May. 22, 2025
Fork Union Military Academy honored its undergraduates during the annual Undergraduate Awards Ceremony held Wednesday evening in Wicker Chapel. More than 20 awards were presented, including scholarships, special recognitions, and the announcement of Dean’s List and President’s List honorees. The evening celebrated the academic achievement, leadership, and character of our cadets. Congratulations to all award […]...
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Fork Union Military Academy honored its undergraduates during the annual Undergraduate Awards Ceremony held Wednesday evening in Wicker Chapel.

More than 20 awards were presented, including scholarships, special recognitions, and the announcement of Dean’s List and President’s List honorees. The evening celebrated the academic achievement, leadership, and character of our cadets.

Congratulations to all award recipients!

Jones Physics Award:
Andres Olalla Casas

Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in physics.

E.J. Snead Algebra Award:
Zhichen Xie

Awarded to the cadet with the highest academic average in Algebra I & Algebra II.

A.J. Cox Geometry Award:
Kebron Zulla

Awarded to a 9th or 10th grade cadet with the highest average in Geometry. 

Justin Edell Math Award:
Nicholas Coleman 

Awarded to a rising senior with the best overall math scores while attending the Academy.

Beatty Chemistry Award:
Zhichen Xie

Awarded to the undergraduate who has the highest academic average in Chemistry. 

MacDougall Environmental Science Award:
Ngo Thien Minh Ta

Awarded to the freshman who has the highest academic average in Environmental Science.  

Arritt Biology Award:
Kebron Zulla

Awarded to the 9th or 10th grade cadet with the highest academic average in Biology. 

Andrew R. Dodge Meritorious Scholarship:
Joshua Preston

Awarded to the undergraduate who won the essay competition endowed by Andrew R. Dodge. To read more about this scholarship, click here.

H.R. Kelly Foreign Language Award – Spanish:
Robert Callahan

Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in Spanish.  

H.R. Kelly Foreign Language Award – German:
Christian Mukhisa 

Awarded to the cadet who has the highest academic average in German.  

Edgerton Music Award:
Francisco Duarte

Awarded to the cadet who shows ability to guide and teach their fellow bandsmen.  

LaZizza Most Efficient Band Member:
Christian Mukhisa

This scholarship is given to the cadet who has given countless hours to improving themselves and those around them.  

Charles Goodall Snead Award:
Elijah Hunt

Awarded to the rising senior who demonstrates leadership in cadet life, participates in at least two prep sports and must be a boarding student.  

Gus Lacy Spirit and Character Award:
Colton Childers

Awarded to the rising senior who distinguished himself as exemplifying the highest level of intellectual, moral, and ethical qualities to his fellow cadets.  

Greenbrier Award:
Val Kelestyn 

Awarded to the rising senior who will represent the Greenbrier Military Academy so that the Greenbrier spirit will live on throughout the Corps of Cadets.  

E.H. Lacy Seniority in Attendance Award:
Ellis Roberts

Awarded to the rising senior who has been in the most continued attendance at the Academy.  

K.T. Whitescarver Marine Award:
George Monroe

Awarded to a cadet who embodies the tributes of COL Whitescarver.  

Barker Retan Rifles Award:
Colton Arsenault

Awarded to the most outstanding freshman in Retan Rifles.  

Excellence in Spiritual Formation Award:
Nicholas Coleman

Awarded to the cadet who excels as being a cadet chaplain.  

COL Fred Hoffman Quartermaster Award:
Gabriel Keener

Awarded to the cadet who exemplifies the excellence in working with the Quartermaster.  

Craig Moon Scholarship:
George Monroe

Awarded to cadets who show leadership, integrity, and humility. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.

Class of 1954 Scholarship:
Hebaloy Baranyema II, Illia Komina, (not pictured: Austin Hayes, Ethan Guo, Christopher Zhang)

Awarded to cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership among the Corps of Cadets. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.

Class of 1955 Scholarship:
Sequan Wiley

Awarded to cadets who demonstrate good standing among the Corps of Cadets. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.

Whitman B. Wiatt Scholarship:
Ellis Roberts

Awarded to a young man who demonstrates integrity, leadership, and kindness among the Corps of Cadets. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.

Hamby Award:
Isaac Weathersbee

Awarded to a young man who has the greatest improvement in attitude and or self-esteem since arriving to the Academy.

Scott A. Feathers Day Student Scholarship:
Preston Inman

Awarded to a rising 9th grade student who loves the Academy. This scholarship is $1,000 towards next year's tuition.

College of William & Mary Leadership Award:
Nicholas Coleman

Awarded from the College to a cadet who embodies all the qualities of good leadership. This award was paired with the book "A Passion of Leadership" by Robert M. Gates.

The Minuteman Award - Sons of the American Revolution: Taylor Williams

Awarded from the Sons of the American Revolution and is presented to a cadet for his distinguished service to the Academy.

The Military Order of the World Wars Award:
Andres Olalla Casas

Awarded for excellence in scholarship, military bearing, and leadership at the Academy.

The Scottish Rite JROTC Award:
Wesley Braman

Awarded for excellence in scholarship and leadership at the Academy.

Staff Member of the Year:
Alex Grant

COL Grant '04 is the Director of Operations and have been associated with the Academy since the fall of 2000.

Coach of the Year:
Chris Panos

Coach Panos led the inaugural PG lacrosse team to an impressive 17-10-2 record.

Cadet Leader of the Year:
Andres Olalla Casas

Cadet of the Year:
Jonah Brown

TAC of the Year:
Zachary Harris (Bravo)

Cadet Company of the Year: 

Bravo Company | Ian Egbert & CPT Zachary Harris

Congratulations to all the recipients of the 2025 Undergraduate Awards! To view the full photo gallery, please click here.

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