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The Blue Devil Report - February 17, 2017
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This Week in Admissions
The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Office will be offering tours and interview opportunities this week Monday-Saturday. Please call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
Visit the Admissions page of www.forkunion.com for all of the information on our upcoming off-campus events. Come see us during March in Charleston SC, Atlanta GA, Fairfax VA, Raleigh NC, Charlotte NC and New York NY to discuss enrollment for summer school 2017 or for the 2017-2018 school year.
You may also follow us on Twitter at @billingsleyt for Admissions and Academy updates.
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Front and Center - February 20, 2017
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Day Student Information - February 27-March 3
Weekly Schedule and Uniforms - Week of February 27-March 3
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Monday, February 27 |
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 28
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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, March 1 |
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, March 2
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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, March 3
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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.
Upcoming Events
| 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. |
Important Messages
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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The Blue Devil Report - February 24, 2017
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This Week in Admissions
The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Office will be open this week Monday-Saturday for tours and interviews. Please contact us at 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
The weekend of March 11-12 will find us visiting the following locations;
Saturday March 11 2017
Sunday March 12, 2017
On Saturday March 18, 2017 we will host an event in New York NY
Details on these, and all admissions events, may be found at www.forkunion.com
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Come Visit Campus in April
The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Department will be hosting special mid-week Open House events on April 11, 12 and 13 2017 between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM.
Come join us for a tour, class visitation, admissions interview and lunch. Visitors on Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 13th will also have the opportunity to attend chapel with our school community. Many coaches and activity directors will also be available to discuss their programs during the day.
Please call our offices at 434-842-4358 to arrange your visit.
We look forward to seeing you in April!
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New Athletics section of website launches this week
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.
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Chess Team Finishes Second at Maggie Walker Tournament
The chess team from Fork Union Military Academy was able to take second place in their division at the Maggie L. Walker Winter Scholastic Chess Tournament held this past weekend at the Governor's School in Richmond, Virginia, despite being short-handed.
The Fork Union team was disadvantaged by being one player short on the team when another cadet was unexpectedly absent. In the Virginia Scholastic Chess Association tournament, the top four players' points count toward the team total. Despite having only three players on the Fork Union team, the team earned enough total points to capture second place in their division, finishing behind the host team from the Governor's School, with five players, who secured first place. Going into the fourth round, the Fork Union team was facing a possible last place finish and needed wins from all three players, Cadets Alexander Birch, Luming Zhao, and Ikdoo Kim, to prevent that. All three players were victorious in their final games and the Fork Union team secured a hard-earned second place finish.
Chess team coach, COL Chris Nothnagle, said, "The Chess team has exceeded my expectations this weekend by ending up with a clean sweep of opponents during the last round at the Governors school in Richmond. I'm very proud of their efforts."
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Academic Honors for Term 3
The following cadets have earned academic honors for their performance in class during Term 3.
Fork Union Military Academy is nationally-recognized for its unique One Subject Plan curriculum, followed at the school since 1950. Under the One Subject Plan, instead of students taking four to six classes every day, students take just one subject at a time. The year is divided into five grading periods of about seven weeks each. Each grading period, the student takes one class, such as English or Algebra or Biology. He is with that one teacher all day, every day, for those seven weeks. In a typical school system, a teacher may be responsible for teaching as many as 80 to 150 different students every day in several different classes. At Fork Union Military Academy, a teacher has only one classroom of about ten to seventeen students each day, every day, for seven weeks. Teachers get to know students as individuals, and students get to concentrate fully on each subject. This is believed to be one of the key factors in Fork Union Military Academy achieving a 100% college acceptance rate for seniors, and maintaining a sizable honor roll of students earning academic honors each grading period.
Academic Commendation
These cadets are awarded Academic Commendation for completing coursework this grading term with at least a 4.0 grade point average:
Grade 7
- Sulaimon Abubakar-Shidi (Sicklerville, NJ)
- Cade Cyrus (Fishersville, VA)
- Nathan Christopher Krammes (Palmyra, VA)
- Robel Lulseged (Alexandria, VA)
Grade 8
- Daniel Joseph Bell (Waldorf, MD)
- Marcus Terrell Billingslea (Palmyra, VA)
- Holland Pim Biss (Scottsville, VA)
- Logan Aren French (Silver Spring, MD)
- Drue David Hackenberg (Palmyra, VA)
- Kirko Kirkov (Gainesville, VA)
- Drew Samuel Leydig (Fork Union, VA)
- Sean William Seabolt (Moseley, VA)
- Jackson Gary Simon (Arlington, VA)
- Benjamin Zhu (Cary, NC)
Grade 9
- Xiaopeng Cao (Nanjing, China)
- Blake Edward Chiovaro (Palmyra, VA)
- Carter Glenn Crawford (Delaware, OH)
- Ford Thomas DeVault (Fork Union, VA)
- Krishawn Drayton Henry (Pembroke Pines, FL)
- Victor Keelan (Ellicott City, MD)
- Ze Yu Luo (BEIJING, China)
- Vaughn Lawrie Messner (Fairfax, VA)
- Kilian Olaf Olen (Davie, FL)
- Jae Seong Park (Daegu-si, South Korea)
- Thailan Pay (Herndon, VA)
- Aaron Michael Reese (Palmyra, VA)
- Jacob Blane Rhodes (Williamsburg, VA)
- Brennan Michael Stone (Dillwyn, VA)
- Michael Lane Tidwell (Westlake, OH)
- Abraham John Ullrich (Knoxville, TN)
- Azeem Saalim X Warthen (Durham, NC)
- Jacob Hunter Wood (Medford, NJ)
- Dylan Young (Great Falls, VA)
- Yinhao Zhang (Pottstown, PA)
- Luming Zhao (Capitol Heights, MD)
Grade 10
- Shereef Hassan Alkhateeb (Rego Park, NY)
- Thomas Douglas Betters (Pittsford, NY)
- Ryan Ray Dynski (Palmyra, VA)
- Jared Christian Giszack (Fork Union, VA)
- Ahmed Ehab Ibrahim Moustafa Khalil (Cairo, Egypt)
- Yichen Li (Shenzhen, China)
- Linhao Liu (Shenzhen, China)
- William Joseph Lot (Erie, PA)
- Mark Blaine Marrs (Louisa, VA)
- John Bernard Meheen (Spring, TX)
- Daniel Scott Pendergrass (Mooresville, NC)
- Steven Adrian Smith (Beltsville, MD)
- Dontae Charles Thornton (Washington, DC)
- Jorge Ignacio Torres Fernández (Huixquilucan, Mexico)
- Zachary Witt Williams (Columbia, VA)
Grade 11
- Matthew Armando Bazan (Orlando, FL)
- Alexander Thomas Birch (Fairfax, VA)
- Conrad Heath Cardie (Arvada, CO)
- Hieu Danh Dao (Pottstown, PA)
- Nathan Michael Disbrow (Richmond, VA)
- Nickolas Bryan Farrar (Palmyra, VA)
- David Jackson Greenspon (Fork Union, VA)
- Joshua James Henriques (West Nyack, NY)
- Donavan Isaiah Kolb (Glenview, IL)
- Lawrence Jacob Leary (Gwynn Oak, MD)
- Qiran Li (Changchun City, China)
- Hunter William McBride (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
- Hayden Thomas Miles (Palmyra, VA)
- William Cooper Minor (Williamsburg, VA)
- William Humphrey Pessaud (Alexandria, VA)
- Jacob Dylan Romero (Pawleys Island, SC)
- Zachary Michael Schwier (Warrenton, VA)
- Hunter Eddie Seymour (Mint Hill, NC)
- Alex Marcel Thomas, Jr (Birmingham, AL)
- Reynold Craig Walbrook (Glenn Dale, MD)
- Franklin Wallace (Alexandria, VA)
- Du Xiang (Changshu, China)
- Zhichao Xue (Tianjin, China)
- Zhicheng Zhang (Beijing, China)
Grade 12
- Ozz Ben-David (Sherman Oaks, CA)
- Timothy Bolton (Mechanicsville, VA)
- Cong Minh Bui (Pottstown, PA)
- Quinn Martin Calahan (Manassas, VA)
- Ivy Cash, III (Woodbridge, VA)
- Dalton Daniel Fowler (Carrollton, TX)
- Brennon Eley Garrison (Orange, VA)
- Stephen Paul Hamilton (Midlothian, VA)
- Geon Woo Han (Chun Ahn, South Korea)
- Mohamed Amro Hassanin Abdel Aal (Cairo, Egypt)
- Michael Patrick Head (Roanoke, VA)
- Jonathan McDaniel Hegler (Hodges, SC)
- Dameon DeMarco Hite (Glen Allen, VA)
- Christopher Pemberton Kaulfers (San Francisco, CA)
- Samer Ehab Ibrahim Moustafa Khalil (Cairo, Egypt)
- Walker Albin Lander (Rockdale, IL)
- Dong Hun Lee (Seoul, South Korea)
- Graham Evan Luongo (Middle Village, NY)
- Andrew Charles Morris (Louisa, VA)
- Aaron Heath Pace, Jr. (Scottsville, VA)
- Detwon Shelton (Chesterfield, VA)
- Zachary Taylor Sheppard (Chesapeake, VA)
- Haotian Sun (Taiyuan, China)
- Mazen Sayed Farouk Elsayed Youssef (Cairo, Egypt)
- Wenan Zhao (Guangzhou, China)
- Xingjian Zhao (Pottstown, PA)
- Benjamin Henry Zwilling (Charlottesville, VA)
Postgraduate
- Blake Stuart Burdack (Melbourne, Australia)
- Lamont McManus (Waldorf, MD)
- Seth Jackson O’Neal (Westerville, OH)
- Stefan Packwood (Piscataway, NJ)
- Chido Rwakonda (Milford, PA)
- Reuben Chidubem Tabansi (Port Harcourt, Nigeria)
Academic Citation
These cadets are awarded Academic Citation for completing coursework this grading term with at least a 3.0 grade point average:
Grade 7
- Julian Barberan (Paramus, NJ)
- Sa'eed Malik Dasher (Lancaster, CA)
- Gavin Alexander DeMorro (Palmyra, VA)
- Scott William Finch (Chesterfield, VA)
- Nikita Kostin (Brooklyn, NY)
- Kennedy Mark Lattimore (Bowie, MD)
- Jacob Theodore Sylvia (Charlotte, NC)
Grade 8
- Henry Dzifa Asare (N. Chesterfield, VA)
- Moises Beraza (Miami, FL)
- Kehinde Chandler (Lake Worth, FL)
- Peter Chance Chira (Henrico, VA)
- Keaton Marvin Clark (Charlottesville, VA)
- Timothy Robert Cooper (Centerville, OH)
- Alexis Andres Cubillo Mendoza (Shawano, WI)
- Carl Midkiff Lay (Stafford, VA)
- Oliver Carl Nicholas Long (Madison, MS)
- Jackson Foster Manglicmot (Palmyra, VA)
- Miles Lloyd Byrd Mayfield (Brookline, MA)
- Denver Conrad Moore (Williamsburg, VA)
- Tommy Thanh-Thien Pham (Palmyra, VA)
- James Penidean Puaauli-Pelham (Fork Union, VA)
- Amaan Rahman (Centreville, VA)
- Gabriel Brian Stephens (Mechanicsville, VA)
- Cayden Gregory Williams (Gainesville, VA)
Grade 9
- Luke Samuel Antesberger (Scottsville, VA)
- Nicholas Tavilan DiGuilio (Rhoadesville, VA)
- John Corey Fraser (Palmyra, VA)
- Luke Glen Gustafson (Palmyra, VA)
- Vincent Hobbs Hatch, Jr. (Indianapolis, IN)
- Elijah T Hawks (Richmond, VA)
- Chrishawn Donnell Hickman (Richmond, VA)
- Ian D. McGlamery (Winston-Salem, NC)
- Jack Yuichi Milazzo (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
- Austin McDowell O'Connor (Ruther Glen, VA)
- John Nathaniel Smith (Fork Defiance, VA)
- John Soler (Fairfax, VA)
- Trung Huu Tien Tran (Augusta, GA)
- Xavier Oneal White (Elk Grove, CA)
- Jiahao Xu (Pottstown, PA)
- Chasyn Rylan Yescas (Miami, FL)
Grade 10
- Sean Michael Crothers (Scottsville, VA)
- Christian Ricky Downs (Baltimore, MD)
- Harrison James Duncan (Ivor, VA)
- Xavier Sahmad Frederick (Stafford, VA)
- Jonah Rashard Hamlin (Chester, VA)
- John William Henry (Moultrie, GA)
- Cameron James Hill (Louisa, VA)
- Omar Reynaldo Jones (Bowie, MD)
- Joshua Julien (Arlington, VA)
- Kaleb Guy Lewis (Newport, NC)
- Emerson Morgan Mabry (Brandywine, MD)
- Austin Charles McCusker (Stuart, FL)
- David Bradley Middleton (Parkersburg, WV)
- David William Muench (Fork Union, VA)
- Dominic Palko (Holly Springs, NC)
- John Pokorny (Southern Shores, NC)
- Iosefa Vaea Puaauli (Bremo Bluff, VA)
- Antonio Leuma Puaauli-Pelham (Fork Union, VA)
- Huiyu Qin (Fuzhou,Fujian, China)
- Trace Anthony Reuschling (Scottsville, VA)
- Christian Matthew Sansovich (Keswick, VA)
- Quenten E. Sargent (Hauser, ID)
- Michael Vincent Simoes (Providence, RI)
- Alec Robert Springsteen (Sparta, NJ)
- Zhi Tao (Woodbridge, CT)
- Jonathan F. Villain (Pembroke Pines, FL)
- Javion Chaz Watson (Alexandria, VA)
- Robert Douglas Wood (Goochland, VA)
- Xinyu Xing (Charlottesville, VA)
Grade 11
- Cameron M. Armstrong (Richmond, VA)
- Peter Charles Awad (Aventura, FL)
- Yanhao Bao (, 226000)
- Phillip Moses Barrow, III (Oak Ridge, NC)
- Blake Bernstein (Bethesda, MD)
- Dalton Gray Clarke (Henrico, VA)
- Kyle Henry DeGarmo (Landsdowne, VA)
- Kaleb St. Clair Dressler (Troy, VA)
- Harrison Cole Drumheller (Franklin, VA)
- William Richard Ebright (Charleston, WV)
- Ebruba Etta (Silver Spring, MD)
- Anthony Gemma , III (York, PA)
- John Trajan Graves-Marchand (Arlington, VA)
- Jonathan Ademola Ilori (Colonial Heights, VA)
- Logan Michael Justice (Lewes, DE)
- Maurice Khoury (Fredericksburg, VA)
- YuLiang Li (Beijing, China)
- Brent Thomas Lowry (Palmyra, VA)
- Abel Lulseged (Alexandria, VA)
- Samuel Jones Marinace (Ocracoke, NC)
- Paul Douglas McCoy (Reston, VA)
- Charles Robert McGregor, III (Charlotte, NC)
- Jonathan Javier Muniz (Jersey City, NJ)
- Gus Arthur Polizos (Williamsburg, VA)
- Chandler Austin Ragland (Keswick, VA)
- Seth Stewart Robinson (Lexington, NC)
- Alec Schlink (Powhatan, VA)
- Luke Wilson (Louisa, VA)
- Julian Damon Yescas (Miami, FL)
- Boyuan Zhao (Tianjin, China)
Grade 12
- Edmund Acevedo (Midlothian, VA)
- Oshari Asauan Baldwin (Carrboro, NC)
- Henry Branscome , III (Williamsburg, VA)
- De'Andre Jontez Brockington (Durham, NC)
- Desmond Ricardo Byrdsong (Fairfax, VA)
- David Peirce Cammack (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
- Benjamin Richard Chiovaro (Palmyra, VA)
- Juan Carlos Davis (Charlottesville, VA)
- Giovani Eric Desgrottes (Rogers, AR)
- Mathew John Dively (Alexandria, VA)
- Micah Benjamin Giszack (Fork Union, VA)
- Jacob Howard Grabeel (Gordonsville, VA)
- Andrew Donavan Hawley (McLean, VA)
- Nicholas Adrian Heath (Midlothian, VA)
- Michael Jared Hershey (Toano, VA)
- Andrew Adam Hill (New Albany, OH)
- Yu Huan (SHANGHAI, China)
- Denzel Hunter-Shaw (Lithia Springs, GA)
- Corey Owen Jameson (Seaford, VA)
- Jezziah Johnson (Roselle, NJ)
- Walker Dean Johnson (Midlothian, VA)
- Ikdoo Kim (Seoul, South Korea)
- Jeremiah Jose Lucero (Chesapeake, VA)
- Jacob Judah Marks (Palmyra, VA)
- Ryan Christopher McEnroe (Cincinnati, OH)
- Zachary Cole Pace (Scottsville, VA)
- David Benjamin Pitts III (Marietta, GA)
- Gavin Jarrett Tomchick (Falls Church, VA)
- Benjamin James Vanderpool (Keswick, VA)
- Jonathan Lee Walker (Grandy, NC)
- Maccall Joseph Warner (Leesburg, VA)
- Timothy Patrick Warren (Williamsburg, VA)
- Grayson Willis Williams (Scottsville, VA)
- Jacob Walter Wood (Signal Mountain, TN)
- Chongkai Wu (Shanghai, China)
- Yuchen Zhang (Pottstown, PA)
Postgraduate
- Jonathan Job Echols, II (Suffolk, VA)
- Darian Louis Peterson (North Chesterfield, VA)
- Andrew Young Phillips (Mechanicsville, VA)
- LeAndre Alexander Thomas (Washington, DC)
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Day Student Information - Week of March 6-10
Weekly Schedule and Uniforms - Week of March 6-10
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Monday, March 6 |
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, March 7 * TERM 4 MID-TERM EXAM * (NOTE: Early Release Time )
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Class B Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 12:00 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, March 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, March 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, March 10
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BDU Winter Uniform 7:20 am - Report to Company 12:00 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.) |
. * AFTER SPRING BREAK -- CADETS WILL CHANGE TO SUMMER UNIFORMS (SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRTS).
Upcoming Events
| 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. |
Important Messages
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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The Blue Devil Report - March 3, 2017
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This Week in Admissions
This week the Fork Union Military Academy Admissions Office will be open for visits and interviews Monday – Friday. Please be aware that there are a limited number of appointments available Friday due to our cadets departing for Spring Leave. Please call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time for your tours.
Admissions representatives will also be at the following locations in the coming weekends;
Saturday March 11, 2017
Atlanta GA—9 AM-12 PM at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel and Convention Center (2450 Galleria Parkway in Atlanta)
Charleston SC—9 AM-12 PM at the Courtyard Charleston Historic District (125 Calhoun St in Charleston)
Fairfax VA—9 AM-1 PM at the Fairfax Marriott Hotel at Fair Oaks (11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Fairfax)
Sunday March 12, 2017
Charlotte NC—1 PM-3 PM at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel (2800 Coliseum Centre Drive in Charlotte)
Raleigh NC—12 PM- 3 PM at the Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills (160 Park at North Hills in Raleigh)
Saturday March 18,2017
New York NY—9 AM- 1 PM at the Renaissance New York Times Square (714 Seventh Avenue at W. 48th Street in New York)
Details on these, and all upcoming events, may be found on the Admissions page of www.forkunion.com.
Families of prospective cadets are also invited to participate in our special Mid-Week Open Houses on April 11-13. Come join us for a tour, class visitation, admissions interview and lunch. There will also be opportunities to join us for chapel on Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 13th, as well as a chance to watch our corp of cadets drill on Wednesday the 12th. Many coaches and activity directors will also be available to discuss their programs throughout the day. Visit the Admissions page of www.forkunion.com, or call our offices at 434-842-4358 for more information.
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Promotion announced in Cadet Corps
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Cadet Andrew Robert Schultz has been promoted to serve as Assistant First Sergeant in Echo Company with the rank of Sergeant. 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. Cadet Schultz, a freshman, is the son of Lara Ott of Erie, Pennsylvania. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016 when he enrolled as a freshman. |
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Day Student Information - Week of March 20-25
Weekly Schedule and Uniforms - Week of March 20-25
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Monday, March 20 |
BDU Summer Uniform (SHORT-SLEEVE BLACK BDU SHIRT) 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, March 21
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Class B Summer Uniform (SHORT-SLEEVE BLUE DRESS SHIRT) 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, March 22 |
BDU Summer 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, March 23
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Class B Summer 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, March 24
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BDU Summer 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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Saturday, March 25 * SATURDAY CLASS * ALUMNI SPEAKER DAY |
Class B Summer Uniform 8:30 am - Report to Company 12:30 pm - Day Student Release Time. |
Upcoming Events
| SATURDAY, MARCH 25 |
SENIOR/PG DINNER. |
| THURSDAY, APRIL 6 |
TERM 4 FINAL EXAM. EXAM SCHEDULE. |
| MONDAY, APRIL 17 |
EASTER LEAVE - NO CLASSES HELD. |
| SUNDAY, APRIL 30 |
FIRST PARADE SUNDAY. MANDATORY FOR ALL CADETS! |
Important Messages
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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The Blue Devil Report - March 10, 2017
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The Blue Devil Report - February 24, 2017
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Debate Team Places First in Student Congress at State Meet
The Fork Union Military Academy debate team participated in the Virginia Catholic Forensics League (VCFL) state debate tournament on Saturday, March 11th at Eastern View High School in Culpeper County, Virginia. The team placed first in the sub-category of Student Congress, third overall.
Team points are accumulated based on individual performances in three debate categories: Student Congress, Public Forum (a two-on-two style debate), and Lincoln-Douglas. Fork Union had cadets competing in only two of the three categories: Student Congress and Public Forum. According to Fork Union's debate coach, Mike Goad, "We knew that we were going to do well in Student Congress. Year in and year out, this is our strongest category. I really thought our three Public Forum teams had a shot at making it to the finals. Their arguments were strong, and they were well prepared. However, when you're at the discretion of human judges, things do not always go as planned. They left nothing on the table."
The three schools accumulating the most individual points in these three categories get to take home a sweepstakes trophy from the state tournament. "Our goal this year was to 'trophy' at states. We wanted to bring home the hardware. The schools we compete against have much larger student bodies, making it easier for them to disperse talented students in all three categories of debate. We knew our backs were against the wall by only having cadets in two of three categories, but we refused to let this hindrance be an excuse," said Goad. Despite not having members qualify in the Lincoln-Douglas category, Fork Union was able to achieve their pre-season goal of bringing a sweepstakes trophy back to campus, something the debate team has failed to do in recent history.
Anchoring the team's overall success was the team's first place finish in the Student Congress sub-category where Fork Union placed three cadets in the top-four, guaranteeing each of these students a spot at the National Catholic Forensic League's (NCFL) national tournament to be held on Memorial Day weekend in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Student Congress category is run much like the House or Senate chamber, wherein students debate bills submitted by each school on VCFL-mandated topics. Two, two-hour sessions of legislative debate are completed at each meet. The state meet's hottest topics included bills on the following: dissolution of the Department of Education, One-China Policy, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Medicare/Medicaid Expansion.
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Cadet Michael Patrick Head successfully defended his 2016 individual state title by winning first place in the Student Congress category of debate at the 2017 Virginia Catholic Forensics League (VCFL) state debate tournament held at Eastern View High School in Culpeper County, Virginia on March 11, 2017. Head's first-place finish qualifies him for his second consecutive trip to the National Catholic Forensics League’s (NCFL) national tournament, which will take place Memorial Day weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. “Michael has been an invaluable asset to our team’s success this year,” said Fork Union Military Academy’s debate coach, Mike Goad. “His uncanny ability to control the chamber and set fellow cadets up for success played a major role in our third-place team finish in the tournament overall, despite having cadets only competing in two of three debate categories.” Following his success at the state meet, Head acknowledged those who prepared him for this moment, saying, “I can honestly say that what fueled my individual victory was the training I received in every discipline of congressional debate over the last four years, compounded with the feeling that I would be letting down those who trained me if I did not succeed.” "Our chances to ‘trophy’ were contingent on Michael defending his 2016 title," said Goad. Those first-place points were essential. He was able to go in there and get the job done—there was never any doubt in my mind that he would." According to Goad, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Cadet Head filling the same legislative seat that his father currently holds, representing Virginia's 17th district in the Virginia House of Delegates. “Michael eats, sleeps, and breathes legislative debate. It is his passion—his sport, if you will. I would not be at all surprised to see him serving our state or federal government one day as an elected official. Who knows, maybe he will take over for his father one day—I put nothing past this talented young man.” Cadet Head, a senior, is the son of Christopher and Elizabeth Head of Roanoke, Virginia. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013 when he enrolled as a freshman. |
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Cadet Joshua James Henriques earned a fourth place finish in the Student Congress category at the Virginia Catholic Forensics League (VCFL) state debate tournament held at Eastern View High School in Culpeper County, Virginia on March 11, 2017. His finish in the top four qualifies him to move on to compete in the national tournament sponsored by the National Catholic Forensics League (NCFL) to be held Memorial Day weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. “Joshua just missed a top-five finish last year at states, which would have qualified him for nationals. He was disappointed, but I think he used that disappointment as a motivating factor this year,” said Mike Goad, Fork Union Military Academy’s debate coach. Joshua knew he had to finish in the top five for us to achieve our goals as a team, and he did just that,” said Goad. Henriques humbly gave credit to his teammates and God following his state meet success, saying, “It was a huge team effort. A lot of great leadership was shown from the entire team. I thank God for the opportunity to compete and be successful. Hopefully the skills that I am perfecting will help my aspirations for the future.” “I am really looking forward to having Joshua back as a member of the debate team next year," said debate team coach Mike Goad. "I think his success at states this year will propel him to a strong season next year—an individual state championship is not out of the question for him.” Henriques has been accepted to the Summer Seminar at the U.S. Naval Academy, as well as the Summer Leaders Program at West Point, and he hopes to attend one of these academies upon graduating from Fork Union Military Academy in 2018. Cadet Henriques, a junior, is the son of Miguel and Pauline Henriques of West Nyack, New York. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2013 when he enrolled as an eighth grader. |
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Cadet William Humphrey Pessaud earned a third place finish in the Student Congress category at the Virginia Catholic Forensics League (VCFL) state debate tournament held at Eastern View High School in Culpeper County, Virginia on March 11, 2017. His finish in the top three qualifies him to move on to compete in the national tournament sponsored by the National Catholic Forensics League (NCFL) to be held Memorial Day weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Pessaud’s success, despite being a first-year member of the team, should not come as a surprise, says Fork Union Military Academy debate coach, Mike Goad. “This young man reads de Tocqueville’s 'Democracy in America' during his free time," Goad explains. "He was actually reading it between the first and second session during lunch at the state meet. He actively follows and studies the American system of government and is passionate about his views, but more importantly, he knows how to debate those views objectively, with sound research and statistics.” "I am thankful that all of the hard work the team put in paid off," said Cadet Pessaud following his tournament success, "and that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." On William returning to the team next year, coach Goad stated, “I am very excited to see how William’s success at states rolls over into next year. He will have some strong competition from fellow cadets, but there is no reason that he cannot bring home an individual state title next year. I am sure by this point next year, he will have read a few hundred more books, which can only bode well for our team." Cadet Pessaud, a junior, is the son of Mary Jane Pessaud of Alexandria, Virginia. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014 when he enrolled as a freshman. |
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"I could not be more proud of these three individuals. Each of these young men is dedicated to his craft-their hard work and persistence in spite of the challenges that attending military school presents are a true testament to their character. I look forward to seeing how they stack up against the competition at nationals," said Goad.
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This Week in Admissions
The Fork Union Military Academy Admissions office will be offering visits and interview opportunities Monday-Saturday this week. Please call 434-842-4358 to arrange a day and time.
We will also be hosting special mid-week Open House events on April 11th, 12th, and 13th between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM. Join us for a tour, class visitation, admissions interview, and lunch. Visitors on Tuesday the 11th and Thursday the 13th will also have the opportunity to attend chapel with our school community. Many coaches and activity directors will also be available to discuss their programs throughout the day.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Promotions announced in cadet corps
LTC Houston Eldridge, the Commandant of Cadets, this week announced new promotions within the Corps of Cadets.
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Cadet Quinn Martin Calahan has been promoted to serve as Platoon Sergeant in Alpha Company with the rank of Staff Sergeant. 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. Cadet Calahan, a senior, is the son of Louis Calahan of Manassas, Virginia. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2014 when he enrolled as a sophomore. |
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Cadet Jonathan Job Echols, II has been promoted to serve as Platoon Sergeant in Echo Company with the rank of Staff Sergeant. 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. Cadet Echols, a postgraduate, is the son of Jonathan and Victoria Echols of Suffolk, Virginia. He has attended Fork Union Military Academy since August 2016 when he enrolled as a postgraduate. |
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Fork Union Military Academy offers unique leadership development opportunities for young men to develop valuable leadership skills that will be used throughout their lives. A cadet who shows responsibility, consistent good conduct, and leadership potential can earn rank - first within his company, and perhaps later at the battalion level. Cadet officers lead their platoons and companies under the direct adult supervision of the Commandant and the members of his staff, known as Tactical Officers. These cadet officers learn valuable lessons about responsibility, the use of authority, discrection, and leading by example. In other schools, young people might gain status based on their popularity, athletic ability, or the clique they hang out with. At Fork Union Military Academy, rank is earned based on merit and achievement.
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