolk Academy has been postponed.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 02:00 PM
Athletics
Middle School Closing Exercises
To all parents, family and friends of Middle School cadets please refer to the following schedule of events for their closing exercises and May 21st and May 22nd:
Wednesday, May 21st
11:30 AM - Picnic-style lunch for all cadets, families, and faculty in the Estes Dining Hall
1:15 PM - Dillard Guard performance on the Parade Grounds
2:00 PM - Graduation Parade, including the awarding of the Wicker Memorial Military Competition Award to the Winning Company
4:30 PM - Reception for all cadets, families, and faculty at Careby Hall, the home of Lt. Gen. and Mrs. Jackson. Faculty, parents, and cadets will walk to Careby Hall along Rt. 15. A shuttle bus will be available.
7:00 PM - Awards Night Program in the Wicker Chapel, followed by a reception in the dining hall.
Thursday, May 22nd
10:30 AM - Middle School Graduation in the Wicker Chapel. Attendance by the entire Corps of Cadets is required. The 2007-2008 school session will officially end at the close of this ceremony. Cadets will not be allowed to load belongings into their cars until after the ceremony.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 14, 2008 03:52 PM
Announcements
Prep Baseball vs. Collegiate on Friday, April 11th
The Blue Devils lost to Collegiate 7-2 on Friday, April 11. Fork Union played a much better game than the one on Tuesday especially in the field but suffered a lack of timely hitting. The Blue Devils had seven hits but were unable to put them all together. Andrew Stout was three for four with a homerun and Jay Billingsley was 2 for 4. Sean Sweeney (3-2) started the game, going into the fifth inning before Cole Herod replaced him. Saint Chris will visit FUMA on Tuesday, April 14 as the Blue Devils hope to get back to their winning ways.
Courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 14, 2008 03:39 PM
Athletics
The Isaacs present special Mothers' Day Concert at FUMA
The Isaacs will be presenting a special Mother's Day concert in Wicker Chapel on the campus of Fork Union Military Academy at 4:00pm, Sunday, May 11, 2008.
The concert is free and open to the public.
The Isaacs are a family group that has traveled for over 30 years, and are based out of Nashville, TN. They have a unique style that marries bluegrass harmonies and instrumentation with modern southern gospel lyrics. Their musical influences emerge from all genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, contemporary acoustic and southern gospel.
They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel throughout the year performing nationally.
The Isaacs' most recent album can be sampled on their web site here -- www.theisaacs.com.
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Monday, April 14, 2008 11:28 AM
Announcements
Blue Devils lose to Collegiate in Prep Baseball
The Blue Devils had another tough outing as they lost to Collegiate 6 to 0 at Collegiate. Collegiate's pitcher L. Jung (signed with the University of Richmond) pitched a 4 hitter and was in trouble in both the fifth and sixth innings as the Blue Devils loaded the bases but were unable to push any runs across the plate. Drew Stout had a rough start over the first three innings but settled down and pitched very well the rest of the way besides adding a double in his last at bat. John Malley went 1 for 3 as did Sean Sweeney.
Courtesy of Coach Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 14, 2008 11:25 AM
Athletics
FUMA vs. Miller School - Prep Baseball
The Prep baseball team came from behind against The Miller School, scoring a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to move ahead 3 to 2 and win the ball game. Pitcher, Jay Billingsley went the distance picking up his second win while giving up only 2 runs. The Blue Devil defense played well giving up only one error and making several outstanding plays in the field. The winning run was scored by Andrew Stout who singled, went to second on a wild pitch, moved to third on a fielders choice and scored on an errant throw by The Miller School catcher.
Courtesy of Coach Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 14, 2008 11:24 AM
Athletics
FUMA Lax Stops Mavericks
The FUMA lacrosse team brought home a victory over Miller School, holding off a late Miller comeback attempt to win 11-5. This was Coach Eldridge's victory number one in his first year as head coach of the team.
Full story in the Daily Progress:
Eldridge gets first win as Blue Devils stop Mavericks
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Friday, April 11, 2008 09:16 AM
Athletics
MS Baseball will play today - April 8th
MS Baseball will play today, April 8th, against Collegiate at the Goochland Field. The game will begin at 4:00 p.m.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 10:34 AM
Athletics
Prep Baseball Rescheduled for April 9th
The Prep Baseball game scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th has been postponed until Wednesday, April 9th at 4:00 p.m. in Fork Union, VA.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 7, 2008 02:12 PM
Athletics
Prep Baseball - Covenant defeats FUMA
In a game in which both teams had five errors, the Covenant School scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to defeat FUMA at Covenant by the score of 9 to 8. FUMA struck early gaining a 7 to 2 lead after four innings, but watched it slowly evaporate over the last three innings. Sean Sweeney pitched five strong innings and had a good day at the plate (3 for 4 and a double), but inconsistency ruled and the Blue Devils were defeated.
Highlights courtesy of Mike Hooper
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 7, 2008 12:26 PM
Athletics
Junior Prep Lacrosse
The Jr. Prep lacrosse team beat Covenant 3 to 5 on Saturday. Goal scorers for FUMA included Tanner Stack, 2; Kevin Gunther, 1; Larry Reynolds, 1 and Soloman Zewdie, 1. Goalie Grant Smith held Covenant to just 3 goals.
Highlights courtesy John DeVault
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, April 7, 2008 11:02 AM
Athletics
Jr. Prep Postponed for April 7th
The Jr. prep baseball game scheduled for today, Monday, April 7th, against Collegiate has been postponed.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, April 4, 2008 08:56 AM
Athletics
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