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The Silent Auction will open from 12:30 to 2:30 on May 11th for families on campus. There are several items remaining from Alumni Weekend including gift baskets, furniture and jewelry.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 03:15 PM
Announcements
Important Announcement
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
Important Announcement
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.
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"The Isaacs present special Mothers' Day Concert at FUMA"
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Monday, April 14, 2008 11:28 AM
Announcements
Important Announcement
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)
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"Upper School Awards Night & Graduation Exercises"
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Thursday, March 27, 2008 01:57 PM
Announcements
In the news . . .
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
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
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
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.
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"Waverly Washington Recognized by National Football Foundation"
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Friday, April 25, 2008 08:32 AM
Athletics
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 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
The tennis match scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd has been cancelled.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 11:28 AM
Athletics
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.
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"Orienteering Travels to Rochester, NY"
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 09:08 AM
Athletics
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
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
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
The Lacrosse game scheduled for Friday against Norfolk Academy has been postponed.
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 02:00 PM
Athletics
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 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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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).
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"Blue Devils Beat the Bulldogs in a Double Header"
Posted by Elizabeth Liles, Monday, March 31, 2008 08:48 AM
Athletics
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
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
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
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
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.
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"Meilinger: Return of the Big Man on Campus"
Posted by CPT Dan Thompson, Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:41 PM
Alumni
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
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
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
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