The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions office will be open for visits and interviews this week Monday-Saturday. Call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
We are currently accepting applications for February entry, summer school 2017, and the fall of 2017.
Our next off campus events will be on Saturday February 11 as we visit Fairfax VA and Richmond VA. See our Admissions Fairs & Open Houses page for information on these, and all, admissions events.
Brennon Garrison (left) and Aaron Pace make their college commitments at Signing Day ceremony at Fork Union Military Academy
Two senior captains of the prep football team at Fork Union Military Academy, both members of the offensive line, today announced their commitments to college football programs during a National Signing Day ceremony held in the Estes Athletic Center.
Brennon Garrison, a senior at Fork Union Military Academy, today announced his commitment to play football for Virginia Tech this coming season. Garrison, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound center who was named to the VISAA All-State Second Team Offense, will join the Hokies as a preferred walk-on. Garrison is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Garrison III of Orange, Virginia and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since 2013 when he entered as a 9th grader. He holds the rank of Major in the Corps of Cadets and is the Adjutant on the Academy's Battalion Staff. Garrison had been accepted to both Virginia Tech and West Virginia University, and had received scholarship offers to play football at Stetson University and Elizabeth City State.
Fork Union Military Academy senior Aaron Pace announced his intention to play his college football for Averett University next season. Pace, the son of Aaron and Wanda Pace of Scottsville, Virginia, has attended Fork Union since his sophomore year, and this year the senior offensive lineman was named a captain of the football team. Pace was accepted to both Averett University and Liberty University, but decided to commit to the Danville school based on his relationship with the coaching staff there, built over the years since he'd participated in a prospect camp after his sophomore year.
If you clip and mail in box tops from your grocery items, you can help Fork Union Military Academy earn up to $20,000 in cash to support our programs as part of our Box Tops for Education fund drive. It is easy to participate. Simply buy your grocery and household items such as cereal, frozen foods, office supplies, paper products, and more. Then look for and clip the Box Tops for Education from participating brands and send them in to our school's coordinator at the address below by February 20, 2017:
Fork Union Military Academy
Mrs. Jamie Krogh
PO BOX 278
Fork Union, VA 23055
Mrs. Krogh will package up all of the box tops we receive and turn them in to the Box Tops for Education program who will then write a check to Fork Union Military Academy for $0.10 for each box top submitted, up to a maximum grant of $20,000 (if we are able to turn in 200,000 individual box tops).
The deadline for getting your box tops to us is February 20, 2017.
The Box Tops for Education program was created in 1996 by General Mills to help support schools and the program has expanded across the country and to a wide selection of products. In 2006, non-food brands began to participate such as Kleenex, Ziploc, Hefty, and Scott. To date, schools across the nation have earned over $719 million through this program.
For more information on the Box Tops for Education program, visit their website at:
http://www.boxtops4education.com
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Monday, February 6 |
Winter Break - No Classes. |
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Tuesday, February 7
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release time (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
| Wednesday, February 8 |
BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Thursday, February 9
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Friday, February 10
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BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 12:30 pm - Day Student Release time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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PENNIES FOR PATIENTS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. The FUMA Corps of Cadets are raising funds in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. Each company TAC Officer has a collection box for donations. The company that collects the most money at the end of the month wins a company party in the Social Center. |
| MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 |
WINTER LEAVE. NO CLASSES HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6. |
| FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 |
TERM 3 FINAL EXAM for Upper School cadets. Cadets will follow the exam schedule and will be released at 12:00 Noon after exams. MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE in the Social Center (NEW LOCATION), from 7-9 pm. Please invite young girls from the area in grades 7 and 8 to this event. Uniform for the dance is CLASS B WINTER (no hat). |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 |
LASER TAG on the Main Floor of Estes Athletic Center. Each company will enjoy 1 and 1/2 hours of laser tag fun. Day student cadets are encouraged to come during their company scheduled time (see below) and enjoy the event. Cadets are to wear their winter PT uniform. The schedule is as follows: 9:30 - 11:00 am Charlie Company 11 - 12:30 pm Bravo Company 1 - 2:30 pm Alpha & Delta Company 2:30 - 4 pm Echo Company (7th-9th) An entertainment company has been contracted for this event. The entertainment company representatives, the company TAC Officer and Mrs. Reese will be supervising the event. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
As a boarding school, we do not have snow days, nor do we adhere to other local school bulletins regarding closures or delays in the event of inclement weather. Day student cadets are expected to attend classes on inclement weather days, however, no one should be put at risk in order to make it to campus if conditions are unsafe.
Day Student cadets are welcome to stay in the barracks either prior to weather or after inclement weather has started. The Academy will provide bed sheets, pillowcase, and any meals during the cadet's stay, at no additional cost. If a cadet is staying in the barracks, he should bring a blanket, pillow, any necessary toiletries, a towel, and all uniform pieces needed during his stay (which include t-shirt, shorts and sweat suit). Day students staying in the barracks are expected to follow the same rules and regulations as the boarding students.
Day Student cadets needing room accommodations are to see their TAC Officer for a room assignment.
ABSENT NOTICES POLICY
If your son is sick and cannot attend school, we ask that you send an email to absent@fuma.org as soon as possible in the morning. All that need to know about his absence will be notified (Dean, Faculty, Infirmary, Commandant).
If he is out for more than 3 days, he will need to return with a doctor's excuse.
DOCTOR/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS POLICY
Medical, dental, and orthodontic appointments should be scheduled after class time. Routine appointments should be scheduled on school days off (certain Mondays throughout year) or during major lealves.
Any medical leave must first be directed to the academy Head Nurse in the Infirmary (infirmary@fuma.org or 434-842-4314). The request is then forwarded to the Deputy Commandant for approval. Any missed class time must be approved by the Academic Dean.
Day student parents are responsible for transportation to any appointments.
DAY STUDENT DRIVERS
Day students that drive to campus, must park near the outdoor basketball courts. Drivers ARE NOT allowed to move or park their vehicle in another location unless approved by Commandant's Department. Day students are not allowed to park in front of or behind Estes Athletic Center at any time. This can cause driving privileges to campus to be revoked by the Commandant's Department.
PARENTS DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP CADETS
Just as a reminder, the road around the Jacobson Hall building is now one way. Please enter from the first corner of the building (at Charlie Company) and follow around to the end. For the safety of ALL cadets, we ask that you form one line and DO NOT attempt to pass stopped vehicles to the left as cadets are bringing dropped off. When picking up cadets, if you would like to park -- please pull off to the side of the road.
For more information, contact Amy Reese, Activities Coordinator (reesea@fuma.org or 434-842-4238)
John Hilton, FUMA Class of 1960, passed away Thursday after suffering a recent fall. Hilton's health had been failing in recent years, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hilton also had shown symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the degenerative brain disease that has been making news in recent years for affecting former football players and other athletes who had suffered concussions during their playing careers. Hilton lived in Richmond with his wife Penny.
John Hilton came to Fork Union as a postgraduate cadet in 1959 after graduating from Hermitage High School in Richmond, Virginia. He played basketball, football and track and excelled in each to such an extend that he was named Fork Union Military Academy's Best All-Around Athlete for 1960. Hilton attended the University of Richmond on an athletic scholarship. He was one of the finest tight ends ever to play at University of Richmond and is eighth on Richmond's career receptions list with 87; ninth on the career yardage list with 1,289; and fourth in career touchdown receptions with 14. Hilton was selected All-State in 1961, 1962, and 1964, as well as All-Southern Conference in 1964. While at Richmond he participated in the Senior Bowl and the Blue-Gray All-Star classic. Hilton is a member of the University of Richmond's Hall of Fame.
After college, John was drafted by the Detroit Lions and spent nine years playing in the NFL - five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, one year with the Green Bay Packers and two years with the Detroit Lions. He had a split year with the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins during his career. In 1996 Hilton was voted the Most Valuable Offensive Player for the Pittsburgh Steelers after breaking a 25-year Steeler's record for tight ends by making 46 catches. Hilton's record for single season receptions by a Steelers tight end also stood for another 25 years. In 1970, Hilton was traded to the Green Bay Packers where he caught the last touchdown pass thrown by legendary quarterback Bart Starr.
After his playing days John spent seven years coaching the NFL including three with the Chicago Bears. His coaching career also included three years with the Washington Redskins and one with the Green Bay Packers.
In 1996, Hilton was inducted as a charter member of the Fork Union Military Academy Sports Hall of Fame, one of the first athletes to be inducted at the very first Sports Hall of Fame banquets. His bronze plaque hangs in the Estes Athletic Center. Hilton was also inducted into the Hermitage High School Hall of Fame, the University of Richmond Hall of Fame, and, in 2008, he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2006, with NFL Films on campus to produce an "NFL Films Presents" documentary on Fork Union Military Academy, a number of former Fork Union players who had played in the NFL were invited to Fork Union's football game versus rival Collegiate, then quarterbacked by Russell Wilson, currently of the Seattle Seahawks. John Hilton was one of Fork Union's NFL alumni to return for that game, and during a break between quarters, he was called to join then Academy President, LTG John Jackson, at the center of field and introduced to the crowd to a loud ovation.
John Hilton's most recent visit to Fork Union came during Alumni Weekend in May of 2010, when he marched across the parade deck for one last time as a member of the 50th Reunion Class of 1960 during the Alumni Day Parade, joining his classmates in remembering and honoring their days as young men on the very same football field that helped launch Hilton's dreams of success in the National Football League.
John Hilton (at left), FUMA Class of 1960, with longtime FUMA Commandant and Head Football Coach, the late COL "Red" Pulliam. Photo taken at Alumni BBQ in May 2010.
LTC Houston Eldridge, Commandant of Cadets for Fork Union Military Academy, this week announced a number of cadet promotions within the Corps of Cadets.
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Cadet Edmund Acevedo has been promoted to serve as Provost in the Corps of Cadets with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Cadet Acevedo is the son of Edmund and Tracy Acevedo of Midlothian, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since January 2015. The Provost is responsible for helping maintain and enforce military order and discipline within the Corps of Cadets. He is responsible for the administration and supervision of extra duty and disciplinary tours, ensuring that an accurate roll is taken and any personnel absent from required extra duty are reported to the appropriate TAC Officer. |
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Cadet Blake Bernstein has been promoted to serve as Provost in the Corps of Cadets with the rank of Second Lieutenant. Cadet Bernstein is the son of Charles and Susan Bernstein of Bethesda, Maryland. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2015. The Provost is responsible for helping maintain and enforce military order and discipline within the Corps of Cadets. He is responsible for the administration and supervision of extra duty and disciplinary tours, ensuring that an accurate roll is taken and any personnel absent from required extra duty are reported to the appropriate TAC Officer. |
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Cadet Quinn Martin Calahan has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Calahan is the son of Louis Calahan of Manassas, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet David Peirce Cammack has been promoted to serve as Provost in the Corps of Cadets with the rank of Captain. Cadet Cammack is the son of Edmund and Allison Cammack of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. The Provost is responsible for helping maintain and enforce military order and discipline within the Corps of Cadets. He is responsible for the administration and supervision of extra duty and disciplinary tours, ensuring that an accurate roll is taken and any personnel absent from required extra duty are reported to the appropriate TAC Officer. |
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Cadet Dalton Gray Clarke has been promoted to serve as Detail Sergeant in Bravo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Clarke is from Henrico, Virginia and the household of John and Melody Spivey. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. The Detail Sergeant serves as an assistant to the Platoon Sergeant and helps with supervising the various duties within the barracks such as cleaning and inspections. |
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Cadet Nicholas Tavilan DiGuilio has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet DiGuilio is the son of Ms. Susan DiGuilio of Rhoadesville, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet John Trajan Graves-Marchand has been promoted to serve as Assistant First Sergeant in Bravo Company with the rank of Master Sergeant. Cadet Graves-Marchand is the son of Ms. Djenane Marchand of Arlington, Virginia. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. The Assistant to First Sergeant assists the First Sergeant of the company, consisting of approximately 100 cadets, in managing company activities and exercises general supervision over cadets. He assists with guidance to cadets on matters of leadership, military courtesy, personal appearance, and self discipline. He assists in supervising cadet care and upkeep of the barracks. He assists with leaves and other absences from duty and corrects and instructs cadets on conduct matters. |
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Cadet Hunter William McBride has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Bravo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet McBride is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he resides with Thomas and Teressa Shelton. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Paul Douglas McCoy has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet McCoy is the son of Ms. Jean McCoy of Reston, Virginia. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since January 2016. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet David Bradley Middleton has been promoted to serve as Athletic NCO in Charlie Company with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Cadet Middleton is the son of Ms. Beth Middleton of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is a sophomore and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. The Athletic NCO works closely with the Athletic Officer and with the Director of Athletics to maintain security in the athletic facilities on campus. He also assists with athletic events on campus. |
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Cadet Jonathan Javier Muniz has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Muniz is the son of Ms. Nassly Sales of Jersey City, New Jersey. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet Austin McDowell O'Connor has been promoted to serve as Supply/Laundry NCO in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet O'Connor is the son of Mark and Wendy O'Connor of Ruther Glen, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Company Supply/Laundry NCO works closely with the Quartermaster to help individual cadets in a company, consisting of approximately 100 cadets, achieve optimum uniform inventory and appearance. |
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Cadet Kilian Olaf Olen has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Olen is the son of Olaf and Ursula Olen of Davie, Florida. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet John Pokorny has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Pokorny is the son of Jeffrey and Anne Pokorny of Southern Shores, North Carolina. He is a sophomore and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet Amaan Rahman has been promoted to serve as Supply/Laundry NCO in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Rahman is the son of Rizwan and Sadaf Rahman of Centreville, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Company Supply/Laundry NCO works closely with the Quartermaster to help individual cadets in a company, consisting of approximately 100 cadets, achieve optimum uniform inventory and appearance. |
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Cadet Jacob Dylan Romero has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Bravo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Romero is the son of Scott and Kimberly Romero of Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since October 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Alec Schlink has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Bravo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Schlink is the son of Steven Schlink and Leilani Randall-Schlink of Powhatan, Virginia and Ms. Gail Schlink of Cranston, Rhode Island. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since October 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet William John Stupalsky has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Bravo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Stupalsky is the son of Joseph and Jill Stupalsky of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since January 2015. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Edward Ragland Thomas, V has been promoted to serve as Infirmary Guard in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Thomas is the son of Drs. Edward and Natalia Thomas of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. The Infirmary Guards are cadets with NCO or officer rank who work on a rotating schedule in the infirmary helping serve the needs of the on-duty nurses. The Infirmary Guard serves to run errands for the infirmary when the nurses are not available to leave the infirmary. These errands can include such things as getting meals from the dining hall to deliver to cadets in the care of the infirmary. |
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Cadet Michael Lane Tidwell has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Tidwell is the son of Bret and Cheryl Tidwell of Westlake, Ohio. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Kenyatta Gacheche Wainaina has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Wainaina is the son of Alexander and Peninah Gacheche of McLean, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Timothy Patrick Warren has been promoted to serve as Athletic NCO in Alpha Company with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Cadet Warren is the son of Gary and Linda Warren of Williamsburg, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since January 2016. The Athletic NCO works closely with the Athletic Officer and with the Director of Athletics to maintain security in the athletic facilities on campus. He also assists with athletic events on campus. |
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Cadet Azeem Saalim X Warthen has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Warthen is the son of Ms. Deborah Warthen of Durham, North Carolina. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Cameron Hunter Wheelhouse has been promoted to serve as Executive Officer in Echo Company with the rank of First Lieutenant. Cadet Wheelhouse is from the household of Mr. Richard Wheelhouse, Sr. in South Chesterfield, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2015. The Company Executive Officer serves as the XO of a company consisting of up to approximately 100 cadets. He is responsible for all administrative issues within the company. He coordinates all staff actions to support the Company Commander. |
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Cadet Jacob Hunter Wood has been promoted to serve as Squad Leader in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Wood is the son of Jonathan and Colleen Wood of Medford, New Jersey. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Squad Leader serves as the NCO leader for approximately 10 cadets and is under the supervision of the Platoon Sergeant. The Squad Leader is responsible for the discipline, internal administration, supply, maintenance, training, morale, and efficiency of the squad. |
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Cadet Dylan Young has been promoted to serve as Supply/Laundry NCO in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. Cadet Young is the son of Siegfreid and Susan Young of Great Falls, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since October 2016. The Company Supply/Laundry NCO works closely with the Quartermaster to help individual cadets in a company, consisting of approximately 100 cadets, achieve optimum uniform inventory and appearance. |
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Cadet Zhicheng Zhang has been promoted to serve as Platoon Sergeant in Bravo Company with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Cadet Zhang is the son of Rongming Zhang and Wei Wang of Beijing, China. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. The Platoon Sergeant is second in command of a platoon, consisting of approximately 30 cadets. The Platoon Sergeant is responsible for personnel accountability of the platoon. The Platoon Sergeant directs and supervises the activities of the platoon's squad leaders and exercises general supervision of cadets in his platoon. He advises and assists the platoon leader in maintaining discipline and standards. He ensures that all NCO's in his platoon set an appropriate example for subordinate cadets. He corrects and instructs cadets on conduct matters in the platoon. |
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Cadet Benjamin Henry Zwilling has been promoted to serve as Company Commander in Echo Company with the rank of Captain. Cadet Zwilling is the son of Ms. Laura Plaia of Charlottesville, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. The Company Commander is the commanding officer of a company in the Cadet Corps, numbering up to approximately 100 cadets. He is assisted by the Company Executive Officer, company officers and NCO's to ensure the strict adherence by company personnel to published policies and regulations such as the cadet regulation book. He is also responsible for the health, morale, welfare, academic proficiency, military training, adminstrative efficiency, safety, and discipline of company personnel. |
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The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Office will be open for tours and interviews Monday-Friday this week. Please call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
On Saturday, February 11, 2017 we will be involved in two off-campus events;
Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks (11787 Lee Jackson Highway in Fairfax VA) from 9 AM – 1 PM.
Courtyard Richmond West (6400 West Broad St in Richmond VA) from 9 AM – 12 PM.
Come join us at either location to discuss enrollment in summer school 2017 or for the fall of 2017.
Visit the Admissions page of www.forkunion.com for more information on these, and all, admissions events.
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Monday, February 13 |
BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release time (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Tuesday, February 14
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release time (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
| Wednesday, February 15 |
BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Thursday, February 16
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Friday, February 17
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BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 12:30 pm - Day Student Release time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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PENNIES FOR PATIENTS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. The FUMA Corps of Cadets are raising funds in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. Each company TAC Officer has a collection box for donations. The company that collects the most money at the end of the month wins a company party in the Social Center. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
As a boarding school, we do not have snow days, nor do we adhere to other local school bulletins regarding closures or delays in the event of inclement weather. Day student cadets are expected to attend classes on inclement weather days, however, no one should be put at risk in order to make it to campus if conditions are unsafe.
Day Student cadets are welcome to stay in the barracks either prior to weather or after inclement weather has started. The Academy will provide bed sheets, pillowcase, and any meals during the cadet's stay, at no additional cost. If a cadet is staying in the barracks, he should bring a blanket, pillow, any necessary toiletries, a towel, and all uniform pieces needed during his stay (which include t-shirt, shorts and sweat suit). Day students staying in the barracks are expected to follow the same rules and regulations as the boarding students.
Day Student cadets needing room accommodations are to see their TAC Officer for a room assignment.
ABSENT NOTICES POLICY
If your son is sick and cannot attend school, we ask that you send an email to absent@fuma.org as soon as possible in the morning. All that need to know about his absence will be notified (Dean, Faculty, Infirmary, Commandant).
If he is out for more than 3 days, he will need to return with a doctor's excuse.
DOCTOR/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS POLICY
Medical, dental, and orthodontic appointments should be scheduled after class time. Routine appointments should be scheduled on school days off (certain Mondays throughout year) or during major lealves.
Any medical leave must first be directed to the academy Head Nurse in the Infirmary (infirmary@fuma.org or 434-842-4314). The request is then forwarded to the Deputy Commandant for approval. Any missed class time must be approved by the Academic Dean.
Day student parents are responsible for transportation to any appointments.
DAY STUDENT DRIVERS
Day students that drive to campus, must park near the outdoor basketball courts. Drivers ARE NOT allowed to move or park their vehicle in another location unless approved by Commandant's Department. Day students are not allowed to park in front of or behind Estes Athletic Center at any time. This can cause driving privileges to campus to be revoked by the Commandant's Department.
PARENTS DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP CADETS
Just as a reminder, the road around the Jacobson Hall building is now one way. Please enter from the first corner of the building (at Charlie Company) and follow around to the end. For the safety of ALL cadets, we ask that you form one line and DO NOT attempt to pass stopped vehicles to the left as cadets are bringing dropped off. When picking up cadets, if you would like to park -- please pull off to the side of the road.
For more information, contact Amy Reese, Activities Coordinator (reesea@fuma.org or 434-842-4238)
Fifteen cadets from Fork Union Military Academy's debate team have qualified to compete in the Virginia Catholic Forensic League State Tournament to be held on March 11, 2017 at Eastern View High School in Culpeper, Virginia. Students qualify to compete in the state championship by placing high enough individually in a qualifying meet. The top three finishers in each debate category will be eligible to compete in the national tournament.
The cadets who will compete in the VCFL State Tournament are:
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Cadet Benjamin Richard Chiovaro is the son of Richard and Catherine Chiovaro of Palmyra, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2011. |
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Cadet Nicholas Tavilan DiGuilio is the son of Ms. Susan DiGuilio of Rhoadesville, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. |
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Cadet Kaleb St. Clair Dressler is the son of Kenneth and Laura Davis of Troy, Virginia. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since January 2014. |
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Cadet Micah Benjamin Giszack is the son of Todd and Katherine Giszack of Fork Union, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2011. |
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Cadet Michael Patrick Head is the son of Christopher and Elizabeth Head of Roanoke, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. |
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Cadet Joshua James Henriques is the son of Miguel and Pauline Henriques of West Nyack, New York. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. |
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Cadet Andrew Adam Hill is the son of Adam Hill and Kelly Hill of New Albany, Ohio. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. |
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Cadet David Bradley Middleton is the son of Mrs. Beth Wade of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He is a sophomore and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. |
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Cadet Jett Eric Montes is the son of James and Melissa Montes of Chesapeake, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. |
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Cadet Andrew Charles Morris is the son of Dawn Morris of Louisa, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2015. |
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Cadet Thailan Pay is the son of Kimberly Pay of Herndon, Virginia. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013. |
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Cadet William Humphrey Pessaud is the son of Mary Jane Pessaud of Alexandria, Virginia. He is a junior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. |
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Cadet Christian Matthew Sansovich is the son of Neal and Tessa Sansovich of Keswick, Virginia. He is a sophomore and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since September 2015. |
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Cadet Gavin Jarrett Tomchick is the son of George Tomchick of Falls Church, Virginia. He is a senior and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014. |
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Cadet Xavier Oneal White is the son of Stanley and Claudia White of Elk Grove, California. He is a freshman and has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016. |
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This week the Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Office will be open Monday-Saturday for tours and interviews. Please call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
Come join us for a day to fully explore how we educate, develop, and inspire young men in a college preparatory, Christian, military environment.
We are now accepting applications for summer school 2017, as well as for the fall of 2017.
Erin Feathers, the teenage daughter of our Director of Guidance, COL Rob Feathers, passed away last night at the University of Virginia Hospital from complications of a congenital heart condition. Many of our parents and alumni, particularly those who were in our Middle School when COL Feathers served as Headmaster, will remember Erin as the sweet, pure-hearted girl with a smile for everyone she met. In recent years, her worsening heart condition necessitated surgery and intensive medical treatment, but through it all, Erin was supported by the Fork Union community returning to her the love she had given freely to all from her youngest days. COL Feathers specifically asked that we tell our cadets, their parents, and our alumni how deeply he appreciates the love and generous support given to Erin and her family during her fight these past months.
The Athletics Department under the leadership of AD Brooks Berry and Sports Information Director Kelly Shuman this week launched a new and improved athletics section to the forkunion.com website. The new athletics pages will help Fork Union keep you updated with schedules, scores, and news each week. We invite you to check it out today, and let Ms. Shuman know how much you like the new look.
Even though many colleges and universities don't even begin to notify students of their acceptance until March, at Fork Union Military Academy almost three-fourths of the senior class (50 of 69) have already received their college acceptance letters, and more than half (35 of 69) have been accepted to two or more colleges.
Cadet Graham Luongo of Queens, NY holds the record currently among seniors with eighteen college acceptances in hand already.
Those seniors at Fork Union Military Academy who have already been accepted to a college of their choice include the following:
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Cadet Edmund Acevedo who is from Midlothian, VA has been accepted to Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA; and Roanoke College in Salem, VA. |
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Cadet William James Baker who is from New York, NY has been accepted to Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, PA. |
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Cadet Timothy Bolton who is from Mechanicsville, VA has been accepted to Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA; East Carolina University in Greenville, NC; Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY; George Mason University in Fairfax, VA; and Longwood University in Farmville, VA. |
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Cadet Henry Branscome , III who is from Williamsburg, VA has been accepted to Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA. |
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Cadet Cong Minh Bui who is from Pottstown, PA has been accepted to Concord University in Athens, WV; George Mason University in Fairfax, VA; Indiana University in Bloomington, IN; Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN; Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA; and Purdue University - Northwest in Hammond, IN. |
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Cadet Desmond Ricardo Byrdsong who is from Fairfax, VA has been accepted to DePaul University in Chicago, IL; Hampton University in Hampton, VA; James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA; Marymount University in Arlington, VA; and Radford University in Radford, VA. |
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Cadet Quinn Martin Calahan who is from Manassas, VA has been accepted to Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA; and Norwich University in Northfield, VT. |
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Cadet David Peirce Cammack who is from Rehoboth Beach, DE has been accepted to George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. |
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Cadet Benjamin Richard Chiovaro who is from Palmyra, VA has been accepted to Emory and Henry College in Emory, VA; Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA; Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA; The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN; and University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. |
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Cadet Juan Carlos Davis who is from Charlottesville, VA has been accepted to Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA. |
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Cadet Giovani Eric Desgrottes who is from Rogers, AR has been accepted to Hampton University in Hampton, VA; Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS; Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA; The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL; University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR; University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS; University of Mississippi in University, MS; University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE; and Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. |
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Cadet Mathew John Dively who is from Alexandria, VA has been accepted to George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. |
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Cadet Dalton Daniel Fowler who is from Carrollton, TX has been accepted to Baylor University in Waco, TX; Georgetown University in Washington, DC; Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK; Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK; The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX; Trinity University in San Antonio, TX; and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC. |
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Cadet Brennon Eley Garrison who is from Orange, VA has been accepted to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA; and West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. |
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Cadet Travis Richard Gibson who is from Montross, VA has been accepted to Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA; Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA; Radford University in Radford, VA; Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA; Roanoke College in Salem, VA; West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV; and Wingate University in Wingate, NC. |
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Cadet Micah Benjamin Giszack who is from Fork Union, VA has been accepted to Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV; Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA; and Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. |
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Cadet Jacob Howard Grabeel who is from Gordonsville, VA has been accepted to Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA. |
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Cadet Stephen Paul Hamilton who is from Midlothian, VA has been accepted to Wingate University in Wingate, NC. |
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Cadet Mohamed Amro Hassanin Abdel Aal who is from Cairo, Egypt has been accepted to University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. |
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Cadet Andrew Donavan Hawley who is from McLean, VA has been accepted to Bluefield College in Bluefield, VA; Concord University in Athens, WV; Ferrum College in Ferrum, VA; Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; Mount St Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD; and Radford University in Radford, VA. |
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Cadet Michael Patrick Head who is from Roanoke, VA has been accepted to Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV; and Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA. |
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Cadet Nicholas Adrian Heath who is from Midlothian, VA has been accepted to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. |
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Cadet Jonathan McDaniel Hegler who is from Hodges, SC has been accepted to The Citadel in Charleston, SC. |
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Cadet Andrew Adam Hill who is from New Albany, OH has been accepted to Adrian College in Adrian, MI; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL; Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH; Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA; The College of Wooster in Wooster, OH; University of Akron in Akron, OH; and Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. |
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Cadet Dameon DeMarco Hite who is from Glen Allen, VA has been accepted to Norwich University in Northfield, VT; University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA; and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. |
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Cadet Denzel Hunter-Shaw who is from Lithia Springs, GA has been accepted to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA; Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA; and Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AR. |
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Cadet Corey Owen Jameson who is from Seaford, VA has been accepted to Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; Lynchburg College in Lynchburg, VA; and Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA. |
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Cadet Samer Ehab Ibrahim Moustafa Khalil who is from Cairo, Egypt has been accepted to Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ; Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO; University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN; and Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. |
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Cadet Ikdoo Kim who is from Seoul, South Korea has been accepted to Towson University in Towson, MD. |
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Cadet Walker Albin Lander who is from Rockdale, IL has been accepted to Bradley University in Peoria, IL; Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL; Purdue University - Northwest in Hammond, IN; The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL; United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ; University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, IL; and University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. |
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Cadet Dong Hun Lee who is from Seoul, South Korea has been accepted to Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN; and University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. |
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Cadet Jeremiah Jose Lucero who is from Chesapeake, VA has been accepted to Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA. |
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Cadet Graham Evan Luongo who is from Middle Village, NY has been accepted to Allegheny College in Meadville, PA; Arcadia University in Glenside, PA; Baylor University in Waco, TX; Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA; Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY; Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL; Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; High Point University in High Point, NC; Hood College in Frederick, MD; John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, NY; Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA; Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, MD; Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay, MA; Norwich University in Northfield, VT; Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA; St. John's University in Queens, NY; and The Citadel in Charleston, SC. |
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Cadet Jacob Judah Marks who is from Palmyra, VA has been accepted to Emory and Henry College in Emory, VA; Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA; Radford University in Radford, VA; Randolph College in Lynchburg, VA; and Roanoke College in Salem, VA. |
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Cadet Ryan Christopher McEnroe who is from Cincinnati, OH has been accepted to Ohio State University in Columbus, OH; and University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH. |
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Cadet Jonathan Javier Muniz who is from Jersey City, NJ has been accepted to The Citadel in Charleston, SC. |
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Cadet Aaron Heath Pace, Jr. who is from Scottsville, VA has been accepted to Averett University in Danville, VA; and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. |
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Cadet Zachary Cole Pace who is from Scottsville, VA has been accepted to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. |
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Cadet David Benjamin Pitts III who is from Marietta, GA has been accepted to Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA; Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN; Rhodes College in Memphis, TN; and University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. |
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Cadet Detwon Shelton who is from Chesterfield, VA has been accepted to Radford University in Radford, VA. |
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Cadet William Henry Thompson who is from Palmyra, VA has been accepted to Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA; Emory and Henry College in Emory, VA; Roanoke College in Salem, VA; and York College of Pennsylvania in York, PA. |
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Cadet Gavin Jarrett Tomchick who is from Falls Church, VA has been accepted to Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA; Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC; George Mason University in Fairfax, VA; and James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. |
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Cadet Benjamin James Vanderpool who is from Keswick, VA has been accepted to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA; and Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA. |
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Cadet Jonathan Lee Walker who is from Grandy, NC has been accepted to Hiram College in Hiram, OH; and Thiel College in Greenville, PA. |
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Cadet Maccall Joseph Warner who is from Leesburg, VA has been accepted to Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA; Longwood University in Farmville, VA; Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS; Roanoke College in Salem, VA; and St. Mary's College of Maryland in Saint Mary's City, MD. |
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Cadet Grayson Willis Williams who is from Scottsville, VA has been accepted to Boise State University in Boise, ID; and University of Nevada - Reno in Reno, NV. |
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Cadet Jacob Walter Wood who is from Signal Mountain, TN has been accepted to Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC; Concord University in Athens, WV; East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN; Hampden-Sydney College in Hampden-Sydney, VA; Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN; and The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. |
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Cadet Chongkai Wu who is from Shanghai, China has been accepted to Brandeis University in Waltham, MA; and Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA. |
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Cadet Mazen Sayed Farouk Elsayed Youssef who is from Cairo, Egypt has been accepted to Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ; and University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. |
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Cadet Benjamin Henry Zwilling who is from Charlottesville, VA has been accepted to Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. |
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Monday, February 20 |
BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release time (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Tuesday, February 21
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release time (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
| Wednesday, February 22 |
BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Thursday, February 23
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 4:30 pm - Day Student Release Time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
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Friday, February 24
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BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 12:30 pm - Day Student Release time - (NOTE: This is the release time for day student cadets not participating in an athletic sport. Practices and release times are at the coaches' discretion.) |
. * It is recommended that cadets keep their black gloves, knit hat, rain cape and gray round hat with rain cover, in their day student locker.
| FEBRUARY 1-28 |
PENNIES FOR PATIENTS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. The FUMA Corps of Cadets are raising funds in the fight against leukemia and lymphoma. Each company TAC Officer has a collection box for donations. The company that collects the most money at the end of the month wins a company party in the Social Center. |
| TUESDAY, MARCH 7 |
TERM 4 MID-TERM EXAM. |
| MARCH 10-19 |
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES WEEK OF MARCH 13-17. BREAK BEGINS FRIDAY, MARCH 10 AT 12:00 NOON AND ENDS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 19. |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 25 |
SATURDAY CLASS. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
As a boarding school, we do not have snow days, nor do we adhere to other local school bulletins regarding closures or delays in the event of inclement weather. Day student cadets are expected to attend classes on inclement weather days, however, no one should be put at risk in order to make it to campus if conditions are unsafe.
Day Student cadets are welcome to stay in the barracks either prior to weather or after inclement weather has started. The Academy will provide bed sheets, pillowcase, and any meals during the cadet's stay, at no additional cost. If a cadet is staying in the barracks, he should bring a blanket, pillow, any necessary toiletries, a towel, and all uniform pieces needed during his stay (which include t-shirt, shorts and sweat suit). Day students staying in the barracks are expected to follow the same rules and regulations as the boarding students.
Day Student cadets needing room accommodations are to see their TAC Officer for a room assignment.
ABSENT NOTICES POLICY
If your son is sick and cannot attend school, we ask that you send an email to absent@fuma.org as soon as possible in the morning. All that need to know about his absence will be notified (Dean, Faculty, Infirmary, Commandant).
If he is out for more than 3 days, he will need to return with a doctor's excuse.
DOCTOR/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS POLICY
Medical, dental, and orthodontic appointments should be scheduled after class time. Routine appointments should be scheduled on school days off (certain Mondays throughout year) or during major lealves.
Any medical leave must first be directed to the academy Head Nurse in the Infirmary (infirmary@fuma.org or 434-842-4314). The request is then forwarded to the Deputy Commandant for approval. Any missed class time must be approved by the Academic Dean.
Day student parents are responsible for transportation to any appointments.
DAY STUDENT DRIVERS
Day students that drive to campus, must park near the outdoor basketball courts. Drivers ARE NOT allowed to move or park their vehicle in another location unless approved by Commandant's Department. Day students are not allowed to park in front of or behind Estes Athletic Center at any time. This can cause driving privileges to campus to be revoked by the Commandant's Department.
PARENTS DROPPING OFF & PICKING UP CADETS
Just as a reminder, the road around the Jacobson Hall building is now one way. Please enter from the first corner of the building (at Charlie Company) and follow around to the end. For the safety of ALL cadets, we ask that you form one line and DO NOT attempt to pass stopped vehicles to the left as cadets are bringing dropped off. When picking up cadets, if you would like to park -- please pull off to the side of the road.
For more information, contact Amy Reese, Activities Coordinator (reesea@fuma.org or 434-842-4238)
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