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Mrs. Lynn Armstrong
Department: Library
Head Librarian
Education:
B.S., Tennessee Technological University;
M.L.S., Vanderbilt University (Peabody Library School)
Started at FUMA: 2001
Voicemail: 434-842-4216
Email: armstrol@fuma.org
Mrs. Armstrong is committed to supporting curricular needs of all faculty and students and providing a solid research base for the FUMA community. She energetically endeavors to connect library users with the information they need and works to instill a love for reading and learning, as well as a respect for differing beliefs and viewpoints.
COL Fletcher Arritt
Department: Upper School Faculty
Biology
PG Basketball, Head Coach
Education:
B.A. & M.Ed., University of Virginia
Started at FUMA: 1966
FUMA Alumnus
Voicemail: 434-842-4290
Email: arrittf@fuma.org
Coach Fletcher Arritt has dedicated his life to Fork Union Military Academy as an athlete, teacher and coach. He came as a postgraduate player in 1958 to FUMA and earned a scholarship to UVA. He has led the PG basketball team to victory in over 75% of their games during his time at the Academy. More than 150 Division I basketball players have come out of his program, and a number of his players have made it to the NBA and other professional leagues. He heads up the Summer Basketball Camp in Fork Union each year and has become a legend among his students and players.
CPT Frank Arritt
Department: Upper School Faculty
US Government, World History and Economics
PG Football
Education:
BS, Arkansas State, 2005
Started at FUMA: 2005
FUMA Alumnus
Voicemail: 434-842-4278
Email: arrittfl@fuma.org
Mrs. Laurie Baker
Department: Business Office
HR & Payroll Coordinator
Education:
B.B.A., James Madison University
Started at FUMA: 2010
Voicemail: 434/842-4331
Email: bakerl@fuma.org
Mrs. Baker works in the Business Office as the HR and Payroll Coordinator. Her degree from JMU was in Hotel Restaurant Management. After working for hotels and restaurants, and owning a restaurant with her husband, she concentrated on the finance and human resources side of business. She also spent 9 years working at the UVA Health System.
Barber Shop
Department: Auxiliary Services
Voicemail: 434-842-4303
CPT James Benson
Department: Chaplain's Office
Upper School Chaplain
Education:
Assoc. of Arts, University of Florida; B.S., Florida International University; Master of Divinity, Baptist Theological Seminary-Richmond
Started at FUMA: 2005
Voicemail: 434-842-4213
Email: bensonj@fuma.org
Prior to being named Upper School Chaplain,CPT Benson taught Spanish in the Middle School while serving as pastor of a church in Buckingham County. He also has a background in computer work and is fluent in Spanish. CPT Benson resides in Fork Union with his wife and two children.
CPT Brooks Berry
Department: Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
PG Basketball
Education:
B.S., Science-Sport Management/Physical Education;
West Virginia University
Started at FUMA: 2001
FUMA Alumnus
Voicemail: 434-842-4206
Email: berryb@fuma.org
In addition to his role in the Admissions Department, CPT Berry is an assistant coach with the Postgraduate Basketball Program. Prior to assuming the roles with admissions and PG Basketball, Captain Berry worked in the Guidance Department and was the head Prep Basketball Coach from 2001-2003. CPT Berry also served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern University, worked in the Athletic Department at Virginia Commonwealth University and has done radio and television broadcasting for the Citadel and Mid-Atlantic Sport Networks. CPT Berry was a graduate of Fork Union Military Academy in 1997 and resides in Louisa, VA with his wife and 2 children.
Mr. Dennis Bessette
Department: Maintenance
Director of Maintenance & Grounds
Started at FUMA: 2008
Voicemail: 434-842-4342
Email: bessettd@fuma.org
MAJ Bill Blanchetti
Department: Middle School
Middle School Commandant
Summer School Administrator/Assistant
Education:
B.A., Jamestown State College
Started at FUMA: 1985
Voicemail: 434-842-4262
Email: blanchetti@fuma.org
MAJ William Blanchetti began his career at FUMA in 1985 as a History teacher at the Middle School prior to his position as Commandant. He also taught previously at the Blue Ridge School. He has four children - two sons that are FUMA graduates.
CPT Brian Bodine
Department: Upper School Faculty
Mathematics
Assistant Football & NCAA Compliance Officer
Education:
B.S., Trenton State College; B.B.A. & M.B.A., James Madison University
Started at FUMA: 2004
Voicemail: 434-842-4434
Email: bodineb@fuma.org
CPT Bodine resides in Scottsville, Virginia with his wife, Gail. His son, Russell, is a graduate of FUMA Class of 2010. He also has one daughter. In his spare time CPT Bodine enjoys farming, hunting and fishing.